The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1805-01-01 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endear to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PEARCE, HILL & PEARCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Connection Formed! THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public that they have formed a connection in trade, and have taken one of the new brick stores in Congress-street opposite the State-house, where business will be transacted under the firm of HEARTWELL & HOAR.
W. I. Goods & Groceries, the first quality which they offer upon the most reasonable terms by Wholesale & Retail, for cash or many kinds of country produce. Any order directed thereto will be strictly attended to, and the least favor gratefully acknowledged. JONA. HEARTWELL, SAMUEL HOAR. Portsmouth, Dec. 24, 1804.
NEW STORE. Joseph Chattel, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends in the country, and the public, that he has taken the Store No. 8, Merchant's Row, where he intends keeping a constant supply of West-India Goods & Groceries, which will be sold cheap for cash or country produce. Dec. 25, 1804.
JOHN BREDOU, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the shop lately occupied by Messrs. W. and D. Treadwell, corner of Court and Buck street, where he offers for sale a general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES by wholesale or retail. ** Ships Medicine Boxes put up at the shortest notice. N. B. Wanted at the above place a Lad from 14 to 16 years of age. Portsmouth, Dec. 25, 1804.
JOHN FROST, HAS received on consignment and for sale at his store in Durham, those much approved patent Medicines prepared by the following highly respected medical characters— JESSE WHEATON, ISAAC THOMPSON, THOMAS H. RAWSON, SAMUEL LEE, SAMUEL COOLEY.
Likewise for Sale as good assortment of the various kinds of goods as is to be found in the country and sold on the most reasonable terms. Country produce of every kind that is fit for a foreign market are taken in for an exchange. Dec. 18.
Benjamin Evans, TIN-PLATE WORKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has Removed from Congress-street to his Shop in Daniel-street, nearly opposite Mr. C. PEIRCE's Book Store, where he manufactures and keeps constantly for sale.
TIN WARE, Of all kinds, warranted good, as cheap as can be purchased in town. Also, a handsome assortment of PLANISH'D, JAPAN'D & PEWTER WARE, Consisting of Coffee Pots, Dish Covers, Tea Pots, Tea Caddies, Tea Canisters, Candlesticks, with Snuffers, Trays, &c. Patent Lamps, Jacks, Pitchers, Tumblers, Waiters, Balons, Plates, Porringers, &c. with a variety of other Articles. ** All orders in his line executed with neatness and fidelity. Cash given for old Copper, Brass, Pewter & Lead. Dec. 25, 1804.
BY order of the Hon. John S. Sherburne, Judge of the District Court for New-Hampshire District— WHEREAS the commissioners in a commission of Bankruptcy awarded against JEREMIAH HORNE, of Dover, in said District, trader—have certified to the said Judge that the said Jeremiah Horne hath in all things conformed himself according to the directions of the statute entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States." Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of said statute his certificate will be allowed and confirmed as the said statute directs unless cause to the contrary be shown to said Judge, at his office in Portsmouth, on or before Wednesday, the 9th day of January next.
R. CUTTS SHANNON, Clerk. Portsmouth, December 20, 1804.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Grafton county.
NOTICE is hereby given to the resident and non-resident owners of land in the township of BATH, in said county, who are delinquent in paying their three cent tax, granted by an act of the General Court, at their
Session in Nov. 1803, (each owner having been duly notified for payment as in and by said act is required) that so much of each delinquent's land as will pay said tax, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Lieut. SAMUEL HUTCHINS, innholder in said Bath, on the last Monday of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 4 columns: Range No., Owner's Names, Dollars, Cts. It lists land owners and their respective tax amounts across various ranges (First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth).
Table with 4 columns: Range No., Owner's Names, Dollars, Cts. It continues the list of land owners and tax amounts, including Moses Moore, Nathaniel Bryant, Robert Williams, and others.
Three Fires. ON Saturday evening the 8th inst. a large barn belonging to Mr. Moses Brewster of this town was consumed by fire together with 5 head of cattle and 17 tons of hay and all his farming utensils. On Monday evening following the second alarm was also a barn which proved to be Mr. Sam'l Sherburne's in the same neighborhood, was entirely consumed with a quantity of hay; his horse, chaise & a number of farming utensils was wholly destroyed, and Tuesday evening the 13th inst. a large barn belonging to Mr. John Dodge, was also destroyed with 15 head of cattle, 30 tons of hay and a quantity of flax and the remaining farming utensils of Mr. Sherburne were destroyed. Great exertions were made by the inhabitants at each fire but the distance of two miles running with the engines prevented any timely relief, thus two of our worthy citizens are reduced from a state of affluence within fifteen days to many difficulties and they are recommended to a generous public for their consideration. From all the enquiries that have been made nothing has been discovered but that the whole scene was diabolical and done by incendiaries—therefore the selectmen of Portsmouth hereby offer a reward of THREE Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who shall give evidence sufficient to convict such atrocious offender or offenders before any court proper to try the same, it is earnestly recommended to all persons to aid in the discovery of such malicious designs. A reward of FIFTY Dollars is offered also to any person that shall give evidence sufficient to convict him or her, who have fire over the fence in the yard of the widow Mehitable Darling in Pitt-street on the 9th inst. at 2 o'clock in the morning. GEORGE GAINS, MOSES WOODWARD, SAMUEL HUTCHINGS, ELIJAH HALL, SAMUEL DROWNE, Portsmouth, Dec. 25, 1804.
THE late co-partnership between the subscribers being by mutual consent dissolved, they hereby tender their thanks to the public, particularly to their customers and friends for the encouragement and support afforded them—Being desirous of a speedy settlement of their business, those who have accounts open with them, are requested to call on SAMUEL SPARHAWK, for adjustment. They have on hand a handsome assortment of HATS, which are offered for sale on very reasonable terms. SAMUEL SPARHAWK, JOSHUA CURTIS. Portsmouth, December 17, 1804.
Handsome Accommodations, FOR a few Gentlemen Boarders, may be had near the centre of the town. Inquire of the Printers. Portsmouth, Dec. 25, 1804.
FOUND, A WATCH—The owner may have it again by proving property and paying charges. Inquire of the printers. Dec. 24.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of PIERMONT, county of Grafton, State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their State, county, and highway taxes for the year 1803; that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the twenty-second day of February, 1805, so much of their lands as will pay the said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold on said day at public vendue, at the dwelling house of WILLIAM TARLTON, Esq. in said Piermont, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 4 columns: Original Grantees & Owners of Lands, No. Lot, Acres, Cents, Cts. It lists original grantees and land details for Piermont.
FOR SALE at store lately occupied by Messrs. Waldron & Holman, 12 Hhds. West-India RUM; 20 do. retailing MOLASSES, 5 do. Mulcovado SUGARS, 10-half Tierces RICE; Tar, Pitch, Rosin, and Few bushels RYE.—Wanted, 300 best red oak SHOOKS, and 200 quintals Jamaica FISH. December 18. G. LONG.
FOR FREIGHT— THE strong, staunch brig MAC, burthen 176 tons, 2 decks and sails fast, lying at the Pier—For terms apply to DAN'L HUNTRESS.
FOR SALE— 25 Hhds. of good flavored St. Vincents RUM; 100 Quintals of POLLOCK FISH; Red and White Oak SHOOKS; Red O. STAVES; Clapboards and Shingles. Inquire as above. Dec. 18, 1804.
Portsmouth Pier. THE proprietors are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at the New-Hampshire Hotel, on the third Wednesday in January, at 3 o'clock P.M. —for the choice of Directors, Clerk, Treasurer and Warfingers, and to transact any other business relating to the corporation. ELIJAH HALL, Proprietors Clerk. December 19th, 1804.
IF the person who found a Pocket-Book, that was lost by the subscriber on the 5th inst. will return it immediately, he shall receive the thanks of the owner and shall not be exposed; otherwise he must expect to suffer the consequence of passing a Bank Bill (which was lost in said Pocket-Book) of a certain number and mark. SAM'L BARNARD. Portsmouth, December 18, 1804.
One DOLLAR Reward and no charges paid.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 9th ult. an indentured apprentice named JOHN DAME, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, had on when he went away a blue one side jacket and blue waistcoat. All persons are forbidden harboring or trusting said Dame, if they would wish to avoid the penalty of the law. SAMUEL FURBER. Dec. 18, 1804.
WHEREAS Mr. YONATHAN LASKY, of Lee, an insane man, who broke his chains and ran off from his confinement—he is about 5 feet 9 inches high, dark skin, black eyes with long light hair; had on a brown furtout, a dark coat and brown velvet jacket. Any person that will apprehend said Lasky and return him to the subscriber, shall be entitled to Ten Dollars reward and no charges paid. JOS'H PRIEST, Guardian for said Lasky. Nottingham, December 14, 1804.
THIS may certify, that whereas the subscriber being obliged by the last Will and Testament of Andrew Jack, late of Chester, deceased—to provide and maintain his son JOHN JACK, being incapable to maintain himself.—This is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting him, as I am ready to provide for him what is necessary, and will not pay any debt he may contract, or any thing for his support. MARY JACK. Chester, December 6, 1804.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of EZRA FRENCH, late of Epping, deceased—are requested to settle the same with JAMES FRENCH, Administrator. Epping, Dec. 10.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of SAMUEL JACKSON, late of Portsmouth, trader, deceased; are hereby requested to present the same for settlement without delay to NATHANIEL MARSHALL, Executor to his last Will. Portsmouth, November 19, 1804.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of BENJAMIN CHESLEY, late of Durham deceased, are requested to settle the same immediately with SARAH CHESLEY, Administratrix. Durham, Oct. 12, 1804.

National Legislature.
Eighth Congress—Second Session.
FRIDAY, DEC. 7.
DUTY ON SALT.
Mr. Thomas called the attention of the House to the duty on Salt; and after a number of observations on the rate of duties, and the quality of the SALT imported—the last of which were a repetition of the reported remarks of Dr. Mitchell, on Liverpool salt,—concluded by moving the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of Ways and Means, be instructed to enquire into the expediency of reducing the duty on salt, and also into the propriety of making a distinction in the duty, so as to encourage the importation of salt from the dominions of Denmark, Sweden, the United Netherlands, Spain, France, Portugal, and the British West Indies, in preference to any other place or places; and that they report thereon by bill or otherwise.
This motion was divided, and after some observations opposed to the spirit of it, at this time, from Messrs. Randolph, Crowninshield, &c. the first part was referred to the committee of Ways and Means, and the latter part lost.
The Senate, by message, informed the House, that they would be ready to receive the articles of Impeachment against Judge Chase, at 1 o'clock.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the Managers appointed on the part of the House to conduct the impeachment against Samuel Chase, an Associate Justice of the United States, reported, that the Managers did, this day carry to the Senate the articles of impeachment agreed to by this House, on the thirtieth ultimo;—and that the said Managers were informed by the Senate that their House would take proper measures relative to the said impeachment, of which this House should be duly notified. Adjourned to Monday.
MONDAY, DEC. 10.
A Message from the Senate by Mr. Otis their Secretary, informing that they had passed a bill for the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States to which they desired the concurrence of the House.
Mr. G. W. Campbell, moved to refer to the common post offices and post roads a resolution authorizing a road to be laid out from Tennessee to N. Orleans.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means brought in a bill authorizing the completion of the valuation of houses, and slaves in South Carolina; which had been inaccuracy done under the law of 1798. The bill was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole, on Thursday next.
Mr. J. Clay, presented a memorial from the chamber of commerce at Philadelphia, remonstrating against the bill intended to re-raise merchant vessels from arming. Referred to a committee of the whole on the bill regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels.
Mr. Lowndes, presented a petition in behalf of the claimants of Georgia lands in the upper Mississippi country, praying Congress to take up the subject and decide thereon during the present session.—Referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Eulis, presented a petition from Hannah Hobby, relict of the late marshal of the district of Maine, praying that she may be exonerated as the administratrix of her late husband, from the payment of 6000 dollars due by him to the United States.—Referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Findley, from the committee of Elections reported in favour of John Hoge, lately elected a member of the House for the state of Pennsylvania, that he is entitled to his seat. The report was on motion of Dr. Leib made the order of the day in committee of the whole for Friday next.
A message from the Senate informing that the Senate had entered into a resolution relative to the trial of Samuel Chase, which was delivered to the Speaker, but not read. We learn that the purport of this resolution was that the Senate had fixed the second day of January, for the appearance of Judge Chase before the Senate, having directed him to be summoned fifteen days previous thereto.
Mr. Rodney, called for the order of the day on the bill for establishing a court for the adjudication of prizes in certain cases.—Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
After some time spent in discussing the bill, filling up the blanks and amending some of the sections, the committee rose and reported the bill with amendments. They were immediately taken up in the house, and gone through, and the house adjourned.
TUESDAY, DEC. 11.
Mr. Speaker laid before the House a letter including sundry resolutions entered into by the inhabitants of the county of Alexandria, against a re-cession of that part of Columbia to the state of Virginia, which on motion of Mr. Lewis, was referred to the committee of the whole on the subject, of a re-cession of the district, except the City of Washington, to the state of Maryland and Virginia.
The message received yesterday from the Senate was read, containing a resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to summon Samuel Chase, one of the associate judges of the supreme court of the United States, to answer the articles of impeachment, and that the return thereof be made the second of January, and that the service should be at least fifteen days before the return day.
Mr. Early, observed that the law authorizing the claimants of Georgia lands South of Tennessee, to register the evidence of their titles under Great Britain or Spain, in the office of the Secretary of State had expired last month, and thereupon moved that a committee be appointed to revive the same, allowing further time for that purpose. A committee of five was appointed accordingly.
Mr. Seaver, presented a petition from Ebenezer Brown, a sergeant in our revolutionary army praying a commutation of half pay, or a pension in consideration of the wounds he received and his consequent disability; referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Rodney presented the petition of Joseph Hodgson, applying for a compensation for the loss he sustained by the burning of his house, whilst occupied as the war office in this city. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Lewis then called for the order of the day on the bill authorizing the erection of a dam or causeway across the western arm of the Potomac, from Mason's Island to the Virginia shore.—Gen. Varnum in the chair.
After a long debate the committee rose and reported the bill with amendments, but before the House divided on the same, an adjournment was moved and carried.—Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12.
Mr. Lyon presented a petition and memorial from sundry inhabitants of the counties of Randolph and St. Clair, in the Indiana territory, stating their claim as actual settlers to the pre-emption right to certain lands, and praying that Congress will enable them to obtain their lands on moderate terms. Referred to a select committee of five.
Mr. Dana from the Committee of Claims reported severally on the petitions of James M'Pheron, for lands granted him by certain Indian Chiefs; whilst prisoner among them, that the Indian deed was so defaced and so utterly void of proof and so peculiarly objectionable, as to induce the committee to report a resolution that the petition be rejected.—This resolution was concurred in by the House.
Also on the petition of Moses White and Charlotte Hazen, that from an attentive consideration of the case the prayer of the petition is reasonable and ought to be granted. Referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
Gen. Varnum from the committee appointed on that subject presented according to order, a bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, which was twice read, and referred to the committee of the whole for Friday next.
On motion of Mr. Lewis, the unfinished business of yesterday, on the bill relating to the dam or causeway to be erected across the Potomac, from Mason's Island to the Virginia shore, was considered by the House, and after some attempts to modify the bill, all of which proved unsuccessful, the bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time to-morrow.
Mr. Jackson called for the order of the day on the bill relative to the clearance of armed merchant vessels, if gentlemen were prepared to consider the same. He thought a law on this subject should be enacted as speedily as possible; for a number of merchants in our sea ports had embarked extensively in an illicit commerce, which he conceived dangerous to our peace and national honor.
Mr. J. Clay requested the bill might be referred to the committee of the whole on the Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia was printed, which had been ordered a few days since.
Mr. Jackson did not know of this memorial or of an order for printing; if the business could be understood on its being read to the House by the clerk, he should incline to consider the bill; he wished however, the House to decide on the postponement.
Dr. Eulis wished the bill to lie on the table.
A question was taken for postponing till to-morrow, and carried, 72 voting in favor of the motion.
Mr. Jackson called up the order of the day on the bill making appropriation of the monies heretofore appropriated by law for making a post road from the navigable waters of the Atlantic to the Ohio river.
Mr. Eppes informed that the Senate had a bill on the same subject at this moment before them, and that in the same form.
Mr. Jackson withdrew his call—and then the House adjourned.
THURSDAY, DEC. 13.
The Engrossed bill, authorizing the erection of a dam or causeway from Mason's Island to the west bank of the Potomac, was read, and on its final passage, the yeas and nays were called, and were—Ayes 69—Noes 39. The bill thereupon passed the House.
A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury was laid by the Speaker before the House, accompanied by a report made in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed twenty-seventh May, 1798. It was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Eulis presented a petition from Gilbert Dench praying his loss by depreciation on certain specie contracts entered into with the deputy quarter master general for the transportation of certain clothing and military stores, during our revolutionary war may be made up to him. Referred to the committee of claims.
Gen. Stanton presented a petition from William Ogden, an old soldier, praying a pension in consideration of his incapacity to obtain a livelihood in consequence of the wounds he received in fighting the battles of our revolutionary war. Referred to the committee of claims.
The order of the day was called for by Mr. Eulis on the bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels.—Gen. Varnum in the Chair.
Several amendments were made in the committee of the whole; the first important one is in italic and was to oblige the owner and master or commander to give bond in a sum equal to double the value of the vessel, her tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo. The second to subject the officers and seamen who should use their arms to depredation, outrage, unlawfully assault or violently abuse subjects, vessels or territory of nations in peace with the United States, to the same punishments as would be incurred if the like offences had been committed on shore.
The committee rose and reported the bill with the amendments, which being taken up in the house, the Yeas and Nays were called by Mr. R. Griswold, on agreeing to the first amendment before mentioned; and being
supported by the constitutional number of one fifth of the members present, they were taken accordingly and were Yeas 53—Nays 55—to the amendment was not agreed to. A discussion took place on the amendment relative to the punishment of offences committed by armed merchant vessels as above stated and some doubts arising as to the accuracy with which the section was penned, a motion was made at a late hour for an adjournment, which was carried. Adjourned.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14.
Mr. Stewart brought up the petition of Capt. Thomas Campbell of the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment from the files of last session, praying that the commutation of his half pay or a sum equivalent thereto, which he paid into the treasury, in lieu of the pension granted to him in 1791, may be refunded to him for the reasons therein stated; referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Lyon presented the petition of Sally Lusk, praying to be allowed the ferry and tract of land on which she resides, between the Indian territory and Kaskaskia. Referred to the committee appointed on the petition from Randolph and St. Clair counties in said territory.
Mr. Rodney presented the petition of John Christian Topels an old soldier in the Delaware regiment who had been wounded through the right foot and ankle, but so far recovered as to be able hitherto to earn a livelihood for himself, wife and six children by working on a farm; he therefore did not apply for a pension at the time prescribed by law; but his wounds having recently opened, and his old age have disabled him from continuing to labor in his vocation. He prays relief from Congress. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Lyon presented a petition from Eliza Winters who had been robbed on the Mississippi by a banditti, known by the name of Mason's party, for whose apprehension or extermination a reward of 500 dollars was offered by the proclamation of government; one of his own party, that Mason, and two of the gang were afterwards apprehended, and upon his testimony convicted. He prays an allowance for his expenses, time, and trouble in this business. Referred to the committee of claims.
The House on motion of Mr. Eppes took up the consideration of the bill regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels; the consideration of the new section mentioned in the proceedings of yesterday was returned. Mr. Eppes moved an amendment thereof, and after some discussion it was ordered that the new section reported by the committee of the whole, together with the amendment should be printed for the use of the members, with a view of making it technically correct, of which some doubt was entertained in its present shape.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States.—Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
After some time spent in considering the same, the committee rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again. Adjourned.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
NEW YORK, DEC. 19.
AWFUL FIRE.
For many years past the citizens of New-York have not witnessed a fire so extensive and ruinous as that which yesterday morning dealt destruction to a very valuable portion of our city. At an early hour the inhabitants were alarmed with the cry of fire and ringing of alarm bells, and upon obeying the painful call of duty they found the flames bursting with dreadful fury from the house No. 104 Front street (where the fire originated) and the adjacent buildings. The night was very cold, and perhaps to this must be ascribed the tardy motion of the citizens to the scene of action: at three o'clock very few comparatively had assembled and at four the buckets ranks were very imperfectly formed. At this time, owing to the force of the wind, which blew fresh from the west, and the inflammable state of the houses, and especially of their contents, the flames were spreading their ravages with frightful and fatal haste. So irresistible indeed was their rage, that in the lapse of an hour between twenty and thirty houses had become a prey to the devouring element, and with regard to them the operation of the engines was altogether unavailing. When the citizens had numerously collected, laudable exertions were made to supply the engines, but as the water in the harbour was at ebb, and as the pumps and cisterns furnished a very spare quantity, they were not served to ample as the awful occasion required. The floating engine, however stationed at a convenient spot, proved of essential benefit, and plentifully supplied the small engines in its immediate neighbourhood. The progress of the fire was in the direction of the gale; and as it commenced at 104, Front, it of course proceeded towards the Coffee House slip, involving in destruction almost every building situate in Front Street, and on the east side of Water Street, between Governor's Alley and the slip. Meantime the coals and brands carried along by the wind, fell on the shipping in the wharf, and the houses on the opposite side, and thus the fire was communicated to a still greater extent. Fortunately however the vessels sustained no material damage, and the progress of the fire on this side of the wharf after it had consumed a few wooden houses was arrested.
About five o'clock in the morning, the conflagration was at its height, and the general scene at this moment as seen from the roof of the Tontine,
was dreadfully grand and impressive. Forty houses enveloped in the wide waving flames—columns of murkey smoke ascending in thickening volumes, and sweeping before the wind—showers of red hot embers scattering danger far and wide—the hiss of blazing timbers—the crash of falling walls—the busy stir of hundreds and hundreds carrying furniture, serving water, and working engines—the melancholy appearance of women and children driven from their homes now involved in ruin—all conspired to impress the most painful sensations, and fill the mind with horror. The destruction of property on this occasion has been immense. A subsequent article gives a valuation of the buildings, but the value of the goods destroyed is much more—a million of dollars probably would not cover the loss. Among other buildings which fell a prey to the devouring element, we have to mention the excellent fire-proof stores of Bailey and Bogert and Joshua Jones, the office of the Morning Chronicle and old Coffee-House.
DEC. 24.
FIRE AT ST. THOMAS.
A letter from St. Thomas, dated Nov. 26, 1804, says—"On the 22d inst. about half past 7 o'clock, a fire broke out in the house of Watso and Mulinburgh, of this Island, and raged with such unexampled fury that notwithstanding every exertion, it proceeded almost to the house of Capt. Kerr at the lower end of the town, before it could be got under, leaving nothing but bare walls from the Custom House all the way to Mr. Kerr's. I suppose that at least five thousand white inhabitants are without shelter, although every public and private building that escaped, are appropriated to their use. The part of the town from the Bridge to the eastward, except the Company's Stores, are all saved. This letter is written in haste, expect more particulars in my next."
Another—A letter from St. Thomas, dated the 25th of Nov. just received by a merchant of Philadelphia, states, that the day preceding, a dreadful fire occurred there, by which the principal part of the town including property to a great amount, was laid in ashes. The distress of the inhabitants was extreme.
Another letter, states, "that the whole of the town, with the exception of but five houses, had been destroyed by the conflagration."
The fire took place on the night of the 23d ult.—We do not hear that the shipping at the harbour sustained any injury.
FROM EUROPE.
THE ship Alonzo, capt. Gibbs, arrived on Tuesday night last at N.York from London. By this vessel London advices have been received to the 23d Oct. four days later than those received at Norfolk: we do not find, however, that any information of moment had been communicated in the interim. No declaration of war had been made by England against Spain, but the captures of Spanish vessels continued to be made. As we had expected, the influence of Prussia had been directed to prevent the extension of the war to the continent; there appears little probability of the so much talked of coalition in the north against France: in such an event France would receive the aid of Prussia and Austria. Bonaparte's policy, of excluding English manufactured goods from the countries under his controul, continued to be actively pursued. Mention is made of a contemplated change in the government of Holland, it is evident, however that Bonaparte might as well incorporate that country at once with France, as he at present exercises all the powers of its government. The London prints inform what were the demands made by Russia in the late discussion with France; the information is probably correct, as they are demands of that nature which despots always make, when desirous of war or of committing like outrages upon the rights of nations. Alexander probably received his lesson from Pitt, on these points, as from 1793 to this time England has constantly pretended to be fighting for the rights of the continental powers: they both forgot, when demanding redress for Naples and Sardinia, the fate of Poland.—It was little short of impudence for Russia to arraign France for its conduct in Italy, at the very moment when it was possessing itself the islands of Zante, Corfu, &c. in the Mediterranean, and whilst it was plotting the dismemberment of the Ottoman empire.
FIRES!—The house of the widow Robb, of Acworth, N. H. has been consumed by fire and her daughter, aged 15, was burnt to death.—The Academy at Royalston, Vt. has been destroyed by fire.
Shocking Accident.—At Long Island, (N. Y.) the house of Mr. Jeffrey Smith has been destroyed by fire.—Mrs. Smith, with three children, who all slept in one bed, were burnt to death. Mr. Smith, and the father of his wife, were at New York at the time of the fire; which took by a spark from the hearth.
Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1805.
THE Publishers of the NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE present their compliments to their generous customers, and congratulate them on the auspicious commencement of the New Year—a year, we agreeably flatter ourselves, pregnant with innumerable blessings to our country. —The increasing progress of republican principles, in this State, beyond our most sanguine hopes—the glorious cause of Liberty and republicanism has prevailed against all the machinations of both foreign and internal enemies; and it is highly gratifying to us, that our Paper, ever faithful to the cause of genuine Liberty, has met with the cordial approbation of our citizens throughout the States. Engaged, from principle, in the cause of Liberty, we have exerted all our powers and influence, to inflame our countrymen with the love of that freedom which the Lord of Nature has bequeathed to the children of men, to open the eyes of the infatuated to discern the arts of their inveterate enemies, to alarm inattentive citizens to a just view of the affairs of their country, that not one may be wanting in the most strenuous exertions to prevent the design of our sworn enemies who are incessantly aiming, with all the diabolical powers with which they are armed by the great enemy of mankind, to overthrow our divinely constituted government, the first, of sublime formation, which the past and most improved ages have experienced, and the only one that can effectually serve the grandest interests of this, and every nation. The great objects of citizens to the standard of Republicanism, in spite of all the malicious efforts of the opposing party, presages to us the total demolition of monarchical and aristocratical influence, and that those, yet deluded, by that influence, will, by a divine light, impenetrable to proud conceited spirits, penetrate through the hell devised Arcana, which has hitherto supported tyrants on their thrones; and unite, with their generous countrymen, in supporting the glorious fabric of liberty, erected by the wisest and most virtuous of men—When once we lose sight of Liberty, may that moment withdraw from us the patronage of our Fellow Citizens. But we have the confidence in ourselves, that no motive of forid interest will ever effect in us a change of sentiment,—Informed by reason, and guided by truth, we dare pledge ourselves, to be ever faithful to the cause we have espoused,—a cause on which Heaven propitious smiles, a sure presage of a triumphant victory over its enemies. With these sentiments, Fellow-Citizens, we hail the new-born Year, and are your invariable friends and servants.
We copy from the Farmers Cabinet, the following sketch of the debate in the House of Representatives of this State on that part of the answer to the Governor's Speech which referred to Ely's Amendment of the U. S. Constitution. Mr. Wilson, from Peterborough.—"Mr. Speaker, I had not the honor of being one of the committee: to draft the Answer, in question. The whole of the answer reported, excepting the two paragraphs, beginning with the words, "The State has," and ending with the words, "Agricultural as N. Hampshire," has my approbation. But to this part of the answer, Sir, I cannot consent. It appears to me, to be giving an opinion prematurely upon a subject that is not now, but which is regularly and formally coming before this House. And it is undoubtedly the most important subject to be agitated here this session. The proposition of our sister, Massachusetts, to amend the Constitution of the United States, so that Representatives may be apportioned, in the several states, according to the number of free inhabitants, is coming before this honorable body in the form of a Resolution, upon which after a discussion, this House will act. If it appears reasonable and proper that representatives should be apportioned according to the number of free whites, they will then vote to have the Constitution amended; but if it should not appear reasonable to a majority of this House, why then they will vote to let the Constitution stand as it is. But, Sir, I object to this House pledging themselves to vote against this amendment in this incidental way. If I have any understanding, in this answer we are plainly telling our constituents and the world that we intend to reject this amendment. But, if that be our determination, why do it in this way; why not wait till the main question comes before us? I hope, Sir, every member on the floor of this House is capable of judging of the impropriety of thus committing themselves. As it proper, Sir, to consent to have our hands tied and our mouths sealed, so that whatever may be the conviction of our minds on any subject that is to come before us, we shall not have the liberty of expressing that conviction? My opinion is, Sir, that to act in this way is neither honorable, manly or wise. We could not respect or confide in the Judge, who, when a point of law, undecided and doubtful,

was about to be argued before him, should tell the counsel that he would give judgment and hear their arguments afterwards! Will our constituents confide in, or respect us, who as a body, and part of the Legislature, are capable of putting upon the journals an opinion upon a subject, which, we are told, is to come before us which opinion will be so clear and decisive, as to render the discussion of that subject a shameful mockery? Sir, I believe this House has common sense, and if it has, it will never vote for that answer in gross. It appears to me, Sir, that some Gentlemen are afraid to meet this proposed amendment openly and fairly. They feel the necessity of voting against it from party views; at the same time they feel afraid to hazard their popularity. Hence this fly and unfair mode of proceeding. Gentlemen are right to fear public opinion, for I never will believe, Sir, that the citizens of New-Hampshire are in favor of the negro representation. And if this answer is not giving an unequivocal opinion against the proposed amendment, I will consent to be called an idiot."
Mr. BELL, from Francestown . — "Mr. Speaker, I was one of the committee, and one of the majority of that committee, who were in favor of the answer as it now stands. The remarks of the Gentleman from Peterborough are predicated entirely upon false conception and error. If the Gentleman means to insinuate that I am afraid to meet this amendment, if he was never wrong before, he is now egregiously so. Sir, I am not afraid to meet this amendment, I am not afraid to act upon it. It is objected, that in voting for this answer the House commit themselves upon the subject of the amendment of the constitution. This is not true, Sir. If I understand the English language, and can place any confidence in my own senses, there is nothing in the answer, which would expose those who vote for it, to the charge of inconsistency, though they should afterwards vote in favor of the proposed amendment. It appeared, Sir, to the majority of your committee, that this answer should be what it purports to be, an answer to the Governor's address. The Governor, in his address, in mentioning the amendment proposed by Massachusetts took occasion to observe that the advantages which were supposed would be derived from direct taxes, and which was supposed to be the equivalent for our unequal representation, had proved only nominal. We tho' this calculated to make a wrong impression upon the public mind, and that this impression ought to be counteracted in the answer. We therefore, have taken the liberty of stating that we did not think this equivalent merely nominal; that we had in one instance realized the benefit of the equivalent though it was very inconsiderable, and that hereafter we should probably realize farther benefits. Is this, Sir, pledging ourselves to vote against this amendment? No, it is not. When the question on the amendment comes before us, I believe we shall act freely and untrammelled by any former votes, and I hope with decision and wisdom."
The following report was made to the Legislature of Kentucky, by the committee appointed to consider, the proposition of Massachusetts, to amend the Constitution of the United States, in that part which respected representation in Congress: —
"The committee to whom was referred the resolutions of the State of Massachusetts, have taken the same under consideration, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon, to wit: —
Resolved, That it is with regret and uneasiness, that the state of Kentucky discovers a wish on the part of Massachusetts, to depart from those principles, on which the people of the United States became one people. We cannot discover that the present mode of representation, is either unjust, or injurious in its operation; and we cherish a hope, that the spirit of conciliation which actuated the framers of the Federal Constitution, and the several states in the adoption thereof, still pervades the Union. And altho' at first view it might appear, that the eastern states, owing to our present political regulations, bear a greater proportion of our public burthen than other states of the Union; yet, when we reflect, that the consumer of all imported articles, is charged by the seller with all taxes that may have been imposed by government, we shall discover that those states where slavery is tolerated, bear at least an equal share of all taxes, arising from imports — and, if this were not the case, we with joy look forward to a period, (not far distant) when the western merchant, actuated by a dignified spirit of enterprise, shall vie with the eastern merchant, and commerce shall extend her sails over our western waters. This event, on which we calculate with certainty, in consequence of the late acquisition of Louisiana, and the free navigation of the river Mississippi,
would equalize taxation, were it now unequal.
We consider an harmonious union of the states, as a subject of the first importance; and are of opinion, that this object is better secured under the present mode of representation, than the one contemplated by the state of Massachusetts. We have seen, we now feel, the beneficial effect, arising from the present constitutional mode, and are therefore unwilling to exchange it for that which may have been dictated by disappointments.
Resolved also, That the Senators in Congress from this State be, and they are hereby instructed, and the representatives of this State in Congress, are also requested to oppose the alteration in the federal constitution proposed by the State of Massachusetts; and the Governor of this State is hereby requested to transmit to each Senator and Representative in Congress from this State, and also to the Chief Magistrates of the different States, this expression of our opinion on the subject, and request their concurrence in opposing the contemplated measure.
A house belonging to Daniel Sargent, Esq. was destroyed by fire at Boston, on Sabbath morning last.
MARINE MEMORANDA.
Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1805. Dec. 30 — Sailed, ship Woolanet , Randall, East Indies; ship Farmer , Goodwin, Charleston; — Dec. 31, brig Oliver Peabody , Gilman, West Indies.
Friday last, arrived brig Izette , Capt. Hopkins, 40 days from the Isle-of-May; left there the following vessels, waiting for sail, it being very scarce: — Ship Almira , Storer, for Portland, in 15 days; brig John , Witham, for Newburyport, in 15 days; brig Sally , Atkins, for Boston; brig President , Hahaway; sch. Franklin , E. Jenkins, of Hudson, N. Y.
At Malaga, Oct. 22 brig Mary Rice , of Portsmouth, N. H.
The following vessels left the Vineyard, on Wednesday morning for Portsmouth, brig Mary , Frost, from Nevis; sch. Harmony , Venard, from Norfolk.
LOSS OF THE ALERT.
On Wednesday, we received the melancholy information of the loss of the brig Alert , of Kennebec, Paul Knowles, Master, from Naniz, which was cast ashore on Cobell's Rocks, on Monday, last, during a violent Snow Storm. The Captain, 5 seamen and 2 boys were lost, together with the vessel and cargo, which consisted principally of Salt. The body of Capt. Knowles has been picked up, and from its being found lashed to a part of the quarter deck, we have no expectation whatever, but that every soul on board must have perished. Several persons were on the beach when the came on shore, but could afford no relief, on account of the heavy sea then running. The brig belonged to Capt. John Hovey, of Kennebec, and was principally insured. The names of the officers and crew are as follows: — Paul Knowles, master, E. Doane, mate, Wm. Lombard, Leonard Stevens, Samuel Gibbs, and Saml Freeman, seamen; Eben T. Goddard, of Charlesstown, and Paul Knowles (son of the Capt.) boys.
Capt. Ellery, of the sloop Amity , 18 days from Havana, at Norfolk, communicates the following: —
Captain Ellery put into Havana in distress, on his passage from Kingston, (Jamaica) bound to Portsmouth, N. H. and off Cape Antonio, Capt. Ellery was boarded by a French privateer, or rather pirate, for he had no commission, was fitted out of the Havana, commanded by one Junco—they conducted Capt. Ellery's vessel near the island of Cuba, and having brought her to anchor, about twenty of the pirates came on board; although they acknowledged that his papers were regular, they plundered him of $18 dollars, and nearly all his provisions and stores. Their conduct in all respects was like that of pirates.
DIED.
A. Kingdon, Mr. Jones, Field Sleepers , aged 38, formerly schoolmaster in Boston. At Brentwood, on the 2d ult. Lt. John Wilson, aged 76. At Old York, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, aged 76, wife of Capt. Edward Smith. At Lyme, Capt. John Johnson, aged 68. In this town, Mrs. Coleman, aged 24.
A New-Year's Present; For the un-regenerate, as well as for the regenerate soul.
JUST published in Boston, and for sale by PEIRCE, HILL & PEIRCE , Portsmouth, THE LITTLE CHRISTIAN, a Novel, founded on facts, designed for the amusement and instruction of Children, whether young or old—Written by himself.
A child is known by his doings. When I was a child I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child. Children and fools speak the truth—says the old Proverb. Price 9d.
We venture to say, though the title of the above little Book, may seem contemptible in the eye of the world, yet they would be richly paid by a perusal of it, and doubly paid by a strict adherence to the truths therein contained. Jan. 1, 1805.
RUM for sale.
A FEW Puncheons good flavored RUM cheap for cash or approved credit—by applying to THO'S CHADBURN, jr. Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1805.
A WATCH, LEFT in the hands of a person in Greenland—the owner may have it again by proving property & paying charges. Inquire of the Printers.
Isle-of-May SALT,
LANDING from on board Brig Izette , lying at Joseph Ayers' Wharf, South part of the town. FOR SALE BY ABRAHAM SHAW. Jan 1, 1805
Fresh Goods.
Just received at DRAPER'S CHEAP, new cash Store,
MARKET STREET, A FRESH SUPPLY OF Seasonable Piece Goods
AMONG WHICH ARE, LINEN Cambrics, cheap; Long Lawns; 9 8 and 6 4 color'd farfnet Cambrics; Cheap plain Ginghams; Fancy, Chambray Mullins; Calicoes and Chintzes; Black Laces; White do. from 26 to 24 yd. Black tabby Velvets; do. silk do.
India black Satins; Florence Silks; India and French Lutestrings; Italian do.; Ladies' slate color'd silk Hose; White cotton do.; Furniture Chintzes; India do.; Diaper Table Cloths; 4 4, 9 8 & 5 4 Norw.ich Shawls; Common and fine Diapers; Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs; Children's Hose; Long white kid Gloves; Lawn Aprons; Drab Calfimieres, suitable for ladies' coats; Straw Bonnets.
Elp black and blue Genet Muffs & Tippets; Fox & mock sable do.; Fine Coatings; Low priced do.; Baizes and Flannels; Ladies black worsted Hose; Children's Pocket Handkerchiefs, 4 cts. ps.; Lungee Handkerchiefs; Bandanna do.; A very large supply of India Cottons, some 3-4 wide, very fine; Platillas; Red Morocco Pocket Books; Swansdown; Small Looking Glasses, &c. &c. &c.
The above, with a variety of other articles, in addition to his former stock, enables him to offer for sale a very extensive assortment of fashionable, Fancy and Staple Goods. Portsmouth, Jan. 1.
LOST.
A GOLD BREAST PIN. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it with the printers. — Jan. 1, 1805.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of DORCHESTER , county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, who have not paid their State, county, highway, school, and town taxes for the year 1804—that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of JOSEPH BURLEY , Esq. in said town, on the last Monday of February next, at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
   Original Proprietors Names. No. of Acres. Division of 100 acres. No. Lot. State. County. School. Highway. Town.     Joseph Ward, 1 33 100 10 3 97 50 C   Paul Langdon, 2 95 100 10 3 97 20 2   J. House, Esq. 2 105 100 10 3 97 20 2   J. Wentworth, 3 240 100 10 3 97 20 2   Henry Sherburn, 2 129 100 10 3 97 20 2   Thomas Floyd, 1 3 100 10 3 97 20 2   Josh. Sherburn 2 116 100 10 3 97 20 2   Samuel Hubart 2 138 100 10 3 97 20 2   do 3 230 100 10 3 97 20 2   M. H. Went- 2 65 100 10 3 97 20 2   worth, 1 149 100 10 3 97 20 2   John Hurd, Esq. 1 249 100 10 3 97 20 2   R. C. Shensang 2 78 100 10 3 97 20 2   J. P. Williams 1 17 100 10 3 97 20 2   Robt. L. Fowle 2 109 100 10 3 97 20 2   Wm Gardner, 3 237 100 10 3 97 20 2   Joshua Brackett 1 9 100 10 3 97 20 2   Eben T. Lewis, 1 15 100 10 3 97 20 2   Benjazar Salter 9 110 100 10 3 97 20 2   do 3 84 100 10 3 97 20 2    THOMAS NOYES , Collector. Dorchester, Nov. 16, 1804.
State of New-Hampshire—
GRAFTON, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the township of HEBRON , in said county, who have not paid their State, county and highway taxes for the year 1804—that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the house of Joshua Hobart , Esq. in said Hebron, on Monday the fourth day of March next, at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment—The lands for sale are described as follows, namely:—
   Original Proprietors Names. No. of Acres. Division of 100 acres. No. Lot. State. County. School. Highway. Town.     T. Atkinson Esq. 6 4 50 1 7 9 31   T. Atkinson Esq. 1 7 50 1 7 9 31   T. Atkinson Esq. 3 2 50 1 7 9 31   J. Willoughby jr. 1 12 50 1 7 9 31   ditto, 1 2 50 1 7 9 31   James Nakor, 1 3 50 1 7 9 31   D. Emerson Esq. 1 2 50 1 7 9 31   Benja. Blanch. 8 32 10 1 1 6   and formerly Cockermouth, 3 33 10 1 3 18   Isaac Williams, 6 10 3 3 1 21   R. C. Shannon, Esq. 6 10 3 3 1 21   ditto, 2 00 3 9 50   Proprietors of Cockermouth, 550 10 30 168   John Aruell, 7 10 50 1 3 16   John Wentworth, 3 5 50 1 3 21    JOHN PHILLIPS , Collector. Hebron, December 10, A. D. 1804.
State of New H. upshire—
GRAFTON, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in HAVERHILL who have not paid their State, County, Town, School and Highway taxes for the year 1804—that so much of their lands will be sold as will pay said taxes, and incidental charges, at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Mr. Ala Baynton , in said Haverhill, on the 5th Tuesday of March, in the year 1805, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber. The names of the delinquents, with the quantity and description of land, and amount of taxes, are as follows:
   Names of Grantees. No. of Acres Range. North or South Division. Town tax C. School tax C. Highway tax C.     James Nevins, 40 27 S. 3 1 8   Wm Symmes 100 12 a 11 4 8   Ditto, 70 56 S. 5 8 5   Ditto, 70 43 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 10 S. 3 1 8   Jacob Hall, house lot, upper meadow, 3 16 5 13   Ditto, 70 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 18 N. 3 1 8   John Nelson, house lot, upper meadow, 4 16 5 13   Ditto, 70 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 6 2 5   Maxi Hazelton, 40 48 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 25 N. 3 1 8   Lemuel Tucker, 40 30 N. 3 1 8   John Hastings, house lot, upper meadow, 7 16 5 13   1-3 meadow lot, call part, 7 11 4 8   Ditto, 100 13 a 11 4 8   Ditto, 70 21 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 33 N. 6 2 5   John Harriman, 70 35 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 50 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 6 S. 3 1 8   John Hall, within the ranges, 100 28 a 11 4 8   Ditto, 70 3 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 58 N. 6 2 5   Jonathan Foller, 70 80 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 15 S. 3 1 8   William Porter, 100 8 a 11 4 8   Moses Foller, 70 41 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 2 S. 3 1 8   Edmund Colby 100 19 a 11 4 8   Ditto, 40 14 S. 3 1 8   Aah. Horsemore 40 34 N. 3 1 8   John Hazen, jr. 70 24 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 91 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 18 S. 3 1 8   Richard Pettie, 100 25 a 11 4 8   Ditto, 70 43 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 78 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 3 S. 3 1 8   John Hale, 70 20 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 17 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 2 N. 3 1 8   Nathl Merrill, 70 40 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 56 N. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 29 S. 3 1 8   George March, 70 77 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 40 5 N. 3 1 8   Ebenezer Hale, 100 5 2 11 4 8   Ditto, 70 49 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 20 N. 6 2 5   David Hall, 70 9 S. 6 2 5   Ditto, 70 44 S. 6 2 5   Henry Sherburn 100 5 ranges 11 4

Miscellaneous Repository.
ACRUSTIC. WHAT scenes of woe, what ruin reigns around! In icy chains the purling streams are bound; No tuneful throats now warble through the groves, The leafless trees bemoan their feathered loves; Each beauteous scene with all their joys are fled, Rain, Hail, and Snow lay all their glories dead.
FROM THE KINGSTON, (JAMAICA) ROYAL GAZETTE.
Messrs. Athman & Son. "As you have no noticed the follow- ing occurrence, I trouble you to commu- nicate to your readers, that on Thursday the 30th ult. at 5 minutes past eleven o'clock P. M. was felt here a single, but violent shock of an earthquake. Its direction ap- peared to be from north to south; its dura- tion about four seconds—moon waning; thermometer 85; no wind, but was preced- ed by a solemn stillness of the atmosphere —the brute creation, immediately previous and subsequent to the concussion, were ex- tremely agitated, as was manifested by their cries of alarm. For several hours before the shock, the air was close and almost ir- respirable; a heavy fall of rain took place the following day. I did not perceive the usual rumbling noise and undulatory motion of the earth, which generally attend these phe- nomena."
"Although it is generally allowed that earthquakes are more calculated than any other operation of nature to impress the mind with terror, and perpetuate an awful remembrance, yet here, it would seem, the impression is evanescent, and passes by us like the fleeting shadow of a cloud, which cannot be retraced. So of the deviations from the usual celestial appearances which have ever been considered, in the old countries, as precursors of some extraordi- nary change, and have served as beacons to warn and route the philosopher and hus- bandman to watchfulness and attention." W. W. St. Ann's Bay, Sept. 19, 1804.
A correspondent, who dates near Black River, has transmitted to us the following account of
A most awful and alarming Phenomenon: Which made its appearance in Middle Quarters, in the parish of St. Elizabeth, on Monday the 8th of September last, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. It began with very heavy black clouds, as if there was a deluge of rain ready to fall. It was after- wards accompanied with a dreadful roaring noise, as if a violent squall of rain with wind was coming on but much more loud and horrible. There was soon the appear- ance of a large globe rising from the earth and ascending into the atmosphere, occasion- ing very violent commotions & convulsions in the earth. The fall of trees was distinct- ly heard, and large limbs thereof, together with innumerable birds, were seen carried to an immense height in the air, the clouds at the same time convulsed in the most aw- ful and terrific manner. There was then seen what resembles a water spout, but no water fell from it.
This continued its course from the north east to the southward, carrying all before it, tearing up logwood, cotton trees, &c. by the roots, and whirling up in the air the limbs of numbers of the largest trees, hav- ing at the same time the appearance of fire attended with a thick black smoke, which ascended from it in its course, and a report like guns going off. This continued nearly an hour, and its course was upwards of a mile. The appearance was so awful, and of so extraordinary a nature, that the whole neighbourhood and all that saw it were as- tonished beyond measure, not knowing where it would end. Fortunately it kept its course where no dwellings or buildings were, oth- erwise they must inevitably have been de- stroyed, as the strongest buildings could not have withstood the violent force of this aw- ful convulsion of nature. (Ibid)
We discharge a mournful duty in laying before our readers the following statement of deaths in Malaga in this year, up to the 17th September last, communicated in a letter received from Cadiz:—19,843 of both sexes; 1,300 soldiers; 300 guards; 17 physicians; 42 clergy of the cathedral; 72 private clergy; 83 religious persons; 70 monks.—Nat. Int.
The Mayor of the city of Baltimore has issued his proclamation directing all vessels from the ports and cities of Malaga, Cadiz, Alicante, Algeciras, and Gibraltar, to per- form quarantine at Fort M'Henry, on ac- count of the prevalence of a malignant or contagious disease in those places.
Letters from Lisbon add, that the dreadful epidemic still continued its ravages at Ma- laga, Alicante, Cadiz, and Gibraltar.
A striking occurrence. —Last Sunday morning a Mr. W—— of this city arose before his wife, and had break- fast prepared, and even the tea poured out ready for drinking against the same down. Just as they were seated, a rap called him at the door. While he was there, happening to taste her tea, she found it too sweet for her, and therefore exchanged her cup for his, he being in the habit of drinking his tea sweeter than she was. He returned, swallowed the contents of his cup somewhat hastily, when looking earn- estly at the sediment, he turned to her with a face of horror and asked if she had changed the cup? Being answer- ed in the affirmative, Then I am gone, said he, and died in less than two hours.—N. York Eve. Post.
TAKEN up on the Beach near Boiling-rock, a new 10 cord red GONDOLA, with her stern broken off—she has iron clasps round her timber-heads—The owner may have her again by paying charges. Apply to GEORGE SPINNEY. Kinsery, December 17, 1804.
WANTED— A quantity of Beech and Pine Wharf TIMBER and Trunnels—for which West-India Goods will be given in pay. December 18. Enquire of the Printers hereof.
CHESTER.  STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—County of Rockingham— NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of Land in the town of CHESTER, and the county of Rockingham a- foresaid, who have not paid their county and other taxes for the year 1804— that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Capt. Pearson Richardson, innholder in said Chester, on Monday the 18th day of February next, at ten of the clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Non-resident unknown Original Proprietors Names. Quantity. Number. Range. Division. Highway. School. Town. State. County.     Clement Milharvey. 40 2 5 15 5 4 3 1 1   Col. Richard Kent, 20 4 5 8 2 2 2 2 2   David Tilton, 40 5 5 15 5 4 3 1 1   Jacob Basford, 40 16 2 5 5 4 3 1 1   Thomas Dean, 40 17 2 5 5 4 3 1 1   Jethro Tilton, south end, 17 24 2 5 2 2 2 2 2   James Fogg, 40 25 2 5 15 5 4 3 1   Rich'd Wibard, joining 12 acres N. end, 20 27 2 5 8 2 2 2 2   Eleazer Russel, N. end lacking 6 acres, 20 34 2 5 8 2 2 2 2   Jonathan Brown, 20 37 1 1/2 5 8 2 2 2 2   Ebenezer Lovejoy, N. end, 28 39 1 5 11 3 3 2 1   Jonathan Clough, 40 41 1 5 15 5 4 3 1   Henry Sherborn, 20 44 1 5 8 2 2 2 2   Phillip Towle, Not owned by Tolford, 20 49 1 5 8 2 2 2 2   William Croftswright, 40 57 3 5 15 5 4 3 1   Samuel Shackford, N. end, 18 3/4 62 3 5 15 5 4 3 1   John Shackford, south end, 25 75 D. line 5 9 3 2 2 1   Col Mark Hunkin, 26 83 D. line 5 9 3 2 2 1   Samuel Page, 40 84 4 5 15 5 4 3 1   Edward Gilman, 40 86 D. line 5 15 5 4 3 1   Edward Emerson, 40 87 4 5 15 5 4 3 1   Nathaniel Sanborn, Thoms part paid, 10 91 4 5 4 1 1 1 0   Samuel Penhallow, 40 92 4 5 15 5 4 3 1   James Boid, W. side, N. end, 27 94 4 5 11 3 3 2 1   Reuben Sanborn, N. end, 30 96 4 5 11 3 3 2 1   Benoni Fogg, 40 101 4 5 15 5 4 3 1   Benjamin Towle, 40 102 4 5 15 5 4 3 1   Jonathan Plummer, W. side, 20 108 3 5 8 2 2 2 2   George Brownal, Tenants in Common, 20 117 5 5 8 2 2 2 2   James Perkins, N. end, 36 119 5 5 13 4 3 2 1   Rev. Thomas Sims, N. end, 36 120 5 5 13 4 3 2 1   Rev. Theophilus Cotton, south end, 27 121 5 5 11 3 3 2 1   Stephen Johnson, 20 122 5 5 8 2 2 2 2   Jonathan Emerson, 20 123 5 5 8 2 2 2 2   John Cutts and Benjamin Akerman, 40 129 5 5 15 5 4 3 1   Stephen Webster, N. end, 52 131 5 5 12 4 3 2 1   William White, 20 132 5 5 8 2 2 2 2   Stephen Sweat, E. half, 20 135 5 5 8 2 2 2 2  
FOURTH DIVISION.     Joseph Batchelder, in Chester, except 8 acres N. end, 46 48 9 4 17 5 4 4 1   Janathan Kimball, that part that lays in Chester, 54 51 9 4 20 6 5 3 1   Richard Wibard, W. side, 37 1/2 53 9 4 14 4 4 3 1   Samuel Penhallow, 60 54 9 4 22 7 6 5 2   John Cram, N. east corner, 40 56 10 4 15 5 4 3 1   Stephen Webster, W. side, 51 58 10 4 19 6 5 4 2   Nathaniel Drake, E. side, 48 59 10 4 18 5 4 4 1   Stephen Johnson, 60 61 10 4 22 7 6 5 2   Jonathan Plummer, 30 65 10 4 11 4 3 3 1   Joshua Wingate, not owned by Worcom, 20 66 11 4 7 3 2 2 2   Jonathan Brown, 30 68 11 4 11 4 3 3 1   George Brownal, Tenants in Common, 30 72 11 4 11 4 3 3 1   Abraham Drake, E. half, N. end, 13 85 12 4 5 2 2 2 1   Edward Sanborn, west of Candia, 20 94 13 4 7 3 2 2 2   Benj. Gambling joining 14 3/4 acres N. end, 20 95 13 4 7 3 2 2 2   Samuel Blake, 15 96 13 4 16 2 2 2 1   Robert Ford, 60 98 13 4 22 7 6 5 2   William White, 60 103 5 4 22 7 6 5 2   Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, E. side, N. end, 24 107 5 4 9 3 3 2 1   Jonathan Emerson, 60 110 5 4 22 7 6 5 2   Zachariah Clifford, 30 116 14 4 11 4 3 3 1   Jonathan Clough, E. side, 30 119 14 4 11 4 3 3 1   James Fogg, 20 120 14 4 7 3 2 2 2   John Prescott, 60 126 15 4 22 7 6 5 2   Eleazer Russel, N. east corner, 15 134 1 4 5 2 2 2 1  
SECOND DIVISION.     Sam'l Shaw, not owned by Brown or Rand, 50 96 D. line 2 19 7 6 4 2   Susanna Small, S. west part, 50 124 2 37 12 10 8 3 3  
SIXTH DIVISION.     Description—North of the 20 acre pas- onage and school lot, & joining the same. Qty. No. Div. H. S. T. S. C.     William White, 10 40 6 4 1 1 1   Jonathan Emerson, 10 41 6 4 1 1 1   Stephen Johnson, 10 78 6 4 1 1 1   Stephen Webster, 10 79 6 4 1 1 1   Ebenezer Lovejoy, 10 80 6 4 1 1 1   John Prescott, N. end, 9 3/4 82 6 3 1 1 1   Jonathan Dearborn, N. end, 8 83 6 3 1 1 1   Reuben Sanborn, N. end, 7 84 6 2 1 1 1  
Description—2d. range Mount Misery.     Jeremiah Sanborn, south end, 9 3/4 13 6 4 1 1 1   Robert Ford, 4 3/4 15 6 2 1 1 1  
Description—Between 80 and 82 in the 4th Division.     Samuel Sherborn, 10 113 6 4 1 1 1   Henry Sherborn, 10 114 6 4 1 1 1  
Description—Between 78 and 80, in the 4th Division.     Jacob Stanniel, N. end, 8 1/2 102 6 3 1 1 1   Benjamin Gambling, 9 103 6 3 1 1 1   Edward Gilman, N. end, 9 105 6 3 1 1 1   Enoch Sanborn, N. end, 9 106 6 3 1 1 1   Thomas Silver, N. end, 9 107 6 3 1 1 1   Stephen Sweat, N. end, 9 108 6 3 1 1 1   Joliah Batchelder, 10 87 6 4 1 1 1   John Prescott, 10 88 6 4 1 1 1  
Description—Between 62 and 67, 40 acre lots in the 5th Division.