The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1801-12-22 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
— MY COUNTRY'S GOOD SHALL BE MY CONSTANT AIM —
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
No. 52, of Vol. XLVI.]
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1801.
[One Dollar 3 half pr. Annum.]
THE Printer of the Gazette once more calls in the most serious manner on all persons indebted to him above one year, and most earnestly solicits them to make payment without farther delay—bills are made out, and by custom ought to be settled once a year—yet many have remained so long unsettled as almost to claim notice by law.
DAVID AUSTIN, Has for sale at his Store south of Mr. Buckminster's Meeting-house, opposite the new Market, Groceries in general, Wholesale and Retail.
LYSON, Gun-Rock, Lisbon and powder, Hy-fine SALT. Rum, Sourbough & RUM. Boies TEA S. BRANDY. Loaf and Brown SUGAR. GAR. REDWOOD. COFFEE. LOGWOOD. CHOCOLATE. MUSTICK. MOLASSES. ALLUM. RICE, ground &c. COPPERAS. FLOUR. BRIMSTONE. Spanish, French and PEPPER. Carolina INDIGO. GINGER. W. I. and Geor. ALLSPICE. COTTON. Black OIL. Oak and Box RAIS. Bar IRON. SINS. Castile and common Mould and Dip SOAP. CANDLES. Poland STARCH. CORN RYE. SPICES, &c. &c. PAPER for Rooms, different qualities, as low as at the Manufactory.
The above articles will be sold very low for cash, or exchanged for country produce. [6 w.]
For CANTON. THE fast sailing Ship RESOLUTION, Capt. OXNANT, will sail by the 20th of January—any person wishing to ship Specie, may know the terms by applying to Messrs. CLARK & CONNOR, or SAMUEL HAM. Dec. 12, 1801.
TO BE SOLD BY Samuel Hill, At his Store on Spring-Hill, as follows, —VIZ—
40 Hhds. 2, 3, 4, proof St. Vincents and Tobago RUM. A quantity of SUGAR. COFFEE and COTTON. GIN and BRANDY. IRON HOLLOW WARE. IRON. Halback and German STEEL. GRINDSTONES.
a few English Goods, which will be sold very cheap for cash, or short approved credit. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for Shipping Furs Portsmouth, October 31, 1801.
Books & Stationary.
Washington Pierce, Has just received and now ready For SALE at his store (nearly opposite Mr. P. Coffin's) Market-Street, Portsmouth, sign of the Bible & Heart, A large and well assorted collection of BOOKS in every branch of Literature; also
Bibles; Testaments; Psalters; Spelling Books of every kind; Psalm Books; Primers, &c. by the gross, dozen or single; together with every article in the STATIONARY line. an assortment of Gentlemen's and Ladies' POCKET BOOKS, from 1/9 to 3/6 each. Dressing Glasses with drawers, and a variety of PICTURES. New-Hampshire and Massachusetts REGISTERS; R. B. Thomas, Farmers Almanacks; Isaiah Thomas, Sewall, Weatherwife & Bickerstaff's ALMANACKS, by the gross, dozen or single. Charts and Seamans Books of all kinds;—Log Books; Journals; Scales and Dividers; Slates; Pens, &c.
All of the above articles will be sold by Wholesale or Retail, as cheap as can be purchased in any Book-Store in Boston or this town. Dec. 1.
Edw'd Parry, Has received a second assortment of FRESH AND FASHIONABLE
GOODS, Per ship MINERVA, from London, Which will be sold at a low advance by Wholesale & Retail.—Consisting of
SUPERFINE Fashionable Broad Cloths: Cashmeres; Coatings; Plain and Devonshire Kerseys; Baizes; Flannels; Blankets; Velvets; Corduroys and Thicksets. A large assortment of
Fashionable Chintzes, from 2/6 to 6/ per yard.
Patch colors & Copperplates Furniture; black Muslins and Ginghams; blue, yellow and brown color'd Muslins; black and color'd Camel's hair Shawls; cambric and muslin ditto, of the latest fashion. A large assortment of
London made HATS for ladies, some full trim'd; Men's Hats and youth's ditto; Men's and women's silk lac'd clock Stockings; cotton and worsted ditto.
Irish Linens & India Cottons. A large assortment of
Wild Bores and other Stuff Goods. With a general assortment of
Other GOODS as usual. Portsmouth, Nov. 7, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of the undivided lands in CANAAN, in said county, that at a meeting of the proprietors of said CANAAN duly notified and holden in said town on the 13th day of October last, a vote was passed to raise a tax of one dollar on each right or share of undivided land in said town, and an assessment with a Warrant thereunto annexed, dated November 28th, 1801, hath been delivered to me to collect, these are therefore to notify said proprietors or owners that unless they pay said sum of one dollar on each right to me the subscriber, on or before the 15th day of February next, at my dwelling house in CANAAN aforesaid, so much of their lands as will pay said sum and reasonable incidental charges, will be advertised for sale as the law directs and sold accordingly. EZEKIEL WELLS, Collector. Canaan, December 12, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in Offipee, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1801, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Capt. Jacob Brown in said town, on the 15th day of February next, at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Number Quantity Highway County   D. C.     Theodore Atkinson 45 300 75   Thom. Wallingsford 36 400 20   Thomas Packer, 30 400 30   Pierce & Moore, 13 200 10   Solly & March, 25 100 64   Richard Wibird, 23 400 20   Thomas Whittle, 18 100 75    One hundred acre lots in the upper Division.
   Quality Highway County   No. cents. cents.     9 100 50   14 100 50   23 100 50   28 100 50   67 100 50   70 100 50   77 100 50   94 100 50   100 100 50   14 100 50   15 100 50   21 100 50   23 100 50   25 100 50    One hundred acre lots on Conway road.
SANBORN BLAKE, Collector. Offipee, Nov. 5, 1801.
United States.—District of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners in a Commission of Bankruptcy, awarded and issued against THOMAS MORON, of Portsmouth, in the District of New-Hampshire, Trader, and assignee of the estate of said Morton, attend to meet on Monday the first day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Court House in said Portsmouth, in order to receive a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt; when and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. And all claims not then substantiated will be disallowed. JEREMIAH MASON, Assignee. Portsmouth, Dec. 4, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Grafton.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the township of BATH, who have not paid their non-resident County and Highway taxes for the year 1801, that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of me the subscriber in said BATH, on the third Monday of February 1802, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
46    Number No. Acres County Highway   C. M. C.     1st range West   side Amonoo- 15 100 2 3 59   luck river,   3d range do. 11 100 2 3 59   1st range West 17 100 2 3 59   division, 13 100 2 3 59   19 50 1 2 59   23 100 2 3 59   24 100 2 3 59   25 100 2 3 59   26 100 2 3 59   28 100 2 3 59   2d range do. 31 75 1 6 59   40 100 2 3 59   41 100 2 3 59   42 100 2 3 59   3d range do. 43 100 2 3 59   44 100 2 3 59   45 100 2 3 59   56 100 2 3 59   1st range East   side Amonoo- 9 100 2 3 59   luck river, 15 100 2 3 59   2d range do. 1 100 2 3 59   2 100 2 3 59   4 100 2 3 59   5 100 2 3 59   6 100 2 3 59   7 100 2 3 59   9 100 2 3 59   10 100 2 3 59   3d range do. 20 100 2 3 59   21 100 2 3 59   22 100 2 3 59   60 acre lots be-   longing to the 1 60 1 4 36   4th range 100 2 60 1 4 36   W. D.   1st range, West 2 60 1 4 36   division, 3 60 1 4 36   7 60 1 4 36   9 60 1 4 36   10 60 1 4 36   19 60 1 4 36   20 60 1 4 36   2d range do. 1 60 1 4 36   2 60 1 4 36   3 60 1 4 36   4 60 1 4 36   5 60 1 4 36   14 60 1 4 36   15 60 1 4 36   16 60 1 4 36   17 60 1 4 36   3d range do. 1 60 1 4 36   2 60 1 4 36   3 60 1 4 36   10 60 1 4 36   1st range east   side Amonoo- 12 60 1 4 36   luck river, 13 60 1 4 36   2d range do. 9 60 1 4 36   10 60 1 4 36   11 60 1 4 36   3d range do. 6 60 1 4 36   7 60 1 4 36   8 60 1 4 36   4th range do. 4 60 1 4 36   5 60 1 4 36   6 60 1 4 36   5th range do. 1 60 1 4 36   2 60 1 4 36   3 60 1 4 36   6th range do. 4 60 1 4 36  
Acres. County. Highway. C. M. D. C. Governor's farm, 500 11 5 2 95 Common land, 700 16 1 4 13 JAMES HUTCHINGS, Collector. Bath, October 29, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ff.
   Proprietors or owners names. No. of Lot Acres. Highway County School Town State C. C. C. C. C.     C. Treadwell, part of 21 1 60 120 4 17 0 0 0   R. Coates, part of 29 1 14 11 1 2 0 0 0   Nath'l Allen, 4 2 97 27 1 3 0 0 0   Philip Paine, 85 3 69 68 3 9 0 0 0   C. Treadwell, 112 4 124 248 10 35 0 0 0   Jon. Dow, part of 105 3 16 46 3 12 14 20   John Brach, 110 4 60 140 4 14 0 0 0    DANIEL CILLEY, Collector. Epsom, November 9, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham, ff.
To the honorable The Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be holden at Portsmouth, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the first Tuesday of February next.
HUMBLY SHEWETH, ELEANOR STEVENS, widow of Ebenezer Stevens the 3d, late of Kingstown in said county, yeoman, who died intestate on the 29th day of January in the year 1799, that he left her with five children, all minors, the oldest but in its ninth year, that she is parent and natural guardian of said children, that her said husband died seized and possessed of only two pieces of land and of no buildings, one piece in Kingstown, containing about six acres, partly improved, and of very small income, the other piece lying in a remote part of Chester, containing about one hundred and twenty acres of broken unimproved land unfit for settlement, partly covered with timber, but much exposed to waste, being distant from any trusty inhabitant, and but little prospect of its becoming more valuable; your petitioner therefore prays your honors liberty to sell both of said pieces of land, that she may have the value of them at interest, or purchase other lands under improvement for the benefit of her said wards, and as in duty bound she will ever pray, &c. ELEANOR STEVENS. Kingstown, Jan. 30th 1801.
Rockingham, ff. Superior Court, Sept. Term, 1801.
Ordered by the Court, That the petitioner notify all persons concerned to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be holden at Portsmouth, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the first Tuesday of February next, to shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by causing said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication whereof to be six weeks before said term. Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
State of New-Hampshire. Str. ff. ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of the several pieces of land hereinafter named, lying in the town of Wolfborough, in said State and county, who have not paid their taxes in said Wolfborough for the year 1801, that so much of the said land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue on the 15th day of February next, at one of the clock in the afternoon, at the dwelling house of William Rogers, in said town, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. of a Acres. Town School Minister County   C. C. C. C.     Jacob Wiggin, add'n 50 45 63 0 14   John Farnold, 9 48 16 35 5   Tho's Perkins 7 50 18 19 28   Manton quarter,   Benja. Perkins, 5 add'n 50 8 14 0 3   Nehem' Lucas, 21 50 12 17 37   Eben. Horne, jr.,   land on which he   formerly lived. 60 71 97 146 21    WILLIAM GUPPY, Collector. Wolfborough, December 8, 1801. (6w.)
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors or owners of lands in the town of Epsom, in said State and county, who are delinquent in payment of taxes on their lands in said town, affected for the year 1801, that so much of their lands as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public auction, at the dwelling house of the subscriber in said Epsom, on the eighteenth day of February next, at ten of the clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Proprietors or owners names. No. of Lot Acres. Highway County School Town State C. C. C. C. C.     C. Treadwell, part of 21 1 60 120 4 17 0 0 0   R

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, DEC. 7.
[Extract from a letter.]
A QUORUM of both branches of the National Legislature has been formed. The Hon. Abraham Baldwin , of Georgia, has been chosen President pro tem. of the Senate. The Vice-President not having arrived. The Hon. Nathaniel Mason , has been elected Speaker of the House; he had 53 votes, the Hon. J. A. Bayard , 26, and the Hon. S. Smith , of Maryland 2; Mr. John Beekley has been chosen Clerk; he had 57 votes, Mr. Oswald 29. The Hon. Messrs. Henderson and Jackson , of the Senate, and the Hon. Messrs. Smith (of M.) Griswold and Davis , of the House, were appointed to wait on the President, which service they performed, and reported, that he "will make a communication, by message, to-morrow." It is said, it is intended the session shall be short; three elaborate Reports are to come from the Heads of the Departments.
President's MESSAGE.
FROM WASHINGTON, DEC. 8.
This Day, at 12 o'clock, the following MESSAGE was delivered to each House by Mr. Lewis, Secretary to the President.
MESSAGE
OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, to both Houses of CONGRESS.
DECEMBER 8, 1801.
SIR, THE circumstances under which we find ourselves at this place rendering inconvenient the mode heretofore practised, of making by personal address the first communications between the Legislative and Executive branches, I have adopted that by Message, as used on all subsequent occasions through the session. In doing this, I have had principal regard to the convenience of the legislature, to the economy of their time, to their relief from the embarrassment of immediate answers, on subjects not yet fully before them, and to the benefits thence resulting to the public affairs. Trusting that a procedure, founded in these motives, will meet their approbation, I beg leave, through you, Sir, to communicate the inclosed message, with the documents accompanying it, to the honorable the House of Representatives, and pray you to accept, for yourself and them, the homage of my high respect and consideration.
TH: JEFFERSON.
The honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Fellow-Citizens of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives,
IT is a circumstance of sincere gratification to me, that on meeting the good council of the nation, I am able to announce to them on grounds of reasonable certainty, that the wars and troubles, which have for so many years afflicted our sister nations, have at length come to an end; and that the communication of peace and commerce are once more opening among them. Whilst we devoutly return thanks to the beneficent being, who has been pleased to breathe into them the spirit of conciliation and forgiveness, we are bound with peculiar gratitude, to be thankful to him that our own peace has been preserved through so perilous a season, and ourselves permitted quietly to cultivate the earth, and to practise and improve those arts which tend to increase our comforts. The assurances indeed of friendly disposition received from all the powers with whom we have principal relations, had inspired a confidence that our peace with them would not have been disturbed. But a cessation of the irregularities which had afflicted the commerce of neutral nations, and of the irritations and injuries produced by them, cannot but add to this confidence; and strengthens, at the same time the hope, that wrongs committed on unoffending friends, under a pressure of circumstances, will now be reviewed with candor, and will be considered as founding just claims of retribution for the past, and new assurance for the future.
Among our Indian neighbours also, a spirit of peace and friendship generally prevails, and I am happy to inform you, that the continued efforts to introduce among them the implements and the practice of husbandry, and of the household arts, have not been without success: That they are become more and more sensible of the superiority of this dependence for clothing and subsistence, over the precarious resources of hunting and fishing: And already we are able to announce that, instead of that constant diminution of numbers produced by their wars and their wants, some of them begin to experience an increase of population.
To this state of general peace with which we have been blessed, one only exception exists. Tripoli, the least considerable of the Barbary states, had come forward with demands ungrounded either in right or in compact, and had permitted itself to denounce war on our failure to comply before a given day. The style of the demand admitted but one answer. I sent a small squadron of frigates into the Mediterranean, with assurances to that power of our sincere desire to remain in peace; but with orders to protect our commerce against the threatened attack. The measure was seasonable and salutary. The Bey had already declared war in form. His cruisers were out. Two had arrived at Gibraltar. Our commerce in the Mediterranean was blockaded; and that of the Atlantic in peril. The arrival of our squadron dispelled the danger. One of the Tripolitan cruisers having fallen in with and engaged the small sch'r Enterprize , commanded by Lt. Sterret , which had gone out as a tender to our larger vessels, was captured, after a heavy slaughter of her men, without the loss of a single one on our part. The bravery exhibited by our citizens on that element, will, I trust, be a testimony to the world, that it is not a want of that virtue which makes us seek their peace; but a conscientious desire to direct the energies of our nation to the multiplication of the human race; and not to its destruction. Unauthorized by the constitution, without the sanction of Congress, to go beyond the line of defence, the vessel being disabled from committing further hostilities, was liberated, with its crew.
The legislature will doubtless consider, whether, by authorising measures of offence also, they will place our force on an equal footing with that of its adversaries. I communicate all material information on this subject, that in the exercise of the important function, confided by the Constitution to the legislature exclusively, their judgment may form itself on a knowledge and consideration of every circumstance of weight.
I wish I could say that our situation with all the other Barbary States was entirely satisfactory. Discovering that some delays had taken place in the performance of certain articles stipulated by us, I thought it my duty, by immediate measures, for fulfilling them, to vindicate to ourselves the right of considering the effect of departure from stipulation on their side. From the papers which will be laid before you, you will be enabled to judge, whether our treaties are regarded by them as fixing at all the measure of their demands, or as guarding against the exercise of force, our vessels within their power; and to consider how far it will be safe and expedient to leave our affairs with them in their present posture.
I lay before you the result of the census lately taken of our inhabitants, to a conformity with which we are to reduce the ensuing rates of representation and taxation. You will perceive that the encrease of numbers, during the last ten years, proceeding in geometrical ratio, promises a duplication in little more than twenty-two years. We contemplate this rapid growth, and the prospect it holds up to us, not with a view to the injuries it may enable us to do to others in some future day, but to the settlement of the extensive country still remaining vacant within our limits, to the multiplication of men, susceptible of happiness, educated in the love of order, habituated to self-government, and valuing its blessings above all price.
Other circumstances, combined with the increase of numbers, have produced an augmentation of revenue arising from consumption, in a ratio far beyond that of population alone; and though the changes in foreign relations, now taking place so desirably for the whole world, may for a season effect this branch of revenue, yet, weighing all probabilities of expense, as well as of income, there is reasonable ground of confidence that we may now safely dispense with all the internal taxes, comprehending excises, stamps, auctions, licences, carriages and refined sugars; to which the postage on newspapers may be added to facilitate the progress of information; and that the remaining sources of revenue will be sufficient to provide for the support of government, to pay the interest of the public debts, and to discharge the the principals in shorter periods than the laws, or the general expectation had contemplated. War, indeed, and untoward events may change this prospect of things, and call for expenses which the imposts could not meet. But sound principles will not justify our taxing the industry of our fellow-citizens to accumulate treasure for wars to happen we know not when, and which might not, perhaps, happen, but from the temptations offered by that treasure.
These views, however, of reducing our burthens, are formed on the ex-
pectation, that a sensible, and at the same time, salutary reduction may take place in our habitual expenditures. For this purpose, those of the civil government, the army and navy, will need revival. When we consider, that this government is charged with the external and mutual relations only of these states; that the states themselves have principal care of our persons, our property, and our reputation; constituting the great field of human concerns, we may well doubt whether our organization is not too complicated, too expensive; whether offices and officers have not been multiplied unnecessarily, and sometimes injuriously to the service they were meant to promote. I will cause to be laid before you an essay towards a statement of those who, under public employment, of various kinds draw money from the treasury, or from our citizens. Time has not permitted perfect enumeration, the ramifications of office being too multiplied to remote, to be completely traced in a first trial. Among those who are dependant on executive discretion, have begun the reduction of what was deemed unnecessary. The expenses of diplomatic agency have been considerably diminished. The inspectors of internal revenue, who were found to obstruct the accountability of the institution, have been discontinued. Several agencies, created by executive authority, on salaries fixed by that also, have been suppressed, and should suggest the expediency of regulating that power by law, so as to subject its exercises to legislative inspection and sanction. Other reformations of the same kind will be pursued with that caution which is requisite, in removing useless things, not to injure what is retained. But the great mass of public offices is established by law, and therefore by law alone can be abolished. Should the legislature think it expedient to pass this roll in review, and to try all its parts by the test of public utility, they may be assured of every aid and light which executive information can yield. Considering the general tendency to multiply offices and dependencies, and to increase expense to the ultimate term of burthen which the citizen can bear, it behoves us to avail ourselves of every occasion which prevents itself for taking off the surcharge, that it never may be seen here, that, after leaving to labor the smallest portion of its earnings on which it can subsist, government shall itself consume the residue of what it was instituted to guard.
In our care too of the public contributions entrusted to our direction, it would be prudent to multiply barriers against their dissipation, by appropriating specific sums to every specific purpose susceptible of definition; by disallowing all applications of money varying from the appropriation in object or transcending it in amount; by reducing the undefined field of contingencies, and thereby circumscribing discretionary powers over money; and by bringing back to a single department all accountabilities for money, where the examination may be prompt, efficacious and uniform.
An account of the receipts and expenditures of the last year, as prepared by the secretary of the Treasury, will, as usual, be laid before you. The success which has attended the late sales of the public lands shews that, with attention, they may be made an important source of receipt. Among the payments those made in discharge of the principal and interest of the national debt, will shew that the public faith has been exactly maintained. To these will be added an estimate of appropriations necessary for the ensuing year. This last will of course be affected by such modifications of the system of expense as you shall think proper to adopt.
A statement has been formed by the secretary at war, on mature consideration of all the posts and stations where garrisons will be expedient, and of the number of men requisite for each garrison. The whole amount is considerably short of the present military establishment. For the surplus no particular use can be pointed out. For defence against invasion, their number is as nothing; nor is it considered needful or safe that a standing army should be kept up, in time of peace, for that purpose. Uncertain as we must ever be of the particular point in our circumference where an enemy may chuse to invade us, the only force which can be ready at every point, and competent to oppose them, is the body of neighboring citizens, as formed into a militia. On these, collected from the parts most convenient, in number proportioned to the invading force, it is best to rely not only to meet the first attack, but if it threatens to be permanent, to maintain the defence until regulars may be engaged to relieve them. These considerations render it important that we should, at every session, continue to amend the defects, which from time to time shew themselves, in the laws for regulating the militia until they are
sufficiently perfect; nor should we now or at any time, separate, until we can say we have done every thing for the militia, which we could do, were an enemy at our door.
The provision of military stores on hand will be laid before you, that you may judge of the additions still requisite.
With respect to the extent to which our naval preparations should be carried, some difference of opinion may be expected to appear: But just attention to the circumstances of every part of the union will doubtless reconcile all. A small force will probably continue to be wanted, for actual service in the Mediterranean. Whatever annual sum beyond that you may think proper to appropriate to naval preparations, would, perhaps, be better employed in providing those articles which may be kept without waste or consumption, and be in readiness when any exigence calls them into use. Progress has been made, as will appear by papers now communicated, in providing materials for seventy-four gun ships as directed by law.
How far the authority given by the legislature for procuring and establishing sites for naval purposes, has been perfectly understood and pursued in the execution, admits of some doubt. A statement of the expenses already incurred on that subject shall be laid before you. I have in certain cases, suspended or slackened these expenditures that the legislature might determine whether so many yards are necessary as have been contemplated. The works at this place are among those permitted to go on: And five of the seven frigates directed to be laid up here, have been brought and laid up here, where, besides the safety of their position, they are under the eye of the executive administration, as well as of its agents, and where yourselves also will be guided by your own view, in the legislative provisions respecting them, which may from time to time be necessary. They are preserved in such condition, as well the vessels as whatever belongs to them, as to be at all times ready for sea on a short warning. Two others are yet to be laid up, so soon as they shall have received the repairs requisite to put them also into sound condition. As a superintending officer will be necessary at each yard, his duties and emoluments, hitherto fixed by the Executive, will be a more proper subject for legislation. A communication will also be made of our progress in the execution of the law respecting the vessels directed to be sold.
The fortifications of our harbours, more or less advanced, present considerations of great difficulty. While some of them are on a scale sufficiently proportioned to the advantages of their position, to the efficacy of their protection, and the importance of the points within it, others are so extensive, will cost so much in their first erection, so much in their maintenance, and require such a force to garrison them, as to make it questionable what is best now to be done. A statement of those commenced or projected, of the expenses already incurred, and estimates of their future cost, as far as can be foreseen, shall be laid before you, that you may be enabled to judge whether any alteration is necessary in the laws respecting this subject.
Agriculture, manufactures, commerce, and navigation, the four pillars of our prosperity, are then most thriving, when left most free to individual enterprise. Protection from casual embarrassments however, may sometimes be seasonably interposed. If in the course of your observations or enquiries they should appear to need any aid, within the limits of our constitutional powers, your sense of their importance is a sufficient assurance they will occupy your attention. We cannot, indeed, but feel an anxious solicitude for the difficulties under which our carrying trade will soon be placed. How far it can be relieved, otherwise than by time, is a subject of important consideration.
The Judiciary System of the United States, and especially that portion of it recently erected, will, of course, present itself to the contemplation of Congress; and that they may be able to judge of the proportion which the institution bears to the business it has to perform, I have caused to be procured from the several states, and now lay before Congress, an exact statement of all the causes decided since the first establishment of the courts, and of those which were de-
* The Editor of the Intelligencer is not very certain to what this refers; but conjectures that it is principally to the countervailing act passed by the British Parliament in 1797, under the 15th article of the British Treaty; the eleventh section of which act lays additional duties of ten per cent on the amount of former duties on all articles, except tobacco, and of 1/6 sterling on every hundred weight of that carried to G. Britain in American bottoms. This act was communicated to Congress by the then President, in a message of February 2, '98, and was printed in the Aurora .
pending when a judge were brought. And while on this subject, it will be well to consider whether the institution has been extended to all the security of property. Their importance being essential to the eight farther to consider that is sufficiently that, where they are named in the law, or designated by the court, or by officers dependent on them.
I cannot omit recommending vital laws on the subject of naturalization. Considering the ordinary chances of human life, a denial of citizenship under a residence of fourteen years, is a denial to a great proportion of those who ask it; and controls a policy pursued, from their first settlement, by many of these States, and still believed of consequence to their prosperity. And shall we refuse to the unhappy fugitives from distress, that hospitality which the savages of the wilderness extended to our fathers arriving in this land? Shall oppressed humanity find no asylum on this globe? The Constitution, indeed, has wisely provided, that for admission, to certain offices of important trust, a residence shall be required, sufficient to develop character and design. But might not the general character and capabilities, of a citizen be safely communicated to every one manifesting a bona fide purpose of embarking his life and fortunes permanently with us? with restrictions, perhaps to guard against the fraudulent usurpation of our flag; an abuse which brings much embarrassment and loss on the genuine citizen, and so much danger to the nation of being involved in war, that no endeavour should be spared to detect and suppress it.
These, fellow-citizens, are the matters respecting the state of the nation, which I have thought of importance to be submitted to your consideration at this time. Some others of less moment, or not yet ready for communication, will be the subject of separate messages. I am happy in this opportunity of committing the arduous affairs of our government to the collected wisdom of the union. Nothing shall be wanting on my part to inform, as far as in my power, the legislative judgment; nor to carry that judgment into faithful execution. The prudence and temperance of your discussions will promote, within your own walls, that conciliation which so much befriends rational conclusion; and by its example, will encourage among our constituents that progress of opinion which is tending to unite them in object and in will. That all should be satisfied with any one order of things is not to be expected; but I indulge the pleasing persuasion that the great body of our citizens will cordially concur in honest and disinterested efforts, which have for their object to preserve the general and state governments in their constitutional form and equilibrium; to maintain peace abroad, and order and obedience to the laws at home; to establish principles and practices of administration favourable to the security of liberty and property; and to reduce expenses to what is necessary for the useful purposes of government.
TH: JEFFERSON.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4.
A motion made in the House of Representatives of Kentucky, to appoint a Chaplain to the House was rejected!
DEC. 7.
We understand that one of the Powder-Mills at Frankfort, owned by Mr. Lane , of this city, was this morning blown up. The particulars we have not learnt.
NEW-YORK, December 9.
A letter from the President of the United States to Capt. Sterret , Commander of the Enterprize .
SIR, "The Secretary of the Navy, the regular organ for the present communication, being absent from the seat of Government, for causes that may detain him some time, I do myself the pleasure, without further delay, of expressing to you, on behalf of your Country, the high satisfaction inspired by your conduct in the late engagement with the Tripolitan cruiser, captured by you. Too long for the honor of nations, have those barbarians been suffered to trample on the sacred faith of treaties, on the rights and laws of human nature. You have shewn to your countrymen, that, that enemy cannot meet bravery and skill united—in proving to them, that our past condescensions were from a love of peace, not from a dread of them. You have deserved well of your country, and have merited the high esteem and consideration of which I have now the pleasure of assuring you.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Capt. Sterret .

the gift of the Peace on
a question far more com- plicated than the first— the terms of the peace certainly very glorious and ad- vantageous. She retains all those ac- quisitions on the Continent, which she raised her to colossal greatness; and she recovers all that had been taken from her, by the arms of Great Britain, in the East and West
It will not permit us to say, that they are alike glorious for Great Britain, or any way equal to the magnanimity with which she has concluded the war and maintained a combat against the progress of a de- structive system. Besides failing in her principal objects, she has recognized an aggrandizement to France, which, if the latter shall possess an efficient and stable government, threatens to render her the preponderating power. While France retains every thing in Europe of which she has been known to possess the permanent possession, and regains all that she had lost elsewhere. Great Britain has yielded up all that she had taken from France, and the greatest part of what she had taken from her allies, reserved only the il- lands of Ceylon and Trinidad. It is true, that France has likewise consent- ed to make restitution in favor of the allies of Great Britain, to whom the preservation of Portugal, in its integ- rity, must be allowed to be a point, important. It is to be remembered, as is also consonant with the policy of France, which always has been, not to aggrandize Spain at the expense of Portugal. In truth, the concessions of France are but of- fensive—those of Great Britain real. It must, therefore, be admitted, that the latter has treated upon unequal terms.
In going thus far, however, we do not mean to arraign the wisdom of the English government. It would ill become us to pass sentence on the acts of a foreign administration, in the management of its own concerns— And were we even to feel as English- men, we should condemn with cau- tion. It is certain that the situation of Great Britain offered only a choice of serious and perplexing difficulties. —There appears to have been no ground to expect from a continuance of the war, the attainment of what, in the language of English policy, were called essential objects . The restoration of the ANCIENT MONARCHY, by foreign means, had long been a distant sub- ject. The aggrandizement of France had before been acquired in, or ra- tified by all the other principal pow- ers of Europe, even by those at whose immediate expense it had been accom- plished. Great Britain, powerful at sea, but not so by land when compar- ed with France, could not have re- paired the evil by her own efforts; and even if a new Coalition could have been formed, there seemed little pros- pect of one equal to the immense task. At home, there were evident symp- toms of a depreciated and depreciat- ing currency, which threatened to in- volve the whole fabric of public credit, and with it, perhaps, the whole system of British industry, in one great ruin. The nation had long been struggling under a load of taxes, heavy beyond example.—It had recently smarted under the dreadful scourge of a scarcity of bread.—Who can say, what, in such a situation, was the real temper of the people, or how far their acquiescence in a continuance of the war could have been relied upon? Those were perplexing considerations, this was an anxious question for the government.—Perhaps a prompt peace had become indispensable.
On the other side, there is great reason to believe that France had as cogent reasons to desire peace as Great Britain, and would have been satisfied to allow to the latter more favorable terms, rather than to have broken off the negotiations. As to domestic considerations, they can have an influence, no doubt, peace was a matter of the first necessity to her.—No doubt the nation must have eagerly desired it.— And what political considerations stood in the way? What had Bona- parte to hope from a continuance of the war? If the invasion of England was ever seriously intended, it is pre- sumable the time for the attempt had passed; there had been leisure enough for ample preparation to re- pel it; the chances against it were many; from the vast means which must have been employed to give any prospect of success, a failure might have been attended with consequences dangerous to the political existence of the First Consul. With his sagacity, would he have hazarded an invasion on such terms?
Laying aside invasion then, we may say, that from the vast superiority of the Marine of Great Britain, the chances by a continuance of the war, seem to have been in her favor.
These are data from which to infer
the possibility of better terms, had the British cabinet been resolved to obtain them or to persevere in hostilities.— But who can say that the personal character of the Chief Consul may not have rendered that inference just, which had otherwise been fallacious? Who can say, that Great Britain may not have had to fear new and more formidable combinations in the North?
Much remains to be known, before a judgment ought to be pronounced. Nor should it be overlooked that Cey- lon and Trinidad, are truly valuable possessions. The former, in a consid- erable degree, transfers from the Dutch to the English, the trade in spices, the latter is capable of becom- ing a very important colony in itself, and from its proximity to the Spanish settlements in South America, very im- portant, also, in collateral consequences.
But the main question recurs— How will the peace affect the two parties intrinsically?
As to Great Britain, if some of her branches of trade, for which she was indebted to the war, shall be now lost to her or diminished, others, which have been interrupted, will again be restored. We believe however that the balance in this particular will be in her favor. But what will be the permanent effect? Will not France, exonerated from debt, and occupying new and extensive regions, which have increased both her agricultural and manufacturing resources, become a more formidable competitor than ever? Will Great Britain, with so enormous an increase of debt and taxes, be able successfully to maintain the competition? These are serious questions, but to which none but un- certain answers can be given. If France remains a military despotism, or if she relapses into anarchy, she can hardly be dangerous. Much will depend upon the form of government she shall assume. If one that shall inspire real confidence and good will—one that shall systematically protect property and industry—then must she indeed become a very powerful competitor: If the reverse, the conclusion must be different.
What may be the operation of an increase of debt and taxes upon Great Britain, it is not easy to predict. In times past, her debt, serving in a great degree as capital, has extended her trade and manufactures. Has it at length reached the point when it must cease to have this effect, and produce an opposite result? This remains to be seen, and prudence ought, not to risk a conjecture. Considering the prodigious ascendancy that Great Bri- tain has gained over the rest of the world in commerce and manu- facturing pursuits—considering that she is in an eminent degree, both theoret- ically and practically, versed in the science of trade, finance and other branches of political economy;— considering the very substantial mea- sures which have latterly been adopt- ed to prop and sustain her credit— and considering the vigour of her po- litical constitution, evincing in the late contest how capable she is of bringing into action for every pur- pose, all her energies and resources— we deem it most probable that she will surmount the embarrassments in- cident to a return of peace after a vi- olent state of war, and will continue to maintain a primary station as a commercial and maritime state.— But it cannot be dissembled, that the intrinsic resources and power of France have now augmented to a degree, which, unless cramped by the defects of a bad government, are too likely to give her a great ascendancy over her ancient rival—too likely, because as ci- tizens of the world and as Americans, we believe it to be desirable that an EQUILIBRIUM should exist between these two nations, and serve mutual- ly to bridle their ambition.
As to France—what shall we say? Who will undertake to foretell the future fortunes of a nation, which, in the same hour exhibits all the varie- ties of the human character? Who will attempt to explore the heights or fathom the depths of the reignments, and profound genius of Bonaparte? Who will pretend to set limits to his achievements? Or to say, what he may or may not accomplish?
The temporary destiny of France, seems to hang upon the life of this ex- traordinary man. Remove him, and all is probably once more afloat in that country. It certainly has no safe political constitution, because none that inspires or attracts either nation- al affections, or national preju- dices.—Unless it shall shortly acquire one, its fortunes are precarious, its ad- vantages evanescent.
If the distinguished chief, who now wields the sceptre, shall elevate his arm to true glory, he will not con- tent himself with a system to last on- ly his day.—He will endeavor to con- secrate his fame, by giving to France a well adjusted social organization; a Constitution, which, adapted to the character and circumstances of the nation, and discarding the wild whimsies of dreaming philosophers, shall establish her prosperity on the
solid principles of public order.—This accomplished, her acquisitions will form the basis of substantial and dur- able greatness. If otherwise, they will sit away like the painted forms of a magic lantern.
France assuredly will be now, more than ever, an object of jealousy to all the powers of Europe; because she is now, more than ever, to be feared.— The States, at whose expence she has been aggrandized, will not easily for- give her, or become reconciled to their consequent inferiority or in signifi- cance. Those who, in the scramble for spoil seem to have lost sight of their permanent interest in the pros- pect of momentary gain, will now, when the game is over, see through a juster medium, and assuredly will they stand aghast at the GIGANTIC STATURE of that POWER which they have contributed to rear. But they all will watch for the moment when they may attempt to remedy the mischief; and should France be cursed by a feeble or vitiated gov- ernment, opportunity will break with her not long be w
Besides the accretion of territory, sea-coast, &c. France was doubtless profited by the abolition of some op- pressive feudal burdens, as well as of some pernicious financial establish- ments, interwoven in her old system of administration; and the cultivat- ors of her soil find their situation much improved. But to insure soli- dity to her acquisitions, every thing in our conception turns upon the question, Is she to have a stable form of government? If so, we may hazard the opinion, that she will be out of the reach of ordinary casualties; but if not, her present greatness will be soon changed into wretchedness and insignificance. Bonaparte is evidently endeavouring to lay the foundation of some durable political establish- ment, but in what shape can only be conjectured—most probably in that of a new monarchical dynasty, of which he will be the source. The re-estab- lishment of the Catholic religion is a most potent engine for this purpose.
What a mirror does the present situation of France hold up to the enthusiastic admirers of her revolution, in which to behold their folly! The religious fanatics will in vain look for the downfall of Papacy, on which they dwelt with so much delight.— Political fanatics will equally in vain look there for an establishment of their visionary and extravagant theories of Liberty and Equality. A military des- potism erected, and the reign of the Pope renewed, mock their reveries, and admonish them, though perhaps in vain, to learn wisdom from those whom they have hated, and sought every occasion to traduce.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 8.
This morning arrived here the ship Draper, Lee, from London—She brings London papers down to the 23d of October; the paper of the 23d contains the official accounts of the surrender of Alexandria, the garrison of which place consisted of from 9000 to 10,000 men, on the 2d of Septem- ber. Though the political situation of Europe at present, renders this e- vent of less importance than it would have been deemed a month ago, says a London paper, it is impossible to read without pleasure the proofs of British ardor and courage which the letter of General Hutchinson contains. To that officer the praise of modesty is not less due. The forts and town of Alexandria were to be evacuated in ten days after the signing of the capitulation, and the embarkation of the garrison for France in the same period. The article which is now of most moment is the 6th in order of these proposed, by the rejection of which and the following article, all the ships and vessels of the French and their allies, whether ships of war or merchantmen, both in Alexandria and that might arrive there after the ca- pitulation, become prizes; and by the representation of both parties, the number of these must be very con- siderable. Nor are the French per- mitted to avail themselves of the spoils which their Literati had with so much labor collected; and the Arabian manuscripts, & other collections made for the French Republic, are to be considered as public property. Hof- tages were to be given for the due ob- servance of the treaty.
“It must give great confidence to Great Britain to see, that the safety of their East-India possessions can be es- tablished, by force, if treaties should ever be found insufficient to their pro- tection.”
“On the 22d of October, the Im- perial Parliament was further prorog- ued to the 29th of October.”
Dec. 14.
Capt. Smith arrived at Charleston, from Gibraltar, informs, that before he left Gibraltar, dispatches had been received there by one of the captains of the Tripolitan cruisers, which were blockaded there by the American squadron, from the Bey of Tripoli, di- recting his admiral to offer terms of peace to commodore Dale. As the
admiral was not there, Capt. Smith did not learn whether commodore Dale had been applied to by the captain; but it was generally supposed the Bey was sick of his warfare: and was wil- ling to accommodate things on almost any terms.
Capt. S. further informs, a little be- fore he sailed, Capt. Dale, being with the frigate President in Algeciras Road, sent a boat with a lieutenant and eleven men to Gibraltar, to offer such American vessels as were there, a convoy up the Straits: on her return the boat was upset, and every soul per- ished. Commodore Dale requested Capt. Smith to make this unfortunate event known.
BOSTON, Dec. 17. CONFLAGRATION!
The inhabitants of this town were again alarmed by the cry of Fire, be- tween 2 and 3 o'clock on Wednesday Morning last, and with consternation perceived, that the flames arose from almost the same spot, as the fire of the 12th inst. It began on the wharves contiguous to Fore Street; and after consuming a number of stores, shops, and other buildings, it spread to the neighbouring houses in Fore-Street, and threatened destruction to the whole north part of the town; but by the unceasing exertions of the citizens, it was happily and providentially arrest- ed in its progress, after it had swept away about 15 dwelling houses, and as many buildings of other descriptions.
It is pretty generally believed, that this unhappy event was the result of premeditated villianry, as the fire, at an early stage of its progress, was seen bursting from several buildings, not contiguous to each other, at the same moment.
The sufferers in this dreadful cala- mity, are many; and their losses se- vere. The following is the best state- ment that we could procure of its rava- ges:—On Gardner's wharf, a range of stores and work-shops occupied by Mr. Nahum Piper, Mr. J. W. Lillie, Mr. Jenks, Mr. Luceas, and Mr. L. Gard- ner, who was the principal owner of the buildings; from these nothing was preserved. On Burditt's wharf, four buildings, improved as stores, shops, &c. together with two carriages, a horse, &c. owned by the heirs of Mr. B. and some lumber and other articles the property of Mr. Elijah Loring, no part of this property was insured. On Hitchborn's wharf, a range of shops, owned by Mr. H. and occupied by himself and others. On Goldsbury's wharf, a range of sheds and one store, the latter occupied by Messrs. Bixby, Valentine and Co. from which nothing of consequence was preserved. In Fore Street, a dwelling house, owned by Mr. Read, and occupied by Mr. Orrok; a house owned by Mr. Swett, and occupied by Mr. Hayden; a house owned by Mr. Loring, and occupied by Mr. Tuttle; a house owned by Mr. Martin, and occupied by him and Mr. Morrison; a house owned and occu- pied by Mr. Churchill; a house own- ed by Dr. Kast, and occupied by Mr. Outfield; a house owned and occu- pied by Capt. Pendexter; a house owned by Mr. White, and occupied by Mrs. Overey; a house owned by Mrs. Stodder, and occupied by the family of the late Mr. Emery; a house own- ed by Mr. Wild, and occupied by him and Mr. Humphreys; a house owned by Mr. Amsa Stetson, and occupied by Mr. T. Stetson in part; a house owned and occupied by Mr. S. Hich- borne; a house and shop owned by Mr. S. Gardner, and occupied by Messrs. Bixby, Valentine and Co. and by Mr. Davis; a house owned by Mr. Carey, and occupied by Mrs. Penny. To this dreadful list of devastation, we have to add the loss of two valua- ble sloops which lay at the wharves, and on account of the shallowness of the water could not be removed. One of them, the Charming Mary, was own- ed by a Mr. Ulmer, of Thomastown; the other, the sloop Franklin, Capt. Sampson, of Barnstable, bound for New-York, with all her cargo on board, entirely consumed.
We mention, as evidence of deep design in this calamitous affair, that on the same night some villains entered the shop of Messrs. Harris and Bum- stead, caulkers and gravers, and stole from thence a number of their tools, with which they forced open the store of Mr. Jonathan Harris, rifled the desks, making a strict search, appa- rently for money; finding none, they proceeded to the store adjoining, in the occupation of Mr. John Gray, which they in vain attempted to enter.—A similar attempt was made on the brick Store, at the head of Russell's Wharf; the Store of Mr. Samuel Dillaway was likewise broken open, the books, papers, &c. rumaged, and a pair of pistols and a number of keys stolen therefrom. In circumstances like these, the lives and property of the in- habitants cannot be safe; it is there- fore incumbent upon all, both magis- trates and citizens, to redouble their vigilance, in left their apparent mo- ments of security, a gang of infernals should bring upon them irreparable destruction.
The circumstances attending this fire, have excited a great degree of a- larm in the public mind. The Select- men have offered a large reward for the discovery of the incendiaries; and it is to be hoped that every villain so abandoned and depraved, will be de- tected and brought to punishment.
As on the late occasion, so on this we have to acknowledge the active and spirited exertions of our neighbouring friends; among the other country en- gines present, we noticed one from Medford.
Of the immense property lost at this fire, not more than 10,000 dollars were insured.
December 21. LATE FROM FRANCE.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Nancy, Capt. Beebe, arrived at Sagg- Harbour, L. I. from Bourdeaux, informs, that he left that place on the 5th November, at which time an armament was fitting out from Brest and other places, for St. Doming- go, and were to sail by the 3d or 4th Nov. on board of which were to be embarked 40,000 men.—That it was reported, a fri- gate had sailed for America with orders to make contracts for the supply of the troops after their arrival in the West Indies; and to inform the government of the United States, that the Island would be declared in a state of blockade.—That the Definitive Treaty of Peace was not then signed, but expected by many that it would be on the 8th Nov. the day fixed on for the celebra- tion of Peace throughout all France; for which occasion, great and splendid prepara- tions were making.—He also informs, that the news of the sale of the ship Trumbull, and other American vessels in France, was true; but that in consequence of their new owners not being able to procure French pa- pers for them, the demand, at those prices had ceased; though further applications would be made to government to affect that purpose.
An attempt was made on Saturday evening last, to set fire to the stores on Doan's-Wharf. Had the infernal at- tempt succeeded, no human exertions could have saved a great number of valuable stores contiguous. We un- derstand there were two persons tak- en up, on suspicion of being the in- cendiaries, and after an examination before Judge Donnison, were, both committed to prison.
PORTSMOUTH, DECEMBER 22
The President has issued a Procla- mation, offering 1000 dollars for each principal, and 500 for each accessory, in the murder of an Indian woman in the county of Knox, in the State of Tennessee.
The damage by the late great Fire in Boston, is estimated to amount to 100,000 dollars.—Boston has several times since been alarmed by the cry of fire.
A silver mine has been discovered about 140 miles from Cincinnati, up the Ohio. It is calculated that 100 wt. of ore will yield 100 ounces of fine silver. The vein has been traced 15 miles.
PUBLIC AUCTION. Real Estate For Sale.
To be Sold at Public Vendue on Monday the 11th day of Janu- ary next, at twelve o'clock precisely; on the premises, the equity of redemp- tion in
A certain Lot of LAND, HOUSE and STORE; Situate on Dover Landing—bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the North East corner of Amos White's house, by the Road leading to Rochester, then running by said Whites Lot to the River, then Northerly by the Riv- er ten Rods, then Easterly eight Rods to the Road, then Southerly by said Road, ten Rods to the first bounds.
Also, A small STORE, situate nearly opposite to Capt. Paul Willand's House in Dover. Also,
About 15 acres of Land situate at a place called Blackwater, in said Dover; being the same JE- REMIAH HORN, bought of Levi Varney.
The above property belonging to the estate of said HORN, lately de- clared a BANKRUPT and Sold by order of the Commissioners, to and for the use of the Creditors of said estate. Conditions may be known at any time previous to the Sale, by applying to JOHN P. GILMAN, Assignee. Dover, December 17, 1801.
PORTSMOUTH AQUEDUCT.
THE proprietors of the Port- mouth Aqueduct, are informed their annual meeting for the choice of Officers will be held on Wednesday the 6th of January next, at the Town Hall at 2 o'clock P. M. on said day— and to transact such other business as appertains to the society.
By order of President and Directors, G. LONG, Clerk. Portsmouth, December 21, 1801.
Exeter, December 15, 1801.
All persons are hereby caution- ed against trusting or trading with JOSIAH WYATT, of said Exeter, shipwright, as he is adjudged to be non compos mentis, and is under the guardianship of the subscriber. JEREMIAH LEAVITT.

National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, DEC. 8.
THE LATE SECRETARY OF STATE.
M R. NICHOLSON moved, that the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to lay before the House a statement of the accounts of the late Secretary of State, together with the vouchers therefor. He said he was of the committee which made a general enquiry about a year since, which taught him to presume that there could not be any great deficiency after the accounts should have been completely digested and balanced; but he wished a particular inquiry into Mr. Pickering's accounts.
Mr. Giles seconded the motion.
Mr. Griswold spoke against it.
Mr. Nicholson explained, and observed, "He did not entertain the least suspicion that Mr. Pickering had ever appropriated to his own use, or defrauded the public of a single dollar; he believed him to be a man of irreproachable honesty and integrity—but the report of the former committee did not say enough."
Dr. Eustis opposed the motion on the ground, that the investigation should not be confined to an individual, but extended to the whole branch where defalcation might be suspected.
The motion modified was postponed to Monday next.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
At this time the Message was delivered and read. Messrs. Randolph and Giles were for the printing 500 copies of that and the accompanying Documents. Mr. Bayard was for printing only 150 copies of the documents. He wished to economize. Mr. Giles said his object was to be economical of money but not of information. The question for 500 of each was carried.
The Message was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
COMMITTEES.
On Elections —Messrs. Milledge, Tenney, Condit, Dennis, Hanna, Stanley, Taliaferro.
Of Revisal —Messrs. Davenport, Craig, and Alston.
Of Commerce and Manufactures —Messrs. S. Smith, Eustis, Dana, Mitchell, Jones, Newton, Lowndes.
On Finance —Messrs. Randolph, Griswold, J. Smith, Bayard, Smilie, and Nicholson, Van Rensselaer, and Wilson.
CHAPLAINS.
The House concurred with the Senate in determining that two Chaplains should be chosen of different denominations, to officiate alternately, weekly, in the two branches.
NEWSPAPERS.
Resolved—That each member be permitted to receive, during the session, three Newspapers, at the public expense.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9.
A message was received from the Senate, stating, that they had chosen Rev. Dr. Gantt as chaplain.
Mr. Parkinson was chosen chaplain by the House.
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter received by him from the Secretary of the Treasury, communicating an account of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States for the year 1800, which, he informed the House, had been printed, as usual, for the use of the members.
On Motion, referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
DUTIES.
Mr. Samuel Smith moved, that the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to report to this House a schedule of all the duties imposed by law on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States.
NATURALIZATION.
Dr. Mitchell presented a Petition from certain Aliens residing in New-York and its vicinity, stating the injuries they suffer from the naturalization law, and praying the House to afford such relief as they shall deem fit.
After some conversation as to the disposition of the Petition, it was agreed, that it lie on the table, until the part of the President's message on the same subject be taken up by the House.
A Petition to the same effect was presented by Dr. Mitchell from certain Alien residents in the County of Montgomery, state of New-York.
Mr. Giles moved the reference of this Petition to the Committee of the whole, to whom had been referred the President's message.
Mr. Giles' motion was carried.
POST OFFICES AND ROADS.
On Motion, resolved, that a Committee be appointed to enquire what amendments are necessary to be made in the acts establishing post offices and post roads; to report by bill or otherwise.
wise. A committee of seven members appointed.
TONNAGE, &c.
Mr. Samuel Smith, moved the following resolution:
Resolved, that the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to report what alterations, if any, are necessary in the laws imposing duties on tonnage of ships, and on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the U. States.
Ordered to lie on the table.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10.
The Doorkeeper was authorized to employ an additional Assistant, two servants, and two horses, during the session: for which he shall be allowed Five Dollars, Twenty-five cents, per day.
The Senate informed the House, that they had chosen, on their part, the Rev. Dr. Gantt, as Chaplain. The House proceeded, on their part to the election of a Chaplain, when the Rev. Mr. Parkinson was chosen. [The votes were, for Mr. Parkinson 50, Rev. Mr. Balch 36.—The Chaplains of the Senate and House are to interchange weekly.]
Mr. S. Smith moved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to report to the House a schedule of all the duties on goods, &c. imported into the United States. Laid on the table.
ALIENS.
Mr. Mitchell presented two petitions from certain Aliens, residing in New-York state, complaining of the naturalization law, and praying for redress. Referred to the Committee of the Whole.
POST-OFFICE.
A Committee of seven, was raised, to report what amendments are necessary to the Post-Office, and Post-Road laws.
IMPOSTS.
On motion of Mr. S. Smith, a Resolution was laid on the table, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to report what alterations may be necessary in the Import Laws.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11.
Mr. Wadsworth, from Massachusetts, Mr. Peirce, from New-Hampshire, Mr. Hill, from North-Carolina, and Messrs. Claiborne and Clopton, from Virginia, took their seats this day.
A letter was received from the late Treasurer of the United States, accompanied with documents relating to the last year's accounts, and laid before the house.
Dr. Eustis presented a petition of Joseph Chase, of Nantucket, praying for a register to a foreign built vessel owned by him. Referred to the Committee of Commerce, &c.
Mr. Nicholson moved, That a Committee be raised to report on the laws respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters. A committee was appointed.
Gen. S. Smith's motion that the Committee of Commerce, &c. be directed to enquire whether any and what alterations may be necessary in the acts laying duties on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the U. States, was taken up.
Mr. Griswold thought that the subject belonging to the revenue, properly attached itself to the committee of ways and means. He contended that any alteration whatever, would either increase or diminish the revenue, and therefore belonged to the financial system, which the committee of ways and means, especially had in charge, on that account moved its reference to that committee.
Mr. Smith contended that it was usual and necessary for the subject to be discussed by commercial men, of whom alone the committee of commerce and manufactures was composed. It was desirable to consolidate all the revenue system, as much as possible into one law; it was also desirable to know the precise state of our imports, and of our progress in manufacture: By a reference to commercial men, the house besides those might be acquainted with a very desirable object, to wit:—how far certain articles would bear additional duties, or how far others admitted a diminution, proportioned to the wants of the country.
Commercial men were practical men, and therefore, without disparaging the merits or talents of gentlemen composing the other committee whose express appointment did not so pointedly relate to commerce, but to revenue, he thought the original motion ought to be carried.
Mr. Griswold had no doubt but that either committee would do justice to the subject; but it was an usual reference for all subjects relating to revenue. It certainly contemplated a total revision of that part of the revenue, and he again contended that all matters relating to revenue ought to go to the committee of ways and means, for which purpose alone that committee was formed. He should not have risen, he said, but that he
did not see the chairman of the committee in his seat.
The Speaker said, that either reference was perfectly in order, and therefore either motion would have been proper; the reference to the committee of commerce and manufactures at present had the preference, being first moved.
Forty-six rising in the affirmative, and being a majority; the reference moved by Mr. Smith was carried. Adjourned 'till Monday.
MONDAY, DEC. 14.
After some local business dispatched, Mr. Nicholson called up the resolution, laid by him on the table, respecting the expenditure of public money by Timothy Pickering, Esq. late Secretary of State. Mr. Nicholson stated some ideas expressed by a gentleman in Massachusetts, when this subject was before the house, had weight with him, and had induced him to modify his motion. It had been properly, in his opinion, remarked that such a motion should not point at any particular officer, but that it should be extended to all officers who superintended the disbursements of public money. He had, therefore, prepared another resolution, which, while it embraced his first object would be seen to be connected with other objects equally interesting, as follows:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire and report, whether monies drawn from the Treasury, have been faithfully applied to the objects for which they were appropriated, and whether the same have been regularly accounted for; and to report, likewise, whether any further arrangements are necessary to promote economy, enforce adherence to legislative restrictions, and secure the accountability of persons entrusted with the public money.
The debate continued in the temper of the preceding for some length; when the question on Mr. Nicholson's motion was carried without a division—and Messrs. Nicholson, Griswold, Giles, Hastings, Jones, Bayard, and Elmerdoff was appointed the committee.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
The house went into a Committee of the Whole, on the state of the Union; when Gen. S. Smith observed, that among other objects to which the President had attracted the attention of the House, was our commercial situation. We were informed that the United States were at peace with all nations; and that peace had taken place among the powers of Europe. It became Congress to direct its attention to consequences that might proceed from such a state of things; and particularly to the injuries that might attach to our carrying trade. It was known that under the British Treaty, Great-Britain, going perhaps beyond the meaning of the treaty, had imposed heavy countervailing duties on our goods, and that certain acts of France had the same effects, whereby many of our most valuable exports would cease to be carried in our own bottoms. Early under the present government, it had been deemed wise to lay discriminating duties, which had tended greatly to assist our carrying trade. Our capitals had greatly increased, and if foreign nations restricted our trade, by unfair regulations, it became us to adopt countervailing measures; and this could now be done with the more safety, and effect from the force of our capital.—He therefore voted:—
Resolved, That so much of the several acts imposing duties on tonnage of ships, and vessels, and on goods, wares and merchandise, imported into the United States as imposes a discriminating duty of tonnage between foreign vessels and vessels of the United States, and between goods imported into the United States in foreign vessels and vessels of the United States, ought to be repealed; such repeal to take effect whenever the President shall be informed that the discriminating duties of foreign nations, so far as they operate to the disadvantage of the commerce of the United States, shall have been abolished.
Ordered to lie on the table.
CENSUS.
Mr. Giles, referring to the census lately taken, moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the apportionment of Representatives amongst the several states, according to the second enumeration of the people, ought to be in a ratio of one representative for every thirty-three thousand persons in each state.
BARBARY POWERS.
Gen. S. Smith moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is expedient that the President be authorized by law, further and more effectually to protect the commerce of the United States against the Barbary powers.
Mr. Nicholson said, he did not like the resolution; as it had a reference to a point with which we were unacquainted. The President had informed us that he had sent a squadron into the Mediterranean. It may have been a wise act; but he did not with the house to commit itself until fully informed.—He moved, with this view, to strike out the words "further and more effectually."
Mr. Giles proposed that the motion lie on the table until the documents on this subject were printed, which was agreed to.
The following resolution was then adopted:—
Resolved, That the laws respecting naturalization ought to be revised or amended.
TUESDAY, DEC. 15.
The consideration of the resolution respecting the apportionment of representatives was postponed until to-morrow.
NATURALIZATION LAWS.
A committee of seven was appointed to bring in a bill for altering and amending the naturalization laws.
BARBARY POWERS.
In committee of the whole, the following resolution was adopted:—
Resolved, That it is expedient that the President be authorized by law, further and more effectually to protect the commerce of the United States against the Barbary powers.—Concurred in by the House. Mr. Smith's resolution on discriminating duties, was then taken up, and debated, but no decisions had thereon.
No further Debates were received by the last Mails.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14.
It has been reported, that M c Kean is contemplated Minister at the Court of Spain.
Hon. GEORGE LOGAN (late Minister to France) is elected to the United States, by the Legislature of this State. The vote was 68 for Mr. LOGAN 68—for Mr. M c Kean 39.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 14.
Beware of House Robbers.
Last evening between eight and nine o'clock, a robbery was committed on Gilbert and John Affleck, who reside on Street, was broken open, and one hundred and eighty dollars in silver taken out of it. It appears to be the only robbery of the kind, as they did not get a piece of any kind of goods.
In addition to the above, it is our duty to caution the public particularly, against pickpockets in the crowds at the various Auction Rooms, and places of pocket-book robbery occur daily. In addition to this, there is a gang of robbers and pick-pockets in this city.
Extract of a letter dated Boston, Dec. 14. "The French trade, since before the Senate, has been transpired on the future, and is re-bated with closed doors."
BOSTON, Dec. 14.
Accounts received from Bourdeaux, co. that an armament sailing from France to abolish Toussaint, and to reduce the former state of servitude, that the French become nigh neighbors to the United States, by taking po-na.
FROM FRANCE.
Letters received at Bourdeaux to Oct. 20, information which has here, viz. That an Expedition is preparing to go against St. Domingo, and add, That Toussaint's position was to be annulled, and reduced to their situation. It is further said, that the French intend shortly to take possession of New-Orleans! Business is brisk and money apparently plenty, Bourdeaux.
PORTSMOUTH, DECEMBER 29.
Colonel Pickering's accounts have now passed every department of the Treasury, and the keen eye, even of Mr. Gallatin, cannot discover one cent due from the late Secretary Pickering, to the United States.
READ THIS!
Within a short time past, nearly 2000 lbs. of gun powder have been seized by the Firewards of Boston, for being found in situations not allowed by law.
The Hon. Thomas Sumpter is elected Senator of the United States for South Carolina, vice Mr. Pinckney gone on a foreign mission.
Military guards have lately been ordered at Savannah, in consequence of riotous bands of seamen parading at late hours of night, and from large night meetings of slaves under pretence of performing their devotions.
Marine Intelligence.
Nov. 6. lat. 39, long. 71, 30, was parted a wreck about 100 tons, no person on board, some timber floating near her.
Entered at the Custom-House. Schooner Prince Edward, Mack, St. George, N. B.
CLEARED.
Brig Olive, Polly, Washington, Hector, Ship Commerce, Schooner Industry, Stoodly, Paul, Moore, Hart, Blunt, Roach, Rambler, Chafe, Quictktime, Bane, Martinico. Cadiz, Demerara, Tobago, Martinico, Grenada, Antigua.
Hymenaeal Register.
MARRIED. In this town, by the Rev. Mr. Alden, Mr. Thomas Walden, to Miss Jane Walden;—By the Rev. Mr. Walton, Mr. Thomas Peirce, jr. to Miss Abigail Moulton.
Bill of Mortality.
DIED. In Lancaster (Pen.) ABIJAH TAYLOR, Esq. a Representative from the County of Chester. He fell down and expired in the Representatives' Chamber. In this town, Mrs. Mary Elliot, aged 71. Mrs. Damarel, aged 48, wife of Capt. Damarel.—The Hon. George Jaffrey, Esq. aged 84.
and Peter C... enquiries, to us the under- signed, setting forth, that they were ap- pointed a committee by the General Court of this State, to assess and lay out a tax of three cents per acre on all the lands in Lin- coln, in said State, (public rights excepted) for the purpose of making a road through said town—that they have nearly completed said business, and wish to make a settlement as said act contemplates—therefore, these are to give notice that we the undersigned will attend on said business, at the dwelling house of Capt. Joseph Bliss, innholder in Haverhill, at one o'clock afternoon, on Monday preceding the setting of the Court of Common Pleas, to be held at said Ha- verhill, on the second Tuesday of March next, and that all concerned take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
SAML EMERSON, } Justices B. WOODWARD, } of the JAMES WOODWARD, } Court of EZEKIEL LADD, } Common Pleas. Dated at Plymouth, Sept. 9, 1801.
R UNAWAY from the subscriber an indentured apprentice named Michael White, had on when he ran away a short blue cut fido jacket, round hat and canvas trousers, is about 15 years of age, was born in Ireland, thick set, light complexion and short dark hair; whoever will return said runaway free of expense shall have one cent reward, all persons are cautioned against trusting or harbouring said runaway on my account, as I will pay no expense whatever. THOMAS BROWN. Portsmouth, Dec. 29, 1801.
Store Broken Open.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. ON the night of the 22d inst. the subscriber's store at Hampton was broken open and the following ar- ticles stolen, viz. 2 pieces blue Boreft Cloth; 1 do. brown do; 1 piece mix- ed Broad Cloth; several pieces Mus- lin; 20 Muslin Handkerchiefs; 1 piece Cotton Cambric; sundry rem- nants Calicoes, and many other arti- cles, amount about 250 dollars; who- ever will apprehend the thief so that the goods may be recovered shall have the above reward, or twenty-five dol- lars for apprehending the thief or thieves. JOSEPH S. LEAVETT. December 29, 1801.
TO BE SOLD,
A GOOD FARM , lying in the westerly part of Deerfield, on Mount Delight road (so called) consisting of 108 acres of Land, con- venient for one or two Farms; said FARM is under good improvement, well watered, good buildings and two orchards.—Enquire of the subscriber living on the premises. SAMUEL GOODHUE.

of New-Hampshire. s being appointed com- by the Hon. the Judge of lls, &c. for the county of receive, examine and ad- of the creditors to the ef- LLE, late of Nottingham, represented insolvent, do e that we will attend for on the last Thursday of following months, at the Mark Gile in Notting- ck A. M. to 6 o'clock id days.
LE, } Commissioners. cember 23, 1801. w-Hampshire. by given to the non-re- ors and owners of land FFINGHAM, in the in said State who have way and County taxes that so much of their same with incidental at public vendue at the r Leavitt, Esq. in EF- e tenth day of March the forenoon, unless is payment.
   Number Acres Highway County   D G C M    41 1 33 0 10 0 5  72 1 56 16 8  29 2 200 1 25 5 9  20 2 200 1 75 8 4  5 2 200 50 2 5  67 1 56 50 2 5  7 2 200 50 2 5  14 1 7 4 1  25 2 14 15 7  60 1 36 50 2 5  61 1 56 50 2 5  6 2 20 10 5  48 2 200 1 25 4 7  17 1 56 16 8  86 2 200 1 4 7  15 1 6 2 1  58 1 39 18 6  17 2 168 1 4 7  69 2 200 1 4 7  66 2 100 1 4 7  56 1 56 15 7  88 1 55 50 2 5  11 2 200 1 9 9 4  23 2 168 1 4 7  2 2 200 1 75 8 4  38 1 56 15 7  44 2 100 1 4 7  37 1 56 50 2 5  40 1 56 40 2  82 1 32 15 7  ate, 3d, 3 2 200 50 2 5  100 1 56 15 7  21 2 200 1 4 7  Wedgwood 20 2 40 10 7  Wedgwood, 22 2 200 1 50 7 2  Wedgwood, 19 1 56 5 2  Wentworth, 63 2 200 1 50 7 2  as Wallingford, 15 1 56 5 2  Wedgwood, 57 1 40 20 1  Jonathan Wedgwood 52 1 56 15 7  Nathaniel Gookins, 46 1 21 6 3  John Leavitt, 1 2 200 50 2 5  James Marston, 48 1 38 15 7  John Dearborn, 54 2 200 1 4 7  Joseph Towle, 41 2 50 50 2 5  McClure & Company 28 2 50 50 2 5  David Marston, 20 2 50 50 2 5  Daniel Sanborn, 18 1 56 10 5  John Johnston, 69 2 56 10 5  Jonathan Marston, 14 2 200 2 50 11 9  
JOHN LEAVITT, Collector. Effingham, December 17, 1801. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-re- sident owners of lands in the town of ROCHESTER, who have not paid their County and Road taxes for the year 1801, that unless they pay the same to me the sub- scriber before the tenth day of February next, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay the taxes and incidental charges, at my dwelling house in ROCHESTER at ten o'clock in the forenoon on said day.
   proprietors names, Number Acres Highway County   D G C M    James Durgin, 1 35 30 3 3 30  Lt. Jos'h Jones, 3 92 140 5 5 50  William Furbur, 2 3 70 5 5 50  capt. J. Downing 3 58 140 4 4 40  Nich. Hartford 1 12 1 50 2  John Kenney, 3 17 35 1 2 15  Richard Hufsey 1 10 2 50 2  Job Hufsey, 3 91 40 2 2 20  Joseph Rankins 1 6 2 50 2  Edward Evans, 1 9 3 50 2  Joseph Evans, 2 20 58 2 2 20  Benja. Evans, 1 10 4 50 2  John Sias, 1 11 4 50 2  Jam. Burnham 1 88 14 2 2 20  John Sias, jr., 1 10 6 50 2  ditto, 2 8 15 1 2 15  Joseph Ricker, 3 37 82 3 3 30  George Ricker 3 24 140 6 6 60  Jeremy Rollins 2 91 84 4 4 40  Samuel Willee, 1 112 20 2 2 20  John Norway, 1 214 25 1  Ed. Whitehouse 1 2 1 50 2  John Trickey, 1 3 1 50 2  Tho. Trickey, 1 5 1 50 2  Hatevil Nutter 1 7 1 50 2  Joseph Daniels 1 214 25 1  Jos. Daniels jr., 1 2 1 50 2  Jet'o Bickford 1 3 1 50 2  John Gray, 1 213 50 2  Abner Thrustun 3 50 70 4 4 48  Tho. Waitscoat 1 15 4 1  James Nork, 1 11 3 25 1  Joseph Ricker, 2 1 1 4  George Ricker 1 50 2  Jerem. Rollins 2 122 12 1 1 10  bought by Ed-  ward Cole 12  acres more or  less,  Joseph Hoyt, 4 68 5 1 1 10  half 4th division  dwelling house at Norway  Plain, lately owned by 15 15 150  Capt. Samuel Storer,  STEPHEN PERKINS, Collector.  Rochester, Dec. 8, 1801.  
WILLIAM SMITH, Collector. Northwood, December 17, 1801.
PORTSMOUTH AQUEDUCT. THE proprietors of the Port- mouth Aqueduct, are informed their annual meeting for the choice of Officers will be held on Wednesday the 6th of January next, at the Town Hall at 2 o'clock P. M. on said day— and to transact such other business as appertains to the society. By order of President and Directors, G. LONG, Clerk. Portsmouth, December 21, 1801.
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. THURSDAY the 22nd day of January 1802, at 11 o'clock A. M. on the pre- mises, so much of the house and land situated at the head of the town Portsmouth, in the County of Rock- ingham, and occupied by Mr. Thomas Waitscoat, will be sold at public vendue at the house of Mr. William Blunt, it will pay the following taxes and incidental charges, unless prevented by payment to me, viz. House and land at the south } D. C. part of the town lately oc- cupied by Capt. William } 3 0 Blunt, for 1800, ditto, ditto, 1801, 2 40 JOSEPH AKERMAN, jr. Collector. Portsmouth, December 14, 1801. [Gw]
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Grafton ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Went- worth, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1801, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the last Monday of February next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue at the house of Capt. William White, in said town, at 10 o'clock forenoon, as will pay said taxes and incidental charges. Original propri- } D. C. etors names. } Jacob Bailey, 1 2 2 100 42 4 Francis Batchelder, 1 4 3 100 42 4 Samuel Dudley, 1 0 0 100 42 4 Joseph Grelley 3 1 0 44 21 2 Nath'l Grelley, 2 0 0 100 42 4 Samuel Page, 2 16 2 100 42 4 Col. March, 3 17 0 44 21 2 Joseph Page, 3 19 0 44 21 2 Lemuel Stevens, 3 10 0 44 21 2 Jacob Gale, 1 8 5 100 42 4 Land voted to Isaac Clifford, by the proprietors for ser- vices, 50 acres. 0 0 0 50 21 2 BENJAMIN COTTON, Collector. Wentworth, Dec. 3, 1801.
   proprietors names, Number Acres Highway County   D G C M    the land sold 0 0 1 0 8 1 0 50 2  to the Rev. 1 9 1 50 2  Selden Church, 1 10 1 50 2  1 12 1 50 2  1 10 2 50 2  1 8 2 50 2  1 7 2 50 2  1 6 2 50 2  1 9 3 50 2  1 10 4 50 2  1 11 4 50 2  1 10 6 50 2  Asa Porter Esq 1 813 25 1  1 814 0 25 1  Samuel Gates, 1 5 2 50 2  pitched by De-  borah Champion 1 4 2 50 2  Henry Champion, 1 4 1 50 2  Josiah Little, or 1 5 1 50 2  Lowell & others 1 7 1 25 1  1 214 25 1  1 2 1 50 2  1 3 1 50 2  1 213 50 2  Levi & Abel Huchins 1 15 4 1  1 11 3 25 1  granted to the 1st 2 1 1 4  settled minister, 1 50 2  original proprietors  names,  Henry Champion, 1 1 75 3  Ebenezer Spencer, 1 1 75 3  Moses Smart, 1 1 75 3  Edmond Elliot, 1 1 75 3  Alexander Craig, 1 1 75 3  Joseph Arnold, 1 1 32 1  JONATHAN CHAMBERLAIN,  Collector.  Rumney, December 18, 1801.  
DIRECT TAX. STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. County of Rockingham. District Number Eleventh. THE proprietors and owners of houses and lands within said col- lection district, on which the direct tax remains due and unpaid, pursuant to an act of Congress passed July 4th, 1798, entitled an act to lay and col- lect a direct tax, &c: are hereby no- tified that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber on or before the fifth day of January next, the said lands or dwelling-houses or so much thereof, as will pay said tax with legal charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of WILLIAM BELL, in Chester, in said county, on the fifth day of January—Said vendue will be opened at nine o'clock A. M. on said day, and adjourn from day to day until the sales are completed; the de- scription of houses and lands within said collection district are as follows: In CHESTER, owned by the inhabitants. Dollars. Cents.
  Aaron Burbank, 1 21  Asa Burbank, 0 40  John Dotton, 0 7 3/4  John Griffin, jun. 0 28  Obadiah Griffin, 0 40  Daniel Hodskins, 0 28  John Kimball, 0 92  Ebenezer Kittredge, 0 48  John Laken, 0 82  Eliphalet Poor, 0 94  Samuel Porter, 0 36  Thomas Shirle, 0 30  John Whiting, 1 5  Thomas White, 0 41  James Stevens, 1 73  Catharine Cammet, 1 7  Solomon Stevens, 1 39  Richard Whitcher, 1 45  Owned by non-residents,  Joseph Molton, N. Hampton, 0 16  James Philbrook, do 0 60  David Robertson, Brintwood, 1 13  Ed'wd Stevens, Brintwood, 0 16  Edward Tuck, do 1 16  James Stevens, Chester, 0 16  Timothy Smith, Newhampton, 0 39  In CANDIA WOODS (so called) in the  second division, Cents.  Lot No 24, taxed at 41  Lot No 27, 30  In the third Division,  Lot No 118, 20  Lot No 53, 26  In the fourth Division,  Lot No 89, 41  Lot No 91, 30  Lands in RAYMOND owned by inhabitants. Dolls. Cents.  Samuel Chapman, 1 24  Ebenezer Fullerton, 0 37  Samuel Heley, jr., 0 24  Asa Heath, 0 51  Isaac Hunkings, 0 63  William Morrel, 0 36  Daniel Norton, 0 88  Daniel Pervior, 0 72  Samuel Peve, 0 46  Daniel Richardson, 1 0  John Roberts, 0 24  Moses Smith, 0 62  Samuel Shannon, 0 34  Samuel Sleeper, 0 36  Newel Towle, 0 32  Daniel Towle, 3 80  William Towle, 0 64  Lands in RAYMOND, owned by Non-Resi- Dolls. Cents.  dents,  Thomas Arndel Solebury, 0 90  Jonathan & Peter East- 0 26  man, Kingston, 0 36  Amos Gale, do. 0 36  Josiah Hook, Brintwood, 0 30  Caleb Smith, do. 0 24  Isaac Sanborn, 0 43  Abraham Sanborn, 0 44  Mark Woodman, Newbery 1 48  Joseph Young, Derefield, 0 36  In CHESTER WOODS (so called) being  sixty acre lots fourth division, and num-  bered as follows, taxed at Twenty-Four CENTS each number;—  48 50 53 54 56 58 59 61 67  68 71 82 83 95 107 109 115  116 117 125 126 127 128 129 130  In CHESTER WOODS forty acre lots  fifth division, taxed at eleven CENTS  each number as follows, viz:  No 1 3 4 5 10 0 0  20 21 22 24 27 29 30  31 39 41 42 46 59 60  62 69 72 74 75 76 77  83 84 88 89 91 92 94  96 97 101 102 106 112 114  115 119 121 122 123 125 126  129 131 132 133 0 0 0  Lands known in CHESTER, owned by  non-residents, and residents, Cents.  Samuel Adams, Londonderry, 40  Benjamin Batchelder, Candia, 4  Nathaniel Brown, do. 2  David Etten, do. 80  Samuel Hardy, do. 28  Samuel Hardy, do. 26  Solomon Stevens, do.</