The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1806-07-29 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
[No. 34.—Vol. II.]
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1806.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
A fresh supply of MONEY, alias TICKETS. 8,000 ! 10,000 ! & 15,000 !!! TICKETS and Quarters in the 8th Class of Amoskeag Lottery...
S. LITTLE, Has at Private Sale, at his Store, Bow-Street, 30 Puncheons good RUM; 20 kegs James River TOBACCO; 40 chests TEAS, different kinds;...
GEORGE CLARK, KEEPS constantly for sale, at his Store in Fore-street, sign of the Golden Pitcher, a complete assortment of Crockery & Glass Ware, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. July 22.
TO LET. ONE half of that large and commodious dwelling HOUSE, fronting Pine-Street, formerly the property of Mr. John Stavers, deceased...
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Rockingham, ff. To the honorable the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, now sitting in Portsmouth...
Humbly shews, JOSIAH FULLER of Bridge-water, in our county of Grafton, husbandman, guardian of Joseph Fuller of Chester in our county of Rockingham...
DANIEL FRENCH, for said guardian. February 19, 1806. Rockingham, ff. Superior Court, February term, 1806. ORDERED by the Court...
NATHANIEL ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATHANIEL ADAMS, Clerk. ALL persons having demands against the estate of Lt. DAVID SIMPSON...
DAVID SIMPSON, Executor. Greenland, July 14, 1806. ALL persons having demands against the estate of SIMON BROWN, late of Epsom, deceased...
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
SEC. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the expenditure of the civil list...
For compensations granted by law to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, their officers and attendants, estimated for a session of four months and a half continuance...
For the expense of firewood, stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses of the two Houses of Congress, thirty-two thousand dollars.
For all contingent expenses, of the library, and librarian's allowance for the year one thousand eight hundred and six, four hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the President and Vice-President of the United States, thirty thousand dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of State, clerks and persons employed in that department, including the sum of twelve hundred dollars for compensation to his clerks...
For the incidental and contingent expenses of the said departments, four thousand two hundred dollars.
For printing and distributing copies of the laws of the first session of the ninth Congress, and printing the laws in news papers, eight thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
For special messengers charged with dispatches, two thousand dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of the treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, including those engaged on the business belonging to the late office of the commissioner of the revenue, twelve thousand three hundred dollars.
For the expense of translating foreign languages, allowance to the person employed in receiving and transmitting passports and sea-letters, stationery and printing, one thousand dollars.
For compensation to the comptroller of the treasury, clerks, and persons employed in his office, twelve thousand nine hundred and seventy seven dollars and eight cents.
For expense of Stationery, printing, and incidental and contingent expenses of the comptroller's office, eight hundred dollars.
For compensation to the auditor of the treasury, clerks, and persons employed in his office, twelve thousand two hundred and twenty dollars and ninety three cents.
For expense of stationery, printing, and incidental and contingent expenses in the office of the auditor of the treasury, five hundred dollars.
For compensation to the treasurer, clerks, and persons employed in his office, six thousand two hundred and twenty seven dollars and forty-five cents.
For the expense of stationery, printing and incidental and contingent expenses in the treasurer's office, three hundred dollars.
For compensation to the register of the treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, sixteen thousand and fifty two dollars.
For expense of stationery and printing in the register's office, (including books for the public stock, and for the arrangement of the marine papers,) two thousand eight hundred dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of the commissioners of the sinking fund, two hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the clerks employed for the purpose of making drafts of the several surveys of land in the territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio...
For fuel and other contingent expenses of the treasury department, four thousand dollars.
For defraying the expenses incident to the printing and printing the public accounts for the year one thousand eight hundred six, one thousand two hundred dollars.
For purchasing books, maps, and charts, for the use of the treasury department, four hundred dollars.
For compensation to a superintendent employed to secure the buildings and records of the treasury during the year one thousand eight hundred and six, including the expense of two watchmen...
For compensation to the secretary of war, clerks, and persons employed in his office, eleven thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
For the expense of fuel, stationery, printing, and other contingent expenses of the office of the secretary of war, one thousand dollars.
For compensation to the accountant of the war department, clerks, and persons employed in his office, ten thousand nine hundred and ten dollars.
For contingent expenses in the office of the accountant of the war department, one thousand dollars.
For compensation to clerks employed in the paymaster's office, one thousand eight hundred dollars.
For fuel in the said office, ninety dollars.
For compensation to the purveyor of public supplies, clerks, and persons employed in his office, including a sum of twelve hundred dollars, for compensation to his clerks...
For expenses incidental to the removal of the purveyor's office, to Germantown, during the prevalence of the yellow fever in Philadelphia, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, one hundred dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of the navy, clerks, and persons employed in his office, including the sum of seven hundred dollars, in addition to the sum of four thousand two hundred dollars allowed by the act of the second of March...
For expense of fuel, stationery, printing, and other contingent expenses in the office of the secretary of the navy, two thousand dollars.
For compensation to the accountant of the navy, clerks, and persons employed in his office, including the sum of one thousand one hundred dollars for compensation to his clerks...
For compensation to the post-master general, assistant post-master general, clerks and persons employed in the post-master general's office, including a sum of four thousand five hundred and ninety-five dollars...
For expense of fuel, candles, house rent for the messenger, stationery, chests, &c. exclusive of expenses of prosecution, portmantaeus, mail locks, and other expenses incident to the department...
For compensation to the several loan officers, thirteen thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
For expenses incurred by removal of
the loan office from New-York, during the prevalence of the epidemic fever, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, one hundred dollars.
For expenses incurred by removal of the loan office from Philadelphia, during the prevalence of the epidemic fever, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, one hundred dollars.
For compensation to the clerks of the several commissioners of loans, and an allowance to certain loan officers, in lieu of clerk hire, and to defray the authorized expenses of the several loan offices, thirteen thousand dollars.
For defraying the expense of clerk hire in the office of the commissioner of loans of the state of Pennsylvania, in consequence of the removal of the offices of the treasury department, in the year one thousand eight hundred, to the permanent seat of government, two thousand dollars.
For compensation to the surveyor general, and for the clerks employed by him, and for expense of stationery and other contingencies of the surveyor general's office, three thousand two hundred dollars.
For compensation to the surveyor of the lands south of the state of Tennessee, clerks employed in his office, stationery and other contingencies, three thousand two hundred dollars.
For compensation to the officers of the mint:
The director two thousand dollars:
The treasurer, one thousand two hundred dollars:
The assayer, one thousand five hundred dollars:
The chief coiner, one thousand five hundred dollars:
The melter and refiner, one thousand five hundred dollars:
The engraver, one thousand two hundred dollars:
One clerk, at seven hundred dollars:
And two, at five hundred dollars each:
For the wages of persons employed in the different branches of melting, coining, carpenter's, mill-wrights and smith's work, including the sum of eight hundred dollars, per annum, allowed to an assistant coiner, and die-forger, who also oversees the execution of the iron work, six thousand two hundred dollars.
For the repairs of furnaces, costs of rollers and screws, timber, bar iron, lead, steel, pot ash, and for all other contingencies of the mint, four thousand two hundred dollars.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary of the territory of Orleans, including the sum of two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars, for the salaries from the 1st of October to the 31st December 1804, fifteen thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.
For incidental and contingent expenses of the executive officers of the said territory, including the sum of eight hundred and fifty dollars, a deficiency in the appropriation for 1805 and for express hire and compensation of an Indian interpreter, three thousand seven hundred dollars.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary, of the Mississippi territory, five thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars.
For expense of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, and to make good a deficiency in the appropriations for the years one thousand eight hundred and four, and one thousand eight hundred and five, five hundred and eighty-two dollars and fifty cents.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary of the Indiana territory, five thousand one hundred and fifty dollars.
For expenses of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, three hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary of the Michigan territory, including a deficiency of two thousand five hundred and seventy-five dollars, in the appropriation for the year one thousand eight hundred and five, for the support of the said government, seven thousand seven hundred and twenty-five dollars.
For expenses of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, including the sum of six hundred and forty dollars, to defray similar expenses and others attending the organization of the government in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, nine hundred and ninety dollars.
For compensation to the Governor, Judges, and Secretary of the Louisiana territory, including a deficiency of two thousand five hundred and seventy-five dollars in the appropriation for the year 1805, for the support of the said government, seven thousand seven hundred and twenty-five dollars.
For expenses of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory,
ry, for the years 1805 and 1806, five hundred and twenty-five dollars.
For the discharge of such demands against the United States, on account of the civil department, not otherwise provided for, as shall have been admitted in a due course of settlement at the treasury, and which are of a nature, according to the usage thereof, to require payment in specie, two thousand dollars.
For additional compensation to the clerks of the several departments of state, treasury, war, and navy, and of the general post office, not exceeding for each department, respectively, fifteen per centum, in addition to the sums allowed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate and fix the compensation of clerks," eleven thousand eight hundred and eighty-five dollars.
For compensation granted by law to the chief justice, associate judges and district judges of the United States, including the chief justice and two associate judges of the district of Columbia; to the attorney-general, and to the judge of the district of Orleans, including a deficiency in the appropriation for his compensation in the year 1804, fifty-six thousand four hundred dollars.
For the like compensation granted to the several district attorneys of the United States, three thousand four hundred dollars.
For compensation to the marshals of the district of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Kentucky, Ohio, East and West Tennessee, & Orleans, one thousand six hundred dollars.
For defraying the expenses of the superior, circuit, and district courts of the United States, including the district of Columbia, and of jurors and witnesses, in aid of the funds arising from fines, forfeitures, and penalties, and likewise for defraying the expenses of prosecution for offences against the United States, and for safe keeping of prisoners, forty thousand dollars.
For the payment of sundry pensions granted by the late government, nine hundred dollars.
For the payment of an annuity granted to the children of the late colonel John Harding, and major Alexander Trueman, by an act of Congress, passed the fourteenth of May, 1800, six hundred dollars.
For the payment of the annual allowance to the invalid pensioners of the United States, from the 5th of March, 1805, to the 4th of March, 1807, ninety-eight thousand dollars.
For the maintenance and support of light houses, beacons, buoys, and public piers, and stakes of channels, bars, and shoals, and certain contingent expenses, eighty one thousand and eighty eight dollars and two cents.
For the payment of a commission of two and a half per cent. to the commissioners who superintend the erection of public piers in the river Delaware, four hundred and forty-eight dollars and seventy one cents.
For fixing buoys in Long Island sound, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated for that object, one thousand, three hundred and forty two dollars and thirty-four cents.
For expenses of intercourse with foreign nations, thirty nine thousand and fifty dollars.
For the expenses of the intercourse between the United States and the barbery powers, including the compensation of the consuls to the several barbery powers, forty-nine thousand five hundred dollars.
For the contingent expenses of the intercourse with foreign nations, twenty-six thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars.
For the contingent expenses of the intercourse with the barbery powers, fifty thousand dollars.
For defraying the expense of carrying into effect the first article of the British treaty, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated for that purpose, seven thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.
Towards completing the surveys of public lands in the state of Ohio, and in the Indiana and Mississippi territories, one hundred and twenty thousand dollars.
For the discharge of such miscellaneous claims against the United States, not otherwise provided for, as shall have been admitted in due course of settlement at the treasury, and which are of a nature, according to the usage thereof, to require payment in specie, one thousand dollars.
For defraying the expenses incident to the investigation of claims under the French convention of the thirtieth April, 1803, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated to that purpose, six thousand dollars.
For the relief and protection of distressed American seamen, seven thousand five hundred dollars.
For the salaries of the agents at London, Paris and Madrid, for prosecuting claims in relation to captures, six thousand dollars.
For the amount admitted at the treasury as due, on the first January, 1791, to the legal representative of the late Baron de Beaumarchais, for military stores furnished the United States during the late war, including interest on the same, a sum not exceeding seventy-nine thousand dollars.
For exploring the waters of the country ceded by the convention of the thirtieth April, 1803, and establishing commerce with the Indian tribes inhabiting the same, five thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several appropriations herein before made, shall be paid and discharged out of the fund of six hundred thousand dollars, reserved by an act making provision for the debt of the United States, and out of monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATH'L MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, April 18, 1806.
TH: JEFFERSON.

POLITICAL.
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
To the republicans of the United States.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
AT a crisis like the present, when the enemies of republicanism are active in attempting to foment divisions among its friends, it becomes the duty of every true republican to sound the alarm, and to endeavor to awaken the people to a sense of the danger with which they are threatened by the nefarious machinations of their political opponents.
It is notorious ever since the triumph of republicanism in 1800 (which put an end to "the reign of terror" and placed the illustrious Jefferson in the executive chair) that calumny and misrepresentation have been "the order of the day" among the party killing themselves federalists. The most infamous lies have been circulated in every part of the union, with a view to destroy the popularity of the president; but the arrows of calumny though dipped in wormwood and gall, and stained with malice and slander, and aimed with fury and vengeance, have proved ineffectual. The name of Jefferson is still dear to the American people, and his memory will be adored as long as virtue and patriotism shall find votaries in this country.
Fellow citizens, "remember March, (1800) the ides of March remember." You then obtained a glorious victory over the enemies of republicanism—you then hurled from power a junto who were making the most rapid strides towards destroying the constitution, and erecting on its ruins one similar to that of Great Britain, which a pre-eminent character declared to be "the most stupendous fabric of human invention." After you had dismissed "the well born" from your service and "put them into a hole," you placed at the head of your government a band of patriots whose revolutionary services and uniform attachment to republican principles rendered them worthy of your confidence. More than five years have now elapsed since that auspicious event, and you have ever since witnessed their patriotic exertions to promote your happiness. You have seen burdensome and obnoxious taxes removed—you have seen useless and sinecure offices abolished—you have seen more than eighteen millions of dollars appropriated towards discharging the public debt—You have seen a valuable province added to the American republic. In a word, fellow citizens, you have seen realised more than was anticipated by the most sanguine friends of the administration. In order therefore to preserve the blessings which we now enjoy under our republican system, and to defeat the machinations of our enemies, let us not forget that "united we stand," but that "divided we fall." Let us regard with a jealous eye every person among us who is the advocate for an union with federalists. Be assured fellow citizens that such an union would be a death blow to our liberties; for this party, (at least their leaders) are as hostile to republicanism as ever, and will never unite with us unless it be for the purpose of promoting their own aggrandizement and of gratifying their revenge by proscribing the friends of the people.
CATO.
The means taken by the federalists in Connecticut to preserve their ascendancy, are such as cannot fail of exciting the detestation of every man whose breast is warmed by humanity, or who feels indignant at the wanton and malignant oppression of innocence. They are such as no party will use whose principles are founded on the broad basis of truth and civil equality. More forcibly than language they demonstrate, that those who use them are sensible, that fair means will not preserve them from that inglorious obscurity into which their brethren in iniquity have fallen before them.
It is a truth, which we do not wish to deny, as it furnishes at least one argument in favor of republicanism, that a majority of the rich men in New-England are federal. These men possess a large share of influence over those who depend upon the labor of their hands for subsistence. It is folly to suppose that this influence is exerted for any other than selfish purposes. In Connecticut, it is exerted to control the votes of those who are called freemen by the constitution, so that the present rulers may be continued in power. If any one is indebted to these federal nabobs, he is informed, by hints too plain to be misunderstood, of the consequences of his voting for republicans. If he is a mechanic, and has their custom, he knows very well the terms on which it is to be continued to him. If any one discovers a spirit of independence—if, possessing the dignity of a freeman, he presumes to think and act for himself, or to censure the conduct of those whom Fortune, truly a blind and capricious goddess, has placed above him, he is sure
to feel the effect of their vengeance; and, if a combination of malignant cunning, abandoned villainy and the madness of desperation have sufficient power, he is certain to be ruined.
These remarks were occasioned by reading an account of the treatment of Mr. Osborn, editor of the "Witness." This gentleman is a republican, the federalists therefore hate him; he is a man of talents, they therefore fear him; he has presumed to exercise those talents in the cause of liberty—they have therefore determined to destroy him, or to deprive his party of the benefit of his services. For this purpose he has been accused of publishing a libel, been tried by a federal court, and fined a larger sum than he was able to pay. In consequence of this inability he was committed to prison. His treatment there has been in the highest degree oppressive and inhuman.
Though the law considers him merely as a debtor, he has been confined with two criminals, one of whom has been, and the other is to be, tried for life, in a small damp cell with only one crevice to admit the air, or through which he may be seen by his friends. And though this treatment has had a sensible effect upon his health—though a committee of republicans in the town where he is confined, have remonstrated to the gaoler, requested of him that he may be allowed the liberties of the gaol and tendered sufficient bail that such privilege shall not be abused, yet he, directed by his masters, has refused; and even the privilege of attending public worship, which was earnestly solicited by the prisoner, was denied him, tho' an inhabitant of the pious state of Connecticut.
We are happy to find that this treatment has not depressed the spirits of Mr. Osborn, nor shaken his independence. Like a genuine disciple of liberty, he remains unmoved by the threats and oppression of the petty tyrants of Connecticut. He closes an account of the treatment he has received with the following paragraph—
"Whatever pretences the sheriff may make I am convinced there is a double design in this conduct—to interrupt my editorial labors, and to waste my health and spirits by extreme rigor. But if God gives me tolerable health, they shall be disappointed; if not, the last dash of my pen shall be employed in recording the hypocrisy and villainy of a junto , who have too long perverted the feelings and imposed on the credulity of a virtuous people." ( Political Observer. )
The following Federal Toast was drunk in this City on the 4th instant.
"May we have no monarch—no tyrant—no despot—no emperor—but a good federal King: and let his name be—Rufus."
We always thought the federalists wanted a King, though we did not suppose they would stand much upon the name, if they could be gratified in the substance.—What virtue is in the name of Rufus more than in George ? We see no harm in expressing wishes for a monarchy, so long as the sentiment draws upon itself such universal execration. Hudson Bee of July 10.
From the Chronicle.
Messrs. Adams & Rhoades.—If you think the enclosed original letters will afford any amusement to your readers, you are at liberty to publish them if you please.
Monticello, August 19th, 1805. Respected General,
I have lately learnt through the channel of the newspapers, and learn with pleasure, that you are still in life and enjoy health and spirits. The victories of Bennington, the first link in that chain of success which issued in the surrender at Saratoga, are still fresh in the memory of every American; and the name of him who achieved them dear to his heart. Permit me, therefore as a stranger who knows you only by the services you have rendered, to express to you the sincere emotions of pleasure and attachment which he felt on learning that your days had been thus prolonged, his fervent prayers that they may still be continued in comfort, and the conviction that whenever they end, your memory will be cherished by those who come after you, as one who has not lived in vain for his country. I salute you, venerable patriot and general, with affection and reverence.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Hon. Major Gen. STARK.
Derryfield, Oct. 1805.
Respected Sir,
Your friendly letter of the 19th of August, came to hand a few days since; but owing to the imbecility inseparably connected with the wane of life, I have not been able to acknowledge it until now. I have been in my seventy seventh year since the 28th of Aug. last, and since the close of the revolutionary war, have devoted my time entirely to domestic employments—and in the vale of obscure retirements, have tasted that tranquillity which the hurry and bustle of a busy world so seldom bestows. I thank you
for the compliment you are pleased to make me, nor will I conceal the satisfaction I feel in receiving it from a man who possesses so large a share of my confidence. I will confess to you, Sir, that I once began to think that the labors of the revolution were in vain, and that I should live to see the system restored that I had assisted in destroying; but my fears are all at an end, and I am now calmly preparing to meet the unerring fate of man; with however the satisfactory reflection, that I leave a numerous progeny, in a country highly favored by nature, and under a government whose principles and views I believe to be correct and just.
With the highest consideration of respect and esteem, I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant, JOHN STARK.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq.
BY THE MAILS.
DANVILLE, (Kentucky) JUNE 24. ACCOUNT BALANCED.
Since the account, brought by the last western mail, of the duel between Jackson and Dickinson, we have understood that, in a subsequent combat, general A. Jackson too was killed by Thomas Swann—who was wounded. This fatal dispute, which has for months destroyed the repose of a great part of Tennessee is said to have originated amid the "sparks of the war,"—a proof that vices have a connection and in many instances are their own punishment.
Dean Swift once observed that he was sorry parliament made laws against duelling; for none but fools and knaves will shoot one another, and the sooner the world is rid of such characters the better. Were we certain that no other characters would duel, we should readily concur with the celebrated Dean's conclusion: but we fear that a false prejudice, (it cannot be any thing better) still induces a few men of some respectability to support the infernal practice. Altho' it is the most deliberate kind of murder, although it is forbidden by law, yet it is continued in many instances with impunity, except where it punishes itself. Many hesitate not to say "it is beyond the reach of law—legislators can do nothing with it." Indeed this appears to be too much the case: but the reason? Many by their actions used the law very differently. Some tell us "popular opinion is in favor of duelling;" it is so now not where to listen for this opinion—almost every body reprobates the custom. But let those who think themselves eminent, (for such generally shape the manners of the day) correct this vulgar prejudice. If they cannot correct it, let them remember that there is a greater display of courage and the magnanimity far more noble, in doing right in opposition to popular prejudices, than in fighting duels. The honor of a duellist, and we might add his virtue, is at least as despicable as that of Alexander, Cæsar, Tamerlane, and other destroyers of our race: and both had fools enough to admire them.
[And yet after all what avails reasoning against duelling, unless the laws afford a certain remedy for wrongs,—would not any man rather fight a duel with half a dozen in succession, than undergo the mortification and disgust which any man of moral feeling or generous spirit must suffer who attends our courts of law, where the greatest outrages on society, domestic security, and social order are vindicated and the forms of law and sometimes the whole bar and the judges on the bench enlisted as partisans of outrage—it is there the evil lies—if the laws afford redress for flagrant wrongs, men will prefer the resort to courts of justice than to the laws of chance—but no man of feeling would hesitate between the two as the courts now are conducted, avoid a duel, when a prosecutor subjects himself to new insults only for seeking that justice which no man in the community can deny to be due to the prosecutor—the evils of duelling must be placed to the account of a wicked and inefficient system of jurisprudence.] Aurora.
WASHINGTON, JULY 7.
THE ANNIVERSARY of OUR INDEPENDENCE was celebrated in Washington with the usual demonstrations of joy. At sun rise a salute was fired from the Navy Yard, where, during the day the national vessels were dressed with the colors of the U. States, and those of nations in amity with us.
About noon another salute was fired from the Navy Yard. About the same time a large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen collected at the House of the President, to congratulate him on the return of a day so intimately interwoven with his feelings and glory. After having partaken of a rich variety and liberal supply of refreshments, between two and three o'clock the company separated.
During this time a detachment of the militia of the District of Columbia, consisting of the horse, the artillery, the light infantry and detachments from the battalion companies, the whole under the command of Major Sprigg, paraded north of the President's house.—The line was formed at about half after 12 o'clock, when it was reviewed by Col. VAN NESS, and went through the usual firings and evolutions. They then paid the President of the U. S. a marching salute, which was received by him, attended by the Secretary at War. The troops then returned to the ground of review, where they were again formed; after which the officers of the day waited on the President.
July 16.
The United States brig Argus , Capt. Hull, arrived on Sunday, in 39 days from Gibraltar—She brings no news of importance.
Yesterday the President of the United States, attended by the heads of departments, visited the Argus , which was dressed on the occasion. A salute was fired on their going on board, and another on their departure. The state of this vessel indicate the utmost order and cleanliness, which is further evinced by her not having a sick man on board, although directly from the Mediterranean.
Important Trial.
NEW-YORK, JULY 18.
United States, vs. William S. Smith.
THE Circuit Court having met yesterday morning pursuant to adjournment, the Hon. Judge Patterson pronounced the opinion of the court on the motion, the discussion of which has employed the court the last 2 days.
The cause which the discussion of the motion has taken, embraced two particulars—the first a postponement of the trial of Wm. S. Smith—and the second, the granting an attachment or compulsory process, against Mr. Madison and other absent witnesses. The court gave the following opinion. On the first question the court was unanimous that the trial ought not to be postponed.
On the second, the court disagreed—one of the Judges being of opinion that an attachment ought not now to be granted, but that a rule to show cause why an attachment should not issue, ought to be granted; the other being of the opinion that neither an attachment, nor a rule to show cause, should be granted.
Judge Patterson, having delivered the opinion and detailed in an impressive manner the arguments and authorities, on which this opinion was grounded, excused himself from attending the court, until his exhausted strength should be recruited.
After Judge Patterson had retired, Mr. Morton for the defendant rose and on the ground of an affidavit by Mr. Smith, which was read by the clerk, moved a postponement of the trial until September next, or until the next regular term of the court. The affidavit stated that the commander and the supercargo of the Leader are material witnesses in favor of the defendant; that they are now abroad, but are expected to return by the time first mentioned. Judge Talmadge observed that these facts should have been disclosed before the former question was determined, that the motion was now too late, and could not be granted.
The council for the defendant then moved a postponement until the morrow, the district attorney consented, and the court adjourned.
JULY 19. The court again met. Present Judge TALMADGE. The jury being called, Judge T. stated that Judge PATTERSON being so indisposed as to be unable to attend the trial, and a mournful occurrence having taken place in his own family (the death of a child) he found it necessary to adjourn the court until Monday. [The following are the Counsel for the prosecution, Mr. SAMPSON, District Attorney; and Mr. PIERPONT, Messrs. HARRISON, HOFFMAN, EMMET (late from Ireland) COLDEN, and WASHINGTON MORTON.]
JULY 21. Judge TALMADGE present. About 40 witnesses were examined, and cross examined by the counsel. The court adjourned at three o'clock.
JULY 22. The court met—Present, Judge TALMADGE.—The District Attorney proceeded in the examination of witnesses. Col. PLANARD, Dr. DOUGLAS were examined; which completed the witnesses on the part of the prosecution.
The Counsel for the defendant, after retiring and conferring half an hour, returned; when Mr. Colden rose, and briefly stated to the jury the nature of the testimony about to be offered in behalf of the Defendant. He then said, that, with consent of the court, he would proceed to offer that testimony, and would begin with reading the message of the President at the opening of the last session of Congress, and other documents, for the purpose of disproving or re-futing that count in the Indictment, which states that the United States and Spain were at peace, at the time the expedition of the Leader was set on foot. To this the Attorney-General objected. The question, whether the Defendant had a right to adduce such kind of testimony to show that hostilities had actually commenced between this country and Spain; or, in other words whether a rupture had taken place between the two countries, was then ably and eloquently discussed. Three hours were employed in this argument, by Mr. Colden, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Harrison, and Mr. Emmet, on the one part, and the Attorney General and Mr. Edwards on the other.
Judge TALMADGE, then decided, that no testimony could be admitted to show the actual situation of the two countries, but such as could be gathered from the acts of Congress. ( To be Continued. )
The following is an exact copy of the letter received by Judge Patterson from Mr. Madison, Mr. Dearborn and Mr. Smith.
"To the honorable the judges of the circuit court for the district of New-York."
"We have been summoned to appear, on the 14th day of this month, before a special circuit court of the United States for the district of New-York, to testify on the part of William S. Smith, and Samuel G. Ogden, severally, in certain issues of traverse between the United States and the said William S. Smith, and Samuel G. Ogden. Sensible of all the attention due to the writs of subpoena issued in these cases, it is with regret we have to state to the Court, that the PRESIDENT of the United States, taking into view the state of our public affairs, has specially signified to us that our official duties cannot, consistently therewith, be at this juncture dispensed with. The court we trust will be pleased to accept this as a satisfactory explanation of our failure to give the personal attendance required. And as it must be uncertain whether, at any
subsequent period, the absence of heads of departments, at such a distance from the scene of their official duties, may not equally happen to interfere with them, we respectfully submit, whether the object of the parties in this case may not be reconciled with public considerations by a commission issued, with the consent of their Counsel and that of the District Attorney of the United States, for the purpose of taking, in that mode, our respective testimonies.
We have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Your most obt. servts.
JAMES MADISON. H. DEARBORN. R. SMITH.
City of Washington, 8th of July, 1806."
NEW-YORK, JULY 17.
A female preacher, DOROTHY RIPLEY, last Sunday, delivered a discourse to a very large concourse of people, on the ground where the unhappy Banks was executed.—She uses the language, and appears in the dress of a quakeress; though we are authorised to state, that she is not a member of the society of friends; neither is her doctrine nor movements approved by them.
Communication.
I understand that DOROTHY RIPLEY, from England, will, to-morrow evening, at 7 o'clock, deliver a sermon in the old Assembly room, No. 68 William-street. This lady, like the humane Howard, has spent several years in visiting prisons and in administering consolation to the distressed.—She attended the late unfortunate Banks, when in confinement, walked with him to the place of execution, and, on Sunday last, preached a very excellent sermon under the gallows, to a large concourse of people. In England, she received a good education, and her life has been uniformly chaste and pious. As she is just about to leave this city, some of your readers may perhaps wish to hear her farewell discourse. G. B.
A CONTROVERSY of an interesting nature between the two Mr. Randolphs of the House of Representatives, just previous to the rising of Congress, has been a subject of unusual attention, in the southern papers. As it was altogether perjona , we shall not occupy our columns with its details, but from the elevated standing of the parties, from the singular course of the altercation, and from its anticipated issue, we may be justified in a summary of its origin and progress. On the last evening of the session, Mrs. Thomas M. Randolph, supposing he was alluded to in some poignant and reproachful observations of Mr. John Randolph, replied in extremely severe and indignant terms. With singular brilliancy and acumen, he reproved the mode of action which that gentleman had of late adopted, and impeached both the propriety and consistency of his conduct. He said, "He had hitherto been a great admirer, not only of the talents, but of the utility of the gentleman, in his public sphere. He was no longer, for the former were perverted, and the latter had ceased. This gentleman," said he, "had been, from his first entrance into the public councils, a kind of industrious, steady, useful, and useful kitchen-gardener in politics. His labor was constantly employed for the benefit of his country. It produced abundance of rich fruits and wholesome nutriment for its honor, its sustenance and growth. He was beloved and cherished by it. Suddenly, last year, he grew fond of the business of the flourish, and took a distaste to the spade and manure, by which he came to such extraordinary thrift. He became dazzled with the splendor of that new calling, and not only resolved to change his trade, and set up in it, but conceived a strong contempt and aversion to such as followed the old." He pronounced him "a bankrupt forever bankrupt as a popular statesman."
These observations were not publicly noticed by Mr. John Randolph, but he immediately requested a friend, Mr. Garnett, to wait on Mr. T. M. Randolph, and enquire if they were meant to be applied to him. Being assured that they were, but that they had been predicated upon an idea, that Mr. J. Randolph's previous expressions had been levelled at him, Mr. Garnett informed Mr. T. M. Randolph, that Mr. J. Randolph expected he would meet him. Mr. T. M. Randolph replied that he was prepared, but that if he was erroneous in supposing Mr. J. Randolph first intended an attack, he was ready to make him any apology, consistent with his reputation as a man of honor. Mr. Garnett afterwards, in an interview with Mr. Coles, the friend of Mr. T. M. Randolph, although unauthorised by either of the parties, having explained the misunderstanding, and Mr. T. M. Randolph having been convinced, that the remarks of Mr. J. Randolph were not directed at him, repaired to the House of Representatives, while then sitting, and, in an open, frank, and ingenious manner, apologized for "his mistake, and the expressions he had used in consequence of it." Mr. J. Randolph then declared himself satisfied, and the business was thus amicably settled. Since then, however, rumor has been busy in renewing the altercation, as a duel, and the death of Mr. J. Randolph has been reported as the issue. The last papers contradict this tale, but still the cordiality of the apparent reconciliation, at Washington, is doubted, and the opinion, at the southward, seems to be, that a meeting will take place. ( National Eger. )
At Beverly (Mass.) on Thursday last there was a violent hurricane which unroofed and blew to pieces several buildings, tore up trees by the roots, &c.

Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1806.
We are indebted to a respectable Friend for the following extract of a Letter dated London, April, 23.
Amer. D. Adv.
"The interruptions to commerce in general affect all more or less—in particular the detention of so many American ships by our cruisers must affect the American merchants in this country. If the accounts from the best authorities, are to be credited—these detentions are speedily to be put a stop to—and such negotiations concluded as will be satisfactory to America. We have of late been in a state of very unpleasant suspense—and America has long had two much cause to complain. We now hope and trust all will be well. As to the prospect of a general European peace, I see not the smallest ray of hope of such an event at present, indeed appearances indicate a more extended war."
The following useful information we on Saturday received from our correspondent at London, in a letter dated the last of May. N. Y. Gaz.
"When a vessel is brought into this island on suspicion from the U. States, her letters are forwarded by the captors to Doctor's Commons, where they are indiscriminately opened; those necessary or of importance to the trial are preferred, while others are submitted to the view of any visitor. Thus family secrets are exposed, particular sentiments betrayed, and letters solely for the eye to intimate friendship, are subjected to ridicule of the unfeeling. Many are attracted by idle curiosity, others by baser motives, to their perusal, and this custom, a vestige of ancient barbarity, so injurious to our country and so disgraceful to this, is constantly practised and allowed. I wish you to acquaint our countrymen with this circumstance, and advise them particularly to consider, when writing to Holland, if they wish or would consent that their communications to their friends however confidential, should be thus publicly made at London."
Our correspondent adds:
"I have sent you the notes on Randolph's speech, by the author of 'War in Disguise.' I have heard from an high authority, that our difficulties with Great Britain are in a train of amicable adjustment. How much this ebullition of Mr. R. may retard or impede the negotiation, I know not, but he is considered here as a man of talents, and great influence in his country. The John Morgan and Oliver Ellsworth at Liverpool, bring accounts of congressional proceedings which astonish Englishmen [who did not believe there was so much virtue in the nation,] and mortify Americans [of the old tory school.] It is generally expected lord Melville will be cleared. Aurora.
From a Newbern, (N. C.) paper of June 21:
The following is a copy of a paper which was found corked up in a bottle, which was picked up near cape Hatteras, on the 23d of May last. The original was sent to the secretary of state of the United States:
On board the Peterel sloop of war, Lat. 10, long. 74.
I am an American, born at Boston, aged 26 years, sailed from New-York on board the brig Lyon, November 24, 1805. Nothing occurred worthy of remark for 14 days after we lost sight of the Hook, whence at six o'clock in the evening were brought to by the above vessel, and after undergoing every species of insult, myself and others, namely Frederick Foster, Simon Alago, and Aaron Stupis, all native Americans, were ordered on board, which we refused, and on so doing, were beaten and kicked into the boat, were then thrown into irons for 10 days, after which time, was brought on deck, and interrogated if we would enter into his Majesty's service, with the alternative of a good flogging and live on bread and water, until we should comply with their imperious mandates; after a short consultation amongst us we agreed to enter, and embrace the first opportunity that occurred to free ourselves from the slavery in which we were involved. Accordingly, we signified our willingness to become the tools of the slaves of his Britannic majesty. 'Tis impossible to say any more, as my watch deck is called; I must therefore conclude hoping that some effectual mode of redressing the grievances of American tars, will be thought of, and put into execution by our government. JOHN JOHNSTON.
Yesterday Judge Patterson gave it as the unanimous opinion of the court that the testimony of Mr. Madison, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wagner, and Mr. Thornton, was not material in the case of the U. S. vs. Col. Smith, and therefore ordered the trial to go on.
New-York paper July 18.
The federal papers are warning their readers against the danger to be apprehended from the power of Bonaparte; they counsel us to trust in the navy of Great Britain. Surely when we recollect the tender mercies of England towards us of old time, and their recent mercies to the Hindoos, and their constant capture of our vessels, the impressment of our seamen and the murder of Pierce, we must feel the same kind of confidence in the British navy, which we feel in federalism.
But Bonaparte is not so much to be feared now, as he was before he had so much business on hand. He has to furnish from his new patent factory, Kings and Princes for the adjacent countries, he has to give private lessons on government to the King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, and will soon have the King of England added to his scholars; he has no time to attend to this continent.
Republicans have no confidence in England or Bonaparte; they rely on the internal resources of our country, under the aid of that providence which rescued us from England has since rescued us from federalism.
American Mercury.
The English papers say that a serious difference has arisen between the Prince of Wales and Mr. Fox; and this is by no means improbable (considering the profligate character of that prince)—the continuance of Mr. Fox in power may not be as long as after his former coalition with lord North. The coalition with Grenville is certainly not calculated to endure—Grenville is perhaps the most pragmatic and self-sufficient character to be found in any cabinet in Europe. Fox the least assuming and perhaps as intelligent and as kind a man as is to be found on earth—one or the other of these qualities must be predominant—in such a government as that of England it is not difficult to determine which must go out. (Aurora.)
A writer of some eminence in Great Britain says, "the commerce of London is 13,500 vessels, including their repeated voyages, arrive and depart from the port of London, with merchandise in the course of a year, besides a vast number of river craft, employed in the trade of the interior country, bringing and carrying away trade, estimated at 70,000,000. In addition to this it is calculated, that above 40,000 waggons and other carriages, including their repeated journeys, arrive and depart, laden in both instances, with articles of domestic, colonial and foreign merchandise occasionally."
FRENCH WEST-INDIA FLEET.
Capt. Phippen, arrived at Salem from St. Pierre, which he left the 3d July, informs, that on the 2d July, the French squadron, consisting of four 84s, 2 74s, two frigates, and a 20 gun ship, failed from Fort-Royal.—He adds, that off Antigua he saw nine sail of British vessels, of what rates did not learn; and was boarded from a frigate, the officer of which inquired concerning the French.
Capt. Patterson, arrived at Philadelphia, on the 7th July, near St. Thomas', was boarded from a French 74, with five other sail of the line, and a frigate, in company; who soon after went down Sail Rock passage, in sight of four British ships of the line, and three frigates, to windward.—One of the British ships had lost her bowsprit, and main yard.—The last Capt. P. saw of the fleet they were within two miles of each other, laying to.—The English did not go through Sail-Rock passage, but were lying with their heads to the southward, and the French with their heads to the northward. Capt. P. passed between the two fleets, and supposes that when the gale, which then blew, was over, it was probable they would engage.
These accounts corroborate each other.—The French fleet quitted Martinico, the beginning of July.—They were doubtless followed by all the British force in the Windward Islands (four sail of the line, besides frigates, &c.) commanded by Rear-Admiral Cochrane. On the 7th it seems, the two fleets were in sight of each other, in a gale of wind, and it was supposed they would engage after the gale subsided.—It seems the British flag ship (Northumberland, 74 guns) had lost her bowsprit and some spars. We have heard nothing of Admiral Strachan's squadron, since it left Madeira. (Boston Centinel)
We understand that appearances in the Mediterranean are perfectly pacific towards the U. S. who are invariably treated with respect on all public occasions. As an evidence of this, it is said that commodore Rogers was admitted by the Dey of Algiers to his presence, with a sword by his side, a mark of respect hitherto unpaid to the representative of any foreign power.
COMMUNICATION.
Messrs. Printers, At a General Caucus held at Hopkinton in June last, the following Gentlemen were agreed upon by a large majority of Republicans, to be supported as candidates to represent this State in the Congress of the United States,—You are therefore requested to give this ticket publicity 'till the meeting takes place.
REPUBLICAN TICKET
for Representatives to Congress—
Clement Storer, Portsmouth, Jedediah K. Smith, Amberst, Daniel M. Durell, Dover, Francis Gardner, Walpole, Peter Carlton, Landaff.
The meeting for the choice of Representatives to Congress, will be held on Wednesday the 27th August next.
That the affairs of Miranda, are all known to the British Agents at home and abroad, is questioned by no man. It is not questioned that they have been known from the beginning. Why the United States should be made the scene of any parts of these intrigues, will not be much questioned. A jealousy of Spain from the claims of Florida and Louisiana, may have emboldened the experiment, but a measure which might insensibly lead to a war with Spain, and eventually with France, would not be forgotten by a nation, which had expended much treasure in creating enemies to France upon the continent of Europe. When the prospect was boldest in Europe, the intrigues were active in America. We presume not to arraign the policy of any nation. But we feel that there is a want of respect to our own, when at this late hour an attempt should be made to involve our own government, by summoning the heads of departments, without their consent, as witnesses in an enquiry ordered by the government.
THE CROPS. —A gentleman who lately returned from a tour through the upper and middle parts of this State, informs, that there is the fairest prospect of rich and abundant crops this season, that has been for many years past. The corn looked beautiful in every country that he passed through, and the cotton plants bore the appearance of health and vigor, and if the season should continue equally favorable as heretofore, the planters may flatter themselves with an unusual abundance of this valuable article. We understand that the rains which have lasted so long and so heavy in Richmond and the lower parts of the State, greatly endanger the prospects which were flattering before; but we are glad to learn that the season has not been so wet in other parts of Georgia. [Augusta, Geo. paper.]
Shocking barbarity. —On Friday last, two domesticated Indians (a small party of whom have frequented our village lately) were committed to prison in this place for a breach of the peace. It appears that the one, to gratify some pique, stepped up to the other and buried a knife in his body, just above his kidneys!—on which the latter threw a stone at his head, which knocked him down, and repeated his blow, until nearly the whole forehead was beaten in!—Surgical aid was immediately afforded; but the lives of both are uncertain. (Troy, N. Y. paper.)
The towns of Greenfield, Temple, and N. Ipswich, in N. H. have experienced very severe effects from a violent tornado which happened on the 10th inst.—the damage in Greenfield was estimated at 4000 dollars.
MARRIED.
At Barnstead, Mr. SAMUEL BRAGG, junior, of Dover, to Mrs. ABIGAIL NELSON of the former place. In this town, Mr. WILLIAM BADGER, to Miss ABIGAIL PLAISTED.
DIED.
In Savannah, (Geo.) the only son of Mr. Robert Green, a promising youth, Æt. 16. During the firing of a company of artillery, on the 4th inst. the flannel cartridge in one of their pieces had by some means got wet, and the gun concealed fire, proper precaution not having been taken to sponge clean; the man at the sponge, when it went off was shockingly wounded in both arms—and the above lad, who unfortunately stood at a small distance in the range of the piece, received the sponge stuff through the left part of his breast, and he instantly died. In Philadelphia, from the 12th to the 19th inst. 21 adults and 23 children; In New-York, from the 12th to the 19th inst. 13 men, 12 women, 15 boys and 9 girls. In this town, a child of Mr. Nathaniel March; a child of Mr. Noah Brougham aged about 4 months; a child of Mr. Frazier, aged 2 months.
FOR SALE AT
S. LITTLE'S STORE, BOW STREET. 200 Hhds. Liverpool SALT. 100 Bbls. MACKERILL. 20 Bbls. ship and pilot BREAD. 20 chests TEAS, different kinds. 20 Fhds. good flavored RUM. 10 bags Russia, Lisbon and Geese FEATHERS; a few bbls. Cider. Kegs Spanish float INDIGO. 100 boxes white SOAP. Portsmouth, July 29.
DANIEL SMITH
Has for sale at his Store opposite the brick market, very cheap for cash, VINEGAR of the first quality by the Hhd. barrel or gallon;— Room Papers, much less than the usual prices; Franklin STOVES ; one cask Spanish Brown; 40 Morocco Skins; large scale Beams & Weights; Wool Cards; with a general assortment of GROCERIES . also, for sale A handsome new CHAISE ; and to be let, a Store or store Chamber, in a good situation for business. Portsmouth, July 29, 1806.
Trading Company.
IN pursuance of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New-Hampshire passed at a session held in June 1806, incorporating certain persons by the name of the NEW HAMPSHIRE TRADING COMPANY, the Subscribers being named in said Act for calling a meeting of the members for the purpose of choosing their first Board of Directors, and other necessary officers, do hereby notify and warn them, that a meeting for that purpose will be held on the first Monday in October next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling house of Col. Seth Walker, in Portsmouth, of which all concerned will take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
The public good as well as private emolument being a primary object with this Company, in order to embrace that, and to give every person an opportunity who wishes to be concerned, an Agent for the Company will attend for the purpose of receiving Subscriptions at the Hall of Mr. John Davenport, inn-holder in Portsmouth, on Thursday the 28th day of August next, from ten to twelve o'clock in the forenoon.—A great number of the shares being already taken up, therefore, if on closing the Subscription, which will be precisely at 12 o'clock, there should be a greater number subscribed for than the Act contemplates, a deduction will then be made from each in proportion to the number subscribed for, so that as general and equal distribution of the shares be made as possible.
DANIEL WEEKS, SETH WALKER, BENJAMIN SWETT, JONATHAN HARTWELL. Portsmouth, July 29, 1806.
LIST OF LETTERS,
REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE PORTSMOUTH, N. H. JULY 12, 1806.
 A. WILLIAM ALLAN,  B. Alexander Baker; Josiah Batchelder, Rye; Josiah Bartlett, Lee; Hitty Brown.  C. Joseph Cate; Samuel Childs; Stephen Colburn; Samuel Chaibourn; James Coffin.  D. Randolph Dearborn, Northampton.  E. Benj'n Edmonds.  F. John Fogg, Northampton; John C. Floyd, 2; Phinehas Farrar; Job Field; Stephen Field.  G. Daniel Goodwin; Calvin Goddard; Thomas Gilman; Nath'l Garland; James Grover; Arthur Gilman.  H. Josiah Haley, Kittery; John Holmes; Mary Hooper, New-Castle; William Hull; Abel Hamilton; Ebenezer Hanscom; Joseph Harris; Lucy Haley, Kittery; James Hanscom, Kittery, Moses Holbrook.  I. Benjamin Judkins; Ephraim Jones; John Gillet, Dover; Reynolds Jenkins, Kittery; Christopher Jashies.  K. Benjamin Kelly, Stratham; John Kionis; Bickford Kenniston; Sukey Kinsman; John Kinsman.  L. James Lester; Thomas Fielder; William Laudon; William Lock; William Lang & Co.  M. David McLellan; Hugh McLellan; Eliza Martin.  N. John Nelson, 2; Stephen Neal, Kittery; Mary Nelson; Noah Hodgdon, Kittery.  O. Polly Obra, New-Castle; P. Stephen Paul Kittery; Peter Pray; George Philbrook, Greenland.  R. James Robinson; Thomas Rollins, Lee; John Rodgers, Jr. Kittery; J. & J. Rollins.  S. John Stephens, Kittery; Timothy Smith; Robert Spiers; Jonathan Stevens; Reuben Stoddard; Jacob Sherman;  T. Silas Turner, 2; Samuel Traill.  W. John Webber; Clement Weeks, Greenland, 2; David Wilcox; Eli West; Robert White.  N. B. Names with no towns annexed are for Portsmouth. MARK SIMES, Post Master.
BATH TICKETS,
May be had at the Bookstore of THOMAS & TAPPAN, opposite the Court-house.— ALSO, TICKETS & QUARTERS, in Amoskeag, Harvard College, and Piscataqua Bridge Lotteries. For sale as above, a large quantity of ENGLISH LETTER PAPER, by the Ream or less quantity. Portsmouth, July 29.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of FRANCONIA , situate in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, that a tax of Four Dollars on each original right of common land in said Franconia is assessed and committed to me to collect, for the purpose of surveying the last division in said town and other expences, agreeable to a vote of the proprietors of June 4th, 1806; If said tax is not paid to me at my dwelling-house in said Franconia, on or before the first day of October next, the delinquents land will be advertised for sale as the law directs. LUKE BROOKS, Collector. Franconia, June 21, 1806.
Cash given for RAGS, by THOMAS AND TAPPAN.

NEW GOODS. Peter Coffin,
Has just received per the ships Reunion from London, and Sally from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, which are now opening for sale, by wholesale and retail,—viz.—
A great variety of elegant LENO, lace and cambric Mullins; cotton Chambrays; silk Mullins; \frac{3}{4} Leno mullin Shawls; Mullin Veils; Dimities; Mullinets.
A large assortment of Chintzes; chintz, copper-plate and dimity Furnitures; Sarfnet Cambricks; cambrick & silk Shawls; mullin, linen and silk Handkerchiefs; black and colored Lutrings; Sattins; Modes; black and green double Sarsnets; Tiffanies; net and plain Gauzes; Cypress; a great variety of Ribbons; thread Laces and Edgings; black silk Laces; Lace Veilings; —wide black Lace for shawls; Velvet Bindings.
Fashionable London made Bonnets; elegant bedded, tralalgar and bugle Bandeaux; fancy bugle Nettings and Trimming; a great variety of fancy bugle and other Plumes; military Plumes; elegant ornamented Combs; Necklaces; a variety of common and tiffany dress Fans; silk Cords; silk and cotton Girdles; fashionable gown Trimings; gown Buttons; fancy colored and figured Crapes for Bonnets; willow Sheets;
a large assortment of Cotton and silk Hose for men, women and children; plain, vandyke, picnic and lace Gloves and Mitts; black and colored kid Gloves; Grecian Armlets; Mens leather, thread and silk Gloves; cotton and silk Braces; mens and youths fur and silk Hats; Parasols; Umbrellas; Hatcases; Purfes.
\frac{7}{8} & \frac{3}{4} Irish Linens (the best fabric) Irish Sheetings; shirting Cottons; Checks; Diapers; Table Cloths of all sizes; Napkins; Merseilles Counterpanes; bed Lace, Fringes, Cords and Tassels; sewing Cottons.
a large assortment of Carpets & Carpeting, ditto for chaise bottoms.
Best superfine, and other Broad Cloths; single & double mill'd Cassimeres; a great variety of fashionable Vesting; cotton Cassimeres; Gandrils; Buff Nankens; white and colored Nankens; Jeans; Fustians; Velvets; Thicksets; men's black silk Florentine.
Also just opened a large assortment cheap India Cottons; Checks and Chintzes; black India Lutrings; India Sattins, for veillings; common and company Nankins; black Italian Crapes; French silk Stockings, Gloves, Fans and large silk Shawls—with a great variety of other articles.
May 13, 1806.
HARD-WARE GOODS.
H. & B. PENHALLOW, Have received by the John Adams and Sally from Liverpool, and the Erin from Bristol, their Spring assortment of Hard-Ware GOODS, which together with their former stock, makes a complete assortment, which they offer for sale by wholesale and retail on reasonable terms. Among which are the following articles, viz.
Thin Sheet Lead; London and Bristol Pewter; Sheet Iron; best hoop L. bluted Steel; Patent Shot; Horsemen's Pistols with brass & steel barrels; Hanger Blades; Fowling Pieces; Flints; Sheep Shears; Sickles; Pruning Knives and Pruning Saws; Brass Kettles; Spikes & Deck Nails; Steel & common plated Cross-cut Saws; Flat irons; Cart, chaise and waggon Boxes of all sizes; Anvils and Vices.
a large assortment of Joiner's Stock Tools; Fish Hooks of all kinds; 6 by 8, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, 11 by 14, 12 by 17 and 13 by 18 best Bristol crown Window Glass in 50 feet boxes, and in excellent order.—Church Plate in complete sets; Block-tin Measures in sets; Block-tin Tea Potts; Large & small Scale Beams; Cast Iron Weights; Hatter's Irons and Brushes; Taylor's Geese; Iron Shovels and Spades; Clock Faces; Time Glasses; Elegant Tea Trays and Waiters; Coffin Letters and Ornaments, &c. &c.
They have also for sale BARTLETT'S, FARNSWORTH'S, PUTNAM'S, and WALTER'S most approved SCYTHES;  STETSON'S best HOES; Scythe Sneads; Cow and Sheep Bells; Halback, German and Cast Steel; Spike Rods; Nails, Brads and Tacks of all sizes, Cut and Wrought; Best German Steel Mill-Saws. a complete assortment of Iron Hollow Ware; Screw Augers; Glue, &c. &c.
Portsmouth, June 10th, 1806.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. To Samuel Sherburne, esquire, Clerk of the Proprietors of the township of Kilkenny, in the county of Coos, in said State.
THE subscribers being owners of more than one sixteenth part of said township of KILKENNY, request you to call a meeting of the proprietors of said township, to be held at the dwelling house of John Davenport, innholder in Portsmouth in said State, on Tuesday, the fifth day of August next, at three of the clock, in the afternoon, to act on the following articles, to wit:
 1st. To choose a Moderator of said meeting.  2d. To choose a Proprietors Clerk, Treasurer, Collector and Assessors of taxes, and all such officers as may be thought necessary.  3d. To do what the Proprietors shall see fit respecting laying out and dividing the lands in said township.  4th. To do what the Proprietors shall think best for encouraging the settlement of said township, by making roads building bridges and mills, making grants to settlers, or otherwise.  5th. To provide for the completing an accurate survey and plan of said township.  6th. To hear and pass on such accounts as may be there exhibited.  7th. To raise such sum or sums of money as said proprietors may see fit, for any of the beforementioned purposes.  8th. To determine the mode of calling proprietors meetings in future. 
NATHANIEL A. HAVEN, WILLIAM BALLARD, JOHN HAVEN, JOHN JEFFRIES, by his Attorney, JEREMIAH LIBBEY. July 10th, 1806.
Pursuant to the foregoing request, the Proprietors of the township of Kilkenny, aforesaid are warned to meet at the time and place therein mentioned, to act on the articles above mentioned.—Given under my hand at Portsmouth, the tenth day of July, A. D. 1806.
SAMUEL SHERBURNE, Proprietors Clerk.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of the township of ERROL, in the county of Coos and State of New Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, held at Hampton Falls in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on the 17th day of June, A. D. 1806, they voted to raise a tax of three dollars, on each original right and share of land in said township, being in the whole two hundred fifty eight dollars for the purpose of making and repairing roads, making settlements in said township and for paying any demands that then or thereafter should exist against said proprietary, said tax to be paid by the tenth day of September next, and committed said assessment to me to collect; and that unless the same is paid to me at my dwelling house in Epping, in said county of Rockingham, by the tenth day of September next, so much of their lands in said township will be advertised for sale, as will pay said taxes and legal charges.
WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Collector. Epping, June 26th, 1806.
MILLSFIELD.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of the common and undivided lands in the township of MILLSFIELD, in the county of Coos and State of New Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, held at Hampton Falls in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on the 17th day of June, A. D. 1806, they voted to raise a tax of three dollars on the common and undivided land in each original right and share of land in said township of Millsfield, being in the whole two hundred forty six dollars, for the purpose of making roads, erecting mills, making settlements in said township, and paying any demands that then or thereafter might exist against said proprietary, said tax to be paid by the tenth day of September next, and committed said assessment to me to collect; and that unless the same is paid to me at my dwelling house in Epping in said county of Rockingham, by the tenth day of September next, so much of their common and undivided lands in said township will be advertised for sale as will pay said taxes and legal charges.
WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Collector. Epping, June 26th, 1806.
Wanted immediately—a journeyman BAKER,—one that understands his business will meet with good encouragement, by enquiring of the printers. Portsmouth, July 15.
TO LET, A Shop, and part of a convenient Dwelling-House in Jefferson-street, near Long-wharf.— Inquire of the Printers. July 15, 1806.
Billious Pills. JUST RECEIVED BY JOSIAH DWIGHT, Dr. Lee's new London BILLIOUS PILLS, direct from the patentee— Also Stone's patent Steel Spring'd Trusses; Surgeons crooked needles, &c. together with a general assortment of Drugs & Medicines, all of which will be sold Cheap for Cash or approved Credit. July 22.
C. & I. W. MARCH,
HAVE removed to Market-street, next Store to Mr. Coffin, where they have just received a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH & INDIA GOODS, which will be sold low for CASH or CREDIT. July 15.
Just received and for sale at C. PEIRCE'S Bookstore, MAPS of Louisiana drawn by Samuel Lewis, price 1 dollar. BRADLEY'S MAPS of the U. States. Also —MAPS of Massachusetts. The only sure guide to Bank Bills with a statement of Bills counterfeit ed; price 50 cts. July 15.
FOR SALE, A Second-hand Chaise
Inquire of F. W. Hardy, High-street. July 15.
Treasury Department OF THE UNITED STATES, JUNE 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 30th day of June, 1798, and to the reimbursement of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them: and that the principal of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
FOR SALE.
To be sold a good Farm, in Northwood, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, pleasantly situated by a good road, within two miles of the turnpike, with a new two story House, a good Barn, two good wells of water, and well watered in every way, with a good young Orchard sufficient to make thirty or forty barrels of cider yearly, said farm is about two thirds cleared and is sufficient to keep twenty head of neat cattle yearly winter and summer; with plenty of good tillage Land, a good Wood privilege and a considerable of pine timber, within a mile of a saw and grist mill.
ALSO Forty acres of Land in said Northwood on the turnpike road leading from Concord to Portsmouth, with a new House and Barn suitable for a tradesman, trader, or a public house; terms of payment made easy, for further information enquire of the subscriber living on the first named premises.
Stephen Hoitt. Northwood, July 1, 1806.
WILLIAM KING,
TAKES PROFILE LIKENESSES, at the next house to Concert Hall, in HANOVER STREET, BOSTON.
SIXTH CLASS.
SCHEME Of the Sixth Class of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery.
  1 Prize of 10,000 Dolls. is 10,000   4 Prizes - 1000 do are 4000   4 do - 500 do - 2000   90 do - 100 do - 9000   100 do - 50 do - 5000   100 do - 20 do - 2000   3500 do - 8 do - 28000 
60,000 12,000 TICKETS at 5 Dollars, is 60,000 Dollars, Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent on payment of Prizes. Capital Prizes determinable on the following days.
  First drawn number against a blank on the 5th day, 1000 Dolls.   10th do. - - - 1000   15th do. - - - 1000   20th do. - - - 10000   24th do. - - - 1000 
500 TICKETS shall be considered as one complete day's work, and the fortunate Blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawing, whether a greater or less number come out of the Wheels in one day. The drawing shall commence in BOSTON, on the 20th day of October next, and finish within twenty-four working days.—Tickets will rise to five dollars fifty cents, on the 1st day of October. All Prizes will be paid in thirty days after the list is published (except the highest) which will be paid in sixty days. Prizes not demanded within one year after the drawing will not be paid. TICKETS are ready for sale at the usual places.
PRINTERS as formerly, will please to advertise this Scheme in their respective papers three weeks, and forward their bills for payment after the Lottery is finished drawing. THOMAS THOMPSON, ELIJAH HALL, Managers. Portsmouth, June 24th. 1806.
FOR SALE, THE Cargo of the
ship Falcon from Liverpool, consisting of— Coarse Liverpool Salt—Coals, Window Glass, Nails, Porter, white Lead, &c. &c. Now unloading at Mr. Samuel Hill's Wharf. apply to EDWARD J. LONG. Portsmouth, July 15.
NOTICE.
The Public are respectfully informed that the Subscriber has made many improvements for
CARDING WOOL,
BY means of which he will be enabled to use more expedition than heretofore, and consequently to accommodate more customers, and in a shorter time. He has also erected a Machine for the purpose of Picking Wool, and this will be acknowledged to be a very great saving, when we consider the length of time usually employed in picking wool with the hands, and the small addition of cost, which will only be two cents per lb including the greasing.
The subscriber would recommend to those who mean to bring their Wool to him not to have it greased, as he will constantly provide himself with the best of oil for that purpose. As his aim in erecting the above Machine was to accommodate the public no less than to benefit himself, he trusts that their generous support and custom will stimulate him to farther improvements, should they remain to be made.
Gideon Walker. Portsmouth, July 15, 1806.
A BARGAIN!
TO BE SOLD,
THAT valuable Estate at Kittery-point, lately improved by the subscriber, and is well calculated for the merchant or the fisherman, and with a small expense may be made a genteel retreat for those who wish to retreat from the metropolis during the Summer season, as its refreshing breezes are fine, and its prospects beautiful.—It will be sold cheap and terms made easy to the purchaser by applying to
BENJAMIN G. CARTER, at the Bathing House in Portsmouth. May 6, 1806.
A LAD missing.
ABSENT himself from his mother on the 9th inst. a Lad by the name of JAMES HALEY, about 16 years old.—He was frightened away without any occasion. Had on when he went away a dark tow-cloth frock and trousers; is thin in flesh, and tall for his age. His widowed mother is apprehensive of his safety, and earnestly requests any person who can give any information respecting him to send a line to the subscriber, who is authorized to make all necessary search and enquiry for him, and to forbid any person from harboring or concealing him from her, as they will be dealt with, in such case, according to law—Any person who will return him to his mother, or the subscriber, shall be rewarded for their trouble and exertion.
JOHN UNDERWOOD. Portsmouth, July 14, 1806.
LOST on the 4th inst. in one of the streets in this town, a Gold KING, in the Gold; the finder shall have two dollars reward, by leaving it with the printers. Portsmouth, July 15.