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No. 36, of Vol. XLVI.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1801.
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Miscellany.
From the Charleston (S.C.) Gazette.
No. I. To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES.
IF, Sir, in the course of my observations, I should convict you of offences against the sovereignty of our nation, your candor will induce you to condemn your own conduct, and pardon my freedom. Accidental circumstances have given you elevation, but your own actions must determine your intrinsic consequence. As the first magistrate of a free people I wish to respect you, but as one of those people I have a right to censure you. Your friends ascribe to you exalted talents, and your opponents never impeached your integrity. All parties admit your probity in private life; and the virtuous portion of the community now demand of you impartial justice administered with hallowed hands.
Clothed with the highest constitutional authority that can be delegated, you have under your guidance the most interesting trusts. In your presidential range light errors should receive a kind indulgence; but deliberate wrongs should awaken resentment, and rouse the animadversion of the patriot. The dignity of your station insures magnanimity, and you should assiduously cherish its dictates. Whenever you descend to individual animosity, you degrade yourself, and lessen your official respectability. In your inauguration to office, you displayed a spirit of conciliation, which I vainly hoped, would be your constant companion. But your speech appears to have been the effusion of a benevolent moment when the gratification of your ambition had hushed your angry passion to rest. Your acrimony soon darted from its slumbers, and presents to our view a ghastly spectacle of human frailty. The first feature of your political deformity, that I shall examine, is your appointment of Albert Gallatin . When an important office was to be filled which interested our finances, it was highly improper to resort to a foreigner. An over liberal policy created Mr. Gallatin a citizen; but no considerations ought to have made him a Secretary of the Treasury. The ancient who pointed his finger to the heavens and said there is my country, manifested the most enlarged philanthropy, but was completely a visionary. We may admire the sentiment as a pleasing light of fancy, but in practice it ill accords with the existing state of society. Before you took to your bosom this man of yesterday, you ought to have ascertained that no native American was adequate to discharge the duties of that office. But Sir, if none but an exotic would suit your palate, Mr. Gallatin is the last person on whom you should have bestowed your patronage. His family were so factious in Geneva, that the police thought it necessary to punish their inflammatory proceedings. He flew to this country for refuge; and what has been his uniform deportment since his arrival. He has proved, that he who is discontented with the established order of things in his own country will be more than restless in any other. When by his arts and intrigues he persuaded the semi-savage tribes of Pennsylvania to elect him a representative, he, with the most unblushing effrontery, commenced hostilities against the sage maxims of General Washington. Without reflecting that he was only a half hatched American, he poured forth the most violent abuse of every measure of our government. Scarcely had he acquired a tolerable knowledge of our language ere he thought himself capable of governing our public concern. His arrogance was supplied with sufficient aliment by the democratic party. He very soon ranked as the leader of their host in Congress, and stepped forth as the Herculean pillar that supported their chimerical fabric. When the licentious presses of our country, and the vehement declaimers in favor of spurious liberty, had worked on a wicked and ignorant people to resist the execution of our laws, where were Mr. Gallatin's patriotic exertions?—In-
stead of attempting to quell their riotous dispositions by an exercise of his eloquence, he was acting as Secretary of one of their meetings.—There is no positive proof of his being actually engaged in the Western insurrection, except the resolutions drawn by him, at the assemblage I allude to—they were calculated to inflame the minds of those deluded wretches, and excite them to the utmost turbulence.— Mr. Gallatin was their neighbour, their member of Congress, and in every particular their tutelary deity. His influence regulated their movements, and he might have induced them to have yielded proper obedience to the constituted authorities. When the French were infracting our treaty of alliance; were pillaging our merchants; were imposing on our mariners all the complicated horrors of imprisonment; and insulting our independence; what were the remarks of Mr. Gallatin ?—He said, let them go on, it is infinitely better that we should submit to their ravages than hazard the consequences of resentment.—Were those the dignified tones of amor patriæ , that flowed from a heart which learnt its rudiments on the plains of America? Was it the determined voice that was heard during our collecting storms of revolutionary war? Were those the elevated impulses which animated our heroes and led them to glory? No Sir. It was the frigid language of a pusillanimous calculator whose attachment belonged to no country, who cannot appreciate those lofty feelings of nature, which embellish life, inspire honor, and constitute the only solid basis of national policy and lustre. There was a period when you would have disdained such dastardly strain.—But your bright days seemed to have passed away. Raised to the meridian of power, it was predicted that you would irradiate our country by those cheering beams which would have been worthy of the author of our declaration of independence. But to return to Mr. Gallatin —What are the exclusive merits which recommend this foreigner to your peculiar bounty? He has never rendered any actual services to this country. His flourishing condition has been the result of politics which he strenuously opposed. He has hitherto been in the minority, and his projects were rejected. Our fiscal arrangements have acquired a system which cannot be altered without serious inconvenience. They have grown into a cemented mass from various laws which he reprobated. On the organization of the Federal government, principles were adopted which are co-extensive with, and inseparable from the constitution itself. He will be compelled to execute plans, and confined to the modification of establishments which he abhors; unless he should embark on the adventurous sea of speculation, and search for novelties that might indicate originality of thought; but would put to hazard the land marks by which we have safely steered. He has frequently declared that all government is oppressive; and those idle notions may lead him to fritter down to a mere skeleton the energy of our finances. But Sir, if his abilities had been pre-eminently great, and his political reputation without a stain, the precedent is a dangerous one. In ushering into a high responsible situation, an alien by birth, who came among us subsequent to the revolution, who has reviled the virtuous administration of your predecessors, and exhibited no marks of fidelity; you have degraded our national character. By your preference of him you have thrown into the shade the genius, the talents, and the integrity of your countrymen.—When we behold an interloper enjoying the confidence of the executive, entrusted with the management of our funds, and a constituent member of our primary council, we must conclude that no native born citizen is equal to the appointment. This inference must be drawn; and it is unquestionably a libel on the good sense, the understanding, and the honesty of your fellow-citizens.
You fir, are no doubt, well versed in the history of France. From that nation alone you might have derived examples to have guarded you against this instance of your indiscretion.—They tried a Mazarin , a Law , a Necker ; and you are fully acquainted with
the baneful effects. When these lessons of experience are before you, nothing can excuse your folly.—His idle clamor in favour of yourself, I presume, has been the secret charm that fascinated you.—If such were the operative motive, it was a disgraceful prostitution of gratitude.—A continuation of such policy will endanger our happiness, and ultimately transform the republican purity of America. You shall very shortly be troubled with more stridures, from AMERICANUS.
THE JERSEY GIRL.
From the Gazette of the United States.
FEMALE influence over the minds of men will, I trust, be readily acknowledged by every person of candor and judgment. How very important then is it for us to use every exertion in our power to render that ascendancy beneficial to mankind?
Women (generally speaking) are in such a state of strange infatuation, that I fear they will never be made sensible of the dignity of their characters, when acting in their proper sphere.—As many are persuaded in their minds, that they have nothing to do, it may not be amiss, perhaps, to direct their attention to the vast field that lies open for us to work in.—'Tis ours to stimulate, by example, virtue in man.—'Tis ours
"To rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To break the enlivening spirit and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast."
We move the secret springs of government, give the ton to every fashion, and fix the manners, customs, and character of a nation. If we were to act up to these principles, what a glorious commonwealth would be ours! But alas! how differently are the majority employed, in conquering the hearts, instead of subduing the vices of men! How many hours are daily thrown away by the gay and thoughtless, in fixing a ruffle, suiting a ribbon, hunting for lace and gewgaws (fit only for fops and fools) when the time might have been spent in the performance of those duties?
When we turn over the annals of history, and trace the rise and fall of empires, we must observe the former effected by wisdom, valor and temperance, while the decline is always marked by luxury, pride and dissipation. After considering this, and comparing it with the present epoch, I am ready to draw frightful images of the fate of my country. How alarmingly rapid has been the encrease of pride! Good women, who formerly tho't themselves well dressed in cloth of their own spinning, would now fancy themselves ruined to be seen in any thing inferior to silk. The noble matrons of Rome (were they alive) would look on a modern assemblage of American ladies, as so many puppets, brot upon the stage for no other purpose, than to please the sight of the gaping multitude. We ought to blush at being so far excelled by the ancient illustrious philosophic Dames of Greece and Rome; where shall we now find an Hipparchia , who would sacrifice a life of pomp and pageantry to knowledge, temperance and virtue—or a Cornelia (and many others I might mention) who "never were accustomed to wear rich attires, but such apparel as was very plain and grave, making her children (whom her instructions and examples had made virtuous) her greatest ornaments? Shining indeed were the ornaments that adorned the memorable sister of Scipio . How worthy of imitation! To undertake to extract pride and vanity from the human heart, and convert the present Frenchified mode into Roman simplicity, would be as romantic and impracticable, as to raise Alpine mountains out of moor hills, or swell fish ponds into oceans; but to use less art and more simplicity, would certainly be easy, useful and commendable in the highest degree, as it would save time and expense; and what is still better, the fair sex would appear to much greater advantage—for when the person is over adorned we are not apt to expect much more mental endowments. I never knew a man of good sense and found understanding who did not value a woman the more
for a decent negligence or simple neatness in her dress. If this argument has no weight, I shall give up the point and conclude my sex impervious to every good impression.—Those who believe they were sent here for no other purpose than to flutter, dazzle and die, must have very contracted ideas of the wisdom of a Deity. In my opinion the greatest, richest blessing, the most conducive to happiness here and hereafter is the power of doing good, which is undoubtedly bestowed on every one and in every condition, and yet how many do we see spend their days in such a manner that we are almost induced to believe their very existence visionary?—When I become an idle, useless member of society, Oh! may I cease to live!—There is no consideration which carries such horror with it, as that of living in a state of annihilation, or to speak plainer, of living dead to virtue—none that would sooner tempt a benevolent heart to the sin of suicide. JERSEY GIRL.
VERY LATE European Intelligence,
London dates to July 13th, 1801.
Settlement between England and Russia.
LONDON, JULY 13. CAPT. Blake, of the Dispatch cutter, arrived in town on Saturday afternoon with dispatches from Lord St. Helens, as satisfactory as they are important. On the 17th of last month, a Convention was signed at Petersburg, between Lord St. Helens and Count Panin, by which all the differences between the two countries were amicably terminated. The other two Maritime Courts of the North, have been invited to accede to this Convention, which they will doubtless do. This news was justly considered by Lord Hawkesbury of such moment, that his Lordship, late as it was in the evening, communicated it to the Lord Mayor in the following letter:
"Downing-Street, July 11, half past 8, P.M. MY LORD, "I have great satisfaction in informing you, that Capt. Blake of the Dispatch cutter, is just arrived from St. Petersburg, and has brought a Convention, signed, on the 17th of June, by Lord St. Helens and Count Panin, on the part of His Majesty and the Emperor of Russia, by which all differences between the two countries have been amicably adjusted. "Their Danish and Swedish Majesties have been invited to accede to this Convention. I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) "HAWKESBURY." The right Hon. the Lord Mayor.
It is unnecessary to make any observations on the very beneficial consequences of this event.—The removal of the causes which produced the war in the Baltic, the re-establishment of our commerce in the North in its greatest extent, and the return of more than twenty-five ships of the line, at the moment when our enemy affects to meditate the invasion of our island, are advantages too great and too obvious to render it necessary for us to enlarge upon them, or to enter into any view of the other effects that may follow this happy event, which throws no little political splendor on the new administration.
Of Russia with France.
PARIS, JUNE 17. The Aid-de-camp Duroc, arrived at Petersburg on the night of the 24th.—He was introduced the following morning to M. De Pahlen, who presented him to his Imperial Majesty on the 26th. The Emperor received him alone in his closet, in the most favorable manner. He afterwards had several conferences with M. De Panin, the Privy Councillor. On the 27th, he presented to the Emperor, on the parade, the officers who had accompanied him to Petersburg. In the afternoon of the same day he was met, while walking in the palace gardens, by the Emperor, who ordered him to be called, and conducted him to a private alley, where they conversed together for a considerable time. The countenance of Alexander I. excites respect, and inspires confidence. He is equally dear to the military and the people. He had lately visited the fleet at Cronstadt. It was very late
at night when he returned, and his absence caused a general anxiety. The regiments at Petersburg were, of their own accord, under arms, and called loudly for their Emperor. The greatest union prevails in the Royal Family. Lord St. Helens did not arrive at Petersburg until the 29th.—M. De Marlow, appointed Minister to the French Republic, has set out for Paris. ( Moniteur. )
Of Egyptian Affairs. ENGLISH ACCOUNTS.
LONDON, JUNE 29. The following extract of a letter from Egypt, is authentic:
ABOUKIR, May 8.
"I was yesterday, at Rosetta; the state of the place bears incontestible proof of the property of the supplies and resources of the enemy.
"The Mamelukes, to the number 5000, act in conjunction with the British army, which receives from all directions the most abundant supplies. I have seen one of Menou's Proclamations on the subject, in which he has threatened to burn every village, of which a single inhabitant should carry provision to the English camp.
"Menou, probably alarmed by the extent of the desertions, and the increasing discontent of his followers, lately sent a flag of truce, declaring, that the French were desirous to evacuate Egypt on the following conditions:—
"1st. That they shall be permitted to return to France with the Honors of War, in the vessels remaining in Alexandria, or those proving inadequate to their proper accommodation, the English to furnish such further transports as should be wanting.
"2d. That they be allowed to take with them their arms, baggage, cannon, &c."
"The English General replied that if the French evacuated Egypt, they should be conducted to France with all the Honors of War in English carts, but that the demands of the Republican General, in regard to arms, stores, &c. were wholly inadmissible.
"We learn from the deserters, that Menou communicated to the army the failure of this overture, and sought to inflame their resentment by the most impassioned declamation; he removed his troops for want of their accustomed constancy, and expressed his indignation and wonder that an army which had given chains to Italy, and dictated peace to Austria almost beneath the walls of its capital, the flower of the French Nation, could suffer itself to be beaten by the laches Anglois (the cowardly English.) The soldiers are as much astonished as the General at their defeat, but they have profited better by their experience, and learned to respect their enemy.
"Through the same channel we learn, that the loss of the Republicans in the battle of the 21st of March, comprised 2400 killed and wounded, and 500 made prisoners."
Capture of RHAMANIE.—Official.
LONDON GAZETTE.—June 29. From the Earl of Elgint to Lord Hawkesbury.
Constantinople, May 23, 1801.
"My Lord—An officer is arrived from the Captain Pasha, with the intelligence that General Hutchinson had marched from Rosetta, on the 8th instant with 4 thousand British troops, in company with a corps of Turks of equal force, under the command of the Captain Pasha, and on the 9th attacked the French near Rahmaniach. The enemy were driven in; and in the course of the night they retired towards Cairo, having left a small garrison in the entrenchments of Rahmaniach. On the 10th, the Fort surrendered, and the combined force then proceeded towards Cairo, having concerted their movements with the Grand Vizir, who was El Hanka, a position four leagues distant from Cairo, in a north-east direction. Our loss at Rahmaniach is stated not to exceed thirty men.
"The Turkish officer reports that a reinforcement of three thousand British had arrived at Aboukir about the 6th of May.
I have the honour &c. (Signed) "ELGIN." Right Hon. Lord Hawkesbury, &c. &c."

This account is fully confirmed by numerous advices from Constantinople, Italy and Vienna. On the subject the London Courier, (the English Aurora) adds, "The retreat of the French to Cairo interposes an almost insuperable obstacle to all communication and co-operation between the force encamped under the walls of Alexandria, and that part of the army, which has retired to the capital of Egypt. The city of Cairo itself is not strong, the citadel is capable of sustaining a siege, and the French have thrown up some strong out-works."
"The French continue to hold out in Alexandria, and it is probable that the siege of that place will not be very vigorously or actively carried on until the operations against Cairo have been brought to a termination. It is strange that the arrival of the Bombay army at Suez is not mentioned in Lord Elgin's despatches. It is not probable that Gen. Hutchinson should on the 10th of May have been ignorant of such an event; yet Government, it is said, have received official advices of it. The three thousand British troops who have arrived at Aboukir, afford a very seasonable and important supply."
French Account.
The French brig Le Lody , which left Alexandria on the 29th of May, and which arrived at Nice, brings intelligence six days later than the last official despatches which we received from Egypt. It does not appear that in that interval any thing remarkable had occurred on that theatre of the war; it is at all events certain that nothing had taken place to the advantage of the French, as they preserve the greatest silence respecting the despatches brought by the Lody . All that has been published is, that on the 19th of May the French were still masters of Cairo and Alexandria, and that the latter place had been entirely isolated from the former by the inundations effected by our troops.
We do not believe, that Menou has in Alexandria provisions enough to support a siege of several years. Our troops, we will venture to assert, are neither so unskillful nor so patient as the Greeks before Troy.
Admiral Blanket, in the Lyon of 64 guns, arrived at Suez the 30th March. No other vessel arrived with him. La Forte frigate, and a transport with stores, were lost in the Red Sea. Ad. B. brought with him but 260 troops; but the Bombay army was speedily expected.
Of Portugal.
LONDON, JUNE 25.
A Gazette Extraordinary has been printed at Madrid, containing the Bulletin of the progress of the army of the Prince of Peace, addressed by that General to the King, and his Proclamation to the troops upon opening the campaign against Portugal.
Upon the 20th of May, the Spanish troops had done no more than to possess themselves of Olivenza, and to surround the Portuguese fortress of Elvas. The Prince of Peace is not above the gasconade of informing his sovereign that one hundred Spaniards put two thousand of the enemy to flight; that he commenced the attack in person at the head of the advanced guard, and that the soldiers brought him two orange-boughs from the gardens of Elvas, which he presents to the Queen!!!
JULY 12.
Yesterday accounts from Lisbon as late as the 20th ult. were received. The treaty with Spain had not been published.—The English convoy was to sail from Lisbon, July 9th.
The Peace between Spain, France and Portugal, was ratified at Madrid on the 10th ult. The King and Queen of Spain were preparing to leave their capital on the 18th of the same month, on their way to Lisbon, in order to pay a visit to their daughter the Princess of Brazil, no doubt to congratulate her on the glorious peace which has paved the way back again for the re-union of the two Crowns under the protection of the great nation; which is to send Louis Bonaparte, as it is said, to receive their joint homage on the occasion.
Twenty thousand Spanish and ten thousand French troops are to garrison the fortified towns in Portugal. Some territory in Portugal is also to be ceded to Spain.
Of the Brest Fleet, &c.
LONDON, JUNE 24.
Dispatches were received on Sunday, from Ad. Cornwallis, dated the 16th.—It consists of 25 sail of the line, and eight frigates, ready for sea, and expecting to sail daily. A sharp look-out is kept for them.
JULY 12.
Both the Brest and Texel fleets are ready for sea, and our jolly tars are ready to meet them. Admiral Cornwallis keeps a sharp look-out for one, and Admiral Dickson the other.
Another Expedition.
TORBAY, (Eng.) JULY 11. Sailed the Argo of 44 guns, Garyfort of 28, Falcon of 18, and five transports, having the 15th regt. and a detachment of artillery on board, with flat-bottomed boats, destination unknown: Supposed to be for the Brazils.
French and American TREATY.
LONDON, JULY 12.
We understand that the First Consul of France refuses to ratify the Treaty with the American States, unless the American government shall agree to it without modification.—Apprehensions are entertained that the French will renew their depredations on the commerce of the United States. Mr. Dawson, who is at Paris, was to apply to the French government to suspend measures of this nature until the matter should be reconsidered by the American Senate, or some other amicable mode of settling matters could be adopted.
The angry and decisive tenor of the Note presented by the American Minister to our Cabinet, at the moment of their being involved in a contest with the Northern Powers, clearly shews the line of politics which the new Government of the United States would adopt if their inclinations were not restrained by their fears. The condemnation which is the subject of complaint took place on the 20th October, and was announced in the American papers early in November. Six months were suffered to elapse without its being made the object of amicable discussion; but so soon as the Northern Confederacy assumed a tone and consistency which threatened our maritime and consequent political existence, this charge is resorted to as the occasion of offence and expressed in terms not consistent with our notions of the accustomed intercourse of friendly States.
INTERESTING TO ENGLAND.
JUNE 28.
Yesterday nearly a thousand letters from Minorca and Gibraltar, brought to Plymouth by the Santa Margarita of 36 guns, were delivered from the Post-Office. We have received by this conveyance a letter from Port Mahon, which mentions, that the expedition fitting out at Carthagena was supposed to be destined against that island, some correspondence between a French emissary and the Governor of Majorca, expressive of such a project, having been intercepted. The garrison was healthy, and fully competent to the defence of the place.
The Electorate of Hanover is to be ceded either to Prussia or the Prince of Orange.
Of France and England again.
[From the Moniteur , of the 9th June.]
THE Cape of Good Hope, Ceylon and Surinam, were not conquered by the English armies; but were delivered into their hands by the Orangists. Holland has lost them in consequence of the divisions and disorders which are always produced by great revolutions. The English have taken nothing from the French in India, which was susceptible of defence. The Isles of France and Reunion belong to the Republic.—The British flag flies at Martinico. The inhabitants called in the English, and put the fortresses into their hands, to support themselves against the insurrection of the negroes, during the effervescence of the revolution, and until France should be able to obtain a government capable of protecting them. It is, therefore, owing to the disorders of the Revolution, that England possesses Martinico.—Trinidad was without defence; and even Malta (with respect to which the English have had no other merit but that of blockading it with ships) would have been succoured, had it not been for the interior disorders and the divisions which, during the year seven, agitated the first authorities of the Republic.
When we consider the effect which a revolution of the nature of that which during ten years has agitated the French and Dutch people, must produce upon distant possessions, we are astonished that there should remain any colonies in the possession of the allies. The motives which led to the opening of the port of Toulon to the English, and which put in their power at the same time 33 of our ships of war, and an arsenal of naval stores perfectly well provided, were owing also to the revolution. As for the Texel, half the naval force of the Batavians hoisted the Orange flag; the same cause produced there the same effect. And whilst the English profited by the civil dissensions of the allies, in obtaining such vast advantages, which required such weak efforts, and so little glory, two coalitions were formed. The continent of Europe was only a vast field of battle—where two millions of Europeans have found their death.—Nevertheless, these two coalitions are dissolved. Some of the powers subsidized by England, have lost a part of their dominions. Others
exist no longer in the rank of powers. The 500,000. sterling, which the King of Sardinia touched a long time back, to enable him to make war against France, have brought upon him all his misfortunes. The King of Naples, who was the first to enter into the second coalition, has found no safety but in the protection of the Republic.—Portugal, which has followed with inconceivable blind devotion the influence of England, is on the point of losing her fairest provinces. Prussia occupies Hanover, and the Powers of the North arm on all hands, well convinced that they will find no security for their commerce but in the maintenance of powerful fleets; for, henceforth, it will only be by the aid of force that the sacred and immutable principles of the freedom of the seas can be supported. What then will the British Ministers do? Form a third coalition? In vain will they bribe some Ministers. In vain will they lavish all the gold of Asia and America. The war has taught the Continental Nations to respect themselves; it has united them in a sentiment of common hatred against the English. There is not a power in Europe, there is not a continental army that is disposed to fight merely to establish England in the empire of the seas. Foment civil war in France? The revolution is finished. The English will subsidize a few scoundrels. These will perish on a scaffold. Abandoned by all Europe, will they continue the war against France?
England, it is true, might reap the advantage of enjoying for a longer time, almost exclusively, the commerce of the world. But can it be supposed that, having henceforth nothing to occupy, her troops scattered over the four quarters of the globe, and consequently weakened in all places, she could hope for any farther successes in continuing the war? And, besides, has not every thing in nature its limits?—We shall not examine whether the Channel which separates us to be so wide as to preclude the possibility of our passing it. We shall not say, that forced into the war by the determination of the English Ministry, there is not a Frenchman who, whatever be his party or his opinion, would not court the honour of contributing to the repose of the world, and the freedom of the seas. We shall not say all that the French people can do, if they feel that a last effort is necessary to their honour and their existence. But whatever be the chances held out to the Allies by continuing the war against England alone, it is no less true, that it is contrary to their interests and their wishes. The happiness of nations is composed of all moments, and all years. The shedding of blood, the suffering, and the privation of commerce for a single year, are, with wise men, important considerations, which should determine Governments to rest satisfied with what may be compatible with honour and a prudent policy. Will the English Ministers at length shew a disposition towards peace? It depends entirely upon them. But they ought to reflect that the French people of the 19th century are no longer the same people who about the middle of the 18th century suffered Commissaries in their ports, and coolly saw their fabrics torn from the loom:—That the advantages they have obtained over the Allies have resulted from the disorders of the revolution, which can no longer be revived; from the calamities of a civil war, with regard to which every Frenchman is now undeceived; and from the immense efforts of two grand coalitions, which have no longer any interest to re-create them, but one hostile to them: That if they hold Spanish and Dutch settlements, France disposes of the States of such other Allies as from their weakness might naturally be expected not to expose themselves with so much imprudence to her indignation: That they have not committed themselves to so many hazards, but in consequence of being stimulated by England, and placing a reliance at all times upon her promises and her assistance.—Do all these considerations lead the English Ministry to think of a system conformable to the honour and the dignity of their country, but founded on the basis of a balance of power in the different quarters of the world? Shall peace actually take place, and the world be again restored to industry, to commerce, to all the sciences and all the arts, which have rendered the European Powers of our age so estimable, and so superior to those of past generations?
LONDON, JUNE 26.
ROME.
A letter from Rome, alluding to the design which the Pope had formed of renouncing the Government of his temporal States, and confining himself wholly to Ecclesiastical affairs, contains a variety of remarks on a resolution, manifestly the most extraordinary to be found in the records of the Papal Hierarchy. It is suggested that this resolution originates from re-
actions on the misfortunes which were experienced by the late Head of the Church, from the degraded condition of Pontifical power, as well as the wishes of Pius the Seventh, to abstract his mind wholly from the pursuits of worldly dominion, as inconsistent with the new situation in which he is placed; to continue himself exclusively to the duties of his sacred function, and to form those subjected to him to the cultivation of religion & virtue. After making these remarks the letter goes on to hint, a doubt whether the design will be carried into effect, and adverts to some difficulties, both in the means of securing, after such a step, the independence of the Pope, or the tranquillity of the States transferred to another master.
By private letters from Paris, we are informed, Bonaparte is endeavouring successfully to cajole Massena, who is one of the heads, and the most bold of the Jacobin faction. But another party is growing up in opposition to the Chief Consul; the party of Moreau. The Officers of the Army of the Rhine feel themselves much neglected, and if their murmurs do not give serious alarms to the Government, it is on account of the modesty and moderation of Moreau.
LONDON, JULY 1st to 13th.
More than 40,000 persons have returned to St. Petersburg since the death of the late Emperor.
The foreign wheat and flour which will be imported into Great-Britain, from Sept. 1800, to Sept. 1801, will cost this country ten millions sterling, exclusive of bounty.
The King of Sweden is about to visit Petersburg.
The Emperor Alexander has ordered a monument to be erected to the memory of the late Gen. Suwarow.
It should seem as if the Emperor and the Chief Consul of France had made some new arrangements, calculated to remove the objections of Prussia and Russia, in regard to the treaty of Luneville; and it is rumored to be the intention of the Cabinets of Vienna and Paris to relinquish the idea of indemnifying the Grand Duke in Germany, and to establish him in the Roman territories.
The Ligurian Republic has been re-organized by Bonaparte. It is to have a Doge, a Senate and a Diet.
Porto Ferrajo (off Leghorn) had not surrendered to the French; who bombard it daily. It is defended by 1500 men, 300 of whom are English.
The expedition fitting out at Carthagena is supposed to be destined against Port Mahon.
The French funds continue falling daily. The Tiers Cons. were a few days since at 43.
Domestic News.
TRENTON, August 18.
We learn that considerable agitation has lately been excited in Elizabeth Town and its vicinity, by forcibly carrying out of that part of the state, a number of Negroes, bought up by a Frenchman lately from the West-Indies. The principal part of the Negroes were taken off at midnight from the gaol of Elizabeth, where they had been confined, and hurried down to the point, whence they were taken on board a vessel lying in New-York Bay, which immediately sailed for the Southern States, and frustrated every attempt to prevent the designs of these lawless and inhuman dealers in human flesh being carried into execution. It is stated under the Newark head, that proper authority is engaged in investigating this affair, and that several persons concerned have been apprehended and bound over to the next Court of Oyer and Terminer.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 17.
Captain Fernand, of the ship Jane , arrived at Charleston from Vigo in Spain, which place he left on the 19th of June, informs that the contagious fever has again made its appearance in Cadiz, and other parts in the south of Spain.
BOSTON, Aug. 26.
A London paper of the latest date mentions, that Bonaparte had refused to ratify the Treaty modified by the Senate. Letters from Liverpool mention the circumstance.
The negotiations for Peace, between England and France, were not broken off; they nevertheless have not produced any thing which promises speedy tranquillity.
THE WEST-INDIA REPUBLIC.
The Constitution of the new Republic of St. Domingo, has been translated for and published in the "National Intelligencer." It is constructed on the model of the last French Constitution. The Executive Power is vested in a single person for five years; excepting that Gen. Toussaint is ap-
pointed, in the Constitution, Governor for life, with the right to nominate his Successor for five years after his death. The succeeding Governors are to be chosen for five years, by the joint vote of the Central Assembly, the General officers of the army, and the Commanders in chief of departments. The people have no share in it. The Governor has power to nominate all civil and military officers; to command the army and navy; to provide for the interior and exterior security of the colony; to propose all the laws to the Central Assembly, even such as change the Constitution, if experience, in his opinion, shews them to be necessary. He has the entire control of the finances:—He has power to superintend and condemn all writings designed for the press;—to prevent the circulation of seditious papers from without;—and to arrest conspirators for trial. He has a salary of about 50,000 dollars (300,000 franks) per year; as is allowed a guard of honor at the expense of the colony. After the investment of powers so extensive in the Executive, but little can remain to the other authorities.—The Central Assembly is chosen, by filtration, for four years; one half renewable every two years, and composed of two deputies from each department:—Vacancies by death or removal to be filled by the Governor.—Its session is limited to three months, and its sittings are to be private.—Other titles of the Constitution follow:—they are, Of the territory—inhabitants—religion—morals—social rights—agriculture—commerce—tribunals—municipal administrations—armed force—finances—sequestrations, and general dispositions. It is only necessary to state summarily the most prominent points:—Slavery is abolished forever; every man, whatever be his colour, is eligible to office; and no superiority is acknowledged, excepting in public officers.—The Catholic religion only is to be professed.—Divorces are not to be allowed. Individual safety is guaranteed by internal regulations, and property is pronounced sacred and inviolable. Agriculture is to claim the first regards of the government;—each planter is considered as a family, of which the owners of the soil, or his representative, is the parent;—every husbandman or workman is a member of this family, and a sharer of its revenues; changes of habitation by the husbandman is pronounced ruinous to tillage, and is to be suppressed by the Governor.—The introduction of husbandmen from foreign parts is to be encouraged. Justice is to be administered in inferior and superior Courts, the Judges of which are appointed for life. The military are amenable to courts martial; as are persons charged with murder, assassination, arson, rape, house-breaking, conspiracy and rebellion. The military force is composed of regulars and militia.—The regulars are in pay.—It is subservient to the civil power, and cannot deliberate.—The regular cavalry is to be paid by the colony; the infantry by the towns and villages.—The finances are to be raised by duties on imports and exports, taxes on houses, manufactures, agriculture, &c. The house of every person is pronounced an inviolable asylum; the right of petition is recognized; but all associations, town-meetings, and popular societies are forbidden; and to be suppressed by the armed force, if necessary. Schools are provided for. Proprietors absent, from whatever cause, shall preserve all their rights to the property belonging to them. To remove the sequestration, they must produce their titles, or in want thereof, supplemental acts, which shall be prescribed by law.—Those inscribed on the list of emigrants are exempted from this provision. The colony proclaims, "as a guaranty of public faith, that all leaves legally confirmed by the administration, shall continue in force, if the persons to whom the property is adjudged, do not prefer to negotiate with the proprietors, or their representatives, who have obtained the removal of their sequestration; that it is upon the respect for persons and property, that the culture of the earth, all its productions, all means of labor, and all social order, must depend;—and that every citizen owes his services to the country that has given him birth, and to the soil that nourishes him, to the maintenance of liberty, and the equal division of property whenever the law calls him to defend them." Gen. Toussaint is charged to present the Constitution to the French Government for its sanction; nevertheless it was found necessary to put it into immediate execution. The ratification of it, by Toussaint, is dated 13th Messidor, year 9—June 1, 1801. To those who recollect, that in a late Paris official paper the Consuls have suggested that the French colonies could never be advantageously cultivated but by slaves, the "new order of things" in St. Domingo will not appear extraordinary.

WASHINGTON, August 19.
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT. Francis L. Taney, Esq. to be Commercial Agent at Odessa.
An ORDER of the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, Making certain alterations in the Districts therein mentioned, and erecting a new Revenue District, to be denominated "the N. West District."
Sec. 1. In pursuance of divers acts of the Congress of the United States, vesting in me certain powers and authorities, in relation to the internal Revenues thereof, the following alterations of and additions to the arrangements heretofore made, for securing and collecting the said Duties, are hereby adopted and established.
Sec. 2. The Districts of Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina, shall from and after the thirtieth day of September next, severally, form each one survey; and the duties of Inspector of each of said surveys, shall be performed by the Supervisor of the District comprehending the same.
Sec. 3. The several counties of the district of Virginia, originally and heretofore contained within and forming the first, second, third and fourth surveys, of the said district, shall, from and after the thirtieth day of September next, be contained in, and form but one survey, (to be hereafter denominated the first) and the duties of Inspector, in and for the same, shall be performed by the Supervisor of the said district.
Sec. 4. The second survey of the district of Ohio, according to its present limits, heretofore established by the President of the United States, shall be, and is hereby erected into an entire new district, to be denominated "the N. West District."
And the said district shall consist of one survey, and may from time to time, be divided into such, and so many divisions, as by the Supervisor thereof, shall be found expedient and necessary.
Sec. 5. The Collectors of Revenue in the districts of Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina, and in the first, second, third and fourth surveys of the district of Virginia, shall render their accounts of duties, arising from and after the thirtieth day of June last, and pay over the monies, arising from the same, to the respective Supervisors of the said districts.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington, on the twenty-ninth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and one.
TH: JEFFERSON.
[On this measure the following remarks are made in the National Intelligencer—the official Gazette of the Executive.]
By the above order the President has abolished, after the 30th of September next, NINETEEN of the officers of INSPECTORS of surveys, appointed under the several acts of Congress for raising internal revenue.
Before this alteration was made, the following arrangements existed. The States of New-Hampshire, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New-York, New-Jersey, Delaware, Georgia and Tennessee, being so many districts, formed each one survey, wherein the duties of Inspector were performed by the Supervisor. By the late alteration the situation of these districts remain unaffected.
In Massachusetts there were three surveys, in Pennsylvania four, in Maryland three, in Virginia six, in North-Carolina five, in South-Carolina three, and in Ohio two; making in all 26 surveys, and 22 Inspectors, the Supervisors of Maryland, North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Ohio, being also Inspectors of one of the surveys of their respective districts.
By the new arrangement of the Executive, all the surveys in each of these seven districts are condensed into one survey, and the duties of Inspector devolved upon the Supervisor, except in the cases of Virginia and Ohio, in the former of which two Inspectors are retained, and in the latter there are in future to be two districts, with a Supervisor in each, on account of the extensive tracts of country they embrace.
By this modification of the old plan of collection, an annual saving of about 20,000 dollars will be made, or near 3 per cent. on net product of the internal revenue.
But in addition to this interesting effect, we understand the following reasons had great weight:—
The Collectors of the internal revenue (appointed by the Supervisors) under the late system made their payments to, and accounted with the Inspectors, who made payments of the sums so received to the Supervisors, and rendered to them their own general account, after settling quarterly the accounts of all the collectors in their survey.
The Supervisor finally made payment to the treasury, and after settling the accounts of the Inspectors in his district, rendered his accounts to the Commissioner of the Revenue.
It appears, from this statement, that no correspondence existed between the Collectors and the Supervisors, or between the Collectors and Inspectors and the treasury department. It follows that whenever the accounts of a Supervisor were not rendered in time, he might charge the delay on any one Inspector, who might himself throw all the blame upon one or more Collectors. Thus the delinquency of a single Collector might stop the settlement of the accounts of a whole State, without its being possible for the Treasury Department to trace the evil to its source. And although the Su-
perisors, having the absolute power of appointing and removing Collectors, might be considered responsible for their conduct, such responsibility was nearly annihilated by the intermediate class of Inspectors, appointed by the President, who stood between them and the Collectors, and who had the immediate superintendence of that subordinate class of officers.
By the new arrangement these difficulties are removed, by the Collectors being obliged to account directly to the Supervisors, and these last directly to the Treasury.
OF PORTUGAL.
Letters from Portugal, as late as the 30th June, have been received at Washington.—The Editor of the National Intelligencer, states the news by them to be,—"Peace between Portugal and France and Spain, had been concluded at Bajados; and a short armistice had been agreed on to allow the Prince Regent time to deliberate on the terms. The Prince had signed the treaty, which had been sent to Paris for ratification. The terms agreed on were secret, but were supposed to be, the payment to France of about 4 millions of dollars, the making the boundary line, in the treaty of 1797, that which is in future to exist in America and the cession to Spain of a few small places on the frontier. It was thought by some that Guadiana was the boundary agreed on, which would give Spain a large accession of fertile territory.—It was understood that the placing the French and Spanish garrisons in Portugal had been relinquished. The Portuguese had made a brave resistance, but owing to the scarcity of provisions, the fewness of their numbers, and the badness of their officers, had been obliged to submit.—On the 30th of June, no advices had been received from Paris. Great fears were entertained of the ratification of the treaty by the French government; in the failure of which it was supposed much severer terms would be exacted by France."
It was reported at Lisbon, that a body of French troops had embarked at Cadiz, on board a Spanish squadron commanded by a French admiral, supposed to be destined for Egypt.
Extract of a letter from John Gavino, Esq. Consul at Gibraltar, dated June 19, 1801.
"Yesterday arrived from Minorca, the British frigate Sea-Horse with a convoy. The commander took under his protection the Schooner Triton of Boston, David Higgins, commander, with wine, for St. Thomas; likewise the Schooner Charlotte, of New-York, (which he met with at sea) with brandy, for said port, commanded by Cornelius White, who confirms the account of there being many Tripolitan cruizers at sea, and on the coast of Catalonia."
NEW-YORK, August 26.
The pollack Diana, arrived here yesterday from Messina, was captured by two British cruizers and carried into Gibraltar, where she was immediately released. When in sight of Sardinia she met with 22 British transports, and one frigate, bound to Egypt with troops. Left at Messina only one American vessel, a brig, name not recollected.
BOSTON, August 29.
FROM RUSSIA.—DIRECT.
Capt. Ellery who arrived in this port, yesterday, in 55 days from Cronstadt, in Russia, informs, That no traces remained of the controversy lately existing between Great-Britain and Russia; that the British ships which had been embargoed were completely refitted, and delivered up; and that great numbers had proceeded on their voyages:—That the British, Russian, Danish and Swedish vessels were navigating the seas unmolested by each other; but that a British squadron still continued off the island of Bornholm.
FROM LISBON.—LATE.
By the Schooner Anson, Capt. Lombard, arrived here yesterday from Lisbon, letters were received, from one of which, dated July 10th, the following are extracts:—"The political independence of this country, which has been of late so severely threatened, is, we are happy to inform you, now fully established, by the conclusion of a peace with France and Spain; which relieves us from the fatal effects of an invading army, that could not be resisted, and was already on the frontiers. The conditions of the peace are not known; but it is generally understood they will prove harsh, to the prevalence of English influence, which has so long existed in this kingdom:—However, as property of every description is secured to its proprietors, and commercial business undisturbed, it reconciles whatever other sacrifices may be the result."
FROM TRIPOLI.
An official letter, dated April 17, states, that "No arrangement had taken place with the Bashaw; that six
cruizers were ready for sea, and it was expected would be ordered to capture American vessels."
COMMERCIAL.
"LISBON, (Portugal) July 10th, 1801.—"The markets for grain and flour are likely to continue good for several months;—owing to the heavy falls of rain in May, which has almost destroyed the usual supply."
FAIRBANKS—TAKEN.
Yesterday JASON FAIRBANKS, under sentence of death for Murder, was safely committed to the gaol in this town. He escaped from the prison in Dedham, on Tuesday the 18th inst. and was accompanied in his flight by Henry Dukeham. They took the road to Worcester and Spencer, passed Conn. river at Hadley on Wednesday evening, and lodged that night near the Turnpike gate, eight miles distant; from thence they proceeded through Chester, Bennington, in Vermont, Arlington and Grenville, on to Skeneateles, (Whitehall) on Southbay, Lake Champlain, where they were apprehended, on Sunday morning last, between eight and nine o'clock, by Capt. Henry Tisdale, of Dover, Mr. Moses P. Holt, of Hadley, and Mr. Seth Wheelock of Medfield. Messrs. Tisdale and Wheelock were sent on the pursuit by Sheriff Cutler. At Milford, they obtained their first information of the fugitives, and pursued the road to Connecticut river; where they were joined by Mr. Holt, and continued their pursuit, from information obtained on the road, to Skeneateles landing; where Mr. Holt, being the best mounted, arrived first, found them, kept them in conversation until assistance came up, and then secured them. Previous to this, Dukeham had chartered a boat, for fifteen dollars, to convey Fairbanks down the lake to St. John's, in Canada, who was ready to embark, having some baggage and stores on board; and was only waiting breakfast, which was on the table; and to take leave of his companion. They were conducted to Northampton, where by the direction of His Excellency the Governor, they were delivered into the custody of Gen. Mattoon, Sheriff of Hampshire county, and by him brought to this town, and both committed to gaol. The fugitives were not armed; and did not make any resistance. They travelled leisurely after they passed the river, though they were well mounted.—At Arlington, in Vermont, Dukeham changed a ten dollar bill, and told his name—and that he belonged to Dorchester.—Fairbanks appeared to be astonished that any one should pursue him; and observed, that had he suspected he was followed, his pursuers should have rode some hundred miles further.—On the road after his detection, he observed the same indifference to his situation as on his trial. Much credit is due the gentlemen who apprehended the fugitives, for their persevering and spirited exertions. Beside a liberal compensation for their services, they are intitled to the gratitude of every friend to law and justice.
Thursday the 10th Sept. next, is fixed on by the Governor and Council, for the execution of Fairbanks. The sentence will be inflicted in the County of Norfolk; but the place we understand has not been determined on by the Sheriff.
Edward Sisk, Stephen Fairbanks, and Samuel Cotton have been committed to gaol at Dedham, for the rescue of Fairbanks; and Jacob Hampson, is in custody on suspicion as concerned in the outrage. Two other persons, suspected, have not yet been apprehended.
No mention is made in the Baltimore paper of the 21st inst. of the sailing of the Semillante French frigate, as reported. We suspect she still lies snug in harbor.
The British have seventeen sail of the line, four frigates, and eight other armed vessels, cruising off the coast of Egypt. The Turks have seven sail of the line on the same station.
PORTLAND, August 31.
Fresh from Europe.
The ship Washington, Capt. ANDREW SCOTT, of this port, arrived here yesterday, in 27 days from Bristol, Eng.—Capt. Scott, obligingly handed us London papers to July 31, being 18 days later than before received.—From an attentive perusal of the latest, the following are the most important articles.
LONDON, JULY 31.
Letters from Paris, it is said, report, that the French Government has ratified the Treaty with the United States of America, agreeably to the will of Congress.
VIENNA, JULY 11.
This day several letters were received by Commercial Houses here from Sicily, which state that the Captain of a ship arrived at Palermo, had made out that there had been an Action between the English Squadron, under Sir J. B. Warren, of 13 ships of War, and that of the French under Ad. Gantheaume, of seven ships of War, and a
number of Transports, in which the English obtained a complete victory.
Admiral Warren, according to the account given by this Capt. had received information that the French Squadron was at Messina. He therefore posted his fleet advantageously in the channel between Naples and Sicily, to receive that of the French, which on its arrival there found itself surrounded, and after a severe Engagement, in which the French lost several ships and a great number of men, Admiral Gantheaume finding no way to escape, surrendered with all the remainder of his fleet, which was carried into Malta, where four ships of the line, three frigates and several thousand men, among whom was the youngest Brother of the Chief Consul Bonaparte had arrived. After this complete victory, Ad. Warren, detached some ships to Ancona, as he had received advice that there were French ships in the Adriatic.
Private advices from Paris mention, that not only a Committee of Emigrants has been taken up at Bareuth, but a Cisalpine Officer, named Tourdo, has been brought from the army of Italy, and is confined in the Temple, on suspicion of having fomented an intrigue to overturn the Government of France, and murder the Chief Consul.
HAGUE, JULY 20.
Letters from Hamburg say that his Prussian Majesty has acceded to the Convention concluded between Russia and G. Britain.
STUTTGARD, JULY 19.
The German Journal speak of the approaching descent on England with as much certainty and interest as the English themselves. They have already placed at the head of this important expedition, Generals Massena, Angereau, Lafnes, and Bernadotte. They besides announce the formation of a permanent War Council, of which Gen. Moreau is to be President.
AMSTERDAM, JULY 20.
Our fleet is still ready to sail at the Texel and at Helvoetsluys. General Angereau has returned the command of the French troops in the pay of our Republic. He is expected daily at the Hague.
PLYMOUTH, JULY 28.
Arrived the Hyana frigate, of 28 guns, from Cork; she brings intelligence of the arrival there of Rear-Admiral Pole from the Baltic, with 12 sail of the line. Sailed the Achilles, of 74 guns, to join the Channel Fleet.
PORTSMOUTH, SEPTEMBER 1.
Federal Representatives.
The Hon. Thomas Tillotson and John Bird, Esqrs. of New-York have resigned their seats in Congress. The election, consequent upon these resignations, will be on the 6th of October.
We learn, that the Hon. Wm. Edmond, Esq. of Connecticut, has resigned his seat in Congress. The Hon. Elizur Goodrich, Esq. lately Collector of New-Haven, is already talked of in that State to fill the vacancy.
Fifty Commissions of Bankruptcy have been issued in Boston, since the "Bankrupt Law" commenced operation.
There are in Paris 455 booksellers 340 printers, 138 bookbinders, 41 fitchers of pamphlets, 327 engravers, 85 copper plate printers, 49 print sellers, 71 old bookshops, 240 sellers of lemonade, 200 keepers of cook's shops, 630 wine merchants, 146 performers, 154 lottery-offices, 975 actors, actresses, singers, dancers, &c.
On Wednesday last, Mr. Clement Mejeure, jr. in attempting to cross the river just below Dover landing, on a log, slipped therefrom, and notwithstanding the exertions of the people in the vicinity, who were immediately collected at the place, many of whom went into the river, dove in search of the body, it remained under water nearly 50 minutes and when found the usual course of resuscitation was pursued under the direction of Dr. Wheeler, but it was in vain, as no symptoms of life could be produced, after the experiment had been pursued for three hours.
This unfortunate young man had deservedly obtained the esteem of all who knew him, and has left parents who reside at Barrington, and many friends to mourn his untimely death.
Mr. Elijah Edgely of Nottingham, lost four children of the dysentery in eight days, the last expired on Monday the 24th ult. and to complete this new melancholy scene his wife has since been taken down with the same disorder.—Unfortunate man, the hand of Providence lies heavily upon thee.
Marine Intelligence.
Arrived at NEW-BEDFORD, Aug. 25—sloop Franklin, Cottle, from Demarara, which place he left on the 28th of July last. Left there Capt. Whitmarsh, in a sloop belonging to Boston, to sail in about one week. Capt. Pray in a brig (name unknown) belonging to Portsmouth, left all his people by sickness & Bailey in a brig belonging to the same place, left several of his people, expected to sail in 10 or 12 days; Capt. Dix in a ship belonging to the same place, left about one half of his people; Capt. Benjamin in a brig from New-London, left all his people but two. Capt. Cottle and his crew were very sickly when he left Demarara—buried one of his hands on the passage.
The brig Felicity, from Liverpool for
Portsmouth was spoke Aug. 5, lat. 45 40, long. 41 31, 32 days out.
The ship Nancy, Capt. Orne of Portsmouth, N. H. was spoke August 5th, lat. 45, long. 39, 16 days out from City Point for Dunkirk.
Hymeneal Register.
MARRIED
At Newburyport, Gen. Ralph Cross, to Mrs. Lydia Russell, widow of the late Joseph Russell, Esq. of Boston.
At Winthrop, (Mass.) Eleazer Frost to Fanny Hall.
Bill of Mortality.
DIED
At Philadelphia, Mr. John Flannegan, Printer.
In this town, Mr. Charles Caverly.
TO BE SOLD,
A LOT of LAND in Washington-street, with a building thereon, which may be made into a Dwelling-House suitable for a small family, a merchant's Store or a tradesman's Shop, belonging to the estate of Samuel Doe, jr. late of this town, deceased—it being situated near the centre of the town, would make an excellent stand for business—for further particulars inquire of Samuel Doe, near the mill bridge, or the Printer hereof. Portsmouth, September 1, 1801.
AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY the 9th inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. will be sold at ABRAHAM ISAAC's Auction Room, 36 Boxes elegant India CHINA, each box containing a complete tea sett—which is a consignment from Boston, and will be sold without reserve. Portsmouth, September 1, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC NOTICE is
hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the townships and places hereafter mentioned, in the county of Grafton, viz. Brittonwoods, Cambridge, Coventry, Dalton, Dummer, Durand, Kilkenny, Lincoln, Shelburne, Success, Trewick and Whitefields for the years 1799 and 1800, and Stuartstown for the year 1799, that said townships and places are taxed for county taxes for said years and the lists thereof left with the subscriber,—that unless the said proprietors and owners pay the said taxes either to him or the sheriff of said county, within eight weeks from the first publishing of this advertisement, so much of their lands will, at the end of said eight weeks, be advertised for sale as will pay the same and all legal charges.
Nath'l Parker,
Receiver non-resident taxes. Exeter, August 15, 1801.
Read & Attend!
AGREEABLE to a hint given in a former advertisement, the subscriber will attend at the times and places hereinafter mentioned, for the purpose of settling with his friends and customers.
Beginning at Dr. Thom's in Londonderry, on Monday the 21st of September inst. from 9 o'clock, A. M. until 12; at Capt. J. Millmore's from 1 o'clock, P. M. until 5; at Lt. Ames Jones's from half after 6 o'clock until 9; at Capt. R. Parker's in Litchfield, on Tuesday the 22d, from 9 o'clock, A. M. until 12; at Dr. Curtis's in Amherst, from 3 o'clock until evening; at Col. Dole's in Bedford, on Wednesday the 23d, from seven o'clock, A. M. until nine; at Mr. I. Riddle's from 11 o'clock, A. M. until 3 P. M.; at Mr. W. Parker's from 5 o'clock, P. M. until evening; at Col. R. M'Gregor's in Goffstown, on the 24th, until 11 o'clock, A. M.—Return by Derryfield meeting-house, Capt. Millmore's, and Doct. Thom's to Chester—at his dwelling-house in Chester, on Friday 25th, from morning till night; at Mr. J. Calef's in Kingston, on Saturday the 26th from 9 o'clock, A. M. to 11; at Mr. J. Gordon's in Exeter, from 12 o'clock until 3 P. M. at Candia on Friday the 2d of October, at Mr. Moses Fitts's, from 10 o'clock A. M. until 4 P. M.
Those who are attentive to the business, will meet his most cordial thanks, and those who neglect will most certainly hear from him in a way more serious than pleasant.
Ozias Silsby.

TRUE WIT.
TRUE WIT is like the brilliant stone Dug from the Indian mine; Which boasts two different powers in one, To cut as well as shine. Genius, like that, if polish'd right, With the same gifts abounds; Appears, at once, both keen and bright, And sparkles while it wounds.
The Sailor's advice on courtship.
MY little fair one, as soon as you have entered on board, stand prepared for all kinds of weather, and in every shifting part of the scene, guide your vessel by the rudder of reason, carefully avoid the rocks of impru- dence, run no risk by a prohibited com- merce, make no false signals, nor hang out false colours, but mind to a hair when to traverse or tack, advance and to retreat, and skilfully steer from the straits of contention; preserve your- self steady through Syrene attempt to seduce you, and by a well ballasted head, secure your heart against the topgallant delights of the age, which never fail to engage the fresh water fry; and, always remember to keep your rebellious passions under the hatches, that they may not make a too frightful explosion, and give such a shock to the pillars of wedlock, as would quite discourage your lover, and cause him with full spread sails, to stand away from the gulf of ruin and destruction.
John Marble,
Sculptor and Stone Cutter,
WILL be in this town on the 31st inst. from Quincy, with a stock of Italian Marble, &
Quincy SLATE STONES, suitable for Table Slabs, Hearths, Chimney Pieces, Tomb and Grave Stones and many other uses, which he is determined to sell on reasonable terms if applied for soon at Mr. MARK ROGERS's wharf, lower end of Daniel- street, Portsmouth.
N. B. Gentlemen engaged in build- ing, may be supplied with any kind of stone, well executed by giving rea- sonable notice. August 18, 1801.
Hemp & Canvas.
FOR SALE, by Matthew S. Marsh, 18 tons Clean HEMP. 28 bales Russia and Ravens DUCK. August 18, 1801.
Public Auction.
On Monday the 7th day of September next, at the house of Gen. James Hill, in Newmarket, WILL be sold at public auction at 4 o'clock P. M. one or more Pews on the lower floor in the new Meeting-house, with one gallery Pew in said Newmarket. —ALSO—
Sundry articles merchandise—condi- tions made known at time and place. DANIEL HILL, Auctioneer. Newmarket, August 18, 1801.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this garrison on the 3d of August, 1801, two soldiers belonging to the second Regi- ment of Artillerists and Engineers in service of the United States, by the names of James Jones and John H. Nichols , of the following description, viz. James Jones 16 years of age, five feet four and a half inches high, born in England, dark eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, had on when he went a- way a full suit of regimental cloathing; John H. Nichols had on when he went away a short blue cotton jacket, regimental overhauls and shirt, is of the following description—18 years of age, five feet 6 1/2 inches high, born in the State of Massachusetts, in the coun- ty of Middlesex and town of Wilming- ton, printer by trade, dark eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, 'tis suspected that both of them will get on board some vessel, I therefore request that all masters of vessels, be cautious of harbouring said men. Nichols has lost all his fore teeth excepting one, which is in front of his mouth; the above re- ward will be given for each of them. J. FERGUS, jun. Lieutenant 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers,— Commanding the Company. Portsmouth, Fort William & Mary, August 30, 1801.
WANTED TO HIRE, A LAD, ABOUT 15 or 16 years of age, to whom good wages will be given. Apply to the Printer.
Stone Lime
FOR SALE, BY Elijah Perkins, On WARNER's Wharf, of the best quality from St. Georges.
STOP THIEF.
STOLEN from me the subscriber, out of the pasture of Ebenezer Lowell , in Loudon, on the night of the 19th inst. a dark chestnut coloured MARE, 3 years old, 13 1/2 hands high, with a small white star in her fore- head, trots all.—Whoever will take up said thief and MARE, and bring them to me, shall have Fifteen Dollars reward, or a handsome reward for the Mare only.
SILAS FOSS. Loudon, August 21, 1801.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY Abraham Isaac, At his store in Buck-street, Sign of the Indian Hunter, A few bags new geese, and sea fowl FEATHERS.
—ALSO— A very handsome assortment of GLASS-WARE. —VIZ— Double flint half pint barrel Tumblers; double flint flower'd Wine Glasses; common flower'd and plain do. diamond feet Salts neatly cut; common do. Vinegar Cruets; Decanters, &c. &c.
—LIKEWISE— A general assortment of CROCKERY. Portsmouth, July 11, 1801.
FOR SALE, by Upham & Garland, BRANDY; Gin; Rum; Georgia Cotton; Rice; Loaf, India and brown Sugar; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea TEA; Raisins; Chocolate, &c. &c. &c. by the pipe, hoghead, bag, &c. ALSO,
20 Casks long cork'd CLARET WINE, of an excellent quality. 1 do. FRONTINAC. Portsmouth, August 11, 1801.
A House and Land.
FOR SALE, A VERY convenient Double House in good repair, with an excellent Cellar under the whole, a fine garden and a good sta- ble on said lot, the lot is fifty-two feet fronting on Congress Street, and ex- tends through to the street back, and will be sold reasonably; for further particulars apply to the Printer here- of, or G. Doig on the premises. N. B. If the above premises are not soon disposed of, they will be to let. August 11.
CHINA.
Isaac Stanwood Has just received at his CROCKERY and GLASS WARE STORE, A NUMBER of sets of handsome China, of the first quality and of the neatest figures, which he will sell low for cash.
Kine-Pox.
Dr. SPALDING, con- tinues to inoculate for the KINE- POX, having proved by actual experi- ment, that it is a sure and effectual preventive of the Small-Pox. Washington-street, Aug. 18.
Rockingham, ff. NOTICE is hereby given that Daniel Ayer, administrator of the estate of WILLIAM AYER, late of Plaistow, in said county, gentle- man, deceased, has petitioned the judge of probate for said county, that the real estate of said deceased, may be settled upon him the petitioner, pur- suant to law, agreeably to an appraise- ment thereof made and returned into the probate office of said county, whereupon it is ordered that he be heard at the probate court to be held at Exeter in said county, on the nineteenth day of October next, A. M. notice is further given that the said Daniel purposed then to exhibit his ac- count of his administration of said es- tate, for examination and allowance. By Order, Wm. PARKER, Reg. August 17, 1801.
ERROL.
WHEREAS the proprietors and owners of the township of Errol, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, on the 30th day of July A. D. 1800, at a legal meet- ing voted a tax of eight dollars on each original right or share in said town- ship (the school right excepted) and committed the same to me to collect, of which due notice has been given; and whereas said tax has not been paid on the following original rights or shares, viz. George Boyd, Esq. James Reid, Esq. James Reid, jun. Andrew Colburn, Joseph Hemenway, Benedict Webber, Henry Morse, Jonathan Hammond, Greenwood Carpenter, Jon- athan Woodcock, jun. Israel Morey, Esquire, Manasseh Divel, John So- lentine, Elijah Daly, Samuel Cutts, Rev. Benjamin Stephens, of Kittery, Samuel Bishop, Elijah Clays, John Whiting, John Fasset, Samuel Gravs, Jonah Herrington, James Tiffey, Nathan Hall, Edward Platts, James Brewer, William Thomson, David Thomson, Timothy Bartholomew, Noah Grant, Daniel Sherburne, Wil- iam Torrey, Andrew M'Gaffey, Samuel Wentworth Fisher, Samuel Sherburne, Edward Sherburne, An- drew Bell, one share to the Church of England by law established, one share to the incorporated society for the pro- pagation of the gospel in foreign parts. Notice is hereby given that so much of each of the said delinquent rights as will pay said tax and incidental charges, will be sold at public auction at the house of Daniel Watson, in Ep- ping, in the county of Rockingham, on the ninth day of October next, at ten of the clock forenoon, unless pre- vented by previous payment. WILLIAM PLUMER, Collector. Epping, August 24, 1801.
MILLSFIED.
WHEREAS the proprietors and owners of the township of Millsfield, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, on the 30th day of July A. D. 1800, at a legal meeting voted a tax of eight dol- lars on each original right in said township (the school right excepted) and committed the same to me to collect, of which due notice has been given; and whereas said tax has not been paid on the following original rights, viz. George Boyd, Esq. John Morey, Joel Woodworth, Elisha Woodworth, William Marston, Jacob Marston, William Marston, jr. Matthew Miller, James Miller, Timothy Bartholomew, Benjamin Chamberlain, Sir Thomas Mills, Knt. Wentworth Brimley, Noah Dewey, John Burnham Hanlon, George Sprowle, Sylvanus Owen, John Pingrey Williams, Charles Waldron, Benning Wentworth, the right for a glebe for the Church of England by law established, the right for the in- corporated society for the propaga- tion of the gospel in foreign parts. Notice is hereby given that so much of each of the said delinquent rights as will pay said tax and incidental charges, will be sold at public auction at the house of Daniel Watson, in Ep- ping, in the county of Rockingham, on the 6th day of October next, at ten of the clock forenoon, unless prevent- ed by previous payment. WILLIAM PLUMER, Collector. Epping, August 24, 1801.
Hillsborough ff. Ebenezer Champney, Esq. Judge of the Prob- ate of Wills, &c. within said county, to the legatee of the last will and tes- tament, and all concerned in the estate of Henry Campbell, late of An- trim, in said county, deceased, testate. YOU are hereby notified that the executors of said deceased's last will and testament, have exhibited their administration account on the estate of said deceased for allowance, and that you may appear at the Prob- ate Court, to be held at Amherst, in said county, on the third Tuesday of October next, then and there to show cause (if any you have) why the same should not be allowed. E. CHAMPNEY. Amherst, June 16, A. D. 1801.
Hillsborough ff. June 16, 1801. THE said executors are ordered to serve the above citation, by publish- ing the same with the order, three weeks successively in the New-Hamp- shire Gazette printed at Portsmouth, and the Village Messenger printed at Amherst, the last publication to be one month before the sitting of said Court. By order of the Judge, CHARLES H. ATHERTON, Reg.
FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh, Superfine and fine Baltimore FLOUR, and middlings. —ALSO— A quantity of Smith's GOALS. July 28, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire. To Amasa Buck, Esq. one of the Jus- tices of the Peace, within and for the county of Grafton, in said State.
WHEREAS the subscribers being own- ers or proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the rights, shares and interests in the township of Concord, in said county, do hereby re- quest you to call a meeting of the pro- prietors of said township, to be held at the dwelling house of Samuel Young, Esq. in said Concord, on Thursday the eighth day of October next, at one of the clock in the after- noon, then and there to act on the fol- lowing articles:—
1st. To choose a moderator to gov- ern said meeting. 2d. To choose a proprietors clerk. 3d. To ratify and confirm all such votes and proceedings of said proprie- tors as may be thought best. 4th. To proceed in a further sever- ance of said township. 5th. To quiet the original settlers in said town, so far as may be found expedient. 6th. To raise money to defray such charges as may be directed. 7th. To adopt measures to ascer- tain the lines of said town, and to set- tle all disputes concerning the same. 8th. To transact any other business which may be found necessary.
HENRY CRUGER, by Wm. WOODWARD, his Attorney, JOSIAH BISHOP, EBENEZER RICHARDSON, SAMUEL JEMMYSON, JESSE YOUNG, ROBERT YOUNG, BENJAMIN WHITCOMB, ISAAC MOORE. CONCORD, June 22, 1801.
Grafton, ff. Application having been made to me as as of said, the said proprietors are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place above mentioned, then and there to act on the articles above expressed. Given under my hand at Bath, the 22d day of June A. D. 1801. AMASA BUCK, Justice Peace.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to, or that have demands on the estate of Amos Coffin, late of Londonderry, deceas- ed, to bring in their accounts to Joseph Towle , executor to the will of the said deceased, in order for settlement, he will attend upon said business, at the dwelling house of Richard Jen- ness, in said Londonderry, on the last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of November next, ensuing. Londonderry, August 20, 1801.
THE subscriber am appointed, and have accepted the trust of Ex- ecutor of the last will and testament of EDMUND WEBSTER, Esq. late of Chester, in the county of Rock- ingham, deceased, and have given bonds pursuant to law; all persons indebted to said estate, are hereby call- ed upon to make immediate payment, and those to whom said estate is in- debted, are requested to exhibit their demands for settlement. AMOS KENT. Chester, August 17, 1801.
A BARGAIN!
FOR SALE, A NUMBER of new Window Frames and Sashes, twenty four squares 8 by 10, and some twenty squares—they are all fitted ready to put into a building, and will be sold singling or together, at a very reasona- ble price, much lower than any per- son can now afford to make them for —Likewise a number of Glassed Sash- es, size twenty-five squares of 8 by 10 Glas. Apply to the Printer hereof.
1000 Dollars Reward. BROKE open by the violence of a number of evil minded persons from without, on the night of the 17th inst. the Commonwealth's Goal, in Dedham, and escaped therefrom, JAS- ON FAIRBANKS, 20 years old, a Prisoner under sentence of Death for Murder. Said Fairbanks is rather of a light complexion, marked a little with the small-pox, near six feet high, slender make, dark hair, a stiff right arm, scarred near the elbow, down, cast eyes; had on a dark blue coat and overhauls. Whoever will apprehend the said Prisoner, so that he may be secured in either of the gaols of this Common- wealth, shall receive a Reward of 1000 dollars, and all necessary charges paid. BENJ. C. CUTLER, Sheriff. Norfolk, ff. August 18, 1801.
THIS is to give public notice, that the subscriber has contracted with the selectmen of the town of New- ington, to take care of, and maintain Elizabeth Allard, one of the poor of said Newington; he therefore cautions all persons harbouring or trading with said Allard, as he intends to take pro- per care of her at his own house, and will not pay any debt whatever con- tracted by said Allard. his JOSEPH + HUNTRESS. mark. Newington, August 8.
NEW GOODS.
Peter Coffin
Has an extensive assortment of Fashionable, Fancy and Staple GOODS, —For Sale, by wholesale and retail— VIZ.
LONDON and Yorkshire superfine Broad Cloths, of the most fashionable colors; Ladies Habit Cloths; plain, mix'd and ribb'd Cassi- meres.
A great variety of Fashionable Waistcoating; Fustians; white & color'd Jeans; cot- ton Denims; clouded, twill'd and silk Nankeneys; Thicksets; Velvets; color- d worsted & silk Plush; rich stripe silk Florentines, for Vests and Capes.
A large assortment of Calicoes & Chintzes, of the latest fashion; elegant Chintz, Ging- ham and Dimety Furniture; Cop- perplates.
A great variety of Fashionable color'd & check Ginghams; fashionable printed Muf- lins; strip'd and flower'd Mufilins; Dimeties; fine Cambricks; large cot- ton Counterpanes; Table Cloths; green Table Coverings.
A great variety of Book, jaconet, strip'd, check'd lappet, cambric and black Mufilins; satin, sprig and fancy Mufilins; Muf- lin Handkerchiefs; Men's Neck- chiefs; Mullin Shawls, with fringes; chintz, purple and silk Shawls; Cam- els' hair Shawls, with netted and silk Fringes; romal, linen, cotton, ban- danno and black silk Handkerchiefs; black Silk Shawls.
A great variety of English and India Lustrings.
A large assortment of Strip'd, plain & changeable Italian Silks; India Satins; black and color'd Modes; black and color'd bonnet and other Satins; color'd Tif- fanes; black, white, blue, green and pink Italian Crapes; plain, picquet, net, crape and cypress Gauzes; Milli- nets; Sarfnetts.
A large assortment of Thread, Laces and Edgings; black silk patent Laces and Edgings.
A great variety of Fashionable clouded, strip'd, spotted and check'd Ribbons; black and white cotton and silk Gown Trim- mings; chintz trimmings; cotton and silk Girdles; Glove Ties; gold and silver Laces; gold and silver cord; gold and silver Fringes; gold and silver Epaulets some very elegant.
A great variety of Fashionable Straw and Chip Bonnets, for Ladies, Misses and Chil- dren; fashionable silk Bonnets, full trim'd; Ladies Satin Beavers, with Bands, Feathers and Coops; fashion- able black Beavers.
A variety of Black and fancy Feathers & Flowers; fancy Straw Trimmings and Bandings.
A great variety of Fashionable Fans, some very elegant; black crape, glazed and com- mon black Fans; Parafols, some with walking sticks; Umbrellas.
A large assortment of Morocco and Kid SHOES; Shoe Roses; elegant steel Shoe orna- ments and Clasps; a great varie- ty of fashionable Necklaces and Crosses; Eardrops.
Men's and Youth's white, random, twill'd, imperial and vandyke cotton Hose; Men's white and black silk do. with lac'd clocks; men's brown thread and cotton do; Women's cot- ton and silk Hose, some with laced clocks; Women's black, white and color'd silk Gloves and Mitts; Wo- men's white and color'd cotton do; best white kid Gloves; Men's cotton and worsted Caps; worsted Panta- loons; Pantaloon Hose; silk, cotton and worsted Pantaloon and Breeches Pieces; Men's beaver wash leather and brown thread Gloves; Stock Stif- fers; cotton and silk Elastic Slings; Shoe Ties; Men's and Youth's fash- ionable Hats, some grey with green under.
Fashionable steel, gilt, plated, silver'd, horn, matthewman and Ita- lian Buttons; Button Moulds; Sleeve Buttons; steel Knee Buckles; silver Thimbles; steel and gilt Watch Chains Seals and Keys; Tooth Brushes; Spangles; Morocco Pocket Books; Pins; Cap Wire.
Irish Linens and Sheetings; India Cottons; Brown Hollands;— Checks; Threads; embroidering and common Sewing Silks; Twist; Gal- loons; Bindings; Ferrers; Tapes; a large assortment of white cotton and chintz Bedlace, Fringes and Tassels. Tammies; Durants; Shal- loons; plain and ribb'd Calimancoes; Ruffles; Moreens; Tamboreens; Flo- rentines; Lassings; Sattinets. Portsmouth, April 28, 1801.