The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1809-09-12 00:00:00

Political Miscellany.
FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT.
MR. ADAMS' CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot, SIRS.
ON the 13th of July I wrote to the Comte Vergennes the following letter. Paris, July 13, 1781.
SIR, I have the honor to enclose to your excellency, some remarks upon the articles to serve as a basis of the negotiation for the re-establishment of peace, which you did me the honor to communicate to me.
As I am unacquainted, whether you desired my sentiments upon these articles merely for your own government, or with a design to communicate them to the Imperial courts, I should be glad of your excellency's advice concerning them. If your excellency is of opinion there is any thing exceptionable, or which ought to be altered, I should be glad to correct it. Or if I have not perceived the points or questions, upon which you desired my opinion, I shall be ready to give any farther answers. I have the honour to be, with great respect, your excellency's most obedient and most humble servant, J. ADAMS.
His excellency the Comte De Vergennes.
Answer of the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, to the articles to serve as a basis to the negotiation, for the re-establishment of peace.
Articles pour servir de base a la negociation du retablissement de la paix.
ARTICLE I.
Il sera traite entre la Grande Bretagne et les Colonies Americaines, du retablissement de la paix en Amerique; mais sans l'intervention d'aucunes des autres parties belligerentes, ni meme celle des deux Cours Imperiales, a moins que leur mediation n'ait ete formellement demandee et accordee sur cet objet.
ANSWER
The United States of America have no objection provided their allies have none, to a treaty with Great Britain concerning the re-establishment of peace in America, or to another concerning the re-establishment of commerce between the two nations consistent with their obligations to France and Spain, without the intervention of any of the other belligerent parties, and even without that of the two Imperial Courts, at least unless their mediation should be formally demanded and granted upon this object, according to the first article communicated to me.
ARTICLE II.
Cette paix particuliere ne pourra cependant etre signee que conjointement, et en meme temps avec celle des puissances dont les interets auront ete traites par les Cours mediatrices. Les deux Paix, moyennant cela, quoiqu'elles puissent etre traitees separement ne devant point pouvoir etre conclues, l'une sans l'autre, on aura soin d'informer contemplement les Mediateurs de la marche et de l'etat de celle qui regarde la Grande Bretagne et les Colonies a fin que la mediation soit a meme de pouvoir se regler pour la marche de celle qui lui est confiee d'apres l'etat de la negociation relative aux Colonies; et l'une a l'autre des deux pacifications qui auront ete conclues en meme temps; quoique separement devant etre solennellement garanties par les Cours mediatrices et toute autre puissance neutre dont les parties belligerentes pourront juger a propos de reclamer la garantie.
ANSWER
The United States have nothing to say, provided their allies have not, against the second article.
ARTICLE III.
Pour rendre les negociations pacifiques independantes des evenemens toujours incertains de la guerre, qui pourroient en arreter, ou, au moins, en retarder les progres, il y aura un armistice general entre toutes les parties pendant le terme d'une annee a compter du du mois de la presente, ou de l'annee a compter du du mois de l'annee 1782. S'il arrivoit que la paix generale ne fut point retablie dans le cours du premier terme. Et pendant la duree de l'un de l'autre
de ces deux termes toutes choses devront rester dans l'etat ou elles se trouveront avoir ete au jour de la signature des presents articles preliminaires.
ANSWER
To the armistice and the statu quo in the third article, the United States have very great objections, which indeed are so numerous and decisive, and at the same time so obvious as to make it necessary to state them in detail.
The idea of a truce is not suggested in these articles; but as it is mentioned in some observations shown me by his excellency the Comte Vergennes it may be necessary for me to add, that the United States are so deeply impressed with an apprehension that any truce whatever would not fail to be productive of another long and bloody war at the termination of it, and that a short truce would be, in many ways, highly dangerous to them, that it would be with great reluctance, that they should enter into any discussion, at all, upon such a subject. Two express conditions would be indispensable preliminaries to their taking into consideration the subject of truce at all. The first is, that their allies agree, that the treaties now subsisting remain in full force, during and after the truce, until the final acknowledgment of their independence by Great Britain. The second is, the antecedent removal of the British land and naval armaments from every part of the United States. Upon these two express conditions, as preliminaries, if a truce should be proposed for so long a period, or for an indefinite period requiring so long notice, previous to a renewal of hostilities, as to evince that it is, on the part of Great Britain, a virtual relinquishment of the object of the war, and an expedient only to avoid the mortification of an express acknowledgement of the independence and sovereignty of the United States, they, with the concurrence of their allies, might accede to it. It is requisite, however, to add—1. That the United States cannot consider themselves bound by this declaration unless it should be agreed to before the opening of another campaign. 2. That it is not in the power of the crown of Great Britain, by the constitution of that kingdom, to establish any truce or even armistice, with the United States, which would not be illusory without the intervention of an act of Parliament, repealing or suspending all their statutes which have any relation to the United States or any of them. Without this, every officer of the navy would be bound by the laws, according to the maxims of their constitution to seize every American vessel that he should find, whose papers and destination should not be found conformable to those statutes, and every French, Spanish, Dutch or other foreign vessel, which he should find going too or coming from America, notwithstanding any convention that it is in the power of the crown to make.
After all, the greatest difficulty does not lie in any thing as yet mentioned. The great question is, in what character are the U. States to be considered? They know themselves to be a free, sovereign and independent State, of right and in fact. They are considered and acknowledged as such by France. They cannot be represented in a Congress of Ministers from the several powers of Europe, whether their representative is called ambassador, minister or agent, without an acknowledgement of their independence, of which the very admission of a representative from them, is an avowal. Great Britain cannot agree with their representative upon a truce, or even an armistice, without admitting their freedom and independence.
As there is upon earth, no judge of a sovereign State but the nation that composes it, the United States can never consent that their independence shall be discussed or called in question, by any sovereign or sovereigns, however respectable, nor can their interests be made a question in any Congress in which their character is not acknowledged, and their minister admitted; if therefore the two Imperial Courts would acknowledge and lay down as a preliminary the sovereignty of the United States, and admit their minister to a congress; after this, a treaty might be commenced between the minister of Great Britain and the minister of the United States relative to a truce or peace and commerce, in the manner proposed, without any ex-
plicit acknowledgment of their sovereignty by Great Britain, until the treaty should be concluded.
The sovereigns of Europe have a right to negotiate concerning their own interests, and to deliberate concerning the question whether it is consistent with their dignity and interests to acknowledge expressly the sovereignty of the United States, and to make treaties with them, by their ministers, in a congress, or otherwise; and America could make no objection to it. But neither the United States nor France can ever consent that the existence of their sovereignty shall be made a question in such congress, because, let that congress determine as it might, their sovereignty, with submission only to divine Providence never can, and never will be given up.
As the British Court in first suggesting the idea of a Congress to the Imperial courts, insisting upon the annihilation of the League, as they were pleased to call it, and their rebel subjects, as they were pleased again to phrase it, and upon the return of these to their allegiance and obedience, as preliminaries to any Congress or mediation, there is too much reason to fear that the British ministry have no serious intentions or sincere dispositions for peace, and that they mean nothing but amusement. Because the support of the sovereignty of the U. S. was the primary object of the war on the part of France and America; the destruction of it, that of Great Britain; if therefore the treaty between France and America were annulled, and the Americans returned to the domination and monopoly of Great Britain, there would be no need of troubling all Europe with a Congress to make peace. All points between France, Spain and Great Britain might be easily adjusted among themselves. Surely the affairs of Great Britain are in no part of the world so triumphant, nor those of any of their enemies so adverse as to give this ministry any serious hopes that France and America will renounce the object of war. There must therefore be some other views.
It is not difficult to penetrate the design of the British ministry upon this, any more than upon former occasions. They think that a distrust of them and a jealousy that they would not adhere, with good faith, to the propositions of reconciliation which they have made, from time to time, were in the minds of the Americans, the true cause why those propositions were not accepted. They now think, that by prevailing on the two imperial Courts, and other Courts, to warrant to the Americans any similar terms they may propose to them, they shall remove this obstacle, and by this means, although they know that no public authority in America will agree to such terms, they think they shall be able to represent things in such a light as to induce many desertions from the American independence and alliance. In this way they would pursue their long practised arts of seduction, deception and division. In these again, as in so many former attempts, they would find themselves disappointed, & would make very few deserters or apostates. But it is to be hoped, that the powers of Europe will not give to these superficial artifices, with which that ministry have so long destroyed the repose of the United States, and of the British dominions at home and abroad, and disturbed the tranquility of Europe so much attention as to enable them to continue, much longer, such evils to mankind.
JOHN ADAMS.
Paris, July 13, 1781.
My next letter will contain a continuation of the correspondence with the French minister.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, July 3, 1809.
The Agricultural Society of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, has lately received 260 portions of different seeds, not natives with letters from the secretary of the Agricultural Society in Paris upon interesting subjects. As a most valuable addition to the plan, the Agricultural Society at Philadelphia has engaged to collect all the models for inspection which promise any improvement to instruments used in agriculture, and to keep such ready for use as will assist the knowledge and use of every valuable discovery. That at the same time the curious may examine and the agriculturist may be supplied at his discretion. Much may be hoped from this institution. Effex Reg.
The University of Athens (Georgia) have conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws on JOHN BARLOW, Esq. of Washington City.
From the National Intelligencer.
After the views which we have taken of the state of our relations with G. Britain, we are the better prepared to form a dispassionate estimate of the disposition of her ministry towards us, to decide whether that ministry has at any moment of its existence intended to respect our neutral rights, and whether there is the least reason to hope that they ever will be respected by them unless compelled by adversity to respect them. Look at the rapid succession of its acts towards us, the outrage on the Chesapeake still unatoned, the insidious mission of Mr. Rose, the order of October asserting the right of impressing seamen from our merchant vessels, that of November blocking almost the whole world, the ignominious tribute that followed in its rear, the hollow arrangements made through Mr. Erskine coupled with the order of April, the unjust advantage taken of this arrangement, and the appointment of Mr. Jackson, and say, whether it is not the determination of the ministry to monopolise by fraud or force the trade of the world, or only to allow us such a part as by her oppression and regulation shall yield her a greater profit than if exclusively enjoyed by herself.
To pass in review all these measures would be to write a volume, which, however, if ably written, would entitle its author to the gratitude of his countrymen. Such a tract ought to lie on the table of every American, and by a steady contemplation of the past admonish him for the future. It is delightful to forget injuries; but it is false so long as the arm of enmity is constantly nerved to inflict additional wrongs? Never did a nation drink more copiously of the waters of Lethe, than we have just done with regard to the injuries of Britain. But mark the consequences! We have been duped, old wounds have been opened, and new ones inflicted. Insult is added to injury, and we are laughed at for our credulity and confidence.
For our present purpose it is not necessary to take a wide retrospect of the past. We shall limit our view within a narrow circle.
The hostility of the British ministry is evinced.
1. By their refusal to make the reparation for the outrage on the Chesapeake, stipulated by Mr. Erskine. Of the existence of this spirit, this circumstance is the most irrefragable evidence. From the occurrence of this event, Mr. Canning has professed a readiness to make an ample atonement. After a public disavowal of the act, he declared to our minister at London his readiness to make a suitable reparation. Mr. Monroe, instructed in the mean time by our government, to avail himself of this occasion to obtain a recognition of our general rights on the head of impressments, required security against the future exercise of impressment. Mr. Canning refused to negotiate on this ground, declaring that his government could not involve this particular case in the general subject. To detach it from the general subject, Mr. Rose was sent to the U. States, where he no sooner appeared than he demanded the previous revocation of the proclamation of the President interdicting our harbors to British armed vessels. Going as far as an independent government could go, an immediate offer was made to make the revocation of the proclamation and the rendition of reparation cotemporaneous acts. This was rejected, and Mr. Rose took his leave, expressing his deep regret at the inability of his government, under these circumstances, to make reparation for an acknowledged wrong, to which the proclamation was the only obstacle. That obstacle is completely removed, and still the reparation is withheld. The agreement made with Mr. Erskine is wholly disavowed. Is it possible for actions to speak a plainer language? Do they not prove unequivocally, that it was not the intention of the British government to make the reparation even if the proclamation were rescinded, that this condition was insisted upon under the conviction that it would not be conceded, and that if it had been, they would instantly have haggled about the terms of the atonement, so as to have rendered the whole negotiation abortive? If this be not so, why does he now withhold, nay refuse to make an atonement for an act, which she
herself declared must stand alone totally disconnected with all other acts and which does now stand alone freed from every obfuscation? The only reason can be, her wish to uphold this insurmountable barrier, so long as it exists, to the amity of the two nations.
2. This hostile spirit is further proved by the insolent tone of Mr. Canning's note of the 23d of Jan. a note not confidential, but authorised to be shown to the Secretary of State, and which, therefore, it is not unfair to infer was penned with this view. Every paragraph of this note is couched in the language of insult, and aims a dagger at the bosom of our government.
"It" says Mr. C. "there really exists in those individuals who are to have a leading share in the new administration of the U. S. a sincere disposition to come to a complete and cordial understanding with G. B. of which you have received from them such positive assurances."
Of the sincerity of these assurances The next clause will shew us how?
"But after the profession on the part of so many of the leading ministers of the government of the U. S. of a sincere desire to contribute to that object in a manner which should render the continuance of the system adopted by the British government unnecessary, it is thought right that a fair opportunity should be afforded to the American government to explain its meaning and give proof of its sincerity."
We are here insolently told (and we believe most falsely) of the profession of many of our leading ministers (not of President Jefferson or the then government—mark this) but of many of the leading ministers, deriving all their power from him, "to contribute to that object" [retaliation against the enemies of England.] Their object is declared to be, not so much to get rid of the British orders, as to retaliate on France, to become a party with England by contributing to it, so effectually as to render the orders unnecessary, that is, in plain terms, to do that voluntarily which England by force had for a time attempted to coerce. But even after this strong profession, so explicit and unqualified, it is tauntingly added "that a fair opportunity should be afforded to the American government to explain its meaning and give proof of its sincerity."
Thus is Mr. Erskine authorised to tell our government to its face, notwithstanding your professions, my government still doubts your veracity, and designs to offer you another opportunity to explain your meaning and prove your sincerity—Gracious, God! I was ever such language held to an independent government. Fled Mr. Pinkney handed such a note to Mr. Canning would he not have very properly thrown it into the fire, or torn it into atoms?
"The extension of the interdiction of the American harbors to the ships of war of France, as well as of G. B. is an acceptable symptom of a system of impartiality towards both belligerents; the first that has been publicly manifested by the American government."
The strong measure, which in the affair of the Chesapeake had raised such a clamor, is no positive evidence of impartiality, it is no more than a "symptom;" and, as if this sarcasm were not sufficiently envenomed, it is added that it is the "first" symptom publicly manifested by the American government, implying that there is a contradiction between the private and public character of the government, that it professes one thing and practices another—and this it is told to its face!
"The like extension of the non-importation act to other belligerents is equally proper in this view. These measures remove those preliminary objections, which must otherwise have precluded any useful or amicable discussion."
Not satisfied with extending the interdiction of our harbors to French as well as English armed vessels, (albeit certainly differently circumstanced) the extension of the non-importation act, passed expressly to parry or counteract British aggressions, to France, who had at the time committed none such, is made a preliminary, a sine qua non even of discussion. This non-importation law, let it be recollected, consists in the prohibition of certain British manufactures, which we

ad an absolute right to inhibit a right which Britain has herself steadily exercised to a much wider extent. Yet the surrender of this indisputable exercise of sovereignty, or its absurd extension to France, is made the sine qua non , not of a treaty, but of treating . "In this state of things"—that is after all these concessions—"it is possible for G. Britain to entertain propositions which while such manifest partiality was shown to her enemies, were not consistent either with her dignity or her interest."
Wonderful condescension! Astonishing politeness! You have heretofore behaved so partially that we would not listen to your propositions, altho' they should have gone the length of an unconditional surrender of your rights of sovereignty, but now, in this state of things, it is possible for us to entertain them. We do not say that we will even entertain them. It is not even probable that we will, but we possibly may, if all our hopes are blasted. Refuse French ships an asylum in your harbors, prohibit French goods, do this, and promise to contribute your best efforts to retaliate on our enemies the injuries they have done us, and we will assure you that it is possible to entertain your propositions! As to pledging ourselves to agree to them, that must depend upon circumstances. If the triumph of our arms in Spain, and our money in Austria, shall give new vigor and extent to our power, you may go and whistle for that. You must be satisfied with the possibility of entertaining your propositions! Can language be more infolent, or conduct more contumelious?
3. We have now, in the review of this note, reached the three celebrated propositions, which, Mr. Canning, with a ledgerdomain peculiar to himself, puts into the mouth of Messrs. Madison, Gallatin, Smith and Pinkney. These embrace the substance of the views of the British government. On our formal engagement to adopt them his majesty will recall the orders of January and Nov. 1807.
We have already seen, as detailed in previous articles, that our situation would be rendered much worse by the adoption of these propositions than it would be under the orders of November. By their adoption we should have shut ourselves out from all commercial intercourse with the enemies of Great Britain, without the privilege of pursuing any portion of that trade were we base enough to do it, under British licenses, as tolerated under the orders of council; we should renounce during the present war, and probably forever, the colonial trade with the enemies of France; and we should sink ourselves to the lowest depths of contempt by legalizing the right of British ships to capture, and of British tribunals to condemn, our vessels contravening our laws, thus, perhaps, setting the first example among civilized nations of such a vast surrender of sovereignty.
All this we should do to purchase the revocation of orders, which, ipso facto , by the adoption of these propositions, spring again into instantaneous effect. A more absurd offer surely could not be engendered in the brain of a lunatic!
Is then the offer of such propositions evidence of the friendship or the hostility of the ministry to us? Is the liberty given to Mr. Erskine to communicate the note, containing them, proof of any thing, but a purpose on the part of the ministry to offer, in the most exceptionable shape, what it knew we could never agree to, with an avowal that this was the ground on which it was resolved forever to stand? And is not the publication of it proof of Mr. C.'s desire to widen the difference between the two governments so as to preclude all prospect of reconciliation?
Mr. Canning did not believe, for he has too much sense possibly to have believed, that our government could for a moment listen to the propositions offered.
But other concurring and co-temporaneous facts remain to be added. If, we had been induced to make the large sacrifices of honor called for by these propositions, it must have been under the influence of a sordid interest; it must have been for the undisturbed enjoyment of a paltry trade. Now, what degree of trade would we have enjoyed, had the orders been revoked, and these propositions been adopted in their stead?
We should have enjoyed the direct trade to England, and, probably, that only. Every other trade would be too uncertain and precarious to reckon upon. Heretofore the French arms have triumphed wherever they have been carried; and is there any reason to doubt that they will continue to be crowned by a like success? And if they are, the direct trade to England will be our only resource.
This will be allowed to us. Let us enquire into its value. As if aware that, in certain events, this might be the result, England has fortified her-
self against every event calculated in the least to impinge on her total monopoly of the profits of trade. The same candid and friendly ministry have taken special care to render the trade thus benignantly allowed to the American merchant worth nothing, by the imposition of duties of which the following are specimens:
Dols. Cts. On Aches 1 18 per cwt. Cotton 7 51 per 100 lb. Indigo 0 7 per lb. Rice 1 32 per cwt. Wheat 0 92 per bush.
Our other exports are taxed in the same ratio.
The inevitable effect of these duties will be to diminish the consumption of the articles on which they are levied, and to give the growers of them in England, so far as they exist there, and the growers of them in those parts of Europe or other regions with which England maintains a commercial intercourse, a decided preference over the American merchant. Our products consequently, will be only in demand, when similar products are not to be had from any other quarter of the globe. Is this friendship, or sheer hostility?
Besides these duties, there are heavy tonnage duties imposed on American vessels, as well as high additional duties laid on produce imported in American, beyond those laid on that imported in British vessels, directly tending to give to the British merchant the transportation of our produce.
In addition to all this the exportation of our produce from England is faddled with heavy burthens, by which it is confined to England, or exported at a grievous loss.
Such are the evidences furnished by the British ministry of their friendship to this country, for which they call upon us to surrender our sovereignty, make a common cause with them against the rest of the world, involve ourselves in a war of incalculable duration, and expose ourselves to self-contempt and the derision of mankind.
From the Boston Centinel. Coos Bank Bills.
MR. RUSSELL, AT the request of the several gentlemen, who are holders of the bills of the Coos Bank to a large amount, I have recently made an excursion to Haverhill in New-Hampshire, for the purpose of enquiring into the state of that corporation, and ascertaining what is the probability of their being able eventually to pay off their creditors. I had an interview with the President and Cashier, and some of the Directors and found them disposed to give me all the information which I required, and to expose to my view such of their books and other Documents as I requested. By the desire of my employers I now communicate to you the result of my enquiries. The present embarrassments of the Corporation result principally from two causes. The first is that the security which they hold for most of the debts due to them consists principally in Real Estate in New-Hampshire and Vermont; and although they believe that few or none of those debts are desperate, yet they cannot command the money for them at present, but in many instances will undoubtedly be obliged to wait till the expiration of the term of redemption limited by law in such cases. The second cause is the frequent allowance of premiums for the redemption of their bills as they have been presented for payment. This practice they have long pursued, and although at first when the instances were not so frequent as of late it was not attended with any considerable inconvenience, yet at length they became alarmed at the consequences, and saw that to persist in the practice longer would not only exhaust their capital stock, but render them unable ever to redeem their bills. Therefore as they had not on hand means to pay off all their bills as they were presented, they agreed that it was incumbent on them to refuse payment to any at present with a view to an equal and impartial payment of all as soon as they could avail themselves of the necessary means. But they receive their bills in discharge of debts due to them, and have redeemed a large amount of them in this way since they stopped direct payment. Another difficulty which presses hard upon them, is that since their embarrassments a vast number of suits have been commenced against them as a Corporation upon single bills, the costs upon all of which, if they should be prosecuted would amount to a sum which it would be difficult if possible for them to pay and do justice to their other creditors. Suits have also been instituted by creditors in large sums against the President and Directors, in their personal capacity, and their private estates have been attached thereon, upon the ground that they have exceeded the right granted by their charter in the amount of the bills
which they have issued. It does not appear that the members of the Corporation have embezzled any of the common property, or that they have made dividends unreasonably large. Their last dividend was on the first day of July last, and was at the rate of 7 per cent per annum.—Upon the whole, although the President and Directors have been very presumptuous and indiscreet, there does not seem to be any evidence that they ever entertained a design to defraud the public, but as far as can be inferred from their language and conduct at this time, they are desirous to do equal justice to all as they are able. For this purpose they are about to propose to their creditors, after acknowledging a demand for the payment of their bills, so that they may carry interest, that if the plaintiffs in the suits on single bills, can be persuaded not to pursue them, they will give all their creditors present security for the eventual payment of two thirds of their respective demands including what they may be able to pay forthwith, upon condition that their creditors will put the bills which they hold out of circulation, by depositing them in the hands of some Trustee or Bank for one year at the end of which term, if the bills should remain unpaid, which there is great probability will prove to be the case, the creditors will be at liberty to pursue any remedy in their power. If the corporation should at the same time exhibit such a statement or abstract of their affairs as would show these terms to be the best in their power, perhaps their creditors would think proper to accept them.
TIMOTHY BIGELOW. Sept. 1, 1809.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Received at Norfolk, per the Africaine from Portsmouth, (England.)
BANKS OF THE WESER, JULY 1. Extract of a Letter.
"In the neighborhood of Presburg, the Austrians have established a bridge over the Danube defended by a tete-de-pont , near Wolfsthal, which Marshal Davoust attacked in vain with 10,000 men. The Austrian Gen. Bianchi repulsed the attacks."
"In Poland, the fortune of war, has declared in favour of the Polish troops under Prince Poniatowsky, who is reported to have been joined by a column of Russians, under a Gen. Suwaroff; but the reigning Duke of Oldenburg, who was in the neighborhood two days ago, is said to have dropt very broad hints that Russia would not act seriously against the Austrians.—The news of the success of the Archduke Charles on the Danube, had reached St. Petersburg before his departure, and created such a tumultuous joy among the lower orders in the Russian capital, that the French Ambassador complained to Alexander who replied, that it was the voice of the people, which he was unable to controul."
THE HAGUE, JULY 6. The Moniteur and other Paris papers of the 2d contain nothing important. On the day before the Senate had held an extraordinary sitting, but what took place is unknown. Some persons affirm that his Majesty the Emperor and King made communications of the utmost importance.
From the Banks of the Maine June 27. Letters from Paris state, that serious negotiations for peace were carrying on, and that Napoleon will certainly celebrate his birth day (the 15th of Aug.) at Paris.
Walkersdorff June 18.—"I had scarcely sent off my last letter when I was informed of the details of a slight affair at Raab which the French call a great victory, and for which they will not fail to cause a Te Deum to be sung. This is the whole result of it. On the 15th in the morning the Archduke John, at the head of 23,000 troops of the line, and about 17,000 of the Hungarian Insurrection, was attacked by 50,000 men near Raab. The Archduke with his troops of the line, had all the advantage of the day and the French lost upwards of 2,000 killed and wounded. But the right wing composed of the Insurrection which had never seen service, having fallen back with too much precipitation, the left wing was under the necessity of retreating. The enemy did not pursue either the one or the other and we have lost 1500 killed and wounded, and some prisoners of the new levy. It appears even that we have resumed the old position, the French having retired behind the Raab. I am anxious to send off this account to you, because you will hear at the same time of the departure of the Imperial family from Buda, which has not the least connection with the battle for it took place some days before, and this flight check would not have rendered it necessary."
"The Deputies, Pergen and Hardeg, are just now setting off on their return, and have not obtained any
thing.—The de facto speak in the name of the conqueror, but he had permitted them to be the bearers of the complaints of the stomachs of their fellow-citizens—they asked for oxen, and they were told de manger de mouton ."
"In the mean time we are flying over Saxony; another of our Generals is making a promenade at Byreuth and Bamberg.—Our Tyrolean allies are eating alparagus at Kempten and Memmingen.—Chastelar of the Tyrol, and Guilai of Croatia, are at Clagenfurt.—Marmont has passed into the terra firma of Venice, and we have re-entered Fiume and Trieste where the brave English are assisting us.—All Dalmatia is in our and our good friends, the Turks, hands.—In their retreat the French left many sick in the hospitals, among whom were three Generals wounded in some former affair."
Tarmonth, July 10. Arrived, the Havoc gun brig, lieutenant Bamber from the Baltic, and brings intelligence, that Schill is not dead, but only wounded, and is fortifying the ill of Rugen, and reports that a revolution has broken out at St. Peterburgh, headed by the Grand Duke Constantine.
THE EXPEDITION.
Ramsgate, July 11. We are all battle here, this day 20 sail of transports having come in, which in consequence of adverse winds occasions great confusion amongst them, but being moderate was attended with little or no damage to the vessels.—The troops are to embark tomorrow, as far as the present arrivals will admit, when these will be dispatched for the Downs, and others sent in, so that to appearance one of the most formidable expeditions ever witnessed from this country, is now likely to be very soon ready for its destination.
The march of the troops for their various destinations on the Kent coast was completed yesterday.
Besides the artillery already stated, 1200 horses of the Commissariat corps of gunner drivers, from Woolwich, Chatham and Canterbury, are ordered to accompany the expedition—a strong indication this, that the service is continental. They will be embarked in divisions at Northfleet and Ramsgate. A detachment of the waggon train is also expected to embark this day at Deptford.
London, July 13. The Mosquito Schooner and a small squadron from Heligoland, have driven the French out of Cuxhaven, demolished the batteries, and forced the Municipality to lay down the buoys in the Elbe which the French had taken up. Our presence is ardently desired in that part of Germany, and hopes are entertained that our Expedition is destined thither.
Heligoland June 6. [Extracts of Letters] "This moment a small expedition has failed of about 150 soldiers, with four gun brigs and two sloops; its destination is said to be Cuxhaven. I should have wished it at least 20,000 men, for then both sides of the Elbe would have risen against the French, and in a very short time the whole of the North of Germany. We are in hourly expectation of the arrival of the grand expedition from England, when something great can be achieved. Should any thing occur, you may depend upon hearing from me, &c."
"June 6—in the evening. "We have received accounts of the landing of our troops at Cuxhaven, which place was taken, the Dutch troops having made their escape, on the appearance of our force. The inhabitants immediately joined our troops, and signified a wish to march against Hamburg. We expect every moment some fresh arrival, and of course you may expect an account of something having taken place in this neighbourhood."
Rumour of another battle on the Danube. The prisoners taken on board a Dutch prize, sent into Dover by the Tiger revenue cutter, state, that it was universally believed at Flushing, when they failed, that another great battle had been sought upon the Danube on the 26th ult which terminated in the defeat of the French army, with the loss of 50,000 men, 10,000 of whom belonged to Bonaparte's guards. The same persons also state, that there were lying at Flushing three men of war, full of troops, waiting for a favorable opportunity to put to sea, in consequence of which, a squadron sailed immediately from Deal to that part of the Dutch coast; that it was understood 20,000 Prussians were on their march to co-operate with the Austrian army; and that the greatest possible discontent prevailed in Holland, in consequence of the severity of the conscription law. Reports are also stated to have been circulated at Flushing of the assassination of Ferdinand VII. We know not what degree of credit to attach to those statements.
BY THE MAILS.
NEW-ORLEANS, JULY 16. To anticipate the misrepresentations which Don. Daniel and his friend Bradford may circulate, although they have been actively employed in exciting sedition among the troops, from their earliest arrival, I offer you the following brief sketch of a transaction, which occurred when on a late visit at the camp of Terre-au-Bœuf.
On the 10th inst. a Lieut. Christian of the 7th Regiment, reported to Lt. Blue of the same corps, that a general revolt was intended as soon as the men had received their pay, and that the plan extended from right to left. He mentioned several names, and among them are Corporal Donaldson of the 7th Regiment, and particularized Hogan the Sergeant Major of Dragoons, as the proposed leader, who is said to be a British deserter. This report reached the General's ear the morning of the 11th, and measures were immediately adopted to ascertain the grounds on which it rested.
In the course of the day and night, satisfactory evidence was obtained, that a revolt was in agitation, and that a paper had been circulated for signatures. The General had heard that an overt act was necessary to constitute treason and to justify accusation; but he reflected that if he should in this instance wait for the act, the actors might perhaps enter the plea of justification and put his authority and the law at defiance; he therefore resolved, as on a former occasion, to anticipate the conspirators.
On the morning of the 12th, the ball cartridges were returned by the troops, and the guards were strengthened. The line paraded in the evening, the light artillery on the right, loaded with canister and lighted matches—the rols being called and the orders read, three Sergeants one Corporal and four Privates, were drawn out and committed to the front guard, under an impressive silence, and a scene of obvious alarm from right to left. Piquets of confidential men were turned out in the course of the evening, and the officers emulated each other in vigilance, determined to lose their lives or extinguish the combination in its dawn.
On the 13th the enclosed order was issued and a general Court Martial was ordered, to try the offenders. I left camp this morning, where every thing is tranquil. In short, this little excitement operating like a zonic on all ranks, has produced an unprecedented display of zeal and action, and will no doubt have the best effect.
EXTRACT OF GENERAL ORDERS.
Head Quarters, Camp Terre-au-Bœuf.
JULY 13, 1809. "It is with extreme pain, the General has heard of much licentious conversation in this camp, subversive of every principle of subordination and discipline; of patriotism and honor, and tending to dissolve those high and solemn obligations, by which every military man is bound to the service of his country."
"He is fully apprised of the arts which have been employed to seduce the incautious and innocent from their duty, to obtain their signatures to a bond of infamy, and to involve them in utter disgrace and ruin. He knows that his life has been menaced by a traitor; but he is persuaded, a great majority of the troops he commands, Americans by birth and in principle, will sooner suffer martyrdom than attach an eternal stigma to their names and families, or raise their hands against the country which gave them birth—he knows also that this camp, like all others of equal extent, comprehends every species of human depravity and on strict scrutiny will exhibit the various traits of character, from the patriot and the hero, to the coward and the villain—men of profligate lives, fugitives from justice and deserters from foreign service."
"But were the General assured that every man of his camp had combined to violate their oaths, to abandon their duty, and defy the government and the laws, by an act of desperation as foolish as it would be cowardly, wicked, and perfidious; they should march to the gibet over his body, because his life, compared to the faithful discharge of the high trust confided to him, would be but a feather in the balance; in such a disgraceful extremity, the General would save his own honour by shooting the first man who resisted his orders, in which he can have no doubt, he would be gallantly seconded by every gentleman who wears a commission, and by every soldier of courage and honor."
"The officers of this army are commanded, to exact the most prompt obedience from their inferiors, and to punish on the spot any man who may pause over an order or utter a seditious expression."
Facts worth remembering.
When the Executive of the U. States, thro' their minister at London, offered a repeal of the Embargo as respected England, provided she would remove her orders in Council as regarded America, Canning evaded or declined the overture—and afterwards had the hardihood to declare no such offer had been officially made!
Again when Mr. Erskine offered us reparation for the attack on our national ship and promised us a free commerce with the world (which proposition was cordially received by the American government) this same Canning again backs out by saying his minister had exceeded his instructions!
Will not these facts satisfy every reasonable man of the sincere disposition of the American Cabinet to adjust all matters of dispute with England; whilst on the other part it betrays the base hypocrisy, double dealing, and perfidious conduct of the British ministry!
Newark paper.

Portsmouth.  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1809.  Arrival of Mr. Jackson. On the 29th ult. the Hon. Francis James Jackson, Esq. his Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, arrived at Norfolk, in the frigate L'Africaine, 45 days from Portsmouth (England). Mr. Jackson is accompanied by his lady and three children.
Very Late and Important.  FROM EUROPE.
BALTIMORE, SEPT. 5. Last evening arrived at this port the brig Laca, Mezick, in 35 days from the island of Syt, (mouth of the Eyder) Denmark, which place she left 30th July. We have been favored with a file of Copenhagen papers to the 15th of July, from which we shall give translations tomorrow.
Capt. Mezick informs that he had read the French Bulletin giving an account of a very severe engagement between the Emperor Napoleon and the Archduke Charles. The French crossed the Danube on three bridges which were previously prepared, and commenced the engagement on the second of July. The battle continued four days successfully. The Archduke Charles was badly wounded, and fled with 40,000 men into Bohemia, leaving 60,000 Austrians on the field of battle. The French stated their own loss to be comparatively trifling. On the 8th of July, an armistice was concluded for four weeks, and Bonaparte was in possession of all the strong holds in Austria. It was not known where the Emperor of Austria was. The Russians occupied great part of Galicia, but had not formed a junction with the French.
A new English ship of war with 400 troops on board, took possession of Cuxhaven the same day the battle commenced between the French and Austrians, and as there were no French troops in the neighborhood, were still in possession, from whence they carried on a great smuggling trade with the continent. Captain Mezick had not heard anything of the grand English expedition sailing, or of its destination.
The Danish Government appear very friendly towards American vessels arriving in safety into Danish ports, but their privateers take every American vessel they come across, whether bound to Danish ports or not. Their privateersmen, in conjunction with corrupt judges, are complete pirates, over whom the government exercises very little control. These privateers generally mount from one to four guns, and with a small force are easily resisted.
Out of 100 American vessels, so called, arriving in Russia, 98 had been condemned. The evening before last, the British frigate L'Africaine, with Mr. Jackson on board, hailed the Inca, to know if she was a privateer, and being answered in the negative, made no further inquiry. American.
The late news from Europe will probably greatly facilitate Mr. Jackson's negotiation with our government, and prevent a disavowal of such arrangement as may be made for the accommodation of differences. His Masters, having witnessed the shipwreck of all their hopes on the continent of Europe will be much less pugnacious and inflexible.
Our government should proceed with great circumspection in the negotiation about to be opened with the British Minister—and the people be minutely informed of its progress, lest they be Copenhabenized while reposing in fancied security. Jackson's mission to the unfortunate Danes was the precursor of robbery, devaluation and murder. It is no greater insult to demand a surrender of the charter of independent government, than to demand possession of the means of defence—Caution may avert calamity.
The following, promulgated from the "land of ready habits," evinces the wilfulness of opposition—we hope its intimation false. FROM NEW-LONDON, AUG. 30. Extract of a letter from a merchant at Norfolk, Virginia, to his correspondent in this city, dated 20th inst.
"In the paper of last evening, two ships are advertised for, to load for England. A number of merchants are determined to load their ships and send them DIRECT FOR ENGLAND, giving the requisite bonds, which they will forfeit, AND PROTEST AGAINST THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION.—Mr. Tazewell, a gentleman much celebrated here for his law knowledge, has given his decided opinion, that the Proclamation is ILLEGAL."
[TRANSLATED.] Extract of a letter from Mr. L. H. Von Hallen dated Hamburg, July 21, 1809. "It is reported here that an English expedition is destined for this part of the continent. If this should be the case, and the Elbe should be open, American vessels might then proceed direct to Hamburg, otherwise they must go to Tonningen. There are French Custom House Officers on the Weser, Jade and at East Frisland. What steps the Dutch government will take respecting American vessels is not yet determined."
"Today all these prospects seem to be vanished. It is reported that the Austrians, after having been defeated, were compelled to sign an armistice very disadvantageous to them, and it is said, that French troops are marching towards the Coast in order to prevent the British from carrying on a trade."
"In consequence of these reports, the price of American and West India produce have risen considerably. "A trade to Tonningen might notwithstanding be carried on; and I advise you to do so provided the British do not prevent you from it."
INTERESTING TO MARINERS.
William Thompson, of Brooklyn, (N. Y.) publishes that he has tried the following experiment, and doubts not it would be the means of preserving the lives of our seafaring people as should be so unfortunate as to abandon their vessels and trust their lives to the boat. A 14 feet boat, with an empty puncheon lashed to the rising of the boat on the inside, will float with four men in it when full of water, and in that case can be bailed out. He is of opinion that one puncheon to a ton, or four puncheons to a 20 feet long boat, will float with sixteen men in like manner. In the above case a boat may live in the sea, without danger of turning bottom up.
From the N. H. Mercantile Advertiser.  NON INTERCOURSE. Ship owners, agents and shippers of goods be on your guard, as many people entertain incorrect opinions of the extent of the present non-intercourse law. The conditions of the bond required at the custom house under the March law and June law are very different. The conditions of the bond under the March law, were that the ship should not when leaving the port, proceed to a prohibited port, nor be concerned during the voyage with a prohibited port; that the cargo should not be put on board any other vessel, but be landed at a permitted port, and a certificate thereof returned within a limited time. Therefore, a vessel proceeding to a permitted port, landing her cargo, and procuring a certificate, satisfies the conditions of these bonds; as the United States courts have often decided in cases for sailor's wages, &c. that a voyage was, from loading a cargo at one port, until it was discharged at another. But the conditions of the bonds, required under the June law are, that the vessel shall not proceed to, or trade with, a prohibited port. (without any limitation.) So that landing a cargo is not necessary. Our vessels may sail from the United States, deliver their cargoes on board other ships, or proceed to other permitted ports, without violating the bonds; but the vessel cannot proceed to a prohibited port, during the continuance of the non-intercourse law, without violating the bonds, required at the custom house, under the June law. Should any vessel that cleared for a port in the United States proceed to a prohibited port, the vessel and cargo would be forfeited, and the owner and agent (as well as each shipper) would incur the penalty of double the value of vessel and cargo; so that ship merchants ought to be careful how they ship by vessels intended to go off in that way without bonds, and not rely on the false idea, that the ship and cargo, together with her owner and commander, are only liable; for, I repeat it, that each ship, would incur a penalty of double the value of vessel and cargo, whether the vessel be seized or not. A FRIEND TO COMMERCE.
The following statement of the population and revenue of the countries possessed by the House of Austria, is abridged from the Paris Moniteur of June 11.
   Names of provinces. Number of Inhabitants. Revenue to the Prince.     Upper Austria 670,000 12,500,000   Lower Austria 1,070,000 16,465,000   Bohemia 2,450,000 37,000,000   Moravia 1,137,000 12,500,000   Austrian Silesia 250,000 2,500,000   Galacia 3,900,000 34,000,000   Syria 296,000 14,700,000   Carinthia 294,000 5,965,000   Carniol 412,000 5,000,000   Frioul 120,000 900,000   Salzbourg 200,000 8,750,000   Hungary 7,350,000   Transylvania 1,443,000 9,750,000   Bokowina 130,000 1,250,000   Selavonia 280,000 1,340,000   Craotia 40,000 1,950,000   20,402,000 201,570,000  
The city of Vienna is stated to contain 6,500 houses, and with its suburbs 220,000 souls. The population of Prague is stated at 75,000; Gratz 30,000; Presbourg 27,000; Olmutz 11,000; Cracovia 24,000, &c. Nat. Intell.
MEDICAL.
At the late meeting of the Eastern District of the New Hampshire Medical Society, the following communication was read: The underwritten has the honor to exhibit to the Eastern District of the New Hampshire Medical Society specimens of Gum Opium and extract of Opium, manufactured by himself from the Papaver Somniferum Linné, or the White Poppy. The seed was obtained from Professor Peck, and sown as early in April as the season would admit. The plants grew luxuriantly; soon after the flowers had fallen and at the time when the capsule was fully formed (while the plant was yet in the most luxuriant vegetation) longitudinal incisions were made in the heads at evening and the milky juice collected the next morning. This was evaporated to a pilular consistence in a tea-saucer, making the purest of Gum Opium, and is that which is now exhibited to the Society.
The extract of Opium is much the same as that exhibited to the Society last year, excepting that neither water nor spirit was made use of to obtain a greater quantity of extract, being satisfied, that by washing you obtain little else than the coloring matter of the plant.
One specimen of the extract of opium was made from the heads of the poppy only; the relative strength of this and that made from the leaves, stalks and heads indiscriminately has not been as yet ascertained. The underwritten has the honor to present to the Society a quantity of the seed of the Papaver Somniferum , and will be happy to present it to any gentleman who will take the trouble to call or send for it. L. SPALDING. Portsmouth, Sept. 6, 1809.
MARRIED.
At Berwick, Edward P. Hayman, Esq. Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, to Miss Sarah Thompson, daughter of the Rev. John Thompson.
In Lee, Lieut. Andrew Peirce, of Dover to Miss Abigail Osborne of Lee. In Exeter, by the Rev. Mr. Rowland, Mr. Joseph Plumer, of Newburyport, to Miss Nancy Cram, of Exeter.
In this town, Mr. William T. Tridick, to Miss Elizabeth Sherburne; Mr. William Ruffell, to Miss Mary Jones.
DIED.
In Gottenburgh, on the 22d July, Mr. William Ham, aged 32, merchant of this town. In Arundel, suddenly, on Thursday last, Thomas Durell, Esq. 57—He has left a wife and nine children to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and tender parent. In Reading, (N. Y.) a child of Mr. Elisha Ward: The manner of its death was tragic, viz. Mr. Isaac Baldwin, of Litchfield, (Conn.) being deranged in mind, was put under Mr. W's care; B. made several attempts to escape, but was flopt, when he threatened revenge, and a few days after he took the child from the arms of a young woman, seized an ax, laid the child's head upon a stump, and cut it off! In Glastenbury, (Conn.) Mr. Jeremiah R. Williams, aged 22—While on his way to the
residence of a young lady to whom he was shortly to be married, being overtaken by a storm, he took refuge under a tree, and was killed and most shockingly burnt by the lightning: his clothes were consumed, his umbrella torn in pieces and the metallic parts of it melted; his watch was forced several feet from him, melted and burnt in pieces in a wonderful manner.
GAZETTE MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF PORTSMOUTH. Sept. 5.—Sailed brig Rebecca, Harrold, Cayenne. Sept. 7.—arrived ship Tom, Hall, Gottenburgh, 8—brig Ferdinand, Riley, St. Vincents, do brig Joseph, Bowles, Trinidad, 9—brig Quicktime, Davis, Barbadoes, brig Aligator, Blagdel, Cuba, brig Alert, Hutchings, Turks Island, via Boston. brig Betsey, New-York, schr Ranger, Tripe, Turks Island, 10—ship Roberts, Shackford, N. Orleans, 11—sloop Juno, Trefethen, St. Vincents.
The Markets in the West Indies continue dull. At Curacoa, Aug. 4, flour 8 dolls; fish 2 50; lumber 28; rum high. Vessels Spoken—July 30th, lat 44, 34, long. 44, 16, brig Hunter of Portsmouth, 24 days from Norfolk for Falmouth—Aug. 6, lat 44, 47, long 49, brig Mark & Abigail, of Portsmouth, 18 days fr. Charleston for Greenock. Aug. 21, lat. 39, 45, long. 65, schr Nancy, Francis, 3 days from Kennebec for Antigua. Aug. 27, in the South Channel, ship Ulysses, 2 days from Kennebec for Havana. The Fisheries!—Schr. Farmer, from Labrador, with 97,000 fish; schr Jane, from do. with 117,000; Ich Parrot, from do with 84,000; and two or three others, with like full fares, arrived at Newburyport last week. Fish has been very plenty this season. The aggregate amount expected to be received in Newburyport by vessels belonging there, is stated at 1,005,000.
The Last Oration
MR. OGILVIE will deliver previous to his departure from Portsmouth will be pronounced
THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, in the Assembly Room. Tickets of admission, 50 cents, each may be had at Mr. TAPPAN's Bookstore. N. B. Should the weather prove unusually unfavorable, the Oration will not be delivered. Sept. 12.
The subscriber having repeatedly informed all persons indebted to the N. H. Gazette-Office for Advertisements or for said Gazette up to the 17th April 1809, that an immediate settlement had become indispensably necessary on account of the sale of said Gazette Office, and of the dissolution of partnership of the late firm of PEIRCE & GARDNER on the 17th April last. As the subscriber contemplates leaving town in November or December, he therefore earnestly requests that those concerned would TAKE NOTICE! and settle their accounts prior to the 1st November, or sooner if possible, if they would wish to avoid costs of prosecution—as his circumstances will not permit him to remain unemployed waiting on his debtors longer than November next.
NATH'L S. PEIRCE.
Portsmouth, September 12, 1809.  NEW FLOUR, FROM this year's wheat, just received and for sale by E. WENTWORTH. Sept. 12.
Brigade Orders.
The several Regiments composing the First Brigade of Militia in New Hampshire, will turn out for the purpose of Inspection, Review, and Military Exercise, equipped agreeably to law, in the following order, viz. The First Regiment on Monday the 2d day of October next. 35th Regiment on Tuesday 3d. 3d Regiment on Wednesday 4th. 4th Regiment on Thursday 5th. 7th Regiment on Friday 6th. Each regiment will be in order, for inspection at 10 o'clock A.M. The Commandants of the several Regiments will appoint the places of parade, and give timely notice to the Major of Brigade. By order of Brigadier Gen CLEMENT STORER. EDWARD J. LONG, Brigade Major. Portsmouth, Sept. 5, 1809.
MEDICAL.
At the Theatre in Dartmouth College the Medical Lectures commence the first Wednesday of October next, On Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery. Chemistry and Materia Medica. Theory and Practice of Physic. By NATHAN SMITH, M.D. Sept. 12.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the barn of PAUL MESERVE, in Madbury on the night of the 5th inst. a dark red MARE, 7 years old, with a dark mane and tail, a small white spot in her forehead, trots all and is about sixteen hands high, moves gently, carries her head very high, has a square dock, her left gambrel is larger than the other.—Whoever will return said Mare, and secure the thief, shall have the above reward and all necessary charges paid, or fifteen dollars for the mare only. DANIEL HAYES. Milton, Sept. 9.
Wanted immediately, A Journeyman Cabinet Maker by J. BURLEY & SON. Exeter, Aug. 28, 1809.
Yellow Corn.
2500 bushels yellow CORN, of an excellent quality, now landing from schr Eliza, and for sale by W. B. NORTON & Co. No. 3, Bow-street, Spring-Hill. Sept. 12.
Theodore Chase,
No. 3, on the Pier, Has for sale, 22 puncheons St. Vincents RUM, landing from brig Ferdinand. Also—IN STORE, 12 bags Batavia COFFEE, 2 tierces Muscovado SUGAR, 2 bhd. MOLASSES, 20 boxes brown SOAP. Sept. 12.
Coos Bank Bills.
JAMES RUNDLET, will receive uncurrent Bills of almost every description at a reasonable discount, for English & India GOODS, at gold and silver prices. He is particularly in want of 1000 dolls. of the Coos Bank Bills this week, which he will take at 75 cents for the dollar, if brought in this week, but not after. 2 tons excellent BUTTER, and a few bales New-Orleans COTTON, for sale as above, either for current or uncurrent bills. Sept. 12.
FOR SALE.
A NUMBER Shares in Piscataqua Bridge, New Hampshire Turnpike, Amoskeag Bridge, and Portsmouth Salt Works. Bills at par of Newhampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont Banks, will be received in pay—Apply at No. 1, Mr. Samuel Hill's wharf, to ALEX R EWEN, Broker. Sept. 12.
SALT afloat.
COARSE Liverpool SALT for sale. Apply on board the ship Charles at Harris' Wharf, or to JOHN F. PARROT. Also, as above, a few chaldrons of excellent Liverpool COAL. Sept. 12.
State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of BRADFORD, in said county, who have not paid their highway, school, town and county taxes for the year 1809; that so much of each delinquents land will be sold at public vendue at the house of Ebenezer Cresey, in said Bradford, on the thirtieth day of December next, at ten of the clock, A.M. as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Names of Lots No. of Acres Highway tax School tax Town tax County tax     William Graves 2 13 23 11 5 2   Nathan Piper 45 68 34 14 55   Israel Diamond 33 18 9 72 30 15 55   Moses Pierce 33 6 1 14 7 3 3 11   Jameson 80 2 67 34 13 53   STEPHEN HOYT, Jun. Collector.   Bradford, September 7th. 1809.  
FOR SALE.
A Second hand CHAISE, in good repair, with plated Harness, almost new.—Payment may be made in Coos money at a fair discount. Inquire of the printer. Sept. 12.
To RICHARD CUTTS SHANNON, Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace throughout the State of New Hampshire.
WE the subscribers being proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the common and undivided lands in the township of Northumberland, in the county of Coos, in said State, request you to call a meeting of the proprietors of the common and undivided lands in said township, to be held at the Dwelling House of Thomas Pevery, Esq. in said Northumberland, on Monday the second day of October next, at four of the clock in the afternoon, to act on the following articles, viz. 1. To choose a Moderator of said meeting. 2. To set off and assign in severalty to any original right or share which has not had its equal proportion in the divisions heretofore made in said township, the proportion of the common land which belongs to such right, and also to do what said proprietors when met shall see fit, towards completing the division of lands in said township. A. R. CUTTER, DANIEL R. ROGERS. July 26, A. D. 1809.
State of New Hampshire ss.
Pursuant to the above request which has been made to me the subscriber, the proprietors of the common and undivided lands in said Northumberland are hereby notified and warned to meet at said time and place and for the purposes abovementioned. Dated at Portsmouth in said State, the 26th day of July, A. D. 1809. R. CUTTS SHANNON, Just. Peace throughout said State.
PUBLIC SALES.
To be Sold at Auction on the 30th September inst. on the premises the one half of the mansion House of the late John Stavvers, deceased, in Pitt Street, if not previously sold before at private sale.—For terms apply to JAMES A. GEDDES, or ALEX R EWEN, Aug. September 12.
To be sold at Public Auction,
in pursuance of a licence from the Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. in and for the county of Strafford, at the dwelling house of Capt. Samuel French, in Gilmanton, in said county; on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, so much of the real estate of JOSEPH BADGER, Esq. deceased, as will raise the sum of three thousand dollars, in the following parcels of land, viz. One Farm containing about one hundred and thirty acres, with about seventy five under improvement, well wooded and watered, with a thrifty Orchard that makes cider sufficient for a family's use, with a large new well finished Barn, a dwelling House and other convenient buildings. The situation of said Farm, its lying on the main road through said town, and within half a mile of the Academy and about the same distance from the town school, which continues nine or ten months yearly renders it quite a privileged place for schooling.
Also, twenty acres of Land, being part of lots No. 23 and 24, in the fourth range and first division of forty acre lots in said town.
Also, an hundred acre lot, No. 2, in the third range of hundred acre lots in the upper parish, so called, in said town, which is covered with a growth of valuable pine timber.
Also, a number of House Lots that lie contiguous to the Academy.
Also, one forty acre lot, in Gunstock, so called, in said town, adjoining land of Moses Rowel. Conditions of sale will be made known at time and place above mentioned.
WILLIAM BADGER, Administrator. Gilmanton, Sept. 1, 1809.
THE subscriber, executor to the estate of DAVID SIMPSON, late of Greenland, deceased, will present his account for settlement at the Probate Office in Exeter, on Monday the second day of October next, at 11 o'clock.
DAVID SIMPSON, Executor. Greenland, Sept. 9, 1809.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of the Hon. JOSEPH BADGER, Esq. late of Gilmanton, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, six months being allowed us from the 17th of August instant, we will attend that service at the dwelling-house of the deceased, in said Gilmanton, the second Tuesday in September next and the five ensuing months, from one to five o'clock in the afternoon. EZEKIEL HOYT, JOHN SHEPARD, DAVID SANBORN, Commissioners. Gilmanton, August 17, 1809.
FRESH GOODS.
JAMES RUNDLET, In this day opening 11 packages of fresh imported Piece GOODS, consisting of Black and Olive Vel-
vetens; Washington Stripes; Ginghams and Hair Cords; Fattey Mullins; Plain and figured Cambricks; Shirting Cottons; A large assortment of Bed Laces, Fringes, and Tassels; Superfine Broad Cloths; Cassimeres and Satinets; Calicoes; Blue Napkins; Black Crapes and Black Florence Lustings; Furniture Dimities; with a great variety of other goods too numerous to particularize—all which will be sold on the best terms by wholesale and retail. Berkshire, Vermont and Coos Bank Notes taken at a discount if brought in this week. August 22.
Current Money, or Lottery Tickets.
GIVEN for Vermont State Bills, at a discount, if offered in four days, at the Bookstore of CHARLES TAPPAN, Market-street, Portsmouth. August 22.
Watts Psalms & Hymns
Also, Baptist Hymn Books, of various kinds and prices. Together with a large assortment of School and Classical Books. Also, A few set "Letters from the Mountains," at the subscription price, 2 volumes, at the Bookstore of CHARLES PEIRCE, in Daniel-street Portsmouth.

THE Subscriber once more calls on all those indebted to the late firm of PEIRCE & GARDNER, that an immediate settlement of all accounts is expected—he has taken a chamber in the same building with the Gazette Office, where he will tarry one month for the purpose of adjusting all debts and demands. Persons indebted will do well to call within the above mentioned time, if they would wish to avoid costs of suits—which would perhaps double the amount of their respective debts—but those who refuse to comply with such a reasonable request, after having been called on for months, may expect to have costs of prosecution added. All who are unable to pay, will avoid trouble and expense by making it known.—It is to be wished that all concerned may hearken to a call which will in the end prove so much to their advantage.
NATH'L S. PEIRCE.
PAINTS, &c.
Smith & Haven,
No. 10. Merchant's Row, Have for sale, 10 casks London White Lead, at a reduced price.
Red Lead, Spanish Brown, Venetian Red, Spruce Yellow, Yellow Ochre, York Brown, Whiting, Patent Yellow, Prussian blue, Rose Pink, Black Lead, Stone Yellow, Yellow Pink, Lump Yellow, White Vitriol, Litharge, Umber, Verdigris, Vermilion, Lampblack, Glue, Rottenstone, &c. In Kgs ground in Oil, red and black Lead—Yellow and blue Paints.—Also,—Linseed Oil—Sperm and Train do. Spirits Turpentine, Black and Bright Varnish, Likewise a good assortment of Painter Brushes, Tools and Pencils. August 1.
Concord Bills at par.
TIMOTHY UPHAM, WILL receive the bills of either of the Concord Banks at par. Aug 29.
BANK BILLS.
JAMES RUNDLETT, will receive for a few days, uncurred Bank Bills, at a discount. Aug. 29
Concord Bills at par,
AND uncurred bills at a small discount, received at DRAPER'S CHEAP CASH STORE, For ENGLISH GOODS, if brought in immediately.
WANTED AS ABOVE 5000 yds. good TOW CLOTH. September 5
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to THOMAS P. DROWN, are requested to make payment or settlement without delay; and those to whom he is indebted are requested to call on him and have their accounts settled. August 29
Copal Varnish.
HENRY BECK, has just received and for sale at his Chair Manufactory, Congress-Street, 7 gallons of Copal Varnish, warranted of the very best quality.—Also, 800 papers of Lamp Black, on reasonable terms.
A large assortment of Fancy, Bamboo and Windsor CHAIRS, of the most fashionable patterns, for sale at the lowest cash prices. August 29.
Now Landing and for sale By Isaac Waldron, jr. 1500 bushels Maryland Corn, 140 bbls. Fresh Flour. September 5.
FOR SALE BY
Elisha Hill, jun. Hhds. Grenada RUM; Hhds brown and Loaf SUGAR; Boxes white and brown Havannah SUGAR, of superior quality; Casks of new RICE; Kegs of FIG TOBACCO; Chests and boxes of TEAS; Bales of COTTON; FLOUR, GIN, BRANDY, BEEF, PORK, &c &c.
Also, A two story dwelling House, few Rods from the North Bridge, payment would be received in W. India Goods. Sept. 4.
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS sundry persons have made a practice of trespassing on the lands of the subscribers and have taken away the produce,—This is therefore to caution all persons against committing the like offence, if they would wish to avoid the penalty of the law, we being determined to prosecute to the utmost extent of it. And we hereby offer a reward of TEN DOLLARS, to any person who will give such information as shall bring to conviction any such offender.
ROBERT HAM, WILLIAM CUTTER, SAMUEL HAM. Sept. 5.
JUST PUBLISHED BY Charles Norris & Co.
And for sale, wholesale and retail, at their Book-Store in Exeter.
REPORTS of Cases argued and determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts—Vol. IV. Part I. Containing the Cases from January to June, 1808, inclusive, by DUDLEY ATKINS TYNG, Esq. Counselor at Law. September 1.
THE Co-partnership of WIGGIN & PARSHLEY, is this day by mutual consent, dissolved. ANDREW WIGGIN, MICAH PARSHLEY. August 28, 1809.
Micaiah Parshley, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he still continues to carry on the BOOT and SHOE MAKING BUSINESS in all its branches at his Shop in Buck Street, where he flatters himself he shall give satisfaction to all his customers. Sept 5.
For Sale or to Let,
By CHARLES B. GRACE, TWO large two story dwelling HOUSES, withouthouses thereto belonging, situated at the south part of the town, one in Water-street, the other in Gates-street—a good Well and pumps to each, close to the door, likewise the aqueduct in each—good Gardens, and every other convenience necessary for such buildings. Any person that would wish to hire or purchase, are desired to call upon him at his Store near Liberty-bridge, where they will be informed of the particulars. N. B. Only one of the buildings is intended for sale or to let; but the person intending to purchase or hire may take his choice of either. (bw) Portsmouth, Sept. 4, 1809
TO LET,
A Convenient Dwelling House, with out houses, situated on the north side of Pitt-street.—For terms apply to RICHARD RICE, Lang-wharf. Sept. 5.
JOSHUA PIKE,
RESPECTFULLY informs his customers and the public that he has removed his BARBER'S SHOP from Esqr. Brown's tavern, to Mr. Austin's Store, near the Spring Market. He requests all persons having accounts open with him of more than a years standing to close them as soon as possible. Sept 5.
Samuel Lord,
Has for sale—No 11, Merchant's Row, Fresh superfine Flour per barrel, New Orleans, and COTTON. Upland Manufactured Tobacco per keg
Hylton, Young Hylton, Hylton Skin, Souchong, Campoy and Bohea 20 casks New RICE Havana, Muscovado and Loaf Sugars COFFEE per bag Swedes IRON German STEEL, TAR per barrel 50 casks cut and wrought NAILS at the Boston Factory prices 20 M feet clear BOARDS Boards, R.O. Staves, W.O. & R.O. Shooks, W.O. Butts, W.O. Ihd. Hoops, Clapboards & Shingles 20.
TEAS,
per whole, half or quarter chest. of a good quality, and may be delivered at short notice, and on liberal terms, by the carrier.
MILITARY GOODS.
FOR SALE BY
Nathaniel B. March, At his Shop in Broad Street, nearly opposite the Post Office.
CARTRIDGE Boxes and Belts, Bayonet Belts, Bayonet Sheaths, Pistol cartridge Boxes, bear-skin and canvas Knapsacks, Priming Wires and Brushes, Canteens, Gun-slings, brass mounted Holsters, black and red morocco Sword Belts, white leather and web Sword Belts, Holster Caps, and few brass mounted Swords.
ALSO—Hogskin & common Saddles, plated and common Bridles, plated Collars and Martingalls, plated and brass mounted Chaise and Gig Harnesses, Portmantaus and Saddle Bags, Matrasses, Fire Buckets, Halters, Trunks, Whips, &c. N. B. Chaise trimmed and repaired at the shortest notice. Aug. 29.
ELEGANT COMBS, At C Peirce's Store.
LADIES Hair Combs of the newest fashion; neat Case and fine Ivory Combs. Elegant plated Sugar Tongs, for 2/3 a pair. Lake, with almost every other color of Paints usually made use of in drawing and painting in water colors.—Also, elegant Paint Boxes. Camel's Hair Pencils, Tooth Brushes, Powder and Paste, Court Plaster, per gross, dozen or single sheet, Letter Sealers; red and black Wax, Gentlemen & Ladies Pocket Books & Purse, Blank Ledgers, Journals, Day, Memorandum, Note, Receipt, Docket & Check Books. Also, Cyphering and Writing Books, made of the best of paper, for C. PEIRCE'S Stationary Store. Sept 5.
JUST RECEIVED BY CHARLES TAPPAN, PORTSMOUTH, MEDICINES, &c.
THE whole of the following Medicines, are recommended with that confidence, which results from long experience, together with the Royal and noble patronage they meet with in England, induces the proprietor for the public good, to make the same known throughout the United States, being the judicious compounds of learned men, highly esteemed in the profession as Physicians, the public are therefore assured, they are faithfully prepared from the original recipes M. S. by the sole proprietor, W. T. Conway, 14, Charles Street, Boston by whom they are sold wholesale and retail, by his appointment by CHARLES TAPPAN, Bookseller, Portsmouth, and most druggists of respectability throughout the United States. None are genuine but those signed "W. T. Conway" on the label—in this you cannot be too particular. LEMON SYRUP.
For making Punch, Lemonade, Shrub, &c. This Syrup, having all the properties of the Lemon, being made from the juice of the choicest fruit, will be found so formed as to make punch, lemonade, jellies, &c. equal if not superior in flavor to the fruit itself, without the trouble usual in making that delicious beverage, nothing being required but the addition of the spirit and water—To comment on the convenience and advantage, of the Lemon Syrup, is perfectly needless, as the fact will be established immediately on trial. This Syrup is recommended to captains of ships, coffee houses, boarding-houses, tavern-keepers, shrub makers, &c. and to all families, as an article well worthy their notice. Gals quart bottles price 1 dollar 50 cents.
Dumfries Chemical Lotion,
Without smell or stain, with which persons may cure themselves of that unpleasant complaint the Itch and other cutaneous eruptions with so much secrecy as not to be discovered even by a bed-fellow. Price 1 dollar.—Likewise the
Infallible Dumfries Ointment,
For the same complaint, which he it ever so inveterate, will be cured thereby in one hour's application, may be used by the most delicate pregnant female, and children at the breast.—Price 50 cents.
Royal British Antiseptic Dentifrice,
For cleaning, whitening, and preserving the Teeth and Gums; patronized by his Majesty, Queen, Prince of Wales' Royal family and nobility in general. This Dentifrice truly possesses the desirable qualities of rendering the teeth beautifully and permanently white, preventing their decay, and tooth ache, restoring the Gums to their original efflorescence, removes the cause of offensive breath, and at the same time imparts thereto the most delectable sweetness. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Asthmatic Pills,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption, &c. These Pills give immediate ease in all Asthma, difficulty of Breathing, Hoarseness, Wheezings, Catarrhs, &c. while the gentle expectation they promote, discharges those obstructions that occur in the glands, acidity that arises in the fluids, and every species of congealed phlegm. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Jebb's Liniment,
For Rheumatism, Bruises, Sprains, Chilblains, Numbness, Stiffness in the Joints, &c. Prepared from the Original Recipe of Sir Rd. Jebb, Bart. Physician to her present Majesty and Royal Family. Numberless instances have occurred, when a fixed Rheumatism for a length of time after every medical advice had failed, this Liniment has perfected a cure in less than 48 Hours after it has been applied. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Botanical Drops,
These Drops are a most effectual remedy for the Scurvy, Pimpled Faces, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, foul festerings Eruptions, and every disorder arising from an impure state of the Blood and Juices, and superior to any other medicine as spring physe.—These drops also perfect digestion and by purifying the Blood prevent malignant humors from being thrown on the lungs. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Aromatic Pills,
For Female complaints, Obstructions, Debility &c. &c. These pills cleanse, purify and cause a free circulation of the blood when in a manner suspended, assist the female when nature requires such assistance, whereby health is established, and the patient, before pale as death, restored to a lively and animated complexion. They are equally conducive to the health of married women, unless when pregnant, when they must not be taken. Price, 3 Dollars.
Vegetable Tincture,
For the Hooping or Chin Cough. The relief is almost immediate, and the cure in general in a few days. Price, 1 Dollar.
British Chemical Liquid Blacking.
For Boots, Shoes, &c. prepared with Oil, where a beautiful jet black lustre is acquired, equal in brilliancy to japan, combined with cleanliness, elegance and ease. This Chemical Liquid will be found on trial superior to any yet offered. The facility with which the excellence of its gloss is obtained, being without labour, and the increased durability it affords the leather, renders it an article worthy the notice of most individuals. Gals quart bottles price 1 dollar.
At the same place may be had.
The incomparable Boot Top Restorer and Beautifier, which effectually removes stains, spots and dirt, restoring the old boot top to its original colour, without injury to the leather. Price 1 dollar—small bottles 50 cents.
Chemical Bug Liquid,
The Liquid has the peculiar property of effectually destroying the most offensive vermin, Bugs, without the unpleasant method usually adopted, which seldom, if ever, succeeds. It is perfectly free from smell or stain, and during a series of 30 years, that it has been used in London was never known to fail. One bottle, price 1 dollar, is sufficient for 4 Bedsteads. None are genuine but those signed "W. T. Conway" on the label—in this you cannot be too particular—12t August 8.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having been appointed by the Hon. Nathaniel Rogers, Judge of Probate of Wills for the County of Rockingham—Administrator upon the estate and effects of BENJAMIN SWETT, (late Benjamin Swett, jr.) late of Portsmouth, deceased, intestate, hereby requests all persons indebted to said estate to make payment, and all having demands to present them for settlement. TIMOTHY UPHAM, Administrator. August 27, 1809
ROCKINGHAM ss.
To the Honorable NATHANIEL ROGERS, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham.
THE Petition of DOROTHY WENDELL, of Portsmouth, in said county, Widow, Administratrix with the Will annexed on the Estate of JOHN WENDELL, Esq. late of said Portsmouth, deceased,
HUMBLY SHEWETH,
That the said John Wendell, in his life-time, by George W. Wendell, his Attorney, to that effect duly authorized and appointed, entered into certain bonds, agreements, and written contracts, with sundry persons in this state, to transfer and convey to them severally, certain lands, or parcels of real estate within the same; but was prevented by death, from performing these engagements. That said contracts were made with the persons herein after named, and of the dates following, to wit: With John Douglas of Lyman, in the county of Grafton, October 19th 1807, to convey to him twenty five acres of land in said Lyman out of the lot, number thirty-nine, bounded as the said twenty five acres are laid down and bounded in a general plan of said town—With Samuel George, of Wendell, in the county of Hillsborough on or about the 20th day of June 1807, to convey to him sixteen acres and 152 rods of land in said Wendell, in the eighty five acre lot in said town, being No. 2, in the fifth range, bounded as in and by a survey and plan thereof, the same acres and rods are set forth and laid down.—With Benjamin Sherman, by bond dated October 17th, 1804, to convey to him one hundred acres of land in Lyman, aforesaid, out of lot numbered sixty two, bounded as said hundred acres are laid down in the general plan of said town, or according to a plan and survey of said hundred acres.—With John Smith Titus, by bond of the 17th of October 1804, to convey to him one hundred acres of land in said Lyman, out of said lot, number sixty two, bounded according as in and by a survey and plan of the said hundred acres, the same is described and laid down.—With Joseph Porter, to convey to him eighty nine acres of land in Lyman aforesaid, according to a bond of the date of October 21st, 1803, said eighty nine acres to be taken out of the lot No. forty three, and is bounded as laid down on the general plan of said town.—With William Gage of Wendell aforesaid, by contract in writing dated the day of October, A. D. 1806, to convey to him forty acres of land in said Wendell, to be taken out of Lot No. eight in the fourth range of seventy five acre lots, bounded and described, as laid out and down in a plan of said forty acres made by Aaron Willey, Esq. Surveyor. And your Petitioner further says that all the persons before named, contracted with as aforesaid, have on their parts severally performed or stand ready to perform the conditions of their several contracts made with said deceased as aforesaid; that is to say the said George, Sherman and Gage have paid, and the said Douglas, Titus and Porter, stand ready to pay for said Lands, respectively.
Whereupon your Petitioner prays your Honor to grant her license, and empower her in her said capacity to make and execute such conveyances to the persons so contracted with, as aforesaid, severally and respectively, as the said deceased, if living, would be obliged to make and execute; and she, as in duty bound, &c. &c. &c. DOROTHY WENDELL, Administratrix. Portsmouth, August 21st, 1809.
Rockingham, ss.
Probate Court, at Exeter, August 26, 1809.
Upon reading the foregoing petition, on the thirtieth day of October next, eleven of the clock before noon and the Probate Office in said Exeter, are assigned for taking the same into consideration. NATH'L ROGERS.
Narraganset Cheese,
OF an excellent quality, for sale at the Store of S. LARKIN.
where may be had an assortment of genuine
Teas, Wines & Groceries.
August 29.
Uncurrent Bills.
TIMOTHY UPHAM, will receive the Bills of the several Banks which have become uncurred, at various discounts. August 29.
Public Sales.
Valuable Real Estate,
FOR SALE BY AUCTION.
PURSUANT to licence from the Hon. NATH'L ROGERS, Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham, will be sold at Public Vendue, all the Real Estate of KEYRON WALSH, late of Portsmouth, in said county Mariner deceased—Consisting of sundry lots of Land, Dwelling Houses and other buildings, situated in Portsmouth, viz.
A Lot of LAND, bounded westerly by the eastwardly of Washington Street, and measuring in front by said Street Eighty six feet, thence northwardly and eastwardly partly by land now or lately in the occupation of Benjamin Bigelow, and partly by the Creek, and southwardly by other land of said Walsh, with a large well finished and commodious DWELLING HOUSE, on the same, and a large store and convenient wharf, in rear of said lot adjoining the Creek.
Also, one other Lot of Land, with a Dwelling House on the same fronting twenty feet, or thereabouts by the eastwardly side of Washington Street, and bounded northwardly by the last described premises, and southwardly by land of Benjamin Bigelow.
Also, one other Lot of Land, situated by the westwardly side of Washington Street, measuring thirty-six feet on said Street, thence bounded southwardly by Cold Lane, (so called) to land lately owned by Obadiah Marshall, and bounded westwardly by said land, thence northwardly by land of Samuel Waterhouse to Washington Street; this lot is considered one of the most eligible spots for building in that part of the town, and has nearly a sufficient quantity of Rocks laying on it for making a cellar.
Also, one whole right or Proprietary Share, being one thirtieth part in the New Hampshire HOTEL, and PORTSMOUTH PIER, held in common and undivided among the Proprietors, and subject to the Rules and Regulations of said proprietorship, according as it is provided in the act of incorporation.
Sale to be on the premises, on Saturday, the 30th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, forenoon, which time and place the conditions will be made known and a more particular description given. ANDREW DUNLAP, Administrator. S. LARKIN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, August 22, 1809.
Lands at Auction.
BY virtue of a licence from the Superior Court will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Col. WILLIAM WEBSTER, in Plymouth, on Wednesday the 4th of October next, at 2 o'clock P.M. (if not previously disposed of at private sale)—
About 800 acres of LAND, lying partly in Campton and partly in Plymouth, in the County of Grafton, on the westerly side of Baker's river. There is a sufficient quantity under improvement for a large farm, and a convenient House and Barn on the same. About 400 acres of the land has a remarkable growth of white pine timber on it, which with very little expense may be taken down the Merrimac river.—Gentlemen interested in saw-mills on the Merrimac will seldom meet with so good an opportunity of supplying themselves with timber.—Also—
Two fifty acre lots in said Plymouth, Nos. 2 and 3, in the 5th range and second division.
The above lands will positively be sold to the highest bidder—Conditions made known at time and place of sale. Any person wishing to purchase may receive further information by applying to Col. WILLIAM WEBSTER, Plymouth. JAMES LITTLE, Esq. Campton, or the subscriber at Center Harbor. CHARLES LITTLE. August 26, 1809.
TO be sold at Public Auction,
on THURSDAY, the 28th day of September next, at 3 o'clock P.M. at the University Meeting House on Pleasant Street, the following PERS in said House, for taxes due thereon for the year 1808, unless prevented by previous payment of said taxes and charges, viz.
   No. D. C. No. D. C.     No 3 7 35 No 59 6 15   No 14 12 15 No 61 5 70   No 18 9 70 No 66 4 25   No 24 9 85 No 67 5 45   No 33 8 10 No 72 7 90   No 42 5 75 No 90 7 55   No 47 6 65 No 92 6 55   No 49 5 90 No 94 5 45   No 53 3 50  
By order of the Wardens NATH'L MELCHER, jun. Collector. Portsmouth, August 28, 1809.
Notice to Creditors.
THE creditors of Mr. PETER COFFIN are requested by the Assignees to meet at the Office of DANIEL HUMPHREYS, Esq. on Tuesday the 5th of September next, at ten o'clock A. M. on business of importance. Portsmouth August 29.