The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1805-08-20 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PEARCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AUCTIONS.
To be sold at AUCTION, On Saturday 24th day of August, on the premises, if not previously disposed of, THAT valuable Lot of Land, with House thereon, in Demerara Street, opposite the Museum, formerly occupied by Capt. Nathaniel Googin. Conditions known at the time. S. LITTLE, Auctioneer.
Sale at Auction.
ON Tuesday, Sept. 10. A new dwelling House, with a good well of water, and rain water Cistern, now occupied by Mr. DANIEL WENTWORTH. A healthy pleasant situation. Terms of payment made known, at time and place of sale. C. BAYLEY, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, August 13.
Valuable House Lots.
15 HOUSE Lots left, and now for sale in New or North Portsmouth, bounded 60 feet on the street that leads to Piscataqua Bridge, and 120 feet deep, near the feet of Edward Cutts, Esq. little more than half a mile from the town house, the largest part of the country produce passes by those lots into town, their situations are pleasant and command an extensive prospect of the town, sea and adjacent country, there are several good stands for stores, where business with the country may be carried on to advantage, and are the most eligible lots, taking every circumstance relating to their situation into consideration, and the cheapest of any offered for sale. Terms of payment will be agreeable and such a credit given, as will not fail to meet the purchasers approbation. For further particulars apply to CAZNEAU BAYLEY and SAMUEL SHERBURNE, where plans of the lots may be seen. August 13, 1805.
Grand Lodge of New-Hampshire.
THE right worshipful Deputy Grand Masters, the worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren of all the lodges in this State, and all others of the craft are informed that a right worshipful Deputation from the body of the Grand Lodge of New-Hampshire, has been appointed for the special purpose of visiting the Blazing Star lodge at Concord, on Monday the 16th of September next, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Benevolent lodge at Amherst, on Tuesday the 17th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Rising Sun lodge at Keene, on Wednesday the 18th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Jerusalem lodge at Walpole, on Thursday the 19th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Faithful lodge at Charlestown, on Friday the 20th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Mount Vernon lodge at Washington, on Monday the 23rd, at 4 o'clock P. M. Hiram and King Solomon's lodges at Claremont, on Wednesday the 25th, at 10 o'clock, A. M. when a public Oration will be delivered by the Rev'd brother GEORGE RICHARDS, and other public exercises. The Franklin lodge at Hanover, on Thursday the 26th, at 4 o'clock P. M. The Union and North Star lodges at Haverhill, on Friday the 27th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Olive Branch lodge at Plymouth, on Saturday the 28th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. On Monday the 30th of September, at 10 o'clock, A. M. they will constitute and consecrate the Morning Star lodge at Moultonborough, and install its officers in ancient and due form; a public discourse by the Rev'd brother JOSEPH WILLARD. You will please to take notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly. By Order, L. SPALDING, Grand Sec'y. Portsmouth, August 13. A. L. 5805.
N.B. Each lodge in the State will see that this advertisement is published in the paper printed nearest to them.
Wanted to hire—A ready LAD, from 14 to 16 years of age; his only business will be to wait upon one person, and to take care of two Horses and Carriage. None need apply without good recommendations. Inquire of the Printers. July 23.
HOUSE LOTS for sale.
For sale, on long credit and at reasonable prices, FORTY House Lots, of 50 by 100 feet, adjoining Institution road and near the dwelling-house of Joseph Akerman, Esq. in a very elevated and dry situation. Also— Thirty House Lots of the same dimensions, lying near Middle road, opposite the mansion house of Mr. Austin; all of which are within 100 rods of the State-House. For further particulars, apply to the Printers. Portsmouth, August 6, 1805.
Valuable STORE LOTS.
For Sale at Public Auction, On WEDNESDAY 28th instant, A LOT OF LAND in Portsmouth, measuring 22 feet on Market-street, 50 feet on the late judge Pickering's land, 22 feet on John Penhallow, Esq.'s, and 50 feet on said Penhallow—ALSO— An other Lot, bounded 23 feet northerly on Bow-street, 50 feet westerly on William Boyd, Esq. 23 feet southerly, and 50 feet easterly on Daniel Austin, and others. The above Lots are between the two Markets and in the centre of trade, well calculated for business of almost any kind, either wholesale or retail; and are the most eligible situations for building Stores, of any lots now to be disposed of in Portsmouth, or in the State of New-Hampshire. The terms of sale, 3 notes on interest; one for 10 per cent. of the amount, payable in 3 months; one for 40 per cent. in 6 months, and one for 50 per cent. in 12 months. The premises to be mortgaged for the security of payment. For further particulars inquire of JOHN PENHALLOW, Esq. or DANIEL AUSTIN. August 6.
N.B. A few HOUSE Lots, for sale, from indifferent to elegant situations—periods for payment to suit purchasers. Inquire as above.
FOR SALE BY CHARLES B. GRACE,
A LARGE, new two story House, with five rooms finished, the remaining part unfinished. The house is situated in Water-street, opposite to Capt. Abraham Shaw's, near Liberty Bridge. The House fronts on two streets, with a large convenient Wood House, and Barn sufficient for one cow; a good garden, a large yard, and a cellar under the whole house, an excellent well of fresh water, a pump fixed and very near the house. The premises are situated in such a manner as not to be in cumbrance or molested by any of the neighbours. For particulars inquire as above. August 6.
To be Leased for 5 or 6 years, A Lot of LAND in Market-street, one of the best stands for a Store in Portsmouth, for further particulars, inquire of Margaret Furniss. Portsmouth, August 6.
MULES for sale.
TWENTY likely MULES, would be delivered in Portsmouth at a short notice. Inquire of Daniel Weeks. August 6. 1805.
FLOYD & HART, Have for SALE an assortment of ACCOUNT BOOKS, at their Binding room over Mr. Folsom's Congress-street. August 6.
WE the subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Edward Cutts Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of York; to receive and examine the claims of creditors, to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Kittery, in said county, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service, at the dwelling house of Alexander Rice, in said town on the second Monday in August next, from three to six o'clock, in the afternoon, and the second Monday in five following months, at the same time and place. ALEXANDER RICE, } Commis. THOMAS CHASE. } Justices. Kittery, July 29, 1805.
(By Authority.)
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
(L.S.) In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five.
AN ACT, to provide for the erection of Gun houses.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That the Captain of each company of Artillery, organized according to law, be entitled to receive out of the treasury the sum of fifty dollars, for the purpose of erecting a Gun-House for the safe keeping of the ordnance, carriage, harness and apparatus, belonging to his company, and the governor being certified by the commanding officer of a regiment that a company of artillery is organized within the same as aforesaid, shall give the captain of such company an order on the Treasurer for the aforesaid sum—and if after the erection and completion of said Gun-House, any part of said sum shall remain unexpended, the sum so remaining shall be appropriated for the purpose of instructing the musick in the regiment in which said company of artillery may be formed.
And be it further enacted, That in case any captain shall neglect or omit to appropriate the money by him received, by virtue of this act, for the purposes herein expressed, within one year from the time of his receiving the same, he shall forfeit and pay the sum of one hundred dollars, to be recovered by any person who may first sue for the same, before any court in this State of competent jurisdiction, the one half to the use of the regiment, in which such company of artillery may be formed, to be appropriated for musical instruments and instructing the musick in said Regiment, and the other half to the use of the person suing for the same.
And be it further enacted, That the field officers of the respective regiments shall locate the place where each Gun House shall be erected, and that a deed conveying the fee of the land, on which the same shall be erected, shall be executed to the State of New-Hampshire, and lodged in the secretary's office before the buildings are completed.
State of New-Hampshire, In the House of Representatives, June 18th, 1805. The foregoing bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted.
Sent up for concurrence, SAMUEL BELL, Speaker. In Senate, the same day. This bill having been read a third time was enacted. CLEMENT STORER, President.
APPROVED, June 18, 1805. JOHN LANGDON, Governor. A TRUE COPY—ATTEST— PHILIP CARRIGAIN, Jun'r Secretary.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
(L.S.) In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred & five.
AN ACT granting a tax of one cent on each acre of land in Durand, public lands excepted.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That a tax of one cent per acre on all the lands in said Durand, public lands excepted, be raised and laid out on the road and bridges leading through said town within eighteen months from the passing of this act.
And be it further enacted, That James Height, Obed Hall and Stephen Jillson, be and they are hereby appointed a committee to assess, collect, and appropriate the said sum of one cent per acre as aforesaid, to the sole purpose of making and repairing the said road and bridges therein, according to the true intent and meaning of this act; and that they be vested with all the powers which authorize selectmen to assess State taxes, and collectors to collect the same; so far as is necessary to enable them to discharge the duties prescribed by this act, and said tax shall be collected in the same way and manner, as state taxes on non-residents are by law collected.
And be it further enacted, That the said committee or a majority of them, shall in the month of July next, give public notice in the New-Hampshire Gazette three weeks successively of the assessment and leave granted to the resident and non-resident owners of land in said town to work out said tax as is herein after provided.
And be it further enacted, That the owners of land in said Durand shall have the liberty of working out said tax on the road aforesaid under the direction of said committee, whose duty it shall be to superintend the same, or appoint some suitable person for that purpose (for whose faithfulness said committee shall be responsible) at the rate of two thirds of a dollar per day for an able bodied man finding his own tools and diet, and for ox work including chains at the rate of half a dollar per day for each yoke of oxen; provided said labour shall be performed before the first day of October next, after public notice herein before directed shall have been given.
And be it further enacted, That if the owners of land so assessed, shall neglect to pay the sum so assessed on their lands in money or labor as aforesaid, until the first day of October, the said committee shall then proceed to collect of every such delinquent owner the sum so assessed on his lands, in the same way and manner as collectors of State taxes are directed by law to do, and lay out the same on the said road and bridges aforesaid; Provided the money so collected shall be laid out on said road and bridges between the fifteenth day of May, and the first day of October in the year in which it shall be collected.
And be it further enacted, That when any lands are sold by virtue of this act, the said committee or any two of them, are hereby empowered to give a good and valid deed or deeds of the same, and the same time of redemption, and the same mode pursued in redeeming such lands, shall be allowed and pursued, as is provided by law in cases, where lands are sold for non-payment of State taxes.
And be it further enacted, That said committee or a majority of them, before they proceed to collect said tax, shall make and deliver their bond to the clerk of the court of Common Pleas within and for the county of Coos, in the penal sum of five hundred dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of all the duties required of them by this act.
State of New-Hampshire, In the House of Representatives, June 19, 1805. The foregoing bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence.
SAMUEL BELL, Speaker. In Senate, the same day. This bill having been read a third time, was enacted.
CLEMENT STORER, President. Approved, June 19th, 1805.
JOHN LANGDON, Governor. A true Copy—ATTEST— PHILIP CARRIGAIN, Jun. Secretary.
MISCELLANEOUS.
CONDITION OF HOLLAND.
No man can contemplate Schimelpennick's picture of the present condition of Holland, and recollect the wealth and prosperity of that nation in the early part of the last century, without experiencing the mingled emotions of pity for their sufferings and indignations for the cause which produced them. No inhabitant of Holland can consider the wide wasting desolation of the French arms, sweeping before it the independence and constitution of every little surrounding state, or the gigantic ambition of Bonaparte which still holds these nations or their rulers in subjection, without deplored the calamities of the French revolution. Yet it is not to the French alone that Holland must look for the only or original cause of her subjection and suffering. Much as the British government may affect to abuse the encroachments of France upon her independence and however they may have pretended to hold out the idea that the restoration of her liberties is to constitute one of the preliminaries of peace, still does a faithful history declare the despotism of England to be
the first occasion of the subjection of Holland. The Englishman inveighs against the ambition of France upon the continent, and yet forgets that his own nation is the tyrant of the ocean. He exults at the idea, that his own country has escaped a revolution, which has extended its ravages and its ruins to surrounding states; at the very moment when the systematic injustice of his country extends to every sea; and makes a prey of every vessel, which does not submit to its arbitrary rules.
“During the last war (says Schlegel) the English authorized their privateers to take every vessel carrying enemy's property of merchandise contraband of war expressly comprizing therein, materials for ship building. The instructions were without limitations or exceptions, not even of ships belonging to states, with which there were treaties to the contrary then actually in force! The natural consequence of which was, to cover the seas with English privateers, which seized indiscriminately upon all vessels, neutrals as well as enemies. A considerable fleet of Dutch merchantmen destined for France, laden with timber and other materials for ship building, was taken and condemned as lawful prize contrary to the express tenor of the treaty of commerce in existence between these nations, and although it was proved that this fleet had failed before the declaration of war could be known. This injustice determined Holland to ally herself closely with France, and to take a part in the war against England. It was the foundation of those intestine troubles which in the sequel afflicted that republic once so flourishing.” [Enquirer.]
Can any man seriously suppose the President of the United States capable of descending so low as to honor with his notice the abandoned and despicable calumniators of his domestic reputation? As well, then, might they expect the monarch of England to level himself, in tongue war, with the termagant fish women of Billingsgate. Mr. Jefferson smiles with ineffable contempt on the venomous but impotent attempts of the common enemies of decency, honor and justice; who, like the file-gnawing viper, sacrifice their own good name in attempting to destroy that of another. But these unprincipled and prostituted libellers, inveterate and voracious, prowling for character to lacerate, and secure of impunity from the exalted sentiments and dignified station of the object of their abuse, lash on with all the bravery of a mountain wolf howling to the midnight moon.
Yet there may be public utility in this degradation of talent and felo-de-ty of character. The ancients practiced making their slaves drunk, and exhibiting them in that beastly condition to their children, to show the loathsome effects of intoxication and inspire a hatred of that vice. And perhaps all these outrages of public decency and morality, by the federal newswriters of the day, may produce a salutary effect on the public mind, by exciting an abhorrence, of calumny and increased detestation of falsehood and scurrilous slander. On political grounds the republicans have no cause to wish their opponents to cease railing, as it does its authors far the most mischievous; but from a regard to the public manners and morals, unless they are improved by vulgarity and licentiousness, we should hope that returning sense might dictate a more correct and worthy demeanor in our adversaries.—Dea.
The London papers say that “his majesty is afflicted with cataracts on his eyes.” The late Dr. Warner says, in his cases in surgery, “that when the eyes are disordered, the complaint frequently arises from the brain itself.” The cataracts, or diseased crystalline humour on his majesty's eyes, no doubt arises from his tumourised brain: for ever since he quarrelled with his American colonies, his majesty has been subject to increased fits of insanity, which may have now produced “subjacent tumours” and blindness. So that the people of Great-Britain are like to be blessed with a blind as well as a lunatic king.
No. 11,826, drew the 11th prize 8000 dollars, in Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, —it was sold in quarters.

Political Miscellany.
From the Republican Watchtower.
Another Callender—Thomas Turner of Virginia—No. II.
In the former number I shewed the villainous misrepresentations of this co-partner of Callender, Thomas Turner of Virginia, in the three first calumnious charges he brings, in his letter, against Mr. Jefferson. Before I proceed further I will make some remarks respecting that letter.
In the first place it does not appear that Turner supposed his letter would be published or that he intended it should. He wrote it to set somebody else on; for he says in the conclusion of his letter, "If you (the person to whom it was written) find occasion, you are at liberty to make use of my name in this business (that is, in the business of blackguarding Mr. Jefferson) but if not necessary I have no particular inclination to appear in it." The inference from this is, you may use my name verbally, by word of mouth, but not publish my letter.
The letter, as far as circumstances justify the conjecture, was written to that hypocritical impostor Hulbert , of Sheffield in Massachusetts, for Hulbert's speech in the legislature of that once respectable state, is a detail of all the blackguardism in this letter. The person, however, to whom it was written is evidently the person who sent it for publication in the Repository . He speaks of himself in the first person, the self-important pronoun I , but without letting the reader know who I is, and he introduces the letter with a preface of his own, beginning with the following sentence—"The various charges which have been advanced against Mr. Jefferson, and which, from a complete conviction of their truth I pledged myself to support, instead of silencing the headstrong advocates of the distinguished profligate (the writer of this deferves to have his head broke), have produced nothing but a torrent of personal abuse." He has had good luck that it did not produce a personal horse-whipping.
We find by this doleful confession that Hulbert's unprincipled speech and infamous abuse of Mr. Jefferson has recoiled upon himself, and that to lessen the severity of the stroke, he turns traitor to his prompter, Turner , and publishes his letter, which he calls a communication from Thomas Turner, Esq. of Virginia, "A gentleman of very respectable character and whose veracity will not be questioned." It would make even a full Diogenes laugh to hear two scoundrels vouching for each other's veracity. I now return to an examination of Turner's letter.
Turner's fourth calumny is a tale about Mrs. Walker, who, if now living, must be upwards of sixty years of age; a tale, of which the public knows no fact, and is possessed of no evidence. The tale, however, is badly told, & swelled with such romantic improbabilities as to render it distortedly ridiculous, like a mite in a microscope. We have heard of a ten years siege of Troy; but who ever heard of a ten years siege to seduce?—and what is equally as wonderful, that a woman should keep it a secret ten years. "Ten years (says Turner and then repeats it in capitals) TEN YEARS, was Mr. Jefferson repeatedly and assiduously making attempts which were as repeatedly and with horror repelled." There could not be much horror in the case or it would have killed any women in less than a tenth part of that time.
Neither will it be easy to find any ten years of Mr. Jefferson's life that could be thus devoted. It could not be within the last thirty years; for he drew up the Declaration of Independence in '76 & Congress was then at Philadelphia. He was Governor of Virginia when it was invaded, and Turner himself has shown he had then no stationary residence, and had quitted his own plantation. After the war he went minister to France; returned about the year eighty, eight and was secretary of state at Philadelphia. When John Adams was President, Mr. Jefferson was Vice-President at Washington, and since that time President. Where, then, is this ten years to be placed? If liars ought to have good memories, manufacturers of Romance ought at least to consult possibilities.
But, says Turner, I have seen the original correspondence between Mr. Walker and Mr. Jefferson. Perhaps what he saw, if he saw any, was as original and as genuine as the forged recantation of Thomas Paine. But admitting it to be what he calls it, what does his seeing it amount to? He has not given a single verbatim extract from it, which he certainly would have done if he had seen it, and if the correspondence had contained what he insinuates. Instead of this, he
makes Mr. Jefferson express a sentiment that is highly honorable, for he makes him to say (I suppose he means in a letter to Mr. Walker) that "he shall never cease to revere and attest the purity of Mrs. Walker's character."—This, though malignantly intended by Turner, redounds to Mr. Jefferson's honour; for there is not a case in the social circle of life in which a man appears more a man, or more a man of honour, than when he vindicates the reputation of a woman unjustly accused or censured on his account. But Turner seems to have no other idea of a woman than as an animal, and to be insensible and incapable of that chaste and sentimental respect a man may conceive for a woman on account of her virtues and excellencies. He must therefore must be untruthful with the society of any woman of character. This story, backneyed as it is, has the appearance of being fabricated from some trifling circumstance, or some mistake, or to have originated in some family dispute with which the public has no concern, and all that we discover by it, is the malignant, unjust and hateful spirit of faction. The story will never lose Mr. Jefferson a friend, or a vote; but the malicious misrepresentations with which it is told, may gain him many.
As a general rule, we may take it for granted, and that with a few exceptions as any general rule will admit of, that private character is the foundation of public character , and that where public character is uniformly honorable and upright, and that for a great length of time, the private character will be found the same. The country has had experience of Mr. Jefferson for thirty years in the various situations of member of Congress, foreign minister, secretary of state, vice-president, and President, in all which the breath of detraction has not dared to approach him. With this public testimony of fact in his favour, the villainous detraction of private individual libellers recoil on themselves. Turner comes next to another tale, a tale about a black , or rather, he says, a mulatto  Sally , for he seems not to know which it is, nor any thing about it; but he says "it is unquestionably true," and as he might say this of any story however false, it serves to show that he would say something if he could.
Turner's last calumny is about some money that Mr. Jefferson, when he commenced the practice of the law, borrowed on bond of a Mr. Gabriel Jones. Turner does not tell us the sum, but I have somewhere seen it stated to be fifty pounds, Virginia currency, about one hundred and sixty-seven dollars (no great sum for which to require the formality of a bond, for it looks more like usury than friendship.) This debt, Turner says, Mr. Jefferson paid in paper money; "I think, says Turner, in the year 1779." Perhaps it was in '78, or '77, or '76. "Mr. Jones, says Turner, indignant at such treatment, and appreciating the transaction by its merits, inclosed the bond to Mr. Jefferson accompanied with the paper money tendered, and such remarks as the nature of the case was calculated to suggest." (Turner does not tell us what those remarks were, which show he knows nothing about them, or if he does know, that it does not suit his purpose to tell them.) "The consequence, says Turner, was, a full discharge of the debt in specie."
This is stated as a charge against Mr. Jefferson; whereas it is one of the most honorable instances that can be produced, and I believe the only one, of the payment of a debt at that time, and the friends of Mr. Jefferson are highly gratified that the maliciousness of his enemies has made it known.—This Thomas Turner, must be some stupid upstart that knows nothing of the times he writes about. Continental paper money was then a legal tender, and were tender of it made for a debt due and the tender refused, the debt was cancelled and could not be recovered by law. Mr. Jefferson did not avail himself of the law, though thousands did, but paid the debt in specie, even after his bond was returned, and when no law could compel him to pay it in any kind of money. Thus much for the sixth and last calumny of Thomas Turner of Virginia, the stupid correspondent of Hulbert, the hypocritical legislator of Sheffield, in Massachusetts.
I have now gone, calmly and deliberately, through all the charges and calumnies raised against Mr. Jefferson; but I have not done it for the purpose of defending him. I have done it to expose the baseness of the federal faction, and to hold it up to public detestation. Mr. Jefferson's conduct needs no defence. He has heard, with undisturbed composure, the ravings of this unprincipled faction, and selling his character on its own merits, the public voice of his country has rewarded him with honor.
It is, perhaps, a bold sentiment but
it is a true one, that a just man when attacked, should not defend himself . His conduct will do it for him, and Time will put his detractors under his feet. A Spark from the Altar of '76. End of the second and last number for the present.
From the Hudson Bee.
Toryism. —We have not before mentioned that the common council of the city of Albany passed a resolution against reading the declaration of Independence in the public celebration of the 4th ult. The tories had recommended the suppression of this instrument; but few Americans supposed a municipality existed in the United States capable of countenancing, much less of sanctioning such a proposition. And for the corporation of the seat of government of the state of New-York was reserved the distinguished infamy (to speak in plain terms) of first prohibiting the accustomed recital of the charter of our liberties. There is no fear that the odious example will ever be followed to republican America: for though many of our municipal bodies are entirely federal, yet no one of them has ever had the hardihood to propose so daring an outrage on the spirit of the country as that decreed by the Albany council—the republican members of which without doubt, are guiltless of any share in the stigma. Were the principles of these impudent tories to prevail, we should next see the declaration erased from our statute-book, and its place supplied by the act of oblivion; the oath of abjuration struck out of our laws, and every thing destroyed which can remind us that we are not still subject to the merciful and liberal dominion of the British Monarchy.
P. S. It should be added that in consequence of the murmurs of the citizens, a meeting of the corporation was called by the mayor on the morning of the 4th, when the proscribed instrument was restored to a forced favor, and the declaration ordered to be read.
MEDICAL. Cure for the DYSENTERY.
FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.
Messrs. PECQUIN & FRAILTY, With indescribable pleasure I read Doctor Brevitt's observations on the blackberry leaf. I have long had an ardent desire to publish to the world the virtues of the root of the same berry. If he means the low running blackberry, by some called dewberry, I can add, as a further proof of its efficacy, that I was cured by it, of a violent dysentery, after being abandoned by the most eminent physicians in N. York. My brother, who with anxious solicitude watched his apparently dying sister, and hearing her complain, (in a voice scarcely audible) of the cruelty of being abandoned by the faculty, replied, with joy illuminating his countenance, "I have this moment recollected a sovereign remedy, and one wherein the pride of the faculty was a little humbled. You are not ignorant, my dear sister, that my youthful days were devoted to the service of my country. There was a time in the army, when the dysentery prevailed to such a terrible degree, that nothing could be heard but the distress of the sick, or the groans of the dying. The physicians tried their skill in vain. At length there passed by an old Squaw, who demanded to know the complaint. After being informed, she wept for the ignorance of the learned physician, and taking him by the hand, shewed him the low running blackberry, or dewberry, of the roots of which she made a strong decoction, or tea, and caused the patients to drink three teacups full, milk warm, and during the operation to drink plentifully of water, (it operates, in this complaint, as a gentle purge.) All who drank of it recovered." Give me to drink of it also, I pray you, my brother, said I. In haste it was prepared, and in three hours after the taking of it, the nature of the complaint was entirely changed, and I recovered after a few days to the astonishment of all the neighborhood, who were in hourly expectation of my death.
Some time after, residing in Charleston, South Carolina, a methodist minister called on me and informed me, with tears in his eyes that his little daughter lay very sick with the dysentery, and the more physic she took, the worse she seemed to get; and he likewise added that he had buried a little daughter of the same age, and with the same complaint some years past. I prescribed a tea-cupful of the strong decoction of the root of the low blackberry, the effect was similar to that taken by myself; she recovered in a short time; to the great joy of her worthy parents.
I resided, afterwards, in New-England, and took a fancy to a charming little boy of one of my indigent neighbors who indulged me with the company of the child frequently for days and weeks together, and having at one
period missed him for a week, it led me particularly to enquire for him, when I was informed that he was buried that morning with one of his sisters, and that the third and only surviving child lay almost expiring with the same complaint, the dyentary—I flew to the house of sorrow and death, in order to save one child, if possible, when to my surprise I found my favorite boy still living, although very sick—his two little sisters had been buried that morning. I demanded of their mother who their physician was, and whether he pursued the same course of medicine with this child as with the two others who had died? She answered that he did to her certain knowledge. Does your child grow worse or better? It grows worse and worse, the same as the other children did, replied the mother. Why then, in the name of common sense, does he not try other means? I then demanded the situation of the two children previous to their death, and was told that they swelled very much, even to have the appearance of almost bursting. I then observed my little favorite more attentively, when I discovered his hands and feet were very much swelled. Shew me the medicine, said I, almost frantic with grief and fear.—When behold it was calomel! I concealed my feelings from the mother, but privately threw the calomel into the fire, for fear she should administer it during the time I was gone in search of the physician. I could not find him; and as there was no time to be lost, I took the liberty to wrest the dear little boy from the jaws of death; without his leave, by giving him the strong tea made of the root of the running black-berry, and afterwards, a dose of gentle physic, to carry off the effects of the calomel from the system, for which deed the quack has never forgiven me.
At another time, as I was journeying with my family, through a small village in New-England, I called at a house where there was a lad sick with the dyentery—I directed the mother to prepare the tea above, and give him two teacups full, which was done; and to pleasing and unexpected was the cure, that the lad was sent by his mother to return me thanks at my own house, in less than two weeks, altho' at the distance of six miles.
A FEMALE.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
NEW-PROVIDENCE, JULY 30.
WE learn, that the Stork sloop, of 18 guns, Capt. Le Geyt, and her tender, the Dart, lately fell in with an American ship, of 20 guns, 600 tons, loaded with coffee, from St. Domingo for Philadelphia. The tender being ahead the ship fired into her, and an action commenced; when the Stork coming up, gave the ship a broadside, when she struck. After getting the American captain on board and reprimanding him for having fired into the tender, he was permitted to proceed.
NORFOLK, JULY 19. SAD MISTAKE!
Yesterday the drawing of the William and Mary College Lottery terminated in a manner equally unexpected and unpleasant. As few tickets remained, it was certain that the drawing would finish in the early part of the day; the ten thousand dollar prize had not been drawn, and the last drawn ticket being a prize of ten thousand dollars, made this day's drawing extremely interesting—accordingly a large concourse of persons were assembled, expectation was on tiptoe, and speculation great, tickets sold towards the latter part of the drawing at three hundred dollars each. About twelve o'clock the drawing finished, but behold there was no ten thousand dollar prize in the wheel. This circumstance occasioned no small degree of astonishment to all present, and to none more than the Managers, who knew that it was put into the wheel. An examination immediately took place, when the mystery was cleared up; it appeared clearly, that there had been a mistake in calling the ten thousand dollar prize, a five hundred dollar prize, as there is one more five hundred dollar prize recorded, than was put in the wheel.—This mistake, for a mistake it can only be supposed, is attended with some uneasiness; in addition to which, it appears, there is one number short, not having been put into the wheel. From what can be understood, the Lottery will be re-drawn.
JULY 22.
We are informed that three lawyers who were consulted upon this subject have given their opinions.—One says that the Lottery ought to be re-drawn, another says it ought not to be re-drawn; when doctors differ who can decide? The other gentleman is neither of the one opinion nor the other.—His opinion is, that a suit should be brought, so as to bring the case before the court of appeals, that the managers may be safe in what
they do. It is supposed that the latter plan will be adopted, so that the fortunate and unfortunate adventurers must arm themselves with a little patience.
AUGUST 5.
The John Adams frigate, of 34 guns, has dropped down the Potomac; and will speedily sail to scour the coast of the picaroons and having mills which infest it; and which now actually blockade some of our ports.
FROM THE CHARLESTON TIMES.
The principal facts stated in the following extracts from my journal, in the brig Orange , have accompanied by proper vouchers, been forwarded for the inspection of our government; but conceiving it my duty to make them as public as possible, I must request you to give it a place in your paper:
"Saturday, April 13, 1805, arrived in the harbour of Port-Royal, Jamaica; was immediately boarded by a boat from one of his Britannic majesty's armed vessels, the officers and crew of which made an examination of the sailors of the brig, but not finding any one so unfortunate as to be a native of Great Britain, they laid their hands upon the cook, (a Spaniard) and immediately departed, taking him with them.
"Sunday, April the 14th, Kingston—Early in the morning a boat from the same ship which had taken the Spanish cook, appeared along side; two officers, with several men came on board; made another enquiry into the protection of the crew, and demanded the Spaniard's pay & clothes. In reply, I informed them, that an application would be made to the admiral, for his release, who I was confident would not retain him; at the same time represented the inhumanity of forcing him into a service, where he must fight opposed to his countrymen, possibly with and against his brothers; and if taken would be certain of a gibbet. To all this I received no other answer, than a torrent of abuse, which being spent, they, much to my satisfaction, left me—they however soon returned, declaring that the Spaniard had entered, and again demanded his wages; to this I stated, that I had not brought sufficient money with me, and it being Sunday, could not be supplied by the merchant who managed my business. On this they ordered their men to unbend and carry away one of the brig's sails; this I interdicted in the most serious manner, declaring that if they attempted so entire a violation of my rights, that it should cost them more than they had an idea of. Another torrent of abuse then issued which like the former, being violent was soon spent; they then departed, taking with them a Russian sailor, duly protected by certificates from his government.
"Monday, April 15.—On application to admiral Dacres, procured an immediate order for the release of the Russian which I carried on board the Diligence , where he was confined; was received by Capt. Gordon, the commanding officer, with that civility which might be expected from a gentleman who feels power, but at the same time does not forget right: from this time the visits of these press boats were very frequent and vexatious, examining and re-examining the protection of the crew, until Wednesday morning, May 1st; when, I being on shore, an officer, with several men, from the Thetis 74, came on board, and as usual, made search when finding, laying sick in his birth, an American seaman, named William Mathews, whose certificate of protection they had several times before examined and compared, ordered him to turn out immediately; swore he was only drunk, or "flamming Abraham;" but the poor fellow, too ill to attend to their threats, made no reply; they then attempted to haul him out, but finding he could not be roused, they quit him, and taking with them an American seaman, and an apprentice boy, departed. At this moment I came on board; was informed by Mr. Moore (the mate) of the procedure; I immediately went below, found the unhappy man lying on his breath, his head and one hand hanging over the head board of his birth, and apparently in the agonies of death. I immediately called for assistance to lay him in a more easy posture, which was just accomplished, when he expired."
On the foregoing I shall make no comment; and only express my regret, in not being able to hand you the names of the authors of these repeated outrages, for confident I am, that a large proportion of the officers of the British navy, would feel for them that indignation and contempt which I find it impossible to express.
CHARLES PELHAM.
Damage to the amount of 5000l. was done in a riot at the Opera house, London on the night of the 15th June. Almost the whole interior of the Theatre was destroyed, chandeliers, boxes, benches, scenes, curtains, &c.

ALEXANDRIA, AUGUST 8.
Fatal Duel. —It is with regret we announce the sacrifice of a victim at the shrine of the sanguinary practice of duelling. Yesterday morning, at 6 o'clock, a duel was fought between Mr. Enoch M. Lyles, of this town, and Mr. John F. Bowle, of Piscataway, Maryland, at Johnson's spring, about six miles from this town, on the Virginia side of the Potomac. They exchanged shots at fifteen feet distance; when unfortunately, Mr. L. received, his antagonist's ball a little below the right breast, the ball passed through his liver, and he expired a few minutes past eleven o'clock yesterday.
John A. Burford, the person apprehended on suspicion of wounding and robbing Mr. Peters, on Tuesday underwent his final examination before the magistrates, and was committed for trial at the next court, which commences on the 4th Monday of November next.
NEW-YORK, AUGUST 9.
By an arrival yesterday from Algiers, we learn, that the Spaniards have detained and sent into that place several American vessels. And by accounts received last evening by the ship Polly from Newry, we have the unpleasant intelligence, that the ship Mary, bound from this port to Liverpool, had been detained by a Spanish privateer, and ordered for Bilboa.
We also learn, by the vessel from Algiers, that the U. S. frigate John Adams, and 7 gun boats had arrived at Algiers and sailed from thence the 18th June, to join the Mediterranean Squadron.
JULY 10.
Yesterday while one of the Constables belonging to the Police-Office was conducting to Bridewell a man by the name of Williamson, for an assault upon his wife, he drew from under his coat a knife, and stabbed him in the back in so shocking a manner, that his life is despaired of. This Williamson is the same person who assaulted the Mayor in his own house last winter, for which he was sentenced to Bridewell for a term of time, which we understand expired but the other day.
SALEM, AUGUST 16.
Captain Bullock, who lately arrived from Jamaica master of the ship Hazard, of this port, and had the misfortune to be taken by a British frigate, sent to Jamaica, and were condemned, ship and cargo. The Hazard sailed from hence in April last, with a cargo, for Laguna: on arriving there, being refused an entry, Capt. B. steered for Curacoa, but with a determination not to enter that or any other port till he could ascertain that it was perfectly free from blockade. At the time he made the island he also desired two ships standing off and on, and in order to gain information respecting a blockade, he ran down towards them, and hove to, when a boat from one of them (the Fortuner) was sent with an officer to board the Hazard, who took Capt. B. with his papers, on board the other ship, which proved to be the frigate Franchise, Commodore Murray. Another boat was then dispatched to the Hazard, with orders to bring away the whole of the officers and crew; and the Commodore informed Capt. B. that he intended to send the ship to Jamaica, and would allow only himself and one of his people to go in her. Accordingly Capt. B. and Mr. Paltray, his Clerk, were permitted to return on board and a prize-master and eight men conducted the ship to Jamaica, where they arrived the 16th of May, and on the 6th of June her condemnation was pronounced, to the astonishment of all who were acquainted with the circumstances, upon the ground that the property belonged to enemies of Great Britain—an allegation, for which there was not the least shadow of pretence, and which it is hardly possible the Judge himself could believe.—Capt. B. entered an appeal from this sentence. The ship and cargo when she sailed from this port, were valued at 80,000 dollars.
The combined armada, under Admirals Gravina and Villeneuve, was last seen, July 6th, in lat. 43, 30, long. 22, 30, W. From its situation, and course it is highly probable the fleet was making for Ferrol, which lies in lat. 43, 36, and about 650 miles to the eastward, of the place where the fleet was seen. It is a strong port, in Galicia, Spain, between Cape Finisterre and Cape Orugal, and has a very secure harbor. The British have a small squadron off this port, under Admiral Bickerton.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any lawful demands against the estate of BENJAMIN RUNDLET, late of Exeter, deceased; are requested to settle the same immediately with BENJAMIN P. SHERIFF, Administrator. Exeter, August 19, 1805.
Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1805.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By the late arrivals from England, it appears, the destination of the French fleet was wholly unknown, till the accounts had arrived from the West-Indies.—But what measures are to be pursued in consequence thereof, seem to be uncertain. A general dilemma pervades the Cabinet, and the whole nation appears to be engulphed in discovering the fraud of one of the principle actors on the political theatre.—While the French are capturing their merchantmen in the West-Indies, and are pursuing a system, the event of which is big with dreadful apprehensions, the British government are convulsed with a controversy between an individual, the prosecution of which is carried on with such party perplexity, that one day's resolution is speedily counteracted by the decision of another. This little temporary investigation, serves to soothe the minds of the people, as John Bull must always have a Tub to divert the Leviathans of the nation. This parade of trial we apprehend will be a Lord Hastings's bubble. As the ministry cannot relieve the anxiety of the nation on the subject of the navy, they are content to keep alive a bustle about Melville till the public panic subsides.
The powers of Europe look on with seeming indifference as it relates to the fate of Britain; they appear willing to let Bonaparte contend with England, and do not even pay attention to the sapient admonitions of the federalists in America, to form a junction to restore the Bourbons, and disfranchise the Emperor. Alas, that Russia and the other powers should be so lost to their own interest! The Junta and their satellites must still remain in their wonted quiescency.
FROM CADIZ.
Capt Collier arrived here yesterday, in 40 days from Cadiz, corroborates the account published in our last of the arrival of Mr. Bowdoin, at Corruna; the capture of Gun Boat No. 3, and her immediate release on discovering her to be American. He also informs, that two days previous to his sailing, Gen. Moreau and family sailed for Philadelphia, in the ship New-York, Capt. George.
An arrival at Newbury-port, from Cadiz, states that a fleet of British transports, 70 in number, under convoy of a 44 gun frigate, was dogged by a Spanish 84 gun ship, off and from Cadiz; that the frigate attacked the 84, gave her four broadsides, and left her considerably damaged; while the transports continued their voyage, and arrived at Gibraltar, in safety.
Female duelists! —Two women, camp followers, on Thursday evening arrived at Billingsgate in a Margate Hoy, and took up their abode at St. Catherine's, but quarrelling in the course of the evening, they agreed to fight with pistols; and on the morning following, proceeded to Stepney fields for that purpose, attended by a vast number of women. A Jew, named Benjamin, residing in the neighborhood, being however informed of the affair, applied to a constable, and with his assistance, reconciled the amazons. (Lon. Pap.)
A Singular Fact. —In one of the ships of the fleet that failed last week from Falmouth for the West Indies, went passengers a Lady and her seven Lap Dogs, for the passage of each of which the paid thirty pounds, on express condition that they were to dine at the cabin table and lap the wine afterwards: Yet these happy dogs, do not engross the whole of their good lady's affection; as she has also in Jamaica forty cats and a husband! (Ibid.)
Very favorable accounts of the prevalence of general health, in all the great towns of the United States, continue to be received. The intercourse between this town and Providence and New-Haven is now uninterrupted.
The Town Council of Providence, on Friday last, advertised, that no case whatever of contagious fever was then known to exist in the town or at the hospital.—With those affected by the fever it has been very mortal.
On Saturday last the "Washington Whites" commanded by NATANL WHITE, jun'r. made a very handsome public appearance in complete uniform. This youthful corps paraded in various places and went through the military evolutions with that order and regularity which reflected honor on themselves, and gave the highest gratification to the citizens of this town.
It is with pleasure we behold this spirit of military ardor animating and pervading the bosoms of youths of different political sentiments. May those of a more advanced age learn from them the benefits of that harmony and union which is essential to the support of Liberty and Independence, and which alone can secure the quiet possession of freedom and peace.
COMMUNICATIONS.
Oh foame! where is thy bluff!
In the following observations, there is designedly infused no party sentiments. To whatever party Mr. ELLIOT may be attached, (for he is the subject of the subsequent remarks) that consideration alone would never have produced from me any strictures on his political character. Is he a Federalist, or is he a Democrat—my opinion of him remains unaltered.—So far as Mr. ELLIOT, has acted prudently, uprightly and independently he certainly is entitled to the approbation of every honest man's heart; but when we see him obtruding himself forward with an evident and single design of puffing himself into notice; when we behold him rise, the oracle of America, dogmatic and imperious, assuming to himself exclusive knowledge, and literally announcing that he alone has had opportunity and genius to develop the path of truth, and explore the mazes of error; that among many spectators he is the only one who has seen; among many intelligent men, he alone has had sagacity to discern; among many patriotic men, he alone has possessed firmness and probity to stand forth to the world a trumpeter of political arcana;—we pity his weakness, we are disgusted at his vanity.—This gentleman's talents are just sufficient, with cool and hesitating prudence, to make him a respectable man;—with his inordinate conceit and overwhelming importance, to constitute him one of the most ridiculous beings in creation. In one of his first speeches, (I think the very first) he discovers a spirit of egotism, of high-strained compliments on his own lucid abilities, and the wonderful powers of his "ardent and excursive eye," that would put a French valet de chambre out of countenance. And this disgusting strain, much more than dignified argument, has generally pervaded his official productions.—Yet has this self-assuming pigmy been elevated to the Alps; we trust however, to remain in the eyes of all discerning men a pigmy still. Yet has he been toasted and extolled, and biographical notices of him been modestly issued forth,—who, in the days of dispassionate reflection, would shrink into his native insignificance, neglected and despised. The whirls and eddies of adverse fashion have long buoyed up this weighty object, which in a calm, will sink like useless and loathsome lumber, to the bottom.
Exeter, August 15. CASTIGATOR.
31st May, 1803.
Joseph Pearson, Esq.
Dear Sir,
Into your office, as the altar of deposit, I beg leave to return the enclosed commission, in humble acknowledgment of governmental notice,—and have only to lament the want of matter to afford ample testimony of self distrust to retain the pledges of executive approbation so magically operating on courtly minds.
I, however, remain unprepared to accept the honor, at present attached to the office hereby surrendered, as indemnity for its expected influence on private opinion; and more especially as that colourable equivalent is suffering daily diminution by numerous appointments, and still more frequent promises.
You will do me much honor in laying before his excellency the Governor and the honorable Council, this solitary resignation,—and entreat you to accept the best wishes of
Dear Sir, your obedient servant.
Messrs. Printers,
A copy of the above letter, which covered a quorum Justices commission, lately fell into my hands, and think that its publicity will relieve the author from many gross misrepresentations. A CUSTOMER.
The earth, in all directions has recently been refreshed by frequent and copious showers; and the air purified by lightning. Almost every paper from the interior gives account of damage sustained from the electric fluid. A Presbyterian meeting house in Baltimore has been struck; and a negro man at work, killed. At Worcester, the elegant new Court-House received some damage by the lightning on Sunday last. "It is somewhat remarkable that a few years since, the lightning struck and damaged a house that stood on the same spot where the Court-House now stands." The house of Mr. John Putnam, of Grafton, has been struck, and his child considerably hurt. The lightning struck in five other places within a short distance. On Sunday the house of Mr. Phillips, of Lynn, was damaged to the amount of 1200 dollars. On Tuesday, the house of Dr. Holbrook, of Milton, was struck, and one of the family very narrowly escaped injury. The same day, a barn at Milton was struck and consumed.
MARRIED.
At Chester, (New-Hamp) DANIEL FRENCH, Esq. Attorney at law, to Miss BETSY VAN MATRE FLAGG, grand daughter of the late Rev. Ebenezer Flagg, of that place.
DIED.—At Kennebec, Mr. SAMUEL PRAY, Esq. aged 74.
Discoveries of the natural riches of our country are received with national gratitude. Professor Woodhouse, of Philadelphia, in the Philadelphia Medical Museum, informs of the discovery of Magnesia of the first quality, in the neighbourhood of the Lehigh. Its specific gravity, taken by W. Hembil, sen. before it had absorbed water, was 3.4193, and after the absorption it rose to 3.7767. He affirms that its air was equal in purity to that afforded by a specimen of the foreign sent to him by Dr. Priestly, and he then remarks, "It is useful to the physicians in consequence of the air it affords, and to which some of the most violent diseases to which the human body is subject, have given way—to the bleacher, paper-maker, and manufacturer of glass, as a destroyer of colouring matter, when combined with the marine acid; to the potter, as giving a black colour, and assisting in glazing his earthen ware, and to the philosopher and artist, as containing a gas, which, combined with certain combustible bodies, will generate a degree of heat unattainable by other means." He then adds a paragraph, which we repeat with pleasure:—"As the science of Mineralogy is little attended to in the United States, the intention of this communication is, to induce gentlemen residing in the country, to pay some attention to the mineral productions of their fields, by which means they may greatly benefit themselves, and render the most important services to the arts." The Professor then assures that he will pay the greatest attention to all specimens sent to him. (Salem Register.)
FOR SALE BY
William Neil,
25 Hhds. 3d proof RUM. Pipes Brandy and Gin. Madeira Wine per pipe or qr. cask. Sherry, Lisbon & Malaga per qr. cask. Molasses per Hhd. Bohea Tea, per chest. Souchong, ditto, per ditto. Hyson Skin, ditto, per ditto. Young Hyson, Hyson, and Gunpowder Teas, per ditto. Coffee, Rice, & Spanish float Indigo. Brown and Loaf Sugar. Fresh Raisins, per cask. W. O. Barrels and half Barrels. Red oak Shooks. Hhd. Hoops—With a general assortment of
GROCERIES.
LIKEWISE, an extensive assortment of Crockery & Glass WARE, which he will repack to suit purchasers. August 20, 1805.
E. CHADWICK,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed to Store N o 1, Bow-street, southerly end of Merchants Row, and exactly opposite S. Little's Auction Office, where he offers for sale a general assortment of GROCERIES, consisting chiefly of the following articles by Wholesale or Retail, and cheap for cash or approved credit.
French and Spanish Brandy; Rum; Gin; Molasses; London particular Madeira Wine; quarter casks Malaga ditto; best London brown Stout; Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, of the first quality; casks Raisins; bales W. I. Cotton; Coffee; Rice; N o 1, & 2, Chocolate; Cafia; Pepper; Pimento; Nutmegs; Mustard; Ginger; loaf and lump Sugar; brown do. fresh Lisbon Lemons; real Havana Segars; Florence Oil; B. B. N o 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 patent Shot; qr. casks Gun Powder; Bristol Crown 7 by 9 Window Glass; casks Fig Tobacco, of a superior quality; Windsor Soap; Writing and Wrapping Paper; Elliot's Snuff; Spermaceti Oil for Lamps; Indigo; Logwood; Copers; Redwood; Allum, &c. &c. August, 20.
Stone PICKLE POTS.
S. LARKIN, has just received an assortment of very nice STONE PICKLE POTS, from 1 quart to 3 gallons—Also, an assortment of STONE JUGS all sizes, for sale at his store, nearly opposite the Brick Market. August 20.
FOR SALE,
ON MONDAY, the 16th of September.
Will be sold at Public Vendue, on the 16th of September next, one o'clock p.m. on the premises—
A FARM in Nottingham, containing one hundred & fifty acres, lying on the road leading from Northwood to Portsmouth or Exeter, and is under good improvement; it has a good House and Barn, with mowing, pasturing and wood Land, and a large young orchard with good accommodations, well watered—Any person who wishes to purchase, may expect to pay a small part down; for the balance with interest, a generous time will be given. SAMUEL WILLEY. Concord, August 15, 1805.
AUCTIONS.
ON SATURDAY NEXT.
At S. LITTLE's Office.
A quantity English GOODS.
Some Clothing; 2 Saddles.
2 dozen fine Hats.
At Private Sale.
8 Puncheons good Rum.
Pipes of Brandy and Gin.
10 Hhds. Molasses.
200 Boxes bar Soap.
20 Bags Cocoa Shells.
5 Russia and other Beds.
1000 lb Rhode Island Cheese, of an excellent quality;—Also—
a quantity of Paper for Rooms at reduced prices.
Cash advanced on Consignment.
Portsmouth, Aug. 20.
To be Sold at Public Auction
On THURSDAY the 29th of August
inst. at 12 o'clock m. on the premises,
THE Store lately occupied
by Mr. Stephen Little as an auction room; standing on the lot in Market-street belonging to Wm. Boyd, Esq.; it is thoroughly finished out side, is new, and may at a very little expense be converted into a dwelling house. It will be sold at a liberal credit. August 20, 1805.
For Freight or Charter—
THE brig ANN, a tight, staunch vessel, burthen 173 tons, can be put to sea at a short notice.—ALSO—For Sale,
40 Puncheons high, third proof Antigua Rum.
50 Hhds. Guadalupe Molasses.
Sugar, by the Hhd. or Barrel.
**For terms apply to WILLIAM or HENRY TREDICK, at their store on Capt. Drisco's wharf. August 20.
FOR SALE,
THE brig HOPE, 110 tons burthen, well calculated for the West-India trade; a remarkable fast sailer, and in every respect well found.
Apply to JOSEPH CHASE, No. 7, Long wharf. Aug. 20.
LIME.
115 casks of Thomastown
LIME, for sale by E. THOMPSON.
Bow-street, August 20, 1805.
State of New-Hampshire.
PORTSMOUTH, JULY 31, 1805.
THE Commander in Chief, considering it of the highest importance to the State and security to the Citizens, that the Militia should be duly and seasonably attended to, called out and trained agreeably to law—Directs the commanding officers of Divisions, to issue their orders to the Brigadier Generals, directing them to call on the field officers of regiments to nominate to the Governor suitable persons (from time to time) for Captains and Subalterns, to fill any vacancies that now are or may hereafter take place in any of the companies of the Militia throughout the State, and to call forth this fall (without fail, for military exercise) the companies and battalions agreeably to law. It is the earnest wish of the Captain General, to see the Militia completely organized and trained, he therefore fondly hopes and trusts in the talents and patriotism of the officers, that all orders will be attended to; and at the same time would remind the Citizen Soldiers the absolute importance of their prompt obedience to the orders of their officers, and thereby afford the only honorable and safe protection to a great and free people.—The indefatigable exertions heretofore made, both by officers and privates, in forming and equipping themselves for the defence of our common country, affords a sure and pleasing hope that all orders will be punctually carried into effect.
By order of his Excellency the
Commander in Chief—
MICHAEL M C LARTY, Adjt. Gen.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber not intending to follow his old business any longer after October next, earnestly requests all indebted to him either by note or account, to settle the same before the last of September next, otherwise he shall be under the disagreeable necessity of calling in a more serious way. Those who live off the road will leave their business with some person on the same, to settle in their absence, as it is inconvenient for him to go off the Post road. Accounts will be made out up to October 1st, 1805; he will be ready for a settlement by the first of September next.
The subscriber returns his sincere thanks for all favors received from those gentlemen who in the worst of times have proved themselves to be his sincere friends, and should be happy to serve them. As a settlement is absolutely necessary at this time, he will be in readiness. JONATHAN EDGERLY. Epping, August 15, 1805.
Wanted Immediately,
A WET NURSE.—Inquire of
the Printers. August 20.

Miscellaneous Repository. ON CENSURE.
BY SWIFT.
YE wife, instruct me to endure An evil which admits no cure; O, how this evil can be borne, Which breeds at once both hate and scorn. Bare innocence is no support, When you are tried in scandal's court. Stand high in honour, wealth, or wit, All others who inferior sit, Conceive themselves in conscience bound To join, and drag you to the ground. Your altitude offends the eyes Of those who want the power to rise. The world, a willing flander-by, Inclines to aid a specious lie: Alas! they would not do you wrong; But—all appearances are wrong.
Yet, whence proceeds this weight we lay On what derailing people say? For, let mankind discharge their tongues In venom, till they burst their lungs, Their utmost malice cannot make Your head, or tooth, or finger ache; Nor spoil your shape, distort your face, Nor put one feature out of place. Nor will you find your fortune sick, By what they speak or what they think; Nor can ten hundred thousand lies Make you less virtuous, learn'd, or wise.
The most effectual way to balk Their malice is, to let them—talk.
MISCELLANY.
THE COUNTRY PARSON.
Beware of an Idler.
A HUNGRY wolf is not more dangerous to a flock of sheep, nor a cat to a mouse, than an idle man is to the industry of a neighborhood.
A pleasant story is told of a fellow who went into a town market and placing himself in the centre thereof that he might be seen by the butchers, began to gape wide his jaws and yawn in a formal manner, when (so great is the power of sympathy) the whole of the butchers, as they stood at their stumbles, began to gape and yawn in concert.
The tale, whether true or false, is explanatory of the influence of an idler on those within his sphere. The industrious citizen, who views his neighbor lolling idly on his porch, begins immediately to draw envious comparisons. "Behold," saith he, "mine is a life of labor; I toil, and I sweat; but yonder man, who is not richer than I am, pleasantly passeth away his time, puffing the cares and inquietudes of the world from him with smoke from a cigar, or an old pipe. I will go and do likewise. Foolish man, thou hadst better not."
In the midst of summer, when the meridian rays of the Sun oppress by their intense heat the animal creation, who is there who has not experienced the attracted power of an idler as he loiters in the shade? "Lo!" crieth one; "there is Zachariah seated under the shadow of yonder building; doubtless it is a cool and refreshing place; come, let us go and sit with Zachariah. Friend, if thou valuest life, thou hadst better mind thy business; and pursue an object more estimable than pleasure and ease; something that will be profitable to thyself, to thy family, thy friends, or the public."
Attracting by his evil example a circle of disciples around him, the idler becomes an important personage: He is the instrument of vice and worketh wonders; the groope whom the evil influence of his idleness hath collected together, amuse themselves with trifles; serious and weighty topics of discourse are too burthensome for their minds, quips, cranks, and legends are only palatable. When the chief idler hath spread himself upon the portico, Nathan the carpenter spying him, leaves his work and flies to him just to have a little chat: Then comes David, the Smith; and Ephraim, the Hatter; and Barnaby, the Scribe. The tale passeth round, and every one was merry.—Mean while the sun journeyeth to the west, and the work of Nathan, and David, and Ephraim, and Barnaby, is neglected; and when called for, it is unfinished. Verily, if they continue under the enchantment of the idler, poverty will overtake them, and a jail be their reward.
The idler is generally mischievous: He playeth off tricks, and is always contriving stratagems to render some one ridiculous, in order that he may have a subject for merriment. He gathereth on his memory the rattle of the day, and retalleth it in scraps to regale his companions. A joke is his supreme delight; and ribaldry his highest diversion.
Wherever these idlers abound, health, wealth, and virtuous morals decay.—Their gathering corrupt youth, and lead very often to drunkenness. Full many a promising citizen has fallen a prey to the vicious practices of an idler.
Beware of him, therefore; for his is the road to poverty, and the path that leadeth to misery.
But think not, my brethren, that the Country Parson is a foe to recreation. Oh! no.—It is salutary to the son of industry.—There are times and seasons for pleasure and for pastime, which should not be neglected. It is wholesome to the mind as well as to the body, to indulge them occasionally, in decorous, playfulness and innocent diversion.
The Planting of the Vine.
WHEN Noah planted the first Vine and retired, Satan approached it and said—"I will nurture you, charming plant!" He quickly brought three animals; a sheep, a lion, and a hog, and killed them, one after the other, near the Vine. The virtue of the blood of these animals penetrated it, and is still manifested in its growth. When a man drinks one goblet of wine, he is then agreeable, gentle and friendly, that is the nature of the lamb.—When he drinks two, he is a lion, and says, "Who's like me?" He then talks of stupendous things.—When he drinks more, his senses forsake him, and at length he wallows in the mire. Need it be said that he then resembles a hog?
FOR SALE, The cargo of the brig Polly now unlading at Mr. Sam'l Hill's wharf, consisting of excellent Tobago Rum, and a few Hhds. of Molasses. Apply to LONG & HAMILTON. Portsmouth, August 13. 1805.
FOR SALE BY William Rice, At No. 7, on the Pier—for cash, or approved credit— 40 Hhds. excellent Grenada Rum, per Hhd. or Bbl. 10 pipes French Brandy. 50 casks Clarret Wine. 6 boxes long cork'd ditto. 50 boxes Sallad Oil. 50 boxes mould Candles. 35 ditto, Castle Soap. 20 barrels mss and prime Pork. 12 M. Velvet Corks. Portsmouth, August 13. 1805
FRESH OLIVES. S. LARKIN, HAS just received for sale, a few Jars of fresh OLIVES, in excellent order,—also, Fresh Turkey Figs; And a few baskets of choice Anizette Cordial; Constantly on Sale a general assortment of genuine Teas, Wines and Groceries. Large and small Spanish Entry Mats, of a superior quality, for sale as above. August 13.
THREE convenient BRICK HOUSES, finished off in a genteel manner, each having a good cellar, with or without Stores, or two Stores without Houses; to be let on reasonable terms. For particulars, inquire of NEIL MINTIRE. Portsmouth, August 13. 1805.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber on the first instant, a bay or chestnut coloured HORSE, about 14 hands high, has a small white spot on the nose, trots all—the owner may have the same by applying to THOMAS PIPER, and paying charges. Stratham, August 6th 1805.
MILLSFIELD. WHEREAS application hath been made to me by the owners and proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Millsfield, in the county of Coos in the State of New Hampshire, to call a meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Mrs. Eunice Wells, at Hampton Falls, in the county of Rockingham, in said state, on the third Tuesday of June, A.D. 1806, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose,—
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk.  3. To raise a tax on each right in said township for the purpose of making roads, erecting mills, making settlements in said town, and for paying any demands that now or may hereafter exist against said proprietor.  4. To choose Assessors to assess said tax.  5. To choose a Collector to collect said tax.  6. To appoint a Treasurer.  I do therefore pursuant to said application, hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township of Millsfield, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid.—Given under my hand and seal, this 22d day of June, A.D. 1805. WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Clerk, of said Millsfield.
ERROL. WHEREAS application hath been made to me by the owners and proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Errol, in the county of Coos, in the State of New Hampshire, to call a meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Mrs. Eunice Wells, at Hampton Falls, in the county of Rockingham in said state, on the third Tuesday of June, A.D. 1806, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose,—   1. To choose a Moderator to govern said Meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk.  3. To raise a tax on each right in said township for the purpose of making roads, erecting mills, making settlements in said town, and for paying any demands that now or may hereafter exist against said proprietor.  4. To choose Assessors to assess said tax.  5. To choose a Collector to collect said tax.  6. To appoint a Treasurer.   I do therefore pursuant to said application, hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township of Errol, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid. Given under my hand and seal, this 22d day of June, A.D. 1805. WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Clerk, of said Errol.
RAVENS DUCK. James Rundlet, HAS just received a quantity of DUTCH RAVENS DUCK—which will be sold by wholesale on good terms—he has as usual, an excellent assortment of English and India GOODS—which will positively be sold by wholesale or retail, full as low as at any store in the state. Portsmouth, August 13. 1805
For sale by Joseph Clark, jr. At his shop in Buck Street, Portsmouth, WARRANTED undrawn Tickets and Quarters in Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, now drawing in Boston, a list of blanks and prizes received every day.—First drawn blank to-morrow morning, intitled to 8,000 dollars. August 13.
To Jeremiah Eames, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Coos, in the State of New Hampshire,—
WE the subscribers, Proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Cockburne, in the county of Coos and state of New Hampshire, do hereby request you to notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Major Stephen Wilson, of Lancaster, in the county and state aforesaid, on the first Tuesday in October next, at ten o'clock forenoon, for the following purposes,—viz.—
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk, Assessors, Collector, and all other officers which may be thought necessary by said proprietors.  3. To see if they will accept the survey and plan of said township, made by Jeremiah Eames, junior, and ratify and confirm any former proceedings of said proprietors which may be considered illegal.  4. To grant any owners of land settled in said township the land they improve, for and in part of their share therein, and to see if they will give liberty to the proprietors to pitch or locate any part of their shares on such conditions as may be thought proper.  5. To see if they will make roads, build mills, and make any surveys perambulate, and settle the outlines and boundaries of said township, and choose committees or agents to manage the concerns of the proprietors.  6. To dispose of any of their lands, and levy a tax on the common lands in said township, to raise such sum of money as may be considered necessary for the purposes aforesaid, and to defray any expenses of the proprietors.  7. To vote to sever or divide all or any of the common lands among the proprietors in such manner as may be thought expedient. 
ASA PORTER. JOHN M. TILLOTSON, EBENEZER BROWN. March 9, 1805. State of New Hampshire, Coos, ss. Application being made as aforesaid, I hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said township of Cockburne to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid. JEREMIAH EAMES, Justice of the Peace. March 9, 1805.
To Jeremiah Eames, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the County of Coos in the State of New Hampshire,—
WE the subscribers, proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Stewartstown, in said county of Coos, do hereby request you to notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township to meet at the dwelling house of Major Stephen Wilson, of Lancaster, in said county, on the first Monday of December next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, for the following purposes,—viz.—
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk, Assessors, Collector, and all other officers which may be thought necessary for said proprietors.  3. To see if they will accept the survey and plan of said township made by Jeremiah Eames, junior, and ratify and confirm any former proceedings of said proprietors which may be considered illegal.  4. To grant any owners of land settled in said township the land they improve for and in part of their share therein, to see if they will give liberty to the proprietors to pitch or locate any part of their shares, on such conditions as may be thought proper.  5. To dispose of any of their lands, and levy a tax on the common lands in said township, which may be thought necessary to defray any expense of the proprietors and for other purposes.  6. To vote to sever or divide all or any of the common lands among the proprietors in such manner as may be thought expedient. 
JOHN M. TILLOTSON, WILLIAM WEBSTER, JONAS MINOT. WILLIAM GORDON, by his Guardian C. H. ATHERTON ROBERT FLETCHER, JEREMIAH EAMES, jr. ASA PORTER. June 11th, 1805. State of New Hampshire, Coos, ss. Application being made as aforesaid, I hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said Stewartstown to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid. JEREMIAH EAMES, Justice of the Peace. July 25th, 1805.
Pearse & Walker, HAVE just received for sale, a few barrels Prime PORK. ON SALE At S. LITTLE'S Office, 30 Hhds. Rum. 20 do. Molasses. 20 bags Shells. 200 boxes Bar Soap. 10 pipes Brandy and Gin. 20 Bbls. Superfine flour. 200 rolls Room Paper cheap. 2000 wt. excellent Conn. Cheese. 10 Ruffia Beds. Cash advanced on consignments.
JOHN WARNER Has for Sale, opposite the Court-House, INDIA Calicoes; COTTON Checks; India Chintzes; India Handkerchiefs; blue Gurrachs; India Custos; plaid Calicoes; Chintzes; Linens; Shirting Cottons; glazed white cotton Cambrics; brown Hollands; olive and black Cords; Velvets and Thickset; black and fancy Nankenees and Nankenees; yellow and blue India Nankenees; olive Jean; Fustian; English Buff Nankenees; mixed cotton Cambrics; patent twilled blue do. Marcellas Quiltings; Fancy Jeans; slate and drab Cambrics; black do. slate Gingham; white cotton Cambrics; sprigged Mullins; Book do. 3 4 4 6 4 black, Lalor and plumbe colored Sarsenet Cambrics; Dimities; white, pink, buff and slate colored long silk Gloves; long and short kid do. Cotton do. Chambrey Mullins; Persians; Bandanna Hankerchiefs; black Morocco Shoes; white and colored Threads; straw Bonnets; Chip Hats; Cotton Hose, various kinds; felt Hats; pocket Handkerchiefs; 9 8 Table Cloths; purple Shawls; Cotton Umbrellas; India Fans; Bed Ticks; Ruffles; Shalloons; blue, black, mixed and Corbeau Broad Cloths; Cassimere; twilled and plain drab colored Coating, &c. Also as above, 20 Hhds. good flavored RUM, Pipes of BRANDY and GIN; Chefts Souchong TEA; A few casks RAISINS, and Fig TOBACCO. July 16.
The old adage says "It is a cross dog that bites before he barks." THE subscriber has been alternately growling and barking at some of his customers, for two years past and he is confident if he is now obliged to bite, the appropriation of being a "cross dog" cannot with justice be affixed to his character.
As the contract for carrying the mail ends the 1st of October next delinquent customers will please to settle their accounts previous to that time. WILLIAM THAYER.
N. B. The subscriber not expecting to ride above the above term of time, informs those indebted to him, that all accounts unsettled will be left with a Lawyer.
FOR SALE. A PIANO-FORTE, elegant and sweet-toned with two vibrations, and one Buff Stop, complete set of strings, with other apparatus,—Enquire of the Printers. August 13. 1805.
SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED a new and Celebrated work, entitled Wonders of Nature & Art; or a concise account of whatever is most curious and remarkable in the world: whether relating to its animal, vegetable, or mineral productions; or to the manufactures, buildings and inventions of its inhabitants. Compiled from Historical and Geographical works of established celebrity, and illustrated with the discoveries of modern travellers. BY THE REV. THOMAS SMITH, Author of the Universal Atlas, Sacred Mirror, &c. Revised, corrected, and improved, by J. MEASE, M.D. member of the American Philosophical Society, and Corresponding Member of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester. In fourteen volumes octodecimo.
SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED AT C. PEIRCE'S BOOKSTORE. August 13.
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, And for sale by the Author in Congress-Street, and by Henry Ranlet, Exeter, a Sermon entitled, "The Day of Judgment," revealed by the King of Glory and his servants," collected from the records of his kingdom, and published to the world in general, for their good.— By ELIAS SMITH.
N. B. In this sermon the punishment of the wicked at the last day is stated to be one of three things—Either a state of misery without end—or a limited punishment, and then to be made happy—or such a punishment as will put a final end to their existence after the day of Judgment. The last of these three is mentioned in the above sermon to be the scripture truth—This being the truth, the doctrine called Universalism is overthrown, like "the fabric of a baleful vision, which leaves not a wreck behind." As above "may be had, a new edition of SMITH & JONES' HYMNS, containing 318 hymns—price, 3s. 9d. neatly bound.—Sold also by the booksellers in Portsmouth. July 30, 1805.
Londonderry Turnpike. ANY person or company, wishing to contract with the Directors of said Turnpike, to make any part of said road, will please to send in their proposals in writing, to the Directors, on or before the nineteenth of August next.—By order of the Directors. SAMUEL ARMOR, Proprietors Clerk. Windham, July 23, 1805.
CHEAP, NEW & FASHIONABLE GOODS. Just received by DANIEL WEEKS, at No. 2 Market Street, a variety of Seasonable Goods, among which are, Lace Cambrics; Japan'd Mullins; black and plaid Chambrey Mullins; Elegant Lace Cambric Shawls; Fashionable muslin do.; A great variety of 3/4 and 5/8 black and colored Sarsnet Cambrics; 3/4 and 5/8 white Cambric Mullins; Glazed ditto; Ladies black, white, slate and rose colored Silk Hose; White and slate colored cotton do.; Pic nic Gloves and Mitts; Fashionable willow and straw Bonnets; Chip Flats for Bonnets; Fashionable Ribbons; Cheap black Crapes; India Cottons; Blue Nankenees; Fine Dimities at 25. per yd.; Superfine Broad Cloths and Cassimere; Black and Olive Velvets; Cotton Cassimere; Beaver Hats; Morocco Slippers, &c. The above with a variety of other Articles just received will be sold remarkably Cheap. July 16, 1805.
To the honorable Arthur Livermore, one of the Justices of the State of New Hampshire. WE the subscribers owning more than one sixteenth part of the township of Thornton, as granted by his late Excellency Benning Wentworth, by a charter bearing date the 6th day of July, A. D. 1763, do request of you to warn a meeting of the proprietors of said township, to be held on Tuesday the 27th day of August next, at the house of Moody Ellett in said Thornton, at 3 of the clock in the afternoon.
 1st. To choose a moderator.  2d. To choose a Clerk.  3d. To agree on a method to lay out and ascertain the public rights in said township.  4th. To divide the lands now held in common, and to assess the non-resident lands—to repair a road through them to the Gre.  5th. To establish a method of calling their meetings in future. 
JOHN RAYMOND, JOSEPH BLANCHARD. March 16, 1805. State of New Hampshire, Grafton ss. I hereby notify and warn the proprietors aforesaid, pursuant to the foregoing application, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes therein mentioned. ARTHUR LIVERMORE, Just. Peace.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE— Cheshire, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in SPRINGFIELD, in the State and county aforesaid, who have not paid their county, highway and State taxes for the year 1804—That so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house of Capt. John Quimby, junr., in said Springfield, on Monday the twenty fifth day of October next, at two of the clock, P. M. unless prevented by previous payment to the subscriber.     NAMES.  No. Lot.  No. Acres.  County Tax.  Highway Tax.  State Tax.      John Quimby,  1  96  2  28  8    Moses Webster,  6  96  2  28  8    Jehusha Clement,  10  20  2  50  8    Jeremiah Fogg, Esq.  11  75  2  18  5    ditto,  12  25  1  7  2    Capt. Ebenr. Fley,  7  5  0  2  0    DANIEL GILMAN, Collector.          Springfield July 16, 1805.
FOR SALE, A Convenient two story HOUSE, situated in Buckstreet with a good garden, and Aqueduct in the cellar, and is a central situation.—Terms will be made liberal; for further particulars apply to the printers, or Edward Dimsey. Portsmouth July 2.
WANTED to hire, a smart active Lad about 16 years of age to work on a farm—apply to MOSES WOODWARD. Portsmouth, July 30, 1805.
An Oration. Pronounced at St. John's Church on the 4th July by Mr. RICHARD EVANS, has just been published and is now for sale at this office,—Subscribers are requested to call for their books—The following errata in those numbers which have been delivered, is to be noticed:—in page 14, fifth line from top, for national government, read rational government—in page 17, ninth line from top, for portion of kings, read portion of kings—in page 19, fifth line from bottom for general soil of liberty, read genial soil of liberty. July 30, 1805.
For sale at No. 12, Market Street, A neat volume of SERMONS, By ELIAS SMITH. Price, 3s.