The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1794-04-05 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
PORTSMOUTH: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the Hon. GENERAL COURT of the State of New-Hampshire, at his Office in Market-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
Messrs. ADAMS and LARKIN, YOU are requested to publish the following Observations, communicated to the Trustees of the Massachusetts Society for promoting Agriculture, in your useful paper. OLIVER SMITH, Cor. Sec'y.
SHEEP.
THE breed of Sheep is capable of very great improvement. It is important to know how far this improvement has been effected in England, in consequence of the importation of foreign Sheep; the selection of the best native sheep as breeders, or by the mode of feeding them. The attempts to mend our breed of Sheep have been few, and probably not well conducted. The principal object of these attempts seems to have been the size of the animals, which is not always attended with an increased profit. The great Lincolnshire Rams have been imported, and these are said to be ill flavored, not very healthy and ill adapted to the short sweet food of our hills, as they are fed on the Lincoln fens or low grounds. Instead of these, would it not be desirable to procure a smaller breed from Dorsetshire, which are said to be used to shorter grass than the former, have better meat, and, on the whole, yield more profit. This breed is probably a stranger in America.
As foreign sheep are hard to be obtained and their value as a breeding stock, yet undecided, ought the domestic means of improving our sheep to be neglected or delayed? Has any farmer yet given his brother farmers proof, from experiment, how far the sheep may be improved in size and the quantity and quality of the wool, by selecting instead of selling the best lambs. In such selections has the fineness of the wool been made, in any instance, the sole view—and in any other stock, has the object been to attain the long combing wool. It is desirable to learn, from the result of a set of judicious experiments how nearly our wool may be made to approach to the fine wool of Spain, and the long wool of England.
The management of sheep is said to be a science in England: It is certainly not one in America, and the inference is that our sheep will deserve the attention of spirited improvers since they are so profitable and their wool so fine in a state of neglect.
Query. Has it been attempted to sow rye or other green spring food for sheep as a substitute for turnips; an early flow of milk would forward the lambs.
COWS.
Is there any room to doubt that the profits of our dairies may be greatly augmented by proper attention to the breed of milch cows? There is some prejudice on this point. It is said, good keeping makes good cows, yet those who say it, see in their own cow yards very frequently a single cow, not bigger nor better fed than the others, give a double quantity of milk. It is very careless and stupid to go on rearing the calves from poor cows in preference to those from good cows: Yet this is pretty generally done, because the excellent cows bring excellent fat calves for market.—Their good or bad qualities are doubtless hereditary, as well as their colour and size—at least in a very considerable degree. Why should we scruple this any more than the improvement of the breed of horses, which we prize for their blood. The bull is to be chosen with no less care than the cow. The best cows for milk may be reared as certainly as horses for racing or for draught—and in a dairy country, the total neglect of this important care is shameful and unaccountable.
As connected with the last point, is to be known, whether the method of feeding cattle at a stack, is not wasteful of the fodder, of the manure, injurious to the grass-sward, and to the cattle, by pinching their growth in wet and cold weather? On the other hand, whether our common cow-houses are not too warm and close.
ON CLOVER.
THE raising of Clover is become so common, and the profits arising from it so
obvious, that we might be led to believe that no farmer would omit sowing so profitable a crop. Yet the number of farms I see in almost every part of our country without clover leads me to conclude that their Owners are indolent, or want information.
I could mention several, who in the course of a few years, have made considerable fortunes; and could as easily prove that most of their extra profits arose from sowing Clover; for exclusive of hay, pasture and feed, the increase of flock, milk, butter cheese, &c. it is known to enrich the land, and I believe principally by the destruction of weeds; for by mowing twice it prevents their seed from ripening, therefore destroys them.
I shall conclude this paper by giving my readers a short history of a farm of 100 acres in a neighbouring Township improved by sowing Clover.
It was an old settled farm overrun with garlic and other weeds, and was what we call tired land, which within five or six years is so far improved that it produces keeping sufficient for ten milch cows (besides other stock) the profits of which in cheese and butter the last summer amounted to 214 dollars.
He likewise raised 400 bushels of oats on fifteen acres, which the year before produced a good crop of Indian corn and buck-wheat.
M. D.
From the New-York Journal, &c.
TO THE PEOPLE.
THE present decisions of Congress, respecting the acquiescence of a fleet, are undoubtedly interesting to every real patriot and friend to the true interest of America. Whether such a project will answer the intended purpose, is a matter of importance to the commercial and agricultural interest of our country. Previous to our determining on so important a point it is necessary to consider the power against whom we are to act, the expence it will occasion, and the probable benefit or injury that will eventually result from the measure. It is generally acknowledged by all parties, and contradicted by none, that the Algerines have been let loose upon the American shipping, by the Agency of a British Minister, sanctioned by the King and Parliament of England, in order to stop all connection between this country and France, and to harass and annoy our commerce. Now if Great-Britain finds it necessary to use the Algerines as an engine, to serve her purposes, she may and doubtless will hereafter continue them in her service. Although the people of England are already oppressed with an enormous load of taxes to carry on the present diabolical system, yet government will exert every nerve and strain to the utmost to succeed in their wicked schemes. King craft is at stake, and like a desperate gambler, they will risk all at one throw, and never stick upon trifles to carry into complete execution the system of despotism and oppression. They can out-bid us at an Algerine market, where the heaviest purse secures friendship; and if Great-Britain continues to view America as a mortal foe (for all Republics are at enmity with Kings) she will furnish the Algerines with a greater number of ships in one month, than we can build in three or four years.—Notwithstanding our neutrality, England is this day committing acts of hostility on our citizens and property by indirect methods. She dares not come forward and boldly say to America, the language of her government, We still hate you, and will do every thing in our power to ruin your rising Republic; at our command the Indians shall murder and destroy your defenceless frontier inhabitants, and we have only to speak the word, and our LOYAL SERVANTS at Algiers shall make a truce for Portugal, and thus permit our noble allies the Algerines, to capture your vessels. Though she has not presumption enough openly to send us this message, yet facts testify her conduct to be exactly similar.
Of what avail then will be half a dozen or ten frigates, while Britain can and will beyond a doubt, furnish four times as many if they are wanted? Had we not better at once demand of England, the fulfilment of the treaty—the restoration of our Western Posts; and if this is not immediately complied with, let us take them by force. We had better be at open war with a perfidious nation, than be thus murdered by inches. Let Congress insist on the free navigation of our vessels to every port in the world unmolested by the pirates of any power.—If this is not granted, arm at once and repel every lawless intruder. Instead of building a navy, that enemy to a republican government, and increasing our debt to an enormous amount; let the people address their Representatives in a firm manner, and insist on satisfaction for the many insults we are daily receiving from the Despots of Europe. America professes to be free and independent; let us not then be cringing to any power on earth, but assert our just rights and maintain our sovereignty at the expence of our lives and fortunes. By supporting the independence and liberty of Columbia, we will evince to the world that we deserve to be free. A Native of Columbia.
Federal Legislature.
MONDAY, MARCH 10.
THIS day in the House of Representatives of the United States, Mr. Sedgwick gave notice, that to-morrow he should submit to the consideration of the legislature certain resolutions, the object of which would be the means of defence required by our present situation, and the funds which might be required to defray the expence.
This notice was introduced by Mr. Sedgwick with the following previous observations:
He said he had heretofore done himself the honor to declare to the House, that in his opinion it was the duty of the Legislature, as the guardians of the public safety, at a time when Europe was convulsed, and this country suffering many injuries, to provide for its defence, and, as events might happen, to avenge for its injuries. That the preservation of peace, an object so necessary to our political and individual happiness might materially depend on the wisdom and firmness of the Legislature in this respect.
That he had hoped and expected some plan for these important purposes would before this time, have been presented to Congress. That in his opinion, it would be unparadisable to leave our country in this naked and exposed situation, during the approaching recess. That it ought no longer to remain uncertain whether the property and best interests of our citizens were to remain in a situation to be insulted and injured with impunity.
He said he should forbear to give even the outlines of the system which his own mind had embraced, because he should always be willing to prefer any other more competent to the end. His only object at present, was to call the reflections of gentlemen to this important subject.
The bill for providing a naval armament was taken up, the blanks filled and finally passed the House, yeas 50—nays 39, as follows:
AYES —Messrs. Ames, Beaty, Boudinot, S. Bourne, Cadwallader, Cobb, Coffin, Coit, Dearborn, Dent, Dexter, Fitzsimons, Foster, Gilbert, Gilman, Glenn, Goodhue, Gordon, Griffin, Hancock, Hillhouse, Hindman, Holten Kittera, Learned, Lee, Lyman, Malbone, P. Muhlenberg, Murray, Parker, Scot, Sedgwick, J. Smith, S. Smith, W. Smith, Sprig, Swift, Talbot, Thatcher, Tracy, Trumbull, Van-Allen, Van-Gaesbeck, P. Wadsworth, J. Wadsworth, Ward, Watts, Winn.—50.
NAYS —Messrs. Bailey, Baldwin, Blount, Carnes Christie, Clairborne, Coles; Findley, Giles, Gillebie, Greenup, Grove, Harrison-Heath, Heister, Hunter, Irwine, Locke, Maccon, Madison, M. Dowell, Mobane, Montgomery, Moore, Nevil, New, Nicholas, Niles, Page, Preston, Smiley, I. Smith, Tredwell, Van Courtland, Venable, Walker, Williams, Wingate, Winston.—39.
MARCH 12.
Mr. Sedgwick, after some prefatory remarks, read a set of resolutions which he, a few days ago promised to bring forward. They are as follows:
Resolved , That there be raised, armed and equipped, fifteen regiments of auxiliary troops, to consist of 1000 men rank and file each, with the proper officers.
Resolved , That the commissioned officers thereof be appointed as other officers of the United States, and that the non-commissioned officers and privates be inlisted for the term of two years; and with this condition, that if war should break out within that time, between the United States and any foreign European power—they shall be bound to serve for the term of three years, after the commencement of the war, if the same shall so long continue.
Resolved , That in case of such war, the officers of the said regiments shall be entitled to the like pay and subsistence, and to equal rank and command with the officers of the present military establishment of the U. States; but except in such case, shall be entitled to pay only for the time they shall actually attend on the days of training and exercise hereafter mentioned.
Resolved , That each non-commissioned officer and private shall, by virtue of his enlistment, be entitled to a bounty, consisting of a suit of cloaths per annum, of the value of twelve dollars, and shall also be entitled to a compensation of half a dollar per day, for each day he shall assemble for the purpose of training or exercising;—which except in case of war, with some foreign European power, shall not exceed twenty-four days in one year; and in that case each non-commissioned officer and private, shall be entitled to the same pay and rations, and shall be subject to the same rules and regulations, as the other troops of the United States.
Resolved , That the said regiments shall be furnished with arms and accoutrements at the expence of the U. States, to be returned at the expiration of their term of service.
Resolved , That revenues by taxes or duties, competent to the purpose of defraying the expence of raising and paying the said troops, be provided.
Resolved , That within two years and six months after the time, which shall be prescribed by law, for beginning to enlist the said troops, if no war shall in the mean time break out with any foreign European power, the regiments aforesaid shall be abolished and cease.
Resolved , That the President of the United States be authorized, if in his judgment the safety or welfare of the United States shall require it, to lay an embargo generally or particularly, upon ships in the ports or harbours of the United States, for a term, not exceeding at any one time, forty days, and also to prohibit for a like term, generally or particularly, the exportation of commodities from the U. States, and such embargo or prohibition to continue from time to time, until the expiration of fourteen days after the commencement of the session of Congress next ensuing the present.
After some length observations by Mr. Sedgwick, the resolutions were seconded and laid on the table.
A report was made in favor of a diminution of the duty on the importation of bariron under restrictions.
The bill providing for the expences of the war department for the year 1794, was taken up in committee of the whole, and reported without amendments.
The bill for fortifying harbors was taken up, the blanks filled, and passed.
The House went into committee on that part of the President's Speech, which relates to arsenals and magazines, considered the report of their select committee and reported. The House agreed to the principles contained in that report, and appointed a committee to bring in a bill.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13.
A bill for the building of magazines, arsenals and for other purposes, was reported and twice read.
A bill came down from the Senate, supplementary to a bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
The House went into committee on Mr. Madison's resolutions. The late depredations of the British on our commerce, has changed in a degree the nature of the question, and complexion of the debates. The resolutions are now opposed as too weak for our present exigencies. A motion was early made to amend the resolutions by specifying Great-Britain as the object of them, and was carried by a considerable majority. No other question was taken except on postponing the resolutions generally, which was lost. The subject will probably be resumed to-morrow.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14.
The bill from the Senate supplementary to the act providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States was twice read.
The President has approved the bill making appropriations for 1794. The Senate has concurred the bill authorizing the loan of one million.
It was moved to take up immediately that part of the resolutions offered a few days since, which relates to empowering the President to lay an embargo if he should deem such measure necessary; the motion was lost, owing to the wish of a majority to pursue the subject of Mr. Madison's resolutions and give them a decision.
The House went into a committee on those resolutions.
MONDAY, MARCH 17.
Sunday reports were read and disposed of. The Senate have passed the bill for fortifying the ports and harbours of the United States with sundry amendments, which the House agreed to in this sitting.
The bill for cutting arsenals and magazines was taken up in committee of the whole, reported with amendments, which was agreed to in the House, and the bill passed to a third reading to-morrow.
Upon the motion of Mr. S. Smith, who had some propositions to make in the House, which he believed would require secrecy, the galleries were cleared.
ANECDOTE.
AN Irish peasant, was carried before a magistrate on a charge of having stolen a sheep the property of Garret Fitz Maurice. The Justice asked him, "If he could read?" To which he answered, "A little." "You could not be ignorant then," said Mr. Quorum , "that the sheep found in your possession belonging to Sir Garrat, as his brand (G. F. M.) was on it." "True, replied the prisoner, "but I really thought the three letters stood for Good Fat Mutton ."
ALL persons who are indebted to the Estate of EBENEZER JANVRIN, late of Portsmouth, Mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment to MARTHA JANVRIN, Administ'x. Portsmouth, March 10, 1794.

Foreign Occurrences.
LONDON, January 11.
ARMY OF THE ROYALISTS.
We extract the following article from a Brussels paper of the first instant, entitled "Journal de la Guerre."
"An officer of the regiment of Royal Infantry, belonging to the Royal Catholic Army, employed in the Army of La Vendee, was made a prisoner in the affair of Mons, on the 4th of December. He was to have been shot on the 6th; but he found means to escape to Paris on foot, and from thence to the frontier—He is at this time at Mans."
"He reports that the Royalist army, is not to be numbered. They have 15,000 regular troops, Austrians, Swiss, ancient Maréchaussée, and soldiers. They have not less than 200 pieces of cannon."
"The affair of the Granville, was only meant as an attempt. They did not mean to enter upon a siege; for though they had 70,000 men before the town, they were not calculated for that kind of attack, being mostly peasants, who, strongly attached to the cause, were anxious to have a post to give up to the Royalists."
"They anxiously looked for succours from England, and particularly a reinforcement of engineers, and officers of artillery and infantry. It was not until the beginning of December, that they knew that the English were disposed to succour themselves."
"He said, that the affair of Mans, cost each party nine or ten thousand men. The two armies reciprocally shot their prisoners. It was estimated, that the campaign in La Vendee had cost France, more than two hundred thousand men!"
"The Royalist army had been twice almost entirely renewed. They drew their best recruits from Brittany. They considered the Bretons as the flower of their army."
"The plan was, after the affair of Mans, to march to Paris; but circumstances had since occurred to alter that destination."
"The recapture of Toulon was celebrated on the 30th by a grand civic festival, at which the National Convention, the Jacobin society, the municipality, the club of cordeliers, the national guard of Paris, with an immense number of the inhabitants of Paris, were present."
"DAVID, the celebrated painter, who arranged the procession of Lepellier's and Marat's funerals, arranged also the order of this civic festival."
"The discharge of cannon was the signal of its commencement."
"The following was the order of the procession:"
A grand band of music. Fourteen chariots, with devices, emblematically representing the fourteen armies of France. The figure of a ship to represent the navy of France.
The members of the National Convention. The members of the Jacobin society. The municipality of Paris. The members of the Cordeliers. The National Guard. Citizens.
"When the procession had arrived at the Champ de Mars, a hymn was sung: The persons present then partook of a Republican repast."
Domestic Occurrences.
NORFOLK, March 11.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Charles, Capt. Langford, in 14 days from the Havannah. Capt. Langford informs, that Cape-Francois was taken by a Spanish armament sent against it; 16,000 prisoners had arrived from the Cape at the Havannah; that two days before he had failed, 1,500 regular troops went from thence to New-Orleans, to oppose a body of troops expected down the Mississippi, against that place; that information was received at the Havannah of the taking of Martinique, and preparations making against Guadaloupe; that 4 sail of the line and 4 frigates were gone to Cape-Francois, and that it was understood a fleet of 7 sail of the line and 4 frigates were coming on the coast of America.
MARCH 12.
On Thursday last arrived here in 50 days from Cadiz, the schooner Patty, Capt. Haynes, who informs that on the 19th of January, intelligence was received at Cadiz from Madrid, that the Court of Spain had presented a Memorial to the National Convention, which had for its object a cessation of HOSTILITIES for four months, which there was no hopes of obtaining; that Count O'Reilly had been appointed commander in chief of the combined forces in the quarter of Toulon, had failed for that place in a Spanish 74 gun ship, on the 5th January, and the same night the news reached Cadiz; a dispatch was sent after him, which returned on the 21st of January; that it was understood at Cadiz that there had been a misunderstanding between the Spanish and English Admirals. Capt. Haynes saw a letter from the Swedish Consul at Algiers to Messrs. Dominick Terry and Co. dated the 25th December, informing them that all the Algerine cruizers that were in port, were making great exertions to get ready for sea, and that their intention was to cruise as far to the northward as the track of European vessels; this the Swedish Consul requested might be made public.
Capt. Haynes also saw a letter from Captain Wallace at Algiers, wherein he desired a Mr. Robinson, of Cadiz, to obtain a certificate of his birthright from England.
We have the satisfaction of acquainting our readers that Messrs. Dominic Terry, and Co. have advanced the sum of three thousand dollars for the maintenance of the unfortunate captives at Algiers, which sum they give without any security or indemnification—so generous an act, it is to be hoped, will not go long unrequited. We also learn, that it was by the intercession of the above gentlemen that the Americans obtained a convoy.
PHILADELPHIA, March 20.
We hear that the French Minister has declared that the French government will allow and pay damages for the detention of American vessels at Bourdeaux, at the rate of twenty-five livres per day, for each.
Extract of a letter, dated Bourdeaux, Jan. 8th received by the Susannah, arrived here yesterday.
"The affairs of France wear a good aspect. Our armies in every quarter are prosperous. We have re-taken TOULON, and captured TWO CONVOYS, full laden with provisions and ammunition, stores, &c. going into that place. The convoys consist of 108 sail of shipping; I presume those events will effect our enemies much, and that they will be induced to ask for peace."
"It is reported, that a Spanish frigate, having on board THREE MILLIONS of Dollars, is captured by a French Frigate, and carried into Norfolk, (Virginia.)"
"For three days past, the deliberations of the House of Representatives of the United States have been private."
"By a letter from Norfolk, dated the 8th of March, we learn, that three French frigates, which went out of that port on a cruise, returned with five prizes, one of which is excessively rich. It is added, that the secret of the frigate Charent, is now known, she had on board 22 millions of livres in cash, designed for buying flour for the French; and that they might procure it at a lower price, they did not tell their intention till after the bargain was struck."
[Am. Star.]
MARCH 22.
"A Correspondent informs, that about 18 days ago, the cargo of a prize to the Sans-pareille, was publicly sold in Charleston. The prize was freighted at New-Providence, by the British Governor, and bound to Augustine.—Her cargo consisted of paint, blankets, gorgets, bracelets, and other ornaments, for Indians. Added to these, was a very considerable quantity of scalping knives, mulets, and tomahawks!"
Extract of a letter received by a late arrival from Cadiz.
"It is the general opinion here, that the truce between Algiers and Portugal, will not be of long duration.—The Dey has demanded three millions of dollars as the price of peace, and an answer to his demand, in January. It is not expected that Portugal will comply with his requisitions, which will probably occasion a renewal of hostilities between the two powers.—This would give security to your navigation, in those seas."
"Arrived in the river the brig Susannah, Capt. Terris, from Bourdeaux, which place he left on the 8th of January last.—The Capt. has since come up to town. It is reported that this vessel is come with dispatches to Congress from the American sea captains in Bourdeaux.—The embargo is still continued, and about 100 sail of American vessels are now detained in that port, many of which have been there three or four months. The rumour therefore of the embargoes being taken off, it appears are without foundation."
"Capt. Terris informs, that the combined forces at Toulon, destroyed only seven sail of the French ships, the arsenal, and part of the town. That 15 ships were recovered by the French army. He also says, that the French privateers are remarkably successful in taking prizes, that the army of the Republic are well supplied with every necessary, and in the most prosperous situation, making their enemies fly before them in every quarter."
"Capt. Terris was on his passage to this port, boarded by an English privateer of 16 guns, the Defiance, Capt. Dally, who plundered him and his passengers of many articles, a lady had her watch taken from her, silver spoons, &c. also taken."
"We hear that a brig belonging to Boston, is arrived in this river from Bourdeaux, loaded with Brandy, on account of the French government. Several other vessels we hear are below."
NEW-YORK, March 23.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Bourdeaux to his friend in this city, dated Jan. 5th 1794.
"There is great hopes the embargo will be taken off in a few days, and compensation made for the detention, and good freight for America. The estimate I have made for my detention is 1060 dols. 8 cents—for seamen's wages 440 dols. 70 cts.—Hope to be with you in two months, and to your satisfaction."
PORTLAND, March 31.
"Saturday arrived here, ship Columbia, Capt. Robinson, 15 days from St. Eustatia—came passengers, Capt. Putnam, Crowninshield and Endicott, of Salem, and Capt. Freeman of this port, vessels and cargoes all condemned—like-wise 70 seamen belonging to different vessels that have been condemned. Capt. Robinson informs, that all American vessels are captured by the English wherever they may be bound; and it appears they are not safe even in a Dutch port, as appears by the following circumstance.—Capt. Waite belonging to this port was lying in 'Statia road at anchor, when a British privateer boarded him, cut his cables, turned the vessel adrift, and would have carried
her off, had not the fort from on shore fired at the privateer, and brought her too—Capt. Robinson then sent his boats and brought the vessel in again.—We are happy to add, that the British pirate and his crew, were lately lodged in the fort on shore. Capt. Robinson informs, that more than 400 American vessels are already captured and condemned by the British. All our seamen who are so unfortunate as to come in the way of British men of war, are immediately impressed without hopes of escape."
"Although it is a melancholly circumstance to be daily robbed of our property without a cause, it is some consolation to see our seamen return, as we may soon want them for OTHER PURPOSES."
"Capt. James Codman, of this port, is carried into Dominico—notwithstanding he was bound to that very port, and that every paper respecting his voyage mentioned it.—The English were so base as to bribe one of his hands to swear that he was bound to a French port."
BOSTON, March 31.
Extract of Letters from Messrs. BIRD, SAVAGE and BIRD, Merchants, in London, to their Correspondent in this town, dated as under.
JANUARY, 1, 1794.
"American merchants, and the gentlemen of Lloyd's Coffee-House have experienced a great degree of alarm, in consequence of instructions, dated 6th November, but not issued until the last of December. The great ground of alarm was a misapprehension that the term "stop and detain"—and bring to legal adjudication," meant a condemnation. But the merchants have had a meeting about it: And our Mr. H. M. BIRD was of the committee who went to the Admiralty PROCTOR and Mr. DUNDAS to require an explanation of the Instructions—The result of which is, that the term "legal adjudication" means no more than that such cargoes should be brought to trial, to find out if they are not French property; but if they are found to be American, they will be released, subject only to charges, as there are grounds of suspicion sufficient to justify the detention, arising from a discovery having been made that property is frequently masked. This only relates to cargoes landed in and shipped from America. But the committee, under Mr. DUNDAS's directions, are preparing a Petition, to Ministry, of such a modification as would relieve vessels laden in America, on American account, with French Colonial produce for Europe, if not bound to France, and we hope to be able to send you a favorable answer from Ministry, by our next. This information you may deem authentic, and as it probably may be of a different tenor from other letters from hence, it may be proper to make it public."
January 10, 1794.
"We have the pleasure to hand you a copy of fresh instructions, which have been issued, in consequence of the representation, of the Committee of American Merchants to his Majesty's Ministers, which we flatter ourselves will give as much satisfaction in America, as we experience, and that it may tend to strengthen the friendship and good understanding between the two countries, so essentially necessary to the prosperity of both. The delays arising in the Commons, do not rest with Ministers, but with the Judge, who presides in the Admiralty Court, and they shew a disposition to redress this grievance, by removing him if it can be done."
GEORGE REX,
INSTRUCTIONS to the Commanders of our Ships of War and Privateers that have or may have Letters of Marque, against France. Given at our Court of St. James's, the Eighth day of January, 1794.
"WHEREAS by our former Instructions to the Commanders of our ships of War and Privateers, dated 6th November, 1793, we signified that they should stop and detain all ships laden with goods the produce of any colony belonging to France, or carrying provisions or other supplies for the use of any such Colony, and should bring the same with their cargoes to legal adjudication, we are pleased to REVOKE the said Instructions, and in lieu thereof we have thought fit to issue these our instructions to be duly observed by the Commanders of our ships of War and Privateers that have or may have Letters-of-Marque against France:
"First, That they shall bring in for lawful adjudication all vessels with their cargoes that are laden with goods the produce of the French West-India Islands, and coming directly from any port of the said Islands to any port in Europe."
"Secondly, That they shall bring in for lawful adjudication all ships with their cargoes that are laden with goods the produce of the said Islands, the property of which goods shall belong to subjects of France, to whatsoever ports the same may be bound."
"Thirdly, That they shall seize all ships that shall be found attempting to enter any ports of the said Islands that is or shall be blockaded by the Arms of his Majesty, or his Allies, and shall send them with their cargoes for adjudication, according to the terms of the former Instructions, bearing date the 8th day of June, 1793."
"Fourthly, That they shall seize all vessels laden wholly or in part with naval or military stores, bound to any port of the said Islands, and shall send them into some convenient port belonging to his Majesty, together with their cargoes, that they may be proceeded against according to the Rules of the Laws of Nations."
(Signed) HENRY DUNDAS.
Important News, BY EXPRESS.
[ON Saturday evening an express arrived here in 70 hours from Philadelphia, with dispatches to His Honor the Lieutenant Governor, and to the Officers of the Custom for this port. These dispatches contain the Resolve of Congress, laying an Embargo for thirty days, on ALL vessels—A copy of which we have been favored with. It follows:]
In CONGRESS, March 26, 1794.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That an EMBARGO be laid on all ships and Vessels in the Ports of the United States, whether already cleared out or not, bound to any Foreign Port or Place, except Ships or Vessels, under the immediate direction of the President of the United States; and that the President of the United States be authorized to give such Instructions to the Revenue Officers of the United States, as shall appear best adapted for carrying the said Resolution into full effect.
FREDERICK A. MUHLENBURG, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN ADAMS, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate.
Approved March 26, 1794.
GO. WASHINGTON, President of the United States.
From the WEST-INDIES.
By Capt. LOVELL, from Montserrat, in 22 days, we have line upon line as to the cruelty, oppression and insults of the British in the West-India Islands.—His list of Prizes is 269, most of which are already condemned, not only at Montserrat, but in the other Islands—The new orders which had been received, had occasioned no relaxation—The cruizers were again putting out on new adventures, and the Captains and crews in high spirits—The property condemned had been sold, and the spoils divided among the sailors, who were indulging themselves in the utmost riot, and dissipation—they add insult to outrage—they laugh at the measures Congress may pursue—they make the Americans pay the charges of their condemnation; Mr. DENNIE's vessel has been condemned and a bill drawn for the charges of condemnation, to the amount of 300 and odd pounds. Mr. PARSONS of this town had a vessel from France taken and carried to Jamaica.
It is computed the British have taken from 8 to 9 millions of pounds from the Americans. The consequence to be apprehended from these captures are of the most serious and alarming nature.
Mr. SKIPWITH, our Consul at Martinico, who was taken on his passage homeward and carried into St. Eustatia, had chartered a vessel to bring home 360 prisoners, (Americans,) whose cargoes and vessels had been condemned.
Capt. LOVELL reports, that the Danes and Swedes are forming a fleet for the protection of their trade, and will submit no longer.—Thus all our boasted news are at an end.
Capt. L. saw the new orders in Montserrat. The Captains and owners assured him they considered them as no restraint at all. Most of the American vessels are now condemned without trial. Sugar falls at 3 to 7 dollars per hundred weight, it is sent to Europe on adventures.
Extract of a letter from the Master of a Vessel, bound to the W. I. Indies, to his owners in Boston, dated.
"Dominica, Feb. 24, 1794."
"About 6 o'clock in the morning of the 21st inst. in lat. 14, 38, N. 34 leagues E. of Martinique, I fell in with two British frigates. I was boarded from the one called the Terpischoe, Sampson Edwards, commander; they overhauled my papers, and told me they must send me to Dominica, under pretence that we were supplying the French, they took away all my papers and carried my mate and crew aboard the frigate, put a prize-master and five men aboard of me and sent me with the Schooner to this place, where we arrived the 22d instant. I found about fifty American vessels here, the most of them libelled and one already condemned, belonging to Charleston, (S. C.)"
"It is the opinion of the American Captains here, that we shall be condemned, they have libelled your Schooner, her trial will come on in March. If I should be cleared the cargo would be damaged and you would suffer a loss."
"P.S. 28th. Yesterday twenty-seven vessels were condemned; indeed we shall all share the same fate."
Extract of a letter from an officer at Niagara, to a gentleman in New-York, dated Feb. 2.
"The council, (Indian) now holding at Buffalo Creek, will I hope tend to reconcile the Indian and American interests. I understand they are to meet to-morrow."

PHILADELPHIA, March 25.
A message was received by the House of Representatives, from the President of the United States, communicating two letters from Mr. Skipwith, Consul of the United States at St. Eustatia, exhibiting a detail of the depredations and spoliations of the British cruisers on the commerce and navigation of the United States—It appears from these letters that nearly 130 American vessels have been condemned in the British Islands. The message and letters, on motion of Mr. Sedgwick, were referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon, particularly with respect to providing the means for discharging the expenses incurred by Mr. Skipwith, in supporting a large number of American Captains and seamen, who have lost their vessels, and furnishing them with the means of returning to their own country.
Mr. Sedgwick's resolutions, brought forward a few days since in the House of Representatives, proposing the raising 15 regiments provisionally, for the defence of the United States, were taken up yesterday in committee of the whole—the first resolution being read was put and negatived, without a debate: The others respecting the organization fell of course.
That gentleman then proposed another resolution, the object of which was to ascertain the sense of the committee, whether any extra provision for the protection of the country is necessary—this brought on a debate—the resolution was at length carried in the affirmative, a committee of nine appointed to report a plan to place the force of the country in a more efficient situation.
Two memorials and remonstrances were read in the House of Representatives of the United States on Monday, on the depredations and spoliations on the American Commerce, by British cruisers; one from the merchants and traders of Charleston, (S. C.) presented by Mr. W. Smith; the other from Salem, (Massachusetts) presented by Mr. Goodhue. The last stated, that 19 sail of vessels belonging to that town, had been carried in and condemned in the British Islands. The estimated value of which is about 230,000 Dollars. They were read and referred to the committee of the whole, on the State of the Union.
The Bill prohibiting the carrying on of the Slave Trade from the ports of the United States, to any foreign place or country, has received the President's approbation and signature.
Department of State, March 21, 1794.
HAVING received an instruction from the President of the United States, to prepare in pursuance of my letter to him of the 2d day of March, 1794, statements and representations on the several cases of vexation and spoliation of our commerce: I must request all persons interested, to whom it may be convenient, to call upon me in the city of Philadelphia; In order that I may arrange with them the proofs and papers necessary on the occasion. Those to whom it may be inconvenient from the distance of their residence, to call upon me, will receive through the mail information of such things, as may be deficient in their respective claims.
EDM. RANDOLPH.
NEW-YORK, March 27.
Extract of a letter from an Officer of the Frigate la Charente, lying at Norfolk.
"WE hear that three of our Frigates, which failed three days ago on a cruise near Cape Henry, have captured the Hussar, an English 32 gun Frigate, with some merchantmen.
MARCH 29.
The night before last two English vessels stole away from this port, notwithstanding they knew of the Embargo; and the collector having been informed of it yesterday morning, requested the Brigadier-General of the militia to assist him in pursuing and bringing them back to port; in consequence of which, the time being too short to call out a detachment from the militia, a number of our patriotic fellow citizens, of different regiments, stepped into the Custom-House boat, under the command of an officer, and proceeded up the east river; shortly after which the brave elopers were safely moored in our harbour.
PROVIDENCE, MARCH 27.
It is said a large number of vessels, owned by the combined powers, have fallen into the hands of the French, by going into Toulon, where the English flag was kept flying as a decoy.
NEW-LONDON, March 30.
The bill ordering all the most important ports of the United States to be fortified, has received the signature of the PRESIDENT. Also, the bill for building and equipping a navy.
A petition has been received by the PRESIDENT, signed by upwards of one hundred of the most influential characters in the State of Vermont, requesting permission to invade Canada—in which they assert, that within five days after obtaining permission, they will march with 20,000 men, to besiege Queb. c. and that in case of failing of success, they will alk no indemnification; but if successful, they will be content with taking the military stores of the British King, and all other property shall be re-signed to the United States.
The above intelligence was bro't by a gentleman from Philadelphia who arrived at New-York on Friday, and with whom our informant conversed.
The papers from every quarter are filled with accounts of the depredations on the commerce of the United States by the British.
BOSTON, April 3.
The following interesting intelligence was communicated to the Editors of the Chronicle, by a gentleman who arrived in town last evening from Providence, and was contained in a hand bill published in that place yesterday:]
In CONGRESS, March 27.
Mr. SMITH (S. C.) offered the following Resolutions:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made for the indemnification of all citizens of the United States, whose vessels or cargoes shall have been seized and confiscated by any belligerent power, contrary to the law of nations.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill for carrying the foregoing resolution into effect.
The following, including the object contemplated by those of Mr. SMITH, were presented by Mr. DAYTON, and it was moved to go into committee of the whole upon them immediately. After some debate the motion was carried—51 members rising in the affirmative.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law, for the liquidation of all the debts due from the citizens of the United States, to the subjects of the King of Great-Britain.
Resolved, That provision ought in like manner to be made for securing the payment of all such debts into the Treasury of the United States, there to be held as a pledge for the indemnification of such of the citizens of the said States as shall have suffered from the ships of war, privateers, or from any person or description of persons acting under the commission or authority of the British King, in contravention of the laws of nations, and in violation of the rights of neutrality.
The House accordingly went into committee of the whole on these resolutions, Mr. SHERBURNE in the chair.
Mr. SMITH (S. S.) then laid the following resolution on the table, as a substitute for those presented by Mr. DAYTON.
Resolved, That all transfers or assignments of debts due to any citizen of Great-Britain by any citizen of the United States, made after the promulgation of this resolution, and for thirty days thereafter be null and void to all intents and purposes.
WAR!
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this town, dated March 26.
"The conduct of the British in the West-Indies in the general condemnation of our vessels, and the reply of Lord Dorchester to the Indian nations of the 10th of February, have convinced Congress, that the British nation intend a war against us. It is now the general opinion of Congress, that war is unavoidable, and I presume they will immediately take all proper measures to prepare for that event."
Extract of a letter from Thomas Manning, of the Schooner Jay, Calder, of Gloucester, to his parents at Ipswich, dated
Algiers, 9th Dec. 1793.
"On the 10th Oct. 5 days out from Malaga, we were attacked by an Algerine cruiser, who made a prize of us, and brought us into this port, where we remain in the most wretched state of slavery. We are forced to continual hard labor, Sundays not excepted; our daily allowance is two loaves of bread, weight about half a pound, as black as ones hat. We have scarcely cloaths sufficient to cover our nakedness. After working all day, we are driven together into a jail to lie on the cold stones, and again at break of day are turned to our labor. We live in hopes that the United States will before long do something for our relief.—14 sail of American prizes are already arrived here, and there are upwards of 100 prisoners."
Extract of a letter, dated Bourdeaux, Jan. 4.
"The National Representatives have given 30000 livres,* to be distributed among the American masters; and I hear that to-morrow, they are to give 100,000 livres more for the same purpose.
E. DREW.
* About 100 dollars for each ship.
By a gentleman from the West-Indies, we have been favored with a true copy of the late new orders sent to those Islands by which it appears that those sent by Messrs. BIRD, SAVAGE and BIRD, and published in our last, were not a true copy, but vary in a very essential point; the reference to the first orders of June, was general in their letter, whereas in the order received yesterday, it is said, "according to the terms of the second Article of their former instructions," instead of "according to the terms of the former instructions." There can be no room for doubt, therefore, that every vessel now taken or that may be taken, in the attempt to enter, must be condemned according to that article. As all the French West-India Islands are blockaded.
The 2d article of the instructions of June, referred to in these new orders, is as follows:
"2d. That it shall be lawful for the commanders of his Majesty's ships of war, and privateers that have or may have letters of marque against France, to seize all ships whatever be their cargoes, that shall be found attempting to enter any blockaded ports, and to send in the same for condemnation together with their cargoes—except the ships of Denmark and Sweden, which shall only be prevented from entering on the first attempt, but on the second, shall be sent in for condemnation likewise."
On Monday last arrived here, Capt. CROCKER, in the Schooner Ann, from Martinico—which
he left about the 5th of March. Capt. C's vessel was one of those taken when that part of the Islands was captured where he lay. He with all the Masters of neutral vessels, were sent on shore to live at their own expence; the mates and sailors were put on board a large ship provided for that purpose; a number of the American seamen, about 40, were pressed on board the British ships of war; the vessels had all their sails unbent, yards and topmasts struck, with a guard on board, who plundered them of whatever they pleased.—This vessel was sent here to bring Mr. BELLEGARDE, a General of colour, in the service of the Republic, who capitulated to the English, and agreeable to capitulation, was sent here in an American vessel. Capt. C's cargo was all taken on shore, or the heads of the casks staved in; his adventure was returned him, such articles only excepted, as had been plundered by guards who had been on board. The islands were in possession of the English, except the two strong forts, which commanded the town and part of Port-Royal Bay. These forts it was expected would make a good defence, as they were, as he heard, garrisoned by 3000 men, and well supplied with provisions. Capt. C. further informs, that our officers were treated with insolence whenever they made any demand of the British.
The following letter from Admiral Jervis, to a gentleman in this town, was received by Capt. CROCKER:
Boyne, in Port Royal Bay, Martinique, March 3d 1794.
SIR, The Schooner Ann of Boston, having been taken at the storming of St. Pierres in this Island, became a lawful prize, to the British forces, but in consideration of Mr. Timothy Crocker's undertaking to convoy Monsr. Bellegarde, and his suit to Boston, agreeably to his capitulation with Gen. Sir Charles Gray and myself, I have presented him with said Schooner and do direct that she be hereafter considered as his (Mr. Timothy Crocker's) sole property. I am Sir, your most humble servant,
JERVIS.
M. JOHN W. BEANCHARD.
It is reported that a vessel has arrived at Marblehead from Bilboa, the captain of which was informed there by Mr. Gardoqui, that the King of Prussia had withdrawn his forces from the combined armies, in consequence of the non payment of a subsidy which he had.
FROM CAPE-ANN APRIL 1.
"Yesterday arrived here a vessel from St. Vincents, in 13 days passage, confirms the agreeable intelligence, that the new orders had arrived there from England, not to molest any American vessels; and all processes were to cease against those already taken. This vessel spoke with a droger from Grenada, which confirmed the same news. Before the vessel failed from St. Vincents, intelligence had been received from Martinico, that the English forces had attacked Fort Republic, and had been repulsed with the loss of seven hundred men."
A Correspondent asserts,
That the orders for the release of American vessels have actually been received in the West-Indies, and that they have altered the countenances of the plunderers very much. Several Captains at St. Eustatia are said to have repaired to St. Kitts to receive their vessels. Heaven grant the intelligence may be true, and that the sails of our vessels may speedily whiten the harbours of the United States. If true it is to be lamented that so many officers and seamen have been forced to leave the Islands.
We have received a list of American vessels captured by the British privateers and carried into Montserrat for trial and condemnation, to the number of 37. The detail of almost all of whom has already appeared in the papers. By the same conveyance we learn, that the American, Danish and Swedish vessels, captured at Martinico, amount to 72 sail; at St. Vincents 12 Americans; at Dominico 62 do; at Antigua 45 do; at St. Christophers 50 do; 241 sail in all.
PORTSMOUTH, April 5.
The Senate of the United States has passed a bill, authorising and directing the settlement of the account of Major Gen. LA FAYETTE.—This gentleman, every American will remember, came to the aid of this country, at a time when her cause was the most desperate; and that with a generosity unexampled (for he ever refused either pay or compensation of any kind) he served in her armies until her exertions were crowned with peace, liberty and independence. He is now experiencing a bitter reverse of fortune; the general legislature, will therefore, by this act of justice, perhaps, add some alleviation to his misfortunes, and thereby express the sympathy of the United States for the distresses of so worthy a fellow-citizen.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress, dated March 6.
"The new French Minister has arrived, and poor Genet is displaced. Should he return to France, he will, from the resentment of the present prevailing party, be in eminent danger of the guillotine. My feelings are shocked, on hearing of the numerous sacrifices, continually made in that ill fated country. Our political hemisphere is clouded—our barque is assaulted, and it is on the margin of a whirlpool; every possible exertion is made to involve us in war; we are pressed most unreasonably. The depredations on our commerce are very provoking, nor can we guess where they will end. Recent communications have been received from our ministers at the courts of London and Madrid; they give us but little ground to hope we have many friends in the administration of either of those countries—I wish America was more detached than she is, from the politics of Europe."
Extract of a letter from Capt. Benjamin Clark, of the Schooner Ranger, to his owner in this town, dated
REASOU (Dominico) March 10.
SIR, On the 5th ult. when I was just upon closing my sales, the English fleet appeared, to besiege the Island, under the command of Admiral Jervis, part of the fleet, a squadron commanded by Commodore THOMPSON, anchored in Gallion Bay, on the 6th landed three thousand troops; the day following an engagement commenced, which lasted about one hour. The French being much inferior in force, were obliged to retreat quite into the country; the English troops came into Trinity on the same day; in the evening the town was set on fire by some persons left for that purpose, which consumed three quarters of the town. The morning following, we Americans hoisted our colours, that they might distinguish us from the French; we were immediately visited by an English officer, from the shore (at the same time the squadron were coming into Trinity harbor) who inquired where we were from, where bound, and what our cargoes consisted of,—at the same time demanded us to haul our colours down, and the masters to go on shore, to the commanding officer—which no sooner we had done, than we were taken under guard—boats were sent for our crews, and they were committed to gaol. Our vessels were now left to the mercy of Pirates and Robbers. In the course of the day, they saw fit to send the masters on board, with a guard, with orders to deliver us our chests and bedding only, and to put us on shore as prisoners on parole; some of us without a farthing to subsist on. I had layed all my money out in molasses, the day before, except two joos I happened to have in my pocket; these I have subsisted on ever since, with the help of my friends the Americans, which is almost five weeks.—The 23d they were pleased to take our vessels to sea with their ships; but did not inform us where they were bound; we supposed for St. Pierre, where we were immediately sent; but they were not there—in the mean time a vessel arrived from Dominico, who informed us of our vessels arriving there.—I could not procure a passage for Dominico, from that time till the first day of March for the want of cash; when I fell in with a person who gave me a passage. On my arrival at Dominico, I saw my vessel quite a wreck: best bower anchor gone, cable chafing off in the hause, boat lost, stern and quarters broke to pieces, and I suppose one half of the cargo stolen. I am not permitted to go on board; she is libelled for a trial the 21st instant. They have condemned about forty sail of Americans in this port, one of which was bound directly for this port—they have about thirty more for trial. There is no justice in their Great and High Courts of Admiralty. I have heard the Judge lay on his bench he should encourage the privateers as much as possible—and even would be writing their condemnation while the lawyers were pleading. Within these two days they have received orders, forbidding them to condemn the Americans; on account of which they put on very long faces. The Judge has sent to the Admiral at Martinico, concerning the matter; but no answer is yet arrived; they have acquitted one vessel, which they said they could find nothing against;—but obliged the Capt. to lay in a claim, which cost him 300 pounds currency; they took his deck-load, which consisted of flock, and sold it at public auction, amounting to ten or twelve pounds more than their bills against him were, after made an addition to their bills, some three, some four pounds, 'till they took the whole.—This is the justice they give us here. For my own part, I should rather be among the Turks, for they profess no more than what they really are. I am in hopes our Government in America will stop as much property in their hands as will retaliate for usage like this. P. S. I can't tell where any of my crew is, as I have not seen them since the second day after I was turned on shore; but they are on board some of his Majesty's Ships; if they give me my vessel I do not know what I shall do for people, as the American Sailors are all obliged to quit this place on account of sickness. From three to five Americans die here every day.
James Rundlet Has for sale at his STORE, Market-Street.
Malaga & Lisbon LEMONS BY THE BOX.
—ALSO— A quantity of Excellent CLOVER-SEED.
—AND— A small quantity EARLY BUSH-PEAS.
Portsmouth, April 5, 1794.
Broke Gaol at Portsmouth.
ON the night of the 28th of March last, one DANIEL MORSE, committed for theft, broke Gaol. Said Morse is a tall slim Fellow, dark complexion;—Had on when he went away a light colored Jacket and Trousers. Whoever will stop said Morse, and return him to said Gaol in Portsmouth, shall be paid five Dollars reward, by EBENEZER CHADWICK, Prison-Keeper. Portsmouth, April 4, 1794.

A GRAND NATIONAL QUERY.
WHAT sort of a man should be PRINTER?
Seems a question which still rests in Fate: Should he print things, hap at a venture? Should he sow deadly malice, or hate? Should he carefully mind his own game, Tho' he profligates the good name of others...
Should he dabble in libels and soon With impunity knock down the law; Abuse, or defame or lampoon, And suppose his print free: without flaw? Ah no! if I may be allow'd In this case but to give my vote free, I shall say what I think we all vow'd When we swore "to support Liberty."
In society's bonds we combin'd The rights of each man to maintain, Re-examine these rights and you'll find That each man makes one link in the chain. Who then thus alone can claim right In society's justly priz'd art, And with the same hand in day-light, Plunge a dirk in society's heart.
The freedom of all must depend On our walking by level and square, And supporting each Right to this end, That all mankind partake of our fare. Then believe me a PRINTER should be All as one like a piece of his Press, His mind a machine firm and free, But determin'd all vice to suppress.
FRIENDSHIP.
CURS'D be the man, whose heart unmoved, can bear Vile insult speaking in the treach'rous sneer; Wretches descending with malicious mind The venial errors nat'ral to mankind; With greedy thirst th' injurious tale devour, And vent the lie appointed for the hour. But doubly curs'd, who hears with patient soul The brains of calumny and slander roll! Hasten, gen'rous rage! with manly zeal defend Th' insulted virtues of an absent friend: Full to their teeth discharge th' avenging flame, Refound his goodness—and enlarge his fame; Him from the frowns of scorn indignant free: The stroke which wounds thy friend is aim'd at thee.
AFFECTING SCENE.
AN EXTRACT.
IT was now near midnight that I came to knock at my door; all was still and silent: My heart dilated with unutterable happiness, at the prospect of again beholding my dearest connexions, when to my amazement, the house was bursting out in a blaze of fire, and every aperture was red with conflagration! I gave a loud convulsive outcry and fell upon the pavement insensible. This alarmed my son, who perceiving the flames, instantly waked my wife and daughter, and all running out naked, and wild with apprehension, re-called me to life with their anguish. But it was only to objects of new terror; for the flames had by this time caught the roof of our dwelling, part after part continuing to fall in, while the family stood, with silent agony, looking on as if they enjoyed the blaze. I gazed upon them and upon it by turns, and then looked round me for my two little ones; but they were not to be seen, O misery! "Where,"
cried I, "where are my little ones?" "They are burnt to death in the flames," says my wife calmly, "and I will die with them." That moment I heard the cry of the babes within, who were just awakened by the fire, and nothing could have stopped me. "Where, where are my children!" cried I, rushing through the flames, and bursting the door of the chamber in which they were confined. "Where are my little ones!"—Here, dear papa, here we are," cried they together, while the flames were catching the bed where they lay. I caught them both in my arms, and snatched them through the fire as fast as possible, while, just as I was got out, the roof sunk in. "Now," cried I, holding up my children, "now let the flames burn on, and all my possessions perish. Here, they are, I have saved my treasure. Here, my dearest, here are our treasures, and we shall yet be happy." We kissed our darlings a thousand times; they clasped us round the neck, and seemed to share our transports, while their mother laughed and wept by turns.
THE PRISONER;
A sentimental morsel founded on fact.
"YES, Sir, I have tried that expedient likewise: But alas! friendship is a summer plant, that flourishes only in the warmth of profession, and charity has dwindled into mere ostentation, that calls for a conspicuous record of every act. It is well, however—very well—for before I leave the world, it will be some consolation to have known how little it is worth. I was told this morning that the only support which has been administered to my necessities was withdrawn, and that this was the last day that I could hope for food, even from the compassion of the gaoler. Behold that wretch: It is said that he is sent hither after a life spent in villainy, for the crime of murder—but you see the benevolent laws of the country have provided him wherewithal to satisfy the calls of nature—nay, to make him comfortable in his chains. Would you believe it? I saw an honest man whom he had once plundered—a prisoner for debt—ask him for a morsel of his allowance, and he refused it with a curse! It is strange—for why should the state nourish and protect the violators of its institutions (who are in that respect debtors to the public) and yet give up the necessitous violator of a private contract—without stipulating some price at which its enraged creditor may gratify his revenge? I am sick at heart, Sir; my poor Amelia, and her infants hasten this way—they will seek to comfort me, but they increase my anguish and despair."
Think well, ye creditors! the abuse of power is base: though tolerated here, how will it be hereafter?
GRANVILLE SMITH
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the public, that the following hours of attendance will take place at his school, from the 24th inst. to the 24th September next:
FOR BOYS. From 8 to 11 in the morning, and from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. His price, For Reading and Spelling, 9s. For Reading and Writing, 12s. For Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, 18s. FOR MISSES. From 11 in the morning to 1, and from 5 in the afternoon to 7. His price, For Reading and Writing, 9s. For Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, 12s.
Many of his friends,
having omitted to settle the quarter bills (which he presumes has slipt their memory) obliges him to request the favour of payment; as he cannot, without injury to himself, give so long a credit as six, nine, and twelve months. Portsmouth, March 13, 1794.
For SALE, or to be LET,
And possession given immediately,
THE Tavern-House,
now occupied by Mr. JABEZ SANBORN, pleasantly situated near the meeting-house in Greenland, well known by the name of CLARK'S Tavern, with about 6 acres of good land. For particulars apply to ENOCH CLARK, of Greenland. March 21, 1794.
TO BE LET THIS SPRING,
The Mansion-House of
the late THOMAS PACKER, deceased,—Any person wishing to Hire the same, may know the terms by applying to
MOLLY PACKER. Portsmouth, March 8, 1794.
BLANKS elegantly print-
ed on good Paper, may be procured, on the shortest notice, at J. MELCHER'S Office.
WANTED 50 or 60 M. good Boards
FOR the brig BETSEY, lying at PEARN's Wharf;—on board which is for sale, SUGAR, COFFEE, MOLASSES and COTTON.—Please to apply to the owner on board, or at Capt. E. HALL's Store. Portsmouth, March 21, 1794.
FOR Philadelphia & New-York,
THE Sloop
NANCY, ELISHA LOW, Master, will sail with all convenient speed—
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WILLIAM BOYD;
Who has just Received by said Sloop, from St. Lucie, Cotton, Coffee, Sugar, Cocoa, and a few salted Hides—And for Sale at his Store in Bow-Street, by Wholesale or Retail, for ready Money only.
THIS is to give notice,
That the subscriber wishes to settle all accounts any person may have with him, up to the date hereof: Those therefore who have demands, and those who are indebted, are desired to settle the same immediately with DAN'L ODIORNE. Kittery, March 21, 1794.
OZIAS SILSBY
INFORMS his customers that another six months will expire the first of April next, at which time his accounts will be adjusted for settlement. He flatters himself that no farther explanation is necessary to render his meaning plain to all who are indebted. March 20, 1794.
ALL Persons who have any demands against the Estate of Mr. JOSEPH WHIDDEN, late of Portsmouth, Blacksmith, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same to the subscriber, attorney to the Administratrix—And those who stand indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to JOHN AYERS, Attorney to MARY WHIDDEN, Admin'x to said estate. Portsmouth, March 7, 1794.
TO BE SOLD, At Public Vendue
BY virtue of a licence from the Hon. Judge of Probate, for the county of Rockingham, on MONDAY 14th day of APRIL next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the house of Mr. BENJAMIN MEAD, innholder in Newmarket, the following tracts of LAND, belonging to the estate of JEREMIAH YOUNG, late of said Newmarket, gentleman, deceased, viz.
One Hundred Acres of
Land in Tuffenborough, joining the country road, and is the same on which Benjamin Young now lives.—Also,
About eighteen Acres
of Land in Durham, laying on the country road, leading from Dover to Exeter.
Also, one other piece
in Hornswoods (so called) containing fifteen Acres, more or less.—Also,
Twenty-four Acres of
Land in Nottingham, laying on the country road, leading from Northwood to Durham-Falls; together with the reversion of the Widow's thirds.
Conditions of Sale will be made known at time and place.
JAMES CRAM, Administrator. Newmarket, March 13, 1794.
Piscataqua-Bridge.
AT a meeting of the Di-
rectors of PISCATAQUA-BRIDGE, on Saturday, the 22d day of March, 1794: Voted to assess the sum of Fifteen Dollars upon each share of the Proprietors, and that the Treasurer be desired to collect the same in one month from the date. Attest—NATH'L ADAMS, Prop'rs Clerk.
THE Proprietors are
hereby accordingly requested to make payment of Fifteen Dollars on each and every share thereof, to the subscriber, at his house in Portsmouth, on or before the 25th day of April next.—As the Timber, &c. is generally provided, the Workmen will begin in the first week of April; and as the Contracts for the materials become complete, the Contractors are calling for their pay as it becomes due, which makes a punctual payment on the shares necessary. Being the second Assessment.
THOMAS MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, March 24, 1794.
State of New-Hampshire.
IN the House of Representatives, Feb. 21, 1794. RESOLVED, That the Treasurer be, and he hereby is directed to collect the outstanding Taxes—The debts due on the Excise and Impost Bonds, and the debts due on the bonds of the Maltonian proprietors, as soon as it can be done conducive to the public good of the State, any former Resolve to the contrary notwithstanding. And it is further Resolved, that the Treasurer receive State Notes, Certificates and bills of the New Emission, in payment of either of said demands at the following rates, viz. Twenty shillings in State Notes or Certificates in lieu of fifteen shillings in Specie, and twenty shillings of said Bills of the New Emission, in lieu of five shillings in Specie, calculating the interest on said Notes and bills of the New Emission.
Sent up for concurrence, JOHN PRENTICE, Speaker pro tem. In Senate, February 22d, 1794. Read and concurred, ABIEL FOSTER, President of the Senate. Approved February 22, 1794. JOSIAH BARTLETT.
Treasury-Office, New-Hampshire.
Exeter, March 5, 1794.
THE Treasury being of opinion that "the public good of the State" will be best promoted by an immediate Collection of the debts above mentioned, Requests all concerned not to delay payment any longer, and thereby save the trouble and expence of multiplicity of Extents.
J. T. GILMAN. The several Printers of News Papers in this State are requested to insert the above in their Respective Papers for two Weeks.
In conformity to an Act Incorporating the society of Universalist, in Portsmouth:—
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC VENDUE,
On Monday the twenty first day of April next, At three o'clock, P. M.
AT the Meeting-House of said society, the following pews for the payment of taxes for the year 1793, unless prevented by previous payment, viz.
   No. Pews. £. s.    9 - - - 1 13  13 - - - 1 13  19 - - - 1 13  29 - - - 1 2  30 - - - 1 2  31 - - - 1 2  32 - - - 1 2  33 - - - 1 2  48 - - - 1 2  54 - - - 1 2  
ABNER BLASDEL, MARTIN PARRY, Wardens. Portsmouth, March 24, 1794.
ABSENTED himself from the subscriber, last Wednesday, THOMAS M'GAW aged 17 years, had on when he went away, a short blue coat, is of a middle stature;—I do hereby warn all persons harbouring him on my account, as I will not pay any demands that may arise by him after this date. EZEKIEL WALKER. Conway, March 15, 1794.
ALL persons having any Demands on the Estate of Mr. Samuel Oaks, late of Portsmouth, husbandman, Deceased, restate, are requested to present them for settlement; and those indebted to said Estate are desired to make immediate payment to THOMAS BECK, Executor.
TO BE LET,
The half of a convenient
Dwelling House, situated in a pleasant part of the town, for further particulars apply to G. W. Wendell.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors and owners of land in the township of Fitzwilliam, that there is assessed on each lot of land in said town, subject to a Proprietors' tax, a tax of six shillings and four pence; and unless the same is paid to the subscriber, Proprietors' Collector for the year 1793, by the 15th day of April next, their land will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
JOHN BOWKER, Prop'r's Collector. Fitzwilliam, March 8, 1794.
NOTICE is hereby given that a Tax of six shillings on each original right of land in the township of Eaton, in the county of Strafford, has been committed to me to collect; the said tax was voted to be assessed the 22d day of February, in the year 1792, and was assessed accordingly:—And the several owners of said rights, who have not paid the same, are desired to pay said tax to the subscriber within six weeks from this date, otherwise they may expect to have their lands advertised for sale.
JACOB BLASDEL, Prop'r's Collector. Eaton, March 22, 1794.