The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1791-01-29 00:00:00

New - Hampshire Gazette, and the General Advertiser.
Containing the Laws, &amp;c. of the United States, as well as those of this State passed since 1787, with a variety of other matters both useful and entertaining.
PORTSMOUTH: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, at his Office in Market-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
CONGRESS.
THIRD SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, JAN. 6.
IN committee of the whole on the bill repealing after the last day of next the act laying duties on distilled spirits, &c. and imposing others in their stead.
Mr. Boudinot in the Chair.
The 12th section which specifies the rates of the duties, being read, Mr. Parker moved that it should be struck out—in order to admit a substitute, which should provide for a different mode of raising the requisite additional revenue;—the propositions he had in view, he said, was a duty on Molasses—this he observed would answer every purpose, without being liable to the objections which had been offered against the plan of the bill.
Mr. Madison observed, that he had felt the force of the objections which had been urged against the bill: He was in general principled against Excises—but of all excises, that on ardent spirits be considered at least exceptionable.—The question now to be determined he conceived was this, is an addition to the present amount of the revenue necessary? It had appeared that an addition is necessary—for his own part he should prefer direct taxes to any excises whatever; but he conceived this would be contrary to the sentiments of a majority of the people of the United States—and he was fully convinced that it was contrary to the opinion of a great majority of the House. If, said he, any mode could be adopted, without having recourse to excises, he would be the last that should give them his support; but he conceived there was none, and the plan proposed was divested of the most exceptionable provisions usually connected with an Excise System.
Mr. Jackson observed, that his defeat yesterday should not deter him, while he had a monitor within, from rising in his place to do his duty, in opposition to a system unfriendly to the liberties of the people. He said he was not the first on this floor, who had been out-voted by silent majorities: Gentlemen of superior abilities had met with similar treatment—He however felt so much respect for himself, as to suppose that this silence proceeded from an inability to answer the arguments which he had the honor to offer against what he considered a most ruinous and mischievous system of taxation.
He then stated certain particulars respecting the produce of the revenue, to shew, that so great a sum as is proposed to be raised by excise was unnecessary.
He doubted not other resources of revenue might be explored, which would be more palatable: He instanced a tax on salaries, pensions, and lawyers—and in these particulars, he wished that the example of Great-Britain might be followed.
He then dilated on the practice of smuggling, which he contended would be promoted by this bill, also the difficulties and opposition which was justly to be expected, by which the dignity of the government would be insulted. Can this government, said he, protect its officers from the resentments of any one State in the Union? He reprobated the idea of placing the government in such a situation.
Mr. Lawrance observed, that he doubted not every gentleman's mind was open to conviction, and he hoped and expected that every question would be treated dispassionately. He did not
rise yesterday to answer the gentleman because he was not impressed with the force of his arguments in the manner the gentleman supposed the house was. He then adverted to the act of the last session by which the debts of the particular states were assumed: Having taken this debt upon ourselves, said he, the consequence is obvious, nor can we get over the dishonor of not making the necessary provision for paying it.
He then adverted to the statements which had been submitted to the House by the officer to whom the Union had entrusted the direction of its finances—From these it fully appeared, that a much greater deficiency exists, and if the United States are bound to make provision for the debts they have assumed to pay, the duties contemplated by the bill, appear the most obvious for the government to recur to.
He adverted to the idea of direct taxation, and enquired on what principle will gentlemen consent to this mode of raising the necessary supplies? will they make the representation of the several States the rule by which it shall be apportioned? He doubted whether direct taxes, on this principle would be agreeable, even to the gentlemen who have mentioned them.
He then remarked on the objections to an excise, on account of the mode of collection. He said a rigorous collection would bear hard only on the dishonest, while it would protect the fair trader from bearing an undue proportion of the public burthens.
He observed on the uneasiness which are said to prevail in some of the states and to obviate the force of these reflections, he instanced the harmony and peace that prevailed in those states, which bear a much greater proportion of the public burthens, than those which complain, as was abundantly evident from the documents in possession of the House.
Mr. Steele stated the objections at large to an Excise: He adverted to the particular situation of affairs in some of the Southern States, especially N. Carolina. The Assembly of that State had rejected the proposal of taking an oath, to support the constitution of the United States, with scorn; they had also refused to admit continental prisoners into their gaols; and another circumstance, more hostile to the general government than either of the foregoing had taken place—which he forebore to mention.
He said such was the present state of the public mind, in various parts of the Union, that he should dread taking any measures which might serve to encrease the fermentation which the people are in. An excise he considered of this nature. It would in its operation produce the worst consequences: A more exceptionable mode of taxation he conceived could not be devised: A direct, or poll tax, he supposed, would not be so odious; and though for his own part he should prefer an excise to either of the former, yet such was the aversion of the people to it, that he should prefer almost any other alternative. He thought other objects may be found from which the necessary revenue may be raised. He instanced duties on inland navigation, law proceedings, legal conveyances, &c.
He then adverted to the operation of an excise, especially in the State of N. Carolina, and said that the consumption of ardent spirits, in that state was so great, that the duty would amount perhaps to ten times as much in that State, as in the State of Connecticut. On the whole, he hoped if the section is not struck out, that the excise will be reduced,
Mr. Sherman observed, that the subject now before the committee was thoroughly discussed the last session—and as nothing new or of great weight and importance had been offered the present session against it, he thought it would be a useless waste of the time of the House to go into a particular reply to the objections offered against the bill. This he thought a sufficient answer to the charge of carrying questions by silent majorities.
He then entered into a short consideration of the subject generally, and defended the system from the charges which had been adduced respecting its unequal operation.
Adjourned.
FRIDAY, JAN. 7.
Mr. Sherman from the committee appointed to prepare and bring in a bill to establish the Post-Office and Post Roads in the United States, reported a bill for that purpose, which was read the first time, and on motion the said bill was read the second time, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday week, and that 100 copies be printed.
The Speaker laid before the House two letters from the Secretary of the Treasury, accompanied with an account of the foreign and domestic tonnage, employed in the commerce of the United States, together with the amount of the duties collected therefrom during a period of twelve months, ending September 30, 1790; and also an estimate of the expence of government for the current year.
The order of the day being called for which was the bill laying additional duties on distilled spirits—Mr. Parker moved it should be postponed, in order to give the members time to consider the statements respecting the funds received from the Secretary of the Treasury. A short debate ensued—further procrastination was objected to—the bill was said to be as old as Congress—it had been as fully debated as any subject that ever came before the House; the session is wasting and the time will hardly admit of finishing the business which the House are particularly pledged to do this session—one article of which is to make provision for the support of public credit.
On the other hand it was said, that the House was not in possession of the necessary information; the time while the requisite documents are preparing may be employed to advantage; and when the members have fully satisfied themselves of the exact sum necessary to be raised, they may proceed understandingly in the business.
The motion for postponing the bill obtained, and the House went into committee on the bill directing the mode in which the evidences of the debt of the United States, which shall be lost or destroyed, shall be renewed.
Mr. Boudinot in the Chair.
A great division of opinion appeared in discussing this bill—the time of the committee was employed only on the first section; they rose without agreeing to any determinate principles, reported progress, and are to sit again.
A Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, was communicated by the Speaker, enclosing a statement of the amount of the impost from August, to the 30th Sept. 1789, and from 30th September 1789 to first October 1790.
A message was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Secretary Lear, informing the House that the bill providing for the unlading of ships or vessels in cases of obstruction
by ice, had this day received his approbation and signature.
Adjourned.
MONDAY, JAN. 10.
The House, in committee of the whole (Mr. Boudinot in the Chair) resumed the consideration of the bill for the renewal of lost certificates; and having gone through the same, rose, and reported it with amendments.
On motion, the said bill and amendments were recommitted to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Lawrance, Sedgwick, Clymer, Carroll, Williamson, Sturges, and Sherman.
The House, in committee of the whole (Mr. Boudinot in the Chair) took into consideration the bill to declare what officer shall act as President of the United States, in case of vacancy, in the offices of President and Vice-President; and after some time spent therein, rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. Fitzsimons presented a petition from the inspectors of the port of Philadelphia, praying additional compensations for their services. Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Ames made a motion that a committee should be appointed to consider and report whether any and what further compensation is necessary to be made to the commissioners of the loans for the extraordinary expences incurred in the execution of their office. Ordered to lie on the table.
Adjourned.
WARSAW, [Poland] Sept. 22.
The Court of Peterburgh remains firmly resolved to do all in their power to oblige the Turks to agree to a peace upon reasonable terms; therefore it is not likely that Russia will agree to the terms proposed by Prussia, by which the Czarina is not only to restore all she has taken from the Turks, but also to give up the Crimea to the Ottoman Porte.
LONDON, Oct. 18.
PARLIAMENT OF TOULOUSE.
It is reported, but we do not vouch for its authenticity, that the courier arrived from France on Saturday last, brings accounts, that the Parliament of Toulouse, who had been so bold as to pronounce an Arrete against the proceedings of the National Assembly (which has been published in the CENTINEL) have met with a very tragical fate!
Whilst this famous Arrete was under consideration of a committee to whom it was referred by the National Assembly, to consider of a proper punishment for this act of lese nation , twenty-four Municipalities in the environs of Toulouse, collected a body of 40,000 troops, completely furnished, marched them by different routes, surrounded the city, planted cannon against its gates, and demanded "that all the Members of Parliament, consisting of one hundred and thirty, together with all the Chiefs of the Aristocratic Party, amounting to more than fifty persons besides, of the highest rank should be delivered up," and threatening the city with military execution in case of non-compliance with their demand.
The citizens, unable to protect the Parliament, and the Aristocrats, against so great a force, were under the necessity of agreeing to their demand, and delivered up the unhappy victims to the besiegers, who no sooner got them into their possession, "than they tied their hands behind their backs, and marched them like common felons to the Great Square, where gibbets were instantly erected, and they were all executed, to the number of One hundred & Eighty-two. [ Dubious. ]

FIXED AIR.
Fixed air has not only a very powerful effect in medicine, but from its great advantages may be derived in economical purposes. By washing fresh meat two or three times a day with water impregnated with fixed air, it will be preserved perfectly sweet for ten or twelve days in the hottest weather in summer; and even meat that had begun to change, has been recovered by the same process.
King of Great-Britain's Speech.
His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to both Houses of Parliament, on Friday Nov. 26, 1790.
My Lords, and Gentlemen,
IT is a great satisfaction to me to inform you that the differences which had arisen between Me and the Court of Spain have happily been brought to an amicable termination.
I have ordered copies of the Declarations exchanged between My ambassador and the minister of the Catholick King, and of the Convention which has since been concluded, to be laid before you.
The objects which I have proposed to Myself in the whole of this transaction, have been to obtain a suitable reparation for the act of violence committed at Nootka , and to remove the grounds of similar disputes in future; as well as to secure to My subjects the exercise of their navigation, commerce, and fisheries in those parts of the world, which were the subjects of discussion.
The zeal and public spirit manifested by all ranks of My subjects, and the disposition and conduct of My allies, had left Me no room to doubt of the most vigorous and effectual support; but no event could have afforded me so much satisfaction, as the attainment of the objects which I had in view without any actual interruption of the blessings of peace.
Since the last session of parliament, a foundation has been laid for a pacification between Austria and the Porte , and I am now employing my mediation in conjunction with My allies, for the purpose of negotiating a definitive treaty between those powers and of endeavouring to put an end to the dissensions in the Netherlands , in whose situation I am necessarily concerned, from considerations of national interest, as well as from the engagements of treaties.
A separate peace has taken place between Russia and Sweden , but the war between the former of those powers, and the Porte still continues. The principles on which I have hitherto acted, will make Me always desirous of employing the weight and influence of this country in contributing to the restoration of general tranquility.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
I HAVE ordered the accounts of the expences of the late armaments, and the estimates for the ensuing Year to be laid before you.
Painful as it is to Me at all times to see any increase of the public Burthens, I am persuaded you will agree with Me in thinking that the Extent of our preparations was dictated by a due regard to the existing circumstances, and that you will reflect with pleasure on so striking a proof of the advantages derived from the liberal supplies granted since the last peace for the naval service. I rely on your zeal and public spirit to make due provision for defraying the charges incurred by this armament, and for supporting the several branches of the public service on such a footing as the general situation of affairs may appear to require. You will at the same time, I am persuaded, shew your determination invariably to persevere in that system which has so effectually confirmed and maintained the public credit of the nation.
My Lords, and Gentlemen,
You will have observed with concern the interruption which has taken place in the tranquility of our Indian possessions in consequence of the unprovok-
ed attack on an ally of the British nation. The respectable state however of the forces under the direction of the government there, and the confidence in the British name, which the system prescribed by parliament has established among the native powers in Indiæ , afford the most favourable prospect of bringing the contest to a speedy and successful conclusion.
I think it necessary particularly to call your attention to the state of the province of Quebec , and to recommend it to you to consider of such regulations for its government as the present circumstances and conditions of the province may appear to require.
I am satisfied that I shall on every occasion receive the fullest proofs of your zealous and affectionate attachment, which cannot but afford Me peculiar satisfaction after so recent an opportunity of collecting the immediate sense of My people.
You may be assured that I desire nothing so much on my part as to cultivate an entire harmony and confidence between Me and My parliament for the purpose of preserving and transmitting to posterity the invaluable blessings of our free and excellent constitution, and of concurring with you in every measure which can maintain the advantages of our present situation, and promote and augment the prosperity and happiness of My faithful subjects.
AN ACTION.
A sailor, who had been bred to the sea from his infancy, happening to come on shore to see his friends, met with a pretty young woman, to whom he paid his addresses, and in a short time afterwards they were married. They lived together very happily till the time arrived when the tar was to sail for India . They parted with many vows of love and constancy. About three months after his departure, this wife attracted the notice of a young Templar, who, by presents and fine promises, soon obtained her consent to live with him as a Mistress. The sailor lately returned to England, and the first thing he did was to enquire after his wife, when he was informed of her infidelity. He asked a friend how he was to act, who told him he ought to bring an Action against the Templar for Crim. Con. The honest tar, who understood the meaning of no other action than an action at sea , promised to pursue his friend's advice, and to shew his enemy warm work . Accordingly the next morning he provided himself with a large oak stick, and sallied forth to the Templar's Chamber. As soon as he saw him, he told him who he was, and the purpose for which he had paid him a visit, and without farther ceremony gave him such a severe discipline, that he was not able to stir out of his bed for three weeks afterwards. The tar then carried his wife off in triumph (she readily consented to go with him) and as soon as he got her into the street gave three cheers, to the no small entertainment of several spectators, to whom he told the whole affair.
Lord George Gordon was committed to Newgate on the 13th December, 1787, for five years, he has of course more than two yet before him. He is obstinate in wearing a long beard till the term of his confinement is expired; then he means to come forth with beams new shorn like the sun from behind a heavy cloud. Strange to tell, the Alcoran of late has been his principal study, in which he pretends to have found the completest system of human morality ever broached to the world.
Several of the French writers of approved merit, have employed the first months of their liberty, in publishing works in which all religion is represented as a farce, and the holy scriptures are ridiculed in a manner in which even Voltaire has not exceeded.
KINGSTON, (Jamaica) Nov. 27.
ACCOUNTS from the Musquito shore say, that in some trivial dispute with a native Indian, a Spaniard stabbed him to the heart with a stiletto, and then fled.—The nation to whom the Indian belonged, being made acquainted with the murder, sent a deputation to the Governor, demanding that five Spaniards should be instantly delivered up as an atonement. This was peremptorily refused, as being more than equivalent to the offence; but the murderer was offered as a satisfaction: The Indians would not accept him singly, and went off, vowing the severest revenge.—A few days afterwards intelligence was received, that the Indians had surprised and massacred sixteen men, who had been at work in the woods; And when the vessel departed, the Spaniards were flying with the utmost precipitation and terror from all parts of the country, and seeking shelter in the forts.
STOCKBRIDGE, Jan. 11.
A report was in circulation a few days since the particulars of which, as far as we have learned are as follows:—A person being taken for theft, a few miles above Albany, in the State of New-York, escaped from the officer, who soon collected assistance, and went in pursuit of him; they overtook him; he situated himself upon a rock, where he brandished a weapon (of what kind is not mentioned) and threatened death to any man who should dare to approach him. After a short time a young man of the company watched an opportunity, and suddenly seized the fugitive from justice around the waist—they both fell, when the thief instantly drew a knife and stabbed the young man who was struggling with him; the thief was soon secured, but the other in attempting to rise, found himself unable; he had received a mortal wound, of which it is said, he expired in about half an hour.
WINCHESTER, (Virg.) Dec. 22.
Extract of a letter from Kentucky dated November 22.
“Another expedition is meditating against the Savages, which is expected to take place about the 1st of next month.—I intend to turn out as a Volunteer, for we had such bad success in the first, that I am determined to go again, in hopes of getting satisfaction.” [This the writer we think only guesses.]
NEW HAVEN, Jan. 12.
The Freemen of this State have made choice of JEREMIAH WADSWORTH, Esq. a Representative to Congress, by a great Majority of Votes; so that the old Members are all re-elected to the new Congress, except BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON, Esq. in whose stead JAMES HILLHOUSE, Esq. is chosen.
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 12.
A principal cause of the low state of agriculture is the want of capital to make improvements: The plan of the National Bank holds up the prospect of relief: Such a great capital thrown into circulation, will diffuse new health to quicken the industry of the country: Many millions of new property will be set in motion, and a new celerity given to the old stock. The farmers may now look forward to a more improved state, and of course to an higher degree of prosperity: With the means, it is to be hoped, the spirit of improvement will be diffused.
The trade, manufactures and husbandry of a country, will remain far behind the most prosperous state to which they may be carried, until Banks and inland Canals are formed: They afford a surprising aid: They seem to assist industry, and to bear relation to the whole society, as machines do to particular arts: Our improving country will soon be equal to any attempt of this nature.
The Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, has transmitted to Congress, a General Abstract of the duties arising on the Tonnage of Vessels, entered into the United States, from the 1st of October 1789, to the 30th of
September 1790: which amount to 165,466 dollars, and have been collected in the several States as follows:—
   Total of American and Foreign.   Tons. Dols. Cts.     New-Hampshire, 17011 2575 18   Massachusetts, 197368 21027 98   Rhode-Island,* 6842 694 99   Connecticut, 33173 3115   New-York, 92114 25480 51   New-Jersey, 5861 524 35   Pennsylvania, 109918 30449 66   Delaware, 5924 11240   Maryland, 88255 20445 10   Virginia, 103893 34387 67   North-Carolina,† 35126 4056 81   South-Carolina,† 40361 12642 68   Georgia, 27245 8926 9  
* The returns from this State did not commence until the 21st of June, 1790.
† The returns from North-Carolina did not commence until the 11th of March, 1790.
‡ The returns from Charleston for 3 quarters only had been received.
Net amount of duties on Goods, Wares and Merchandize imported into the United States from the 1st day of October, 1789, to the 30th of Sept. 1790.
   Dols. Cts.     New-Hampshire, 14,550 19½   Massachusetts, 320,430 98¼   Rhode-Island, 17,675 29½   Connecticut, 64,336 20½   New-York, 446,646 38   New-Jersey, 4,291 85½   Pennsylvania, 472,756 35   Delaware, 9,914 21½   Maryland, 206,750 27   Virginia, 214,341 31¾   North-Carolina, 14,340 15¼   South-Carolina, 102,438 62   Georgia, 15,237 64¾  
1,903,709, 48¾
PROVIDENCE, Jan. 1.
On Monday last, a Murder was perpetrated in Gloucester, attended with circumstances peculiarly shocking. One David Comstock, having had a dispute with Mr. Ephraim Bacon, relative to some wood sold, struck him with an ax, and by repeated blows put a period to his life. Comstock was taken the next day at Smithfield concealed in a haystack, and on Thursday committed to gaol here. He confesses, that while following the deceased he first struck him on the shoulder, which not bringing him to the ground, he struck him on the head; that he then left him, but soon returned, and finding him still alive, repeated the blows till he expired. Fourteen wounds were found on the body of the deceased, 9 of them on his head. Mr. Bacon has left a wife and three children to lament their loss.
BENNINGTON, Jan. 3.
A gentleman from Manchester informs that on the 15th ult. two young women of that town determined to sleep in a room that had been newly plastered; to avoid the ill effects of the dampness, they placed a pan of coals in the room. In the morning one of them was found dead, and the other was so far overcome as to die within a few days after. Their names were Patty Savage and Lois Goodrich, the former 18 and the latter 16 years of age. It is hoped this melancholy accident, while it strikingly proclaims to the living, the necessity of being likewise ready, will warn them against the too prevalent practice of burning charcoal in close rooms, especially in the night, which too often produces effects truly melancholy.
A gentleman informs, that he lately attended a ball, at Windham, in Connecticut, which was graced with the presence of about thirty young ladies, each of whom was dressed in a handsome muslin gown, wrought by their own hands. A patriotic example worthy the imitation of every lady among us, who wishes well to her country, as on the advancement of the manufactures of America, depends her truest interest.
PORTLAND, Jan. 13. INFORMATION for the PUBLIC.
Portland, January 12, 1790.
Last Monday evening, the Light-

House on Portland-Head, at the Entrance of this Harbor, was lighted. This building is built with stone and lime,—is seventy-two feet high, exclusive of the Lanthorn. The following
DIRECTIONS
are given for coming into this harbor. Bring the light to bear N. N. W. then run for it, allowing it a small distance on the larboard hand; and when abreast of the same, then run N. by W. This course will give good anchorage from half a mile to one and an half.
A particular survey will soon be taken, the public will then have notice of the bearings of the light from the different rocks and shoals, together with directions how far vessels may stand, either East or West, when beating in.
N. B. No variation for the Compass is allowed.
The several Printers in the United States are requested to insert the above.
BOSTON, JAN. 26.
Mr. CHURCHMAN, the publisher of "The Magnetic Atlas; or variation Chart of all the Northern Half of the World," has received the following letter.
"New-York, Aug. 28, 1790.
"SIR,
"The President of the United States has received a copy of the Magnetick Atlas, or Variation Chart, together with the book of Explanation, which you have been so polite as to send him, and requests your acceptance of his thanks for the same.
"I am, moreover, ordered by the President to inform you, that being desirous of encouraging such publications as tend to promote useful knowledge, he requests you will consider him as a subscriber to your work. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant,
TOBIAS LEAR, Sec'y to the President of the U. States.
Fourteenth Column.
VERMONT,
IN CONVENTION, at Bennington, Jan. 6, A. M.
A QUORUM being met, the Convention made choice of his Excellency THOMAS CHITTENDEN, President. Hon. MOSES ROBINSON, Vice-President. The Secretary, by order, read the several acts of this State and New-York, which respected the business; together with the Constitution of the United States.
JAN. 7, 1791.
A motion was made that the Constitution of the United States, be read a second time—which being done—it was moved to be taken up by paragraphs. [This motion occasioned considerable debate—in which the relative situation of Vermont was considered as dissimilar from any one of the confederated States: and that the question was whether she would accede to the Union, or would not.—This last question precluding the necessity of a discussion on the particulars of the Constitution—The question for reading by paragraphs, was, therefore lost.]
MONDAY, JAN. 10. 1791.
The main question for ratifying the Constitution of the United States, was put at three o'clock, P. M.—which passed in the affirmative by a great majority.
While we congratulate the public on the addition of the FOURTEENTH STAR and STRIPE, by our sister State of Vermont—we anticipate the speedy accession of the 15th by the State of Kentucky.
Great demonstrations of joy have been exhibited at Bennington, and other considerable towns in Vermont, on the accession of that State to the union.
Letters from France, mention, that tranquility is restored in almost all the parts of that Kingdom; and that the assignats (Paper Money) which has been at 8 per cent below, had risen to par.
BRITISH AMBASSADOR.
A letter from London of a late date,
informs, that the Hon. Mr. ELLIOT, late Ambassador of Great-Britain, to the Court of Denmark, is nominated as Ambassador from the King of Great-Britain to the United States of America.
The proportion of the debt of Massachusetts assumed by Congress, is nearly as 13 to 1 compared with that of New-Hampshire. But the revenue collected the last year in Massachusetts, to pay that debt, is nearly twenty-two times as much as that collected in New-Hampshire. What think ye now, Messrs. Electioneering Scribblers of New-Hampshire—are not facts more stubborn than declamations?
It is no wonder, says a correspondent, that the N. Carolina Assembly should vote an instruction to their SENATORS to oppose all Excises and Direct taxes, in the United States—when it is considered that of near two millions of Im- post raised the last year, that State's proportion is only 14,340 dollars—about a one hundred and twenty-third part!!!
It is said, that the ecclesiastick rent-court between Mr. THAYER, and Mr. LESLIE, will take place this day, at the Catholic Church. No missile weapons, we are told, will be used.
The General-Court of this Commonwealth, is to meet at the State-House, in this town, this day.
Ticket No. 4156, which drew the prize of 1000 Dollars in the 7th Class of Massachusetts monthly State Lottery was the property of Mr. Lefavour, and two other industrious Tradesmen of Salem, who on Saturday last received their money.
SHIP NEWS.
Arrived—Schooner Nancy, Merrill, Nova-Scotia, seized by the Surveyors for a false entry and under Tonnage.
The arrivals at the port of New-York, in 1790, were, 127 ships, 260 brigs, 13 snows, 217 schooners, and 496 sloops—total 1013—of which 688 were American, 288 British, 14 Spanish, 8 Portuguese, 8 French, 6 Dutch, and 1 Dane.
The following is a list of the arrivals at this port, from foreign ports, from Jan. 1, 1790, to Jan. 1, 1791, 60 ships, 7 snows, 159 brigs, 170 schooners, and 59 sloops, total 455. The foregoing are exclusive of those vessels which are employed in the coasting trade of the United States, and which are supposed to amount to near twelve hundred sail.
PORTSMOUTH, JAN. 29.
The General-Court of this State now in Session at Concord, have taken off the Excise from the first of January inst. 'till which time it seems they mean to have it collected.
By the return of votes for two Federal Representatives it appears JEREMIAH SMITH and NICHOLAS GILMAN, Esquires are chosen by the people of this State, to represent them in Congress.
Though the prospect of war between England and Spain has vanished for the present, the internal state of a considerable part of Europe appears much convulsed. From present appearances, it is not unlikely that Italy will ere long present a scene of confusion and anarchy similar to that which has agitated, and probably now agitates the French nation, unless the abuses which have so long been exercised over the inhabitants of that country are speedily removed; their petitions for this purpose (says the Columbian Centinel) have been scouted from Austrian and Papal thrones, and the inhabitants seem now determined to find that redress in themselves, which Austria and proud Rome deny.
APPOINTMENTS.
THE PRESIDENT of the U. States, has nominated and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed ABRAHAM OGDEN, Esq. of New-Jersey, Attorney for the United States,
vice RICHARD STOCKTON, Esq. who has resigned.
The Governor of the State of New-Jersey has published "a true list of the names of all the persons proposed as candidates, to be voted for as Representatives to Congress," which contains 45 names.
In the bed of snow which now covers the earth, as well as in the blooming spring, the goodness, and wisdom of Nature's God shines bright. If the keen air which in some degree incommodes a part of our body destroys a thousand feeds of painful deadly distempers. The snow cleanses our fields from hosts of destructive vermin, & by its nitrous quality imparts a superior vigor and fertility to the noble wheat, and every kind of grain and grass. After a short refreshing sleep, nature shall rise in renovating charms, crowned with flowers, rich in harvests, wines and fruits.
Arrived at Philadelphia, in 1790—129 ships, 11 snows, 327 brigs, 264 schooners, 354 sloops—total 1092.
Mr. PETER ANSPACH, at No. 803, Water-street, New-York, advertises, all persons having claims against the late Quartermaster General's department, for services performed, or supplies furnished since January 1, 1782, to send them in to him, for transmission, examination and payment at the Treasurer of the United States.
OF LOTTERIES.
Every part of the United States abounds with Lotteries—which is found the readiest way to collect money—as it is a sure, yet voluntary tax—and a scheme too which all bodies like. A celebrated satyrist gives the following as a cause of a spirit of Lottery adventure—"Somebody must draw the high prize—Any body may draw it—Nobody knows who will draw it—therefore every body buys a ticket."
The accounts in the Bank of North-America, are all now kept in Dollars and Cents.
The Nootka affair, is very slightly touched on, in his Britannick Majesty's Speech to the two Houses of Parliament. It is however expected, that something more will be said on the subject in the House of Commons. The ways and means to defray the expense of 4 or 5 millions expended to obtain so trivial a benefit, must call forth much speechifying from these celebrated opposition-ists FOX, SHERIDAN, &c.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE of this district.
C L E A R E D For Schooner Sally, Darrah, Jamaica. Brig Patty Wentworth, Miller, W. Indies. Brigantine George, Sherburne, Ireland. Brig Lucretia, M'Clintock, Cadiz. Schooner Blossom, Brown, Madeira.
A N E C D O T E.
A CLERGYMAN lately took for his text these words—"The flesh, the World, and the Devil"—and began his sermon in the following manner:—I shall pass over the flesh, touch lightly upon the world, and hasten on as fast as I can to the Devil."
Massachusetts semi-annual LOTTERY.
The Managers of the STATE LOTTERY assure the public, that the First Class of the Semi-annual Lottery will positively commence drawing on the day appointed, viz. the 17th of MARCH next. As the managers have in their several Monthly Lotteries commenced drawing at the hour assigned, so they are determined to be equally as punctual in this.
*The Printers in this and the other States, who have inserted the Scheme of the 1st Class in the Semi-annual Lottery, are requested to insert the above. Boston, Jan. 19, 1791.
STATE LOTTERY.
Commonwealth of MASSACHUSETTS. THE Managers of the STATE LOTTERY present the Public
with the first Class of the Massachusetts semi-annual State Lottery, which will commence drawing in the Representative's Chamber, in Boston, on the seventeenth of March next, or sooner, if the Tickets shall be disposed of.
NOT TWO BLANKS TO A PRIZE.
25,000 Tickets, at FIVE DOLLARS each, are 125,000 Dollars, to be paid in the following prizes, subject to a deduction of twelve and an half per cent. for the use of the Commonwealth.
   Prizes. Dollars. Dollars.     1 of 10000 is 10000   2 3000 6000   3 2000 6000   6 1000 6000   10 500 5000   30 200 6000   80 100 8000   90 50 4500   100 40 4000   120 30 3600   161 20 3220   200 10 2000   7585 8 60680  
8388 Prizes. 125000 16612 Blanks.
25,000 *** TICKETS may be had of the several Managers, who will pay the Prizes on demand—of the TREASURER of the Commonwealth—of JAMES WHITE, at his Book-store, Franklin's Head, Court-Street, and at other places, as usual.
BENJAMIN AUSTIN, jr. DAVID COBB, SAMUEL COOPER, GEORGE R MINOT, JOHN KNEELAND, Boston, July 28, 1790. } Managers.
Agricultural Repository
From the [Phil.] General Advertiser.
MR. BACHE, YOUR inserting the following estimate of the product and expense of cultivating an acre of ground in hops will oblige the subscriber.
   First ploughing in the spring, £0 6 0   Dressing the hills, 0 15 0   Setting the poles, 2 15 0   Dressing the vines to the poles, which may be done by two boys in two hours, each day, for one week, 0 12 0   Second ploughing & harrowing, 0 10 0   Gathering the hops, 9 10 0   Drying ditto, 2 0 0   Packing ditto, 0 15 0  
Total amount of expences, £17 3 0
Common product of one acre, 1000 lbs. at 1s. per lb. £50 0 0
Deduct amount of expences, as above, 17 3 0
Net profit, £32 17 0
The price of 1s. per lb. has been the average price of hops for twenty years past, in the city of Philadelphia; the above quantity has been the actual annual produce of an acre of ground in hops, near said city, under my particular care and direction, the original quality of which was only good wheat land.
AN OLD HOP RAISER.
N. B. There has been imported into the city of Philadelphia, this season, forty thousand pounds weight of hops, chiefly from Boston, for which the brewers thereof, have paid twelve thousand dollars.
Lately published and for sale by the printer hereof, The Elements of English Grammar, methodically arranged for the assistance of young persons who study the English Language Grammatically, By G. Neville Ussher.
BLANKS of all sorts printed on good paper, may be had at J. Melcher's printing-Office in Market-Street.

Parnassian Spring.
THE TOPER'S SONG REVERSED JOLLY mortals, you're mistaken, No such deeds are done by Wine , Better have your glasses broken, Than be swilling like the swine.
Were the grapes of Canaan given, T' turn the man into a brute? They sure were first a pledge of heaven , By excels a hellish fruit.
Scorn no Nymph , nor yet the Graces , Though for love you do not pine; Admire, you may, their pretty faces! But not curse the sacred Nine .
With caution view the bowl that's flowing Lest it prove a fatal bane; With prudence shun it as well knowing, That it maketh men insane.
Not Alexander in his glory, Could have done one single feat; Nor since can either Whig or Tory By Drunk'ness their foes defeat.
Be wise then, first, and act like men, That when grim death doth appear To take you from a world of sin, Your souls may be free from fear.
EXTRACT
From the NEW-YEAR'S WISH of the  Post who carries the WESTERN STAR.
"IF you're a Farmer may your field Its crops in full abundance yield, Your fruits and stocks & herds increase, And you be blest with health & peace, Good beef and pork and bread & cheese And beer or cyder which you please. If you're a Merchant , may a plenty Of custom and success be sent you; May crowds around your counter stand, Prepar'd to trade with cash in hand. May ev'ry one who Prays and Preaches , And once a week the gospel teaches, See piety and truth prevail, While vice and irreligion fail; And for his ministerial labours, Be well supported by his neighbours. May each Physician in his way, First heal the sick, then get his pay; And he, who knows, and pleads the laws, Obtain his fees if not his cause. May each young lass receive a Spark, As gay and sprightly as a lark; And all the youthful lovers share The smiles of their beloved fair. May each Old Maid and Widow find A Husband suited to her mind; Each Bachelor procure a wife, To keep him warm and give him life; And every newly married pair, In proper time, behold an heir. In short I wish you every blessing, That's worth desiring or possessing."
THE POST.
The ELEPHANT and TAYLORS. AN EXTRACT.
E LEPHANTS are very plentiful at Atcheen, (in the East-Indies) and consequently their teeth, which the Surat merchants buy up for their mar- kets. In 1702, I saw one who had been kept there above 100 years, but by re- port was then 300 years old, he was a- bout 11 feet high, and had a vast deal of sagacity.
When any young male Elephant grows unruly, which they usually do in rutting time, and break their fetters and go astray, this old Elephant is im- mediately sent out, and following the track of his foot, will find him out, and bring him back to his stable either by fair or foul means.
At Atcheen they have a small Coin of leaden money called cash, from twelve to sixteen hundred of them goes to one Mace, or Massie. The Massie is a small gold coin of fourteen pence current, but in value about twelve pence English. I have taken a Gold Massie, and put it with a Massie
of cash, and thrown into a puddle of water, and the Elephant would find out the Gold among the Lead by the nice feeling of his Proboscis.
There is a very comical piece of re- venge he took on a Taylor in Anno 1692. A ship called the Dorothy, commanded by Capt. Thwaites, called at Atcheen for refreshments in her way from England to Bengal, and two En- glish gentlemen residing then at Atcheen, went abroad to furnish themselves with what European necessaries they had occasion for; and, among other things, they bought some Norwich stuffs for clothes, and there being no English tay- lor to be had, they employed a Surat tay- lor, who kept a shop on the Bazaar, or great Market place, and had generally half a dozen, or half a score workmen to sew in his shop. It was the old Elephant's custom to reach in his Trunk at doors or windows as he passed along the side of a street, begging de- cayed fruits or roots, which the inha- bitants generally gave him.
As he was one morning going to the river to be washed, with his Carnack, or rider on his back, he chanced to put his trunk into the Taylor's window, and the Taylor pricked him with his needle, instead of giving an alms. The Elephant seemed to take no notice of the affront, but went calmly on to the river, and was washed, and being done with washing, troubled the water with one of his forefeet, and then sucked up a good quantity of that dirty water in- to his Trunk, and passing unconcern- edly along the same side of the street where the Taylor's shop was, he put in his trunk at the window, and blew his nose on the Taylor with such a force and quantity of water, that the poor Taylor and his life guard, were blown off the table they wrought on, almost frightened out of their senses, but the English gentlemen had their clothes spoiled by the Elephant's comical, but innocent revenge.
AUTHENTIC MEMOIR.
A gentleman at the eastward had five daughters, whom he brought up and educated in such a manner as was pro- per to render them useful, and respect- able characters in life. These daugh- ters, as they came to years, married one after another, with the approbation of their father. One of them married a gentleman of the name of Poor. An- other one married one Mr. Little. The third married a gentleman of the name of Short. The fourth married one Mr. Brown and the fifth married one Mr. Hogg:—At her wedding, her sisters, with their husbands, were present. After the ceremonies of the wedding were over, as social conversation ensued, the old gentleman made this remark to his guests: I have taken great pains, said he, to educate my five daughters in a suitable manner, that they might act well their part in life; and, from their advantage and improvements, I fondly expected that they would form connections that would do honour to my family: But having now no more daughters to marry, I find that all my pains, care, and fond expectations, in the result, have turned out nothing but,  poor, little, short, brown, hog.
At Auction.
On Thursday, Februa- ry 3d, 1791, at 3 o'clock, P. M. will be sold at Mr. Benjamin Dearborn's Auc- tion-Room, Three or Four small lots of good Pasture and Mowing Land , in six or seven acres each, or smaller, if more a- greeable to the company—which land is about one mile from the State House, on the Road leading to Knight's Ferry .
TICKETS in the Semi- Annual, Massachusetts State Lottery— which commences drawing the seventeenth day of MARCH next (10,000 dol- lars the highest prize) may be had of BENJAMIN LEVERETT & Co. Portsmouth, January, 1790.
Portsmouth Academy.
THE SUBSCRIBER influenced by the success and encouragement of his labors in the cause of EDUCA- TION, is preparing accommodations for instituting an ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES, connected with a BOARDING HOUSE, for which pur- pose he wishes to engage a Master to teach the FRENCH LANGUAGE and DANCING, and a Mistress, to instruct in the useful and ornamental branches of NEEDLEWORK; both of whom must be well recommended as completely qualified for their respective depart- ments, and must (if their convenience will permit) board in the house, giv- ing their assistance in superintending the Manners and Morals of those who may be under their tuition.
Any person willing to undertake ei- ther of the charges before mentioned is requested to make proposals to BENJAMIN DEARBORN. Portsmouth N. Hampshire, Jan. 1791.
Clocks & Watches,
CLEANED and Repaired in the cheapest and best manner, by NATHANIEL S. GRIFFITH, at his shop in Daniel-Street, near the State- House; where he has for sale, Clocks, Watches, Watch-Springs, Chains, Keys, Seals, Crystals, and the best of Clar- ified Oil for keeping Clocks & Watches from stopping.—CASH given for old Gold and Silver at the same place. Portsmouth, Jan. 14, 1791.
LOST on the evening of the 20th inst. between Portsmouth and Stratham Meeting-House, a small silver Watch with a China face and steel chain, with a brass key and seal,—who- ever has found the same and will leave it with the printer hereof, shall be hand- somely rewarded for their trouble. December 21, 1790.
WE the subscribers being appoint- ed Commissioners by the Hon. Judge of Probate, &c. for the county of Strafford, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Lemuel Chesley, late of Lee, husbandman, deceased, represented in- solvent—hereby give notice, that six months is allowed by the said Judge of Probate, from the 17th day of Novem- ber last, for that purpose, that we will attend on said business, at the dwell- ing-house of the Widow Hannah Ches- ley, in said town, on the last Tuesday of this and the four following months, from 3 to 6 o'clock, P. M. on said days. SMITH EMERSON, } Com- JOSEPH CHESLEY, } missioners. Lee, Jan. 10, 1791.
DRYDEN. State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given to all the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Dryden, in the county of Grafton and State of New- Hampshire, that the proprietors of said Dryden, at their meeting held the 6th day of July, 1790, at Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New- Hampshire, voted a tax of three pounds, L. M. on each original right in said township, for the purpose of defraying proprietary expenses, which being duly assessed and committed to me to collect, which if not paid to me at my dwell- ing-house in Brunswick, in the county of Orange and State of Vermont, be- fore the 17th day of February next, the delinquent rights will be advertised for sale as the law directs, by DAVID HIDE, Proprietors Collector. Brunswick, Jan. 13, 1791.
Newcastle-Bridge-Lottery
The drawing of New- castle Lottery is postponed, to TUESDAY, the 8th of March next, by reason of the impossi- bility of procuring a return of Tickets, sent into different parts of the country for sale.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given That the Proprietors of the town of Plymouth in the county of Grafton, did at their meeting held by adjourn- ment at the dwelling-house of Col. David Webster, in said Plymouth, on Tuesday the ninth day of December, 1788,—Vote to raise by tax forty shil- lings on each original Right in said Plymouth, that is, twenty shillings on each fifty acre lot in the second or last Division of fifty acre lots,—and the same having been committed to the subscriber, Proprietor's Collector, with orders to collect the same in three months from the date of said meeting, and in case the said taxes or any part thereof on any or all of said lots respec- tively, should be refused or neglected to be paid as aforesaid; then so much of said lots respectively as is delinquent in the payment of said tax to be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, as is sufficient to pay said tax and the charges arising in consequence of such sale. And the said tax having been advertised for payment as the law di- rects, and the following lots being de- linquent in the payment of the said tax or part thereof as is hereafter described viz.—
   Whole Rights.   Original Proprie- tors names. L.R. Discription of Ranges.     Sam'l Goodhue 9 1 N. of the pond 1   ditto 1 2 ditto 1   William Read 21 2 S. of the pond 1   ditto 16 3 ditto 1   Jonas Keyes 20 2 ditto 1   ditto 15 3 ditto 1   David Hobart 6 0 in broken range 1   ditto 7 0 ditto 1   Oliver Parker 10 1 N. of the pond 1   ditto 5 7 ditto 1   E. Blood, jr. 8 2 ditto 1   ditto 13 2 S. of the pond 1        Half Rights.   s. d.     E. Hartshorn 10 4 N. of pond 10 0   ditto 3 7 ditto 10 0   Step'n Powers 6 1 ditto 10 0   ditto 7 1 ditto 10 0   Tho's M'Clure 2 4 S. of pond 10 0   ditto 3 4 ditto 10 0   Sam. Thompson 2 4 N. of pond 10 0   ditto 3 4 ditto 10 0   John Harvill 8 3 ditto 10 0   ditto 18 2 S. of pond 10 0   Col. J. Smith 5 8 N. of pond 10 0   ditto 6 8 ditto 10 0   Will'm Cuming 2 2 ditto 10 0   ditto 3 2 ditto 10 0   Francis Powers 2 0 in bro'n R'ge 10 0   ditto 9 0 ditto 10 0   Part of Right } 17 1 N. of pond 7 6   of Z. Parker } 8 0 in bro'n R'ge 7 6  
Therefore the said delinquent lots, or so much of them as is sufficient to pay said tax respectively assessed or re- maining due thereon as aforesaid, and the charges arising in consequence of such sale, will be sold at public ven- due to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 15th day of February next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of Col. David Webster in said Plymouth, unless prevented by previous payment.
SAMUEL MARSH, Collector. Plymouth, January 1, 1791.
THE subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Honorable Judge of Probate, for the county of Rockingham, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Benjamin Folsom, late of Newmar- ket in said county, gentleman, deceas- ed, represented insolvent—hereby give notice that we will attend that business at the dwelling-house of Nathaniel Lord, innholder in said Newmarket, on the first Monday of February next, and of the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M.
DANIEL TILTON, } Commis- NATH'L ROGERS, } sioners. JOSIAH ADAMS, } Newmarket, January 6, 1791.
Strayed Geese!
CAME to the Barn of the subscr- ber about six weeks since, sixteen tame GEESE; the owner may have them by paying charges and applying to JOHN SAVAGE. Portsmouth, Jan. 10, 1791.