The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1808-09-06 00:00:00

Cyria Marshall Esq.
Subscriptions are received at this office for "The STATESMAN;" a well conducted Republican Newspaper published in Newburyport.
S. MESSINGER,
Has just received at his Hat-Store, No.
2, Sheff's Buildings— A SUPPLY of Youths and Childrens drab & green fur HATS, a few Gentlemens drab do. with large brims—constantly on hand. Gentlemens fine and coarse black do.
August 30. 1808.
GUNS! GUNS!
A FEW Training Pieces, for sale at JACOB WENDELL's Store, on Church Hill, if applied for soon.
August 30.
COTTON YARN, and other American Manufactured COTTON GOODS.
TIMOTHY UPHAM,
Has just received a large consignment, and in future will keep constantly for sale a complete assortment of American Manufactured Cotton Goods, which he is enabled to sell at the lowest prices by wholesale or retail; being appointed an agent for one of the largest Manufactory in the United States,—viz.
COTTON Twist and Yarn, of all the various kinds; best American Bed-Ticking (warranted fast colours;) Cotton Shirting & Sheetings; Stripes; Checks, &c. of a very superior quality. On hand as usual.
European and India Goods.
Orders from his friends and customers in the Country will be carefully attended to.
COOLERS.
Japan'd & plain COOLERS; Also,—New & second hand Tin Ware Japan'd at short no ice, by
Benjamin Evans,
Tin plate worker—Buck-street. N. B. A Bathing Tub kept constantly to Let.
August 2.
NOTICE.
THE Managers of the Portsmouth Livery Stable, have voted a second assessment of Five Dollars, on each share, and request the subscribers thereto to pay the same, on or before Saturday next.
GEORGE F. SMITH, August 30. [Treasurer.]
TO LET,
A CONVENIENT two story Dwelling HOUSE, at the fourth part of the town, adjoining Capt. Luke M. Leighton's.—Enquire of
NATH'L MELCHER.
August 30.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 10th instant, an indentured apprentice named JOHN YORK—all persons are hereby forbid trusting him on my account, for I shall pay no debts of his contracting.
TIMOTHY GRIDLEY. Exeter, August 23d, 1808.
THE Subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of York, commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all the claims of the creditors to the estate of SIMON FOSTER, late of Kittery, in said county, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their respective claims, at the dwelling-house of Capt. Enoch H. Lewis, in said Kittery, on the first Monday in September next, and the five following months, from three to six o'clock, P. M. on each of said days.
JOHN DENNET, MARK FERNALD, Commissioners. Kittery, August 26, 1808.
State of New-Hampshire, Strafford. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietor and owner of land in the town of Wolfborough, in said county of Strafford, who has not paid her town, minister, school, State and county taxes for the year 1806, that unless she pays the same to me the subscriber on or before the first day of November next, so much of her land as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Capt. John Haines, in said Wolfborough, inn-holder, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, on said first day of November next, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Owners Name. Quantity acres. Town tax. School tax. State tax. County tax.     Widow Mary Nudd, 46 21 48 46 29 8   WILLIAM NUDD, Collector.    Wolfborough, August 24, 1808.
Laws of the U. States.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
Authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac, within the district of Columbia.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following persons, viz. Robert Brent, Daniel Carroll, of Duddington, Thomas Munroe, James D. Barry, Frederick May, Samuel Harrison Smith, Jonah Thompson, Jonathan Swift, Thomas Powell, Cuthbert Powell, Elisha Janney and Charles Alexander, or any seven of them, be, and they are hereby constituted a board of commissioners, with full power and authority to open, or cause to be opened, books for receiving and entering subscriptions for raising a capital stock not exceeding two hundred thousand dollars, in shares of one hundred dollars each, for the purpose of erecting a bridge over the river Potomac, between the city of Washington and Alexander's island, and making such other incidental works, and defraying such other incidental expenses, as shall be required by this act, or deemed necessary or expedient, by the company hereinafter named; the time, place, and manner, of receiving and entering such subscriptions, to be ascertained by the said board of commissioners, and duly advertised in such Gazettes, as they may deem expedient: Provided , That the time to be fixed upon by the said board of commissioners, for opening books for receiving the said subscriptions, shall be on or before the first Monday in July next, and that no subscription shall be received, unless the sum of ten dollars be first paid into the hands of the person authorized to receive the same, on each share subscribed for.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That whenever nineteen hundred of the said shares shall be subscribed for, all persons who may then be, or thereafter may become, the actual holders or proprietors of shares in the said capital stock, either as subscribers for the same, or as the legal representatives successors, or assignees of such subscribers, shall be, and they are hereby made and created a body politic and corporate, by the name and style of "The Washington Bridge Company," and by that name may sue and be sued, implead, and be impleaded, and do and suffer all acts, matters, and things, which a body politic and corporate may lawfully do and suffer; and may have a common seal, and the same may break and alter at pleasure, and may make all by-laws, rules, regulations and ordinances for the good government and well being of the said company, and for carrying into effect the objects of their institution, so that such bye-laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances, be not repugnant to the laws of the United States, in force within the district of Columbia.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That when nineteen hundred of the said shares shall be subscribed for, as aforesaid, or as soon after as may be, the said board of commissioners, shall call a meeting of the company, at the city of Washington, by public advertisement, in one or more Gazettes published in Washington, Alexandria, or Georgetown, appointing a fit and convenient time and place of meeting, for the purpose of electing five directors, a clerk, and a treasurer, and such other officers, agents and servants, as the said company may think fit to appoint, and for transacting any other business, in pursuance of this act, and appertaining to the nature and objects of the institution of the said company; and the said board of commissioners shall, if necessary, adjourn the said meeting, from time to time, until a quorum shall be formed; and a majority of the said company, or the proprietors of two thirds of the number of shares actually subscribed for, their legal representatives, successors, or proxies, shall be a quorum to do business; and the said board of commissioners, before opening the said subscription books, shall ascertain and publish, in their said advertisement, a fit and convenient mode of authenticating all powers of attorney authorizing subscriptions to be made in the name of any person or persons; and before calling a meeting of the said company, shall ascertain and publish, in their advertisement, a fit and convenient mode of authenticating all instruments of writing authorizing any person or persons, to act and vote at such meeting, as the proxy or proxies of any member of the said company; all which powers of attorney and instruments of writing shall be filed with the clerk of the said company, and by him be safely kept among the records and documents appertaining to his office; and as soon as a quorum of the said company, and a board of directors shall be formed, as aforesaid, all the powers, authority, and duties whatsoever, by this act vested in the said board of commissioners, shall cease and determine, and thenceforward become vested in the directors, for the time being, of the said company, under such limitations and restrictions, as the said company may think fit to prescribe; and the said board of commissioners shall account to the said company, at the first meeting of the same, for all monies received by them or their agents, on account of such subscriptions, and shall immediately pay over the same to the treasurer of the said company, or to such other person or persons, as the said company may direct and appoint: the said company, nevertheless, to allow all just credits for monies actually and necessarily expended by the said board of commissioners, in the execution of their said trust and duties.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That there shall be annually holden, on the first Monday in January, a meeting of the said company, for the purpose of electing five directors, a clerk, and a treasurer: and the said company shall have power, at any meeting, legally called and constituted, in pursuance of this act, to displace any of their directors or officers, and to supply, by a new election or appointment, all vacancies that may happen among the directors or officers of the company; and the said company shall have power to prescribe and regulate the powers and duties of the said directors, and of all other officers of the company; and a majority of the said directors may, from time to time, elect one of their body as a president, and may provisionally supply, by their own election, any vacancies that may happen among the number of directors, or among any of the officers of the company, and the persons so elected by the said directors, may continue in office till the next legal meeting of the company; and the directors of the said company, to be elected, in pursuance of this act, shall, unless sooner displaced by the said company, continue in office until the first Monday in January next, succeeding their election, and from that time until a new election shall be made by the said company.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That a meeting of the said company may at any time, be called by a majority of the directors of the company, for the time being, and by one third of the members of the said company, or by the proprietors of one third of the shares actually subscribed for, or the legal representatives or successors of such members or proprietors: Provided however , That no meeting of the said company shall be legal or valid, unless a quorum shall be formed, consisting of the majority of the members of the said company, or of the proprietors of at least two thirds of the number of shares actually subscribed for, their legal representatives, successors or proxies, nor unless the place (being within the city of Washington,) and the time of such meeting be previously advertised, for three weeks successively, in one or more Gazettes, in the city of Washington, Alexandria, or Georgetown.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That the said shares shall be negotiable and transferable from one to another by assignments in writing, executed before two witnesses at the least, and authenticated and registered, as the said company may prescribe and direct in their bye-laws and regulations.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That in suits at law against the said company, the first process shall be a summons, to be served on the president, or any one or more of the directors of the said company; upon the service and return of which summons, if no appearance shall be entered for the said company, at the return term, the court may order the general issue to be entered on the record, and may proceed to trial and judgment,
in like manner as if an appearance had been entered, and the issue made up by the said company; and if judgment shall be recovered against the said company, the court may order the usual process of execution, or a special writ to attach the money, goods, chattels, debts, choses in action, and tolls in the hands of any officer of the said company, or of any other person; and such attachment shall operate on the tolls thereafter to be received, which may be collected by a person, specially appointed by the court, for the use of the plaintiff, recovering such judgment, until such judgement shall be satisfied; and the court may make such further or other order for enforcing the payment of such judgement as may be consistent with the practice and powers of such court, as a court of law or equity; and that the shares in said company shall be deemed personal, and not real property, and transferable in such manner as the company shall direct; and that the shares held by any individual shall be liable to be attached, or taken by fieri facias, to satisfy the debts due from such individual in like manner as other personal property may be.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That the amount of each share shall be paid by instalments of ten dollars at such time as the said company shall direct; and in case any instalment or instalments shall not be paid at the time appointed by the said company, or within ten days thereafter, the same may be recovered, in the name of the said company, by warrant from a justice of the peace, if the amount due shall not exceed twenty dollars, and if the sum so due shall exceed twenty dollars the same may be recovered by motion, in the name of the said company, on ten days notice, in any court of record in the county or district, where the debtor shall be found; and in all such warrants and motions, the certificate of the clerk of the said company, authenticated by the president, under the common seal of the said company, shall be conclusive evidence of the defendant's being a member of the company, and prima facie evidence of the amount due on the shares held by such defendant. And if such instalment or instalments be not paid within sixty days, after the time limited for the payment of the same, and advertised for four weeks successively, in one or more gazettes, published in Washington, Alexandria, or Georgetown, the president and directors of the said company may proceed to forfeit, for the use of the company, the share or shares of the person or persons so failing to pay.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That the said company be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to erect and build, or cause to be erected and built over the river Potomac, between the termination of Maryland avenue and Alexander's island, a good and sufficient bridge, at least thirty six feet wide, of sound and suitable materials, and in all respects adequate for the passage of travellers, horses, cattle and carriages, with a secure railing on each side at least four feet high; of which width six feet on one side shall be appropriated to the purpose of a way for foot passengers, and shall be separated from the carriage way by a good and sufficient railing at least four feet high.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That the said company shall cause to be built and kept and maintained in good repair, a convenient and sufficient draw or passage way, at least thirty five feet wide, in the said bridge, over the main channel of the river, for the passing and repassing of vessels, by day and by night; and shall also cause to be built, and to be kept and maintained in good repair, a well constructed and substantial wharf, erected on piles on each side of the said bridge, and adjoining or near to the said draw, in every respect sufficient for ships and other vessels to lie at securely; and all ships, waiting for a passage through the said draw, may lie at such wharves, free of charge, until a suitable opportunity offers of passing through the said draw; and the said company shall, at their own cost, and without toll, cause the said draw or passage way, to be hoisted or removed, without delay, for the passage of all ships and vessels with masts, that are unable to pass under the same; and if through the unskillfulness or negligence of the person or persons employed by the said company, to hoist or remove the said draw, any ship or vessel shall be unjustly or unreasonably hindered or delayed, or shall be damaged in her hull, spars or rigging, in passing the said draw, the said company shall be liable to the master or the owner or owners of such ship or vessel, for damages at the rate of six cents per ton of such ship or vessel, for each and every hour such ship or vessel shall be hindered or delayed, and for all damages in her hull, spars and rigging, as aforesaid, to be ascertained and recovered in a special action on the case, in any court of competent jurisdiction; and the said company shall constantly keep the said bridge furnished with twenty good lamps, to be well supplied with oil, and lighted in due season, four of which lamps shall be kept at the said draw, and the others shall be kept burning till the hour of twelve at night, under the penalty of five dollars for each offence, to be recovered by warrant before any justice of the peace, having jurisdiction, by such person or persons as shall sue for the same. And it shall be lawful for the said company, to cause each
leaf of the said draw to be made of the width of twenty feet instead of thirty six feet, the width of the said bridge; and if at any time hereafter the channel under the said principal draw of thirty five feet shall change and shift to and under any other part of said bridge, then it shall be the duty of said company at all times to remove the former and keep a good and sufficient draw of thirty five feet in width over the main and principal channel wherever the same shall pass under the said bridge; provided that the same shall appear necessary on a survey to be made by three commissioners to be appointed for that purpose, by the President of the United States.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted , That the said company shall, in like manner, cause a draw or passage way of at least fifteen feet wide, to be made in the said bridge, across the other channel of the said river, near the eastern shore, commonly called the Maryland channel, subject to all the restrictions, penalties and provisions contained in the preceding section, for keeping and maintaining the draw or passage way over the main channel of the said river, except so far as respects the building of wharves on each side thereof: Provided , The same shall appear necessary on a view and survey thereof, by three commissioners to be appointed for that purpose by the President of the United States.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted , That as soon as the said bridge and wharves shall be erected and built, and furnished and completed, as required by this act, the said company shall be entitled to demand and receive, by their proper agents, servants, or officers, tolls at the following rates, viz. For each foot passenger six cents and a quarter; for each person and horse, eighteen cents and three quarters of a cent; for each chaise, sulky or riding chair, thirty seven cents and a half; for each coach, coachman, flag-waggon, chariot, phaeton or curriole, or other riding carriage, one hundred cents, and the further sum of twelve cents and a half for each horse, more than two, by which such coach, coachman, chariot, phaeton or curriole, shall be drawn; for each sled or sleigh, thirty seven and a half cents and the further sum of twelve and a half cents for each horse or other beast, more than two, by which such sled or sleigh shall be drawn; for each four wheeled waggon, cart or other four wheeled carriage of burthen, thirty seven cents and a half, and the further sum of twelve cents and a half, for each horse or other beast, more than two, by which the same shall be drawn; for each sheep or swine, three cents; for horses and neat cattle, other than those in teams, drawing sleds, sleighs or carriages, or those with riders, six cents and a quarter each, and one person only to each team or drove, shall be allowed to pass free of toll: Provided , That no toll shall be exacted at said bridge, for the passage of any waggon or carriage, laden with the property of the United States, or for the drivers thereof; or for the passage of any troops of the United States or the militia of any State, or the district of Columbia, marching in a body, or any cannon or military equipments belonging to the United States; and it shall be the duty of the said company, to keep posted up in some conspicuous place on the said bridge, where the toll is collected, a printed list of the rates of toll allowed by this act; and for every day the same shall be neglected they shall forfeit and pay one dollar, to be recovered by warrant, by any person who shall sue for the same: Provided also , That if the number of nineteen hundred shares shall not be subscribed within one year from the time of opening subscription books by the commissioners, as herein before directed, or if the said bridge and wharves be not erected and built, and furnished and completed, as required by this act, within five years from and after the first day of October next, or if it should remain at any time thereafter, so out of repair, for two years, as to be unsafe for travelling; then and in that case, all the powers, authority, privileges, emoluments and immunities whatsoever, by this act granted to the said company, shall cease and determine, and become absolutely forfeited.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the said corporation, as long as they shall be entitled to receive toll at the said bridge, to keep the same in good repair; and if in neglect of their said duty the said corporation shall at any time, suffer the said bridge to be out of repair, so as to be unsafe or inconvenient for passengers, the said corporation shall be liable to be presented for such neglect, before any court of competent jurisdiction, and upon conviction thereof, to pay to the United States, a penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars, at the discretion of the court, and shall also be responsible for all damages which may be sustained by any person or persons, in consequence of such want of repair, to be recovered in an action or actions of trespass on the case, in any court competent to try the same.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted , That the toll to be taken at the said bridge shall be receivable by the said corporation, for and during the term of sixty years to commence from the day when the said bridge shall be opened for passengers; after which time the said bridge shall be the property of the United States, and the said corporation be dissolved.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. February 5, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.

POLITICAL.
From the Baltimore American. NO. III.
To the Citizens of the United States.
When the nefarious enterprises of the opposition seemed to have been abated, by the good sense of the people; behold it rose again, like a serpent rears his head, to attack the innocent traveller, and to infuse death into all his members; in the same manner did they strive with all their might, to drive the United States into the dreadful calamities of a war with Spain. When general Miranda contemplated a military expedition against the American possessions of Spain, by whom was he supported? By whom was he enabled to carry it into execution? Was it not by some of the most zealous members of the opposition? When the trade with the negro revolters of Hispaniola grew too ostensibly hostile against France, and might involve the United States into unpleasant controversies, for encouraging a trade with a horde of savages, whose hands are still reeking with the blood of thousands of innocent victims: by whom was the interdiction of that disgraceful trade opposed? Was it not by the members and representatives of the opposition in both houses of Congress? When, O disgrace of human nature! when the most profligate and daring of men Aaron Burr, formed his legions, sworn to divide the states, and brought his country on the brink of the horrors of a civil war: who joined with him in apathy and conspiracy, and furnished him with the gold necessary for the carrying of that daring project into execution? Were they not the partisans and friends of the opposition? When those nefarious traitors were arrested in their wilful pursuits and arraigned before the awful tribunal of the laws to receive a sentence deservedly merited: who volunteered their services, in their defence? Who most infamously accused the government of premeditated vengeance, for having arrested the progress of their crimes? Who prostituted their talents and wasted their money, to demonstrate an invisible innocence? Who put their shoulders to the wheel to rescue the traitors from the vengeance of an irritated nation? Were they not the head members of the opposition? When, from authentic documents, John Smith, termed an associate in the treason of Aaron Burr, was impeached from holding a seat in the Senate of the U. States, who came forward to plead his cause? Who gave the votes of not guilty? Were they not, generally, the champions of the standing army of the opposition?  However great, however hideous these crimes of the opposition, may appear, others of no less magnitude, will show the degenerate state of their hearts, and demonstrate their fond love and attachment to the cause of Great Britain, our most jealous, inveterate and revengeful enemy. Let us then regard their steps, and draw the outlines of their conduct. This shall be done in my next number.  A REPUBLICAN.
From the Political Observatory.
To the Freemen of Vermont.
CITIZENS.
AT this momentous crisis—while we survey the struggles and collisions of contending Europe,—while we see devastation, slaughter, and ruin, yawning with their expanded jaws, to swallow both civil and religious liberty—while we see the mighty torrent of oppression which sweeps o'er her land—her fields crimsoned with the carnage of fallen victims; duellings levelled with the earth—and liberty, driven by the tempest, an exile, riding upon the billows of commotion—fleeing before the surges of the imperious whirlwind in search of a retreat in the breasts of freemen,—we are invariably led to revert to the policy of OUR happy country, and contrast its excellencies with that which dooms millions to servitude, slavery, and oppression!
In observing the progress of civil liberty—in retracing the objects for which it was established,—and in searching for events which conducted to the adoption of a system of government on principles of liberty, reciprocity and equal rights;—we are led from labyrinths of intrigue and corruption, into the broad theatre of free enquiry, open discussion, debate, and investigation of subjects, which imperial authority and lordly power would endeavour to suppress—to which guilt and villainy should recoil at the recital.
THIS, THEN, is a day of danger. And while you with horror view the awful tragedy, concentrate all your energies to oppose that gorgon monster which would trample on your liberties and independence!—Preserve your chartered liberties from the dread contagion!
Alas! its infectious poison has already crossed the Atlantic!—Even now our liberty is assailed—faction rears its hideous front—selfish ambition—that
unbounded lust for power—that fight of uncontrollable authority by prerogative of birth,—challenges your integrity, your patriotism, your virtue! and sounds the trump of discord, to call you forth in formidable array against your country's law!!
Therefore, it is evident, that there are two parties—and "he who is not for us is against us."—The one struggling to preserve your rights, against a disorganizing, insidious faction,—in opposition to British influence and the enemies of your country!
The other, striving to upturn your liberty—leagued with a perfidious nation in that damnable confederacy of slander, treason and rebellion!—backed by the rear guard of foreign traitors, emissaries, outlaws—labouring to promote sedition, discord and disunion!—"Tribute money!"—"insurgency," "French influence!" are their tune strings, while they aim at the vitals of your liberty—to unnerve the arm of government—to wrest from you all that is worth possessing—all that is dear to man—your freedom!
If you doubt the existence of such a party—if you believe Columbia is not thus polluted with corruption—search for yourselves.
With jealous eyes view the gall of Gardener! read Pickering's letter!—search the vocabulary of federal idols! hear their congratulations on the success of Britain!—hear them justify her outrageous insults upon our neutrality and independence!—and, ask, why private service-money is distributed from one end of the Union to the other, by those servile hirelings of Britain!!
Those, those are the men who claim your confidence—those are the men who claim all science, dignity and worth—who alone have pretensions to nobility and grandeur—who secretly greet you with the endearing appellatives of mob, herd, swinish multitude!! and THOSE are the men who strike at the root of your liberty.
Yes, 'tis that traitorous horde who declare to Britain, "that the British party is growing numerous—the best blood of our country is in her interest,—that the judiciary is with them, that treason is secure from the indignation of an injured people—that you are upon the verge of rebellion and civil war!—and, that, if Britain persevere in her orders, she has but a step to take and we again become colonies or subjects subservient to her mandate!!"
"O tempora! O mores!" "Quam ceca avitia est!"  When such principles are sanctioned by influential men—when they so far disgrace their character and violate their sacred oath as to be the voluntary heralds of perfidy and arbiters of calumny—when honor is no longer respected, and licentiousness has no bounds—when character is unprotected and the lash of slander inflicted with impunity—when treason is unpunished, and murderers go unhung;—every profligate scoundrel is at liberty to trample on the fair fame of honestly acquired respectability—every abandoned every abandoned wretch will meet you with a dagger in his hand!
Forbear, tormenting thought, for while I speak my country groans!—This must not be—we see its baleful consequence—we see its dangerous aim—we hear the cries of murdered citizens on Champlain's shore!—fallen by the bloody hands of domestic traitors!—Support not that principle,—advocate it not—for if it be established, its demon form will walk with rapid strides to highway robbery—to the assassin's dagger—to murder, sacrilege and crimes which human nature shudders to relate!
This, while you contemplate the overwhelming miseries of Europe—the corrupt workers of iniquity in OUR land—and the happiness which is in your power to preserve to your country—you are to determine whether you will support your independence and LIVE freemen; or surrender your rights and liberties and DIE slaves!
Say, are you prepared to surrender to a tyrant, your dear bought liberties without a struggle?—Shall duplicity and intrigue—shall electioneering phantoms—shall novelty with her thousand whims be readily palmed upon your mind—and slander and detraction urge your voice against the now salutary existing laws and government?
Shall your voices be in unison with that hydra-demon which asserts that you are "incapable of governing yourselves"—that valor no longer flows in the veins of the Green Mountain patriots—that the amorphous, that patriotic fire which so conspicuously marked your former conduct, is extinct—and, that you would freely surrender those rights for which your brethren and your fathers bled! Is it so?—Forbid it! Heaven!—Arouse, heavenly genius of our fathers, animate your country!
Is he a fit subject for legislation, who evinces in his conduct, such abominably corrupt, such illiberal sentiments towards his own country, and evident partiality to Britain?—NO—
Rather than nourish the poisonous viper, spurn the odious hireling from the land of liberty—let him seek refuge under the authority of his sovereign master—and no longer tread this hallowed ground, bathed with the blood of freemen!
Arise, FREEMEN, rise! Blast the monster who would subvert your liberty—let your weapons of defence be ready—be prepared to wrest the blow which is now pointed at your independence!—be prepared to meet the conflict of monarchy, aristocracy, and the rights of MAN. Determine for yourselves—support your independence, or submit to slavery.
Your constitutional elective franchise is now at hand—fly then to its standard—let not your voices vary from the principles for which our fathers fought—vain not the memory of those veterans who sacrificed their lives in its defence!
This is no ordinary contest—it is not who shall be legislators—or who shall fill the executive chair? but, it is, what PRINCIPLE, whether despotism or freedom—whether you will entail slavery to posterity or the sweets of liberty!
The question is—will you subject your property, your liberty, your LIFE! to the mandate of Nobles or a King—or will you like freemen support your rights in defiance of the intrigues and arts of faction? THIS on the first Tuesday of September, you must answer.—If the former, corruption is too deeply rooted in your minds—if the latter, be not remiss in your exertions in the cause—cherish the flame new kindled in your bosoms—exert yourselves—"UNITE, LIVE FREE OR DIE!"
PUBLICOLA. Windham Co. Vt. Aug. 22.
From the Statesman.
The people of America have loll'd in the chair of luxury, and in a short period of time have become rich and powerful. Their success, and rapid advancement to wealth, strength and dignity is equalled by few nations, and surpassed by none. It is irrational to suppose that we can always proceed in the same path without some impediments to obstruct our progress. While the plains of Europe have flowed with torrents of blood—while carnage and distress have reigned triumphant—while all grades of age and sex have fallen at the point of the bayonet, the prosperous people of America have remained silent spectators of the scene, and enjoyed the fruits of their industry. To remain forever in this happy condition was not to be expected, for threatening aspects convinced us that we should ere long be drawn into the perilous vortex.
The great contending powers of Europe have violated every principle of honor and justice. Towards us every act of hostility has been offered without provocation. They have obstructed our commerce in such a manner as to leave no other alternative but to lay an embargo, to save our property from their grasp; or from plunging ourselves into a precipitate war, the consequences of which are known to every good and reflecting man.
The embargo, like every other measure of government, is treated with derision and contempt by the federalists, who are plotting for the ruin of our country. Since this measure has been adopted, it has in a great degree, brought Great Britain to a sense of her duty—Her subjects are already in a state of rebellion, and she is now tottering on the verge of destruction.
Ever since the American revolution, we have been desirous to cultivate friendship and to keep up a good understanding with her; in return, we have received nothing but base ingratitude. On the ocean our flag has been insulted, our neutrality has been violated, our property has been confiscated, and our citizens have been murdered within our own waters, in cool blood; and yet (say the federalists) we have no reason for complaint. For the murder of Peirce, the dastardly and aggravating attack on the Chesapeake, and numberless other violations of our honor, we have received no reparation. Their outrages upon the feelings and independence of the friends of American liberty, are not to be forgotten, before the perpetrators have made atonement for the injury. Notwithstanding these unparalleled outrages, we have committed no act of injustice towards them. All we have done is to pursue such measures as will save our own property, without regard to any one, —of this measure no well wisher to his country ought to complain.
If the federalists had the magnanimity to co-operate with the measures of the national government—if they had been ready to support our rights and liberties—if they had been ready to resist any insult that we might have received from any foreign nation—In short if the American people had come forward and shown a spirit of energy and unity, we will venture to say, that before this time,
the embargo would have been removed, and our commerce would have been in a flourishing condition. Instead of this they have used every possible means to bring the measures of government into contempt, and have openly encouraged the "many headed monster to rear up his head, and stalk through the land." To a sober and reflecting mind this would seem impossible, but it is nevertheless too true.
It is asked, what good effects will arise from the various town meetings which have been called? We answer none. The manner which was suggested to carry on a partial trade is too contemptible for a moments reflection, and too degrading to the independence of our country. In every instance they have been called through the instigation of the Essex Junto. There object is not commerce—It is to elevate themselves by deceiving their deluded followers. As their schemes have failed in every other attempt, they are now determined to do it even at the price of the existence of the nation.
But to conclude:—If the administration is firm, and remain uninfluenced by the menaces and threats of a desperate party. America will be preserved from the desolating calamities of internal commotion and external annoyance, and again be restored to prosperity and happiness.
INDEPENDENCE.
REPUBLICANS!—TO YOUR POSTS!—UNITE.
The editor of the Monitor pledges himself for the truth of the facts contained in the following extract; and he does so upon the authority of the writer and of the person to whom the letter was written. They are both gentlemen of respectability and unexceptionable veracity. [Monitor.]
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Maryland to his friend in Washington.
"You ask me how the republican cause stands in this quarter? I answer never better than at the present moment, notwithstanding the unexampled efforts of the Federalists to get into power. I am told that they are forming small committees of vigilance in every neighborhood throughout this state; that those committees are to make regular reports to a committee of correspondence to be composed of persons in each county. By this arrangement, a chain of intelligence is to be extended from north to south of the union, so as to enable them to ascertain their actual strength with the utmost nicety. If it should appear that they have a tolerable chance of success, they are to come out in full cry in favor of King and Pinckney, though I am not certain as to the order in which their candidates are to stand; indeed I am inclined to believe that that point is yet to arrange. But if they find that neither can succeed, then their attention is to be turned to Clinton and Monroe; they will not haggle about either, tho' Monroe is their decided favorite. They say that he is nearly every thing that they could wish. There is, however, an idea that the northern states want the next president; and should Mr. Clinton's friends induce them to believe that whatever they (the federalists) fall short, he can make up, Mr. Monroe will be dropped.—The Embargo is to be played off with all the force that art can suggest: it is to be assigned as the cause of every calamity that has happened since its passage. The Republicans of this state were never more united. Randolph's influence is so completely destroyed that it has scarcely left a wreck behind. Several of the most dispassionate federalists are about to be denounced for having approved of the Embargo."
BY THE MAIL.
NEW-YORK.
City of New-York, August 23.
A letter received in this city from a commercial house in London of the first respectability, dated 8th July, mentions, that in consequence of the numerous captures of American vessels by the privateers from ports in the north of Europe, the premium of Insurance on American vessels from England to St. Petersburg is now risen from 20 to 30 per cent; that the Danes were so rigorous in their restrictions on trade as to require an American ship, which had put into Copenhagen in distress, to land her cargo; and that the king of Denmark in answer to a petition from the captain for relief, replied, that he might depart in ballast, but not take an article of merchandise on any condition whatever.—The same letter adds, that the vessels which have gone from America to Europe in ballast, by special permission, are liable to capture and condemnation by the British; and if they presume to fail with return cargoes for the United States, without calling at a British port, landing their cargoes, paying duties, and taking a licence to reload and sail, they will assuredly be sent in for; confiscation if boarded by any English cruisers; which principle the British Government are determined to enforce. Indeed, since the revolution in Spain, there is less reason than ever to expect a relaxation in the orders of council of 11th November; and the probability is very strong, that if the makes terms with America, it will be done without making restitution for the plunder committed on the property of our citizens by virtue of those orders.
NEW-YORK, AUG. 23.
A most distressing fire commenced about 12 o'clock last night, at Nassau-street opposite the middle Dutch Church. It originated in the house occupied by Mr. Watkeys, and destroyed that building, the Charity School-House belonging to the Presbyterian Church, a School-House belonging to the Episcopal Church, a private School-House, a paint shop, and two or three stables; and Mr. Grant Thorburn's feed stores, &c.—Several dwelling houses, fronting on Liberty-street, were also considerably injured.
We have the painful task to add, that Mrs. Watkeys, her daughter about eighteen years of age, a black girl of seventeen, and two black children were consumed. A more melancholy spectacle has not been witnessed in this city, for many years. So rapid did the flames spread over the building in which they originated that no human efforts could possibly have saved the lives of the sufferers. The room in which Mr. Watkeys slept, was on fire when he was roused by the screams of his wife. Instantly springing forward through the flames and bidding her to follow, he alone escaped the devouring element. They who witnessed the screams of the victims and the outcries of the frantic survivor indeed felt, but language would fail to describe, the awful and distressing scene.
NEWBURY-PORT AUG. 29.
More particulars of the late Violation.
In our last, we noticed the late violation of the Embargo laws, in this town; which may justly be considered as one of the most barefaced, unprincipled transgressions, that has transpired since the institution of our Republican government.
It appears that the determination to send the sloop out in "defiance of all authority" had been publicly made known several days previous to the attempt; and the federalists (with few exceptions) were strenuous advocates for the proceeding. These men, not content with aiding and abetting this violation of the laws of government, in the first instance; had previously determined, if the sloop should be taken to wrest her from the officers who should hold her in possession.
For the completion of this diabolical object, a multitude of the "friends to order and good government," assembled, soon after the sloop arrived in the harbor, on Mr. Brown's wharf, where the bellish plot was the general topic of conversation; and many of the mob were prepared for "cutting the throats of every democrat in town!"—Boats, looms, &c. were prepared, and the men armed for carrying into effect their project: but Messrs. Brown & Bartlett (whose timely interference reflects honor on them) endeavored to quiet those disorganizing, seditious and turbulent men, and finally succeeded in dispersing the Mob; not however without many bitter exclamations against the government and its officers, for faithfully performing their official duties.
That the party, who so lately addressed the President, in a respectful and decent manner; for a removal of the embargos under which they pretend to suffer, should be concerned in so disgraceful and riotous a proceeding before their very respectful Petition had reached the city of Washington; and before the determination of the President could possibly be known, may appear strange to some of our fellow citizens at a distance, but to those who are acquainted with Newburyport federalism, it is nothing remarkable.—It is in fact a piece with their whole conduct—and the more discord and confusion that appears to be excited, the more delighted and happy are they. We only regret that the Collector, suffered the men concerned in this transaction to escape unpunished. If the laws are to be violated with impunity, and the lives and property of those who discharge the duties which they have sworn faithfully to fulfil, are to be threatened, and the aggressors to escape unpunished—we may well exclaim, "There is no safety here."
[Statesman.]
President WASHINGTON.
"The mouths of hypocrites are always full of the praises of their idols." This is peculiarly true of certain federalists respecting the late President Washington, but what is their practice upon his precepts? He advised to respect for the constituted authorities, to harmony between the northern and southern states, and warned the people to beware of such men as Pickering, and the federalists of the present day.
The memorable words of his parting advice are, "All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract or awe the regular deliberation, and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of the fundamental principle (of union) and of federal tendency. They serve to organize a party, to give it an artificial, and extraordinary force, to put in the place of the delegated will of the nation, the will of a party, often a small, but artful and enterprising minority of the community."
These are the words of Washington. How do his professing admirers, the disciples of the old school, receive them? The Vermont raft, the Passamaquoddy trade and the federal compliments, on these subjects, the legislative remonstrances, and town resolves against the embargo, the letter of Pickering, and other abuses of the government, give us a practical answer to the question. These are the things, which serve to organize a party. These are evidences of the kind of respect, federalists bear to Washington: they love his name for all the good it may do them, but they trample on his precepts.
[Hartford Mercury.]
A Duel was fought near the Navy Yard, (N. Y.) on the 12th ult. between midshipman E. E. Donaldson, (Gen. Eaton's son-in-law) and midshipman Philip P. Schuyler. The former was shot dead the first fire.
Another Duel took place on the 27th ult. in a harvest field of Capt. Wm. Frazer, of Delaware, between two African gentlemen. The dispute originated in consequence of the leader (who was the challenger) being charged by his opponent, with not taking as large a swath as he did; this was denied; the lie was given; the fatal duel immediately took place with the weapons in hand.—Their strokes were simultaneous; one received the scythe in his left breast, which perforated the thorax; and the other was struck in the heart. They both died instantly.

A Tickler for Timothy!
A NEW SONG.—Tune, Bow, Wow, Wow, &c.
By JACK "nine thread" RATLINE.
SIT down, neighbours all, and I'll tell a merry story; About the " Essex Junto ," and Timothy the Tory ,— Who about the Embargo, make such a noisy bluster, But who in time of war, were all afraid to muster.  When Timothy was summon'd, to Lexington fam'd battle; Where the cannon loud did roar, and the muskets did rattle, He " embargoed " his regiment in great trepidation; Thus devoting himself for the honor of the nation!  When WASHINGTON the brave had plan'd an expedition, To attack Staten Island with his troops in good condition, Then Timothy by sad " mistake " his " soujingle-trees " miss'd aid, fir, And La Fayette could not proceed for want of needful aid, fir.  When Boston was blockaded, the tories were so skittish, Their country they deserted, and joined with the British; But when the war was over, return'd and made their bow, fir, And the yankies were so kind, they pardon'd them I vow, fir.  When safe in Boston landed, they struited and look'd big, fir, They were follow'd in their train, by each apostate whig, fir; These caballers got together, " the People's " rights to damm, fir, They form'd the " Essex Junto ," and " Timothy " their man, fir.  When " the People " did assemble to end all State confusion, And establish well their rights, by a " Fed'ral Constitution ;" The " Junto " then pretended to respect the " Rights of Man ," fir, For, to hide the cloven foot was a part of their plan, fir.  In the year " ninety two ," when the French Revolution, Had promis'd vassal'd man, an equal distribution; " Equal Rights—Equal Laws ,"—then the " Equal Rights " our bone, fir, "Down with the " Rights of Man "—" Equality " their man, fir.  When Britain with her navy, our commerce did attack, fir, And stirr'd up the Indians, all through the country back, fir; Then the " Junto " did exult, and loudly cried " encore ," fir, Till Washington the sage, was near deafen'd by their roar, fir.  Then the Chief Justice Jay , was taken from his station, And was sent to reconcile the haughty British Nation; He made a famous Treaty, " like the handle of a can ," fir, Which puzzled much our Washington and ev'ry other man, fir.  When matters did grow turbulent, and worked quite contrary, And Timothy , O, strange to tell, was made State Secretary! Then the " Junto " chuckl'd loud, for they very plainly saw, fir, That all the " loaves and fishes " would soon enter in their maw, fir.  When the British captain, Matson , poor Giles did forely flog, fir, And to all his just complaints, only answer'd " Yankee dog ," fir, Then Timothy , O shame, was this outrage justifying! And oaths were thrown aside to make room for Matson 's lying!  When JEFFERSON the good, with wisdom for his guide, fir, Was chosen by the " People " o'er the Nation to preside, fir, The " Junto " bawl'd, and Timothy , and all the motley crew, For they knew their dark proceedings would be expos'd to view.  When the British ship the Leopard from Hampton roads , did sneak, fir, In an unsuspecting moment, did attack the Chesapeake , fir, This " Junto " without shame, the vile act did justify, fir, And for Berkley and for Humphries did fabricate and lie, fir.  When the warring powers of Europe, had got in such commotion, That our commerce could not sail, unmolested on the Ocean; When Britain gave out orders, to overhaul each cargo; Then Jefferson the sage, recommended an Embargo.  Then the " Junto " went to work, to abuse administration, They exercis'd their wits, and made much botheration : Their fashions presses groaned, with many a vile remark, And ev'ry fed'ral puppy was call'd upon to bark, fir.  Then Timothy sat down, and wrote a long narration; As he'd often done before to bamboozle the nation; When Patriots op'ose the laws and insurrection plan, fir, Such modern " Roman virtue " must secure the " Rights of Man ."  Now the " Junto " do intend to dictate in our election, And have sent their emissaries to raise a disaffection;  NEWHAMPSHIRE 's Sons will rally round their liberty and laws, And leave the " Essex Junto " to support the British cause.
MR. MADISON.
JAMES MADISON, having served a number of years in the old Congress, and observed the practical defects of the Articles of Confederation, moved, in the Legislature of Virginia, a Resolution proposing to the States to join in a Convention for the purpose of attempting a constitutional reform. In consequence of his proposition, a Convention was held, first at Anapolis, and afterwards at Philadelphia. Mr. Madison was a member. The Convention, having discussed the general principles, adjourned, after appointing a Committee of five, to sit in their recess and draught and report a form. Mr. Madison, whose ideas had been generally approved by the Convention, was one of that Committee, and the Constitution, which was reported, was drawn principally by him. When it was published, he wrote some of the most convincing arguments, which were addressed to the public in its defence. In the Convention of Virginia he was its principal advocate, and successfully supported it against the eloquence of the celebrated Patrick Henry . After it was adopted, Mr. Madison, convinced that it was susceptible of improvements, and that some of the objections, which had been urged against it, were well founded, being a member of the House of Representatives in the first Congress under it, brought forward the subject of Amendments ; and, in pursuance of his motion, Congress, in the manner prescribed by the Constitution, submitted to the States twelve amendments, ten of which were adopted. They are all of a Republican character. By their adoption the Constitution was improved, and a vast portion of our citizens, who had opposed its adoption, because they thought it not sufficiently guarded, were reconciled and attached to the government. Considering Mr. Madison as the proposer of the Convention, the author of the form reported by the committee, a leading advocate of its adoption, and the mover of the subsequent amendments, it may, with justice, be said that the United States are more indebted to him, than to any other man, for the Constitution in its present improved state. This is one of the reasons, why he ought to succeed the author of the Declaration of Independence, as President. [ Pittsfield Sun .]
FEDERAL MOVEMENTS.
On Friday last a detachment from the Essex Junto passed through this city on their way to New-York, there, by agreement, to meet the other " choice spirits ," for the purpose of appointing a KING to rule over us. [ Hartford (Con.) Mercury August 18 .]
In the war of 1758, the British government expended for subsidies and armies in Germany alone, for the support of her interests in that empire, more than three millions sterling annually! As her interests in that empire were nothing compared with her present interests on this continent, how much may it be presumed does the now annually expend in America? [ Trenton True American .]
Burr has gone to England—Miranda is already there. What point of attack may be concerted between these traitors and the British Ministry can only be conjectured—but we think New-Orleans ought to be prepared for defence. [ Ibid .]
Messrs. Printers, For the N. H. GAZETTE. An excellent opportunity presented the last week for those who have only learned the first rudiments of hilling, to have perfected themselves in that science in a systematical, grammatical style; as there were four real serpents (rattle-snakes) exposed to the view of every person. I should regret, if Tories, sons of Tories, British federalists, and the whole clan of anti-Republicans, have not profited by this opportunity.
The same old whig of seventy five who lives in Bucksport , is ready to receive all his friends or enemies at almost any hour by day or by night.
RENDEZVOUS. AN OFFICE for the purposes of recruiting for the Army of the United States—is opened at the Brick store owned by Daniel Austin, Esq. near the Spring Market—Able bodied citizens, under the age of Thirty-five years, who feel disposed to enlist in the service of their country, are now afforded an opportunity, and may receive twelve Dollars bounty , by applying to G o W. PRESCOTT, Capt. 4th Regiment Infantry. Portsmouth, N. H. July 1808.
Spring and Summer GOODS. James Rundlet INFORMS his customers and the publick that he has just received a fresh supply of GOODS , which added to his stock on hand make a very general assortment of English, French & India GOODS , which will be sold at a small advance by Wholesale or Retail. May 24.
Nathan B. Folsom, HAS this day received a large supply of Cotton Yarn, Bed Ticks, &c. which are ready for sale Wholesale and Retail at the Manufactory prices. August 2, 1808.
Bone middlings PORK, Boston Inspection—FOR SALE BY JOHN C. HART. Aug. 9.
Just received and for sale at NEIL MCINTIRE'S Store, SOME of the old fashion best sweet scented leaf TOBACCO, and fig Tobacco,—also, Pigtail made from sweet scented Leaf, and ladies fine twist, to be sold at embargo prices. Also, TO LET, Two brick Dwelling-Houses, and two brick Stores at embargo prices, one opposite Market-Street, the other opposite Cross-Street, and one of the pleasantest situations in Portsmouth, being very handy to the flesh and fish market. August 9, 1808.
DETROIT BANK BILLS TAKEN for Boots, Shoes, English Goods or Hats. Those bills that are guaranteed, at par—the other kind at 12 1/2 per cent. discount—at PELATIAH REA'S shoe store No. 2, old State House, Boston, for a few months. August 1, 1808.
TO LET, ONE lower room, chamber, and shop, in Buck Street,—Enquire of the Printers. August 2.
EMBARGO LAWS. Just published in a pamphlet, price 12 1/2 cents, and for sale at the Bookstore of THOMAS C. TAPPAN, the Original and Supplementary EMBARGO LAWS:—passed the 10th Congress of the U. States.
WANTED immediately, in a small family, a girl from 15 to 20 years of age, as an assistant with another maid, to do the necessary work of said family;—none need apply, unless they can bring good recommendations; apply to the Printers. August 9, 1808.
NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the estate of BENJAMIN SWETT, late of Portsmouth, merchant, deceased, are requested to present them for adjustment, and all indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment to JOSEPH ELA, August 9, 1808. Administrator.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix to the estate of ELISHA LOW, late of Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, mariner, deceased, and has taken upon herself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs; therefore all persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to said estate are hereby called upon to make payment to me the subscriber. ELIZABETH LOW, Administratrix. Portsmouth, August 8, 1808.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of EBENEZER FERNALD, late of Kittery, Shipwright, deceased, are hereby requested to call on the subscriber for immediate settlement. DAVID FERNALD, Executor. Kittery, August 8, 1808.
Barrett & Shattuck, No. 51, Hanover-Street, Boston—CONTINUE to dye & finish of Warrented Colours. Broad-Cloth, Cassimere, Sattin, Lustrine, Crape, Shag, Plush, silk & cotton Velvets, Worsted-Cords, Camel's hair Shawls—Also, Ladies' Sattin, Lustrine, Cambric, Calico & Muslin Gowns, Hosiery & Gloves, Lace Veils, Gentlemen's Coats, Pantaloons and Vests, cleaned and dyed at short notice and small expense—Goods received at the store of NATHAN B. FOLSOM, Portsmouth, forwarded and returned to the same place without additional expense.
N.B. Persons sending Cloths or Garments of any kind are desired to have them accompanied with a pattern of the colour they wish them made, (as in many colours there are a variety of shades) also to enclose them in paper describing on the outside the contents, colour to be made, and owner's name. Portsmouth, August 1, 1808. (6m.)
WM. JONES, JR. Will receive in a few days, the following Goods, which will be sold at a small advance for Cash—or short credit—viz.—BLACK FLORENCE Lustrings; blk. Crapes; green and white Sarsnets; color'd & black Lustrine Ribbons; Sattin open work and plain Straco Bonnets; a few elegant broad Garniture Ribbons; black & color'd Spanish sewing Silks; variety spotted Leno and Jacquet Muslins; glaiz'd and unglaz'd Cambric; cotton Umbrillas; color'd Threads and Cotton Balls; British Shirting Cotton; common dark Callico, &c. &c. INDIA GOODS. Bandannos and Flag Handkfs.; fine Sheetings Baftas; Mon Sannas; Garrahs; Mammodies and Cassas; large supply low priced Coating; blue Nan-kins, &c. &c. August 23.
Now Landing, and for Sale by Isaac Waldron, jun. 400 Barrels Fresh Baltimore Superfine FLOUR: of a superior quality. August 9.
A Stable Wanted.
ANY Person wishing to contract for a STABLE, to be completed immediately, of the following dimensions, viz.—50 feet long, 34 wide, and 18 feet post—will please to apply for further particulars to the Printers hereof. August 23.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscriber, administratrix (with the will annexed) of JOHN WENDELL, Esq. late of Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, deceased, has taken upon herself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons having any demands against said estate, are requested to bring in their claims for adjustment; and all persons indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment to DOROTHY WENDELL. Portsmouth, August 23, 1808.
THE subscriber being appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate, for the County of York, administrator to the estate of EZEKIEL ALLEN, late of Kittery, deceased, and having taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs, hereby calls on all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against said Estate are requested to present them for settlement. DANIEL GOODWIN. Kittery, August 17, 1808.
TAKE NOTICE. ALL persons holding Subscriptions for " the Religious News-Paper ," are requested to return them to ELIAS SMITH, Portsmouth, by Mail or some other way, by the first of September next, as the first number will be published at that time. August 9th, 1808.
WHEREAS MARY my wife has abandoned my bed and board, this is therefore to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting said Mary and Children on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of their contracting after this date. NICHOLAS CHASE. Stratham, August 22, 1808.
Improved Patent Illuminators or Sky Lights for Shipping. GIVING a more general light than the common Sky Light, with one fourth part of the expense—They are neither liable to leak, break, or to be injured by the common traffic of the deck, nor are they any incumbrance on the deck, and may be placed in any part of the ship where light is wanting, either in the deck or sides; and are equally applicable to the State Room, Steerage, Forecastle, or Cabin. For Houses, they are equally useful, furnishing light at one half the expense of the common Sky Light, and in no danger from hailstones or falling rubbish. The utility and saving in this, must be obvious to every person acquainted with shipping. The above are for sale by Thomas W. Penhallow.
Thomas W. Penhallow Market-Street,—who Keeps constantly on hand an extensive variety of Cutlery, Ironmongery and Hardware Goods. August 2, 1808.
CUT NAILS,
Of the Maiden Factory of a very good quality—are sold by P. P. F. Degrand, No. 9, D. Spear's wharf, Boston, at the following reduced prices; and a discount of five per cent will be made upon any amount above fifty dollars: 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d—9 1-2 cents per lb. 6d,—10 cents, 4d,—10 1-2—For Cash, foreign money. Boston, July 27, 1808.
ONE CENT REWARD. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber on Wednesday the 10th inst. an indented apprentice BOY, named NATHANIEL MARSTON, being about 17 years of age, about 5 1/2 feet high and of a light complexion—whosoever will return said Runaway, shall receive one cent reward and no charges paid; all persons are cautioned against harbouring, trusting or employing him as they would avoid the penalty of the law. JOHN WEEKS. Greenland, August 13, 1808.
William Garland, No. 8, Merchants' Row—Has for Sale—350 Bbls. best FLOUR, received by the Washington from Baltimore; 200 casks Hyson, Hyson-skin, Souchong and Bohea TEA. August 16.
BANK BILLS. A LARGE Sheet, containing a description of Counterfeit Bank Bills, for sale at C. PEIRCE'S Bookstore—price 20 cts.
AUCTION. To be Sold at Public Auction on Thursday the 8th day of September next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the Universalist Old meeting house, on Vaughan-Street—the following PEWS in said house for the taxes due thereon, for the years 1806 and 1807—unless prevented by previous payment of said taxes and charges—viz—    For 1806.  D. C.  For 1807.  D. C.    No. 1.  8 36  No. 1.  10 60    No. 8.  7 59  No. 8.  12 65    No. 11.  7 59  No. 11.  11 65    No. 13.  6 66  No. 13.  11 10    No. 29.  4 47  No. 29.  7 45      No. 39.  6 90    NATH'L MELCHER, jun. Collector. Portsmouth, August 23, 1808.
MEDICAL. THE Members of the Eastern District N. H. Medical Society, are hereby informed that their meeting will be held at the house of Nath'l Poor, Esq. in Exeter, on Wednesday the 7th of September ensuing, at 10 o'clock, A. M. JOSHUA BRACKETT, Notary. August 16.
FOR SALE, An elegant ten day CLOCK, warranted, with a mahogany case, at a handsome discount for Cash—enquire of the Printers. August 16.
NEW GOODS.
Oliver Briard Has just received a great variety of Spring and Summer GOODS, COMPRISING almost every article usually enumerated in the most lengthy Piece Goods advertisement, which are offer'd for sale at a small advance for cash, or approved credit, at Store No 2, Market-Street, near the Parade.
N.B. All persons to whom he is indebted are requested to render their demands for settlement; and all those who are indebted to him, whose term of credit has expired, are requested to make payment.
NEW GOODS.
Stephen Hardy, Has just received in addition to his former stock, a variety of Gold & JEWELRY, Plated and Japan'd WARES, and other fancy Goods—viz—GOLD filigree hoop Ear-Rings; plain Gwing do. do. black Ear-Rings & Knobs; pearl set Pins and Rings; plain gold ditto ditto; gold watch Keys and seals, gilt do. and gilt watch Chains; plated Candlesticks; sugar Tongs; salt Spoons and plated Calars; plain and filigree silver Thimbles; silver plated and polished steel Snuffers and Trays; table and desert Knives and Forks; Carvers; red ground japan'd tea Trays and Waiters; bread and knife Trays; dressing Cases; tortoise shell and horn combs ivory do; Spectacles and Cases; hair Brushes; Penknives, Jack Knives, Razors and Cases; Scissors; cut glass smelling Bottles, common ditto; velvet Purse morocco ditto; pocket Books; boxes of Colours and hair Pencils; tooth Brushes, do. Picks; palmryne, jessamine palm and Winfor Soap; otto of Roses; Essences; China and japan'd snuff Boxes. Also, a general assortment of Silver, table, desert and Tea Spoons; salt ditto; Thimbles; scissor Chains; sugar Tonggold Necklaces; Rings, &c. kept constantly on hand,—With a great variety of other articles too numerous to mention in an advertisement, the whole he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms. July 30.
Clarionetts, Drums and Fifes, for sale at C. PEIRCE'S Bookstore.
TEN Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS JOSIAH G. FOLSOM, late of Portsmouth, did on Friday morning last, borrow of the subscriber, a black MARE, for the purpose, as he said, of going about four miles, and has not since returned, but in all probability has ran off. Said Folsom is about 20 years of age, had on a blue nankin round jacket, buff colored pantaloons, light waistcoat and no stockings—the fellow is hard of hearing—Whosoever will return said Folsom, shall receive the above reward by applying to NATHANIEL GOSS of Greenland; August 1, 1808.
Room Papers & Borderings. A LARGE assortment of ROOM PAPERS and BORDERINGS, just received and for sale at C. PEIRCE'S Bookstore, CHEAP FOR CASH. June 28.
A Boy!!
WANTED as an Apprentice to the Printing business, a smart, active LAD, Enquire at the Gazette Office. August, 1808.
FOR SALE, A HANDSOME new CHAISE and HARNESS; also, two second hand do.; for cash or lumber—Apply to FRANCIS W. HARDY.
Good News from far! THE Kentucky Revival, or a short history of the late extraordinary outpouring of the Spirit of God, in the western states of America, agreeably to Scripture promises, and prophecies concerning the latter day; with a brief account of the entrance and progress of what the world call Shakerism among the subjects of the late revival in Ohio and Kentucky; presented to the true Zion traveller, as a memorial of the wilderness Journey, by RICHARD MCNEILL, price 50 cents. Cincinnati printed, And for Sale at C. PEIRCE'S Bookstore, Portsmouth.
WHEREAS my wife SAL-IT, has behaved herself in a very unbecoming manner; therefore this is to forbid all and every person, from harbouring or trusting the wench on my account after this date. DAVID PROUT. Mark. Portsmouth, August 11, 1808.