The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1805-02-12 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endeavor to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE, HILL & PIERCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Portsmouth Bath.
CONFORMABLE to a vote of the Proprietors of said BATH, the delinquent Proprietors are hereby notified, that unless the assessments of Sixty-five Dollars on each Share, is completed within thirty days from date, that said Shares will be sold at Public Auction according to Law.
DANIEL AUSTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, Feb. 5, 1805.
Edward Kelly,
HATTER from LIVERPOOL, RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, that he has taken the Shop lately occupied by Sparhawk & Curtis, where he intends to manufacture all kinds of
HATS,
Such as BEAVERS, CASTORS, KNAPT, &c. &c. which he will sell as cheap as can be purchased in Boston, New York, or elsewhere.
N. B. OLD HATS dressed in the neatest manner.
Two Boys wanted as Apprentices. Feb. 5, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A good Stand for Trade, OR almost any mechanic, situated in Newmarket, adjoining the Bridge—ten acres of excellent Land, with good new Buildings thereon; Stores in the same, convenient for trade; a good Wharf, as convenient a place for ship and boat-building, as is on Piscataqua river. Said Land is well watered with living Brooks, Springs and Well. For further information apply to
BRADBURY ROBINSON.
Newmarket, Feb. 4, 1805.
TO LET
A CONVENIENT STORE in Bow-street, a good stand for a Grocery Store or Ship Chandler as most any in Portsmouth, and is very public the Spring, Summer and Fall, a lease for two or three years will be given, and with the water privilege after one year, the terms will be quite moderate. Also—
A convenient Bake-house, with good conveniences for a small Family—after the 10th March next—for further particulars, inquire of GEORGE W. WENDELL.
Portsmouth, Feb. 5, 1805.
FOR SALE,
THAT beautiful situation belonging to the subscriber in Kittery, directly opposite Piscataqua Harbour, consisting of a large 2 story DWELLING HOUSE, a BARN, STORE and WHARF, and about 3 acres of LAND, with 2 Wells of excellent Water. It is well calculated for the man of business, or with a small expense may be made an elegant retreat for the gentleman, during the scorching heat of Summer.
Terms made easy by applying to BENJW. G. CARTER.
Kittery, Feb. 4, 1805.
A BARGAIN!
To be Sold at Private Sale,
THE following lots of LAND and BUILDINGS, situate on the Northerly side of Boyd's Bridge; to wit—One lot of Land, with a very convenient Dwelling House, that may accommodate two families, and Stable thereon, with a good Well of Water in the yard, and large Garden adjoining; said lot is 46 feet fronting on the road leading to Piscataqua Bridge, and runs back 80 feet to a public landing, in the river.
One other lot of Land, with a Dwelling House and Blacksmith's Shop thereon, lying on the Northerly side of the above mentioned premises, may also accommodate two families by altering the Blacksmith's Shop into a Dwelling House. Also,
One other lot of Land, containing near 9 acres, with a House thereon, nearly finished, bounded Northerly by the road leading by Col. Sherburne's farm, Easterly by said Sherburne's orchard, Southerly by the Mill Pond, and Westerly by land of Dr. J. Jackson; is under the best cultivation, is walled in, has a never failing spring of Water, and good Well; and Clay sufficient to make bricks for a century. The above described premises may be viewed any time after this date—and a Warrantee Deed of the premises given; and will be sold separately or together, as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers; and the terms, which will be liberal, may be known by applying to
RD. SHORTRIDGE,
At his house in Dear-street.
Portsmouth, Feb. 5, 1805.
H. & B. PENHALLOW,
Have received by the late arrivals from England, a large addition to their former assortment, of Hard-Ware GOODS,
consisting of almost every article usually imported in the Hard-Ware line, which they offer for sale at their store in Market-street, by Wholesale and Retail—among which are the following articles, viz.—
SHEET-LEAD: Patent Shot of all sizes: Horsemen's Pistols: Sheet-Iron: Brass Kettles: Anvils and Vises: London and Bristol Pewter: Brass & copper Warming Pans: Frying-Pans: Flat Irons: Iron Shovels and Spades: Hayer's and Taylor's Irons: Copper, sheet-iron and patent Tea Kettles: Fish Kettles: Shovels and Tongs: Patent Lamps: Tea Trays and Waiters of all sizes: Looking-Glasses: Brushes of all kinds—Brass and iron Chafing Dishes: Plated, brass and iron Candlesticks: Clock Faces, and Trimmings: Saws of all kinds: Brass Cabinet Furniture: an extensive assortment of
Cutlery & Saddlery Ware: Saddler's Tools in complete Sets: Joiner's, Carpenter's, Carver's, Cooper's and Shoe-maker's Tools: Block-Tin: Candle Moulds, of all sizes in Rands: Block-tin and hard mettle Tea Pots: Brass and iron Locks: Hinges: Latches and Screws of all kinds: Large & small Scale Beams: Steelyards: Cast iron Weights: Surveyors Instruments: Currier's Tools: Church Plate: Coffin Furniture: Bed and chair Pans: Block-tin Measures in sets: Black lead Pots: Sand Paper: Files of all sorts: Grain-Tin: Horse-shoe Nails, &c. &c.
They have also for sale, American and English Iron Hollow Ware: Nails: Spikes: Brads and Tacks of all kinds: Cart, chaise and waggon Boxes of all sizes: Spike, Deck-nail and Nail Rods; and Nail Plates: German and Halback Steel: English blister'd Steel: Best steel Mill Saws: Tin Plates: Brass and Iron Wire: 6 by 8, 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 best crown Window Glass, in 50 feet boxes: Cow and sheep Bells: Time Glasses: a large quantity of Holland Scales, of all sizes and prices: Steigh Bells: Whips: Screw Augers: Rotten Stone: Black Lead: Pumice Stone: Emery, &c. &c. Portsmouth, December 10, 1804.
Fresh Goods.
Just received at DRAPER'S CHEAP, new cash Store,
MARKET STREET, A FRESH SUPPLY OF Seasonable Piece Goods
AMONG WHICH ARE, LINEN Cambrics, cheap; Long Lawns; 9 8 and 6 4 color'd farfnet Cambrics; Cheap plain Ginghams; Fancy Chambray Mullins; Calliecos and Chintzes; Black Laces; White do. from 26 to 24 yd. Black tabby Velvets; do. silk do. India black Satins; Florence Silks; India and French Luteerings; Italian do.; Ladies' slate color'd silk Hose; White cotton do.; Furniture Chintzes; India do.; Diaper Table Cloths; 4 4, 9 8 & 5 4 Norwich Shawls; Common and fine Diapers; Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs; Children's Hose; Long white kid Gloves; Lawn Aprons; Drab Cafimeres, suitable for ladies' coats; Straw Bonnets.
Elt black and blue Genet Muffs & Tippets; Fox & mock sable do.; Fine Coatings; Low pric'd do.; Baizes and Flannels; Ladies black worsted Hose; Children's Pocket Handkerchiefs, 4 cts. ps.; Lungee Handkerchiefs; Bandanno do.; A very large supply of India Cottons, some 3 4 wide, very fine; Platillas; Red Morocco Pocket Books; Swansdown; Small Looking Glasses, &c. &c. &c.
The above, with a variety of other articles, in addition to his former stock, enables him to offer for sale a very extensive assortment of fashionable, Fancy and Staple Goods. Portsmouth, Jan. 1.
TRUNKS.
A LARGE handsome assortment of Travelling and House Trunks, for sale by PIERCE, HILL and PIERCE, No. 12 Market Street, Portsmouth.
(Br AUTHORITY.)
EIGHTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at the Second Session begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the fifth of November one thousand eight hundred and four.
AN ACT Authorizing the corporation of George Town to make a dam or causeway from Mason's Island to the western shore of the river Potomac.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the corporation of George Town have power to levy a tax, not exceeding one per cent. per annum, on the real property in said town, and its additions within the jurisdiction of the said corporation, for the purpose of defraying the expense of erecting a dam or causeway across that arm of the river Potomac which passes between Mason's island and the western shore of the said river: that the same shall not be erected until the consent of the proprietor or proprietors of the island and of the western shore of the river opposite thereto, shall be first obtained. The power hereby granted to the said corporation of levying an extra tax, to cease and determine when the object for which it is granted shall be completely effected.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate pro tempore. January 19, 1805—APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT For the relief of Charlotte Hazen, widow and relict of the late Brigadier-general Moses Hazen.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That there be allowed to Charlotte Hazen, widow and relict of the late Brigadier-general Moses Hazen, for her support, the annual sum of two hundred dollars, during her life, to commence from the fourth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and three; and that the sum hereby granted be paid to her the said Charlotte, in the same manner, and under the same rules, regulations and restrictions, as pensions are paid to invalids who have heretofore been placed on the pension list of the United States.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate pro tempore. January 23, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Political Miscellany.
From the Political Observatory.
GOVERNOR GILMAN.
"To examine candidly and thoroughly into the conduct of rulers, is not only a privilege, but it is the duty of freemen."
Gov. Gilman's speech to the legislature, Dec. 1799.
On the 30th page of the Journals of the House of Representatives of this state, at the November session in 1798, is found the Resolution inserted below, which was reported to the house by a committee of which the (now) hon. Mr. Plumer was FIRST member. After the resolution, it is added in the Journal,
"Which resolve was read and considered, received and accepted."
The same resolution appears on the Journals of the Senate, of the same session, pages 63 and 64—at the foot of which are these words,
"Which resolve was brought up read and concurred."
And then it is added "PRESENTED AND APPROVED."
THE RESOLUTION.
"Resolved, that the senators and representatives of this state be, and they hereby are requested to use their best endeavors that congress propose to the legislatures of the several states, the following Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, viz.—That the electors of President and Vice-President in
"giving in their votes, shall respectively distinguish the person whom they desire to be president, from the one whom they desire to be Vice-President, by annexing the words, president or Vice-President, as the case may require, to the proper name voted for, and the person having the greatest number of votes for Vice-President (if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors chosen) shall be Vice-President, and if there be no choice and two or more persons shall have the highest number of votes, and those equal, the senate shall immediately choose by ballot one of them for Vice-President; and if no person have a majority, then from the five highest on the list the senate shall in like manner choose the Vice-President—but in choosing the Vice President, the votes shall be taken by states, the senators from each state having one vote, a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two thirds of the states; and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice: and in case the senators and representatives of this state in congress shall find that the aforesaid amendment is not conformable to the sentiments of a constitutional majority of both branches of the national legislature, they are hereby requested to modify the same as to meet the sentiments of such majority.—Provided however, that any amendment which may be agreed upon, shall oblige the electors to designate the person they desire to be President, from the one whom they desire may be Vice-President.
"Resolved further, that his excellency the governor be, and he is hereby requested to communicate the foregoing resolve to the supreme executive of the several states, and also to transmit the same to the senators and representatives in congress."
The great object of the foregoing resolve was manifestly to obtain a designation in the electoral votes for President and Vice-President, all subordinate modifications being left to the discretion of the gentlemen in congress. Those gentlemen were instructed to modify it in any way which should meet the sentiments of a constitutional majority of congress, provided they adhered to the single point of designation.—Five years afterwards, viz. in 1803, the same proposition came before congress, nearly I believe in the form of the above resolve; and a constitutional majority accorded with it in the main point, viz. the designating principle, with a subordinate modification, and thus met the resolution substantially and according to its provisions. The members from this state were then not in its favor, not even Mr. Plumer! It had, however, a constitutional majority, and was sent out to the states for ratification. A decision was taken on it in the legislature of this state, at its session in June last, and it was approved and accepted by both branches of the fame.
Now it depended only on the Governor, to give it the ratification of this state, altho' indeed it was considered by many as not within the compass of his official duty to act on it at all. But he was full ready to act—and now, reader! enter into his council chamber—see him, in presence of a record which, if he had opened, would have shewn him his NAME already subscribed to the resolution! see him there, drawing up solemn objections AGAINST it—see him framing arguments to condemn his own official conduct at a former period—see him virtually declaring himself to have been at that period disregarding of the rights of the smaller states, disposed to lessen the respectability of the Vice-President, to have acted without reasons clear and strong, and to have approved the alteration of an article which was preferable to the alteration itself!—The reader will unquestionably say that the governor was guilty of all this, when he considers that the governor cheerfully SIGNED the resolution in 1798, but REFUSED to ratify it in June last, and returned to the house the following reasons for his refusal in the form of objections.
"The governor returns to the honorable the house of representatives, in which the same originated, the bill, entitled "An act to ratify an article proposed in amendment to the constitution of the United States," with the following observations and objections.
"By the articles of confederation, and previous to the adoption of the constitution of the United States, the votes of the several states in congress being equal, the alteration made, so far as respects the votes given in the house of representatives, was a concession on the part of the smaller states. Electors choosing the president and vice president, and being proportioned to each state according to the number of representatives as well as that of senators, four or five of the larger states have it in their power to elect those officers, and it is believed that the alteration proposed may operate so as to lessen the probability of the smaller states appointing either a President or Vice President, even if nearly three fourths number of the states in the Union could be agreed in voting for the same persons." [Why was not all this seen in 1798?]
"It is feared, if the alteration takes place, that the office of Vice President, who in certain events is to be at the head of the nation, may be deemed less respectable" [in 1798 this was Mr. Jefferson] "than heretofore."
"Altho' the constitution has provided for amendments, yet the reasons therefor should be clear and strong, lest by frequent alterations others are facilitated." [the governor urged another of the last session] "many of its important principles changed." [what more important than the one urged by the governor last session?] "and the constitution not sufficiently regarded as a permanent rule."
"From such a view of the subject as the governor has been able to take," [what view did he take of it in 1798?] "he is of opinion, that the article referred to as it now stands in the constitution, is preferable" [in 1798 it was not preferable] "to the proposed alteration."
I have thrown a few suggestions in brackets as I transcribed the foregoing objections; and deeming them sufficient to direct the reader to every proper reflection, I hasten to compare the governor's sentiments as expressed in the last of his objections above recited, with a passage in his speech delivered to the legislature in November last, on the subject of an amendment proposed by Massachusetts, usually called Ebenezer's amendment . Here we shall find him not so delicate in respect to "alterations" in the constitution, even in "changing its most important principles," and for "reasons" too not very "clear and strong"—we shall find him speaking favorably of an alteration which would indeed cause the "constitution not to be sufficiently regarded as a permanent rule" for instead of being permanent, it would be NO MORE!!
Extracts from gov. Gilman's speech delivered at the opening of the legislature in November last.
"The importance of the proposed amendment, and respect for the doings of a sister state, claim, and will undoubtedly have your candid and deliberate attention. The constitution of the United States was undoubtedly formed with much deliberation, and ought not to be altered without manifest reasons therefor; yet there was no "yet" in the other case! "it was wisely provided, that alterations might be made if found necessary. Representatives and direct taxes are included in the same article in the constitution, and were to be apportioned among the states on the same principles. That part of the article which respects direct taxes appears to be nominal," [indirect taxes (which are all we have) fall upon the states in proportion as they consume] "while the proportion for representatives from some of the states is greatly increased in consequence of the large number of slaves they hold; and the importation of slaves, which it is said is now publicly allowed by or in one of the states," [the state of South Carolina, where lives gen. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney,] has a tendency further to increase the inequality of representation."
I might run a parallel between the reasons which really existed for the amendment rejected by the governor in June last, and those which exist merely in fancy, (or what is worse, if it be true, a mind unfriendly to the continuance of the Union) for the amendment proposed by Massachusetts.

I might paint, in colors of truth, the awful scourge of civil war which impended our country for want of the former, and the distractions, depletion, and ruin calculated to flow from the introduction of the latter. But the limits prescribed to myself forbid. Suffice it to say, that governor Gilman was opposed to the FIRST , and friendly to the LAST ! Unfortunate man! he appears to have been left to conduct himself towards measures precisely the contrary way from what should have been expected—to reject where reasons existed —and to approve where none were to be found ! Still more unfortunate does he appear by acting at one time in direct contrariety to his own REASONS at another !
Let the freemen take a fair and candid view of their governor's official conduct in relation to the subject now in question, as it has been really exhibited by him in the course of his administration, and now stated in one connected view before their eyes. Let them look at the authentic documents presented in this communication. Look at the Resolves of 1798, which he then cheerfully signed—look at the Objections he returned to a similar resolve in June last—and look at the passage from his Speech in November following. Compare these with each other—and if the conduct of the governor can be reconciled short of admitting the most palpable inconsistency, for the honor of the state I certainly should rejoice; but I am sure it is impossible.—If this strange incoherence of official proceeding arise from a natural instability of mind, it is dangerous—if from the fluctuation of passion beyond the control of reason, it is alarming—if from obstinacy and the violent prejudices of party, it certainly calls aloud for serious consideration: and in either case, a sufficient cause exists for a change in the exercise of the annual right of suffrage, so carefully provided by the wisdom of our ancestors.
A FRIEND TO CONSISTENCY.
For the New-Hampshire Gazette. Messrs. Editors,
IT has been observed with great pain by many friends of truth and justice, that the federal leaders of New-Hampshire have on the approach of our annual elections generally contrived to propagate some false reports highly injurious to the characters of their republican opponents. The persons from whom the stories originate know perfectly well their falsehood; they are conscious they must eventually be refuted: but as the authors are concealed and consequently cannot fear personal exposure, and as a temporary purpose is all they calculate on producing, they glory in the delusion of the people, and boast of the success of their base schemes, with the pleasing hope that a new story will another year obtain as much belief and assist them as well as that of the present.—I have been led to make these observations by witnessing a circumstance which on Wednesday last took place in the supreme court now sitting in this town. Mr. G. Wentworth, who has for many years filled the office of Town Clerk of Portsmouth with great credit to himself and to the satisfaction of a large majority of his fellow-citizens was charged with a very serious, important accusation—with unfair and illegal conduct in the drawing of Petty Jurors to serve at the present superior court. This accusation it was attempted to support by the affidavit of a person present at the meeting in which these abominable proceedings were alleged to have taken place. The affidavit among other things stated, "that Mr. Wentworth had taken out of the box the names of W. Sheafe, Gideon Walker and Keyran Walh. That these gentlemen were excused from serving for various reasons by the major vote of those present at the meeting. That other names were taken out of some of whom it was alleged had served as jurors within three years—but no entry thereof appeared on the papers containing said names, but an entry thereof was said to be made in a list kept for that purpose." By other parts of the affidavit and by the conduct of the lawyer who brought the business before the court, Mr. Wentworth seemed to be charged with taking out of the box papers containing sundry names, which papers were left open in such a manner that the names written on them could be read, that Mr. Wentworth availed himself of the means he had contrived to suit his own purposes, looked at the papers and dropped all but one into the box again, and that he was seen to do so several times—an attempt was also made on the same testimony to prove that the three persons above mentioned had been improperly and for insufficient reasons excused from serving—every one of these charges that could in the slightest degree reflect injustice, partiality, or even innocent irregularity were denied by Mr. Wentworth in a concise, simple counter affidavit, of which the
* This is true, and has ever been the practice of the Town Clerk.
style and manner bore the strongest features of honour and veracity. He also adduced the evidence of the gentleman who presided as Moderator of the meeting, Mr. Edward Cutis, whose character need only be known to be esteemed; that of Mr. Woodward one of the selectmen, and of other respectable gentlemen, by which it was proved entirely to the satisfaction of the honorable court, and of every person present, that notice of the meeting had been legally published, and that every thing had been fairly, honestly and impartially conducted and that no motion there made had passed but by an unanimous vote. The three persons above mentioned were proved to have been exempted from serving for the most satisfactory reasons; Mr. W. Sheafe by illness, of which the strongest assertions were made by persons present, and indeed by his own brother by his particular desire; Mr. Walh by being on the point of embarking for the Havannah, for which place he really failed a few days after; and Mr. Walker by his business, which appeared to have caused exemption time immemorial. It was also proved that the papers were not taken out nor left open in such a manner as to enable Mr. Wentworth or any other person to read the names written on them, and that Mr. Wentworth, when he happened accidentally to take up more papers than one, had naturally and without looking at them dropped all but one containing the name of the person declared to be drawn. That Mr. Wentworth was acquitted of every charge alleged against him necessarily followed. But he was not simply acquitted. The chief Justice in language that did honour to his high station shewed himself the friend of equal and impartial justice by giving Mr. Wentworth every praise that could be due to his fair, open, candid and regular proceeding—"you are most honorably acquitted. Mr. Wentworth, the court is perfectly satisfied." These declarations of Judge Smith Mr. Wentworth merited, and he obtained them. I should have contented myself with this plain and simple narration of facts, and have here stopped; but the same regard to truth and justice which has made me step forward as the friend of Mr. Wentworth, compels me to take notice of the false reports that previously to this legal and public investigation had been propagated as to the Town Clerk's conduct in this affair—It has already been declared throughout the country that Mr. Wentworth had left open the papers containing the Juror's names, had looked at those which were drawn, and finding in them the names of federalists, had dropped them and selected those which contained the names of persons known to be friends of the present administration.—It does not appear for what purpose this could have been done by Mr. Wentworth, had he been capable of so base an action; for I cannot find that he is personally or politically in the least interested in any cause now before the court. But Mr. Wentworth is a republican, and so are the majority of his fellow townsmen.—He is Town Clerk of the republican town of Portsmouth.—Had he really acted as his political enemies no doubt, wished, and have indeed said he did act, his conduct would have been called by them a complete type of republican honesty and justice.—Such remarks have probably been already made to those whom the federalists ever desire to deceive and mislead; but what is the truth? read, inquire and judge for yourselves.—What then must be thought of the vile and silly propagators of this false and cruel report? whence did it originate, and for what purpose was it spread. Mr. Joshua Haven, the person who made the affidavit, to which Mr. Wentworth declares he confessed himself (to use his own expression) wire drawn by others, wishes it is said to be distinguished for his federalism! and the lawyer who brought the business before the court was no other than the Attorney General of the State!! Let us hope these gentlemen were influenced by the pure and noble motives of equity and public spirit.—But if their intention were cruelly to wrong an honest, deserving man, (an imputation by no means make, and should be sorry to find any one to merit;) if they wished to ruin the reputation of a gentleman on the verge of seventy, father of a numerous family, and known for his love of justice and his country before his accusers were in their cradles; if through him they thought to injure the republicans of this town and of the State, thank heaven, they have been completely defeated; and unwill'd as it might be by them, have proved the honesty of the gentleman they accused, and of themselves destroyed all the valuable purposes they hoped to have effected.
Should we be guilty of too much severity in ascribing the conduct of Mr. Wentworth's accusers, if not to personal motives, at least to the violence of party spirit? both the attorney general and the deponent glory I
presume in their antipathy to republican measures and republican principles. The former person has been greatly traduced if he has not behaved on many occasions with much less candor and delicacy than he now receives from us. No one can forget the various attacks on the characters of gentlemen of this town known and beloved for their private and public worth more than twenty years before he settled here, to commence among us his career of federal proselytism. For my part, I abhor personal abuse; yet I have seen the best men of this town in the year ninety eight, the only period of jacobinism that has ever cursed our country, hooted and insulted with the cry of "down with the Jacobin, down with the Franchman, Adams and liberty forever!!" If either of these gentlemen remember that time, and know who were the actors or instigators of these tumultuous infractions of the order and peace of society, let them consult their own consciences, let them think how they strutted and paraded in their little, brief authority, let them compare their own violence with our moderation, and . . . . then come forth again and call us anarchists, jacobins, revolutionists and just what they please. But may every one remain unmolested and completely protected. The general tranquility of the country is the greatest eulogium on the friends and supporters of the present republican administration.
The promoters of this inquiry into the conduct of Mr. Wentworth, were no doubt actuated by their love of justice, and public spirit. If so, they must rejoice at having so completely succeeded in proving the honorable & faithful behaviour of Mr. Wentworth. Yet for their sakes, I am fearful censureous people will say they must feel something of the pangs of disappointed malice; perhaps indeed some little wonder may be expressed that a lawyer of such lofty qualities should have proceeded thus against the town-clerk, with no other evidence than an affidavit of which many material points were disproved by abundant testimony & to the entire satisfaction of the court. The meeting was regularly posted, yet the deponent might not see the notice, as he probably never looked where it was. There were only nine or ten persons present—but for this neglect of the citizens, no blame can attach to Mr. Wentworth, as it is well known he always takes pains to obtain the attendance of as many persons as possible to these meetings. But the gentlemen above mentioned as drawn, were excused from serving not by a major vote, as the affidavit states, but by an unanimous vote, and for very sufficient reasons. If the deponent saw Mr. Wm. Sheafe after the meeting, it could not be for ten days; for he says himself, he was confined at home during that time by a serious indisposition. The affidavit states that Mr. Wentworth looked sundry times at the papers containing the juror's names, which were left open for that purpose; yet it was proved before the court by the fullest testimony, that he never looked at them once, and that they were arranged in such a manner that he could not have seen the writing on them had he entertained so base a will. Let me hope this fair and correct statement of a most serious and important transaction may be considered with some attention. As to the false and cruel report that had been propagated concerning Mr. Wentworth's conduct before any legal inquiry had been made—this will plead my justification for concluding with this little advice,—Consider it as a periodical electioneering lie—it is the first but may not be the last—though this one has failed, it is not too late for another to be prepared—guard yourselves against the second, my fellow-citizens; and suspend your judgment on all the assertions of the federal intriguers, till the truth of them is proved. A friend to equal justice.
National Legislature.
Eighth Congress—Second Session.
FRIDAY, JAN. 18.
Mr. Richards from the committee of enrolment, reported that they had laid the bill authorising the corporation of Georgetown to erect a dam or causeway from Mason's island to the west bank of the Potomac, before the president of the U. S.
Mr. J. Randolph reported from the committee of ways and means, on the bill from the senate, to amend an act entitled "an act imposing more specific duties on certain articles, and also for laying and collecting light money on foreign vessels."
The bill and report were ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole on this day.
Mr. J. Randolph from the committee of ways and means, asked leave to report a bill, making an appropriation for the support of the military establishment for the year 1805, and leave being granted, he reported a bill accordingly, which was read twice, and
referred to a committee of the whole for Monday next.
The chairman of the committee of revival and unfinished business made a further report, that the law regulating the manner of taking evidence in cases of contested elections had expired, and ought to be revived; also,
The law for incorporating the inhabitants of the city of Washington, would expire with the end of the present session, and that it ought to be renewed.
The report was referred to a committee of the whole for Monday.
Mr. J. Randolph presented the petition of Henry and William Stewart, of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, calico printers and dyers, praying to be allowed a drawback on India goods printed by them, equal to the drawback on foreign printed articles. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Crowninshield reported a bill from the committee of commerce and manufactures, for the establishment of new collection districts and ports of entry, on the western waters, viz. at Genesee, Buffalo Creek, and Miami, and to alter the port of entry of the district of Erie.
The bill, after being twice read, was referred to the committee of the whole for Monday next.
A message was received from the senate by Mr. Otis, their secretary, informing that the senate had agreed to the bill sent from the house for the relief of Charlotte Hazen, relict of the late brigadier general Moses Hazen, with an amendment, and then he withdrew.
The senate's amendment was taken up and considered. It went to allow her a pension for life, from the first day of January, 1805, of 200 dollars per annum.
Mr. Van Cortlandt moved to amend the amendment by striking out the first of January, 1805, and inserting in its stead the fourth of February, 1803, being the day of her husband's decease.
This motion being carried in the affirmative, the bill was returned to the senate. Shortly after which, Mr. Otis delivered another message from that body, expressing their agreement to the amendment proposed by the house.
Mr. Crowninshield reported a bill for the relief of the sufferers by fire in the city of N. York, in the state of New-York, it was twice read, and referred to the committee of the whole for Monday next.
Mr. Root presented a petition from John York, an insolvent collector, of the direct tax of the 83d collection district, in New York, praying to be released from the payment of the same as he and his security were insolvent. Referred to a select committee of three.
On motion of Mr. Dana, the committee of claims was discharged from the further consideration of the several petitions of disabled and wounded soldiers, and the petitions were thereupon referred to the committee of the whole, to whom was referred the bill in addition to the act making further provision for those who had been disabled by known wounds received in the service during our revolutionary war with Great Britain.
Mr. J. Clay presented a petition from the sugar refiners of Philadelphia, praying an allowance of drawback upon sugars exported from the United States—Referred to the committee already appointed on that subject.
Mr. J. Clay presented a letter from Mathew Carey, offering to supply an additional number of the copies of the laws of the United States, at 7 dollars and 36 cents per set of 6 vols. usually sold for 12 dollars. Referred to a select committee of three.
Mr. Sloan laid upon the table the following motion, which was seconded by Mr. Anderson:
"Resolved, That from and after the fourth day of July, 1805, all blacks and people of colour, that shall be born within the district of Columbia, or whose mothers shall be the property of any person residing within the said district shall be free; the males at the age of . . . and the females at the age of . . ."
Mr. Stanford moved to consider the motion at this time. The house decided on the question, and there were 57 for the immediate consideration, and only 30 against it; whereupon the same was taken into consideration.
It was then moved to refer the motion to a committee of the whole.
The yeas and nays were called upon the question of reference, and were as follows:
Yeas 47, Nays 65, of course the reference was not carried.
The question was then taken without debate, on the original resolution, Ayes 31, Nays 78.
So the resolution was negatived. The bill making appropriation for the support of the government of the
United States during the year 1805, was read a third time and passed. As was also
The bill to amend the charter of Georgetown.
The third reading of the bill making further provision for the extinguishment of debts due by the United States, was, on motion of Mr. Alston postponed till Monday next.
MONDAY, JAN. 21.
Mr. Olin presented the petition of Abigail Brush, widow of Col. Brush, deceased, praying to be released from the demand of 4000 dollars, which the United States, had against the estate, in his quality of collector of the land tax.—Referred to the committee of claims.
A message was received from the President of the United States, informing that he had approved and signed the act authorising the erection of a dam or causeway from Mason's island to the western shore of the river Potomac.
Mr. Dana, from the committee of claims, reported a bill for the relief of capt. Alexander Murray, which was read twice, and referred to a committee for to-morrow.
Mr. Findlay presented a memorial on behalf of the people called Quakers, requesting Congress to pass a law relative to the importation of Blacks into the United States. Referred to the committee appointed on that part of the President's message relating to the amelioration of the government of the inhabitants of Louisiana.
Mr. Cutler presented the petition of Edward Tappan and others, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, praying to be allowed a drawback on certain goods shipped to New Orleans. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Conrad presented a petition from a number of inhabitants in Montgomery and Lancaster counties (Pennsylvania) praying the establishment of a new post road between Norristown and Lancaster. Referred to the committee on post offices and post roads.
The bill for extinguishing certain debts due by the United States, being on its third reading, was on motion of Eppes, recommitted to a committee of the whole.
The House divided on the motion—50 in the affirmative, and 34 in the negative.
So it was carried. Mr. Nicholson moved to make it the order of the day for the fourth of March next.
The House divided—39 for it, and 46 against it.
It was then made the order of the day for to-morrow.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole agreeably to the order of the day, on the bill authorising the post master general to allow an additional sum of 4200 dollars for carrying the mail from Fayetteville to Charleston, South Carolina.
Mr. Gregg in the chair.
The committee, after some time spent in considering the same, rose and reported the bill, with an amendment, which was adopted by the House, and the bill ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield reported from the committee of commerce and manufactures against the petition of the sugar refiners, for an allowance of drawback upon exportation equal to the duties collected on raw sugars.
Mr. J. Randolph called for the order of the day on the bill making an appropriation for the military establishment of the United States.
General Varnum in the chair.
After some time spent in filling the blanks, the committee rose and reported the bill, with amendments, which being adopted by the House, the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Adjourned.
In the house of representatives, of the state of Massachusetts, on Tuesday last, the order of the day was called for the choice of a Senator of the U. S. By the return of the house it appeared that the whole number present was 200. On the first ballot the com. reported that there were 200 votes; Dr. Eulis had 99, Mr. Pickering 97, Mr. Parker 5—second ballot, whole number of the house 200, Dr. E. had 100, Mr. P. 98, scat. 2—third ballot, whole number of the house 200, Mr. P. 102, Dr. E. 99, being one more vote than there were voters returned—The Speaker declared Mr. Pickering chosen.
ELT'S MOTION.—An Anecdote
A frolicking party in a neighbouring town a few evenings since carried down a new dance , which the fiddler (a black boy) called " Ely's Motion " (to the new tune of " Go to Connecticut and shake yourself ") It being a thing of clumsy, ugly figures, and the tune harsh and discordant, it was dismissed by the company after the first trial. Boston paper.

BY THE LAST MAILS.
WASHINGTON, JAN. 28.
Our fellow-citizens will rejoice to perceive the lively solicitude felt in the House of Representatives on the wanton outrages offered to our neutral rights by the unjust and oppressive treatment of our seamen by British armed vessels. The belligerent nations ought to know, and the awakening spirit of America will teach them, that national wrongs cannot be endured with impunity, but that they will be resented, and it may be avenged, with an energy that becomes a powerful nation. We say powerful - for there is no nation on earth more capable of a retaliation that shall be fraught with injury to her aggressors. Fifteen hundred and thirty-eight seamen, impressed in the short period of eighteen months! Do those who suffer these wounds to be inflicted on the domestic peace of our citizens, and the honor of our nation, recollect how often famine has stared them in the face, and how often we have saved them from its deadliest scourges? Do they recollect for how much of their wealth and their glory they are indebted to us? If they do recollect these things, are they not aware also that a just nation, however slow she may be in taking her measures, will, when they are once taken, pursue them with a vigor equal to her justice?
We mean no particular reflection by these remarks on any government. We trust every government, whose subjects commit injustice, will disavow all participation in it. But we do mean unequivocally to mark what we believe to be the national temper on this important topic.
OFFICIAL communications have been received from New Orleans of a very important and satisfactory nature. On the 5th of December, 1804, the first legislative council met at N. Orleans, to whom Gov. CLAIBORNE delivered a speech, fraught with wisdom, firmness, moderation and clemency. In his recommendation of measures to this infant commonwealth, there is perhaps as much to admire, as ever human being effected, under such novel and complicated circumstances. An address was delivered to his Excellency, by the President, in the French language, from the council chamber: in which the members respectfully congratulate him on the first meeting of the legislature of that territory, and cordially embrace all the points so ably and virtuously recommended to their consideration. A system of jurisprudence, correspondent with existing circumstances; an efficient and salutary encouragement to the establishment and progress of religion; an attention to public economy, and the organization of the militia, from the prominent features.
We cannot dismiss this happy intelligence, without congratulating the nation and the government on the pleasing prospect of confidence, love and harmony, that is so visibly displayed, by the governor towards the legislature, and by the legislature towards the Governor, all tending to excite our admiration and gratitude of the National Executive Authority, under whose auspicious guidance, this very desirable union of interests has been effected. The language of the legislature breathes nothing but thankfulness for the divine dispensation, which has so fully ameliorated their political condition; and a cordial determination to co-operate with Gov. CLAIBORNE, in every endeavour to smooth those local roughnesses, which a change so sudden, yet so delightful, must necessarily present to the ruler & the ruled, where a diversity of language and habit is presented between both parties, who are mutually solicitous to strengthen, gladden and honor each other.
How the Anglo-federalists, and the enemies to our republican felicity, must sink into despondence at this recital! They have heaped falsehood upon falsehood, and prophecy upon prophecy, to deceive the people respecting Louisiana; but, thank heaven, all their meditated mischief must recoil on themselves.
One Chance Left!
A FEW Tickets and Quarters in Amoskeag Canal Lottery, which commenced drawing the first inst. and in Atkinson Academy Lottery, which began the 4th inst. may be had at CHARLES PEARCE's Book-store, Daniel-street.
C. PEARCE has received a complete list in the 2d class of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery. Fortunate adventurers are requested to call and remove their prize money out of his way, as he shall expect storage for the same after a reasonable time. Feb. 9.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of JOHN WILSON,
late of Brimwood, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement - and those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
JOHN WILSON, Administrator. Brimwood, Feb. 6, 1805.
Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1805.
Fellow-Citizens of New Hampshire,
Would an oppressed nation complain of it as a grievance, that she was freed from her tyrants, and breathed the fragrant and reviving air of freedom? -
would a man cured of a fatal disease, threatening his dissolution, curse the healing medicine and the physician who prescribed it? yet absurd as it is, we have men among us, who are sorely grieved at the diminution of taxes; or rather a section that would persuade the people to execute an administration which has relieved their burthens, and to deplore as a calamity, measures of economy, and those blessings of liberty, the least degree of which would cause other nations to leap for joy. A section which, with a malevolence truly diabolical, has been perpetually essaying to blast the fairest characters; to destroy the happiness of America, and the world's best hope. Citizens of New Hampshire it is highly necessary to use our utmost exertions to counteract the baleful influence of the inveterate enemies of freedom; and that we be in readiness on the second Tuesday of March next, to give in our votes for our REPUBLICAN FRIENDS, whose hearts, and whose talents have been ever engaged for their country's good; and whose characters are in high estimation with all its well wishers.
Republicans! Be firm and immovable in the support of your INDEPENDENCE, the friends of which are the CITIZENS named in the following truly
Republican Ticket.
Hon. JOHN LANGDON, Esq. GOVERNOR.
COUNCILLORS.
LEVI BARTLETT, Rockingham. JOSEPH BADGER, Strafford. BENJAMIN PEARCE, Hillsborough. NAHUM PARKER, Cheshire. EZRA BARTLETT, Grafton.
SENATORS.
CLEMENT STORER, District No 1. RICHARD JENNESS, - No. 2. WILLIAM WHITE, - No. 3. JOHN BRADLEY, - No. 4. JOHN WALDRON, - No. 5. NATHANIEL SHANNON, - No. 6. JEDEDIAH K. SMITH, - No. 7. ROBERT ALCOCK, - No. 8. ELISHA WHITCOMB, - No. 9. GEN. GEO. ALDRICH, - No. 10. JESSE JOHNSON, - No. 11. WILLIAM TARLTON, - No. 12. NATH'L GILMAN, County Treasurer. JOSIAH ADAMS, Recorder of Deeds.
To Readers and Correspondents. "A friend to Justice," in the second page of this day's Gazette, the public are earnestly requested to peruse - It is replete with facts, fairly and dispassionately stated; with facts too stubborn to be withstood; with facts that will rescue the reputation of our worthy and respectable fellow-citizen George Wentworth, Esq. Town Clerk, from infamy, and load his calumniators with ignominy and shame.
The Election draws near - Republicans, guard against the tricks of your country's foes.
A communication signed "Washington to his Fellow-Citizens," No. 1 and 2, was received too late for this day's Gazette - they shall be attended to in our next - As also Mr. Wentworth's communication.
The highly celebrated Mr. MURRAY, who was the first preacher of the doctrine of Universal Salvation in America, has been for some days in town - since his arrival, he has frequently preached to very crowded and attentive audiences, and will this evening preach at the Meeting-House of the Universalists, on a subject which has engaged the attention of the christian church in every age, viz. The sacrament of the Supper, or the breaking of bread.
Extract of a letter from a public teacher of the Gospel of the meek and lowly Jesus, dated Winthrop (Main) Jan. 2, 1805, to his friend in this neighbourhood.
"Dear Brother, "The conquests of the Redeemer's kingdom are glorious in this district. Every part revives. A detail of the work, would be too prolix for an epistle. Bethel, Readfield and Bowdoinham Circuits are blessed abundantly, perhaps nearly two hundred have been converted on Readfield circuit, since I came to the Maine, (which was last August) sixty or seventy on Bethel, and about the same number on Bowdoinham; besides a considerable number in almost every other part of the District. - I believe God is about to do a great and glorious work in this country; such as never was known before. About seventy have been hopefully converted in this town, within about five weeks. A few days ago I was present at a meeting where about twelve persons were all on the floor, crying for mercy, and three were brought to rejoice in a sin pardoning God! May the sacred flame spread in every direction!"
WANTED - A quantity of Beech and Pine WHARF TIMBER and TRUNNELS - to be delivered in May next - Inquire of the Printers. Portsmouth, Feb. 12, 1805.
Drowned. - On Monday morning, was taken up on the north side of Hancock's wharf, the body of a man, who was drowned. - His name is supposed to have been Libbey. - Off Manchester harbour, on Saturday, 26th ult. Messrs. James Felton, Benjamin Doak, and John Miller. - They were sailing in a small boat, which sank. - They were all married men; and it is said have left 14 children. (Boston Pap.)
- DIED. -
At Gilmanston, on the 16th ult. Miss SALLY JAMES, aged 21, eldest daughter of Maj. Jabez James - character in our next.
At North-Hill, Lt. SIMEON MARTIN, aged 56.
At Kittery, Master SAMUEL REMICK, son of Capt. Samuel Remick, aged 11 years. In this town, very suddenly, THOMAS MARTIN, Esq. aged 73.
In record of the death of this excellent man, we can't with the greatest truth say, few men while living, were more universally esteemed, and respected, and none whose death is more sincerely lamented.
Peace was his her gen's olives o'er his head And his closed eyes sleep sweetly in the shade. - Also - Mr. ALEXANDER MEARS, aged 62; painter, a native of Ireland - Mrs. MELCHER. - At Little Harbour, Mrs. ELIZABETH FOSTE, aged 38, wife of Mr. John Foye.
NETS, LINES, TWINES, &c.
Ladd & Smith,
HAVE imported, direct from the manufacturers, and for sale by wholesale and retail, at their complete SHIP CHANDLERY STORE, Nos. 4 & 5, Merchant's Row -
Herring & Hardhead Nets, of all sizes; Caplin Seams; 18, 15, 12 & 9 Thread Lines; Mackerel and Squid do.; 2 & 3 threaded Herring, Mackerel, Salmon, Sewing, Whipping, Roping and Packing Twine. - Also, Best steel Fish Hooks, of every kind and size; Gigs, Gaffs, Pies, Leads; throat and splitting Knives.
Likewise for Sale, A few casks of best GUN-POWDER; SHIP BREAD; and a general assortment of GROCERIES. Portsmouth, Feb. 12, 1805.
FOR SALE BY
Waldron & Holman,
150 bbls. fresh FLOUR; 10 hhds. MOLASSES; 16 bags India SUGAR; 10 bbls. Loaf SUGAR; 11 bags COTTON; 8 bags PEP- PER; Hylon-skin, Gunpowder, Sou- chong and Bohéa TEAS; 6 hhds. Jamaica RUM; 20 bbls. N. E. RUM; BRANDY and GIN; Philadelphia and SWEEDS IRON; a few bags of COFFEE; and a few tons LOG- WOOD. Feb. 12, 1805.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the township of LINCOLN, in the county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, who have not paid their town, county, highway, and State taxes, assessed on said lands for the year 1804; that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the seventeenth day of April next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue at my dwelling-house in Lincoln, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on said day, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges.
Table with 5 columns: Non-resident's Names, Town, County, Amount, State. Lists names like Reuben Reynolds, Jabez Holmes, Josiah Riggs, Ebenezer Manson, Noah Parkerton, Jabez Holmes, jr., Ezra Moo, David Knapp, Abraham Mead, Daniel St. John, Job St. John, Ezra Bowdon, John Brown, Timothy Ladd, John Nelson, James Avery, James Hoit, Jabez Weed, Peter Finch, Samuel Andrews, David Slawson, Eleazer Bowdon, Reuben Stevens, Asa Jones, Samuel Selute, Ebenezer Bowdon, Saymore Bowdon, Zuriel Finch, Abner Bowdon, David Bowdon, Robert Arnold, David Sanford, John Adington, Elijah Weeks, Stephen Mangum, Daniel Whiting, Caleb Merrill, Seth Whitney, Samuel Haight, Joseph Foreman, John Tuttle, and Ephriam Kendall.
Just published in Boston, and for sale by PEARCE, HILL & PEARCE, No. 12, Market-street, Portsmouth.
Sold also by Daniel Conant, No. 9, and Jos. Phelps Pulifer, No. 36, Back-street - and Mrs. Hillman, No. 9, Prince-street, Boston; B. B. Macanally, Salem; Job Pearce, Free- town; and John Burghin, Eastport.
A PAMPHLET, entitled "A Man in the Smoke, and a Friend en- deavoring to help him out, being re- marks on Mr. Baldwin's Sermon up- on the eternal purpose of God, the foundation of effectual calling. - Also, a Scriptural explanation of the words Purpose, Elect, and Election." - By ELIAS SMITH. Feb. 5.
Samuel Willey,
HAS for Sale, at his Store, at the lower end of Concord-street, a new and general assortment of English and West-India GOODS, which he is selling very low, for Cash, or approved credit; he wishes to receive all kinds of Country Produce, for which the highest price will be given - and all favors thankfully ac- knowledged. A few barrels of good re- tailing Mackerel, selling very low.
He has opened a public TAV- ERN, at his house, at the lower end of Concord-street, sign of the Punch Bowl. Any Gentlemen who will favour him with their custom, either teaming, sleighing, horse-back, or on foot, may be accommodat- ed very low, as low as at any Tavern in town, or any other place. They can have victuals on short notice, as cheap as they can wish, and all kinds of spirits always ready at the Store-retailing price, with the best of cider. The barn and stable will have ready attendance, where they may find a large quantity of good hay - and all favors thankfully acknowledged. Concord, Feb. 6, 1805. 6-w
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE -
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of LIME, county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, who have not paid their highway, county, and State taxes for the year 1804; that so much of their land as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Rufus Conant, in said Lime, on Wednesday the 17th day of April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: Original Proprietors Names, Division, Acres, County, State. Lists names like Theo. Atkinson, Th. Atkinson, jr., James Brown, Charles Blunt, William Blunt, William Bell, William Bell, jr., J. Bartholomew, Robert Braton, Robert Brown, John Cutts, John Clark, George Fernald, Nath'l Fellows, John Green, Stephen Hatch, Thos. Johnson, Th. Johnson, jr., William Kenady, John Ley, William Lamont, Francis Lamont, John Langdon, Wm. M'Knight, Charles Nelson, John Nelson, John Nelson, merchant, James Patrick, Isaac Preston, Thos. Pevery, Seth Shaw, William Shaw, Samuel Shaw of Palmer, Samuel Shaw of Brimfield, William Sloan, William Spear, John Thompson, Noah Thompson, Benj. Thompson, John Wentworth, and Thomas Warren.
To be sold at the south part of the town - if applied for soon -
A LARGE convenient dwelling House, with a large lot of Land, situated on a corner with a good well of water and other conveniences - In- quire of the printer.
NOW IN THE PRESS, and will be ready for delivery on Thursday next, THE Rev. Mr. HULL's Ser- mon at the ordination of the Rev. ENOS GEORGE. February 12, 1805.
Molasses at Auction.
ON Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. will be sold at Public Auc- tion on Jaffrey's Wharf, on Spring Hill, - 50 Hogheads and 10 Tierces Good Retailing Molasses. Conditions - All purchasers of 100 Dollars and over, 60 days credit, with approved indorsed notes.
ALEXANDER EWEN. Also - 10 Hhds. W. I. RUM. February, 12, 1805.
FOR SALE,
THE FARM on which the subscriber lately resided; con- taining one hundred & twenty five acres of excellent mowing, tillage, orchard, pasture and wood Land, well fenced and watered in the driest season; situ- ate in the village of Newfields, in New- market, four miles from Exeter, and twelve from Portsmouth, on the Coos road to Portsmouth, and the post road from Haverhill to Berwick, fifty rods from the landing on Exeter river - The situation is very pleasant and con- venient for a Trader, Farmer or Inn- holder - The terms will be easy. Inquire of NATH'L ROGERS. Exeter, February 9, 1805.
Samuel Hill
INFORMS his Friends and Customers, that he has imported, the last fall, a large assortment of FISHING GEAR,
which is now ready for sale at his Store, No. 7, Merchant's Row, by wholesale or retail, cheap for cash or approved credit, viz. Salmon, Herring and Hard- head Nets of different sizes; 2 and 3 thread Herring, Mac- karel and Hardhead Twine; Sewing Twine; 18, 15, 12 and 9 thread Cod and Pollock Lines; Mackerel and Squid Lines; Cod Hooks; Large, Middle, and small quar- ter Hooks; Mackerel Hooks. Also for sale, Russia and Swedes Iron; Ger- man, Halback, Hassanclever and blis't'd STEEL; West-India and other GOODS as usual.
Cash and the highest price given for SHIPPING FURS. Portsmouth, February, 12, 1805
MEDICINES.
Just imported by JOHN BREDOU,
AND for sale by wholesale and re- tail, at his shop lately occupied by Messrs. W. & D. TREADWELL, cor- ner of Court and Buckstreets, a fresh assortment of MEDICINES, of a su- perior quality, and as cheap as can be purchased in Boston or elsewhere.
Amongst which, he has the following PATENT MEDICINES warranted genuine - viz.
Lockyer's, Anderson's Hoop- er's, Vandour's Nervous and Lee's Billoons Pills; Bateman's Pectoral Drops; Brodum's Nervous Cordial; Church's Cough Drops; Turlington's Balsam of Life; Stoughton's Elixir; Essence Peppermint; Fracine's Fe- male Elixir; Dr. Walker's Jecuit's Drops; Dalby's Carminative; God- frey's Cordial; Hill's and Cundell's Balsam of Honey; Steer's Opodel- doc; Hopwood's new invented Ve- getable Dentifrice, Tooth Powder, &c. Betton's true British Oil; common do.; Daffy's Elixir; Wheaton's Jaun- dice Bitters and Ich Ointment, Riga Balsam. - Also -
Cephalic Snuff; Tooth Ach Specific; Asiatic Tooth Powder; Johnston's Preservative Tooth Pow- der; Common do.; Northrops Bit- ters; Dr. Cooley's Cough Elixir; Lavender and Hungary Water; Es- sence Roses; Milk Roses; Essence Violet; do. of Thyme, Burgamot, and Lemons; Honey water; patent Lip Salve; Windsor Soap; Palmy- rene Soap, and Palm shaving do.; Wash Balls; -
White and blue Vitriol; Oil Vitriol; Aqua Fortis; Alum; Su- gar of Lead; Prussian Blue; Linseed Oil; Oil Turpentine; Gold and sil- ver Leaf; Castor Oil of the first qual- ity by bottles or less quantity.
N. B. 40 Groce Phials; Span- ish Segars of the first quality per Box, or otherwise
Ship's Medicine Boxes put up reason- ably.
Wanted as above a lad from 15 to 16 years of age. Portsmouth, Feb. 12.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, being appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on the 16th of January, 1803, guardian of Stephen Blake, junr. (non compos men- tis), hereby forbids any and all persons from trusting or trading with said Blake, as dealings of any kind with him will not be legal. James Hight. Pittsfield, February 8, 1805.

Miscellaneous Repository.
From the Morning Chronicle.
ELEGY
On the death of Somers, Wadsworth, Israel, and their gallant comrades, off Tripoli.
TUNE—M RS JOR ANDRE'S FAREWELL.
MOURN, mourn the glorious brave, Who gave themselves to death; Their limbs befrew the wave, The sky receives their breath.
'Twas Somers and his crew, By gallant Preble sent; Resolv'd to make those rue, Whose souls can ne'er relent.
With shells and powder fill'd, They steer'd their destin'd way; The foe, in battle skill'd, Bore down their course to stay.
Two gallant vessels bold, Our logger board'd then; Twice fifty men they told, Brave Somers told but ten.
"Disdain the captive chain," The gallant Somers cries, "Now fire the sleeping train; Now blow them to the skies."
Our men expect the blast, Wave high their hats in air! The pirates stand aghast, With horror and despair!
"Huzza," brave Wadsworth cries; "Our countrymen will know, How merrily we died, T' avenge them on the foe."
High in the clouds up cast, The vessels three were blown; And dreadful was the blast, That shook the guilty town.
Twice fifty pirates bold, Sent thickening in the air! This tale whenever told, Shall make our foes despair.
Mourn, mourn the glorious brave! Who gave themselves to death; Their limbs befrew the wave, The sky receives their breath.
ORANGES,
FRESH & GOOD,
Just Received and for Sale by NATHANIEL WHITE, Who has TICKETS in 2d Class of Atkinson Academy Lottery, if applied for in a few days. Jan. 29. 805.
Joseph Chase,
Has for sale, at No. 7, Long Wharf, THIRTY puncheons good flavored RUM; Molasses pr. hhd. or less q'ty; Cherry Rum, pr. hhd. or less; Rock Salt, pr. hhd. or bushel; 100 barrels TAR. t/sf.
CORDAGE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public at large that he has taken the Rope Walk lately occupied by Mr. Joseph Carter, where he intends manufacturing all kinds of CORDAGE, in the best manner. Merchants who wish to have their hemp manufactured, shall be punctually and faithfully attended to. DAN'L D. AKERMAN. Portsmouth. Jan. 8. 1825. 6-w
Cazneau Bayley,
TENDERS his services to his friends and the public, as an AUCTIONEER & BROKER. Any persons that have Lands, Houses, Vessels, English or West-India Goods for sale as above, he will be happy to transact business on as reasonable commission as any, with secrecy, punctuality and thanks for every favor. N.B. Any letter directed to him, and left at his house in Deer street, or at the Post-Office, will be strictly attended to. Portsmouth. Jan. 20. 1805.
FOR SALE,
A CONVENIENT DWELLING House two stories high, with four rooms on a floor, with a good Barn & Shop, suitable for a tradesman; together with about 3 acres of Land, on which are a valuable young Orchard and a Garden. The above is not two miles from Haverhill town, on the road to Exeter, and is well calculated for a Tanner. For further particulars, inquire of JAMES SMILEY, of Haverhill, or JOSIAH G. PEABODY, Portsmouth, N. H. Jan. 29. 1825.
THE subscriber is about leaving this town.
He therefore requests all who have accounts open with him, to have the same settled on or before the first day of March next. —All who procrastinate the settlement beyond that term, may expect to find them in the Attorney's hands. Particular contracts excepted. OLIVER WELCH. Hawks, Jan. 21. 1805.
THE subscriber, being duly appointed administrator of the estate of TOBIAS HAM, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, desires all persons who have any demands on said estate to present their claims for settlement; —and those who are indebted to said estate are hereby called on to make immediate payment without delay. WILLIAM HOLMAN, Adm'r. Portsmouth, Jan. 29. 1805.
State of New-Hampshire— Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of LANDAFF, in said county, who have not paid their highway, State, county, town and school taxes for the year 1804—That unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the second Tuesday in April next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue at my dwelling-house in said Landaff, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on said day, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges.
Table with columns: Number, Range, Division, Acres, School tax, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. Lists land owners and tax amounts for Landaff.
Cash and the highest price given for clean Rags, at this Office. NATHANIEL RIX, Collector. Landaff, January 1, 1805.
State of New-Hampshire—Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the resident and non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of STRATFORD, in said county, who have not paid the three cent tax, granted by the Legislature of said State, December, 1803, for the purpose of cutting and repairing roads in said Stratford; that so much of their lands as will pay said tax, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of Isaac Stevens, innholder in said Stratford, the first Wednesday of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to us the subscribers.
Table with columns: Grantees Names, Acres, School tax, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. Lists land owners and tax amounts for Stratford.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE— Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners and proprietors of land in BRIDGWATER, county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1804—that so much of each original right will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of the subscriber, innholder in Bridgewater, on the twenty-second day of April next, at ten o'clock A. M. as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with columns: Names, Acres, School tax, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. Lists land owners and tax amounts for Bridgewater.
JOHN CLEVELAND, Collector. Bridgewater, December 24. 1804.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE— Strafford, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of BROOKFIELD, in said State and county, who have not paid the taxes assessed on said land for the year 1804—that unless said taxes are paid to me the subscriber, on or before the twenty-second day of April next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay said taxes together with incidental charges, at the dwelling-house of Porter Gilman, innholder in said Brookfield, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon on said day.
Table with columns: Names, Acres, School tax, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. Lists land owners and tax amounts for Brookfield.
DANIEL WIGGIN, Collector. Brookfield, February 4. 1805.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE— Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of FRANCONIA, in said county, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1804—that so much of each delinquent's land will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Zebdee Applebee, in said Franconia, on Monday the fifteenth day of April next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment. —The name of the original proprietor delinquent, his number of acres and taxes are as follows:
Table with columns: Original Proprietors Names, Acres, School tax, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. Lists land owners and tax amounts for Franconia.
IZAIL APPLEBEE, Collector. Franconia, December 10. 1804.
State of New-Hampshire—Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of FRANCONIA, in said county, who have not paid their State, county, town, highway and school taxes for the year 1804—that so much of each delinquent's land will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Zebdee Applebee, in said Franconia, on Monday the fifteenth day of April next, at 10 o'clock A. M. as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment. —The names of the delinquents, their number of acres and their taxes are as follows:
Table with columns: Proprietors Names, Acres, School tax, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. Lists land owners and tax amounts for Franconia.
IZAIL APPLEBEE, Collector. Franconia, December 20. 1804.