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Abstract of Randolph's Vindication.
[CONCLUDED.]
WHILE the Senate was sitting, advice came of an order of the British Ministry for detaining our provision vessels bound to France. This, tho' not official, gained credit and made the President hesitate whether to ratify or not. His doubts continued and were confirmed by the news of the certain existence of that order. These doubts were communicated to Mr. Hammond, the British Minister. The President also ordered a memorial to be prepared to send to Lord Grenville on that subject.
The President left Philadelphia for Mount Vernon July 15th, 1795. At Baltimore he received the address of the Town-meeting at Boston, and wrote from thence to Mr. Randolph, desiring the heads of department to take the address into their consideration.
In the answer to that and other addresses, the President, says, "I am resolved on the manner of executing the duty before me," which Mr. Randolph says alluded to his resolutions not to ratify the treaty until the provision order should be arranged to his satisfaction. A rough draft of a memorial to the British Minister, containing the President's objections, was prepared and sent to the President. The true state of the President's mind on this occasion will be best known by his own letters from which the following extracts are made.
"In my hurry, I did not signify the propriety of letting those gentlemen know fully, my determination with respect to the ratification of the treaty; and the train it was in;—but as this was necessary, in order to enable them to form their opinions on the subject submitted, I take it for granted that both were communicated to them, by you, as a matter of course. The first, that is the conditional ratification (if the late order, which we have heard of respecting provision vessels, is not in operation) may on all fit occasions, be spoken of as my determination, unless from any thing you have heard or met with since I left the city, it should be thought more advisable to communicate further with me on the subject;—my opinion respecting the treaty, is the same now that it was, that is, not unfavourable to it, but that it is better to ratify it in the manner the Senate have advised (and with the reservation already mentioned) than to suffer matters to remain as they yet are—unsettled. Little has been said to me on the subject of this treaty along the road I passed; and I have seen no one since, from whom I could hear much concerning it;—but from indirect discourse I find endeavours are not wanting to place it in all the odious points of view of which it is susceptible; and in some of which it will not admit."
"I am excited to this resolution by the violent and extraordinary proceedings which have, and are about taking place in the northern parts of the union, and may be expected in the southern; because I think that the memorial—the ratification—and the instructions which are framing, are of such vast magnitude, as not only to require great individual consideration: but a solemn conjunct revision. The latter could not happen, if you were to come to this place; nor would there be that source of information to be had, as is to be found at, and continually flowing to the seat of government; and besides, in the course of deliberating on these great matters, the examination of official papers may more than probable be found essential; and these could be resorted to, no where else."
The next paragraph speaks of the inconvenience of an immediate return, and says, that "whilst he is in office, he shall never suffer private conveniences to interfere with what he conceives to be his official duties."
"I view the opposition which the treaty is receiving from the meetings in different parts of the Union, in a very serious light. Not because there is more weight in any of the objections which are made to it than were foreseen at first;—for there are none in some of them; and gross misrepresentations in others. Nor as it respects myself personally; for this shall have no influence on my conduct; plainly perceiving, and I am accordingly preparing my mind for, the obloquy which disappointment and malice are collecting to heap upon my character. But I am alarmed on account of the effect it may have on, and the advantage the French government may be disposed to make of the spirit which is at work, to cherish a belief in them, that the treaty is calculated to favour Great Britain at their expence. Whether they believe or disbelieve these
† The Secretaries and Attorney General.
tales, the effect it will have upon the nation will be nearly the same; for whilst they are at war with that power, or so long as the animosity between the two nations exists, it will not matter at whole expence, be their policy, and it is feared it will be their conduct, to prevent us from being on good terms with Great Britain, or from her deriving any advantage from our commerce, which they can prevent, however much we may be benefitted thereby ourselves. To what length this policy and interest may carry them is problematical; but when they see the people of this country divided, and such a violent opposition given to the measures of their own government, pretendedly in their favour, it may be extremely embarrassing, to say no more of it."
"To sum the whole up in a few words. I have never, since I have been in the administration of the government, seen a crisis, which in my judgment has been so pregnant of interesting events; nor one from which more is to be apprehended; whether viewed on one side, or the other. From New-York there now is, and I am told will further be, a counter current; but how formidable it may appear, I know not;—if the same does not take place at Boston and other towns, it will afford but too strong evidence that the opposition is in a manner universal, or that those of different sentiments are supine or intimidated; which would make the ratification a serious business indeed. But as it respects the French, even counter resolutions, would, for the reasons I have already given, do little more than weaken, in a small degree, the effect those of the other complexion would have."
The remainder of the letter relates to the answers to be returned to the different town and other meetings on the treaty; with a postscript, desiring, that the confidential officers might "prepare their minds on the several subjects therein mentioned against he should arrive."
"On Wednesday evening, I sent the packet now under cover, with this letter, to the Post-Office in Alexandria; to be forwarded next morning at the usual hour (4 o'clock) by the Baltimore mail; but behold! when my letter bag was brought back from the office, and emptied, I not only got those which were addressed to me—among which yours of the 27th was one—but all those which I had sent up the evening before."
"I have to regret this blunder of the post-master on account of the enclosures, some of which I wished to have got to your hands without delay, that they might have undergone the consideration, and acting upon, which was suggested in the letter which accompanied them.—On another account I am not sorry for the return of the packet; as I resolved thereupon, and reading some letters which I received at the same time to await your acknowledgment to the receipt of my letter of the 24th inst. before I would set out; as I should, thereby be placed on a certainty whether your journey hither, or mine to Philadelphia, would, under all circumstances be deemed most eligible; or whether the business could not be equally as well done without either repeating now what I did in my letter of the 24th; that I do not require more than a day's notice to repair to the seat of government; and that if you, and the confidential officers with you, are not clear in the measures which are best to be pursued on the several matters mentioned in my last, my own opinion is, and for the reasons there given, that difficult and intricate, or delicate questions had better be settled where the streams of information are continually pouring in, than at any other place, and that I would set out accordingly."
"To be wise and temperate as well as firm, the crisis most eminently calls for; for there is too much reason to believe from the pains which have been taken before—at—and since the advice of the Senate respecting the treaty, that the prejudices against it are more extensive than is generally imagined.—This, from men who are of no party, but well disposed to the government, I have lately learnt is the case. How should it be otherwise, when no one has been left unturned that could impress the people's minds with the most errant falsehoods—that their rights have not only been neglected, but absolutely sold; that there are no reciprocal advantages in the treaty: that the benefits are all on the side of Great Britain; and what seems to have more weight than all the rest, and is accordingly pressed, is, that this treaty is made with a design to oppress the French, in open violation of our treaty with that nation, and contrary, too, to every principle of gratitude and found policy."
"In time, when passion shall have yielded to sober reason, the current may possibly turn; but in the mean while this government in relation to France and England, may be compared to a ship between the rocks of Sylla and Charybdis.—If the treaty is ratified, the partisans of the French (or rather of war and confusion) will excite them to hostile measures; or at least to unfriendly sentiments;—if it is not,
there is no foreseeing all the consequences which may follow as it respects Great Britain."
"It is not to be inferred from hence that I am or shall be disposed to quit the ground I have taken; unless circumstances more imperious than have yet come to my knowledge, should compel it; for there is but one straight course in these things, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily. The reason I mention them is to show, that a close investigation of the subject is more than ever necessary; and that they are strong evidences of the necessity of the most circumspect conduct in carrying the determination of government, into effect with prudence as it respects our own country; and with every exertion to produce a change for the better from Great Britain."
"The memorial seems well designed to answer the end proposed; and by the time it is revised and new dressed, you will probably (either in the resolutions which are, or will be handed to me—or in the newspaper publications, which you promised to be attentive to) have seen all the objections against the treaty, which have any real weight in them; and which may be fit subjects for representation in the memorial, or for instructions, or both. But how much longer the presentation of the memorial can be delayed without exciting unpleasant sensations here, or involving serious evils elsewhere, you, who are at the scene of information and action, can decide better than I—in a matter, however so interesting and pregnant of consequences, there ought to be no precipitation; but on the contrary, every step should be explored before it is taken, and every word weighed before it is uttered, or delivered in writing."
"The form of the ratification requires more diplomatic experience, and legal knowledge than I possess, or have the means of acquiring at this place, and therefore I shall say nothing on this head."
To show the sentiments of the President more fully on the subject of the treaty, Mr. Randolph has given extracts from two letters written by him to our ministers abroad. From that to Col. Monroe dated July 14th 1795.
"The treaty is not yet ratified by the President; nor will it be ratified, I believe until it returns from England, if then. But I do not mean this for a public communication, or for any public body of men. I am engaged in a work, which when finished, and approved by the President, will enable me to speak precisely to you. The late British order for seizing provisions is a weighty obstacle to a ratification. I do not suppose that such an attempt to starve France will be countenanced."
"When I inform you that the President has not yet ratified the treaty, his character will convince you that nothing will deter him from doing what he thinks right, and that the final question lies open from causes, unconnected with any considerations but the interest and duties of the United States. He is at present in Virginia, and will doubtless very soon take his conclusive step. If I were permitted to conjecture what that would be; I should suspect that at any rate he would not sign it, until it should return from England, with the addition of the suspending article; and probably not even then, if a late British order for the capture of provisions, going to France, should have been issued as we suppose, and increase the objections which have been lavished upon it."
Mr. Randolph then proceeds to observe that the President went to Mount Vernon in July, fully determined not to ratify the treaty, unless the provision order should be revoked. Indeed many of his statements seem to be introduced solely with the view of proving that this was the first and uniform determination of the President until his return from Mount Vernon in Aug. That he then suddenly changed his mind, in consequence of the influence of Col. Pickering and Mr. Wolcott, and the prejudice which Mr. Fauchet's letter had excited in his mind. He charges the President with deciding on that letter too hastily, and acting from sudden change in his mind, to the enmity of his personal foes, and the British faction which had resolved to sacrifice him. He insinuates often that Mr. Wolcott and Col. Pickering are devoted to the British interest. He charges the President with a "system of concealments" in not disclosing to him the intercepted letter immediately on receiving it; and in treating Mr. Randolph with the usual attention for eight days after it was delivered to him by Mr. Wolcott. He alleges that the President and the two Secretaries became during this time sentimental on his words and actions—He blames the President for not attempting to obtain copies of number 3 and 6, from Mr. Hammond, or the French minister, to clear up his innocence; for receiving him, on the 19th of August, when the disclosure was made to him like a state criminal, empowering the other Secretaries to interrogate him, and requesting him to withdraw till they had held a consultation.
Mr. Randolph goes further, and supposed that Mr. Fauchet's letter was supposed from him until Mr. Hammond had gone on board of a ship for Europe, on account of his reluctance to be interrogated concerning its references No. 3 and 6. Mr. Hammond left Philadelphia the 15th of August—and failed for Europe the 17th. The intercepted letter was delivered to Mr. Randolph on the 19th.
Mr. Randolph charges the President with treating him, a friend of the French, differently from what he would have treated the enemies of the French had they been named in a letter from the British Minister. He insinuates that the President was not himself, but acted under the influence of the enemies of France and Republicanism. He often mentions his own republican spirit and attachment to the French; and endeavours to make it appear that he is a victim to party, and a partiality in the President, and the two Secretaries for Great Britain.
Thus under the hourly control of him who was disposed to present humiliation to him in every shape, he conceived resignation to be the path of honour.
He insinuates or rather asserts, that the President would have prostrated the guidance of the department of State to a Secretary of the Treasury, and a Secretary of war, who, but a few weeks before, were thought by him, but as successors in form to the deliberative talents of their predecessors.
Mr. Randolph then proceeds to analyze Mr. Fauchet's letter. He recapitulates the whole, and endeavours to explain such passages as refer to him, in such a manner as to prove his innocence. These parts of the letter are only two or three.
The first passage is that which says, Mr. Randolph's "precious confessions throw light on every thing that comes to pass." To prove that these words cannot convict him of making improper communications of the views of government to the French minister, he appeals to Mr. Fauchet's certificate, which explains them in parts as referring to Mr. Randolph's assurances that the President was "an honest man, and a sincere friend to France." Mr. Randolph declares he never revealed any secret of government to Mr. Fauchet.
With regard to that part of Mr. Fauchet's letter, which mentions a declaration of Mr. Randolph, that he hoped to acquire influence with the President, Mr. Randolph says, he did try to gain his confidence, but without attempting to lessen his esteem for the other secretaries, and solely with a view to give him good counsel, and keep him from losing his popularity by siding with party men.
That part of Mr. Fauchet's letter which mentions overtures made to that minister by Mr. Randolph, and which has excited most lively suspicions against his rectitude of mind, is explained at some length, but the details may be summed up in a short compass.
Mr. Randolph endeavors to prove that there was some well founded suspicions that the Western insurrection was excited or encouraged by British Emisaries. It does not appear that the President ever gave much credit to this idea, but some persons affected to believe it, with the view of stimulating militia to enrol themselves to oppose the insurgents.
During the hot months of that summer, Mr. Hammond, the British minister, left Philadelphia, and resided in New-York. Mr. Fauchet seemed to think that some intrigues were carrying on by that minister and his Congress against the French Republic. He complained of these machinations. Mr. Randolph called for his proofs. Mr. Randolph supposes that his overtures (for he seems to have no precise recollection on this subject) must have been for money to detect these intrigues. It is alleged that some persons who had contrasted with the French minister for the delivery of flour, were also on good terms with Mr. Hammond or his British friends; but they were indebted to English Merchants. It was supposed by Mr. Randolph that these men might be employed to detect British intrigues: but if they were to be discovered, they would be exposed to the vengeance of their creditors.
To shield them from persecution, in case of discovery, it was suggested that Mr. Fauchet should advance them money on his flour contracts, or, as Mr. Fauchet expresses it, lend them a sum of money as funds to shield them from persecution.
This seems to be the whole amount of Mr. Randolph's explanation. And he maintains the propriety of his conduct as it had for its object to preserve the country from a civil war, not to excite one.
His last explanatory letter is very lengthy; and those who wish to see all that Mr. Randolph has alleged and produced in his own exculpation, will examine the Vindication at large. The foregoing seems to be an impartial statement of the main points, and sufficient to give the reader a general idea of this singular affair.
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Foreign Intelligence.
By the arrival of the Eliza at Salem, from Ireland, we have the following Official Papers.
LONDON, Nov. 12. In consequence of the dispatches, the Park and Tower guns were fired last night, to celebrate the advantage gained by the Austrians, in having forced the French to abandon their conquests on the other side of the Rhine; and this morning Government published the following Gazette Extraordinary Thursday November 12.
Downing-street, November 11. Head Quarters, Weilmunster, Oct. 18.
"MY LORD, I have the honour to inform your Lordship, that since the 13th instant, the advanced Guards of the Austrian Army, under Generals Boros, Kray, and Haddick, have been in constant pursuit of the Enemy on all the roads leading across the Lahn between Weilburg and Nassau, General Werneck, with the reserve, marched towards Limbourg, as a central point, from which he could support the advanced Guards to his right and left, according to circumstances, whilst the main Army advanced to the Camp of Weilmunster, between Ufingen and Weilburg, ready to cross the Lahn at the latter place, and attack the Enemy's left, if they should attempt to maintain a position on that river. The Marshal has taken every step that he judged best calculated to address the Army, but their retreat has been so precipitate, and the country through which they marched so extremely intersected with woods and deep valleys, that he has only been able to bring on some affairs with the best troops of the Rear-Guards of their different columns. In these the Austrians have taken several cannon, a great many ammunition waggons, and between one and two thousand prisoners, besides having killed and wounded considerable numbers. It is expected that the enemy will raise the siege of Ehrenbreitstein to day, and they seem determined to pass the Rhine, with the principal part of their army, at Neuwied, (where they have bridges,) as expeditiously as possible. Their left column is directing its march towards Cologne. The Austrian advanced guards, supported by the reserve, are still in the pursuit. The enemy have destroyed a great quantity of powder and other stores, which they had not time to send away. I have the honor to be, &c. C. CRAUFURD. Head Quarters, Weilmunster, Oct. 19."
"MY LORD, I have the honor to inform your Lordship that the siege of Ehrenbreitstein is raised, and the enemy are crossing the Rhine as expeditiously as possible at Neuwied. I have the honor to be, &c. C. CRAUFURD. Right Hon. Lord Grenville, &c. &c. Head Quarters of Marshal Clerfaye's Army, Oct. 26."
"MY LORDS, I have the honor to inform your Lordship that Gen. Wurmser has obtained a signal Advantage over the French in the neighborhood of Mannheim, and of which the following is a Detail: In the night from the 17th to the 18th inst. that part of the Austrian Army which was stationed before Mannheim assembled in five columns, commanded by Gen. Wurmser in person, to attack the different posts that the enemy occupied in the front of that place. The disposition was very masterly, and the spirited manner in which it was executed, answered fully to the wish and expectations of the General. After a severe action, all the works that the enemy had thrown up were carried; their tents and a great deal of baggage were taken, besides some cannon, and several Ammunition Waggons. Owing to an impenetrable fog, which continued the whole night and great part of the morning, the communication between the different columns was extremely difficult, the prompt execution of orders was impossible, and the Generals could not conduct their attacks with any degree of certainty. This unfortunate circumstance enabled the enemy to get off the most of their Artillery, and prevented the Austrians from following them into the place, as Gen. Wurmser intended. The Austrians had upon this occasion about thirty officers and between six and seven hundred non-commissioned officers and privates, killed and wounded. The French had one General Officer, twenty-one officers, and between five and six hundred non-commissioned officers and privates taken prisoners; their killed and wounded are supposed to amount to about 2,000. In consequence of this victory, Mannheim is closely invested, and the bombardment will be begun immediately. I have the honor to be, &c. C. CRAUFURD. Lord Grenville, &c. &c. Head Quarters, Limburg, Oct. 26."
"MY LORD, I have the honor to inform your Lordship, that Gen. Jourdan's left column, which had directed its march towards Cologne, has passed the Rhine, as well as all those troops who retired upon Neuwied. From the reports of the different Corps which are now collected, it appears that the Austrians have taken in all, during the Enemy's retreat, about 4,000 prisoners, 30 pieces of cannon, and 200 ammunition waggons. The Enemy destroyed a great quantity of military stores, which they had not time to carry away. It is impossible to ascertain with any precision their number of killed and wounded, but it must have been very considerable, more especially as the Peasants, rose against them in many places. The whole country
through which the French have marched on this occasion, bear the most evident marks of their depredations. There is no village, and I may almost say, no house, that has not ample reason to lament this Invasion; for however short its duration has been, the effects will be felt for many years to come. The Inhabitants have been plundered of their cattle, grain, and whatever could be found that was valuable. In many places what could not be carried off was destroyed. Even women and children have been murdered; in short, the manifold atrocity, which are proved in the clearest manner, are such as could only be perpetrated by men lost to every sentiment of humanity. The Prussian troops that were on the line of debarkation, and the guards which they stationed at different places for the purpose of affording protection, were ill treated and driven away by the French with expressions of resentment and contempt. I have the honor to be, &c. C. CRAUFURD. Right Hon. Lord Grenville, &c. &c. Head Quarters of Marshal Clerfaye. Mayence, Oct. 30."
"MY LORD, I have the honor to inform your Lordship that on the 28th instant the Austrian troops, under the command of Gen. Wurmser, stormed the Galyenbourg, an entrenched height, which formed an advanced post to the fortress of Mannheim. The possession of this important point, facilitates extremely the approaches against the body of the place. To favour the assault of the Galyenbourg, a false attack was intended to be made upon the Necker Fort; however, the impetuosity of our troops was such, that they stormed it without having orders to do so; but as they could not be maintained, being immediately under the fire of the town, they abandoned it, after spiking 13 pieces of cannon. I have the honor to be, &c. C. CRAUFURD. Right Hon. Lord Grenville, &c. &c. Head Quarters of Marshal Clerfaye, Mayence, Oct. 30."
I have the honor to inform your Lordship, that Marshal Clerfaye attacked the enemy's entrenched camp before Mayence yesterday, and gained a complete victory. The following is a detail of this very brilliant and important operation: Your Lordship will recollect that in the month of November last the French took a position upon the height's in front of Mayence, with their right to Laubenheim, and their left to Budenheim; both of which villages are on the Rhine the former above, and the latter below the fortress. This position completely inverts the place on that side; and from the time they first occupied it, almost to the day of the attack, they were constantly employed in constructing and perfecting the most formidable entrenchments. The first was composed of large detached works, closed in rear, and covered and joined with each other by three distinct ranges of troup de loops. The second was a complete connected entrenchment, covered in the same manner. The ditches of both sides were of a depth and breadth far beyond what is usual in field works. Every possible advantage had been taken of the ground, which is particular favorable for the formation of a fortified camp, and the French generals have been known to say frequently in private, that they consider this position as wholly impregnable. Marshal Clairfayt, after having forced general Jourdan to repass the Rhine, returned with a part of his army to the camp of Wicket above five English miles from Mayence; and in consequence of information received by him that the enemy intended to reinforce their army before that place very considerably, he, without waiting for those troops that had advanced beyond the Lahn, determined to attack general Schaal, who occupied the entrenchments above described with fifty-two battalions of infantry and five regiments of cavalry. The army that was destined for this attack consisting of thirty-two regular battalions some light infantry, and 28 squadrons of cavalry, taken partly from the garrison of Mayence, was formed into four divisions: one of ten battalions and six squadrons, under general Colloredo; and one, of seven battalions of grenadiers, under General Werneck. It must be observed that Marshal Clairfayt directed his real attack upon the most commanding and by far the strongest part of the camp, because the immediate retreat of the enemy's whole army was the inevitable consequence of success on that point. The attack commenced in this order at half an hour past five in the morning. The disposition was executed with the utmost accuracy, in a very short time the battles was decided in favor of the Austrians, who displayed exemplary discipline and bravery. The general officer finding that they could not advance on horse back on account of troup de loops, dismounted and entered the entrenchments on foot, at the head of the troops. The enemy did not in the least expect to be attacked, and although they certainly had some time to prepare for their defence from the difficulties that the Austrian troops had to surmount in approaching the works, yet it is to the circumstance of surprise, as well as to the uncommon intrepidity with which the attack was executed, that must be attributed their having abandoned, without more resistance one of the most formidable positions that ever was occupied. One hundred and six pieces of cannon, two hundred prisoners (among these two generals and sixty other officers) are already brought into Mayence; while great quantities of stores, of various kinds, collected for the purpose of the siege, have
likewise fallen into the hands of the Austrians. The enemy's killed and wounded are supposed to amount to about 3000. The Austrians had on this occasion between 60 and 70 officers, and about 1500 men commissioned officers and privates killed and wounded: amongst the former were lieutenant general Schmertring and major general Wolckenheim. General Nauendorf crossed the Rhine in the afternoon, with part of his troops that had been stationed in the neighborhood of Gerau, and took possession of Oppenheim. The Marshal is now encamped in front of Mayence, and his light troops are pursuing in all directions. I have the honor to be, &c. C. CRAUFURD.
EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE WHIG CLUB OF ENGLAND. Crown and Anchor Tavern, Nov. 11. In consequence of a requisition made by a number of members, an extraordinary meeting of this club was yesterday held. His Grace the Duke of Bedford in the Chair. [The Chairman stated the business, which was to arrest the progress of the bill against public and private meetings. The debate was spirited, and the resolutions pointed.] The Meeting was uncommonly strong, considering the shortness of the notice. All the members of both Houses of Parliament belonging to it, who have not become apoplectic on account of places and pensions held out by Mr. Pitt, to lure them from their principles, were present, to the number of fifty Lords and Members of the House of Commons. It was a good augury of the spirit with which those Bills will be taken up in every part of the kingdom.
At length we are favored with a Gazette account of operations on the Rhine, whence it appears, that the main body of the French army made a most precipitate retreat, and recrossed the Rhine, without any battle of importance, but with considerable loss of baggage, &c. that a smart action took place before Mannheim, where the French were worsted and driven into that city, which is now closely invested; and that the Austrians crossed the Rhine and attacked the French entrenched camp before Mentz, which they carried after a bloody battle, in which the French suffered most severely.
IRELAND. BELFAST, Nov. 16, 1795. In addition to the very extraordinary bill introduced into the House of Lords by Lord Grenville, Mr. Pitt has obtained leave to introduce one in the House of Commons of a much more alarming nature.—Mr. Fox says, it subverts and completely abolishes the British Constitution. For our part never having been able to comprehend in what "wonder and envy of the world" consists, we cannot say whether Mr. Fox is right or wrong; but we have no hesitation in pronouncing that from the moment these bills pass into laws (which we have not the shadow of a doubt will be the case) the much-boasted liberty of Englishmen is totally at an end. That our readers may judge how far our opinion is well grounded, the following are the outlines of the Premier's bill: When any public meeting is to be held, notice is to be given to a magistrate. The magistrate is to attend with peace officers. If at such meeting any speeches shall be spoken, which he may deem to be seditious, the magistrate may arrest the speakers. If the meeting should be deemed to be seditious, he may disperse the meeting by proclamation. Opposition to the exercise of these powers is to be FELONY. Persons delivering political lectures or discourses on political subjects, and persons assembled to hear such lectures or discourses, are to be treated as disorderly persons. In order to prevent evasion, the regulation is to apply to places where persons assemble to hear political discussions or lectures by tickets to a certain number, not beyond the number of the family, unless such house shall have been licensed by a magistrate. The English ministry, unable to impose fetters on France, have turned their spleen against poor JOHN BULL, whom they are now employed in binding hand, foot and tongue, after bringing him to a state of starvation by this "just and necessary war;" and we entertain no doubt, but as PADDY (our Patriots say) must stand and fall with Johnny, we shall have a sample of the advantages arising from our happy connexion with the sister country, as soon as our immaculate Parliament meets: and thus terminates every hope of bringing about any even the most trivial reform, by legal & peaceable means. Yet strange to tell, the seven-tenths of the place-men, pensioners, and even gentlemen of landed property, will imagine that these strong measures, by strengthening the hands of government, tend to ensure a prolongation of tranquility! Far otherwise indeed, do we conceive of them; and did we with a REVOLUTION IN THE COUNTRY, these are the very measures we would recommend to bring it about; the experience of ages, and the nature of things, prove that these are the preparatory steps to a convulsion. The Whig Club of England held an extraordinary meeting on the 11th instant, the Duke of Bedford in the chair, for the purpose of taking the bills now before Parliament into consideration. Several strong resolutions were passed, expressive of their abhorrence of these bills as utterly subversive of the genuine principles of the constitution; and they earnestly recommend meetings of the people for the purpose of protesting against them.
*Round pits of considerable depth; each range was composed of several rows of pits, placed irregularly, and quite close together.
A meeting of those concerned in the Printing business was to be held on Thursday last for a similar purpose. The requisition calling this meeting states, that these bills by abolishing the LIBERTY OF THE PRESS, will finally put a total stop to the printing trade. PORTSMOUTH, Nov. 11. This morning all the outward bound ships got under weigh. A great many are got round Bumbridge Lodge, into Sandown Bay, but as a considerable number could not weather the Ledge before the tide made, they were obliged to bring up, but will be away by day-break in the morning.
United States Legislature. HOUSE, &c. Jan. 3. THE Commissioners of the Federal City, presented a Memorial praying the United States to empower them to negotiate a loan, & to guarantee its repayment.—Committed. [This memorial states, that to-wards executing the plan of the City, the Commissioners have received 192,000 dollars, from the States of Virginia and Maryland—and have sold lots to the amount of 95,652 dollars—that 4,700 lots remain unsold, which will produce about 1,500,000 dollars, if not thrown into the market at once—This induces them to ask for the loan.—The capital and President's house, are in forwardness.]
JANUARY 11. A Bill for establishing Trading-Houses among the Indians, was read, committed, and made the order of the day to-morrow. A petition from certain snuff-makers in Massachusetts, was read, and referred to the proper committee.
Federal Frigates. Mr. W. Smith, after reciting a clause of the law directing the six frigates to be built, and by which the President was directed to suspend their building, when a peace was concluded with Algiers, wished to know the opinion of the House on the subject: whether to sell the materials: lay the money aside for a naval fund, or continue the building. He had, he said, a number of Resolutions to propose on the subject—but he now submitted the following. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill to repeal the last section of the act to provide a naval armament. Ordered to lie on the table. [The building of the frigates are considerably advanced at the Southward. A letter from Philadelphia of the 18th mentions, "that Mr. Humphreys has raised his stem, and stern frame—at which the President, Secretary at War, and various other federal and state officers were present. He has received a vessel with live oak, which arrived yesterday—which nearly completes his quantity, except the knees. The vessel had 15 days passage."]
JANUARY 13. The bill for establishing trading-houses with the Indians, was debated, and adjourned until the first Monday of February. Petitions from Randall and Whitney, were read. It was moved, that Randall be discharged from the custody of the sergeant at arms, on payment of the fees. After considerable debate the motion passed. Mr. Thatcher presented a memorial of Jonathan Hastings, post-master of Boston, praying an addition to his present compensation, for reasons therein expressed—referred to the committee on the post office law.
JANUARY 14. The house assembled this day at the usual hour; a letter was received from the Speaker, informing the house that by reason of indisposition he was unable to attend his duty in the house and suggested the propriety of electing a Speaker pro tempore, or an adjournment. The House adjourned.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) Jan. 4. Letters received by the Nancy, from Nassau, inform that Col. Murray the Governor of Turks-Island, had written from thence, that he received accounts of the arrival of 17,000 British troops at Martinico, from England; that the Vengeance a French privateer, had been blown up after an engagement of two hours with a letter of marque ship belonging to Liverpool; and that the Parisienne, a French privateer, belonging to Capt. Bolchos, was cast away on Watling's Keys; the crew was saved, and carried to Nassau.
NORFOLK, Dec. 31. Extract of a letter from York, [Virginia] to a gentleman in this town, dated December 29th. "On Sunday night last a full discovery was made of the robberies committed on the mail. John Goofely, son of captain George Goofely, and John Reynolds, son of Mr. William Reynolds, both of this place, were discovered to be the perpetrators. The former has delivered up to the postmaster general, 3,700 dollars in bank notes, and also the letters he received from Reynolds, who wrote him not to let one mail pass without plundering it. The latter is in Philadelphia, and carried with him 5000 dollars. Goofely has made his escape, and an express has gone on to Philadelphia to apprehend Reynolds. There are several letters in town confirming the above."
NEW-YORK, Jan. 14. Yesterday the House of Assembly waited on His Excellency Gov. J. V., and presented an answer to his speech, at the opening of the session. In this answer, they say, "we feel all the satisfaction and pleasure that can arise from a full assurance that your administration will testify the same ability and patriotism which have invariably characterised your public conduct in all the important stations you have filled."
And add, "We have received from you with pleasure, an interesting sketch of our unexampled national prosperity; in expressing which you have been pleased in part to adopt the language of our beloved and illustrious President; of whose virtues, prudence and political talents, this Assembly entertains a lively and affecting sense."
Gov. JAY, in his reply, says, "From the interest which as an American, I have in the reputation of my country, I am happy to observe the affectionate manner in which you mention the virtues, prudence and talents of our great and good PRESIDENT, who being an honor to his country, well deserves to be loved and honoured by it."
BOSTON, Jan. 23. Extract of a letter from Capt. William Tompson, of the Schooner Brothers, belonging to Baltimore, to his friend in town, dated at St. Pierre, Martinique, Dec. 12, 1795. "This place affords nothing but war. On the 8th of this month the troops failed for Barbadoes, there to join the balance of their fleet, from thence destined to Guadaloupe, in order to capture that island. I am apt to believe they will be deceived, the French, I am informed, are uncommonly strong in that island, and determined to defend it to the life of the last man. The French on the 9th landed 350 soldiers from St. Lucie, in this island, which has greatly frustrated the inhabitants here. They have burned one small town, and two sugar estates; The English have sent 540 militia, in order to suppress them; but find themselves greatly disappointed; the French increase in strength daily; negroes flock to them in parties of fifty and sixty at a time, in consequence of which governor Milles has laid an embargo on all vessels in port: I am sorry to add, those French troops were conveyed here by an American brig, which is since captured by a British frigate, the master and crew are in close confinement, the master is to be brought to town to-morrow: and will be tried by Marshall law: I am fearful he will die—It is very distressing to us Americans to see our countrymen thus situated."
A letter from an American at Bourdeaux to his friend in New-York, gives a melancholy account of the troubles and intestine disorders in France. So violent are parties that massacres are frequent in various parts. This gentleman saw a terrorrift dragged from the theatre at Bourdeaux, stabbed with penknives and at last shot by about 20 enraged citizens. Humanity prompted the American to attempt to save the man's life, but at the risk of his own and his efforts were ineffectual.
A letter from Capt. David Dewar, of the brig Eagle, dated at Nassau, New-Province, December 25th, 1795, to Mr. George Sibbald, merchant, in Philadelphia, mentions, that having sold the brig Eagle, formerly belonging to that port at the Havanna, he took his passage in the brig Telegraph, Capt. Marriner for Philadelphia, and failed from the Havanna, on the 11th do; three days after they were cast away on the north-west end of the Great Bahama Keys, and further, that it was with some difficulty they saved their lives and about a third of the specie on board, 34,000 dollars were got safe on shore; and that after suffering the most extreme hardships for seven days on a barren key, they were taken off by the Ranger privateer of that place.
Arrived at Newport Capt. Wood, 54 days from Havre. Sunday, Dec. 20, in lat. 38, 54, spoke ship Dolphin, Barzilla Rich, master, from St. Ubes, bound to Boston, out 84 days. Capt. Rich informed, he had been on the coast 40 days—lost his bowsprit—only 3 people could stand the deck, and was obliged to put away to St. Bartholemews. Arrived at New-York, brig Experience Capt. Houltou, 20 days from Port-au-Prince, and 15 from Cape Nicholas Mole. Capt. Houltou informs, that a very heavy press took place at Port-au-Prince previous to his sailing from thence, by the Iphigenia, and the Severn frigates, and the Scorpion sloop of war, they pressed every American, indiscriminately, who could not produce a protection; he says that a number of American vessels lying there, were in a most distressed situation for want of hands; & that the above men of war were chiefly manned with American seamen.
ADVICE TO A YOUNG MAN.
EVER carry about with you such a sense of the uncertainty of every thing in this life, and of life itself, as to put nothing off till to-morrow which you can conveniently do to day. Diliary persons are frequently exposed to surprise and hurry in every thing that belongs to them: the time is come, and they are unprepared. Let the concerns of your soul, your shop, your trade, and your religion, lie always in such order, as far as possible, that Death, at a short warning, may be no occasion of a disquieting tumult in your spirit, and that you may escape the anguish of a bitter repentance in a dying hour.

GLEANINGS,
FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.
The King's Speech, and the Mayoralty of Norwich.
The King's speech exhibits the flourishing state of our trade and manufactures.
At Norwich the manufacturers have met and in the Court of Mayoralty have formally resolved on a memorial to their Representatives, Mr. Hobart and Mr. Wyndham, substantially as follows:
 1. That the country is in a state of privation and woe—is suffering much—is apprehending more from the dearth and dearness of provisions.  2. That these calamities rage with peculiar severity over the manufactures.  3. Therefore, calling on them as Englishmen and Christians, instantly in the present session of Parliament, to reduce the price of provisions; and further, to urge onward to the dignity, the prosperity and the glory of the country, which can be obtained only by the restoration of peace. 
The King's Speech and County of Chester.
The King's Speech talks of the harvest having failed!
The County of Chester at a most respectable meeting, on the present distresses of the Country, declare.
That these distresses of the country are not owing to bad crops—but to defective administration, &c. and the declaration is signed by the first Gentlemen in the county, viz.
 Symche Bury,  Lord Penbyrn,  Sir J. Mainwaring,  Mr. Crew,  Lord Stamford,  Sir J. Leycester,  Sir E. Broughton,  Mr. Egerton,  The Wistbrahams, Brooks, Lotons, Huls, Grosvenors, &c. 
In one of the country Papers is the following melancholy account:
"We hear from Cumberland, that corn is so very scarce there, that people actually die for want of bread:—and that a poor widow and two children, after living some time on grains and bran, were found dead one morning. The children had straw in their mouths."
A poor woman on Saturday last dropped dead in the borough near London Bridge. She was seemingly about thirty years of age, and by her appearance, it is thought that she died from the want of the common necessaries of life.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 11.
The ship Nancy, two brigs and two sloops, were still on shore at Rheady Island on Saturday morning. The effects of the late gale in this port were two brigs parting from their cables at Race and Vine street wharves, one of which was cast ashore on Cooper's Point. The other, by being forced by the wind and ebb-tide against other vessels, occasioned considerable mischief. At Market-street a shallow was sunk: a sloop lost her bowsprit—and at Care's wharf, a schooner with her sails bent, ready for sea, had both masts carried away.
On the evening of the late gale, the sloop Salem, Capt. Elkins, from New-York, put into Cohanzey with the loss of both anchors. A few days before, Mr. M'Crea, a merchant of New-York, and part owner of the sloop, was killed by a handspike, heaving up, off Hereford inlet, and was interred next day at Cape-May.
The ship Favorite, Drummond, from London, got up as high as Cohanzey Creek (below Bombay Hook) on the evening of the late gale.
JANUARY 12.
The ship Favorite, Drummond, from London, ran aground several times on the night of the gale, in the Bay; notwithstanding which, she got safe to New-Castle on Sunday morning.
The snow William, which ran aground on the Bar, and the brig Betsey, on the Jersey shore, have got off without damage.
JANUARY 13.
Extract of a letter from Charleston, S. C. Dec. 1795.
"On my return home, I had the pleasure of finding that the citizens had returned in a great degree to their usual good humour and confidence in the government. Many have said to me, that they were sensible they had taken up the business of the treaty, too hastily, too warmly, and unadvisedly, and that they were now satisfied with Major Pinckney, that "it was the best treaty which could be obtained, and that its ratification was preferable to locking redress for our wrongs by arms." More remain indisposed towards the treaty, but repose confidence in the judgment, superior information, and patriotism of the President and Senate, and are resolved to support this, as every other constitutional act of the government.
BOSTON, Jan. 26.
A rich Gold Mine has been discovered in the country of Wicklow mountains, in Ireland. This discovery was made some time ago, and was treated ludicrously, and discredited; it is now verified; several specimens have been produced, on the assay of which it has been found as rich as any Peruvian ore.
Should our friends the British, be able to extract from the mine sufficient riches to pay off their national debt—what a happy circumstance would it be to their creditors!
CASUALTY.
A most melancholy accident happened at Salem, on Monday evening last. As
Mr. NATHANIEL RICHARDSON, was assisting in the removal of a building, he slipped down, and was crushed to death instantly.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
From LISBON.
By Capt. Matchett, who arrived yesterday, in 55 days from Lisbon, we have information from thence to the 25th of Nov. Mr. Humphreys, the American Minister, had just then reached that place from Paris, and was equipping a small brig called the Sophia of Philadelphia, to proceed to Algiers, as reported, and bring from thence the late captives, who belonged to America, and who were liberated in pursuance of the Treaty lately negotiated with the Dey. Mr. O'Brien still remained at Lisbon; he would not divulge any of the articles of the Treaty. Many tongued Rumour, was propagating information, that Spain and England were on the eve of a rupture—but the last but little aid from probability. An English convoy which sailed from Lisbon for London, was injured by a gale of wind, which occurred soon after its sailing—5 sail had been separated from the convoy, and had returned to Lisbon. A smart shock of an Earthquake had been experienced there, and the inhabitants were fearful of its repetition. The prizes which the French had sent into Cadiz, were still lying there—unfold.
WEST-INDIA NEWS.
We have, since our last, had several arrivals from the W. Indies. By them we have information.
From Martinique, to Dec. 24. At this time no troops had reached the Island. The French landed at the East-end, and who were at first successful, and were joined by a number of negro deserters, had been defeated by the English, with the loss of all their military apparatus.—Markets low.
From Hispaniola, to Dec. 23. The English were preparing to attack Cape Francois; a fleet had sailed from Port-au-Prince, for the purpose; but it was supposed would not make the attempt till reinforced by the expected troops from England. Markets tolerable.
Extract of a letter from Cape Nicholas Mole December 14.
"Five ships of the line, four frigates, and ten transports have just failed to attack Port de Paix and Cape Francois. And I shall have some good news before another month. I am so sure of being again in possession of my office in Port de Paix, that I am preparing for my removal."
[This letter is from one who is called an Aristocrat.]
From Jamaica, to Dec. 20. The Maroon insurrection about that time was said to have been quelled; and order was again restoring in the Island. Markets very good.
January 28.
Arrived, on Monday last, schooner Sally, Capt. Joseph Biddler, from Shelburne. (N. S.) 10 days. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 2 o'clock, P. M. fell in with a wreck—and at 4, found it to be a brig, about 120 tons—having a black stern, with a round house; the mouldings painted red; the pumps forward of the main mast; a knee under the bowsprit, the form gons 12 feet from the deck; the mainmast, 6 feet from the deck; the bowsprit, spritsail yard and jib-boom, in good order. Two men on board dead—one lashed to the poop, and the other floating in the cabin—being near night and squally, could not get on board—no name could be discovered on her stern; Mount Desert bore north, distance 8 leagues.
The ship Apollo, Foster, from Hamburg to New-York, is cast away, about 45 miles south of Sandy-Hook, the ship lost, part of her cargo is expected to be saved.
NEW-YORK, JAN. 20.
Extract from the Log-Book of the ship Charlotte, arrived in 70 days from Bourdeaux:
Nov. 11. Spoke the brig Commerce of Boston, in lat. 44. long. 31. five weeks out, but it blowing hard, could not learn where she was bound.
19. Spoke the ship Shearborough, from Liverpool, bound to Boston, William Moore master, out 67 days, in lat. 42. 30, long. 53.
21. Spoke the brig Polly of Philadelphia, from Bourdeaux, bound to Philadelphia, in lat. 46. long. 34. out 54 days.
Dec. 11. Spoke the ship Fair American, from New-York, bound to Hamburg, in lat. 39. 15. long. 65. five days out.
19. Spoke a schooner with horses on deck, from Boston, bound to Barbadoes, in lat. 39. long. 65. 40. three days out.
23. Spoke the schooner Two Brothers of New-London, bound to New-York, from Leogane, in lat. 36. 28. long. 66. but the master said he should go to Charleston, as they were all sick on board except himself and two men—out 36 days.
24. Spoke a schooner from Guadalupe, bound to Charleston, in lat. 37. long. 66. but meeting with hard gales from the N. W. was going off the coast.
The following vessels are advertised in Gore's (Liverpool) Advertiser, of Nov. 5.
For Boston—Brig Jay, James Gilmore cleared for sea by the 11th; Apollo, John M'Cray, to sail in a few days;
For New-York—Ship Fame, Daniel Fagan, to sail in a few days; Mary, Appleton to be ready the 5th.
For Baltimore—Ship George, to sail in a few days; Snow, Baltimore; James Johnson, time of sailing not known.
The William, J. C. Ducker, from Massachusetts arrived at Liverpool about the 3d November.
The Industry, Fletcher, for Boston, failed on the 2d, and the Atlantic, Fawn, for Virginia, failed on the 4th, from Liverpool.
The Ceres, Young from Virginia, drove athwart the Iris man of war at Deal, Nov. 1, and carried away her mizen-mast, and received other damage. She is got into Ramsgate.
The William, Wiswall, from Liverpool, for New-York, put into Millford, thro' bad weather, having lost one man, washed overboard.
Two brigs, names unknown, were lost in the night, on the 22d of October, at the back of Holyhead, and it was feared, the crews had perished.
The Nabby, Clifford, from Liverpool, for Boston, was wrecked on the 20th October, on the coast of Ireland, near the North and South Rock; two of the crew drowned; the vessel gone to pieces; and every thing lost.
The Friendship, Brown, 35 days from Surinam for Portsmouth, put into Stonington harbour last week.
A valuable ship, belonging to Mr. William White, of Boston, is on shore on the coast of Spain; the cargo saved, but it is feared the ship will be lost.
PORTSMOUTH, Jan. 30.
Arrived here on Monday last, the ship Friendship, Capt. Moulton in 75 days from Liverpool, (brings no later news than we have already received)—failed in company with the brig Role, Capt. Francis Hill, for New-York; and the schooner Apollo, Capt. Hilton for Boston;—Nov. 22, in lat. 49. 30. long. 14 west, spoke the schooner Industry belonging to Boston, from North Carolina, bound to Falmouth, England, out 68 days, supplied them with water;—Cape Cod bearing W. by S. distance 10 leagues, spoke the ship Francis, Capt. Hawthorn or Hartford, from Copenhagen for Salem, out 110 days, lost three hands overboard, two died, and two sick below, the Captain, mate and boy only able to stand the deck, the ship almost a wreck, the bore away for New-York, in want of every thing, not able to supply them.
On the 5th inst. a very melancholy accident happened at Pittstown, on Kennbeck river. As four boys of Mr. James Dunlap were playing on the ice, three of them fell in—his daughter, about eighteen years of age, hastened to their assistance—and in endeavouring to relieve her three unfortunate brothers, perished with them.
The parents were absent from home—two surviving small children left at home, crept into a bed, and remained there two days during the cold season without sustenance.
ORDAINED
On Wednesday last, Rev. WILLIAM PIDGIN, over the Presbyterian Church & Society in Hampton.
The Introductory Prayer was made by the Rev. JONATHAN BROWN, of Londonderry.
The Sermon and Ordaining Prayer by the Rev. Mr. MORRISON, of Londonderry.
The Charge was given by the Rev. Mr. ANNAN, of Peterborough.
Mr. TOMBE, of Newmarket, gave the Right hand of Fellowship: An Address to the people was then made by the Rev. Mr. ANNAN, and the concluding Prayer by the Rev. DANIEL DANA.
The greatest decency and good order was observable during the whole of the solemnities.
MARRIED
From a late Salem paper, Nov. 13, at Lyndfield, Mr. George Nowle, aged 83, to Miss Rebecca Tufts, of that place, aged 44 years.
At Boxford, Lieut. Jedediah Stickney, aged 69, to Miss Sarah Herrick, aged 39.
DIED
In this town Mr. Benjamin Welch aged 87;—Mrs. Eunice Jackson aged 54;—Mrs. Goodroe. At Berwick, Miss Olive Lord. (Character in our next.)
The family of Capt. COAS GARDNER, of Gloucester, have suffered severe bereavements by the throat distemper—three children were buried in one grave on Sunday last, and three others (the remainder) are dangerously ill.
ENTRIES AT THE CUSTOM-HOUSE,
District of Portsmouth, N. H.
CLEARED FOR
Ship Nancy, Orm, West-Indies.
Brig Harmony, Shackford, Virginia.
FOR SALE AT
Public Auction,
On THURSDAY 29th day of February
next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at
Greenleaf's tavern,
The Dwelling-House,
BARN and LAND
OPPOSITE the Assembly-House, now
in possession of Doct. N. A. Haven;
A Farm of about 60
acres of LAND near Downing's Plains,
now occupied by John Hodgdon, with a
piece of Cedar Swamp and Salt Marsh be-
longing to the same, about 4 acres of Pas-
ture land, adjoining Mr. Nathaniel Jack-
son's pasture.—Also one twelfth of a pro-
prietors share of divided or undivided land
that remains unsold in Mason's patent;
the above estate was formerly the property
of George Meserve, Esq. deceased.
Portsmouth, Jan. 29, 1796.
Bargains for ready money.
FOR SALE AT
Bayley's Variety Store,
Sign of the Spinning Wheel, Daniel Street,
In addition to his assortment par-
ticularized in the late papers,
A NUMBER of pie-
ces of real Devonshire Ker-
seys, blue & drab colors; No. 3 & 1/2,
4, and 4 & 1/2 Pins, R 4's. Packet do.
Fairbanks & Sparhawk
HAVE CONSTANTLY FOR SALE,
A general assortment of
West-India Goods
AND GROCERIES,
Wholesale & Retail,
which they are selling on the lowest
terms for cash, viz.
WEST-INDIA and
N. E. Rum; French Coniac Brandy; Hollands Gin; Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga and White Port Wines; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee; Chocolate and Molasses; Loaf and Brown Sugars; Raisins; Redwood; Logwood and Fustick; Brimstone; Copperas; Alum; Pepper; Pimento; Crown Soap; Sweet Oil in flasks; Candles; Bar Lead; old Sable Russia Iron; German Steel; French and Spanish Indigo; old Pollock Fish; 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d inspected Nails.
ALSO
A few pounds fresh table Pruens.
Portsmouth, Jan. 29.
Pocket Book Loft.
LOST on Saturday
last, somewhere near the State House, Portsmouth, an old leather pocket book, with sundry papers in the fame, of no value to any person but the owner, with about eight or nine shillings in money, it belongs to a poor single woman; whoever has found the same and will please to leave it with the Printer hereof shall be handsomely rewarded. Portsmouth, Jan. 26, 1796.
The subscribers being
appointed commissioners by the Judge of Probate, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Mr. Jeremiah Holmes, late of Portsmouth, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice that they shall attend said service at the Post-Office in said Portsmouth, on the first Tuesday of this and the five following months, from 3 to 6 o'clock, P. M.
JEREMIAH LIBBEY,
MARTIN PARRY,
JOHN RAYNES.
Portsmouth, Jan. 2, 1796.
Curious Exhibition.
The citizen Democrat,
Mr. Aristocrat and
Mademoiselle Moderate,
ARTIFICIAL beings, the production of Art and Genius, having arrested the attention, and commanded the applauses of the inhabitants of the principal cities in America; and being without any equals in Europe, were about to embark for the old world, in quest of that praise which is due to extraordinary talents: But Mr. Maison their proprietor and director, having an exalted opinion of the refined taste of the citizens of Portsmouth, has deferred the embarkation of these astonishing automatons, to gratify the lovers of the fine arts.
The inventor of these artificial beings, is a philosopher, of celebrity in the new and in the old world, whose works are held in universal estimation. Many of his singular inventions are deposited in foreign academies: and others of an interesting nature are at present perfecting: but if we except his 45th ascension into the unbounded fields of Pennsylvania's ether, and his meteorological discoveries, these three pieces of mechanism, are certainly the most curious, of all his profound researches into the secrets of nature. They not only possess apparently supernatural powers, but a happy combination of mathematical properties, has superadded to the most elegant form, hearing, speech and sight: a truth, which however incredible, is nevertheless acknowledged in every place of exhibition, and admits of easy examination.
Mr. Maison flatters himself, that the public will not expect a precise detail of their amazing properties, when he simply observes that they are the chef d'œuvre of the great Blanchard; the result of an infinite series of scientific calculations.
The proposed exhibition will be at the Assembly-Room. It commences on Monday next, and will be holden every evening in the week, excepting Saturdays and Sundays. The doors will be opened at 6 o'clock, and the exhibition begin precisely at 7.
The price is 3/ for a Gentleman or
Lady, and 1/6 for children.
TO BE SOLD BY
John P. Williams,
On good terms,
A QUANTITY of
best Hamburg Glass, a few barrels of new Flour, fresh Raisins, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Indigo, Pepper, Spice, Cotton, Redwood, Logwood, Alum & Copperas.
Rock, St. Ubes and
fine Salt, by the quantity; a few casks rod. Nails, and other goods as usual.
Portsmouth, Jan. 26, 1796.
French School
For Young MISSES.
THE subscriber most
sensibly affected by the kind reception and encouragement which he has received from the inhabitants of Portsmouth, begs leave to offer them his most respectful acknowledgements, and entreats a continuance of their favours, which he will endeavor to merit by unremitting attention.
Wishing to render himself more and more useful in his profession he proposes, in addition to the schools he is already engaged in, to open one for young Misses, which he will attend three times a week at 3 dollars a quarter.
The advantages which must result from the study of this universal language are so obvious that any observations on that point would be superfluous, feeling the impropriety of being the echo of his own abilities as a master, he rests the proof of them on the progress of his scholars.
Those who are not perfectly acquainted with their own language, will derive great advantage in that particular from the study of the French.
He will begin as soon as any encouragement presents.
NEUVILLE.
Portsmouth, Jan. 28, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the following towns, viz. Andover and Cockermouth, for the years 1794 and 1795; Concord (alias) 1790 and 1795; Hollis 1794; Kezarfage Gore, from 1784 to 1795 inclusive; Littleton, from 1775 to 1795 inclusive; Orange 1795, and for deficiency of soldiers; Sutton 1795, and for building a Meeting House; Washington, from 1791 to 1795 inclusive; Antrim, Barnstead, Eaton, Heniker, Meredith, Middleton, Northumberland, New-London, New-Hampton, Piermont, Rochester, Springfield, Sandwich, Wentworth and Warren, for the year 1795; that the lists of taxes on lands of non-residents in said towns for said years, and for said purposes, are left with the subscriber; that unless they either pay the same to him or the collectors thereof, within eight weeks from the first publishing this advertisement, their lands will advertised for sale for the payment of the fame.
NATH'L PARKER, Rec'r N. H. taxes.
Exeter, Jan. 25, 1796.
WHEREAS JOHN PHILLIPS
GILMAN, of Dover, in the county of Strafford, in behalf of himself, and as agent for JACOB CURRIER of Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, has petitioned the Judge of Probate, stating that they are seized of the one moiety of a certain mill privilege, at the lower Cobbecho Falls, so called, in Dover aforesaid, containing one acre of land, be the same more or less, which they hold in common and undivided with the devisees of THOMAS WESTBROOK WALDRON, Esq. late of said Dover, the said Waldron having died of the other moiety thereof; and they prayed that their said moiety might be divided and set off to hold to them, as their right and share therein, agreeably to law.
Whereupon the said Judge did order, that the petitioners be heard thereon, at a Court of Probate, next to be holden at Dover in and for said county of Strafford, on the 3d Tuesday in February next, and that in the mean time notice be given to all the interested, by publishing the substance of the said petition and order thereon, in the New-Hampshire Gazette, three weeks successively, then and there to appear if they think proper, and shew cause if any they have, why the said

HATS.
James Rundlet
Has just received an extensive assortment of Ladies', Gentlemen's & Youth's Beaver HATS , which are for sale at a small advance. Other Goods as usual. Portsmouth, Jan. 7, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in Dorchester, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1791, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber, on or before the 22d day of February next, so much of their lands as will pay the same together with the incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Joseph Burley, Esq. in said town, at ten of the clock, A. M. on said day.
1st div. 2d div. 3d div.
   d.q. d.q. d    Samuel Parker, 0 3 0  Richard C. Shannon, 0 6 0  Joseph Patterson, 0 3 0  John Nelson, Esq. 9 3 3  John P. Williams, 4 1/2 0 0  William Gardner, 4 1/2 9 3  T. M'Donough, Esq. 0 3 0  Nath'l Ray Thomas, 6 0 0  Wyseman Claggett, 10 1/2 0 0  John Sparhawk, 0 9 0  Joshua Brackett, 0 3 0  Ebenezer Lewis, 0 3 0  Joseph Ward, 0 3 0  Paul Langdon, 0 3 0  Joshua Wentworth, 3 0 3  Ephraim Ham, 0 0 3  Thomas Bingham, 3 0 3  Asa Parker, 0 4 1/2 0  Jonathan Freeman, 3 0 0  Isaac Burnap, 0 0 6  Jonathan Houfe, 0 0 6  Benn'g Wentworth, 0 0 3  Thomas Davenport, 0 6 3  Daniel Peirce, 0 3 3  John Hurd, Esq. 10 1/2 0 0  W'm Simpson, Esq. 0 6 0  John Wendell, Esq. 3 0 0    WILLIAM INGRAHAM, Collector. Dorchester, Dec. 16, 1795.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Epsom, who are delinquent in paying their taxes for the years 1789 and 1790, that so much of their land as will pay the tax with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Jonathan Locke, in Epsom, on the 16th day of February next, at 10 of the clock before noon, unless prevented by previous payment.
For 1789. State. Ind. Cty.
No. R. Q'ty. d. d. d.
For 1790. State. Cty.
No. R. Q'ty. d. d. d.
   Joshua Brackett, part, 8 1 100 2 5 1   Geo. Kenniston, part, 53 2 53 2 1 1    JONATHAN LOCKE, Collector. Epsom, Jan. 11, 1796.
THE heirs of the Estate of JOHN HALL , late of Somersworth, deceased, are notified that the account of SARAH HALL , of her administering the same, will be presented at a Court of Probate, next to be held at Dover, in and for the county of Strafford, on the 3d Tuesday in February next for allowance.
W'm K. ATKINSON, Register. Dover, Jan. 13, 1796.
NOTICE.
A QUANTITY of good and large Cellar Stones with some Beech and Pine Wharf Timber to be delivered at the opening of the river. Any person inclining to contract for the same, and for doing the Wood and Stone Work may make application to JONATHAN WARNER.
Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.
County of Grafton.
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of land in the town of Lime, that at a proprietors meeting held in said town on the 6th day of Sept. 1783, a tax of one pound ten shillings was voted to be raised on each right or share of land in said town, for the purposes of paying the survey, laying out the remainder of the land in said town, and for defraying other necessary charges of the proprietors, the same is committed to me the subscriber with a warrant to collect the same, therefore unless said tax is paid to me their lands will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
JOHN TOMSON, Prop'r's Collector. Lime, Jan. 25, 1796.
Land in Tuftonborough for sale; apply to John Goddard, Portsmouth.
State of New-Hampshire.
Grafton, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in Dorchester, who have not paid their State tax for the year 1795, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber, on or before the 25th day of February next, so much of their lands as will pay the same, together with the incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Joseph Burley, Esq. in said town, at ten of the clock, A. M. on said day.
No. of 100 ac's. cents. dimes.
  John Wright, 2 1 5  Thomas M'Donough, 3 1 5  Wyseman Claggett, 3 1 5  John Sparhawk, 2 3 5  3 1 5  Woodbury Langdon, 1 1 5  2 1 5  Joshua Brackett, 2 3 5  3 1 5  Ebenezer Lewis, 1 3 0  2 3 0  Joseph Ward, 3 1 5  1 3 0  Paul Langdon, 3 1 5  1 3 0  Joshua Wentworth, 2 1 5  1 3 5  John Marshall, 3 1 5  1 1 5  George Marshall, 2 1 5  Henry Sherburne, 3 1 5  2 1 5  Thomas Floyd, 3 3 5  1 1 5  2 3 5  Isaac Ball, 3 3 5  Israel Hale, 3 3 5  Luke Lincoln, 2 1 5  David Lawson, 2 1 5  Silas Rice, 3 3 0  Thomas Carter, 2 1 5  James Reed, 4 2 5  Isaac Wood, 2 1 5  Nathaniel Richardson, 3 1 5  John Sawyer, 4 2 5  Samuel Marble, 3 1 5  Ebenezer Blunt, 3 1 5  John Rogers, 2 1 5  Benjamin Baxter, 1 1 5  John Phelps, 1 1 5  Nathaniel Goss, 2 4 5  John Herriman, 2 3 5  John Grout, jr. 1 3 0  David Page, 3 4 3  Ephraim Shattuck, 2 3 0  Reuben Stone, 2 1 5  Abraham Byam, 1 1 5  Thomas Shattuck, 2 3 0  William Page, 3 1 5  Solomon Willson, 3 1 5  Joseph Stowell, 2 3 0  Silas Bennett, 3 1 5  Silas Shattuck, 3 1 5  Ephraim Starns, 1 3 0  3 1 5  Gideon Rudd, 1 3 0  3 1 5  Jonathan Freeman, 1 3 0  Isaac Burnap, 3 1 5  John Smith, 2 4 5    GORDANS BURLEY, Collector. Dorchester, Dec. 25, 1795.
State of New-Hampshire.
Grafton, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in Dorchester, who have not paid their State tax for the year 1789, that unless they pay the said tax to me the subscriber, on or before the 24th day of February next, so much of their lands as will pay the same, together with the incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at my dwelling-house in said town, at 10 of the clock, A. M. on said day.
1st div. 2d div. 3d div.
Spe. In. Spe. In. Spe. In.
d.q. d.q. d.q. d.q. d.q. d.q.
  Benjamin Salter, 2 4 1/2  Joseph Ward, 1 1/4 3  Paul Langdon, 1 1/4 3  John Marshall, 1 1/4 3 1 1/4 3  Nat. R. Thomas, 2 3/4 6 4 1/2 10 1/2  John Freeman, 1 1/2 3  Timothy Bush, 1 1/4 3  Jonathan Houfe, 1 1/4 3  Benning Wentworth, 1 1/4 3  Thomas Floyd, 1 1/4 3 1 1/4 3  John Wright, 1 1/4 3  Tho's Bingham, 1 1/4 3 1 1/4 3  Otis Little, 1 1/4 3  Eleazer House, 1 1/4 3  Thomas Porter, 1 1/4 3  Asa Parker, 2 4 1/2  Gideon Rugg, 4 1/2 10 1/2  J. Wendell, Esq. 1 1/4 3 2 4 1/2  Daniel Peirce, Esq. 1 1/4 3  John Sullivan, 2 4 1/2  John Hurd, 4 1/2 10 1/2  Samuel Parker, 1 1/4 3  J. Nelson, Esq. 4 9 1 1/4 3  J. P. Williams, 4 1/2 10  Seth Right, 1 1/2 4  T. M'Donough, 4 1/2 10 1/2  John Sparhawk, 4 9  Joshua Brackett, 1 1/4 3  Ebenezer Lewis, 1 1/4 3    JOSEPH BURLEY, Collector. Dorchester, Dec. 16, 1795.
Wanted a quantity of good SCHREW'D HAY, For which the cash will be paid, Inquire of JACOB SHEAFE. Portsmouth, Jan. 26, 1796.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Col. Jeremiah Lock, late of Rye, deceased, testate, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to the subscriber, Executor of the last Will and Testament of said deceased. SAMUEL JENNESS. North Hill, Jan. 26, 1796.
To be sold at Public Auction, On MONDAY the 8th day of February next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the house of Gen. James Hill, in New-Market, 175 acres of Land In Nottingham. A number of Pews In New-Market new Meeting-House, with sundry other articles. DANIEL HILL, Auctioneer. New-Market, Jan. 26, 1796.
Variety Crockery and Glass Ware Store In Buck Street, Sign of the  Golden Teapot.  Abraham Isaac Respectfully informs his town and country customers, that he has just received a few bags of Sea-Fowl & Geese FEATHERS, Fresh and Good. —ALSO— A very extensive assortment of Glass Ware, viz. Decanters; English Wine Glasses; English double flint Tumblers; Punch Tumblers; Glass Cans plain and painted; Vinegar Cruets; Salt Cellars and Mustard Pots. All of which he will sell very cheap indeed. Constant attendance given, and every favour gratefully acknowledged.
LANCASTER.  State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ff.  TO be sold at public vendue at the house of Richard C. Everett, Esq. in Lancaster, in said county, by me the subscriber, on Monday the 21st day of March next, at 11 of the clock in the forenoon, so much of the following lots of land in said town, as will pay the tax annexed to each lot (granted by the General Court, and assessed on said lands in the year 1795) as will pay said tax with all legal charges, unless prevented by previous payment.     Original proprietors names. No. of house & meadow lots. C. M. C. No. No. of range of 100 acre lots. Tax thereon. No. of range of 100 acre lots. Tax thereon. Tax on town plot lots. Tax on undivided land.    Timothy Whitney, 37 2 5 3 2 6 5 5  Benjamin Mann, 1 2 5 3 3 8 5 5  Elisha Crosby, 67 2 5 3 2 1 32 5  Daniel Miles, 2 2 5 3 1 15 5 5  Nathaniel Smith, 27 2 5 3 3 25 5 5  John Duncan, 36 2 5 3 1 8 5 5  Charles How, 68 2 5 3 2 2 5 5  Israel Hale, jr. 70 2 5 3 1 10 5 5  Daniel Hale, 71 2 5 3 1 18 5 5  William Daggett, 72 2 5 3 4 26 5 5  Isaac Ball, 73 2 5 3 2 4 5 5  Israel Hale, 69 2 5 3 1 1 5 5  Luke Lincoln, 66 2 5 3 2 22 5 5  David Lawson, 65 2 5 3 1 12 5 5  Silas Rice, 40 2 5 3 2 7 5 5  Thomas Carter, 41 2 5 3 1 19 5 5  James Reed, 23 2 5 3 2 19 5 5  Isaac Wood, 31 2 5 3 2 13 5 5  Nathaniel Richardson, 3 2 5 3 4 1 16 5  John Sawyer, 4 2 5 3 1 14 5 5  Samuel Marble, 35 2 5 3 2 9 4 3  Ebenezer Blunt, 3 23 4 3  John Rogers, 24 2 5 6 27 4 29 4  Benjamin Baxter, 11 2 5 2 23 4 25 4  David Page, 22 2 5 5 12 4 13 4  John Phelps, 10 2 5 7 23 4 24 4  Nathaniel Goss, 5 14 4  Ephraim Shattuck, 57  Reuben Stone, 51  Abraham Byam, 50  Thomas Shattuck, 56  William Page, 54  Solomon Willson, 52  Joseph Stowell, 53  Silas Bennett, 55  Silas Shattuck, 58  Ephraim Starns, 59    Let off by the proprietors in one tract, remaining undivided.  Dolls. Cents. Tax 2 64  ISAAC CHAFEE, Collector. Lancaster, Jan. 9, 1796.
LANCASTER.  State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ff.  TO be sold at public vendue at the house of Richard C. Everett, Esq. in Lancaster, in said county, by me the subscriber, on Monday the 21st day of March next, at 11 of the clock in the forenoon, so much of the following lots of land in said town, as will pay the tax annexed to each lot (granted by the Court of Sessions in said county, and assessed on said lands in the year 1794) as will pay said tax with all legal charges, unless prevented by previous payment.     Original proprietors names. No. of house & meadow lots. C. M. C. No. No. of range of 100 acre lots. Tax thereon. No. of range of 100 acre lots. Tax thereon. Tax on town plot lots. Tax on undivided land.    Timothy Whitney, 27 2 5 2 6 4 6 26  Elisha Crosby, 67 2 5 2 1