The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1796-12-24 00:00:00

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Vol. XLI.—Numb. 2091.]
SATURDAY, December 24, 1796.
[9s. pr. Annum.]
Notes to Mr. Adet's Note.
(Continued from our last and concluded.)
(No. 7.) T HE French Government jealous of giving to the United States proofs of its attachments, had commenced negotiations with the Regency of Algiers, in order to put an end to the war which that power was making on the commerce of the United States. The Minister for foreign affairs, by a letter of the 5th January 1794, instructed the predecessor of the undersigned to communicate to the Federal Government the steps which the French Government had taken in this respect. The predecessor of the undersigned in consequence wrote to the Secretary of State, on the 16th Prairial, in the 2d year, the following letter—I have already had the pleasure, Sir, to inform you verbally, of the interest which the committee of public safety of the National Convention had early taken in the truly unhappy situation of your commerce in the Mediterranean.
I now fulfil the duty imposed on me by the government, by calling to your recollection in writing, the steps which are to be taken by our agent with the Dey of Algiers, for representing this new manœuvre of the British administration, which has put the finishing stroke to its proofs of malevolence towards free people. The dispatch of the minister communicating this measure to me, is dated the 5th January, and did not come to my hands till fifteen days ago: I do not yet know by what route; I could have wished it had been less tardy in coming to me, that I might sooner have fulfilled the agreeable task of proving to you by facts, the protestations of friendship of which I have so often spoken in the name of the Republic of France.
The information which I shall receive from Europe in a short time, will doubtless possess me of the success of those negotiations which were to have been opened in January last. If the situation of your affairs is yet such with respect to that barbarous Regency as that our intervention may be of some utility, I pray you to invite the President, to cause to be communicated to me the means that he will join to those of the Committee of Public Safety, for the greatest success of the measures already taken. It is in virtue of the express request of the Minister that I solicit of the President, some communication on this subject. I shall be satisfied to be able to transmit it by a very early conveyance which I am now preparing for France.
The Secretary of State replied to him on the 6th June 1794, by a letter of which the following is an extract.
"Your other letter of the 4th of June, is a powerful demonstration of the interest which the Republic of France takes in our welfare. I will frankly communicate to you our measures and expectations with regard to Algiers; but as you will soon receive the detail of those measures, which your government have pursued in our behalf, and after the rising of Congress some new arrangement will probably be adopted by the executive, it will be better perhaps to postpone our interview on this matter, until the intelligence, which you further expect, shall arrive."
Then Mr. Jay was charged to negotiate with the British government—and the Citizen Fauchet did not afterwards receive any communication on the subject.
(No. 8.) On the 13th Floreal in the third year of the Republic (2d May, 1794) the predecessor of the undersigned Minister Plenipotentiary expressed himself in these terms to the Secretary of State upon the blockade of the French Colonies.
"After so many useless attempts, Sir, you must be sensible of the pain I experience in tracing this picture so different from that which the French Republic gives whenever justice towards you is in question, even though her interests are compromised."
ted. It was when a terrible war was incessantly devouring her that she rigorously fulfilled her treaties with you; in this instance, she demands but justice, and cannot obtain it. On the contrary, she sees her enemies admitted to an intimacy with you, at the moment in which your commerce and your sovereignty are alike insulted by them; at the moment when adding derision to injustice they despoil you anew upon the seas, when they promise to indemnify you for former acts. This reflection, Sir, becomes much more grievous when we see posted up under your eyes the official legalization of a proclamation, which prohibits your commerce with our colonies, and suspends to you alone the law of nations. I know, Sir, what respect imposes on me as to what immediately interests your affairs and your relations as a people; but I cannot entirely pass in silence transactions to which the Republic is no stranger, because they are directed against her; and that to subscribe by an excess of courtesy to such orders, were to quit the neutral position which the Americans profess. Examine I pray you, Sir, whether this neutrality can be said to exist, when on the one hand you can no longer maintain your treaties, and on the other you are obliged to abandon your relations exclusively to the discretion of England, who doubtless will soon declare all the universe blockaded, except her possessions. What account do you conceive I can render to the French Government, of the means you take for rendering your neutrality respectable? Yet on that my instructions insist, and it is on that more especially that France is uneasy."
The Secretary of State replied on the 29th May, 1795, to this passage of citizen Fauchet's letter in the following manner—
"The predicament of a neutral nation is always peculiar and delicate, and eminently so, while it defends itself against charges of partiality, from one of the warring powers, lest it should seem to palliate the misdoings of another. But you are not to infer from any justification of the Executive, that the validity of the proclamation of blockade is assented to. We did read on the 10th April 1795, a publication from his Britannic Majesty's Consul general for the middle and southern states of America, giving public notice that he had received official communications, that the islands of Guadalupe, Marigalante and Desirade, were by proclamation issued by his Britannic Majesty's general and vice admiral, commanding in the West Indies, declared to be in an actual state of blockade; and that neutral vessels, were by that proclamation prohibited from attempting to enter any of the ports or places of the said islands, with provisions or supplies of any nature or kind whatsoever, under penalty of being "dealt with conformable to existing treaties, and as warranted by the established law of nations." So highly valued was the West-India commerce always been that this exclusion was often revolved in the mind of the Executive. It was acknowledged that neutrals are interdicted by the law of nations from a blockaded port. From some quarter or other blockade must be notified; or else neutrals would be a constant unsusppected prey; not being in a condition to collect this information for themselves. Who then are to notify the military investment of a place? Surely not the besieged; but the besiegers, whether we consult principle or practice. The check which neutrals have upon a wagon and false parade of a siege, is the same with the check upon any other groundless pretence. We might indeed have remonstrated; but with what colour may well be imagined, when this department was unprovided with any document upon which the rescinding of that edict could have been urged. If rumour were a fit guide, who can pronounce, on which side rumour preponderated, when stripped of the exaggerations, which a host of passions had gathered together? We had, it may be
said, one effort remaining: which was to promulge to the citizens of the United States, that the proclamation was null and void as to them. If after this defiance of that act, any American vessel had seized, and incurred confiscation, the government would have been impounded for something more than the general protection, which is the birth right of all citizens. The clamour would have been for a special indemnity; and under such a cloak frauds innumerable might have been covered."
(No. 9.) The Citizen Genet, one of the predecessors of the undersigned, notified the Secretary of State on the 23d May 1793, that he was empowered to renew the existing treaties between the French Republic and the United States. The Secretary of State replied to him, that the Senate not being assembled, it was impossible to meet his overtures, because that body were, according to the Constitution to participate in the consummation of treaties.
On the 30th of September 1793 Citizen Genet, renewed the subject; the Secretary of State in acknowledging the receipt of that letter, informed him that he had laid it before the President, and that it will be taken into consideration with all the respect and interest that such an object requires.
The Senate assembled and the treaty was never again brought in question.
The predecessor of the undersigned in his verbal communications with the Secretary of State, expressed the desire which the Republic had of renewing her treaties. He received only evasive answers.
The undersigned minister plenipotentiary charged to prepare with the Federal government the plan of a new treaty of commerce, communicated to the Secretary of State on the 30th June (old style) that part of his instructions which authorised him to open this negotiation.
On this subject the President authorised the Secretary of State who explained to the undersigned the manner in which they could proceed in it. But at what time?—When the ratification of the treaty concluded between Lord Grenville and Mr. Jay no longer permitted the undersigned to pursue that negotiation.
At Philadelphia the 25th Brumaire in the 5th year of the French Republic one and indivisible (15th Nov. 1796 old style.) P. A. ADET.
Published by Authority.
Acts passed at a Session of the General Court, begun and holden at Concord, Dec. 1796.
An Act establishing the times and places for holding the Superior Courts, and Courts of Common Pleas.
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That the Superior Court of Judicature for the county of Rockingham, be holden at Portsmouth on the first Tuesday of February, and at Exeter on the third Tuesday of September, annually. And the Superior Court of Judicature for the county of Strafford, shall be holden at Dover on the fourth Tuesday of February, and on the first Tuesday of September annually. And the Superior Court of Judicature for the county of Hillsborough, shall be holden at Hopkinton on the first Tuesday of May, and at Amherst on the first Tuesday of October annually. And the Superior Court of Judicature for the county of Cheshire, shall be holden at Charlestown on the third Tuesday of May, and at Keene on the third Tuesday of October annually. And the Superior Court of Judicature for the county of Grafton, shall be holden at Plymouth on the first Tuesday of June, & at Haverhill on the first of Tuesday November annually. And the Court of Common Pleas for the county of
Rockingham shall be holden at Portsmouth on the first Tuesday of January, and at Exeter on the second Tuesday of August annually. And the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Strafford shall be holden at Rochester on the third Tuesday of January, and at Gilmantown on the third Tuesday of August annually. And the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Hillsborough shall be holden at Amherst on the last Tuesday of March, and at Hopkinton on the first Tuesday of September annually. And the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cheshire shall be holden at Keene on the first Tuesday of April, and at Charlestown on the fourth Tuesday of September annually. And the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Grafton shall be holden at Haverhill on the first Tuesday of March, and at Plymouth on the first Tuesday of September annually.
And be it further enacted, That all actions, pleas, indictments, informations, complaints, appeals, petitions, libels, writs, venires, inquests, recognizances, verdicts and processes, of what name or nature soever, now pending in said courts respectively, or returnable to or sustainable by the same, shall be returned to, sustained by, tried, adjudged and finally determined in said several courts respectively, to which they rightfully and properly appertain, at the times and places by this act fixed for holding said courts, in the same manner as if this act had not been passed; it being the true intent and meaning of the same, not in any way to affect said processes.
And be it further enacted, That all laws now in force for establishing the times and places for holding the Superior Courts and Courts of Common Pleas, so far as respects the times and places of holding the same, be, and they hereby are repealed. And this act shall take effect and be in force from and after the first day of January next, and not sooner. Approved Dec. 15, 1796.
An Act to ascertain and determine the time when an act entitled, "an act for the limitation of actions, and preventing of vexatious suits," passed June 16th, 1791, took effect. Whereas doubts have arisen respecting the time when said act took effect; Therefore,
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That said act shall not be considered as having taken effect until the fifteenth day of September, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety two; any particular expression in the aforesaid act to the contrary notwithstanding. Approved Dec. 6, 1796.
An Act in addition to, and also to make perpetual, an act to enlarge the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace within this State, and directing constables in certain cases to serve writs and other lawful precepts, passed Feb. 21st, 1794.
Whereas in and by said act it is provided, that the same should continue and be in force three years from the passing thereof, and to the end of the next session of the General Court and no longer: Therefore,
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That said act and every clause thereof continue to be in force in the same way and manner as if no limitation had been made.
And be it further enacted, That no action shall be commenced at any Court of Common Pleas in this State, except where title of real estate is in question, wherein the sum demanded shall not exceed the sum of thirteen dollars and thirty three cents, any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding. Approved Dec. 13, 1796. (To be continued.)
A general assortment of BLANKS
Printed on good Paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office and Book-Store, Corner of Market Street.
New Goods, For Cash only.
Richard Evans
Has received and is now opening at his shop next door to the Printing-Office, Market-Street,
A general assortment of Fall & Winter
GOODS, HE informs the pub-
lic should they, after purchasing find goods lower than his, he will return their money with thanks. Portsmouth, Nov. 25, 1796.
J. & J. Goddard
Have imported in the last vessels from England, a large and very
General assortment of
Hard-Ware GOODS,
Which they are selling on the most reasonable terms
By Wholesale and Retail, At their Store in Market-Street, Where may be had
A FEW Hogsheads of Rum and Pipes of Brandy, both of a superior quality.
—ALSO— Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines; Brown Sugar; Hysop, Souchong and Bohea Teas.
2d. 1d. 6d. & 4d. Nails; Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot of all sizes; Painters Oil and Colours; Window-Glass, &c. &c.
Cheap Broad Cloths.
Edw'd Parry,
SIGN OF THE LAMB AND FLAG.
Has just received, from England, a large
assortment of
SUPERFINE Broad
Cloths; Kersymeres; striped and spotted Elastics; which he will
sell cheap, by Wholesale and Retail, for Cash or short credit.
He has also received a new assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemens' best beaver Hats; Ladies' fancy vellum Hats and Bonnets, trim'd in the newest fashions; best Thread Lace and Edgings, and a complete assortment of Lute strings; Chinizes; Modes and Satin; Irish Linen, &c. &c.
N. B. A few Bales Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread.
To the Public.
WHEREAS on the 30th of November last, I signed a certain writing to Daniel Meserve Durell of Dover, State of New-Hampshire, student at law, purporting to be a recommendation in behalf of said Durell, and a power to use and vend my Patent Metallic Substances, both within and without the United States of America. Having been induced unwarily to sign said paper, and as there was no consideration given for it, I hereby publicly revoke said writing or power to said Durell, to use and vend my Metallic Substances, and forbid him hereafter to use and vend any of my Metallic Points, except the using and vending of ten sets of said Patent Metallic Points, for each set of which I gave him a printed transfer signed by my own hand. I however consider that the writing or power above alluded to and revoked, gave the said Durell no right to construct or make any of said Metallic Points.
ELISHA PERKINS. Exeter, Dec. 9, 1796.
William Neil,
Portsmouth,
HAS for sale a number crates Earthen Ware, lately imported from Liverpool, well assorted, at a moderate advance for cash or a short credit on approved security.
He is likewise well supplied with Groceries and West-India Goods, which he sells cheap for cash.
Linen Cloth per box, intiled to draw-back, & a few pieces Velveteens first quality.

CONGRESS.
House of Representatives,
THURSDAY, Dec. 8.
M R. Samuel Sewall from Massachusetts (in place of Mr. Goodhue elected a Senator) and Mr. Geo. Ege from Pennsylvania (in place of Mr. Heister resigned) appeared & took their seats. Mr. Davenport and Mr. Craick who took their seats on Monday, were in the places of Mr. Hillhouse, elected a Senator, and of Mr. Crabb resigned.
Mr. Griswold, from the committee appointed to bring in a bill to amend the act for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States, reported a bill, which was twice read and committed to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
Mr. W. Smith presented a petition from Thomas Carpenter, praying encouragement to the work which he has advertised of a report of the Congressional Proceedings to be published in weekly numbers. This petition was referred to the same committee to which Thomas Lloyd's, on the same subject, was referred.
Mr. Dwight Foster presented a petition from William Clark, for a pension, and another from the Executrix of Joseph White for the payment of a reward which had been advertised for the apprehension of a person who had committed a forgery, whom the said White had apprehended.
Mr. Foster did not know that these petitioners were entitled to any relief, but would move that the petitions should be referred to the committee of claims. The Speaker informing him that no such committee at present existed; he moved that a committee of claims should be appointed, which was done accordingly. The above petitions were then referred to it.
Mr. Williams moved a resolution to the following effect, which was agreed to:
"Resolved that two Chaplains of different denominations shall be appointed for each house, to exchange weekly."
Mr. W. Smith moved the order of the day on the President's address. The house accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole on that subject. Mr. Muhlenberg in the chair, when, the speech having been read by the clerk.
Mr. Dwight Foster moved the following resolution:
"Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee that a respectful address ought to be presented by the House of Representatives, to the President of the United States, in answer to his speech to both houses of Congress, at the commencement of this session, containing assurances, that this house will take into consideration the various and important matters recommended to their attention."
This resolution was agreed to, and Messrs. Ames, Madison, Baldwin, Sirgraves, and W. Smith, were appointed a committee to prepare the address.
ROCHFORD, Sept. 28.
The division of Citizen Michaud lately arrived from a cruise, has made eleven prizes; the names of five have already been communicated; the six others are, St. Joachim, Augustus, of 700 tons; La Divina Providencia, of 600 tons; La Madre de Dois, of 600 tons, all four Portuguese ships, coming from Brazil, and richly laden with gold, cotton, sugar, &c. The Ranger and Yarico, two English vessels, which were sunk after having taken out the most valuable part of their cargoes.
BOURDEAUX, Sept. 26.
The privateer La Dorade has just entered the river with an English ship of 600 tons, copper-bottomed, and bound to the East-Indies: It is asserted that she has 300,000 livres in specie on board; the remainder of her cargo consists of iron, cloth, &c.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 4.
"I take a moment to inform you, that a dreadful fire broke out this afternoon in Light-Street, which unfortunately consumed the Public Academy and the Methodist Church, together with several other valuable buildings; it was with great difficulty that Bryden's Inn (formerly Grant's) was saved from the devouring element."
DECEMBER 6.
Arrived yesterday, the Schooner Trio, Capt. Pelberry, from Guadalupe.—Capt. Peabody failed from thence on the 31st Oct. was taken the same day by the Laurel frigate, Robert Ruffs, commander, and carried into Dominica where he stood trial in the Vice-admiralty court, and was acquitted, after paying court charges. He sailed from Dominica on the 3d. Nov. and there a vessel from Portsmouth, N.H. and two other American vessels, the two being arrived in port. Island produce very high, but continental very low.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 21. Letter from the American Consul at Cape-Francois, to Capt. Robert Hatch.
SIR, Previous to your sailing you are desirous to know from me, whether the directory approve of the sentence passed by the delegates in the fourth, on the American vessels, lately carried into the Aux-Cayes, Lanceveaux, &c. I do assure you, that they greatly disapprove of their conduct, so far as relates to this subject, and that they even issued a decree against it. Mr. Sonthonax observed to me, on a former occasion, that we certainly had a right to enter the ports of their enemies, provided we carried no prohibited article. This right is stipulated to us by treaty. I mention the circumstance, as there is within these few days a prevailing report that the French privateers have instructions to capture our vessels bound to British ports. They mean, however, to condemn every American vessel which is not provided with a sea-letter.
I will therefore, thank you, if you will be pleased to publish this last article, for the information of the merchants trading to St. Domingo. JACOB MAYER. Cape, Oct. 30.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2:
We learn that Capt. Peterfon, of the Schooner Franklin, in 34 days from Surinam, has brought accounts of one Dutch 60 and four frigates lying there, and that a British 64 and sloop of war were lying off the mouth of that harbor, in consequence of which about 14 sail of Americans which were all ready to sail, would be embargoed next day after he took his departure. We understand that Capt. Peterfon, came out in the night time and passed the men of war unperceived.
DECEMBER 3.
Last Sunday afternoon a fire was discovered in the slack-yard of Mr. David Seckle, on Breakley's Island, about 6 miles from this city.
The windward stack of seven which the yard contained, having first taken fire, it was within twenty minutes communicating to the whole, so that it was absolutely impossible to save a single stack.
The wind being very high, and but a few persons on the island at the time, a large barn and out houses, containing upwards of one hundred tons of hay, situated only thirteen yards from the slack-yard, would inevitably have fallen a prey to the flames, had it not been for the timely exertions of the inhabitants of Darby and its vicinity, who immediately repaired to the spot.
It is not known whether the fire was kindled by accident or design—The stack that first took fire, having been put up in June last renders the supposition rather improbable that it could have taken place from the heat of the hay, which in many instances, has caused the destruction of large quantities, that had not been sufficiently dried.
The loss Mr. Seckle has sustained, is computed to amount to about two hundred tons.
FIRE at Savannah.
EXTRACT OF A LETTER.
SAVANNAH, Sunday morning, Nov. 27. "I cannot describe to you the calamitous situation of this city at this moment; at 7 o'clock, last evening, a fire broke out, which in the short space of five hours, consumed near three fourths of this city."
"Messrs Lamb, Bolton, Moore, Newel, Hill, Sargent, Hastings, and in short, almost every person with whom I am acquainted, are sufferers. Some families are obliged to occupy floors for dwellings, and many others are exposed to the inclement air, covered with nothing but blankets and the canopy of Heaven. Mr. Bolton has lost three or four houses, Mr. Hill's house and store, Mr. Sargent, Messrs. Mallidge and Parkes house, Mr. Woodbridge, J. Hills and J. William's stores, the Court-House, three Churches and an immense property are consumed, what few buildings are left I fear will not contain the goods saved from the flames. You have experienced this calamity, and can better conceive the situation of the inhabitants, than I can describe."
"28th, Yesterday was a day of work, all the people and property are now sheltered, some by going into the country, others by crowding two or three families in a house."
"Two or three people were burnt to death, and many hurt by falling from buildings, &c."
"I fear business will be stagnated for some time."
"The Eliza being detained by head winds, has given me opportunity of informing you of the greatest calamity that ever happened to our city."
"On Sunday evening the 25th inst. a fire broke out at a baker's shop, near the brick meeting house, and went no farther westwardly than to old Doctor Jones's; but the wind being to the northward and westward, it took a sweep of every building, from Doctor Jones's as far east as three houses beyond Ewing's, the whole bay, and as far south as there were any buildings, within the above mentioned east and west limits, is entirely consumed."
"The number of houses burnt is supposed to be about THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY, (say about THREE FOURTHS OF THE TOWN,) in which houses resided all the mercantile men. The buildings under the bluff are saved. There is no knowing the accurate amount of the loss. Among the sufferers, I am one to the amount of £5000. My store and papers are safe—and I now find myself better off than hundreds in
this place. There is no produce lost. Business will go on as usual among the people under the Bluff."
"I have slept in the open air since the fire."
NEW-YORK, Sept. 9.
UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.
A small Schooner from Peek's Kill, on Wednesday last, we hear overset in a flaw of wind, in Tappan Bay, by which accident seven passengers and the crew, were unfortunately drowned.
December 5.
Sunday evening arrived the ship Cornwallis, Capt. Alexander Cowan, in 32 days from Hispaniola. By her we have account from Port-au-Prince that a body of horse from that place, attacked a fort of 10 guns, which they carried by storm, assisted by a frigate.—The place is situated about 10 leagues distant from Port-au-Prince, and was a rendezvous for the brigands privateering boats. Two of these boats, and two privateers, were taken and destroyed. On the 15th Sept. Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, in the Queen of 90 guns, Vice-Admiral of the Red, with the Vigilant of 74 guns, arrived at Barbadoes, and failed the next day.
On the 16th arrived at the above port, Admiral Bligh, in a 40 gun frigate, with 26 sail of transports under convoy.
WILMINGTON, Dec. 3.
Extract of a letter (via Norfolk) from the Supercargo of a vessel belonging to this port, to his owners, dated
Great Bay, St. Martins, Nov 9. "We have just arrived here, having first touched at St. Bartholomews, in our way where we found matters in a very un-promising state—flour being from 13 to 14 dollars. per bl. payable in rum at 13 and 14 bits per gallon, or cotton at 32 dollars. per cwt. Indeed we think ourselves fortunate in not hesitating to leave that island as within one hour after sailing, an embargo was laid on all the vessels in port, which produced them a very plentiful supply of provisions."
"The port we are now in, I cannot give any satisfactory account of, as we are not yet entered—but from appearance, hope a favoring fate may be made. Flour at present will command from 15 to 16 dollars—Butter 1s. 6d. lb.—Hollands no sale—Windsor chairs about 16 dollars. I have been with the Commissary here, and think government will contract largely. From what I could learn to Windward, they are punctual in payment—but produce is high; sugar of the first quality at 11 dollars—other articles I have not learnt the price of."
BOSTON, Dec. 16.
The Congress of the United States have voted, that each member be supplied with three Newspapers during the present session—as he may prefer.
We observe among the list of Entries at the Philadelphia Custom-house, a Poultry from Algiers.
Patrick Henry, is elected Governor of Virginia by a large majority—vice Robert Brooke, appointed Attorney General.
A House at the South part of the town was almost wholly destroyed on Wednesday evening, by the accidental explosion of a Canister of Gun-Powder.
DIED —At North-Hampstead, Mrs. Baker, aged 106. There were at the same place lately 17 persons, aged from 78 to 105.
Marine Intelligence.
Arrived here, the 14th inst. Schooner Dolphin, Capt. Samuel Smith, from North-Carolina. Dec. 6, lat. 40, o, long. 71, 30, lost overboard, Mr. John Chase, said to belong to Portsmouth, N. H. notwithstanding every possible exertion of the Capt. and crew, he could not be saved. His effects may be had, by applying to Messrs. Hudson and Smith, Boston.
Arrived, at Salem, brig. Leopard, Capt. Putnam from Alexandria, 29 days. Dec. 9, lat. 42, 13 leagues E. of Cape-Cod, spoke a ship from Grenada, for Portsmouth, N. H. Oram master, who had been on the coast a long time, was in very great distress for provisions, sails and men, having but five men on board, and but half barrel provisions; and was bound for the first port to the southward; offered to assist him with sails and bread if he would stay by me, until it was moderate, it blowing hard, but he chose to keep along. Dec. 10, 28 leagues E. S. E. of Cape-Ann, spoke ship Farne, of and from Portsmouth, N. H. bound to Grenada, the Capt. of which supplied me with a barrel of beef, &c. for which I return him most hearty thanks.
Arrived at Providence, the whaling Snow Ranger, Capt. Edward Cole, from St. Helena, with 470 barrels of Oil.—In lat. 23, oo, long. 58, 20, W. spoke the Schooner Friendship, Capt. Herbert Woodbury, of Beverly, bound to Guadalupe.
At Demerara, Nov. 1.—The Eliza, Henshaw; Hero, Seward; Hamir, Girdler, and Rover, Johnson, of Boston. Captains Cook, Garéner,
Wheaton, Morris, Burdick, Brown, and Sprague of Rhode-Island. Sch'r Maria, Ashby, and Cynthia, Flint, of Salem, to sail soon. Brig Hannah, Fernald, of Portsmouth.
At Jeremie, Oct. 12, brig Venus, Lunt, of Newbury-Port; Industry, Flanders, do. and Venus, Grafton, Salem.
Spoke with—Nov. 24, lat. 31 1/2, long. 72, brig Charlotte, of Providence, 12 days from Martinique.—An embargo at Martinique.
WISCASSET, Dec. 3.
Sunday week, arrived here, ship Befsey, Capt. Kennedy, in 33 days from Liverpool. Sailed in co. with 70 Americans. Oct. 20, in lat. 49, 42, long. 18, was boarded by a French privateer, of 16 guns, 8 days from St. Maloes, on a cruise. The Capt. of the privateer demanded the Befsey's papers, which were delivered, overhauled the cargo, but detained nothing. The commander of the privateer informed Capt. Kennedy, that he had strict orders to take and carry into port, all neutrals who were not fully supplied with requisite papers, particular passports or sea-letters. Capt. K. was not in possession of a sea letter, but had a certificate signed by the collector, with the seal of office, which was examined and disputed. The commander of the privateer told the Capt. of the Befsey, that that was it not for his knowing him to be an American, he would have carried him into port. It is to be remarked, that the Befsey did not answer the description in her register, having a figure head, set on her in Liverpool, and otherwise altered. Capt. K. supposes that it was from the liberality of the Frenchman, and his acquaintance with him, that he was dismissed.
SALEM, Dec. 20.
A gentleman of this town has received a letter from his friend at Liverpool, Nova-Scotia, wherein is mentioned the arrival at Halifax of a Packet from England—which brings account of the differences with Spain being accommodated, and a happy prospect of the negotiation with France being favourably terminated. The letter is dated the 22d ult. The passage of the Packet is not mentioned.
The above letter mentions, that a division of Richery's fleet destroyed property on the Labrador shore to the amount of 25,000. sterling belonging to one house, and burnt a 20 gun ship, loaded entirely with fish. The destruction on the whole coast by the French Fleet under Admiral Richery has been very great, and must be severely felt by the lower class of citizens—the property destroyed consisting of fish, provisions, and articles of the first necessity.
English Goods.
FOR SALE
BEST English
black Satins for Mens' ware; red, green, yellow and white Baizes and Flannels, some very fine.
Superfine & common Forest Cloths; superfine, middling, and low priced Broad Cloths, very cheap.
Superfine and common Cashmeres; Swandown & other Waistcoatings, suitable for the season.
Blue and grey Lambkins & Coatings.
2. 3. and 4. Rose Blankets;
Duffel ditto; Serges; Halfthicks;
Velvets; Corduroys; Thicksets.
Jeans; Fustians; Florens.
Guines; Satinets; Ratteens; Mo-
reens; Shalooms; Durants; Tam-
mies; Calimancoes.
Chintzes & Calicoes; patch,
Color'd and purple and white Shawls.
Black Barcelona and Pocket Handkerchiefs; Mens' Silk, Wool-
ed and Cotton Stockings; Ladies' white Cotton ditto, some very fine.
Mens' best English Beaver Gloves; Boys' Worsted ditto; Ladies' long and short Kid and common Leather Gloves.
Strip'd, frig'd and plain Muffins; Muffin and Lawn Handkerchiefs.
3. black Satins; black Vel-
lum Modes; strip'd and plain Rib-
bons.
Black, white, blue and grey Feathers; black and white Edgings; white Threads; Sewing Silks and Twills.
Very elegant and common Coat and Vest Buttons,
On very reasonable terms
BY
Luther Ellis,
North End, Market-Street—Also,
Sheathing Paper by the ton or hundred.
Writing and Wrapping Pa-
per by the ream.
Sheathing, drawing, 6d and 4d Nails by the cask.
Portsmouth, Dec. 21, 1796.
TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, At the New-Hampshire Hotel; On MONDAY 23d January, At 11 o'clock, A. M. All that Capital
F A R M, WITH the buildings thereon, situate at the North-West part of Portsmouth, now in the occupation of William Walker, being part of the estate of the late M. H. Wentworth, Esq. deceased, and containing 200 acres more or less. Conditions to be made known at time of sale. JACOB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, Dec. 23, 1796.
TO LET, That convenient Dwelling-House ON Cross-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Tho's Johnston, and the Store adjoining the same, on Fore-Street, nearly opposite the new Brick Store on Spring-Hill. ALSO, Part of Two Houses near Col. Gardner's, at the south end of the town, convenient for two families, the terms may be known by applying to SAMUEL STORER. Portsmouth, Dec. 16, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. To Moses Nichols, Esq. one of the Justices of the peace for the county of Grafton in said State.
W HEREAS his Excellency BENNING Wentworth, Esq. late Governor of the late Province (now State of New-Hampshire) on the 6th day of July 1763, by a charter and letters patent of that date, granted to Matthew Thornton, Esq. and others, a certain tract of land in said Province of New-Hampshire, bounded and described as follows, viz. beginning at the north east corner of Campton, from thence running westerly by the north line of said Campton, about 6 miles to the north west corner thereof, which is the north east corner of Rumney, from thence north thirty degrees, east 12 miles; from thence south about 12 miles to the bound first mentioned; and whereas Joseph Blanchard, who is herein a petitioner in his own right & in the rights of John Moor, Samuel Morrison, Jonathan Morrison, Tho's Morrison, David Craig, John M'Clench, Thomas Campbell, Richard Wyer, Joseph Caldwell, John Swan, William M'Neal and Jesse Crisby, is a tenant in common of thirteen seventieth third parts of the same tracts in common and undivided; and John Hogg, Esq. of Hampstead, in the rights of Benjamin Davis, James Doak, Thomas Curly, Robert M'Neal, William Taylor and James Taggart, is a tenant in common of six seventieth third parts of the same tract in common and undivided as aforesaid. We the subscribers being proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the tract aforesaid, pray you to call a meeting of all the proprietors of the same to be held at the house of Capt. Edmund Elliot in said tract, in the county aforesaid, on Wednesday the 18th day of January next, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, then and there   To choose a clerk.  To choose a moderator for said meeting.  To see if the proprietors will set off and assign to the said Joseph Blanchard, in his own right and in the right of the other persons aforementioned, his full proportion of the same lands, to hold to him his heirs and assigns in severality, as his proportion and property of the same lands.  To see if the proprietors will set off and assign to the said John Hogg in the rights of the said Benjamin Davis, James Taggart and others, his full proportion of the same lands, to hold to him his heirs and assigns in severality as his proportion and property of the same lands.  To agree on a method for calling proprietors meetings in said tract in future.   Dated at Thornton this eleventh day of November 1796.
JOSEPH BLANCHARD, JOHN HOGG.  Pursuant to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify and warn all the proprietors of the aforesaid tract of land to assemble and meet at the time and place as mentioned in the foregoing application, then and there when met, to vote and act on the several articles, matters and things mentioned in the said application, according to the tenor thereof. Given under my hand and seal at Thornton aforesaid this 11th day of November, 1796.  MOSES NICHOLS, Justice Peace.

At 12 o'clock, the Senate in a bo- dy waited on the President of the U- nited States at his house, when the Vice President presented the follow- ing
ADDRESS,
in answer to his speech to both Hou- ses at the opening of the session :
W E thank you, Sir, for your faithful and detailed exposure of the existing situation of our coun- try : and we sincerely join in senti- ments of gratitude to an over-ruling Providence, for the distinguished share of public prosperity, and private hap- piness, which the people of the U- nited States so peculiarly enjoy.
We are fully sensible of the advan- tages that have resulted from the a- doption of measures (which you have successfully carried into effect) to pre- serve peace, cultivate friendship, and promote civilization, amongst the In- dian tribes, on the western frontiers ; feelings of humanity, and the most solid political principles, equally en- courage the continuance of this sys- tem.
We observe with pleasure, that the delivery of the military posts, lately occupied by the British forces, with- in the territory of the United States, was made with cordiality, & prompt- itude, as soon as circumstances would admit ; and the other provisions of our treaties with Great Britain and Spain, that were objects of eventual arrangement, are about being carried into effect, with intire harmony and good faith.
The unfortunate, but unavoidable difficulties that opposed a timely compliance with the terms of the Al- gerine treaty were much to be lament- ed ; as they may occasion a tempo- rary suspension of the advantages to be derived, from a solid peace with that power, and a perfect security from its predatory warfare : at the same time, the lively impressions that affected the public mind on the redemp- tion of our captive fellow-citizens, afford the most laudable in- centive to our exertions, to remove the remaining obstacles.
We perfectly coincide with you in opinion, that the importance of our commerce demands a naval force for its protection against foreign insult and depredation, and our solicitude to attain that object will be always proportionate to its magnitude.
The necessity of accelerating the establishment of certain useful manu- factures, by the intervention of leg- islative aid and protection, and the encouragement due to agriculture, by the creation of boards (composed of intelligent individuals) to patro- nize this primary pursuit of society, are subjects which will readily engage our most serious attention.
A national university may be con- verted to the most useful purposes— The sciences of legislation, being so essentially dependant on the endow- ments of the mind, the public interest must receive effectual aid from the general diffusion of knowledge ; and the United States will assume a more dignified station among the nations of the earth, by the successful culti- vation of the higher branches of li- terature.
A military academy may be like- wise rendered equally important. To aid and direct the physical force of the nation, by cherishing a military spirit, enforcing a proper sense of discipline, and inculcating a scientific system of tactics, is consonant to the soundest maxims of public policy ; connected with, and supported by such an establishment, a well regulated militia, constituting the national de- fence of the country, would prove the most effectual, as well as econo- mical preservative of peace.
We cannot but consider, with se- rious apprehensions, the inadequate compensations of the public officers, especially of those in the more im- portant stations. It is not only a violation of the spirit of a public con- duct, but is an evil so extensive in its operation, and so destructive in its consequences, that we trust it will receive the most pointed legislative attention.
We sincerely lament, that whilst the conduct of the United States has been uniformly impressed with the character of equity, moderation, and love of peace, in the maintenance of all their foreign relationships, our trade should be so harassed by the cruisers and agents of the Republic of France, throughout the extensive department of the West-Indies.
Whilst we are confident that no cause of complaint exists, that could authorise an interruption of our tran- quility, or disengage that Republic from the bonds of amity, cemented by the faith of treaties, we cannot but express our deepest regrets, that
official communications have been made to you indicating a more se- rious disturbance of our commerce. Although we cherish the expectation, that a sense of justice, and a consi- deration of our mutual interests will moderate their councils ; we are not unmindful of the situation in which events may place us, nor unprepared to adopt that system of conduct, which compatible with the dignity of a re- spectable nation, necessity may com- pel us to pursue.
We cordially acquiesce in the re- flection, that the United States, under the operation of the federal govern- ment, have experienced a most rapid aggrandizement and prosperity, as well political, as commercial.
Whilst contemplating the causes that produce this auspicious result, we must acknowledge the excellence of the constitutional system, and the wisdom of the legislative provisions ; but we should be deficient in gratitude and justice, did we not attribute a great portion of these advantages, to the virtue, firmness and talents of your administration ; which have been conspicuously displayed in the most trying times, and on the most critical occasions. It is, therefore, with the sincerest regret, that we now receive an official notification of your intentions to retire from the public employments of your country.
When we review the various scenes of your public life, so long and so successfully, devoted to the most ar- duous services, civil and military—as well during the struggles of the Ame- rican revolution, as the convulsive periods of a recent date, we cannot look forward to your retirement, without our warmest affections and most anxious regard accompanying you ; and without mingling with our fellow citizens at large, the sincerest wishes for your personal happiness, that sensibility and attachment can express.
The most effectual consolation that can offer for the loss we are about to sustain, arises from the animating re- flection, that the influence of your example will extend to your succes- sors, and the United States thus con- tinue to enjoy, an able, upright and energetic administration.
JOHN ADAMS, Vice President of the United States, and Presi- dent of the Senate.
The following is the Reply of the Presi- dent.
GENTLEMEN,
IT affords me great satisfaction, to find in your address, a concurrence in sentiment with me on the various topics which I presented for your information and deliberation ; and that the latter will receive from you, an attention proportioned to their respective importance.
For the notice you take of my pub- lic services, civil and military, and your kind wishes for my personal happiness, I beg you to accept my cordial thanks. Those services, and greater, had I possessed ability to ren- der them, were due to the unanimous calls of my country ; and its appro- bation is my abundant reward.
When contemplating the period of my retirement, I saw virtuous and enlightened men, among whom I re- lied on the discernment and patriot- ism of my fellow-citizens, to make the proper choice of a successor : Men who would require no influen- tial example to ensure to the United States "an able, upright and ener- getic administration." To such men, I shall cheerfully yield the palm of genius and talents, to serve our com- mon country ; but at the same time I hope I may be indulged in expres- sing the consoling reflection (which conscientiousness suggests) and to bear it with me to my grave, that none can serve it with purer intentions than I have done, or with a more disinter- ested zeal.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
SAVANNAH, Nov. 29.
Having suffered with others in the late calamity, we have made haste to collect the remains of our Printing materials, and now present to the Public, a few of the circumstances which accompanied this event—be- ing ever their
Obedient Servants, The Printers of the Columbian Museum.
On Saturday the 26th inst. this city exhibited a scene of desolation and distress, probably, more awfully calamitous than any, grievously ex- perienced in America.
Between six and seven o'clock in the evening, a small Bake-house, be- longing to a Mr. Gromet, in Market Square, was discovered to be on fire. The Citizens together with the Offi- cers and crews of the vessels in the harbor, were soon convened ; but, unfortunately, no immediate and de- cisive measures were adopted, by
which the fire could be stopped at its beginning. The fortunate escape from this destructive element which the City for many years past experi- enced, had greatly lulled the vigi- lance of its inhabitants, and prevent- ed suitable preparations for such a calamity.
The period when such precaution and the united efforts of active exert- ion could have been useful, was however, of very short duration.
The season for two months previ- ous to this incident, had been dry : The night was cold, and a light breeze from N. N. W. was soon in- creased by the effect of the fire. The covering of the buildings being of wood, were from the above circum- stances, rendered highly combusti- ble. Several of the adjoining houses were soon effected, and then almost instantly in flames. The wind now became strong, and whirled into the air, with agitated violence, large flakes of burning shingles, boards and other light substances, which a- lighting at a distance, added confu- sion to the other terrors of the con- flagration.
The use of water was now render- ed totally vain, its common extin- guishing power seemed to be lost. Torrents of flames rolled from house to house, with a destructive rapidity, which bid defiance to all human con- trol, and individual exertions were from this time, principally pointed to- wards the securing of private pro- perty.
The direction of the fire, being now committed to the wind, its rages was abated only when, by its extend- ing to the common, it found no far- ther object, wherewith to feed its fury.
On the North side of Market square, and thence in a south easter- ly direction, the inhabitants were enabled by favor of the wind, to save their houses, and limit the conflagra- tion. On the other hand, by the time it had extended on the Bay, nearly to Abercorn-street, the prodig- ious quantity of heat already pro- duced in the center of the City, be- gan to draw in a current of air from the east, and enabled some of the most active inhabitants and seamen to save a few houses in that quarter, after having been in imminent dan- ger.
Between twelve and one, the rage of the fire abated, and few other houses from this time took fire. The exhausted sufferers, of both sexes, had now to remain exposed to the inclemency of a cold frosty night, and to witness the distressing spectacle of their numerous dwellings, covered with volumes of smoke and flame, tumbling into ruins.
Thus was this little city soon after emerging from the ravages of our revolutionary war, and which had lately promised a considerable figure among the commercial cities of our sister States, almost destroyed in a single night. The number of houses (exclusive of other buildings) which are burned is said to be nearly 300, but of this (together with an estimate of property destroyed) a more partic- ular statement than we can now furnish, is expected shortly to be of- fered to the public. We can now only say that two thirds of the city appears in ruin, in a direction from the corner of Market Square, along the Bay to Abercorn Street, thence in a south-east direction, taking the whole centre of the city, to the South and East Commons ; a few houses quite in the South-East part only excepted. 'Tis said, the three or four white men and two or three negroes lost their lives, in rendering assistance during the fire, and wheth- er any more, is not yet ascertained.
The morning after the catastrophe, a most interesting and melancholy picture presented itself, in the de- pressed countenances of its inhabi- tants—the smoking ruins, the forest of naked chimnies, the various kinds of destruction of goods and furni- ture, and the crowds of houseless in- habitants. The hospitality of the few, whose houses remain has been general and unrestrained ; their ten- ements are shared with the others, but they are insufficient. The build- ings of the city were before wholly occupied ; what remains cannot now contain the inhabitants. Every thing which an affecting sympathy, which an active benevolence among their fellow citizens can perform, will un- doubtedly be done. A timely inter- ference of the State Legislature, may also be expected. But we presume to hope, that the prospect of relief will not be limited to these resources alone—the truly humane are not confined in their benevolence to ob- jects that are near them—and many instances have occurred of misfortunes far inferior to this, which have evin- ced the justice by which the Ameri- cans can claim the honor of being humane.
The anxious eyes of immediate distress, must however, be turned to the planters of the neighboring coun- ties ; and we should be sorry to do them the injustice to suppose that they will not feel a satisfaction in af- fording the necessary relief. We per- suade ourselves that we shall be fin- cerely joined by our readers, in ser- vent wishes, that Providence may a- vert from others, so severe and af- flicting a calamity.
The following statement is just han- ded as this paper is going to press :
During the conflagration on Satur- day night last, in four hours, 229 houses, besides out houses, &c. were burnt, amounting to one million of dollars, exclusive of loose property ; 375 chimneys are standing bare, and form a dismal appearance ; 171 hou- ses only, of the compact part of the city are standing ; upwards of 400 families are destitute of houses. Char- ities are solicited.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10.
On Sunday morning last, the valu- able works at Morrilville, opposite Trenton, took fire and burnt, we understand, to the ground.
SALEM, Dec. 20.
British Amity.
"A few days since, Mr. JAMES BURNES, a native and inhabitant of this town, returned home from the West-Indies, having fortunately es- caped from the English. He was pre- sented by the Majestic English ship of war from on board the ship Africa of New- York ; of which he was 2d Mate ; and was dragged about from Island to Island, in the English service for more than 7 months. He was for- ced, by the point of the sword, into several bloody battles, and made to fight against the French ; and be- cause of his unwillingness to act in the English service, he suffered from them the most shocking cruelties ; at one time he lay 19 days in irons, and would have been starved to death had it not been for the assistance of a woman that was on board the ship. Once before he attempted to escape, in company of another American, and swam to a vessel belonging to the United States ; but the Master would not let them come on board ; and returning his companion was lost, he supposed by a Shark. He Brings melancholy and most pain- ful accounts of the sufferings of the Americans ; pressed into the English service ; and of their per- ishing by the cruelties exercised upon them, by the sickness, and in bat- tles, and by attempting to escape from a bondage and slavery more dreadful than the Iron Furnace of Egypt. Mr. Burnes has a family in this town, and has returned with the loss of all his little property, and from his appearance, with the loss of a good constitution, and of good health for ever."
BOSTON, Dec. 20.
The following Privateers are ad- vertised for sailing from Bermuda, Wednesday, the 16th October, FOR- TUNE of WAR, Henry Adams, Commander, mounting 10 carriage guns, &c. PRINCESS ROYAL, Daniel Morgan, 16 carriage guns, &c.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 24.
A list of Acts and Resolves passed at the last session of the Hon. General Court began to be held at Concord, Nov. 1796.
An act altering the time of holding the annual town meeting in Sharon. An act to make perpetual an act to en- large the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace.
An act determining the time for the li- mitation of actions.
An act to annex part of Fishersfield to Bradford.
An act granting a ferry in Littleton to Nathan Calwell.
An act in addition to the act for the New-Hampshire turnpike road.
An act to restore Abel Learned to his law.
An act to incorporate the Congregation- al society in Hampton.
An act to incorporate Cockermouth by the name of Groton.
An act for taxing lands in Stuart.
An act for taxing lands in Lyman.
An act for taxing lands in Lancaster.
An act for taxing lands and buildings of non-residents.
An act altering and amending an act for taxing lands in Littleton—also an act for taxing lands in Dalton.
An act to enable Josiah Stuart of Ken- nington to assume and use the name of Charles instead of Josiah.
An act incorporating a place called Dartmouth, by the name of Jefferson.
An act to repeal a clause in an act in- corporating Goshen.
An act to repeal an act for altering and making passable a road from Conway to Coos, &c.
An act giving a sur-name to Henry Smith.
An act incorporating the proprietors of Waterquechee falls canal.
An act for increasing the toll on white- river falls bridge.
An act for increasing the toll on Cornish bridge.
An act in addition to an act, for the care and relief of prisoners for debt.
An act in addition to an act for arrang- ing the militia into divisions.
An act increasing the toll on Concord bridge.
An act to empower Hannah & Thomas Runnels to sell certain real estate.
An act regulating process and trials in civil causes.
An act to direct the mode of appoint- ing and discharging deputy sheriffs.
An act fixing the time when interest on State notes and new emission, &c. shall cease.
An act relinquishing the right of this State to Gravel Island, in Con. river.
An act to incorporate Franklin proprie- tary.
An act establishing the times of holding the courts of law.
An act increasing the toll on Amoskeag bridge.
An act establishing the fees of collectors in the sale of non-residents lands.
An act regulating fees.
An act in addition to an act regulating towns and the choice of town officers.
An act in addition to an act for the more speedy recovery of small debts, &c.
A resolve that the treasurer collect all monies due on impost or excise bonds.
A resolve that the treasurer receive all balances due from the United States, by reimbursements as expressed in an act of Congress.
A resolve that the address of the Presi- dent of the United States, be recorded on the journals of Senate and House of Re- presentatives.
Federal Register, For President and Vice President.
   Adams Pierce Jefferson Burr Eliza     New-Hampshire, 10 0 0 0 0   Massachusetts, 13 0 0 0 0   Rhode-Island, 4 0 0 0 4   Connecticut, 9 4 0 0 0   Vermont, 4 4 0 0 0   New-York, 12 12 0 0 0   New-Jersey, 7 7 0 0 0   Pennsylvania, 1 1 13 14 0   Delaware, 3 3 0 0 0   Maryland, 7 4 4 3 2   Virginia,   Kentucky,   Tennessee,   North-Carolina,   South-Carolina,   Georgia,  
Total 69 49 17 17 13 Seventy votes make a majority
DIED —In this town, Mrs. COFFIN, aged 60, consort of Capt. Edmund Coffin.
The 11th inst, Mrs. MARY CATE, aged 90. Through the course of her long life those virtues were in exercise which commanded the esteem of all who knew her ; as an instructress in the rud- iments of education, she had the happy art of gaining the love and veneration of her pupils.—The following Acrostic written by a friend is offered to the public, instead of a more enlarged Eulogium : Mourn not survivors, by fond anguish driv'n,
A faint late summon'd to her native heav'n. Revere the Christian ! all her virtues learn, You all must follow, she can ne'er return ! Calm flow'd her num'rous days, and blest her end,
A tender parent, sister, confort, friend, Thus grant me heav'n to live, and thus to die !
Ev'n scepter'd kings shall know less joy than I.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
   ENTERED FROM     Ship Cato, Salter, St. Ubes.   CLEARED FOR   Brig Betsey, Kennard, West-Indies.   Ship Christiana, Stevens, Mosambique.   Schooner Indaffy, Salter, Philadelphia.   Brig Betsey, Fernald, Martinico.   Brig Harmony, Shackford, West-Indies.  
FOR SALE
By John Man, Opposite the State House—on good terms for cash, wholesale and retail.
TEN bbls. superfine Phila- delphia Flour. 12 do Ship Bread.
6 tons Russia & Swedes Iron.
Half ton German Steel.
Half ton Redwood.
6 hhds. 2d, 3d & 4th proof
Rum.
3 pipes real French Brandy
& Holland Gin ; New-England Rum ;
Lisbon and Sherry Wines ; 4d, 6d,
10d and 20d Nails ; Iron Hollow
Ware, consisting of large and small
Kettles ; large and small Pots ; Tea
Kettles ; Batons, &c. Cart Boxes ;
Dogs ; Iron Shovels ; Frying Pans ;
Flat Irons ; best Hyson and Bohea
Teas ; Brown Sugars ; boxes of
Chocolate ; small casks Ginger ;

20 hhds. 3d & 4th proof  Grenada RUM, To be sold cheap for cash.— ALSO —  Philadelphia Bar Iron by the ton or hundred.—By THOMAS THOMPSON.
FOR SALE AT  Bayley's Variety Store, Sign of the  Daniel-Street.
FORTY pieces low priced blue Broad Cloths, twenty-five pieces blue twil'd Duffils, being a consignment direct from the Manufacturer, will be sold at 25 per cent from the sterling cost. His remaining stock of  English GOODS will be sold remarkably cheap, Genuine superfine Broad Cloths at 27s. per yard, and all other goods equally so low. A new assortment of Beverly Manufactured Cotton Bed Ticks, of a superior quality, warranted not to shed feathers. Portsmouth, Dec. 9, 1796.
Received from Philadelphia, and to be sold cheap for Cash, by the Subscribers,  DRIED Hides, Sole Leather, Saddle ditto, Upper ditto, Boot Legs, a small consignment of Saddles and Bridles, Boots & Shoes as usual. LEIGH & BOWLES. Dec. 6, 1796.
Fresh Assortment.  Lang, Brierley & Co. Have received pr. the Alligator, from Liverpool, an additional supply of  GOODS, Consisting of Woolens, Hosiery, &c.—Likewise—an assortment of  Spy Glasses & Telescopes, With a variety of other articles which they are opening for sale on their usual terms.
Peter Clarke RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has just opened, and has now for sale by wholesale and retail , at the lowest prices, at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Fairbanks & Sparhawk, in Market-Street. A general assortment of  West-India Goods & Groceries, Among which are,
WEST India Rum; 1st & 4th proof and fine flavor'd Brandy; best Holland Gin; Loaf, India and other Sugars. Hyson and Bohea Tea; Chocolate; Almonds; Pepper; Allspice; Ginger; Cassia; Raisins in casks and boxes; Mustard in bottles; superfine Flour; German Steel; Swedes & Russia Iron; Iron Shovels; 20d, 10d, 6d, 4d & 2d Nails; Sheathing and drawing do; Sheathing Paper; Redwood; Fustick; Copperas; Alum. Bar and Cake Soap; Candles, mould and dip'd; Indigo, &c. The above articles being chosen with much attention, can be recommended to be as good, and will be sold as cheap as at any store in town. Constant attendance at said store from sunrise 'till 9 o'clock in the evening.
Just imported and to be sold by  Thomas Johnston, Fore-Street,
ONE Box fine Irish Linens, initialed to the draw-back, 4 ditto brown and half bleached ditto, suitable for the West-India Market; number hogheads Tobago and Jamaica Rum; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas of first quality; best Poland Starch; Loaf and Brown Sugars; Indigo; excellent Mould Candles; Butter by cask; Coffee; Writing Paper; a general assortment of Glass and Crockery Ware, with a number of other articles. N. B. A liberal credit given on good security. Cash and the highest price given for  Flax-Seed and Furs.
REMOVED.  Joseph Haven Has removed to the New Brick Store (middle apartment) on Spring-Hill, Where he has opened a large assortment of  European and India GOODS, For sale at the lowest rate. Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1796.
IF Joseph Dodd of Marblehead has any relations living they can have his property by applying to Mr. Alexander Ewen, mer. of Portsmouth, or to Captain Daniel Prowse; the above mentioned Mr. Dodd was drowned on the 3d of Oct. last, from on board the Schooner Lucy of Portsmouth.
Jonathan Philbrick RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Piscataqua Bridge Tavern and has laid himself out to furnish every thing to accommodate travellers and all kind of company that may visit the house, and assures them they shall fare as well and as cheap as at any Tavern in town or country, and always have their horses and cattle fed with the best of hay and oats. A large convenient shed for tying up is furnished, free of expense to travellers who wish to find their own fodder.
To be sold at  Public Vendue, At the New-Hampshire Hotel, in Portsmouth, on MONDAY the 26th day of December current, at 11 o'clock, A. M. the following lots or parcels of land, viz.  ONE lot of LAND fronting on Huntress lane (so called) about 47 feet, and about 50 feet deep; one strip of Land, about 19 feet front on Water-Street, and about 50 feet deep, between land of Mr. William Yeaton and the Widow Nelson, also one other strip of Land, about 12 feet wide, and about 40 long; between land of Messrs. Massies, Holmes and Lang. The above being part of the estate of Capt. BENJAMIN PARTIDGE, deceased, and sold by virtue of a licence from the Judge of Probate. Portsmouth, Dec. 5, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Stoddard, in said State, that are delinquent in paying the taxes assessed thereon, for the year 1794, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the 19th day of April next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, at my dwelling house in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day. No. R. Acs. s. d Capt. John Keep, 10 9 80 13 4 Heirs of Chamberlain 28 6 80 13 4 Heirs of Col. Stoddard, east end, 14 7 40 6 8 13 5 80 13 4 9 10 80 13 4 25 4 80 13 4 12 5 80 13 4 27 6 80 13 4 26 6 80 13 4 10 6 80 13 4 4 12 80 13 4 James Dunn, 2 13 80 13 4 Heirs of Col. Joseph Blanchard, E. end, 4 14 14 2 4 Heirs of Joseph Blanchard, Esq. 26 3 80 13 4 Heirs of Col. Reuben Kidder, 8 14 40 6 8 Matthew Thornton, 2 13 80 13 4 East end, 23 2 01 10 2 Heirs of Joseph Blanchard, Esq. 27 3 80 13 4 Heirs of Col. Stoddard, 8 4 40 6 8 Ephraim Spalding, 5 4 80 13 4 NATH'L EMERSON, Collector. Stoddard, Nov. 21, 1796.
THOSE persons who have accounts unsettled, or demands upon the estate of JOHN HALE, Esq. late of Portsmouth, attorney at law, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to WILLIAM HALE, administrator, with the will annexed; who will particularly attend said business at the office formerly occupied by said deceased, from the 21st December to the 21st of January. N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment. Portsmouth, Dec. 16, 1796.
Boarding to be had in a small family for two or three gentlemen. Inquire of the Printer.
Edw'd J. Long Informs his friends and the public that he has removed to the new store in Market-Street, directly opposite Judge Pickering's house, where he has A general assortment of  West-India GOODS and Groceries, By Wholesale and Retail, viz.
WEST-India and N. E. Rum; French Brandy; best Holland's Gin; Molasses; Sherry, Lisbon, Red port, Cape Madeira and Malaga Wines; Cotton; Coffee; double refined Loaf Sugar; brown Sugars; Pepper; Allspice; Ginger; Alum; Copperas; Redwood; Logwood; Poland Starch; Chocolate; Basket Salt; American and English Mustard; Snuff; paper Tobacco; Segars. Soap; Sweet Oil; Cassia; Cinnamon; Raisins; Figs; Almonds; Currants; Nutmegs; Cloves; Mace; Indigo; Writing Paper; Wrapping ditto; Fresh Lemons; 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails; Gun-Powder; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Honey; Bees-Wax; Sieves; Chalk; 6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by 10 Window-Glass of different qualities. Forty barrels of fresh superfine and fine Flour; a few casks English Gun-Powder, &c. &c. Portsmouth, Nov. 15, 1796. State of New-Hampshire.
Grafton, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Piermont in said State, that are delinquent in paying the taxes assessed thereon for the year 1795, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the 9th day of February next, so much of their lands will be sold at Public Vendue as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, at the dwelling-house of Mr. David Bixby in Piermont, in said county, at ten of the clock, A. M. on said day. No. R. Q'ty C's. Joseph Smith, 2 2 100 7 Howard Henderson, 3 2 100 7 4th Division, 35 160 10 Samuel Wentworth, 4 2 100 7 Samuel Emerson, 6 2 100 7 Jonathan Carlton, 6 3 100 7 Charles Paxton, 7 3 100 7 4th Division, 37 160 10 Maj. J. Wentworth, 10 3 100 7 4th Division, 49 160 10 Robert Auchmoy, 1 4 100 7 4th Division, 34 160 10 Andrew Wiggins, 6 4 100 7 George Frost, 30 160 10 4th Division, 37 160 10 William Parker, 3 5 half 100 3 3/4 Joseph Smith, 50 160 10 4th Division, 50 160 10 James Nevins, 15 160 10 4th Division, 15 160 10 Meshack Weare, 5 6 100 7 House Lot, 34 1 75 4 SAMUEL S. RUSSELL, Collector. Piermont, Dec. 14, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ff. To the honorable Jesse Johnson, Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace for said county. THE petition of the subscribers, owners of more than one sixteenth part of the proprietorship of the town of Canaan, in said county, humbly sheweth, that they labor under many inconveniences by reason of not being in a legal capacity to call meetings of said proprietors to transact their common or ordinary business; or ordinary business; therefore pray your honor to call a meeting of said proprietors on the 2d Tuesday of January next, at 1 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling house of Lt. Simeon Arvin, in said Canaan, to act on the following particulars, viz. 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2d. To choose a clerk of said proprietors. 3d. To see if the proprietors will compleat the laying out of their lands. 4th. To agree on a method to call meetings in future. 5th. To ratify and confirm all or any part of the former votes and proceedings of their former meetings.  Joshua Wells, William Richardson, Robert Barber, William Ayers, Joshua Harris, Ezekiel Wells. Dated at Canaan, Nov. 18, 1796.
Agreeable to the above petition, and the laws of the State of New-Hampshire, I do hereby notify and warn all the proprietors of the township of Canaan aforesaid, to meet at the time and place above mentioned to transact the above said business. Given under my hand, this 24th day of November, 1796. JESSE JOHNSON, Justice Peace.
R. Taylor, SIGN OF THE  BARREL AND SUGAR LOAVES, Head of Buck-Street,
INFORMS his friends and a generous public, that he has now on hand the following articles, the qualities of which are excellent and will be sold on reasonable terms for cash, produce, or approved credit. W. India Rum by the puncheon, cask or gallon. French Brandy by the pipe, barrel or gallon. Holland Gin by the pipe, barrel or gallon. Excellent Sherry and Malaga Wines, by the cask or gallon. A few small casks Spanish Indigo, of an excellent quality, wholesale and retail. Flour by the bbl. Raisins by the pound. Shipping Butter, old Cheese, Cotton, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Bohea and Hyson Teas of very superior qualities, patent Mustard, Crown Soap, yellow Soap, smoking Tobacco, Rice, a number complete sets of Liverpool China, India do—also, a few sets remain of the India China at one dollar per set. A general assortment of Glass Ware, with a good assortment of Groceries in general.
R. Taylor informs those who wish to purchase patent Lamps, that he has received a quantity of good Spermaceti Oil, to be sold by retail, the Lamps need no further recommendation than he formerly inserted, viz. that their light is clean and cheap, good for vessels use or private families.
FANCY GOODS.  Peter Coffin, Has just received a fresh assortment of fashionable, fancy, and other  GOODS, which are now ready for sale, viz.
A BEAUTIFUL assortment of Fancy, Crape, and Spangled Plumes, some of which are very elegant. A pleasing variety of fashionable Flowers; fashionable Persian and Brunswick Girdles; Brunswick and York Hat Bands; a few elegant fancy colour'd Sattin Beavers, some of which are trim'd; Ladies' best black and color'd Beavers; elegant blue, pink and fancy silk Shawls; white Italian Crape. A variety of Thread Edgings and Laces; elegant Sattin stripe Pekin Silks for gowns. A great assortment of inlaid straw and vellum Hats and Bonnets of the latest fashion; white and colour'd kid Gloves; Mens' white silk Gloves; silk Cape Velvets; with a variety of other articles.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Strafford. NOTICE is hereby given to all the proprietors and owners of land in the town of New-Durham, as well resident as non-resident, who have not paid their proprietary tax, made and assessed in pursuance of a vote of said proprietors and owners, passed at their meeting held at said New-Durham by adjournment, on the third day of October last, and committed to me the subscriber to collect; that unless they pay the same (being one dollar and fifty eight cents on each right or share of land in said town,) to me at my dwelling house in New-Durham, at or before the 16th day of January next, their said lands will be then advertised for sale as the law directs. JOSEPH JACKSON, Proprietor's collector. New-Durham, Nov. 23, 1796.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM PICKERING, late of Greenland, Esq. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to exhibit the same well vouched to the subscriber for settlement, for which purpose attendance will be given at the late Mansion House of said deceased, on the first Mondays and Thursdays of the three following months, from 1 to 5 o'clock, P. M. ABIGAIL PICKERING, Administratrix. Greenland, Dec. 9, 1796.
Treasurer of the United States. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum.
1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, entitled an Act in addition to an Act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit. "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven to the year one thousand eight hundred and seventeen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then adequate, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock."
2d. All distinction between payments on account of interest and principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz.
KNOW all Men by these presents, that I of in do make, constitute and appoint of my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) standing in my name in the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and substitute and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day of in the year Sealed and delivered in presence of BE IT KNOWN, that on the day of before me personally came within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed seal the day and year last aforesaid. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners and proprietors of land in the town of Antrim, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the house of James Wallace, innholder in Antrim, on Monday the 9th of January next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes with the incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment. Ac's C's. John M'Keen, 888 56 Ezekiel Paige, 50 3 Samuel Marshall, 50 3 Nathaniel Davidson's Heirs, 50 3 Samuel Gibson, Pasturing, &c. 100 22 Caleb Whiting, 150 8 John Bradford, 19 1 Alexander Kunningham, 25 1 Daniel Beck for Pasturing, Hay and Cow, &c. 30 9 Daniel Downing, 50 3 Gideon Huntington, 60 3 Margaret Green, to Lots No. 10, 11, 13, 250 14 Thomas English's Children, 100 6 Benjamin Gregg, to Pasturing, 45 14 Ebenezer March, 150 8 DAVID M'CLUER, Collector. Antrim, November 21, 1796.