The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-10-25 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XLII.—Numb. 2135.]
WEDNESDAY, October 25, 1797.
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ALBANY, August 11, 1797.
COMMUNICATION.
IN this age of philosophical researches and scientific improvements, the public attention in this country, has been awakened by the new and singular practice of Doctor Perkins , who it should seem by a felicity of genius and investigation, has opened a highway to healing influences, which promises fair to constitute a new era in the medical annals.
None but those, who are acquainted with the late successful and important discoveries in chemistry and animal electricity, could give credence to the various representations, which are daily made, by those who have seen and experienced the surprising effects of those METALIC OPERATIONS .—The discoveries of Franklin, Galvani, Volta, Valli, Lavoisier, Mitchell, Lind and Cavallo , in atmospheric and animal electricity and chemistry are sufficient to induce a belief, that the real causes of many diseases have heretofore been but very partially understood.—Cavallo, one of the latest and perhaps the most indefatigable of these philosophers, observes that “the subject of ANIMAL ELECTRICITY may justly be considered as one of the greatest discoveries of the present century.”—This author in a learned treatise of three volumes, on atmospheric and animal electricity, has stated the discoveries of most of the above mentioned philosophers, together with the addition of his own. In this work are numerous experiments made on the nerves and muscles of various animals by means of metals and electricity—although he, with others who have written before him, agree, that these experiments may eventually lead to some important discovery in the medical art, yet they have not hitherto been able to investigate the subject so far, as to apply it to that important purpose. Cavallo remarks, that, “that power, which for want of a better name, he will call animal electricity, and which is put in motion by a metallic communication between the nerves and muscles, is not peculiar to few animals only, but is a property of all animals; a law of nature, which admits of a few exceptions.—The human body, whilst undergoing certain surgical operations, has been convulsed by the applications of metals. From the ox and horse down to the fly , the effects of metallic applications have been repeatedly and unequivocally observed. “Several animals,” he remarks “which some time ago were thought not to be affected by the contact of metals, have been lately caused to contract in consequence of the discovery of more active metallic combinations, or of some of their more sensible parts.” After the various experiments cited, he proceeds as follows: “the preceding pages contain all the remarkable facts that I have been able to collect relative to a subject, which is likely to become of the greatest importance.—Those surprising effects of an unknown cause, generally inexplicable, and sometimes contradictory, seem to admit of no theory sufficiently probable or satisfactory, nor can we yet see how they may be applied for the benefit of mankind.—An attentive consideration of this subject, will naturally suggest some doubts and queries, which can only be answered by future experiments and discoveries. Does electricity act as a stimulus or otherwise? Where is the animal electricity generated, and by what mechanism is it transmitted from one part of the body to another? Does it proceed from the brain, or is every nerve actuated by that generating power? What reason can there be for the necessity of using two different metals, and after all, are these phenomena really the effects of electricity or of some other unknown fluid sui generis .”
Thus far have philosophers, step by step, progressed in a knowledge of that most powerful law of nature,
many of the hidden properties of which, the American Franklin first explained, and rendered useful to the world, and while those characters were indefatigably pursuing their researches, aided by all the advantages which an apparatus of the Eastern schools of science and philosophy afforded, another American has farther improved on these discoveries and rendered that active power of nature, subservient to the important purpose of removing and healing many of the maladies of the human body, in a manner eminently calculated to promote the happiness of mankind.
That these vast improvements will eventually produce a material change in the general treatment of diseases, will not be doubted by those who reflect on the numberless vague and unsearchable theories which, by not bearing the test of experience, have, from time immemorial in regular succession gone into disrepute. This metallic practice, having facts for its basis, will continue to be preferred so long as truth is preferred to error—diseases, unless “nature herself shall change, must be produced by the same causes and cured by the same means hereafter, as at present; and indeed admitting that the philosophy of this treatment shall never be clearly elucidated and mathematically demonstrated, it will not detract from the usefulness of the practice.—Will we reject the Mariner’s Compass, and declare it unuseful, because we cannot assign the reason why the needle is directed towards the Poles. That the practice is now useful in many diseases, witness the attestations of those persons who have given it an impartial and extensive trial in complaints suitable for the operation. That it will be more extensively useful hereafter, when time shall give opportunity for further experiments and investigation, may be rationally expected.
Like all former attempts at improvements and innovations, this has not missed the clamors of the interested, the sarcasms of the envious, and the obstinacy of the ignorant. Doct. P. may however abundantly console himself with the reflections, that whatever opposition he may have experienced,—the insignificance of the source from whence it originated, will, if not shield it from public notice. Divest it of influence, and while our Medical Profession is honored with the names of a Rush, Mitchell, Shippen, Waterhouse, Ramsay, Rogers and others, we may rest assured, candor and impartiality will be exercised; and should the practice on experiment have merits, the truth by such characters, will be supported with ability and independence.
To the above remarks I was led, from a conviction that this new Metallic Practice will become very interesting to mankind, and from the improvements Doct. P. has made since he obtained his patent, it may rationally be presumed that this phenomenon will receive further explanations, which will render the treatment essentially useful in many complaints not at present contemplated. Columbia College, Aug. 1, 1797.
Take Notice!
THE public vendue of the sale of part of the personal estate of Jonathan Tilton, late of Kennington, deceased, stands adjourned to Thursday 30th November next at 2 o’clock P. M. at his late dwelling house. Kennington, Oct. 17, 1797.
TICKETS.
WHOLE and Quarter Tickets in the 4th Class of Dartmouth COLLEGE LOTTERY for sale at J. Melcher’s Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-street, Portsmouth, where prizes drawn to the tickets purchased there, will be paid immediately after the Lottery is finished drawing.
TO BE SOLD A HOUSE
PLEASANTLY situated near Exeter bridge, in complete repair, with a good garden, well of excellent water, a store and stable, is a fine stand for a trader or tradesman, is now occupied by Mr. Benjamin Boardman, will be sold on reasonable terms, and the payment made convenient to the purchaser, for further particulars apply to JAMES HACKETT of Portsmouth.
For Liverpool,
THE Barque Nep-tune, Michael Hooker, master , burthen 180 tons, will sail with all convenient speed, for freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to Jacob Sheate. Portsmouth, Oct. 17, 1797.
Dutch Gun Powder.
To be sold by Jeremiah Libbey, (On very low terms for cash) a quantity of GUN-POWDER of the first quality, in barrels and half barrels, or in any smaller quantity as may best suit the purchasers. Portsmouth, Sept. 22, 1797.
Wanted to Hire
FOR ONE YEAR, A YOUNG man that is acquainted with Farming, to take care of a Farm at the Eastward. Apply to SAMI FERNALD, Portsmouth.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given that Abel Learned and others, inhabitants of Cockburne, have petitioned the General-Court of said State, representing that there are a considerable number of inhabitants in said town, who daily experience the inconvenience of being in an unincorporated state; wherefore they pray to be incorporated with all the privileges and immunities as other incorporated towns in this State are.
Upon which petition it is ordered, that the petitioners be heard before the General-Court on the second Wednesday of the next session, and that the petitioners cause, that the substance of the petition and order of court thereon, be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, and posted up in some public place in the town of Cockburne, the like term of time, commencing six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted. Attest, NATHI PARKER, Dep’y Sec’y. Concord, June 13, 1797.
MOLASSES,
Of a superior quality may be had at No. 5, Portsmouth Pier. October 9, 1797.
TO BE SOLD On Reasonable Terms, A CONVENIENT two story Dwelling House, 40 feet by 30, Barn, &c. with 4 acres excellent Land adjoining, between the Academy and Meeting-house, pleasantly situated; also 8 acres good tillage land, and 9 acres wood land, with 60 rods and 24 acres good pasture land, within half a mile; for further particulars apply to JOSEPH LOUGEE, on the premises. Exeter, Oct. 4, 1797.
Country Produce
will be received by the Printer hereof, from his country customers who are in arrears for News-papers, provided it be offered seasonably;—He hopes they will embrace this opportunity to pay off some of their old arrearages, in case of neglect, cash will be expected.
TO BE SOLD, An excellent House Lot
of LAND in Gilmantown, Adjoining Meredith great Bridge, WITH a new house, barn, and store thereon, well calculated for commercial business, and such a privilege scarce to be met with; also thirty-five acres of choice Land within a few rods of said House Lot, suitable for mowing, ploughing and pasturing; also about eighty acres of Land at a place called Gunstock, in said Gilmantown, about two miles from the other, to be sold on reasonable terms; Inquire of the Printer. Portsmouth, Oct. 2, 1797.
Paper Hangings
Manufactured in Newbury-Port.
Robert Long
INFORMS the public that he has a great variety of Paper Hangings for sale at his Factory, in Federal Street, from 2/3 to 12/ per Roll, for cash or country produce, and a handsome discount to those who purchase by wholesale. Also, India & English Goods, and a BELL weighing about 70lb, at his Store in said Street, near the Rev. Mr. Dana’s Meeting House. Newbury-Port, Oct. 3, 1797.
Parker’s Trial.
Just published and for SALE by S. Larkin, At the Portsmouth Book-Store, THE trial of RICHARD PARKER, compleat President of the Delegates, for Mutiny on board the Sandwich, and others of his Majesty’s ships at the Nore, in May, 1797. Also just received and for sale as above, A fresh assortment of
Books and Stationary, and a large assortment of TRUNKS of almost every size, well made, and cheap. Portsmouth, Sept. 25, 1797.
JOHN GAINS,
CLOCK and WATCH-MAKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a shop in Congress-street, three doors above the Bell-Tavern, where he intends carrying on the Clock and Watch-Making Business in all its branches. After serving a regular apprenticeship at the business, and being determined to spare no pains to acquire reputation in his line, has for more than a year past been at work at Philadelphia, with Mr. CLARK, an eminent workman, where he has acquired such experience as to make him perfect master of his business. As he will make every exertion to serve and please his customers, he doubts not but he shall give entire satisfaction to all who please to employ him. Portsmouth, October 9, 1797.
Dry Goods,
Received by the late arrivals from Europe,
A large and general assortment, consisting of RICH Chintzes and Calicoes; Ginghams; Furnitures; Shawls and fancy Handkerchiefs; striped and clouded Nankinets; Dimities; Quiltings; Muslins & Muslin Handkerchiefs; Table Cloths & Diapers; Irish Linens and Sheetings; Counterpanes; Checks and Fustians; Tapes; Bindings; Silk Ferrers; Nuns Thread; Sewing Silk and Twist; Silk and Cotton Hosiery; Mitts and Gloves; Upholsterers Trimmings, a few boxes well assorted Hats. —ALSO— A QUANTITY OF
Hardware & Cutlery.
with a few elegant MEDALLIONS, MASONICS, and gilt Lockets, which will be sold low for cash or approved credit, by
Lang, Brierley & Co,
At their Wholesale Store, Pleasant Street. N. B. A few crates well assorted CROCKERY.
J & J Goddard
Have received by the last vessels from London, Liverpool and Bristol, a great variety of
Hard Ware Goods,
Which with their former assortment they will sell wholesale and retail on the most reasonable terms, among which are,
PEWTER, Compo-
ition and Britannia Wares, various kinds. Japan’d Tea-Trays; Waiters; Canisters; Cadées; Bread & Fruit Baskets.
Brafs & Copper Warming Pans; Brafs Kettles; Copper Tea Kettles; Brafs Chafing Dishes.
A compleat assortment of Cabinet Brafs Furniture.
Sheet-Iron; Sheet-Lead; Shot. Saws, viz. Pit, Cross-Cut, Tenon, Turning, Hand, Sash, &c. Steel and common plate.
A very general assortment of Joiners, Coopers, Saddlers and Shoemakers Tools.
Locks, Latches, Hinges and Bolts, brafs and iron, of almost every description.
Knives and Forks; Jackknives; Penknives; Scissors; Razors; Tailors Shears; Sheep Shears; Curriers and Skinners Knives; Sickles.
Steelyards; Brafs Scales, and Scale Beams.
Plated and common Stirrups; Snaffle and Pelham Bits; Saddlersweb; Flat and Inlet sets; plated Bridle Fronts; Buckles and Tips; Tacks; plated and Silver’d Saddle Nails; Chaise and Riding Whips; plated and common Spurs.
Anvils; Vices; Files & Rasps; Cast Iron weights from 14lb to 1 ounce.
Box and Steel Coffee Mills; Shovels and Tongs; Brafs, Princes Metal and Iron Candlesticks; Brafs Cocks with and without keys, common and screwed.
Wood Screws of all lengths; Bed Screws.
Paint, White-Wash, Furniture, Clothes, Buckle, Tooth, Scrubbing, Tar, Shoe and Horse Brushes.
Princes Metal Chair Nails; Inkstands; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Spades; Devonshire and square Shovels.
A very handsome assortment of Plated, Gilt and common Coat and Vest Buttons.
Shoe and Knee Buckles.
Window Glass. Elegant LOOKING GLASSES, Gilt and Mahogany frames.
They have also for sale, Rum; Brandy; Sherry, Lisbon, Redport and Malaga Wines.
Hyson and Bohea Teas; Loaf and Brown Sugar; Raisins; Pepper; Mace; Pimento; Cinnamon and Cloves.
Hollow Iron Ware. Painters Oil and Colors; English and American Glue.
English and German Steel. 4d, 6d, 10d, 20d, and Deck Nails. Nova Scotia Grindstones, &c. &c.
Windfor Chairs
of every description, warranted of the best kind, made & constantly kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased at BOSTON or elsewhere
By Josiah Folsom at his shop in Portsmouth.
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, Portsmouth.

The West-Indies.
[The following well-written petition from a number of American Captains at Port-au-Prince, (St. Domingo) is extracted from a Jamaica paper of June 24th. In complying with the desire of a friend in giving it a place in the Centinel, we gratify our own feelings.—Centinel.]
TO HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN GRAVES SIMCOE, Captain-General and Commander in Chief of the British Ports of St. Domingo.
The Petition of the underwritten Masters of Vessels,
HUMBLY SHEWETH,
That your petitioners are this day informed, by the register of the honorable court of V. Admiralty, that Richard Combault, Esq. sole Judge thereof, has written him, for the information of all interested in capturing and claiming such American vessels as may have been brought into this port by his Majesty's ships, or British letters of marque, "That he is incapacitated from returning here to decide such cases as were referred to the Court, and that he intended sending the Marshal thereof here to take such and all others to Mole St. Nicholas for adjudication, or words to that effect."
Sensible as they are of your Excellency's disposition to cement, as much as in your power, that union of sentiment and reciprocity of commercial intercourse and advantage that happily subsist between Great Britain and the United States, your petitioners, for themselves and employers account, humbly (though with confidence) presume to represent to your Excellency the consequences that have and may result to themselves and owners if they are compelled to proceed to the Mole for adjudication.
In the aggregate there are now in this port (sent in as above) eleven vessels, having on board, in the produce of the United States, and dry goods, and the produce of this colony (taken as payment for their outward cargoes) three hundred thousand dollars, a sum, the deprivation of which, as your petitioners conceive, may implicate their owners in the most serious consequences. Some of those vessels have been so long detained here that they cannot without considerable reparation proceed hence; others are abandoned by the crews; others with their cargoes are likewise suffering. Many of your petitioners are entire strangers here, enduring inconvenience from a pecuniary defect; others, and their supercargoes and crews, from sickness and other disappointments and mortifications, are reduced to the most distressing circumstances, originating from their consciousness of adopting a legal trade, consonant to the treaty of amity and commerce subsisting between Great-Britain & America.
The duty which your petitioners deem requisite to themselves, owners, and country; they conceive they fulfil in communicating their situation to your Excellency. They forbear to point out, in exaggerated views, the ultimate consequences of a farther detention, and a removal from hence for trial.
To your Excellency, as the dispenser of justice, they implicitly rely for the alleviation of their situations and the restoration of their vessels and cargoes, under a conviction that that characteristic that ornaments your Excellency's name, for the distribution of justice, may be rendered them, to transmit to their owners, and such others that may unfortunately be captured, that under your Excellency's administration justice will be administered commensurate to their wishes, and your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
Port-au-Prince, 2d June, 1797.
ANSWER.
I HAVE been duly honored with your address, relative to the detention of your vessels at Port-au-Prince. It is with extreme regret that I perceive the least delay in according that justice which it is your right to expect; but you yourselves must be proper witnesses that this delay, inconvenient as it may be, arises from the peculiar circumstances of this island, and from no neglect or inattention on the part of his Majesty's Court of Admiralty.
I shall take the earliest opportunity of stating your petition to the Judge of the Admiralty, Mr. Combault, and shall strongly direct and recommend to him, as far as may be in his power, to repair to this place, in order to execute justice between
you and the captors, but of the possibility or propriety of his changing the usual station of the court over which he presides, he alone can be the proper and independent judge.
It will give me infinite pleasure should you be acquitted of that contraband traffic which I have undoubted proofs many citizens of the United States carry on with the French Government in this island, as well as those who, openly disavowed by the French Government in a public light, can be considered no otherwise than as outlaws and pirates, and which species of traffic, as it appears to me, by contributing to the support of that system of devastation and anarchy which the agents of the French Convention adopt as the rule of their conduct in the West-Indies, must ultimately produce great evils to the commerce of the United States, and possibly, at no remote distance, seriously disturb the national repose, and effect the security of the American Continent. I have the honor to be, your most obedient and most humble servant. (Signed) J. SIMCOE. Captains of American vessels detained at Port-au-Prince.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 25.
By a gentleman of this city, who arrived at Savannah on Friday last in the sloop Cleopatra, which left the Havannah the 12th instant, we have been favored with the following information.
French Piracies.
The number of American vessels which have been carried into the Havannah by French privateers and condemned there, exceeds one hundred. Nine American vessels were sent in there in one day by one French privateer, and three or four of a day are common; upon their arrival at the Havannah, the masters and crews are turned on shore, the vessels and cargoes are sold, upon a sham security, given for obtaining their condemnation from Cape Francois. There is however strong reason for believing, that blank condemnations are sent in there from the Cape, to render proceedings short.
A boat of about 35 tons burthen, with faint sails, arrived at Barraco in 21 days passage from Cadiz, which she left on the 3d of August. She brought dispatches for both the governors of Havannah and La Vera Cruz, which were forwarded to them over land.
Great secrecy was observed, and very little intelligence had transpired: it was supposed that it was not of a very agreeable nature at any rate, as all the money that could be collected at both places was ordered to be immediately sent to Spain; likewise all the uncoined prepared ore, and in case there should not be a sufficiency of money and ore, to send even the images from the churches.
From the above information, and the time of this dispatch boat having left Cadiz, it is not unlikely that these urgent demands are to satisfy Earl St. Vincent's contributions upon Cadiz.
BOSTON, October 18.
The Teneriffe Affair.
Capt. Rich, commander of the Alert, which arrived on Saturday last, from Lisbon, contradicts in the most explicit manner, the statement given in the Chronicle, of Monday, as coming from him. He said nothing of the defeat of "British bloodhounds," for he is not in the habit of using such illiberal language. Neither did he say, "that out of 1400 sailors and soldiers landed at Teneriffe, not one was suffered to escape." Such a story is so absurd in itself that Capt. Rich wishes not to be considered as the author.
[This paragraph is inserted at Capt. Rich's particular request.]
Captain Rich confirms the account of the failure of Admiral Nelson's expedition to Teneriffe, but knows nothing of the loss of the British, except that the Fox cutter was sunk. The object of the enterprize was the capture of four Spanish ships of the line lying there. But owing to accidents which often await military movements, the defence made by these ships, aided by the forts of the city, garrisoned by a strong body of troops; they were necessitated to abandon their object, and return to their stations at Cadiz and Lisbon. Capt. R. further informs, that Admiral Jarvis continued the complete blockade of Cadiz, fearless of every attack from Don Maffarado, and that he offered at any time, to furnish an escort to the American vessels bound to the Straights.
The Peace between Portugal and
the French Republic, is also confirmed by Capt. Rich.
The Spanish ships captured by Admiral Jarvis, still lie at Lisbon.
"Some special good of it waits on ill." It is asserted by those who know, that near three times the work has been done to the frigate by the same number of workmen, since the attempt to launch her, than would have been had the lain in the stream. The advantage of the equinoctial tides, was the inducement to attempt placing her in her destined element, the 20th and 22d ult.
It has been made a question, whether Pistareens are parts of dollars still a tender in law. We think they are—they are of Spanish coinage, and answer precisely to the decimal parts of the American dollar; being in value to a double dime .
On Monday two convicts from Lenox, entered apprentices at the Castle , to the nail-making science . They are intended for three years, & have been old offenders.
A Natural Curiosity.
In the Oscega Herald , printed at Coopers-town , of the 5th inst. is a description of a snake seen in Young's Lake . "There seemed," says the describer, to be a spear, or a horn that had grew out between his eyes, three square, and much resembling about four inches of the point of a bayonet, with a yellow ring around his neck, to appearance about an inch wide—I then drew up my pole and advanced toward him; when I came within about three rods of him, he began to unwind—He lay quirked three times round the heap, which after taking a fifth-line from my pocket, and measuring round the heap, I found his length to be fifteen feet. His colour was that of a common water snake, his body was as large as a man's thigh; he has been heard to make a noise in the Lake, for about two years past, and no one ever pretended to form any idea what it was, for his voice resembles nothing that I can give you any idea of better, than to suppose a large log to be fifteen feet in length, and hollow at one end, and found at the other; a blow with an axe on the hollow end and immediately echoed at the found end, imitates his voice more than any thing that I can describe."
Editorial Intelligence.
Thomas Greenleaf, Editor of the New-York Argus , offended at a Publication in the New-York Daily Gazette has publicly and resolutely challenged the Author, to—"crack a bottle with him!"
Noah Webster, Esq. Editor of the (N. York) Commercial Advertiser , conceiving himself insulted by a paragraph in another paper of that city, threatened to make a domiciliary visit to the Author by 10 o'clock in the morning: The Author, in reply, promised to call on Webster, by night!
P. Porcupine, is very sick. This interrupts a controversy calculated to extinguish the Medical Rush-light of Philadelphia.
SALEM, October 17.
ACCORDING to a writer on the means of preserving health in populous places, this town possesses, in the Aqueduct , the most essential means for preserving the health of its inhabitants; as they are thereby supplied with good water, kept pure, and wholesome by constant motion; while the still water in wells, rendered more unwholesome by the putrefact and filthy matter in yards, stables, &c. continually soaking into them, in old and populous towns, is a means of producing putrid fevers, and every species of chronic diseases. Not only the wholesomeness of victuals and drink, but the salubrity of our clothing, depends upon the purity of the water we use. It is essential that our linen, and other clothes which apply to the skin, should be washed in pure water; otherwise the effluvia will not be sweet or healthful. The difference in the smell of linen washed in pure water, and that washed in the putrid rain water which has been confined in a cistern, will prove the superiority of the former. It is also of consequence that the face and hands should be washed in pure water, that all the particles absorbed by the pores may be salubrious.
CONCORD, Oct. 10.
In the severe storm of wind and rain on Wednesday last, considerable
damage, we hear, was done in various parts of the country, by the destruction of timber, blocking up of roads, &c. Mr. Moses Tyler, of Hopkinton, lost three cattle by the fall of a tree—two killed dead, and the third badly wounded.
Foreign NEWS.
By the arrivals at Boston, from Liverpool, since our last.
PARIS, Aug. 11.
Gen. Hoche, in a letter to the Directory, says, on the 11th Messidor, he was ordered to take the command of an expedition projected against Ireland; and for that reason the 10,000 troops, which have occasioned so much anxiety, were marched.
The troops now in the service of the Republic, and which compose the five armies and the interior, are 440,000 men. The monthly pay is 8,123,000 francs.
The port of Ostend is very near its total destruction. Within these few years the sea has swept into the basin constructed under the reign of Joseph II. such vast quantities of sand and gravel, and encumbered it in such a manner, that in a very short time no merchant ship will be able to get into it. Under the ancient government that port was cleansed and repaired with the greatest care, but now it is entirely abandoned. The merchants of Ostend and part of Flanders have addressed reclamations on this subject to the French government. But the latter have answered; that they could not dispose of any sum of money for that purpose. Now the evil has made such a progress, that the repairing of it will require at least half a million. Some generous Flemings have proposed a truly patriotic subscription for cleansing this port, which grew so rich and flourishing during the American war. Since that period its trade was so considerable that it gave umbrage to England, the only power that had any thing to gain by its destruction.
(Journal des Indications et Annonces.)
LONDON, Aug. 17.
THE negotiations at Lille, as far as can be collected, from the little which leaks from the understrappers concerned in it, progresses and retrogrades pretty much as the knitting business.
"Of that fam'd woman—wife of Ulysses; By night, whose day's work pick'd to pieces; And tho' she flourished did but her Her finishing was ne'er the nearer;"— For as soon as one difficulty is got under or over, another rises more formidable than the last. The bone knawing at the last account, was the Toulon business. Citizen LETOURNEUR insists on the Restitution of all the ships taken there . This puts my Lord Malmesbury in a dilemma, for his documents on the subject are rather contradictory. The preliminary declaration of Lord Hood, Aug. 23, 1793, and the subsequent declaration of his Majesty on the 30th of November, 1793, differ very widely from each other on this subject. The first lays—"whenever Peace takes place, the fort, with all the ships in the harbour of Toulon, shall be restored to France, and the stores of every kind agreeable to the schedule delivered." His Majesty declares—"when monarchy shall be restored in France, and a Treaty of Peace concluded, stipulating in favour of his Majesty and his Allies, the restitution of all conquests made by France during the war, and a just indemnification for the losses and expenses thereby incurred, and a proper security for the future, his Majesty will cause the town, forts and harbour of Toulon, together with the ships and stores therein, to be restored according to the engagement entered into by the said Vice-Admiral." His Lordship also, in his proclamation of August 29, '93, declares—"that he holds Toulon only in trust for Louis XVI."
If the French insist on the preliminary declaration of Lord Hood, it opens a wide field indeed for restitution. If they refer to his Majesty's declaration, the promise is nugatory and unavailing. The arrangement of these points may probably occasion much difficulty.
What cannot be conceded, says an official French paper, is, twenty-five or thirty thousand vessels formerly employed in the trade of Great Britain are suddenly metamorphosed, through the most infamous machinations, into American vessels. This must be false: None but American built vessels, owned by Americans, and navigated by a certain proportion of Americans, can, or do, receive the necessary official papers, to qualify them as such.
KNOXVILLE, Sept. 18.
Blount Forever.
On Saturday returned to this town, the Hon. W. Blount, Esq. As soon as his approach was made known, the volunteer troop of cavalry commanded by John Lavender, Esq. and a large concourse of citizens, hastened to receive him, and met him eight miles from this place, where, after refreshment, he was conducted into town in the following order:—
A detachment of the troop of cavalry. The honorable Mr. Blount, accompanied by the honorable Mr. Stuart, late speaker of the house of representatives.—The troop of cavalry.—Citizens in files.
We are happy to say that Mr. BLOUNT has received on his journey through this state, the most flattering and hearty welcome from every description of citizens—a welcome justly due from a grateful people, to the father, friend and protector of their state.
[What think you now of the "citizen" whom the Jacobins of Tennessee delight to honor?]
NEW-YORK, Oct. 12.
It is said there is no American Consul at Havanna, nor in St. Domingo, to protect the trade and the citizens of the United States; and the merchants make bitter complaints on that subject. It is supposed Americans at the Havanna and the Cape, might frequently save vessels and cargoes. In Havanna, the Spaniards say, the Americans have no agent to take care of their concerns, and it is not their business.
OCT. 16.
Reception of the President.
This morning (should the weather prove fair) at half past nine or ten o'clock, the Officers of the Brigade, and other citizens, intend proceeding to Haerlem, to meet the President of the United States, and escort him into the city. We have no doubt but the company will be numerous and respectable. The troops also, who are to be on the service of the day, we have every reliance, will turn out with alacrity.
District of New-Hampshire, ss. Taken by Execution, and to be sold at Public Vendue,
On Tuesday, 31st inst.
At the Rope-Walk of Messrs. Richard & Joseph Champney, at 10 o'clock, A. M. ABOUT twelve tons of excellent new assorted Cordage, from three and a half inch down to six thread Ratling, Bolt-Rope and Worming. Conditions of sale will be made known at time and place. EDWARD HART, Dep'y Marshal. Portsmouth, Oct. 12, 1797.
TO BE SOLD, A FARM, IN LEE;
ABOUT 20 miles from Portsmouth, lying on the main road to Northwood and Gilmanstown, &c. and an excellent stand for a Tavern and for Trade, and has been improved for the same; said Farm contains about 124 acres, and is well proportioned for pasturing, mowing and tillage, under good improvement; the road fence chiefly stone wall, and division fences (between neighbors) chiefly stone wall and pine stumps; a good proportion of low ground, which is profitable in dry seasons, with good buildings thereon; an Ell house and shop, fronting the road 48 feet, and 50 feet back, one story, with two stacks of chimneys; a good cellar and dairy, and a well of never failing water near the door; said house is well finished. Two good barns, one 44 by 28, the other 32 by 20, and in good repair; said Farm is well watered, and sufficient orcharding. Also, 19 acres and two thirds of an acre of wood land in Nottingham, within one mile of said house, and descending to the house, full of white and black oak wood, and lying on the main road. Said Farm may be entered upon in February next. Any person inclining to purchase may view the premises and know the terms by applying to RICHARD MARTIN, owner of, and now living on said premises. N. B. All persons having accounts open with the subscriber are desired to call and settle the same, and those indebted are desired to make immediate payment in order to enable him to satisfy demands against him, and to prevent further trouble. RICHARD MARTIN. Lee, September 1, 1797.
Piscataqua Bridge.
THE proprietors of Piscataqua Bridge are hereby notified that their annual meeting is on Wednesday the 8th of November next, at the State House in Portsmouth, at 3 o'clock, P. M. THO: MARTIN, Prop'r's Clerk. Portsmouth, Oct. 20, 1797.
FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh, A few puncheons Tobago RUM. Portsmouth, Oct. 24, 1797.
FOR SALE BY William Plummer, In Market-Street, By Wholesale & Retail, on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit,
  WEST In- dia Rum.  French Brandy.  Holland's Gin.  London Porter.    Madeira,  Sherry,  Port,  Tent,    Lisbon & Malaga  Loaf and Brown Sugars.  Hyson,  Souchong & Bohea   Coffee; Chocolate; Molasses; Alspice; Pepper; Cloves; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cassia; Almonds; Rice; Flour; Oatmeal; Raisins; Poland Starch; Ginger; Currants; English and American Mustard; Indigo; Basket Salt; Capers; Spanish Segars; 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, 14d, 16d, 18d, 20d Nails; Window Glass. Russia & Sweden's Iron, &c.

To the Author of some illiberal reflections on the JEWS in the last ORACLE.
ILLIBERAL stand'st thou who made thee a judge Of Jew or Gentile? servile, worthless drudge! And who art thou? what signatures of grace, Bear'st thou engraven on that shameless face? What can that heart be, where such poisons lurk? What's thy profession? idleness or work? What's thy religion? Pagan? or the Turk? Christian thou art not, that enjoins alone, Love to thy brother, and ill will to none. But thou exclaim'st (on thy contracted plan) "A Jew's a miracle!" and so is man! Most fearfully, and wonderfully form'd, Stampt with God's image, with his spirit warm'd. But thou that glorious image would'st deface, And fix an odium on God's chosen race. A race, which tho' thy Abraham's father call, Acknowledge Adam common sire of all. What is thy aim, imperious censor! say? Is it religion? what's thy zeal? display. To proselyte a hebrew, burns thy zeal? To make him tenfold more a child of hell? Or shall he join the learn'd, or impious train? Expound with Priestly? or blaspheme with Paine? Or hast thou a more Godly scheme in view? With fire, and faggot to burn ev'ry Jew? At this late hour, ev'n this will hardly do. But what's thy aim? with malice to torment, Insult, and irritate? repent! repent! If heav'n chastises, would'st thou seize the rod? And, more vindictive, be more just than God? Cease, impious wretch! lest heav'n in wrath condemn Thee to that measure, which thou met'st to them. Much have they suffer'd from blind, furious zeal, Much have they felt! much more they cannot feel; To all afflictions which the pow'r divine In wisdom sends them, humbly they resign. But to those scoffs which worthless fools think fit To load their nation, they will ne'er submit! And who attempts it, to their cost shall know And feel the vengeance of an injur'd foe. While but a spark of liberty survives, While Courts can punish, or one printer lives, This land of freedom shall avenge their cause, Its constitution, government, and laws, Shall be their shield, their safeguard and defence. From poisons slander and bold infolence. Their country, and the laws shall interpose, And pluck the vile defamer by the nose. To them they dare appeal, in all distress, And to the glorious freedom of the press. Arm'd with such weapons, they'll defy each scoff. Thus doubly shielded, ward each slander off. 'Till ev'ry snaring cur shall cease to growl, And thou, vile puppy, hang thy ears, and howl!
ABRAHAM ISAAC.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. MELCHER,
I WAS surprised to see in your last papers, a piece, directed to the citizens of this State, informing them of the number of the gentlemen of the law, now in Congress, since which I have made strict enquiry relative to this fact, and find from good authority that there are now near seventy lawyers in the House of Representatives, and in the Senate twenty-two, out of thirty-two members, making about ninety gentlemen of the law, in both Houses of Congress; all of whom have been educated and brought up in the jurisprudence of Great Britain, which is not so favorable to our Republican Government as I could wish. But if it is the pleasure of my fellow-citizens, that our liberties and properties, should be solely under the direction of this learned profession; I must submit; hoping that the farmer, the merchant, and mechanic may have no reason to repent. But I cannot help remarking that our trade is almost ruined, and a land tax will soon take place, the latter as a wedge once entered may be drove up at pleasure; it therefore would seem but reasonable, that the farmer, the merchant, and mechanic should have some voice in these great transactions, as they are the holders of at least nine tenths of the property in the State, and without doubt as good judges of the people's privileges, as gentlemen of the law.
A FARMER.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 11.
Extract of a letter from Paris, Aug. 6. The men of observation in this capital cannot but smile, when they read in the English, and some American papers, serious apprehensions of a revolution in this country, in favor of royalty. Men of influence and property, under the old government, no doubt will and desire it, and it is perfectly natural for them so to do. They have sense enough, however, to see that a counter-revolution cannot now be effected without a profusion of blood, and it is beyond a doubt that active counter-revolutionists would be the first victims on the occasion. The fact is, as I see things
here, the whole energy of the present citizenship of France is so linked in with the cause of the revolution, and a republican form of government, that an effort no less than that of the united nations could over-set the republican system. I see nobody here willing, or wanting a change of the government, but a parcel of harpies and vultures, bred in indolence, the drones of the hive, the burden of society, who wish to subsist on the labour of the industrious, and, as of old, be fed and supported from the spendthrift table of monarchy. These animals of royalty, born without merit, tools adapted by nature to the burden of tyranny, are impatient under a want of elevation; and from the bloody anti-chamber of Robespierre, have transferred themselves into the interests of the vagabond Court of Louis XVIII. watching for the moment when to renew their infamous guillotining, robberies, and murders. These are the wretches who would transfer the majesty of the French people to an individual insect called a king. But France is alive to her real interests; and after having vanquished the universe, and broken the despotic chains of fourteen centuries, she will not easily be allured into the bondage of Egyptian task-makers. They who count upon such a visionary event will certainly be deceived. Royalty is vanished like a dream—Men wonder how they have been so long deceived—The Republic is fixed on a firm basis, and while virtuous, may it be eternal."
BOSTON, Oct. 23.
A letter from a respectable American, at Bourdeaux, dated Aug. 8, states the following information:
"That the Minister of the Interior had sent to the Municipality of Bourdeaux, intelligence of the expected arrival of two new Envoys from America. That, in the event of their arriving at that port, every possible honor was to be shown them, and their journey to Paris rendered every way convenient and agreeable."
COMMERCIAL. ROLE D'EQUIPAGE.
NEW-YORK, OCT. 13.
On referring to the Decree of the French Directory of March 2d, ordering the seizure and confiscation of American vessels, which should be found without certain papers, we find the 4th article in the following words.
"ARTICLE IV.
In pursuance of the law of the 14th of February, 1793, the regulations of the 21st of October 1794, and of the 26th July, 1788, respecting the manner of neutral vessels and neutral merchandise, shall be complied with according to their form and tenor.
Every American ship shall therefore be deemed a lawful prize, which shall not have on board a bill of lading in due form, according to the plan annexed to the treaty of the 6th of Feb. 1778, the execution of which is enjoined by the 27th and 27th articles of that treaty."
This article explicitly requires that all American vessels shall be furnished with a bill of lading in due form, accordingly to the plan annexed to the treaty of 1778."—The words "bill of lading," in a strict sense, as used by Merchants, do not include a role d'équipage; but the subsequent words "in due form according to the treaty of 1778," will doubtless extend the meaning to comprehend the Role.
We cannot but express some surprise that the precise requisitions of this decree of the Directory should have been so long neglected by persons whose duty and interest are concerned. Not that we believe the most exact papers would save vessels from all the pirates that infest the ocean and the French colonies; but we believe immense property might have been saved. (Commercial Advertiser.)
Explicit and Important.
Letter from the Minister of the Marine and of the Colonies, to an American Merchant, dated the 10th Floreal, April 30, containing a solution of two questions, on the Decree of the 12th Ventose.
"I HAVE examined, Citizen, the questions which you have proposed to me by your letter of 7th of last month. The questions are reduced to two.
"1. Are American vessels good prizes when they have not on board the Role d'Équipage, prescribed by the 9th article of the Regulations of the 6th July, 1778?"
"2. In case they are, is any thing but the vessel a prize?"
* See these Regulations in the Chronicle of September 4th, 1797.
"On the first question, the Executive Directory has many times, in a manner the most formal, pronounced for the affirmative, particularly by its Decree of the 12th Brumaire last, in approbation of a Report which was made by the Minister of Justice, on the capture of the ship Royal Captain, and this decision of the Executive Directory is in every point conformable to the stipulations of the Treaty of the 6th Feb. 1778, which the Americans may and ought to refer to.
"In effect, the articles 25 and 27 of this Treaty require that there ought to be found on board of every American vessel, a passport or sea-letter, conformable to the form which is joined to it; on consulting this form, it will there be seen that the Captain engages himself to deliver to the officers of the marine, in the ports where he may enter, a list, signed and affirmed to by witness, containing the names, fir names, and the places of birth and residence, of his crew. Every American vessel ought therefore, to have on board a passport and a list of her crew; in default of her having these papers, she ought to be confiscated, because the passport is the only paper on board admitted to prove the property of the vessel, and the list required is the only paper which can justify that the crew is not composed of subjects of an enemy, or beyond the proportion determined by the ninth article of the Regulation above mentioned.
"The second question resolves itself by two very simple principles; one, that every vessel which has not on board neither passport nor Role d'Équipage is reputed an enemy; the other, that in the terms of the 7th article of the third book, title nine, of the ordinance of 1681, merchandise belonging to neutrals, or even Frenchmen, which are found in an enemy's vessel, are a good prize.
"Thus no doubt remains but the cargo of every American vessel, on board of which there shall not be found neither a passport nor a Role d'Équipage in proper form, ought to be confiscated. This opinion is, as I have stated before, conformably to what has been decided by the Executive Directory, and it is that of the Minister of Justice whom I have particularly consulted on these two questions. "TRUGUET."
The Real Launch.
On Saturday last, the citizens again assembled at the Navy-Yard, to view the Launch of the Frigate Constitution. Amid a croud of Spectators, she moved with a most graceful dignity into the embraces of the surrounding waters; the radical amendments in her ways, gave her an easy descent, and this Child of the Ocean was safely delivered in her Cradle, to the protection of Neptune, to be suckled at the breast of "fair Bellona." With gentle emotions, and a modest decency the soon disencumbered herself of her swaddling clothes, and seemed to smile with a pleasing complacency on the brilliant Assembly who attended the ceremonies of her nativity.
On the two former occasions, she resolutely maintained her position—while exposed to the rude attacks of takes and screws, but when she found herself under the particular care and management of her Constructor and his chosen Associates, she cheerfully resigned herself to her destined element.
Israel Israel is elected State Senator for the Counties of Philadelphia and Delaware, by a majority of 38.
About Europe.
Although we have had several arrivals from Europe since our last, they have come with so tardy wings, that they bring nothing, nothing new, of importance. We wait with impatience the receipt of intelligence on two great points:—The reception of the new American Envoys Extraordinary, by the French Executive Directory;—and, The progress of the Pacific Negotiations at Lisle. On neither of these subjects can we go into the field of conjecture; as no guide or compass can direct us. Of "wars and fightings," we can expect but little, since the Emperor and the Republic have suffered the sword to return into its scabbard; and consented to settle the controversy, by friendly discussion, rather than the ultima ratio.
The accounts from Paris to Aug. 14, do not indicate a reconciliation between the Directory and the Councils. It is this that impedes the return of Peace, in a great measure. The Councils are anxious for a spee-
dy Peace, on terms which Great-Britain could not hesitate to accept:—But they do not interfere their opinions into the Constitutional prerogative of the Directory. "It should be known," says Dumas in the Council of Elders, July 29:—"It should be known, that in order not to delay peace, we refused ourselves the just popularity that might have belonged to us, by demanding it by our repeated wishes."
From Cadiz we learn, by Captain Baker, who left it the 8th Aug. that Admiral Jarvis lay at anchor, in 20 fathom water, off the mouth of that harbor, in perfect safety:—That his fleet, after the sailing of Admiral Nelson's squadron for the Canaries, contained only twenty-three sail of the line; while Admiral Maserado's which lay in the bay, amounted to thirty-three:—That it was not thought that Maserado would go out to attack him, notwithstanding his fleet was fully manned, and equipped:—And that the people of Cadiz were much dissatisfied, Capt. Baker saw Ad. Nelson's squadron returning from the expedition to the Canaries.
The ship Union, on board which the Hon. Elbridge Gerry embarked for Holland, was spoken by Captain Trott, from Liverpool, 25 days out, all well.
Six hundred dollars have been subscribed at Newbury-Port, for the relief of the citizens of Philadelphia.
"The hearts that feel for others woe, Shall find each selfish sorrow less: Their breaths who happiness bestow Reflected HAPPINESS SHALL BLESS."
A Proclamation is daily expected from the President of the United States, for convening Congress at some other place than Philadelphia.
Due military and civic honors were paid our illustrious President, in his journey through the genuinely republican State of Connecticut.
A letter from a respectable gentleman in the island of Jamaica, affirms, that there is not a single privateer out of that island, in quest of American vessels.
In such forwardness is the new State House, that the General Court, at the ensuing session, will be completely accommodated there.
Daniel George, lately under sentence of death, in Canada, has been released on condition of his leaving the province.
"Georgia Lands."—This speculation grows worse and worse. The Governor has refused to sign a warrant even for the first purchase money paid into the treasury; without the original grant, which was burnt, is produced!!!
A pamphlet is advertised at Hartford, under the following quaint title, "Northern Raps for Georgia Knuckles."
Philadelphia Contagion.
Deaths Oct. 10, twenty. Oct. 11, fourteen. Oct. 12, fourteen. Oct. 13, fifteen. Oct. 14, twenty.
We see very lengthy subscription lists in the Philadelphia papers; but none from Boston. "They order the things of Benevolence much better at Newbury-Port."
Melancholy Event.
On the 7th inst. a Captain KING, who had previously sailed from Welfleet for Penobscot, stopped at Billings-Gate-Point, to take on board ballast. Unfortunately in his eagerness to complete the business, he overloaded the Moses boat, with which they were transporting the ballast to the vessel, and after getting a short distance from the shore, she filled and sunk, by which accident Capt. King, Messrs. Brown, Ward, Smith and Son, and a person belonging to Penobscot, were drowned. A woman passenger, who was witness to the distressing sight, was alone on board the vessel until the next day, when the long continuance of the vessel exciting notice, a boat came to her, and the female was taken on shore.
SHIP NEWS.
Arrivals, Saturday, Oct. 21—Ship Elizabeth, Smith, Newfoundland; a ship, dismasted, from Corrinure, Spain; and several Schooners and sloops.
MARRIED]—At Pepperellborough, Mr. Cyrus King, to Miss STORER.
"Joy to the Bride, & to the Bridegroom joy, And may Latona bless them with a boy; May Venus furnish each with equal love, And lasting riches be the gift of Jove."
DIED]—At Norfolk (Virginia) on Wednesday evening the 4th inst. after a short illness, LOUIS ETIENNE DUHAIL, Vice Consul of the French Republic at that place, and lately at Baltimore. He was born at Le Mans, in France, had formerly been admitted a doctor in physics in the university of Caen, in Normandy, he lived for many years at Paris, where he was known among the literati, not only as author of several poetical works, but also as well conversant in geography. Being at the head of the board of foreign affairs in the stormy times of the new government, he became acquainted with diplomatic agencies, and shortly after his arrival in this country; was admitted a member of the philosophical society, Philadelphia; he was a man of great circumspection, apparent coolness and restrained intercourse; but on a closer acquaintance he discovered deep knowledge, mildness, and moderation of mind, and especially an unblemished impartiality, that made him loved and regretted by all his countrymen. His remains were on the Thursday following attended to the Catholic burying ground, by the British and Spanish consuls, and a number of Frenchmen and inhabitants of the borough.
PORTSMOUTH, October 25.
The Gazette is now published and ready for subscribers, early on Wednesday morning, the day best calculated to reap benefit the latest from all the mails through the Continent. Advertisements designed for the Gazette, must be left at the office by 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, otherwise they must be postponed 'till the week following.
To the Generous and Humane.
It is proposed that there should be a collection, at the close of the afternoon service, next Lord's day, at the North and South Parishes in this town, for the relief of our suffering fellow-citizens in Philadelphia, who, while groaning under all the distresses of a mortal Epidemic disease, are in a great measure deprived of the usual means of support and comfort; it is hoped that a generous collection will testify that we are not insensible to others woes, nor unmindful of the words of our blessed Savior, "That it is more blessed to give, than to receive." Whatever is collected will be safely transmitted to the committee at Philadelphia.
Ordained October 11th, at Raby, Rev. LEMUEL WADSWORTH. The introductory prayer by Rev. Mr. Howard of Canton; the Sermon, upon Rom. 1, Chap. 15th verse, first clause, by Rev. Mr. Richmond of Stoughton; the considering prayer by Rev. Mr. Farrar, of New Ipswich; the charge by Rev. Mr. Chamlin, of Groton; the right hand of fellowship by Rev. Mr. Bullard of Pepperell, and the concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Barnard of Amherst, were performed with propriety and solemnity."
It is computed, that the duties to be paid into the Custom House of this port from the cargoes of the ships lately arrived from London, will exceed 100,000 dollars. Charlt. Paper.
MARRIED]—In this town, by the Rev. Mr. Buckminster, Doct. JOSHUA G. SIMES, to Miss MARY E. JACKSON, daughter of Hall Jackson, Esq. deceased.
DIED] In this town, Mrs. SARAH ABBOT, aged 50.
TAKEN up by the
subscriber, tied to a tree in the woods, in the town of Nottingham, on the 10th day of October, a dark brown MARE, about 13 years old, about 14 hands high, paces all, she has two white hind feet, and white strip in her face that comes down on to her nose, she has a remarkable white spot on the right side near the fore shoulder under the saddle, which appears to have been done by a bad saddle, she appears to have been much galled, on her right shoulder and thigh by going in gears, she has very remarkable large teats; the owner may have her by applying to the subscriber and paying charges.
Strayed or stolen at the same time from the subscriber, a dark fone grey Horse, 3 years old, about 13 1/2 hands high, trots all, with some white on his face which comes down on to his nose. Whoever will take up the Horse, and secure the thief so that he may be brought to justice, shall have ten dollars reward and all charges paid, or give information where said Horse may be recovered without the thief, shall be handsomely rewarded by JACOB DAVIS. Nottingham, Oct. 17, 1797.