The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1807-09-01 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
[No. 39. — VOL. LII.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1807.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PEARCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
LOAN OFFICE, New-Hampshire, June 11th, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intituled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for New-Hampshire, on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.  Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. abovementioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred, as abovementioned,) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their will to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.  The present stock-holders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam at par: in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States, and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.  WILLIAM GARDNER, Commissioner of Loans.
NOTE.    Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. Stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six   If subscribed between the 1st October and 31st December, 1807, : : : : : 644 37 —   between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, : : : : : 619 03 —   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78 —   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, : : : : : 853 62 —   between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, : : : : : 831 42 —   Being the unredeemed amount of the old Stock on the 1st July and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively.   Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. Stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six.   JUNE, 1807. (9m.) 
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 28th, 1807.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23d day of March, 1807, Peter Roe Dalton, Esq. cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Boston has been appointed agent under the superintendence of the Secretary of the Treasury to make purchases at private sale of the Eight per cent. Stock, on public account. Such persons therefore who are proprietors of Eight per cent. Stock, standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for New-Hampshire, and who may be desirous of selling the same within the price limited by law, are requested to make application to the Commissioner of Loans at Portsmouth, who will inform them of the course to be pursued.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that agreeably to a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, the principal of the Eight per cent. Stock will be reimbursed to the respective proprietors thereof, on the first day of January, 1809.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury
A quantity of American and English WRITING PAPERS , by the ream or quire, for sale very low at C. PEARCE's Book-store. Also, Room Papers & Borderings, at the Manufactory prices.
Portsmouth, June 2.
Laws of the United States.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
Authorising the erection of certain Light-houses, and the fixing of stakes, buoys and beacons at certain places therein named.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the treasury be, and he hereby is authorised and directed, to cause a good and sufficient Light-house to be built at each of the following places, that is to say; on Fair-Weather island, in the state of Connecticut and at Nautau island near Tarpaulin-cove, in the state of Massachusetts, at such points as the President of the United States may select for those purposes; and to appoint keepers, and otherwise provide for such Light-houses, at the expense of the United States; Provided, that sufficient ground for the accommodation of said Light-houses, respectively, can be obtained at a reasonable price: And provided also, that the legislatures of the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts, shall cede the jurisdiction over each place respectively to the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorised and directed, to cause the Light-house at present established on Smith's island, at the mouth of the river Potomac, to be taken down, and to cause another good and sufficient one to be built at such other spot on the said point, as the President of the United States may select: Provided, that sufficient ground for the accommodation thereof, can be obtained at a reasonable price: and provided also, that the legislature of the state of Virginia shall cede the jurisdiction over the same to the United States. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby further authorised and directed to cause the Light-house heretofore established on North island, at the entrance into Winyaw bay, in the State of South Carolina, to be rebuilt in such manner as may in his opinion be most likely to secure its future safety.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorised and directed, to cause proper and sufficient buoys and stakes to be fixed in, and along the channel in Winyaw bay, leading to the harbor of Georgetown, in the state of South Carolina: and also, to cause proper and sufficient buoys and beacons to be placed on, or near the rocks and shoals in the channel leading into the harbor of Salem, in the state of Massachusetts.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That for the purpose of defraying the expenses which may be incurred in the execution of this act, the following sums shall be, and the same are hereby respectively appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated: that is to say, for building the Light-house on Fairweather island, five thousand dollars; for building the Light-house at Nautau island, two thousand five hundred dollars; for pulling down, and rebuilding the Light-house on Smith's point, six thousand dollars; for rebuilding the Light-house on North island, twenty thousand dollars; for fixing buoys and stakes in Winyaw bay, one thousand five hundred dollars; for fixing buoys and beacons in the channel leading to Salem harbor, one thousand five hundred dollars.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 10, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
In Savannah, Whitby, Douglas & Humphries were hung in effigy, on the 27th of July, and then carried thro' the town and burnt to ashes. A greater collection of people was never before seen in that town.
We have never heard what has become of the four American seamen taken out of the Chesapeake after she struck her colours to the Leopard . It is supposed they are kept in irons on board the Leopard , as mutineers and deserters. Will the English venture to try them for mutiny and desertion? No—they dare not do it—it would be an error they will not fall into. These men must be restored, or they cannot expect reconciliation with this country. [Reg.]
State of New-Hampshire.
In the year of Our Lord, one thousand Eight Hundred and Seven.
AN ACT more effectually to define and improve the charitable establishment, known by the name of The President of Moors Charity School , and the powers and duties of the President thereof, and to constitute a Board to assist in directing the expenditures of the funds of said School. WHEREAS a school was a long time since founded by the late Rev'd Eleazer Wheelock, S. T. D. who was President or Director thereof, and also President of Dartmouth College, which was formerly and still is known by the name of Moors Charity School , as well as Moors Indian Charity School ; and has, since the death of the said Eleazer, been kept up and continued at Hanover, in this State, by the Honorable John Wheelock, L. L. D. President thereof, and of Dartmouth College, as the successor of said Eleazer, as President of said College and said School. And whereas many and valuable donations and grants have been made of property in America, for the benefit of said School, not only to the said Eleazer, but to the said John, the successor of the said Eleazer, in the office of President or Director thereof, considered as being distinct in its objects from Dartmouth College. And whereas it has always been considered, that Dartmouth College and Moors Charity School are different branches of the same institution, and that the President of said College ever has been, and ever should be President of said School; and as the Trustees of said College have not considered that they had any official right to be concerned in the application of the funds of said School; and as it is the desire of the President, and deemed by the friends of the institution advisable, that the President, in the application of the funds of said School, should act by and with the advice and concurrence of other persons:—
Therefore, BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened—That the said John Wheelock, President of Dartmouth College, and his successors in office for the time being, appointed agreeably to the Charter of said College, whether by the last will of the President preceding, or otherwise, shall for ever hereafter be, and hereby is declared to be the President of Moors Charity School, and the board of Trustees of Dartmouth College, for the time being, shall for ever hereafter be and hereby are declared to be the Trustees of said School; and that said School as a corporation, and as heretofore considered for the purposes aforesaid, may and shall be known and called hereafter by the name of the President of Moors Charity School, and that said President, with the advice and concurrence of said Trustees, may and shall expend the issues and avails of all the funds and property of said School, for the uses intended by the donors: Provided nevertheless, That the funds of said College and School, and their proceeds, shall be distinct and separate, and that nothing herein contained shall be considered as having any concern with the funds in the care of the honorable Society in Scotland, for propagating Christian knowledge, or as interfering with their right of inspection, or as affecting any other property belonging to said School, than such as has been or may be hereafter granted in America for the use and benefit of said School.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, In the House of Representatives, June 9, 1807. The foregoing bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence. CHARLES CUTTS, Speaker. In Senate, June 10, 1807. This bill having been read a third time was enacted. SAMUEL BELL, President of the Senate. Approved, June 10, 1807. JOHN LANGDON, Governor. A TRUE COPY— Attest . PHILIP CARRIGAIN, Secretary.
PITTSBURG, JULY 28. From the following circumstance it would seem that the British are determined to shew us by example what we ought to do. It is to be hoped there will be found spirit and patriotism enough among our countrymen to do unto the British as the British do unto us.
By a gentleman lately from Detroit, we are informed, that the British merchants at Michilimakinac refuse to purchase any articles of country produce from the Americans, and that they are preparing to remove from our territory with their effects. It is further stated on the same authority, that the difficulties with the Indians on that frontier are such, that it is not considered safe to travel from Chicago to Detroit by land.
If the British refuse to purchase our whiskeys, our pork, beef and calkins; let us refuse to sell them our cotton, our provisions and naval stores; let us refuse to buy from them their cloths, their hardware, their cottons—and let us thus attack the vitals of her government, and scources of that power by which she has become the tyrant of the seas. It is in her manufactures that she is vulnerable; let us attack her there and she must submit.
If the agents of her government have instigated the savages against us, let us put our plans in readiness, to punish in Canada the injuries we have received in our own territory.
CIRCULAR.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Aug. 3, 1807.
His excellency the Governor of the state of New Hampshire.
SIR—I am directed by the President of the United States, to urge on the governors of the respective states, the importance of encouraging, by all means they possess, such volunteer associations as are contemplated and authorized by the act of congress passed the 24th Feb. last, and when organized to be received as a part of the quota of militia recently required to be held in readiness at the shortest notice.
The present situation of our country calls loudly for the patriotic exertions of its citizens, in the prompt adoption of such measures as will most effectually enable us to meet the result of a late event, which appears to menace its peace; under such circumstances it must be presumed, that with due encouragement, the whole number of volunteers contemplated by the above mentioned act, may be induced to tender their services to their country; and your excellency will readily perceive the importance of such a body of men, at the actual commencement of war, whose tour of service will afford ample time for raising and organizing a regular force for taking the field, in place of such of them as may not be inclined to become a part of the regular army.
As it must be highly probable, that such volunteer corps will be composed of our most active, intelligent, patriotic and spirited young citizens; they will, undoubtedly, in the event of a war, stand on high ground as candidates for officers in the regular army, whenever such an army shall be considered necessary. And from the well known military ardor which pervades all parts of our country, there can be no doubt of the readiness of a sufficient number of our spirited citizens to offer their services to their country at the present time.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your excellency's obdt serv't. (Signed) H. DEARBORN.
The following, is the Act above alluded to.
AN ACT
Authorising the President of the United States to accept the service of a number of volunteer companies, not exceeding thirty thousand men.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised to accept of any company or companies, of volunteers either of artillery, cavalry, or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, not exceeding thirty thousand men, who shall be clothed and furnished with horses at their own expence, and armed and equipped at the expence of the United States, after they shall be called into service, except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by law in the several states and territories to which such companies shall, respectively, belong: Provided, That where any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division of militia, already organized, shall tender their voluntary service to the United States, such company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division shall continue to be commanded by the officers holding commissions in the same, at the time of such tender, and any vacancy thereafter occurring shall be filled in the mode pointed out by law in the state, or territory, wherein the said company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division shall have been originally raised.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That any company, battalion, regiment, brigade or division thus offering itself for the service, shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the President of the United States shall judge proper, within two years after he shall accept the same, and shall be bound to continue in service for the term of twelve months after they shall have arrived at the place of rendezvous, unless sooner discharged, and when called into actual service, and whilst remaining therein, shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage and emoluments of every kind, bounty and clothing excepted, with the regular troops of the United States: Provided,
That in lieu of clothing, every non-commissioned officer and private, in any company, who may thus offer themselves, shall be entitled, when called into actual service, to receive, in money, a sum equal to the cost of the clothing of a non-commissioned officer, or private, (as the case may be) in the regular troops of the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized to organize the companies so tendering their services as aforesaid into battalions, squadrons, regiments, brigades, and divisions, as soon as the number of volunteers shall render such organization, in his judgment, expedient; but until called into actual service, such companies shall be bound to do regular militia duty as is required by law in like manner as before the passage of this act.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That in case any volunteer above mentioned, while in actual service, shall sustain any damage, by injury done to his horse, or such other equipment as shall have been furnished at his own expence, or by loss of the same, without any fault or negligence on his part, a reasonable sum, to be ascertained in such manner as the President of the United States may direct, shall be allowed and paid to such volunteer for each and every such damage, or loss.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, be and the same hereby is appropriated towards defraying any expense incurred by virtue of the provisions of this act.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 24, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
American Manufactures.
IT would afford us peculiar satisfaction, were we able to furnish our friends, lovers of their country, with a daily column under this head; announcing the improvement and increase of establishments—the flock however, though rapidly increasing, will not afford that occupancy.
For the present, we have pleasure in stating, from actual knowledge, that there has been erected, within the boundaries of this city, ( Philadelphia ) a Factory , which contains two looms for the purpose of making Cloth of a strong quality, between Sail duck & Russia sheeting ; in the largest of these is made cloth seven yards wide, and such is the superiority of its machinery that one man alone is able to make from 35 to 42 square yards per day, without more exertion than at common weaving. The first piece, containing nearly 400 yards, was finished and cut from the loom about four weeks since. The proprietor is in possession of a mode of applying a rotatory motion to looms of the useful kind; in the present instance however, that operation is unnecessary,—in Europe, so far as our information is correct, two men at least are employed in the making of cloth of this width, who, together, seldom produce more than 18 yards per day.
The lesser loom weaves in a similar manner cloth three yards wide of the same texture, which can be, and often is worked by a boy of 12 years—the tramp of this loom does not require 8 ounces.
The object of the factory is that of making the patent floor cloths , or summer carpets , similar with those of Hare's patent, which have hitherto always been imported, for the perfection of which it is best that there should be no seam, it is therefore necessary to weave of this extraordinary width.
Connected with this business, is that of renovating woollen carpets or baizes, which are otherwise of little use—they can be done at a small expence—they are coated on one side, leaving the wool on the other untouched—thereby giving the advantage of a summer as well as a winter carpet. This operation makes them neat and durable, provided they are previously darned, if necessary, so to have neither holes nor lumps. [Aurora.]
It is a pretty conceit we have some where seen, that if England keeps a navy, it may trade, if all the world beside cannot. It puts us in mind of Jack, a servant, who told his master that he had a quite clever dream: 'That all the world was dead, and he kept tavern.'

THE TORY FACTION DESCRIBED IN THEIR TRUE COLORS.
Some federal papers while advocating the conduct of the British in their outrage upon the FLAG of the United States, are obliged to hide their real sentiments by alleging, that ships of war should be exempted from search. Thus far we find them willing to grant, because they are afraid to present to view the full extent of their principles. But their cloven foot is discoverable in their anxious solicitude that our merchantmen, fishermen, coasters, &c. should be exposed to every insult which such a gross imposition can inflict. We would enquire of these pretended friends to the merchants, what exclusive privilege is reserved for public ships, which ought not to be extended to private? If it is an injury to the British nation for us to employ their sailors, is not the damage as great to them on board of a ship of war, as on board of a merchantman? If the argument is true, as stated by the British advocates, that we ought to consider the British navy as the great barrier to the omnipotence of France, and highly serviceable to America, we cannot on this principle but allow them the right to search our ships of war, as well as our private vessels. For if we deprive our good friends the English of their sailors, it is but of little consequence whether they are on board of one description of ships or another. This argument therefore, in favor of public vessels, in distinction from private, shows the fallacy of their reasoning. It is only a sham pretence at a discrimination, which in reality has no basis for its support. It is one of those deceptive pleas which ever designate these advocates. They are ashamed to declare their real wishes, and therefore form a visionary barrier which seems to confound those who attend to their propositions. We will venture to predict, that if the American government should admit the right of search, as it respects our private vessels, it would not be three months after such permission before these papers would be pleading that it ought of right to extend to ships of war. They would never rest satisfied with this distinction, but would urge the necessity of suffering all vessels, of every description, to become equally liable to the inspection of a British press-gang. They would adopt the same principle as it relates to the right of search, as they did to the right of taxation, viz. that the British nation has a right to search American vessels in all cases whatever. If the American government once suffers the right of entering on board their merchantmen, fishermen, &c. it would prove equally as disastrous to our national honor as if we had admitted the right of taxation on the particular article of tea, or the stamp duties, previous to the revolution. For if we give an inch, they will take an ell. A right claimed will never be relinquished, but will ever be urged as an argument for additional indulgence.
We would enquire of these sage British advocates, why a man should not be as secure from insult and deprivation of personal liberty on board of a merchantman as on board of a man of war? Why should there be any distinction in the circumstances of men, as they relate to their rights as citizens? Are we about establishing a new system of jurisprudence at sea as well as on land? Are there to be laws adopted for the gentleman sailor, as well as the gentleman landsman? Is one to be designated as a "knight of the foot," and to have less privileges than another in a more distinguished grade? Is the sailor who enters on board of a merchantman to become the mere sport of a boat's crew sent from a British frigate? Is he to be dragged without any ceremony from his messmates, and obliged to submit to every insult which a petty midshipman may think fit to impose on him? Is it of no consequence, that a man's wife and children should suffer the excruciating grief of having her husband and their father torn from their embraces, because he has not thought fit to enter on board of a ship of war? Do these writers mean to impose an extra duty on the merchants, by obliging them to give extraordinary wages for seamen, on the idea that they are not so secure from impressment in private service as in public? While these tory federalists pretend to regard the merchants and fishermen, they are establishing a principle that must eventually ruin our commerce and fishery. For what man will enter as a sailor, when he cannot be protected from impressment by the laws of his country? Will it be any satisfaction to an American sailor to be told, if he enters on board a public ship he will be secure from impressment? If secure in this situation, he will naturally ask, why not in any other? Is he to be deprived of his natural rights by having it in his power to determine on what vessel he will enter? For if he is not equally protected in one vessel as in another, he is abridged of his rights as a citizen.
The tory faction, by drawing this line, are imposing most grossly on our merchants. They are laying them under every embarrassment by exposing
their vessels on the high seas to a deprivation of their necessary hands to pursue the voyage. The underwriters may be ruined by disasters that may take place in consequence of weakening a ship's crew by impressments. A vessel may be lost merely from such a transaction. In short, the tories who advocate this measure, must be in league with the enemy. They must be desirous to impoverish our merchants, destroy our fisheries, and annihilate our commerce. For who can pursue business to any advantage when the very seamen we ship are exposed to be taken from our vessels, to the damage and injury of the voyage? We must ship more than is absolutely necessary, for fear of a disaster of this nature, and these supernumerary hands will ruin the best voyage by the wages attached to them.
The arts and designs of the British advocates are innumerable. They are calculated to deceive all who trust in them. They have no other object in view than to favor the British government, let who will sink or swim while they are attempting to effect it. This was the case during the revolutionary war. They sacrificed every one who adhered to them, and eventually reduced the poor miserable Tories to become pilgrims in the deserts of Nova-Scotia. There is no confidence to be placed in them. If they now appear friendly to the merchants and farmers, they would be the first to drive them to perdition. They are too abandoned in their principles to be relied on as friends, for even the British themselves cannot confide in them. A few days ago they were vociferous against the British for their late outrage, but after rallying a few of the most desperate, they have taken an opposite direction, in expectation that they shall be well paid for their apostasy. They would sell their British masters for thirty pieces of silver, if they thought they could gain a cent by the speculation.
It is a truth which cannot be controverted, that in every instance a tory has been held in the utmost detestation by every Britain, even though he was employed by them to aid in the subversion of American liberty. They hate the traitor, though they reward the treason. In the last war they were execrated by the British troops, and were only used as the most menial drudges to execute the most infamous purposes. Hutchinson, the arch traitor, (the giant of the party at that day,) became an object of universal abhorrence within the court of St. James, and at length fell a miserable victim to the chagrin and mortification which he daily experienced from those who pensioned him for his villainy. May this be the portion of all those who follow his example, and advocate his principles.
Park, (Tom Turner's black Sal Editor) ridicules all force that cannot meet a nation on the ocean. So militia, and fortifications you are discharged. Croswell, (Editor of the Balance) and others, despite gun-boats, as totally inefficient. So gun-boats, you may bear away for the dry dock. And now, say the Palladium and others, we can do nothing with a navy! So, frigates, &c. you may let your compass homeward.
And now the work is finished—Britain, you are the acknowledged and rightful master both of the ocean and land—my protector against the ravisher Bonaparte—we have removed every impediment out of your way!—My dear, the gate is unbarred—the dog is out of the way—the family asleep—the servant hushed—and the ladder at my bed-room window—can you with me to say more?
[Boston Democrat.]
A late Boston Gazette, speaking of Messrs. Jefferson and Madison, and their supposed connection with the National Intelligencer—says—
"There is not a farthing to choose between them. The President, Secretary, and Printer are all QUIMBLES, SOPHISTS, and political TRICKS." And what immaculate, dignified, unimpeachable character, (surely it should be no less) is it, that, in such a contemptuous tone, accuses our chief Magistrate and secretary of State, of low dishonest practices? Perhaps the public may have a curiosity to know which of the eminent federal characters in this state, assumes such superiority over those men—Why, then, be it known, that it is no less than the great and well known CHARLES PRENTISS, Editor of the Boston Gazette!!
Let this fellow examine well the ground on which he stands, and see if it is firm enough to wound the character of a Madison or a Jefferson. It behoves him to attend to this hint.
[Ibid.]
BY THE MAILS.
HALIFAX, AUGUST 1, 1807. A considerable sensation is excited in this province in consequence of a trial on Wednesday last, the 29th ultimo. The British schooner Eleanor arrived here not long since in distress, and was seized by the Collector of this port for being in distress, and brought before the Inquisitorial Vice-Admiralty Court here, which inquisition, without the least hesitation, condemned both vessel and cargo. An act so repugnant to humanity could not fail to excite resentment in the breast of every man of feeling, and has given rise to enquiries and discussions which are not very favorable to the British government. It seems this court is not authorized by the laws of this province, but consists of one man sent from England, who undertakes to rob people of their property without a jury, without examining witnesses in open court, and without proving any offence committed. The Attorney-General undertakes the prosecution, accuses people of every thing he can think of without being obliged to bring proof in support of his accusations, but forces people to prove that they are innocent! The people of this province have revived the discussions that took place at the beginning of the revolutionary war; the right of the English Parliament to pass so infamous a law as deprives them of trial by a jury, and establishes a court among them that is a disgrace to the jurisprudence of a civilized country. The British government is using its exertions to force people to be its enemies.
COURT OF VICE ADMIRALTY. NASSAU, JULY 10. Before the worshipful Henry M. Dyer, Esq. sole Judge and Commissary. Friendship, White master. Mr. Armstrong, Solicitor General, prayed the claim by him, (in behalf of John Caldwell, of Hartford, in the state of Connecticut;) to be remitted, and the said ship and her cargo to be restored as claimed.
Mr. Whilly, King's Advocate, prayed the said claim to be rejected and the said ship and cargo to be condemned.
His honor the Judge having heard the said claim and proof read, and the arguments of advocates and proctors on both sides thereon, rejected the said claim, pronounced the said ship, her tackle apparel and furniture, and all and every of the goods, wares and merchandise on board of her laden, to have belonged, at the time of the capture thereof, to the enemies of the crown of Great Britain and Ireland, and as such or otherwise subject and liable to confiscation, and by interlocutory decree condemned the same as good and lawful prize to his majesty's ship Elk, Cohlan, Esq. commander.
MONTREAL, AUGUST 16. We learn that there are three full regiments on their way to Quebec; and that Montreal will be the headquarters of the 41st regiment, and the Canadian Fencibles; so that in case of any sudden attack from the United States, we shall not be found unprepared to give at least five thousand militia a warm reception.
PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST 27. On Tuesday last arrived at Baltimore, the sch'r Eliza, Capt. Husbands, (2 days from Barracoa. Three days before the Eliza sailed, an English frigate landed 100 men, for the purpose of taking out the cargoes of two valuable prizes, plundering and burning the place. They were opposed by 400 Frenchmen, who attacked and wounded 20, and took the rest prisoners; which afterwards would have been massacred by the Spaniards, if they had not been protected by the French privateer's men. They expected an attack every day from the British—the place was in great confusion—all the privateers were getting ready to go to St. Jago to avoid the storm.
A scandalous publication copied from the Washington Federalist under the heads of Humanity and Inhumanity, is, by the request of the Author, going its rounds through the channel of federal prints. The purport of the articles in question is too glaring to doubt their object. The following are the remarks of the editor of the Baltimore Federal Gazette, on refusing to give publicity to the foul calumny:—
"The French Ambassador, General Turreau, is posted, by "A Christian," in the Washington Federalist, as a barbarian of the basest kind; and the writer requests that his communication "may be republished throughout the Union." Good authority must be shewn to induce the editor of this Gazette to lend his aid in circulating such a report. [We are authorized to state that the unfeeling acts attributed to Gen. TURREAU, are destitute of foundation.] Pub. Adv.
CARLEISLE, (PENN.) AUGUST 18. Yesterday was committed to the jail of this county, Edward Donnelly, on suspicion of murdering his wife!
On Sunday the 9th instant, the neighbors heard her screaming and him beating her for a considerable time; since which time she has disappeared. He says she often said that she would run off and leave him, and go where he would not be able to find her; but it is a singular circumstance, that she should leave her small children, and go away without being observed by some of the neighbors.
Since writing the above we have seen bones which by the doctor are said to be human bones, parts of the under jaw and the teeth, and part of the scull; they were found in the ashes on the hearth in the house of said Donnelly. A number of persons are gone to make a further search for the remaining part of the bones. [Reg.]
NEW-YORK, AUGUST 21. Mr. Fulton's ingenious steam boat, invented with a view to the navigation of the Mississippi from New Orleans upwards, failed on the 17th inst. from the North River, near the state prison, to Albany. The velocity of the steam boat is calculated at four miles an hour; it is said that it will make a progress of two against the current of the Mississippi; and if so it will certainly be a very valuable acquisition to the commerce of the western states.
Sixty eight masters and mariners of Baltimore, addressed the President, offering their services, and were very respectfully noticed. The Williamsburg troop in Virginia, left the city in 6 hours from the receipt of their orders, and while on duty at Hampton, not a man was absent. After 22 days of service, they returned and were honorable received in their own city. Virginia has given her list of Volunteers, consisting of 5 troop of horse, 2 rifle companies, one of infantry, one of artillery, and two whole regiments of Militia.
We learn by the British packet from Halifax, that the judge of the admiralty court there has decreed, that the manufactures of the colonies of Great Britain beyond the Cape of Good Hope, imported into America, must be consumed there. If an attempt be made to export them, and they should be fallen in with by British cruisers, they will be considered as good prize, and confiscated.
One hundred and fifty men from the Bellona were confined in the hospital at Halifax with the scurvy.
The crews of the brig Eutaw, Fair American, and sch'r Messenger of Baltimore, Orient of Marblehead, and Warren of Boston, were discharged by Capt. Douglas, at the request of the American captains; one man from the Indian sloop of war, who had been impressed and had remained two years and three months on board was discharged by order of the admiral; and 15 others from different vessels. A subscription for their relief was opened by the Americans at Halifax.
NEW-LONDON, (CON.) Aug. 19. On Saturday the 8th inst. about sunset, the house of Mr. David Strong of Hebron, was struck with lightning, and Rufus Coates, a youth of about 18 years of age, living in the family, was instantaneously killed. A large quantity of the fluid appears to have entered the house. It forced out large stones from the chimney, by which it entered, and spread in every direction over the house. It damaged almost every room, broke nearly 60 panes of glass, burst out one window frame and part of another, and removed a bed and other furniture from their places. The fourth part of the house is very much torn in pieces. It is worthy of notice and deserves the grateful acknowledgement of those who were preserved, that although eleven persons were under the roof at the time, five of them in the room where the young man was killed, and two standing very near him; yet no one, except the deceased was materially injured. The Sovereign Disposer of all things taketh one and leaveth another. The removal of this person, in the bloom of life, and in an unexpected hour, is calculated to impress upon the mind this declaration of our Saviour:
"The Son of Man cometh at an hour when ye think not."
Reward of money making!—In July last, Philander Nobles, Abiathar Boyce, Levi Roberts and John Niles, were arrested at their hut, in the woods between Woodstock & Rutland (Vt.) where they had been carrying on the business of counterfeiting Bank Bills. On Thursday last, they had their trial before the Supreme Court, at Woodstock. By a person from the vicinity of that town we are informed, that the two first were sentenced to receive fifty lashes, to stand in the pillory a short time, to be imprisoned five years, to pay a fine of seven hundred dollars, and the cost of prosecution. The other two received the same sentence, excepting the number of lashes, which was thirty nine each.
BURR'S TRIAL.
RICHMOND, MONDAY, AUG. 17. Charles Lee, Esq. appeared as Counsel for the prisoner. After a short time, the following were sworn as the petit jury to try Mr. Burr, viz—
Edward Carrington, David Lambert, Richard E. Parker, Hugh Mercer, Christopher Anthony, James Stephard, Reuben Blakey, Benjamin Graves, Miles Butt, Henry Coleman, John M. Shepard, Richard Curd.
Aaron Burr, was then called, who standing up, the trial commenced by reading the indictment, which is long, and charges him with treason.
Mr. Hay then opened the case on the part of the prosecution, in a speech of two hours. He then called his witnesses; the first of which was Gen. Eaton, who being sworn, Mr. Burr objected to this order of examining witnesses; as it was the duty of the prosecutors first to prove an overt act; and not to waste five or six weeks to no purpose in proving previous conversations.
An argument ensued, which lasted until 7 o'clock, at night.—Messrs. Botts, Wickham, Lee, and Martin, advocated the necessity of proving the overt act first. Mr. Wirt opposed the motion. The Court had not time to deliver an opinion, when an adjournment took place.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18. The Court delivered an opinion on the motion to control the counsel of the U. S. so as to exclude all other testimony, until evidence was given of the overt acts of treason charged in the indictment. The opinion is long; and gives the Counsel of the U. S. liberty to proceed according to its judgment; and that the Court felt itself bound to exclude such testimony only, as at the time of its being offered, does not appear to be relevant. In a consultation with the jury, it was agreed, that the Court should meet at 9 o'clock, A. M. and adjourn at 4 o'clock, P. M. each day. Gen. Eaton, Com. Truxton, and Peter Taylor, (Blannerhasset's gardener) were examined as witnesses.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST, 19. Gen. Morgan, Col. Morgan, Thomas as Morgan, Jacob Allbright, William Love, (hostler to Blannerhasset) and Dudley Woodbridge. In the course of the examination Col. Burr remarked, that much of the testimony was perfectly irrelevant; and such as ought to be deemed inadmissible; and Mr. Wickham wished the court to interfere whenever it was discovered a witness would give improper evidence.
"Chief Justice. It is not in the power of the court to know before hand, that the witness is going wrong."
The court, for instance, think that testimony relating to the intention of the accused is proper; but it is not possible to tell whether it will have a bearing upon that point till the whole is gone through by the witness. If the court were to interfere upon every word or syllable which may be deemed inapplicable, it would produce more delay and confusion than to suffer the witness to proceed with his evidence without interruption."
Mr. Hay observed, that if the witnesses were suffered to go on, the intention of the accused, which constitutes an essential part of the crime, will be shewn.
THURSDAY, AUG. 20. Immediately after the Court opened, Col. Burr again moved the court to hear an argument, shewing the impropriety of adducing testimony which had no direct relation on the charges in the indictment. Mr. Hay objected to the motion. The Court granted the motion, and the argument was gone into with spirit, and continued during the day.
The attitude assumed by Col. Burr, before the Court at Richmond, is singular enough. He objected to one principle because (not because he feared any thing from it) but because it might be hereafter improved for purposes of oppression. In another instance he took it upon himself to throw an oblique censure on the Court for some of its analogies which he said might hereafter be construed into opinions. It is curious to see a prisoner at the bar take so much care upon himself about others, who are to be hereafter affected by the decisions in his case!
The insolence and vulgarity of Luther Martin, one of his counsel, must be disgusting in the extreme to every man possessed of common ideas of decorum. He indulges himself in the most unqualified abuse of government, at every opportunity. His assertion, in open court, that the counsel for the U. S. wished to deprive Col. Burr of a fair trial, and to hang him up, to gratify the wishes of the government, was such as was never tolerated by any Court before. Yet the nerves of his honor the Chief Justice, seemed not in the least discomposed on the occasion, and it was not until Messrs. FAY & M c REA, by their justly indignant remonstrances had left no room for the court recently to overlook the abuse, that his Honor observed, he had hoped no such allusions would have been made. [Boston Courier.]

GOOD NEWS, IF TRUE.
It has been reported, for some days past, and we think with great probability of correctness, that both the FLORIDAS have been ceded to the United States. We sincerely hope the information may be true, as great advantage must result to us from the cession.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By an arrival from New-York, London papers to the 5th July, have been received. No official account of the battle of Friedland had been received by the British government at the last date, but was momentarily expected.
An Order of Council had been issued allowing the trade between the United States and the British West-Indies.
KONIGSBERG, &c.—The great success of the French had opened the way to Konigsburg. We have already noticed the approach to Pillau; the last victory gives an approach by land.—The city which is the capital of Prussia proper, is situated in N. L. 54 deg. 53 min. and in 19 deg. 17 min. E. of Paris. It is of 8 degrees higher north latitude than Quebec, and as high as Elquiniaux bay on our coast. It has existed above 600 years. At first it had a castle, and in 1626 had a rampart of seven English miles in circumference, 32 ravelins, and 8 gates—The old town had strong towers. The new town formerly so called, is partly high, and the last division of the city is upon piles, upon an island in the river. Frederick the First crowned himself in this city in 1701, and the three divisions were formed into one city in 1724. The city has seven bridges on the Pregel, and has enjoyed a rich commerce. In 1752, 493 vessels entered this port, besides 293 smaller vessels, and 373 floats of timber. In 1772, 826 vessels entered, valued at nearly 2 millions of Rix dollars. In the same year were cleared 847 vessels, valued at 2 1-2 millions. In 1780 it received 672 vessels, valued at 1 1-2 million, and cleared nearly 2 millions. In 1803, 1000 vessels failed from this port. In 1781 it had 54,000 inhabitants, and in 1789, it had 55,000. In 1775, it lost 351 dwelling houses by fire. The roads near the city, are represented bad, and the streets as having nothing to recommend them. What new methods of defence have been adopted since the beginning of the present war, has not been reported; but with the advantages the French had gained, little was hoped for the city. The Court had left it, and the inhabitants were withdrawing. The French in quiet possession of Dantzic had withdrawn the greater part of their troops, leaving a few in the city, and a few to level the works they had raised in the siege. Agreeably to the decree of 30th of March, 1806, which institutes Duties to reward merit in the civil and military affairs, the French Emperor has been pleased to confer the title of Duke of Dantzic upon Gen. Lefebvre. The garrison of 5000 men had become prisoners of war. This place, 4 degrees South of Dantzic, was strong, and has made a brave resistance. It had between 4 and 5000 inhabitants. [Salem Register.]
MONTE VIDEO RE-TAKEN.
Capt. Howell, from Porto-Rico, who left the 5th August, informs, that four days before he failed, a Spanish Schooner for Porto Cavello come in with accounts that an express from Buenos Ayres had arrived, announcing the re-capture of Monte-Video by the Spaniards, and the massacre of the British garrison.
The Porto-Rico Gazette states, that Miranda has become an overseer at Trinidad; and that the Spaniards had purchased at less than half-price a great part of his artillery and military stores.
PACIFIC!—Capt. Sevier, who has arrived at Newburyport, from Antigua, reports, that previous to his sailing (August 3d) Admiral Duckworth arrived there from England, and had issued orders to the British cruisers on that station not to molest or interrupt American vessels.
The London Courier of June 13, contains the following:—"It appears by the entry in the books at Lloyd's on Thursday morning, that of fifty-two ships which arrived, forty-seven were American, and only five British!—We notice this circumstance in the hope that the public attention will still be directed to the resumption of the navigation and colonial system, as the only means by which this country can maintain its maritime superiority, and afford relief and encouragement to W. India shipping interests."
The Hon. H. DEARBORN, Esq. Secretary of War, passed thro' this town last week, on his way to Kennebec, in the District of Maine.
Wednesday last was celebrated at Cambridge, the anniversary Commencement of Harvard University. The Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, was conferred on the Hon. JEREMIAH SMITH, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of New-Hampshire.
A duel was fought near New-York by Messrs. Redick and Barrymore, midshipmen in the United States navy, in which the latter was severely wounded in the hip.
MINUTE MEN!!
Messrs. Printers,
For the information of the Public, you will please to give the following copy of a letter to the Hon. Secretary of War, and his answer, a place in your paper. A Customer.
"Portsmouth, N. H. August 10, 1807. To the Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR. Dear Sir,
THERE is a difference of opinion existing in this State respecting the propriety or impropriety of receiving volunteers as a part of the quota of the 100,000 men ordered to be raised by the President of the United States. There has been several instances of Soldiers offering themselves as Volunteers, towards making a part of the 100,000 men above mentioned, and with a view to supercede the necessity of drafting, and these men have been refused! because the Officers alleged it was not legal, as the President's orders were "They should be drafted!"
Therefore, the question you are respectfully solicited to solve, is whether the officer, for the time being, can accept any part of his company as volunteers in lieu of drafting? As for instance, a captain has orders to draft 25 men from his company, when 25 men belonging to said company, instantly step forward and volunteer their services, to prevent the necessity of drafting. Can not these men be accepted, instead of drafting 25? An answer under your own hand will satisfy the doubts of many, and confer a favor on your very obedient servant."
THE SECRETARY'S ANSWER.
War Department, August 18, 1807.
"Sir, I have to state in reply to yours of the 10th inst. that there can be NO DOUBT as to the AUTHORITY and PROPRIETY of ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS in ALL CASES where they offer. It would be very desirable that EVERY MAN should be a VOLUNTEER, instead of being drafted.
I am, very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, H. DEARBORN."
MAINE VOLUNTEERS.
In the 2d Brigade, 8th Division, we scarcely hear of any drafting: Among the many spirited companies, we observe Capt. Vose's Company of Light Infantry, who volunteered their services to a man. Capt. Eastman's Company of Cavalry, when paraded to draft their quota, could hardly wait till the orders were read; but immediately rallied round their standard with three cheers, and volunteered their services in defence of their country.
We hear that in Winslow when the standing Company paraded for drafting, the whole company turned out voluntarily, and a numerous collection of spectators, citizens of the town joined them, avowing their readiness and determination to defend their country, to the hazard of all the domestic endearments of life. In Capt. Stout's Company, of Wales, and Capt. Sawyer's of Litchfield, where there were but 10 or 12 required, the whole companies voluntarily marched out, and were obliged to cast lots to see who should not go: similar spiritedness is manifested in almost all the companies which we have heard from in that brigade.
We understand, that Col. Blake, and all the officers of the 3d Regiment, came forward on the field, at their Review at Hampden, on the 5th inst. and volunteered their services as a part of the 100,000 militia required by the President of the U. States.
We are happy to state, that the Officers and Soldiers have throughout the division volunteered their services in much greater numbers than were required or expected. [Argus.]
The Legislature of Delaware, has passed a militia law, appropriating 10,000 dollars to equip the quota of that state, only 314 men.
Defensive Measures.
The Secretary at War has sent to Portland, four double-fortified 18-pound Cannon, mounted on traveling carriages, with all the apparatus necessary for using them; five hundred cannon balls, and two hundred rounds of grape shot, for the above pieces to be under the care of Major Weeks of the Artillery. He has likewise sent orders to have the gun-carriages in the fifteen-gun-battery, in this town, repaired, and ready for actual service. A brick Building is erecting near the battery, for the reception of the four 18 pounders, &c.
The Secretary at War will be in town, on Monday or Tuesday next, on his way to Kennebec.
[Portland Argus.]
As the appearance of a rupture with G. Britain on account of the late attack on the Chesapeake, has put every person on the alert to find where she is most vulnerable, we have here given a statement of her population in Canada, hoping it may be acceptable to a number of our readers.
Great Britain claims all the country inhabited by Europeans lying north and east of the U. States, except Greenland, which belongs to Denmark. The following are the population of the British provinces—Upper Canada 200,000—Lower Canada, 130,000, that is Kingston, Detroit, Niagara, Quebec, Montreal—Cape Breton Island 100,000—New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, 35,000—Towns, Sidney, Louisbourg, Fredericktown, Halifax, St. John's Island 5000—Charlotte Town, Newfoundland 7000—Placentia, St. John's and New-Britain, not known. [Carlisle Reg.]
State of New Hampshire.
In the year of Our Lord, one thousand Eight Hundred and Seven.
(SEAL) An Act in addition to, and amendment of an Act, entitled "an Act for the taking of affidavits out of Court," passed February 9, 1791. WHEREAS in and by said Act it is required, that the party proposing to take any such affidavits, shall cause a notification in writing, signed by the Justice, before whom such affidavits is to be taken, to be delivered to the adverse party, &c. which is often attended with great expense and inconvenience; For remedy whereof—
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That the party proposing to take any such Deposition, a reasonable time previous to the taking of such Deposition, shall cause a notification in writing, signed by any Justice of the Peace in this State, to be delivered to such adverse party, or left at his usual place of abode; and in such notification shall be expressed the name of the Justice of the Peace, before whom such Deposition is to be taken, the day, hour, and place of taking the same.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That if the party proposing to take any such Deposition, shall neglect or refuse to take the same, after notice as aforesaid, the adverse party, in case of actual travel by himself or Attorney, to the place, and at the time mentioned in such notification, shall be entitled to have and recover, in an action or plea of the case, of the party proposing to take such Deposition, double the fees which are allowed by law to witnesses, for their travel and attendance at Court, in the trial of civil causes; unless seasonably notified in writing, signed by the party proposing to take such Deposition, or his Attorney, that such Deposition will not be taken.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That such part, and so much of the act, entitled "an Act for the taking of affidavits out of Court," passed February 9, 1791, requiring a notification in writing, signed by the Justice before whom such affidavits are proposed to be taken, shall be, and is hereby repealed.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, In the House of Representatives, June 17, 1807. The foregoing bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence, CHARLES CUTTS, Speaker. In Senate, June 18, 1807. This bill having been read a third time was enacted, SAMUEL BELL, President of the Senate. Approved, June 18, 1807. JOHN LANGDON, Governor. A TRUE COPY—Nath. PHILIP CARRIGAIN, Secretary.
INFLUENZA.—This disorder prevails (says an Albany paper) at the present time, more generally, perhaps, than ever it has done before at least in this state, beyond which we have not heard. Reports state that in the city of New-York, according to calculation, fifteen thousand have been affected with it at the same time. In this city, within ten days past, probably one half the inhabitants have experienced its attacks, and in the country in every direction, it more or less prevails.
Physicians would do well, during the prevalence of this disease, to make critical observations respecting its history. What are its remote and proximate causes? Is it an endemic malady, or epidemic only, or both? Is it in any degree contagious? In what manner can it be guarded against, and what the best mode of treatment? What are the sequelae, what the state of atmosphere most favorable to its attacks, &c. &c. The history of Influenza, (an Italian appellation) is yet little known.
From the N. York Commercial Advertiser, TO THE EDITOR.
Sir, I observe that many of our citizens, who are attacked with the prevailing influenza, consider and treat it as a disease, which requires no more attention than a common cold. In some instances, too, I perceive, that physicians sanction this indifference. A publication, which appeared a few days since in the daily papers, is not calculated to make any other impression upon the public mind.
My object in this communication is, to remind our citizens of the consequences which followed the former visitation of this disease, and thereby to call their attention to those remedies which alone are calculated to prevent the evils to be apprehended.
It was remarked, and will be readily remembered, that an unusual number of deaths occurred by Consumption of the Lungs, succeeded the influenza of 1799—1. In this city, as well as in the eastern states, especially upon the sea-coast, it is well known that Pulmonary Consumption is the greatest outlet to human life; and, that more die of this, than any other disease. It is also a fact, known to every physician, that such complaints as have their seat in the lungs, frequently prove the exciting cause of this terrible disease.
The influenza, like catarrh, measles and whooping cough, by the inflammation it induces in the lungs, will, in many instances, lay the foundation of consumption; especially in those who have either an hereditary predisposition to this complaint, or from a weak chest and general delicacy of constitution, are liable to affections of the lungs.
Persons of such habit of body, whether hereditary or acquired, cannot be too early in their application for medical aid, even where the attack is apparently slight; but when it is severe, attended with pain in the side or breasts, a dry and painful cough, difficult expectoration and fever, this disease
calls for very active treatment. Instead of the Herb Teas and Castor Oil, usually resorted to in a common cold, the Lances, Blisters and the most active remedies become necessary. Thus treated, the disease is rendered mild, of short duration, and free from dangerous consequences to the constitution; but where neglected, great prostration of strength—tedious and painful cough, which, in many instances, will terminate in a permanent affection of the lungs, are the consequences. To guard against these evils, fellow citizens, when attacked with the prevailing epidemic, let me advise you to send early for your physicians. ONE OF THEM.
.....DIED.....
At Baltimore, during the week ending 15th ult. 15 adults and 28 children; of cholera 19, consumption 9, fits 3;—Thomas Elliot, Esq. aged 67; Capt. Edmund Curtis, and Mr. Michael Dragan, mer. aged 23.
At Philadelphia, during the week ending 22d ult. 64 deaths, viz. 25 adults and 39 children; of cholera 22, dysentery 4, influenza 2, bilious fever 3, consumption 6.
At New-York, during the week ending 22d ult. 91 deaths; viz. 24 men, 20 women, 21 boys and 26 girls; of consumption 15, flux infantis 24, influenza 2, small pox 1, convulsions 5, dysentery 4, cholera, 1.
At Salem, Mr. David Swaney, aged 25, formerly of Gilmanston, (N. H.)
Departed this life, at Portland, on Tuesday the 25th ult.—Commodore EDWARD PREBLE, in the 40th year of his age. As a citizen he was universally beloved—hospitable, generous, philanthropic & amiable; as a husband, fond and attentive; an affectionate and loving father; a noble, frank & valuable friend. At an early age, he discovered a firm and patriotic attachment to Liberty & Independence, with an unbounded and meritorious solicitude for a martial life. When the Revolutionary War commenced, he immediately gained a commission in the Navy, and by his heroic and gallant conduct in cutting out a British armed brig from Penobscot river, under the cover of three batteries, made his brave and enterprising genius a public theme of admiration, and during the whole war acquired immortal honors, which were sought "even in the cannon's mouth." On the establishment of our Navy, during the rupture with France, he was again called into the naval service, and has since shown to his grateful countrymen, numerous instances of his nautical skill, heroic enterprise, and capability of effecting the most brilliant naval achievements. As Commodore of our Squadron in the Mediterranean, he conciliated the affections of all his Officers and Seamen, while his honorable and officer-like deportment gained him the universal esteem and respect of every nation, their commanders and inhabitants, with whom he became acquainted or was known. The citizens of the U. States, to the latest posterity, will never cease to venerate and applaud his gallant conduct in the bombardment and attack of Tripoli. Never were greater abilities as a tactician more honorably depicted, than in that bold and decisive enterprise. An invincible prowess, rapidity of conception and promptness to act, were the distinguishing traits of that valuable and ever to be lamented Hero.—Both Houses of Congress bestowed on him the highest reward which an American Officer can receive, the approbatory thanks of the whole Nation, joined with those of the President, and a full assurance of his high regard, esteem and veneration; together with an emblematic Medal of the celebrated exploit. While every friend must sincerely mourn the irreparable loss of such a valuable acquaintance—the American Republic will sensibly be affected by so severe a shock, which deprives her of one of the most able Naval Commanders that ever enriched her galaxy of Martial Patriots. [Eastern Argus.]
On the 22d ult. much lamented, the Hon. EBENEZER SMITH, Esq. of Meredith, aged 73 years. As a man of honesty, integrity, and inflexible justice, we scarcely recollect a parallel in society. In early life he settled in the town of Meredith, and by his persevering industry and powerful influence, became an efficient mean of converting that then howling wilderness into a highly cultivated and flourishing abode. His natural endearments were of that manly, energetic consistency, and his love of justice and economy so acknowledged among the inhabitants of that place and the adjacent settlements, that he was emphatically styled, "the father of the people." All controversies between man and man, of whatever consequence, were adjusted by his wise arbitration; and, to his immortal honor be it spoken, for many happy years, owing to his active vigilance and wise advice, no lawsuit was commenced in that town, and of consequence, no lawyer fattened during that golden age, upon the hard earnings of an industrious portion of our fellow-citizens. The case is not now the same. During our revolutionary struggle, he was an active, zealous and powerful advocate for liberty and the rights of man; and contributed more towards establishing our national independence, than thousands of human insects with gilded wings, who bask in the sunshine of court favor, and fly in the face of reason and patriotism. He was frequently called, by the unbought suffrages of his fellow citizens, to assist in the legislative councils of his country; and, at various trying seasons, discharged the important offices of president of the Senate, and member of the house of Representatives, with honor to himself and fidelity to his constituents. [Dover Sun.]
At New-Durham, Mr. Jeremiah Folsom. At Newburyport, Mr. Thomas Johnson, aged 27,—Mrs. Maria, wife of Captain John Fletcher, aged 33.
In this town, Mr. Joshua Jones, sen't. aged 65.
DROWNED.—On Wednesday last, Mr. Daniel Huntress, jr. aged 24.
Once More.
Public Notice is given to the connections and friends of the following persons who are impressed on board of British ships of war, That if proper documents of their citizenship are sent to the office of the collector at Portsmouth, they will be transmitted to the seat of government, and measures will be taken for their immediate relief. Aug. 28.
John D. Drake, N. H. Joseph Lee, N. H. George Cox, N. H. Charles Robinson, of Exeter. Thomas Dixon, Rye. George Whittum, Kittery.
AUCTIONS.
ON THURSDAY NEXT.
Rockingham, ss.
To be sold at vendue on the third day of September next, at the dwelling-house of widow Nancy Conner, in Exeter, by virtue of a licence from the Hon. Nathaniel Rogers, Esquire, Judge of Probate for said county.
ABOUT fifty acres of excellent Wood LAND, within 3 miles of Exeter Court House westerly, and the same distance from Newfields in Newmarket—Also—A fine PASTURE, lying opposite Mr. Joel Leighton's Inn, in Exeter, containing about fifty three acres, with a considerable of wood and fencing stuff in a growing state; being part of the estate of John Conner, late of said Exeter, deceased. Terms will be made known at the time and place of sale.
NANCY CONNER, Administratrix.
Capital Sale of Furniture.
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER, 14, 1807, At Little Harbour, the seat of the late Governor Wentworth, in Portsmouth,
ALL the elegant Furniture of the mansion house, consisting of the greatest variety, and considered to be the most rich and superb articles in this part of America:—Among which are
Dining Tables; Long Dining Tables for large parties; Beds; Bedding, Bedsteads; tea Equipage, mahogany Stands; modern whole sets China, the most costly and beautiful; Turcans, &c.
Rich * Glass and Glasses of all kinds; Grand Looking GLASSES in great variety; one elegant eight day CLOCK; Turkey Carpets and others; red and yellow silk damask Chairs; Sofa, &c. in the highest style of Furniture for a great room, and bed-rooms; Ladies Toilets, uncommonly rare and handsome.
Elegant silver and brass mounted short and long Fowling Pieces; Spy Glasses; Airing for boats in water parties; traveling Tankeen, for travelling in the woods or on water parties, with every apparatus for cooking, &c.
A small Library of valuable Books, including Law Books, and others, some of editions not to be met with in shops in common; a number of fine Prints, Pictures and Paintings.
Good kitchen Furniture in the utmost variety for usefulness, with a variety of other articles too numerous to particularize.
The sales will be continued from day to day until the whole is sold, and the whole may be viewed and examined on the premises, any time previous to the sale, and further particulars known by applying to S. LARKIN, Auctioneer.
N.B. The above Furniture, &c. was advertised to be sold, at Auction, in September last—but the sale was postponed for particular reasons—but the public are respectfully informed that the sale will positively take place at the time above mentioned. S. LARKIN, Auctioneer. August 4.
10,000 DOLLARS!!
AFTER Saturday next, Hatfield Bridge Lottery Tickets rise to 5 dollars 50 cents.—A few Tickets and Quarters in the above Lottery, may be had at the Book-Store and Lottery-Office of THOMAS & TAPPAN, opposite the Court-House. Sept. 1.
NOTICE!
THOSE persons having claims on the Estate of SAMUEL CLARK, late of Portsmouth, Cooper, deceased, who have not rendered them, are requested to present them without delay—All indebted to said estate are called upon to make immediate payment, or the demands will be put in the hands of an Attorney for collection.
GEORGE RICHARDS, THOMAS CHADBOURNE, Executors. Portsmouth, September 1, 1807.
LIST OF LETTERS.
Remaining in the Post-Office, at Durham, New-Hampshire, August 30th, 1807. Mrs. Sumary Barge, Durham. Mr. Jesse Crossman, do. Mr. Tobias Latten, do. Mr. John Sanborn, do. or Lee. Mr. Joseph Coleman, Newington. Mr. Jonas Nute, New-Durham. Mr. John Hurd, do. Mr. Benjamin Stokes, 2, Northwood. Mr. William Willy, do. Elder Hezekiah Field, Sandwich. BENJAMIN U. LAPHAM, Post-Master.
State of New-Hampshire—Hillsborough, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non resident owners of Improved land in TEMPLE, in said county, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1806; that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public auction, on Monday the 12th day of October next, at 2 o'clock afternoon, at the store of F. Craggin and Co. in said Temple, unless prevented by prevented by previous payment.
Table with 3 columns: Name, Amount, Date. Rows include: Josiah Reed, 84 66 0 0; Silas Craggin, 17 14 0 0; Dam Holt, 49 36 1 82; Oliver Scripteur, 0 0 1 21; George Stearl, 0 0 1 82; John Patten, 0 0 2 73. DAVID STILES, Collector. Temple, August 15, 1807.

Miscellaneous Repository.
On seeing a Woman in passion.
FORBEAR, nor let the tempest scowl O'er all that lovely face; Let not the peals of thunder roll, Obscuring ev'ry grace.
From the Commercial Advertiser. NEW-YORK, 3TH MO. 6TH. 1807.
Respected Friends, In compliance with thy request, I hasten to give a short account of the sickness so prevalent at present in this city.
Some instances of it occurred as early as the middle of last month; and it has con- tinued to increase so rapidly that it is now judged nearly one half of our citizens are affected with it.
It appears to be a species of Influenza, attacking with most of the usual symptoms of that complaint, particularly with pain in the head, back and limbs; cough and soreness of the throat and stomach; lassitude, restlessness, and prostration of strength; frequently a nausea, and consti- pated state of the bowels, preceded or accom- panied with chills, thirst, an increased pulse, and fever.
It may not be wholly foreign or improper to remark, that a species of ophthalmia, or inflammation of the eyes, which attacked very suddenly, and frequently produced an immediate effusion, proceeded, and still con- tinues to prevail.
This affection of the eyes, though it has been somewhat general and severe, has mostly yielded to the usual remedies.
Whether the present epidemic disease is to be considered as a harbinger, or as a modification of some other, must be left for future observation and experience to deter- mine. This much, however, may I think, be said, that since its prevalence, few other disorders of much importance or severity have appeared.
Notwithstanding the general prevalence of this epidemic it is not often attended with very severe or dangerous symptoms, but mostly yielded to medical treatment. Indeed, a large proportion are not confined to their beds or rooms, and do not apply for medical assistance.
The general plan of treatment that I have pursued, and which I would recommend, is, 1st. To promote a general perspiration by bathing the feet in warm water, and by drinking freely of warm liquids, such as in- fusions of Sage, Thoroughwort (commonly called Bocket) or Snakeroot.
2d. To allay the forenoon and cough by frequent draughts of infusions of Wheat Bran, Red Elm Bark, Flaxseed, or Liquorice. When the above symptoms are severe, Sper- macy and Honey may be used, with the addition of Elixir Paregoric, or other opi- ates, particularly at bed time.
3d. If there be much nausea, the stomach may be rinsed with lukewarm draughts of water Carduus, or Camomile Tea, or if these prove insufficient to cleanse the sto- mach, a little of Ipecacuanha, or Antimo- nial Wine may be added.
4th. To open the bowels by some cool- ing purging medicines, or clysters.
5th. In robust and plethoric constitutions, when the pain is severe, the pulse full, and pneumonic symptoms threaten or attend, blood-letting may be practiced, with the other usual remedies in such cases.
I am, &c. SHADRACH RICKETSON.
DIED —At Sunderland, July 19th, 1807, a son of Mr. John Rowe, a worthy and pro- miting young man, aged 19 years, in the prime of life, much respected and univer- sally lamented.—The circumstances of his death are here faithfully stated.
Six weeks before his death, as he was re- turning to his lodgings late in the evening, he was attacked in the street by a mad dog. The young man defended himself with his hands as well as he could; but, unhappily, in the contest the dog wounded him in two of his fingers, he immediately entered to his lodgings, washed his wounds, squeezing, rubbing and cleansing them to the bottom in the most prudent manner he could, ap- plying salt and vinegar or spirits.—Early the next morning he advised with Doctor Wells, of Montague; he prescribed for him, and wrote to me his mode of practice, wish- ing me to attend upon him—his directions were strictly attended to. The Mercurial Ungt. was applied, but no Ptyalism suc- ceeded, the quantity of Ungt. was increased and persisted in for about five weeks, but no salivation ensued, only his gums and mouth were a little sore and a bad taste in his mouth; it was then concluded, that al- though there was no Ptyalism, the mercury must have destroyed the poison, and traction was omitted. He then complained of a pain in the shoulder of the wounded side, the wounds having been perfectly healed for some time, which pains were attributed to taking cold, making a partial rheuma- tism—applications were made to the pained part, the pain abated and left him, he then two days before his death, complained of a numbness in the same arm, which increased until it was almost useless, before his death; Two days before his death the air affected him very sensibly, increasing to that degree, that he could not bear any person's approach without symptoms of great uneasiness, and even a person's breathing with his face to- wards him greatly affected him; taking nothing into his mouth without a kind of shiver as if from the sense of cold air—in this manner he expressed his feelings, and thus it appeared to the bystanders: his mind was much agitated through fear of Canine madness, and he often spoke as if in a state of temporary derangement, but would answer correctly to any question pro- posed.—He could see water and swallow it as easily as more solid substances, and said the sight of water, of luminous or transpa- rent objects were not offensive, but in his last hours his expressions were that his blood was in a foam and his eyes felt as if they were balls of fire. The night on which he died, the symptoms were like a true phren- zy, exerting himself to the utmost, sometimes he would propose wrestling with his at- tendants; sometimes would warn them of their danger, for perhaps he should bite them; but after this, deranged to the last, he would swallow water and never refused —thus ended the scene and he died miser- ably.—He complained of no pain in his wounds, no swelling appeared, and they
were perfectly smooth, no wandering pains except in the shoulder, no unquiet trou- bled sleep, or frightful dreams, convulsions or subultus of the tendons, no trembling at the sight of liquids or pellucid things, no spasms of vomiting, no frothing at the mouth no efforts to spit at the bystanders or to bite them, no foaming at the mouth or gnashing of the teeth, or inclination to do mischief. S. CHURCH.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale at the Gazette-Office, and at the different Book-Stores in town “Three Essays, on the mod- ern practice of consecrations; and on an- cient and modern Idolatry; with strictures on an Oration lately pronounced and pub- lished, entitled, “Masonic and Social Ad- dresses, &c.” —Price 9d. August 25.
MEDICAL. THE members of the Eastern Dif- ficult N. H. Medical Society, are hereby informed that their meeting will be held at Mr. SAMUEL ADAMS' tavern, in Exeter, the first Wednesday of September ensuing. JOSHUA BRACKETT, Notary. August 25, 1807.
SCHEME Of the Second Class of HATFIELD BRIDGE LOTTERY, which commences drawing the 23d of September. 20,000 Tickets at 5 dols. each, is 100,000 Dollars.   1 Prize of 10,000 is 10,000.  1 do. — 3,000 is 3,000.  1 do. — 2,000 is 2,000.  6 Prizes of 1,000 are 6,000.  12 do. — 500 is 6,000.  90 do. — 100 is 9,000.  100 do. — 50 is 5,000.  200 do. — 20 is 4,000.  6070 do. — 7 is 42,490  6481 87,490   NOT TWO BLANKS TO A PRIZE. Subject to no Deduction.
A part of the foregoing Prizes will be drawn as follows,—viz.—
The last drawn blank on each day will be entitled to 100 dollars.—The first drawn blank on the 5th day, entitled to 1000 dolls.
ditto — 10th ditto — 1000 — ditto — 15th ditto — 1000 — ditto — 20th ditto — 1000 — ditto — 25th ditto — 1000 — ditto — 30th ditto — 10000 — ditto — 35th ditto — 3000 — ditto — 40th ditto — 2000 —
Every 50th number on the last day, enti- tled to 100 dollars in addition to what may be drawn against it. 500 numbers will be considered as one day's drawing, and the prizes confined, will be determined accordingly.
TICKETS & QUARTERS In the above Lottery may be had at C. Pierce's Book-store in Daniel-street, Port- mouth; by whom Prizes will be paid on de- mand, agreeably to the Scheme. August 18.
Stephen Hardy, Market-street. Has received a few GOLD Miniature Settings; morocco Cases for do.; gold Neckla- ces; plain and swing hoop Earrings; silver Thimbles; silver plated Spoons; Combs; morocco Pocket-books; thread Cases and Purses; Coral and Bells; powder Flasks; horse Whips, &c.—Where also is kept con- stantly on hand a general assortment of Gold and gilt Jewelry; Silver and plated Ware and other fancy GOODS, which he is selling at very low prices for cash or short approved credit. August 18, 1807.
Just arrived and for sale by Joseph Y. Burgin, 200 Quintals Passamaquoddy Pollock FISH, of an excellent quality, —also,—a few Quintals dun do.; 12 do. table Cod do.; a quantity of Cod & Scale for shipping.—Enquire at PHIPPS & RICE'S Cooper's Shop, North-end. August 25.
NATH'L ADAMS & SON, HAVE FOR SALE, 70 bhd. Retailing Molasses, 26 bhd. } Muscovado SUGAR. 31 tierces, } and 54 bhd. } 3000 lbs. Butter in small kegs, 60 boxes & by 10 crown Glass. Portsmouth, August 11.
A BARGAIN. For Sale,—A FARM in the town of Elsworth, containing about 136 a- cres of land, well wooded & watered, together with a House & Barn, Saw- Mill and Grist-Mill, standing thereon; with a fine young orchard of apple & fruit trees,—formerly the property of Alex'r Craig, Esq.—a good title will be given; for further information en- quire of DANIEL CRAIG, Esq. at Rumney, or of the subscriber in Ex- eter. Also, For Sale in Exeter, An OIL-MILL, calculated not on- ly for the manufacture of Oil, but al- so for Snuff, Chocolate, Grinding- Paints, &c.—and may with a small expence be improved as a Nail-Manu- factory. also,
About 40 acres of excellent pasture Land, well wooded and watered,— within a small distance from the town, —also,—a small Shop near the Great- Bridge (so called) now improved for Distilling, &c. also,
English & West-India Goods, Groceries, Crockery-Ware, &c. at the lowest price for Cash, or country pro- duce. N.B. All persons who stand indebted to the sub- scriber, either by note or account, are requested to make immediate payment, if they wish to avoid ex- pence, as the subscriber is determined to close his ac- counts within a short space of time, expecting to en- gage in a different line of business. SIMON WIGGIN. Exeter, August 22, 1807.
RICH DAMASK Table-Cloths and Diapers. TIMOTHY UPHAM, Has just received a large assortment of DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, from six to thirty dollars each, measuring from 1 3/4 to 3 yds. square, they are from Cobson's celebrated manufactory, Ireland, are better fig- ures and better finished Goods than any of the kind he has ever offered for sale. Also,
from the same source a complete assortment of LINEN DIAPERS, from 1 to 2 1/2 yards wide, from 456 to 15s per yd. in various figures. Those who wish to purchase articles of this kind—are respectfully request- ed to call and examine them.
Has also received fine 4-4 IRISH LINENS, Fine Linen Cambric; glaz'd and unglaz'd cotton Cambric; fine and low priced Book Muslins; Parasols at 9s and 10s6; silk Umbrellas; gen- tlemen's very fine white Hats, some very large.
A large assortment of other Goods as usual. August 25.
FRESH GOODS. WM. JONES, JR. MARKET-STREET.—Has just received and now opening the following Articles,—viz.— INDIA black Lutrings; blk. Ita- lian ditto; twill'd Silk for gowns; Thread Laces, all prices; 4-4 cotton Cambrics, from 253 to 756; 6-4 do. do. 453 to 257, very nice; Brown Hollands; Hat Linings; Calicoes and Chintzes; dark, brown and cin- namon Damask Silk Shawls.
Large assortment Most fashionable coat and vest Buttons; very fine white Quilting; men's white silk Gloves; best Legee and common black sewing silk; cot- ton Umbrellas; very cheap muslin Shawls; linen pocket Handkerfs.; fine long Cloths; India Cottons & Checks, selling cheap. August 18, 1807.
More New Goods. Just received and this day opening at DRAPER'S CHEAP NEW CASH STORE, a fresh and very extensive variety of Seasonable GOODS, among which are,—an elegant assortment of LADIES Dunstable Hats & Bon- nets of the newest taste; Leg- horn straw Flats; Ladies habit silk Gloves; do. do. Kid do.; Italian plaids Lutrings; Florence do. do.; black Crapes; India black Satins; do. do. Lutrings; black Florence do.; 4-4 Damask silk Shawls; 7-4 & 8-4 blk. cambricks; book, jaconet and cambric Muslins; Irish Linens; Lin- en Sheetings; Patch Furnitures; Cal- icoes and Chintzes; Thread & Cot- ton Laces; blk. patent Laces; Cap Patterns; Linen Cambric, very cheap; embos'd Ribbons; Ladies morocco Purses; Cambric & com- mon Dimeties; Oil Cloths; Muslin Shawls, very cheap; English and country Diapers; cotton Umbrellas; India Calicoes; Linen and Cotton Checks; blue India Cottons; Ladies black morocco Shoes, for half price; a very large supply of India Cottons.
The above with a great variety of other articles, in addition to his stock on hand, makes his assortment com- plete. Portsmouth, August 4.
Benjamin Hill, INFORMS the public that he has removed from the chamber over R. C. Wiggins & Co's. Store, Market-street, to the store lately occupied by Messrs. W. B. Norton & Co. Bow-street, opposite the Fifth-market, where he offers for sale an assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries, Country produce, &c. Aug. 4.
N. E. Rum, Annis, Snake-root and Clove Water, for sale by JOSEPH & JOHN CALDWELL, who beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have taken the Distill-House formerly occupied by Messrs. Hill & Ladd, where they intend to keep constantly for sale, N. E. Rum, Annis, Snake-root and Clove Water, which they offer very low for cash, or approved credit. Also for sale, 200 barrels Superfine FLOUR. Portsmouth, July 28, 1807.
FOR SALE, A Right of Land in the town of PIERCY, in the county of Coos, being the original right of Nath'l Hea- ley, Esq. for further particulars enquire of JOHN HILL. Portsmouth, August 11. [t/]
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, Jonathan Edmonds, jr. and John Edmonds, jr. All persons are forbid- harboring, trusting or employing them, as they would avoid the penal- ties of the law. JONATHAN EDMONDS. Wolfborough, July 27, 1807.
To be sold on Wolfbo- rough neck, 154 acres of Land, con- sisting of mowing, tillage and Pastur- ing, with a House 40 by 20, boarded and shingled, a Barn and a good well of water thereon. For terms, apply to JOSEPH EDMONDS, or JONATHAN EDMONDS, who lives on said premises. Wolfboro' July 27.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Are received by C. PEARCE, for Printing Butterworth's Concordance and Dictionary of the Holy Scriptures. —To contain 700 pages large octavo, and to be offered to subscribers for 21s bound and lettered. Subscriptions also received for Shakespeare's Poems, with a sketch of his life—To be comprised in 1 volume 12 mo.—of about 260 pa- ges, price 6s boards, and 7s6 hand- somely bound & lettered. Also for Shakespeare's Plays, at 42 cts. a number. Five Nos. are already re- ceived. Daniel-Street, August 25.
BY VIRTUE of a license from the Judge of Probate, will be sold at Public Auction on Wednesday the 9th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the late dwelling-house of Capt. Samuel Langton deceased, in Port- mouth, a new pair of CART WHEELS, with quantity of FLAX and WOOL, with vari- ous articles of HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, being the estate of the said deceased. OLIVE LANGTON, Executrix. Portsmouth, August 24, 1807.
CIDER. For Sale by JOHN B. HILL, 12 bbls. CIDER. August 25.
FOR SALE, HOUSE FRAME, two stories high, 18 by 38 feet, with an Ell 15 by 16; for particulars, enquire of GEORGE DENNET, At Christian-shore. Portsmouth, August 25.
Freight wanted for FRANCE. The brig IZETTE, John Barnes, master, will sail for a port in France, in 15 or 20 days; two thirds of her freight being engaged. Any person wishing to ship will please to apply to ABRAHAM SHAW, Portsmouth, August 25.
TO BE SOLD, THAT noted Tavern HOUSE, in Exeter, lately improved by Ezra Hutchins, and now occupied by Thomas Folsom, with all the build- ings and one acre of Land,—for par- ticulars, apply to BENJAMIN LAMSON at Concord, or of STEPHEN LAMSON at Exeter. Exeter, August 6th, 1807.
FOR SALE, 6 Hogheads, and nineteen Barrels of SUGAR; initialed to Debenture,—inquire of NATH'L MARSHALL, near the head of the Pier. Portsmouth, August 11, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I have claimed an appeal from the decree of the Judge of Probate for said county, made on the ninth day of June last, allowing and approving a certain writing as the last Will and Testament of ICHABOD WEEKS, late of Greenland, in said county, physician, de- ceased—which appeal is allowed by the said Judge, and will be prosecuted at the Su- perior Court of Judicature, to be held at Exeter in and for said county, on the third Tuesday of September next. August 3, 1807. JOSEPH CLARK.
THE Proprietors Meeting held at the house of Capt. Samuel French, in Gilmanston, by adjournment, on the first day of July last, is further adjourn- ed until the second Monday of October next, at the same place, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon. JOSEPH BADGER, Proprietors Clerk. Gilmanston, July 25th, A.D. 1807.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ss. To WILLIAM TARLTON, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the county of Grafton, aforesaid:
THE undersigned proprietors and owners of more than the one sixteenth part of the common and un- divided lands in the township of Lin- coln, in the county of Grafton, afore- said, request you to call a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the Inn of Simon Towle, in Haverhill, in said county, on Thursday the fifteenth day of October next, at one o'clock afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles, viz: 1st. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting. 2nd. To choose a Proprietors Clerk. 3rd. To ratify and confirm all former proceedings of said proprietors or any part thereof, as may be thought advisable when met, or disannul the same. 4th. To see how much money the pro- prietors will raise to defray their expenses. 5th. To choose an agent or agents to settle all demands for or against said proprie- tors with power to prosecute to final judg- ment. 6th. To choose a committee to settle the boundaries and establish lines between said Lincoln and any town adjoining. 7th. To see what method the proprietors will adopt for the dividing all of the land in said town, and drawing the same. 8th. To see what encouragement the pro- prietors will give to settlers. 9th. To transact all other business thought proper when met.
NATHANIEL RIX, NATH'L RIX for JAMES NOYES, S. P. WEBSTER, JOHN BROWN, THOMAS COGSWELL. Lincoln, June 10th, 1807.
Grafton, June 10th, 1807. Pursuant to the foregoing application, I hereby notify the proprietors of Lincoln, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid. WILLIAM TARLTON, Justice Peace.
At a meeting of the committee of the subscribers for re-building St. John's Church, held on Monday the 17th of August, 1807—
VOTED, that a fourth assessment of Twenty Dollars be, and is hereby laid on each and every share; payable to the agents, or their order, on or before the first day of September next. Aug. WILLIAM GARDNER, Chairman.
Joseph W. March, [No. 5, Market-street.] Has for sale, 36 casks 10d. & 20d. English Nails, entitled to debenture; 24d. 30d. and 40d. fine deck Nails; English Sheathing Nails; cut and wrought Nails of every size; 6 by 8, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, and 10 by 12 Bris- tol crown Window Glass; Patent Shot; Bar and Sheet Lead; English Mill and cross cut Saws; a large as- sortment of Hardware itself GOODS, which will be sold on liberal terms— LIKEWISE
10,000 yards Tow-Cloth. August 18.
ATTENTION!!! A LIST of PRIZES in Amos- keag Canal Lottery, 10th Class, which finished drawing last week, is just received, and may be seen gratis at the Bookstore and Lottery Office of THOMAS & TAPPAN, oppo- site the Court-House. Those holding prize Tickets are desired to present them without delay, and receive in ex- change Tickets and Quarters in 2d class Hatfield Bridge Lottery, which commences drawing, 23d September, or the cash. August 18.
Copartnership Dissolved. THE Copartnership between Ben- jamin Floyd and Joshua Went- worth, jr. both of Portsmouth, Sta- tioners and Book-Binders, is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All Per- sons having any demands on or are indebted to said firm, are request- ed to call on Benjamin Floyd for settle- ment, who is fully authorized to adjust the same. BENJAMIN FLOYD. JOSHUA WENTWORTH, jr. August 15, 1807.
Benjamin Floyd, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the Public in general that the Bookselling and Binding Business will be carried on by him as usual at the Store in Market-street, next door to Messrs. H. & B. Penhal- low's, where all orders will be punct- ually attended to. N. B. TICKETS & QUARTERS in the Hatfield Bridge Lottery for sale at the above Store. August 18.
VENDUE.
FOURTH TURNPIKE SHARES. NOTICE is hereby given to those proprie- tors of the Fourth Turnpike Road in New-Hampshire, who have not paid their as- sessments, that their shares in said Turnpike Road, on which the assessments are not paid, will be sold at Public Vendue on Tuesday the 15th day of September next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling- house of Enoch Challis, innkeeper in Spring- field, unless the balances due on said shares with incidental charges, be previously paid to the subscriber. The following list ex- hibits the shares and their numbers, belong- ing to the above description of proprietors to- gether with the balance due on each of said shares.
  No. Sh. No. Sh. No. Sh.    10 39 50 226 30 89 270 63 99  37 16 227 30 89 272 39 50  45 39 50 228 30 89 295 22  59 159 50 229 30 89 323 139 50  63 159 50 230 30 89 329 159 50  65 159 50 231 9 50 344 82 15  66 159 50 232 9 50 345 89 50  67 159 50 233 9 50 346 89 50  79 159 50 234 9 50 353 159 50  81 159 50 235 9 50 371 139 50  83 159 50 236 9 50 372 139 50  85 30 237 9 50 373 149 50  115 109 50 238 9 50 383 26 50