The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1795-10-20 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
Published by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the State of New-Hampshire, at his Office, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.
Vol. XXXIX.—Numb. 2030.]
TUESDAY, October 20, 1795.
[9s. pr. Annum.]
FOR THE GAZETTE.
The following address to the inhabitants of Europe, needs no comment; it comes from an American Agency Office in London, and is designed to fill America with aliens, as it is imagined they think themselves authorised so to do, by a liberal construction of Mr. Jay's fatal treaty. Let this affair call for the attention of the conscript fathers of America to put a stop to its progress; we hope to see the discerning part of the community express their opinions on this subject.
American Agency Office.
No. 24 Threadneedle-Street, London, August 18, 1795.
SIR, WE entreat you will have the goodness to excuse the liberty we now take in this transmission of a general Notice of the Advantages derivable in our Office to all such Persons as incline to hold Lands, improve them in various ways, or reside upon them in North America.
Should the public Printers think proper to circulate them in their News-papers, it will be taken very kind, and if you will be pleased to use such means as are most convenient for disseminating said Notice, you will besides promoting a public good, confer a great obligation on
SIR, Your most Obedient humble Servants, THE AGENTS.
TO THE Inhabitants of Europe.
THE Era of Reason is now dawning upon Mankind, and the restraints on mens laudable endeavours to be useful will cease; The Agents for the Sale of American Lands, therefore take this method of informing all classes of men in Europe, that by application at their Office No. 24, Threadneedle-Street London, they may meet objects worthy of their serious attention.
That such as wish to hold Lands (though aliens) in America, may purchase to any amount, on very low terms, and a perfectly secure Tenure.
That such who wish to reside in that Country, may be accommodated with most eligible Estates of all descriptions.
That such as are inclined to hold Lands in association, and improve them by reasonable Tenantry, may accomplish their desire.
That such whose means are restrained to narrow limits, may become perpetual Lease-holders on very reasonable terms, with the privilege of purchasing the Free-hold at certain limited prices within the first Ten Years.
That such as would assist their still poorer Neighbours, may have a Freehold Estate granted them in proportion to the number of Tenants they may be the means of placing on such Tracts of Land, as may be appropriated for the purpose.
That individuals who chuse may have such portions of Leasehold Lands, with the above mentioned option, as they can undertake to manage.
That such as may be inclined to associate for settling a Commonwealth on their own Code of Laws, on a spot of the Globe no where surpassed in delightful and healthy Climate and fertile Soil; claimed by no civilized Nation and purchased under a sacred treaty of Peace and Commerce, and for a valuable consideration of the friendly Natives, may have the best opportunity of trying the result of such an Enterprise (*). And Finally,
That Men under the guidance of rationality, in every rank, may have opportunities of becoming essentially useful to their Neighbours while they proportionably mend their own condition.
Such, and such only, as are in earnest, are requested to make their applications (free of Charge,) to the Agents, and they will be duly attended to.
(*) In consequence of an Expedition fitted out at Boston North America in the Year 1787, Capt. J. Kendrick, while prosecuting an advantageous Voyage with the Natives for furs, purchased of them for the owners, a tract of delightful Country, comprehending 4 degrees of latitude, or 240 miles square. The Deeds are at present in China, and registered in the Office of the American Consul, and the Agents are authorised to treat with any Gentleman, or Association, for the purchase of a tract of Land, no where excelled for fertility and Climate, and which may by a prudent management of some wise Institution become of the utmost importance.
The benevolent Mr. Wadsworth, in his ingenious publication concerning the Principles of true Colonization, has taken some notice of this Expedition, and favored his readers with the annexed plate.
Late Foreign News.
DEAL, Aug. 19.
“On the 15th instant, at eight o'clock in the evening, the Spider lugger, fell in with, and was chased, on the North-Coast of Holland, by a Dutch Fleet, consisting of five men of war, six frigates, four cutters and brigs, and one galliot.
“On the 17th instant, the Squirrel, and her convoy, fell in with the same fleet, in consequence of which they made the best of their way for the Humber, where they then took refuge.
“The Dutch squadron was bearing south-east, and had not very long failed from the Texel.”
A fleet under Admiral Duncan consisting of 6 English ships of the line, with the Russian fleet, of 20 sail, has failed in quest of the Dutch squadron said to be at sea.
AUG. 23.
In confirmation of what we yesterday stated, respecting the Dutch fleet being at sea, and the probability of an immediate rupture with the United Provinces, in consequence of that fleet having chased some English vessels, we now have to add the following letters:
“HARWICH, Aug. 20.
“This afternoon the Nancy, Capt. Kirkaldie, an hired cutter, arrived at this port express from Capt. Trollope, of his Majesty's ship Glatton, with the following important intelligence, which was immediately forwarded to the Admiralty:
“That on Tuesday the 18th inst. about 3 o'clock in the morning, his Majesty's ship Glatton, in company with the Lion, another line of battle ship, and the above cutter, Goree then bearing S. S. E. distant ten or eleven leagues, they descried seven Dutch line of battle ships, five frigates, three brigs, and one cutter, bearing towards Flushing; and that about 3 o'clock yesterday morning, the Nancy fell in with a frigate and cutter, under National colors, about four miles to the Southward of the Island of Zealand, which gave her chase for seven hours, when the Nancy, which at first was to leeward, came in sight of the English land, and having gained considerably to windward of her pursuers, they gave up the chase.”
PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 20.
“An express reached this place yesterday, from the Admiralty, ordering the Mars, of 74 guns, Captain Sir Charles Cotton, and Minotaur, of 74 guns, Captain Louis, to sail immediately, and join Admiral Pringle's squadron in the North Sea, for the purpose of attacking the Dutch fleet, so that we have little doubt of its being soon obliged to seek shelter in the ports of the United Provinces, or of a good account being given of it, if the Commanders have the temerity to keep the sea.”
The Dutch are said to have taken this decisive step, in consequence of their East-Indiamen having been seized by order of our government. It is probable also, that the friendship of Spain, secured to them by the treaty of that kingdom with France, may have had some influence in determining the measures they have adopted. If Spain should, by any influence, be also brought to arm against this country, (a circumstance not impossible) it will be found more difficult than it has hitherto been, to maintain our superiority at sea; but British tars will do their duty.
By these papers we are informed, that the French have at last passed the Rhine. This they have done, chiefly with a view to accelerate peace; for which purpose, also, Rewbell, an eminent Deputy of the Convention, is gone to Basle.
General Doyle we are told, is only waiting for a fair wind, to sail with the van of Lord Moira's army, for the coast of France. Of this expedition we are as little inclined to make any mention, as the Ministerial Prints are to speak of it in lofty and sanguine language; for it will either ultimately prove to be a Tragedy, or continue to be a Farce; a Tragedy like that of Quiberon, if the troops are landed; or a Farce like that what has been acted these two years, if they never approach the enemy's Coast. We hope and believe it will continue to be the latter.
AUGUST 25.
The orders of Admiral Duncan were unequivocally to sink, burn, and destroy such of the Dutch vessels of war as he might fall in with, and to make, from the cannon's mouth, a declaration of a war, which has for some months past been virtually carrying on between this country and the United States of Holland.
AUGUST 26.
A letter from Cleves says that a Dutch squadron of 12 ships of the line and 18 frigates is to co-operate with a French squadron fitting out at Dunkirk.
The alacrity of the Russian squadron in failing in quest of the Dutch squadron, on the first notice, has been much insisted upon as a proof of the great assistance our Russian alliance is likely to afford to our naval operations. The Lords of the Admiralty, however, depended so little upon this assistance, that they sent out a British force more than a match for that of the Dutch.
VANNES, Aug. 3.
The Commissioners continue to proceed. At Vannes they have finished their painful duty. Of the Emigrants 188 were executed in 4 days, after an interrogatory, in which they had all the latitude they could possibly require. Several of them died crying, Vive la Roi! Others of them have shown courage, but few of them at the time of their trial.
The Chouan prisoners are to the number of 2700. This evening we expect 12 or 1500 more. They are to be brought to trial tomorrow, when it is hoped, that they will discover all their Chiefs and leaders, who swarm in all the adjacent cities. At Auray it is certain that 500 Chouans have surrendered themselves and laid down their arms. They have given information of a deposit of great coats, and of wine. At Eleven 300 have surrendered. Their chiefs have endeavoured to conceal from them the event at Quiberon, and threatened to put to the sword, and to burn the houses of those who should inform them.
NANTES, August 12.
Our situation is truly deplorable. To all the evils arising from an intolerable dearth of all the necessaries of life, is added that of civil war.
The Chouans harass us incessantly, by stopping provisions, even such as are conveying by water. This pillage is often attended by murder: several of our citizens have been massacred by these banditti, whose rebellion has drawn into it almost all the surrounding parishes.
American Appeals.
LONDON, Aug. 7.
The following important Case of the Brigantine Betsey, W. Furlong, master, was heard and determined by the Lords Commissioners of appeals, on the 25th July, 1795.
From the ship's papers and depositions of the Captain and crew, produced in evidence on this cause, it appears that the Brigantine Betsey, belonging wholly to Mr. George Patterson, of Baltimore, cleared out from this port on the 19th Dec. 1793, for the island of St. Bartholomew's, and a market. That in quest of a market she went directly to Guadalupe, where she arrived on the 8th January following. Here she discharged her cargo of provisions and took in one of West-India produce. With this cargo she was proceeding to Baltimore, when she was met and captured by the private sloop of war Agnorra, Willis Morgan, commander, and taken into Bermuda.
Her cargo consisted of sugar, coffee, and other goods, belonging, in certain specified proportions, to the Capt. William Furlong, and to Messrs. George and William Patterson.
On the 4th April, 1794, proceedings on behalf of the captors were commenced. On the 23d April following, the vessel was claimed by Capt. Furlong, on behalf of Mr. George Patterson, and the cargo on behalf of himself, a citizen of the United States, and of Messrs. George and William Patterson, both also lawful citizens of the United States, and who had been for many years before resident in Baltimore, in the state of Maryland, where their families and house of trade were. Mr. George Patterson has been alleged to have been a native of Ireland—there is some doubt as to this fact—it was not contended, however, but that he was actually a citizen of the United States. It appears that he went over to Guadalupe for a special purpose, as the agent of his brother, and not with a view of residing there—on the contrary, that he proposed returning without delay to Baltimore as his place of residence.
On the 21st of May, 1794, the cause was brought on for a hearing before John Green, Esq. Judge of the Vice Admiralty court of Bermuda; and on the 23d of said month, the vessel, with her “boat, tackle, apparel and furniture, and all and singular her cargo and lading, were adjudged and condemned as lawful prize to the captors by the said judge and the claimant, Capt. Furlong, ordered and directed to pay the taxed costs of suit.”
The true ground of Judge Green's decree appears to have been according to his own words, because “she had come immediately from a French port, declared by Authority to have been blockaded by his Britannic Majesty's fleets and armies.” It seems the “Authority” that “declared” the French islands in a state of blockade was Admiral Sir J. Jervis; and the evidence of this fact before the court was a
copy of a letter from this officer to Thomas Griffith, Esq. of Barbadoes, of which the following is an exact transcript:
“Boyne, in Fort Royal Bay, Martinico, 18th March, 1794.
“SIR, “The several French West-India Islands, are to be considered as under blockade from the arrival of the armament at Barbadoes, the 6th of January; therefore all neutral vessels trading with these Islands within that period, are clearly intended to come within the King's order in council, dated the 6th November, 1793.
“I am Sir,
“Your humble servant,
“J. JERVIS.”
“Thomas Griffith, Esq.
The vessel and cargo condemned on the 23d of April, were delivered to the captors by order of the judge at an appraisement of 4698l. 6s. 7d. Bermuda currency; which is stated to have been far below the actual value of the said vessel and cargo.
An appeal was immediately entered from this sentence, and the claimants prayed the restitution of their property, for the following reasons, assigned by their counsel, Sir William and Sir John Scott:
“Because the ship and cargo were clearly and indubitably the property of American subjects engaged in a fair and licit trade.”
On the part of the captors, the reasons assigned by their counsel, Mr. Erskine and Dr. Nicholle, for the affirmation of the sentence passed by the Judge of the vice-admiralty court at Bermuda, were as follows:
“Because the proprietors of ship and cargo are natural or British subjects, supplying the enemy with provisions.
“Because the vessel, under a pretended destination to a neutral port had gone directly to an enemy's port, then in a state of blockade, and was returning from thence, at the time of the capture, with a cargo, the produce of such a blockaded port, which she had taken in barter for the cargo of provisions she had carried thither.
“Because the sole owner of the ship and cargo was, at the time of the capture an inhabitant of the enemy's territory.”
On Saturday, the 25th of July last, the Lords commissioners of appeals heard counsel in behalf of the appellant and respondent.
“Sir William Scott, on the part of the claimant and appellant stated, that American ships in the time of peace, were in the constant practice of carrying flour provisions to the French West-India islands—It is true, that an order of council was made on the 6th of November, 1793, and an instruction on it, directing all ships carrying supplies to, and bringing produce from the French West-India islands to be brought in for adjudication—But this order was never considered to extend to a condemnation, and it was revoked, and another instruction issued on the 8th of January, 1794.
Sir William Scott here referred to the cases of the Fair Lady, the Hitty, the Liberty, and the Essex, as tending to establish the free trade of the Americans to the French West-India islands.
Lord Mansfield expressed his doubts as to this broad assertion of Sir W. Scott—And
Sir W. Wynne called the attention of the board to the proclamation made by General Rochambeau, the governor of Martinique, that he should under the circumstances of the said island permit the importation of provisions for a limited time, but otherwise would adhere to the French Colonial laws.
Mr. Erskine, the respondent's counsel, agreed to argue the case on its particular circumstances.
Sir W. Scott in continuation contended, that as to the blockade the British arms had not invested the island, in a way to shew their intention to make it the primary object of their attack, at the time of the capture of this vessel.
Sir John Jervis's letter introduced into the cause furnishes no sufficient suggestion to induce the court to concede the assertion of blockade to be well founded.
As to Mr. George Patterson, the owner of the ship, and of a moiety of the cargo, it is contended that he is a native of Ireland, and the doctrine of inalienable allegiance, as it formerly stood, is set up as a bar to his claim.
The Independence of the American states has done away that doctrine, as to all persons settled there at the time of such Independence, and the great number of persons who have emigrated to America since the Independence will require a most serious consideration before the doctrine will be applied to them.
Lord President Mansfield, asked Sir William Scott if he meant to contend that an Englishman could get rid of his allegiance by going to America, more than he could to Russia, or any other country in Europe?
Sir W. Scott declined the enquiry, but repeated his assertion that the magnitude of the question from the number of persons gone to America from this country, would require the most serious deliberation of this board, before

the doctrine alluded to, was enforced to their prejudice.
The Masters of the Rolls observed, that the question would probably require some understanding between the two countries.
Sir W. Scott proceeded; he remarked that as to M. G. Patterson's birth and residence, the third witness contradicts the other two, and says he believes Mr. Patterson was born in America; so that the fact is not proved, and as to his residence, he appears to have gone to Guadalupe on the present occasion only, and to have had no residence there; and as to the clearing out for St. Bartholomews upon which much stress is laid—the fact is, the ship was cleared out for that Island (which is Danish) and for a market.
Mr. Erskine in reply declared he was more convinced than ever that he was founded in asking for confirmation of the sentence of condemnation, as it is evident that the urgent want of provisions was the sole inducement to let the ship take back the cargo of sugar and coffee, without which she could only have taken molasses.
He contended that the voyage may justly be considered as masked, the island of St. Bartholomews being a kind of emporium, and the words "for a market" a mere cover, and as to the seizure of the cargo by the French, it is evident that the owner was so well reconciled to it as to talk of sending a further cargo. He did not ask for condemnation on the letter of Sir J. Jervis: he admitted the assertion of Sir W. Scott, as to its want of logical accuracy, self-preservation however was essential, and as much a principle with nations as with individuals, and the political existence of this country justified his expectation of condemnation.
Martinique was then reduced, and Mr. Patterson must have known it, and been well assured that Guadalupe was an immediate object of the British arms.
America, he contended was entitled to no more and no less than other nations, and he had no doubt but that if Mr. Patterson should, on further enquiry, (if it should be thought necessary to make it) appear to be a British subject by birth, his property would be liable to condemnation.
The council having closed their arguments, the Lords, viz. the Earl of Mansfield, Lord President of the Council; Sir R. P. Arden, Knight, Master of the Rolls; Sir W. Wynne, Knight; Silvester Douglas, Esq. and Charles Greville, Esq. took the same into consideration and made and declared their decree in the following words:
"The Lords having heard the proofs read, and advocates and proctors on both sides, under all the special circumstances of the case, by their interlocutory decree, pronounced against the appeal, affirmed the sentence appealed from and remitted the cause."
(Signed) ARDEN, Registrar of his Majesty's High Court of Appeals for Prizes."
From the CHRONICLE.
OBSERVATIONS.
From the above statement, and decision, it appears that the prospect of indemnification by appeal, is delusive. The circumstances attending this capture, are as favorable as any that can be brought before "His Majesty's High Court of Appeals for Prizes." To look for indemnification from this quarter, is nothing more, nor less, than exposing ourselves to have insult added to outrage.
At this early period of the business, we find the operation of the treaty.—The property of the American merchant, is become the mere sport of the Lords of the Admiralty. If this is the effect in this instance, even before the complete ratification of the treaty, what may we not expect when it becomes in full force? Does this decision express the existing temper and feelings of the citizens of the United States, which Mr. Jay was expressly commissioned to represent? Are these captures the amount of claims to be set off against the "legal impediments" of the British? If they are, what balance will be on the side of the Americans? NOT A SHILLING—but the amount of MILLIONS will become a clear debt, against the United States. Thus by Mr. Jay's treaty, we have submitted our claims to the decision of the Lords of the Admiralty, who no doubt will decide in every case as they have in the preceding; while the claims of the British are admitted to be settled by commissioners, who no doubt will draw an immense balance in favor of the English merchants. WHO THEN IS TO DISCHARGE THIS DEBT? The American citizens. The MERCHANT who has already lost his property must be further taxed to pay British subjects. The FARMER who has had nothing to do in contracting it, must be called on by a LAND TAX. The fact is, we had better have waved our claims for indemnification, and quietly, passively, and submissively, like good subjects to Britain, have acquiesced in their depredations. By Mr. Jay's negotiation, we not only lose our property by Bermudian piracy, but have brought on ourselves British claims—which were never contemplated by the Ministry, till they found that Mr. Jay was serious to admit them.
The insults offered to this country, are without a parallel. We must be held in abhorrence by all European nations, and despised for our pusillanimity even by the British themselves. Our friends in England pity us, and our enemies laugh at us. The former pity us, that we have not maintained our national character, by those weapons of COMMERCE & SEQUESTRATION, which we so fully possess, and which would have made Britain more cautious in her conduct towards us. The latter laugh at us, that we have so soon become the dupes of
the British nation by negotiation. God only knows what will be the event; but this is certain, that the frides of Britain to again possess themselves of this country, are too alarming not to awaken the mind of every patriot. Their connections in America, the residents already among us, and those we may expect within a few years, it is to be feared will become too strong a phalanx to be baffled by the exertions of the honest YEOMANRY of the United States. The freedom, sovereignty and independence of our country are prostrated to Britain. Not a trait of them remains, and the FOURTH OF JULY, (unless prevented by the vigilance of the citizens) will be obliterated as a day of FESTIVITY in America.
NATIONAL CONVENTION,
27th THERMIDOR, Aug. 14.
SEVERAL hundred Addresses, all congratulating the Convention on their immortal labours, were read— Inscription on the Bulletin.
28th THERMIDOR, Aug. 15.
An Address was read from several Frenchmen, united with the Batavians and Americans at Philadelphia, in which they gave an account of a fete which they had celebrated in commemoration of the 14th July. They transmitted likewise the speeches pronounced upon the occasion, and particularly that of the Envoy at Philadelphia.— (Honorable mention.)
30th THERMIDOR, Aug. 17.
Belgic Deputies, and Deputies from the inhabitants of the country of Liege, prayed the Convention to constitute their native country a part of the French Republic— The petition was referred to the Committee of Public Safety.
A lieutenant of the English ship Thames, a prisoner of war, in the Department of Eure, who has become a spy, was ordered to be carried before the Military Tribunal of la Seine Inferieure. His name in Augustus Market.
The Republican Calendar, is maintained. The Republican era commences the 22d of September, 1792.
1 FRUCTIDOR, Aug. 18.
Reynault, of the Upper Loire, presented a work entitled Abolition of the punishment of Death, or the danger of admitting Corporal Punishments into a state wisely governed , the production of citizen Lemaire. In support of the principles maintained in this work, he stated his own opinion, and that of Lepelletier, who was assassinated within an hour after sending his manuscript upon the subject to the press. He moved, that the whole be referred to the consideration of the Commission of Eleven.—Ordered.
2d FRUCTIDOR, Aug. 19.
PEACE WITH SPAIN.
Siryes announced that the Committee of Public Safety, had just received from citizen Barthelemy, the Ambassador of the Republic in Switzerland, a letter, stating, that the Chevalier d'Yriarte, Minister Plenipotentiary of the King of Spain, had received his Catholic Majesty's ratification of the treaty of peace with the French Republic.
PARIS, August 16.
A peace will speedily be concluded at Basle, between the German Empire and the French Republic. France is to give up all the countries belonging to the circle of the Empire; the Republic is to keep West Flanders, between the Scheldt and the sea, and the fortress of Luxembourg.
The Belgic provinces, and the country of Liege, are to compose a new Republic, and to have the Stadtholder for its Chief.
Letters from Rennes, mention, that the ex-cesses of the Chouans, are as dreadful as ever.
On the 28th Thermidor, the Cathedral Church of Notre Dame, was opened for religious worship, with great solemnity, and was filled with an immense crowd of citizens.
AUG. 17.
The Prussian Baron Roda, has arrived at Basle, with a suite of 18 persons. He is to repair to Paris, in equality of Ambassador from his Prussian Majesty. Thus is Paris to be enriched with another diplomatic Minister, and another open table.
AUG. 20.
Maria Theresa de Bourbon, daughter of Louis XVI. is still in the Temple. Since the refusal of the Emperor to deliver in exchange for her, the French Deputies and Ministers, whom he holds in captivity, sending her to the Court of Spain, has been talked of. It is even affirmed that the treaty of peace concluded with Spain, contains an article to this effect. In the mean time, her situation in the Temple would not be unpleasant, if she could forget her imprisonment and her misfortunes. The Committee of Government take particular care that every thing necessary for her comfort and convenience shall be supplied with the utmost exactness.
Drawing, reading, and walking employ all her time. No book she asks for, or with which she is likely to be pleased, is refused her. Those she reads with most attention are Fontenelle's Works, and Voltaire's History of France. She every day asks leave to see her young brother. "As to that poor child," said the lately, "I wish only that he may fall into good hands, and that they may make an honest man of him." Hence it appears, that she is still ignorant of his death.
LONDON, August 22.
WAR with HOLLAND.
What was foreseen by many a long time ago, seems now to be quickly approaching—a state of actual hostilities between this country and Holland.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. MELCHER,
IN perusing your last paper I observe that a writer who calls himself Bradshaw, seems not well pleased with the statement made by a citizen of Portsmouth, and in order to resist the influence of truth on the public mind, has had recourse to a series of cavils, better calculated perhaps to assist a bad cause at the bar, than to serve his purpose in the present case, for to the candid and judicious, no proof can be stronger of the badness of a cause than the necessity of quibbles to support it; but lest his piece should fall into the hands of some of another description, I shall take some notice of them, however trifling they may be. The first is an implied charge of falsehood against the citizen, in asserting that the substance of the treaty was published immediately on the signing of the Senate, he says that it is not the substance, but an abstract from the treaty, and differed materially from it; notwithstanding which I can see no cause to differ in opinion with the citizen, as there appears nothing to disprove it, but his simple ipse dixit , and as every one has it in his power to examine and judge for himself, I shall not trouble myself any further on that score at present.
The next is a declaration supported by no better evidence, viz. that "two of three reasons mentioned by the citizen were not referred to in the reasons given by the town for their assent," this is denied, and to support my denial I refer him to the 1st, 4th and 5th of those reasons, where they are all noticed—such a declaration therefore must imply either wilful ignorance or a wanton sporting with truth.
Our Mr. Bradshaw seems to differ in opinion from the citizen, as to the probability that the treaty was generally read, but as this is a mere matter of opinion on both sides, and cannot easily be a demonstration on either, nothing more need be said on that point. That the town-meeting was properly called, he does not deny, but disputes its legality, he probably alludes to the time of notice—in this particular he doubtless wishes that the meeting might have been procrastinated 'till the President's decision was known, that either the sentiments of the town might have been suppressed, or that they might share with his party in the absurdity of presenting them to the President afterwards. As to his remarks on the citizen's opinion of the paper called "the Crisis" whoever reads the citizen's observations must see that he thought it unjustifiable, as tending to excite the passions of the people, for it could be condemned on no other principle, but that it had such an effect to generally as to render it dangerous for any advocate for the treaty to express his opinion at the meeting is not believed.
Our writer queries "was discussion free when the assertions that Jay was probably bribed, were heard without denial or a frown?" For my part I do not remember to have heard any such assertion in the meeting, if he or any of his party did, and disbelieved them, they are chargeable; for if their tongues were awed to silence, surely there could be no restraint on their muscels. Bradshaw thinks that the reasons offered by the town for their disapprobation of the treaty are such as they and the committee ought to be ashamed of—I have read them and can find no cause for his assertion, 'tis true they were expressed in pretty general terms, a sufficient reason for which was given in the address itself; but whether they were proper, or the best that could have been given, the public must judge, at any rate Bradshaw's opinion can be of but little weight, for in one of his declarations he has fully evinced that either he did not know what they were, or else wilfully published a falsehood.
Whether Mr. Randolph was one of the men who at all times surrounded the President, is nothing to the purpose—why he is introduced I believe no one can tell.—Now for the famous address.
"The time of its being signed (to use Bradshaw's own words) was merely a matter of accident, or in part negligence in the person depended on to draught it, from this circumstance of the first draught not being well made"—without quibbling on the mode of expression, I would ask what weight ought to be given to such reasons, when so able and ready an assistant as Bradshaw was always at hand, for my part I think with the citizen that the reason why it did not take effect sooner, was the uncertainty how the President would decide, and in this I am confirmed by the principal reason given by our writer himself, why it was effected at so late a period, viz. a desire to coincide in sentiment with the great body of the people—if it be concluded that the people are in favor of the treaty (which I deny) it must be on the presumption of their reliance on the wisdom and integrity of the President; and I believe no unprejudiced person will pretend to suppose that such reliance would be lessened, had the President refused to ratify it; so it appears probable that the addressers thought it necessary that the President's mind should be known, in order to determine the sentiments of the people. If by saying that the President's ratification "naturally" followed the Senate's advice to ratify it, our writer means necessarily, I deny it, this would be cypherizing the President with a witness.
I had like to have quitted this subject without noticing an important argument produced to justify the addressers in a delay of their movements, till the President's ratification was published—he says that "surely it could not be more improper than the town-meeting approving of the President's proclamation of neutrality" if that be granted it will not strengthen his cause, for he must consider that the zeal of his own party was the procuring cause of that meeting, and an absurd business it was, and what they ought to be ashamed of; but forsooth they are now endeavouring to justify themselves in a
second ridiculous act, because it is not worse than they had done before.
I have at length arrived at the great inconsistency charged to the citizen's account, and the writer seems quite satisfied with himself on the discovery—for my part I am not able to discover the inconsistency.—That he should grant their right to express their sentiments under proper restrictions, and yet doubt their prudence in the execution of the business, so as not to irritate the passions of any, and produce disorder in the town, is no paradox. I believe the citizen could not be understood to admit the expediency of the measure, though he might not think it unlawful, and if it was not unlawful none had a right to restrain them; and further to say, that had they come forward at a proper time when it was possible their opinions might have some effect, at a time when the general voice of their townsmen was against the treaty, and for ought they then could know, that of the President besides, which would probably be followed by that of the "great body of the people" would discover a spirit of heroism, honorable in a degree at least, I believe is no "jargon"—perhaps the expression "nobleness of spirit was rather inapplicable, but as the meaning of words is often limited by the nature of the object to which they are applied, I must conclude not only that there is no inconsistency, but very little, if any impropriety.
The citizen is charged with deserting the town, and considering the whole affair as the result of malice towards an individual; this appears to be Bradshaw's meaning, his expressions literally considered, convey no clear idea at all, but I am willing to take his meaning where I can find it out. His remarks on this particular, and indeed through the whole paragraph are truly puerile and really do not merit notice, but I am willing to condescend to his humour, as far as possible, and will just tell him what a school boy would understand from reading the observation he alludes to.—That it applies only to one man, the principal disorganizer of his party, the mover of the mischief—and in order that he and the public may be no longer ignorant why the two persons hinted at were introduced, I will inform them that a letter was received from Boston by the man just described, from a fower of sedition there, pushing the business with great earnestness, and urging as a motive, that though it might answer no other purpose, it would at least serve to mortify Mr. Langdon when he arrived at Congress; now whether the purport of this letter was communicated to the addressers in general, or if so, that they were influenced by it to give their names, I will not pretend to say—but that it was made known to some, and had its desired effect, I have no doubt—and I will venture to say further as my opinion, that a regard for the public welfare merely, could never have induced the agent in the affair, to be so indefatigable; and knowing his enmity to the gentleman mentioned from other circumstances, I think the citizen may be justified in the suggestion.
Bradshaw affects to disbelieve that such measures as mentioned by the citizen were really employed, and to render it improbable fays—"surely old Tories, speculators and landjobbers do not require such quickness as those mentioned." I answer that it has not been pretended that they were all of those description, if they were his reasoning is just—such people are stimulated by motives that may well account for their conduct in the present case.
The citizen is charged with saying "he was acquainted with the intentions of the mob, previous to the breaking window business." I would treat the gentleman as delicately as possible, for it seems his nerves are very tender, but must say he sibs a little here. The citizen did say that no mischief was intended, but it is by no means necessary to suppose that he came by this knowledge before or at the time of the procession, the truth is, he ventured his declaration from the opinion he had of those who were stiled the leaders, and from the circumstance that no mischief was done, and certainly they had it in their power had they intended it. Bradshaw seems astonished at the idea "that men should be so very anxious to be insulted as to instigate others to do it," the reason given by the citizen is a sufficient solution of the wonder. Among a variety of other difficulties our Mr. B. meets with, are a few hard names as he calls them, and thinks them not only uncaudid but of filthy import (tho' I think the latter insinuation arose from a desire to introduce a favorite sentence) if so, it is rather an unfortunate circumstance that they should so generally be thought applicable, but I dare be answerable the citizen has no predilection for words, and will adopt any other that his friend Bradshaw will furnish him with for the purpose, if decent and properly expressive.
In one of his paragraphs our caviller speaks of the citizen's "long piece." I think himself has mended the matter but little in that respect, he also thinks that the citizen did not like Homer sleep over his long piece. I am of the same opinion, for I believe he was quite awake through the whole, but am obliged to think differently of my friend Bradshaw. He probably did nap a little and has given us his wild dreams for realities, in no other way can I account for the jumble of ideas contained in the different parts of his work, particularly in his introduction, which appears to me a perfect rhapsody of nonsense. I hope he is ashamed of it, whether he is or not, I'm sure he ought to be.
Bradshaw differs a little from the citizen in opinion of the treaty, and seems to offer a challenge to a public discussion, to this I think there are two objections, one is that volumes have already been written on the subject, and the public must be heartily tired of hearing, even the name of the treaty, the other is, that the more it is examined, the more

the cloven foot will appear, and if it must become the law of the land, it is best the people should think as favorably of it as possible. But if Mr. B. is very desirous of displaying his talents on the occasion, and will convince me that the public good can be promoted by it, I'll engage he shall be answered, provided that instead of reasoning, he will not impose on the public any more of his quibbles. I observe a note at foot of Bradshaw's performance that seems to look a little like a threat to those who differ from him in sentiment, I am one of them, and am not an advocate for abuse, but shall take the liberty to speak what I think to be truth, when necessary, fearless of consequences.
Thus have I followed Bradshaw to the end of a very laborious, indigested and truly farcical performance, but before I quit, will just observe that, is he a friend to good government, so am I; is he a friend to the constitution of the United States, and determined to support it, so am I; and would therefore guard equally against the insidious machinations of the ambitious aristocrat on the one hand, and the violence of the licentious democrat on the other.
A REPUBLICAN.
[The following petition speaks in very forcible language.]
SHUFFIELD, (Eng.) Aug. 11.
In pursuance of information by public advertisement of the Constitutional Society of this place, the friends of Peace and Reform, assembled upon Crook's Moore to the number of ten thousand at least, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of petitioning our gracious Sovereign, in this hour of public calamity and distress to use his efforts towards restoring the blessings of Peace.
The following address to the King was read and unanimously agreed to.
To the King's Most Excellent Majesty.
"SIRE,
"WE your Majesty's dutiful subjects approach your throne with all the solemn reverence due to the Father of the British Nation. We feel ourselves, at the same time, emboldened by a due sense of the justice of our claims upon your attention, to request your Majesty in the most earnest and emphatical manner, graciously to employ your prerogative towards promoting and restoring to your subjects, the united and inseparable blessings of peace and plenty. Give us peace, Sire and plenty will follow; but, if the present desolating war is suffered to continue longer, we tremble lest famine be added to the innumerable other calamities heaped upon our heads by the war. The miseries we have felt—we do feel—but we hope by the humane interference of your Majesty soon to feel them no more. Our trade has been ruined; our wages reduced; our families are starving. To the throne now, as our last hope, we are compelled to look up for succour; to petition for peace—to ask for bread. Let not our prayer for peace be drowned in the thunder of war; and when, "we ask for bread" let not the Father of his people "give us a stone."
Your Majesty's most dutiful Subjects, &c.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 21.
A Gentleman who came passenger in the brig Governor Pinckney, informs that, a gale of wind which happened on the 12th of August last, did considerable damage to a fleet of English merchant vessels which sailed from Jamaica a few days before, bound for London; six of them had put into the Havana in a very shattered condition.
A colonel in the Spanish service had engaged his passage in the Governor Pinckney to this place; it was said his business here was to know from the government of this state and Georgia, why American citizens were permitted to disturb the Spanish settlements in the Floridas. A few days before the Governor Pinckney sailed, this officer changed his route, and took passage for St. Augustine, that he might there get fuller information on the subject of his mission. Accounts had been received at the Havana of several bodies of men in arms having been seen in each of the Floridas, supposed to be citizens of the United States.
SEPTEMBER 22.
Several English ships, richly laden arrived at the Havana about the middle of August, in distress, having parted from their convoy in a gale: their cargoes, consisting of cotton, sugar and coffee, were landing; and it was expected they would be sold. One of these ships after having made the land to the leeward, had her Capt. second mate and carpenter murdered by the Spaniards, who were shipped as seamen at Jamaica; they also wounded the chief mate; the murderers then went on shore in the boat leaving on board only two boys and the wounded mate. The criminals were afterwards all taken, tried, condemned and were to be executed on the 14th instant.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 5.
By Capt. Clarke, who arrived yesterday in the ship Charleston from Hamburgh, and left Dover on the 19th of August, we have received positive information, that GREAT BRITAIN HAS DECLARED WAR AGAINST SPAIN, on account of some secret articles in her treaty with France—that the Russian fleet had arrived in the Downs, and were to have been joined by a Portuguese Squadron, who were on the point of leaving port, but their orders were countermanded at that moment, on account of the late rupture between England and Spain; that the Portuguese Squadron stationed in the Mediterranean, having gone into port, the Algerines had taken the advantage of the opportunity, and stretched out into the At-
lantic, one of whom chased Capt. Clarke for a whole day—and lastly, that the treaty between America and Great Britain was ratified by the latter, and published, with the exception made in the 12th article by our Senate.
HARRISBURGH, Oct. 5.
On Sunday the 28th ult. this place was visited by a very uncommon and violent rain. A greater quantity, in so short a time, was, perhaps, never experienced in these parts: in consequence of which, several mill dams, bridges, &c. have been swept away, in the vicinity of this place.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated July 24. The advice inserted in the Spanish Gazette, of the Portuguese having made peace with the Algerines, proves to be premature, as the Portuguese are cruising in the gut against these pirates. It is said peace is entirely concluded with the Emperor, so that your vessels have now nothing to dread in these seas.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 14.
The ship Hercules, bound from this port to London, was on Thursday last captured by a British Gunda Costa, but a few leagues from the Hook!—Indeed the principal part of our trade and navigation is now harassed and piratically captured in all quarters where the British Rovers can find them. And this, while our President is at Mount Vernon, tilling his Farm. The French sloop of war Ranger, captured on her passage, the British ship Providence, from Cork, bound to Jamaica; ship Betsey & Brothers, bound from Norfolk, to Dublin; ship Supply, from Martinico, bound to London; and brig Somme, bound to Newfoundland. The ships Providence and the Betsey and Brothers, Capt. Mulin thought proper to burn at sea.
On Saturday last, arrived at Philadelphia, the ship America, Captain Ewing, after a short passage from Bourdeaux. By this arrival late letters and papers were received—Extracts from which follow:
Extract of a letter from Bourdeaux dated 26th of August, by the America. "Flour, Wheat, Rye, Rice, &c. have fallen very much for some time, and command specie with difficulty. Our crops of Grain are safe in; they are very fine in quality, and the most abundant. The indian corn by reasonable rains, is saved, and large quantities will be gathered, as well as potatoes, which necessity has taught us to cultivate, and which are equal to those of Ireland."
PARIS, Aug. 25.
Letters from Italy say, that a suspension of arms has taken place between the armies of France and those of the King of Sardinia. According to these letters all the powers of Italy are comprised in this armistice with the exception of those countries which are under the immediate direction of the Emperor.
BOSTON, Oct. 15.
Latest from FRANCE.
Capt. Fairchild, arrived yesterday, from Rochelle, which place he left the 5th of September; at that time it was currently believed, that Peace had taken place between the French Republic and the Emperor of Germany—this was not officially communicated, but was supposed to be the fact.
It was also currently reported and believed at Rochelle, that the English had declared War against Spain.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman now in France, to his correspondent in this town, dated
"Havre, August 29th, 1795.
"The peace between Spain, and the almost certainty of its being followed by the Emperor, still keeps up that lassitude of business which has prevailed here for the last six months. About fourteen days ago a seizure was made on board an American vessel, of specie, intended to be exported, and notwithstanding the proprietor proved to the Committee of Public Safety, that the same was the identical money he received of the Government, for flour sold them (it being in barrels all marked) yet there are but feeble prospects that it will be restored to him. The advantage that has accrued to the custom house officers by this event, has made them very vigilant, and at present, every American is afraid to venture to ship off what he has received for goods sold.
"You have doubtless heard of the fate of the American vessels that went from this to Russia in the Spring; they were ordered to quit St. Peterburgh in 24 hours on pain of death, and Capt. Lambert, in Mr. Codman's employ, was unloaded. These vessels are now at Copenhagen. It is observable that the Swedes and Danes seem in a manner to have stopped coming here; the few that do arrive are loaded with boards and sea coals.
"The 20th Fructidor, (Sept. 6) is the day appointed for the New Constitution to be submitted to the Primary assemblies. The event will be important. One of the objections the people have to the constitution is that two thirds of the old Convention are to remain. The objectors say "you have declared us to be sovereign, and yet you will not trust us to re-elect all our Representatives." To this it is answered, that if all new ones were introduced, their present plans might be frustrated. It is probable, however, the Constitution will go down."
N. B. All duties, three days ago were raised six times their former amount.
OCTOBER 17.
From the WEST-INDIES.
We learn, that Victor Hugues, is meditating
a formidable expedition against some of the British islands. To execute it, an 80 gun ship, cut down, is mounted with a battery of thirty-six 32 pounders, and the Concorde and another 44, are completely equipped. In addition to these, the British transports lately taken are armed and full of troops.—But to what point intended, remained a secret in Citizen Hugues's bosom.
OCT. 19.
Our accounts from New-York, by Saturday's Mail, are, that the fever is abating and the number of deaths decreasing—but 11 persons having died on each day of the 12th and 13th inst.
Mr. Randolph's Letter.
Philadelphia, October 10.
SIR,
The letter of which the enclosed is an extract, relates principally to the requisition of a particular paper. My only view at present is, to shew to my fellow-citizens, what is the state of my vindication.
I am fir,
Your humble servant,
EDM: RANDOLPH.
Mr. Andrew Brown, Editor } of the Philadelphia Gazette, }
Extract of a letter from Edmund Randolph, to the President of the United States, dated Oct. 8, 1795.
"You must be sensible, fir, that I am inevitably driven into the discussion of many confidential and delicate points. I could with safety immediately appeal to the people of the United States, who can be of no party. But I shall wait for your answer to this letter, so far as it respects the paper desired, before I shall forward to you my general letter, which is delayed for no other cause. I shall also rely, that any supposed error in the general letter, in regard to facts, will be made known to me; that I may correct it, if necessary: and you will consent to the whole of the affair, howsoever confidential and delicate, being exhibited to the world.
At the same time I prescribe to myself the condition, not to mingle any thing, which I do not sincerely conceive to belong to the subject."
PORTSMOUTH, October 20.
On Tuesday last the first regiment of New-Hampshire militia, under the orders of Col. Commandant Moses Woodward, was reviewed on Sherburne's Plains, by Brigadier General Leavitt, attended by the officer of the day, and other military characters. The fineness of the day induced a vast concourse of people to visit the field of review; and we are happy to observe, that they were not disappointed in the expectations which they had formed. The healthy looks, clean appearance, and martial manoeuvres of the regiment were very gratifying to the friends of a well regulated militia, the palladium of free States. The day was passed in a minute inspection of arms and accoutrements, together with some judicious tactical evolutions, in which the Cavalry displayed their usual adroitness, the Infantry and Artillery a peculiar firmness of motion. Having received the best applause of their commanding officer, the several companies disbanded at fun set; and no accident marred the festivity of the day.
DIED] Doctor DANIEL ROGERS, aged 80, and Dea. THOMAS PEIRCE, aged 85.
From the 20th Oct. to the 20th April, the Mail will arrive here from the Southward on Tuesday's and Friday's at 10 o'clock, A. M. during which time the GAZETTE will be published early on Tuesday Evenings, and will contain the latest news brought by the Mails.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED FROM Sloop Sally, Shaw, New-York. CLEARED FOR Sloop Abigail, Blunt, Philadelphia. Brig Philanthropist, Billings, England.
Cash & a generous price given for
FLAX-SEED,
BY
William Seavey,
At his Store on Spring-Hill.
Portsmouth, Oct. 12.
TO BE SOLD BY
D. Huntress, 20 Hhds. high proof Ja- maica Rum. 10 Hhds. 2d and 3d proof do. Few Hhds. and Bbls Sugar. Ravens Duck. Raisins, Pepper and Spice, Ship Bread. 25 Bbls. Salmon, 2 Anchors 868 lb and 1182 lb. 6 by 8 and 7 by 9 Window Glass. Portsmouth, Oct. 19.
WILL BE EXHIBITED, On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, In the Assembly Room, By the Celebrated
MR. MAGINNIS,
From Saddler's Wells, London (equal, if not superior, to the famous JONAS) who has had the honor to perform repeatedly before the Nobility & Gentry of Great Britain, with universal applause.
A GRAND
Medley of Entertainments
ACT I. Consists of a number of surprising Philosophical Experiments, Astonishing to the eyes of the Spectators.
ACT II. He will perform his curious Prussian Fantoccini, by a grand set of Artificial Wax-Work-Comedians from Rome, in Italy. Scene 1st. The merry humors of Roger de Coverly. The surprising Lancashire Witch. A Country Girl will dance a Jig as natural as Life. Also, a grand Representation of a Court, of Foreign Kings, Queens, and Princesses: also, the astonishing Italian Scaramouch will dance a Fandango, and, at the same time, put his body in 20 different shapes.
ACT III. To conclude with a Grand Representation of a
Sea-Engagement,
wherein will be displayed the two Fleets drawn up in Line of Battle, attended with the Cannonading, some sinking, others blown up: Like-wise, a just appearance of the Sea, with the Fishes sporting in the waves.
The whole to conclude with a Grand View of Neptune, God of the Ocean, attended with his Tritons and the beautiful Mermaid.
Doors to be opened at half past 6 o'clock, and to commence at half past 7.
FRONT SEATS, half a dollar, BACK SEATS, a quarter.
TICKETS may be had at Mr. Greenleaf's tavern, at the place of performance, and at Mr. Melcher's Printing-Office.
Great care will be taken to render the Room as cool, and the Audience as well accommodated as possible.
Different performances each night.
NOTICE is hereby given that so much of each original right of land in the township of Cardigan, alias Orange, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, viz. the rights of
Isaac Fellows, Theophilus Clark, John Larrabee, William Ferriman, Hon. Eliph't Dyer, Esq. Elknah Cobb, Samuel Gray, Esq. Rev. Abiel Leonard, John Wendell, Esq. Rev. John Fuller, Rozel Morgan, Rev. Alex'r Millar, Isaac Morgan, Samuel Adams, jr. Rozel Stevens, Verney Fellows, William Robinson, Jacob Fellows, Joseph Eaton, Samuel Payne, William Farnam, Capt. Daniel Payne, Ezekiel Peirce, Amos Payne, John Peirce, John Bartholomew, Elisha Perkins, Thomas Baker, Perry Clark, Ebenezer Child, Jesse Spalding, Samuel Chandler, jr. John Douglass, Ebenezer Crafts, Thomas Stevens, Daniel Payne, jr. Nehemiah Stevens, Samuel Chandler, Esq. Robert Washburn, Silas Bowen, Jeremiah Cady, George Hodges, Joshua Dunlap, Ebenezer Gray, Ephraim Spalding, John Green, Joseph Spalding, Thomas Sumner, Edward Ayers, George Wentworth, Zadock Spalding, David Shepherd, Joseph Spalding, jr. Nathaniel Peirce, jr. Elisha Payne, Esq. William Darbee, Andrew Backus, Curtis Spalding, Joseph Shepherd, jr. Andrew Spalding, Daniel Clark, John Cady, Ephraim Jones, Ichabod Ormsby, Benjamin Spalding, Benjamin Cary, James Brown, Oliver Spalding, James Bradford, Eph'm Spalding, jr. Nathan Waldo, Joseph Shepherd, Daniel Foster, Isaac Coit, Esq. Jabez Ensworth, John Williams, Elknah Cobb, jr. Timothy Larrabee, Simon Forbes, Nath'l Rogers, Esq. Daniel Payne, William Boarle, Esq. Richard Smith, Benj. Whitney, Esq. Aaron Cleaveland, Ric'd Saltinfall, Esq. Samuel Adams, 3d. J. M'Hurd, Esq. Ebenezer Brown, Benjamin Hund, D. Warner, Esq.
will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of Nathan Waldo, Esq. in said Orange, on the 11th day of November next, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, as will raise the sum of two dollars on each right, with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment, said sum was voted at a meeting of the proprietors of said town, legally warned, and held by adjournment on the 18th day of June, 1795, and was duly assessed and committed to the subscriber to collect, and has been duly advertised for payment as the law directs, by me NATHAN WALDO, jr. Prop'r's Collector. Orange, Oct. 12, 1795.

State of New-Hampshire, County of Grafton. P UBLIC notice is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of lands in the respective townships and places in said county, herein after mentioned and named, that the undersigned, sheriff of said county, has received from the Treasurer of the said State of New-Hampshire, precepts or warrants, authorising and commanding him, the said sheriff, to collect from said townships and places, all the Continental taxes and State taxes, due, set down and affixed to such townships and places respectively; lists whereof, specifying the years, are particularly set forth in the respective precepts, or warrants, now in the hands of said sheriff, which are herein after consolidated, set down and affixed to each respective township and place, in dollars and cents, and the same having, by the receiver of non-resident taxes been advertised for payment as the law directs, and a return thereof made by said receiver, with a certificate that the same remains unpaid, viz.
Chatham, for the year 1784, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 137 91 Dartmouth, for the year 1786, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 160 19 Kilkenny, for the year 1784, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 207 86 Morristown, alias Franconia, for the year 1782, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 793 16 Lincoln, for the year 1784, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 170 42 Peeling, alias Fairfield, for the year 1784, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 161 89 Stratford, for the year 1784, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 225 53 Trecorthick, for the year 1784, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 161 88 Shelburne, for the years 1779, 1780, 1782, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, 569 25 Cockburn, for the year 1777, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, & 63 dollars and 3 cents in bills of the new emission of said State, 642 15 Colburne, for the year 1780, and for every succeeding year, up to 1790 inclusive, & 63 dollars and 3 cents in bills of the new emission of said State, 576 8 For the said sum in bills of new emission, the same sum in specie may be received.
Therefore so much of the lands in said townships and places as will be sufficient to pay and discharge the said taxes, or sums thereto affixed respectively, with the necessary incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, viz. of all the said townships and places afore mentioned, excepting only the townships of Trecorthick, Shelburne and Chatham, at the house of Capt. Joseph Bliss, in Haverhill, in said county, on Monday the 9th day of November next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon; and of the said townships of Trecorthick, Shelburne and Chatham, at the dwelling house of the undersigned, in Plymouth, in said county, on Tuesday the 17th day of November next, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
DAVID WEBSTER, Sheriff. Dated at Plymouth, the 9th of September, 1795.
State of New-Hampshire. N OTICE is hereby given to the owner or owners of the following lots of land in New-Durham, who have not paid their taxes from the year 1781 to the year 1787, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the 31st of December next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day, at the dwelling house of John Bennett, jun. innholder in said town.
  £.  s.  d.  £.  s.  d.  q.    No. 48 in the first division, the estate of Elisha Thomas, dec'd  1  12  6  1  4  4 1/2     For 1781, new emission, 2d tax new emission,  6  3  10  0  3  7     For 1782, certificates,  3  17  10  2  3  9     For 1784, certificates,  1  7  9  0  8  3     For 1785, certificates,  1  1  0        For 1786, certificates,  1  14  8        ditto certificates,  0  7  4  0  14  8     For 1787, certificates,  1  5  8  1  5  8     NATHAN KINESON, Collector.     New-Durham, Oct. 16.   
State of New-Hampshire, County of Grafton. P UBLIC notice is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of lands in the respective townships and places in said county, herein after mentioned and named, that the undersigned, sheriff of said county, has received from the Treasurer of the county of Grafton aforesaid, precepts or warrants, authorising and commanding him, the said sheriff, to collect from said townships and places, all the county taxes due, set down and affixed to such delinquent townships and places respectively; lists whereof specifying for what years are particularly set forth in the said precepts or warrants, now in the hands of said sheriff, the sums total of which are herein after set down, and affixed to each respective township and place, in the late lawful money of said State, up to the year 1791 inclusive, and in dollars and cents for the year 1794; and the same having by the receiver of non-resident taxes, been advertised for payment as the law directs, and return thereof made by said receiver, with a certificate that the same remains unpaid, viz.
  Coventry, for 1782, 1786, 1788, 1790, & 1791,  £.  s.  d.  £.  s.  d.    Morristown, for 1782, 1786, 1788, 1790, and 1791,  8  14  5  9  8  7    Cockburne, for '82, 1786, 1788, 1790, and 1791,  23  6  3  10  7     Colburne, for 1782, 1786, 1788, 1790, and 1791,  23  6  3       Lincoln, for 1786, 1788, 1790, & 1791,  17  14  5  8  73     Cambridge, for 1786, 1788, 1790, and 1791,  18  19  0  9  13     Errol, for 1786, 1788, 1790, and 1791,  18  19  0  9      Trecorthick, for 1786, 1788, 1790, and 1791,  17  14  9  8  93     Peeling, alias Fairfield, for 1786, 1788, 1790, & 1791,  17  14  9  8  73     Chatham, for 1786, 1788, 1790, & 1791,  14  5  1  8  60     Millsfield, for 1786, and 1788,  4  13  11  9      Dalton, for 1790, and 1791,  14  5  1  9  80     Dartmouth, for 1790, and 1791,  14  5  1  10  47     David Gilman's location, for '90, & '91  1  3  1       J. Goffe's location, for '90, & '91,  0  6  11       —Gridley's location, for '90, & '91,  0  4  7       Brittonwoods,  7  60        Shelburne,  8  93        Mayneborough,  7  60        Paulsborg,  7  60        Whitefields,  7  60        Stewartstown,  12  93        Colebrooke,  12  53        Durand,  9  53      
Therefore so much of the lands in said townships and places, as will be sufficient to pay and discharge the said taxes, or sums thereto affixed respectively, with the necessary incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, viz. of all the said townships and places afore mentioned, excepting only the townships of Trecorthick, Shelburne and Chatham, at the house of Capt. Joseph Bliss, in Haverhill, in said county, on Monday the 9th day of November next, at 9 of the clock in the forenoon; and of the said townships of Trecorthick, Shelburne and Chatham, at the dwelling house of the undersigned, in Plymouth, in said county, on Tuesday the 17th day of November next, at 9 of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
DAVID WEBSTER, Sheriff. Dated at Plymouth, the 9th of September, 1795.
Wanted to Purchase The Hull of a Sloop about 60 or 70 tons. Inquire of the Printer.
FOR SALE A Cast Iron Stove, With a Copper Funnel, will be sold cheap. Apply to the Printer hereof. Portsmouth, Oct. 12.
Russia Duck Of the best quality, FOR SALE BY JAMES SHEAFE. October 12.
Mysteries of Udolpho! JUST PUBLISHED, In 3 vols. 12 mo. and for sale by J. MELCHER, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, in Market-Street, Portsmouth. T HAT justly celebrated and much admired work, The Mysteries of Udolpho, a Romance, interspersed with some pieces of poetry. By Mrs. Ann Radcliffe, authoress of Romance of the Forest, a Sicilian Romance, &c.
Extract from the Critical Review. "All who have read the Romance of the Forest, will immediately find the present production comes from the same hand. The same powers of description are displayed, the same predilection is discovered for the wonderful and the gloomy—curiosity is kept upon the stretch from page to page, and from volume to volume, and the secret, which the reader thinks himself insistant on the point of penetrating, flies like a phantom before him, and eludes his eagerness until the very last moment of protracted expectation. In this contest of curiosity on one side, and invention on the other, Mrs. Radcliffe has certainly the advantage. These volumes are interspersed with many pieces of poetry, some beautiful and all pleasing."
Also lately published, And for sale at the above place, by the thousand, hundred, dozen and retail, bound and in sheets, very cheap;
DIVINE HYMNS OR SPIRITUAL SONGS for the use of RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES AND Private Christians, being a collection, By JOSHUA SMITH & SAMUEL SLEEPER, A new Edition corrected and enlarged.
Flaxseed, Pot & Pearl Ashes. Cash and the highest price given For Flaxseed, Pot & Pearl Ashes, By ABEL HARRIS, at his Store, Forest Street, Portsmouth.
N OTICE is hereby given that so much of the real estate of Oliver Whipple, Esq. situate in the town of Portsmouth, will be sold at public auction, on Monday the 23rd day of November next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf, innholder in said town, as will pay £4 18 6 with incidental charges, being the taxes for 1794, on said estate; unless prevented by previous payment. JOSEPH AKERMAN, Jr. Collector Portsmouth, Octo. 5. (6w.)
State of New-Hampshire. To Jonathan Warner, Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace for the county of Rockingham and throughout said State.
W E the subscribers, owners of more than one sixteenth part of the town of Cambridge, in the county of Grafton and State aforesaid, request you to call a meeting of the proprietors or owners of said township, to be held at Mr. Jacob Walden's, at the New-Hampshire Hotel, in Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on the 29th day of October next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, to act on the following particulars:
 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.  2d. To choose a proprietors clerk.  3d. To choose assessors, a collector, a treasurer, and all other necessary officers for conducting the business of the proprietors.  4th. To raise money for the payment of county and State taxes, which have been assessed upon said township, and are now due from said proprietors, and for such other purposes as the proprietors may think proper.  5th. To see what method the proprietors will take for calling meetings in future, and to act upon any other business they may think necessary. 
EBENEZER THOMPSON, THOMAS PINKHAM, R. CUTTS SHANNON, SAMUEL SHERBURNE, SAMUEL MOSES, for himself, and THEODORE MOSES, SAMUEL SHERBURNE, for JOHN HURD.
Sept. 27th, 1795. State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. October 5th, 1795. * Puruant to the foregoing application, (L.S.) I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said Cambridge to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid. JONATHAN WARNER, Justice Peace throughout the State.
TO BE SOLD A Fine Saddle Horse. Inquire of the Printer hereof.
Treasury of the United States, August 24th, 1795.
N OTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be creditors of the United States, for any sums of the funded debt, or stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum.
1st. That pursuant to an act of Congress, passed on the third day of March, 1795, intitled, "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," there will be reimbursed and redeemed, on the first day of January ensuing, the rate or proportion of two per centum of the principal of the debt or stock, expressed in the certificates issued to the said creditors respectively.
2d. The said reimbursements will be made at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the said stock may stand credited at the close of the present year.
3d. The said reimbursements will be made to the said creditors in person, or to their attorneys duly constituted; but the powers of attorney which may be produced must contain an authority to receive the said reimbursement of principal, otherwise no more than the usual dividend of interest will be paid; and although the two per centum of principal to be redeemed, should not be demanded, yet the interest thereon will cease from the said first day of January next.
4th. To prevent the great trouble and expence which would attend a renewal of the certificates, in consequence of the said reimbursement of principal, it has been determined that no renewal shall be made: And further, that the certificates which may be issued during the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, in consequence of any transfers of the said six per cent. stock, shall notwithstanding the reimbursement of two per centum, as aforementioned, be expressed for the respective sums of the original capital stock. All persons who may negotiate the funded six per cent. stock of the United States, bearing a present interest, are therefore cautioned to observe, that during the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, the value or true amount of principal unredeemed of said debt or stock, will be ninety-eight per centum of the sums expressed in the certificates.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year before mentioned, pursuant to directions of the Secretary of the Treasury.
SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States.
State of New-Hampshire. P UBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the following towns, viz.
In the county of Rockingham. Northwood for the years 1794 and 1795; and Chichester for 1795.
County of Strafford. Durham 1790 and 1794; Moultonborough 1794 and 1795; Brookfield, Effingham, Gilmanstown, New-Durham Gore, Ossipee, Tamworth and Wolfborough, 1795.
County of Hillsborough. Hancock, 1795.
County of Cheshire. Jaffrey 1787 and 1789; Croydon and Sullivan 1795.
County of Grafton. Stratford 1786, 1788, 1790, 1791 and 1794; Grafton and Wentworth 1794; Bridgewater and Lancaster 1794 and 1795; Bath, Dorchester and Peirce 1795; that their lands in said towns are taxed for said years, and the lists thereof left with the subscriber, that unless the said taxes are either paid to him or the collectors thereof, within eight weeks from the first publishing of this advertisement, the lands taxed will be advertised for sale for the payment of the same.
NATHAN PARKER, Rec'r N. R. taxes. Exeter, October 5th 1795.
State of New-Hampshire. N OTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Wolfborough, in the county of Strafford, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1794, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber on or before the 17th day of November next, so much of their land will be sold as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Capt. Reuben Libbey, in said Wolfborough, at 10 of the clock on said day.
   No.  A's.  d.    Thomas Packer,  6  50  3    Solley & March,  13  200  6    John Moffatt,  14  300  9    Jonas Minot,  17  300  9    Stephen Batson,  5  300  9    Col. Stephen Evans,  7  286  7    DAVID COPP, Collector.    Wolfborough, Oct. 7, 1795.