The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1804-09-11 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endeavor to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PEARCE, HILL & PEARCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
French & Dutch Goods.
Just Imported by
PETER COFFIN,
From France and Holland, a variety of French and Dutch Goods, viz.—
 Mens' & Womens' black and white silk HOSE;  black and white silk GLOVES;  A variety of FANS some very elegant and cheap;  Satin Waistcoating;  Dutch CHECKS;  Breton LINENS;  Dutch TAPES—&c. &c. all which will be sold very cheap. Aug 28. 
James Rundlet,
HAS just received per the Felicity, William Walker, Commander; from Amsterdam, a number of cases of Brown HOLLANDS; WHITE PLATILLES; BRITTANNIES; CHECKS and STRIPES; ROUENS; OIL CLOTHS; TAPES and BOBBINS; which will be sold low per case, or smaller lots—all entitled to debenture on exportation.
Portsmouth, August 28, 1804.
SALT for sale
ON board the ship CAROLINE, at Portsmouth Pier.—Said Ship is for Freight or Charter. For terms, apply to THOMAS MANNING, No. 17 Portsmouth Pier. September 4 1804.
Fowling Pieces.
FOR SALE, A FEW very elegant double and single barrel Fowling Pieces, some with SPRING BAYONETS—Cheap for cash—ALSO—1 box Black RIBBON. Apply at No. 13, Portsmouth Pier. Sept. 4. 1804.
Now Landing from on board Sch'r Enterprise, from Philadelphia, AND FOR SALE BY
J. Langdon, jun.
PHILADELPHIA IRON, in SQUARE & FLAT BARS. 3d, 4d, & 6d Hhd. HOOP IRON. Bow-street, Aug. 28, 1804.
Washington Peirce,
Calls on those indebted to the late firm of N. S. & W. PEARCE, to make payment on or before the twentieth day of September next, after that period their accounts will be left in other hands. Portsmouth, August 28, 1804.
THE Members of the Essex District New-Hampshire Medical Society, are hereby reminded that their meeting will be held in the house of Capt. Ezra Hutchins, in Exeter, on Wednesday the fifth day of September ensuing, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
JOSIAH BARTLETT, Notary. Stratham, August 20, 1804.
THE Managers of the Atkinson Academy Lottery, find themselves under the necessity of postponing the drawing of said Lottery, the sale of their Tickets having been retarded by the drawing of other Lotteries, which are now finished; they flatter themselves they shall meet with such rapid sale as will enable them in a little time to complete the drawing of the Second Class. Aug. 27.
TERRIBLE TRACTORATION!
Just received from New-York, (price one dollar,) and for sale at the Bookstore of C. PEARCE, Daniel, rect. Portsmouth.
TERRIBLE Tractoration! A Poetical Petition against Galvanizing, Trumpery and the Peckish Institution; in four Cantos. Most respectfully addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, by CHRISTOPHER CAUSTIC, M. D. L. L. D. & A. S. S.
It is not too much to say, that the Author is a legitimate branch of the Hudibras family, and possesses a vein of humour, which will not be easily exhausted. Extract from Literary Review. Sept. 4.
TO LET,
HALF of a HOUSE in Jaffrey's Street, convenient for a small family. Inquire of JOSEPH MAN.
Political Miscellany.
From the National Intelligencer.
WHAT citizen is there of this happy republic, enjoying, in common with the whole American people, the purest liberty that has ever fallen to the lot of man, whose heart does not expand on reading the following oration of Mr. Derbigny, pronounced at New Orleans on the 4th of July? Who is there that can fix his eye on the picture he draws of the happiness of his fellow citizens, and their future destiny, without rejoicing at his participation in the great event that has given freedom to one of the fairest regions on earth? We say his participation—for, be it ever remembered that the measures of the government depend on the discriminating suffrage of the citizen. In the merit of this great event the whole people, therefore, participate. They chose the men that effected it. Hitherto we have rejoiced, principally on account of the good we have ourselves gained, and the evil we have escaped, by the acquisition of Louisiana. The language of this oration is a sublime mockery, and our knowledge of humane nature hollow, if this joy will not be heightened by the pure consciousness of having by this act still more contributed to the happiness of others. Louisianians! We esteem you, in every sense, as our brethren and friends.
AN ORATION, Delivered at the Principal in this city on the 4th July 1804. By P. DERBIGNY. Translated from the French.
THE solemn hour, when Louisianians assembled for the first time to celebrate the Independence of the United States will be inscribed with indelible characters in the annals of the world; ages shall roll away, generation shall succeed to generation, natural and political revolutions shall change the face of our globe, before the memory of this celebrated day shall suffer the least change. The history of nations presents nothing so astonishing as that shock of events of which Louisiana has experienced the commotion, and which the last glorious revolution has happily terminated. It was in the midst of intrigues and of clashing interests; it was at a moment, when powerful sovereigns contended among themselves, for our subjection, that the invisible hand, which in the secrecy of wisdom, guides the destiny of mortals; suddenly caused our alarms to cease and conducted us in the bosom of peace and independence. Before we contemplate the dawn of happiness, which is opening before us, let us take a retrospective view of the period, when the majestic river whose fertile banks we inhabit, rolled its water in the silence of deserts, when the enterprising genius of our ancestors the Europeans, conducted them for the first time upon the uncultivated and savage coasts of this immense country;—and let us consider the interesting contrast that Louisiana has presented at the different epochs of its existence, and that series of events which has conducted us to this state of prosperity, which yet promises the highest destinies.
Let us view the unhappy colonists when first translated from the bosom of Europe upon this new soil, where they languished, deprived of every necessary of life, perished victims of the intemperance of the climate, and all the evils which a bad administration had heaped upon them.—Let us turn our reflection from this affliction scene and contemplate a more consoling spectacle. A new colony, in spite of the disasters which had annihilated the first, is transported upon this inhospitable land; but the experience of past misfortunes had taught them to guard against the future; they arrive prepared to combat the insalubrity of the climate and soil, and to conquer every obstacle. In a word, Louisiana is established; the river which waters it, witnessed the ancient forests that covered its banks, fall before the axe of industry, and the scene of nature is changed. The progress of agriculture was at first slow and difficult.—Dikes to confine the waters of this immense river must be raised and a term put to their destructive inundations.—It was necessary, if I may be allowed the expression, to conquer those lands
which the elements disputed with man. The activity and perseverance of Louisianians surmounted every difficulty; the richness of the soil recompensed them for all their fatigues. In a word, this country had already become an interesting colony, when the turbulent genius of politics caused it to be abandoned by France, in order to surrender it to a foreign power.
This memorable event which severed the Louisianians from their ancestors, and caused them for the first time, to change masters, recalls recollections too painful to dwell upon.—Let us pass rapidly over these moments of public consternation and repose on more happy times.
The effects of this political shock was fatal to agriculture. Time and the benediction of the new sovereign at length calmed them, and the colony recovered its former prosperity.—During a period of more than thirty years which elapsed under the domination of Spain, our country constantly favored by the monarch, increased in population, in agriculture and in industry, as much as the repressive influence of an absolute government would allow. In fine, as if Louisiana was destined to serve as an example of the instability of human affairs, the same country which had repelled us from its bosom, seemed to have regained for us its ancient attachment, and succeed with Spain for the re-cession of this country. Notwithstanding our attachment for the bounties of a prince who had adopted us, we returned with joy to the standard of our ancestors, when a new revolution more unexpected, more sudden, occasioned us to suffer a double metamorphosis.
Here, my fellow citizens, let us pause for a moment to contemplate the progress of the most astonishing events. The sport during a long time, of fortune and politics, subject by turns to many powers, passive spectators of treaties which, as masters, disposed of our country and of ourselves; may we hope that we have at length reached the goal of our servitude,—the decision and unlooked for moment is arrived—From henceforth, united to this happy and privileged soil, which flourishes under the shade of a free government, we see opening before us a career of happiness, the bounds of which we cannot perceive. This independence, which a brave nation conquered from proud and powerful masters,—this independence for which so many heroes have paid the homage of their lives and fortunes, we have just acquired without its having cost us the least sacrifice. We are going to participate, without having combated, the price of the victories of Bunker's Hill, of Trenton, of Saratoga, and of so many other memorable days in which republican intrepidity turbed the lofty head of despotism, on which the Warrens, the Mercers, the Montgomeries, finished their glorious career; in which, those who survived have been covered with wounds, and to this day exhibit the honorable scars, on which, Frenchmen whose descendants we are, shed their generous blood in the same noble cause. In fine, we are about to participate in the glorious labours of the immortal Washington, of that hero whose celebrated name has resounded to the utmost confines of the globe, and whose exploits and virtues will be eternally the admiration of the human race. It is not, my fellow citizens, that we have acquired liberty without its having cost us a single sacrifice, we have likewise the advantage of finding ready elevated the imposing edifice of the constitution of the United States, that edifice which the wisdom of Americans has erected on a foundation which cannot be shaken. It only remains for us to enter its sanctuary, there to see engraved in sacred characters those precious rights, those inestimable rights, which we are about to acquire: but before we approach this awful sanctuary in which are written the rights of man; before we approach the altar of independence, that neither the poisonous incense of flattery, nor the impure breath of servitude have ever defiled; let us pause for a moment and examine our own situation.
An astonishing and unexpected revolution has raised us from the condition of subjects to the dignity of citizens. Hitherto accustomed to bow
under the yoke of arbitrary power, leaving the cares of government to those who claimed the prerogatives, and who alone reaped all the advantages.—We were exposed to the will of a master, without taking the useless care of thinking to be better, because it was impossible for us to remedy our condition.—Now that all is about to change—now that we approach the moment of quitting this shameful nullity—now that we are about to be alone intrusted with the care of our own happiness—are we prepared to undergo this glorious transition?—Do we feel within us the germ of that patriotic zeal which ought to warm the breast of every true republican? Do we perceive developed in our hearts, those sentiments of political fraternity, which ought to unite the members of the same body, and produce that harmony so necessary for the general felicity?
Louisianians of every class, my fellow citizens, my brothers, ah! reflect that we are the native, or adopted children of the same country!—Consider that our interests are the same, that the same spirit ought to animate us, that the most intimate union ought to make us one, and the same whole!—Consider that on this union depends the happiness and prosperity of the great family of which we make a part!—Consider above all, that it is by this union, this concord, this unanimity, that we can expect to arrive at the moment of our political emancipation.
If there are those among us whom the habit of dependence still holds in servitude, if there are those who have not shaken of their prejudices and the constraint of their former state, let them awake from their degrading apathy!—Let them consider that they are men—that they are citizens!—Formerly we bowed under the empire of men! now we live under the empire of laws.—Now we are regenerated: now we are restored to our primitive dignity. Let us enter, my fellow citizens, into the sanctuary of liberty, and let us open the venerable charter in which are assigned those rights which we have acquired in becoming members of the Republic of the United States.
At the sight of this monument of human wisdom, where man reads his destiny written by the hand of reason and dictated by justice, at the sight of whose sacred laws, under whose shadow, reposes public and individual security,—from that formidable rampart, which oppression cannot overleap, a holy respect seizes me and elevates my soul. I see myself in a vast society of men, without its being in the power of any one to infringe my liberty, to oppress me with the weight of his superiority or humiliate me by his disdain. I see smile around me mild equality, active industry circulates uncheck'd, order and peace under the safeguard of patriotic vigilance everywhere prevails. I do not see the temple of Themis polluted by corruption, nor infamous avarice barter injustice for gold. The dignity of man is not degraded by the humiliating acceptability of yielding obedience to orders often dictated by folly, sometimes by caprice, rarely by impartiality. The law alone claims my submission and my obedience; in religiously respecting the obligations which it imposes on every citizen; I am free to act agreeable to my will: whatever may be my plans, my expectations, my enterprises, my labors, I can go forward to the end I propose, without having to consult the good pleasure or to fatten the cupidity of a subaltern tyrant. No shackles, no oppression, no favors, no monopolies, no exclusive privileges, no distinctions; equality, justice, harmony, tranquility, such my fellow-citizens, such is the condition of a free man in the United States, and such without doubt, will soon be ours. If inconveniences inseparable from the political crisis which we experience, cause a momentary sufferance, if the horizon appears overcast with clouds, so that we do not yet perceive the bright star of liberty in a serene heaven, let us not infer an unfavorable presage; on the contrary, let us hope from the wisdom and justice of the legislators of our new country, that they will soon accomplish our wishes by incorporating us into the Union, and admitting us to the enjoyment of the rights immunities and privileges of citizens of the United States. Till this
happy moment arrives, we shall have for a protector and guide, that philosopher, who is the ornament of his age, that man, as celebrated for his profound knowledge as for his civic virtues; who, placed in the rank of potentates, preserves in that elevated station the modest simplicity of the citizen, and exhibits the example of true patriotism: he will watch over us as a father, that benevolent man, who consecrates his life and labors to the happiness of his fellow countrymen; and when we are desirous to approach him, no barrier, no obstacle opposes, accessible to every one, (humiliating contrast for the pride of kings) he has no other satellite, no other guard than the hearts of his fellow citizens. May that virtuous man, to whom we owe the happiness of being restored to our primitive dignity, complete his work with inspiring us, by his example, with an inviolable attachment for the principles of civil liberty, and sacred respect for the laws of which he has assured us the enjoyment.
From the Alexandria Expositor.
PICTURE OF MONARCHY.
THE friends of Monarchy are constantly ringing in our ears the splendor which dazzles their judgments in the capital of England. Forgetting that where there is one Lord Courtney who can expend in a single feast 100,000 dollars, there are hundreds and thousands incapable of procuring the necessaries of life, and who are compelled to meet disease and perhaps famine, almost houseless, and naked. We acknowledge Republican America displays none of these scenes; we hope in God she never may, for they are inseparable from each other. The following fact as related by Dr. Lettson, will we think interest the readers of the Expositor, and teach them to rejoice in the wisdom of their government, which while it counteracts the accumulation of enormous wealth, in the hands of the few, renders it almost, we had nearly said quite impossible for such scenes of woe to be displayed within the territories of the United States.
"About the beginning of December on going out of my house," says the Dr. "I was accosted by a tall thin man, whose countenance exhibited such a picture of distress and poverty as fixed my attention, and induced me to enquire into his situation. He informed me that he was a day laborer, recovering from sickness, and that feeble as he then was, in order to procure subsistence for a sick family at home, he was compelled to seek for work, and to exert himself much beyond his strength, and he added that he lived in a court called Little Green-wich, in Aldersgate Street. This poor object seemed to feel distress too deeply to be an impostor; and I could not avoid bestowing some means of obviating his present want, for which he retired bowing with tears in his eyes; but when he got out of sight, his image was present with me: I was then sorry that my generosity had not been equal to my sensibility, and this induced me to attempt finding out his family. He had mentioned that his name was Poy, and by the information he gave me I discovered his miserable habitation; with difficulty I found my way up a dark passage & stair-case to a little chamber, furnished with one bedstead, an old box was the only article that answered the purpose of a chair, the furniture of the bed consisted in a piece of old ticken, and a worn out blanket, which constituted the only couch, except the floor, whereon this afflicted family could recline their heads to rest; and what a scene did they present; Near the centre of the bed lay the mother with half a shift, and covered as high as the middle with a blanket. She was incapable of telling her complaints. The spittle, for want of some fluid to moisten her mouth, had dried up her lips, which were black, as were likewise the gums, concomitants of a putrid fever, the disorder under which she laboured. At another end of the blanket was extended a girl about 5 years old; it had rolled from under this covering, and was totally naked except its back, on which a blistering plaister was tied by a piece of pack-thread crossed over its breast; and though labouring under this dreadful fever, the poor creature was asleep. On one side of its mother

lay a naked boy about two years old; this little innocent was like-wise sleep-ing. On the other side of the mother; on the floor, or rather on an old box, lay a girl about 12 years old; she was in part covered with her gown and petticoat, but she had no shift. The fever had bereaved her senses, she was perpetually moaning out, "I shall die of thirst, pray give me some water to drink." Near her stood another girl, about 4 years old, barefooted; her whole covering was a loose piece of petticoat thrown over her shoulders; and to this infant it was that her sis-ter was crying for water.*
"I now experienced how greatly the fight of real misery exceeds the description of it."
"What a contrast did this scene ex-hibit to the plenty and elegance which reigned within the extent of a few yards only, for this miserable recepta-cle was opposite to the stately edifices of an honorable afterman, and still nearer were many spacious houses and shops. I have observed that the daugh-ter, who was stretched on the floor, was still able to speak. She told me that something was the matter with her mother's side, and asked me to look at it. I turned up an edge of the blanket and found that a very large mortification had taken place extend-ing from the middle of the body to the middle of the thigh, and of a hands breadth; the length was upwards of half a yard, and to stop its progress nothing had been applied. It was a painful sight to behold, and many not less painful exist in this metropolis. I procured medical assistance immedi-ately, and for a trifling gratuity got a neighbour to nurse the family. The church warden, to whom I made ap-plication, heard their history with con-cern added his humane aid, to rescue from death a poor and almost expir-ing family. I have however the plea-sure to conclude this relation of their unspeakable distress, by communicat-ing their total deliverance from it; which I think may be justly attributed to the timely assistance administered."
* In Ireland this has been seen with aggravations; the family being sick, nak-ed, without food, or any help, and lying on dirty straw. EDITOR.
From the True American.
A sufficient time has now elapsed, since the death of Alexander Ham-ilton, to admit the public mind cool-ly to consider its own procedure with re-gard to that event—An event which bathed a family in tears, and pol-luted the earth with blood. Yet this event, though it was designed, or to say the least was not avoided, has attracted the attention of the high and the low, the sacred and profane. I do not par-ticularly wish in any of the observa-tions that follow, to derogate from the character of the departed.—His ca-reer being finished, history will record his name in a proper manner. I do not think however that his name will be encreased in splendor by the mimic grief or the apish sorrow of the sur-viving multitude—I intend to test the sin-cerity and propriety of that empty pa-rade which has followed the death of this man. I intend to test it in gen-eral, and particularly in the Clergy. It is proper to enquire into the sincerity of this sorrow generally among the citizens. And let it be asked, Can any one imagine that there is really any thing in these mournful lamentations, these dismal rites, and these days of darkness, that are taking place? Has human nature become at once then so disinterested and humane? And has the rancor of party hatred been trans-formed into love and pity? If not, what shall we think of these piteous cries, as pitiable for their folly, as in general they are contemptible for their insincerity? What are Cheatham's tears, but tears of joy for the prostra-tion of Mr. Burr? What impropriety to throw the city and country into mourning, for a man who had thrown away his own life—a life polluted by his own confession! If duelling is hon-orable, then Burr and Hamilton are "honorable men." If this honorable practice consist in shooting, and shoot-ing be to kill, then why lament so hon-orable a catastrophe? But if this prac-tice be as base and savage as that of robbing our country of a citizen, fill-ing a widow's heart with grief, and exciting the dread of poverty in be-reaved children, then propriety should have drawn a veil over the bloody scene, and perfect silence should have hastened its oblivion. Let it be re-membered that the citizens of New-York, among all their tender and pi-ous resolutions, made no resolutions directly or indirectly against the flagi-tious practice of duelling.
It would, however, have been the less observed, if we had not seen the Clergy displaying themselves in this scene of farce and folly. I add, if they had not begun and ended these days of Ro-mance. I think it becomes a certain Right Reverend Bishop to recollect his motives, and weigh them once more in the balance, I say the balance of the Sanctuary, for there a bishop and all his clerical functions must be weighed. Did not this man desire to participate in the most holy observances of our most holy religion, & that while his arguments were wet with the blood of his own shed-ding—I repeat it of his own shedding; for it was in his power to have avoid-ed it. Scarcely removed from the scene of blood, and surely not compos-ed in his recollection, he required the sacrament, and declared he had been ready to receive it for three years past. And what proof does he render of his preparation? Why he declares "that his religious principles were opposed to duelling, but that while public sen-timent was in favor of it, he must take the liberty to violate the duty which he owed his God." A sacred function-ary, especially of such exalted dig-nity, should have known that it was a-pollotic "to fear God more than man." Yet he imagines that admin-istering the seals of our religion to a man who had sealed with his own blood the declaration that he feared man more than God, would subserve the cause of truth, and break up the strong holds of infidelity!
Thus began the scene of cleric in-consistency, thus it proceeded, in all the clergy of a great city making men-tion on a given day of this event. And now it has terminated, (for I hope its end is come) still more absurdly than it began. The deceased was perhaps a friend personally to the Bishop, he was a member of his church. The Bishop might have been a little blinded by his attachment. But when we ob-serve a Presbyterian, and one of the strictest sort, forgetting himself, stand-ing on the tomb of one who fell by his own hand, and publicly pronounc-ing his eulogy, we are constrained to cry out, What madness hath seized the minds of men! I have said "fell by his own hand," for we who are Pres-byterians, and adhere strictly to the standards, know of no other class of actions under which to rate his death. Philosophers and men of honor for aught I know, may have invented a gloss for this-kind of conduct. But our pious fathers marked out the lines for us, and the rule by which they marked was the word of God. "Thou shalt not kill," requires of Presbyteri-ans "all lawful endeavors to preserve their own lives." Does not this last Clergyman know that he is adding ce-lebrity to this murder? He is at least altering the nature of the crime, and lessening its abhorrence. Does he not know that to-morrow's blasts will blow away this day's bubbles, and leave no-thing of scenery behind but the sable robes of clergymen, the mock and derision of fools? In a word, does he not know that hundreds of the disap-pointed and ambitious ones, would be killed or kill themselves, to be eulogiz-ed by his Ciceronian lips?—If this suffice, it is well. If not expect something further from a
Presbyterian Clergyman.
From the Trenton True American.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
IN answer to sundry questions pro-posed in the Salem (Massachusetts) Register, as to the character, influence, and patronage of the CAMP-MEETING, which are now very common in the Southern States, with the people of different religious persuasions, a Mr. WILLIAM GUIREY, who appears to be a preacher of the gospel, has publish-ed a statement in the (Georgia) Far-mer's Gazette from which we extract the following information on this in-teresting subject:
As to the character of the Camp-Meetings—the writer describes them as composed of a multitude of virtu-ous individuals, with some vicious char-acters among them—he says, "there have been some instances of improper conduct, but it is very difficult to know the perpetrators"—that they deem such characters no more a reproach to the Camp-Meetings, than they do the worship of the sons of God in conse-quence of the Devil's presence—Job 1. 6.
The writer's description of the influ-ence of these Meetings, must be highly gratifying to every virtuous mind: "It was expected, at their commence-ment, that every remaining dreg of party zeal would by them be destroy-ed among the Ministers and People of the different denominations; and that laudable design has been in some de-gree effected.—Bigots have abandon-ed their narrow contracted sentiments, and acknowledged that others might be pious without being called by their names, or agreeing with them in christ-ian doctrine or discipline. The influ-ence they have had upon others is sur-prising—Deists have become admirers of divine revelation—Drunkards have learned and practiced the doctrines of sobriety—Profligate Swearers have learned to verberate the name of God with profound reverence—those who pro-faned the sabbath-day now keep it ho-ly.—Libertines are reformed—the proud, humbled—the envious, love their neighbors—the malicious, seek the welfare of mankind—those who possessed the cruel disposition of the wolf, now enjoy the meekness of the lamb—Many who were a disgrace to
the human race, a reproach to their fa-milies, and a scandal to themselves, have, at these Meetings, been reform-ed, and become respectable husbands, parents, neighbors, citizens, and Amer-icans.—Persons of every description have experienced the influence of these Meetings; old and young, rich and poor, bond and free, black and white, the philosopher and rustic, the scholar and the ignoramus, the magistrate and the private citizen, physicians, lawyers, merchants, mechanics, and farmers, have experienced the good effects of them. Their influence has extended to members of the Legislature, and of-ficers of the judiciary and militia.—Thousands in this state, who neither feared God or regarded man, have since the introduction of these meet-ings learned to "fear God and work righteousness." Such has been, and still continues to be, the influence of the Camp Meetings; which should induce every virtuous American to say with the Psalmist, "O that men would praise the Lord, for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" or, in the language of Moses, (sub-stituting America for Israel) "Happy art thou, O America! who is like unto thee, O People saved of the Lord!"
With regard to the patronage of these Meetings, the writer says:
"It is sufficient to answer the pur-poses intended. The Ministers of ev-ery denomination attend without re-ceiving any compensation whatever, unless it be the satisfaction of seeing the prosperity of the Redeemer's king-dom; every man attends at his own expence; no money is required, nei-ther is it necessary; all the patronage that is sought for is the presence of Him who visited Jacob at Bethel, and this they generally receive.—If the Salem writer supposes any thing of a political nature is introduced at these meetings, he labours under a great mistake; I do not recollect I ever heard a single sentence on that subject from either minister or people."
"The inhabitants of this state tra-vel, 20, 30, or 40 miles to attend the meetings with the greatest part of their families, among these are the principal or first characters. Near 200 waggons, many coaches, chairs and carts, have been on the ground; the number of persons has on some occasions been estimated at between 12 and 15 thou-sand, and some hundreds have been converted at a meeting, as will appear by the increase of the different chur-ches—the increase of the Baptists, has been between three and four thousand—the Methodists (I believe) about 2000 and a very great increase among the Presbyterians, &c."
"Notwithstanding the ridicule of infidels, the scoffs of the wicked and the weakness of the well-meaning part of the community, these things com-pel us to say—"The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we ought to be glad."
"These things have taken place un-der the administration of Mr. Jefferson, the man who has been represented to us as an Infidel; and the very people who are averse to his administration, live in the enjoyment of those blessings, his administration as a secondary cause procured for them.—That we enjoy many blessings under his wise and vir-tuous administration, cannot be deni-ed; and as if Almighty God intend-ed forever to silence the calumny of his enemies, he has poured out his spi-rit among the people in a manner un-known before in America: Happy with such a Government, we live to see and hear things our ancestors knew little of."
(Signed.)
WILLIAM GUIREY.
MASSACHUSETTS
Republican Electoral Ticket,
FOR THE
FIFTH OF NOVEMBER NEXT.
THE following "TICKET," for nineteen Electors, of President and Vice-President, is respectfully offered to the public. It has been carefully formed, in accordance with the Law of June last, regulating the Presiden-tial Election in this State and requir-ing that "ALL the names shall be borne on one ticket." The respective no-minations for each of the seventeen dis-tricts, have been made by citizens of the same district, well informed on the subject of our Elections; and have been since approved by persons of known intelligence, in every other dis-trict, to whom they have been sepa-rately and collectively submitted for their opinion.—Among all who have been consulted on this occasion, in ev-ery part of the State, no one has ob-jected against either of the Candidates.
Yet, notwithstanding these advan-tages, it is the duty of every person in favor of the Republican list, to move with the utmost precaution; since, al-so, the same law requires the presiding officers in the various towns and plan-tations, "to reject every ticket which shall not contain the names at least of one inhabitant for each district."
With the knowledge of this peculiar difficulty in the way of the election, the names must be arranged with the ut-most accuracy, inasmuch as the least
error, in the local designation, will vi-tiate the whole ticket. It is for this reason that the greatest care has been taken, in the construction of the fol-lowing list; under the full conviction that the citizens who attend the elec-tions, will accept or reject it, as they think proper.
To the friend of peace and national harmony—to the enemy of faction & discord—this pleasing reflection will occur; that, from the known talents, character, discretion and even property of the persons forming this list, the hon-or and true interest of their native State will maintain the highest confi-dentiation. Few of our citizens have more to lose, or less to gain, than the persons who compose this ticket; and, a reduced influence of this important and distinguished State, in our national councils would be, no doubt, as painful to them as it would be highly repugnant to the "general welfare."
With such impressions, the appeal is now made to the discernment and pa-triotism of the citizens! It is on their virtue, it is on the knowledge they must possess of the advantages enjoyed by them in the present order of our affairs, it is on the strong conviction of no political change being likely to improve our circumstances, that the great stress is now to be laid. If in this State, no county, town or even par-ish has been yet induced to petition or remonstrate, on a single real or imaginary grievance, for these three years past; if we are as happy at home and as highly respected abroad, as we have a right to expect to be; if the taxes on the People have been DIMINISHED, and at the same time our public credit maintained inviolate; if our National Reputation has been ex-tended and confirmed; if, in the strong language of our excellent Con-stitution, the People have been secured in the power of enjoying in tranquili-ty their natural rights and the blessings of life,—Why shall we not re-possess our confidence in that Administra-tion, to whose wisdom and temperance we are so highly indebted for these advanta-ges?
AT LARGE—
Hon. James Sullivan, Esq. [Of Boston.]
Hon. Elbridge Gerry, Esq. [Of Cambridge.]
SUFFOLK.
Hon. James Bowdoin, Esq. [Of Boston.]
SOUTH ESSEX.
Col. John Hathorne, [Of Salem.]
NORTH ESSEX.
Dr. Thomas Kittredge, [Of Andover.]
MIDDLESEX.
Hon. James Winthrop, Esq. [Of Cambridge.]
SOUTH HAMPSHIRE.
Jonathan Smith, jun. Esq. [Of West-Springfield.]
NORTH HAMPSHIRE.
Edward Upham, Esq. [Of New-Salem.]
PLYMOUTH.
Hon. James Warren, Esq. [Of Plymouth.]
BRISTOL.
Hon. Josiah Deane, Esq. [Of Raynham.]
BARNSTABLE.
Hon. John Davis, Esq. [Of Barnstable.]
SOUTH WORCESTER.
Gen. Timothy Newell, [Of Sturbridge.]
NORTH WORCESTER.
Gen. John Whiting, [Of Lancaster.]
BERKSHIRE.
Hon. John Bacon, Esq. [Of Stockbridge.]
NORFOLK.
Hon. William Heath, Esq. [Of Roxbury.]
YORK.
Hon. John Woodman, Esq. [Of Buxton.]
CUMBERLAND.
Hon. Charles Turner, Esq. [Of Turner.]
Kennebec, Hancock and Washington,
Col. Thomas Fillebrown, [Of Hallowell.]
LINCOLN.
John Farley, Esq. [Of New-Castle.]
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Republican Electoral Ticket,
Hon. John Goddard, Esq. [Of Portsmouth.]
Hon. Levi Bartlet, Esq. [Of Kingston.]
Jonathan Steele, Esq. [Of Durham.]
Robert Alcock, Esq. [Of Deering.]
Hon. Timothy Walker, Esq. [Of Concord.]
Gen. George Aldridge, [Of Westmoreland.]
William Tarlton, Esq. [Of Piermont.]
Rhode-Island ELECTION.
Gen. JOSEPH STANTON, and NEHE-MIAH KNIGHT, Esq. were elected to Congress, on Tuesday last, for the State of Rhode-Island—Republicanismo continues to gain ground in that correct state.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
HALIFAX, JULY 31.
FIRE.
Yesterday morning between 12 and 1 o'clock, the town was alarmed with the cry of Fire, which broke out in a house occupied by Mr. William Ford, about a mile and a half from town, but before any assistance could arrive the building, with all its contents, was consumed to the ground, and melan-choly to relate, two young girls per-ished in the flames. It was with diffi-culty the remainder of the family sav-ed their lives.
SAVANNAH, AUG. 11.
A DUEL.
On Tuesday, the 31st of July, a du-el was fought at Middleton's ferry on the South Carolina side, between Wil-iam Appling, and John Rowe, both of Columbia County; Mr. Appling received a ball at the first fire, about the termination of his forehead, by which he in a short time expired.—Mr. Appling has left three children and a number of relatives and friends to deplore the loss of an affectionate friend, and valuable member of soci-ety.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) AUG. 15.
GUN BOAT No. 1.
Yesterday arrived from Hampton Roads in 6 days passage, the United States Gun-Boat No. 1, commanded by Lieutenant Lovell. This vessel is one of those, the arrival of which was lately announced, as expected—she is cutter rigged, has a 32 pounder mounted on a slide, on her bow, and two 6 pounders, as stern chasers; her comple-ment of men, (which is complete) is 45, exclusive of officers—her draft of water is small, and her sailing said to be remarkably swift.
NEW-YORK, AUGUST 30.
THE FRIGATES. Yesterday morn-ing the French frigates Didon and Cybele, got under way with an in-tention as was understood of proceed-ing to sea. When they arrived at the Hook, a strong southerly breeze and flood tide coming in they were obliged to come to anchor in Graves-end bay. They were at one time within about four miles of the British ships of war the Leander and Cam-brian. It is said that when they came within sight, the British ships fired a gun to windward in token of defiance.
The French frigates, it is expected, intended to proceed at all hazards.
Capt. Story, of the brig Happy-Couple, arrived yesterday, from Gon-aiyes, informs, that previous to his departure Dessalines had mustered at that place a force of 2000 men with a view to make an attack on the city of St. Domingo.
From the West Indies we have a more particular state of the affairs in St. Domingo, than at any time be-fore the late expulsion of the French from the French quarter of the Island. It appears that St. Domingo, the capi-tal of the Spanish part before the ces-sion to the French, General Ferrand, who commands, has opened the port for commerce, but has announced that he shall make prizes of all vessels which approach the shores of that part of the Island commanded by the negroes, or that enter the ports not subject to the French. The negroes appear to possess in quiet their part of the Island. The distresses have been much aggra-vated. Their General has published his laws of trade, which are not so li-beral as were at first apprehended. The Americans are permitted to sell on shore, but the trade is so far un-der the control of the government, as to prevent any intercourse with the negroes, which the government can-not inspect, or any attempts to with-hold any supplies the government may need. The friendly views of the General will probably soon restore trade to its usual channels.
A royal ordinance of Spain in Ap-ril has appeared to regulate the trade of the Spanish colonies, particularly respecting the supply of negroes. Af-ter explaining the ordinances of 1789, 1791, 1792, and 1793, which exhibit the history of the slave trade as licen-ced in the colonies, and the restitution which it has since admitted, and the order of last year it continues for six years the negro trade, granting leave to foreigners who introduce slaves, to bring tools of husbandry, and whatever utensils may be necessary on the plantations, with materials for boxes and casks. For the importation of ne-groes, it opens the ports of Valpari-so, Guayaquil and Panama, as well as those of Callao and Payta, on the South Sea, Cocoa of Caracas is per-mitted to be exported in this trade, and it perpetuates to Cuba, Porto Ri-co, Yucatan and Terra Firma, the concessions of November last in favour of all fugars from new plantations, or exceeding the present quantity, made.

Portsmouth
TUESDAY, SEPT. 11, 1804.
FOREIGN.
London papers have been received at Boston to the 14th of July, by the ship John Adams, from Liverpool, but the accounts which they contain, are neither very important nor extraordinary. The king of England had made a demand from the house of commons, on the 7th of July, in a message, that they would empower him to take all such measures to defeat the designs of his enemies, as the exigencies of the moment might render necessary. The privilege is granted to have operation during the prorogation of Parliament. When Mr. Pitt has concluded this affair, he followed it up with moving for a vote of credit, for 2,500,000, ster. to meet any event which may arise in the course of the year, beyond the estimates already voted. The possibility of a peace has been admitted by the partisans of Mr. Pitt, who declare that his being at the head of affairs, will not form any impediment to that desirable event. The 3 per cent's consols, in London, were at 57 and a fraction, and the American 3 per cents, at 54 and a fraction.
Great efforts have been made, by England, and by Russia, at her instigation, to inflame the Germanic body against imperial France, in regard to the seizure of the Duke D'Enghien; but they have paid so severely for this Anti-Gallic folly, that they are not disposed to renew the calamity.
Chronicle.
The pretended King of France has protested against that new Empire; but with as little effect as he did against the Republic.
LATEST.
EUROPE.—Saturday arrived at Boston, the ship Packet, Capt. Trott, from Liverpool, bringing London dates to the 25th July. The most prominent news in them, is the increased prospect of speedy War between Russia and France. The event appeared almost inevitable, if any reliance can be placed on European appearances. The former was making great preparations for hostilities in the Baltic and the Black seas. The emperor Alexander had refused to acknowledge the Emperor Napoleon.—Sweden it was said would unite with Russia in the war.—All the powers of Europe, excepting Russia, Great Britain and Sweden, had acknowledged Bonaparte Emperor of the French.—Bonaparte has extended pardon to such of the conspirators against his life, as he judged proper subjects of his mercy. He continues to extend his personal care to the military schools, which he visits, and the command of the Legion of Honor is assigned to the senate and council of the Empire. The new orders are not confined to civil and military affairs. The orders of the church are reassumed and the business of the missionaries is to be re-established in its full extent.—Splendid preparations were making for the Coronation of the Emperor of France, which is to be on the 9th of November next.—From England, we have no intelligence which opens a new scene of things. The King remained in good health. On the 31st July he was to prorogue his Parliament in person.—The British government still expected that the Invasion would be hourly attempted by France! The season has been very favourable in Portugal, and unfavorable in some parts of Spain. Throughout the globe a disposition to enquire into the history of nature evidently encreases.—This is pleasant knowledge and often profitable. (Magazine.)
APPOSITE SIMILITUDE.
FATHER Andre, a French preacher, once made the singular comparison, in his sermon, of a poor man to a chicken, and a rich one to a lap-dog. "God treats the rich, while they live," said he, "as women treat their little dogs. They feed them with all their little delicacies, decorate them with the prettiest ribbons, and cares them with the greatest fondness; but when the dog is dead, he is thrown upon a dunghill. A chicken is a miserable being, which is fed with the meanest food; but when dead, it is served with honor at the table of its master. Thus the rich during his life, is happy; but after death, is thrown into hell; while the poor is placed in the bosom of Abraham."
Returns of Votes for Representatives to Congress.
After correcting Errors in the towns of Tisbury, Moultonborough, Plymouth, Rumney, Sandwich, Tamworth, Hebron, and Alton, our list stands thus—
Table with 3 columns: Town, Republican, Fed. Lists votes for various towns including Adams, Autry, Bradford, Brookline, etc.
The immense pecuniary contributions, systematic canvassing, and incredible exertions made by the Federalists previous to the late election in this state, together with reading pamphlets and making orations to the free-men, after they were assembled in meeting, must be expected to have a considerable temporary effect; and we shall not be disappointed if they obtain their men to represent the state once more in Congress. Cheshire county is the seat of federalism. Observatory.
A correspondent congratulates his fellow townsmen, in the prospect, that their property will very soon be as safe from the hazard of fire, as they can with reason expect. The Selectmen and Firewards, continues this correspondent, appear determined, that in future no cause of complaint, for neglect of duty, shall be attached to them, therefore Mr. D. will have a much easier task, than he has had of late, to approve the conduct of those gentlemen—this correspondent further adds, that we have reason for encouragement, from the conviction of many of the gentlemen, that there is an absolute necessity for suitable ladders for the public buildings, and reservoirs of water, constantly kept in order at different parts of the town, which may easily be resorted to in case of fire. He also modestly suggests the propriety of having suitable persons appointed to manage the firebooks and axes in times of necessity, this provision he presumes would not only lessen the danger of fatal accidents to the citizens, but would expedite the business of taking down buildings when necessary.
Extract of a letter from Savannah (Georgia) under date of August 12. The crops of Cotton here will be very short which together with the large shipments of this article to Europe, from this place and Charleston, have raised the price from 18 to 19 cents. The lowest price it can be purchased for, is 18, and very scarce at that. About a fortnight since a young woman was drowned in Saco river.—The same week a Mr. Brown was instantly killed by a flash of lightning; the sun shining clearly at the same time: And on Saturday, the 20th Aug. Mr. Ephraim Curtis fell from his horse into a small pond, and was drowned.—All the above persons belonged to Saco. (Eastern Herald)
Marine Memoranda. Entered at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Eagle, Rollins, Grenada. Ship Woonsocket, Randall, Madeira, via Boston. CLEARED. Ship Orazembo, Brewster, N. York. Ship Bedford, Drisco, N. York. Brig Rising-Sun, Harrold, Tobago. Brig Planter, Young, Barbadoes. Brig James, Fernald, Surinam.
At St. Pierres, August 5, brig Little Cherub, Hutchings, of Portsmouth. June 20, lat. 22, long. 55, the wreck of a brig with yellow sides was seen; the word Portsmouth was on her stern. July 26, lat. 24, lon. 56, was spoke brig Rockingham, Sullivan, from Portsmouth for Barbadoes.
THO'S KENNARD, INFORMS his friends in town and country, that he has taken Store No. 1, on Jaffrey's Wharf, near the Market, where he has for Sale, an assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS and GROCERIES.—ALSO...CROCKERY, GLASS and BROWN WARE—Cheap for Cash. Constant attendance from nine till eight o'clock in the evening. 11th Sept.
For the GAZETTE. MESSRS. PRINTERS, IT is the great happiness in all free governments, that the right of suffrage is vested in the People—that their RULERS are made and unmade, by their express voluntary election—That no man or set of men has exclusive privileges over his or their fellow-citizens—and that a rotation in office, is the favorite maxim in every republic.—Feeling the force of the above observations, a respectable number of citizens from various towns in the county of York, have unanimously agreed to support on the first Monday of November next, DANIEL CLEAVES, of Biddeford, as a gentleman possessing all the essential requisites for a member of Congress—Mr. Cleaves is a gentleman of unfulfilled honor, firm integrity, and unadulterated Republican principles—he is professionally a merchant, but also well acquainted with the agricultural interest of the county—perhaps no man has so intimate and complete knowledge of the various situations of the citizens of the county of York—In such a man we can safely unite—with him our privileges will be secure, and our rights firmly and independently maintained. YORK.
MARRIED. At Conway, Mr. CALVIN DAY, senior editor of the Portland Eastern Argus, to Miss MARY FARNUM, of Conway. DIED. At Philadelphia, the Rev. JOHN BLAIR LINN, D.D. aged 27. At Hanover, Hon. BEZALEEL WOODWARD, Esq. Professor of Natural Philosophy, &c. in Dartmouth University. At Boston, HENRY ALLINE, Esq. aged 68—Mr. JOHN INGERSOLL, aged 78. Deaths in New-York, from August 25 to Sept. 1. 57; 16 adults, 41 children. In Philadelphia, from August 25 to Sept. 3. 47; 20 adults, 27 children. In Boston, the week ending Sept. 8, 15; 8 adults, 7 children.
NOTICE. The public are informed, that a Charity Sermon will be delivered the next Sabbath afternoon, at a third service, in the Rev. Mr. ALDEN's meeting-house, with appropriate music; for the benefit of the PORTSMOUTH FEMALE ASYLUM. The liberal and humane, will then have an opportunity to testify their approbation of this infant institution, by a generous contribution. N. B. Should the weather prove unpleasant, the exercise will be postponed till the ensuing Sabbath. Sept. 11.
Portsmouth Bath. TICKETS for admission to the Bathing House, for sale by PEARCE, HILL & PEARCE, Market-street—25 cents for a single Ticket, or five for one dollar. Sept. 11, 1804. Artificial Rheumatic Bathing or Vapour Machine. As many of the inhabitants of this metropolis, and its environs, suffer greatly from rheumatic and other bone complaints, for the cure of which, many fruitless attempts have been resorted to, I thought proper to introduce a Rheumatic Bathing or Vapour Machine, now much in use in Europe; and flatter myself to remove with a degree of certainty, and in a short time, every species of Rheumatism, Lameness and Contractedness; also, Dropsical symptoms, and those complaints which originate from repelled eruptions, and the most disorders of the nervous system. This Machine, by means of occasioning a wholesome perspiration, will also extract from the body, all mercuries in its natural form, that may have been too frequently applied in several diseases, and which produce pains in the bones and therefore often taken for Rheumatism; but in general originate from an imprudent use of Mercury. The method of this cure being an easy one for every person, and applicable in every season of the year, I hope to earn the satisfaction and confidence of the public. It has a remarkable effect upon those persons who make use of it, and it has been tried by men of the strictest veracity and honor. The Bathing Machine is open at my lodgings every day from 9 in the Morning until 7 in the Evening. Those persons, who with the use of the Machine, are requested to call an hour beforehand, in order to converse upon the subject of the complaint, and thereby to regulate and prepare the Machine. JOHN BREDOU, Physician from Europe, At Mr. Little's Buck-street. N. B. The above Machine was some time since, and continues to be, put in operation at Boston, by Dr. Francis Adolph Aichmiller, formerly partner of J. B. by whom and the aid of the Machine, several eff. & final cures have been made where every other medical aid had been tried in vain. Portsmouth Sept. 11, 1804.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. LOST, on the 10th inst. between the N. H. Hotel, and Capt. Drisco's wharf, (either in the street, or on the wharves,) a small black Morocco Pocket BOOK, containing a small sum of money. Whoever has found the same, and will return it to the proferer, with the money, shall receive the above reward. Sept. 11, 1804.
REMOVAL. James Rundlet. Informs his Friends and Customers that he has removed from his stand in Congress-street, to his new Brick-Store in Market-street, where he has ready for sale, an extensive assortment of English Piece Goods, which he imported direct from the Manufactories, and will dispose of them at a small advance, by wholesale and retail. He has just received the following India & Dutch Goods, which will be sold low: 100 pieces BROWN HOLLANDS; 100 — PLATILLES ROYALES; 100 — BRITTANNAIES; 150 — CHECKS and STRIPES; 50 — OIL CLOTHS; 1 case ROUANS; 200 dozen TAPES and BOBBINS; 500 pieces INDIA COTTONS; some fine; 190 — INDIA CALICOES; 100 — BANDANNAS and Lungee HANDKERCHIEFS; 300 — NANKINS, &c. &c. He has also a consignment of 10 chests Hysan, and TEAS, best 10 chests Souchong quality. 20 boxes CHINA; and about one ton good BUTTER. Portsmouth, September 11, 1804.
FOR SALE BY J. Langdon, junr. 20 Bales Upland Georgia COTTON, of a superior quality. Number bags PEPPER, and PIMENTO—Fresh superfine & scratch'd Philadelphia & New-York FLOUR, Pilot and Ship BREAD, a few casks bottled ALE and PORTER. Bow-street, September 11, 1804. Just received and for sale by JOHN MAN, a supply of Women's Morocco Shoes, some of the very largest sizes, by the dozen or single. ALSO— A few pipes BRANDY.—GROCERIES, and IRON WARE, as usual. POLLOCK FISH. Portsmouth, September 11, 1804.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of STUARTTOWN, county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, who have not paid their State, county, highway and school taxes for the year 1804; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said Stuarttown, on Tuesday the eleventh day of December next, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber. NAMES. Sir J. Cockburne, 5 10 1 60 11 16 11 16 J. Stewart, Esq. 2 94 0 92 6 42 6 4 John Nelson, Esq. 5 10 1 60 11 16 11 16 RICHARD SMART, Collector. Stuarttown, Sept. 4, 1804. STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Grafton, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of ADAMS, county of Grafton and State aforesaid, who have not paid their highway, State and county taxes for the year 1804—that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said Adams on Tuesday the twenty-seventh day of November next, at eleven o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber. NON RESIDENTS NAMES. Giles Richards, Charles Rogers, location, Moses Canney's lots, Ditto, Ditto, Moses Bickford, Greenleaf Cilley, Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, JOSEPH BURNHAM, Collector. Adams, September 4, 1804.
Table with 5 columns: NAMES, D.C.D.C., D.C.D.C., D.C.D.C., D.C.D.C. Lists names and tax amounts for non-residents in Adams.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Strafford, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of TUFTONBOROUGH, county and State aforesaid, who have not paid their highway, State and county taxes for the year 1804—that so much of his lands as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Ichabod Libbey, innholder in said town, on Tuesday, the twenty-seventh day of November next, at eleven o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber. NAMES. Eliphalet Kenniston, 13 60 13 3 90 JAMES WIGGIN, Collector. Tuftonborough, September 4, 1804.
Table with 5 columns: NAMES, D.C.D.C., D.C.D.C., D.C.D.C., D.C.D.C. Lists names and tax amounts for non-residents in Tuftonborough.
AUCTION. TO-MORROW, At S. LITTLE'S Office, to chefs Souchong TEA, at 92 days approved credit. For call, 35 boxes brown SOAP; 3 barrels high fourth proof RUM; 1 pipe GIN; a few boxes RAISINS; 12 cwt. SHIP BREAD; 40 bundles No. 4. PINS. Sept. 11.
FOR SALE, A LOT OF LAND, fronting on Cross-street 67 feet—extending 80 feet in depth, to a lane of 10 feet, and measuring on said lane 67 feet; the East corner fronts a lane of 10 feet, leading from Bow-street; also, 60 feet on a lane of 2 feet. For terms, apply to ALEX'S EWEN. N. B. As some person or persons have repeatedly broke down and removed Rocks off the stone-wall of the above property—they are requested to return them, or abide by the penalty of the law. Portsmouth, September 10, 1804.
For NEW-YORK. THE Schooner Experiment, William Trefethen, Master; laying at Yaob Shoals, Esquires Wharf; will sail in the course of this week— For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, or to MARK SIMES. Portsmouth, Sept. 11, 1804.
For Passamaquoddy. THE Sloop SUKEY, John Bodge Master, now laying at Rogers's wharf, having the most of her freight ready, and will sail on Thursday next; for Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to PAUL HALE, at his lodgings at JOHN BODGE's, bottom of Daniel-street. N. B. Passengers wishing to go to Portland, Kennebec, Penobscot, Frenchman's Bay or Machias, can be accommodated.
FOR SALE, A LARGE two story Mansion HOUSE, at the South end, pleasantly situated on Gates-street, and now occupied by Capt. Ebenezer Chadwick, with a Shop adjoining the same, being well finished; with a large Garden, containing a number of good Fruit Trees; running from Gates-street, 140 feet, to Bow-lane, leading to the house formerly Capt. Edward Gove's, which makes the premises fronting on two streets; a good well of Water, and Pump, the Aqueduct in the cellar and House; a large Wood House, and every thing convenient to accommodate a family. ALSO FOR SALE, ONE other large 2 story HOUSE, (New) pleasantly situated on Water-street, and said Bow-lane, making a corner Lot, near Liberty Bridge, well finished outside, and five rooms finished on the inside; with a good Celler under the whole, with a drain a good Kitchen Garden; good well of Water and Pump, very handy to the House, and a large Wood House, and other conveniences suitable to accommodate any family.—For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living on the premises, who intends the sales of only one of the above mentioned Houses, and therefore has published the particulars of both, that any person wishing to purchase, may have their choice of either, as may best suit them. CHARLES B. GRACE. Portsmouth, September 11, 1804.
The Horse and his Rider. William Thayer, Post-Rider, from Portsmouth to Walpole, INFORMS all those indebted to him on the above route, that his accounts will be made out and ready for settlement the present month.—As the Printers say it requires cash to keep the press in motion; for myself and horses, it requires the same ingredient; it is therefore earnestly requested, that those indebted, will not fail call again, but discharge their several arrearages, cheerfully. September 11, 1804.
Thomas Moses, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed from Buck-street, to the house lately occupied by Mr. BENJAMIN CARTER, Baker, where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS, as usual; and shall be happy to receive the commands of the public. Portsmouth, Sept. 11, 1804.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of THOMAS FALL, late of Berwick Mariner, deceased, are requested to call and settle the same with NANCY FALL, Administratrix on said estate. Berwick, Sept. 7, 1804.

HISTORICAL.
For the GAZETTE.
Messrs Printers,
I am greatly pleased at the public spirit of the gentlemen of Portsmouth, who have at no small expense, erected a public BATH—Believing that it will be pleasing to many of your readers to see a description of the Eastern baths, I have sent you M. SAVARY's account of them, from his "Letters on Egypt."
"THE hot baths, Sir, known in the remotest ages, and celebrated by Homer, who paints the manners of his times, have here preserved all their allurements and salubrity; necessity has rendered them common in a country where perspiration is abundant; and pleasure has preserved the practice. Mahomet, who knew their utility, has made the use of them a religious precept."
"Having bathed some time, a gentle moisture diffuses itself over the body; a fervent comes, gently presses and turns the hair, and, when the limbs are flexible, makes the joints crack without trouble; then mass, and seems to knead the body without giving the slightest sensation of pain."
"This done, he puts on a stuff glove, and continues rubbing long, and freeing the skin of the patient, which is quite wet, from every kind of scaly obstruction, and all imperceptible particles that clog the pores, till it becomes as smooth as satin; he then conducts the bather into a cabinet, pours a lather of perfumed soap on the head, and retires."
"Being well washed and purified, the bather is wrapped up in hot linen, and follows his guide through various windings which lead to the outward apartment, while this insensible transition from heat to cold prevents all inconvenience. Being come to the alcove, a bed is ready prepared, on which the person no sooner lies down than a boy comes, and begins to press with his delicate hands all parts of the body, in order to dry them perfectly: the linen is once more changed, and the boy gently rubs the callous skin of the feet with pumice stone, then brings a pipe and Mocha coffee."
"Coming from a bath filled with hot vapour, in which excessive perspiration has dewed every limb, into a spacious apartment, and the open air, the lungs expand, and respire pleasure: well kneaded, and, as it were, regenerated, the blood circulates freely, the body feels a voluptuous ease, a flexibility till then unknown, a lightness as if relieved from some enormous weight, and the man almost fancies himself newly born, and beginning first to live. A glowing consciousness of existence diffuses itself to the very extremities; and, while thus yielding to the most delightful sensations, ideas of the most pleasing kind pervade and fill the soul; the imagination wanders thro' worlds which itself embellishes, every where drawing pictures of happiness and delight. If life be only a succession of ideas, the vigour, the rapidity, with which the memory then retraces all the knowledge of the man, would lead us to believe that the two hours of delicious calm, which succeed bathing, are an age."
"Such, Sir, are these baths, the use of which was so strongly recommended by the ancients, and the pleasures of which the Egyptians still enjoy. Here they prevent or exterminate rheumatism, catarrhs, and those diseases of the skin which the want of perspiration occasions. Here they find a radical cure for that fatal disease which attacks the powers of generation, and the remedies for which are so dangerous in Europe. Here they rid themselves of those uncomfortable sensations so common among other nations, who have not the same regard to cleanliness."
"The women are passionately fond of these baths, whither they go at least once a week, taking with them slaves accustomed to the office. More formal than men, after the usual process, they wash the body, and particularly the head, with rose-water. There their attendants braid their long black hair, with which, instead of powder and pomatum, they mingle precious essences. There they blacken the rim of the eye-lid, arch the brows with coal, and stain the nails of their hands and feet of a golden yellow, with henna. Their linen and their robes have been past through the sweet vapour of aloe wood, and, their dressing ended, they remain in the outward apartment, and pass the day in feasting, while fragrant girs come and dance, and sing soothing airs, or recount amorous adventures."
"The days of bathing are festive days among Egyptian women; they deck themselves magnificently, and, under the long veil and mantle which hide them from the public eye, wear the richest stuffs. They undress themselves in presence of each other, and their vanity extends to their very drawers, which in winter are made of stuffs woven with silk and gold, and in summer of worked muslin. Ruffles and lace are unknown to them, but their shifts are made of cotton and silk, as light and transparent as gauze. Rich salves of Cassimere bind up their floating robes, and two receivers of fine pearls sparkle amidst the black hair that shades their temples; while diamonds enrich the Indian handkerchief with which they bind their brows. Such are the Georgians and Circassians, whom the Turks purchase for their wives. They are neat to excess, and walk in an atmosphere of perfumes; and, though their luxury is hidden from the public, it surpasses that of the European women, in their own houses."
NOTES.
*Master comes from the Arabic verb master, which signifies to touch lightly.
†Tin, burnt with gall-nuts, which the Turkish women use to blacken, and arch, the eye-brows.
‡A shrub, common in Egypt, which bears some resemblance to the pomegranate. The leaves, chopped and applied to the skin, gives it a bright yellow color.
Thou shalt not Kill!!
A DISCOURSE in consequence of the late Duel, addressed to the North Congregational Society of Newbury Port, August 5, 1804—by SAMUEL SPRING. Just received and for sale by C. PEIRCE, Daniel Street, Portsmouth, Price 20 cents.
ALL persons Indebted to the Lottery-Office for TICKETS sold by them, or received by notes—are requested to make immediate payment to the Managers, that they may be enabled to pay the PRIZES which will soon become due—and to close every account relating to the First Class.
N. B. Tickets for the 2d. Class, may be had at the usual places of sale.
Portsmouth, August 28, 1804.
SERIOUS NOTICE.
THE subscriber presents his humble acknowledgments to his good customers and the public in general on his route, for the many favors he has received from them. He likewise informs them that he expects to bring his business to a close in the line of a Post Rider on the thirtieth of September next; and as it will be indispensably necessary for him to settle his accounts before he leaves the route, on account of his living at a remote part of it, he therefore requests his customers, who are indebted to him for newspapers to make preparations to balance their accounts previous to the twentieth of September next, which will enable him to balance accounts with his creditors. He flatters himself that none will neglect this seasonable and friendly notice. If there should be any such, they cannot think themselves injured if they are called upon by an Attorney. No excuse can be received. STEPHEN WORTH. August 28 1804.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and customers, that he still continues in his line of business;—altho' his House is a little remote from the centre, yet he still hopes for a continuance of favors from his former customers, and those gentlemen who travel in the stages can be accommodated with lodgings, &c. as the drivers of the Stage will carry passengers where they will, as he can entertain them in as genteel a manner as at any other Inn, or Boarding House in Portsmouth, and at as cheap a rate.
Three or four Gentlemen can be accommodated with Boarding at a moderate price by the week, month, or year, by applying to the subscriber. JAMES A. GEDES. Pin-Street, Portsmouth, 28 August. 804.
Dr. J. H. PIERREPONT, Has just received per the Charles, Capt. Prebble from London; an assortment of PATENT MEDICINES, and other articles, viz.—
ANDERSON'S, } PILLS. Hooper's and Lockyer's Peppermint, Heart-burn, and } LOZENGES. Colts-foot, Kennedy's Corn-Plaster. Winfor Soap. Waltham's. Pill-Boxes, forted. Glass's Magnesia. Bougies. Gawlord's Lotion. Church's Cough-Drops. Milk Roses. Lavender-Water. Balsam Honey. Breast-Pipes. Sucking Bottles. Hungary-Water. Squire's Grand Elixir. Bateman's Drops, true & common. Ol: Anisi; do. Lavend: Do. Cloves; do. Mint. * Physicians and others, supplied with Medicines, &c. as cheap as in any place. Portsmouth, August 21.
N. H. GAZETTE PRINTING OFFICE AND STATIONARY STORE REMOVED.
Peirce, Hill & Peirce, HAVE removed their Printing Office and Stationary Store, to the brick Store, nearly opposite Messrs. H. & B. Penhallow's, Market-street, —where they have for sale, a complete assortment of
CLASSICAL BOOKS. among which are Webster's 2d. and 3d. parts; ditto Spelling Books; Perry's, ditto; Walsh's Arithmetic; Merrills, ditto; Dictionaries, of various kinds—&c.
Also—a general assortment of STATIONARY—such as Demi Printing Paper; Foolscap and Pot Writing Paper; Letter, do. of various prices; Wafers; Sealing Wax; Black Sand; Quills, from 80 cents to 2 dollars. per hundred; Pocket Books; Ink-Stands; Sand Boxes; Slates; Lead and slate Pencils; Cyphering and Writing Books; Ink-Powder, &c. &c.
PEIRCE, HILL & PEIRCE, Have for sale at their Store, Market-street, a general assortment of West-India GOODS
AND GROCERIES, by wholesale and retail. Portsmouth, August 21, 1804.
THE Subscribers after returning their acknowledgment to their customers and other friends for the liberal encouragement given, would inform them and the public in general, that having received a fresh supply of Furs and Trimmings, they continue the
Manufacturing of Hats of all kinds, at their Manufactory bottom of Daniel Street, where they trust those who will please to call, may suit themselves, both as to number and quality.—They will supply Gentlemen with Hats, by the year, at a moderate price.
SPARHAWK & CURTIS.
THE MANAGERS OF Piscataqua Bridge Lottery offer to the Public the following SCHEME, For the SECOND CLASS.
   Prizes. Dollars.     1 of 10,000 Dols. is 10,000   1 : 2000 do. : 2000   4 : 1000 do. : 4000   7 : 500 do. : 3500   50 : 100 do. : 5000   50 : 50 do. : 2500   100 : 30 do. : 3000   100 : 20 do. : 2000   3500 : 8 do. : 28000  
3813 12,000 Tickets, at 5 Dollars. 60,000 Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 pr. cent. on payment of Prizes.
Capital Prizes determinable, on the following days :
 The first drawn Blank on the first day shall be entitled to receive 500 Dols.  First drawn on the 5th, 1000  First drawn on the 10th, 1000  First drawn on the 15th, 1000  First drawn on the 20th, 1000  First drawn on the 25th, 10,000  First drawn on the 30th, 2000 
Four hundred Tickets shall be considered as one complete days work; and the fortunate Blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawing, whether a greater or less number come out of the Wheels in one, or more days.
To those who are impressed with the important object for which this Lottery was granted, little need be said by us, to insure their continuance in well doing.
To fortunate Adventurers, we are brief to declare, that no Lottery whatever, holds out a fairer chance for gain, than this—presenting so many capital Prizes, compared with the small number of Tickets, and determinable on the fairest principles.
THOMAS THOMPSON, } Managers. THOMAS MARTIN, } ELIJAH HALL, }
An early day will be appointed for drawing. Portsmouth, July 24, 1804.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
SCHEME
OF the SECOND CLASS of a Lottery for raising two thousand dollars for the use of the ATKINSON ACADEMY, exclusive of incidental expense, granted by a law of said State, passed June 11th, 1803.
This Class consists of 10,000 Tickets, at 2 dollars each—to be drawn in Prizes subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 pr. cent.
   1 of 1000 dols. is 1000 dols.     1 : 600 : : 600   1 : 400 : : 400   1 : 300 : : 300   2 : 200 : : 400   4 : 100 : : 400   11 : 50 : : 550   15 : 30 : : 450   20 : 15 : : 300   520 : 8 : : 4160   2810 : 4 : : 11240  
3386 Prizes. 6614 Blanks. $20000
The Prize of 600 dollars is assigned to the last drawn blank.
Drawing to commence the first Monday of September, 1804.
JOHN CALFE, } Managers. EZEKIEL GILE, } LEVI BARILETT, }
WHOLE & QUARTER TICKETS in the above Lottery, for sale at N. S. & W. Pierce's, Congress-Street, Portsmouth. April 10, 1804.
FOR SALE, 30 Thousand seasoned pine BOARDS; 20 ditto, hemlock BOARDS and JOIST. Apply to NATHANIEL MERRIAM. Portsmouth, August 28, 1804.
A Journeyman BAKER WANTED—one that is master of his business, and can bring good recommendations.—Inquire of the Printers.—August 21, 1804.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. A SMART active LAD, is wanted as an apprentice to the Printing business—to such an one good encouragement will be given—Inquire at this Office.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY EDMUND M. BLUNT, NEWBURYPORT, (Massachusetts,) And For Sale by all the Book Sellers in the United States.
A NEW SYSTEM OF Mercantile Arithmetic; Adapted to the Commerce of the United States, in its Domestic and Foreign Relations; with forms of Accounts, and other Writings usually occurring in TRADE.
BY MICHAEL WALSH, A. M.
Iter est breve per exempla...SENECA.
THIRD EDITION.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Newburyport, May 1, 1800. WE, the subscribers, having seen Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being satisfied that it is better calculated, than any yet published, to fit a youth for the business of the Counting-House, cannot but with it an extensive circulation. The happy elucidation and extended application of the common rules, together with the many original improvements, while they accomplish the student for commerce, are also extremely well adapted to assist and inform the merchant, the mariner, and the trader, in their various occupations.
 Dudley A. Tyng, Moses Brown,  Ebenezer Stucker, William Wyer, jr.  William Bartlett, Richard Bartlett, jr.  Samuel A. Ots, jr., William W. Prout,  Tristram Coffin, Michael Little. 
Boston, May 16, 1800. WE, the subscribers, having examined Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being satisfied that it is better calculated than any we have met with, to qualify young men for admission into Counting-Houses, we wish that it may have an extensive circulation. The clear exemplification and pertinent application of the common rules, together with the many useful additions and improvements which it contains, will render it extremely useful for the merchant, the mariner, and all the other in different classes of society.
 Marshall Watson, John Lowell, jr.  John C. Jones, Joseph Russell,  John Codman, Arnold Welles, jr.  Stephen Higginson, Jonathan Jackson. 
Salem, Oct. 7, 1800. WE, the subscribers, Merchants of Salem, convinced of the necessity of rendering the forms of business, the value of coins, and the nature of commerce, more familiar to the United States as a commercial people, do approve of the Mercantile Arithmetic of Mr. Walsh, and recommend it as calculated to subserve in the best manner the instruction of our youth, and the purposes of a well informed merchant.
 William Gray, jr., Jacob Ashton,  Benj. Hodges, William Prescott,  B. Pick, Jacob Crowninshield,  Nath. Bowditch, Elias Hasket Derby. 
PREFACE.
THE merit of WALSH's MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC having been submitted to the public, and established by the most liberal & unequivocal encouragement, the Editor feels a confidence in offering a third edition of ten thousand copies.
It is unnecessary now to urge the superiority of this over every similar production extant. The discernment of men of letters, and the generous spirit of a commercial public have rendered panegyric useless by an unprecedented patronage. In the very short period of its existence two extensive impressions have been circulated through the country, and orders are already received for a very large proportion of the third.
The value of any work must be decided by those to whom it is more immediately useful; and if such persons possess the means of discrimination, the decision will undoubtedly be correct. The present publication is adapted as well to assist the researches of Mathematicians, as to facilitate the negotiations of Merchants. Such characters have supported it by their written approbation, and recommended it by an introduction into their own Studies and Counting rooms. Schools and Academies have made it the basis of a mercantile education, and it has become an indispensable assistant to every trading class of the community.
This impression has received several valuable additions under the general head of Exchange, including the existing exchange with Antwerp, Trieste, Genoa, Venice, Barcelona, and Palermo in Sicily, and many useful rules under each of these particular heads. A new subject is likewise added, entitled "Arbitration of Exchange," the importance of which will easily be seen by Merchants, whose remittances may travel through several countries, and be liable to the rates of Exchange in each.
The errors of the last edition were few and unimportant. But to render the work perfect, they have been minutely considered and corrected.
The editor is confident that the present edition will be taken up with the same avidity as the two former, and he assures the public that the work shall not suffer, either in accuracy or beauty, by the liberality of its patrons. EDMUND M. BLUNT. AUGUST, 1804.
CONTENTS.
NUMERATION; Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division; Miscellaneous Questions; Table of Money, Weights, Measures, &c.; Compound Addition and Subtraction; Practical Questions in Compound Addition and Subtraction; Reduction; to find the contents of Casks; Reduction of American Monies; Compound Multiplication; Bills of Parcels; Compound Division; Decimal Fractions, and Tables of Coins, Weights and Measures; the Single Rule of Three Direct; Inverse Proportion; Compound Proportion; Vulgar Fractions; Practice; Tare and Tret; Single Fellowship; Double Fellowship; Simple Interest; Rule of Three by the Courts of Law in Massachusetts, for making up judgments on accounts.
ties for Money, which are upon interest, and on which partial payments have been endorsed; a Table showing the number of days, from any day in any month to the same day in any other month through the year; Compound Interest; a Table showing the amount of one pound or one dollar for any number of years under 33, at the rates of 5 and 6 per cent. per annum, compound interest; Commission and Brokerage; Insurance; General Average; Buying and Selling Stocks; Discount; Bank Discount; Equation of Payments; Barter; Lots and Gain; Alligation Medial, and Alternate; Single Position; Double Position; Exchange with Great Britain, Ireland, Hamburg, Holland, Denmark, Bremen, Antwerp, Russia, and France; Tables for changing Livres, Sols and Deniers, to France and Centimes; Table for reducing Francs and Centimes to Livres, Sols and Deniers; Exchange with Spain, Barcelona, Portugal, Leghorn, Naples, Trieste, Genoa, Venice, Smyrna, Palermo (in Sicily); Jamaica and Bermuda, Barbadoes, Maritimes, Tobago and St. Christopher's, French West Indies, Spanish West Indies, Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Batavia, China, Manila, Ceylon, and Japan; Tonnage of Goods from the East Indies to Europe; Arbitration of Exchange; Mode of calculating American Duties; Rates at which all foreign coins are estimated at the Custom-Houses of the United States; Arithmetical Progression; Geometrical Progression; Permutation; Extraction of the Square Root, of the Cube Root, and of the Biquadrate Root; General Rule for extracting the Roots of all Powers; Duodecimals; To find the contents of Bales, Casks, &c. in order to ascertain the freight; To find ships' tonnage by carpenter's measure, and the Government tonnage of ships; Tables of Cordage; Tables for receiving and paying Gold Coins of France and Spain; Tables for receiving and paying Gold Coins of Great Britain and Portugal; Mercantile Precedents; Bill of Exchange; Bill of Goods at an advance on the sterling cost; Promissory Note; Receipt for an endorsement on a Note; Receipt for money received on account; Promissory Note by two persons; General Receipt; Bill of Parcels; Invoices; Accounts of Sales; Accounts Current; Bill of Sale; Interest Account; Charter Party; Bill of Lading. Orders for the above, together with the New American Practical Navigator, and American Coast Pilot, promptly attended to.
SHOES.
ROBERT M'CLEARY, Has just received at his store a few doors west of the Bell Tavern, Congress Street, a fresh supply of the most fashionable
SHOES,
warranted good, which he offers the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portsmouth, and the public at large very low for cash—
THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: Ladies' English, black, white, blue, straw, pink purple and figured Kid SHOES, lower than usual; American do. assorted black Morocco Spring and black heels; do. purple, green and black Wertenburg heels, do.; red, yellow, blue, green, purple and black Spring, do.; English & American Cork Sole, do.; Ladies' black and red Morocco walking do.; black and fancy stuff, do. some with heels; Gentlemen's Shoes of the best quality; Womens & Misses Leather Slippers; Misses English and American Kid and Morocco do.; Boys' lined and bound, & thick, do.; Mens' thick, do.; childrens' red, blue, and black Morocco Shoes; childrens' Leather, do.; some that Lace.
MASONIC APRON PATTERNS.
Suwarrows, Light Top & Short
BOOTS.
Fishermen's Long and Short, do. Also—Blue, green, red, yellow, purple and black
MOROCCO SKINS,
by the dozen or single, as low as at the Manufactory, for cash, or in exchange for Shoes; striped binding Skins, white Sheep do. suitable for Welting or Apothecary's use; black, blue, straw and Pink Kid Skins.
Mens' and Youth's HATS,
Rosettes; Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Horn Combs.
TRUNKS.
Allowance made to wholesale purchasers, but no credit by retail. Portsmouth, 1804.
FOR SALE.
WALSH's MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC, at the Book-store of PEIRCE, HILL and PEIRCE, Market-street,—by the gross, dozen or single.
RAGS.
Cash and the highest price given for clean Rags, at this Office.
LOST—A large S. Chest Key. The finder will oblige the owner by leaving it with the Printers. August 28, 1804.