The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1796-08-13 00:00:00

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Vol. XL.—Numb. 2072.]
SATURDAY, August 13, 1796.
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FURTHER Important Intelligence.
Further Translations from Paris papers, received at New-York.
FRANCE.
COUNCIL OF ANTIENTS.
Sitting of the 21st Prairial.
THE Council approves the resolution of the Council of Five Hundred. "That the army of the Sambre and Meuse, has not ceased to deserve well of its country."
Sitting of the 22d Prairial.
Messages from the Directory were read—The first announced that the King of Sardinia had ratified the treaty concluded with the French Republic: The second gave details of a fresh victory by the left wing of the army of the Sambre and the Meuse, on the right bank of the Rhine. The enemy after the two former defeats, were entrenched at Altenkirchen. Kleber attacked them, and gained a brilliant victory—3000 Austrians are made prisoners, 4 standards and very considerable magazines of provisions and forage have been taken from the enemy. The same message reports that Buonaparte, at the head of the army of Italy, continued the career of his triumphs.
On the 8th of May, the French army was separated from the enemy by the River Mincio. The grenadiers crossed that river up to their necks in water—this action made the enemy give way—the head-quarters of Beaulieu was carried, a fortress and his magazines are in our hands—the troops of the Republic, after having made 500 prisoners, entered Verona.
JUNE 11. The Executive Directory received letters from the Commander in Chief, Jourdan, at half past 9 yesterday evening. They contain the news of a signal victory obtained by the army commanded by the General of Division Kleber 4th June, at Altenkirchen, on the right bank of the Rhine—3000 prisoners, 4 colours, 12 cannon, a number of ammunition waggons and stores, are the fruits of this victory.
Another Courier arrived this morning from the army in Italy, announces that Buonaparte had attacked the army of Beaulieu entrenched under Mantua: He took his head-quarters, cannon, magazines, and a great number of prisoners. Beaulieu is completely routed. (This news is official.)
OFFICIAL LETTERS.
PARIS, June 12.
BATTLE ON THE RHINE.
ARMY OF THE SAMBRE & THE MEUSE. Extract of a letter from Gen. Jourdan, to the Executive Directory.
"Head-quarters, Raunem, 19th Prairial, (June 7.)"
"I have the honor of addressing a copy of Gen. Kleber's report to you. You will learn with pleasure that this General has continued his march along the right bank of the Rhine, and that the enemy has been completely beaten at Altenkirchen, on the 16th inst. (June 4) 3000 prisoners, 4 standards, 12 pieces of cannon, several waggons, quantities of warlike stores, and equipages, are the fruits of this victory."
(Signed) "JOURDAN."
The Commissary of the Executive Directory, near the army of the Sambre and the Meuse, to the Directory.
"Head-quarters, Raunem, 19th Prairial, (June 7.)"
"To announce another battle, is only relating another victory! The brave Kleber has totally defeated near Altenkirchen, the body of Austrian troops which meant to stop his march; 12 pieces of cannon, 4 pair of colours, and more than 3000 prisoners, are the testimony of the triumph of the left wing of the army of the Sambre and the Meuse. Magazines of provisions, forage and ammunition, which were thought to be in safety by the enemy, have also been taken by them. He pursues the course of his success, and is actually on the Lahn. Gen. Grenier has passed the Rhine at Neuwied, and has effected a junction with Kleber."
This reinforcement enables him to act powerfully, and to cut in pieces, the tardy succours which Prince Charles has sent to Wirttemberg—Gen. Jourdan assists this operation by two regiments of cavalry which are about crossing the Rhine to join the corps on the Lahn. Never was there a division more scientifically conceived and more vigorously more ably executed. Soon will the feat of war be entirely on the right-bank of the Rhine.
"The Commander in Chief will forward a more minute account of the affairs at Altenkirchen, and will send you the colours taken from the enemy."
(Signed) "JOUBERT."
P. S. In the first report of the affairs of Leig, we only supposed about 1000 or 1200 prisoners; we now find upwards of 2000—the hussar regiment of Barco alone, lost more than 600 men.
ARMY OF ITALY.
Crossing of the Mincio—Battle of Borghetto—Capture of the Fortress of Peschiera, and of the Magazines of Castelnuova.
BUONAPARTE, General in Chief of the army of Italy, to the Executive Directory.
"Head-quarters, Peschiera, 13th Prairial, 4th year, (June 1.)"
CITIZEN DIRECTORS,
After the battle of Lody, Beaulieu crossed the Oglio and the Mincio: He inclined his right to the Lake of Garda, his left on Mantua, and erected batteries on all the angles of this line, in order to defend the passage of the Mincio.
Head-Quarters were established on the 9th, at Brescia. I ordered General of division, Kilmaine, to march with 1500 cavalry, and 6 battalions to Desenzanco, and Gen. Ruffa, with a half brigade of light infantry to Lalo. My intention was to induce Beaulieu to believe that I wanted to turn his flank by the upper part of the Lisle to cut off the road of the Tyrol on the side of Riva. I kept all the divisions of the army in the rear, inasmuch that my right, with which I really meant to attack him, was only one day and a half's march from the enemy. I then placed the army behind the river Chienis, where it appeared to be on the defensive, whilst Gen. Kelmaine advanced to the posts of Peschiera, and daily had some skirmishes with the advanced posts of the enemy, in one of which the Austrian General, Lieptay, was killed.
On the 10th, the division of Gen. Angereau relieved that of Gen. Kilmaine, who retrograded to Lonado, and arrived that evening at Cassiglionna. Gen. Massena was then at Mount Chearo, and Gen. Serurier at Monize. At two o'clock, A. M. all the divisions were in motion, directing their march to Borghetto, where I had determined to cross the Mincio. The enemy's vanguard, consisting of 3 or 4000 infantry, and 1800 horse, defended the approach of Borghetto. Our cavalry, on a slow trot, flanked and followed by our carabineers, and grenadiers, charged them with much bravery, put the enemy's cavalry in disorder, and took from them a piece of artillery. The enemy then crossed the bridge, demolishing one of its arches.—The light artillery immediately engaged. We were endeavoring with much difficulty, to mend it, under the fire of the enemy's batteries. When about 50 grenadiers, with Gen. Garenne, a grenadier in height, as well as courage, at their head, threw themselves into the river, (the water being up to their chins) holding their muskets over their heads. The enemy, believing they saw the dreadful column that attacked them at the bridge of Lody, fled. The bridge was mended with ease—our grenadiers instantly passed Muncio, and possessed themselves of Valeggio, the head-quarters of Beaulieu, who had left it; however, the enemy staggered, and partly routed, were drawn up in order of battle, between Valeggio and Villa France, but we took care not to follow them. They appeared to rally, and their batteries
were increased and moved towards us. This was exactly what I wished. I had much to do to contain the impetuosity, or rather the fury of the grenadiers.
In the mean time, Gen. Angereau crossed the Mincio; he had orders to move towards Peschiera, following the banks of this river, and cut off the passes of the Tyrol from the enemy. Beaulieu, and the wrecks of his army, would then have been completely surrounded without a possibility of retreating. In order to prevent the enemy from perceiving the movement of Gen. Angereau, I caused them to be vigorously cannonaded from Valleggio; but being instructed by their patrols of Gen. Angereau's march, the enemy fired towards the road of Castelnuova. A reinforcement of cavalry, joined them at the same time, and enabled them to protect their retreat. Our cavalry, commanded by Gen. Murat, did wonders. This General himself disengaged several of our light infantry, whom the enemy were about to make prisoners.—The chief of brigade of the 10th regiment of light infantry, has equally distinguished himself. Gen. Angereau arrived at Peschiera, found the place evacuated by the enemy.
On the 12th, at break of day, we marched to Rivoli; but the enemy had already crossed the Adige, and broken down almost all the bridges. The loss of the enemy, on this day, is computed at 1500 men, and 500 horses, killed and taken prisoners. Among the latter is Prince de Courtou. Lieut. Gen. of the armies of the King of Naples, and commander in chief of the Neapolitan cavalry. We have also taken five pieces of cannon, two twelve and three six pounders, and seven or eight covered waggons, loaded with military stores. We found magazines at Castelnuova, of which a part was already consumed by fire. Gen. of division, Kilmaine, had a horse wounded under him.
Thus are the Austrians totally expelled Italy. Our advanced posts are on the mountains of Germany. I will not mention the men who have distinguished themselves by their bravery: to do this it would be necessary to name every grenadier and carabineer of the van-guard; they all defy and laugh at death. They are now well used to meet cavalry, which they despise; nothing equals their courage, unless it is the gaiety with which they undergo repeated forced marches. They sing alternately their country and the God of Love. You would naturally suppose, that arrived at the places destined for their rest, they would at least seek to enjoy some repose; but no they amuse themselves by surmising and planning the operations of the next day, and some of them often think very justly. The other day, whilst seeing a half brigade filing off, a light infantry man approached me, and said, "Gen. we must do so and so." "Sir," cried I, "will you be silent?" and he instantly disappeared. I have since endeavoured to find him (for what he hinted was exactly what I had ordered) but I sought in vain.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE.
Buonaparte, Gen. in Chief of the Army of Italy, to the Executive Directory. Head-quarters, Peschiera, 13th Prairial (June 1st) 4th year.
Citizen Directors.
I send you enclosed a copy of the manifesto I published on entering the Venetian territories.
The Republic of Venice had suffered Peschiera, which is a strong place, to be occupied by the imperialists! But thanks to the victory of Borghetto; we have possession of it, and I now write to you from this city.
Gen. Massena occupies with his division Verona, a handsome and large city, where there are two bridges on the Adigeo.
Buonaparte, General in Chief of the Army of Italy, to the Republic of Venice. Briscin, 10th Prairial 4th year.
It is in order to rescue the finest part of Europe from the iron sway of the ambitious House of Austria, that the French army has overcome the
most difficult obstacles. Victory joining hand with justice has crowned its efforts. The remains of the enemy's army have retreated beyond the Mincio. The French army presses on the territories of Venice to pursue them—But it will be remembered that friendship has long united the two Republics—Religion, Government, Customs, and property, all shall be respected—Let the people be not uneasy; the most severe disciplines shall be maintained, and all that shall be furnished to the army, shall be strictly paid for in specie.
The Gen. in chief requests the officers of the Republic, the Magistrates and the Priests, to make known his sentiments to the people, that mutual confidence may cement the friendship which has so long united the two nations.
Faithful to the path of honor as that of victory, the French soldier is only terrible to the enemies of his liberty, and of his country.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE.
The Gen. of the Division, Chief of the Staff.
(Signed) ALEX. PERTHIER.
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TO BE SOLD. And entered on the first of April next,
A Farm,
Laying in the East parish of Londonderry, New-Hampshire, within one mile and half of the Meeting House,  AND very contiguous to saw and grist mills, said farm was late the property of John Cochran, deceased, and contains about one hundred acres of mowing, tillage, pasture and wood land, all enclosed chiefly with stone wall, together with two dwelling houses, two barns and other out buildings; produces hay and pasture to keep twenty head of cattle, and orcharding sufficient to make fifty barrels of cyder yearly, the soil is allowed to be as good as any in that part of the town. Any person inclining to purchase the same, may know the conditions by applying to the subscribers residing near the premises  ROBERT BARNET, } Executors to JOHN ADAMS, } said estate. Londonderry, July 30. 1796.  ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Elijah Cartlan, late of Lee, innholder, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same without delay, for settlement to ABIGAIL CARTLAN Administratrix of said Estate. For which purpose attendance will be given at the late Mansion House of the deceased, on the 1st Mondays of the five following months, from 2 to 5 of the clock in the afternoon. Lee, July 18, 1796.  NOTICE is hereby given that a tax of five dollars on each original right or share of land in the township of Eaton, in the county of Strafford, and State of New-Hampshire, has been assessed by the proprietors of said Eaton, and has been committed to me to collect, and the same has been advertised for payment as the law of this State directs, and the original right of Jonathan Warner, Esq. has not been paid, and unless the same is paid to me the subscriber, on or before the 20th day of September next, together with incidental charges on the same, so much of said right will be sold at public vendue according to law, as will pay the same at my dwelling house, in Eaton aforesaid, at 10 o'clock on said day. JACOB BLASDEL, Prop'r's Collector. Eaton, August 4, 1796.  TAKE NOTICE!  ALL persons who have any demands on the estate of George Frost, Esq. late of Durham, in the county of Strafford, deceased, are requested to exhibit their claims to George Frost, administrator on said estate; and those who are indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment. Northwood, August 6, 1796.  For sale, a few bolts Russia &  Holland's Duck,  By TOBIAS WALKER, at his Sail-Loft on Pearn's Wharf, at the North End. Portsmouth, Aug. 10, 1796.

SWITZERLAND.
FREIBURG, May 23.
Extract of a dispatch from Field Marshal de Wurmsler, to the Helvetic Body at Basle.
"GENTLEMEN,
Your answer of the 26th of April, is by no means calculated to remove my uneasiness respecting the preservation of the line of neutrality; my suspicions are so much the more grounded, that since that time, I have learnt the French have formed a camp in the environs of Brudruth, without you having deigned, any way to oppose it. The important post I am entrusted with, obliges me to require for my own security, other guarantees besides writings; for the enemy in the enthusiasm of their successes in Italy, will soon think themselves allowed, if it favors their design, to break the neutrality, especially when there will be no other barrier to oppose them but indeterminate words. I therefore request you gentlemen, and for the last time, to gather on the frontiers, means sufficient to repulse force by force—without which, I shall take all the severe measures which circumstances will require.
Extract of a letter from Basle, May 28.
"The Magistrate, in compliance with Field Marshal Wurmsler's request, has sent an express to the French General, to desire him not to go beyond the limits of their frontiers, that hostilities may be avoided; the Swiss being constrained to oppose the most active resistance, to the least insult. The French Generals returned a very polite answer, assuring the Helvetic Body, they might rely on the strict observance of the neutrality; that those collections of men had no other end in view, than to prevent smuggling, and cause the imposts to be regularly paid on that frontier."
VIENNA, May 3.
The unexpected events of the Milanese, have determined the court to send with the utmost expedition to the army of Gen. Beaulieu, all the garrisons, not only at Tryol, but also the troops of Stire, of Carintia, of Caraiolo, &c. &c. It is even feared that they will not arrive in time to check the impetuosity of the French, the consequences of which are dreaded.
The Court of Vienna, alarmed by these successes, have, it is said, sent orders to Gen. Wurmsler, to detach 4000 men from his army, to reinforce that of Beaulieu, which has retired under Montona; at the same time to march six battalions drawn from Hungary, to the same place. To hasten the march of these troops, they have ordered a number of waggons to follow, to carry their arms and baggage.
FRANCE.
PARIS, May 18.
Head-Quarters, Plaisance, 20th Floreal.
Buonaparte, general in chief of the army of Italy, to the Executive Directory.
Citizen President,
The brave Stengel is dead, in consequence of his wounds. I have sent his family the letter which you addressed to him.
You will find subjoined the articles of a suspension of arms which I have granted to the duke of Parma. I will transmit to you as soon as possible, the most beautiful pictures of Corregio, among others, one of St. Jerome, said to be his master piece. I declare to you that this Saint takes a very bad time to go to Paris. I trust you will accord him the honors of the museum. I repeat the request that some known artists may be sent to make choice of the most rare curiosities, and such as they shall judge worthy of being conveyed to Paris.
All the arrangements are made for the supply of the army of the Alps—there will be no difficulty in their passage.
LONDON.
GAMING.
Lord Kenyon's hint of placing Ladies in the pillory, who should be found guilty of violating the laws by gaming, has found its way into the Print shops, to the no small mortification and disgrace of certain Women of fashion. They have, however, taken every possible precaution against conviction, by placing double centinels at their doors, to see that no vile informer gains admittance.
Lord Kenyon stated yesterday at Guildhall that the history of the unfortunate Weston had been sent to him by a Rev. Dr. of Divinity. That history was dreadful: Weston had got upwards of 50,000l. and at different times had lost 46,000l. at play; 7000l. of which he had lost in one night at Faro.
LE DERNIER EXERTION.
The prince of Bouillon, as Commander in chief of his majesty's naval forces at Jersey and Guernsey, has issued a proclamation, in which, in the name of his Britannic Majesty and of Louis XVIII. king of France, he invites all such French Officers and Noblemen, as are able to serve, to proceed to Brittany and Normandy, in order to put themselves at the head of the different corps of Royalists assembled in those provinces, and other districts in a state of insurrection. Want of room prevents us from inserting the whole of this Proclamation, which we fear, will not be productive of beneficial consequences, on account of the peace lately concluded between Scepiaux, who commanded the principal Royalist Army in those provinces, and the French Republic.
A subject of great importance to the commercial world is likely soon to find its way into the court of King's Bench. The silks on board the Mediterranean Fleet, captured last winter by admiral Richery, and carried into Cadiz, were pretended to be, or were bought up by a Spanish company, at the head of which was the Marquis D'Iranda. These silks have never been regularly condemned as a lawful prize; and have moreover been shipped for London, contrary to the Statutes of the Act of Navigation.
A ship, laden with some of these silks, and valued at 120,000l. sterling, is arrived in the river from Cadiz, to the address of a principal commercial house in Old Broad-street. The underwriters, who have petitioned to have the goods on board this ship stopped, which application the court of admiralty has complied with. The attachment, after being taken off, has again been renewed.
New and Strong Protections—their mode of Obtainment.
THE COLLECTOR OF THE CUSTOMS.
SIR, The inclosed act for the relief and protection of American seamen, passed at the last session of Congress, having neither ascertained what proof of citizenship shall be in any case deemed sufficient, nor how such proof shall be authenticated to authorize a delivery of the certificate of citizenship in that act prescribed; the President of the United States has thought it expedient, to the end, that there may be an easy, certain and uniform mode of executing the law in these particulars, to give some general instructions upon the subject, which I am by him directed to communicate to all the collectors, for their rule and government. They are as follows. Persons of the following description are to be registered and furnished with certificates of citizenship.
1st. Free white persons born within the limits of the United States or any of them, and free, white persons born in any foreign country, but actually settled, within the limits of the United States on the third day of September, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. 2d. Persons naturalized pursuant to the laws of any of the United States, prior to the twenty ninth day of January, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five. 3d. Persons naturalized pursuant to the laws of the United States, passed on the twenty sixth day of March, in the year 1790, while it was in force. 4th. Persons naturalized pursuant to the laws of the United States, passed on the twenty ninth day of January, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five. 5th. Children of citizens of the United States, or any one of them born at any place out of the limits of the United States. 6th. Children of naturalized citizens, dwelling in the United States, and under twenty-one years of age at the time of such naturalization.
Proofs of citizenship in the several cases before-mentioned, to be produced to the collectors respectively, prior to their issuing certificates of citizenship, are to be of the kind, and to be authenticated as follows:
1st. Every person claiming citizenship, as a native of the United States, is to produce an extract from the register of births or baptisms, where such is kept, in the civil or religious society, to which the applicant belongs, certified by the proper officer of such society, in the usual manner, and supported by the affidavit of at least one credible witness, testifying that the applicant is the person mentioned in that extract; or if no such extract is produced, the affidavit of at least one credible witness, testifying that the applicant was born within the limits of the United States, and describing the country and state in which he was born. 2d. Every person claiming citizenship, by virtue of an actual settlement within the United States, on the third day of September, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, shall produce the affidavits of at least one credible witness, testifying, that the applicant was actually settled within the United States, on the third day of September, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, and describing the town or county, and state in which he was settled. 3d. In cases where citizenship is claimed by virtue of any naturalization, pursuant to the laws of any one of the United States, prior to the twenty ninth day of January, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, or pursuant to the laws of the United States the same shall be proved by a copy of the law or records, (as the case may be) certified under the hand of the proper Officer; and in case of a record of a court, it is to be authenticated also under the seal of the Court, if any seal is used.
4th. In cases where citizenship is claimed by persons as being children of citizens of the United States, or of any of them born out of the limits of the United States, the citizenship of the parents under whom the applicants claim, shall be proved as before prescribed, in like manner as if the citizenship was claimed by the parents themselves, and further, it must be proved by the affidavit of at least one credible witness, that they are reputed and believed to be the children of the persons under whom they derive their citizenship.
5th. In cases where citizenship is claimed by persons in virtue of the naturalization of the parents, such naturalization shall be proved in the manner before directed, and in addition thereto, the applicants are to produce respectively the affidavits of one credible witness in each case, testifying that they are reputed children of naturalized citizens of the United States, or of some one of them, and did reside within the United States, and were under twenty one years of age at the time their parents respectively were naturalized.
The affidavits before mentioned, may be taken before, and certified by any judge, magistrate, or other officer of the United States, duly authorised by law to administer an oath or affirmation.
WASHINGTON, August 1.
On Monday last a prize of 10,000 Dollars was drawn in the Washington Lottery, No. 2. The possessor of No. 12,515 is the fortunate adventurer.
PITTSBURGH, July 23.
WESTERN POSTS.
Correspondence between Gen. Wilkinson, of the American Army, and Col. England, of the British Army, commanding at Detroit.
Head-Quarters, Green-ville. May 27, '96.
SIR,
Permit me to offer you my hearty congratulations, on the final ratification of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between our respective countries, officially announced to me by the Minister of War, and promulgated in the Gazettes, which I do myself the pleasure to enclose to you.
As the delivery of the posts, held by your Royal Master's troops, within the limits of the United States, makes one condition of the compact; it is my wish to concert with you, the measures which may be deemed expedient, to the faithful execution of this stipulation, and to prevent any unnecessary interval, between the periods of your evacuation and of my occupancy.
I stand in perfect readiness for the operation, and entertaining no doubt that the treaty will be fairly, fully and punctiliously executed, on the part of his Majesty, it becomes my duty to request information from you, of the day on which it may be convenient for you, to withdraw, from the troops under your command, from the territory of the United States.
My aid-de-camp Capt. Shaumburg, will have the honor to deliver this letter to you, and he will receive and forward your answer to me, by express, to meet the advanced corps of the army, in the vicinity of Roche de Bout.
I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obedient servant. JAMES WILKINSON. Brigadier General.
Lieut. Col. England, of the 24th Regt. British Infantry, or Commanding Officer, at Detroit.
DETROIT, June 10, 1796.
SIR,
I had the honor of receiving by your aid-de-camp, Capt. Shaumburg, your letter under date the 27th ult. mentioning your wish to concert with me, such measures as may be deemed expedient for delivering up this post to you, and requesting to know the day that it would be convenient for me to withdraw the troops under my command, from the territory of the United States.
And in answer beg to inform you, that in consequence of orders from his Excellency Lord Dorchester, buildings are erecting on the ground directed by his Excellency to be occupied on the opposite side of this river, for the accommodation of his Majesty's troops, and the protection of his stores, preparatory to evacuating this post, agreeably to the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation concluded by Great Britain and the United States, and that those buildings are in great forwardness, but not having as yet received his final orders to evacuate the posts under my command, it is not possible for me to fix on a day for that purpose.
I have, however, strong reasons for supposing, that those orders will not be unnecessarily delayed, and when I receive them it will afford me much pleasure in communicating to you, the time that I shall be able to withdraw the troops, and to concert with you such measures as may be deemed expedient for your immediate occupying the posts under my direction.
I beg further to add, that from the preparations already made, a few days will be sufficient to accomplish the transport of the troops and the remaining stores, to the post ordered to be occupied on the opposite side of this river.
I have the honor to be Sir, your very obedient, and Most humble servant, (Signed) RD. ENGLAND. Col. Commit.
Brig. Wilkinson, Commanding the troops of the United States, &c. &c.
Copy of a letter from the officer commanding the Federal troops, sent to take possession of the post at Ojawego, to Mr. George Scriba.
Fort-Ontario, 14th July, 1796.
Dear Sir,
I have the pleasure of informing you, that the American Flag, under a Federal salute, was for the first time displayed from the citadel of this fort, at the hour of ten this morning.
A Capt. Clark, and Col. Fothergill, were his Majesty's officers left with a detachment of 30 men, for the protection of the works—from those gentlemen the greatest politeness and civility were displayed to us, in adjusting the transfer.
The buildings and gardens were left in the neatest order—the latter being considerably extensive, and in high culture, will be no small addition to the comfort of the American officers who succeed this summer.
I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect, &c. F. ELMER.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2.
Important.—Pleasing.—Authentic.
The western posts taken possession of.
Extract of a letter from Capt. James Bruff, to the Secretary of War, dated Fort Ojawego or Ontario, July 15, 1796.
"I have the pleasure to announce that the British commandant of Fort Ontario wrote to me on the 13th inst. that the king's forces were embarked and sent off; that he wished to get away with the detachment next morning at day light, and requested me to send an officer that day as early as possible.
"In consequence of this information and request, I instantly dispatched an officer; and the next day (being the 14th) followed with the troops and two field pieces. On my arrival, found the British garrison gone and Lieut. Elmer in possession of the fort. Immediately I landed the detachment and artillery and marched in, the music playing the President's march; and under a federal salute, displayed the flag of the United States from the citadel.
"With pleasure I mention that the British commandant left the barracks and every other building clean; and in the best order they would admit of; and we feel ourselves much indebted to Capt. Clark and Lieut. Fothergill, for the excellent order in which they left their gardens filled with vegetables and fruit."
"Capt. Meddling, 16 days from Port-au-Prince, informs, that the British troops were dying from 70 to 100 per day.—That Capt. Jessup was in a fair way of recovery—that a petition had been drawn up by him, and signed by a number of English officers, and several merchants there; to represent to the British government, the cruel treatment he received from Capt. Pigot; and a protest, to be presented to the Executive of the United States, when he shall arrive there.
"Capt. Meddling further informs, that the total force arrived lately at Cape-Francois, were 9 sail of men of war, and 9000 troops.
"Capt. Law, of the sloop Keziah, 7 days from Cape Fear, informs that the ship Betsey, Cathcart, Capt. Gillespie, and brig Aaron, Capt. Blackburn, prizes to the French cruiser, La Bellona, were lying at Fort Johnson, waiting for orders how to proceed with respect to the cargoes. These prizes were two of the Jamaica fleet, which sailed the 5th June, and separated with the other in lat. 29. The brig had a six pounder and four swivels, and fought the Bellona, of six small guns, an hour and an half. Their cargoes are estimated at 150,000 pounds.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 3.
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Liverpool, to his correspondent in this city, dated 26th May, 1796.
"All kinds of grain are much lower; good wheat is now selling at 10/ per 70lb. Indian corn 3/ per Winchester bushel. I now hold the remainder of your pearl alms at 60/ and have no doubt but I shall soon obtain it."
AUGUST 4.
The TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP, LIMITS and NAVIGATION, concluded between the United States and Spain, on the 27th of October, 1795, was ratified by the King of Spain on the 26th of April last; and the ratification received at the office of the Secretary of State, on Saturday last.
Letter of the American Consul at Algiers, to the American Consul at Marfeilles.
"Algiers, April 5.
"After many difficulties and anxiety, I have succeeded this day, to establish and to renew our treaty with the Regency of Algiers, this long time I had almost despaired of effecting it. More particulars in my next."
Yesterday arrived the brig Baron de Carondelet, Capt. James M'Call, in 82 days from Leghorn, and 36 from Gibraltar.
Capt. M'Call failed from Leghorn, on the 19th May last; and was boarded 3 leagues to the westward of the road, by 2 privateers, one called Rondeleu, Marcellis, master; the other Tameraine, Pigo, master; the first plundered the vessel, but more particularly a passenger on board; they took all his trunks, bed and bed clothes, and cash to a considerable amount, and left him only the shirt and what clothes he had on at that time. This was done within long gun shot of two English frigates, one 40 gun ship, and two sloops of war. An English brig, called the Mediterranean, that failed in company with Capt. M'Call, took protection under the guns of Leghorn, and so escaped. They sent a prize master from each privateer, with ten men on board Capt. M'Call, and at the same time they manned a Swedish brig from Lofton bound to Leghorn called the Gulfus; they carried both vessels into the gulf of Espafia where Capt. M'Call was detained until he sent an express to the American Consul at Leghorn. He was cleared on the 18th, as also the Swedish brig. The same evening Capt. M'Call failed, and of the 20th, was boarded by another French privateer's boat, with men; they broke down the brig's bulk heads to get into the hold, broke open several packages of the cargo, on pretence to look for papers, and done considerable damage; towards night they left the brig, and told the captain he might sail and steer his course.
Capt. M'Call has brought dispatches from the American Consul to the Secretary of State, relating to the Algerine treaty.
A gentleman, who arrived last Thursday, 14 days from Port-au-Prince, in sloop Delight, Capt. Warner, informs, that the French frigate Medusa, had fallen in with, captured, and sent into the Cape, three brigs and one ship, British transports, with 400 troops on board, bound from Martinique to Port-au-Prince, and that they had arrived safe at the Cape.
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A few Crates Liverpool Ware, At a moderate advance.
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West-India GOODS
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Monday Evening.
Genteel and surprising Feats of Activity, At the Assembly Room, PORTSMOUTH.
Don Pedro Cloris,
The principal Performer in Donzani's Company, who exhibited some years since, with great applause in this town—has the honor to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen that on
MONDAY next, Aug. 15, he will perform curious feats of activity on the
WIRE,
AND Extraordinary balancing. Likewise, Tumblring Feats, In a surprising manner.
Dances the Spanish Fandango, blindfolded, over thirteen eggs, placed in different situations, and, imitating the drunkard, staggers amongst them, without breaking.
To which will be added, a great variety of entertaining Performances on the SLACK ROPE.
Merrymann, the Clown, will perform a number of tricks and feats.
Tickets of admission may be had at the place of performance—price 2/6. Children 1/6.
Doors opened at 7, and performance to begin at 8 o'clock.
N. B. The particulars are expressed in the band bill of the day.

To the citizens of New-Hampshire. THE day will soon arrive, on which we shall be called to give our votes for men to represent us in Congress of the United States. Much depends on the result of that day—perhaps our liberty, our independence which we so lately obtained at the expence of much treasure, and the lives of many of our brethren. Let us then, my fellow-citizens, rouse from that supineness, that inattention, which has hitherto marked our conduct, when called to this important privilege. Let it not be said of America in future generations, that she was once free, but lost her liberty by the inattention of her citizens to the choice of her rulers. *We have just cause to apprehend, that there is a combination of men throughout the Union, who are unfriendly to our present government; who are striving by small degrees to assimilate it to their beloved monarchy and aristocracy of Great-Britain. These gentry, by covering themselves with a mask, a cloak of federalism, have deceived many true republicans, and so far led them astray, as to suppose, that every citizen who does not implicitly comply with the administration of government in every particular, is a disorganizer and wishes to overthrow the constitution—hence all, who have dared openly to assert their sacred rights, and express their sentiments against any proceeding of government, have been stigmatized with the epithets, Jacobins, Antifederalists, &c. which has in a great measure destroyed that freedom of debate, that frankness of sentiment, which ought ever to be the characteristic of republicans. Is not this, fellow-citizens, a step—in short it is not the direct road to monarchy? Has not the doctrine of implicit faith in the administrators of government been the principal cause of the downfall of every republican government, of which history gives an account? Is not this doctrine daily gathering strength? And is there not reason to apprehend, that it will likewise prove fatal to America? Shall we, after purchasing our liberties at so dear a rate, thus suffer them to fall a sacrifice to the altar of monarchy? Let us rather unite in cherishing that sacred flame, that love of liberty, which inspired us during the contest with Britain.* Let us watch with a careful eye the conduct of those, who hold the administration of government; and in making choice of our representatives, let us seek men of real republican principles, men possessed not only of good abilities, but of virtue and integrity; and, in fine, men whose interests are inseparably connected with the great body of the people. Conduct like this, alone will secure to us the blessings of peace, prosperity and those sacred rights and privileges, which were purchased by the blood of our countrymen.
Agreeably to the foregoing sentiments, I would recommend the following gentlemen as candidates to represent us in Congress the two ensuing years. ABIEL FOSTER, NATHANIEL PEABODY, THOMAS COGSWELL, JOHN BELLOWS, Esquires. A FARMER.
*The editor of the Village Messenger (a paper printed at Amherst) and his counsel, struck out of this piece, what is included between the two asterisks, and in his apology for so doing, gives it the epithet of party scandal.—let every true friend to his country judge for himself.
MONTEGO-BAY, (Jam.) June 18. An attack has been made upon Bombard, apparently with success, by our troops, the enemy having hauled down their colors and opened the gates as a surrender; but by the vilest treachery that can be conceived, upon the admission of our troops, many of them were massacred, and Gen. Churchill is missing. This base perfidy it was expected would be amply revenged, as Gen. Howe, by the last accounts, had surrounded Bombard with 2000 troops.
GEORGETOWN, (S. C.) July 19. On Thursday the 14th inst. arrived here the brig Sally, Capt. Gidney, after a passage of 84 days from Larne, with 146 passengers.
NORFOLK, July 30. Yesterday arrived here the Ich' Flying Fish, Capt. Alinton, 19 days from Antigua.—The day he failed, Capt. Cohoon of the brig Corn Planter, arrived there from Guadalupe, where his vessel had been carried in, and vessel and cargo condemned; there had been several vessels taken into Guadalupe, and condemned in the same manner. The Corn Planter was on her homeward passage from Demarara, when captured by a French privateer.
FREDERICKSBURG, July 27. Flour is at 7 dollars, at Alexandria.
NEWARK, Aug. 3. We never had greater crops of wheat and rye. A great deal of old wheat also on hand.
PHILADELPHIA, August 5. The ship Henrietta, Capt. Robinson is arrived off Wilmington creek, after a passage of eleven weeks and three days from Londonderry. She took in 450 passengers there, of which 45 died on the passage, occasioned it is said by two close confinement, want of provisions and water. Thirty six of them were pressed on board of a British frigate two or three days before they made land and 15 are confined with sickness.
We learn that Archibald H. Rowan, Esq., with a truly benevolent spirit, has used his utmost exertions in procuring accommodations for the relief of these distressed emigrants.
By the brig Six Brothers in 16 days from Port de Paix, we have received the following intelligence:—
Bombard is evacuated by the English and a cordon is since formed from that port to Port de Paix. The French frigate the Medusa has taken during a short cruise 8 prizes, among which is a transport with 450 troops bound from the Moie to Port au Prince with a full eat-major, and another vessel with 60 horses.
Two ships and a frigate have failed, (their destination unknown) having on board 150 of the troops which arrived from France. Pageot, appointed Gen. of Division is gone with Rochambeau Gen. in Chief of the Spanish part of Hispaniola to take command at Santo Domingo.
CHARLESTON, July 20. Yesterday arrived the sloop Polly, Capt. Thomas Bythewood, from Bermuda, in 15 days. Capt. Bythewood was taken on the sixth of June last by the Spencer sloop of war and carried into Bermuda; on his arrival there, and after a detention of several days, his papers were examined; he was then informed, that if he would pay all port charges, and sign a bond indemnifying the captors against prosecutions from his owners, he might proceed on his voyage. Capt. Bythewood, knowing the characters he had to deal with, accepted the offer.
SALEM, Aug 9. Captain John Barton, from Rochefort, informs, that the celebrated Capt. Barney, late of Baltimore, has the command of a squadron of frigates, 8 in number, that were to sail in a few days from that port on a secret expedition, and were to be joined by 3 more from an adjacent port. It was conjectured the West-Indies was their destination, Captain Barney has often declared his anxious desire of visiting that "seat of infamy," Bermuda—and it may not be a false prophecy to predict the long wished for destruction of this place by the above squadron—as Capt. B. has a few arrears to pay to some of the inhabitants of this island.
BOSTON, August 12.
IMPORTANT.
The following Resolution of the Legislative Body of France, upon the sale of Maritime Prizes, was adopted on the 8th Floreal, (May 27) after MARBOIS's Report, which was published in the Centinel of July 20. [Chronicle.]
Art. 18. The appeals from the decrees of the boards of trade, shall be carried before the civil tribunals of the same department.
Art. 24. The consuls of the republic in the foreign ports, into which French prizes may be brought, shall cause their chancellors to fulfil the formalities attributed to the justices of peace, by the law of the 3d Brumaire.
Art. 34. The consuls and vice consuls shall afterwards pronounce upon the validity of the prizes, and they shall fulfil in that respect the duties entrusted to the boards of trade.
Art. 4th. The appeals from the decisions of the consuls and vice consuls, shall be brought as those from the boards of trade, before the tribunals of the department, viz.
From the consuls established on the Mediterranean, before the tribunal of the department of the mouths of the Rhone.
From those established on the north seas, before the tribunal of the department of the North.
From those established in the other ports of the ocean, and in AMERICA, to the tribunal of the department of inferior Loire.
And from those established beyond the Cape of Good Hope, before the tribunal of the department of Morbihan.
YELLOW FEVER.
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated July 25, 1796. "We have had several cases of yellow fever in our city, within the last six weeks. The late rains appear totally to have arrested the progress of it, so that no new case has occurred within the last fourteen days. The doctrine of importation loses ground daily in the minds of our citizens, the last cases not being referable to any known arrival of any suspected vessel, or article."
From NEW-YORK. Late last evening the brig Commerce, Capt. W. Downs, arrived at this port from Gibraltar, which he left on the 23d June.
Capt. D. informs, that every circumstance respecting the French victories in Italy is kept a profound secret there; that (the account via Alicante, here inferred, notwithstanding) there is still danger for the American flag up the Straights; the American Ambassador at Cadiz had obtained three months indulgence from Algiers, after the expiration of the term for the reception of the Cash, but that a Cruiser had appeared off Gibraltar, with several boats, and boarded an English vessel supposing her to be American, but let her go on finding the mistake; the American Captains had been again cautioned by the American Ambassador through the Consuls, not to proceed higher up. A number of Danes had been taken some time since, but peace was again procured for them (which, it is probable, the Alicante informant refers to) but nothing short of the 300,000 dollars will continue the American peace after July 7, when the three months indulgence expired.
Capt. D. also informs, that admiral Man's squadron arrived there to refit, a few days before he failed—and that admiral Richery's squadron was still at Cadiz, one ship and one frigate short of Man's force.
Extract of a letter from Hamburg, 9th May. "There is a confirmation of the report of a war between Algiers and Denmark, seven ships of the latter being taken. Our
agent at Algiers has written to the American Consul at this place, that our ships may now navigate the Mediterranean with the greatest safety, as the treaty between the United States, and that power is fully ratified and exchanged."
BERMUDA.
Capt. M'Lellan, 8 days from Bermuda, informs us, that the Bermudians are actually quitting the business of privateering, which they have so infamously prosecuted to the detriment of our Commerce for a long period. Most of their privateers are already hauled up—and they dismantle every one as it arrives. The reason of this sudden change of conduct, is the panic with which they are struck by the News of the reversal of some of their Vice-Admiralty decrees. Reports were current, that Writs of attachment had arrived, and were about being executed upon the property of some of the principal Privateersmen.
It was said that a fatal epidemic fever raged with violence at the Town of Somerset.
MARTINIQUE.
Capt. Cottle has arrived from Martinique, since our last, in 22 days passage. Nothing of material importance had occurred, or was known there. Gen. Abercrombie was still at the Island. No particular expedition was talked of. The English, at St. Lucia, were much annoyed by the runaway blacks, mulattoes and the French who escaped to the mountains, on the capture of the Island. They commit continual violences, with almost complete impunity—flying to the bushes after the perpetration of any atrocity. Markets were bad.
AN ACCIDENT.
Of a melancholy nature, occurred yesterday. A young lad by the name of Richardson, visiting an acquaintance on board the sch'r Apollo, of Wilcassett, lying at the Long-Wharf, was prompted by curiosity and ambition to follow his friend to the mast head; he had however but just reached the main cross-trees, when he unfortunately lost his hold, and fell to the deck of the sch'r. His head received the whole force of the fall, and his skull was instantly fractured in a shocking manner; he lived but a few seconds. He was about 14 years of age, and the son of industrious worthy parents at the north part of the town.
Samuel Cabot, Esq., has been appointed by the PRESIDENT of the United States, an Agent to aid the business of the Commissioners in London on the British spoliations.
Sunday the 14th ult. a violent tempest was experienced by the Inhabitants of the south-west part of North-Yarmouth—About 4 o'clock, P. M. a small cloud arose from the south-west, and soon after came on attended with a violent torrent of rain, which lasted about 30 minutes,—after which there succeeded showers of hail of an enormous size, most of them an inch in bigness. This hail was so copious and heavy, as to destroy all that lay in its way, especially the fruits of the earth—It broke all the glass which was opposed to its course. Its extent in width was about half a mile, and reached a mile and a half in length.
In a thunder gust on Monday last, the House of Mr. White, of Watertown, was struck with lightning; but suffered no material damage. Mrs. White was forced down by the concussion, but is not greatly injured. At the same time, a barn belonging to Mr. Amos Livermore, near Fells-Pond was struck and with its contents, about 25 tons of hay, consumed.
It is asserted, under the London head, that the 3 per Cent. Stocks, had fallen from 66 3/4 to 60, and that the Bank had refused a Loan of 11 millions and a half to the Minister.
From NEW-YORK, August 2. The "Gazette Francaise," of yesterday, printed in this city, has the following article:—
TRANSLATION.
"The Journal, entitled L'Amie de la Justice et de la Verite of the 12th of June, contains details 1st, of the new victories in ITALY—2d, of the invasion of the VENETIAN territory by the French, who occupy VERONA, PESCHERA, &c. 3d, of several victories, by the French, on the RHINE."
Messrs. ADAMS & LARKIN, AS the bugbear of a War with England has been so much trumpeted in a certain paper, I send you an Extract from a letter, dated London last of May, 1796, from a gentleman (who has resided for two years past in Europe and a great part of the time in England) to his friend in this town:
EXTRACT.
"We have just received the determination of the House of Representatives on the treaty with this country, the Merchants are much agitated and fear the consequences that will follow. For my part I think every thing will be settled without going to war:—I really think the Government here, had rather be at war with all the world than with America, as the chief trade is now there, and the Government would have every thing to fear from a declaration of war against America; so that if America don't declare war against this country there is no danger"
*The writer has reference to the determination of the House on the treaty papers.
When the last accounts left Cadiz, Admiral Richery's squadron then lay in that port.—The English fleet had returned to Gibraltar. Richery was waiting orders
from the Executive Directory. There were no prospects of a war between England and Spain—the latter appears determined to profit by an honorable neutrality.
We had an arrival yesterday from Europe (Cadiz) in 52 days.—But no intelligence.
A letter from a gentleman at Philadelphia, to his friend in Augusta, mentions, that "no sooner had Congress adjourned, and seeing no further security could be granted by Congress, than Mr. Baldwin went before Chief Justice M'Kean, and for fear of any after-claps, had Gen. Gunn bound over to the peace—a prosecution is also instituted the trial of which is to come on in August or September next."
The following account is taken from the Obituary of the Gentleman's Magazine, for March 1796.
DIED.
"In Ireland, HENRY BRUEN, Deputy Quarter-Master General the four last years of the American War. He died possessed of the greatest fortune ever amassed in the army line—the great Marlborough not excepted. By his will lately made public it appears he has left 12,000. per annum to his eldest son, 4000 do. to his second son, and 2000 do. to his third son, with 50,000. to each of his daughters, and a large jointure to his widow. It is supposed with mortgages, &c. he died worth half a million!"
If the Deputy made so much, what must his master have cleared? If our little bush-fighting war produced such pretty pickings, what must the wholesale French business yield to the principal supporters and advocates for the "just and necessary war," which our dear new allies the British have been engaged in for near four years; to restore France to her former enviable state of happiness, despotism, slavery, the Bastille and wooden shoes! pity but they should succeed in such a righteous cause, and that "good order and government," should be established in that once happy country!
JOHNSTOWN, July 5.
We are informed that a farmer, a small distance back in the country, having deposited one thousand bushels of wheat in Albany; after repeatedly refusing twenty shillings per bushel for his wheat, went down a few days since to make sale of it.—Finding his expectations disappointed in getting an enormous price, he went home and actually became insane; in consequence of which it has been necessary to chain him—So much for an inordinate thirst after filthy lucre.
[Mohawk Mercury.]
COUNTERFEIT DOLLARS.
Those dated 1793—on the Pillar Side, the left hand Pillar appears flat like a pillafter—the Crown of upper Lion touches the Rim of the Shield—the Plumb, at the bottom of the Pedestal of the right hand Pillar, is continued across the Margin of the Shield—the Studs in the bottom of the Crown approach nearer to a circle than in the genuine dollar, which are long narrow diamonds.—The Mint Marks of the counterfeits are M. S. R. F. M.
Other Counterfeit Dollars than these, have lately made their appearance:—they are Copper, plated with Silver, of 1785 and 1779 date. Those of 1779 date, are the best executed of any we have noticed.—They are a smaller degree thicker, so as to make them nearly as heavy as the true ones, and will require a critical examination to detect them.
Others, now in circulation, may be easily detected, by scratching the King's Nose with a pin—the copper will instantly appear:—the milling over the head is also very imperfect.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-York to his friend in this town, dated August 8, 1796.
AUTHENTIC.
"His Britannic Majesty's frigate Theis has taken after an obstinate engagement the French frigate L'Concorde and carried her into Halifax. Capt. Cochran of the Theis is badly wounded."
Arrived here the Schooner Thomas, Capt. Mark Fernald, in 22 days from St. Bartholomew. Lost one of his men two days before leaving there, by the name of John Griffith, son of Mr. Sheafe Griffith, of this town. Left there the 16th July, the sch'r Active Samuel Pote, master, from Portland.
DIED. —In this town, Mr. Humphrey Fernald aged 47. Also, a Child of Mr. Tobias Herald.
President's Speeches, &c.
Are now published in one handsome volume, and ready for subscribers and others,
S. Larkin,
At the Portsmouth Book-Store, Market-Street, —ALSO—
WATSON'S Apology for the Bible.
Clarke's Letters to a Student, and a new edition of Moser's Universal Geography, 2 vols.
A few Tickets and Quarters in Harvard College Lottery may be had as above if applied for soon. August 13, 1796.
TICKETS.
WHOLE, Half and Quarter Tickets in Dartmouth College Lottery for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing Office, Portsmouth.
Concert and Ball, At the Assembly-Room.
MRS. Arnold re-
Specifically informs the ladies and gentlemen of Portsmouth, her second Concert will be on THURSDAY next, Aug. 13, she flatters herself they will find it worthy their further patronage. The selection of Songs are varied, and every other exertion will be used by Mrs. Arnold to render the entertainments of the evening adequate to their wishes.
The following are the Songs appropriated for the occasion.
SONG 1st.
The Bonny Bold Soldier. Mrs. Arnold.
VOLUNTARY PEICE.
SONG 2d.
The favorite Air of Somebody. Mrs. Arnold.
SONG 3d.
Ellen, or the Richmond Primrose Girl, as performed at the Boston Theatre with unbounded applause, accompanied on Forte Piano. Mrs. Arnold.
SONG 4th.
The favorite and popular Air of the Rosary. Mrs. Arnold.
SONG 5th.
The Pretty Lad. Mrs. Arnold.
SONG 6th.
Market Lass. Mrs. Arnold.
SONG 7th.
By desire, The Heaving of the Lead: Mrs. Arnold.
VOLUNTARY PEICE.
SONG 8th.
By Moon Light on the Green. Mrs. Arnold.
VOLUNTARY PEICE on Forte Piano.
SONG 9th.
Fair Rosalie.
Concert to begin precisely at half past 7. Ball immediately after the Concert.
Subscription papers to be left at Capt. Furniss's, at Mr. Larkin's Circulating Library, and with Mrs. Arnold, at Mr. Daniel Symes's, Daniel-Street. Subscription half a dollar each person.
Tickets for non-subscribers to be had of Mrs. Arnold.
Umbrella Loft.
ANY person having an Oil Cloth Umbrella, not belonging to them, will oblige the owner by leaving the same at MR. MELCHER'S Printing-Office.
Fresh Groceries,
Just received & now selling at
Wm. Leverett's
GROCERY STORE,
No. 2, Jaffrey's Row, sign of the Golden Bottle—consisting of
GENUINE
French Brandy, W. I. Rum, Gin, Malaga, Lisbon, & Sherry Wines, Molasses, Hibbert's real London bottled Porter, Philadelphia Porter, Hylon & Souchong Teas, Fresh Bohea Tea by the hundred or single pound, Loaf, India & Brown Sugars, Rice, Flour, Coffee, Pepper, Alspice, Cake and Bar Soap, Brimstone, Ground and Race Ginger, Currants, Real fresh Cinnamon, Cassia.
Stone Ware, consisting of Jugs, Pickle Pots, Butter Pots, &c. with a variety of other articles usually kept in a grocery store; all of which will be sold as low as can be purchased.
He thanks his friends and customers for past favors, and will endeavor by his exertions to keep a continuance of the same. If the articles when purchased do not suit, they will be received back, and money returned.
Constant attendance given. Portsmouth, Aug. 11, 1796.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE
District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED FROM
Ship Pomona; Merrill. St. Ubes.
Schooner Reliance, Gray, Antigua.
Brig Olive, Palmer. Cadiz.
Sch'r Tho's, Fernald, St. Bartholo.
CLEARED FOR
Sloop Nancy, Bowles, Philadelphia.
Brig Dolphin, Wingate, West-Indies.
Schooner Amity, Shapley, Madeira.

CONCORD. THE following rights of land in the township of Concord, county of Grafton, have been assessed for a State tax of eight pence, and for county tax one shilling on each original right, for the year 1790, and still remain unpaid, viz.
Medad Pomeroy, Blisha Hunt, Ebenezer Harvey, Arad Hunt, Philip Mattson, Nathan Harvey, Samuel Wire, Hophney King, Wm. Symes, Ebenezer Severance, Phineas Wright, Jonathan Hunt, Shammah Pomeroy, Eleazer Pomeroy, Eliphas Wright, Ebenezer Walbridge, Josiah Pomeroy, John Smith, Joseph Burt, Joseph Wheelwright, Samuel Clark, Benjamin Burt, Aaron Burt, Jonathan Burt, Enos Burt, Reuben Smith, Elijah Mattson, Willard Stevens, Gideon Lyman, Benjamin Shelving, jr. Joseph Lyman, Elijah Lyman, Stephen Belding, Eldad Wright, Hezekiah Elmore, Samuel Root, Timothy Root, John Hubbard, Woolston Brockway, Silas Hamilton, Savage Truscott, James Matthews, Joseph Motley, William Horskins, Christopher Horskins, Eleazer Warner, John Moffatt, Daniel Bull, Samuel Hunt, William Lang, Asael Burt, Jonathan Gilman, James Nevins, William Temple, Moses Harvey, Eleazer Burt.
NOW this is to give notice that unless the sum of fifteen cents on each of the rights of land aforesaid, with the legal charges, be paid to me the subscriber at my dwelling house in Lyman, in said county of Grafton, on or before the twenty sixth day of September next, so much of the lands of the delinquents will be sold at public vendue, on said twenty sixth day of September, at the dwelling house of Maj. Samuel Young in said Concord, as will pay the same, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
TIMOTHY BAYLEY, Constable for 1790.
Concord, June 15, 1796.
CONCORD. THE following rights of land in the township of Concord, county of Grafton, have been assessed for a State tax, fifteen cents on each original right for the year 1795, and still remain unpaid, viz.
Joseph Burt, William Symes, William Horskins, Jonathan Burt, Samuel Clark, John Burt, Eleazer Burt, Josiah Pomeroy, Eliphas Wright, Elijah Mattson, Ebenezer Severance, jr. Ebenezer Harvey, Samuel Hunt, Blisha Hunt, Willard Stevens, Aaron Burt, Benjamin Burt, Joseph Wheelwright, Christopher Horskins, Enos Burt, Eleazer Warner, John Smith, Ebenezer Walbridge, Shammah Pomeroy, Hophney King, Stephen Belding, Daniel Bull, Jonathan Hunt, Arad Hunt, Samuel Wire, Savage Truscott, Silas Hamilton, Medad Pomeroy, Phineas Wright, John Hubbard, Joseph Motley, Philip Mattson, Eldad Wright, Asael Burt, Joseph Lyman, Gideon Lyman, Elijah Lyman, Hezekiah Elmore, James Matthews, William Lang, Woolston Brockway, Benjamin Shelving, jr. Timothy Root, Moses Harvey, Nathan Harvey, Maj. Richard Emery, Jonathan Gilman, Samuel Root, James Nevins, William Temple, Reuben Smith.
NOW this is to give notice that unless the sum of fifteen cents on each of the rights of land aforesaid, with the legal charges be paid to me the subscriber, at my dwelling-house in said Concord, on or before the twelfth day of September next, so much of the lands of the delinquents will be sold at public vendue on said twelfth day of September, at the dwelling-house of Major Samuel Young, in said Concord, as will pay the same, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
THOMAS SPOONER, Collector of said taxes.
Concord, June 15, 1796.
ROCKINGHAM. PUBLIC notice is hereby given by the subscriber, that the entry and duty on carriages for the conveyance of persons, pursuant to an act of Congress, passed at their last sessions (and has been communicated to the public, thro' the medium of this paper.)
That he shall for the convenience of the citizens within this county, attend at Mr. Lamson's tavern in Exeter, on Thursday the 15th day of September next, from 9 o'clock in the morning, 'till four in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiving entries and duties; also to issue retailers licences, for the year commencing 1st day of October next; and every other day in said month from 10 o'clock, A.M. 'till 4 o'clock, P.M. (Sundays excepted) at the Inspection Office in Portsmouth, for the purposes aforesaid.
GEORGE WENTWORTH, Collector of the Revenue for the first division in the district of New-Hampshire. Portsmouth, July 26, 1796. [6w.]
Samuel Sparhawk, jr. Daniel-Street, Has received by way of New-York,  A variety of Ladies' black, straw-color'd and red Morocco Slippers, and Children's black & red Shoes of all sizes; Also, Diapers, handsome Muslin Apron patterns, &c.—Likewise, green Sun Fans, large and small, and Oil skin hood coverings, &c. August 11, 1796.
Five Dollars Reward!
RANAWAY from the subscriber last evening, an Apprentice boy, named DANIEL ROSS, about 20 years of age, short thick set, light eyes and freckled face, had on when he ran away a brown coat, striped trousers, a round hat, carried away with him sundry other articles of cloathing.—Said runaway has served several years at the shoemaker's business, and is a pretty good workman. Whoever will take up said boy and return him to his master shall have five dollars reward and all charges paid. All persons are cautioned against harboring or carrying said boy away, as they will be dealt with as the law directs in such cases.
RICHARD LOW. Portsmouth, July 30, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.
Sirraford.
To Andrew M c Millan, Esquire, Clerk for the proprietors of Conway.
WE the subscribers, proprietors and owners of more than one eighth part of all the common and undivided land in the town of Conway, desire you the said M c Millan, to notify and warn agreeable to law a meeting of said proprietors to meet at the school-house, near the meeting-house in the northerly part of the town on Thursday the first day of September next at 1 of the clock, then and there when met to choose a moderator to regulate said meeting.
2d. To see if the proprietors will vote to have a proper plan of the town with every division and raise money to complete the same.
3d. To see if the proprietors will vote to cut roads to the hundred acre lots and raise money for the same.
4th. To see if the proprietors will vote to raise any money for building a bridge over Saco river in the most convenient place between the head of Odell's falls and Dolsaff's fordway (so called) and how much; also to take some method to carry it into effect.
5th. To choose a committee to examine the records and surveyors minutes and returns, and if they find any mistake or omission of any lot or lots not being assigned or recorded, to assign or record them and to make good to all such delinquent rights or lots, if any there be, their legal proportion which properly belongs to them.
6th. To see if the proprietors will choose a committee to settle with all the former collectors that has not paid up the whole of the proprietors money.
7th. To choose a collector and assessors for all money which may be voted to be raised at this meeting.
8th. To see if the proprietors will vote to lay out all the common and undivided land that is not laid out in the town of Conway, and assign the same to them that it properly belongs to.
Andrew M c Millan, Samuel Willes, Joseph Thompson, Elijah Denmore, Richard Kimball, Elijah Denmore, jr. David Page, Thomas Merral, Moses Wilson, Amos Merral, Joseph Odell, Enoch Merral, Thomas Russell.
State of New-Hampshire.
Sirraford.
Conway, July 5, 1796. Agreeable to the within application, in the name of the State of New-Hampshire. I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of the town of Conway, to assemble and meet at time and place within mentioned, then and there, when met to act on the several matters and things herein above expressed.
ANDREW M c MILLEN, Prop rs Clerk.
Five Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber at Newbury-Port on the first day of June last, an apprentice boy, named WILLIAM GROVER, about 16 years of age, rather short, light coloured hair, had on when he ran away a short striped jacket and trowsers; whoever will return said boy to his master at Gloucester, shall have five dollars reward, and all charges paid. All persons are cautioned against harbouring or carrying said boy away as they will be dealt with as the law in such cases directs. SAMUEL WHEELER, Gloucester, August 2, 1796.
H. & B. Penhallow Have just imported in the Polly from Liverpool, and the Orion from Bristol, and have now ready for sale at their Store in Market-Street,  A large & general assortment of Hard Ware Goods, Consisting of almost every article usually imported in that line, which are too numerous to particularize in an advertisement.
Among which are the following articles, viz.  BAR & Sheet Lead. Large and small Crucibles, black Lead Pots. Shot. Common and Patent Time Glasses. Thick and thin Sheet Iron. 6 by 8, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12 & 12 by 14 Crown Glass. Brass Kettles. Church Plate. Sheet Brass. Bed & Chair Pans. Copper Tea Kettles. Hinges, Locks & Screws of almost every description. Smiths' Anvils & Vices. Clock Faces. Screw Plates of all sizes. Clock and common Files. Goldsmiths' Stakes. Ivory Combs. Pumice Stone. Nails, Brads and Tacks of all sizes. Emery, Grain tin. Lines, Twine & Hooks. Pewter. Deep Sea, Hand and Log Lines. Joiners', Shipcarpenters' & Carvers' tools. Flatirons, Sciccles. Hand, Cross-Cut and Whip-Saws. Coffin Furniture, consisting of letters, figures plates, lace & handles. Mill Saws of a superior quality. Sheathing, and Drawing Nails, and Spikes. Common and best Tin Plates. A general assortment of Sadlary.
White-Lead, dry, &
ground in oil, Red Lead, Spruce Yellow, Black-Lead for stoves, Prussian Blue, Gold Leaf, White Vitriol and Verdigris, Paint and Tar Brushes of all sizes, Scythes; English, German and Cast Steel, Screw Augers, Cow and Sheep Bells, Iron Hollow Ware. A large assortment of Paper Hangings, from 2/ to 15/ pr. roll, &c. &c. Cash given for Old Pewter, Copper and Brass. [6w.]
To be sold at Public Vendue, on Monday the 5th day of September next, (unless prevented by previous payment) so much of the non-residents and proprietors lands in Tamworth, as will pay the State taxes assessed thereon the year 1795, with incidental charges, at the dwelling-house of Samuel Gilman, Esq. innholder in said town, at 10 o'clock, A.M. on said day.
Acres. No. R.C's Estate of Jerem' } 329 25 & 27 16 Bryant, Esq dec. } John Hubbard, 97 5 Nathaniel Rehnick, 91 1 5 Duda and Savage, 100 1 4 5 Common Rights, 257 and 1/3 acres a right. Alexander Leisby, 24 1 Abiel Lovejoy, 111 5 Walter Bryant, jr. Esq. 12 SAMUEL GILMAN, jr. Constable. Tamworth, June 19, 1796.
Dartmouth College
Lottery. Class Second.
THE MANAGERS of Dartmouth-College Lottery present to the Public the following SCHEME of the Second Class, in which they have aimed to meet their wishes by making a larger proportion of valuable prizes than usual; they flatter themselves that the same Public Spirit will be displayed, by encouraging the sale of Tickets in this, that was so fully manifested in the former Class.
SCHEME.     Prizes. of Dollars. Dollars.     1 3000 3000   1 1000 1000   4 500 2000   10 200 2000   20 100 2000   30 50 1500   80 20 1600   100 10 1000   1650 6 9900   1896 Prizes. 24,000   4104 Blanks.  
6000 Tickets at 4 Dollars are 24,000 Subject to a deduction of twelve and an half per Cent.
Of the above prizes of 500 Dollars, one of them will be placed to the first drawn Blank, and the other three to the three last drawn Blanks.
This Class will positively commence drawing at Concord, on the first day of December next; and when completed, a list of Prizes will be immediately published, and the Prizes paid on demand.
JONA. FREEMAN, } Managers. BENJ. CONNER, } W m A. KENT. } July 16, 1796.
William Neil Has laid in from the best markets, A general assortment of  GROCERIES, Consisting of
BOHEA Tea, Candles dipt and Souchong, mould. Hyson, very fine. Rice. Brown Sugar. Superfine Flour. India do. Alum. Loaf do. Copperas. Raisins. Brimstone. Nutmegs. Earthen Ware, blue & white. Real Cinnamon, Ditto cream colored. Cassia. Glass Ware of various sorts. Coffee. Window Glass pr box. Ginger. Smoking Tobacco. Florence Oil. Snuff, common and Rappée. Olives. Sherry Wine. Mustard. Rum. Allpice. Brandy, &c. &c. Pepper. Combs of various sorts. French Indigo. Spanish do. Starch. Soap.
The above Goods being laid in for cash, will be sold as low as the markets allow, the lowest price will be asked at first, and no advantage taken of children sent to the Store. Price the same and country produce taken in payment on generous terms.
He is always well supplied with LINENS, Checks, Sheeting, Flannels, &c. and has lately received pr. the America, a box superfine yard wide Linens from 4/ to 8/ pr. yard, and a bale of Velveteens and fancy Cords, very fine, which he will sell cheap by wholesale.
He returns his grateful acknowledgments for the very flattering encouragement he has received in Portsmouth, and hopes by strict attention to every part of his business to give satisfaction to his friends and customers. Portsmouth, July 29, 1796.
Joseph Haven HAS JUST RECEIVED A large and general assortment of
European GOODS, Suitable to all seasons, which will be sold at the lowest rate. t.b.c.
FOR SALE On very reasonable terms, A large and valuable
F A R M,
In Barrington, CONTAINING six hundred acres, now under improvement by Israel Pierce; said farm has an excellent growth of wood on it, and is situated only six miles from Durham Landing; for particulars apply to WILLIAM SHEAFE. Portsmouth, Aug. 6, 1796.
TO BE SOLD
By AUCTION, On Tuesday the 30th of August, 10 o'clock, A.M. at the New-Hampshire Hotel,
ALL that WHARF,
Ware House, and Water-Lot, at the Point of Graves, late the property of Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. deceased.
A House and Land at the north end of Portsmouth, near the rope-walks, occupied by Mary Hale and the Widow Leach.
A lot of Land in Broad-Street, between Dr. Brackett's and Major Bass's, in front 26 1/2 feet by 75 in depth.
A lot of Land lying in Ossipee and partly in Tuftonborough, containing 400 acres, and numbered 24.
As no credit can be given, the purchase money must be paid on delivery of the deeds. JACOB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, July 27, 1796.
FOR SALE
A very genteel standing top CHAISE, intirely new, finished in the best manner, built in Boston. For terms apply to the Printer hereof.
A general assortment of BLANKS
Printed on good Paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. M c LECHER'S Printing Office and Book-Store, Corner of Market Street.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, fl.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the township of Wentworth, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1794, and their State tax for the year 1795, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges will be sold at Public Vendue, at the house of Mr. Lemuel Kezer in said Wentworth, on Thursday the 25th day of Aug. next, at ten o'clock, A.M. unless prevented by previous payment.
County tax 1794. Cts.    Theophilus Stevens, und. 4   Col. Greely, und. 4   Jonathan Greely, 3d und. 4   Moses Page, und. 4   State tax 1795.    David Evens, 1st div. 14   John Page jr. 2d div. 14   BENJAMIN PAGE Collector.   Wentworth, June 24, 1796. [5w.]
THE Invalids in the
State of New-Hampshire who have been placed upon the Pension list, pursuant to an act of Congress passed the 20th of April 1796, are requested to call on the commissioner of Loans in Portsmouth, and receive payment to the 4th of March last. July 8, 1796. [6w.]
To the honorable the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature to be holden in Portsmouth, in and for the county of Rockingham, on the fourth Tuesday of April 1796.
Humbly Shews, ROBERT Barnard of Londonderry, in the county aforesaid, gentleman, that he is guardian of Moses Clark, William Clark and John Clark, yeomen, and Sarah Clark and Jane Clark, spinsters, all minors under the age of twenty one years, children and heirs of Samuel Clark, late of said Londonderry, deceased—that the said Samuel died seized of about one hundred and twenty acres of land in said Londonderry, that the sale of that part of the aforesaid real estate, which is the property of said minors, would be conducive to their interest; wherefore the said guardian prays your honors would impower him to sell and convey the real estate of his said wards in the way and manner prescribed by an act of the General Court, entitled, "An act to authorise the Superior Court to impower guardians to sell the real estate of their wards." ROBERT BARNARD. April 23d, 1796. Copy examined by NATHANIEL ADAMS, Clerk.
Rockingham, fl. Superior Court, April term, 1796.
Ordered by the Court that the said Robert Barnard be heard on the foregoing petition before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, next to be holden at Exeter, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the third Tuesday of September next, and that he cause said petition and Order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication to be four weeks before said term, that all parties concerned may appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
European Goods.
Luther Ellis,
North End Market-Street, RESPECTFULLY informs his customers and others that he has now ready for sale a large assortment of
European Goods,
directly from the manufactories, which will be sold by wholesale and retail, on reasonable terms. As the assortment is general thinks it unnecessary to particularize the articles.
—ALSO—
A quantity of Sheathing Paper.
Portsmouth July 9, 1796. [t.b.c.]
Twenty Cheets of Frell
T E A,
FOR SALE AT
William Smith's Store,
On Portsmouth Pier, at the Boston prices, July 28, 1796.
An Apprentice wanted.
A LAD about 14 or 15 years of age, disposed to learn a joiner's trade, may hear of a place by applying to the printer hereof.