The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1798-01-10 00:00:00

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PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY JOHN MELLER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
Vol. XLII.—Numb. 2146.]
WEDNESDAY, January 10, 1798.
[9s. pr. Annum.]
TO BE SOLD BY Samuel Hill,
At his STORE on Spring-Hill, (By Wholesale.)
NINE pipes, 4 half pipes and 9 quarter pipes, pure Madeira Wine, imported from the best house in Madeira; 8 pipes Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st, 2d, 3d & 4th proof; 2 pipes Holland Gin; 4 hhds. Jamaica Rum 3d & 4th proof; 10 hhds. Molasses; 2000 gallons N. E. Rum; 2 casks Rice; 2 chests Bohea Tea, first quality; 13 casks and 8 boxes Raisins; 7 bales Cod Lines; 2 bales Sewing Twine; a number of Herring Nets; 3 tons Lignumvite.
—ALSO— At the same place by retail, a general assortment of English and West-India Goods.
Swedes and Philadelphia Iron, best of German Steel; 30d, 20d, 10d, 6d & 4d Nails; 10 by 8, 9 by 7 & 8 by 6 Window Glass; an assortment of hollow Iron Ware; Powder and Shot; Clover and Herd's Grass Seed, and many other articles too numerous for an advertisement.
Cash and the highest price given for shipping FURS.
Anna Foster, Milliner, Buck-Street,
HAS received an assortment of Paper Hangings, some very handsome patterns, suitable for Parlors; Childrens Morocco Shoes of all sizes, in addition to her other assortment of Shoes. Millinery and Jewelry, very low.
STOLEN from the subscriber about the 20th of October, a sorrel colour'd HORSE, about six years old, and about 14 hands high, the two feet partly white, and a patch of white between his nostrils; his mane much worn, carries his tail low, trots all and hard, goes very wide behind, whoever will apprehend and stop said thief to the owner may recover said Horse, shall be handsomely rewarded and all charges paid, by DANIEL HUNTRESS, Portsmouth, Dec. 1797.
The last time.
THOSE persons who are indebted to the estate of WILLIAM PICKERING, Esq. late of Greenland, deceased, by note, account, or otherwise, are once more called on to settle the same immediately. The necessity of settling the accounts, &c. will not admit of further delay, on account of the limitation act, and several other circumstances; it is expected that all those who wish to avoid a bill of cost will settle without loss of time; notes will be taken for balance on accounts, where it shall be inconvenient to pay the money, and actions commenced against those who do not comply with those terms.
RICHARD DAME, Attorney to the Administratrix of said estate, Greenland, Dec. 12, 1797.
ALL persons who are indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Benjamin Fifield, late of Brimwood, husbandman, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same without delay to the subscriber for settlement.
DAVID FIFIELD, Administrator. Brimwood, Dec. 6, 1797.
James Whitelaw, Surveyor General of the State of VERMONT.
TAKES this method to inform those persons who own lands in said State, that he still continues to keep a complete register of the times of all proprietors meetings, and vendue sales, and can at all times give information when lands have been, or are to be sold for taxes, and whether the lands are lost by such sales, or are yet redeemable, in any town, in said State. All persons who wish to have their lands taken care of, and their present and future taxes paid, or who wish to be informed of the situation, quality, or any matter respecting lands in said State, by applying to him may have their business faithfully transacted for a reasonable compensation.—Commissions directed to him at Ryegate, in the county of Caledonia, and State of Vermont, will be punctually attended to. The mail comes to Newbury on Connecticut river, within a few miles of his residence, by which communications can be forwarded every week.
The Legislature at their late session have assessed a tax of one cent on each acre of land in the State, it will therefore be necessary for non-resident land owners to employ agents to prevent their lands being sold for said tax.
Ryegate, Nov. 15, 1797.
Sam'l Storer
HAS FOR SALE, At his store in Rochester, Norway Plains, the following articles, which he will sell at a very low advance for cash or lumber, viz.
SUPERFINE and low priced Broad-Cloths; Fossil Cloths; fashionable colour'd Kerseymeres; Swansdown and other velvings; Coatings; Duffels; Baizes; Flannels; Blankets; Kerseys; Serges; twill'd and plain Velvets; Corduroys; fancy Cords; Satinets; plain and figured Thicketts; Fulsians; Nankinets; India Cotton; Linens; Checks; mens' plain and rib'd Worsted Hose; mens' black Worsted, and white Cotton Hose; womens' black Worsted, and Silk Gloves & Mitts; mens' Leather Gloves; womens' short and long Kid do; Laces; Wildbore; Cambleteens; Crapes; Shallons; Anteloons; Tamnies; Durants; Calimacces; Dimities.
A variety of Chintzes and Calicoes; black Silk Handkerchiefs; Bandanna Handkerchiefs; a variety of fancy pocket Handkerchiefs; Black Modes; Tiffany; Gauzes; Lawns; Muslins; Cambricks; Lawn and Mullin Handkerchiefs; Shawls; an assortment of Ribbons; Hair Ribbons; Tape; Quality and Shoe Binding; Sewing Silk; Twist; Thread; Coat and Vestcoat Buttons; mens' Hats; womens' Cloth Shoes; mens' and womens' Leather Shoes; Chip Hats; Passe Board; Sieves and Sieve Bottoms.
Saddlery Ware; Wool and Cotton Cords; Steel-yards; Chocolate mullers; Mill Saw and Croscut Saw Files; Raps; Deck Nail and Nail Gimblets; Nail Hammers; Augurs; Chisels; Plain Irons; Handaws; Carpenters' Compasses and Rules; Woodfrathers; brads Nobbs; brads for Decks; fall, till, chisel, door and flock Locks; Padlocks; HL & H Hinges; Desk and Table Hinges; Table Keches; Thumb Latches; Cork Screws; Buckle Brushes; Snuff & Tobacco Boxes; Penknives and Jackknives; Scissors; Shears; Razors and Razor Straps; Shaving Boxes; Hard Soap; Slates and Pencils; Knitting and Sewing Needles; brads and steel Thimbles; Shoe Hammers; Pinchers; Nippers; Awl Blades; Tacks; Pegging Awls, and Shoe Knives; Flat Irons.
Psalm Books; Webster's Spelling Books; Bibles; Testaments; Writing Paper; Playing Cards; Ink Powder; Ink Stands; Blocktin Tea-Pots; Table and Tea Spoons; Pewter; Frying Pans; Iron and Shod Shovels; Silver'd Spurs; Temple Spectacles; Brads Nobbs; Marking Irons; Chalklines; Chalk; Looking-Glasses; Plated Shoe-Buckles; Stock-Buckles; Candlesticks; No. 4, and brads Pins; Horn and Ivory Combs; Sleeve Buttons; Hat-Buckles; 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Glass; Pepper; Allspice; Ginger; Nutmegs; Raisins; Rice; Indigo; Fig and Pigtail Tobacco; Elliot's best Snuff; Clover Seed.
An assortment of Cast-Iron Ware; Glass and Crockett Ware; Bohea Tea; Sugar; Molasses; Rum; Brandy; Gin; Pollock Fish; Salmon; Salt per Hoghead; Bar Iron; German Steel.
Good ashes, delivered at his Pot-Ash, near his Store, will be received in payment for any of the above articles.
—ALSO—TO LET— That House and Hatters-Shop, lately occupied by Mr. Meffer, near Esq. Dearborn's Tavern; said shop is large and well fixed, and is an excellent stand for business; the lot adjoining said shop is supposed to be as good a stand for the Tanning and Shoemaking business as any in the county, and is for sale on reasonable terms.—
—LIKewise—FOR SALE— Several House Lots, situated on the great road to Dover Landing; opposite Capt. Shannon's Tavern.
—TO BE LET— That House in Portsmouth, on Spring-Hill, now occupied by Capt. Ivory Hovey, and may be entered upon the third day of February next, for further particulars inquire of said STORER. Portsmouth, January 1, 1798.
Just imported and to be sold By John Jackson,
At his shop in Buck-Street, A FRESH and general assortment of MEDICINES, by wholesale and retail, among which is a great variety of Patent Medicines, imported directly from the Patentees, and warranted genuine.
—ALSO— Oil of Vitriol by the carboy or less; Dying Drugs, and Painter's colors.
ALL persons who have any demands upon the estate of SAMUEL PICKERING, late of Greenland, gentleman, deceased, are desired to bring in the same, and those indebted thereto, to make payment to the subscriber, who will attend on that service at the House of Mr. Joshua Pickering, innholder in Greenland, the last Thursday in this and the five following months, from one to five o'clock, P. M. RICHARD DAME, Attorney to the Executrix of his last will. Greenland, Dec. 26, 1797.
Cheap.
FOR SALE AT Bayley's Variety Store,
A variety of English GOODS, Suitable for the season.
—ALSO— SEVENTEEN hundred yards Calico, being a consignment, will be sold very low.
A few pieces sprig'd Muffins; Worsted Mitts at 9d per pair; Worsted Gloves at 1/6 do.
A great variety of fancy Waistcoat Patterns; a few pair Ladies' delicate white Kid Gloves, &c. Beverly Bed Ticks as usual.
THE subscriber being empowered by law to call the first meeting of the proprietors of the Portsmouth Aqueduct; hereby notifies and requests the proprietors of the Portsmouth Aqueduct, to meet at the Bell Tavern in Portsmouth, on Thursday the 11th day of January next, at 6 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes:
1st. To choose a clerk and such other officers for said propriety as may be deemed necessary.
2d. To determine on a method of calling meetings of said proprietors in future.
3d. To establish such regulations and by-laws as shall be thought necessary to effect the design of the incorporation.
JOHN SAM'L SHERBURNE. Portsmouth, Dec. 26, 1797.
Rockingham, ff. To the honorable the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, holden at Exeter, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the third Tuesday of September, 1797.
THOMAS VEAZEY, jr. of Stratham, in said county, husbandman, guardian of Sally Dearborn, a minor, upwards of fourteen years of age, daughter of Daniel Dearborn, late of Northampton, in said county, deceased, shews that his said ward is owner of about nine acres of land lying in common and undivided with land owned by Frances Neal Dearborn, situate in Greenland in said county, and that it would be most for the benefit of said ward, to sell said land; he therefore prays that licence may be granted him to sell said land. THO'S VEAZEY, jr.
Rockingham, ff. Superior-Court, September term, 1797. Ordered by the court that the said Thomas Veasey notify all persons concerned to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature to be holden at Portsmouth, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the first Tuesday of February next, to show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by causing said petition and order of court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette. Attest, NATH'I ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'I ADAMS, Clerk. State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ff. IN compliance with a vote of the proprietors, this is to notify and warn all the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Chichester original, but now Chichester and Pittsfield, to meet and assemble at the dwelling-house of Lieut. John Hill-yard in said Chichester, on Monday the 22d day of January next, at one of the clock in the afternoon, to vote and act on the following articles, viz.
1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.
2d. To see if the proprietors will vote to raise a sum of money to defray the necessary expenses and demands that are against the proprietors, and if voted.
3d. To see how much per acre they will raise for that purpose.
4th. To choose a collector to collect the same.
5th. To act on any other matter that is to be laid before them.
Given under our hands and seals this eighteenth day of December, 1797. JOHN HILYARD, } Scl- SAMUEL BROWN, } lect. EBENEZER PRESCUTT, } men.
FOR SALE BY John Man,
Opposite the State-House,
RUSSIA and Swedes Iron; German Steel; Iron Shovels; Frying Pans; Flat Irons. 4d, 6d, 10d and 20d Nails, per cask or thousand.
A large assortment of Iron HOLLOW WARE, by the ton and retail, Consisting of
Large and small Kettles; large and small Pots; High Pans; Bacons; Dutch Ovens; Spiders; Skillets; Tea-Kettles; Cart-Boxes; handsome square-top Dogs, &c.
French Brandy of the first quality, by the pipe, bbl. or gallon; West-India Rum per hhd. bbl. or gallon; Genuine Hollands Gin by the bbl. and Gallon.
Molasses by the hhd. and retail; Brown Sugars by the hhd. bbl. & pound; Loaf, India and white Havannah Sugars; Raisins; Flour; New-England Rum.
Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Cotton; Allspice; Pepper; Cinnamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Ginger; mould and dipt Candles.
Cotton and Wool Cards; Gun Powder and Shot; Sleigh-Bells; Redwood; Logwood; Copperas; Alum; Fig and Smoaking Tobacco; Hair-Powder; Starch; Butter; Country Cheese; Salt.
Eighty Quintals POLLOCK FISH, &c.
All of which will be sold on the most moderate terms.
TO be sold, or exchanged for land in the country, a convenient dwelling house, with a barn, garden, and an excellent well at the door; pleasantly situated at the east end of the Great Bridge in Exeter, for particulars inquire of JOSEPH ELDREDGE. Exeter, Jan. 3, 1798.
FOR SALE BY John Raynes,
At the store lately occupied by Mr. John P. Williams, nearly opposite the Gazette Printing-Office, Market-Street.
An assortment of ENGLISH GOODS, Suitable for the season; a number of HARD WARES, And a general assortment of W. I. Goods & Groceries.
—ALSO— A number of the Theological Works of the celebrated Baron Swedenborg.
All the above articles will be sold on the most reasonable terms, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.
John P. Williams
WILL attend at the above store in order to adjust his affairs, where all those who have accounts unsettled are requested to call and settle them immediately, or they will shortly find them in the hands of a lawyer.
Said Williams has a number of pieces of ENGLISH GOODS, also some heavy articles at said store which he will sell very low.
Rockingham, ff.
THE Hon. Samuel Tenney, Esq. Judge of the Probate of wills, &c. for said county, having appointed us the subscribers "a committee to receive, examine and adjust all the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel Hoit, late of Deerfield, in said county, husbandman, deceased, represented insolvent, under the administration of Taylor Hoit," we do hereby give notice that we will attend to receive the claims aforesaid, at the dwelling-house of Joseph March, Esq. innholder in said Deerfield, on the third Wednesday of this and the five following months, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon, of each of said days.
WILLIAM SMITH, } Com- JACOB TRUE, } mittee. JOHN SIMPSON, } Deerfield January 1, 1798.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13. MR. Kittredge appeared in his seat for the first time this session.
The bill for suspending the act laying duty upon stamped vellum, parchment and paper until the 30th of June next, was read a third time and passed.
According to order, the unfinished business of yesterday came before the House; when
Mr. Allen moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from a farther consideration of the Report of the committee of Claims on the expediency or inexpediency of excepting certain claims from the operation of the Limitation Acts, in order that the report might be referred to the Secretary of the Treasury. His reasons for making this motion were stated to be, that farther information might be obtained with respect to the risk there would be in making the proposed exception, and also with relation to the manner in which the law barring the claims proposed to be excepted, had been published.
On being informed by the Speaker, that it would not be in order to discharge the committee of the whole to refer the report of a select committee to one of the heads of department, but that the committee of the whole might be discharged, on the further consideration of the report postponed, with a view of calling upon any department for information. Mr. Allen adopted the latter mode, and moved that the consideration be postponed until Monday week.
After a few observations from Messrs. Brookes, Gordon, Goodrich and Gallatin, which were chiefly in favor of the postponement, the motion was agreed to.
Mr. Harper moved the order of the day on the bill for the relief of the Representatives of W. Carmichael, deceased; which being agreed to, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the subject, and the bill having been read,
Mr. Venable moved to strike out the following words in the Act, "and also in full for any demand on account of an outfit for him, on his appointment as Charge des Affairs, on the 30th day of April 1790." He thought these words a surplage, and might do mischief in future settlements. It had not been customary for the United States to allow outfits to officers of this grade, and therefore improper to refer to such an allowance. This motion was supported by Messrs. Nichols, Rutledge, and Elmondorf.
It was opposed by Messrs. Harper, Gallatin and Pinckney, on the ground that a claim having been made for the allowance of an outfit, it was necessary, in order to prevent that claim from being hereafter renewed, to have a clause of this kind in the Act.
It appears, that by an Act passed in July, 1790, Charges des Affairs, as well as Ministers Plenipotentiary, are now entitled to an outfit of not more than one year's salary; but Mr. Carmichael having left this country in the character of Secretary of Legation to Mr. Jay, in the year 1782, and had the expenses of his voyage and establishment in a foreign country (for which purposes Mr. Pinckney said the outfit was allowed) it had not been thought right that he should be allowed for an outfit. A difficulty occurred in this business, whether Mr. Carmichael should be considered as Charge des Affairs from the year 1782, when he entered upon the duties of that character, or from 1790, when he received his new commission. If he had been considered in this character from the latter period only, it was said he would have been entitled to an outfit; but then he would not have been entitled to full pay as charge des Affairs from the time he entered upon the duties of the office, nor to the extraordinary charges which were claimed. The committee reported the bill, therefore, agreeably to the report of the Secretary of State, allowing him full pay and extraordinary expenses, but rejecting the claim for an outfit.
The amendment, after a considerable debate, was put and carried, 47 to 35.
Mr. Venable then moved to strike out the second section of the bill, which authorized the accounting officers of the Treasury to allow to the representatives of the deceased, at the rate of 4,444 dollars and 44 cents annually, from the 30th of May, 1782, to the 30th of April, 1790. He thought the extraordinary expenses which had been agreed to be allowed of 8,258 dollars would be a sufficient compensation for his extra services as Charge des Affairs, without any additional salary, and his salary as Secretary would be paid at the Treasury, without any special act for that purpose.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Coit and Williams, and opposed by Messrs. Harper, Gallatin, S. Smith, and Brookes. It was put and negatived, there being only 24 votes in its favor.
Mr. Allen renewed the motion which he made when the report on this subject was under consideration, to allow an interest of 6 per cent. per annum upon the amount which should appear to be due, from the time at which application was made for payment, until the money was paid.
This motion was immediately negatived without a division. The committee rose, the House agreed to the amendment, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.

Mr. Venable moved the order of the day on the report of a select committee appointed to enquire whether any and what alterations are necessary in the law, entitled, "An Act for regulating Foreign Coins, and for other purposes." If the House had no objection, he should be glad if the usual motion for a committee to a committee of the whole might be dispensed with, and the report be concurred in.
Mr. Harrison hoped the report would be committed, as he was not very well satisfied with it.
The report was accordingly committed to a committee of the whole, and made the order for this day. On motion the House immediately resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the subject, Mr. Dent in the chair.
A considerable debate took place. The report was supported by Messrs. Venable, Williams, Champlin and Harper; and opposed by Messrs. Nicholas and Gallatin. No question was taken. The committee reported progress, and had leave to sit again.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, DEC. 14. FOREIGN COINS.
Much debate was had on the report of the committee on this subject; at length the expediency of suspending the law interdicting the circulation of foreign coins, predominated; and a law was ordered for the purpose.
FRIDAY, DEC. 15.
Mr. Peleg Sprague, from New-Hampshire (in the room of Mr. J. Smith, who resigned) appeared and was qualified.
Mr. Edmund, from the committee of enrolment, reported the bill for suspending the stamp act as duly enrolled, and the Speaker signed it accordingly.
Mr. Wadsworth, from the committee to whom was referred that part of the President's speech which related to the postponing of the meeting of Congress, in certain cases, which was twice read, and committed for Monday.
Mr. Dwight Foster, from the committee of claims, made an unfavorable report on the petition of Richard Shott, which was concurred in by the House.
Mr. Harper, from the committee to whom was referred certain resolutions relative to the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections, made a report, recommending a law to be passed on the subject, which was twice read and committed for Monday.
The Speaker having read over the orders of the day, and no subject being called, Mr. Dent moved that the House adjourn. Adjourned to Monday.
MONDAY, DEC. 18.
The bill, authorizing the President to postpone the meeting of Congress in certain cases, was negatived, 58 to 32.
TUESDAY, DEC. 19.
The House passed a resolution directing the chief officer of the Mint to render an account of the Bullion deposited, and of the gold and silver issued since the last report.
This report states, that it is not deemed prudent to take into the mint more bullion than can be worked in one mass, when it comes from any of the banks in the city, from whence it may be had in a very short time when wanted; that deposits are now waiting, till such as are now in hand are finished; that it is expected the banks of this city and of New-York, will make deposits for about 300,000 dollars in French Crowns, but that these deposits are kept back until prior ones are paid off; that when there is sufficient bullion in the mint to keep one press striking, this will be done at the rate of from 18 to 20,000 dollars weekly. The gold coin increases in amount, according to its additional value. It is stated that the gold bullion deposited in the mint, since the 29th of Nov. 1796 (the time at which the last report was made) to the 18th inst. was 5997 oz. 15 dwt. 9 gr. value 106,62 dollars, 75 cents. The quantity of silver bullion deposited, during the same period, has taken 42,151 oz. 8 gr. value, 48,635 dollars, 75 cents, 5 mills. The quantity of silver coin issued since the last report, is stated to have been 12,546 dollars, 3,918 half dollars, 252 quarter dollars, 25,261 dimes, 44,567 half dimes—amounting in the whole to 19,320 dollars, 45 cents. That there were nearly ready for delivery in the mint, 34,000 dollars in silver coins. It is also stated, that the quantity of gold coin issued, during the same period, has been 9177 eagles, 6406 half-eagles, 1756 gr. eagles; equal to the value of 128,199 dollars.
Several bills went through their first and second readings.
The committee of claims were directed to report on the laws respecting invalid pensioners.
The House in committee of the whole, took up the bill for suspending the second section of the act regulating foreign coins—which passed to be engrossed.—Yea 68.—Nays 25.
Several private petitions and reports thereon, were attended to.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20.
On motion of Mr. Mason, the committee of ways and means were instructed to extend the alterations respecting the excise laws, to licences for stills, down to a single week.
The committee of claims were directed to enquire whether any and what alteration, is necessary to be made in the laws respecting invalid pensioners—and to report the same to the House.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill for suspending the second section of the act regulating foreign coin.
And Mr. Siegraves moved the committee to rise, in order to destroy the bill, and then instruct the select committee to bring in one conformably to the principles originally reported by the committee.
After a lengthy discussion, this measure was rejected, and then the committee rose and reported the bill without amendment.
In the House an amendment took place, by striking out more affirmative words, conceived by some to be necessary, in order to revive the legal tender of French crowns—but they were judged unnecessary by a majority.
The question was then on the engrossing of the bill to be engrossed.—Yea 68.—Nays 25. So the question was decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Pinckney made a report from a committee appointed on the memorial from Tenefee, which was ordered to be printed, and taken up in committee of the whole on Monday.
The report on the petition of Comfort Sands, was referred to a committee of the whole for Friday. Adjourned.
THURSDAY, DEC. 21.
The report on the petition of Amy Darden, was referred to the committee of the whole, to whom was referred to consider the expediency of excepting certain claims out of the acts of limitation.
A bill for the relief of North and Vefey, was read the third time and passed; as was the bill suspending for three years, the operation of the second section of the act regulating foreign coin.
The Speaker laid before the house the Treasurer's accounts for receipt and expenditure for the last quarter, ending the 30th September, which was ordered to be printed.
A committee was appointed to consider what alteration if any were necessary in the act establishing the judiciary department, to report by bill or otherwise.
The bill for the relief of the heirs of captain George Hurlbut, went through the committee of the whole, but on motion of Mr. Nicholas, was referred back to the committee of claims, to report a bill making a general provision for the heirs of officers—and the committee were instructed on motion of Gen. Varnum, to make provision also for the heirs of such soldiers who died in the period between the signing of the preliminary treaty of peace, the 3d Nov. 1782, and the end of the war—so that they ought to be entitled to the gratuity of 80 dollars, given to soldiers who served during the war.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petition of Lewis Legven.
The report recommended allowing him the drawback on a quantity of indigo bro't here from the Isle of France, notwithstanding the 12 months had elapsed previous to the exportation, on the ground that the goods were consigned to George Latimer, and remained all that time unclaimed and exported to France by the owner, who had no advice of the shipment.
This report was opposed as a dangerous precedent—and it was advocated on the ground of justice; but after a long and de-factory conversation, the committee rose and reported progress and obtained leave to sit again. Adjourned.
FRIDAY, DEC. 22.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, a committee was raised to report whether any, and what provisions are necessary for the payment of the check of Gen. Kosciousko, on the United States.
A petition from the daughters of the late Count de Graffe, praying for pecuniary assistance was read, and referred to a committee.
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Official account of Admiral De Winter's DEFEAT.
HAGUE, October 13.
At the sitting of this day, the committee of marine communicated a letter addressed to them by Vice-Adm. De Winter, written yesterday on board the British Admiral Duncan, and received at 10 o'clock this morning by express. Of this affecting letter, the following is a summary—it caused the liveliest sensations of grief among the members of the assembly.
"It is with the deepest regret that I address to you the present dispatch. Yesterday morning at 11 o'clock we discovered the English. We ranged in order of battle. I made the signal for forming the line as compact as possible, which however was very imperfectly obeyed.
"At 11 o'clock the enemy attacked the extremity of our line. They soon after undertook to force it. The action became general, and I found myself engaged with three of their ships. The Hercules took fire, and driving towards mine, I was under the necessity of changing my position to avoid her, which obliged me to approach a fourth of the enemy's vessels, that of the Admiral. I very soon lost all my rigging, and it became impracticable to continue my signals. Meanwhile the enemy took possession of the Wassenaer, Harlem, Frisslar, Delft and Jupiter.
"The smoke prevented me from strictly observing the state of our affairs. The action was one of the briskest I have witnessed. After losing a considerable part of my crew, I endeavoured by a vigorous push, to force the five English ships which surrounded me, and to gain the coast, or join the remains of my fleet. At 2 o'clock all 3 my masts went by the board. After this I continued fighting half an hour, when my flag was carried away, and the crew, reduced to half its number, ceased to fire. At 3 I was boarded by an English frigate, and conducted on board Admiral Duncan. The Egalite was not far from me—I observed her to cease firing, having lost all her rigging. Why the, as well as the Frisslar, Delft, and Harlem struck I cannot determine. The Hercules was obliged to cut away her masts—she was on fire, but it was put out—she, however, drove into the British fleet, and was taken.
"I am perfectly satisfied with my officers and crew, they fought with infinite bravery as did also the enemy. The loss of men on both sides has been very great.
"The British fleet which had put into Yarmouth, set sail again immediately on receiving news that we were at sea. It was joined by several vessels from Portsmouth and the Downs. Their force consisted of sixteen ships of the line, principally 74's.
It is the most unhappy day of my life. I have done my best manoeuvres, and all our officers were fruitless.—The enemy esteems us as a most valuable part of our vigorous resistance.—I could have been more desperate.
"I shall do myself the honor of transmitting you a more accurate detail by the next opportunity. I now only avail myself of the permission granted by Admiral Duncan to forward this sketch.
"I cannot give you any precise information respecting the other ships—I am told Vice-Admiral Reinter is slightly wounded and a prisoner on board Vice-Admiral Onslow.
"I cannot say how many English ships are damaged, but only ten in view. I hope to be permitted to repair to Holland for my justification.
"I am, your unfortunate Admiral "DE WINTER."
OCTOBER 25.
In the sitting of the National Assembly of Friday, Citizen Kontelaar proposed the assessment of one half per cent. upon all incomes in the Republic, which exceeded the sum of 1000 florins per ann. and that it should be appropriated to the immediate re-establishment of the Dutch marine. The committee of Finance was charged to report as soon as possible, their opinion of this project.
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PEACE between the Emperor, and the French Republic.
COUNCIL OF ANCIENTS, Oct. 27.
A message was received from the Directory, announcing the happy intelligence of the signing of the treaty of Peace, concluded with the Emperor, of Germany, the 17th October. The members testified by repeated shouts of "Vive la Republic," the high satisfaction the intelligence gave them. The session was immediately adjourned.
"CITIZENS DIRECTORS, "Gen. Berthier, and citizen Monge bring you the Definitive Treaty of Peace which has been signed between the Emperor and us. BUONAPARTE."
THE TREATY.
The substance of the Definitive Treaty of Peace concluded between the French Republic, and the Emperor, King of Bohemia and Hungary—published at large in a Paris paper of October 29.
HIS Majesty the Emperor of the Romans, King of Hungary and Bohemia, and the French Republic, desirous to establish the Peace, of which the foundation was laid by the preliminaries signed at the Castle of Eckenwald, near Leoben in Styria, on the 18th of April 1797, have appointed their Plenipotentiaries as follows:—On the part of the Emperor, Sieur D. MARTINS MASTRELLI, Marquis DE CALLO, Louis Count COBENZILL, Count DE MEERFELDT, & Baron DE GELMANN, and on the part of the French, BUONAPARTE.
After the communication of their respective powers did agree upon the following articles.
In the first, the respective powers agree upon the most effectual means for the tranquillity of their respective territories, confirmed in the Treaty.
2. All sequestrations, and claims on their respective territories are to be renounced, and this article extends to the Cisalpine Republic.
3. The Emperor renounces all claims to the low Countries of Austria, called Austrian Flanders.
4. All contracts before the war, remain to the French, and shall be explained before the ratification, for the settlement of all claims in that country.
5. The Emperor cedes to the French in full sovereignty, the Islands, heretofore called the Venetian Isles of the Levant, viz. Corfu, Zante, Cappaletia, St. Maier, Cerigo, and their dependencies, and also Butrinto, Larta, Venissa, and in general all the establishments of the Venetians in Albania, which are situate below the gulph of Lodrino.
6. And the French Republic cedes in full sovereignty the following countries, viz. Istria, Dalmatia, the Venetian Islands of the Adriatic, the mouths of the Catarrho, the city of Venice, the Lagunes, and the countries lying between the hereditary states of the Emperor, the Adriatic, and a line dividing the Tyrol, following the course of the stream before Gardola, crossing the Lake Garda, at Lacia, and thence a military league as far as Sangiacomo, with equal privileges to both parties. Thence the line shall run over the Adige at Sangiacomo, on the left bank of that river to the mouth of the canal Bianc, and there including the part of Porto Legnago, on the right bank of the Adige, with a circuit of three thousand toises. The line then shall continue on the left bank of Tartaro, the left bank of the canal called Polifello, to its mouth in the Po, and down the left bank of the main stream of the Po, to the sea.
7. The Emperor cedes full sovereignty to the Cisalpine Republic.
8. The Emperor acknowledges the Cisalpine Republic, comprehending, Austrian Lombardy, the territory of Bergamo, of Breslan, and of Crema, the city and forress of Mantua, the territory of Mantua, Pechiera, the part of the Venetian territory to the west and south of the line drawn in the 6th article, as the frontiers of the Emperor's states in Italy, the principality of Massa and Carrara, and the three legations of Bologne, Ferrara, and Romagna.
9. All the inhabitants of the respective countries, free from all sequestrations made during the war, shall have liberty to remove, with their effects, provided within three months from the signing of the Treaty, they shall give notice, and three years shall be allowed them to dispose of their effects.
10. In the respective countries, all claims, shall remain for debts contracted in them.
11. The navigation shall be free to all parties, without toll, or armed vessels, excepting only such precautions as are necessary for the safety of the forress of Porto Legnago.
12. All engagements upon the Venetian territories for the supplies of the armies, shall be valid.
13. All titles, records, plans and pa-
pers belonging to the respective countries shall be restored within three months, as well as all military papers and registers taken during the war.
14. The respective powers solemnly engage to cease from all measures, which shall tend to discontent in their states respectively.
15. The advantages of an equal commerce shall be instantly secured, as fully as in any of their dominions.
16. No man shall be prosecuted for any opinions, or actions committed, or delivered during the war.
17. The Emperor shall not receive, upon the principles of neutrality, more than six armed vessels belonging to any of the powers at war.
18. The Emperor shall cede to the Duke of Modena, the Brisgaw, as an indemnification, with equal privileges as his other subjects.
19. The lands and property of the Arch-Duke Charles, and the Arch Duchesses Christina, found in the countries ceded to the French Republic, shall be restored, provided they be sold within three years. And the same shall be granted to the Arch Duke Ferdinand in the Cisalpine Republic.
20. A congress shall be held at Rastadt within one month after the signing of the treaty, for the pacification between the two powers.
21. All prisoners of war and hostages shall be given up in forty days.
22. All contributions, and other charges of war shall cease upon the ratification of the Treaty.
23. The same ceremonial shall be observed between the Emperor and the French Republic as before the war; and the Cisalpine Republic shall enjoy the same ceremonial with the Empire as was observed towards Venice.
24. The Batavian Republic shall have the same benefits of the treaty.
25. The present treaty shall be ratified by the Emperor and the French Republic within thirty days, and the acts of ratification shall be exchanged in form at Rastadt.
Made and signed at Campo Formio, near Udina, on the 17th October.
Signed, Buonaparte, The Marquis Gallo, Louis, Count Cobenzel, Count de Meerfeldt, M. Gen. Baron Deggelmann.
Ordered and signed by the Executive Directory 26th of Oct.
IN consequence of the conclusion of Peace with the Emperor, the Executive Directory has issued a Proclamation, animating the troops with the prospect of an invasion of England.
In the Council of Five Hundred, after the reading of the treaty, which was received with loud applause, a motion was made to celebrate the event by a National fete, and that the French armies and Buonaparte should be declared to have deserved well of their country and humanity.
Of the United States.
OCT. 24. If we may believe many of the journals, the existing differences between the Executive Directory and the United States will be amicably adjusted. Both sides will be disposed to avoid a rupture, the result of which must turn to the advantage of Great Britain.
OCT. 27. It is hoped that the differences which exist between the French Republic and the United States of America, will terminate amicably, and to the satisfaction as well as the advantage of the two countries. [Courier of the Legislative Body.]
Treaty between France & Portugal.
OCTOBER 28.
"The Executive Directory, considering that the Queen of Portugal, instead of sending a pure and simple ratification of the treaty of Peace, concluded on the 23d Thermidor, (after a delay of two months from the period fixed by said treaty) has placed its principal forts and posts in the hands of the English forces. Resolves,
That the treaty between the French Republic and the Queen of Portugal, concluded on the 23d Thermidor, and not ratified on the part of said Queen, is declared null and void.
The minister of Foreign affairs, is charged to notify M. Avranjo d' Alzevedo, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Queen of Portugal, to withdraw without loss of time from the territory of the Republic.
[The above is official. A paragraph of another date mentions, that since the above resolution, her most Faithful Majesty had ratified the treaty. The last article we doubt. Portugal is critically situated.—In consequence of the preliminary articles above-mentioned, the British minister declared, the ratification of them would be considered by Eng. as a cessation of the alliance between them; as tantamount to a declaration of war against her; and that actual hostilities would be the consequence. This occasioned the Queen to pause; and to balance in her mind which were the evil most to be feared—the hostility of the English or French. Great Britain has an army of 6 or 8000 men in Portugal, which is in possession of the principal strong holds in the kingdom; and a large fleet (Lord St. Vincents) on its coast:—France also, after its peace with the Emperor, will want employment for the numerous armies, which policy would rather keep in a state of activity, than complaint-engendering repose. In either case Portugal has much to fear.
[The following Arrest is translated from a Paris paper of Oct. 28.]
ARRET of Brumaire 5. (Oct. 26.) The Executive Directory resolves, as follows:—
Art. 1. That there shall be assembled, without delay, on the Sea Coast, an army, which shall be called the "Army of England."
Art. 2. Citizen General Buonaparte is named General in Chief of this army. It shall be provisionally commanded by Citizen Defaix, General of Division, who, shall repair immediately to Rennes, [in Brittany.]
Art. 3. The Minister of War is charged with the execution of the present Ar-
ret, which shall be inserted in the bulletin of the Laws.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
NOV. 3. Malibran called the attention of the Council to the means taken to fulfil the promise of the government, made to the defenders of their country. He proposed also to change the obscure name of the fauxbourg Saint Marceau to that of Fauxbourg d' Italie; and to erect a monument to the glory of that invincible army; and to grant to the Pacifier of the Continent, Buonaparte, a pension of 300,000 livres, and a traitement militaire of 50,000 livres, one half reversible to his wife.
Guillemardet replied, that the committee of Finance has not lost sight of these objects; and Talot observed, that the great soul of Buonaparte was above any pecuniary recompense. The order of the day, of consequence, was adopted.
An official bulletin of Vienna announces that Prince Jean de Liechtenstein, arrived the 20th of Oct. in that capital, and delivered the Emperor the definitive treaty of peace signed by Gen. Buonaparte and the Austrian ministers. This happy news caused the greatest joy; and the same evening the whole city was illuminated. The Emperor immediately dispatched extraordinary couriers to announce this intelligence to different courts. That expedited to Carlsruhe arrived there the 26th of Oct.
NOVEMBER 4.
Some of the secret articles of the treaty with Austria have already been put in execution. Mayence [which is situated on the left bank of the Rhine] has been evacuated by the Austrian troops.
PARIS, Oct. 30.
The court of Portugal will expiate its strange blindness and servile condescension to the declared enemy of the repole of Europe. Already an army of 30,000 is destined to attack her. The general is designated who is to command; and in a few months, perhaps, the Portuguese government will disappear from Europe, or think itself too happy to submit to conditions much more burdensome than those it has refused to ratify.
OCT. 29. It is said, that the ratification of the treaty of Peace with Portugal arrived a short time after the Directory had made the arrest, published yesterday.
Fifty-two conspirators have arrived from the departments of Eure and Loire, and are confined in the Temple.
Buonaparte has a squadron of 12 ships of the line, in the Adriatic. And from Tuscany they write, that ten English ships of the line, are sent to join the Neapolitan fleet, to contest the empire of the Venetian Gulf.
A new Telegraphe, different from that of citizen Chappe's, has been submitted to government; as likely to be of great utility on our coasts, during the war with England. It is a discovery of Citizens Breugaut and Betoncourt.
November 1.
A Congress is to meet at Rastadt, for the purpose of settling definitively the territorial arrangements with the Emperor. Treillard is appointed a Commissioner to this Congress; which is to meet immediately.
NOV. 5. Gen. Buonaparte is named president of the French legation at the congress of Rastadt. The nomination of Treillard and Bonnier is confirmed.
The congress of Rastadt will open the 1st of Dec. Gen. Berthier will immediately repair thither in order to remit to Buonaparte the treaty of peace with the Emperor, definitively ratified by the legislative body. Our government waits the ratification of the court of Vienna, in order to solemnly proclaim the peace.
NOV. 9. It is said, that the Count de Cobenzel is on his journey to Paris, as Ambassador from the Imperial Court, to the French Republic.
The Court of Naples threatens to make a division in the south of Italy, if a general Peace is not concluded soon. The Pope too, is still watched by the French.
BOURDEAUX, Nov. 11.
It is false, say the Redacteur, that the Cabinet of London has sent a Commissioner to the Executive Directory.
GERMANY.
FRANKFORT,
OCT. 26. The news of peace is spread through Germany with loud and general acclamations. It would be impossible to paint, in all its traits, the height of the public joy. Those especially who lived in the neighborhood of the theatre of war, are regenerated with new hopes. Commerce and industry will restore to the body politic of Germany that vigour of which an almost total stagnation had deprived it. Agriculture may hope to cause those fields to flourish again, which the furies of Bellona have so long blasted with sterility. Can the belligerent powers in laying down their arms, refrain from occupying themselves in drying up the tears which the scourge of war has caused to flow? Can they, scarred all over with wounds, think again of resuming their arms, to trouble, with their strange and indecent quarrels, the tranquillity of Europe? Had the famous treaty of Pritz never existed, a six years war would not have desolated every part of the globe.
District of New-Hampshire.
BY virtue of a Decree and Order of the hon. John Pickering, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of New-Hampshire, there will be exposed to sale at public auction at Warner's wharf, in Portsmouth, on Monday the 15th inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. the Schooner Polly, burthen about 70 tons, with her tackle, apparel, &c. now lying at said wharf.
NATHL ROGERS, Marshal. Portsmouth, Jan. 6, 1798.

WORCESTER, (Eng.) Oct. 10. Thursday last arrived in this city, on a tour through England, RUFUS KING, Esq. Ambassador from the United States of America, to our court, accompanied by Messrs. GORE and PINCKNEY, with their suite; and on Sunday set out for Birmingham, Hagley, the Leasowes, Manchester, and the north.
More of British conspiracy!
MARTINSBURGH, Dec. 14. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Jonesborough, South Western Territory, to the editor of this paper, dated Nov. 4.
"Mr. William Blount, the late Governor of this state, passed through here a few days since on his way from North Carolina to the seat of government, and relates the following as being his real intentions, when he engaged in the mad speculating business: He says, that early last spring, he was applied to by an English gentleman of consequence, who informed Mr. Blount, that application had been made by some Indians and Indian interpreters to the British minister, to undertake an expedition to the Floridas and Louisiana, in conjunction with any force which the British could assist them with from Canada; and that they would rather have Mr. Blount to head them, than any other person, as they supposed he was well acquainted with Indian affairs, and in whom they had the most perfect confidence; and the gentleman wished to know if Mr. Blount would agree to take the command, & further said he would undertake to supply Mr. Blount with four frigates, laden with military stores, to meet him at Pensacola in a certain time. Mr. Blount desired the gentleman to give him three or four days to consider of it, and he would give him an answer. On the gentleman's returning, Mr. Blount said he would agree and furnish some troops from this state, provided the British government would agree to let him fill the presidential chair, and they would leave blanks for him to fill up all the commissions in the new conquered country that was acceded to, and Mr. B. further says, if he was only 20 years younger, he would yet put his scheme into action and that some enterprising fellow will embrace the opportunity yet. It is also reported here that the Executive had issued orders for the commandant of the troops, to prevent Mr. Zachariah Cox from descending the Tennessee River, as far as the Muscle Shoals; where he contemplates making a settlement. This information may all be depended on as coming from Mr. Blount himself.
I am, dear sir, your's, &c.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26. Melancholly state of ship JOHN. The boat in which a part of the crew of the John escaped not being large enough to contain the whole, they were reduced to the painful extremity of casting lots for the preference. The capt. first mate and boatswain, 11 seamen and 10 passengers were destined to remain on board.
The person who gives this information, was among the number of the unfortunates upon whom the lot fell. He, however, terrified with the melancholly prospect which presented itself, sprung from the mast in order to gain the ship. The crew humanely received him on board.
This person informs, that the Marquis La Fayette had dined several times on board the John, while at Hamburg, and had determined to take a passage in her for this country; but that some days previous, to her sailing Madam La Fayette's illness (the consequence of her sufferings in the dungeon at Olmutz) compelled him to postpone his voyage.
The John lays on Demk's bar, 5 miles from the Jersey shore, nearly full of water, with her broadside to the tide, and the ice forming a bank around her. Every ebb, attempts are made from shore to relieve the distressed persons on board, but have hitherto been unsuccessful—they were to be repeated yesterday morning. The people can plainly be discerned from the shore, walking on the quarter deck, the only part of the vessel now left them—Their situation must be truly deplorable.
JAN. 1. A few nights since a gentleman was stopped under the wall of Arch-street burying ground. The highwayman presented a pistol to his breast, demanded his cash, obtained it, and went off.
Yesterday a discovery was made of several of the persons concerned in committing the robberies on the roads near this city; two of them are young men from the Jersey.
With extreme pleasure we announce, that a letter was received in town on Saturday from Capt. Folger of the John, dated Greenwich, (Jersey shore) 28th instant, informing that by the humane exertions of the people of that place, he with the remaining part of his crew and passen-
gers, were preserved from destruction that morning—They were got off from the ship in small bateaus. The capt. adds, that the ship was then nearly full of water, but that he expected to save a part of the cargo.
ALBANY, Dec. 29.
A letter from a member of Congress to his friend in this city, says, "We have the satisfaction to find that our revenue is abundant. By the report of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, it appears that they have extinguished and will extinguish more than two millions and an half of dollars, during the present year, from the established revenues."
BOSTON, Jan. 3.
Extract of a letter from Salem, dated January 1, 1798.
"Capt. Batchelder, arrived here on Saturday evening in 49 days from Bourdeaux. Peace with the Emperor is ultimately concluded—the Treaty at full length is in town. The army of Italy having no longer any work there, is to march to the sea coast for the purpose of invading England, is denominated the "Army of England," and is to be commanded by Buonaparte. The Proclamation of the Directory on this occasion speaks of victory as if intended to them.
"Capt. Phillips, passenger in the Rajah, saw a letter from Mr. PINCKNEY, to the master of an American ship at Bourdeaux, desiring a passage for himself and family, as he expected to leave the Republic from necessity in about 25 days. He assigned no reason for this expectation; and as a similar application does not appear to have been made by the other gentlemen, perhaps he thinks it will be expedient for him to come home for fresh instructions. Mr. Deblois writes from Paris, that it is his private opinion that war between France and America, will probably take place in three months—certainly in six."
Some other letters mention the application of Gen. PINCKNEY to engage a passage to the United States. It is, however, certain, that at the date of the last accounts from Paris, our Extra-Commissioners had not entered into any discussions whatever, on the subject of their mission, with the Ruling Powers of the French Republic. They have had, it is true, their introduction of ceremony to the Minister of Foreign Affairs; but have done no business with him. Gen. PINCKNEY may have a presentiment of the probable fate of the embassy; and from thence may have been anxious to provide against contingencies; but appearances may be delusive; and notwithstanding his expectations, he may be agreeably disappointed.—Should the French adopt Faucher's advice, and send Commissioners to treat in the United States, the presence of our Envoys at Paris would unquestionably be dispensed with.
There are letters in town, from Bourdeaux, of the same date of those which mention Gen. Pinckney's expectations, which do not say a word on the subject.
[Centinel.]
British Manifesto.
A gentleman arrived here from Halifax, since our last, informs, that just before he sailed from that place, a Manifesto of the King of Great Britain was received—and was then about to issue from the press. It is addressed to the Powers of Europe, and contains a brief statement of the late negotiation at Lisle. After affirming the sincere desire of England to conclude a fair and honorable Peace, it announces the determination of the King to prosecute the war with vigour, until it can be obtained. In a few days, we shall, unquestionably have it in our power to lay this State Paper before our readers.
A gentleman from Cayenne informs us of the arrival there, of the French citizens directed to be transported, by the decree of September 4th. He saw them several times, and their deportment was melancholly though firm. They were allowed to walk for exercise within certain limits; but they were always attended by a guard. On their arrival, the Commandant of the troops addressed the soldiers on the event; but instead of the shouts of "Vive la Republique," &c. which usually succeeded harangues of the kind, the soldiers remained silent and sad.
In all the French papers we have seen, not one word good, bad, or indifferent, is said of the United States, their laws, or rulers.
We should be full in the belief, that the French now meditate a serious attack on Great Britain or Ireland; if we could reconcile it with the late order for dismantling their fleets, and chartering their frigates as privateers.
The death of Gen. Hoche has been celebrated at Bourdeaux with great funeral solemnity.
The Irish brigade has arrived to reinforce the garrison of Halifax.
By the new possessions ceded by France, to Austria, in Istria and Dalmatia, the German Empire must soon be considered as a mercantile power.
The Newfoundland story about Buonaparte's setting up for himself, &c. &c. is made out of the whole cloth.
All the French papers received by the Rajah are stamped. The device bears the figures of "50 cent." A duty equal to that paid in England on newspapers.
On Monday a series of new bills issued from the Union-Bank.—They are beautifully executed; and the
water lines in the paper we think the best we ever saw.
METEOROLOGICAL.
The coldest day in 1797, was Sunday Jan. 8. At 8 o'clock, A. M. the Mercury, in the open air, stood, at 14 below 0, which is 46 deg. below the freezing point. The hottest day was Friday, July 21. At 11 o'clock, A. M. the Mercury, in the shade, stood at 95 above 0—at 2 o'clock, P. M. it fell to 90. On the 21st and 27th December ult. the Mercury stood at 2 below 0, in the open air. 76 is summer heat. 97 is blood heat.
JANUARY 5.
Favorable News.
A letter from Cape Francois, dated Dec. 18, received by a gentleman in town, says, "You may assert in your papers, that orders are issued forbidding the capture of American vessels bound to ports which belonged to the English previous to the present War."
Similar news coming through a variety of channels, we conceive it may be depended on; and though but the acknowledgment of one of our commercial rights, yet it is more than we have for some time enjoyed; and must be considered as lessening the difficulties of our trade to the West Indies.
Capt. Moor, at Baltimore, from Bremen, was boarded by a French privateer, partly owned and commanded by Leonard Le Barne, of Baltimore, who broke open his letters, and took his papers; informing, at the same time, that he was 6 days from Porto Rico, and that orders were positively issued forbidding the capture of American vessels, unless with British property.
Capt. Moffat at Norfolk, from C. Francois, informs, that an additional duty of twelve and an half per cent was laid on all dry goods imported. Capt. Adelon, formerly of the Medusa, is appointed Judge of the Admiralty. Barney holds no office. New orders have certainly been issued for suffering Americans to pass without interruption to real British ports.
Great Britain now, is in a situation in some respects similar to that of France, a few years since. The coalition is now against her; and they threaten to invade her, overthrow the established Government, and force the adoption of a Constitution they may prescribe.
The story of the landing of the British on the Main, opposite Trinidad, lately published under New-Providence head; is the stalking ghost of a rumour which was inserted in all our Papers, and killed by truth, upwards of a month since.
The vessels of the French Republic, are to be chartered to merchants and adventurers, for four months, dating from the time of sailing. The Republic to have one third part of the proceeds of all prizes they may take.
A plan has been laid before the French Government for enabling corvettes, by lightening the weight of the cannon, to carry 24 pounders, and thus rendering them fit to engage British vessels of 64 guns, as the reporter states.
The European Intelligence
Communicated in our last was highly interesting; but that which has most exercised the minds of our fellow-citizens is shrouded in uncertainty. We do not think the French Directory will go to war with the United States; for they can gain neither profit nor honor by the enterprise:—But they doubtless will to settle the existing difference between the two Republics, as much in their favour as possible. To effect this, they will negotiate in the United States.—For if the demands they make, clothed, as they will be, with verbal plausibility, should be rejected by the United States, they can more readily, in case of rupture, cast the blame on them. This may account for the tardiness discovered in entering on the negotiation at Paris, with our envoys. For it is a fact, that since they had their introductory meeting with the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, and delivered their credentials, they have not had a single communication on business.
[CENTINEL.]
The Pittsburgh Gazette of Dec. 16, says, "By the last accounts from Capt. Guion, he had reason to expect the speedy possession of the Natchez."
The New-York papers are filled with publications of a fracas between Dr. Romane, the friend of the democratic Blount, and some others, in consequence of the evidence given before the Secret Committee of Congress.
FIRE! —On the 23d ult. the dwelling house of Archibald Hamilton Rowan, Esq. on Brandywine Creek, together with the furniture contained therein, was totally destroyed by fire.
JANUARY 8.
The public have been for some time past amused with articles respecting La Fayette's coming to America. This event, we apprehend, does not appear quite so probable as many imagine.—When the last accounts left him, he was at Hamburg, undetermined whether he should come over this sea-
be remembered that the country paramount to all others, and as the object of his ambition, is France; and before this he has dictated terms of peace to his late haughty imprisoner. It is said that he owes his liberation to the intercession of the late President of the United States; but it is presumable that the President of 100,000 French soldiers had the most influence in procuring his enlargement.
[CHRONICLE.]
AMERICAN COMMISSIONERS.
From PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1. On Saturday arrived in town from Havre de Grace via New-York, Mr. David Meredith, merchant of this city. Mr. Meredith left Havre the 24th Oct. on which day he informs, that he saw a letter from the Chancellor of the American Consulate at Paris, to a gentleman at Havre, which stated that twelve days previous to the date of that letter, the American Ministers Plenipotentiary had delivered their credentials to M. TALLEYRAND PERIGORD, Foreign Minister, and at that period they had received no communication from him, either personal or official and that in consequence they found themselves in the most awkward and unpleasant situation imaginable.
The ship GRAND TURK, seems destined never to arrive at this port. On Wednesday night last, she had both her cables cut by a body of floating ice, in Portland harbour, and the ship drifted on a ledge of rocks.—When the express came away, they had got two anchors out, and the ship had not made any water—we hope she will be got off without much damage.
Mr. Bache, of Philadelphia, has just published "A view of the conduct of the Executive of the United States, connected with the mission to the French Republic, during the years 1794, '95 and '96, by James Monroe, late minister plenipotentiary to the said republic; illustrated by his instruction and correspondence, and other authentic documents."
From the abilities of the author, and the opportunity he has had of being privy to those arcana imperii , those secrets of state which unhappily so much prevail in our government, we may expect much valuable information from this publication.
Mr. Monroe's vindication of his official conduct, without doubt, is disagreeable to his opponents; but the rectitude of a man is fully displayed, when he is willing to bring his actions before the public. The enemies of Republicanism are fond of secrecy, but can readily blast the reputation of a man publicly ; when he attacks them with their own weapons in his vindication, then they cry out, he is revealing the secrets of government. If the secrets of government tend to the injury of honest men, it is full time they were all revealed.
The dismissal of Trench Coxe, Esq. cannot be accounted for, upon any other principle than that of the dismissal of Mr. Monroe. He no doubt seems to be a sycophant, and has had resolution and virtue enough to speak like an honest man.
Marine Intelligence.
JAN. 2. Arrived Brig Three Friends, Gilmore, Madeira and Isle of May, 70 days from the latter place. Salt was very scarce at the Isle, it having rained three months successively. Left at Madeira, 11th Oct. the Ganges; Capt. Treadwell, of Boston; the Farmer, Whittmore, of N. York, with several others. Capt. G. was boarded both by French and English privateers on his passage, and treated well. No American vessels were at the Isle.
The Recovery, Ropes, and Lucia, Meek, from Calcutta; the Rajah, Batchelder, from Bourdeaux; and the Betsey, Ropes, from Dominico, have arrived at Salem. Passenger in the Rajah, Captain Phillips of Salem.
A Havre paper of Oct. 20, mentions potashes and tobacco to be very scarce there.
It is said, that fish is 10 dollars per quintal at Bilboa.
Jan. 5. Arrived ship Recovery, Ropes, Calcutta, via Salem. Left at the Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 26, ship Fox, Whippey, of New-Bedford, left from Deleago Bay, with 200 bbls. oil, and bound to the coast of Brazil; all well. The ship Christina, Stevens, arrived at the Cape the 24th, and sailed for Rio Janeiro the next day.
The British frigate Thetis, being in chase of a privateer, which was supposed to be French, the latter hoisted so much sail as to overset; when half her crew (between 30 and 40) were drowned. It proved to be a British privateer from New-Providence.
The ship Gadsden, from the Havannah, laden with sugar, has been sent prize into Halifax.
SALEM, Jan. 2.
Capt. Townsend, of this town, in a letter dated Nov. 12, says, "I think there is no danger of a war with us—at least before I get home."
PORTSMOUTH, January 10.
By a person from Portland yesterday, we are informed that the cargo of the Grand Turk, between decks has been principally saved, free from damage; the remainder part of her cargo he supposed would be greatly injured, if not entirely lost; the situation of the vessel was such, that at high water the sea made a fair breach over her.
Yesterday arrived here a man, belonging to the Eastern shore, who had been four days and four nights in an
open boat on the sea, says he with another, went in the boat to set some persons ashore on Damascotty, and on their return to the place from whence they set off, it coming up dark, lost sight of land, being fatigued he laid down in the bottom of the boat, and fell asleep, mean-while his partner took charge of the boat, but on waking he missed his partner, whom he supposes fell overboard and was drowned.
Three American Seamen, on board the Hunter British ship at New-York, Capt. Taylor, were lately liberated, after legal interposition; and entered an action against the Capt. for improper confinement. The process was served on board—the Captain being told, the fort had orders not to suffer the vessel to pass.
A writer in the Alexandria Paper, who lately stated the amount of the losses of the merchants of that place by French spoliations, corrects that statement, by asserting the amount of losses is four instead of three hundred thousand dollars; and solicits a meeting of the merchants of that city to make an official representation to government.
An elegant building for the Bank of the United States has just been completed at Philadelphia. It is of white marble, very neat, with appropriate ornaments; the whole extremely symmetrical.
The St. John's Lodge of Masons at Providence, took possession of "their New Hall," in due form, on the 27th ult.
On the 19th of Aug. a terrible hurricane in South Prussia, laid whole forests and villages in ruins. It levelled more than 200,000 trees; all the roads were obstructed.
MARRIED —At Bridgewater, on the 16th ult. Capt. Thompson Baxter, of Quincy, Æt. 66, to Miss Ann Whitman, of the former place, Æt. 57, after a long and tedious courtship of 48 years, which they both sustained with uncommon fortitude.
At Richmond, (Virg.) by the Rev. Mr. Chaitain, Alexander Mitchell, Esq. Æt. 109 years, (much afflicted with the palsy) to the amiable and accomplished Miss Jane Hammond, Æt. 16. The Rev. Mr. Saunders, though applied to, refused thus to unite the frost of December with the bloom of May, saying it was an unnatural connection.
DIED —At Foster, Mr. BOWORTH, aged 86 years and 9 months. Never had a day's sickness till he was 85. His Bearers ages added, make 382 years.
In this town, Mr. DANIEL PEACE.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of Portsmouth, N. H. ENTERED FROM Sloop Driver, Merry, New-York. CLEARED FOR Brig Nancies, Tibbets, Surinam. Brig Friendship, Rice,
ALL persons having demands on the estate of Henry Trefethern, late of Dover, deceased, are hereby desired to exhibit their claims, and all that are indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to Nathaniel Marshall, sole Executor of his last will. Also all sums of money that appear to be due within the town of Dover, or accounts to be settled within the limits of said town of Dover may be settled by Mrs. Phebe Trefethern, at her house at Dover Point.
Portsmouth, Jan. 2, 1798. [4w.]
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given that Edward Burton Long, of Bath, in the Kingdom of Great-Britain, Esq. and Mary his wife, did on the 5th day of January inst. by John Peirce their Attorney, claim an appeal to the Superior Court of Judicature next to be held at Portsmouth within and for the county of Rockingham, on the first Tuesday of February next, from a decree of the Judge of the Probate of Wills, for said county of Rockingham, made the 26th day of December last, granting unto Jonathan Warner of said Portsmouth, Esq. administration of the estate of John Thomlinson the elder, late of London, in the Kingdom of Great-Britain, Esq. deceased, which said appeal has been allowed by said Judge; - and that the said appeal is to be entered for trial at the above mentioned term of the said Superior Court.
Attest, Wm. PARKER, Reg. Jan. 9, 1798.
FOUND under the barn floor of the subscriber, a piece of Broad Cloth, supposed to be about 6 yards, the owner may have it, proving property and paying charges.
SAM'L TUCKER, Plains, Portsmouth, Jan. 9, 1798.

State of New-Hampshire.
In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven.
AN act, in addition to an act, intitled, "an act to facilitate the opening and making passable a certain road from Barlow's mills (so called) in Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in said State, to the great road in Shelburne," passed January the sixteenth, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five.
Whereas it was intended in and by said act that the said road leading from Barlow's mills in Stratford, to the great road in Shelburne, should pass through the towns of Paulsbury and Mayneborough, but doubts have arisen because those towns were not properly named in said act, and it being reported that said town of Stratford hath opened a considerable part of its share of the said road:—Therefore,
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That the proprietors and owners of lands in said towns of Paulsbury, Mayneborough, and Stratford respectively, shall within two years from and after the passing of this act, cut, clear, bridge and make passable for loaded teams and passengers the said road or highway within their respective towns, and produce to the Treasurer of this State an authentic certificate thereof, from the Justices of the court of common pleas in the county where said towns are situate.
And be it further enacted, That upon the failure or neglect of the proprietors and owners of either of said towns respectively, to cut, clear, bridge and make passable the said road or highway in manner aforesaid, and to produce a certificate thereof as aforesaid, that it shall be the duty of the Treasurer of this State for the time being, to issue his warrants for levying, collecting and paying into the treasury of this State a sum or sums equal to three cents upon the acre, on each and every acre of land in such delinquent town or towns respectively, and that the said Treasurer and all other officers concerned in the collecting of said sums, shall observe and govern themselves by the rules, directions and regulations prescribed by law for collecting State taxes upon unimproved lands in towns and places unincorporated; which sums, when paid into the treasury, are hereby appropriated to the sole purpose of cutting, clearing, bridging and making good and passable as aforesaid, the said road, in the respective towns aforesaid in such manner as the General Court shall hereafter direct.
And be it further enacted, That the Secretary shall cause this act to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, commencing within one month from and after the passing hereof.
State of New-Hampshire. In the House of Representatives, December 18, 1797. The foregoing bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence. JOHN GODDARD, Speaker P. T.
In Senate the same day, this bill having been read a third time, Voted that the same be enacted. AMOS SHEPARD, President.
Approved Dec. 20, 1797. J. T. GILMAN, Governor. A true copy. AUST, JOSEPH PEARSON, Secretary.
State of New-Hampshire. THE proprietors of the town of Peeling, in the county of Grafton, in said State, at their meeting legally warned and held at the house of James Dow in Atkinson, in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on the 4th day of September 1792.
Voted to raise and assess each proprietor right or share in said town the sum of forty shillings, and committed the same to the subscriber to collect.
Notwithstanding public notice hath been given thereof, the owners of the original rights of Obadiah Drew, Joseph Hall, Ralph Twombly, Elijah Austin, John Demerit, John Demerit, jr. Robert Hill, William Twombly, Mehech Drew, Benjamin Hill, Joseph Twombly, and Nathaniel Larnous, are still delinquent in paying said tax; therefore I do hereby notify the owners of said delinquent rights, that unless said tax of forty shillings on each right with incidental charges is paid to me before the 22d day of February next, so much of each of the aforesaid rights as will pay said tax and incidental charges will be then sold at public vendue at the house of Joseph Bliss, innholder in Haverhill at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
JONA. CILLEY, Collector for Peeling. Nottingham, Dec. 15. 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors or owners of the following lots of land in the town of Wendell, that they were taxed for repairing highways in said town, in the year 1796, agreeably to an act of the General Court of said State, as follows, viz.
Table with 5 columns: Lot No., Acres, No., R., dls. cts. It lists tax assessments for various proprietors like Robert Calder, Joseph Johnson, Stephen Jewet, etc.
The owners of the above lots of land are requested to pay said taxes on or before the 20th day of October next, agreeably to said act. WHITTIER PERKINS, NATH'L PERKINS, SAMUEL GEORGE, Selectmen Wendell, Dec. 20, 1797.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors of land in the town of New-Hampshire.
have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1797, which of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Samuel Livermore, Esq. in said town, on the third Tuesday of March next at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: Names of Original Proprietors, 1st Div. Lot No., Acres, 2d Div. Lot No., Acres. It lists proprietors like Samuel Wentworth, William Smith, Arthur Browne, Charles Cox, etc.
GEORGE W. LIVERMORE, Collector. New Holderness, November 6. 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.
WHEREAS the proprietors of Coventry, in the county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, have been legally notified to pay an assessment levied on each proprietor right or share of land in said township, agreeably to a vote of said proprietors, and committed to me the subscriber to collect, and there being a number of the proprietors or owners of said rights who have neglected to pay the same, either in whole or in part, this is therefore to notify said delinquent proprietors or owners of lands as aforesaid, that so much of their respective rights or shares in said town, as will be sufficient to pay the sum or sums that remain due and unpaid, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Dr. Amasa Scott, innholder in Haverhill, on the third Wednesday of January next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the same, with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment. The number of delinquent proprietors are as follows with the sums due on each right.
Table with 3 columns: Name, Dols., Cts. It lists names and amounts for proprietors like Theophilus Fitch, Eliphalet Sealey, James Banks, etc.
COVENTRY, Dec. 6, 1797.
Providence Stocking Yarn.
THE proprietors of the Providence Cotton Manufactory, hereby inform the public that they constantly keep an assortment of 2 and 3 threaded cotton flocking yarn for sale, at the Providence prices, at the store of Dr. Samuel Tenney, in Exeter.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Wakefield, in the county of Strafford, who have not paid their highway tax for the year 1797, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, on Wednesday the last day of February next, at the dwelling-house of David Copp, Esq. in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 3 columns: Name, Dols., Cts. It lists names and amounts for proprietors like Ebenezer Roberts, Joshua Roberts, John Ham, etc.
ISAAC FELLOWS, Collector. Wakefield, Dec. 21, 1797.
WHEREAS at a legal meeting of the proprietors of the common and undivided lands in the town of Acworth, in the county of Cheshire, and State of New-Hampshire, held in said Acworth, on the 21st day of September last, a tax of 50 cents on each original right or share was granted to defray the expense of taking a survey, and making a plan of said undivided land, and the assessors having made out a list of said tax, and committed the same to me the subscriber to collect; I do therefore hereby give notice to the owners of the original rights or shares in said undivided lands that unless they pay said tax to me, at the dwelling house of Mr. Hefediah Smith, in said Acworth, by the 15th day of January next, so much of each original right as shall then be delinquent in paying said tax, as will raise such tax with incidental charges, will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
FREDERIC LOCK, Collector. Acworth, Nov. 18, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.
To Ebenezer Thompson, Esq. Clerk of the proprietors of the town of Peeling, in the county of Grafton, in said State.
THE subscribers, owners of more than the one sixteenth part of said town, request you to call a meeting of said proprietors to be held at the house of Joseph Russell, in said Peeling, on Thursday the 15th day of February next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to vote and act on the following articles.
1st. To choose a moderator and all other proprietary officers they may judge necessary. 2d. To settle with the former collector, and any persons who have demands against the proprietors. 3d. To see if the proprietors will vote to open a new road or roads in said town, and appoint persons to carry the same into execution. 4th. To vote a sum of money to be laid out in opening new roads, and any other purpose then thought proper.
TIMOTHY EMERSON, JOHN DEMERIT, THOMAS PINKHAM, DANIEL HAYES, jr. Durham, Dec. 15, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.
Pursuant to the foregoing request, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of land in the said town of Peeling, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes before mentioned. EBENEZER THOMPSON, Clerk of the proprietors of Peeling. Durham, Dec. 15, 1797.
An Apprentice to the
TAYLOR'S business is wanted, apply to WILLIAM HARDY, Portsmouth.
Toppin Maxwell, CURRIER.
TAKES the liberty of informing his friends and the public, that he has hired a shop in Ark-Lane, near Mr. Davenport's tavern, where he carries on his business; and has for sale, Boot-Legs of different kinds; Calf Skins and Neats Leather curried in the neatest manner, cheap for cash. He flatters himself that those who make trial of his work will find it to their advantage. He gives cash and the highest price for Horse Hides from the tan or raw. Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1798.
WE the subscribers,
Guardians of the persons and estates of Dependence Bickford and Thomas Bickford, both of Newington, caution all persons against trading or dealing with said wards. WILLIAM FURBER, SAMUEL FAYBEN. Newington, Jan. 2, 1798.
Windsor Chairs
of every description, warranted of the best kind, made and constantly kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased at BOSTON or elsewhere By Josiah Folsom at his shop in Portsmouth.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Keafarge-Gore, who have not paid their highway tax for the year 1796, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the 28th day of February, 1798, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at my dwelling-house in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day.
Table with 3 columns: Name, Dols., Cts. It lists names and amounts for proprietors like John Wentworth, Thomas Wallingford, Solly and March, etc.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of BARLOW TRECOCHICK, late of London, in the Kingdom of Great-Britain, Esq. deceased, and has taken upon him that trust by giving bonds as the law directs, and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said BARLOW TRECOCHICK, are hereby required to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to JONATHAN WARNER, Administrator. State of New-Hampshire, Portsmouth, January 1, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given that so much of the following lots of land in Sutton, will be sold at public vendue, on Tuesday the 20th of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of William Pressey, in said town, as will pay the taxes for the year 1797, with incidental charges unless they are paid before that time.
Table with 5 columns: Lot No., Acres, D., C., M., D. C. It lists tax assessments for various proprietors like Humphrey Noyes, John Ayers, Timothy Eaton, etc.
WILLIAM PRESSEY, Constable. Sutton, Dec. 26, 1797.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of JOHN THOMLINSON, the elder, late of London, in the Kingdom of Great Britain, Esq. deceased, and has taken upon him that trust by giving bonds as the law directs, and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Thomlinson, the elder, are hereby required to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to JONA. WARNER, Administrator. State of New-Hampshire, Portsmouth. Jan. 1, 1798.
Italian SILKS.
JUST RECEIVED BY
Peter Coffin,
A LARGE assortment of ITALIAN SILKS, and will be sold very cheap for cash. January 6, 1798.
Woolen Goods.
Edw'd Parry
Has just imported in the ship Hope, direct from the manufactures, A complete assortment of Woolen GOODS, At the sign of the Lamb and Flag, Market-Street, —Among which are—
Best superfine mixt
Broad Cloths, and best Navy blues; fine Forest Cloths; Kerseys; superfine blue and mixt Bath Clothing; few pieces water proof Cloth for great coats.
A large assortment of plain and figur'd Cassimeres; Swan-down Velting; Velvet; Corduroys; Serges; Baizes; Flannels; Durants; Tammies; Shaloons; Crapes; Lute-strings; Modes and Satins.
A large assortment of Calicoes; Chintzes; Copperplate Furniture.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Beaver Hats of the newest fashion; one box of Ladies' fashionable fancy Bonnets.
A large assortment of other Goods as usual.
As the above Goods were chiefly imported from the best markets, they will be sold at a low advance for cash or short credit, By Wholesale and Retail.
THIS is to give notice
that the Baking Business under the firm of Manent & Co. will be hereafter under the name of Henry Larroque,
who takes this opportunity to inform the inhabitants of Portsmouth and its vicinity, that nothing shall be wanting to derive their patronage, all his cares shall be to find them with the best Bread, Biscuit, Cake, Gingerbread, Sugar Candy, Tarts made with cream, Almonds, Apples, Pears and Quinces, every kind of Pastry, all sorts of meat preserved in hogs-fat, all in the French way. December, 1797.
TICKETS.
WHOLE and Quarter Tickets in the 4th Class of Dartmouth COLLEGE LOTTERY for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office, and Book-Store, corner of Market-street, Portsmouth, where prizes drawn to the tickets purchased there, will be paid immediately after the Lottery is finished drawing.
FOR SALE BY
William Neil,
PORTSMOUTH,
BOHEA Tea, by
wholesale and retail; Boston Snuff per keg, pound or ounce.
Rum; Brandy; Gin; Lisbon and Sherry Wine; Loaf Sugar; W. India Sugar; E. India Sugar; Souchong Tea; Best Hyson Tea; Molasses; Coffee; Chocolate; Pepper; Ginger; Allspice; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cloves; Mace; Lemons; Currants; Raisins; Rice.
20 barrels Superfine Flour; Salt-Petre; Alum; Logwood; Redwood; Spanish & Carolina Indigo; Combs of all kinds; Segars.
Window-Glass, 7 by 9 & 8 by 10; Tumblers in straws; Mould and Dipt Candles; Gun-Powder; Shot, No. 1, 2, 3, 4; Nails, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d; English Mustard in bottles; Crockery per crate and retail; Cotton; Cheeses from Connecticut; Soap; Starch; Liquor cases, gilt bottles; Tow Cloth; Cotton Cloth, plain and striped; Cotton & Linen; Blankets. —WANTED—
Flax-Seed; White Beans; Barley and Butter.
Those persons whose notes are in William Neil's hands, and the time of payment expired, are desired to pay them, or else—
TO BE SOLD,
A HOUSE in Newmarket,
SITUATE at Newfields (so called) two stories high, with 2 stacks of Chimnies, 4 rooms on a floor; with a barn and out houses, is well situated for a trader or tradesman; will be sold on good terms, for further particulars inquire of HENRY WIGGIN.
Also—An Oil Press and stones for grinding Flax-Seed, suitable for any person that wishes to carry on the Linseed-Oil business.