The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1809-08-29 00:00:00

War Department, July 8, 1809. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
THAT Separate proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock, at noon of Wednesday the 25th of October next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of June 1810 inclusive, to the 1st day of June 1811, within the States, territories and districts following viz.
1st. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chikago and in their immediate vicinities and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the territory of Michigan.
2nd. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Kentucky & Tennessee.
3rd. At Belle Fontaine, Fort Olage and Belle Vue and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio and the Illinois Indiana and Louisiana territories except Fort Wayne and Chikago and their immediate vicinities.
4th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the Mississippi and Orleans territories.
5th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the district of Maine, and state of New-Hampshire.
6th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Vermont.
7th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield excepted.
8th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Connecticut and R. I.
9th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
10th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New Jersey.
11th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Pennsylvania.
12th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Maryland and Delaware.
13th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Virginia.
14th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of North Carolina.
15th. At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of South Carolina.
16th. At Ocmulgee Old Fields, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the limits of the state of Georgia.
17th. Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts; and for the armorers and other persons employed in the United States' Armory at that place, from the 1st day of June 1810 inclusive, to the 1st day of June 1811.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chikago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States, of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required, at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months.
W. EUSTIS, Secretary for the War Department.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
Making further appropriations to complete the fortifications commenced for the security of the ports and harbors of the United States, and to erect such fortifications as may be necessary for the protection of the northern and western frontiers of the United States.
BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of completing the fortifications commenced for the security of the sea port towns and harbors of the United States, and territories thereof; and for erecting such fortifications as may, in the opinion of the President of the United States, be deemed necessary for the protection of the northern and western frontiers, there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. June 14, 1809.—APPROVED. JAMES MADISON.
Political Miscellany.
FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT MR. ADAMS'
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot, SIRS,
ON the 17th day of November, 1797, I embarked for Europe, with the hon. Francis Dana, Esq. and Mr. John Thaxter. The former was appointed by Congress, secretary of legation to my two commissions.—There could not have been found in the United States a gentleman in whose education, connections, talents, integrity and personal friendship, I had more entire confidence. The latter I had taken from my own office and family as my private secretary. I was therefore perfectly happy, and knew myself perfectly safe in my own travelling family.
I shall neither entertain nor disgust your readers with the diary of a voyage in a leaky ship, which obliged us to make for the first port we could find, which was Ferrol; nor with the diary of a journey through Spain, in the dead of winter, over the Galician, Asturian, or Pyrenean mountains, partly on muleback and partly on foot, and from thence to Paris, a journey of a thousand or twelve hundred miles.
We arrived in Paris, in February, 1780, and I communicated the objects of my mission, first to Dr. Franklin, who was then our sole minister to the court of France, and afterwards to the Comte de Vergennes. This minister discovered a great anxiety to know my instructions. These I was determined that no man should know. My commissions I communicated to him. He enjoined it upon me, that my commission to make a treaty of commerce should be kept secret and communicated to nobody. That commission as appeared afterwards, he intended to persuade Congress to annihilate. The commission for peace might be let out to the public. The letters and conferences that passed upon this and other points would take too much space to be here inserted.
I will not enlarge upon the manner in which I spent my time. Tho' I studiously avoided any and every interference in American affairs, except such as immediately related to my mission; and except those in which the Comte de Vergennes expressly and personally requested my sentiments, I found business enough, and some of so much importance as procured me from Congress a solemn and unanimous vote of thanks, for my industrious attention to the interest and honor of the United States, especially in the affair of the annihilation of paper money, on the 18th of March, 1780.
As I was not limited by my commission or instructions to a residence in any particular place or country, all Europe was open to me, and my intention was to go immediately to Holland, and see if something might not be done there, to render my country somewhat less dependent on
France, both for political consideration, for loans of money and supplies for our army. I applied to court for passports, without which I could not travel in France. The Comte de Vergennes advised me to postpone my journey till May, when the country would be in all its beauty and glory. Upon one pretext or another he evaded my application till midsummer.
In August, after taking a view of Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Delft, the Hague, Leyden and Harlem, I arrived at Amsterdam, and there endeavored to form acquaintances and connections among such respectable people as were not entirely devoted to the English, Sir Joseph York and the Stadtholder.
I had not been long in Holland before I received from Congress another commission in these words:
The United States of America, in [L. S.] Congress assembled, to the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, Esq. greeting:
Whereas by our commission to the Hon. Henry Laurens, Esq. bearing date the thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and seventy-nine, we have constituted and appointed him the said Henry Laurens, during our pleasure, our agent for and on behalf of the United States, to negotiate a loan, with any person or persons, bodies politic and corporate; and whereas the said Henry Laurens, has by unavoidable accidents, been hitherto prevented from proceeding on his said agency; we therefore reposing especial trust and confidence in your patriotism, ability, conduct and fidelity, do by these presents constitute and appoint you, the said John Adams, until the said Henry Laurens, or some other person appointed in his stead, shall arrive in Europe and undertake the execution of the aforesaid commission our agent for and on behalf of the said United States to negotiate a loan with any person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, promising in good faith to ratify and confirm whatever shall by you be done in the premises, or relating thereto. Witness his Excellency Samuel Huntington, Esq. President of the Congress at Philadelphia, the twentieth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty, and in the fourth year of our independence.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, President. Attest CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'y.
By this commission, business enough was devolved upon me, and that of a nature very difficult to execute among capitalists, brokers and Hebrews many of whom could speak and understand as little of the French or English languages as I could of Dutch. A very humorous history might be made of it, but it would be out of place here.
On the 25th of February, 1781, I received a letter from Mr. Huntington enclosing the following commission:
The United States of America, in [L. S.] Congress assembled, to all who shall see these presents, send greeting:
Whereas an intercourse between the citizens of the United Provinces of the Low Countries and the citizens of these U. S. founded on the principles of equality and reciprocity, may be of mutual advantage to both nations—
Know ye, therefore, that we, confiding in the integrity, prudence and ability of the Hon. John Adams, late commissioner of the United States of America at the court of Versailles, late delegate in Congress from the State of Massachusetts Bay, and chief justice of the said State, have nominated, constituted and appointed and by these presents do nominate, constitute and appoint him the said John Adams, our commissioner, giving full power, general and special to act in that quality, to confer, treat, agree and conclude with the person, or persons vested with equal powers by the states general of the said United Provinces, of and concerning a treaty of amity and commerce: And whatever shall be so agreed and concluded, for us and in our name, to sign, and thereupon make such treaty, conventions and agreements, as he shall judge conformable to the ends we have in view—hereby promising in good faith, we will accept, ratify and execute whatever shall be agreed, concluded and signed by our said commissioner.
In witness whereof we have caused these presents to be given in Congress, at Philadelphia, the twenty-ninth day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty, and in the fifth year of our Independence.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, President. Attest, CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'y.
With the commission, I received from Congress the following resolution:
In Congress, October 5, 1780.
Her Imperial Majesty of all the Russias attentive to the freedom of commerce and the right of nations, in her declaration to the belligerent and neutral powers, having proposed regulations founded upon principles of equity and moderation, of which their Most Christian and Catholic Majesties, and most of the neutral maritime powers of Europe, have declared their approbation, Congress willing to testify their regard to the rights of commerce and their respect for the sovereign who hath proposed, and and the powers who have approved the regulations.—
Resolve that the Board of Admiralty prepare and report instructions, for the commanders of armed vessels, commissioned by the United States, conformable to the principles contained in the declaration of the Empress of all the Russias, on the rights of neutral vessels.
That the ministers plenipotentiary from the United States, if invited thereto, be and hereby are respectively empowered to accede to such regulations conformable to the spirit of the said declaration as may be agreed upon by the Congress expected to assemble in pursuance of the invitation of her Imperial Majesty.
Extract from the Minutes. CHA. THOMSON, Sec'y.
I had the honour to communicate a copy of this resolution of Congress to the Prince de Gallitzin, minister plenipotentiary of the Empress of Russia; to the Baron D'Ehrensward, envoy of the King of Sweden; to the Baron De St. Saphorin, envoy of the King of Denmark; to the Duke de la Vauguion, ambassador of the King of France, in an appropriate letter to each, and all these were received with great civility. Not the smallest objection was made to this "informal indirect and circuitous mode," which gave such terrible apprehensions to Mr. Hamilton.
I soon afterwards received letters of credence from Congress, as their minister plenipotentiary to their High Mightinesses, and another to his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange as Stadtholder of the United Provinces. These, on the 19th of April 1791, I communicated to their High Mightinesses in a memorial.
Let me here recapitulate. I was minister plenipotentiary for making peace: minister plenipotentiary for making a treaty of commerce with Great Britain: minister plenipotentiary to their High Mightinesses the States general: minister plenipotentiary to his serene highness the Prince of Orange and Stadtholder: minister plenipotentiary for pledging the faith of the United States to the Armed Neutrality: and what perhaps at that critical moment was of as much importance to the United States as any of those powers, I was commissioner for negotiating a loan of money to the amount of ten millions of dollars, and upon this depended the support of our army at home and our ambassadors abroad.
While I was ardently engaged and indefatigable occupied in studies and efforts to the discharge of all these duties, I was suddenly summoned to Versailles to consult with the Comte de Vergennes, upon something relative to peace. What should I do? My country and the world would consider my commission for peace as the most important of all employments, and the first to be attended. I hesitated not a moment, left all other business in as good a train as I could, and set off for Paris. The occurrences there will be a subject for another letter.
JOHN ADAMS. Quincy, June 23, 1809.
In England, lately a field preacher, who had been a printer, observed in his natal barrangue, that "youth might be compared to a comma; Manhood to a semicolon; Old Age to a colon: to which Death puts a period."
FOREIGN NEWS.
WAR IN GERMANY.
French Grand Army Bulletins. BULLETIN No. XX. Vienna, June 20, 1809.
Within an hour after the news of the victory of Raab arrived at Buda, the empress, and all those attached to the government, left the city.
The army of the enemy was pursued during the 15th and 16th. It crossed the Danube by the bridge of Comorn.
The city of Raab is invested. We hope to be masters of that important fortress in a few days.—Considerable magazines have been found in the suburbs.
The superb entrenched camp at Raab, which can contain 100,000 men was carried. The column which was intended to defend it was unable to reach it; its retreat was cut off.
M. Metternich left Vienna on the 18th.—He is to be exchanged between Comorn and Buda, with Mr. Dodum and the other members of the French embassy.
Mr. d'Epinoy, an orderly officer to his majesty, is arrived from Petersburg.—He visited the head-quarters of the Russian army. Prince Serge Galitzin, entered Gallicia on the 3d inst. in three columns, viz: that of General Levis by Drohysen; that of Prince Gostzakoff by Therespol, and that of Prince Suwarrow by Wlodzimierz.
BULLETIN No. XXI. Vienna, June 22.
An aid-de-camp to Prince Joseph Poniatowski is arrived from the head quarters of the army of the Grand Duchy. On the 10th of this month Prince Serge Galitzin was to be at Lublin, and his van guard at Sandomir.
The enemy is pleased to spread ephemeral bulletins, in which he every day relates a victory. According to his assertion, he took 20,000 muskets and 2000 cuirasses at the battle of Essling. He says that on the 21st and 22d he was master of the field of battle. He has even caused a print of that battle to be engraved and spread about; he is exhibited in it striding from one bank to the other, and his batteries crossing the islands, and the field of battle in every direction. He also imagines a battle which he calls the battle of Kitsee (1) in which an immense number of Frenchmen are supposed to have been taken or killed. The peulities hawked about by small columns of landwehr like that of Schill, are tactics employed for the purpose of disturbing and railling the country.
Gen. Maizina, who was made prisoner at the battle of Raab is arrived at the head quarters. He says that from the battle of Plave, the Archduke John had lost two thirds of his men; that he afterwards received recruits who nearly filled up the rolls but who do not know how to make use of their muskets. He rates 12,000 men the loss of the Archduke John and of the Palatine at the battle of Raab. According to the report of the Hungarian prisoners, the Archduke Palatine was the first in that battle to take to flight.
Some persons have attempted to put in opposition the strength of the Austrian army at Essling, estimated at 90,000 men, with the 80,000 men, who have been made prisoners since the opening of the campaign; they have shown little reflection. The Austrian army took the field with nine corps of 40,000 men each, and there was in the interior of the corps both recruits and Landwehrs; so that Austria had really upwards of 400,000 men under arms. From the battle of Abensburgh till after the taking of Vienna, comprising Italy and Poland we may have taken 100,000 prisoners, and he lost 100,000 men in killed, deserted or missing. There must then have remained to him two hundred thousand men more, distributed as follows.—The Archduke John had at the battle of Raab 50,000 men. The principal Austrian army had, before the battle of Essling, 90,000 men. There remained 25,000 men to the Archduke Ferdinand at Warsaw, and 25,000 were disseminated in the Tyrol, in Croatia, and spread as partisans over the confines of Bohemia.
(1) Kitsee is upon the right bank of the Danube, a league in the interior.

The Austrian army at Essling consisted of the first corps commanded by general Bellegarde, the only one which had not fought, and was still entire, and of the wrecks of the 2d, the 3d, the 4th, the 5th and the 6th corps which had been crushed in the preceding battles. If these corps had lost nothing and had been united such as they were at the commencement of the campaign, they would have formed 240,000 men, thus we see how enormous are the losses which he had experienced.
When the Archduke John took the field, his army consisted of the 8th, and 9th corps, forming 80,000 men. At Raab it consisted of 50,000 men. But in these 50,000 men were comprised 15,000 Hungarians of the insurrection. Its loss, therefore, was really of 45,000 men.
The Archduke Ferdinand had entered Warasdine with the 7th corps forming 50,000 men. It is reduced to 25,000 men. Its loss is, therefore, of 25,000 men.
We see how these different calculations support and verify each other, which produced the want of ammunition.
The Viceroy beat at Raab 50,000 men with 30,000 Frenchmen.
At Essling, 90,000 men were beaten and kept in check by 30,000 Frenchmen who would have completely routed and destroyed them, had it not been for the event of the bridges.
The great efforts of Austria have been the result of the paper currency, and of the resolution which the Austrian government took to risk all—in the danger of a bankruptcy which might have brought on a revolution, they preferred adding 500 millions to the mass of their paper currency, and to make a last effort to get it discounted by Germany, Italy and Poland. It is very probable that this reason had more influence than any other upon their determination.
Not a single French regiment has been drawn from Spain, except the imperial guards.
Gen. Lauriston continues the siege of Raab with the greatest activity. The city has been already burning for 24 hours and that army which gained at Essling so great a victory, that it took 20,000 muskets and 2000 cañons; that army which, at the battle of Kistec killed so many men and made so many prisoners; that army which, according to its apocryphal bulletins obtained great advantages at the battle of Raab, quietly sees its principal towns besieged and burned, and Hungary inundated with parties and makes the Empress, its disasters, all the valuable effects of its government be carried off to the frontiers of Turkey, and to the farthest extremities of the Empire.
An Austrian major took a fancy to cross the Danube in two boats, at the mouth of the Marach. General Gilley-Vieux went to meet him with a few companies, threw him into the water and took from him 40 prisoners.
BULLETIN No. XXII.
VIENNA, June 24.
The place of Raab has capitulated. That town is an excellent position in the centre of Hungary. Its enclosure is bastioned, its ditches are full of water, and an inundation overflows part of them. It is situated at the confluence of three rivers. It is from thence that the enemy was in hopes of assembling and training up the whole Hungarian insurrection and where we had made immense works—Its garrison, 1800 men strong, was insufficient. The enemy intended to leave 5000 men in it; but by the battle of Raab his army has been separated from the place. This town has suffered by eight days bombardment, which has destroyed the finest edifices. All that could be said on the uselessness of its defence has availed nothing; they amused themselves with the hopes of being relieved.
Count Metternich, after remaining three days at the advanced posts, has returned to Vienna.
Two battalions of Landwehr, two squadrons of Hulsans and a battalion of troops of the line forming together 2,500 men, have entered Bayreuth. They have, as usual, issued four proclamations, and endeavoured to excite insurrection. At the same time General Amende entered Dresden with three battalions of the landwehr, a confused collection of men raised by the duke of Brunswick, and some squadrons of cavalry drawn from different corps, the whole amounting to 7 or 8000 men.
The King of Westphalia assembled the 10th corps, and has taken the field.
The Duke of Valmy (Kellerman) has put in motion from Hanau, the advanced guard of the army of reserve which he commands.
London, July 3.—We are sorry to learn that the French retook St. Andero on the same night that the Spaniards drove them out in the morning. It seems the enemy, to the number of 3000, took the patriots by surprise, and it is much feared that nearly the whole of them were either killed or taken. The French have evacuated Gijon, and the Spaniards are again in possession of the place.
RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG May 7, 1809. UKASE OF THE SENATE.
It is known to the whole world, with what firmness the trace of neutrals has been protected by Russia, when the powers of Europe were at war; it is known with what valor she has guarded the interests of trading nations, in the time of peace, against the events of war. Following up this invariable principle, also during the present rupture with Great Britain, we entertained the fullest hopes that the trade with friendly powers would not be carried on by forbidden means; but as experience, during last season, has proved to us, that the enemy has found it practicable, by means of neutral vessels, to supply himself with such produce as he stood in need of, and to gain strength by exchanging his own produce, we have been compelled to order two vessels seized. For these reasons, and to prevent various subterfuges and artifices, we have deemed it necessary to establish some rules; and hereby order:
I. That all masters of neutral vessels, arriving at our ports, are to prove the property being neutral, by the following documents of the ship, viz. a pass, ships register, muster roll, log-book, cocket, manifest of the cargo, the charter party, bills of lading, certificates of origin whether the cargo, or part of the same belongs to the captain, and by the invoices of such vessels as come from America, or the Indies, or are bound there. In case however the master is not provided with any one of the documents, the ship is to be sent out of our ports, and not to be permitted to discharge.
II. In case of neutral ships being partly loaded with merchandise, which can be proved to be of the manufacture or produce of the enemy, the same to be stopped, the goods to be seized, and sold by public auction, for the benefit of Government; but if more than half the cargo consists of such goods, then, and not only the cargo but also the ship is to be seized.
III. A pass granted the ship, by a neutral, friendly, or allied power, is not to be considered legal, as soon as it appears that the master has acted contrary to the same; or if the ship is named in the pass differently to what she is in the rest of her documents, unless the alteration made is proved by documents attested by legal authority, at the place from which the vessel departed, and produced before the Magistracy of said place; in this instance the master is not to be considered guilty.
IV. A pass is not to be considered valid, if it should appear that the vessel to which it is granted was not, at the very time it is dated, at one of the ports of the powers by which it has been given.
V. If the supercargo or master, or more than one third of the crew, of a neutral vessel, should be subjects of powers at war with us; or if such a vessel is provided with a muster roll of the crew, duly attested by the Magistracy of such neutral ports from which the same departed, then both ship and cargo are to be seized, but the crew to be set at liberty.
VI. If it should appear that the pass produced by the master, has been counterfeited or altered, ship and cargo are to be seized for the benefit of Government and the master to be dealt with as is prescribed by the laws for those who make false documents; the crew to be set at liberty.
VII. If it should appear that a vessel is provided with double documents with different destinations, such a vessel and her cargo to be seized for the benefit of Government. In case the master wishes to justify himself, by having lost his documents, and cannot produce any proofs, his vessel to be detained, granting him time for procuring the same, proportionate to the distance, if he wishes it; else, if the master cannot wait so long, the ship and cargo are immediately sent off; but if at the expiration of the period fixed, the master does not produce the needful proofs, ship and cargo are to be seized for the benefit of Government.
VIII. No ship built by the enemy is to be considered neutral, unless, amongst other documents, a duly attested document is found, proving the sale or transfer to have taken place before the declaration of the war; else ship and cargo to be seized for the benefit of Government.
IX. If the Owner or commander of a neutral vessel happen to be a native of a nation at war with us and is provided with passes of a neutral power, in such a case the pass is not to serve as a clearance, as long as he cannot prove having become a subject and resident of such power, previous to the declaration of war; else he is to be sent off, with his ship not allowing him to take in return a cargo.
By an article in a late London paper, it appears that Liniers, the Viceroy at Buenos Ayres, had espoused the cause of Ferdinand 7th; but we know, that early in June he was displaced by a decree of the Spanish Junta, and another Viceroy had failed from Cadiz, to supercede him.
POLITICAL EXTRACTS.
From the Richmond Enquirer. RECAPITULATION. OF FACTS and INFERENCES.
FACT 1st.—That the accredited agent of Great Britain did on the 18th April, solemnly pledge the faith of his government, to take off her obnoxious orders of January and November 1807, on condition that the United States would take off the restriction to a commercial intercourse with her.
2d.—That in consequence of this pledge, the United States did rescind their Embargo laws as respects G. Britain.
Our merchants have risked, on the high seas, nearly 1,800 of their vessels and 30 or 60 millions of their property.
The pressure of the embargo on G. Britain is gone—her islands are supplied with provisions and lumber, her manufactures with materials and her merchants with a market.
3d.—That at a time when all these good effects were secured to herself, the act of her minister was disavowed—all the benefits of the contract were lost to the U. States, besides the immense calamity of having 1,800 of our vessels, and 50 millions of our property, laid open to her rapacity.
4th.—That if this engagement of their minister be not contrary to his instructions, the disavowal of it is one of the most profligate acts of perfidy, which stands on record since the days of ancient Carthage—whilst such acts would call the U. S. to arm, they would deserve the indignant execrations of the world—for "if honour is to desert the rest of the world, let it never abandon, the bosoms of princes" without which words would be but wind, treaties would be but parchment, the reciprocities of commerce could never be secured, and wars would be perpetual.
5th.—That the character, the situation and the assurances of Mr. Erskine are the pledges of his having fulfilled his instructions—
his character is that of a man of honor; his situation is that of a minister, who holds his office on the pleasure and suspicions of a party in opposition to his own; and his assurances, both at the first adjustment of the affair and after the receipt of the subsequent dispatches, were ample and conclusive that he was "authorised" and was acting "in conformity to his majesty's instructions."
Whilst neither the characters nor the measures of the ministry are any pledges of the contrary—whilst the configuration of Copenhagen and the orders of November are on record—whilst the affairs of England are conducted by such men as Canning, a jesuitical sophist, & "a joker of jokes."—Melville, a proven speculator—and Callereagh, unblushing advocate of parliamentary corruption.
6th.—That there are the strongest reasons for believing, that the instructions laid before the House of Commons, by Mr. Canning, were not the ones, by which Mr. Erskine had acted: because there was nearly a lapse of one month, from the date of these instructions, to the departure of Mr. Oakley:
because these are entirely silent about the affair of the Chesapeake, which appears from the first letter of Mr. Erskine to Mr. Smith, to have been the first point which he was instructed to bring forward: because they are so directly contrary to the arrangement at Washington that they could not have borne him out in the assurances which he gave on that occasion, and which he afterwards repeated on the orders of the 26th April, in the most solemn, prompt and spontaneous manner.
7th.—That if these were the only instructions, they at least would show the proud and insolent presumption, which actuates the present ministry of G. Britain—the impossibility of coming to any fair agreement with such a band—and the necessity of resorting to some immediate and decisive steps, for the vindication or protection of our rights.
that the 1st condition which calls upon us to give security for our good behavior in defence of our own rights too against the attacks of France.
The 2d which requires us to abandon one of the natural branches of our commerce, which the present President of the United States has so ably defended—the British cabinet itself in 1801, acknowledged, and which in 1806, all the leading merchants as well as the senate of the U. States, pledged themselves to protect—
and the 3d, which solicits the aid of the British navy to enforce our laws—a derogatory to our honor as well as to our interests:
That the disavowal of Mr. Erskine's engagement, is the disavowal of all intention to do us justice—because it confers no favors on us—but only recognized certain rights which the U. States might claim and demand.
8th.—That even if Mr. Erskine has transgressed his instructions, his government has equally transgressed those peculiar duties, which grew out of such an event. They have neither acted up to their own principles, nor displayed that tenderness towards our merchants, of which they have made such founding professions. What was their duty? To replace us as nearly as possible in that situation, from which their minister had withdrawn us. Their orders of May 24th permit only the vessels of the U. States sailing before the 20th of July direct, to enter the ports of Holland. This "concession" falls eminently short of our rights.
1. Because many of our vessels are bound to other ports than those of Holland.
2. Because these orders had not reached many of the ports of the U. States by the 20th July—but vessels sailing from these are liable to capture.
3. Because many of our vessels have gone to Cowes or Cadiz, &c. 'and for a market,' which would have gone into Dutch ports, but for the orders of April.
9th.—That even the privileges of entering the ports of Holland will almost be rendered nugatory by the act or pretension of their 'being actually blockaded,' it is a fact stated in the Philadelphia Gazette, that the ship Creole, which left the Texel on the 28th May reports, that even at that time the ports of Holland were strictly blockaded by the British.
10th.—That the operation of the Orders of April last, was shifted from the 10th August to the 20th July—through the influence of 160 merchants and others—on the consecrated ground that the trade of the Americans 'militated against interests.'—Thus proving in conjunction with previous facts, that it is not so much against an Enemy as a Rival that G. Britain points her artillery—that it is our trade which her merchants wish to possess, and our vessels which her navy wishes to plunder.
11th.—That should the U. States submit to the encroachments of Britain, our trade will take a new and disgraceful course—all our vessels bound to the continent, will be lawful prize to the British—insurance on them will be dearer than a licence;—and our produce will only be sent to British ports or sold to British agents, and smuggled into the continent for the benefit of British merchants. They will run off with the produce of our own cargoes, by carrying on the trade with themselves from which they have interdicted us; and we shall sink into the humble colonies, factors and tributaries of G. Britain.
12th.—That Francis James Jackson, the fugitive of Munich and the negotiator of the robbery of the Danes, has been commissioned a minister to the U. States—thus really adding insult to our injuries.
13th.—That the ministry of Britain fully verifies the maxim:—that submission never yet set boundaries to encroachment, that if we now submit to her exactions no limits can be prescribed to her cupidity—Who shall even presume to say that Mr. Jackson will not be hereafter instructed to demand, that commerce shall be carried on but to British ports—perhaps that no produce shall be exported but in British bottoms—and that the Declaration of American Independence itself may be cast into the flames? There are tories enough, even in this country, inclined to justify such requisitions.
Mark the consequences! SHALL WE THEN SUBMIT?
A SERIOUS QUESTION.
We remember the sentiments that were expressed throughout America on the subject of Humphrey's piracy. They were similar to those which have been felt and expressed on the late perfidious conduct of Great Britain—We remember that President Jefferson's Proclamation was approved on that occasion, as President Madison's is at present. The inhabitants of Boston were then pledged by a unanimous resolve in town meeting, to support whatever measures our government might pursue. Subsequent resolves, dictated by the leaders of opposition, gave shameful proof of the glaring inconsistency and dereliction of principle, which spread from the capital to every part of N. England. The advocates for G. Britain, first manifested the sincerity of their devotion to her cause by practising the creed of her punic faith . It cannot but be remembered by what art and arguments the public sentiments was first diverted from its allegiance and then disciplined to sedition.
From every appearance we have the strongest reason to apprehend serious collisions with Great Britain. The important question is—Will the federal party in N. England, stimulated and directed by Col. Pickering or other advocates of the British cause, again combine its pernicious efforts to embarrass our government, and degrade our country?
A short time will determine. We hope for better things. This hope is not founded on superficial appearances. Thousands have been misled,
who are now undeceived. Submission to France, enmity to England, and hostility to commerce—charges which have been urged with such wilful perseverance against our rulers, have lost their effect, and pass only as proof of the folly or baseness of those who repeat them. Canning has struck to the heart of every honest American and broke the charm that attached him to England—nothing can renew that attachment but the open and honourable conduct which merits it. Reflection is a trait in the character of the people of N. England. Sedition is not their element. With the light which now shines before them, treachery cannot stalk abroad, under the disguise of patriotism, and without that disguise it cannot effectually disturb the repose of our country.
[Boston Patriot.]
"We do not think the President would have issued his Proclamation, of the 9th, without due consideration and consultation; or that he would authorise the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a circular, by which the Intercourse with England is prohibited, without being authorized by law so to do. The Proclamation and Circular have been issued; and ought to be as readily respected and obeyed as the Proclamation which suspended the Non-Intercourse law.—To us this measure appears to be one of the wisest which could have been adopted in the present posture of affairs. We were sincere in approving the promptitude and patriotism with which the president met and closed with the overtures of the British Minister; and we do not hesitate to bestow our approbation on the dignified and temperate language of the Proclamation; and on the liberal and lucid Instructions of the Secretary of the Treasury which accompanied it."
[Continental.]
Peace, Commerce and honest Friendship with every nation, is the wish of every American. But the world is in a new, troubled, and unsettled state. The terrible Napoleon stretches his sceptre over the earth, and George the 3d his trident over the ocean.—Each of these mighty powers is desirous that America should be her ally, and each that she would be in hostility to the other. We must either resort to the "terrapi policy," or be at war with one or the other; for at peace and trade, we cannot be. Let us then be truly American. Let us put away all sympathy and all antipathy, and view the justice of our cause and the disposition of our adversaries. In a temper of conciliation, let us ground our claims for aggression upon the broad basis of eternal and immutable right. The nation that accedes to them shall be our friend and ally. The nation that rejects them, shall be our enemy until the God of battles awards to our valour, what power refused to grant to our justice. But do not let us set up chimerical claims. Let us not lose sight of the real and substantial justice of our cause with either of the belligerents, from precipitancy, from prejudice or from folly.
[Repository.]
From the Delaware Gazette.
Well Sufan—said my good old aunt Dolly one day—Well Sufan, you have been a good girl to-day, my daughter Sufan, and I have a mind to give you something nice, my little darling! Go my dear and put the big spider on the fire, and we'll have some dough nuts for supper. Yes, Ma'am, said Sufan—for she was a charming girl to mind her Ma—and away she went with a heart as light as a feather; but, O! sorrowful—she soon returned and told her Ma there was not a duff of flour in the house. Never mind that, my dear, said my Aunty—who was a real sloc, and knew how to bear all the little difficulties in life, without repining—Never mind, get some Indian meal , and we can make some out of it. Yes ma'am, said Sufan, but there is no lard in the house to boil them in: That makes no odds, said Aunty—we can boil them in water this time. Well, well, said Sufan, even if we do that, there is not a spoonful of sugar to sweeten them with. I tell you, said Aunty, now a little sternly, I am determined to have some dough nuts , at all events—to do as I bid you. Sufan accordingly obeyed—and behold—they all came out Indian Dumplings!
We'll have a treaty, says Mama Britain—Very good, says her daughter America, whose heart leaped at the idea; but there is no compensation offered for the injury you have done me. Never mind that, says Mama B. we can have a treaty without that. But, says her daughter A. there is no voucher given to prevent future insults: That makes no odds, says Mama B. we will promise you fair play. Well, well, says her daughter A. even if you do that, there is not virtue enough in your house to sweeten it . I tell you, says Mama B. I AM DETERMINED TO HAVE A TREATY WITHOUT ALL THOSE THINGS.
Suppose she does—I'll be switch'd if I don't think it will come out something like the Indian dumplings .
AUNT DOLLY'S NEPHEW.
A great fuss about "His Excellency."
The inland papers in the western counties of Massachusetts, from the important "Spy" of Worcester, to the little "recorder" at Leominster, are burdened with fulsome relations of compliments paid to "his Excellency" Governor Gore, in his late journey to Saratoga Springs. From these accounts it appears, that not a village could be pass, but its inhabitants must be assembled from their labors of harvest "to escort his Excellency;" the village bells must be prof-

to aid in this anti-republican world of a political idol, and all the horses put in requisition to "kick up a dust" in testimony of the high esteem in which he was held. The high sounding praise of the war worn veteran was spoken from the mouth of every cannon; and an introduction to plumb pudding, roast meat, potatoes and whisky usually closed the farce. On public occasions, a marked respect and some particular attention to a chief Magistrate, would perhaps not be improperly shown by a republican people. But on his ordinary business or amusement, it is ridiculous, if nothing worse, that the whole country should be set in an uproar and confusion. These accounts strongly remind us of the frequent paragraphs in the English papers, such as "His Majesty hickupped this morning, which considerably alarmed his attendants—we can however assure the public it was not from taking too much cordial before breakfast." "The Princess Charlotte met with a sad accident yesterday; in fondling with her lap dog she accidentally let him fall on the carpet; and the piteous moans of the poor animal were distressing in the extreme." Should these things be continued to be noticed among us, we may from expect to see in our papers that—the necessary committee appointed to attend "his Excellency" could not prevent the offensive disorder which happened to his excellency in passing from the parlor to the—summer house."
Farmer's Cabinet.
Portsmouth. TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1809.
No news of moment which can be relied on has been received since our last from the theatre of war in Europe. A rumor is in circulation, received circuitously from Helleland, that a great battle had been fought between the French and Austrian armies on the Danube the 26th June, in which the latter were victorious—The French reported to have 2 Field Marshals, 20 Generals and 40,000 men killed, wounded and prisoners. As no particulars are given, we think it not entitled to credit. It is reported from Cadiz July 12, that Blake has been defeated in Galicia, and that Saragossa has been retaken by the Spaniards—The latter we think doubtful.
Mr. Evataphie has arrived here as Russian Consul—We understand he came by the way of England and Halifax.
Boston Chronicle.
MR. EDITOR.
In your paper of the 8th inst. I submitted some remarks on the evils arising from the multiplicity of banks, the unfaithfulness of those who have their immediate management, and the systematic villainy practiced on the public, by a set of gentry, who congregate, and are almost daily increasing, in Boston, and enrich themselves by fleecing the poor and unsuspicious in speculation on our paper currency, under the name of Brokers . My remarks seem to have given umbrage to " A Merchant and no Broker ," of Boston , who, in your last, half undertaken to "defend the poor Brokers from the unmerciful calumny every where heaped upon them." My endeavor to expose the chicanery which few escape, was not stimulated by personal suffering, but from having witnessed the numerous impositions on those who can poorly afford to contribute 25 per cent. on their earnings to support speculators and sharps. I made no attempt to justify or palliate the gross misconduct of our banking corporations; on the contrary, I declared my belief that " under their present regulation they are the greatest surfs we suffer ." But your Merchant assumes as fact, what I have not advanced—that the whole mischief originates with the " poor Brokers ." Were he not interested in their defence, I think he would not have purposely so grossly misconstrued my remarks.
In his attempt to exculpate the Brokers he much enlarges the number implicated in the peculation. It is a maxim often cited, that " the receiver is as bad as the thief ." To diminish the venality of the Brokers , they are represented as but the tools of " Monied Speculators ," who "through the medium of brokers," employ their capital to augment the confusion and distress which the errors of others have already made sufficiently extensive. It does not lessen my abhorrence of their prostitution, to be informed that it is for hire, to the benefit of others.
The public mind is too much agitated to take counsel to remedy the evil—newspaper speculations can be of little avail—and the contrariety of opinions rather tend to embarrass than enlighten. The mischief can be remedied but by legislative interposition; we must wait with patience till that takes place, or peculation is satiated.
MONEY CHANGERS.
Impositions and deceptions have so long been practiced on the citizens by speculative combinations, that they have almost become reconciled to every evil attending them. There is no spot on the globe so subject to fraudulent transactions, as the town of Boston . The industrious merchant, shopkeeper, and tradesman, are completely exposed to a mysterious monied alchemist , which is conducted in so artful a manner, as to elude the researches of the most critical investigator. The evil rages like an epidemic, and yet baffles every effort to stop its progress. It is a pestilence that rages at noon-day, yet no man can tell "from whence it cometh, or whither it goeth." But notwithstanding the seeming mystery attending this business, the cause is clear and evident, by placing the subject in a simple point of view—Of late we have a body of men in State-street, who hire rooms and offices, for the express purpose of buying and selling the bills of the respective banks. These men, it is probable have at their command 4 or 500,000 dollars, placed in their hands by a few capitalists, to take advantages of all circumstances arising from the state of the Banks. They have riders to carry and fetch just what amount they please of the various bills in circulation. It lays with them to keep a bank in repute, or to depreciate it. If, for instance, they are disposed to make a run on Penobscot Bank, the whole body of money-changers combine to purchase up about as much as they think will give a temporary embarrassment, in case the whole is presented in one day for payment—and knowing pretty well what will be the result of this sudden demand, are prepared in Boston to give out, that such a Bank has refused payment of its bills. This alarm naturally leads those who hold their bills to run to the money-changers, to obtain at a discount, just what money they are disposed to give them. Can it be supposed, that
while we have a body of men, who, by the fluctuating state of the currency, and whose only employment is to buy and sell it at such rates as the fears and apprehensions of the people urge them, that we shall be free from every imposition which avarice and extortion can generate? To prove that this is the case, no such difficulties arose with the Banks, till within a few years, since the establishment of these money-changers. But within a few months, the numbers have increased four-fold, and there seems to be a regular system adopted, to run down the Banks, just for the purpose of gaining a premium from the industrious part of the community, who are exposed to the baneful effects of such combinations. If the money-changers were as ignorant of the state of the banks as the people in general, it is probable they would sometimes be caught with a large amount of these depreciated bills on hand; but we know of no instance wherein these persons have met with the disaster. On the contrary, just before a stoppage takes place, a large amount of such bills are issued, and then, forsooth, these persons stand ready to buy up again, at 10 or 15 per cent. discount, the same bills they issued a few days before at a premium. The reason is obvious; for as it lays with them to say whether a bill is good or not, they will never invalidate one while they have any on hand. They will take care to pass all off, before the devaluation takes place. We will ask the money-changers, candidly, whether they have not as good reason for declaring the bills not good, 48 hours before they do, as they have after? And we will further ask, whether they do not know, while they are passing such large amounts to the unsuspicious individuals, that in the course of 24 hours they will be cried down by themselves, at a discount of 5 or 10 per cent? These questions are testing the sincerity of the money-changers, in their declarations, that they are helping the community by their negotiations. How can they be of public utility, when they combine to purchase up 20 or 30,000 dollars of a particular species of Bank Bills, solely with a view of making such a sudden demand, as to embarrass the bank, and at the same time will throw upon the market all this depreciated paper, after they know that it will be to the loss of a heavy premium, to every person who receives it? There must be some understanding between the banks and money-changers, otherwise it would be impossible for the latter to avoid the evil which begets others. What may be the proper remedy to remove our present difficulties, is not easy to say—but one thing is certain, that while we have a body of money negotiators, constantly watching every opportunity to take advantages of all monied transactions, and who live on the embezzlements of the circulating medium, we must expect to be subject to every artifice which avarice and extortion can suggest.— Chronicle.
DISTRESSING ACCIDENTS.
FIRE! —On Thursday night, the 17th inst. between the hours of 11 and 12, a fire broke out in the clock manufactory of Major Timothy Chandler, of this town. It was not discovered until the roof was in flames, and the fire bursting through the sides of the building; and notwithstanding the utmost exertions of the fire engine company, and a great number of the citizens of the town, to check its progress, the conflagration continued until the whole of its buildings, consisting of a large two story house, two story shop, a good barn, several sheds, &c. were nearly consumed together with all his stock in trade, tools, a number of finished clocks, clock cases, and the barn full of hay, grain, &c. to the amount of between five and six thousand dollars.—Two large barns, sheds, &c. full of hay, grain, and other property to a large amount, belonging to Mr. Robert Harris, and standing near the place where the fire first broke out, were also entirely destroyed. The principal part of Major Chandler's household furniture was taken from the house after it was considerably in flames. Mr. Harris' house and some other buildings, and the houses of Mr. Dufin and Mr. Abbot, were for some time in imminent danger; but by the exertions of the engine company, and the people who had collected, they were preserved. The fire is supposed to have caught from the forge or furnace in the back part of Major Chandler's shop. It is a comforting reflection, that no lives were lost, no person materially wounded. A considerable number of the inhabitants of the town assembled at the court-house in the afternoon of the next day when a liberal subscription was attained for the benefit of Major Chandler; and it is hoped the example will be followed by all those who feel disposed to contribute to the relief of the unfortunate.
[Concord paper.]
FIRE! —On Wednesday the 16th, the new house, nearly finished, belonging to Mr. Joseph Noyes, of Salisbury, took fire by some accident, and was consumed. It is said he had just before moved in a quantity of goods, provisions, &c. We are informed and are happy to hear, that to prompt and expeditious was the assistance he received, that a new house was ready for him to move into yesterday—only four days.
[Salem, Aug. 22.]
FROM CARTHAGENA. Messrs. Henry Sperry and Samuel Cook, two of the unfortunate men who were taken prisoners in Miranda's expedition, have arrived at Salem from Carthagena. Mr. Sperry failed from New-York in the Leander, destined, as he understood to New Orleans, where he expected to have served in the corps of engineers; but at Jaquemel he discovered something of the object of the voyage, and engaged with others in resistance to being carried on such an expedition; they were however overpowered, the consequence has been what is well known to the public. Three years has he worn the chains and performed the labors of slavery, in Carthagena, under the most distressing circumstances. At length Mr. Sperry having received some money from his friends at New-York and Philadelphia he made use of it to effect his own escape and that of three more of his fellow sufferers, leaving from 25 to 30 still enduring the horrors of slavery. These men, Mr. S. informs us, could easily do as he has done, with only a small sum of money. When any one was reported to the Governor as having escaped, he ordered no search after them; and to this connivance it was owing that Mr. S. and his companions got clear off.
We are extremely happy to learn that the unfortunate captives confined at Carthagena for their connection with Miranda, have
succeeded in effecting their escape, and have returned in health to their native country. Phila. Gaz.
BOSTON, AUG. 21.
Arrived at this port on Friday last, ship Derby, Capt. Swift, from a voyage to the North West Coast and Canton, having been absent three years. She left Canton 29th March, at which time there were no American or British ships at that place. This vessel is owned by Messrs. J. & T. H. Perkins and J. & T. Lamb, in whose employ Capt. Swift performed five voyages round the world; in each of which he has been absent about the same time as during the present voyage.
Capt. Swift informs that the Russians are extending their settlements on the N. West Coast, and that they contemplated making an establishment this year on the Columbia River. How far this will interfere with the claims of this country, we do not undertake to decide.
The Derby was detained off the Cape of Good Hope by the British ship Lion of 74 guns, which has been some time in the Indian and China Seas—under the idea of her having been trading at an enemy's ports on her way home—her papers which concerned her voyage, were examined, and she held in durance fourteen days, when she was suffered to proceed.
A Schooner arrived at Boston from Halifax, has brought despatches for Mr. Jackson, the new minister of the English government to America. We are not told by what vessel these despatches were brought to Halifax. It is yet a problem whether Mr. Jackson has sailed from England, and we have so long been amused with what has been termed favorable news from the British government, that we ought to be on our guard, and not give too precipitate credence to any accounts, from that quarter! Some might possibly suppose that this was probably a new story to gull Americans into the belief that the English were seriously disposed to do something. But a "burnt child" ought to "dread the fire."
[Salem Register.]
DIED.
In Amsterdam, (Holland) during the year 1808, not fewer than 8,692 persons died—a very great mortality.
In London, during the year ending Dec. 14, 1808, males 10,228; females 9,726; total 19,954; being 1620 more burials than in 1807. During the above period 10,189 males, and 9,714 females were christened; total 19,903.—6075 died under 2 years of age; 2466 between 2 and 5; 847 between 5 and 10; 643 between 10 and 20; 1200 between 20 and 30; 1792 between 30 and 40; 1971 between 40 and 50; 1690 between 50 and 60; 1499 between 60 and 70; 1200 between 70 and 80; 501 between 80 & 90; 65 between 90 and 100; 1 aged 100; and 1 aged 102; 5 persons executed in London city and county of Surrey.
In Philadelphia, during the week ending 19th inst. 58, viz 25 adults and 33 children; of cholera 11, consumption 5.
In New-York during the week ending 19th inst. 54, viz 20 adults and 34 children; of cholera 2, consumption 3 malignant fever 2. Those who died of malignant fever had been at work on board a vessel from Havana, a few days previous to their indisposition.
In Rye Mr. Jeremiah Berry aged 85.
In Deerfield Mr. Samuel Bachelder aged 53.
In Charlestown, Major Benjamin Frothingham, aged 76—a brave and distinguished officer in the revolution.
Banks.
THE Committee appointed by the Merchants and Traders of this town, to receive and send home the Foreign Bank Bills in this town and its vicinity, give notice that they will commence receiving them this day at nine o'clock, at their Office in Sheafe's Buildings, Market-street, lately occupied by Mr. Nathaniel Dean.
EDWARD J. LONG, Chairman of the Committee.
August 29.
Notice to Creditors.
THE creditors of Mr. PETER COFFIN are requested by the Assignees to meet at the Office of DANIEL HUMPHREYS, Esq. on Tuesday the 5th of September next, at ten o'clock A. M. on business of importance. Portsmouth August 29.
Concord Bills at par.
TIMOTHY UPHAM, WILL receive the bills of either of the Concord Banks at par. Aug. 29.
BANK BILLS.
JAMES RUNDLETT, will receive for a few days, uncurrent Bank Bills, at a discount. Aug. 29.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to THOMAS P. DROWN, are requested to make payment or settlement without delay; and those to whom he is indebted are requested to call on him and have their accounts settled. August 29.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of the Hon. JOSEPH BADGER, Esq. late of Gilmanston, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, six months being allowed us from the 17th of August instant, we will attend that service at the dwelling-house of the deceased, in said Gilmanston, the second Tuesday in September next and the five ensuing months, from one to five o'clock in the afternoon.
EZEKIEL HOIT, JOHN SHEPARD, DAVID SANBORN, Commissioners. Gilmanston. August 17, 1809.
Wanted immediately, A Journeyman Cabinet Maker by J. BURLEY & SON. Exeter, Aug. 28. 1809.
Narraganset Cheesje.
OF an excellent quality, for sale at the Store of S. LARKIN, where may be had an assortment of genuine Teas, Wines & Groceries. August 29.
Uncurrent Bills.
TIMOTHY UPHAM, will receive the Bills of the several Banks which have become uncurrent, at various discounts. August 29.
Copal Varnish.
HENRY BECK, has just received and for sale at his Chair Manufactory, Congress-street, 7 gallons of Copal Varnish, warranted of the very best quality.—Also, 800 papers of Lamp Black, on reasonable terms.
A large assortment of Fancy, Bamboo and Windsor CHAIRS, of the most fashionable patterns, for sale at the lowest cash prices. August 29.
ROCKINGHAM ss.
To the Honorable NATHANIEL ROGERS, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham.
THE Petition of DOROTHY WENDELL, of Portsmouth, in said county, Widow, Administratrix with the Will annexed on the Estate of JOHN WENDELL, Esq. late of said Portsmouth, deceased,
HUMBLY SHEWETH,
That the said John Wendell, in his life-time, by George W. Wendell, his Attorney, to that effect duly authorized and appointed, entered into certain bonds, agreements, and written contracts, with sundry persons in this state, to transfer and convey to them severally, certain lands, or parcels of real estate within the same; but was prevented by death, from performing those engagements. That said contracts were made with the persons hereinafter named, and of the dates following, to wit: With John Douglas of Lyman, in the county of Grafton, October 19th, 1807, to convey to him twenty five acres of land in said Lyman out of the lot, number thirty-nine, bounded as the said twenty five acres are laid down and bounded in a general plan of said town—With Samuel George, of Wendell, in the county of Hillsborough on or about the 30th day of June 1807, to convey to him fifteen acres and 152 rods of land in said Wendell, in the eighty-five acre lot in said town, being No. 2, in the fifth range, bounded as in and by a survey and plan thereof, the same acres and rods are set forth and laid down.—With Benjamin Sherman, by bond dated October 17th, 1804, to convey to him one hundred acres of land in Lyman, aforesaid, out of lot numbered sixty two, bounded as said hundred acres are laid down in the general plan of said town, or according to a plan and survey of said hundred acres.—With John Smith Titus, by bond of the 17th of October 1804, to convey to him one hundred acres of land in said Lyman, out of said lot, number sixty two, bounded according as in and by a survey and plan of the said hundred acres, the same is described and laid down.—With Joseph Porter, to convey to him eighty nine acres of land in Lyman aforesaid, according to a bond of the date of October 21st, 1803, said eighty nine acres to be taken out of the lot No. forty three, and is bounded as laid down on the general plan of said town.—With William Gage of Wendell aforesaid, by contract in writing dated the day of October, A. D. 1806, to convey to him forty acres of land in said Wendell, to be taken out of Lot No. eight in the fourth range of seventy five acre lots, bounded and described, as laid out and down in a plan of said forty acres made by Aaron Willey, Esq. Surveyor. And your Petitioner further says that all the persons before named, contracted with as aforesaid, have on their parts severally performed or stand ready to perform the conditions of their several contracts made with said deceased as aforesaid; that is to say the said George, Sherman and Gage have paid, and the said Douglas, Titus and Porter, stand ready to pay for said Lands, respectively.
Whereupon your Petitioner prays your Honor to grant her license, and empower her in her said capacity to make and execute such conveyances to the persons so contracted with, as aforesaid, severally and respectively, as the said deceased, if living, would be obliged to make and execute; and she, as in duty bound, &c. &c. &c.
DOROTHY WENDELL, Administratrix. Portsmouth, August 21st, 1809.
Rockingham, ss.
Probate Court, at Exeter, August 26, 1809.
Upon reading the foregoing petition, the thirtieth day of October next, eleven of the clock, before noon and the Probate Office in said Exeter, are assigned for taking the same into consideration. NATH'L ROGERS.
Lands at Auction.
BY virtue of a licence from the Superior Court will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Col. WILLIAM WEBSTER, in Plymouth, on Wednesday the 4th of October next, at 2 o'clock P.M. (if not previously disposed of at private sale)—
About 800 acres of LAND, lying partly in Campton and partly in Plymouth, in the County of Grafton, on the westerly side of Baker's river. There is a sufficient quantity under improvement for a large farm, and a convenient House and Barn on the same. About 400 acres of the land has a remarkable growth of white pine timber on it, which with very little expence may be taken down the Merrimac river.—Gentlemen interested in saw-mills on the Merrimac will seldom meet with so good an opportunity of supplying themselves with timber.—Also—
Two fifty acre lots in said Plymouth, Nos. 2 and 3, in the 5th range and second division.
The above lands will positively be sold to the highest bidder—Conditions made known at time and place of sale. Any person wishing to purchase may receive further information by applying to Col. WILLIAM WEBSTER, Plymouth, JAMES LITTLE, Esq. Campton, or the subscriber at Center Harbor. CHARLES LITTLE. August 26, 1809.
TO be sold at Public Auction, on THURSDAY, the 28th day of September next, at 3 o'clock P. M. at the Universal Meeting House on Pleasant Street, the following Pews in said House, for taxes due thereon for the year 1808, unless prevented by previous payment of said taxes and charges, viz.
   No D. C. No D. C.     No 3 7 35 No 59 6 15   No 14 12 15 No 61 5 70   No 18 9 70 No 66 4 25   No 24 9 85 No 67 5 45   No 33 8 10 No 72 7 90   No 42 5 75 No 90 7 55   No 47 6 65 No 92 6 55   No 49 5 90 No 94 5 45   No 53 3 50    By order of the Wardens NATH'L MELCHER, jun. Collector. Portsmouth. August 28, 1809.
Samuel Lord,
Has for sale—No. 11, Merchant's Row, Fresh superfine Flour per barrel, New-Orleans, and } COTTON per bale Upland Manufactured Tobacco per keg Hylon, Young Hylon, } TEAS, Hylon skins, per whole, half or quarter chest. Souchong, Campoy and Bohca 20 casks New RICE Havana, Mulcavado and Loaf Sugars COFFEE per bag Swedes IRON German STEEL, TAR per barrel 50 casks cut and wrought NAILS at the Boston Factory prices 20 M feet clear BOARDS of a good quality, and may be delivered at short notice, and on liberal terms, by the care. Clapboards & Shingles 20 casks. August 29.
SALT afloat.
COARSE Liverpool SALT for sale. Apply on board the ship Charles at Harris' Wharf, or to JOHN F. PARROT. August 29.
MILITARY GOODS.
FOR SALE BY
Nathaniel B. March, At his Shop in Broad Street, nearly opposite the Post Office.
CARTRIDGE Boxes and Belts, Bayonet Belts, Bayonet Sheaths, Pistol cartridge Boxes, bear-skin and canvas Knapsacks, Priming Wires and Brushes, Canteens, Gun Slings, brass mounted Holsters, black and red morocco Sword Belts, white leather and web Sword Belts, Holster Caps, and few brass mounted Swords. —ALSO—
Hogskin & common Saddles, plated and common Bridles, plated Collars and Martingills, plated and brass mounted Chaise and Gig Harnesses, Portmanteaus and Saddle Bags, Matrasses, Fire Buckets, Halters, Trunks, Whips, &c. N. B. Chaise trimmed and repaired at the shortest notice. Aug. 29.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having been appointed by the Hon. Nathaniel Rogers, Judge of Probate of Wills for the County of Rockingham—Administrator upon the estate and effects of BENJAMIN SWETT, (late Benjamin Swett, Jr.) late of Portsmouth, deceased, intestate, hereby requests all persons indebted to said estate to make payment, and all having demands to present them for settlement. TIMO UPHAM, Administrator. August 27, 1809.

THE Subscriber once more calls on all those indebted to the late firm of PEIRCE & GARDNER, that an immediate settlement of all accounts is expected—he has taken a chamber in the same building with the Gazette Office, where he will tarry one month for the purpose of adjusting all debts and demands. Persons indebted will do well to call within the above mentioned time, if they would wish to avoid costs of suits—which would perhaps double the amount of their respective debts—but those who refuse to comply with such a reasonable request, after having been called on for months, may expect to have costs of prosecution added. All who are unable to pay, will avoid trouble and expense by making it known.—It is to be wished that all concerned may hearken to a call which will in the end prove so much to their advantage.
NATH'L S. PEIRCE.
Portsmouth, August 7.
Hats, of a Superior Quality.
FOR SALE BY
Peck & Cleland,
WHO informs the public that they have opened a shop in Daniel Street (nearly opposite to Mr. CHARLES PEIRCE's Bookstore) where they have on hand of their own manufacturing, by the box dozen or single, drab and black beaver HATS; fine and coarse Castors, do. Rorums or knap'd do. drab and black beaver hats for youths, all of the best quality being manufactured in White Brothers and Co's. manufactory and of the newest fashion from New-York—which they will sell as low as can be bought in Boston or New-York, those who purchase by the box to take into the country or elsewhere to retail, will find an interest in calling on the subscribers who keeps boxes ready made to accommodate customers. All orders in their line gratefully received and punctually attended to.
Portsmouth, Aug. 22
FRESH GOODS.
JAMES RUNDLET,
Is this day opening 11 packages of fresh imported Piece GOODS, consisting of Black and Olive Velveteens;
 Washington Stripes;  Gingham and Hair Cords;  Fancy Mullins;  Plain and figured Cambricks;  Shirting Cottons;  A large assortment of Bed Laces, Fringes, and Tassels;  Superfine Broad Cloths;  Cassimeres and Satinets;  Calicoes;  Blue Nankins;  Black Crapes and Black Florence Lustings;  Furniture Dimities; with a great variety of other goods too numerous to particularize—all which will be sold on the best terms by wholesale and retail. 
Berkshire, Vermont and Coos Bank Notes taken at a discount if brought in this week. August 22.
Current Money, or Lottery Tickets.
GIVEN for Vermont State Bills, at a discount, if offered in four days, at the Bookstore of CHARLES TAPPAN, Market-street, Portsmouth. August 22.
Horse Stolen.
STOLEN from the Stable of the Subscriber in Portsmouth a Horse, Saddle and Bridle, on the night of the 17th inst.; said horse is a dark bay colour, black main and tail, dock long and square at the end, trots and canters, has a small white spot under or near the left ear, and is thin in flesh, about 10 years old, his main worn by work in the collar. Whoever will secure said Horse, with or without the thief, so that he may be had, or return him to the owner shall be well rewarded for their trouble and expenses and receive the thanks of JOSEPH ELA.
August 19, 1809.
MEDICAL.
THE Members of the Eastern District N. H. Medical Society are hereby reminded that their meeting will be held at the house of Mr. Leavitt Innholder in Exeter on Wednesday the 6th day of September ensuing at 10 o'clock A. M.
JOSHUA BRACKETT, Notary. August 15.
LOST.
A SMALL MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, containing bank notes to the amount of 50 dollars: on the inside of one of its foldings a small mirror, and on the other, a penknife, pair of scissors and pencil: These were separated by leaves on which the days of the week were impressed.—A liberal reward will be given to any person who having found, will deposit this pocket book in the hands of the editor.
August 1.
COOS BILLS.
Tim o Upham HAS received a consignment of the following articles, with directions to sell them for Coos Bills, at a small discount, viz: 50 kegs & firkins of excellent Butter, 35 thousand pine Boards, 100 red oak Shooks, and a quantity of Shingles.
He will also receive them at a discount for ENGLISH GOODS.
He has also a consignment of 60 boxes Bar Soap, with orders to sell it for Berkshire Bills.—Vermont Bills received at 10 per cent discount, and Penobscot at par, for the above articles or other Goods. Aug. 15
COOS BILLS.
Nath'l Adams, jun.
No 20, Merchant's Row.
WILL receive Coos Bills, for a few days at a small discount for the following articles at the lowest prices. viz:
4d. 6d. 10d. and 20d Cut NAILS and flooring BRADS, best Smith's COALS, Hyson, Hyson-skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS of the best quality, with a general assortment of
GROCERIES.
August 15.
FRESH GOODS.
STEPHEN HARDY
Has just received, in addition to his former assortment, a variety of new Goods—among which are.
LARGE size square top, and long tortoise shell Combs, gold watch Keys, Bracelets, filigree and plain Hoop Earrings, white Spangles, silver, plated and tin'd Iron table and tea Spoons, plated, bras and iron Candlesticks, blk. Bugles, lead Pencils, watch and tooth Brushes, small trunk Locks, bras Knobs, cloak Pins, fewing Needles, Britannia tea Pors, plated Castors, tea Cadies, with block tin Canisters, Japan'd knife and bread Trays, do. Lamps, plated Spurs, red and black ground, double and single bordered tea Trays and Waiters, steel Snuffers, best warranted gold Necklaces. &c. &c.
Where also is for sale as complete an assortment of Jewelry, and other articles in the Jewelry line as can be found in the State, the whole will be sold on as low terms as possible for cash or short credit. A general assortment of Gold and Silver Ware kept constantly for sale, or may be had at short notice. August 15.
PAINTS, &c.
Smith & Haven,
No. 10, Merchant's Row. Have for sale, 10 casks London White Lead, at a reduced price.
 Red Lead,  Venetian Red,  Yellow Ochre,  Whiting,  Prussian blue,  Black Lead,  Yellow Pink,  White Vitriol,  Umber,  Vermillion,  Glue,  Spanish Brown,  Spruce Yellow,  York Brown,  Patent Yellow,  Rose Pink,  Stone Yellow,  Lump Yellow,  Litharge,  Verdigris,  Lampblack,  Rottenstone, &c.  In kegs ground in Oil, red and black Lead —Yellow and blue Paints.—Also,—Linseed Oil—Sperm and Train do. Spirit Turpentine, Black and Bright Varnish, Likewise a good assortment of Painter's Brushes, Tools and Pencils. August 15.
LAW S.
THE public Laws of the State of New-Hampshire, passed at the annual session of the General Court, June 1809—price 25 cents, also
The public Laws passed in June and in November sessions 1808. Also June sessions 1809, likewise, The Militia Law printed in a pamphlet by itself, price 25 cents. The Perpetual Laws of New-Hampshire, as revised and published in their Law Book, in 1805, price 15s.
Complete Justice.
price 15s. The Complete Justice of the Peace containing extracts from Burn's Justice and various other judiciary productions, and the whole altered and made conformable to the laws and manners of administering Justice particularly in New-Hampshire; comprising the practice, authority and duty of Justices of the peace, with forms and precedent relating thereto by a gentleman experienced in the profession and practice of the law. The above Volume ought to be in the hands of every Justice of the Peace in New-Hampshire; they may be had at C. PEIRCE's Bookstore in Daniel-street, Portsmouth, where may also be had an extensive assortment of
Books and Stationary. at a low rate. Aug. 15.
Wm. Garland
Has for sale, No. 8, Merchant's Row, 8 hhd. Grenada Rum, 30 bags green Coffee, 25 chests Hyson, Hyson-Skin, Souchong and Bohea Tea. 6 tiers Rice; 10 kegs Tobacco, 40 boxes brown Soap; Pimento, Also—15 bags Cotton, a consignment, and will be sold low. Sugar, Pepper, &c. Aug. 8.
Geo. Hardy,
INFORMS his friends and the public that he has taken the Store one door north of Mr. I. Stanwood's, Market street, fronting Spring hill, where he has for sale a general assortment of
W. I. Goods & Groceries.
PENOBSCOT BILLS taken at par for a few barrels of good Sugar August 15.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber informs all persons that are wounded or afflicted with any disease whatever, that by leaving a letter at the Bell Tavern directed to Mr. AVSIN of Colchester Vermont, and mentioning the disorder they are afflicted with, and their names, may, in all probability have a cure effected by the help of God thro' him, an instrument. He voluntarily offers to carry communications from all persons who may wish to be healed of their various maladies; He will leave Mr. Brown's Tavern in Portsmouth, on the 2d of October next; Capt. Wentworth's Tavern in Dover the same day, and for the purpose of accommodating the poor and unfortunate of his fellow-creatures, he will call at the following places for the purpose of receiving letters on his journey, viz.—at Capt. French's in Gilmanton, Col. Webber's in Plymouth, Clemens' in Wentworth, and Capt. Bliss' in Haverhill Coos county, where letters may be left prior to the 1st October. The name of the person and the complaint they wish to be cured of must be stated in the letter particularly. JOHN FIFIELD. August 22.
For Sale by
JOSEPH Y. BURGIN,
A quantity of Cedar Posts, also, Cod, Pollock and Scale FISH, Enquire of RICHARD RICE, or DANIEL DROWN, Long wharf. August 22.
TO LET,
ONE ROOM in Wm. Hoit's House, near Akerman's Rope-walk.—Inquire of Mrs. Hoit, at said house. Aug. 15.
PENOBSCOT BILLS,
WILL be received at par at No. 8, Merchant's Row, for WEST INDIA GOODS, if offered in a few days. Aug. 15.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the non-resident owners of Land in the town of Peeling that the General Court at their June session 1809, granted a tax of three cents on each acre of land in said Peeling, public rights excepted, and empowered the Selectmen of said Peeling to assess and collect the same, this is therefore to give public notice that the aforesaid tax is assessed and that leave is given for the said non-resident owners to work out said tax any time between this publication and the middle of October next, BENJ. BARRON, JOSEPH RUSSEL, NATH. CLEVES, Selectmen. Peeling, Aug. 5 1809.
Auction & Commission Office.
Alexander Ewen,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has taken Store No. 1, on Mr. Samuel Hill's wharf, Spring Hill—Where he will be ready to receive all kinds of Merchandise, for public or private sale—and promises that due attention shall be paid to the orders of those who may be pleased to favor him with their custom.
N.B. Also transacts business as BROKER. Aug. 8.
THE Subscribers being appointed by the Hon. NATH'L ROGERS, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, a committee to receive examine and adjust all the claims of the creditors to the estate of
Anger Hypolite Nicholas Le Bel, late of Portsmouth in said county Gentleman, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months from the tenth day of August instant being allowed the creditors to exhibit and support their claims, we hereby notify all persons concerned that we will attend on that business on the last Mondays of October, December, and January next, at 11 o'clock A. M. and on the ninth day of February next at 6 o'clock P. M. at the office of PEYTON R. FREEMAN the subscriber, in said Portsmouth. PEYTON R. FREEMAN, DANIEL WALDRON, EDWARD CUTTS, jr. August 18. 1809.
REMOVAL.
THE Portsmouth Livery Company have removed their Horses and Carriages to their new Stable near the dwelling house of Col. Wm. Brewster. August 22.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber some days ago, a white MARE with iron gray spots—said mare was owned by the subscriber some time ago. THEOPHILUS SANBORN. Hamptonfalls, August 21, 1809.
CHARLES TAPPAN, PORTSMOUTH, MEDICINES, &c.
THE whole of the following Medicines, are recommended with that confidence, which results from long experience, together with the Royal and noble patronage they met with in England, induces the proprietor for the public good, to make the same known throughout the United States, being the judicious compounds of learned men, highly esteemed in the profession as Physicians,—the public are therefore assured, they are faithfully prepared from the original receipts M. S. by the sole proprietor, W. T. Conway, 14 Charles Street, Boston, by whom they are sold wholesale and retail, by his appointment, PORTSMOUTH, and most druggists of respectability throughout the United States.
None are genuine but those signed "W. T. Conway" on the label—in this you cannot be too particular.
LEMON SYRUP,
For making Punch, Lemonade, Shrub, &c. This Syrup, having all the properties of the Lemon, being made from the juice of the choicest fruit, will be found so formed as to make punch, lemonade, jellies, &c. equal, if not superior in flavor to the fruit itself, without the trouble usual in making that delicious beverage, nothing being required but the addition of the spirit and water—To comment on the convenience and advantages of the Lemon Syrup, is perfectly needless, as the fact will be established immediately on trial. This Syrup is recommended to captains of ships, coffee houses, boarding-houses, tavern-keepers, shrub makers, &c and to all families, as an article well worthy their notice. Glass quart bottles price 1 dollar 50 cents.
Dumfries Chemical Lotion,
Without Smell or stain, with which persons may cure themselves of that unpleasant complaint the ITCH and other cutaneous eruptions with so much secrecy as not to be discovered even by a ben-fellow. Price 1 dollar.—Likewise the
Infallible Dumfries Ointment,
For the same complaint, which be it ever so inveterate, will be cured thereby in one hour's application, may be used by the most delicate pregnant female, and children at the breast.—Price 50 cents.
Royal British Antiseptic Dentifrice,
For cleaning, whitening, and preserving the Teeth and Gums; patronized by his Majesty, Queen, Prince of Wales' Royal family and nobility in general. This Dentifrice truly possesses the desirable qualities of rendering the teeth beautifully and permanently white, preventing their decay, and tooth ache, restoring the Gums to their original efflorescence, removes the cause of offensive breath, and at the same time imparts thereto the most delectable sweetness. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Asthmatic Pills,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Consumptions, &c. These Pills give immediate ease in all Asthmas, difficulty of Breathing Hoarseness, Wheezings, Catarrhs, &c. while the gentle expectoration they promote, discharges those obstructions that occur in the glands, acrimony that arises in the fluids, and every species of congealed phlegm. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Botanical Drops.
These Drops are a most effectual remedy for the Scurvy, Pimpled faces, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, sour tettering Eruptions, and every disorder arising from an impure state of the Blood and Juices, and superior to any other medicine as spring phyic.—These drops also perfect digestion and by purifying the Blood prevent malignant humors from being thrown on the lungs. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Aromatic Pills,
For Female complaints, Obstructions, Debility &c. &c. These pills cleanse, purify and cause a free circulation of the blood when in a manner suspended, assist the female when nature requires such assistance, whereby health is established, and the patient, before pale as death, restored to a lively and animated complexion. They are equally conducive to the health of married women, unless when pregnant, when they must not be taken. Price, 3 Dollars.
Vegetable Tincture,
For the Hooping or Chin Cough. The relief is almost, immediate, and the cure in general in a few days. Price, 1 Dollar.
British Chemical Liquid Blacking,
For Boots, Shoes, &c. prepared with Oil, where a beautiful jet black lustre is acquired, equal in brilliancy to japan, combined with cleanliness, elegance and ease. This Chemical Liquid will be found on trial superior to any yet offered. The facility with which the excellence of its gloss is obtained, being without labour, and the increased durability it affords the leather, renders it an article worthy the notice of most individuals. Glass quart bottles price 1 dollar.
At the same place may be had.
The incomparable Boot Top Refresher and Beautifier, which effectually removes stains, spots and dirt, restoring the old boot top to its original colour, without injury to the leather. Price 1 dol—small bottles 50 cents.
Chemical Bug Liquid,
The Liquid has the peculiar property of effectually destroying the most offensive vermin, Bugs, without the unpleasant method usually adopted, which feldom, if ever succeeds.—It is perfectly free from smell or stain, and during a series of 30 years, that it has been used in London was never known to fail. One bottle, price 1 dollar, is sufficient for a Bedsteads. None are genuine but those signed "W. T. CONWAY" on the label—in this you cannot be too particular.—12t August 8.
Valuable Real Estate
FOR SALE BY AUCTION.
PURSUANT to licence from the Hon. NATH'L ROGERS, Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham, will be sold at Public Vendue, all the Real Estate of KEYRON WALSH, late of Portsmouth, in said county, Marine deceased—Consisting of sundry lots of Land, Dwelling Houses and other buildings, situated in Portsmouth, viz.
A Lot of LAND, bounded westerly by the eastwardly of Washington street, and measuring in front by said street Eighty-six feet, thence northwardly and eastwardly partly by land now or lately in the occupation of Benjamin Bigelow, and partly by the Creek, and southwardly by other land of said Walsh, with a large well finished and commodious Dwelling-House, on the same, and a large store and convenient wharf, in rear of said lot adjoining the Creek.
Also, one other Lot of Land, with a Dwelling House on the same fronting twenty feet, or thereabouts by the eastwardly side of Washington-street, and bounded northwardly by the last described premises, and southwardly by land of Benjamin Bigelow.
Also, one other Lot of Land, situated by the westwardly side of Washington street, measuring thirty-six feet on said street, thence bounded southwardly by Cold-lane, (so called) to land lately owned by Obadiah Marshall, and bounded westwardly by said land, thence northwardly by land of Samuel Waterhouse to Washington-street; this lot is considered one of the most eligible spots for building in that part of the town, and has nearly a sufficient quantity of Rocks laying on it for making a cellar.
Also, one whole right or Proprietary Share, being one thirtieth part in the New-Hampshire HOTEL, and Portsmouth PIER, held in common and undivided among the Proprietors, and subject to the Rules and Regulations of said proprietorship, according as it is provided in the act of incorporation.
Sale to be on the premises, on Saturday, the 30th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, forenoon, which time and place the conditions will be made known and a more particular description given. ANDREW DUNLAP, Administrator. S. LARKIN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, August 22, 1809.
Deacon Thompson's SNUFF.
Several thousand weight of Deacon Thomas Thompson's old Stock of first-rate SNUFF, remains on hand, which will be sold on a liberal credit, at Auction, at his late Snuff Store, in Newburyport, on Tuesday the 4th day of September next, at 10 o'clock A. M. in such lots as will suit purchasers. THOMAS W. THOMPSON, Adm'r. August 3, 1809.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TO be held at Auction on Tuesday 29th of August at 10 o'clock A. M. at the Store on Mr. Richard Hart's Wharf, near to Mr. William Langdon's tanyard, a large quantity of old iron Bolts, Hoops, and cart Boxes—Also, a number of large and small Iron Pots, Kettles, &c. belonging to the State of New Hampshire. ALEXANDER EWEN, Auct. August 8.
LAND FOR SALE.
On Thursday, 31st of August next, at 11 o'clock A. M. will be sold at public Auction, at Mr. Furber's tavern, in Lee,
A LOT of LAND, containing about ninety acres, well stocked with wood, principally oak— Said land lies on Winter-street, so called, in Nottingham, about four miles from Lee meeting-house—and will certainly be sold at that time and place by lot or lots as shall suit the purchasers—except previously sold at private sale. For further particulars enquire of WILLIAM BOWLES. Portsmouth, July 18, 1809.
Rum, Teas, Cotton, &c.
 20 bales New-Orleans, } COTTON.  21 do Upland  118 bbls. Tar.  100 bbls. fresh superfine Richmond Flour, White & Brown Havana Sugars, per box  Muscovado and Loaf do per hhd.  Hyson,  Young Hyson, } TEAS,  Hyson Skin, } per whole, half or quarter chest.  Souchong,  Campoy and  Bohea  COFFEE, per bag  Swedes IRON, STEEL, BRANDY, 2d, 3d and 4th proof RUM, per hhd.  New RICE, per cask  226 quintals SCALE FISH  Boards, } of the first quality,  R O Staves, } and may be delivered at short notice, and on liberal terms, by the car-  W O & R O Shooks, }  W O Butts, }  W O hhd. Hoops, }  Clapboards & Shingles } go.  Apply to
SAMUEL LORD,
No. 11, MERCHANTS ROW.
August 1.
TO LET,
TWO Chambers over the store No. 11 Market-street.—For particulars apply to the subscriber at said store. Aug. 15
OLIVER BRIARD.