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Interesting Documents.
Correspondence between James Monroe, and Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State.
From Mr. Monroe to the Secretary of State. Philadelphia, July 6.
Sir, It was my wish, after the receipt of your letter of the 22d of August last, announcing my recall, to repair home, without delay. But, as I did not receive that letter 'till some time in November, nor obtain my audience for taking leave of the French government, till the first of January following, it was impossible for me to sail before the spring, without hazarding a winter's passage, and to which, I did not wish to expose my family. This explains the cause why I did not render myself, at a much earlier period.
I postponed my reply to that letter 'till my arrival, because I deemed it more suitable, for many reasons, to answer it in my own country, than from a foreign one. I think proper, however, to call your attention on the subject of that letter, with a view to justify myself against any imputations that have been, or were intended to be raised against me, by the measures it announced.
I request this statement as a matter of right, and upon the principle, that, altho' the executive possesses the power to censure and remove a public minister, yet it is a power which ought to be exercised according to the rules of justice, which rules are too well defined, by the principles of our government, to require illustration here. I make this request, therefore, in a consequence, that you will comply with it, as soon as you can, with convenience.
With due respect, &c.
From Mr. Monroe to the Secretary of State. Philadelphia, July 8.
Sir, Upon my leaving Paris, I committed my letter book to the care of Mr. Prevost, and after his departure, of Mr. Skipwith, sealed up for Gen. Pinckney, in case he arrived whilst either of those gentlemen was there; to furnish him with such light upon our affairs, as he did not derive from your department, when he left this, I had previously given Gen. Pinckney, copies of some papers which he found necessary, upon his first arrival; so that, in a possible case, I trust, your wish was fulfilled in possessing him with such documents, as have been or may be necessary, for some time to come. I think proper, however, to suggest the propriety of such a complete copy being furnished from your office, as you seem to deem necessary for our representative at Paris: since, when I arrived there, no paper whatever was furnished me by my predecessor, either of his own correspondence, or Mr. Jefferson's or of Doct. Franklin's. I have tho't it my duty to state to you, how I found and left this business; to enable you to make such disposition therein, according to the rules of your department, as is thought suitable.
I shall be absent from this city 'till Thursday next; at which time I shall be happy to receive an answer to the letter I had the pleasure to write you yesterday.
Your most obedient, &c.
From the same to the same. Philadelphia, July 15.
Sir, I think proper to apprise you of my return to this city, and to request the favor of an answer to my letter of the 6th inst.
I am with due respect, &c.
From the Secretary of State to Mr. Monroe.
Department of State, Philadelphia, July 17.
Sir, I duly received your letters of the
6th and 8th inst. the latter stating the disposition you made of letters and papers relating to your mission to the French republic, for the use of your successor. Your intended absence, as mentioned in your letter of the 8th, and the pressure of public business on the eve of the departure of our minister for Europe, induced the delay of an answer, to this time.
The request contained in your letter of the 6th, was unexpected. It is easy to conceive that the President of the United States may be possessed of facts and information which would not only justify, but require the recall of a foreign minister, or the dismissal of an officer at home, altho' they should not furnish ground for a legal investigation. When the tenure of public offices (that of the judges excepted) was deliberately and confidentially placed in the pleasure of the President of the United States, it certainly was not contemplated to test the propriety or expediency of particular acts of that pleasure, or discretion, by a formal trial, or a public discussion. These remarks, I trust, exhibit satisfactory reasons why I cannot undertake to comply with your request.
I am, Sir, &c.
From Mr. Monroe to the Secretary of State. Philadelphia, July 19.
Sir, I have been favored with yours of the 17th inst. and answer it without delay.
If you supposed I would submit in silence, to the injurious imputations that were raised against me by the administration, you were mistaken. I set too high a value upon blessing of an honest fame, and have too long enjoyed that blessing, in the estimation of my countrymen, to suffer myself to be robbed of it by any description of persons, and under any pretence whatever.
Nor can I express the astonishment which the present conduct of the administration excites in my mind, for I could not believe till it was verified by the event, after having denounced me to my country, as a person who had committed some great act of misconduct, and censured me for such supposed act, by deprivation from office, that when I called upon you for a statement of the charge against me, with the facts by which you support it, I should find you disposed to evade my demand, and shrink from the enquiry. Upon what principle does the administration take this ground, and what are its motives for it?
Do you suppose, or contend, that the power committed to the Executive by the constitution, to remove and censure a public minister, or any other public servant, has authorised it so to do, without a sufficient cause? Or, that the Executive is not accountable to the public, and the party injured, for such an act, in like manner as it is accountable for any and every other act it may perform, by virtue of the constitution? Upon what principle is a discrimination founded which presumes restraints, in certain cases, against the abuse of Executive power, and leaves that power without restraint, in all other cases? And how do you designate, or where draw the line between these two species of power, so opposite in their nature and character? This doctrine is against the spirit of our constitution, which provides a remedy for every injury. It is against the spirit of elective government, which considers every public functionary as a public servant. It becomes the meridian of those countries only, where the monarch inherits the territory, as his patrimony, and the people who inhabit it, as his slaves.
That the right to censure and remove a public officer, was delegated to the Executive, with peculiar confidence, is a motive why it should be exercised with peculiar care; for the more confidential trust which is committed to a public functionary, in a
responsible station, the greater circumspection should be use in the discharge of it. It was not intended thereby to dispense with the principles of justice, or the unalienable rights of freemen, in favor of Executive pleasure. On the contrary, it was expected that that pleasure would be exercised with discretion, and that those principles and rights would be invariably observed. It is an incompetent recompence to a person who has been injured by the Executive, to be told, that the constitution permits the injury, if the power intrusted was thereby abused, and the principles of the constitution violated. And it is an unbecoming measure in the administration to defend by the argument of power, what it cannot justify at the tribunal of reason and justice.
I have been injured by the administration, and have a right to redress. Imputations of misconduct have been raised against me by it, and I have a right to vindicate myself against them. I have invited you to state and substantiate your charges, if you have any, and I repeat again the invitation. You suggest, that you have facts and information which warrant this procedure. Let me know them, and likewise your informers, that I may be able to place this act of the executive, and my own conduct, in the light in which they respectively merit to stand.
The situation of the United States has become in many respects, a very critical one; and it is of importance that the true cause of this crisis be distinctly known. You have endeavored to impress the public with a belief that it proceeded, in some respect from me. Why then do you evade the enquiry? Is it because you know the imputation was unjust, and wish to avoid the demonstration of a truth you are unwilling to acknowledge. Or, that you fear a discussion, which may throw light upon a topic heretofore too little understood.
I am with due respect, &c.
From the same to the same.
Philadelphia, July 19, 1797.
Mr. Monroe presents his compliments to Col. Pickering. He wishes to revive his correspondents in the department of state, and for that purpose, will thank him for the assignment of a chamber in his office, with the aid of a clerk, for a few days, till he can run through it. He hopes an answer to this, immediately if convenient.
From the same to the same.
Philadelphia, July 24, 1797.
Mr. Monroe requests to know of Col. Pickering, whether and when he is to expect an answer to his letter of the 19th inst. as likewise to his note of the same date.
From Mr. Pickering to Mr. Monroe.
Philadelphia, July 24, 1797.
Col. Pickering informs Mr. Monroe that his absence last week, and engagements previous to the departure of the President, for Boston, prevented an answer to Mr. Monroe's letter of the 19th, and his note of the same date; which, however, Mr. Monroe may expect to-morrow.
From the Secretary of State to Mr. Monroe.
Department of State, Philadelphia, July 24, 1797.
Sir, I have read attentively your letter of the 19th inst. but discover in it no argument to induce a change of the opinion expressed to you in my letter of the 17th.
I understand you to contend that every minister of the United States who is recalled and every other public officer who is removed from office by the executive of the United States, has a right to demand, and be informed of the reasons and motives for the recall or removal. In all cases, except that of the judges, it has been established, from the time of organizing the government, that re-
moval from offices should depend on the pleasure of the executive power: and you know that with the above exception, the commissions of all officers, civil and military, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the senate, explicitly declare that they hold their offices "during the pleasure of the President of the United States." Hence I conclude, that a compliance with your request might form an improper, inconvenient, and unwise precedent.
In my letter of the 17th I remarked, that "it is easy to conceive that the President of the United States may be possessed of facts and information, which would not only justify but require the recall of a foreign minister or the dismissal of an officer at home, although they should not furnish ground for a legal investigation." For instance: communications which would not permit a disclosure. While to admit the principle you contend for, would be to shut the door to intelligence of infidelity in public officers, especially in diplomatic agents, who, residing in foreign countries, are removed from the immediate observation of their own government.
Again, the want of confidence, from whatever cause it may arise, is a good reason for changing a diplomatic agent. If he is found on experience to be deficient in judgment, skill or diligence—or if circumstances inspire a reasonable doubt of the sincerity of his views, he cannot with prudence be continued: for it is essential that there should be full confidence in him. A diplomatic agent, although his official communications have a fair appearance, may hold intimate and improper correspondences, on political subjects, with men known to be hostile to the government he represents, and whose actions tend to its subversion. He may even from mistaken views of the interests of his own country, countenance and invite a conduct in another, derogatory from its dignity and injurious to those interests.
The foregoing are cases in which the necessary confidence of a government must be abated or destroyed; and yet the circumstances might be such as could not prudently be brought to formal discussion. More may be imagined to establish the principle, that in regard to various public officers it is essential, that there should be a discretion to remove without an obligation to assign reasons. In the case of a diplomatic character, they apply with extraordinary force.
It is not true, that removal from office necessarily implies actual misconduct. It may merely imply a want of ability. Or in respect to a minister, it may imply only a change in political affairs which demands, or renders expedient for the public good, the substitution of a different character.
Still another instance may be mentioned, in which a demand like yours could not be complied with. A President of the United States, may on good grounds, which he reserves to himself, remove a public officer previous to his retiring from office; in which case no officer in the succeeding administration could possibly assign the motives to the removal.
These reasons, I conceive, are sufficient to justify the determination taken, in my letter of the 17th inst. and render unnecessary, a particular examination of your observations, or answer to your numerous questions. There is no disposition to treat you, or any other man with injustice; but the government cannot, for the sake of indulging your sensibility, sacrifice a great national principle.
I will conclude with one remark. I agree with you that the President, in using that pleasure with which the constitution has invested him for the removal of public officers, is bound to exercise it with discretion: but I deny that he is bound on every occasion to explain and justify his conduct to the individual removed from office, which beside other objections
would expose the executive to perpetual alterations and controversies with the officers removed.
In answer to your note of the 19th inst. I inform you, that the revision of your correspondence with the department of State, which you request, may take place with the aid of a clerk, when it shall suit your own convenience.
I am, with due respect, &c.
From Mr. Pickering to Mr. Monroe. Philadelphia, July 25th, 1797.
Sir, It has been deemed improper, for the reasons assigned in my official letters, to attempt an official explanation of the reasons and motives which influenced the late President, in terminating your functions as the minister plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic. This I shall not venture to do in any capacity. But it is in my power, as an individual citizen, to communicate the considerations which induced me, last summer, when called upon by the President, in the line of my office, to advise that this measure should be taken. If in this form my sentiments will give you any satisfaction, and you desire to receive them, they shall be furnished.
I have conversed with Mr. M c Henry and Mr. Lee on this subject; and in the like form you may receive their sentiments respectively. Mr. Wolcott being absent, I can say nothing in respect to him.
I am, with due respect, &c.
(To be concluded in our next.)
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Recent Foreign Articles,
BY THE LAST ARRIVALS—WORTHY ATTENTION.
Barthelemy's Inauguration.
[The sentiments contained in the following official speeches are strongly indicative of approaching PEACE. The translation is from the New-York Minerva; but we have examined it by Paris papers of June 9th, and find it correct.]
PARIS, June 9.
On the 6th inst. Citizen BAR-THELEMY was introduced to the Directory with the utmost splendor. After receiving from his new Colleagues the fraternal embrace, he addressed them as follows:—
CITIZENS DIRECTORS,
THE first sentiment that occurred to my mind, on receiving from the national representation the right to a seat among you, was a conviction of my incapacity. A distant spectator of the glory of the French Republic, and struck with admiration at her prosperity, I knew not to what cause I ought to ascribe this excess of kindness and confidence, which called me to the exercise of the first office in the State. But soon forgetting my incapacity, I became sensible of my good fortune. To contribute at the close of a glorious revolution, for the consolidation of its happy effects, to preside at the execution of the laws, to co-operate with you and the Legislative Body in repairing the mischief necessarily produced by a long and dreadful tempest, is to me a glorious and enviable duty. Need I mention, that on entering upon my office, I cherish the sanguine hope of finding in the Directory the foundation of general pacification? I did imagine, that after a grand display of power and energy, the French Republic would pursue a just and pacific line of conduct, and manifest a disposition to treat with her most inveterate enemies. The duration of empires is guaranteed by their justice; and justice and moderation, after victory, will be the harbinger of that permanent peace, which ought forever to confirm and consolidate the Constitution which France has acquired. Accept, Citizens Directors, the assurance of my inviolable attachment to that Constitution. Accept those sentiments of respect and esteem which are due to your characters. I derive the utmost gratification from reflecting that our union, under the guidance of the law, will be cemented by reciprocal esteem, affection and confidence.
The President's Answer.
THE Executive Directory receive with the most glowing sentiments of joy in their bosom, the man whom the confidence of the Representatives of the People has selected to participate in their labors. In times of danger and difficulty you succeeded, dear Colleague, in making the Republic respected abroad, in securing to her interest her old and faithful allies, and in neutralizing the malignity of those who attempted to excite new enemies against her. Your extensive knowledge, and the spirit of moderation which influences your conduct, are the surest pledges of the success with which you will co-operate WITH US IN the accomplishment of our principal object—PEACE. The soundness of your principles is likewise a guarantee that we shall establish that desirable event on a just basis, and on terms highly honorable. Remote from the scene of conflicting parties, who have so long kept the nation in a state of convulsion, you will be an impartial judge; and your efforts united to ours, for the suppression of faction, will be a favorable omen of its utter extinction. We hope on a review of the conduct of the Directory, and observing the unanimity that prevails among the Members, that you will return esteem for esteem, and will join with them in the sentiments they retain for the talents, the probity and civic virtues of their old colleague LETOURNEUR, which were so conspicuous during the eighteen months that he remained in the eminent situation which you are about to fill.
The ceremony was announced to the public by the discharge of artillery.
NORFOLK, July 29.
Yesterday arrived the schooner William, Capt. Linnel, from Grenada, which place he left the 4th of July, in company with the schooner Nancy, Palmer of, and from New-
London. On the 9th inst. while in company with the above schooner, about 6 leagues E. of St. Croix, was brought too by two French privateers, which had left Guadalupe the day before on a cruise—they sent their boats alongside the two schooners, & carried the captains, with their papers and letters on board the privateer; after examining them, they told them that they had particular orders not to stop or disturb any American vessel, and were very sorry they had put them out of their course, and treated them with every civility. One of the French sailors that came on board the William had taken a small pig, and was carrying it away, but the captain of the privateer ordered him to return it, and threatened to punish him severely if he did the like again. On searching the William, they found 600 dollars which the mate had in his care, on which they observed that there was no need to hide it, as they should take nothing without it appeared to be English property. One of the privateers was a sloop or cutter, mounting fourteen 6 pounders and 120 men; the other was a ship of twenty-two 6's and 191 men. They informed they were cruising for the English convoy that was to leave the West-Indies the 24th instant. While Capt. Linnel was on board the cutter, she carried away her main boom and bore away for Porto Rico.
The brig Venus, is taken by a Spanish privateer, on her passage from Trinidad home, and carried into Grand Camune, on the 1st of June.
QUEBEC, July 26.
On Friday last, at ten o'clock, David M'Lane, who was convicted of the crime of High Treason and received sentence of death on the 7th inst. was taken from the common gaol and placed upon a hurdle, which moved in slow solemnity towards the place of execution, attended by the Sheriff and Peace Officers of the District, a military guard of 50 men, and a great multitude of spectators. About a quarter after to the hurdle drew up close to the gallows erected upon the glacis without the garrison wall—as soon as it stopp'd, M'Lane rose up, he was dressed in white linen grave cloths, and wore a white cap on his head.—The Rev. Mr. Mountain and the Rev. Mr. Spark attended him and with them he continued in fervent prayer for some minutes. He then informed the executioner that he was ready, and was by him directed to ascend the ladder, which he immediately did—but the executioner observing that he was too high, he descended a step or two and then addressed the spectators in the following words, "this place gives me pleasure, I am now going where I have long wished to be, and you who now see me, must all follow me in a short time, some of you perhaps in a few days—let this be a warning to you to prepare for your deaths,"—then addressing himself to the military who were drawn up in a hollow square about the gallows, he added, "you with arms in your hands, you are not secure here even with your arms, I am a going where I shall be secure without them." He immediately drew the cap over his face, exclaiming "Oh God receive my soul, I long to be with my Jesus" and dropped his handkerchief as a signal for the executioner, who instantly turned him off—he appeared to struggle with death but a short time.
The body hung for five and twenty minutes and was then cut down—a platform with a raised block upon it was bro't near the gallows, and a fire was kindled for executing the remainder of the sentence. The head was cut off, and the executioner holding it up to public view, proclaimed it 'the head of a traitor,'—an incision was made below the breast and a part of the bowels taken out and burnt; the four quarters were marked with a knife but were not divided from the body.
The execution took up near two hours, and the conduct of the unfortunate sufferer was in every respect composed and becoming his situation.
In some account of his life, M'Lane mentions his having been a merchant, at Providence, and had failed in 1795. He was a young man, and married.
His brother is now confined at Montreal, whose trial will soon come on. It is expected he will share the same fate.
Quebec is completely fortified, and 2000 troops daily mount guard.
FIRE AT ALBANY.
[The city of Albany has experienced more losses by Fire, than any other in the United States, save Savannah. In addition to former calamities, painful to remember, we have this day to add one more distressing than before announced: And we cannot forbear expressing our hope, that the liberal hand of charity will be extended, towards the federal, enlightened and liberal inhabitants of that unfortunate city.—Let us do unto others, as others have done unto us.]
ALBANY, Aug. 8.
ON Friday night last, a little before eleven o'clock, the inhabitants of this city were alarmed with the cry of Fire, which broke out in a
stable belonging to the widow A. BRADT, in Montgomery-street, and which, notwithstanding the alacrity displayed by the citizens, to check its progress, was soon communicated to the adjacent buildings; the wind blew fresh from S. E. and great apprehensions were entertained for the fate of no inconsiderable part of the city; the misery and distress concomitant on this dreadful calamity can be more easily conceived than described.
Eighty-three dwelling-houses were burnt, and a number of others much injured—forty-nine store-houses and work-shops, and eighty stables were destroyed, a greater part by the flames—a few were taken down to obstruct the spreading of the terrible element.
It is said that nearly one thousand persons are driven from the friendly roofs which protected them previous to this distressing accident. The wine and oil of charity we trust will be administered, with a ready hand, to the necessitous.
The officers of the city, and the inhabitants in general, merit applause for their prompt and unremitted exertions on the melancholy occasion.
Gratitude and praise is due to our brethren of Troy, Lansinburgh, Bath, and the citizens in our vicinity in general, for their ready and active co-operation with the inhabitants of Albany to impede the ravages of the fire. So great were the exertions of the citizens of Troy, as we have been informed, that they appeared at the scene of distress at a very early period after the fire broke out.
We dare not attempt to mention the amount of property destroyed by this unfortunate accident, as no accurate calculation has yet been made, nor do we think it easy to ascertain it—we do not hesitate however to pronounce the loss greater than ever has been experienced in this city by fire.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 9.
By the brig Jane Maria, Captain Marischalk, from Barcelona and Gibraltar, we learn, that on the first of July, Cadiz was still blockaded by admiral Jarvis. This is by many days the latest news from that quarter.
It is mentioned in our last London prints that the French were preparing to go against Gibraltar with 30,000 men. Of this, however, there was no expectation when the above brig failed, which was on the 1st July. It is hardly probable the French will attempt a siege against this Pillar of Hercules.
FOREIGN.
The Royal Exchange meeting of merchants and ship owners, very numerous and respectable, expressed unanimously their indignation at the mutiny of the seamen—resolved to support Government, and that they would not employ any sailor who could not procure a certificate of his orderly conduct or having returned to his duty, they further resolved to raise a fund by subscription, to be offered in rewards for detecting the fomenters of the mutiny. The bank and the East-India company subscribed 500l. each, and multitudes of private gentlemen 10l. each.
The sailors at Plymouth and Spithead, had addressed letters to the mutineers at the Nore, in which they express their concern at the disaffection of their brethren—they declare themselves satisfied with the provision made for them by government, urge the necessity of discipline and subordination; profess their attachment to their country, and their abhorrence of French principles and agents lurking amongst them; and recommend a return of the mutineers to duty. They advise their brethren to agree to maintain the honor of the British flag, and chastise their enemies.—Good effects are expected from this address.
The senate of Hamburgh have openly recognized the French Republic, and the French wear the national cockade in that city.
AUGUST 10.
We hear a man has been taken up in Albany, on suspicion of setting fire to that place.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
We have it in our power to lay before the public, the following important particulars. A gentleman from Ireland received a letter on Thursday evening, from his connections there, stating the dissensions in that country had arisen to a most alarming Pitch—That the duke of Leinster has inclosed his titular badge, under cover to the king, acquainting his majesty, he could no
longer consent to wear as an insignia of rank and honor, that which was become a mark of disgrace, and that he wished only to be known as a United Irishman.
That the Post-Master general of Ireland has resigned his office, worth at least £3,000 ster. per annum, declaring he could no longer reconcile to himself holding an office under the present order of things, and that he also is a United Irishman.
That the city of Dublin, has proclaimed itself for the United Party, and declares any attempts of the government to coerce them, will produce open rebellion.
The letter is written in Dublin—we regret we have not been able to ascertain its date, but the gentleman to whom it came was in the city only a few hours, and left it early on Friday morning, without giving any great publicity to the accounts he had received. He had engaged his passage to return to Ireland, but this letter advises him to remain in this country till he hears something further from home. We have every reason, from the respectability of our authority, to give full credence to the above. [Minerva.]
IMPORTANT.
A gentleman in town has received letters by one of the latest arrivals, which mention that in consequence of intelligence from Paris, great hopes are entertained that all the differences subsisting between the United States and France will soon be amicably adjusted, as matters were in train and considerable forwardness for effecting so desirable an event—No names are mentioned—but it was thought that a communication had been commenced between the Minister of Foreign Relations and General Pinckney.
Another letter of a date posterior to the above, mentions the same—and adds, that orders were actually given in France, to cease privateering against American vessels—that those which had already been bro't in should be released—and restitution made for such as had been condemned and sold.
BOSTON, Aug. 16.
Accounts from New-Providence state, that the political free-thinkers of that island, intend bringing in all American vessels their cruizers come across on the ocean; and to confiscate them when having naval stores on board, or carrying enemy's property.—This they say they will do, because the United States suffer the French to do the same. They say they shall be justified by the Law of Nations.
Gov. Chittenden has declined being considered a Candidate for the Chair of Vermont. The Hon. Isaac Tichenor is nominated a Candidate.
CASUALTIES.
On Friday, 4th inst. as a sloop was coming round from Salem, a passenger was knocked overboard by the boom. His body was found on Saturday last, at high water mark, at Pudding Point. A Coroner from this town went down, with two others, and decently interred it. He was a stranger to the Capt. of the sloop, (having engaged his passage but a few minutes before his departure, and no conversation taking place between them during it.) The letters M. C. are marked on a pillow case which belonged to him. It is supposed he was a Limner, from the pencils and different coloured paints which are among his clothes, and other articles.—From Easton (Maryland) Aug. 1. "At 1 o'clock on Sunday morning, the 19th ult. the house of a certain Joshua Knight, of Somerset county) a poor infirm man, who by industry and frugality, had acquired some money, which was supposed to be then in his house) was forcibly entered by four negroes, who inhumanly murdered Mr. Knight and beat his sister in a most shocking manner. They searched in vain for the money—and in a short time after were apprehended and tried by a special court held for the purpose. They were capitally convicted, two of whom were sentenced to be executed at Princess-Anne, on Friday last—the others were pardoned, on condition of working on the turnpike road for 50 years.
AUGUST 18.
Republican Gratitude.
THE papers having announced the intention of the PRESIDENT of the United States to pay a visit to his native State, the Citizens of Boston were determined to be foremost in testifying the high opinion which they entertained of his character and services, and accordingly a subscription pa-
per was opened for the purpose of providing a Public Entertainment for him. The sentiments of the subscribers cannot be more forcibly expressed, than in the language which preceded the subscription.
BOSTON, AUG. 1, 1797.
"Desirous of expressing in a public and dignified manner, their respects for the personal character and official conduct of the PRESIDENT of the United States.—The Subscribers do agree, at their joint expense, to provide a public and handsome dinner, and to request the honor of his company—and in order, that the same may be conducted in a manner respectable to themselves and suitable to his rank and character, a Committee shall be appointed to make all necessary arrangements, and to provide every thing requisite to the object."
This paper was immediately subscribed by 233 merchants and other citizens, many of whom were distinguished for their high official situations, their age, their property, their virtue and their talents, and many others, equally respectable, were excluded by the unavoidable limits which the managers were compelled to prescribe.
The Subscription being filled, the gentlemen assembled and made choice of the Honorable B. Lincoln, Thomas Dawes, Jonathan Mason, O. Wendell, Stephen Higginson and Jonathan Jackson, Esqrs. as a Committee to wait upon the PRESIDENT, and in their names to present him an affectionate and respectful Address, and to request the honor of his company at a Public Dinner, to be provided at any time which might be most agreeable to him:—At the same time Samuel Bradford, Esq. Maj. General Elliot, Maj. T. H. Perkins, Maj. Frazier, J. T. Apthorp, Esq. and Mr. J. Lowell, jun. were appointed Managers, to invite his Excellency the Governor, His Honor the Lieutenant Governor, and such other persons, as they should think proper, and to provide and arrange an Entertainment suited to the occasion.
On Monday the seventh of August, the Senior Committee waited on the PRESIDENT at Quincy, and presented to him the following respectful
ADDRESS:
BOSTON, AUG. 7, 1797.
SIR,
WE are commissioned by a large number of respectable citizens of Boston and its vicinity, to congratulate you, in their names, upon your safe return to your family and friends; and to assure you of the high respect they entertain for your personal character and your official conduct. To evidence this, publicly and respectfully, they have made arrangements for a Public Dinner upon the occasion, at which they request the honor of your presence.
At a period critical and important as the present, when domestic faction appears to have conspired with foreign intrigue, to destroy the Peace of our Country—When our Constituted Authorities are reviled and insulted, and the most daring attempts to separate the People from their Government, are openly made and avowed:—At such a crisis we are excited, so less by our inclination than our duty, to reprobate openly their wicked machinations, and to declare our fixed resolution to support the measures which government may adopt to defeat their nefarious designs.
To us, Sir, it is a pleasing reflection, that, at this juncture, the interests and the honour of our Country are, in so great a degree, committed to your immediate care and protection; persuaded, that this sacred and important trust can no where else be deposited, to command so general and perfect confidence.
Permit us, Sir, to add, that, as Citizens of Massachusetts, we feel a peculiar pride and pleasure in your being placed at the head of the Union, when we recollect, that we have the honor to recognize you, as one of our number.
May your health and usefulness long be continued to our Country; and may its Citizens ever retain and express a grateful sense of the benefits they have derived from your public services.
BENJAMIN LINCOLN, THOMAS DAWES, OLIVER WENDELL, JONATHAN MASON, JONATHAN JACKSON, STEPHEN HIGGINSON.
To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES.
To which the PRESIDENT was pleased to make the following
REPLY:
GENTLEMEN, YOUR kind congratulations on my return to my family and friends, are very obliging. Your polite invitation is accepted with pleasure.
At this period, when, in many parts of the world, disorder, indiscipline and disobedience to every kind of authority, fashioned into a sort of science, are vindicated as rights, and inculcated as duties, it is not to be expected, that our Country should wholly escape their contagious effects.
Although many of our worthy Citizens may flatter themselves, that calumnies and contempt against the constituted authorities will not make a dangerous impression upon a public opinion, which is formed with so much deliberation, intelligence and integrity, as it generally is among us; and may believe, that the sagacity and candour, with which the body of the people observe the characters of public men, and weigh the tendency of public measures, will be a sufficient security for the Government; yet I cannot but be of the opinion, that the profligate spirit of falsehood and malignity, which has appeared in some, and the unguarded disposition in others, to encourage it, are serious evils, and bear a threatening aspect upon the union of the States, their Constitution of Government, and the moral character of the Nation.
The idea of separating the People from a Government of their own choice, can originate with none but enemies of Re-

publican Governments. Such a project, were it practicable, would be a demonstration, that the people are not capable of such a Government; and by a sudden introduction of waiting calamities, would soon convince the people themselves of the necessity of instituting another form, for their own security and protection. The decided reprobation of such nefarious designs by the Citizens of Boston and its vicinity, will have a great effect in defeating them.
The present age has furnished examples in abundance, of degradations and disasters, brought upon nations, by conspiracies between foreign intrigue and domestic faction. It will be happy indeed for American citizens, if they should learn wisdom from the woes of others.
The personal compliments you are pleased to present to me, are the more grateful, as it has been the pride of my life to be reckoned as one of your number. Assurances of approbation, in age, from the friends and companions of our youth and riper years, I shall ever esteem among the choicest delights of life.
Accept, Gentlemen, of my kindest wishes for your health and happiness, and for the prosperity of the town of Boston and its vicinity, venerable in our American History, for virtues and wisdom, as well as antiquity.
JOHN ADAMS. Quincy, August 7, 1797.
The PRESIDENT, at the same time informed the committee, that it would be agreeable to him to wait upon the Gentlemen who had requested the Honor of his Company, on Wednesday, the 16th inst.
His Excellency the Governor having been informed of the Entertainment, and invited to partake in it, discovered a warm and animated desire to co-operate with the Committee in paying a marked respect to the PRESIDENT upon this occasion. In pursuance of these sentiments and feelings, Major General ELLIOT was induced to order several uniformed corps to do the Military Honors of the day.
On Wednesday morning, precisely at 9 o'clock, the Boston Cavalry, under Capt. AMORY, paraded in front of the PRESIDENT's house in Quincy, after partaking an elegant collation which had been prepared for them there, they escorted the PRESIDENT and a numerous Cavalcade of the First Citizens of Quincy, under B. BEALS, Esquire, to his Excellency the Governor's.
At Milton, the escort received a respectable addition by the junction of the officers of the Boston Regiment.
Upon moving from his Excellency's house, the Governor took a seat in the PRESIDENT's Carriage, which was preceded by the Senior Committee in three carriages, and followed by his Honor the Lieutenant Governor and other respectable Citizens. As soon as the escort passed the Boston Line, a salute was fired by the Boston Artillery stationed on the neck. The PRESIDENT was then gratified by the exhibition of a numerous and respectable body of Citizens, extremely well mounted and drawn up in a regular line with great taste and judgment, under the command of Mr. JOSEPH PIERCE. On the neck the escort was encreased by the Independent Cadets, under Major T. H. PERKINS, the Boston Artillery, under Capt. SAMUEL BRADLEE, the Independent Fusiliers, under Capt. BRAZER, and a company of Militia, in complete uniform, under Capt. ROULSTONE. The whole under the command of Lt. Col. JOSEPH MAY. On their arrival at the State House, the Military Corps formed a line, which the President, preceded by the Senior Committee, and accompanied by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, passed on foot, and had a fair opportunity at the same time to witness the respect paid to him by the Citizens, and to gratify their curiosity to see the most distinguished Officer of their Government.
The Military Corps then marched into State Street, and went through a variety of firings and evolutions before the PRESIDENT, who was in the Balcony of the State House for the purpose.
At three o'clock, the Subscribers to the Dinner, their Illustrious Guest, and other persons invited, marched in their following order of Procession to Faneuil Hall:
Managers. Music. Senior Committee. District Marshal and High Sheriff. The PRESIDENT and Gov. SUMNER. Lieutenant Governor and Hon. SAMUEL ADAMS. Council. Senators of the United States. President of the Senate and Speaker of the House. Senators of Massachusetts. Representatives in the Congress of the U. States. Judges of the Federal and State Courts. Attorney General and District Attorney. St. Croix Commissioners and Agents. President of College and Clergy. Representatives of Massachusetts. Treasurer and Secretary. Select men and Town Clerk. Federal and State Officers. Civil and Military. Strangers. Citizens of Boston and Vicinity.
The Hall was elegantly decorated, and particularly ornamented with two fine portraits of the PRESIDENT of the United States, and his predecessor, with apt and suitable encomiums on their respective merits. The dinner was sumptuous and exhibited every delicacy the season would afford. Every thing was conducted with just order and propriety, and few Public Entertainments, we believe, ever accommodated upwards of 300 persons, so much to their satisfaction and enjoyment.
After dinner the following spirited and National Sentiments were toasted; and if spontaneous, reiterated and warm applause and acclamations, are indications of public
opinion, we may presume that those toasts were universally acceptable.
1st. The United States. May their temperate and virtuous policy be admired by all nations; and, may their energies never be palsied by Foreign Influence or Domestic Faction.
2d. The State of Massachusetts. May she be as conspicuous in supporting our National Government, as she has been in establishing the Independence of our Country.
3d. GEO. WASHINGTON. May the Sun of Columbia's glory mildly beaming thro' the tranquil shades of Mount Vernon, long gladden the eye of him who kindled up its fires.
4th. The Federal Constitution, whose Legislative, Judicial and Executive Powers combine to form a threefold cord which cannot be broken.
5th. The Neutrality of the United States. As it originated in a respect for the rights of other Nations, so may it be respected by them.
6th. Nations in Amity with the U. S. May Good Will and Good Faith form the Basis of our Mutual Intercourse.
7th. Nations at variance with the U. S. May the Sword of Justice fall upon the heads of those only, who shall refuse to be weighed in her scales.
8th. Agriculture and Commerce. May the hardy sons of Columbia freely plough both Earth and Sea, and from both receive an ample recompence for their toil.
9th. Yeomanry of our Country, whose Intelligence and Patriotism support our Government, as their labours sustain our Lives.
10th. The Fisheries. May we recollect with gratitude the able and independent negotiations of Mr. Jay and his illustrious Co-patriot, which secured to us this important Source of National Strength and Prosperity.
11th. Manufactures and mechanic arts. May we encourage them so far as may be necessary for National Defence, and as may be promotive of National Prosperity.
12th. Our Envoys Extraordinary to the French Republic. May the issue of their Negotiations vindicate our National Character abroad, and silence the clamors of faction at home.
13th. Europe. May her convulsions soon terminate in the establishment of equal liberty and rational religion, protected by Stable Government.
14th. Timothy Pickering. Regardless of the feeble malice of his calumniators, may he continue to ferret foreign influence from its lurking places.
15th. Our diplomatic department. May those who compose it never forget that they are appointed to guard the interests of their own country, and not to sacrifice them to the ambition of another.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the President of the United States. The citizens of Boston and its vicinity. After the President and Governor had withdrawn.
The PRESIDENT of the United States. May the happy effects of his administration correspond with those lively prefaces which his eminent virtues and talents have to justly inspired.
His Excellency the Governor. May every State in the Union like Massachusetts, exhibit in its first Magistrate a true federalist.
By Gen. Lincoln. The World. May there be more light in it, and less war. Alexander Hamilton. May his character and talents never be forgotten, but may they be ever burnished by the calumnies of his enemies.
The Rev. Clergy. May they continue to oppose an insurmountable barrier, against heretical opinions in church and State.
Discharges of cannon were made as the PRESIDENT passed in Dorchester and Roxbury, and three salutes from the guns of the frigate Constitution. The bells of the town rang, a peal from the PRESIDENT's entry into the town till his arrival at the State-House, and every demonstration of joy, and respect was paid by every class of citizens.
In the Evening. The ingenious proprietor of the Museum, elegantly illuminated that Building, which was, as it ever highly deserves to be, thronged with Ladies and Gentlemen of Taste and Curiosity.
Several spirited and patriotic young men anxious to throw their mite of respect, among the general proofs of veneration, gave a very splendid exhibition of Fire Works on Fort-Hill, and were complimented with the presence of the fairest of the fair sex.
The PRESIDENT honored the Haymarket Theatre with his presence. His Excellency the Governor, and other gentlemen of distinction were there. At the entrance of the PRESIDENT, a "feu de joie" of exultation was discharged from the glistening eyes of a large collection of Ladies, and the ordnance of Acclamation from the ready tongues and hands of the male part of the auditory.
Capt. Lulkin, from Madeira, informs us, that the Portuguese there, are apprehensive of a fraternal visit from the French; and as they dread it, are making every preparation for a spirited repulsion. Above 1000 men were employed in repairing old, and making new fortifications.
August 19. FOREIGN.
The best informed men in France are of opinion that an open rupture will not take place between the two Republics. Even the Moniteur , which is opposed to the U. States, in the strictures on Mr. PICKERING's letter, says, "We however delight to think that those who wish to involve the two Republics, will not succeed in this point."
If no fires can be laid on the writings of the judicious SEGUR, some time since published, much may be attached to the speeches of BARTHELEMY, and the President of the Directory.
DOMESTIC.
The Governor of Pennsylvania has, by Proclamation, directed, that vessels arriving from New-Orleans, or from any French, Dutch or Spanish port on the Main , shall perform a quarantine of five days; information having been given him, that infectious diseases exist at those places.
The ship bearing Gen. Kosciolko, to our country, is, it is said, has been spoken off the coast.
A COMET.
On the 16th inst. Mr. MERRICK, who resides at Little-Cambridge , discovered a Comet covering the star placed at the insertion of the tail in the body of the Little Bear . It was between 8 and 9 o'clock in the evening; and at the same hour on the 17th inst. he saw it advancing towards the star [mu] in the Dragon , of which it had crossed the body; having moved at a rate through the heavens twice as rapid as the moon. On the 18th and 19th inst. it will be nearly in a line with what may be called the pointers of the Little Bear ; and about 8 or 9 in the evenings of these days, if the weather be clear, it will be seen to the west of our zenith, and not very far distant from it. This Comet at present has no tail, but appears as a small nebulous or cloudy star, of a round form, being most bright towards its center or nucleus.
We are informed, says an Albany paper, by a gentleman of this city, who left the county of Onondaga, on Saturday last, that on the preceding evening a gentleman arrived there from Niagara, who gave information that the British troops in that quarter, with a general muster of Indians, headed by Col. Brandt, had marched towards the Mississippi , in hopes of meeting a large force of Spaniards and French, in their progress towards Canada; and that a company of American artillery had also marched on the same route, for the purpose of protecting the neutrality and honor of the United States.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 6.
Extract of a letter to a merchant in this town, dated Rotterdam, May 31, '97.
"At this moment our prices are merely nominal; little or nothing going on, since the preliminaries of peace are signed by the Emperor and the French Republic. Every body wishes to know what will be the issue, and if a peace with England will follow—opinions are much divided on that subject. The successes the French have had, will certainly cause their insisting on such terms, to which England, notwithstanding the greatest inclination even necessarily for peace, will hardly submit; we therefore suppose a general peace rather distant, and in consequence think prices of all colonial produce will not only keep high, but even again rise. All the European markets are bare of W. I. produce, and the demand for Brabant, Switzerland and Liege, is constantly very great; and as at present the communication with Germany is open again, we have very great reason to expect considerable orders from that quarter, the navigation of the Rhine having been so long interrupted, that country is certainly exhausted, our provisions will therefore soon be reduced to nothing, and the incumbrances the French lay on the American navigation, will stop the source from whence, in these moments, came almost alone our supplies. It appears thus to us, that our market will undoubtedly continue to offer great advantages. The articles of which we have the best opinion, are, sugar and coffee, because they were never more scarce all over Europe; and even if a general peace was to take place, it would take a long time before any considerable supplies could be expected. However, the price of sugar being, in proportion, much higher than that of coffee, we have still better opinion of this last article, and the more so, as at all events the supplies of coffee will certainly be less abundant than those of sugar. Tobacco is also scarce, but prices are pushed to such a height, that we advise our friends to be cautious in their speculations, as we are persuaded that having advice of a good crop in America, and a general peace taking place, the decline of prices would be very great, and expose speculators to very severe losses. Rice is kept from 40 to 41, and is also of a dull sale at this moment, but the quantity on hand is not very considerable, and this price being already mode-
rate, we hope to maintain it, and to be able to dispose of all we have unfolded, as it cannot fail but we must soon have orders from Germany. The future fate of this article will greatly depend on the prospect of the next crop in South-Carolina.
From an official source.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, JULY 17.
(COPY)
"Our Governor, General Simcoe, failed for England on the 17th inst. The period of his stay, though short, has been productive of the most salutary consequences to the British interest in this island. He arrived at a moment, when the Brigands, encouraged by the inaction and misguided measures of his predecessors, were at our gates, and threatened the reduction of this place, as well as many other of the British possessions. But the dispositions of the commander in chief were planned and executed with a degree of judgment which has proved totally destructive to every measure on the part of the enemy, while the royalist party have been inspired with a confidence which insure their security. You have some time since, been made acquainted with the defeat of the Brigands, at Jeremie and at Marcs, and their loss of Merialal: At the two former places their slaughters has been very great indeed, and attended with the loss of their colours and artillery. The latter, though in a state of formidable defence, they abandoned at the approach of a few cavalry."
"The general came out with very extensive powers—and whenever corruption or public fraud (which were but too prevalent) were found, he applied them—and the expences of the colony is reduced to less than two thirds of what it was on his arrival."
The rumor of evacuating Port-au-Prince, was without any grounds—And, it is expected the light General Simcoe will, on his arrival in England, throw on the affairs of the Colony, will operate greatly to its advantage; and if a general Peace does not interfere with his return to this country every thing may be expected from his activity and judgment—And, if the system of conquest is to be followed up, no man is better qualified to insure it."
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.
Capt. Rice of the ship George , informs, that he was at Lisbon on the 18th June last (the day before he failed from St. Ubes) and was there informed by the American consul, Tolardo, that the French and Spanish armies had entered the frontiers of Portugal in three different bodies. Capt. Rice says, that this news was currently circulated at the exchange in Lisbon, and was generally believed.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 14.
On Monday last the case of Joseph Concklin and others, libellants against the brig Harmony , and cargo, for salvage, came to a decision in the District Court of this District, when his Honor Judge Troup, after hearing the arguments of Mr. Hamilton, of counsel for the libellants, and Mr. Harrison, and Mr. G. V. Ludlow, counsel for the respective claimants, decreed, one half of the nett proceeds of vessel and cargo, to the salvors. The amount of sales was upwards of fifty-six thousand dollars. Against this decree the claimants have entered an appeal.
AUGUST 16.
By Capt. Marlin, of the sch. Prosperity , arrived last evening from St. Thomas's, we learn, that he spoke a sloop of war, with accounts to June 26, who informed that PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE, between France and Great-Britain, were agreed to. BUT we suspect some mistake here, as on the 23d. at Paris the spot for negotiating was but just fixed on.
The following singular circumstance happened on Sunday, 6th Aug. at Philadelphia: A bullock being hard drove through several streets of the city became enraged, and meeting a negro, who attempted to stop him, near the Pennsylvania hospital, knocked him down, and after butting him several times, leapt across his body, and rolled over him several times in the same manner as a horse rolls over on the grass, to the great surprise of many spectators, some of whom in vain attempted to drive him off. At length a negro man struck him on the head with a bludgeon, which broke in two in his hand; thus stunning the creature, he cut his throat with a knife, and the beast bled to death as he lay on the man's body, who was taken from under him apparently dead, and was considered so by several persons who left him, as they thought in that condition; but one of the spectators more thoughtful than the rest, ran to the hospital for help, where Dr. Woodhouse happened to be in com-
pany with Dr. Horsfield, one of the resident physicians of the house, who went together to the spot and opened a vein in both arms, whereupon the man revived, and though very much hurt, was living the 9th Aug. with some hopes of his recovery.—The creature had no horns, and looked about the head, like one of the buffalo breed.
From Plymouth, we learn, that on the 10th inst. the frame of a building, three stories high, was raised—about 34 persons were in the upper story, pinning, &c. In an instant, from some circumstance, the whole frame fell, and the persons came to the ground amidst the fragments of the falling building. But to the astonishment of every body, not one person was killed; and but one or two whose bones were broken, although 21 were considerably wounded—and all of them are in a fair way to recover.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 22.
On Friday night three stores on the Pier were broken open, but nothing of any great value stolen, and we are informed some pieces of wood burnt at one end were discovered the next morning, in one of the stores. Citizens keep a good look out, and guard well against incendiaries, for such there are lurking among you.
Left at Lisbon, June 29.—Amity, Shapley, of Portsmouth.
A mortal Epidemic has taken the CATS in this town; upwards of fifty have died in one neighborhood within a fortnight past:—They begin with moping, refuse every kind of food, and die in a few days, not one has been known to survive the sickness.—Great care should be taken to bury the Cats as soon as they are dead.
Oh! Portsmouth mourn thy hapless fate, Hunger and famine thee await; Destruction's seiz'd the Cats! Your bread and cheese must fall a prey, From setting eve, to rising day; To all devouring Rats!
MR. MELCHER,
From the innocent and genteel entertainments afforded to the gentlemen and ladies of this town the last fortnight, by the celebrated Mr. Spinacuta. I am induced thro' the channel of your Gazette, to ask the favor of Mr. SPINACUTA, to gratify this town with a few more nights of his pleasing performances, if he cannot be excused from his engagements at Boston the whole of this week, we should esteem it a favor if he would tarry one night more, and I have no doubt should a subscription be set on foot, it would be filled immediately for the display of a similar Fire Work to that advertised by him in the Boston Centinel, to be exhibited in the open air.
AN INHABITANT of Portsmouth.
MARRIED —In this town, Mr. BENJAMIN G. CARTER to the agreeable Miss SALLY MENDUM, daughter of Capt. John Mendum; Mr. BENNING HALL to Miss BETSEY SHERBURNE.
DIED —A Child of Mr. John Colcord; and a Child of Capt. Edward Cutts.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H. ENTERED FROM Sloop Jane, Drisco, New-York. Brig Neptune, Hooker, Plymouth. CLEARED FOR Sch'r Sally, Fernald, St. Bartholemew.
Best Dutch Powder.
A FEW barrels and half barrels of best Dutch GUN-POWDER to be sold on very reasonable terms by Jeremiah Libbey. August 21, 1797.
TO BE SOLD
2 new easy CHAIRS of the newest fashion, Mahogany frames, and made in the best manner; Inquire of the Printer.
A SEAMAN, who called his name JOHN EDGLERY, and said he belonged to DURHAM, in New-Hampshire, was lost from on board the brig Jane, of Portland in March last. His friends will receive the balance of his wages and other effects, by applying to JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON. Portland, Aug. 15, '97.

Post rider's Poetical Dun.
NEWSPAPERS are not quite so dear, But you may pay me, once a year, And you, who have not paid one shilling, I now intend to make you willing, You think that I can ride, I say, Two years without a farthing's pay, So full of dark ingratitude, Pray don't complain if you are sued, For you must pay what is my due, This time, the last I'll call on you, That is I mean in such a way, But still I mean to have my pay, A Sheriff soon I mean to send, And on my word you may depend, Perhaps you think you cannot pay But I will put you in a way; Take somewhat less of Richard Fuddle, You'll then pay me, save cost and trouble, And if you wish to know my name, I will make known to you the same; 'Tis your poor post rider, So poor he can't buy wine, nor cider! August, 1797.
AUCTION.
To-Morrow WILL BE SOLD At Public Vendue At 10 o'clock, A. M. At Abraham Isaac's AUCTION-ROOM,
A GREAT variety of Hardware, consisting of brass fall Locks, saddle Nails, Hammers, plated Buck- les, brass Weights, tenant Saws, fish Lines, Letteracks, brass Cocks, table Hinges.—Also, Several dozen Ladies' Shoes and Slippers made in Linn, and a number of other articles.
FOR SALE BY
Thomas Manning,
No. 7, On Portsmouth Pier, HOLLAND's Gin per pipe or barrel.
Good favor'd West-India Rum per hoghead or barrel. Window Glass of all sizes. Shot of all sizes. Sheathing Nails. Rice; Rock and St. Ubes' Salt. Lines, Twine and Fishing Hooks. Crates of Ware and Hollow Glass. Frying Pans &c. &c.
PIERMONT.
To Nathaniel A. Haven, of the proprietors of the town of Pier- mont, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire.
THE undersigned owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Piermont, in said county, request that you notify and warn the said proprietors and own- ers of land in said Piermont, to meet at the dwelling-house of Capt. Isaac Patterton, in said Piermont, on Tues- day the 7th of November next, at 10 of the clock forenoon to vote and act on the following: viz.
1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2d. To choose a proprietors clerk pro tem. 3d. To examine and settle all accounts of said proprietors, and to choose committees, agent or agents to settle said accounts, or to pro- ecute or settle any suit or controversy that has been or may be depending between said proprietors, and any other township—to convey or re- lease any lands, and to receive any monies that may be due said pro- prietors.
5th. To choose all officers that may be thought necessary for the go- vernment and execution of the busi- ness of said proprietors, and to vote and act on any matter that may be thought best for the interest of the proprietors.
6th. To choose a committee to perambulate any lines that may be thought necessary. John Peirce, Thomas Leavitt, George Jaffrey, A. R. Cutter, Wm. Hale, Administrator to estate of John Hale, Esq. John Penhallow for estate of Richard —Wilbird, Esq. deceased. August 9, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ff.
Aug. 9, 1797.
Pursuant to the foregoing applica- tion to me addressed, the proprietors of Piermont, in the county of Grafton and State aforesaid, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place mentioned, and for the purposes therein expressed.
NATH'L A. HAVEN, Prop'r's Clerk.
By virtue of a licence from the Hon. Samuel Tenney, Judge of Probate of Wills, &c.
WILL BE SOLD At Public Auction,
On Thursday the 24th day of August inst. at 2 o'clock, P. M.
THE dwelling house of widow MARY REDMAN, in North- ampton, so much of the personal estate of TRISTRAM REDMAN, late of Northampton, deceased, as will amount to three hundred and fifty dollars, consisting of live stock, farm- ing utensils, household furniture, and a quantity of excellent Hay. Con- ditions of sale to be known at time and place.
JOHN FOGG, Executor. Northampton, Aug. 10, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ff.
To Abraham True, Esq. one of the Jus- tices of the Peace in and for said county.
WE the undersigned, owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Chichester, request that you notify and warn the proprietors, owners and grantees of land in said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Lt. John Hilliard, in said Chichester, on Thursday the 7th day of September next, at 1 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 choose a proprietors clerk for said Chichester. 3d. To choose any other proprie- tary officers that is thought proper at said meeting. 4th. To vote and transact all such other matters as may be thought best for the interest of the proprie- tors.
John Hilliard, James Drake, Joseph Dow, Robert Tibbetts, Joshua Lane, Jonathan Perkins, Jacob Sanborn, Joshua Berry, John Bickford, Abraham Green, Thomas Lake, John Crans, Timothy Prescott, William Chase, Asa Lane, Enoch Butler, Daniel Tilton, Joseph Sanborn. July 1, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ff.
(L.S.) In compliance with the above written request to me made, I do hereby notify and warn all the proprietors, owners and grantees of land in said township of Chichester to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes mentioned, and set forth in the aforesaid request.
Given under my hand and seal at Chichester this 25th day of July, 1797. ABRAHAM TRUE, Justice Peace.
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of land in the township of Chebwick, alias Apthorp, alias Littleton and Darkton, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hamp- shire, who have not paid their tax of three cents the acre, for the purpose of making and repairing roads and bridges in said towns, agreeably to a special act of the General Court, passed January, 1796. The grantees of Chebwick are as follows, viz.
James Avery, Jeremiah Clement, Benadam Galloso, Nathan Gallop, William Gallop, Humphrey Avery, Jr. William Avery, Solomon Avery, Samuel Avery, Lathan Avery, James Avery, Palms Avery, Christopher Avery, Weightotill Avery, Isaac Avery, William Billings, Barnard Farnand, Reuben Lockwood, Joseph Lockwood, Ebenezer Lockwood, Benjamin Giles, Elijah Morgan, Thomas Powers, Amos Mead, Abra- ham, Weed, Nathaniel Weed, Francis Smith, Lemuel Smith, Joseph Smith, Isaac Smith, Solomon Morgan, John Baldwin, John Franchier, John Franch- ier, Jr. William Franchier, John Ambler, Theophilus Rogers, Uriah Rogers, Joseph Williams, Thomas Prentice Gallop, Ebenezer Gallop, Asa Jones, Henry Gallop, Humphrey Avery, Theodore Atkinson, Mark H. Wentworth, James Nevens, Ben- ing Wentworth 500 acres,—That so much of each delinquent's land will be sold at Public Vendue, the 25th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of James Williams, innholder in said Littleton, as will pay said tax with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
EBENEZER PINGREE, JOSEPH W. MORSE, SAMUEL LEARNED, Jr. Assessors appointed by special act of General Court.
Littleton, August 7, 1797.
PROPOSALS for Printing A SYSTEM FOR DISCIPLINE
Of the Artillery of the United States of America. Or, the Young Artillerist's POCKET COMPANION. IN THREE PARTS.
PART I. Containing,—The formation of the Corps of Artillery, and the Duty and Practice of Light Field Artillery, &c.
PART II. Containing,—The Theory and Practice of Heavy Artillery; in Garrison and on board the Navy; and an extract of a Treatise, on the Origin and Principles of Court Martial.
PART III. Containing,—Laboratory Duty,—a great variety of Directions for Compositions, and the Method of making Artificial Fire-Works, with the Formation of Ammunition necessary for the different kinds of Ordnance.
IN THREE VOLUMES.
By WILLIAM STEVENS, An officer in the American Artillery through the whole of the late Revolution, and since in the Militia.
CONDITIONS.
THIS Work will be printed on good Pa- per, with a handsome Type, and neatly bound and lettered, in three pocket vo- lumes, containing upwards of one thou- sand pages, illustrated with a great va- riety of explanatory Plates, executed by able Artists.
THE price to subscribers, ONE DOLLAR each volume, to non-subscribers, ONE FRENCH CROWN each volume, to be paid for on delivery.
THIS WORK shall be published as soon as five hundred copies are subscribed for. THOSE who subscribe for six copies, shall have the usual allowance.
AGENTS in each State will be appointed to distribute Books to the subscribers. THE first Volume will be immediately put to Press.
Subscriptions received at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-Store in Port- mouth, N. H.
For Philadelphia,
SLOOP Amity, Moses Wood- ward, jr. master, lying south side Long Wharf, will sail with all convenient speed; for freight or pas- sage apply to said master, who will transact business for his friends and the public in general, with punctu- ality and dispatch.
State of New-Hampshire.
THE proprietors and owners of land in the township of Coven- try, in the county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, are notified that at a legal meeting of said proprietors on the eleventh and twelfth of April last, at Haverhill, in said county, a tax of four dollars and fifty cents on each right or proprietors share of land in said Coventry, was voted to be raised for the purpose of making and re- pairing roads in said Coventry, to be paid in money or labor at four shil- lings, being equal to sixty-seven cents per day for an able bodied man, and three shillings and six pence, equal to fifty-eight cents and five mills for each yoke of oxen, finding their own tools and diet, to be performed between the 17th day of September and the 28th day of October next; and the said tax, with a taxbill and warrant being committed to me the subscriber to collect: these are, therefore, to notify the said proprietors and land owners, that unless they pay said tax either in labor to be performed under my direction as aforesaid, or in money, at my dwelling house in said Coventry, before the 28th of said October, that so much of the delinquents land will be advertized for sale to pay the same as the law directs.
OBADIAH EASTMAN.
Coventry, July 2, 1797.
WE the subscribers
being appointed by the Hon. Charles Johnson, Esquire, Judge of the court for the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of GRAFTON, in the State of NEW-HAMPSHIRE, commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims against the estate of SARAH SIMPSON, late of Oxford, in said county, de- ceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that we will attend for that purpose, at the dwelling house of DANIEL FREEMAN, innholder in said Oxford, on the last Monday of this and the five following months, six months being allowed for the purpose aforesaid.
JOHN MAN, JOEL PHELPS, DANIEL TILLOTSON, Jr. Orford, August 1, 1797.
FOR SALE AT J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office & Book-Store, WRITING-PAPER per ream or less.
Account Books of all sizes, made of the best of paper, and sold as cheap as can be purchased in town. Walkden's best British genuine black and red Ink Powder, warrant- ed of the best kind.
School-Books of all sorts, and a general assortment of Books & Stationary, constantly kept for sale, on the low- est terms.
District of NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Inspection-Office, Portsmouth, August 7, 1797.
NOTICE is given to the owners of Carriages, and Retailers; that the subscriber will attend at Mr. Lamson's inn, at Exeter, on Friday the 8th day of September next, from 9 o'clock, A. M. 'till 3, P. M. and every other day in the month (Sun- day's excepted) at the Inspection-Of- fice in Portsmouth from 9 o'clock, A. M. 'till 12. For the purpose of receiving entries of carriages, and issuing Licences agreeable to law.
GEORGE WENTWORTH, Collector of the Revenue.
RUM and BRANDY.
TEN Hogheads of
1st, 2d, 3d, & 4th proof Rum, and a few Pipes of Brandy, both of an excellent quality, for sale by
J. & J. Goddard. Portsmouth, Aug. 14, 1797.
WANTED
An honest, active, well disposed LAD, as an apprentice to the Book-Binding business; inquire of S. LARKIN, at the Portsmouth Book-store. Aug. 15, 1797.
TO BE LET
Two Chambers, in the centre of the town; apply to the Printer.
William Seavey
Has removed to Store No. 2, Jaffrey's Ledge, where he sells
BEST Philadelphia Loaf Sugar by hundred, or Loaf; India by bag or lb.
Good favor'd Rum by barrel or gallon; excellent French Brandy by pipe, bbl. or gallon; Lisbon and Sherry Wine by cask or gallon; Cot- ton by bale or pound; New Rice by cask or hundred.
Best Florence Oil by cask or flask; best manufactured Tobacco of all kinds; fresh Raisins by cask or pound; Fresh Teas.
A few barrels new superfine Flour; Molasses; Pepper; Spice; Indigo; coarse and fine Salt; Cod and Pol- lock Fish suitable for the country.
Together with most every article in the Grocery and W. I. line, which he sells as cheap as can be bought in town.
As usual, a supply of American Canvas No. 1 to 8, for which a ge- nerous credit will be given.—Also,
A quantity of square Timber, suitable for Store frames, it lies at the North end of the town.
Portsmouth, Aug. 12.
WHEREAS I the
subscriber on the 27th day of June, 1797, signed a note of hand to Jacob Currier of Dover, for the sum of twenty-two dollars and one half, payable to the said Currier or his order, I do hereby caution all & every person against purchasing said note, as there was no consideration whatever for signing said note; I am determined never to pay the same.
AMOS COFFIN. Hampton, Aug. 12, 1797.
F. Maurice
MOST respectfully informs the Ladies' and Gentlemen of Portsmouth, that he intends opening his
Dancing School,
At the Assembly-Room in this town, on Thursday the 24th inst. and will continue it on Thursday and Sat- day afternoons of each week, from 3 o'clock 'till sunset. Those who wish to send their children are in- formed that his terms are six dollars per quarter, two of which will be expect- ed at entrance. The remainder at the end of the quarter.
Portsmouth, Aug. 11, 1797.
Hard Ware.
H. & B. PENHALLOW
Have for sale at their Store in Market Street, a large and general assortment of
Hard-Ware Goods,
consisting of almost every article usually imported in that line of business.
Among which are the following, viz. PEWTER; Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot; Sheet-Iron; Sad-Irons; Auvils; Vices; Screw Plates; Brass Kettles; Warming Pans; Copper Tea-Kettles; Frying-Pans; Iron Chafing-Dishes; Cabinet Brass Fur- niture.
German and English Mill-Saws; Cross-Cut, Tennon, Pit, Hand, Frame, Cabinet, Joiners, Sash, Compass and Key-Hole Saws; Coopers, Carvers, Joiners, Sadlers and Shoe-Makers Tools; Curriers Knives; Locks, Latches, Hinges and Bolts, of almost every description.
A large assortment of Cutlery; Scicles; Steelyards; Scale-Beams; Sadlery; Gimblets; a great variety of Files; Coffee-Mills; Brass and Iron Candlesticks; Shovels & Tongs; Brass Cocks; Wood and Bed Screws; Brushes; Brass Nails; Iron Shovels; Looking-Glasses.
Seamen's Quadrants; Clock-Faces and Clock-Trimmings; Black Lead Pots; Crucibles; Grain-Tin; Emery and Pumice-Stone; 7 by 9 & 6 by 8 Crown Glass; Lines and Twine; Pistols; Hangers and Broad Sword Blades; a variety of articles in the Ship Chandlery Line.
—ALSO—
English, German and Cast Steel; Roll-Brimestone; Glue; English and American made Cart, Chaise and Waggon Boxes; Hollow Iron Ware; Painters Colours; Cow and Sheep Bells; Screw-Augers; a constant supply of all kinds of Nails, Brads and Tacks, &c. &c.
—LIKEWISE—
A number Pipes of Holland Gin, and a number Casks of Fresh Sou- chong Tea.
Cash and the highest price will be given at the above store for Old Pew- ter and Brass. Portsmouth, July 20, 1797.
VERY CHEAP.
FOR SALE AT
Richard Evan's store,
Market-street, Portsmouth,
NANKINS by the
bundle or piece; India Cot- tons; Bandanna Handkerchiefs; Mullins per piece; Linens; Calicoes; silk and other Hosiery, Hats, &c.
A fresh assortment of English GOODS of almost every kind may be had at said store.
N. B. As he is determined to sell his Goods at the lowest prices, should his cus- tomers after purchasing, find Goods lower than his, he will with pleasure receive his Goods back and return the money. t.b.c.
FOR SALE,
SEVEN Hundred and fifty-three acres of Land lying in the south end of Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hamp- shire, within half a mile of it are a Saw and Grist Mill. The land is all of a superior quality, perhaps scarcely an acre thereof but is capable of making tillage, or mowing, be- tween 80 and 100 acres are of the best interval, bordering on Connecti- cut river, the quantity will make four, five, or six Farms, such number of persons might buy the whole, and divide it to their own minds, the town has from 40 to 60 families in it, the payment will be made con- venient; no person need to apply with expectation of buying any part less than the whole; inquire of
THOMAS MARTIN.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, Pepper in Bags, and Cassia. Portsmouth, June 20. t.b.c.
For sale on reasonable terms,
A VALUABLE location adjoin- ing Conway, in the county of Stratford, consisting of the following lots of land, viz. No. 1, containing 180 acres; No. 2, 3, 4 and 5 of 100 acres each, agreeably to a plan of said tract.
Also a House and Land in Dur- ham, pleasantly situated in the crotch of three roads leading to Port- mouth, and will accommodate a tra- der or tradesman—said house and land is now in the occupation of Mr. Patrick Furniss. For terms ap- ply to Robert Furniss.
N. B. Said Location will be sold together or in lots as will best suit the purchaser or purchasers. Portsmouth, July 22, 1797.