The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1792-07-05 00:00:00

New - Hampshire Gazette, and the General Advertiser.
Containing the Laws, &amp;c. of the United States, as well as those of this State passed since 1787, with a variety of other matters both useful &amp; entertaining.
PORTSMOUTH: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, at his Office in Market-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
R U L E S To be observed at the New-Hampshire Bank IN PORTSMOUTH.
THE Bank to be open every day in the week, except Sundays, public Fast, Thanksgiving, and the 4th of July, from the hour of nine in the morning 'till one in the afternoon.
Silver, Gold, or Bank Notes, once paid, are never subject to revision. Errors (if any) must be discovered before the money is taken off the counter.
Proposals for discount will be received every Monday, and if accepted, the money will be paid the day following.
In order to obtain discount, a Note, expressing the sum wanted (in dollars) must be inclosed in a letter, directed to the Cashier of the Bank of New-Hampshire, with two good Indorsers, requesting discount may be made for thirty days. Those who prefer may make a deposit of funded debt; the amount to be satisfactory to the Directors.
A Box to receive the proposals will be placed on the counter in the Bank room.
Charge shall be taken in said Bank of the Gold and Silver of all those who chuse to place it there, free of expence, and will be kept subject to their order, payable at sight. Those who intend to open accounts with the Bank, will be furnished with small books gratis, in which entries will be made by the Cashier or Clerk.
Notes of hand, and other securities payable in the Bank, will be received without any charge for collecting, and when paid will be passed to the credit of the owners.
Printed blank checks for customers, and printed blank notes to be offered for discount or deposit, may be had at the Bank, free of expence; as all accounts kept at the Bank will be in Dollars and Cents, it is expected that all notes or drafts on the Bank will be written in conformity.
Gold or Silver coins will be received and paid according to the laws established by the Congress of the United States.
N. B. No sum less than One Hundred Dollars will be discounted.
A BATCHELOR's fruitless pursuit of a WIFE.
[FROM A LONDON MAGAZINE.]
SIR,  I HAVE for many years past been a professed candidate for matrimony, but notwithstanding I have never met with one repulse on my variety of applications, I am not only a batchelor, but likely to remain so to the last hour of my existence.
To a man of your sober sentiments, what I have now confessed may possibly be no recommendation of me—but allow me to prohibit all pre-judgment; neither constitutional nor idle inconstancy has been the cause; for when I told the fair-ones so, I loved, and it was my honesty alone, as Richard phrases it, that gave me courage to avow the contrary.
It may not perhaps be impertinent to present you with the outlines of my figure and appurtenance; as, let a history be long or short, we can derive but little entertainment from the hero's transactions, unless we are enabled from description to form some idea of our hero. My person ever was, and in all probability will ever remain, that kind of person, which is in no degree calculated either to terrify, or charm its beholders. I am at this period under thirty, and am the uncontrouled master of fifteen hundred pounds per annum . Having a romantic generosity in my nature, I resolved to attach myself to merit wherever I found it, and accordingly, when scarcely nineteen, a pretty milliner was the Dulcinea of my devotions. She was daughter to one of those inconsiderate divines, who, so that they can but behold their family in affluence during their day, are wholly inattentive to the miserable change they must experience on that too frequent contingency, surviving their provision.
It is not wonderful, that for a girl so situated my overture was considered as highly advantageous. Her mother, her whole generation of brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts, were ready to devour me from kindness; but still it was apparent that the sweet idol of my affections felt neither the transport or gratitude of her relations. When I approached her she became pale, her eye lost all its vivacity, and the confusion that accompanied our private interviews, at last convinced me that there was some mystery in her fate. I frankly communicated my suspicions, besought her to regard me as the friend, not destroyer of her happiness; and assured her, that however I might be affected by an acknowledgment of possession, I would forego every self-consideration, and promote her happiness with the same ardour, as if connected with my own.
Thus encouraged, thus unexpectedly solicited, to confide the secrets of her heart, where she kindly declared, under any other circumstance, she should not have hesitated to trust her person, I had the mortification to learn, that a linen draper's journeyman, the son of one of her father's humble though worthy parishioners, was my happy rival.—I took the whole conduct of the affair on myself, encountered all the brow-beatings, the natural reproaches of apostasy, and having some small interest with the young fellow's master, soon saw an additional curl to his wig, and his name added to the copartnership; in a word, such was the prosperity that attended my honest endeavour, that the late despised lover succeeded me in the full approbation of my Fanny's family, and received her at the hands of that very uncle, who, but three years before, threatened to cut his throat for his presumption.
My next choice was the only daughter of a most venerable pair, who knew not a felicity beyond the promotion of her happiness, nor had a wish that did not begin and terminate in one and the same source; yet notwithstanding these unspeakable obligations, notwithstanding every filial tie, notwithstanding the beautiful reserve so inherent in the female composition, because she was unable to inspire this father and mother with the partial sentiments of me with which I had inspired her; because, from abundant tenderness, they were extremely anxious to bestow her unexceptionably, she with a generosity that made me shudder, offered to abandon the protectors of her infancy, the dear, the delightful roof of parental indulgence, to marry a man she had been acquainted with only two months, and who dared to confess, that though he wished to obtain her, he must not forfeit his honour, by either fraudulent or unworthy practices. Need I tell you, sir, that from advances such as I have described, I made the most precipitate retreat? The mind that has not natural attachments, can never have friendly ones; and she that violates the duty of a child, gives unfavourable expectations of her conduct in every other character.
The lady's pride (for I will not allow her sensibility or affection) was inconceivably hurt when she perceived I was lost: nay, to such an extravagance did she carry what she called her affliction and her resentment, that parental resolution was totally subdued. This venerable, this ill-requited father and mother, unable longer to resist the pleadings of nature, solicited me to fulfil my engagements to that child, that would have sacrificed their everlasting peace to the gratification of love and vanity. I made the best apology I could; complimented the object of my absolute detestation, but declared myself wholly incapable of making her happy—And shall I confess my weakness? Notwithstanding I had behaved with so much firmness, the dread of consequences was an interruption to my composure for several months; when I was convinced of my folly and ignorance, by reading in the public papers, that the very lady I concluded was dying for me, had vowed to live for a little insignificant ensign in the guards, and for him alone.
I determined now to be less tenacious of the beauty than understanding of my mistress, for seeing that though one was only the pageant of a day, the other was the shadow of a shade. It was not long before I attached myself on this new principle: the lady had wit and vivacity in abundance; but wit and vivacity, according to my sentiments, can ever constitute understanding. Well received by all her family, from my accustomed recommendations, we made a mere laugh of life—but reflection was not altogether so satisfactory—the personal defects, the imbecilities of mind, the common accidents, nay, the actual calamities of our fellow-individuals, were converted into ridicule. It is true we laughed, but it was at no less expence than that of our humanity, our politeness, our social duties. I was strongly incited to make a pause, when the lady having exhausted her fund of raillery, did not withhold even herself to keep up the ball. She gave us the portrait of a quondam lover in the most exquisite colours; but she at the same time gave but an ugly picture of her own heart. It was not the forsaken, but the simple maid I could approve—that simplicity that is ever the concomitant of purity. It must be needless to add, that by a rather un-
gentle desertion of her, I supplied her with a new subject, which I doubt not but she treated with all due harmony.
In short, sir, what with my primitive disappointment, what with the extravagance, the want of sentiment, delicacy, and veracity, the folly, the vanity, the slovenly turn of a succession of females, any one of which, by being tolerably perfect, would have rendered me the happiest of mankind, I have from acting honestly, and with an eye to the defensive, acquired so bad a reputation, that I now despair of ever becoming a husband; yet does my conscience acquit me of all intentional blame. Could I, as a man of reflection, a lover of posterity, unite myself to a fool, or a girl devoid of principle? Could I sit down satisfied with the pretty driveller, or the ill-natured wit? Consent to put a sword in the hands of a madman, by entrusting my possessions to the direction of extravagance? Could I mix conversation with the unsentimental? or hear expressions from my wife, that I would not allow my best friend to utter in her presence? Could I patiently permit a vain puppet to preside at my table, or a half-bred flattern to disgust my acquaintance?—If the women would but persuade themselves that their lovers and their husbands are the last people on earth that should be witnesses to their foibles, and those delicacies they have not from nature adopt from pride, the matrimonial state would wear a very different aspect: but unmindful of Solomon's admonition, that familiarity will breed contempt , they grow negligent and unguarded, and that man, whose esteem and approbation is of the first importance, is the last they think of cultivating.—If you can now condemn me, I can only say you are not the person I took you for. I am Your humble servant.
EXTRACTS
The public good is the supreme law—this is the basis of a republican government—the grand difficulty always has been, how this shall be most effectually secured and promoted. Different patriots, of equal worth and abilities, have differed as to the means—but this consideration weighs nothing with CHRONUS, who says, every man who does not adopt his plan, is a fool or a knave.
It is a silent, though persuasive eulogium on the operation of the measures of the general government, that they have produced throughout the union as great a decree of tranquility and apparent prosperity, as ever were enjoyed by the people of this country at any period since its first settlement—and as an happy indication that the people are generally satisfied with the conduct of their civil rulers, it may be noticed with satisfaction, that in respect to the truly republican state of Connecticut, the freemen thereof have placed on their nomination-list of members of Congress, every one of the representatives who have served them in the present and preceding Congresses.
Those eagle-eyed politicians who see blemishes in the sun, say they are determined to have a change of men and measures; but the above circumstance does not do much credit to their spirit of prophecy at least.
If a majority of the Legislature of the United States, through four succeeding sessions, have uniformly been opposed in their measures by the wisest and best members, it follows that the people are totally unqualified to exercise the most important of all republican rights, that of election.

Foreign Intelligence.
[From the several papers on the continent, the foreign intelligence of which have been procured from very late arrivals, we have carefully selected the following articles, which we are sorry to say, too plainly announces what the fears of the public have long predicted—that of WAR, between our gallic allies, France, and a concert of the other European powers; opposing every thing which can inure the Rights of Man, and endeavouring by an united conjunction, to fix on an unshaken basis, the shackles of tyranny, slavery, and the horrors of infernal monarchy, and though the frowns of heaven and earth must be against their infatuated designs, yet the timid mind cannot but tremble for the fate of France, when it is considered what formidable offensive operations are against it—An event so highly interesting to every true American, will be detail'd with the most avidulous exactness, and it will ever be a pleasing task of the Gazette to gratify its patrons.]
VIENNA, APRIL 7.
THE troops that are marching to Anterior Austria are ordered to accelerate their march; and it is reported just now, that more regiments have received orders for marching.
HAGUE, APRIL 20.
We hear from Stockholm that Ankerstrom , who assassinated the King of Sweden , expired in the midst of tortures, which had been applied to extort from him a confession of his accomplices. He remained firm until the last moment; nor could any discovery be made by means of his answers, as he insisted in affirming that he alone was guilty. It has been reported, but without truth, that 111 persons were arrested; the whole number of prisoners at present amounts only to seventeen.
The apprehension that the French would make an invasion upon the territory of Liege , as has been reported for some days past, has induced the republic to advance troops towards the frontiers, particularly towards Maastricht , as being the place which will most probably be the theatre of the war. In consequence, a part of the cavalry who were garrisoned at the Hague, Leyden and other cities of Holland , since the day before yesterday, have been on their march for Dutch Brabant . They talk of distributing about 20,000 men on the frontier.
The march of the German troops towards the Rhine , is now a matter of certainty but only in a small number. The troops destined for Brisgau do not exceed 6500 men, and those for Brabant 4800.
It is said, that there does not exist, as has been stated, any signed treaty or convention between Austria & Prussia , by which the former is to furnish 120,000 men, and the other 60,000. But there is no such positive agreement, the substance of its sufficiently understood to be agreed on between the two courts.
BRUSSELS, April 19.
Our representatives have this day assembled, to deliberate whether they shall grant subsidies to the King before they have obtained redress of their grievances.
An invasion, on the part of the French, is expected here every day. The general officers who command on the frontiers, have received their final instructions. In case of an attack all the garrisons of the cities, which cannot make a long resistance, have a place of rendezvous appointed for them, at which they are to meet and dispute every inch of ground. Luxemburgh and Namur have orders to defend themselves to the last extremity, the other places are to be evacuated as soon as the enemy shall make their appearance at the gates.
Among the other precautions they have not forgotten to employ the severest prohibitions against all who shall take up arms for the purpose of a second
insurrection. Notwithstanding, however, these prohibitions, the inhabitants are more than ever disposed to assert their independence, and the means which are employed to suppress the spirit of freedom, only serve to promote its progress.
The preparations for war continue with the greatest vigor; every day detachments of troops are seen to pass to the frontiers, with numerous convoys of all sorts of provisions.
The government are in the greatest alarm, with respect to the present state of affairs. They are apprehensive of the consequences of an invasion of the French at the present moment, when discontents are at their height. The number of troops is by no means sufficient to make any effectual resistance against the internal and foreign enemies. There are frequent councils with Gen. Bender, at which all the Generals of the garrison assist.
Received per ship Olive-Branch , Captain JAMES CALDER, from London.
BATTLES BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND AUSTRIAN ARMIES.
AUSTRIAN NETHERLANDS.
BRUSSELS, May 4.
It appears, by the account published by this Government, that on the 29th ult. at day break, a body of French troops had advanced near Tournay , when Major-General Count D'HAP-PONCOURT marched one battalion of the regiment of CLERFAYT, four companies of that of D'ALTON, two companies of that of DE LIGNE, and four Squadrons of the dragoons of LA TOUR, to oppose them; and, after the Austrians had fired some pieces of cannon at them, they retreated precipitately beyond the Austrian frontiers. The loss of the French on this occasion consists of two dragoons and several horses killed, forty soldiers of different regiments taken prisoners, four pieces of artillery, some provisions, baggage and implements for intrenching. On the side of the Austrians there are none either killed, wounded, or missing.
That, on the same day, about half past nine o'clock, A. M. another body of French troops under the command of M. DE BIRON, having entered the Austrian territory by Quiévrain , and advanced beyond Bousiat , were opposed by Lieutenant-General BEAULIEU, at the head of 1,800 infantry, and between 14 and 1500 cavalry, and obliged, with the loss of 20 men killed, and several wounded, to retire towards Bousiat and the forest of Bousiat , where, however, they remained in sight of the Austrians.
That, on the day following, at day-break, the French put themselves in motion to attack Lieutenant-General BEAULIEU, who had in the mean time, been re-inforced by two battalions, and who had advanced part of his troops to meet the French. A short action took place, which ended in the complete rout of the French, who lost, on this occasion about 250 men killed, a considerable number taken prisoners, and five pieces of cannon. The French by eleven o'clock the same morning, had already repassed the Austrian frontiers, and retreated towards Valenciennes .
May 10. A large body of French troops is in full march from Cambresis  Quejnor and Environs , to reinforce the army of the north. On our part, several battalions of infantry and eight squadrons arrived, on the 6th, in the Camp D'Leuze . Most of the inhabitants of Quiévrain , having been alarmed, have again quitted their houses. Some companies of infantry, from the army of M. LA FAYETTE, have posted themselves at Andewor , within two leagues of Namur on the Meuse . A detachment of Hulans have retreated on their approach. Several persons have quitted Namur , and come to reside here. There are apprehensions concerning the fate of that town. LA FAYETTE's army is daily receiving reinforcements. He seems, by his motions, to be meditating some important attack.
COBLENTZ, APRIL 20. The Count D'ARTOIS is preparing his camp equipage, and the prince DA CONDE will
very shortly make his appearance at the head of 30,000 of his countrymen.
LONDON,
MAY 15. On Saturday morning, the Courier returned from Berlin , bro't information that the King of Prussia had issued orders for 70,000 men to march, of which he was himself to take the command. The advanced guard was already in motion. No great dependence is, however, placed on Prussia . People here seem to be convinced, that her operations will be guided by interested motives, even to the detriment of Austria , were the once sure of striking a decisive blow.
MAY 21. Prince HOHENLOE is gone to the Duke of Brunswick , to confer with him on the plan to be followed by the combined armies of Prussia and Austria . The Prince is to command the Austrian and Hessian army on the Rhine ; the Duke, the Prussian and Austrian army in Flanders . The Landgrave of Hesse is to send 12 regiments to the Elector of Treves . Gen. BROWN will command the Austrian army in Flanders , under the Duke of Brunswick .
PARIS, April 25.
The emigrants have bespoke 16,000 tents, and other equipage. The two millions of livres which they have lately received are from the King of Prussia .
The last division of the Brigad army is arrived at Fribourg . Generals Wallis and Cobourg are in full march at the head of 30 battalions, consisting of 1500 men each.
The Prussians in the Duchy of Cleves have received orders to put themselves on a war establishment.
Precautions have been taken that all the troops may be ready at the same time to begin a campaign. At Louvaine 12,000 Prussian troops are to be quartered. A great quantity of field pieces, some 30 pounders, are on the road from Malines for Mons . Almost the whole garrison of Brussels is to march towards the frontiers.
The first military operations on our part, will, it is said, be directed against the Electorates of Treves and Mayence . The army under M. la Fayette will be employed in this service.
M. Bourgoing, the French Ambassador at Madrid has written to M. Demouriez, and informed him that Spain neither is, nor has the abilities of becoming, hostile to France, and that the cordon of troops on the Frontiers consists of only 12 or 13,000 men.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
Friday, April 20—Evening sitting.
The order of the day was read soon after five o'clock, namely, the proposition made by the King, in the terms of the constitution, "That war be declared against the King of Hungary and Bohemia ."
M. LASOURCE and M. D'AVERHOULT proposed that the question should be referred to the diplomatic committee, and that they should be charged to make a report the next day. Other members were of opinion, that the justice of the war was so manifest—that time was so precious—and that the opinion of the nation was so clearly understood—they ought not to delay the discussion a moment. This opinion prevailed, and the discussion was opened.
Messrs. PASTORET, MAILE, GAUDET, &c. supported vigorously the royal proposition, and argued that they had no course but that of war.
One member only, M. BECQUET, objected to the measure of war. He asked them what they had to dread from the enmity of the King of Hungary . His force was at such a distance from the French empire that they had nothing to apprehend from his hostility; and they surely ought not to be the first to bring down on their new constitution the joint attack of the powers of Europe .—He asserted also, that a great part of the grievances and insults complained of in the report of the cabinet council were disputable at least, if not totally unfounded, and that they ought to take time, and reflect soberly on the measure proposed to them.
There were several members spoke in answer to M. BECQUET, and contradicted his statements with strong reasoning—And after a debate of two hours the question was put—That war be declared by the King in the name of the nation, against the King of Bohemia and Hungary —and it was carried in the affirmative almost unanimously.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22.
The clerks employed in the different departments of the business of the legislative body made a civic offering, some of the poorer citizens came forward for the same purpose, and presented gifts; which, though inconsiderable in themselves, were the highest proofs they could afford of their zeal and attachment to the common cause.
The ardor communicated itself to the Assembly; it was proposed, and unanimously agreed to, that every member should give up a month's salary, which will produce more than 400,000 livres, to the public treasury.
MONDAY, APRIL 23.
LETTER FROM THE KING.
Mr. President,
"The present situation of affairs requires that a certain sum be granted to the department for Foreign Affairs, to be appropriated to extraordinary expenses, and for secret services. I propose that the Assembly vote six millions of livres for those purposes, to be deposited in the hands of the Minister for Foreign Affairs."
(Signed) LOUIS.
(Counter signed) DEMOURIEZ."
Referred without discussion to the Committees Diplomatic and of Finance.
(Evening.)
M. Colon moved that subscription be opened for the contribution of the Legislators towards the expenses of the war. He added that already 68 deputies have agreed to subscribe.
LONDON, May 4.
Our last letters from Berlin state, that 3,000 Prussian engineers were then in motion, with a considerable train of artillery; and that orders were issued for 40,000 infantry and six regiments of cavalry, to march immediately for the general defence of the Empire, from the hostile designs so avowedly declared against it by the King of France and the French National Assembly.
It is reported, that a large body of the Prussian troops are in garrison at Antwerp . The first news of the invasion of the French into the Netherlands will probably bring the King of Prussia forward, for it is certain that both his Majesty and many of the circle of Germany will co-operate with Austria .
The Elector of Bavaria has put his army on the footing of war.—All the regiments have received orders to prepare themselves for marching.
A gentleman lately travelling with a servant over Lincoln Heath , was accosted by a decent looking man, who said, he had just before been robbed. The gentleman on this ordered his servant to charge his pistols. The servant stopped to do so. The gentleman and the stranger proceeded some way together, 'till out of sight of the servant, when the stranger very kindly prevented the gentleman's further apprehensions for the safety of his purse, by immediately demanding it, with which, owing to the darkness of the evening, he got clear off.
Domestic Intelligence.
KINGSTON, May 10.
Of all objects on earth no one is so hateful in the sight of a Spaniard, as the French National Flag. Greatly as they are in want of negroes at the Havannah , they will not suffer one slave vessel, bearing that flag, to enter the port. Two very large ships full of negroes, lay off the mouth of the Moro , a week or two since, for two days and, though they fired several guns, and exhibited many other signals of distress, were compelled to depart, without having obtained permission to land even one man.

BALTIMORE, June 8.
We observe, says a correspondent, with great satisfaction, a resurrection of the JUSTICE of our country in every part of the United States. The universal cry is now against the Congress of 1783 and 9, which funded the public debt into the hands of D— and Co. The infamous practices by which this infamous act was effected, begin at last to be developed, and a stain has been discovered, by the enquiry upon our national honor, that no time will wipe away.
PHILADELPHIA, June 1.
Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, of the 9th of May, by the brig Betsy, Capt. Eagleson.
“Although we have nothing to fear, this place being fortified in such a manner, that there is not the least probability of an attack, the whole country is infested with bad intentioned people, and the negroes go on destroying what is left. Lately they attacked, to the number of Eight Thousand, a post near Fort Dauphin, where they were faced by a body of thirty-eight regular troops, a body of two hundred mulattoes and some volunteers, who after an obstinate battle, made them retreat with great loss. On the field of battle were found some white men and three guns.
“We hear lately from France the agreeable news, that the Vice-Count of Mailly is embarked with 10,000 troops, and sailed the 25th of March; so that we may expect them every day; we are indeed in great want of them, and in hopes that at their arrival peace will be restored here. It is only to be pitied that the assistance comes some months too late, as much valuable property might have been saved.”
By accounts from London, by the brig Polly, Capt. Reed, this day arrived here, we learn that a verbal account arrived in London, on Sunday morning 15th April—brought by the Purser of the Gen. Coote Indian-man from Bengal, that Tippoo-Saib was surrounded on all quarters, his army deserting in great numbers, and all resources cut off from him.
The people of Virginia (says a letter from Richmond) are disposed to put the worst construction on the law imposing a postage on Newspapers; and, I expect, will certainly remonstrate against it, at the next session of Congress.
JUNE 21.
Mr. Edward Ryan, of this city, potash manufacturer, hath lately invented a new, and ingenious method of manufacturing that useful article without the use of kettles. This improvement he has effected by means of a kind of furnace, by which he can manufacture potash, in a cheaper, easier, and more expeditious manner, than hath hitherto been done, and in such manner, that it shall become as pure, and white, in one process, as it can be made in two, by the common method.—The whole expence of this valuable improvement is said not to exceed five dollars, the most expensive part being the iron bars. As this invention promises to turn out to great advantage, Mr. Ryan has applied for a patent, in order to secure the benefit of his industry and ingenuity.
By an ordinance of the King and Council of Great Britain, the acts regulating the trade of that Kingdom with the United States of America, which were continued to the 5th of April, 1792, are further continued to the 5th of April, 1793.
The Schooner Suckey, of Boston, arrived here yesterday. She left Hispaniola the 3d inst. The prospect of affairs in that distressed and almost desolated island, when this vessel failed, was lamentable indeed. There was not the least appearance of the re-establishment of peace, or of any succour to the white inhabitants; and every day exhibited fresh scenes of devastation.—Twenty families came passengers in the above vessel.
Captain Makins, of the Barque Hope, arrived here from Havre-de-Grace, which place he left the first day of May, and informs, that when he sailed it was currently reported and generally be-
lieved, that the French forces had taken Ostend. Letters from Havre-de-Grace confirm this account.
According to letters from Bordeaux, three hundred thousand men have voluntarily enlisted in France, upon finding there was a deficiency of little more than 50,000 in the line of the army. A million of men, it is said, are preparing to follow their example, if found necessary.
JUNE 23.
On Wednesday last was held in the Methodist Church in Fourth street, a commencement of a number of the students in the Young Lady's Academy, under the superintendence of Mr. Poor. A large and respectable audience attended on the occasion, who appeared to be greatly pleased with the performances of the day—Diplomas were received from the hands of the principal, Mr. Poor, by nine young Ladies, who have finished their education in the Academy.
On the soft accents of the female tongue, To rapt attention every nerve was strung; While decent confidence and modest grace, Diffus'd a lustre o'er each charming face! Delightful task! t' expand the human mind, With virtue, knowledge, sentiment refin'd—Te teach the aspiring faculties to soar, And the bright realms of science to explore; To form the maiden for the accomplish'd wife, And fix the basis of a happy life!
JUNE 20.
Monday last arrived in this city from London by the way of New-York, a model by which the New Theatre of Messrs. Wignell and Reinagle in Chestnut street is to be erected.—This plan has been pronounced by European architects and persons of taste and judgment, to be better calculated for a building of convenient and elegant accommodation, as well with respect to the performers as the audience, than any Theatre of equal dimensions hitherto constructed. The model will in a few days be exhibited for the gratification of the curious.
The late European intelligence exhibits a very interesting tho' confused draft of the state of affairs in that quarter of the globe. France, finding that the combined powers of Austria, Prussia, &c. were making the most active warlike preparations, while they continued to negotiate very indefinitely, has declared war against the King of Bohemia and Hungary. This, it is expected, will consolidate the views of the nation; and while the ardor of the great body of the people will lead them to the most strenuous exertions against the common enemy of the revolution, the legislature will be enabled to complete without interruption the great business of arranging their finances, and finishing the internal organization of the kingdom. The momentum of the new power, that of the people, will be felt, and submitted to in all the departments; and while so striking and important an object is to be provided for as the war, taxes will be paid with cheerfulness, to such an amount as that the treasury will probably be full and flowing.—The accounts from Austria and Prussia are vague; the marching of troops to the frontiers in large bodies, councils, messengers, and other concomitants of war are mentioned. The King of Sardinia disclaims all hostile intentions against France. The ex-princes and their forces are quite in the background of the picture.—Sweden must be in confusion since the death of Gustavus; their own concerns will probably be sufficient to engross their whole attention—an investigation of the late assassination is prosecuting. The Swiss Cantons do not appear in a conspicuous situation at the present crisis.—No recent intelligence is received from Spain which can enable us to determine what part she will take in the war; her old habits, and the late change in her ministry, are supposed to be favorable to France.—England will probably remain neuter; some, however, suppose her continental engagements will render it difficult for her to keep out of the scrape. On the whole, the French, united among themselves, and animated by the fervor of liberty, will be in-
vincible, while their enemies will have to act with the utmost caution, lest while they attempt to extinguish the fire of freedom in a neighboring kingdom, their own houses should be involved in the flames.
N E W-Y O R K, June 20.
Last Monday arrived in this city, from his settlement at Grand-River, on the north side of lake Erie, on a visit to some of his friends and acquaintances in this quarter, Capt. Joseph Brant, of the British army, the famous Mohawk chief, who so eminently distinguished himself during the late war, as the military leader of the six nations; we are informed he intends to visit the city of Philadelphia also, and pay his respects to the President of the United States.
Extract of a letter from Martinico, May 1.
“I am sorry to inform you that a frigate just arrived in this port, and assured that the Island of Hispaniola was totally ruined, and that the negroes had put to death a number of whites in that colony, and supposed that then only remedy was to evacuate Cape-Francois, as soon as possible, which is the last port they have in possession in that Island.
“I sold last week sugar at 185 livres a quintal, and we expect it will be raised in a short time to 200.”
JUNE 23.
The present circumstances of continental Europe, render (it is said) the situation of Great-Britain, peculiarly critical at this time, and the minister, it was feared, might be forced in a war directly contrary to his own opinion. “English funds have already felt a very considerable depression, and threaten to be still lower until the impending cloud disperses.”
SAGGHARBOR, (L. Island) June 21.
While we hear from our sister States, of the great prospects of the husbandmen at the ensuing harvest, we on this part of Long-Island, have to lament the direful effects of the Hessian fly, which is making its ravages in an awful manner on our wheat. They seem to make the grain that was early sown last fall, their first objects, and many fields are already cut off to such a degree, that it will not be worth reaping.
N E W-H A V E N, June 27.
On the 13th instant, the Meeting-House in Newtown, was removed about eight rods; the removal was effected in one hour and an half, after previous preparations for the purpose had been made. The house is between 70 and 80 feet long, and about 50 wide, with a steeple at one end; the whole of which was removed entire, without the least injury to any part.
PORTSMOUTH, JULY 5.
Yesterday, being the anniversary of American Independence, was celebrated with every demonstration of joy, the remembrance of the auspicious event could inspire:—At two o'clock a great number of gentlemen partook of an elegant entertainment, provided for the occasion, at the Assembly Room in this town—where a number of patriotic toasts were drank.—The good order and benevolence which universally pervaded this respectable assemblage was great, and the whole was concluded with that same harmonious hilarity which so happily distinguished the commemoration of the event. In addition to this various little circles formed themselves into parties—all zealous in sharing the pleasures of the day; and we can truly say, that joy unspeakable shone with its dazzling lustre in the countenances of all.
Well may you hail, Columbian youth, The day that made you FREE, For then the world proclaim'd this truth, "FREEDOM TO MAN'S 1st decree!"
On Tuesday the 19th inst. arrived at Wilmington, (Delaware) the Ship Wilmington, Capt. Jeffries, in 37 days from Belfast, with upwards of 500 souls.
By reason of the present very dry season, the face of our State wears rather an unfavourable aspect, and we are assured, should the drought continue, the labours of the husbandman will be
but poorly rewarded—and the too sanguine expectations of every one will be greatly disappointed.
“Deep to the root Of vegetation parch'd, the cleaving fields And slippery lawn an arid hue disclose, Blast fancy's blooms, & wither even the soul. Echo no more returns the cheerful sound Of sharp'ning scythe, the mower sinking beats O'er him the humid hay, with flowers perfum'd; And scarce a chirping grasshopper is heard Through the dumb mead.”
No mention is made in any of the latest foreign papers of a suspension of hostilities between France and Austria.
The Constitution of Kentucky was finally ratified by the Convention of Danville, on the 26th day of April last. The first Legislature was to meet at Lexington on the 4th instant. Isaac Shelby, Esq. is elected Governor.
The Assembly of Jamaica have rescinded the loan of 10,000l. to the government of St. Domingo, made some time since—the said government having declined the acceptance thereof.
Some counterfeit certificates of the funded debt of Pennsylvania having been lately detected, the public have been cautioned by the Comptroller General to beware of such as may be offered for sale.
A Savannah paper of the 17th of May, contains the following:—“The subscriber thinks it his duty thus early to inform his friends, that he declines standing a poll, at the ensuing election, for a member to Congress.”
JAMES JACKSON.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE of this District.
ENTERED. FROM Sch'r Jane, York, Port-au-Prince.
CLEARED FOR Ship Statira, Tripe, Liverpool. Schooner Aurora, Noble, W. Indies. Brig Nancy, Hooker, England. Brig Betsey, T. Salter, Ditto. Brig Thomas, J. Salter, L'Orient. Sch'r Industry, Ham, N. Carolina.
John Goddard,
Has for sale
At his STORE, near the
MARKET,
A very general Assortment of
HARD WARE
G O O D S, Imported in the last Vessels from London and Bristol: —Consisting of—
  IRON MONGERY,  Clothiers Cards and    SADLERY,  Prefs Papers.    BRAZIERY and  Powder and Shot.    CUTLERY Wares.  Painters Oil and    London Pewter,  Colours.    Brushes of all sorts,  Allum, Copperas,    An assortment of  Brimstone, Whit-    elegant  ing, White Lead,    TEA TRAYS and  and Spanish Brown    WAITERS.  by the cask.    Mahogany and Gift  At the same Store    frame LOOKING-  may be had    GLASSES of vari-  Hyson, Souchong    ous sizes and fash-  and Bohea Teas.    ions.  Loaf Sugar, Wines,    Glass Ware of dif-  Brandy, Spices,    ferent kinds, a-  Red-wood, Log-    mong which are,  wood, Fustic, Oil    a few dozen fash-  of Vitriol in large    ionable cut Wine  and small quanti-    Glasses.  ties.    A general assortment of  German Steel.    CROCKERY WARE  Hollow Iron Ware.    Complete table sets  Iron Cambooses,    of do. blue and  West-India    green edged.  GOODS, &c. &c.  
The above Articles will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Portsmouth, June 30, 1792.

Parnassian Spring.
The PLAGUY TONGUE.
CLARINDA's form was more than grace, The dread of ev'ry fair; A thousand loves compos'd her face, And revel'd in her hair; Her sparkling wit was own'd by all, And if the charmer sung, Why, 'Headlong streams forgot to fall,' But O her plaguy tongue!
A while be-goddefe'd and be-prais'd, A world obey'd her will! But though the comet widely blaz'd, We found it transient still: The wond'ring crowds, her beauty's boast! That round her fondly hung, Despis'd the vixen in the toast, And curs'd her plaguy tongue.
Too feebly shot, her fleeting fire Scarce warm'd a morning dream— For myriads may with ease admire, Though not a soul esteem! Whene'er she talk'd to fix for life A downward head we hung; And all were fearful of a wife With such a plaguy tongue.
Yet still her giddy course she drove, And on her charms rely'd; For admiration, scorching love And happiness for pride— But see, alas! the roles fade— And now no longer young, She pines an old neglected maid, And mourns her plaguy tongue.
At such a fate ye fair ones start And truit my honest lays, That one sincere, one worthy heart, Out-counts a world of praise. Then when from Cupid bows you claim, With sweetness see them strung, For love ne'er guides a virgin's aim Who bears a plaguy tongue.
JUST PUBLISHED
By JOHN MELCHER,
By order of the General-Court of the State of New-Hampshire, and for sale at his Office in MARKET-STREET, A General Revision of
The LAWS
of said State, As lately Revised and approved of by the General-Court, neatly and cor- rectly printed, and bound, in one large Octavo Volume.
N. B.—THIS Book contains all the Laws of the State, and is to take place the 15th day of September next, by order of the General-Court, after which time it will be the standing Laws of the State, all other State Laws being repealed.
State of New-Hampshire.
WHEREAS by an act of the General-Court of the State aforesaid, passed in the year of our Lord, 1791, empowering the selectmen of the town of Washington to lay a tax of two pence per acre on all the land in said town, except the land then owned and possessed by Reuben Kidder, Esq. which was to be taxed the sum of fifteen pounds, L. M. for the purpose of making and repairing the public highways in said Washington, and two years are allowed for working out or paying said tax, one half of which is to be paid yearly, at the rate of three shillings per day for an able laboring man, finding himself customary tools: The subscriber being appointed by said act to collect the same, and lay the proceeds thereof out in repairing the roads in said Washington—hereby give notice, that three months is allowed from the first day of August next, for completing their first payment, that in failure of their making payment as aforesaid, their lands must be proceeded with as the law directs.
THOMAS PENNIMAN.
Washington, June 16, 1792.
STOP THIEF!
BROKE open on the night of the 23d day of June, inst. the dwelling-house of the subscriber in New-Gloucester, and a number of articles from thence taken, viz.—A velvet spotted Waistcoat—one pair corduroy Breeches—two Holland Shirts—two muslin Cravats—one pair men's Shoes, lined throughout, and bound with black ferrret—one pair Shoe-Buckles, plated,—and other small articles:—Supposed to be taken by one BENJAMIN SHAW, short of stature, dark hair, bright eyes, and good teeth—dressed in a striped Waistcoat, thick-set Breeches, and had a large pack of cloathes.—Whoever will apprehend the above Thief, so that he may be brought to justice, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward, and all necessary charges paid by
JOHN GLOVER.
New-Gloucester, June 24, 1792.
State of New-Hampshire.
JUNE 29, 1792.
To JONATHAN WARNER, Esquire, a Justice of the Peace and of the quorum, throughout the State aforesaid.
THE subscribers being proprietors and owners of more than a sixteenth part of the township of Success, request you to warn, agreeably to the laws, a meeting of the grantees and proprietors of the township of Success, in the county of Grafton, in the State aforesaid, to be holden at the dwelling-house of Jesse Young, Esq. innholder in Concord, in said county, on Tuesday the 31st day of July next, at two o'clock in the afternoon—then and there to vote and act on the following articles, viz.
1st. To choose a Moderator, Proprietors Clerk, Assessors, Collector, Treasurer, and any other officers which may appear necessary.
2d. To see how much money they will raise for the payment of arrears of taxes of any and all kinds due from said proprietors, and for letting out said township, or any part thereof, and making any surveys which may be thought for the interest of said proprietors, and to chuse agents or a committee to see the same accomplished—and to adopt some proper measures, if thought best, for bringing forward the culture and settlement thereof, and to make compensation in lands or otherwise for that purpose.
3d. To see if said proprietors will ratify and confirm any or all former votes of said proprietors, or make any alterations.
4th. To see if they will agree upon and establish a different mode for calling their proprietary meetings in future, and also to see if they will agree upon any particular place where said meetings shall in future be holden.
JONATHAN CILLEY, JOHN YOUNG, THOMAS PINKHAM.
PORTSMOUTH.
Rockingham ss.
AGREEABLY to the foregoing request, the proprietors and grantees aforesaid are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes abovementioned.
JONATHAN WARNER, Justice (Peace throughout said State.
June 29, 1792.
State of New-Hampshire.
Hillsborough ss.
NOTICE is hereby given that the owners of the Crotched Mountain (so called) laying in Francistown, was taxed in the year 1789, in the following manner, viz. State and county tax specie 5/7, indents 16/9; that if said taxes are not paid by the twenty-seventh day of August next, so much of said land will be sold at public vendue, as will pay said tax with incidental charges, at the house of Mr. Peter Wadsworth, innholder in said town, at four of the clock P. M. on said day.
JOHN DICKY, Constable.
Francistown, June 16, 1792.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that in consequence of a petition to the Justices of the court of General Sessions of the peace, for the county of Grafton, praying that a highway be laid out from Landaff, in said county, through Lincoln and Goff's Location, so called, places not incorporated, to Thornton. A committee was appointed for that purpose, due notice having been first given to the owners of said land, of said petition: Which committee made report, that they had viewed the ground, and laid out a road as follows: Beginning at Corey's Mills (so called) in Landaff, thence through said Landaff, by John Clark's and J. Snow's, to Nathan Kinsman's, in Lincoln, as the road is now trod, being about nine miles and an half, from said Kinsman's, running a S. S. E. course through Lincoln, by Bogg-Pond to Goff's Location; so through said Goff's Location, about the same course to Thornton line, the whole being spotted from said Kinsman's, being ten miles by measure—Which report was accepted and recorded in the records of said court:—Therefore the proprietors and owners of said tracts of land, not incorporated, are requested to clear out and make passable said road, by the first day of December next, otherwise said lands will be assessed for that purpose agreeably to law.
By order of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Grafton.
G. W. LIVERMORE, Clerk. Haverhill, March 10, 1792.
State of New Hampshire.
Grafton ss.
PURSUANT to an act of said State, empowering the Selectmen of Dorchester to assess a tax of two pence per acre on all lands in said town, public lands excepted, for the purpose of making and repairing highways in said town—Notice is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the township of Dorchester, that there is a tax laid on their lands, for the purpose aforesaid, and they have the liberty of working out the said tax of two pence per acre, at the rate of three shillings per day, for an able laborer, at any time between the first day of May and the first day of October, within the term of two years from the date of this advertisement, under the direction of the Selectmen of said town.
BENJAMIN NORRIS, Collector. Dorchester, June 27, 1792.
PIERMONT.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Piermont, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1790, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber on or before the 20th day of July next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Abner Chandler, innholder in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day.
   Proprietors. No. R. Spec. S. or Q'y. d. d.     R. Downing, house lot 0 2 45 4 3½   John T. Mason, half 1 2 100 4 3½   Undivided, half — — 4 4   Samuel Wentworth 4 2 100 4 3½   Jona. Carlton, undi. — — 4 4   John Wentworth 14 3 100 4 3½   Robert Auchmuty 1 4 100 4 3½   Andrew Wiggin 6 4 100 4 3½   Christopher Toppan 9 4 100 4 3½   Undivided — — 4 4   John Temple 8 5 100 4 3½   House lot 40 1 45 4 3½   Undivided — — 4 4   Joseph Wright, Undivided — — 4 4   Col. Joseph Smith 14 5 100 4 3½   Nathaniel Barrett, Undivided — — 4 4   James Nevins 3 6 100 4 3½   M. Weare 5 6 100 4 3½   House lot 34 1 45 4 3½  
SAMUEL ROOT, Collector. Piermont, June 2, 1792.
BLANKS of all kinds
may be had, as usual, of the Printer hereof, on the shortest notice, and executed in the neatest manner.
State of New-Hampshire.
To the Honorable John Calfe, Esquire, one of the Justices of the peace throughout the State.
WE the subscribers being owners and proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of a township called Chatham, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, request your honor that a legal meeting of the proprietors of said township may be notified and warned to be held at the dwelling-house of David Page, Esq. in Conway, on Wednesday the eighth day of August next, at one o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes, viz.
 1st. To choose a Moderator.  2d. To choose a Proprietor's Clerk.  3d. To examine the records and all proceedings of former meetings, and to alter and rectify all irregularities, mistakes and mismanagements therein, and to confirm any votes passed at such meetings as they shall see proper.  4th. To see if the Proprietors will confirm to the Rev. Dr. Samuel Langdon and Thomas M'Donough, Esq. the locations by them respectively claimed within the said township, on conditions by them offered.  5th. To choose Assessors and such other officers as may be found necessary, for promoting the settlement and interest of the township.  6th. To see what encouragement the Proprietors will vote for building Mills, and opening and clearing Roads in the township.  7th. To take some method for calling Proprietors meetings in future.  8th. To raise money to defray all necessary charges already incurred, and for promoting the further settlement and letting out the same. 
JOHN GLOVER, JOHN COSTELLOE, AMOS COGSWELL. JOSHUA FOSS,
State of New-Hampshire.
PURSUANT to the foregoing request I do hereby notify and warn the Proprietors of said Chatham to meet at the time and place aforesaid, for the purposes therein mentioned.
JOHN CALEF, Justice of the Peace throughout the State. June 16, 1792.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors of Amoskeag bridge, that a meeting of said proprietors will be held at Goffstown, in the county of Hillsborough, at the house of Robert M'Gregore, Esq. in said Goffstown, on Tuesday the 10th day of July next, agreeably to law in that case, made and provided, for the purpose of choosing a Clerk—Directors, and any other necessary officers, and to agree upon and establish such bye-laws as may be thought necessary for regulating the affairs of said propriety—and to raise such sums of money as may be necessary for building said bridge.
ROBERT M'GREGORE, Portsmouth, June 16, 1792.
ORFORD.
State of New-Hampshire.
WE the subscribers being appointed by an act of the General-Court, passed at their sessions in December last, for the purpose of collecting and appropriating a tax of two pence on each and every acre of land in the township of Orford, in the county of Grafton, for the purpose of making and repairing highways, notify the owners of land within the same, that the selectmen have assessed said tax,—and three months from this publication is allowed by said act to the land owners, for them to work out their taxes, and on failure of payment, their land will be advertised for sale, agreeably to law, for the payment of said taxes.
JOHN MANN, DANIEL TILLOTSON, jr. ALEXANDER STRONG.
Orford, June 1, 1792.