The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-06-13 00:00:00

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Foreign Miscellany.
[The following article translated from a Nantz paper of December last, must prove very interesting at this time, as it exhibits several of those irritating arguments, which have in all probability tended to produce the misunderstanding now subsisting between our Republic and that of France.]
MEMORIAL
Of Citizen Fuli Gossin, merchant and owner of privateers at Nantes, on the necessity of a general and vigorous measure, applicable to the mode of deciding or judging on the validity of prizes made by ships of war or State Privateers.
IMPERIOUS circumstances impose it as a duty on me to solicit from the Executive Directory, new regulations tending to direct the conduct of owners and captains of privateers, respecting vessels navigating under neutral colors, and to serve as a model or basis to tribunals to judge by.
But the better to enlighten government on so important a subject, to convince it of the urgent necessity to take at least a positive, solid, and stable resolution in this circumstance, I am about giving them a sketch of the conduct of Americans since the commencement of the war, and developing the principles on which the English admiralty decide upon the validity of neutral prizes, captured by English ships of war or privateers.
I shall be permitted to hope, that being animated by the desire of restoring to France the consideration due to its power, the Directory will, like me, feel the interest of the Republic, enjoins it on them as a duty to adopt the same principles: to give an official publication of the law of the 14th Messidor, I enjoin their tribunals to conform to it, and to send all the officers of administration clear and detailed instructions by which the execution of that law may be rendered simple and easy, a law demonstrative of the solicitude of the Executive Directory.
Ever since the beginning of the war the English have captured all American vessels bound to France, or in coming out of their own ports, when laden either by a French or American mercantile house, to them it is sufficient that a neutral vessel has touched or been found near any of the shores of France, to adjudicate her a good prize, and even before the epocha of the conclusion of the treaty between them and the United States, the courts of admiralty were not satisfied with condemning the cargo, the British commanders ordered the vessels to be run aground, pressed the crews, and only dismissed the captain after having treated him like a prisoner of war.
I could relate a thousand examples of this astonishing conduct, but I shall content myself with relating one.
The vessel the Somerset, of New-York, Capt. Miller, owned by John Livingston, from Bourdeaux and bound to America, wholly loaded for his own account, no ways interested nor connected with any French house, was taken and condemned at Bermuda, the ship ran aground, the sailors taken on board English ships of war, and the Captain sent back to N. York.
Above five hundred American vessels have undergone the same fate since the beginning of this war, they have been taken on mere suspicion of having French property on board, or that French refugees from St. Domingo on the continent were interested in them; a trunk, a letter, or French book found on board, have been sufficient pleas, on which to condemn them?
A single case only exists, (and I blush to publish it) wherein the British courts of admiralty released an American vessel, this was when the
captain secretly gave advice, and informed the commanders of British ships of war and cruisers, that he had French property on board; then the captain received a reward proportioned to the value of the prize; often did they even divide the goods of French citizens, reduced to the cruel alternative to load them on board their vessels, or to abandon to the flames the wrecks of their fortunes, and whose only crime was to have confided in their probity, and even often yielded to their solicitations.
I declare it with truth, it must be a motive as powerful as the interest of the State to induce me to proclaim before all France, facts which will stamp an eternal odium on the American coalition? Who would believe that captains of that nation have appropriated to themselves the property of a great number of French citizens, by swearing in the port where they arrived, that they had no French property, because the bill of lading was American, and that the property had been loaded under the same name? A fatal abuse, this of an oath, among a people who know no other God but money, whose thirst for riches is the prevailing despotism, and who sacrifice their glory and safety to its imprudent avarice.
If, notwithstanding these expositions, there still exist men so credulous or so little informed as to doubt the truth of these facts, let them call for information on all the French citizens who have lived in the United States; let them learn that at the very time when the British took possession of American vessels, sold their cargoes, pressed their men, violated their territory, (1) the government of the United States not only did not protest against so palpable an infraction of the laws of nations, but even then they sent to London the extraordinary John Jay to make an alliance and a commercial treaty with Great Britain; that such a treaty was as prejudicial to France as shameful to the United States; that it annulled the important dispositions of the treaty of 1778; and that it effectually placed North America, again under the dependence of Great Britain: and at what period? at the very time when the Ambassador Genet proposed to them in the name of the Republic, to make a new treaty of alliance and commerce.
Some persons may perhaps imagine, that since the treaty was put into operation Great Britain has respected the American Flag; no, she has, as before, stopped and carried into her ports the vessels of that nation, their cargoes have been sold, and after the old way the United States have been silent. (2)
If some people think yet, that the inability to repress such unlawful attempts has forced the American government to overlook and leave them unpunished, the facts which I am about to expose will destroy that error.
1st. The agents of the British government have lately purchased under the name of American, cannon balls, horses, tar and pitch, can-
vas for sails, in the towns of New-London, New-York, Norfolk and Baltimore, and even the guns of the two French corvettes, the Expedition and the Ceres, which had been condemned there.
2d. Hundreds of pilot boats (3) constructed in a manner to carry guns, have been built on account of Great Britain in American ports, and under the same name to go cruising in the West-Indies.
3d. The British Government has also caused to be purchased in the same sea-ports more than one hundred vessels, from two to three hundred tons, laden with provisions of all kinds and ammunition, which have been sent to English Islands under American colors, papers, and crews. The commanders of these vessels were not to know their destination before they were in the Latitude of Cape Hatteras, where they met. On their arrival in the islands they were unloaded, the crews taken on board British ships of war, and the Captains requested to navigate under their colors and papers on account of the English government. The vessels yet at this time engaged in the British service with American papers, and are thus sheltered against the researches of French ships of war: for in such a case how is it possible to distinguish an English merchantman from an American? (4)
4th. The treaty of 1778 has a passage purporting that "no English ships of war whatsoever, shall be permitted to continue longer than 24 hours in the harbours of the United States, and shall not be allowed under any pretence, an admission into their ports;" and yet they have by their treaty with Great Britain (the treaty of December 1794) allowed the British ships of war shall be admitted into all their ports, and treated in the most friendly manner (5) That (the United States) have forbidden all Americans either officers or sailors to enter into the service of the nations at war with England, under pain of being treated as pirates!
5th. Well! at this very moment England has in her service above 7000 American sailors (6) they find in the ports of the United States all kinds of supplies, that is provision and ammunition of all kinds, to wage war against France.
The above is but a faint delineation of facts, similar to them a thousand others exist, a relation of which would be too long and too tedious. Those I have just exposed will undoubtedly be sufficient to justify the measures of reciprocity, which I now solicit from the Executive Directory.
What an astonishing contrast between the audacious conduct of the American government for the last years, and the moderation of the French government at the present moment! what a subject of surprise for posterity, when it shall compare
the forbearing conduct of the latter at the different periods of our revolution!
The treaty of Pilnitz, as yet enveloped in diplomatic mystery, armed the French, and enkindled the conflagration, which, for the last 5 years has destroyed the finest countries in Europe. The Kings of Spain and Sardinia, have seen their provinces invaded, because being branches of the house of Bourbon, they were justly suspected of wishes for its re-establishment. War was declared against Holland and England, because they favored, though in a private manner, the efforts of the coalesced kings, just, but threatening complaints drew upon the princes of Germany the terrible scourge of war; and the United States violators of the treaty of 1787: The United States, which under the mask of friendship, wage against us without any danger on their part, as filigree and destructive a war as the English themselves: The United States, which by their last treaty with Great Britain, have declared themselves in reality hostile to France: The United States, which hire out or rather prostitute their colors, their ships, their sailors, sell provisions & ammunition to the British government; and in this disgusting manner furnish their contingent to the coalesced powers! The United States, the captains of vessels of which have made an instrument of the faith due to oaths, an abuse as odious as unheard of to the present day, to rob, already unfortunate French citizens, of the wreck of their fortune, which at the risk of their lives they had saved from plunder, or inevitable conflagration!—will the United States enjoy all the advantages of a religiously observed neutrality; their colors fly with freedom on the sea, their ships carry with safety the property of our enemies on the ocean; they find security, safety, and protection in all French ports, and if it happens that some are detained by our privateers they receive very considerable indemnity: finally those very United States are treated and used as the most faithful allies of the French Republic.
God forbid that my intention, in stating these facts, should be to call the calamities of war on a country whose soil is yet tinged with the blood the French have spilt to establish and insure its independence and felicity!—far from me be such a thought; on the contrary, may a long and lasting peace, crown the wishes of humanity! but indeed; where is the man who shall dare to reprove me, if to avenge so many outrages and affronts which now remain unpunished, I call on the French government, to adopt towards the United States the same system of conduct which they tamely suffer Great Britain (their dear & good ally) to follow?
This measure is as urgent as it is indispensable, it ought even to be extended to all neutral powers, for they have all violated the neutrality, and lent and hired out their colors to the commerce of England.
The French government must either sacrifice the interest of the republic, its glory and prosperity, to a false magnanimity or a shameful timidity, or those neutrals should no longer be permitted to enjoy the advantages of neutrality, whenever it can be ascertained they are carriers of enemy's property; and even when by the nature of their papers, the declarations of their crews, the discovery of concealed papers, and several other circumstances which ought to have been foreseen, the property of the vessel and cargo shall appear uncertain. I by no means err, when I assure the Directory, that if indications and probabilities, or suspicions arising from any of the above sources, are not sufficient reasons for sending into French ports, neutral vessels, without exposing the captors to indemnities, they will all escape. So fertile are the captains in expedients to mask or conceal the true
property of their cargoes, (7) and our enemies sporting with our want of foresight, will continue without any risk, to carry on their vast commerce.
And indeed who would accuse the Executive Directory of being unjust aggressors, or of violating treaties? Could it be Great Britain, who during this as well as all her other wars, has trampled under feet the most sacred principles of the laws of nations? Could it be neutral powers, who know (or will not) neither how to make their flag be respected, whenever they navigate for the French, nor unite themselves against a nation which outrages and affronts them most audaciously; or even to be just and equitable with a people who can brave and bid defiance to all the coalition; to free the seas from British tyranny?
Could it be you, citizens of the United States, who, in the terrible crisis wherein France is plunged, have forgotten that this people, whose destiny has ever been to be a victim to its generosity, who shed their blood to help and assist you in the conquest of your Liberty! you, who have in a strange, blind, and ignorant manner, sacrificed every thing, Justice, Honor, Prudence, Gratitude, to an ambitious nation which can never forget that you were once her subjects? Answer me, did Holland make treaties of alliance with Spain, immediately after having broke its yoke? Did the house of Braganza, after being restored to the throne of Portugal, afford or grant any succour to Philip IV. against his enemies? Have the people of Switzerland ever violated the treaties which united them to France, to make an alliance with Austria? The Swiss people! What virtues does not that name call to mind! How noble and magnanimous is their conduct! Their inviolable attachment to treaties, their unfeigned friendship to France have resisted the threats, the intrigues, and even yet to a just resentment. With one hand they offered to the French the succour of benevolence; and with the other took up arms to repel insolent aggressions. And even lately, when victory seemed for a moment to abandon our colors, they welcomed and entertained in their houses our brave soldiers pursued by the enemy, and rejected with a just indignation the request of delivering them up to them; may honor and prosperity attend this loyal and courageous people, who respect misfortunes and still preserve to this day, the purity of its ancient morals and customs.
Far be from me, citizens of the United States, the idea of confounding you all in this act of accusation, which I this day present to the French Government. There are some among you, and I have myself been witness to it, there is a very great number who lament the faults, mistakes, ingratitude, and want of foresight of your government; there are many who sincerely wish for the prosperity of the French people; but what can avail empty wishes which are limited to the imagination: (8) I demand of the Executive Directory, that its resolution of the 14th Messidor be officially published and sent to all the tribunals and administrations of the French republic, with an express injunction to conform themselves to it.
I demand besides that this resolution
(7) Almost all neutral vessels are bearers of two different sets of papers, which they make use of according to circumstances.—How then can one divine their true destination.
(8) I have observed that it is at the Northward, and particularly at Boston, where French citizens experience the most friendship; and indeed it is only in that town, I have seen a public monument attending the gratitude of Americans towards the French nation. There, the people are in general kind, courteous and very hospitable.
(3) Very light ships of war.
(4) An English vessel of 800 tons, with troops on board, taken by the French corvette Ranger, Capt. Hullin, and retaken by the crew, has been understood to have been purchased by Col. Stevens, merchant of New-York, and commanded by the same captain. It afterwards took a cargo of shoes and hay, and sailed for Port-au-Prince, and even, what may appear incredible to some, the American Governor sent an express order to the French Consul Rosier, to forbid Capt. Barre, then commanding the station of the French ships of war, not to sail until 24 hours after the departure of that vessel.
(5) The British frigate Thetis was refitted in the port of Norfolk; she continued there three months. The Schooner the Arab was refitted at New-York, which took a space of three weeks; and even ships of war stationed at Sandy-Hook.
(6) The proof of this assertion, results in finding numbers of Americans in every British ship we take; not one has yet been taken without having Americans on board.

to be accompanied with regulations so plain and so circumstantially detailed, that the owners of privateers, as well as the captains of ships of war, and the tribunals of administration, may therein find the most invariable rule for their conduct, in order for some to avoid the dangers of ruinous indemnities, and to others the arbitrary instability of their decisions.
I demand, finally that adopting in this respect the principles of the British courts of admiralty, the Executive Directory would order, that in cases where the prizes shall be made on neutral powers, should not be admitted legal, the courts should be obliged to postpone until peace takes place, the ascertainment of damages and indemnities which may be due to the owners of captured ships.
Citizen Directors, I am bold to predict to you, if the measures you shall adopt were insufficient, they would insure more than ever the triumph of the English nation, and impunity to neutral nations; such measures would leave to the French citizens, who could still have the courage to arm privateers, nothing but the sad and discouraging prospect of becoming the prey of their enemies, or of becoming passive spectators of their peaceable commerce, and of their innumerable acts of injustice.
F. COSSIN.
Nantz, Frimaire 18. N. B. We learn at this moment, that a Prussian ship loaded in Holland for account of a house of Altona, had been stopped and carried to England, and the cargo condemned. The captain has assured me, that his freight was not even paid him.
IMPORTANT Foreign NEWS. [By the British Packet, arrived at New York.]
Official Accounts.
ARMY OF ITALY.
Passage of L'Isponza, and the capture of Gradisca.
GEN. Serrurier reached Gradisca by his march upon the heights which governed this town.
To make a diversion, and preclude the enemy from discovering of our manoeuvre, I ordered Gen. Bernadotte's riflemen to attack them in their entrenchments; but out soldiers, impelled by their natural ardor, advanced with their fixed bayonets, to the very walls of Gradisca. They were there received by a heavy discharge of musketry and grape shot. Gen. Bernadotte, obliged to support them, brought forward four pieces of cannon to force the gates—but they were defended by a fleche well intrenched.
Gen. Serrurier, in the mean time, arrived upon the heights which commanded Gradisca, rendering every means of retreat impossible.—The enemy panic struck, saw no possibility of defence, and despaired of making their escape. Gen. Bernadotte presented the summons subjoined, when the enemy capitulated.
Five thousand prisoners, the flower of Prince Charles's army, ten pieces of cannon, and eight standards were the fruits of this manoeuvre—We at the same time passed L'Isponza and took Gradisca.
The division of Gen. Bernadotte conducted itself with that gallantry which guarantees our future success. Gen. Bernadotte himself, his Aid-de-camp, and Generals braved every difficulty and danger. I solicit the rank of General of Brigade for adjutant General Mireur.
BATTLE OF CASASOLA.
The division of Gen. Massena, carrying the first of Le Chinfie encountering the enemy, who wishes to dispute the passage of the bridge of Casasola. The riflemen forced the enemy to fall back, and immediately after the grenadiers of the 32d and 57th demi brigade, in close columns, forced the bridge, bearing the enemy, notwithstanding their entrenchments and chevaux de frise, pursuing them even to Pontiebba, taking 600 prisoners, all belonging to the regiments lately brought from the Rhine. All the magazines which the enemy possessed on this side also became our property.
The ranges of the 10th regiment, with sword in hand, rushed forward into the enemy's entrenchment, and have consequently new claims to the esteem of the army.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE.
BUONAPARTE to the Executive Directory.
Head-quarters, Goritz, 2d Germinal, 22d March.
CITIZEN DIRECTORS,
We entered yesterday into Goritz. The enemy's army have effected their retreat with so much precipitation, that it has left in our hands four hospitals, containing 1500 sick, and all the magazines of provisions and warlike ammunition, of which I will give you an account by the next courier.
The division of Gen. Bernadotte went yesterday to Camiza; his advanced guard and the rear guard of the enemy have had a rencontre at Carminia. The 19th regiment of chasseurs charged the enemy with so much impetuosity, that they made 15 hussars prisoners with their horses. Gen. Massena pursued the enemy to La Pontiebba.
BUONAPARTE.
BUONAPARTE to the Executive Directory.
Head-quarters, Goritz, 4th Germinal, 24th March.
CITIZEN DIRECTORS,
You will find subjoined an account of the articles we have found in Goritz. I will send to you, by the next courier, an account of those we have found in Trieste.
We are masters of the celebrated mines of D'Yoria; we have found substance prepared for two millions. We are placing it in waggons, and if this operation succeeds without any accident it will be very useful to our finances.
BUONAPARTE.
BUONAPARTE to the Executive Directory.
Head-quarters, Goritz, 4th Germinal, March 24.
CITIZEN DIRECTORS,
Gen. Guieux, with his division, went on the 2d to Cividale at Caporetto; he there encountered the enemy entrenched at Putero, attacked them, and took from them 2 pieces of cannon and 100 prisoners, and pursued them into the defiles of Caporetto in the Austrian Chinfie, and left the field of battle covered with Austrians.
Gen. Massena, with his division, is at Tarvis. I have, therefore, reason to hope that the 2000 men whom Gen. Guieux has pushed before him, will fall into the hands of the division of Massena.
The General of division, Dugua, entered Trieste last night.
BUONAPARTE.
BUONAPARTE to the Austrian commander of Gradisca.
Head-quarters, Gradisca, 29th Ventose, March 19.
You have defended yourself, sir, like a brave man, and by your conduct you have acquired the esteem of soldiers. But any further obstinacy would be a crime which I would make fall on you principally; and for the purpose of justifying myself to posterity, I now summon you to surrender in ten minutes. If you refuse, I will put your troops to the sword.—Spare blood! The principles of philanthropy which ought to animate a chief, impose on you this obligation. The scales are prepared and the grenadiers and chasseurs demand the assault with loud cries.
I am with esteem, The Gen. of division. BUONAPARTE.
BUONAPARTE, Commander in Chief of the army of Italy, to the Executive Directory.
Head-quarters at Goritz, 5th Germinal, March 25, 5th year.
CITIZEN DIRECTORS,
I gave you an account by my last courier, that a column of the army of Prince Charles was hemmed in between the division of General Massena, who was at Tarvis and that of General Guieux, who on arriving at Caporetto, pushed into the defiles. I now give you further particulars.
BATTLE OF TARVIS.
General Massena, being arrived at Tarvis, was attacked by a division of the enemy, which left Clagenforth, and came to the assistance of the division that was hemmed in. After a conflict extremely obstinate, he put it to the route, and took a vast number of prisoners, among whom are three generals. The Emperor's cuirassiers, who arrived from the Rhine, have suffered most severely.
ENGAGEMENT OF LA CHINFIE.
Meanwhile General Guieux
drove the column which he had defeated to Putero, as far as the Austrian Chinfie, a post extremely well entrenched, but which was carried by assault after a very obstinate engagement, in which Gen. Don Verdier, and the fourth half brigade, as well as the 43d particularly distinguished themselves. Gen. Kables himself defended the Chinfie with 500 grenadiers; by the laws of war these 500 men ought to have been put to the sword, but this barbarous right has always been disclaimed and never exercised by the French army.
The hostile column seeing the Chinfie taken, precipitated its march, and fell into the middle of the division of Gen. Massena, who after a slight combat made the whole column prisoners; 30 pieces of cannon, 400 waggons carrying the baggage of the enemy, 5000 men and four Generals fell into our hands. I am eager to apprise you of this event, because under the present circumstances it is indispensable that you should be informed of every thing without delay. I reserve it to give you a more detailed account of these events as soon as I shall have received all the reports and soon as every moment shall be less precious.
The Chain of the Alps which parts France and Switzerland from Italy, separates the Italian part of Tyrol from the German part, the Venetian States from the dominions of the Emperor, and Carinthia from the county of Goritz and Gradisca. The division of Massena have crossed the Italian Alps. Our enemies were so awkward as to entral all their baggage and part of the army by the Noric Alps, who were that moment taken. The engagement of Tarvis was fought above the clouds, on a height which commands Germany; in several parts to which our line extended, the snow lay three feet deep, and the cavalry charging on the ice suffered accidents the result of which were extremely fatal to the enemy's cavalry.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE.
Later & more Important.
By an arrival at Bolton, from Liverpool.
ARMY OF THE RHINE.
The Commander in Chief, to the Executive Directory.
Head-Quarters at Hilschofheim, April 22.
Citizens Directors,
I take advantage of the conveyance of the Adjutant-General Le Clerc, of the Army of Italy, in order to give you a very succinct account of our operation, since the 20th inst.
A thousand obstacles prevented us from beginning till six in the morning. Though false attacks had been heard for two hours, so that we were not indebted for our success to a surprise of the enemy, but to our courage. Generals Duhesim, Vancame, Davonet, and Jordis; Adjutant-Generals Demont and Encelet commanded the attacks made by the 31st, 10th, and 17th demi brigades, a battalion of the 76th, two of the 109th and two of the 16th Light Infantry. These troops landed in turn on the right bank, disembarking 1500 men; these ought to have been 3000, but of 60 boats that we were to have had only 25 were able to reach us.
The enemy made unheard of attempts to destroy us while on the Rhine. After the most obstinate engagement, our bridges being fixed, and the reserved corps having passed the Rhine, we began to act offensively.—By yesterday noon the enemy were completely routed. We drove and dispersed them to Gengenbach, in the valley of Protzig, two leagues from Offenburg, Kehl has been retaken, and we now find ourselves more advantageously situated than before the siege of that place.
The result of this victory are seven stands of colours, more than 20 pieces of cannon, all the baggage, the military chest and the papers of the General Staff of the army; three or four thousand prisoners, one of whom is a General Officer, and several of them Staff Officers and of a superior rank. The loss of the enemy in killed and wounded is enormous.
The troops performed prodigies of valour. A squadron of the 9th regiment of Hussars, the 17th and 4th Dragoons, the 2d of Cavalry, the Companies of Light Artillery, commanded by Captains Fort and Gras, who in succession disembarked in the train of the Infantry, deserve the highest praise.
It is impossible to give you at this moment, more circumstantial details of this, the boldest, most dangerous operation, that I have ever yet witnessed; I shall send them by the first courier; I shall then be able more particularly to inform you of the names of the corps and of the soldiers who have distinguished themselves.
This day General Davent, at the head of a strong body, is marching to gain the head of the valley of Kentaig, and the Adjutant-General Randes towards the Kemsis. We have taken a position above Lacheren, after an engagement of the advanced posts where the enemy opposed only a feeble resistance.
The wounds of several of the General Officers rendering a greater degree of exertion necessary on the part of others, I could not write to you sooner. You shall receive interesting accounts of the different engagements which we have fought. Four Austrian General Officers have been wounded, one of whom is dead, and one a prisoner. This is an unequivocal proof of the slaughter which the enemy has been willing to suffer for the sake of preventing our establishing ourselves on the right bank of the Rhine.
(Signed) MOREAU.
P. S. A courier which I this moment received from Gen. Buonaparte announces the signing the Preliminaries of Peace with the Emperor.
Army of the Sambre & Meuse. The commander in Chief of the Sambre and Meuse, to the Executive Directory.
Head-Quarters, at Herborn, April 21.
Citizens Directors,
I yesterday morning sent you word that the left body of the army was going to Klein Neifter, in order to drive the enemy from the important position which it occupied; but as the latter declined engaging, we could only have an affair of the advanced posts, which Generals Nye and Soult commanded, with that valour which they are known to possess.—These Officers so contrived, as to arrive with the enemy at the defile of the Dile, by which the enemy were returning by Herborn to Wetzlaer, pushed them vigorously, and took from them 500 prisoners, two of whom are officers.
The Aid-de-Camp Sovolt, brother of the General of that name took 320 of them with 30 hussars, and threw the whole column of the enemy's infantry into the greatest confusion.—Six squadrons of dragoons, who at the battle of Altenkitchen were covered with glory, again conducted themselves in the most distinguished manner; and the hussars, as usual, did perfectly well. Two battalions of the 60th willing to take a part in the engagement, followed the cavalry, who were on full trot, a league and a half. Indeed too much cannot be said in praise of all these brave troops.
The enemy are said to be re-united at Wetzlaer, and Giesen. Grenier is, however, already on their left flank. We hope to dislodge them this day, from this position, however formidable it may be.
(Signed) L. HOCHE.
Peace with the Emperor.
Buonaparte, to the Executive Directory.
Head-Quarters at Judenburg, 19 Germinal, (April 8.)
Citizens Directors,
I have had the honor to send you the letter which I wrote to Prince Charles, and his answer. You will have annexed the note which was remitted to me by Gen. Bellegarde and Morveldt, the answer which I made, and the conditions of the suspension of arms we have concluded. You will there remark, by the line of Demarcation that we find ourselves in possession of Gratz, Brueck and Rosenman, which we had not before, besides my intention was to give my army two or three days repose—this suspension therefore deranges the military operations very little.
(Signed)
BUONAPARTE.
Letter from Generals Bellegarde and Morveldt, to Gen. Buonaparte.
Judenburg, April 7.
His Majesty the Emperor and King having nothing more at heart than to concur to the repose of Europe and to terminate a war that desolates the two nations—in consequence of the overture you have made to his Royal Highness, by your letter from Clagenfurth has now sent us to hear your proposals of so great importance. After the conversation
we have had with you, and persuaded of the earnest desire as well as intention of the two powers to finish as soon as possible this disastrous war—his Royal Highness desires a suspension of arms for ten days, in order to have more facility in coming to this desirable end, and in order that all the delays and obstacles that the continuation of hostilities would occasion to the negotiation be removed, and that every thing may concur to re-establish Peace between the two great nations.
(Signed)
Le Compte de BELLEGARDE, Lieutenant-General. MORVELDT, Maj. General.
To Generals Bellegarde and Morveldt.
Head-Quarters, Judenburg, April 8. Messieurs,
In the military position of the two armies, a suspension of arms is altogether disadvantageous to the French army; but if it can open a road to the Peace so much desired, and so useful to the two nations, I consent without hesitation to the request.
The French Republic has often manifested to his Majesty, her desire to put an end to this cruel contest. She persists in the same sentiments; and I do not doubt after the conference I have had the honor to have with you, that in a very few days, Peace will be concluded between the French Republic and his Majesty.
I beg you to believe in the sentiments of esteem and high consideration, with which I am, &c.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE.
PARIS, April 26.
Message from the Executive Directory to the two Councils, 6th Floreal, (26th April.)
Citizens Representatives,
THE armies of the Rhine and Moselle, after having favored the brilliant operations of the army of Italy by keeping before them the Imperial troops, were no longer to remain in a state of inaction; they have just opened the campaign, and their first movements have been attended with signal success. The army of the Sambre and Meuse, more formidable still by the remembrance of some checks which they have already revenged, rendered the 29th Germinal illustrious by a PITCHED BATTLE, and 3 Actions. Among the trophies are 7000 prisoners of war, 27 pieces of artillery, 7 standards, 60 war and ammunition waggons, &c.
THE passage of the Upper Rhine, by the army of the Rhine and Moselle, was accomplished on the 1st Floreal. It seems even to surpass the brilliant operations which took place at the commencement of the last campaign. This brave army more proud perhaps of its retreat from Bavaria, than of the victories which conducted it into that country—which obliged the Archduke to consume his forces before Kehl, while Mantua called in vain to him for succours, has again taken possession of that Fort by a coup-de-main; which it had before defended for three months. This passage was accomplished in broad day, and by main force, while the enemy were arranged in order of battle on the opposite bank. They have lost several standards, more than 20 pieces of cannon, their military chest, the bureau of Etat Major, and from 3 to 4 thousand prisoners, one of whom is a General—the number of killed and wounded is enormous. Thus the enemy disappointed in all their schemes, are everywhere vanquished and have no safety, but in that Peace which we have always offered them upon equitable terms.
THE dispatch in which Gen. Morveau informs us of the passage of the Rhine, by the army of the Rhine and Moselle, is terminated by the following Postscript:—“A Courier which I received this moment from Gen. Buonaparte announces to me the signing of the Preliminaries of Peace with the Emperor.”
(Signed) REWBELL, President. LEGARDE, Sec. Gen.
After the message of the Directory relative to a Peace with the Emperor had been read, Dumolarde made the following speech: “It is certainly impossible to express in proper terms, our sensations of admiration and gratitude. We may say our brave armies have deserved well, not of their country merely; but of the human race. Yes! we shall obtain that Peace for which Europe sighs, and we shall owe it to the courage of our brave defenders.—Friends of Peace, you will obtain that Peace which for so long a pe-

and has been the object of your vows. Friends of Liberty, you will obtain a Peace such as you desire, upon terms honorable and solid. It is at this moment glorious to be a Frenchman; it is at this moment glorious to be at the head of the Government of this nation. May this glorious day make us feel the necessity of uniting ourselves [great applause.] Yes! I hesitate not in saying, with reference to the subject on which I am addressing you, that I am the organ of all France. [Yes, yes, were resounded from all quarters; the plaudits re-commenced.] We must bury every thing in oblivion, we must pardon mutual injuries, we must heal the wounds the Revolution has made; we must be convinced that the glory and happiness of France, can only consist in the exact observance of the Constitution. For myself, I declare I am sincerely attached to the Constitution; and I maintain that there is not a good citizen nor an honest man who is not a friend to the Republic. I close these unconnected observations with exclaiming to you, long live the Republic; and with requiring you should solemnly declare that our armies have deserved well of their country and of the human race."
Adopted.
On the 25th April, towards six o'clock, numerous discharges of artillery announced in Paris that the Preliminaries of Peace were signed between the French Republic and the Emperor. This happy news has circulated through this immense city with the rapidity of lightning. The workmen, as soon as it was announced, left their workshops; all the citizens came forth into the streets, an immense crowd inundated the garden of the Thuilleries. Enthusiasm and joy are conspicuous in every quarter—they are manifested in the public places and the public spectacles. The shouts of Vive la Paix, Vive la Republique! resound in every street—the name of Buonaparte, and the Heroes by whom he has been so well seconded in our different armies, fly from mouth to mouth; coupled with expressions of the most lively admiration and gratitude.
The Adjutant-General Le Clerc informs us, that at the moment when he left the army of Italy, Buonaparte and Prince Charles had had a contract concluded with all the Diplomatic forms—declared the neutrality of the place of their meeting—it was in a private garden.
The first difficulty that occurred was, the precedence claimed to the Emperor; which the French General without difficulty recognized, declaring the French Republic was too great to attach any importance to vain ceremony. They then entered in great state, at opposite points of the garden; the overtures were opened and a second armistice signed.
Buonaparte reading at the head of the Preliminaries of Peace that the Emperor recognized the French Republic, required the erasure of this article, persuaded that the Republic had no need of the consent of his Imperial Majesty to give it existence. The French Republic, said Buonaparte, is like the sun above the horizon. Blind indeed are they, whom its rays have not yet pierced.
The article was expunged.—Such was the state of the negotiation when La Clerc was despatched.
LONDON, MAY 4.
We have received a complete series of Paris papers to 28th ult. inclusive—their contents are the most important to this country of anything that has transpired since the commencement of the French Revolution, if we except only the disastrous day on which it was announced that England was to be a party in the war. They not only give details of the wonderful and important conquests of the French armies, particulars of a series of victories which exceed any thing even in the annals of their own Revolution; but announce an event we often predicted—that the Emperor has not only entered into negotiations with the French Republic, without the consent of our Cabinet, but that Preliminaries of Peace have been actually signed between those powers.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MAY 30
THE proceedings were continued on the reported address in answer to the President's speech.
It was moved to amend that part which contains expressions of indignation at the sentiments disclosed by the President of the French Directory in his speech to Mr. Monroe, as tending to separate the government of this country from the people; so as to express that indignation at such sentiments generally, not pointing to the speech of Citizen Barras. This amendment was carried by the casting vote of the Chairman, the committee having divided 49 and 49.
Mr. Dayton then moved to introduce the following as an amendment, instead of a clause in the report which does not contain an expression of the sentiment of the House as to the basis of our negotiation with France.
"We therefore receive with the utmost satisfaction your information that a fresh attempt at negotiation will be instituted, and we hope that a mutual spirit of conciliation and a disposition on the part of the United States to place France on grounds as favorable as other countries in their relations and connection with us, will produce an accommodation compatible with the engagements, rights, interests and honor of the United States."
After some debate on this amendment, the committee rose without taking a question, and the house adjourned.
MAY 31. The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Dent in the chair on the reported address to the President's Speech. The amendment proposed yesterday by Mr. Dayton came before the committee.
After a variety of observations from several members for and against it, the question was put and carried, 52 to 47.
JUNE 1 and 2, wholly occupied in debating on the answer to the President's speech.
SATURDAY, June 3.
AT twelve o'clock the Speaker and House waited upon the President with the following
ADDRESS:
To the President of the U. States.
SIR, THE interesting detail of those events, which have rendered the convention of Congress, at this time, indispensable (communicated in your Speech to both Houses) has excited in us the strongest emotions. Whilst we regret the occasion, we cannot omit to testify our approbation of the measure, and to pledge ourselves that no considerations of private inconvenience shall prevent, on our part, a faithful discharge of the duties to which we are called.
We have constantly hoped, that the nations of Europe, whilst desolated by foreign wars, or convulsed by intestine divisions, would have left the United States to enjoy that peace and tranquility, to which the impartial conduct of our government has entitled us; and it is now, with extreme regret, we find the measures of the French Republic tending to endanger a situation so desirable and interesting to our country.
Upon this occasion, we feel it our duty to express in the most explicit manner, the sensations which the present crisis has excited, and to assure you of our zealous co-operation in those measures which may appear necessary for our security or peace.
Although it is the "earnest" with our hearts, that peace may be maintained with the French Republic, and with all the world, yet we will never surrender those rights which belong to us as a nation; and whilst we view with satisfaction the wisdom, dignity and moderation, which have marked the measures of the Supreme Executive of our country, in its attempts to remove by candid explanations, the complaints and jealousies of France, we feel the full force of that indignity which has been offered our country, in the rejection of its Minister. No attempts to wound our rights as a sovereign state will escape the notice of our constituents: They will be felt with indignation, and repelled with that decision which shall convince the world that we are not a degraded people, that we can never submit to the demands of a foreign power without examination and without discussion.
Knowing as we do the confidence reposed by the people of the United States in their government, we cannot hesitate in expressing our indignation at any sentiments tending to derogate from that confidence. Such sentiments, wherever entertained, serve to evince an imperfect knowledge of the opinions of our constituents. An attempt to separate the people of the United States from their government, is an attempt to separate them from themselves; and although foreigners, who know not the genius of our country, may have conceived the project, and foreign emissaries may attempt the execution, yet
NOTES.
The words in Italics were not in the original address.—The subsequent Notes show the original report. *Original, "first and most" †Original, "Can" ‡Original, "at the sentiments disclosed by the President of the Executive Directory of France, in his speech to the late Minister of the United States, Such sentiments serve to discover the"
the united efforts of our fellow-citizens will convince the world of its impracticability.
Sensibly as we feel the wound which has been inflicted, by the transactions disclosed in your communications, yet we think with you, that neither the honor nor the interest of the United States forbid the repetition of advances for preserving peace. [We therefore, receive, with the utmost satisfaction, your information, that a fresh attempt at negotiation will be instituted; and we cherish the hope that a mutual spirit of conciliation, and a disposition on the part of France to compensate for any injuries which may have been committed upon our neutral rights; and on the part of the United States, to place France on grounds similar to those of other countries in their relation and connection with us, if any inequalities shall be found to exist, will produce an accommodation, compatible with the engagements, rights, duties, and honor of the United States. Fully, however, impressed with the uncertainty of the result, we shall prepare to meet with fortitude any unfavorable events which may occur, and to extricate ourselves from their consequences, with all the skill we possess, and all the efforts in our power. Believing with you that the conduct of the government has been just and impartial to foreign nations, that the laws for the preservation of peace have been proper, and that they have been fairly executed, the Representatives of the People do not hesitate to declare, that they will give their most cordial support to the execution of principles so deliberately and uprightly established.
The many interesting subjects which you have recommended to our consideration, and which are so strongly enforced by this momentous occasion, will receive every attention which their importance demands; and we trust that by the decided and explicit conduct which will govern our deliberations, every insinuation will be repelled which is derogatory to the honor and independence of our country.
Permit us, in offering this Address, to express our satisfaction at your promotion to the first office in the government, and our entire confidence that the pre-eminent talents and patriotism which have placed you in this distinguished situation, will enable you to discharge its various duties with satisfaction to yourself and advantage to our common country.
To which he returned the following answer:
Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, I Receive with great satisfaction, your candid approbation of the Convention of Congress; and thank you for assurances that the interesting subjects recommended to your consideration, shall receive the attention which their importance demands; and that your co-operation may be expected in those measures which may appear necessary for our security or peace.
The declaration of the Representatives of this nation of their satisfaction at my promotion to the first office in the government, and of their confidence in my sincere endeavours to discharge the various duties of it, with advantage to our common country, have excited my most grateful sensibility.
I PRAY you, Gentlemen, to believe, and to communicate such assurance to our constituents, that no event which I can foresee to be attainable by any exertions in the discharge of my duties, can afford me so much cordial satisfaction, as to conduct a negotiation with the French Republic, to a removal of prejudices, a correction of errors, a dissipation of umbrages, an accommodation of all differences, and a restoration of harmony and affection, to the mutual satisfaction of both nations: And, whenever the legitimate organs of intercourse shall be restored, and the real sentiments of the two governments can be candidly communicated to each other, although strongly impressed with the necessity of collecting ourselves into a manly posture of defence, I nevertheless entertain an encouraging confidence, that a mutual spirit of conciliation, a disposition to compensate injuries, and accommodate each other in all our relations and connections, will produce an agreement to a Treaty, consistent with the engagements, rights, duties and honor of both nations.
JOHN ADAMS. United States, June 5, 1797.
The House having returned, Mr. Smith, (Ch.) gave notice, that if the House were to go into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union, to take up the subject matter of the President's speech, that he had business to present which would require secrecy. The galleries were accordingly cleared.
At three the House adjourned. Before the adjournment they determined that the business brought forward with closed doors did not require secrecy. The following are the propositions introduced:
1st. Resolved, As the opinion of this Committee, That further provision ought to be made for fortifying the ports and harbours of the United States. 2. Resolved, That provision be made by law for completing, and manning the United States, Constitution, and Constellation. 3. Resolved, That provision be made
by law for procuring, by purchase, a further naval force, to consist of three frigates of guns, and six sloops of war of guns. 4. Resolved, That provision be made by law for empowering the President to employ the naval force of the United States as convoys to protect the trade thereof. 5. Resolved, &c. For regulating the arming of the merchant vessels of the United States. 6. Resolved, That the military establishment ought to be augmented by an addition of one regiment, a corps of artillery and engineers, and companies of dragoons. 7. Resolved, &c. For empowering the President to raise a provisional army, to consist of regiments of infantry, and one regiment of dragoons by commissioning the Officers, and by volunteers or enlistments, wherever the country shall, in his opinion, render the said army necessary for the protection and defence of the United States: provided, That neither the officers or soldiers shall receive any pay or emolument, until called into actual service.
by law for procuring, by purchase, a further naval force, to consist of three frigates of guns, and six sloops of war of guns.
4. Resolved, That provision be made by law for empowering the President to employ the naval force of the United States as convoys to protect the trade thereof.
5. Resolved, &c. For regulating the arming of the merchant vessels of the United States.
6. Resolved, That the military establishment ought to be augmented by an addition of one regiment, a corps of artillery and engineers, and companies of dragoons.
7. Resolved, &c. For empowering the President to raise a provisional army, to consist of regiments of infantry, and one regiment of dragoons by commissioning the Officers, and by volunteers or enlistments, wherever the country shall, in his opinion, render the said army necessary for the protection and defence of the United States: provided, That neither the officers or soldiers shall receive any pay or emolument, until called into actual service.
8. Resolved, &c. To authorize the President to borrow on the credit of the United States, a sum not exceeding dollars to defray the expence which may arise in providing for the defence and security of the United States.
9. Resolved, &c. To raise a revenue adequate to the reimbursement within years of such sum as may be borrowed as aforesaid.
10. Resolved, &c. To provide for a limited time, against the exportation of arms, ammunition, and military and naval stores.
PHILADELPHIA, June 3.
A bill to prevent the Citizens of the United States privateering against nations in amity with or against Citizens of the United States, has been brought forward in the Senate.
NEW-YORK, June 5.
A letter from Savannah, dated May 10, says, the present Governor, the Earl of Santa Clara, has notified the French Vice Consul, BONDENACE, that he is determined to preserve the intercourse of neutral nations with that port free and uninterrupted, and that French cruisers are not to molest neutral vessels bound to or from it.
In regard to the negotiatory appointment to France, it is to be understood that Gen. CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY, of South-Carolina, now in Holland, Hon. FRANCIS DANA, Chief Justice of the State of Massachusetts, and Gen. JOHN MARSHALL, of Virginia, are appointed jointly and severally, Envoys Extraordinary, and Ministers Plenipotentiary to the French Republic.
SALEM, June 9.
CAPT. JOHN BARTON, from Cadiz, has politely handed us the following: His Britannic Majesty's Ship Captain, off Cadiz, 11th April, 1797.
SIR, In consequence of the unprovoked Declaration of War from his Catholic Majesty against his Britannic Majesty and the British nation, it is found right that Spain should no longer have any trade.
I have therefore the honor to acquaint you, that no neutral vessel shall hereafter be suffered to enter or leave the port of Cadiz, without having obtained my permission or that of the Commander in chief of the British fleet—that from this moment Cadiz is to be considered as a Blockaded Port. I have the honor to be, &c.
HORATIO NELSON. To the Danish Consul.
BOSTON, June 8.
PEACE concluded!
LIVERPOOL MAY 6.
We stop the press to insert the following important extract of a letter just received from Hull. "A neutral vessel from Hamburg is just arrived, with the intelligence of accounts and confirmed papers having reached Hamburg last Thursday of the EMPEROR having concluded a separate PEACE."
Arrived at Philadelphia, June 5, the ship Portsmouth, Monk, last from Madeira. Capt. Monk invalidates the account brought by the General Washington, on Tuesday last, of the recall of Mr. Pinckney, and the favorable disposition of the Directory. He left Rochelle on the 5th of April.
On the arrival of the Portsmouth, a report was in circulation, that the British squadrons, under the command of Admiral Nelson, and Lord Hugh Seymour, had captured off Madeira, a valuable fleet of SPANISH GALEONS, bound for Cadiz. This he has also dissipated—Captain Monk brings no such intelligence!!!
JUNE 10.
Mr. Guilmain is chosen the Fifth Commissioner under the Treaty with Great Britain, on the British debts.
The accounts from France and Spain, of the confiscation of American vessels, and cargoes, on the most frivolous pretence, the imprisonment, and, in one late instance the murder, of American seamen—are daily increasing in number, and cannot fail meeting the pointed execration of every one interested in the prosperity and happiness of this country.
A bill is before the Fed. Senate for preventing the exportation of arms and warlike stores for a year.
The Hon. Isaac Parker, is certainly
elected Federal Representative in the 1st Eastern Dist. The votes for him are 1606—For Gen. D. 1449. This State's representation is thus completed. The Hon. Mr. Bullard, we are told, has gone to Philad.
Gen. Lewis Morris, is chosen Representative to Congress, from the Eastern Dist. of Vermont. He was opposed to Mr. Niles.
In the above the Fed. H. of Representatives will have an addition of three American patriots.
Yesterday Naire Smith, Pardon Smith, Samuel Spring, and Richard Graham, was convicted in the Circuit Court of the U. S. now sitting in this town, for counterfeiting and passing Bank Bills of the U. S.
CASUALTY.—In Dublin, a Danish sailor hung himself, in a fit of intoxication, for a trifling wager. His suspension continued but three minutes, when one of his comrades cut him down; all possible endeavours were made for his recovery, but in vain.—An odd wayger this.
PORTSMOUTH, June 13.
Portsmouth Marine List for May 1797.
May 1. Sailed Brig Augustus, Langton, for N. C. May 6. Schooner Eliza, Thomas Shaw, for N. York. May 7. Ship Providence, Furnace, for W. Indies. May 10. Arrived Ship Mary, William Rice, from Hamburg. May 12. Arrived Brig Brothers, Hooper, from Demerara. May 17. Sailed Brig Betsy, Lunt, for C. Francis. May 18. Arrived Brig Nancies, Smith, from Plymouth. May 20. Sailed Schooner Betsy, Benhall, for S. Carolina. May 21. Arrived Ship Alligator, Harris, from Liverpool. May 27. Arrived Brig Thomas, Fernald, from Bristol, via Botten. May 28. Arrived Brig Orion, Sam'l Rice from Bilboa.
MARRIED.—In this town by the Rt. Rev. Dr. BASS, the Rev. JOSEPH WILLARD, to Miss ELIZABETH TURNER, daughter of Capt. Geo. Turner. On Wednesday last at Newington, by the Rev. Mr. LANGDON, Capt. JOSEPH NOBLE of this town, to the amiable Miss ELIZABETH FOLSOM.
DIED.—At Greenland, Master Thomas Weeks, youngest son of Dr. Ichabod Weeks, aged 13.
Fortune's last Call.
A few Whole & Quarter Tickets
In Dartmouth College Lottery, which positively commences drawing On THIS DAY,
At CONCORD, Will remain for sale At Mr. MELCHER'S Printing-Office and Book-Store, until to-morrow, after which the sale closes. TUESDAY, June 13.
Next door to the Printing-Office, Market-street, Portsmouth,
Rich'd Evans
Has opened a new assortment of seasonable
GOODS,
among which are, for Cash only, A very large assortment of STRIPD, Check'd, sprig'd, spotted and plain Muffins, remarkably cheap; Muffin Shawls, &c. &c.
An assortment of Ladies' most elegant fashionable Satin Bevers; fashionable Hat Bands; most fashionable Fans; Lustrings; color'd Satin and Modes; Linen; Diapers; Dimities; Mullinets; Table Cloths; Napkins, &c.
Peter F. Bennett,
Hair-Dresser,
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of this town, and the public at large, that he has taken the shop in Congress-Street, lately occupied by Major Seavey, a few doors west of Mr. Greenleaf's tavern, where he intends carrying on the Barber's business; having served a regular apprenticeship to the Hair dressing and Shaving business in London, and since practiced in many parts of Europe and America, to the satisfaction of his employers, he doubts not but he shall be able to give intire satisfaction to all who please to employ him, and assures the public that he shall pay the closest attention to his shop at all times, and will make every exertion in his power to please his customers, being determined to spare no pains to acquire reputation in his line of business, and hopes by his assiduity and close attention to business to merit their approbation and encouragement. Portsmouth, June 12, 1797.

A MASONIC SONG.  MASON'S life, the life for me, With joy we meet each other, We pass our time with mirth & glee, And hail each friendly brother: In Lodge no party feuds are seen, But careful we in this agree, To banish care or spleen. The Master's call we one and all, With pleasure soon obey; With heart and hand we ready stand, Our duty still to pay. But when the glass goes round, Then mirth and glee abound, We're all happy to a man; We laugh a little, we drink a little, We work a little, we play a little, Choo. We laugh, &c. We sing a little, are merry a little, And swing the swinging can, And swing, &c. See in the east the Master stands, The wardens south and west, fir, Both ready to obey command, Find work or give us rest, fir. The signal given, we all prepare, With one accord obey the word, To work by rule or square: Or if they please, the ladder raise, Or plumb the level line. Thus we employ our time with joy, Attending every sign; But when the glass goes round, Then mirth and glee abound, We're all happy to a man; We laugh a little, and drink a little, We work a little, and play a little, We sing a little, are merry a little, And swing the swinging can. T'Almighty said, "Let there be light;" Effulgent rays appearing, Dispell'd the gloom, the glory bright To this new world was cheering: But who Masonry alone, Another light, so clear and bright, In mystic rays then shone; From east to west it spread so fast, And Faith and Hope unfurl'd, And brought us thee, sweet Charity, Thou darling of the world. Then while the toast goes round, Let mirth and glee abound, Let's be happy to a man; We'll laugh a little, and drink a little, We'll work a little, and play a little, We'll sing a little, be merry a little, And swing the swinging can.
ANEGDOTES. A WICKED wag at Manchester, lately advertised a reward of three pence for the light of a guinea, as the greatest rarity of the times!
"IF you are not hanged," said a country justice to an horse-stealer, "I'll be hanged for you." "Very well, an't please your worship," said the fellow, "if it should so happen, I hope that you will not be out of the way at the time."
A GENTLEMAN, a few days since, going into a church in the city, felt an inclination to drop his mite into the poor box; when he could not help remarking that a censorious and uncharitable spider had spun a thick web over the hole.
J & J Goddard Have received (by consignment,) A NUMBER OF PIPES  FRENCH BRANDY Of a superior quality, to be sold on the most reasonable terms.
The noted thorough bred  HORSE  Grey Figure
WILL stand the ensuing season at the stable of John P. Gilman, Esq. in Dover, at the moderate price of two dollars the leap, four dollars the season, and six dollars and two thirds to ensure a mare with foal.
Grey Figure is a beautiful dabble grey, above 16 hands high, for elegance and proportion, inferior to no horse on the Continent, is remarkable for getting large elegant well formed colts, for some of which, at six months old, one hundred dollars have been offered, is part English and part Dutch blood, was fired by an excellent horse 18 hands high; the Grey Figure being so noted for getting such excellent colts we conceive nothing farther need be said in his favor.—Come and try him, if he does not answer your expectation, you will have nothing to pay.
Abra'm Isaac Invites town and country Shopkeepers and Traders, to attend AT HIS  VENDUE OFFICE, At the Head of Buck-Street, where  To-Morrow
Will be sold  At Public Auction without any reserve, A large assortment of English  & Hardware Goods, Which must be SOLD for more or less,
CONSISTING OF  FINE twill'd Diaper Rugs.  Thickets. Plated Buckles.  1/2 & 3/4 Irish Linens. Black do  Cotton Check. Gilt Seals and Green Flannel. Chains.  Red do. Steel do.  Mill'd do. Vest Buttons.  Blue do. Figur'd gilt do.  Boots & boot Legs. Matthewman do.  Ladies' Sandals of Coat Buttons. different colors. Bl.Account Books  Mens' and Boys' Pifols and cases. Shoes. H & HL Hinges.  White Flannel. Gate Hinges.  Yellow Baize. Square butt do  Green do. Paper Inkstands.  Carpeting. Iron Candlesticks.  Printed Calimere. Razor Cakes.  White do. Knives & Forks.  Olive Thickset. Butchers' Knives.  Bookmullin-hand. Penknives.  kerchiefs. Green Ivory do  Mens' Long Cra- do two bladed. vats. Pocket Knives.  Print.cotton pock. Razors, Scissors. et Handkerchiefs. Sheep Shears.  Linen do. Snuffers.  Mens' grey Worf. Padlocks & other ted Hose. Locks.  Womens' blue do. Bolts, Knee do.  Mens' ribb'd do. Shoe Knippers.  Short Kid Gloves. Shoe Hammers.  Long white do. Plaisterers trowels  Mens' black bands. Bricklayers do.  Scarf Twist. Lock Saws.  Pins and Thread. Files, Rasps, Bells,  Duffel Blankets. Sickles, &c. &c.  Yellow and black. Ribbons. 
Sales to begin at 10 o'clock, A. M. and to continue 'till the invoice of the above is finished. Portsmouth, June 2, 1797.
TO BE SOLD  At Public Auction, On Wednesday 21st inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M.
At the late Mrs. ATKINSONS dwelling-house, at present occupied by Mr. JOHN SPARHAWK.
SOME very elegant Mahogany FURNITURE, consisting of Beds, Bedding, Mahogany Bedsteads, Carpets, Looking Glasses, Bureaus, Chairs, Breakfast and Dining Tables, some China and Glass Ware, and some kitchen Furniture, &c. &c. &c. Portsmouth, June 12, 1797.
Dry Goods, Received by the late arrivals from Europe,
A large and general assortment, consisting of RICH Chintzes and Calicoes; Ginghams; Furnitures; Shawls and fancy Handkerchiefs; striped and clouded Nankinets; Dimities; Quiltings; Mullins & Mullin Handkerchiefs; Table Cloths & Diapers; Irish Linens and Sheetings; Counterpanes; Checks and Fustians; Tapes; Bindings; Silk Ferrets; Nuns Thread; Sewing Silk and Twist; Silk and Cotton Hosiery; Mitts and Gloves; Upholsterers Trimmings, a few boxes well assorted Hats.
—ALSO— A QUANTITY OF  Hardware & Cutlery, with a few elegant MEDALLIONS, MASONICS, and gilt Lockets, which will be sold low for cash or approved credit, by  Lang, Brierley & Co. At their Wholesale Store, Pleasant Street.
N. B. A few crates well assorted  CROCKERY. Portsmouth, June 2, 1797.
FOR SALE  A House Frame, FORTY-FOUR feet in length, and 33 in width, a good height, calculated for 2 stacks of Chimneys, gotten by workmen.—Any person wishing to purchase may have information by inquiring of the Printer. Portsmouth, June 2, 1797.
New Goods.  Phineas Ellis Has just received and for sale on very reasonable terms,
CHINTZES; Book and Jacquet Mullins; Mullin Handkerchiefs; Mullinets; Dimities; fancy Waistcoating; Hosiery; Jeans and Fustians; Clouded Nankins; Durants; Tammies; Shaloons; Calimancoes; Russels; Florentines; Crapes; black silk Gloves and Mitts; coloured silk Gloves; worked Gloves and Mitts.
Modes and Sarfnets; Threads and Edgings; Pins; Ladies and Gentlemen's Beaver Hats. ALSO, May be had at the same place, a quantity of Sheathing Paper, very good and cheap.
Benjamin Leverett Informs the public that he has taken Store No. 1, Bow-Street, where he has for sale a general assortment of
West-India Goods AND GROCERIES, which he will sell as low as can be purchased in town,
Consisting of WEST-INDIA Rum; best French Brandy, do Holland Gin. Sherry and Lisbon Wines. London bottled Porter. Molasses; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas. Loaf and Brown Sugars. Nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; Pepper; Ginger; Allspice. Shelled and unshelled Almonds. Fresh cask Raisins. Best box Muscateat Raisins. Currants; new Rice. Welsh's No. 2 Chocolate. Sweet Oil in flasks. Basket Salt; Poland Starch. Best English Mustard per lb, do bottled Mustard. Cake & Bar Soap; Hair Powder. Powder and Shot; Elliot's Snuff. Dipt and Mould Candles, &c. &c. Constant attendance given and the smallest favors acknowledged with thanks.
Grand Lodge.
THE 24th of June being the festival of St. JOHN THE BAPTIST, the same will be celebrated by the GRAND LODGE of New-Hampshire, at Portsmouth.—The Officers and Members of the GRAND LODGE and all others of the Craft who can conveniently attend, are requested to repair to the Assembly-Room at 10 of the clock on said day.
The procession will proceed precisely at 11 o'clock from thence, to St JOHN'S CHURCH, where an oration will be delivered by Brother GEORGE RICHARDS. Business of importance for the good of Masonry will be laid before the LODGE. By order of the most worshipful Grand Master. EDWARD ST. L. LIVERMORE, Grand Secretary.
TOBACCO.
Neil McIntire Has constantly for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, Portsmouth,
TOBACCO by the Hoghead; best Fig Tobacco by the Keg, of an excellent quality; fine and common Pigtail of the best kind, warranted; Cutt Tobacco, different sorts; Segars by the thousand or single, very mild and pleasant.—Country traders will find it to their advantage to apply there, as they may depend on having Tobacco of the very best quality and manufactured in the most masterly manner, and in any quantity at the shortest notice, as said McIntire imports his tobacco directly from Virginia, he flatters himself that his customers will always find such as cannot fail to please.
Rockingham, ff. THE heirs to the estate of James Kelsey, late of Nottingham, in said county, yeoman, deceased, are hereby notified, that on the third Wednesday of July next, at 11 of the clock, A. M. at the Probate Office in Exeter, in said county, that the subscriber will exhibit his account of his administration of said estate, to the Judge of Probate for said county, in order for examination and allowance. JOHN KELSEY, Administrator. Nottingham, June 1, 1797.
AN EXCELLENT WORK. JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE  By S. Larkin, At the Portsmouth Book-Store, [Price Fifty Cents.]  A VIEW
OF THE  CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE  Present War with France. By the Hon. Thomas Erskine. The first Boston, from the 24th London, Edition. Portsmouth, May 29, 1797.
REMOVED.
John Turnbull BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the store in Market Street, lately occupied by Mr. S. Elliot, where he is selling his present assortment of GOODS at first cost. Elegant Tambor'd and plain Mullins, very cheap.
N. B. Those persons who have accounts unsettled with John Turnbull are desired to call and settle the same before the 1st day of July next, as he then shall be under the necessity of prosecuting those who are delinquent. Said Store in Market-Street will be let, and possession given the 1st of July.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of STEPHEN PIPER late of Stratham, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement to the subscriber, executor of the last Will and Testament of said deceased. THOMAS PIPER. Stratham, May 29, 1797.
100m Good Laying SHINGLES for sale cheap for cash. Apply to James H. McClary, Episcop
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of the common & undivided land in Plainfield, in the county of Cheshire, and State of New-Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of said proprietors held at Plainfield on the 1st day of June, 1793, a tax of twenty shillings on the common and undivided land belonging to each original proprietors right or share was voted to be assessed and raised, and that the same hath been assessed and committed to me the subscriber to collect, and notice has been given in the New-Hampshire Gazette thereof, and that unless the said tax of twenty shillings as aforesaid was paid to me the subscriber on or before the 1st day of July next ensuing, that so much of their lands would be advertised for sale as would pay said tax and cost, being more than fourteen days after the last week of said notice, and whereas the tax of twenty shillings as aforesaid yet remains unpaid by the proprietors or owners of the common and undivided land belonging to the rights or shares of the following original proprietors, viz. Benjamin Hutchens, Dan'l Woodward, Eleazer Cady, James Bradford, Robert Dickson, Esq. William Canady, John Hall, Joseph Spalding, John Gallop, James Dean, Joseph Farnham, jr. Jonathan Phillips, Stephen Hall, William Cutler, Andrew Spalding, John How, Jonas How, Thomas Hurd, Zachariah Frink, Stephen Kingsbury, John Frink, William Edwards, Ebenezer Gallop, Daniel Clark, Samuel Hall, jr. Jeremiah Cady, John Spalding, James Matthews, Moses Tufts, Elias Woodward, Benjamin Hutchens, jr. Joseph Williams, Nathaniel Main, Cyprian Stevens, Benjamin Spalding, Caleb Shepherd, John Nelson, Martha Smith, Samuel Gorden, Lemuel Spalding, Joshua Dunlap, Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark Wentworth, Esq. Stephen Warren, Jesse Spalding, Abel Stevens, Moses Warren, Francis Smith, Jose. Smith, Benning Wentworth, John Wentworth—therefore so much of the interest or property of said proprietor or owner in the common and undivided land belonging to each of the aforesaid original proprietors right or share as will be sufficient to pay said tax and charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Benjamin Allen, innholder in said Plainfield, on the first Monday in August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment. JOSEPH KIMBALL, Proprietors Collector. Plainfield, May 27, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. WHEREAS an act passed the General Court of said State, at the session in Dec. 1796, laying a tax of three cents per acre upon all lands in Lyman, in the county of Grafton (except public lands) for the purpose of making and repairing roads and bridges mentioned in said act, and by which the non-resident owners and proprietors are allowed to pay their proportion thereof in work at six cents per hour for an able bodied man, finding his own tools and diet. This is to inform all concerned that the selectmen of said Lyman for the time being, under whose direction the work is to be done will be ready to employ the non-resident owners and proprietors as aforesaid any time between the 1st day of August and the 1st day of October next. DANIEL MOULTON, } Select- SAUNDERS HODGES, } men. WILLIAM MINER, Lyman, May 30, 1797.
THE owners of land in Danbury, in the county of Grafton, are hereby notified that a tax of two cents per acre is assessed on said land, and that the same will be advertised for sale, unless said tax is paid either in money or labor on the road in said town before the 1st day of October next. OBEDIAH JUDKINS, } Select- SAMUEL PILLSBURY, } men. ANTHONY TAYLOR, May 30, 1797.
TRECOTHICK. AT the request of more than one fifteenth part of the proprietors of Trecothick, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, to call a meeting of said proprietors for the following purposes, viz.
 1st. To choose a moderator.  2d. To see if said proprietors will accept of an allotment of sixty acres to each proprietors share as a first divisional lot in lieu of the former division, which was deranged and set aside by vote of said proprietors for special reasons, which sixty acres have been laid out by Col. Alexander Craig, agreeable to proposals presented by him, which are cleared of interferences of other towns, and if they shall be accepted, then to draw said lots at said meeting, or at any adjournment thereof, if thought best.  3d. To see what consideration in land or money the proprietors will give to said Craig for making and laying out said allotments.  4th. To confirm to said Alexander Craig and his assigns, such lots as he has pitched upon agreeable to former votes of this propriety.  5th. To appoint a committee to apply to the General Court for and upon such matters as may be thought proper at said meeting.  6th. To receive, hear and determine the memorials of any persons who may apply and present the same to the proprietors at said meeting, respecting their claims to any land by vote or otherwise.  7th. To appoint an agent or agents to prosecute any trespassers or defend any actions which may be brought against this propriety on any account. 
In compliance with said request, I do hereby notify and warn said proprietors to attend a meeting on Wednesday the 28th day of June next, at the house of Mr. Jacob Walden, at the New-Hampshire Hotel, at 10 o'clock, A. M. then and there to act upon the requisite matters aforementioned. JOHN WENDELL, Prop'r's Clerk. May 30, 1797.
Public Auction.
BY virtue of a licence from the Judge of Probate for the county of Strafford, will be sold at Public Auction on the 23d of June next, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Capt. Joseph Richardson in Durham.—All the real estate lately belonging to the honorable John Sullivan, Esq. of said Durham, deceased, by JONA. STEELE, } Administrators. GEO: SULLIVAN, Durham, May 22, 1797.
ALL persons that have any demands on the Immaculating Hospital, Shapley's Island, are desired immediately to exhibit the same; and those who are indebted, are requested to discharge the same. The expences of the Hospital are great and require a settlement at the discharge of every Class. May 22, 1797.