The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1796-05-07 00:00:00

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SATURDAY, May 7, 1796.
[9s. pr. Annum.]
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, April 15.
MR. Swanwick presented a petition from Charles Caldwell who had been a prisoner in Algiers, and had paid, by the assistance of his friends, 2000 dollars for his ransom. He prayed for a reimbursement of that sum from government. It was read and referred to the secretary of State.
Mr. Gallatin called up the resolution which he laid upon the table on Thursday for the appointment of a committee to enquire of the bank of the United States, whether they were willing to let the sum of 3,000,000 dollars which they had advanced to government by way of anticipations, remain on new loans as usual.
After some observations on the nature and propriety of the enquiry from Messrs. Gallatin, Swanwick, Hillhouse, Harper, Sedgwick and Livingston and the sum being struck out, it was agreed to, and a committee was appointed to carry the enquiry into effect.
The House then resolved itself into a committee on the state of the Union, and Mr. Muhlenberg having taken the chair, and read the resolution for carrying into effect the treaty with Great Britain. Mr. Nicholas delivered a speech against, and Mr. Swift in favor of the resolution. The committee then rose and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Goodhue moved that the house resolve itself into a committee of commerce and manufactures on the petition of the Boston Humane Society and others, which they went partly through, but not having finished the business, they had leave to sit again.
MONDAY, April 18.
Mr. New, from the Committee of Enrolments reported an act for placing certain persons on the pension list, as duly enrolled, which received the signature of the speaker accordingly.
Mr. Baldwin presented a bill for fixing the military establishment of the United States, which was twice read and referred to a committee of the Whole on Tuesday.
Mr. Hillhouse presented bills for carrying into effect the treaties with Spain and with certain Indian tribes, which were twice read and referred to a committee of the Whole to-morrow.
Mr. Gregg presented two petitions against the British treaty, which were referred as usual.
A petition from certain inhabitants of Taunton, praying to have that port made a port of delivery, was read and referred to the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the report of the Committee on the petition of the Boston Humane Society, and others.
Mr. Gallatin proposed a resolution to the following effect:
“Resolved, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the propriety of making effectual provision for preventing the kidnapping of Negroes and Mulattoes, and of carrying them from their respective States, contrary to the laws of the said States.”
Mr. W. Smith presented a petition from sundry merchants of Charleston, praying for such assistance on account of the spoliations committed upon their property by the British, in the West-Indies, by loan or otherwise, as Congress shall judge proper. Referred to the Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union.
The House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union. Mr. Giles spoke against the resolution for carrying into effect the British treaty, and Mr. Goodhue in favor of it.
TUESDAY, April 19.
Mr. Livingston, wished to submit a resolution to the consideration of the House, relative to the situation of certain Merchants of the United States, in consequence of spoliations committed upon their property by foreign powers. It was, he believed, an established principle of free go-
vernment, that protection was equally due to the person and property of every citizen, and that when the property of a citizen was, notwithstanding the protection which was due to it, injured by a foreign power, relief ought to be granted to him. In applying these principles to the merchants of the United States, it was an indisputable fact, that they had suffered very materially by the spoliations committed, chiefly by the British, upon their property at sea, and hitherto they have received no redress. These Merchants felt themselves at this moment, peculiarly situated with respect to the treaty lately concluded with Great Britain, now under discussion in that house; but, from the opposition which was shown thereto, it appeared doubtful whether it would be eventually carried into effect. As, however, these citizens were, in his opinion; entitled to relief from government, he should wish to bring the subject before the house by means of the following resolution:
“Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for the purpose of ascertaining the amount of losses which may have been sustained by citizens of America in the pursuit of their lawful commerce, either by any infraction of the laws of nations on the part of a foreign power or by the unauthorized acts of any of the subjects of such foreign power, where, from whatever cause relief cannot be had against such subjects in the ordinary course of justice.”
“Resolved, That dollars be appropriated to be advanced to such citizens, and divided among them in proportion to their respective losses.”
Mr. Henderson said they had very frequently means proposed to them of taking money from the treasury, he should wish to propose a measure which would be likely to bring some money into it. He believed there was a quantity of land, equal to 100,000 acres, which might be sold for public use, and would afford seasonable assistance to the revenue. For this purpose, he proposed a resolution to the following effect.
“Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into and make a statement of the number of lots of land, together with the number of acres they contain, which are reserved for public use out of the sale of lands of the Ohio Company and others, that they consider thereupon, and that they make a report of the same by bill or otherwise.”
The house then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union, when Mr. Heath having spoken against the resolution for carrying into effect the British treaty, and Mr. Williams in favor of it, Mr. Hillhouse entered upon a discussion in support of the resolution also: But after having spoken upon the subject about an hour, the usual time of adjournment being at hand, and there appearing an uneasiness in the committee; on motion, the committee rose and had leave to sit again.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, first, on the bill for carrying into effect the treaty with Spain, and afterwards for carrying into effect the treaty with the Indian Tribes north west of the river Ohio, which having gone through, the house took them into consideration, and ordered them to be engrossed and read a third time to-morrow.
WEDNESDAY, April 20.
The bills for making appropriations for defraying the expenses which may arise in carrying into effect the treaties lately concluded between the United States and the king of Spain, and with certain Indian tribes north west of the river Ohio, were read a third time, and passed. The first blank in the former for defraying the expenses according to an estimate, was filled up with 18683 dollars, and the allowance for commissioners with 2000 dollars. The cost of the transportation and payment of the stipulations to the Indians in the latter bill was filled up with 1500 dollars.
Mr. Henderson moved that the resolution which he yesterday laid upon the table, respecting the disposal
of lands reserved for the use of Government, be taken up. It was taken up accordingly and referred to a Committee of three members.
The House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, and the resolution for carrying the British treaty into effect, being under consideration, Mr. Hillhouse finished his observations in favor of the resolution, and Mr. Cooper and Mr. Bourne spoke on the same side of the question; Mr. Page and Mr. Findley also spoke against the resolution. The Committee rose and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Hartley presented a petition signed by upwards of 600 merchants of the city of Philadelphia, and another from 800 other citizens of Philadelphia, praying that provision might be made with all convenient dispatch for carrying into effect the British treaty. Mr. Swanwick also presented a petition signed by 1500 persons, inhabitants of the city and neighborhood of Philadelphia, praying that the British treaty might not be carried into effect.
The above petitions were severally read & referred to the committee of the whole upon the state of the Union.
Mr. Hillhouse reported a bill for making appropriations for defraying the expenses which may arise in carrying into effect the treaty lately concluded with the Dey and Regency of Algiers, which was read twice, and committed to a Committee of the Whole to-morrow.
THURSDAY, April 21.
Mr. Muhlenberg presented a petition from 800 inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, of the same kind with that presented by Mr. Swanwick yesterday against the British treaty.
Mr. Isaac Smith also presented a petition from 163 inhabitants of Trenton in favor of the British treaty; and Mr. Hartley presented a petition from 109 merchants and others of the city of Philadelphia, and another signed by 183 persons, inhabitants of the said city, in favor of the British treaty.
The above petitions were referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the union.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill for the relief and protection of American seamen, were read and referred to a select committee.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill for making appropriations for defraying the expenses which may arise in carrying into effect the treaty with the Dey and Regency of Algiers; and on the bill for making further provision relative to the revenue cutters, which were agreed to in the committee, went through the house, and were ordered to be engrossed, and to be read a third time to-morrow.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union; when the resolution for carrying into effect the British treaty being under consideration Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Holland, spoke against the resolution, and Mr. Kittera, in favor of it. The committee rose and had leave to sit again.
FRIDAY, April 22.
Mr. Wm. Smith moved, that the committee of the whole be discharged from further considering the bill providing for funding the amount of the debt due the bank, to the committee of ways and means.
Mr. Hartley presented a petition in favor of the treaty signed by 650 inhabitants of the County of York.
Mr. Swanwick presented a petition against it, signed by 300 citizens of Philadelphia.
Mr. Gallatin presented a petition in favor signed by 49 inhabitants of the Western counties. [Among the names we recognized some of the qudam insurgents.]
Mr. I. Smith presented one of the same tenor signed by 172 inhabitants of New Brunswick.
The bill for the relief of distillers in certain circumstances was brought in and twice read.
The bill making provision for the Algerine treaty passed.
The committee on the subject of
the grants of land to Lee Sons requested to be discharged. They were accordingly, and the subject was referred to the Attorney general.
Mr. Kittera in the absence of Mr. Patton, by sickness, presented a petition in favor of the treaty, signed by 260 citizens of Delaware.
Mr. Hartley presented one of the same tenor, signed by 104 merchants of Philadelphia; one by 195 citizens of Pennsylvania, and one by 68 citizens of ditto.
The treaty was further discussed.—Messrs. S. Smith, Coit and I. Smith spoke. No decision.
The MORALIST.
DISSIPATION of mind, and length of time, are the remedies to which the greatest part of mankind trust in their afflictions. But the first of these works a temporary, the second a slow effect; and both are unworthy of a wise man. Are we to fly from ourselves, that we may fly from our misfortunes, and fondly imagine that the disease is cured because we find means to get some moments of respite from pain? Or shall we expect, from time the physician of brutes, a fingering and uncertain deliverance? Shall we wait to be happy till we can forget that we are miserable, and owe to the weakness of our faculties a tranquillity which ought to be the effect of their strength? Far otherwise. Let us set all our past and present afflictions at once before our eyes. Let us resolve to overcome them, instead of flying from them, or wearing out the tenor of them by long and ignominious patience. Instead of palliating remedies, let us use the incision knife and the caustick, search the wound to the bottom, and work an immediate and radical cure.
The recalling of former misfortunes serves to fortify the mind against later. He must blush to sink under the anguish of one wound, who survives a body seamed over with the scars of many, and who has come victorious out of all the conflicts wherein he received them. Let sighs and tears, and fainting under the lightest strokes of adverse fortune, be the portion of those unhappy people whose tender minds a long course of felicity has enervated; while such, as have passed through years of calamity, bear up, with a noble and immovable constancy, against the heaviest. Uninterrupted misery has this good effect, as it continually torments, it finally hardens.
A CLERICAL JOKE.
A CLERGYMAN in Essex, who had long farmed his tythes, alternately among his parishioners, began at last to suspect that the rogues endeavoured to make the income of his small living still less, and so determined this year at least to take his tythes in kind. “To cheat the parson,” is one of the oldest jokes in the history of agriculture, and stands on the same authority with the wittier malevolence of distressing him. These gentlemen, determined not to be behind hand with their predecessors; in the last harvest, sent for the parson to take away his bay the moment it was cut down, alledging, that as soon as it was cut into swathes, it was no longer grass, and that he might turn it and cack it himself.
Rather than “go to law” the parson submitted, and took his next Sunday’s text on brotherly kindness, beginning thus—“Brotherly kindness may be divided into three parts—domestic affection—social love, and charity; from all which proper inferences may be drawn for instruction. Brethren, I give you a sermon in swathes, you may turn it and cack it yourselves.” The plan succeeded; his parishioners doubled the income, acknowledging it even then less than it should be; thus what justice and law might have kept from him for years, was given up to a clerical joke.
ANECDOTE.
AT the town meeting in Plymouth, Massachusetts, held the last summer to condemn the Treaty,
a poor man who had not attended a town-meeting for many years before, appeared there, to the great surprise of his neighbors. Being asked the reason of his attendance, he replied, “that he understood there was one Mr. Treaty that intended to put us under Great Britain again, and he came to vote against him. Besides he was to have Nine pounds of sugar for his attendance.”
CURIOUS PARTICULAR.
A TOAD was seen to fight with a spider in Rhode-Island; and when the former was bit, it hopped to a plantain leaf, bit off a piece, and then engaged with the spider again. After this had been repeated sundry times, a spectator pulled up the plantain, and put it out of the way. The toad, on being bit again, jumped to where the plantain had stood; and as it was not to be found, he hopped round several times, turned over on her back, swelled up, and died immediately. This is an evident demonstration, that the juice of the plantain is an antidote against the bites of those venomous insects.
LONDON, March 12.
Mr. Grey established the very strong facts which he undertook to present to the House of Commons beyond the power of refutation. He proved these points:
That above seventy seven millions, eight hundred thousand pounds of debt, incurred by the present war, had already been funded.
That twenty two millions remained floating and unfunded; and that this sum of an hundred millions had been squandered in the three first years of the war.
That this was more than double the expense of any three years of any war in which this country was ever engaged.
That of this sum, almost as much had been spent without estimate, and consequently without authority of the Parliament, as with it.
That barracks were built up for an army of 40,000 men, to be kept up in time of peace.
That by the new system, the peace establishment could not be less than twenty two millions per annum.
That the permanent revenue was not likely to be more than 19,500,000.
That consequently if peace were made to-morrow, independent of winding up the war expenses, there must be additional taxes to the amount of a 2,500,000. to carry on the peace.
That, in direct violation to the provision of the act of Queen Anne, which declares, that if the bank should advance money to government without grants from Parliament, they should forfeit treble the sums advanced, ministers had procured large sums of money in advance from the bank.
That they had artfully smuggled into an act, a clause repealing the wholesome provision in the act of Queen Anne, and that now the bank was in advance the enormous sum of 11,800,000.
Samuel Sparhawk, jr.
At his shop in Daniel Street, Has received by the late arrivals,
AN assortment of Ladies' willow and silk HATS & BONNETS, a variety of BEADS, &c.—Also Ladies', Gentlemen's & Childrens' Beaver Hats. Portsmouth, May 5, 1796.
Lang, Brierley, & Co.
Have received from England
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Hats and Tapes,
Which they are disposing of by Wholesale only.
They expect per first arrival from England, a general assortment of
Spring GOODS.
Portsmouth, May 5, 1796.

BALTIMORE, April 22.
AT a meeting of the Mechanics and Manufacturers of Baltimore Town, Fell's Point, and Precincts, last evening, at Mr. Wyant's tavern:
William Jessop, in the Chair.
Resolved unanimously, that this meeting have full confidence in the House of Representatives in their legislative capacity; and that a letter expressive of that confidence, be forwarded to them.
Resolved, that the proceedings of this meeting be lodged in the hands of the Secretary of the Mechanical Society.
Resolved, that the thanks of the meeting be given to the Chairman.
The above meeting was held in consequence of an invitation of the Mechanical Society, given in the public papers of yesterday; and a more numerous and respectable assemblage of the citizens was never known in this town. It is supposed that it consisted of near two thousand persons—and we have no reason to doubt the calculation exaggerated. Besides the hall, which was crowded, the passage-way thereto, the rooms below and even in the street, large bodies were collected.
To the honour of Baltimore it ought to be mentioned, that greater unanimity and orderly behaviour was never exhibited on such an occasion.
SAMUEL SMITH, Esq.
SIR,
WE have with pleasure taken notice of your attention to the interest of your constituents, by labouring to preserve the constitution inviolate in the late discussion in the House of Representatives; and we beg your acceptance of our thanks therefor. At the same time request the favor of you to lay before your honorable body the enclosed paper as expressive of our entire confidence in the wisdom of the house, as to the measures proposed to be adopted.
Signed by order and in behalf of the Meeting.
WM. JESSOP, Chairman.
WM. HARRIS, Clerk.
Baltimore, April 21, 1796.
To the Honorable the House of Representatives of the United States.
THE Mechanics and Manufacturers of Baltimore Town (convened by public notice on Thursday the 21st of April 1796) beg leave respectfully to state that they have observed with great concern, the instructions and remonstrances addressed to your honorable body from this and other commercial towns, upon the subject of the treaty lately made with Great Britain, and that they appear calculated to have an improper influence on the representatives of the people; and although they consider that treaty in many respects highly injurious to the interests and honor of the people of the United States; yet when they view the subject in the hands of the guardians of the people, whose interests are the same as their constituents and whose wisdom they conceive fully adequate to a proper decision on the subject, they feel an entire confidence that their representatives will adopt such measures as will be most conducive to the prosperity of the United States; and they will acquiesce in, and support such measures as Congress may deem expedient.
Signed by order and in behalf of the Meeting.
WM. JESSOP, Chairman.
WM. HARRIS, Clerk.
PHILADELPHIA, April 23.
On Wednesday last No. 37,929, in the Canal Lottery of this State, was drawn a prize of 30,000 dollars—This is the property of a young man, an apprentice to a merchant of this City.
A letter from Martinique of Feb. 27, says, that the yellow fever has made great havoc among the shipping there—the Majesty of 74 guns, having lost, in the course of five months, above 200 men, and the transports have lost an equal proportion. Dr. Charles Webster, of Edinburgh, died at St. Vincents, of that fatal epidemic.
NEW-YORK, April 25.
At a very numerous and respectable meeting of the inhabitants of the city of New-York, assembled at the Fields, on Friday the 22d day of April, instant, pursuant to a previous notification.
Mr. Francis Van Dyk in the chair.
The following resolutions were unanimously agreed to, and ordered to be published:
1. Resolved, That the Treaty between the United States and Great-Britain, is highly impolitic, disgraceful, and prejudicial to the true interests of the country. That in a variety of instances it invades the delegated power of the House of Representatives, and infringes upon the rights and privileges of the people.
2. Resolved, That we are and ever were anxious to preserve to our country the blessings of peace; that we deprecate unnecessary and unprovoked wars, and are conscious of their attendant calamities, but that when we protest against the idle clamors that artful and designing men have raised to induce a belief that war is the inevitable consequence of the non-execution of the Treaty with Great-Britain—we openly declare, that the constitution and liberties of our country are sacrifices we cannot submit to, even for the preservation of peace.
3. Resolved, That the constitution of the United States is next to public liberty, the best inheritance of the citizens thereof, and that it is a duty incumbent upon every good citizen at all times to defend the same with his life and fortune.
4. Resolved, That the constitutional privileges of the House of Representatives is
a trust confederated to public liberty, and sacred to the welfare of the people, and that our representatives can never consent to submit to an evasion of these privileges in confidence with the duties they owe to their constituents.
5. Resolved, That it is the constitutional right of Congress, to make all necessary appropriations of money, and that they themselves are the proper judges of the justice, propriety and expediency of making those appropriations. And further, that all attempts to excite the apprehensions of the people to intimidate, and to influence the decision of their representatives, is unwarrantable and odious, and merits the marked detestation of a free and enlightened nation.
6. Resolved, That we highly applaud the resolution of Mr. Maclay submitted to the house of Representatives upon the subject of the British treaty; that we approve of the resolution of Mr. Livingston for indemnifying our merchants for the losses they have sustained in consequence of the British depredations and spoliations, and that we are willing to defray our full and equitable portion of those losses.
7. Resolved, That we will ever support the House of Representatives in the exercise of their constitutional rights and authorities at the hazards of our lives and fortunes.
NEW-YORK MEMORIAL.
TO THE SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED:
THE REPRESENTATION AND MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Inhabitants of the City and State of New-York.
Most humbly and respectfully sheweth:
THAT, impressed with the most anxious concern for the prosperity of our country, and viewing with the deepest solicitude, the present important crisis of public affairs, your memorialists have conceived it their duty to address your honorable body upon a subject so momentous and interesting as any which has occupied the public attention, since our separate existence as a nation.
Convinced, that the welfare of our common country depends upon the calm and unbiased deliberations of Congress, we are impressed with the most lively indignation, at the attempts that have been made to excite the apprehensions of the people, and to influence the decision of their Representatives—But our anxiety is considerably alleviated by the confidence we have never ceased to repose in the stability and wisdom of your honorable House.
It is with the utmost sincerity we mention our aversion to war, and our earnest desire to preserve the blessings of peace, even at the expense of some of our interests. But, however, we may be attached to the continuance of peace, the existence of public liberty, the rights of Congress, and the safety of the constitution, would be sacrifices to which we never can consent.
Nor can we consider a state of hostility as the necessary consequence of a refusal on the part of the House of Representatives, to make appropriations for the purpose of carrying into effect the late Treaty with Great-Britain. It would be to mistake the idle clamors of a party for the result of deliberate reflection, and the found dictates of wisdom. And should those idle clamors be permitted to bias your decisions, the constitutional rights of Congress would fall devoted victims to the authority of the Executive; for should the petition be admitted, that withholding supplies to complete a treaty that is formed with any foreign nation, must of necessity produce a state of war with that nation, an important right, which the constitution has vested in your honorable House for the public safety, would become embarrassed in its exercise, if not rendered entirely useless and nugatory; a check which that most sacred of instruments has provided, as a safeguard against the encroachments of a President would dwindle into a mere dead letter; and become twain, delusive, and almost destitute of operation.
We have always viewed, and we still continue to consider the late Treaty with Great-Britain, as an instrument highly injurious to the interests of the United States, as containing stipulations which infringe upon the peculiar privileges and rights of Congress, fatally dangerous to the liberties of our fellow-citizens, and subversive of the fundamental principles of the constitution. When first this treaty became presented to public examination, in vain we believed that the exalted virtues, and patriotism of the President, would have prevented its ratification. From the fatal moment that his name and hand were used to give it sanction, our whole trust was concentrated in the House of Representatives—in your honorable body, our firm reliance is still reposed—To you, the representatives of the people, faithful to their interests and mindful of your trusts, we now look up with confidence for the conservation of our interests, the security of public liberty, and the safety of the constitution.
And we, your memorialists, having maturely considered the proceedings of your honorable house upon this momentous subject, regardful of the arduous and delicate situation in which you now are placed, and deeply impressed with a sense of the duties incumbent upon us as citizens of this yet free and happy country, do esteem it obligatory upon ourselves to express to the House of Representatives our full and entire approbation of those proceedings. And we do further pray, that you, the representatives of the people, will adopt such measures respecting the said treaty, as you, in your wisdom, deem best calculated to preserve the constitutional powers of Congress, the liberties of your constituents, and the true interest and prosperity of the United States. And placing their faith re-
liance upon you, your memorialists do further consider it as their duty to declare and express their fixed determination to support the constitutional representatives of the people, at the hazard of their lives and fortunes.
A committee of citizens was appointed by the people to sign the petition in their behalf, it being found impracticable to have it signed by the individuals of so numerous a meeting. The names of the committee we could not obtain. A sub-committee was also appointed to wait on the general committee for their signatures, and to transmit it to Congress with all possible expedition.
The Minerva of Saturday says, that the late meeting did not consist of more than 800. This is false—good judges compute it at upwards of 3,000, and many estimate it at 4,000.
The Senate of the United States have referred the bills making provision for the Spanish and Indian treaties to a committee.
It is conjectured, from the complexion of this committee, that it is the intention either to let the business slumber in this stage, until the decision of the House on the British Treaty, or to bring in the bills with an amendment providing for the latter.
In the Court of King's bench, on Jeffries, has recovered of the commissions for discharging the Prince of Wales debts, the sum of 50,097l. sterling for jewels furnished for the Princess of Wales wedding.
Copy of a letter from an American Mate impressed by the British.
Agreeably to my promise I herewith send you a list of the American prisoners (I can call them by no other name) now on board his Majesty's ship Severn. I have not been long enough with them to learn the names of the whole, but those who are here mentioned I know to be Americans, and some married men, which you will find annexed to their respective names.
 1. Joseph Crouzen, of Baltimore,  2. James Newberry, of N. Hampshire,  3. William Stoodly, of do. married,  4. Wm. Barlow, of Connecticut married,  5. Shadrach Crocker, of Barnstable, married,  6. John Morrison, of Virginia,  7. Wm. Robertson, of Wiscasset, mate of the Schooner President of Philadelphia,  8. William Parks,  9. Edward Downs, of Barnstable, Cape Cod,  10. Thomas Warner, of New-York,  11. Seth Knowles, of Connecticut,  12. David Wedge, of New-London, married,  13. William Dean, of Virginia,  14. Thomas Jenkins, do.  15. James Crookall, of Philadelphia,  16. John Dotton, do.  17. John Smith, do.  18. John Roberts, do.  19. Joseph Woods, of Cape Ann,  20. John L. Apple, married in New-York. 
BOSTON, May 2.
A meeting of the memorialists to Congress, was held on Thursday evening last, when a Committee was chosen to transmit to every town in the Commonwealth, a circular letter, and a copy of the memorial accepted by the town, at their late meeting. The following is the circular letter agreed on, which has been sent to every town in the State.
TO THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT CITIZENS OF—
FRIENDS AND COUNTRYMEN,
We are now at a CRISIS in our National Affairs, awfully important and alarming. The HAPPINESS and SAFETY of our country is endangered, by an unhappy disunion in the National Councils—by the delay of a majority of the House of Representatives to concur in giving operation to the Treaty solemnly made by our Constituted Authorities with Great Britain.—A Treaty, which the wisdom of the SENATE most deliberately approved; which your illustrious WASHINGTON, from the "conviction of his mind," has ratified as expedient and promotive of the best interests of our country; which he has proclaimed to be the "Laws of the Land;" and "enjoined and required all persons bearing office, civil and military, within the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, to execute and observe accordingly."
Should the House persist in delaying their concurrence to give operation to the Treaty, PEACE with the smiling train of attendant blessings, may be expelled from our Country; and WART HORRID WAR! with all its varied and multiplied desolations be introduced in her stead. In such an event, our country, now the asylum of LIBERTY, and by all esteemed the most happy in the world, may shortly participate in the distresses and convulsions of Europe. It may experience soon a sad reverse of its present envied and happy situation; and exhibit a striking and sad lesson to the world, of the dire effects of being led by our passions, instead of following the dictates of Reason. If such be our present critical situation, such the alternative before us, it is impossible to doubt as to our choice—We cannot hesitate to follow where WASHINGTON leads—we must prefer PEACE and PROSPERITY to War and Distress.
With these impressions, the inclosed memorial to Congress, praying for the execution of that Treaty, has been signed by more than 1300 Citizens; and their doings and sentiments have been approved and adopted by the Town, at a meeting the most numerous perhaps ever known, and one specially called with the design to reprobate instead of approving. The de-
tails of their proceedings you will find in the inclosed printed paper, and the doings of several other Towns, which have passed with an unanimity unknown on any former occasion.
As the object of these memorials is of the greatest national importance, and the sentiments of our brethren in the country will have much influence in promoting its attainment, we request your concurrence; persuaded, that with a union of interest, there will be a coincidence of feeling and opinion, in support of the Laws and Constitution, and in favor of a fair and honorable compliance with our national engagements.
JONATHAN MASON, THOMAS DAWES, SIMEON HOWARD, JEREMY BELKNAP, JOHN WARREN, GEORGE R. MINOT, } Committee.
A French paper, under the date of Feb. 20th announces that Mr. Ader is called from the U. States, and is to be succeeded by Mr. Pantano, of Bordeaux.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman belonging to this town, dated Leghorn, Jan. 29, 1796.
"I think there is too much risk at present, for American vessels to come up thus far.
Not long since a vessel belonging to Leghorn was taken by a Turkish cruiser, whether Algerine, Tunisian, or Tripolitan, there is no knowing, their flags being similar. Should your vessel arrive at a port in Spain, I think it best to order her loaded, and to proceed immediately home."
Orders have been received from the War office at Philadelphia, for completing the frigate building in this town with all possible dispatch.
MAY 4. FROM EUROPE.
Since our last, we have received papers from London, to the 19th March. They contain but little intelligence. The preparations for war were still making on the largest scale. Gen. Clairfait has resigned the command of the Imperial armies; and the Emperor's brother, the Archduke Charles, is appointed to succeed him. The armies on both sides are daily augmented with great numbers of recruits.
WEST-INDIES.
Our latest advices from the West-Indies, state, that Admiral Parker, with the British fleet, and from 8 to 12,000 troops, arrived at Barbadoes about the 6th April. The British had sent reinforcements to attack St. Lucia, and several other places; the French, however, appear ready and anxious to receive them. The French had captured a valuable transport and sent her into St. Bartholomews—Several others were said to be captured, and hourly expected to arrive. An embargo is put upon all the windward islands. The British take all American vessels from French ports, and send them into Tortola and Bermuda—and all American seamen who have not authenticated certificates.—A bounty of 14 guineas was offered at Antigua April 5, for sailors to enlist—in consequence of which many Americans had entered in the British service.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Guadalupe, to his friend in Boston.
"You will doubtless have seen in my former letter, how much the army of the Republic continues to distinguish itself in this quarter; it has recently signalized itself in the defence of Leogane, the details of which I shall furnish you as soon as leisure permits; being unable to do it at present, as the vessel which carries this is on the point of sailing, and affords me only time to inform you that the English were totally defeated the day before yesterday—We have only to regret 22 Americans who have fallen victims to those monsters, but in the heat of the action, our brave soldiers could distinguish no one. Orders have just been issued concerning those Americans who may attempt to furnish the British ports. This measure will furnish us with provisions at a low rate."
WORCESTER.
From Worcester we learn, that at a very full meeting of the Inhabitants of that town, it was unanimously resolved to petition Congress in favor of carrying the British treaty into effect; and that the memorial, with several others from different parts to that county, went on by Monday's mail, to DWIGHT FOSTER, their Representative.
WEYMOUTH.
On Sunday last, after divine service, in the afternoon, the Circular letter from the Boston Memorialists was read in Weymouth, by the Pastor of the Congregation. A copy of a memorial was immediately proposed for signature—and one hundred and fifty subscribers, (nearly all belonging to the Parish) signed the instrument.
NANTUCKET.
At a full meeting of the inhabitants of Nantucket, on Thursday last, a memorial was unanimously agreed to. There never was so full a meeting on the island before.
STOW.
At the general meeting at Stow, on Monday last, we learn, that a memorial was nearly unanimously agreed on by the citizens.
SHERBURNE.
At a meeting of the inhabitants on Monday, a memorial was voted by a large majority.
PORTLAND.
The memorial has been signed by ninety-tenths of all the citizens, and ninety-nine of the property of that town.
HAVERHILL.
A memorial, at a very large meeting held on Monday was unanimously approved of—and at the date of our letter from thence was signing.—It is calculated, that 250 or 300 will sign it. 170 signed in one hour.
ANDOVER.
The citizens of Andover have nearly unanimously voted to memorialize to Congress in favor of the treaty.
IPSWICH.
A Memorial, similar to that of Salem, has been signed by four hundred and twenty-two of the inhabitants of Ipswich, and sent forward to the Representatives of the Union.
AT ALBANY,
And all the places in that vicinity, Memorials have been signed by nineteen twentieths of the electors.
We with pleasure inform the friends of the French Republic and of Civil Liberty, that the British troops have been totally defeated with the loss of their camp equipage, artillery and cavalry at Leogane, in St. Domingo, and that the celebrated Victor Hughes, who has been so often honored by aristocratic slander in this country, is in great force in Guadalupe—A few weeks since, he harangued his black troops, who are now all freemen, and they swore on the field, to defend their lives, property and liberty to the last drop of blood, against the British despot.
Among the many accounts we daily receive of the cruelty and insolence of the officers of the British Government in the West-Indies, the murder of Capt. Boffon, of Boffon is the most shocking. He was on his passage from Demarara, to this port, in the employment of Mr. Barril Carnes of this town, was taken by an armed vessel commissioned by the British Government—after taking out all his hands and his first mate—put on board a number of hands, and ordered her for Bermuda—On their passage thither, those savages in human form committed violence on Capt. Boffon, and in his defence he was so wounded, that he lost his reason; and on his arrival at Bermuda, but for the assistance of several Americans, he would have received a continuance of their cruelty—Notwithstanding the help that could be afforded, he fell a victim in six days after he received his wounds, in the 25th year of his age. Why the public have not received information of this treatment before, when a letter contained it, has been in town three weeks, we do not pretend to determine.
It is confidently asserted, that the underwriters in this town, have continued insurance at a very trifling extra premium, notwithstanding it was laid in town-meeting that the underwriters had wholly refused unless at a war premium. The alarms spread by a few men to effect insurance, have not the operation among those who with well to the Commerce of the United States.
A correspondent observes that he is highly pleased at the new self created Jacobite Committee; but as the Clergy are introduced, he thinks there ought to be an equal representation of all the Churches. The late proclamation, under the denomination of a "circular letter," if it is to be read after divine service, ought to be set to solemn music, as it would add greatly to the serious efficacy of this new fangled instrument.
Our Country brethren may suppose that the "new created" corresponding Committee were chose by the town, but this was not the case, as no such proposition was made in the meeting; a few of the memorialists met, and conjured up this self-created Society.
Marine Intelligence.
At GONAIVES, April 7.—Schooner Whim, Bickford, of Salem, to sail the 8th with freight to New-York; Hope, Lunt, Newburyport; Treadwell, Portsmouth. The vessels at Leogane were taken and sent to Jamaica.
A Good Speculation.
TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, On Wednesday 15th June next, At 11 o'clock, A. M. Of said day on the premises, if not sold before at private sale.
THE Mansion House of the subscriber, in Portsmouth, with the land there to belonging. The situation of this house is as eligible as any in town for a gentleman's seat, it has a commanding prospect of the sea, the harbor, and part of the town, and a pleasing view of the adjacent country. The air is free, open, and salubrious, and on that account very inviting, it lies on the great Stage road, and chief of the marketing passes by it, it is but to be seen and must be acknowledged a delightful situation for retirement from the busy scenes of life. The only obstacle which has hitherto prevented its sale for that purpose, is now removed, as land may now be purchased to enlarge the front and rear—it now fronts sixty feet on the great road into town, and extends back eighty—great improvements may be made on the premises.
Conditions may be known at the time and place of sale, or of NATH'L S. GRIFFITH. Portsmouth, May 5, 1796.

FRANCE.
Council of Five Hundred.
MARCH 9.
It was resolved, on the proposition of Fermond, that the law, which puts in the disposal of the Directory the National domains, estimated at 800 millions, shall be repealed; and that these domains shall be added to the other pledges, for the security of the assignats.
Bassind spoke of the means of retrieving the credit of the assignats.—“No more of Exchange—no more gewgaws—no more of luxury with the Magistrates—no more sumptuousness in dress. The tri-colored cockade should be the only ornament of French Republicans.”
The pyramids of Egypt, said the speaker, were built by tyrants. The Ambassadors of Pyrhys, he added, were astonished when they saw with what frugality the Romans lived in private. Economy appeared to him as the only treasure which no foreign power could ever wrest from the French nation.
MARCH 10.
The deliberations of the Council were confined to the means of raising the credit of the assignats. Bayeu opposed the emission of mandats, which he could not consider but as a new coinage of assignats.
After a long discussion, the proposition of Fermond was finally adopted.
LEGHORN, Feb. 19.
This morning the English Fleet, under Admiral Jarvis, sailed from this port: The place of its destination is not known; but it is probable that it has gone to meet the French Squadron, which we are assured, has certainly left Toulon.
BERLIN, Feb. 24.
The affairs of France appear to occupy our Cabinet very much at present, and there is a close and active correspondence carried on between Paris and Berlin. In other respects, it is not believed that our Court will take an active part in the project and eventual enterprises of the Allied Powers.
FRANKFORT, March 2.
It is generally believed, that notwithstanding the active preparations continued incessantly on the part of the Belligerent Powers, their Cabinets are very much employed in establishing a Negotiation for peace.
It is also asserted, that the Northern part of Germany, by the patriotic mediation of his Prussian Majesty, will in future, during the continuance of War, enjoy the blessings of Neutrality.
BRUXELLES, Feb. 21.
Yesterday and the day before, one Battalion of Grenadiers, one of Light Infantry, and several other divisions of horse and foot, arrived here from Lille and Mons. It was intended that these Troops should remain in this town five or six days, but no sooner had they entered the place, than they received orders to hasten by forced marches, to the United Provinces, in order to counteract the efforts which the Partizans of the House of Orange have been making for some time past, for the purpose of bringing about a Counter-revolution. It is also certain, that all the troops composing the Division of the Northern Army, lately arrived at Dusseldorf, will immediately return to Holland; they are, indeed, still in the pay of that Republic.
The young Requisition men who pass thro' this Town in parties of 30 or 40, on their road to the Army of the Rhine, are guarded by detachments of Gens-d'Armes from one Brigade to another. These unhappy youths are in the most dreadful state, and openly declare their repugnance to bear arms.
LONDON, March 18.
Vice-Admiral Cornwallis's Return.
His Majesty's ship Royal Sovereign, of 110 guns, with Vice-Admiral Cornwallis's flag on board, unexpectedly arrived at Spithead on Monday evening. Her putting back was occasioned by her having been run foul of in the night, off Cape Finisterre, by the Bellisarius transport. Capt. Barge, and considerably damaged; besides the loss of her cut water, the sprung her bowsprit, and her masts were likewise so much endangered, that her return into port was inevitable. The wind blew so hard, that the Admiral found it impossible to remove his flag on board any other ship. The transport instantly sinking, near 200 persons unfortunately went down with her; and the finest first-rate in our Navy was preserved from sharing the same fate.
by the unceasing exertions of the gallant Admiral, and his officers and crew. The troops lost in the Bellisarius were, the York Riflemen; there were 300 of this corps on board, out of which only 130, with Capt. Barge, were saved.
All the other ships of war, and convoy, proceeded on their voyage, under the command of Capt. Drury, of the Alfred, of 74 guns, senior Officer of the squadron, with a fair wind at S. W. so that notwithstanding the successive fatalities which have befallen our West-India expedition, there is every reason to hope, that it will reach its place of destination time enough to give a decisive turn to our arms in that quarter.
This morning Vice-Admiral Cornwallis arrived at the Admiralty Office, Whitehall, from Portsmouth, where he struck his flag last night, on board the Royal Sovereign man of war, which is going into dock for an immediate repair.
The Emigrants who were wrecked on the French coast, and who were lately reported to have been sent out of the country, by an order from the Executive Directory, still remain in the prison of Calais, uncertain of their fate.
The Division last night in the House of Commons, on General Tarleton's motion for postponing the question of the Slave Trade, was quite unexpected; and both Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fox were in the minority. Mr. Dundas's able speech is supposed to have had a considerable influence in deciding the House to reject the receiving of the report then.
The Court of Madrid, it is said, has yielded to the remonstrances made by the Noble Lord, and has removed the suspicions entertained of its political conduct. The Spanish Ministry have sent orders to Cadiz to dismantle 20 sail of the line lying in that port: and a French privateer which was at Alacant, and had taken some of our vessels, has been ordered from thence to Toulon. Our Court has concluded a Treaty with the Landgrave of Hesse Darmstadt, in virtue of which, the troops of that Prince are to remain in the Emperor's pay for three years to come.
PORTSMOUTH, March 16.
This day sailed for the West-Indies the following ships under the command of Admiral Christian:
   Ships. Guns. Commanders.     Thunderer, 74 Admiral Christian   Invincible 73 Captain Bowen   Prompte, 28 Cawley   Terror Bomb, Jones   Douglas.    And a large fleet of transports with troops under their convoy.
MARCH 17.
A French ship of 24 guns, called La Bonne Citoyenne, is now brought into Spithead. She is laden with cloathing and paper money for troops, bound to the Isle of France. She was captured by the Phaeton, in sight of some other ships.
NEW-BEDFORD, April 29.
Extract of a letter from a correspondent at Nantucket, to the Printer hereof, dated April 23d.
Yesterday a court of enquiry was held on the much noted Zeb Wethers, alias Abel Withers, alias James Withers, alias James Smith, alias William Sanford, alias James Coats, who was taken up in Feb. in New-Haven, charged with robbing the Nantucket Bank, was brought to Nantucket ironed, and put under guard; notwithstanding which, by means of a file (intentionally or inadvertently) left with him by a man who had been a guard over him for some little time before, he the night before last made his escape from his guard, who says he dare not stop him for fear he would kill him, but fortunately missed his way in going for a boat on the South side of the Island—returned into town and took shelter in a barn, where he was discovered by a woman, pushed from thence, and seeing no chance of getting off, was taken in returning to the guard-house about 7 o'clock in the morning. On enquiry, it appears he is the same man that was severely flogged through the streets of Newport some years since, for opening a number of stores in that place—he has committed a number of high handed crimes in Connecticut and New-York—was taken up last summer in Philadelphia, and committed to gaol—it was there he first became suspected of being concerned in this robbery, by the Mayor of that city, in consequence of the quantity of money he had on him. He was yesterday committed to gaol in this town, to take his trial for the robbery of the Nantucket Bank. Hardly a doubt remains, but this dark, mysterious piece of villainy will be fully developed, and peace and order restored to the once happy town of Nantucket.”
BOSTON, May 6.
FROM CONGRESS, THE LATEST. Innumerable petitions in favor of the Treaty were presented, on the 27th, 28th and 29th inst. and but two or three against it. On those days
Messrs. Gilbert, Tracey, Mr. Ames, [applauded even by his opponents,] Mr. N. Smith, and Mr. Dayton, spoke in favor of the Treaty, and Mr. Preston against it. Mr. Christie, spoke against the Treaty, but observed that he should in compliance with the wishes of his Constituents vote for giving it effect.
Mr. Sedgwick, presented the Memorial from the town of Boston, in favor of the execution, of the British Treaty, on the 29th inst.
The business was agitated daily in Committee of the whole till April 29th, when
The question being called for, and every part of the committee appearing to concur, a division took place, when there appeared 49 gentlemen in favor of the motion and 49 against it. The chairman after, some little hesitation, said,
He was not altogether satisfied with the form of the resolution; but as he supposed it would undergo further discussion when it came before the house, and perhaps some modification of it might take place, he should give his vote in favor of it.
The question was accordingly carried.
The house took up the resolution, and the yeas and nays were called for.
Mr. Giles wished some modification to be made in the resolution before them, or an additional one introduced so as to express the sense of the house upon the treaty: he said it was observable that several gentlemen voted for the present resolution who tho' the treaty a very bad one.
Several Gentlemen wished the decision deferred till Monday—At length, however, it was agreed, to take place to-morrow, Saturday, April 30, at 12 o'clock, to which time there was a call of the House.
OTHER BUSINESS IN CONGRESS.
Resolutions were proposed, to authorize the President to regulate quarantines.—To enquire what farther measures are necessary to protect and preserve vessels entering the U. S. harbors.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Springfield, to a gentleman in this town, dated March 3, 1796.
“We had our Town Meeting yesterday, and as full a one as I have ever known. The Memorial to Congress, praying that body to carry the Treaty into effect, was read and unanimously adopted. The people of this county are universally alarmed; and, I presume, 55 of the 60 towns, if not every one in the County, will forward petitions of the same tenor.”
WEST-INDIES.
SURRINAM.
By several arrivals, we ascertain that the markets are very low, both for American produce and European goods—Colonial produce high, except Molasses. All is tranquil and orderly under the new System of Government.
BARBADOES.
It is pretty clear, that troops, to a very considerable number, have arrived, and Gen. Abercrombie has probably reached the place—though it is not so clear that Admiral CHRISTIAN or CORNWALLIS, had arrived when our last news left the islands. They were to sail the latter end of March; and Mariners, lately from Europe, give it as their opinion, that they had short passages. Our readers will see under our London head, that another disaster has occurred to retard this expedition, since the last we recorded; but it did not detain CORNWALLIS long, as he hoisted his flag on board a frigate, and was about sailing for Barbadoes.
An Embargo prevails here—provisions are low—produce high.
TOBAGO, VIA PORTLAND, May 1. Saturday last arrived here brig Polly, Captain Merrill, in 24 days from Tobago—he informs that an embargo had existed there about four weeks, and was in force when he failed—he came away by giving bonds—An embargo has likewise been in force some time at Barbadoes; it was not taken off when he failed.—Left at Tobago 20 sail of vessels—about 60 sail were at Barbadoes.
MARTINIQUE.
An Embargo is on all vessels here, to prevent information getting to the French of the arrival of troops—and any expedition that may be contemplated. Americans are allowed to sail, giving Bonds, that they will not enter a French port—or give such information.
GUADALOUPE.
Well supplied with provisions—Hughes and his troops, thirsting for an opportunity to distinguish themselves in combat with the
“French troops,” from England. Which they expect every day.
JAMAICA.
Many arrivals from thence—but nothing new.
HISPANIOLA.
Cape Francois, is said to be quite deserted by the male part of the inhabitants—being divided between two parties, at the head of one of which is LAVEAUX, they were apprehensive some disaster might occur, while each party was in the town—they, therefore, both left it, and took to the fields.
Gen. TOUSSANG, had marched from Gonaives, at the head of a considerable body of troops, to assist LAVEAUX to restore order.
LEOGANE, has certainly been attacked by the English—in which they have been repulsed with loss. Some accounts mention their loss at 8 or 900. But we are desired to say, “We have authority for asserting, That the loss of the English, was only one officer and three privates, killed.”
NEWBURY-PORT, April 26.
Recent instance of American Magnanimity and British gratitude.
Highly honorable to both Nations. When Capt. Hodge arrived in London, after having exerted himself with so much humanity in saving the crew of Aurora transport, he received a polite invitation from Mr. Dundas, who, in the presence of the other ministers, and in behalf of the British government, thanked him in the warmest terms, for his generous conduct on that occasion, and requested him to accept some token for the national gratitude and esteem which he so justly merited. An elegant gold box, containing a note for 500 guineas, has accordingly been entrusted to the care of Capt. Fitzpatrick of the Adriana, to be presented to him, on the lid of which the following inscription is engraved:
On the 2d Feb. 1796, The Crew of the British transport AURORA, Together with 9 German Officers, 180 Privates, 13 Women, and 3 Children Were saved when on the Point of Sinking, by the humane and generous Exertions of Captain JOHN HODGE, of the American ship SEDGLEY.
The Merchants of the city of Glasgow have directed a piece of plate to be engraved and presented to him, in testimony of the high sense they entertain of his generous and disinterested exertions; and we learn that many of the other commercial cities of Great Britain are following this laudable example.
SHIP NEWS.
Capt. Mercer of the ship Ambuscade, 12 days from Bermuda, brings the following adjudications of American vessels by the courts of that place.
Brig Lady Washington, for Philadelphia, and Schooner Hope for Peace, of New-York, condemned vessels and cargoes, and claimants to pay the court charges.
Ship Hannah, from Philadelphia for France, condemned with part of her cargo, charges, &c.
Brig Minerva, of Philadelphia, cleared. Barque Sufannah, from Gottenburg to Guadaloupe, condemned with her cargo. Sloop Frances and Mary, of Charleston; Schooner Robert of Baltimore, ship Dunmore, of New-York, and ship Bellona, of Norfolk, condemned with their cargoes; the claimants to pay cost and charges.
The following were libelled.
A Schooner belonging to Connecticut, Capt. Trott, a brig belonging to Boston, Captain dead of the abuse, it was said, he received of the prize master. Brig Three Brothers, of New-London from Antigua, brig Betsey, and Harriot, Pierce, and Schooner Judith, of Newbury-Port, Schooner Rover, of Charleston, and a sloop belonging to Boston.
The foregoing were carried into Bermuda, by men of war, and privateers, since the first Jan. last.
The Schooner Andrew, Capt. Mentayne, had her mate and all her seamen, (who had professions as Americans) preferred by a British Schooner in the service of government, at the island of Nevis. The particulars are related in the Captain's protest, which is now in the hands of the owner in this city.
Arrived at Boston, Capt. Chase, in the ship Fair American in 40 days from St. Ubes; failed in company with ship Prosperity, James Craig, bound to Philadelphia.
The French privateer Vengeur, has been burned to prevent her capture by an English frigate, which was in chase of her.
PORTSMOUTH, May 7.
Arrived here, the brig Thomas, Capt. John Seward, jun. in 29 days from St. Croix. Capt. Seward, was captured by a transport, called the Sally, sailing master's name was Nichols, and the fighting master, Leach; as they could find nothing on board as a cloak for their detaining Capt. Seward, they set him at liberty, pressing two of his hands, one by the name of William Herrold of this town, and the other, John Shackley of Kennebunk.
Capt. Seward informs that Captain Thompson, in ship Alexander of Philadelphia, laden with cotton and sugar; Capt. Miles, in the sloop Maries, from New-London, laden with pork, butter, beef and flock; Capt. Peirce in the Schooner Isabella, of New-London, laden with beef, pork, butter, &c. have all been taken by the British and sent into Grenada. Also,
Capt. Lovel in the ship Two Sisters, bound to Bolton, laden with sugar, coffee and molasses, is taken and sent into Tobago. The ship Donna of New-York, from India, with bale goods, &c. was also taken by the English and sent into Martinique, where the ship and cargo was burnt.
Arrived here the brig Two Sisters, Capt. Roach, from West Indies, last from New-York.
Arrived the brig Betsey, Capt. Trefethen, from Georgia, with live oak for the Frigate: but we understand orders have been received from government to stop the building of the frigate in this harbour, till further direction.
Arrived the sch'r Zilpha, Capt. Samuel Briard, from Kingston, Jamaica, but last from New-York, brings nothing new.
Arrived the brig Drake, Capt. Henry Tredick, in 26 days from St. Vincents; left there (7th April) brig Aurora, of Charleston, (S. C.) Capt. James Foller; brig Hannah of Boston, Capt. Lord.—Schooner Hannah of Kennebunk, Capt. John Grant; brig Sea-Nymph of Philadelphia, under seizure, Captain M c Doogle.
MARRIED —In this town, Mr. WILLIAM STANWOOD, Jr. to the agreeable Miss ELIZABETH PEIRCE; Mr. BENJAMIN MOSES to Miss SALLY ROWL.
   ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, DILLING of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.   ENTERED FROM SHIP MASTER     Brig Thomas, Seaward, St. Croix.   Brig Drake, Tredick, St. Vincents.   Brig Sisters, Fernald, New-York.   Schooner Zilpha, Briard, ditto.   Sloop Sally, Blunt, ditto.   CLEARED FOR   Sloop Nancy, Bowles, Philadelphia.  
Broad Sheetings.
A large parcel of SHEETINGS JUST ARRIVED TO WILLIAM NEIL, And will be open for sale at his Store on Monday next.
—ALSO—
A number of packages of Stout Britannias, which will be sold very low for cash or on approved credit. Portsmouth, May 6, 1796.
Pepper and Cassia.
A few Bags of each for sale at the lowest Cash price. By Thomas Martin. May 6, 1796.
Nathaniel White
HAS JUST RECEIVED A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF English and India GOODS, SUITABLE for the present and approaching season, which he is determined to sell very cheap, at the Store lately occupied by White and Long, those who are disposed to favor him with their custom may depend, on good attendance, the lowest price at first asked, and the smallest favor acknowledged with gratitude. Portsmouth, May 7, 1796.
NORTHUMBERLAND.
THE proprietors of Northumberland, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, are requested to meet at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf in Portsmouth in said State, on Saturday 28th instant, at 6 o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes.
 1st. To choose a moderator.  2d. To choose a clerk.  3d. To see if the proprietors will choose a committee, to compromise any difference that may exist respecting the boundaries of the town.  4th. To see if the proprietors will repair the road through the town, and what money they will vote.  5th. To transact any other business that may be thought necessary. 
By Order of the Assessors. DAN'L R. ROGERS, Prop'r's Clerk.
PERCY.
THE proprietors of Percy, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, are requested to meet at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf, in Portsmouth, in said State, on Saturday 28th inst. at 7 o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes.   1st. To choose a moderator.  2d. To choose a clerk.  3d. To see if the proprietors will lor out the town, and complete laying out the lots for the settlers.  4th. To see if the proprietors will make any new roads, or repair the old ones.  5th. To see what money the proprietors will vote for the above purposes, and to transact any other business that may be thought advisable.   By Order of the Assessors. DAN'L R. ROGERS, Prop'r's Clerk.

TO BE SOLD By Virtue of a Licence from the hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on Monday the 16th of May ensuing, at 10 o'clock, A.M. at the New-Hampshire Hotel , All the Real Estate Of Capt. Mendum Janverin, late of Portsmouth, deceased, viz.  TWO fifths of Janverin's island (so called) and two fifths of the House and Land in Buck Street, where Mr. Timothy Gerrish lives, and one sixth part of the northern half of a House and Land lying on the east end of Gates Street, adjoining Capt. Nathaniel Melcher's land.  Conditions made known at time and place of sale. J. COB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, April 26, 1796.
TO BE SOLD By Virtue of a Licence from the hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on Monday the 16th of May ensuing, at 11 o'clock, A.M. at the New-Hampshire Hotel , All the Real Estate of Mr. Ebenezer Janverin, late of Portsmouth, deceased, viz.  ONE fifth of Janverin's island (so called.) 1 fifth of the House and Land in Buck Street, where Mr. Timothy Gerrish lives, and the southerly half of a House and Land lying on the east end of Gates Street, adjoining Capt. Nathaniel Melcher's land.  Conditions made known at time and place of sale. J. COB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, April 26, 1796.
TRECOOTHICK. APPLICATION having been made to me the subscriber, by the proprietors of more than one tenth part of the township of Trecoothick, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, to call a meeting of said proprietors, on Thursday the second day of June next, at the house of Mr. Jacob Walden, at the New-Hampshire Hotel, in Portsmouth, at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day, then and there to consider of, and act upon the following matters and things, viz.   1st. To choose a moderator.  2d. To choose another proprietors clerk, as the present wishes to resign that office.  3d. To see if the proprietors will accept of an allotment of sixty acres to each proprietors share, as a first division lot, in lieu of those deranged by former votes, which sixty acres lots have been laid out by Col. Alexander Craig, agreeable to proposals presented by him to the proprietors for that purpose, clear of interferences of any other towns, and if accepted, then to draw said lots at said meeting, or at any adjournment thereof, if thought best.  4th. To see what consideration in land or money the proprietors will give to said Craig, for making said allotments.  5th. To confirm to said Alexander Craig, and his assigns, such lots as he has pitched upon, agreeable to former votes of this propriety.  6th. To appoint a committee to apply to the General Court for a abatement of State taxes, by reason that the town does not contain as it is said, within its true lines, more than half the quantity by charter, and a very considerable part of that half not fit for settlement.  7th. To see what measures the proprietors will adopt to redeem the township which has been sold by the sheriff of Grafton, for payment of County and State taxes.  8th. To adopt some method of establishing the rights of Theodore Atkinson, Esq. and Theodore Atkinson, jun. Esq. both deceased, in and to the said township, so that their heirs may legally inherit the same, and to pass necessary votes for that purpose.   In compliance with said application, I do hereby notify and warn a meeting of said proprietors of Trecoothick at the time and place aforesaid, and there to act upon the several matters herein notified.  JOHN WENDELL, Prop'r's Clerk. Portsmouth, April 22, 1796.
A general assortment of BLANKS Printed on good Paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing Office and Book Store, Corner of Market Street.
This day the Co-partnership of Jos. & Dudley Leavitt , WAS mutually dissolved. Those persons who opened accounts with them during their Co-partnership, are kindly requested to call and settle them with Dudley Leavitt, at his Store in Northwood; where he has for sale  West India & English GOODS as usual. Northwood, April 8, 1796.
FOUND LAST Thursday morning on Newington shore, a SURTOU; the owner may have the same again by proving the property, and paying reasonable expenses. SAMUEL SHACKFORD. Newington, April 23, 1796.
BARNSTEAD. State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of Barnstead, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that unless they pay the said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the 24th day of May next, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of John Bickford, innholder in Barnstead, at 10 of the clock, A.M. on said day.  First Division. No. R. Ac. Cts. Jacob Crummett, 14 2 60 21 Thomas W. Waldron, 59 6 60 9 Elnathan Dame, 61 7 60 12 Samuel Fabans, 64 7 60 12 Joseph Downing, 71 8 60 12 John Frost, 81 9 60 16 Thomas Bickford, 89 9 60 11 Joseph Colman, 109 11 60 16 John Bickford, 41 4 60 16  Second Division. Richard Wibert, 75 5 100 27 John Fabans, 77 5 100 24 Matthew Plant, 81 6 100 16 James Davis, 86 4 100 27 Samuel Dame, 99 7 100 24 Jacob Crummett, 113 8 100 16 Lot unknown, 45 4 100 19 Matthew's commons, 40 9 Enoch Buttle, 50 2 75 19  JOHN BICKFORD, Jr. Collector. Barnstead, April 27, 1796.
James Whitelaw TAKES this method to inform the proprietors and owners of lands in the State of Vermont, that he keeps a complete Register of the times of all proprietors meetings, constables and collectors sales, and can at all times give information when lands have been sold for taxes, and whether the time of redemption is out in any town in said State. All persons who wish to have their lands taken care of, and their present and future taxes paid, or who wish to be informed of the situation, quality, or any other matter respecting lands in said State (but more especially in the Northern part;) by applying to him may have their business faithfully transacted for a reasonable compensation. Commissions directed to him at Ryegate, in the county of Orange and State of Vermont, will be punctually attended to. May 4, 1796.
THE Fellows of the New-Hampshire Medical Society are hereby notified that the annual meeting of said Society will be held at the house of Benjamin Lamson, innholder in Exeter, on Wednesday the 18th of May next, at 10 o'clock, A.M.  By Order of the President, LEVI BARTLETT, Record's Sec'y. The Printers of the Dartmouth Eagle and the other Printers in this State will please to publish the above.
State of New-Hampshire. PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of New-Concord (now called Washington) in the county of Cheshire, & said State, that the proprietors at a legal meeting held at New-Ipswich, in the county of Hillsborough and State aforesaid, on Monday the 4th day of April, 1796, did vote to raise a tax of ten dollars on each original right or share in said township, for the purpose of perambulating the lines of said township & other charges that may arise in said proprietary, which sum is assessed and committed to me to collect; I therefore notify said proprietors and owners of said lands, that unless payment be made to me at my dwelling-house in said New-Ipswich, by the 20th day of June next, their lands will be advertised for sale as the law directs.  ISAIAH KIDDER, Prop'r's Collector. New-Ipswich, April 22, 1796.
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 day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Captain Joseph Richardson, innholder in Durham.
THE Commodious mill privilege, with the mills thereon, that were of JOHN SULLIVAN, Esquire, late of said Durham, deceased, situate at Packer's falls, (so called) consisting of a good grist-mill, fulling-mill, and a press-house, with all the necessary apparatus for carrying on the clothier's business in its fullest extent, said mills will be sold together or separately as may best suit the purchasers.  Conditions of Sale may be previously known by applying to either of the subscribers. JONA. STEELE, } Administrators. G. SULLIVAN, } Durham, April 18, 1796.
Vendue store PORTSMOUTH. THE subscriber having qualified himself according to law, offers himself to the public in that line; all kinds of Goods, Wares and Merchandise taken in at his store in Fore-Street, opposite Mr. Samuel Hill's store; also, Real Estate sold, and every other part of the business transacted with secrecy, fidelity and dispatch, by the public's most obedient, humble servant. THOMAS JOHNSTON. Money advanced on goods being deposited.
Piscataqua Bridge. NOTICE is hereby given, that the north part of Piscataqua Bridge will not be passable for carriages and horses from Monday the 25th inst. ten days, and no vessel can pass up or down the river during that time, it being necessary to construct a new Draw.—Notice will be given when that part of the bridge will be again passable. A ferry and good attendance will be constantly kept between Durham shore and Goat-Island, for horses and chaise.—Waggons, carts, and heavy four wheel'd carriages cannot be ferried over.  By Order of the Directors, THO'S THOMPSON, } Agents. JOHN PEIRCE. } Portsmouth, April 21, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the following towns, viz. Concord for the year 1791, Moultonborough 1792, New-Chester and Stoddard 1794, Canaan and Wendell 1795, and Thornton 1795 and 1796. That said towns are taxed for said years, and the lists thereof left with the subscriber; that unless they either pay the same to him or the Collectors thereof within eight weeks from the first publishing this advertisement, their lands will be advertised for sale for the payment of the same. NATH'L PARKER, Rec'r N. R. taxes. Exeter, April 18, 1796.
French Evening-School. MR. Maurice being very politely requested by a number of gentlemen of the town of Portsmouth to teach the French Language, he is now very happy in informing them he will undertake to teach the language on Thursday and Saturday evenings, from 8 to 10 o'clock, if a number of scholars sufficient to defray the expense should offer. Price five dollars per quarter. School to be opened as soon as twenty subscribers appear. Subscription paper lodged at Mr. Melcher's Printing Office, where those who are desirous of encouraging the school will please to call and leave their names.
TAKE NOTICE! THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF WHITE and LONG is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons having any demands against them are requested to exhibit the same to Nathaniel White, and all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to said White without further notice, who is duly authorized to receive the same. NATH'L WHITE, EDWARD J. LONG. Portsmouth, April 16, 1796.
Halves, Quarters, and Whole Tickets, in Dartmouth College LOTTERY For sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing Office and Book Store.  FOR SALE BY  Fairbanks & Sparhawk , A few hhds. of large ROCK-SALT. Portsmouth, April 21, 1796.
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a licence from the Judge of Probate of Wills, there will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION On Thursday the 26th day of May next, at 3 o'clock, P.M. at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf, innholder in Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, the following parcels of land belonging to the estate of Thomas Packer, late of Greenland, in said county of Rockingham, Esq. deceased, viz.   Lot No. 11, in the north range of lots in Deering containing 91 acres.  Lot No. 5 in the 2d range in Packer's field, containing 55 acres.  Lot No. 2 in the 3d range in Packer's field, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 2 in the 4th range in Packer's field containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 1 in the 4th range in Packer's field, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 1 in the 9th range in Sullivan, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 3 in the 12th range in Sullivan, containing 30 acres.  Islands in Winnepiseokee pond, estimated at 200 acres.  Lot No. 9 in the 1st range in Campbells-Gore, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 4 in the 4th range in Campbells-Gore, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 4, lot No. 43, lot No. 74, lot No. 41, and lot No. 56 in Kea-ge-Gore, containing 100 acres each.   And one proprietor's share or common right in Mason's Patent. MOLLY PACKER, Administratrix of said Thomas Packer's estate. Greenland, April 22, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Strafford. PURSUANT to the request of the proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the rights and shares of all the lands in the town of New-Durham, in said county, desiring me to warn a meeting of said proprietors, to meet in some convenient place in said town, to act on the following particulars, viz.   1st. To choose a moderator to regulate said meeting.  2d. To receive and accept in part the survey and laying out of the second division of said town into lots, as laid out by Capt. Peter Drown.  3d. To receive and accept the perambulation of the first and fifth range lines in said 2d division, to be reported to said meeting, by the committee appointed by said town of New-Durham, at their annual meeting in March last for that purpose.  4th. To vote any sum or sums they may think proper to defray the expense of laying out said second division.  5th. To choose assessors and collectors of the same, as they may see fit.  6th. To pass any other vote or votes relative to said purposes they may think necessary.   This is therefore to notify and warn all the proprietors and owners of land in said town of New-Durham to meet at the meeting-house in said town, on Monday the 11th day of July next ensuing, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon, then and there to pass any vote or votes on the above articles as they may judge proper. SAMUEL RUNNALS, Justice Peace. New-Durham, April 11, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Addison (now called Marlow) in the county of Cheshire, and said State, that the proprietors at a legal meeting held at New-Ipswich, in the county of Hillsborough, and aforesaid State, on Monday the 4th day of April 1796, did vote a tax of ten dollars on each original right or share, for the purpose of severing said lands, and other charges that may arise in said proprietary, which sum is assessed and committed to me to collect; I therefore notify said proprietors and owners of lands unless payment be made to me at my dwelling-house in said New-Ipswich, by the 20th day of June next, their lands will be advertised for sale as the law directs. ISAIAH KIDDER, Prop'r's Collector. New-Ipswich, April 22, 1796.
Just Published, By J. MELCHER , And for sale at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market Street. Remarks upon Paul's and Barnabas's dispute and separation.
A DISCOURSE delivered in the Congregational Church and Society in Hampton, March 2d, 1796. A day devoted by them to fasting & prayer. By Joseph Buckminster, A.M. Pastor of the first Church of Christ in Portsmouth. Published by desire of the hearers.
Dartmouth College Lottery. Class First. THE MANAGERS of the Lottery granted by the Legislature of New-Hampshire, for the benefit of Dartmouth College , Dec. 31, 1795, present to the public the following SCHEME.     Prizes. Dollars. Dollars.     1 of 3000 3000   2 of 1000 2000   3 of 500 1500   2 last drawn blanks 400 800   10 of 100 1000   20 of 50 1000   40 of 20 800   90 of 10 900   1500 of 6 9000   1668 Prizes. 20,000   3332 Blanks.    5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20,000 Not Two Blanks to a Prize. Subject to a deduction of twelve and an half per Cent.
This Class will commence drawing at the Assembly-Room , in EXETER, on the 7th day of June next, and continue until the whole shall be completed. A list of the fortunate numbers will be immediately published in the New-Hampshire Gazette , and the prizes paid on demand. JONA. FREEMAN, } Managers. BENJ. CONNER, } WM A. KENT. } February 25, 1796.
Take Notice! THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF Webster and Brown HAVING been dissolved the 8th day of October, 1794. The subscriber is anxious to know what demands there are now existing against the company; he therefore requests every creditor to exhibit his claim as soon as possible; those holding obligations are desired to transmit copies by the mail. BENJAMIN BROWN. Chester, April 19, 1796.
NEW-HAMPTON. State of New Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of New-Hampton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that unless they pay the said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the 2d day of June next, so much of their lands as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Phineas Pogg, innholder in said town, at 10 of the clock, A.M. on said day.     No.  R.  Q'ty.  Cent.      Thomas Rand,  8  2  150 19    Joseph Garland,  19  1  80 11    Jonathan Elkins,  8  1  100 14    Rich'd C. Shannoh,  16  2  200 23    Nathaniel Towle,  19  2  64 8    John Wentworth,  3  5  200 28     JOHN SMITH, Collector. New-Hampton, May 4, 1796.
William Neil Has removed into the store next door to Mr. Jacob Sheafe's, facing the upper end of Washington Street, where he has opened for sale, A large assortment of Crockery & Glass Ware by wholesale and retail. His Store is well supplied with
CANVASS, LINENS, Checks, Dowlas, Window-Glass, Mufard, &c. &c. all which he will sell cheap, for cash or on approved credit. The greatest encouragement given to country dealers, and the smallest orders thankfully executed. Portsmouth, April 14, 1796.
TO BE LET, That convenient Brick HOUSE, Lately occupied by Mr. Ezekiel Pitman, in Washington Street. —ALSO— Half a House in said Street, convenient for two families; for further particulars apply to SAMUEL STORER. Portsmouth, May 4, 1796.