The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1803-11-01 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endeavor to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY NATHANIEL S. & W. PEIRCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
NEW GOODS.
PETER COFFIN,
Has received per the Galem and Miner-va. from London, an additional
supply of FANCY & other GOODS, consisting of best superfine London Blue, Black, and mixed Broad Cloths; Black double mill'd Cassimeres; superfine London Waistcoating.
A great variety of fashionable Chintzes; Chintz Furnitures; Dimities; Rich worked colonade Muslins; Cambric and sprig'd book Muslins, black and white Sarsnet Cambricks; Black Ginghams; Wide black Laces; White and coloured Norwich Shawls; Fine twilled Bandannoes; Diapers; Brown Hollands; Threads, &c. Portsmouth, Oct. 25.
NEW-GOODS.
Garland & Blake,
Have received a very large assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, of the newest fashions, which they offer for sale very cheap for cash.
Among which are BEST superfine broad cloths of the most fashionable colours; second & low priced do; Cassimeres; superfine and low priced Coatings & Ratteens; Fearnoughts; Kerseys; forest Cloths; Serges; Swanskins; Baizes; Flannels; an assortment of rose and duffill Blankets; Crapes; Wildbores; Durants; Tammies; Shalloons; plain and ribb'd Calimancoes; Ruffels; Taboreens.
A large assortment of Fashionable silk Velvet, Swansdown and Sattin Waistcoating; best twilled black and colour'd Cotton Velvets; corded do; Thicksets; Condoroyes; black silk Velvets; mens black, white and colour'd silk, cotton and worsted Hose; womens' cotton & silk black, white and colour'd Hose; womens' black worsted Hose; ditto black & white cotton & silk Gloves and Mitts; white & colour'd kid Gloves; mens' furr, beaver, worsted, cotton & silk Gloves; mens' worsted Caps; cotton and silk Braces; Stockstiffners.
A great variety of Chintzes and Calicoes of the newest fashions; patch Furnitures; Copperplates; India Calicoes; black and colour'd Ginghams; black and colour'd Sarcnet Muslins and Cambricks; sprig'd plain and figur'd book Jacquet and Cambric Muslins; emboss'd Muslins. A large assortment of Black, white and colour'd camels hair Shawls; cambric Shawls; cotton and silk do; cambric, linen, cotton, romall, bandanna, check'd, figur'd and black silk Handkerchiefs; mens' Neckerchiefs; muslin Shawls and Handkerchiefs. A variety of
Black and colour'd Italian and India Lutestrings; fashionable pelice Silks; Florence Silks; Persians; black and colour'd Sattins; Modes; Sarcnets; Tiffanies; wide & narrow silk Crapes; Cypress nett and plain Gauzes; Millnets; bonnet wire; white thread Laces and Edgings; black and white silk Laces; black lace Cloaks; black and white plain & figur'd lace Veiling.
A large assortment of Muffs and Tippets; kid, morocco and stuff Shoes; Rosettes; Glove Ties; straw and cane Bonnets; mens' beaver Hats; Umbrellas; Fans; India cottons of all prices, some very fine for Shirtings; Irish Linens; check'd Linens and Cottons; brown Hollands; Diapers; white & colour'd Threads; pound and bundle Pins; Needles; fashionable Ribbands; Buttons; button Molds; Oil Cloths for table coverings; marking Canvass; &c. &c. &c.
Also a quantity of Mock Sable, Genet, Elt and other Furs, suitably dress'd for making Muffs, Tippets and Cloak Trimmings, very cheap. Oct. 25, 1803.
NOTICE.
S. LARKIN,
Has removed from Broad-street, to the store lately occupied by Mr. B. SWETT, on the Parade—where he has for Sale, a general assortment of
W. I. GOODS & Groceries. Portsmouth, Oct. 25.
CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
WASHINGTON-CITY, October 11, 1803.
THIS DAY, agreeably to The President's Proclamation, quorums of both Houses of CONGRESS assembled in this City.—The President being informed thereof, at three o'clock communicated to both Houses by Mr. HARVEY his Secretary, the following
MESSAGE:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: IN calling you together, fellow-citizens, at an earlier day than was contemplated by the act of the last session of Congress, I have not been insensible to the personal inconveniences necessarily resulting from an unexpected change in your arrangements but matters of great public concernment have rendered this call necessary; and the interests you feel in these will supercede in your minds all private considerations.
Congress witnessed, at their last session, the extraordinary agitation produced in the public mind by the suspension of our right of deposit, at the port of New-Orleans, no assignment of another place having been made according to treaty. They were sensible that the continuance of that privation would be more injurious to our nation, than any consequences which could flow from any mode of redress. But reposing just confidence in the good faith of the government whose officer had committed the wrong, friendly and reasonable representations were resorted to, and the right of deposit was restored.
Previous however to this period, we had not been unaware of the danger to which our peace would be perpetually exposed, whilst so important a key to the commerce of the western country remained under foreign power. Difficulties too were presenting themselves as to the navigation of other streams, which, arising within our territories, pass through those adjacent. Propositions had therefore been authorised for obtaining, on fair conditions, the sovereignty of New-Orleans, and of other possessions in that quarter interesting to our quiet, to such extent as was deemed practicable; and the provisional appropriation of two millions of dollars, to be applied and accounted for by the President of the United States, intended as part of the price, was considered as conveying the sanction of Congress to the acquisition proposed. The enlightened government of France saw, with just discernment, the importance to both nations of such liberal arrangements as might best and permanently promote the peace, friendship and interests of both: and the property and sovereignty of all Louisiana, which had been restored to them, has, on certain conditions, been transferred to the United States by instruments bearing date the 30th of April last.—When these shall have received the constitutional sanction of the Senate, they will, without delay, be communicated to the Representatives also, for the exercise of their functions as to those conditions which are within the powers vested by the Constitution in Congress.
Whilst the property and sovereignty of the Mississippi and its waters secure an independent outlet for the produce of the western states, & an uncontrouled navigation through their whole course, free from collision with other powers, and the dangers to our peace from that source, the fertility of the country, its climate and extent, promise, in due season, important aids to our treasury, and ample provision for our posterity, and a wide spread for the blessings of freedom and equal laws.
With the wisdom of Congress it will rest to take those ulterior measures which may be necessary for the immediate occupation, and temporary government of the country; for its incorporation into our union; for rendering the change of government a blessing to our newly adopted brethren; for securing to them the rights of conscience and of property; for confirming to the Indian inhabitants their occupancy and self-government, establishing friendly and commercial relations with them, and for ascertaining the geography of the country acquired. Such materials for your information relative to its affairs in general, as the short space of time has permitted me to collect, will be laid before you when the subject shall be in a state for your consideration.
Another important acquisition of territory has also been made since the last session of Congress. The friendly tribe of Kaskaskia Indians, with which we have never had a difference, reduced by the wars and wants of savage life, to a few individuals unable to defend themselves against the neighbouring tribes, has transferred its country to the United States, reserving only for its members what is sufficient to maintain them in an agricultural way. The considerations stipulated are, that we shall extend to them our patronage and protection, and give them certain annual aids, in money, in implements of agriculture, and other articles of their choice. This country, among the most fertile within our limits, tending along the Mississippi from the mouth of the Illinois to, and up the Ohio, tho' not so necessary as a barrier, since the acquisition of the other bank, may yet be well worthy of being laid open to immediate settlement, as its inhabitants may descend with rapidity, in support of the lower country, should future circumstances expose that to foreign enterprize. As the stipulations, in this treaty also, involve matters within the competence of both houses only, it will be laid before Congress so soon as the Senate shall have advised its ratification.
With many of the other Indian tribes, improvements in agriculture and household manufacture, are advancing; and, with all, our peace and friendship are established on grounds much firmer than heretofore. The measure adopted of establishing trading houses among them, and of furnishing them necessaries in exchange for their commodities, at such moderate prices as leave no gain, but cover us from loss, has the most conciliatory and useful effect on them, and in that which will best secure their peace and good will.
The small vessels authorised by Congress, with a view to the Mediterranean service, have been sent into that sea; and will be able more effectually to con-
fine the Tripoline cruisers within their harbours, and supercede the necessity of convoy to our commerce in that quarter. They will sensibly lessen the expenses of that service the ensuing year.
A further knowledge of the ground in the North Eastern, and North Western angles of the United States, has evinced that the boundaries established by the treaty of Paris, between the British territories and ours in those parts, were too imperfectly described to be susceptible of execution. It has therefore been tho't worthy of attention, for preserving and cherishing the harmony and useful intercourse subsisting between the two nations, to remove by timely arrangements what unfavourable incidents might otherwise render a ground of future misunderstanding. A convention has therefore been entered into, which provides for a practicable demarcation of those limits to the satisfaction of both parties.
An account of the receipts and expenditures of the year ending the 30th of September last, with the estimates of the service of the ensuing year, will be laid before you by the Secretary of the Treasury, so soon as the receipts of the last quarter shall be returned from the more distant states. It is already ascertained that the amount paid into the treasury, for that year, has been between eleven and twelve millions of dollars, and that the revenue, accrued during the same term, exceeds the sum counted on, as sufficient for our current expenses, and to extinguish the public debt, within the period heretofore proposed.
The amount of debt paid, for the same year, is about three millions one hundred thousand dollars, exclusive of interest, and making, with the payment of the preceding year, a discharge of more than eight millions and an half of dollars of the principal of that debt, besides the accruing interest; and there remains in the treasury, nearly six millions of dollars. Of these eight hundred and eighty thousand have been reserved for payment of the first installment due, under the British convention of January 8th, 1802, and two millions are, what have been before mentioned, as placed by Congress under the power and accountability of the President, towards the price of New-Orleans and other territories acquired, which, remaining untouched, are still applicable to that object, and go in diminution of the sum to be funded for it.
Should the acquisition of Louisiana be constitutionally confirmed and carried into effect, a sum of nearly thirteen millions of dollars will then be added to our public debt, most of which is payable after fifteen years; before which term the present existing debts will all be discharged, by the established operation of the sinking fund. When we contemplate the ordinary, annual augmentation of import from increasing population and wealth, the augmentation of the same revenue, by its extension to the new acquisition, and the economies which may still be introduced into our public expenditures, I cannot but hope that Congress, in reviewing their resources, will find means to meet the intermediate interest of this additional debt, without recurring to new taxes, and applying to this object only the ordinary progression of our revenue. Its extraordinary increase, in times of foreign war, will be the proper and sufficient fund for any measure of safety or precaution, which that state of things may render necessary in our neutral position.
Remittances for the instalment of our foreign debt having been found practicable without loss, it has not been thought expedient to use the power given by a former act of Congress, of continuing them by reloads, and of redeeming, instead thereof, equal sums of domestic debt, although no difficulty was found in obtaining that accommodation.
The sum of fifty thousand dollars, appropriated by Congress for providing gun-boats, remains unexpended. The favourable and peaceable turn of affairs on the Mississippi, rendered an immediate execution of that law unnecessary; and time was desirable, in order that the institution of that branch of our force might begin on models the most approved by experience. The same issue of events dispensed with a resort to the appropriation of a million and half of dolls. contemplated for purposes which were effected by happier means.
We have seen with sincere concern the flames of war lighted up again in Europe, and nations, with which we have the most friendly and useful relations, engaged in mutual destruction. While we regret the miseries in which we see others involved, let us bow with gratitude to that kind Providence, which, inspiring with wisdom and moderation our late legislative councils, while placed under the urgency of the greatest wrongs, guarded us from hastily entering into the sanguinary contest, and left us only to look on and pity its ravages. These will be heaviest on those immediately engaged; yet the nations pursuing peace will not be exempt from all evil. In the course of this conflict let it be our endeavour, as it is our interest and desire, to cultivate the friendship of the belligerent nations by every act of justice and of innocent kindness; to receive their armed vessels, with hospitality, from the distresses of the sea, but to administer the means of annoyance to none; to establish in our harbors, such a police as may maintain law and order; to restrain our citizens from embarking individually in a war in which their country takes no part; to punish severely those persons, citizen or alien, who shall usurp the cover of our flag, for vessels not entitled to it, infecting thereby with suspicion those of real Americans, and committing us into controversies for the redress of wrongs not our own; to exact from every nation the observance, towards our vessels and citizens, of those principles and practices which all civilized people acknowledge; to merit the character of a just nation, and maintain that of an independent one, preferring every consequence to insult and habitual wrong. Congress will consider whether the existing laws enable us efficaciously to maintain this course with our citizens in all places and with others while within the limits of our jurisdiction, and will give them the new modifications necessary for these objects. Some contraventions of right have already taken place, both within our jurisdictional limits, and on the high seas. The friendly disposition of the governments from whose agents they have proceeded, as well as their wisdom and regard for justice, leave us in reasonable expectation, that they will be rectified and prevented in future: And that no act will be countenanced by them which threatens to disturb our friendly intercourse. Separated by a wide ocean from the nations of Europe, and from the political interests which entangle them together, with productions and wants which render our commerce and friendship useful to them, and theirs to us, it cannot be the interest of any to assail us, nor ours to disturb them. —We should be most unwise indeed, were we to cast away the singular blessings of the position in which nature has placed us, the opportunity she has endowed us with, of pursuing, at a distance from foreign contentions, the paths of industry, peace, and happiness, of cultivating general friendship, and of bringing collisions of interest to the umpirage of reason, rather than of force. How desirable then must it be, in a government like ours, to see its citizens adopt individually the views, the interests, and the conduct which their country should pursue, divesting themselves of those passions and partialities, which tend to lessen useful friendships, and to embarras and embroil us in the calamitous scenes of Europe. Confident, fellow-citizens, that you will duly estimate the importance of neutral dispositions, towards the observance of neutral conduct, that you will be sensible how much it is our duty to look on the bloody Arena spread before us, with commiseration indeed, but with no other wish than to see it closed, I am persuaded you will cordially cherish these dispositions, in all discussions among yourselves, and in all communications with your constituents. And I anticipate with satisfaction the measures of wisdom, which the great interests now committed to you, will give you an opportunity of providing; and myself that of approving, and of carrying into execution, with the fidelity I owe to my country.
TH: JEFFERSON.
OCTOBER 17, 1803.

EIGHTH CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17.
Between the hours of 11 and 12, A. M. one hundred and ten members appeared on the floor.
The House proceeded by ballot to the choice of a Speaker and upon examination the ballots, a majority was found for NATHANIEL MACON, of North Carolina.
Mr. Macon, 76 ballots. Mr. Varnum, 30 Mr. Dawson, 1 Mr. Macon was, thereupon, conducted to the Chair by Messrs. Varnum and Nicholson. The Speaker made his acknowledgements to the House as follows:
Gentlemen, Accept my unfeigned thanks for the honor which you have conferred on me. The task which you have assigned me will be undertaken with great diffidence, but my utmost endeavors shall be exerted to discharge the duties of the chair with fidelity; in executing the rules and orders of the House, I shall rely with confidence on the liberal and candid support of the House.
The House then proceeded to the election of a clerk, when JOHN BECKLEY was elected by nearly an unanimous vote.
The oath to support the Constitution of the United States was then administered to the Speaker, and by him to the respective members.
A Message was sent to the Senate informing them that the House had made a quorum, and chosen Nathaniel Macon, Speaker.
A Message was received from the Senate, informing the House that a quorum of the Senate was assembled, had, in the absence of the Vice-President, elected JOHN BROWN, President pro tempore, and were ready to proceed to business.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph, resolved that a committee be appointed on the part of this House, jointly with such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Senate, to wait on the President of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of the two Houses is assembled, and ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make to them.
Messrs. J. Randolph, R. Griswold and Nicholson, were appointed on the part of the House.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Eustis, New, & Hugar, were appointed to prepare standing rules.
The following standing committees were appointed.
Of Elections. Messrs. Finley, Goddard, M. Clay, Hunt, Varnum, Livingston and Kennedy.
Of Claims. Messrs. John C. Smith, Gregg, Plater, Holmes, T. Moore, Chamberlin, and Bedinger.
Of Commerce and Manufactures. Messrs. S. L. Mitchell, Danna, M'Creery, Newton, Crowninshield, Leib, and Wynns.
Of Revival and unfinished business. Messrs. Tenney, Boyle and Dickson.
Of Ways and Means. Messrs. J. Randolph, Nicholson, Hastings, R. Griswold, J. Clay, Rodney, and Sands.
Joseph Wheaton was elected Sergeant at Arms.
Votes for Mr. Wheaton 83 Mr. Moore 21
Thomas Claxton was appointed door keeper, and Thomas Dunn, assistant.
Each member was ordered to be supplied with three newspapers.
Mr. Dawson after a few preliminary observations, stated to the House the following resolution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled, Two thirds of both Houses concurring that the following article be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which, when ratified by three fourths of the said legislatures, shall be valid to all intents & purposes, as part of the said Constitution, viz:
That in all future elections of President and Vice-President the persons shall be particularly designated, by declaring which is voted for as President and which as Vice-President.
Which being read, was taken into consideration, and on the motion of Mr. Dawson referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
The Speaker laid before the House sundry paper transmitted to him from Kenhawa county, in the state of Virginia, respecting the election of Tho's Lewis.
Referred to the Committee of Elections.
Mr. J. Randolph from the committee appointed to wait on the President, and that he had signified to them that he would make a communication to that House, to day in writing.
In a short time, the Message was received by Mr. Harvie, his secretary which was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to a committee of the whole House on the state of the union.
Adjourned.
From the National Aegis.
THE approaching session of Congress will bring before the public, two of the most important and interesting subjects which have ever arrested the attention of our National Legislature. We allude to the proposed amendment of the Constitution, and the convention for the purchase of Louisiana. On both these subjects the Republicans will have to contend with the ardent and undivided exertions of the Federalist. The parts are already cast:—Each individual member of the opposition has had his post assigned to him, the mode of attack and defence has been long concerted—and every inch of the ground will be obstinately contested—To an indifferent observer, the resistance of the enemy will be rendered ludicrously amusing, by the reflection, that almost every individual concerned, in combatting either of these measures, will be at war with his own reason, and struggling against the force of conviction. Like mercenary troops, who are hired to take up arms against their principles and their wishes, they will move on reluctantly to the scene of action; but when their ardor is roused by the heat and tumult of the battle, they will forget the cause in which they were engaged and their ferocity will outstrip the impulse of their opinions.
With respect to the proposed amendment of the Constitution, it cannot be doubted that every intelligent Federalist, considering the subject abstractedly, and without any reference to the preponderance of party, has the fullest conviction that it would be expedient and useful. We have never yet heard a single plausible argument, in favor of an indiscriminate vote in the choice of President and Vice-President. If the thing was ever discussed in the Convention which framed the Constitution, it must have been recommended by some fine spun subtlety of reasoning, which is at present far beyond the reach of comprehension. We are more inclined to believe, that it passed sub filento , and was adopted without a serious consideration of the nature and tendency of the provision. This may be doing injustice to the wisdom and prudence of that venerable body; but until we have heard some plausible defence of this exceptional part of a structure, (otherwise approaching to perfection) we are compelled to resort to it as the most rational conjecture.
However the fact may be as to the origin of this provision: Whether it was silently adopted, or whether it was ingeniously supported in theory; practice, experience, reflection, and anticipation, all conspire to convince us, that in this essential particular, the Constitution calls loudly for amendment. Of this there was no Federalist who pretended to entertain a doubt, until it was necessary to doubt from the hope of defeating the wishes of the people, and the desire of "preserving them from their worst enemies—themselves." If they can retain the present mode of voting, until after the next presidential election, they flatter themselves they may have a possible chance of placing in the chair some person whom no individual of either party would select as a suitable candidate for the first office in the government. Convinced, as they are, that it will be mere "vanity and vexation of spirit," to attempt to push a candidate of their own; it will be their sole object to thwart as far as possible, the views and wishes of their adversaries.
If they can succeed in ejecting the candidate selected by the people; it would be a matter of most perfect indifference to whom the vacant chair should be given. While it shall be filled as it now is, they would as soon attempt to scale the battlements of Heaven, as to pass the impregnable barrier, which stands between them and the accomplishment of their wishes. A change which might happen by a secret coalescence with the Republicans, in favour of the candidate of the second office in the government, would afford them a glimmering hope, and relieve them from the dull despondency of their present hopeless prospect. They have once dragged the nation to the very margin of a precipice. Until the way shall be closed, they will travel in the same course, and are ready to "topple down headlong" with their country, rather than see it prospering in the hands of the present administration.
With these impressions, we shall see every Federalist at his post, in the next legislative campaign, contending against his own reason and conscience, and supporting the present mode of electing the two first officers of the Government.
Each man is pledged to his party. He has entered the sanctuary—he has touched the ark of the covenant—and has sworn upon the altar, in the presence of the High Priests of the tabernacles. His faith is their custody; and to exercise the right of conscience, would be worse than heresy in the fight of his leaders.
But although we may calculate on
finding the whole army of federalists in battle array against the measure, yet there can be little doubt that the proposed amendment will be accomplished, before the next Presidential election. Two thirds of both Houses in the ensuing Congress will deem it necessary, and when it shall be proposed by them, we have little doubt but it will be ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several States. New-Jersey, North and South Carolina, which have been vibrating for a season, are at length fixed at the point of republicanism. New-Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut, the LA VENDÉE of the Union, will undoubtedly hold out to the last. If they should succeed in entangling Vermont in their toils, they will constitute less than one fourth of the whole number of States, & with all their boasted influence they must yield to the amendment, or sever themselves from the Union.
With respect to the business of Louisiana, the same indiscriminate opposition may be expected. The very essence of Federalism at the present day, consists in an unyielding and unqualified resistance to every measure of the ruling powers. Whoever, from the impulse of the moment, is betrayed into an unguarded approbation of a single act of the government, forfeits, at once, with his own party, the character of a Federalist, and, by a summary process, is convicted, condemned and sentenced as an apostate. He can only make atonement, and ward off the execution of his sentence, by a public confession of his folly, and by redoubling his diligence in reproaching, reviling and opposing the very measure he has thus unguardedly approved.
If there be any undisciplined member in the whole corps of opposition, who has suffered himself to speak of the purchase of Louisiana, without condemning it in terms of unqualified abuse, be it known to him, then, that he may have himself from the plans & penalties of political heresy, joining the pack in full cry, at the next session of Congress, and clamouring without measure or mercy, against the ratification of the treaty, or against the necessary appropriations for carrying it into effect. That all will be ready to make this atonement, may be easily inferred, from the past conduct of the party.
Ross and Morris are relieved from a distressing dilemma; by being relieved from any further engagements in the deliberations of the State. We should have been curious to know, what cause they would have pursued in answering the arguments which they themselves adduced, at the last session of Congress, to convince the public the possession of Louisiana was necessary to our existence as a Nation. Pickering and Adams have never committed themselves in the discussion of this subject, and they will therefore be unshackled in the exercise of their sophistry, and in the exhibition of their strength.
But the efforts of these mighty champions of New-England Federalism will be feeble and unavailing. The subject is already understood by the people. The measure has been matured in the Cabinet. The scope and tenor of the opposition is fully comprehended. Their labors will be baffled; and the spirit of Republicanism will be again triumphant!!
The next session of Congress will, we trust, witness the commencement of the most important improvement in our Constitution, and the completion of the most interesting change in our local situation, which have ever happened to the government or the territory of the country, since the establishment of the one, and the emancipation of the other.
BOSTON, OCT. 29. Washington City, Oct. 19th, 1803.
GENTLEMEN, I enclose you a copy of a resolution, this day passed the House of Representatives, in the Congress of the United States, on a motion made by Mr. Randolph, of Virginia:
Resolved unanimously, That this house is penetrated with the full sense of the eminent services rendered to his country in the most arduous times, by the late SAMUEL ADAMS, deceased; and that the members thereof wear crape on the left arm, for one month, in testimony of the National gratitude, and reverence, towards the memory of that undaunted and illustrious patriot.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!! Extracts of a letter from a Member of Congress, to the Editor.
WASHINGTON, OCT. 20, 1803. The communications with France have this day been Ratified by the Senate, 24 in favor, and seven against it. Those in favor are Ellery Potter, Bradley, Smith, (of Vermont) Clinton, Bailey, DAYTON, Coudt, Logan, McClary, Smith, (of Maryland) Wright, Taylor, Nicholas, Stone, Franklin, Butler, Jackson, Baldwin, Brown, Brackinridge, Anderson,
Cocke, and Worthington, (Adams, of Mass. Sumpter, of S. C. and Smith, of Ohio, being absent.) Those against it are Olcot, Plummer, Pickering, Hillhouse, Tracy, White and Wells.
NEWARK (N. J.) OCT. 18. REPUBLICANISM TRIUMPHANT, or the
FEDERAL FACTION DEFEATED. OUR late election has terminated auspiciously for the Republican cause. We congratulate our fellow-citizens of Jersey and elsewhere, on intelligence so propitious to liberty, and so important in its consequences. The exertion of the republicans have been crowned with a success which exceeds our sanguine expectations. That party whose mischievous intrigues had nearly destroyed all legislation—that party who threatened to arrest the Vice-President of the State as an usurper of government, if they succeeded in the election of their favourite members—that party who are incessant in their clamours against government, no longer are able to distract our councils, or destroy the tranquility of the state. The returns we have received from several counties, we think, warrants us in giving the following as an accurate statement of the strength of each party in the present legislature:
   Federal. Republican.   Coun. Assem. Coun. Assem.     Bergen, 1 3 0 0   Effex, 0 0 1 3   Morris, 0 0 1 3   Suffex, 0 0 1 4   Middlesex, 1 3 0 0   Somerset, 1 3 0 0   Hunterdon, 0 0 1 4   Mommouth, 0 0 1 3   Burlington, 1 4 0 0   Gloucester, 0 0 1 3   Salem, 0 0 1 3   Cape-May, 1 1 0 0   Camberland, 0 0 1 3   5 14 8 25  
Thus in our legislature, consisting of 58 members, there will be in a joint meeting, 33 republicans to 19 federalists, making a total majority of fourteen!
More than once have we said for the equality of the last legislature, was not a just criterion whereby to judge of the sentiments of the people. We knew that the public will was attached to republicanism, and the principles of the revolution—we knew that if that will had been fairly expressed, that an equality in the legislature would have never existed—we knew the frauds and dishonourable means which had been taken to give them a momentary ascendancy—we knew of the protests which were entered against these unlawful measures—and we knew that they received no redress. The people then cast their eyes forward, with anxious solicitude, to the next election, as the day of retribution!—that day has arrived—that day has produced destruction to the federal faction—that day is a proud day to the friends of freedom throughout our land.
Admitting, for speculation sake, that the public will was against us heretofore, it was impossible it should longer continue. The people, the virtuous and disinterested husbandmen and mechanics, are not, like interested politicians, always swayed by interest, or biased by party—and unless they were, how could the federalists anticipate a triumphal election? The people have not forgot the difficulties which arose from federal obstinacy. Why had we not a Governor elected for the last year? Because federal influence prevented. Why had we not a Chief Justice appointed? Because the federalists would have no one else but the ex-judge Griffith, the foe of republicanism, & the defamer of the Gen. government. Why had we not a Senator elected? Because they would not elect a man whom the people chose. Why had we not an election law made? Because the federalists would agree to no other method than the hartering of districts. Why have not numerous subordinate offices, which the public interest required, been filled up? Because the federalists opposed the election of those whom the people wished to rule over them.
Tory federalism has become so engendered into a certain party in the County of Effex, that they have become pregnant with it for this year past. About the 9th hour of the evening of the 10th inst. strong symptoms of an approaching labour was perceivable by the most inattentive observer; on the morning of the 11th inst. a number of new acquired satellites were sent out in order to prepare the way for a safe and easy delivery; nothing of any importance transpired until the evening of said day, when about the hour of 8, the spasms of labour were severely felt; and by the Morning of the 12th, a general muster took place; the exertions on this occasion, were equal to the extremity of the case. Horses were not to be found sufficiently numerous to mount riders to sound the alarm, and to supply the deficiency, the effects that were lately transformed into equines are said to have resumed their old forms, and became unmercifully ridden on this trying occasion; 7 o'clock P. M. was the hour on which this long hoped for favourite offspring was to be brought forth. The elasticity with which the party attended, and the zeal discovered by the mother, who was ready at the part of accoucheur, promised a speedy delivery; but to the mortification of all surrounding friends, federal imbecility gave way to republican vigour; and all hopes of an aspiring family were strangled in embryo!
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. BY HIS EXCELLENCY CALEB STRONG, Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A Proclamation, For a Day of Public Thanksgiving. SINCE the Almighty has kindly vouchsafed to preserve and prosper us another year, it becomes us, at the close of it, to repeat our grateful acknowledgments for the daily support and assistance which he has imparted to us; and, in imitation of the example of our Forefathers, to unite pub-
lickly in the solemn and delightful employment of celebrating His praise.
Therefore, With the advice and consent of the Council, I appoint Thursday, the First Day of December next, to be observed in this Commonwealth as a DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING; And the Ministers and People of different religious denominations, are requested to assemble in their respective places of worship on that day, that we may jointly pour forth the tribute of our gratitude in the most devout and fervent praises to GOD, and render Him our sincere and humble thanks for all the necessaries and comforts which support and delight our lives—For His distinguishing goodness in exempting us from calamities which other nations are subject to, and granting us blessings to which they are strangers—for the peace and tranquility we are favored with—for our civil and religious liberty—for the degree of health which He has been pleased to continue or restore to us, and for His mercy in preserving us from that fatal disease with which some of the other States have again been visited—for the prosperity which He has afforded to our commerce and fisheries—for His blessings on the labors of the husbandman, and the abundant supply of the fruits of the earth—and above all for the revelation of the gospel, and the benefits and consolations which result from its doctrines and promises.
And from a humbling sense of our unworthiness, let us unite in confessing our multiplied offences, and in earnest prayer to the GOD of our Fathers, that He would forgive us, and that his former kindness to them, and our continual experience of his favour, may establish our dependence on Him and enforce our obedience to His commands: That He would bless the National and State Governments, and direct the President and Congress to such measures as shall be conducive to the public safety, and peace: That the Churches may be purified and enlarged, and attain the highest perfection of christian knowledge and virtue: That He would smile upon all our valuable interests, and especially upon the means of religious instruction, and the institutions which have been established to promote Science and Literature, and to form the manners and morals of the people: And that having enriched us with His Providential bounty, He would grant us those supplies of His grace, by which we shall be animated to the duties of life, and prepared for a state of perfect and endless felicity.
That He would restore peace and mutual friendship to the contending nations of Europe: That the interest of true virtue and piety may flourish in all parts of the earth, and the minds of men be everywhere formed to rational devotion and diffusive benevolence: And that the most distant and barbarous nations may seek their salvation in the Grace of the Gospel.
And the people of this State are requested to abstain from such labour & recreation as are inconsistent with the solemnities of the said day.
Given at the Council Chamber, in Boston, this twenty seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three; and in the twenty eighth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
CALEB STRONG. By His Excellency's command, with the advice and consent of the Council. JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
NOTICE.
THE first number of the "POLITICAL OBSERVATORY," a Republican Newspaper to be printed by Mr. David Newhall in Walpole, N. H. will make its appearance in a few days.
Editors of Newspapers are requested to exchange and to forward their papers, from the 15th of this month.
Gentlemen holding subscription papers, are desired to transcribe and forward the Names of subscribers, as directed in the Proposals.
It is desired that the Printers generally, would insert this notice.
ADVERTISEMENT.
TAKEN up by the subscriber a drove of SHEEP, the 17th inst. marked as usual by drovers, the owner may have them again by paying charges.
HENRY KENNISTON, Stratham, Oct. 31, 1803.
STOLEN OR STRAYED.
FROM the subscriber on Friday last, a black HORSE, with a white star in his forehead, about 12 hands high; had on a new Saddle and Bridle, with striped Houing, and a new blue broadcloth Surtout:—he was fastened back of the north meeting-house, on said day, at 3 o'clock. Any person giving information shall be handsomely rewarded by JOHN SALTER. Rye, Nov. 1, 1803.
WHEREAS MERCY my wife has eloped from me and refuses to return, I hereby forbid any and all persons harbouring her on my account; or trusting her as I will not pay any debts that she may contract after this date.
ALEXANDER NICHOLS. Londonderry, Sept. 20, 1803.

Portsmouth.  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1803.
SUMMARY—FOREIGN.
LONDON dates to the 17th of Sept. have been received via Halifax; their contents are unimportant. From them it appears that the Danish army assembled at Holstein, is re-enforcing daily, and that already it forms a body of 30,000 men. The object of these measures is as yet unknown. Spain is zealous in avoiding what might lead to a rupture with Great-Britain, and anxious to preserve Portugal from the evils of a hostile visit from the French. The Spaniards are forming a camp at Valladolid—and it is said that, should the French attempt to march their troops through that kingdom, that the King purposed to command in person. Some new demands on the part of the First Consul have thrown the cabinet of Lisbon into great confusion, and though the nature of them had not transpired, certain it is, that on the 20th of August they had not been acceded to, and that at that time the French ambassador was preparing for his departure; and that his leaving Lisbon was understood to be fixed for the 22d of that month. Two French privateers, with three small English prizes, which in the beginning of that month had anchored in the Tagus, were immediately ordered to sea by government. It is generally credited that the expedition to England, will not take place this year.
An expedition has failed from Portsmouth, consisting of about 5000 men, under the command of Gen. MOORE.—Sir S. SMITH is entrusted with the naval arrangements; the destination of this armament is as yet unknown.
Nothing respecting the intentions of the Northern Powers, or the conduct they intend to pursue in the present contest, transpires; they must soon develop themselves, and may finally decide upon the fate of the European world.
DOMESTIC.
THE purchase of Louisiana was ratified on the 20th ult.—24 were in favor, and 7 against it: It was thus ratified by a majority of 17. Much has been said on this subject, and opinions were divided; whilst every republican rejoiced at the acquisition of so valuable a tract of land, and approved the means by which it was insured. Whilst they revered the moderation of government, in securing by treaty what might have cost the lives of many valuable citizens, and involved this country in vast expenses; federalists have been busied in depreciating the value of our new acquisition; in depicting government as pufillanimous; to be short, they have represented the matter as degrading, humiliating and impolitic—and why all this? On no other account than that it was acquired without bloodshed, and to lessen the confidence of Americans toward their magistrates. For it will no doubt be remembered that when their minds were occupied with the thoughts of an opening war, to redress our grievances; when their blood-thirsty souls were already feasting at the prospect of rivers of human blood, inundating the shores of America; when they longed to behold the auspicious moment (for it would have proved so to them) when the glory of our magistrates would have thus been overclouded and stained;—when they were thus silently rejoicing at the favorable turn, it would be likely to give to their malicious plots, it was then that the value of Louisiana could not be overrated—it was invaluable—no sum could be too much for it. And what sudden change has so materially altered the case? What disaster has thus unexpectedly befallen that country? What has been the occasion of this sudden transition? Your own corrupted hearts—your vile machinations—your deceived expectations—your undone and confounded plots—in a word, your downfall. You knew that peace was desirable, and secretly, though reluctantly, approved of the measures that were adopted. And should any ask why they reluctantly approved the measures that were adopted, let us ask them in their turn, whether they were likely to be approved by those, who blindly opposed to government, and actuated by principles hostile to republicanism, were ever on the watch to improve any and every error in its supporters? No—they longed for the auspicious moment when a faux pas would enable them to exclaim against those who had committed it, and expected thus to benefit their cause, and that of their fellows in iniquity. For they would here have pursued the same conduct that made them first to overrate what soon after became of no value (Louisiana) and what they first recommended, would have been used as weapons to fight those who would have been weak enough to listen to them. Poor, deluded, mistaken faction—your ef-
forts prove abortive; republicans will never fall a victim to them;—your endeavors, and black designs of erecting monarchy and slavery upon the ruins of republicanism and freedom, will meet with their due reward—they will be confounded. Desist from your ill-concerted schemes; rally under the standard of liberty; take shelter under the wide spread wings of the Eagle; prove yourselves worthy your ancestors; pursue the road which has been so nobly trod by the illustrious WASHINGTON, the father, friend and deliverer of his country; remember that he fought not to enslave his country, but to give it freedom; that he never encouraged divisions at home, nor unnecessary wars abroad; that he acknowledged the necessity of submitting to those powers elevated over us by our own choice, (the elective vote of the people;) and remembering this, "go and do ye likewise."
The treasury of New-Jersey was lately robbed: the amount is variously stated; by some it is said to have amounted to 12, whilst others say it amounted to 14,000 dollars.
At Philadelphia the fever has entirely disappeared; and at Alexandria it is almost extinct. It has so far abated at New-York, that it was generally expected the citizens would be invited to return in a few days. Accounts from that city, state that from the 20th to 23d of Oct. inclusive, there were 45 new cases, and 24 deaths.
On Friday last, the Light Infantry company, commanded by Capt. SPARHAWK, turned out and went through various military evolutions with accuracy.
On Saturday Gilman's Blues, commanded by Capt. LARKIN, celebrated their anniversary, and went through the principal evolutions with precision.
More British AMITY.
Captain HEARD, in the ship Rover put in this port on the 25th ult. bound to Salem from Alicante. By the politeness of that gentleman we are favored with the following particulars, viz.—In lat. 36. long. 29. Capt. H. fell in with a British armed Sloop of 16 guns at the distance of one league; she showed black colors on her main top-gallant yard arm, after having kept them up for some time they were lowered and a red pendant (such as Capt. H. never before saw) was substituted in their stead and accompanied with a gun to herald. On this Capt. H. immediately hove to and was hailed by the Sloop which was by this time alongside of him; the captain and lieutenant next came on board armed with cutlasses and pistols; ordered captain H's people forward; let a centry at the companion way; swore in the most impious Oaths that should any resistance be made by them, they would immediately be put to death, and ordering captain H. not to follow (which by the by he was not condescending enough to comply with) they proceeded to the cabin and comme à l'ordinaire in their frequent encounters with our vessels robbed the Captain of one hoghead of wine and breaking open his chest took the best of his wearing apparel, a brace of pistols and sundry other articles; the mate's chest met the same fate and he was robbed of 30 dollars in cash and various other articles; having thus plundered the captain and mate and getting booty on the wine, they left them.
MARRIED In this town, Mr. JONATHAN GODDARD, merchant, to Miss CHARLOTTE MARTIN. Mr. JOHN SEAWARDS, to Miss JANE NEAL.
DIED In this town, Mrs. ELIZABETH PAUL wife of Capt. John Paul.
Benjamin Hill,
FORE-STREET; Returns thanks to his friends & customers for their past favors, and would inform them that he has just received a quantity of  Fresh St. George's LIME. Also—Swede's and Norway  IRON; With a general assortment of  West-India Goods & Groceries, as usual—which he is determined to sell low for cash or approved credit. Portsmouth Nov. 1, 1803.
Encourage home manufactures!
THE subscribers inform the public, that having entered into Partnership under the firm of  SPARHAWK & CURTIS, they have taken the Store at the corner of Daniel and Bow-Street, where they manufacture the best of Beaver Hats, Castors, &c. equal or superior to any imported—Having procured some of the most experienced workmen, they flatter themselves with the hope of giving satisfaction to those who may please to favor them with their custom. SAM'L SPARHAWK, JOSHUA CURTIS.
**Wanted, one or two Journeyman HATTERS, who understand fine work, to whom liberal wages will be given. CASH GIVEN FOR FURS. Portsmouth. Nov. 1, 1803.
Just Published by  N. S. & W. PIRCE, and for sale at their Book store, Congress-Street.
A DISCOURSE delivered before the Members of the Portsmouth Female Charity School, by the Rev. JOSEPH BUCKMINSTER. price 9d. Portsmouth, Nov. 1.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.  BY THE GOVERNOR.  A PROCLAMATION.
IN conformity to our established and highly commendable practice of setting a part a certain day, near the close of the year, to be devoted to the purpose of Thanksgiving, Praise and Prayer ;—I have thought fit, by and with advice of Council, to appoint Thursday the 17th day of November next , to be observed as a day of public THANKSGIVING and PRAYER throughout this State, and to issue this Proclamation, recommending to Ministers and People, of every denomination, religiously to dedicate said day, and to spend a reasonable part thereof, in their respective places of public worship—That we may unitedly call to mind the manifold favors bestowed upon us, and with sincerity of heart, acknowledge the loving kindness of our Divine Benefactor; and while each individual, believing in the superintendence of Divine Providence over the affairs of men, may find great cause of thankfulness for particular mercies received, let it be remembered, that States and Nations are dependent upon the same Almighty hand for the blessings they enjoy—let us also call to mind the many privileges respecting civil and religious Liberty, with which we are distinguished—with gratitude acknowledge them, and devoutly pray for their continuance.
Let us be thankful for the measure of health so generally enjoyed throughout this State—for a bountiful supply of the fruits of the field, and for that prosperity which has so universally attended the labor of our hands.—But above all, let us be thankful for a continuance of the blessings of the gospel of peace, the means of grace, and hopes of future happiness—And while with grateful hearts we contemplate the loving kindness of the Lord, may we possess a proper sense of our unworthiness, acknowledge our transgressions, and pray for Divine guidance and direction.
That it would please Almighty God to keep the governments of the several States, and that of our Nation, under his holy protection—That he would be graciously pleased to direct and govern all in authority—that they may steadfastly pursue such measures as shall promote the peace, liberty, and lasting happiness of our common country—and that they may constantly have in mind their accountability, not only to man, but to the Lord of the Universe—That mortal diseases, with which some of our towns have been afflicted, may be stopped, and health restored—That in all the public transactions of the people they may have wisdom to discern and integrity to pursue such measures as shall be most conducive to the general welfare—
That it would please our Divine Benefactor to bestow his blessing on the means of religious instruction—that public teachers may understand, and rightly divide the words of truth, and be eminent examples of that charity, which is exhibited in the gospel. That our seminaries of learning may be under his guidance and direction, and that virtue and useful knowledge may be more and more increased.
That it would please God to bless this State, direct all in authority, that they, with all the people, may pursue such measures as shall promote their lasting happiness, and that religion, which is pure, full of mercy and good fruits, may be understood and practiced throughout the world.
And it is recommended, that all persons religiously abstain from labor and recreations unbecoming the solemnity of the day.
Given at the COUNCIL CHAMBER in Exeter, this twenty-fifth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and three, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the twenty-eighth.
JOHN T. GILMAN. By his Excellency's command with advice of Council, JOSEPH PEARSON, Sec'y.
70,000 BRICKS,  20 doz. TILE, for Sale by JOSEPH DROWNE, South-End. Portsmouth, Nov. 1.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of SAMUEL RAND, Jr. late of RYE, Cordwainer deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to the subscriber.  HANNAH RAND, Admin'r. Rye, Oct. 27, 1803.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the Estate of JOSEPH LANGDON SEAVEY, late of Rye, yeoman, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to the subscribers.  WILLIAM SEAVEY, Adm'r.  MATTHEW SEAVEY, Rye, October 27, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,  Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of GRAFTON , who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1803, that unless they pay the same, together with incidental charges, to me the subscriber on or before the first Monday in January next, so much of their land as will pay the same, will then be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Maj. AMHERST KIMBALL, Jenholder in said Grafton, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
   NAMES. Divisions. Acres. Sh. C. C. CM.     Capt Aaron Barney, Quarters, 1 10 18 50 1 4 10   Stephen Smith, Quarters, 1 8 23 50 0 7 5   Constant Barney, Quarters, 1 1 9 50 0 7 5   Benoni Williams, 2 1 3 50 0 7 5   Benjamin Martin, one eighth, 1 7 8 50 0 7 5   Benjamin Haskell, Samuel Folsombury, Lots unknown, 1 6 18 50 0 7 5   1 2 25 50 1 0 7   1 2 24 50 1 2 8   1 3 25 50 7 5   1 4 24 50 7 5   1 6 17 50 7 5   1 6 22 50 7 5   1 9 25 50 7 5   1 10 8 50 7 5   1 11 18 50 7 5   2 1 5 50 7 5   2 3 4 50 7 5   2 3 1 50 7 5   2 3 8 50 7 5   2 3 9 50 7 5   1 4 13 1 1   Noble Mason, in 3000 acres, 175 2 0 16   John Smith, in 3000 acres, 100 2 0 16   2 1/2 acres of land in the 3000 acres, with a saw-mill and grist-mill thereon, under the occupancy of Cha's Smart, owner unknown. 2 1/2 2 0 16  
JAMES B. HORTON, Col'Pr. Grafton, Oct. 15, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,  Strafford, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of NEW DURHAM , county and State aforesaid, who have not paid their highway, county and school taxes for the year 1803, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Jeremiah Folsom, innholder in said town, on the second Tuesday of January next, at 10 o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   NAMES OF ORIGINAL PROPRIETORS. No. Lot. Acres. Divisions. Sh. C. C. CM.     Thomas Langley, ditto, 88 1 100 1 25 11 0   V. Matthes, Esq. 84 1 100 1 35 11 0   Daniel Reynolds, 49 2 125 1 87 17 0   Jerre Difeo, & Peter Mow, 28 2 85 0 85 7 0   John H. Huer, ditto, 75 2 195 1 5 9 0   Robert Burnham, John Moffatt, Esq. 44 2 195 1 0 8 0   Jerre Difeo, & Peter Mow, 14 2 85 0 17 2 0   Stephen Jones, John Andrews, & Philip Crammet, 90 2 195 0 75 7 0   Samuel Chesley, 7 2 195 0 60 5 0   Capt. J. Thomas, Lemuel Chesley, 32 2 195 0 50 4 0   John Johnson & Nath'l Frost, 23 1 100 1 0 8 0   Col I. Wallingford, 60 1 45 0 45 4 0   Theos Willey, & John Bickford, 6 1 50 0 50 4 0   John Mason, & Benja. Bennett, 69 2 125 0 60 5 0   Jacob Benner, ditto, 20 2 50 0 25 2 0   James Smith, Jona. Chesley, jr. 89 2 125 0 65 5 0   Joseph Sias, 82 2 125 1 0 8 0   Law Lot, 26 2 51 0 50 4 0   Ichabod Chesley, Improved Lands of Non-residents. 45 2 70 0 50 4 0   Daniel Reynolds, ditto, 14 1 100 1 85 17 11   Gideon Davis, ditto, 71 1 100 1 50 19 9   George Jaffey, Thomas Chesley, 59 1 100 2 50 21 15   Lemuel Davis, 58 1 100 3 0 85 16   Nicholas Perryman, 37 1 100 3 50 30 19   Samuel Clark, 96 2 125 3 50 30 19   Hatevil Knight, Robert Kent, 65 2 125 2 0 16 18   Elisha Thomas, 15 acres in the 5th division, numbered 60 exclusive of Road, laid out by the Select-men of New-Durham, in the year 1801. 97 2 125 2 0 16 18   69 1 10 1 0 8 5   24 1 15 1 0 8 5   99 2 125 2 0 16 11   35 1 80 3 20 33 18  
DAVID WILLEY, Collector. New-Durham, October 25, 1803.
An Evening School.
THE Subscriber intends opening an Evening School on the first Monday of November next, at his house in Jefferson street, should a suitable number of scholars apply. Terms made known on application.  EDWARD J. PIRCE.
Just published and for at this Office, The CLERGYMAN'S LOOKING-GLASS, No. II. By Eliza Smith.
AUCTION.  ON SATURDAY NEXT,  At S. LITTLE's Office,
A variety of ENGLISH GOODS. 100 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. 4 casks Bohea TEA ; Souchong do. Casks of RAISINS ; bags of Nutmegs. A number of SILVER WATCHES. Advance made on consignment. Nov. 1.
GROCERY STORE.
B. Leverett,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has removed from his Store in Congress-street, to the Store lately occupied by Mr. Stephen Pears, opposite the Rev. Mr. Buckminster's Meeting-house—Where he has for Sale, a general assortment of West-India Goods & GROCERIES,
as cheap as can be purchased at any Store in Portsmouth, consisting of Madeira, Vidonia, Sherry, Lisbon, Red Port, Claret } WINES. and Malaga, Gun Powder, Hyson, Young-Hyson, Hyson-skin, Souchong, and Bohea } TEAS,
of the first qualities. Philadelphia Loaf and Lump SUGAR, per cwt. or Loaf; India and Brown ditto. London bottled Porter, and Taunton Ale, per cask or dozen. Cogniac Brandy; Spanish do. Holland Gin; West-India Rum, old do.—Molasses; West India and Georgia Cotton; Mace; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cloves; Allspice; Pepper; Ginger per keg; Black Currants; Raisins; Almonds; Chocolate No. 1, and 2, do. Shells; Coffee; Oatmeal; English Mustard per lb. do. per bottle; double refined Salt Petre; Oil per flask; Scott's true liquid Blue, per jug; Windsor Soap; Crown do.—Hair Powder; Anchovies and Sardines per bottle; Cayenne per do. or oz.
Lorillard's celebrated Maccuboy Snuff per bottle; Elliot's do. per keg or smaller quantity. Spermaceti, Mould & Dipt Candles. GODFROID's Spanish Segars, per box or retail.
No. 1, 2 and 3, Smoking Tobacco.
GLASS WARE—Viz.
Quart Mugs; 1 1/2 pint, do. pint, and 3/4 pint; Pint Tumblers per Straw; and half pint do. Vinegar Cruets; Wine Glasses.
STONE WARE—Viz.
4 Gallon down to 1/2 gallon Pots; 3 Gallon down to 1 gallon Jugs.
IRON HOLLOW WARE,
a general assortment.—WRAPPING PAPER per Ream.
Cod and Pollock FISH.
10 by 8, 9 by 7, WINDOW GLASS, per box or half box, &c. &c. Portsmouth, November 1, 1803.
JOHN JACKSON,
Has just imported from Europe an assortment of FRESH
Drugs & Medicines
of the best quality; which he offers for SALE at his shop in Buck-street, Amongst them are a variety of genuine Patent Medicines—such as TURLINGTON's Balsam of life, Bateman's Drops, Walker's Jesuits Drops, and Specific Electary, Stoughton's Elixir, British Oil, Fraunces' female Elixir, Church's cough Drops, Squires' Elixir, Essence of Peppermint, Oil of do. Essence Penny-royal, Hill's balsam Honey, Cundell's improved do. Greenough's Tincture for the Teeth, Hopwood's chemical vegetable Dentifrice, Salt Lemons, Brodun's botanical Syrup and nervous Cordial, Squires' grand Elixir, Mardant's Drops, Steer's Opodeldoc, Dalby's Carmintine, Godfrey's Cordial; Lockyer's, Andenson's, Lee's, Hooper's, Spudiman's and Vandour's Nervous Pills.
Calcined Magnesia,
Glafs's do. Tolu, Peppermint and Magnesia Lozenges, Riga Balsam.
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters
and Itch Ointment, Clinton's Oil and Snuff for Deafness, Cether's Cephalic Snuff, Scott's Liquid Blue.
Pewter Syringes,
Ivory do. Hollow Bougies, common do. silver Catheters, elastic do. steel Trusses; Pocket Instruments, Teeth do. Tooth Brushes, Court Plaster, Hatafe, Vials, Urinals, Gallipots from 3lb. to 1 oz. Smelling Bottles, Milk Roses, essence do.
Painters' Oil and Colours;

Miscellaneous Repository.
The following lines of the eminently ingenious and pious Dr. Doddridge, addressed to his "Wife's Bosom," are a more forcible plea for marriage, than are a hundred libertine arguments against it.
OPEN, open, lovely breast, Lull my weary head to rest; Soft and warm, and sweet and fair, Balmy antidote to care. Fragrant source of lustre, delight, Downy couch of welcome night, Ornament of rising day, Always constant, always gay! In this gentle, calm retreat, All the train of graces meet; Truth and innocence and love, From this temple ne'er remove. Sacred virtue's worthiest shrine, As thou here, and art thou mine? Wonder, gratitude and joy, Blest vicissitudes! employ Ev'ry moment, every thought: Crowds of cares are long forgot. Open, open, beauteous breast, Angels here might seek their rest. Cesar, fill thy shining throne, A nobler seat I call my own. Here I reign with boundless sway, Here I triumph night and day: Spacious empire! glorious power! MINE of inextinguish'd store! Let the wretched love to roam, Joy and I can live at home. Open, open, balmy breast, Into rapture waken rest.
For the GAZETTE. The Rural LOITERER, No. 8.
ARGUMENT.
WHATEVER has a tendency to give the mind of man an idea, that nature requires more than she really does, has a tendency to make him part with some of his natural rights, to acquire that imaginary good: Luxury has a tendency to give the mind of man an idea, that nature requires more than she really does; therefore, Luxury has a tendency to make man part with some of his natural rights.
We need not reflect many moments, before sufficient and memorable instances will present themselves to our view, clearly evincing the truth of this proposition. In the word Luxury , is comprehended all those things which custom has taught us to want, but which, in reality, have no tendency to render the body of man more comfortable, because he had all that nature could enjoy before; or to render his mind more happy, because the real happiness of the mind never can be increased by the body's possessing or tasting more than what is sufficient to supply the calls of nature; but, on the contrary, if the body partakes of lenient indulgences, in any degree above what nature requires, they benumb all the delicate sensations of the mind, and render it incapable of tasting its proper enjoyments. If what the body possesses, gratifies and delights the avarice and ambition of the mind, it nevertheless, must be attended with pain, when it reflects, that fortune may soon deprive it of all that she has bestowed, not to mention the care and anxiety, which the very possession of it must give.—Rome, and many other once flourishing States, furnish conclusive proof that a thirst for Luxury induces man to sacrifice his Liberty on her altar. What nation more glorious for Liberty, in the commencement of her career, and what more venal, more wicked, enslaved and cruel, in the decline of her days? From whence, my countrymen, originated this striking opposition of character? Was it not because degenerate Romans bartered their Independence, their Liberty and virtue for the tenet finery of Luxury and extravagance? Did they not, while complimenting and flattering their Princes and Nobles, forget the dignity belonging to Romans? The same causes have been produced by Luxury in modern days, and even at this moment, the empire of Great-Britain totters beneath the long accumulating expenses of a luxurious court and nation. Even this fertile and beautiful soil we inhabit, a few years since, was purifying all the mad luxuries of Europe; and, even at this day, a passion for show and external parade is too prevalent in this country. Let the free-born son of Columbia consider, that every art of Luxury and extravagance he introduces among his fellow-citizens, never can make them more happy, but it will sap the very fountain of Liberty, and undermine the foundation of virtue!
John Man,
Has for Sale at the corner of Market and Bow Streets, SPRING HILL.
A QUANTITY of Pollock FISH; casks Raisins; casks Gun-Powder; Spanish and Spanish Float INDIGO; real French and Alicante Brandy; Gin; Hylon; Souchong and Bohea Teas; Loaf and Brown Sugars; Coffee; Cotton.
With most articles in the Grocery Line.
Also—a good assortment of Iron Hollow WARE; NAILS; Heart & Club, German and Blistered STEEL.
And many articles of HARD WARE, &c. &c. &c. which he will sell low for cash.
NOTICE.
TAKEN up on the 6th inst. a pale sparkled dry COW: the owner may have her again by applying to the subscriber and paying charges. JOSEPH COLEMAN, Jr. Newington, Oct. 17, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—Stratford, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of MOULTONBOROUGH, county and State aforesaid, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1803, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of SAMUEL BURNHAM, innholder in said town, on the twenty-sixth day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
   First Division. Second Division. Com-mon.   NON-RESIDENTS NAMES. Acres. Road Tax. Acres. Road Tax. Acres. Acres. Road Tax. Country Tax.     Josiah Dearborn, 0 0 100 1 75 0 0 0 0   Solly & March, 1 100 1 1 75 100 50 4 0   Jonathan Moulton, gd. 0 0 8 1 10 0 0 0 0   Nathan Moulton, jun. 0 0 3 1 10 0 0 0 0   Richard C. Shannon, 0 0 5 1 10 0 0 0 0   Jonathan Shaw, 0 0 4 1 10 0 0 0 0   Thomas Wallingford, 6 9 100 1 50 1 1/2 0 0 0    Moultonborough Oct. 1, 1803. JOHN W. BEAN, Collector.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—Grafton, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of CHATHAM, county and State aforesaid, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1802, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of William Cox, innholder in said Chatham, on the second Tuesday of January next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
   NAMES. County Tax. Highway Tax.     Capt. Nathaniel Adams, 1 2 3 1 2 3   Theodore Atkinson, 0 2 1 50 50 25   John Bennett, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Jeremiah Brevet, Esq. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Joshua Brackett, 2 2 1 50 50 25   John Bennett, jr. 0 2 1 50 50 25   Ede Hall Bangs, 2 2 1 50 50 25   John Burley, jr. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Ammi R. Cutter, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Samuel Cutts, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Capt. John Clark, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Broadstreet Doe, 2 2 1 50 50 25   John Dole, 2 2 1 50 50 25   John Doe, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Nicholas Doe, 2 2 1 50 50 25   John M'Duffee, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Noah Emery, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Nathan Fitch, 2 2 1 50 50 25   David Folsom, jr. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Jeremiah Folsom, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Jeremiah Folsom, jr. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Philip Fowler, jr. 2 2 1 50 50 25   James Folsom, 2 2 1 50 50 25   James Goodwin, 2 2 1 50 50 25   John Folsom, of Greenland, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Lt. Samuel Gilman, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Winthrop Hilton, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Ichabod Hilton, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Josiah Hilton, 2 2 1 50 50 25   John Johnson, 2 2 1 50 50 25   George Livius, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Samuel Livermore, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Jonathan Leavitt, 2 2 1 50 50 25   George Meserve, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Jonathan Leavitt, jr. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Thomas Merrill, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Capt. Hubbard Neal, 2 2 1 50 50 25   William Parker, Esq. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Edward Smith, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Timothy Walker, jr. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Stephen Willee, 2 2 1 50 50 25   William Weeks, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Benning Wentworth, 2 shares, 4 4 2 50 50 25   John Sullivan, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Benjamin Smith, Esq. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Jonathan Trickey, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Thomas Tuth, Esq. 2 2 1 50 50 25   Lt. Joseph Center, 2 2 1 50 50 25   Timothy Walker, 2 2 1 50 50 25    Stilson Hutchins, Collr. Chatham, Oct. 19, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—Rockingham, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of NORTHWOOD, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1803, that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Henry Batchelder, innholder in said town, on the first Monday in January next, at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
   NAMES. No. Lrs. Acres. C. C. C. C. D. C.     Daniel Lampre, 3 11 134 65 65 27 2 67   Abner Davis, 7 10 80 25 25 10 1 0   Butler & others, 7 18 40 99 99 8 0 82   Wm. Langdon, 7 14 86 0 0 4 0 38   George Smith, 8 12 156 0 0 16 1 56   John Calf, 8 13 78 0 0 4 0 39   Thomas Peirce, 8 20 128 0 0 10 1 0   Nath'l Sergeant, 10 9 90 0 0 4 0 89    Sherburn Blake, Collector. Northwood, Oct. 12, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—Stratford, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in CENTRE HARBOUR, who have not paid their county and highway taxes for the year 1803, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the subscriber's dwelling-house in Centre Harbour, on the second day of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
   NAMES. No. Lrs. Acres. C. C. C. C. D. C.     Worthington Moulton, 7 8 240 120 9   Thomas Rand, 7 8 100 50 4    CHASE ROBINSON, Collector. Centre Harbour, Sept. 29, 1803.
NEW GOODS.
Nathaniel Dean,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just received, a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, that will be sold cheap, at his store in Congress-street. October 25, 1803.
REMOVED.
Oliver Briard
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed his Goods from Congress-street, to No. 2, Merchant's Row, in the new brick store, where he is now opening a general assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, cheap for cash. Portsmouth, Oct. 18, 1803.
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
William S. Cooper,
Begs leave to inform his Friends, and the Public, that he has taken the Shop adjoining the Bell Tavern, Congress-street, Where he offers for sale, an assortment of FASHIONABLE & STAPLE GOODS,
BROAD-Cloths; Cassimeres; Coatings; Fearnoughts; Forest Cloths; Serges; Baizes; Flannels; Blankets; Tamnies; Durants; plain and ribb'd Callimancoes; Wildbores. Elegant silk velvet Vestings; Men's plain and striped black Satins; plain and ribb'd Black Velvets; light Corded & Olive do. Quiltings; Swan-downs. Latest fashion buff and plaid Calicoes and Chintzes; fashionable Chambray, book and jaconet Muffins; fashionable farset Cambrics; Muslin Handkerchiefs.
Purple and Chintz Shawls; linen, cotton, romal, bandanna, India and Barcelona black silk Handkerchiefs. Fashionable Pelice Flannels; India Lustings; Modes; black hove Tiffany; Gauzes; Millinets; Black Laces. Men's Hats; Mens Worsted & Silk Hoses; Womens cotton Gloves; Silk Braces; Ribbons; Cotton for working Muffins; Brown Hollands; India Chintzes; India Cottons; Threads; Sewing Silks; Velvet Bindings; Galloons; Bindings; Taffes; gilt and plated Buttons. Portsmouth, Oct. 25, 1803.
TRUNKS.
A handsome assortment of TRUNKS. Also—Bibles, Testaments, Webster's Spelling Books, Watts' Psalm & Hymn Books; an assortment of STATIONARY, such as Foolscap and Pot Writing Paper, Letter Paper, Quills, Ink Stands, India Rubber, Slates, Lead and Slate Pencils, Sand Boxes, Black Sand, Wafers, &c. &c. TICKETS in Atkinson Academy, and Amoskeag Canal Lottery for sale as above. October 18.
Strayed
FROM the Subscriber on the 29th of September last, a pair of RED OXEN. one about six feet, the other a little less (suppose white face) about four or five years old.—Whoever will give information of said CATTLE, shall have a handsome reward. ASA DEARBORN. Portsmouth, October 25, 1803.
AT a Probate Court to be held at Exeter,
on the seventh day of November next I shall exhibit my account of administering the estate of NATHAN WHITE late of New-Castle, mariner deceased, to the Judge of Probate for said county, for examination and allowance. NATHAN WHITE, Administrator. October 19, 1803.
NOTICE
is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the town of PEELING, that at a meeting of the proprietors held at Peeling, Sept. 17th, 1803, there was voted to be assessed on each hundred acre lot in said town the sum of three dollars, and the same hath been assessed and committed to me the subscriber to collect, unless the same be paid to me at my dwelling House in Durham, within fourteen days after the third and last week of this advertisement so much of each proprietors land as will pay the aforesaid sum of three dollars will be advertised for sale as the law directs. WILLIAM BALLARD, Collector, for said Proprietors. Durham, Oct. 24, 1803.
TO BE SOLD AT D. Austin's Store,
Opposite the Brick Market. A general assortment of GROCERIES. And a good assortment of PAPER HANGINGS. Parlour Stoves; & 60 casks Nova Scotia Lime. Also, to Let—The STORE lately occupied by Mr. B. Swett, an excellent stand for almost any kind of business, wholesale and retail. Portsmouth, Oct. 4, 1803. Ship Chandlery Store. THE subscribers inform the public that they have formed a connexion in trade under the firm of Ladd & Smith, and have taken the new Fire Proof Store No. 5, Fore-street, where they have for sale a general assortment of Ship Chandlery and Groceries. HENRY LADD. GEORGE F. SMITH. Portsmouth, Oct. 4, 1803.
To be SOLD Cheap:
100 pieces of Calicoes and Chintzes of all colours and prices. 20 pieces Cambric Muffins. 30 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs—with a general assortment of ENGLISH GOODS—For cash, or exchange for country produce—Apply to the shop lately occupied by Col. Ladd, owned by Col. Gains, in Congress-street. Portsmouth, October 25, 1803.
FOR SALE BY Oliver C. Blunt,
EIGHTEEN bds. of well flavored, high proof good old TOBAGO RUM. Portsmouth, Oct. 4, 1803.
For AMSTERDAM, the Ship ZEPHYR, will sail in all this month, about Sixty tons of freight wanted,—apply to the subscriber. EDWARD CUTTS. Portsmouth, October 4.
Flaxseed and Barley.
Robert Harris, GIVES cash for Flaxseed & Barley, at his Store, No. 5, on Langdon's Wharf. Portsmouth, Sept. 13, 1803.
FISH.
A FEW quintals best SPRING POLLOCK, suitable for country use, for Sale by Warner & Weare, opposite the N. W. corner of the State House, and next door to N. S. & W. Peirce's Book-store. Oct. 13.
Fresh FEATHERS and BEDS, FOR Sale at S. LITTLE'S Office. Also, a general assortment of PAPER HANGINGS. Oct. 18, 1803.
NEW BOOKS.
AMERICAN Coast Pilot; American Practical Navigator; the Oriental Navigator, or new directions for sailing to and from the East-Indies; Walsh's Mercantile Arithmetic, may be had at N. S. & W. PEIRCE's Book-Store, Congress-street.
NOTICE.
IN pursuance of the act to incorporate the Associated Mechanics and Manufacturers of the State of New-Hampshire—the Corporation are hereby notified to meet at the brick school house in Portsmouth, on Thursday the 3d day of November next, at 6 o'clock P. M. for the purpose of choosing their first board of Trustees, and to transact such other business as may be thought necessary. TOBIAS WALKER.
FEATHERS.
Warner & Weare, HAVE for sale, corner of Congress and High-streets, best Sea Fowl, Russia and Lisbon Feathers, as cheap as can be bought in Boston. Also, Bed Tick of a superior quality, same price as at the Manufactory. Oct. 4, 1803.
Wants Employ.
A MIDDLE aged man of steady and industrious habits, wishes to be employed either as a supercargo to the West-Indies or any other part of the world; or to attend a store in town, or as agent or factor in the metropolis or any of the inland Towns within this state, or in the district of Maine.—For further particulars please to enquire of the Printer. Portsmouth, Oct. 25, 1803.
The second edition of the UNION HARMONY, or Universal collection of SACRED MUSIC,
by OLIVER HOLDEN, is received and for sale by N. S. & W. PEIRCE, at their Book-Store Congress-street. Portsmouth, Oct. 25, 1803.
FOUND,
NEAR the Spring Market a BASKET, together with sundry Articles:—the owner may have them again by applying to the printer, and paying for this advertisement. October 11.
Just published and for sale at this office, A DISCOURSE, delivered at Rye, June 5th, 1803: occasioned by the late remarkable sickness and mortality in that town; and the present restoration of health to its inhabitants. By HUNTINGTON PORTER, A. M. Wanted at this Office.
Clean RAGS,
for which cash will be given. September 20, 1803. WANTED, A smart, capable, steady WOMAN to do the House work of a family, where there is other help—to such an one, good wages will be given—enquire of the printer. October 11.