The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1807-01-13 00:00:00

Hon. Ezra Bartlett, Esq.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
[No. 6,—Vol. LII.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1807.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
FRENCH GOODS. PETER COFFIN, has just received per the Shipwright, from Bordeaux, a great variety of fancy and other French GOODS, which are now opening—viz. Womens black and white long silk Gloves; do. do. long white kid Gloves; White and colored kid habit do. Mens colored Leather Gloves; Womens black and white silk Hose; Mens do. do. A great variety of fancy silk Handkerchiefs; Elegant large silk Shawls; Velvet Bindings; a great variety Ribbons; Elegant ornamented Combs; Elegant bugle Nets and Bandeaux; Fancy gown Trimmings; gown Buttons; Ralli noble gown Ornaments; Fancy, silk and chineal Nets and Caps; Elegant embroidered lace Caps; Fancy Flowers; Elegant white ostrich Feathers; Fine linen Cambricks; Cambric Handkerchiefs; Black white and color'd Crapes. Also, just received per the ship Grace from Amsterdam the following DUTCH GOODS. 1 cafe Tapes; 2 cafes Britanias; 2 cafes white Plaillas; 2 cafes brown do. 2 cafes Checks; entitled to debenture.
FRENCH GOODS. Now opening at the store of WM. JONES, jr. MARKET STREET. viz. WOMEN'S long black Silk Gloves; do. do. white do. do.; do. black; white and color'd habit do.; do. do. do. kid do. do.; mens beaver Gloves; do. silk do.; ladies' and gentlemen's black and white Silk Hose; 4-4 black Crapes; a great variety Lustrine and Satin Ribbons; Chineal Caps; Chineal and Bugle Bands for the hair; Linen Cambricks from 10/ to 30/ Velvet Ribbons; black, brown, lead, white and blue Silk Shags for Bonnets; cut glass Buttons; &c. &c. Dec. 30. Timothy Upham, Has just received a complete assortment of Fashionable, Fancy & Staple GOODS, SUITED to the season, which he offers for Sale, next door east of the N. H. Fire and Marine Insurance Office.
Jacob Coffin's Inn, At the Cross Paths and sign of the Grand Turk's head, Londonderry, Is continued on an enlarged plan—Constant attendance is given both by day & by night. His Stable is open to receive Carriages which may pass through without un-harnessing, and affords the best of hay and provender; 20 sleighs can be accommodated in case of a storm. His house will give the traveller a good live in winter, and clean rooms and beds both summer and winter; his larder will be supplied with the best of Provisions, the country affords; here the weary traveller may rest on a bed of down, or does he want a glass of wine or spirit of almost any kind for his stomach sake, it is at hand. He is situated eight miles from Amoskeag bridge, about 21 by the turnpike from Concord. Gentlemen travelling this road may call on him with the loss of 40 rods only going and coming, and may then choose to return to the turnpike or take the nearest road to Haverhill, Newburyport, Salem or Boston, by Dracut;—Accommodations will be by him furnished at as reasonable a rate as by any of his brethren in this line of business. JACOB COFFIN. Londonderry, Dec. 25, 1806.
Benjamin Hall's Estate. ALL persons having demands against the estate of BENJAMIN HALL, Esq. late of Chester, deceased, are hereby requested to exhibit their demands for settlement to me the subscriber; and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make speedy payment to me. NABBY HALL, Administratrix to said Estate. Chester, December 20th, 1806.
FOR Sale, a lot of LAND near Mr. William Jones', over Boyd's bridge, adjoining land of Mr. Nath'l Jackson, jr. 65 by 132 feet; terms made known by applying to Capt. NATH'L KENNARD, Senior.
WANTED as a Maid in a small family, where there is no children, a person that can be well recommended, to whom good wages will be given—inquire of the Printer.
TO BE LET, A CONVENIENT HOUSE, in a pleasant situation,—enquire of GEO. GAINS. Dec. 30.
TO LET, a dwelling House, suitable for a large family opposite Capt. Turner's, in Broad Street—inquire of O. C. BLUNT. Dec. 30th, 1806.
CHESTER. State of New-Hampshire—Rockingham, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of CHESTER, in the county of Rockingham aforesaid, who have not paid their highway, school, town, State and county taxes for the year 1806—that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Jacob Elliot, inn-holder in said Chester, on the 26th day of February next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment. NON-RESIDENTS UNKNOWN.
Table with 7 columns: Original Proprietor's Names, Description, Quantity, No., Range, Division, School. Lists various land parcels in Chester with details on ownership and location.
FRENCH NEWS. VIA NEW-YORK.
GRAND ARMY. FOURTH BULLETIN.
GERAU, 13th October, at ten in the evening. Events are rapidly succeeding each other. The Prussians are taken in the fact; their magazines carried off and their army turned. Marshal Davoust arrived at Naumburg on the 12th, at nine at night, got possession of the enemy's magazines, made several prisoners, and took a superb equipage of 18 copper howitzers with their carriages. It appears that the Prussian army are set out on their march for Magdeburg, but the French army have gained three marches on it. The anniversary of the engagement before Ulm shall be celebrated in the history of France. The annexed letter, which has just been intercepted, will give a just idea of public opinion; but this battle, of which the Prussian officer speaks, will take place in a few days. The result will determine the lot of the war. The French need be under no apprehension. *This letter, was from a Prussian officer to one of his friends at Berlin, dated Naumburg, 12th October.
FIFTH BULLETIN.
This Bulletin contains an account of a most bloody battle, which took place near Weimar, on the 15th Oct. The two armies amounted to between 260,000 to 300,000 men. The French took 40,000 prisoners, and 300 pieces of cannon. Among the prisoners were 20 generals. The French lost in killed and wounded 4,000 men. The Prussians lost in killed and wounded 20,000 men. The Prussian General Mollendorf was wounded, the Duke of Brunswick and General Rachel killed.—Prince Henry of Prussia severely wounded. The French lost no officer of distinction except General De Buily.
SIXTH BULLETIN.
WEIMAR, OCT. 15—(evening) Six thousand Saxons, and more than three hundred officers, have been made prisoners. The Emperor had the officers assembled, and told them he saw with pain that their army made war upon him—that for his part he had taken to arms only to insure the independence of the Saxon nation, and to impose its incorporation with the Prussian monarchy—that his intention was to send them all home, if they gave their parole of honor never to serve against France. That their Sovereign, whose title he acknowledged, had acted weakly, in thus yielding to Prussian menaces, and in making them enter upon his territory—But that the Prussians must remain in Prussia, and that they should not meddle in any manner in the affairs of Germany—That the Saxons ought to be found united to the Confederation of the Rhine, under the protection of France, a protection that was not new to her—That, since two hundred years, without France, she would have been invaded by Austria or Prussia.—That the Emperor had taken arms, only when Prussia had invaded Saxony; that it was necessary to put a term to these outrages; that the continent had need of repose; and that in spite of the intrigues and the base passions which agitated many courts, it was necessary that their repose should exist, although it cost, to procure it, the fall of some thrones. Effectively, all the Saxon prisoners have been sent to their homes, with the proclamation of the Emperor to the Saxons, and with assurances that no enemy existed against their nation. The following parole was presented to their Officers for signature:— We, the undersigned Generals, Colonels, Lieut. Colonels, Majors, Captains, and Saxon Officers, swear, upon our word of honor, not at all to bear arms against his Majesty the Emperor and King, and his allies; we take the same engagement, and make the same oath, in the name of the subaltern officers and soldiers, who have been made prisoners with us, and of which the list is here joined, even if we did receive a formal order for it from our sovereign, the Elector of Saxony.
Dated at Jena, 13th Oct. 1806. Signed to the number of one hundred and twenty.
SEVENTH BULLETIN.
The Grand Duke of Berg, encircled Erfurth of the 13th, in the morning: on the 16th the place capitulated. By this 14,000 men, of which 8,000 were wounded and 6,000 able-bodied, have become prisoners of war, among which are the Prince of Orange, Field-marshal Mollendorff, Lieut. Generals Larisch and Grawer: and Major-Generals Legave and Zweifelt. A park of 120 pieces of artillery, well furnished, has also fallen into our hands. Every day they collect prisoners. The King of Prussia sent an aid de camp to the Emperor, with a letter in answer to that the Emperor had wrote to him before the battle, but which the King of Prussia did not answer till after. This step of the Emperor Napoleon, was familiar to that towards the Emperor of Russia, before the battle of Austerlitz. He said to the King of Prussia—
The success of my arms are not at all uncertain—Your troops shall be beaten, but it will cost the blood of my children. If it could be spared by some arrangement compatible with the honor of my crown, there
is nothing I may not do to spare so precious a blood. There is only honor, which can be, in my view, more precious than the blood of my soldiers."
It appears that the remnant of the Prussian army have retired towards Magdeburg. Of all this immense and fine army, but a few remnants have rejoined. [To this Bulletin is annexed the capitulation of the town and Citadel of Erfurth.]
EIGHTH BULLETIN. WEIMAR, OCT. 16.
The different corps of the army which are pursuing the enemy, announce every moment prisoners, baggage, cannon, magazines, and provisions of all kinds, taken. Marshal Davoust has just taken 30 pieces of cannon; Marshal Soult a convoy of 8,000 tons of flour; and Marshal Bernadotte 1,500 prisoners. The army is in such a manner dispersed and mixed with our troops, that one of their battalions came to join one of our advanced night-guards, mistaking it for one of their own. The King of Prussia endeavours to get to Magdeburg. Marshal Mollendorf is very sick at Erfurth: the Duke of Berg had sent him his physician.
The Queen of Prussia has been many times in view of our posts: she is in continual terrors and alarms. The evening she passed her regiment in review, she never ceased to stir up the King and the Generals. She wished for blood, and the most precious blood has flowed—the most experienced generals fell in the first conflict. The Brigadier-General Durofnel made a bold charge with the 20th and 73d chasseurs, which had the greatest effect; the Major of the 20th, particularly distinguished himself. Brigadier General Colbert, at the head of the 2d hussars and 12th chasseurs, had great success in several charges made upon the enemy.
NINTH BULLETIN. WEIMAR, OCT. 17.
The garrison of Erfurth has filed off. We have found there a much greater number of persons than was expected.—There are a great quantity of magazines. The Emperor has appointed Gen. Clarke governor of the city and citadel of Erfurth, and the surrounding country.—The citadel is a fine octagon, with casemate and bastions, and well fortified. It is a valuable acquisition, which will serve as a point of support in the midst of our operations. It was said in the 5th Bulletin, that we had taken from 25 to 30 standards, there are now 45 at head-quarters—it is probable that we will have above 60. Those standards were presented by Frederick the Great to his soldiers. Among the number is one belonging to the Queen's regiment, embroidered by her own hands. It seems the enemy is endeavouring to rally at Magdeburg; but at the same time we are marching on every side. The different bodies of our army are in pursuit of them by different roads. Couriers are arriving every moment to announce the destruction of whole battalions, and the capture of pieces of cannon, baggage, &c.
The Emperor lodges in the Palace of Weimar, where the Queen of Prussia lodged some days before. She was here for the purpose of kindling the flames of war. She is a woman of handsome figure, but of little understanding; incapable of foreseeing the consequences of her actions. We must, instead of condemning, pity her—for she must be filled with remorse for the evil she has brought upon her country, and for the ascendancy she has exercised over the King her husband, who is universally looked upon as a perfectly honest man, who was desirous of peace, and the happiness of his people.
TENTH BULLETIN. NAUMBURG, OCT. 18.
The King of Prussia has requested an armistice for six weeks.—The Emperor replied, it was impossible after a victory, to give the enemy time to rally. On the 16th the Prussian King was at Greussen, with about 12,000 men.—Marshal Soult was in pursuit of him. The Prussian General informed him, an armistice had been agreed upon.—Marshal Soult replied, it was impossible; he would not believe it; and that it was his business to do the Prussians as much harm as he could.—The two Generals separated; hostilities recommenced; the village was carried; and the enemy routed. The disasters of the Prussians hourly accumulate. Prince Eugene, of Wurzburg, who commands the Prussian Corps de Reserve, is at Halle. It will be attacked to-morrow, if it holds its position.

ELEVENTH BULLETIN.
MERSEBURG, OCT. 19.
The number of prisoners taken at Erfurth, is more considerable than was expected. The passports granted to officers who may return home on parole, by virtue of the articles of capitulation, amount to 600. The corps of Marshal Davoust took possession of Leipzig on the 18th. The prince of Ponte-Corvo, who was at Eisleben on the 17th, in order to cut off his Prussian Majesty's Reserve, commanded by Prince Eugene of Württemberg, had arrived at Halle, set out there—having made his arrangements, the Prince of Ponte-Corvo caused an attack to be made upon Halle by General Dupont, and left Dronet's division in reserve on the left; the 32d and 9th light infantry passed the three bridges on a charge, and entered the city, supported by the 96th. In less than an hour all was put to the rout.
The Prussian cavalry thought proper to charge the 8th and 96th regiments of infantry, but they were quickly received and repulsed. The prince of Württemberg's reserve was most completely routed and pursued to the distance of four leagues. The result of this battle, which deserves a particular and careful relation, are 5000 prisoners, of whom there are two generals and three colonels, four standards, and thirty-four pieces of cannon.
The loss on our side, amounts only to 40 men killed and 200 wounded. By the result of the battle of Halle, there are none of the enemy's troops who have not been routed.
TWELFTH BULLETIN.
HALLE, OCT. 19.
Marshal Soult has pursued the enemy to the gates of Magdeburg. Several times the Prussians endeavoured to take a position, and were always routed.
They have found at Nordhausen considerable magazines, and even a chest of the king of Prussia, full of money.
During the 5 days in which Marshal Soult has been employed in pursuing the enemy, he made 1200 prisoners, and took 30 pieces of cannon, and 2 or 300 covered waggons.
The first object of the campaign is fully attained. Saxony, Westphalia, and all the country situate on the left bank of the Elbe, are delivered from the presence of the Prussian army. That army beaten and closely pursued for more than fifty leagues, is now without artillery, without baggage, without officers, reduced to less than a third of what it was eight days since; and what is still worse than that, it has lost its character and all confidence in itself.
Two divisions of the French army are upon the Elbe, employed in constructing bridges.
The head-quarters are at Halle.
THIRTEENTH BULLETIN.
HALLE, OCT. 20.
General Macon, commandant at Leipzig, has made the subjoined notification to the bankers, traders and merchants of that town (A.) Since the tyrants of the sea respect no flag, the intention of the Emperor is to seize every where their merchants and block them up effectually in their island.
Of the 160,000 men which the King of Prussia had, it will be difficult to re-unite more than 50,000, and then they will be without artillery and without baggage—some armed and some without arms. All these events will justify what the Emperor has said in his first proclamation, which is expressed thus, "They will learn, that as it is easy to acquire an increase of dominion and power with the friendship of the Great nation, so their enmity is more terrible than the tempests of the ocean."
It is reported that the Emperor Napoleon having before he quitted Paris assembled his ministers, addressed them thus, "I am innocent of this war, I have done nothing to provoke it: it has not even entered into my calculations. May I be defeated in it, if I have been the exciter of it. One of the principal motives to the confidence which I feel that my enemies will be destroyed, is, that I see in their conduct the finger of a Providence, which, willing that traitors should be punished, has so far driven all wisdom from their councils that, although they think to attack me in a moment of weakness, they have chosen the very instant when I am strong."
(A) This notification has not been received.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
BRUNSWICK, OCT. 24.
Several regiments passed this place, this day, for Magdeburg. The French yesterday entered Blackenburg. The Duke of Brunswick, and Duke of Saxe Weimar, with 10,000 men, made a very able retreat.
HAMBURG, OCT. 31.
On the 29th inst. his Majesty's Consul gave orders to the British Captains in this port, to hold themselves in readiness to depart at twelve hours notice.
VARREL, OCT. 21.
The Dutch-French troops under Gen. Daendels, have taken possession of Leer, Embden, &c.
LONDON, OCT. 31.
Three French sail of the line have escaped out of Brest, destined probably for Buenos Ayres.
The Spanish cabinet, it is understood, mean to conquer Portugal, immediately.
NOV. 7.
The Prussian troops, which have survived the disasters of the first eight days of the campaign, have crossed the Oder, to effect a junction with the other Prussian troops which surround their sovereign. Several divisions of the French have passed through Berlin for Stettin (on the Oder,) and it is expected, that such is the rapidity of their movements, they will be able to prevent the junction of any considerable body of the Prussians, but be able to cut them up in detail. They have left a force to blockade Magdeburg. The French are spreading themselves through Westphalia.
BERLIN, OCT. 18.
PRUSSIAN ACCOUNTS. Yesterday the following bulletin was published by the Governor of this city:—
"The King has lost a battle—The first duty of a citizen is to be tranquil; this is what I, the Governor, demand of all the inhabitants of Berlin—The King and his brother, are living."
The following is an account of the unfortunate battle—It was fought the 14th on the high road between Nauenburg and Erfurt, by the French and Prussian armies, in which the fortune of war was on the side of the French—The march of the French troops along the Saal towards Weissenfels and Nauenburg had induced his majesty to alter the position of his army, in order to prevent the enemy from advancing upon his rear—The head-quarters were removed from Blackenburg, through Weimar, to Auerstadt, while General Ruchel advanced to occupy the position of Weimar—The attack was made at three in the morning, on the 14th, when a dreadful cannonade was heard at Leipzig, and that neighborhood, from Auerstadt—The attack was made by the French, and the advance of the Prussian troops was prevented by some defiles which were in possession of the enemy.
Both sides fought with the greatest courage and animosity—The Duke of Brunswick had the misfortune to be wounded in the face by a grape shot in the beginning of the action, while he was reconnoitering the enemy with a telescope; and it was found necessary to remove his Highness from the field—The battle, however, was carried on with the greatest spirit. His Prussian Majesty led the troops in person, and had two horses shot under him.
Every Prussian General exposed himself to the greatest dangers, and the Prince of Orange Fulda, distinguished himself in a most remarkable manner.
The murderous fire of the musketry and grape shot swept away whole ranks of warriors—The conflict lasted till five in the afternoon; and according to the information received, Marshal Ney's division of 10,000 men, coming up fresh, gave a decisive turn to the affair.
It was the centre of both armies which were particularly engaged—The Emperor Napoleon directed the whole of the French operations.
The loss on both sides cannot as yet be exactly ascertained—The killed and wounded are generally estimated at 40,000 men—Marshal Mollendorf and Gen. Kalkreuth are not killed.
STETTIN, OCT. 28.
A battle is stated to have been fought yesterday near Neustadt, Liebenwalde, between a corps of Hohenlohe's army and the French. The French are expected here to-morrow or next day.
HAMBURG, OCT. 31.
The wounded Duke of Brunswick, was yesterday brought to Altona, (this city belongs to Denmark) on a litter.
An army is to be formed to reconquer Poland, which is to be entrusted to Jerome Bonaparte!
Four thousand French have entered Oldenburg, and taken possession of it in the name of the King of Holland.
Above 60,000 French have passed through Leipzig: where contributions were levied to support them.
The Duchy of Brunswick is taken possession of as a conquered country.
National Legislature.
NINTH CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, DEC. 22.
Mr. Clinton presented sundry petitions from the inhabitants of the city of New York, praying for the adoption of measures for the defence of that port, which were referred to the committee on so much of the message of the President as relates to fortifications.
Mr. Clinton moved to print them, which motion was negatived—Ayes 46—Noes 60.
On motion of Mr. Tenney, the committee on post-offices was instructed to enquire into the expediency of establishing a post-route from Newburyport to Exeter.
Mr. Allison, from the committee appointed on so much of the President's message as relates to exploring the western waters, made a report.
The report concisely notices the benefits derived from the appropriations already made towards effecting this object, and concludes with a resolution appropriating sum for years, further to enable the President to explore the western waters.
Referred to a committee of the whole House on Thursday.
TUESDAY, DEC. 23.
ELLIOT'S RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Elliot offered his resolutions, of which the following are abstracts:
 1.—That it is expedient to provide more effectually for the protection of commerce, seamen, harbors, coasts and frontiers.  2.—To support in actual service the whole of our present naval force.  3.—To build two new frigates.  4.—To prepare two or more navy yards and arsenals near the ocean.  5.—That a committee should be appointed to locate the yards, &c. 
6.—That a committee should consider of further measures to protect American seamen and to secure their release when impressed.
7.—That a committee should be appointed to consider of a general system for fortifying the ports of the U. S.
8.—That a committee should consider the expediency of giving to the President ample powers to repel aggressions.
9.—That a committee should consider of an entirely new Militia System, so as to render it an efficient force.
Mr. Elliot moved to refer them to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union. Disagreed to, ayes 32, not a majority; when the resolutions were ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, presented two bills, the one making appropriations for the military establishment of the United States, during the year 1807—and the other making appropriations for the navy of the U. S. during the year 1807—both of which were referred to the committee of the whole House; the former made the order for Monday, and the latter for Friday.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24.
Mr. Early called for the order of the day on the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves into the United States, after the 31st December 1807.
Mr. Fisk hoped this motion would be withdrawn, for the purpose of taking into consideration the resolutions submitted on Thursday last, by the committee to whom was referred so much of the President's message, as relates to the invasion of our territory by the troops of Spain, &c. This, he said, was a very important subject, as it related to the defence of our frontiers, and to the protection of New Orleans. The chairman of that committee [Mr. Randolph] had attended the house for two or three days for the purpose of calling up these resolutions; but he never had opportunity: he was now absent, owing, probably, to ill health, as his continuation was known to be feeble. Mr. Fisk, therefore, wished that the house would proceed to consider the resolutions.
Mr. Early did not wish to press the bill [prohibiting the importation of slaves] on the house; but he was desirous of an important principle of the bill [respecting the forfeiture of the slaves] which had been so much discussed, and on which the house had not yet given an opinion, should be decided.—Mr. Early's motion was lost.
The house then proceeded to consider the resolutions of the committee.
Mr. Fisk thought that it was extremely necessary that works should be erected on the Mississippi, in order to command that river. It was also necessary to guard against the approaches to New Orleans on the east. Two or three gun-boats might be sufficient, the expense of which would not be great.
Mr. G. W. Campbell thought that immediate measures ought to be taken on the subject, as there were no fortifications on the Mississippi, below New Orleans. It was an object of importance to defend that river against the aggression of foreign enemies, as well as of those among ourselves who might make an attack upon it.—The first resolution was agreed to.
On the second resolution, Mr. Campbell observed, that it had been brought forward for the purpose of putting into the hands of the executive any means which might be thought necessary. By the law of the last session, the President was authorized to call out detachments of militia from the different states; but it did not empower him to accept of the services of volunteers, until such detachments had been previously called for. This had proved to be a considerable inconvenience, which this resolution proposed to remedy. Those who were willing to serve, could surely be relied upon with more certainty than those who were forced to serve, whose only object might be their pay.
After some farther observations, the resolutions were agreed to—when the committee of the whole rose, and reported their agreement to the resolutions, in which the house concurred.
Mr. Campbell moved to fill the first blank (in the second resolution) with the word 'thirty,' (so as to empower the President to accept of the services of 30,000 volunteers) which was agreed to.
He then moved to fill the other blank with the word 'two,' (so as to render the volunteers liable to be called upon at any time within two years after the President had accepted of their services.) Mr. Varnum wished to know to what class these men would belong—whether to the army or to the militia of the United States, these being the only two classes recognized by the constitution. If this point was not settled, considerable difficulties might arise in the appointment of officers. Besides, if they should not be called upon for a length of time after their services were accepted by the President, they might be dispersed in different parts of the union; and would it be proper to trust the defence of the country to such means? We had heard (and there was no use for any delicacy on the subject) a great deal about a conspiracy against the United States, and of the number of people collecting in a certain part of the union. He hoped that but few citizens of the United States, would join in such an undertaking; but it might so happen, that the companies so accepted would appoint those very men as their officers who were concerned in such conspiracy.
Mr. Campbell thought that the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Varnum) had surely not considered the words of the resolution. The volunteers so offering, would certainly be from among the militia; and it was generally understood, that a company consisted of officers as well as of men who would be expected to be in a state of readiness, whenever called upon. As to the objection, that the men might be dispersed, it would exist under any provision that could be made; but this might be obviated by substituting forty or fifty thousand [in the room of thirty thousand, with which the first blank of the resolution was filled] in order to supply any deficiencies which might arise from this cause.
After a number of other observations, the two resolutions were agreed to, and were referred to the same committee which reported them for the purpose of framing a bill.
Mr. Findley from the committee of elections, reported, that the pretensions of several members, [who had been sent to supply the places of those who had resigned] were just.
Mr. Dawson called for the order of the day on the bill to provide for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States—when a motion was made that the house adjourn until Friday, which prevailed.
BY THE MAILS.
NEW-YORK, NEW-YORK, Dec. 27.
From a confidential communication made by the Governor to the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, on the 2d of December, it would appear that "Burr's plan was to attack and seize the city of Orleans and its dependencies; the money in the Bank and Treasury (which amount to upwards of two millions of dollars) the military stores, and a fine park of French brass artillery lying there, and to erect a government independent of the United States, under the protection of a foreign European power—and finally, to draw the Western country to secede from the Union." The communication also mentions, that the Governor had been informed two boats loaded with artillery, &c. and having officers on board, who spoke the French language, passed down the Ohio on the 25th November.
Every precautionary measure recommended by the governor was immediately adopted by the Legislature, and an address voted to the President of the United States, evincing their most sincere hatred to those who would wish to disturb the present happiness and prosperity of the Union.
The following is copied from the Scioto Gazette:
CHILICOTHE, DEC. 11.
Last evening the governor of this state caused to be apprehended, Dennis Casset, Esq. under the act of the legislature of this state, entitled, "an Act to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States, within the jurisdiction of this state," and he is now under arrest.
The governor has forwarded to the Post-master of Chillicothe a letter to John S. Gano, general of the first division of the militia, with directions and special instructions how to act on this important occasion.
The trial of Mr. Casset will come on to-day the result of which we cannot at this time determine. Witnesses are summoned to attend at the trial, and it is said that acknowledgments will be made that he tendered money to an individual to enlist under the banners of Col. Burr. Many others, it is supposed, will be apprehended on the same grounds or by virtue of the President's proclamation, which has now come to hand."
EXTRACT—dated Washington city 24th December.
After noticing the law passed in Ohio, &c. The governor of Ohio immediately called out the militia, and two companies were instantly dispatched after Burr's boats, two of which were seized, and 8 more have been forced into a creek where the float has formed a blockade, and they will be taken possession of. Several boats, however, with arms and ammunition on board have escaped down the river.—Two companies of militia are said to be in pursuit of Mr. Bendecker.
"A letter is said to be received here by a senator (Mr. Thurston) which states that Messrs. Burr and Adair have stood trial, and have been acquitted; but that Judge Seabrian has been convicted of receiving a pension of 2000 dollars a year from the Spanish government, for several years past."
On the 7th ult. Mr. Casset introduced the following resolution, in the Legislature of Ohio, which was agreed to and passed both houses without one dissenting voice.
Resolved, unanimously, by the General Assembly of the state of Ohio, That the governor be requested to transmit to the President of the United States the following address:
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq. President of the United States.
SIR, At a time when the public mind throughout the Union is agitated with alarming reports, respecting the existence and designs of a party hostile to the welfare and prosperity of our country, we deem it a duty incumbent on us to express to the executive of the union our attachment to the government of the United States, and our confidence in its administration. Whatever may be the intentions of desperate and abandoned men, respecting the destruction of that constitution which has raised us to our present elevated rank among the nations of the world, and which is our only security for the future, we trust they will find very few advocates in the state of Ohio. We express the feelings and opinions of our constituents when we say, that no arts of intriguing men; no real or visionary prospect of advantage will ever induce us to sever that bond of union, which is our only security against domestic violence and foreign invasion. Believing that the fundamental maxims of rational liberty have guided you in the administration of our government, we hesitate not to express our full and entire confidence in your councils and conduct. Enjoying every blessing, which as men and as citizens we could desire, and in a country fertile in nature's choicest gifts, we should deem it presumptuous indeed, to hazard by ineffectual distinctions, these incalculable advantages. We trust that public rumour has magnified the danger, but should the designs in agitation be as destructive as represented, we have no doubt but all fear will shortly be dispipated before the indignation of our citizens. That you may long live to enjoy the confidence and attachment of the American people, is the sincere and unanimous wish of the legislature of the state of Ohio.
NEW-YORK, JAN. 3.
Captain Woodman, from Mantanzas (Cuba) says, it was reported there, the British had burnt Barracoa; and that they expected an attack from them at Mantanzas. 1000 troops had been sent there from the Havana, to defend the place.
A proclamation was published at Trinidad the 22d ult. prohibiting American vessels landing beef or pork, or taking off sugar.
Portsmouth,
Tuesday, January 13, 1807.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
London papers, to the 9th November, have been received—they contain the latest advices from the European Continent.—The rapid movement of the French from Berlin towards Stettin, (near the confluence of the Oder into the Baltic; and were in that vicinity on the 29th October,) had, for its object, to prevent the union of the remains of the Prussian wing, under the Duke of Weimar, (and which had passed the Elbe, near Havelburg) with the remains of the left wing, under Prince Hohenlohe, which had passed the Oder; and where a stand was to be made. As the Prussians, under the Duke of Weimar, (said to be 30,000 strong) did not pass the Elbe until the 26th October, it is highly probable the junction could not be effected, without a cut through the French line. We have no further account of the operations.
Of the Russians, we have not a syllable on which we can rely. [Centinel.]
FROM THE AURORA.
Extract of a Letter, dated, "Washington, December 27, 1806.
"We have nothing new or interesting here, excepting the common topics of conversation, the designs of Burr—accounts have been received to-day from Capt. Shaw of the navy and Gen. Wilkinson of the army.—Gen. W. had arrived at N. Orleans, and the army was expected to follow him shortly under Col. Cushing. The reason of this was that the Gen. had received undoubted information from one of Burr's agents, who had been sent to tamper with him, that the city of New Orleans was to be attacked by sea and land—by sea, by a squadron under American colours, but commanded by foreign officers (of what nation is not stated) and by land by a party under the command of Burr. Wilkinson detained the emissary of Burr, and obtained all the information he could get from him under the pretext of being in favor of Burr's schemes. He has written an account of all he knows to the President, and the dispatches were sent by way of Charleston, as it is apprehended that all the mails by way of Natchez and Nashville have been intercepted by Burr's agents. Capt. Shaw states that he has employed all the vessels capable of carrying guns to meet any attempt which may be made by sea, and he has four gun boats and two ketches to meet any force which may go down the Mississippi. In addition to this, the militia of the territory have been called out. These measures, together with the stoppage of Burr's boats by the government of Ohio, will probably completely frustrate his treasonable designs. Burr has without doubt been assisted with money by a foreign government; but there are doubts whether there will be sufficient evidence to bring him to condign punishment. One good effect, however, will arise from this troublesome business. It will prove to the world that the people of the U. S. are too much attached to their republican government to be seduced from their duties, either by domestic traitors or foreign emissaries. This plot has been going on for two years, and seems to have been deeply laid and artfully planned. It would fill a volume to develop all the ramifications which have been already discovered. In the mean time all here is peace and harmony: the bickerings of the last session are almost forgotten. This is a mortifying thing to some of the federalists, whose calculations of getting again into power, were founded upon republican divisions."
Another letter, same date, says—
"General Wilkinson writes the Secretary of war that Col. Cushing is descending with the troops from Natchitoches, that the Red River was low, and his progress would be slow; that the agents of Col. Burr had declared that he would soon appear with a force of 5000 men, (at least)—that he has proceeded too far to recede; that his adherents had pledged their lives and fortunes in aid of his enterprise—and report says, that Col. Burr had had an agent at each of the courts of London, Paris and Madrid; that prior to the death of Pitt the plan was digested and agreed on: but that the same countenance had not been given to the project by Fox.—Gen. Wilkinson writes that he was placing Orleans in a posture of defence; he expresses no fears for its safety. I understand that 1500 militia had been ordered some time past to assemble at Natchez and to take post there until further orders."
The state of Ohio has done herself, honor, and has demonstrated that a republican government not only can, but will act with an energy that is irresistible, whenever the great interests of the people are at stake.—Nat. Int.

From the Commercial Advertiser. To the Editor.
SIR...I failed the beginning of September last from the city of St. Domingo, in the Schooner Venus, bound to Port au Plata. About the 25th of the same month, whilst lying in the latter port, an indigene privateer mounting 4 guns and 150 men, immediately on anchoring the commenced a break fire on us for about three-quarters of an hour, and afterwards sent on board us 16 armed men who after confining myself and crew below, cleared the Schooner's decks, and in the night weighed anchor. We arrived at Limbe the next day for orders from general Romain (the owner of the privateer) who directed us to be taken to Port de Paix, where with the officers and crew of the Danish ship Emerald, Capt. Peterson, we were thrown into prison, without any other allowance than one plain cloth per day each, and what rain water we could catch. Here we lay until the 10th of October, when orders from Dessalines were received to carry us to Port au Prince, a place from whence very few who once enter ever return. We had been stripped of our shoes, stockings, hats, &c. and were almost naked.
In passing through Gonaives news reached us of the death of the emperor. We were notwithstanding, kept in confinement until the pleasure of his successor, general Christophe, should be made known; our crew meanwhile, suffering by sickness and want of food. We owe whatever comfortable nourishment we had, to the generosity of Mr. Simeon Johnson, merchant there. Early in November, we were ordered to march to the Cape, a distance of 72 miles, over rough mountains without any regard to our feeble situation. On our arrival there we were informed by general Christophe, that he considered us a good prize. In a few days we obtained our release and an order to quit the island. Five of the Emerald's crew were detained. The strangers in the place supplied us with provisions and clothing; and myself and captain Peterson were generously offered our passages in the British sloop Penelope, from the Cape to the United States, by Mr. Richard Joel, the supercargo, who treated us with great humanity and attention, and to whom we cannot omit this opportunity of rendering our most grateful acknowledgements.
SAMUEL S. TAYLOR, Late master of the Schooner Venus. New York, Dec. 1806.
A letter dated Batavia 14th Sept. 1806, says—"The Dutch Spice Fleet, from the Molaccas, bound for this place, has been captured by an English Country ship and frigate. This fleet is valued at three or four million Spanish dollars;—a loss which must be most seriously felt by the Company at this moment." [Phil. pap.]
Extract of a letter from Andre Bay, St. Domingo, dated Nov. 15.
"There was a laughable accident happened here the other day. The La Pique British frigate was cruising off this place, and the captain sent on shore a flag of truce for the exchange of prisoners. The flag came on shore and the frigate stood to leeward 20 or 30 miles from the city, and notwithstanding his flag was on shore, he sent his boats on shore at Heyto to plunder logwood. They landed and took on board to the amount of near 1200 dollars worth of logwood and fustic, but the owner, a Spaniard, with three negroes, notwithstanding the English had several sentinels placed, came upon them, and in spite of their efforts, killed one man dead upon the spot, mortally wounded two more, and badly wounded the first lieutenant, took him prisoner, tied his hands behind him, mounted him upon an ass, and tied his legs together under the belly of the ass. The Spaniard mounted a horse, tied the ass's head to the horse's tail, and brought the British hero in that triumphant manner through the country and city to the General's house, just as the officers of the flag of truce were sitting down to dinner, to the no small diversion of a great crowd of spectators, and the no less chagrined of the officers of his majesty's flag of truce. The General however released him, and sent him on board with his flag with a mark he must forever show, it being across his face, from the cut of a sabre which he got in the glorious cause of plundering a poor man who got his living by cutting wood of different kinds and felling it to the Americans. I wish you to publish this. You may be sure of the truth of the above assertion, nor is it in the least exaggerated."
Beware of Counterfeits.—We are desired to inform the public that within a few days Bank Notes of the United States have been offered at a discount to several Shopkeepers in a neighbouring town, by a well dressed man, marked with the small-pox in his face, and whose accent denotes an European—a little vigilance among the receivers of money may prevent a fraud, and bring an offender to punishment. [Boston paper.]
Captain Dayton, from St. Andero in Spain, informs that after Bonaparte had entered Berlin, he appointed twelve commissioners, to whom were intrusted the care of the city police, and the temporary government of the Republic of Prussia.—The king was represented to be in a situation which involved his personal safety; being surrounded by the troops of France, and hardly a possibility of effecting his escape.—The Russians after some communications with the French army, were retiring towards their own territory; they witnessed as idle spectators the disasters of their ally, and were about to make an irruption into the dominions of the Grand Seigneur, whose integrity Bonaparte was preparing to defend.
The Emperor Napoleon was said to be on his return to Paris.—[Mer. Adv.]
EFFECTS OF WAR. A poor matron, last week, at Liverpool, in a fit of desperation, suddenly took her child, about three years old, in the public street, and dashed its head against the wall! Immediately surgical aid was called in, but in vain—the little unfortunate expired. The cause, as simply told to us, is if possible more horrid than the consequence:—The poor woman had lost her husband in the war—and having implored relief at several doors, in vain, was suddenly seized with a mental frenzy, which produced this dreadful catastrophe.—Upon opening the child, we are further told, the surgeon gave it as his opinion, that its stomach had not received food for three days before its death.—The mother is committed to London prison. [London paper.]
In the Virginia assembly, the Committee's amendment in the following resolution passed, 138 to 19: "Resolved, that the General Assembly has the highest confidence in the wisdom, firmness and patriotism of the President of the United States." On the next day the following resolution was offered, "Resolved, that the legislature of Virginia continue to view with the highest approbation, the firm, just and liberal policy, which characterises the conduct of the government of the United States, towards foreign nations." As this was supposed to cast censure upon the minority, who had opposed public measures, some debates ensued, but the resolution passed by 122 to 35.
An Address to the citizens of New York, signed by a long list of citizens, has been published. Its object is a respectful Address to the President of the United States, requesting that he would continue a candidate for the high office which he so honorably fills.
It is said that an express from Washington arrived in New-York on the morning of the 5th inst. with intelligence that the remainder of the boats employed in Burr's expedition, and all the guns and ammunition, have been captured.
The propagation of falsehoods is detestable.—But when we recollect the aspersions on the President of the United States, and on all his friends when any purposes could be answered by such aspersions, we may express a just contempt of all who venture to complain of the transgression, and yet be guilty of it at every opportunity. Had the government of the United States been fairly represented, it would long before this time have been possessed of the highest affections of all the people. Such blessings it does secure, and such evils it has escaped by its wisdom and ability, that it will make an example, for future ages, of the ingratitude of its enemies. [Salem Register.]
Between the Volunteer system now presented to the consideration of Congress, and that pursued under Mr. Adams' administration; there is this remarkable difference; that under the last the officers were commissioned by the President; but under the proposed plan, by the state and territorial governments. Mr. Adams' system was intended to throw all the republican militia officers out of the service, and to bring his creatures only into power. [Enq.]
Wednesday last the Legislature of Massachusetts convened at Boston, agreeably to adjournment. Both houses having formed quorums, the Senate proceeded to the election of a President pro tem. when the Hon. Jonathan Maynard, Esq. was chosen.
The Hon. A. Hill and Tho's Hale, Esq's were appointed a committee on the part of the Senate, and Messrs. King, Elliot and Stearns, on the part of the House, to wait on His Excellency the Governor, and inform him that a quorum of the two branches were met, and were ready to receive any communications he may think proper to make.
The committee having waited on His Excellency, he informed them that he would meet the two branches in Representatives' chamber on Thursday, at 12 o'clock.
On Friday, the two Houses met in convention and made choice of Pliny Merrick, Esq. a Senator, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Daniel Bigelow, Esq. from Worcester.
FIRES. At Maertricht, in the Netherlands, on the 16th of Oct. 140 houses were destroyed by fire. There are only 100 houses remaining. This is the fourth time it has been scourged by fire.
On the night of the 20th inst. were destroyed those valuable Mills, near the mouth of Piscataqua River, the property of Messrs. Riddle & Parker.—[Amberst Pap.]
Portsmouth, January 7, 1807. At a meeting of the Selectmen, Voted, that Rev. Dr. Joseph Buckminster, Rev. George Richards, Edward Cutts, Esq. Edward J. Long, Esq. & Mr. Charles Peirce, be a Committee to receive all Donations that may be made for the relief of the Sufferers in the late Fire of the 24th ult. Likewise to distribute the same as they shall think proper, and keep a fair record thereof.
Samuel Hutchings, Elijah Hall, Isaac Waldron, jr. Seth Walker, and Joseph Clark, jr.
The public are respectfully informed, that the above committee are ready to receive any donations from the benevolent and humane, for the relief of the sufferers, among whom are several, that have, from easy circumstances, been reduced to a state of indigence, and are real objects of charity.—All donations will be gratefully received and faithfully distributed, according to the necessities of the immediate sufferers.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Portsmouth, January 13, 1807. Saturday arrived, Sch'r Ranger, Captain Salter, 35 days from Demerary.—Lat. 27° N. long. 74° W. spoke brig George of Boston from Surinam, bound to Charlestown.—Vessels left at Demerary.—Brig Sally and Jenny, Rindge, Portsmouth. do. Alligator, Falls, do. do. Hero, Treschehen, do. do. Mary Jane, McCobb, Georgetown, do. Hannah, Rogers, Dover. do. Nutter, Blanchard, Boston. do. Tropic, Portland. Schooner Eliza, Auger, New-Haven. Sloop Wasp, Donnell, Old York. Tuesday last arrived at Boston, ship Two Brothers, Capt. Hopkins of this port, in 66 days from Liverpool.
From January 1, to Dec. 31, 1806, were Entered at the port of Boston, 1085 vessels of different descriptions, from foreign ports. During the same period, there Cleared 932 vessels of all denominations for foreign ports.
We learn from Rio Pongu, that the brig Commerce, Bishop, of Charlestown, had been captured by the natives at Cape Mount—captain and crew massacred, and vessel rilled and burnt.
MARRIED....
In Birmingham, (Eng.) very suddenly, Mr. WM. STANLY, aged 98, to Miss JULIA WATERMAN, aged 15. In Sharon, (N.H.) Mr. E. STOW of Welton, Vt. aged 65, to Miss PEGGY MOORE, of Sharon, aged about 18. In Tuftonborough, (N.H.) Lieut. EBENEZER HORNE of Wolfborough, aged EIGHTY-SIX, to Mrs. JUDITH BEEDE of Tuftonborough, ag. SEVENTY-FIVE. In this town, Mr. JOHN YEATON, to Mrs. JANE CAMPBELL,—Mr. NATH'L SEWARD to Miss MARY WELCH.
DIED....
In Boston, ARTHUR M. WALTER, Esq. aged 26; son of the late Rev. Dr. W. ALF. EBENEZER STORER, Esq. aged 77. In New-Haven, (C.) during the year ending Dec. 31, 1806, 104 deaths; of which 45 were under 5 years of age; 9 from 5 to 30; 28 from 30 to 60; 12 from 70 to 100; 6 from 90 to 100. In Salem, from Jan. 1, 1806, to Jan. 1, 1807, 200 deaths; 101 males, 99 females. In York, (M.) on the night of the 2d of Jan'y inst. Col. SAMUEL DERBY, aged 69; he had been in a declining state of health for several months past, but seemingly on the mending hand, and went to bed in the evening comfortably composed, but awoke, before one o'clock was a corpse!..... Col. Derby served as an officer, with great reputation thro' the whole of our revolutionary war, and was occasionally WASHINGTON'S confident in many enterprises; he has represented the town of York, in the General Court for several years, and for several years last past, held the office of Collector of the Customs for the Port of York. His services, as well in the civil, as in the military department, are too well known to need panegyric. In Siraham, (N.H.) Dec. 29th 1806, Dea. SAMUEL LANE, aged 89.
Now opening, for sale by TIMOTHY UPHAM,
BLACK Modes of various widths, Unusually cheap; English & German blk. Sattins; ¾, ¾, ¾, ¾ Irish Linens; ¾, ¾ and ¾ British Shirting Cottons; twill'd sheeting cotton, ¾ wide; a large supply of Stuff Goods and Camblets, from 1s per yard upwards; drab & brown Broad Cloths, for ladies habits and great coats; low priced pelisse Flannels; a large supply of ladies and gentlemen's flannels, blk. and white worsted Stockings; ladies Shoes of all kinds, as usual. Also, a small invoice of saddle cloths and webbing, which will be sold low and on liberal credit. Jan. 13.
NATH'L ADAMS & SON, N° 17, Merchants Row, Fore-street, HAVE FOR SALE
Thomastown Lime; Liverpool Salt; Sweedes and Philadelphia Iron; Nails; Holland Gin; Bourdeaux and Old Cogniac Brandy; English and American Gun-Powder; 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 crown Glass; English and Dutch Glue; Sumatra Pepper; Rice; Painters Oil; Colours and Brushes,—a complete assortment of Fishing Gear. Jan. 13.
State of New-Hampshire.
In the House of Representatives, June 10th, 1806.
RESOLVED, that the Selectmen of the several towns and places in this State be, and they hereby are directed, to insert expressly in the warrant for calling the annual town meeting, on the second Tuesday in March next, among other purposes of said meeting, this article, viz. "To take the sense of the qualified voters on the subject of a revision of the Constitution," and make a return thereof to the next session of the General Court; and that a copy of this Resolve be seasonably sent to the Selectmen of the several towns and places in this State; and that the Secretary cause this Resolve to be published in the several newspapers, printed in this State, as soon as may be.
Sent up for concurrence. SAMUEL BELL, Speaker. In Senate, June 10th, 1806— Read and Concurred.
CLEMENT STORER, President of the Senate. Approved, June 11, 1806. JOHN LANGDON, Governor. A TRUE COPY.
ATTEST, PHILIP CARRIGAIN, Jun. Sec'y.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Subscribers, Sufferers by the late fire, find, that from the confusion on that occasion, the Property removed from the flames was scattered in almost every direction; and after all their care and attention since, to collect it, there is still missing a large number of the articles that were removed from their Stores, which they charitably hope some honest persons have in their care, with the desire of returning them if they knew who were the proper owners.
They are therefore requested to give notice of such articles as they may have in their possession to Wm. Walker, at Store No 1, in Bow-street, or send them to said store that the real owners may receive them.
It has been suggested that there are some persons who now have some of the articles in their possession and who appear inclined to secret them—such persons are informed that if they will return the same to said store, or give information respecting them within six days, so that the owners may recover them, no questions will be asked, otherwise they may expect to suffer the severity of the law in such cases provided.
GEORGE CUTTS, EBENEZER STORER, NATH'L ADAMS & SON, ABEL & R. HARRIS, EDWARD CUTTS, JEREMIAH LIBBEY, WM. WALKER, DANIEL BROWN. Portsmouth, January 13, 1807.
Capt. Joseph Conner's Estate.
A FURTHER time of six months from the 23d of December last, being allowed by the Hon. Judge of Probate, &c. for the county of Strafford, for the settlement of the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSEPH CONNER, late of Sanbornton, gentleman deceased; the commissioners, will attend for that purpose at the late dwelling house of the said deceased, on the second Mondays of this and the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M. on said days.
NATHAN TAYLOR, } Commis- JOSHUA LANE, } sioners. Sanbornton, Jan. 3, 1807.
Stephen Hardy,
HAS received at his store in Market street, a variety of plated Candlesticks; plain English horn and gold mounted Combs; steel Scissors and Snuffers, tooth Brushes; a few groce white metal Thimbles,—also, a variety of ladies morocco Pocket Books and thread Cases of the best quality, very low.
N. B. A general assortment of gold and gilt JEWELRY; silver & plated WARES, &c. as usual. Jan. 13.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Col. JOHN CALEF, late of Kensington, deceased, are requested to make speedy payment, and those that have demands on said estate are desired to present their demands to the subscribers, executors to the last will and testament of said deceased.
SAMUEL CALEF, ROBERT CALEF. Kingston, Jan. 5th, 1807.
FOUND,
ON Friday last, a Ticket in Harvard College Lottery; the owner by giving satisfactory proof that said ticket is his, and paying for this advertisement may have it again, by calling on the subscriber. J. B. VIRGIN. Portsmouth, Jan. 13.
WANTED
TWO Apprentices at the Boot and Shoe making business—enquire of JONATHAN MENDUM. Portsmouth, Jan. 13, 1807.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
Tomorrow will be sold at Public Auction on the parade, at eleven o'clock.
10 bales Cotton; 20 cases Gin; 1 pipe Brandy; 3 barrels do.; 6 chestsouchong Tea; 3 bbls. Gin; with an assortment of Joiners and Cabinet makers Tools, &c.—Conditions; part for cash, and part on a credit of 60 days. A. EWEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, Jan. 13, 1806.
Bank Shares, &c.
On Saturday next, the 17th inst. will be sold by AUCTION, at the Hall of the New Hampshire Fire and Marine Insurance Office—
10 SHARES in the Stock of the Portsmouth Bank— AND 74 Shares in the N. H. F. & M. Insurance Stock, belonging to the Estate of the late John Wardrobe, Esq. deceased—Sale at eleven o'clock, A. M. Also, immediately after sale of the above will be sold at Mr. William Sheafe's wharf—fundry articles of Whaling Tackle, Cordage, old Rigging, Guns and Gun Carriages, etc. etc. belonging to the same estate—Conditions made known at the time of Sale. Jan. 13.
Tickets and Quarters, in Harvard College Lottery, for sale at C. PEIRCE's Bookstore. Jan. 13.
More New GOODS.
R. C. Wiggin & Co. Have just received at No. 2, Market-Street—
SILK SHAGS of various colors; black cut glass Buttons; elegant gold mounted and plain tortoise shell Combs; nice black Italian Crape—black and figured velvet Ribbons; Diaper and common Tapes; cambric Threads; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; elegant dres'd Muslins; black, white and cold Cambricks; 6-4 damask silk Shawls—extra long white and black kid Gloves, short do. very nice; very fine plaided cambric Ginghams; blk. Barcelona Handkerchiefs of a superior quality; a great variety Chintzes, furniture do.; silk, cotton and thread Laces, spider nett do. yard wide; Hosiery of every description; cotton and silk velvet Vesting; fancy Cord do.; India Cottons; Checks and Chintzes very low. Jan. 13.
Mark Simes,
Has for sale at his store Bow-street, 2400 bushels excellent Mary-land Corn. 200 bushels Wheat Bran. 50 barrels Philadelphia Flour. 40 half barrels ditto. 50 barrels Alexander Flour. 10 half barrels ditto. A quantity of excellent large white Salt for country use. Nail Rods. Spike Rods. Sleigh Shoes. Philad. Iron. Ravens Duck. Sugar per Hhd. or Barrel. Portsmouth, January 13.
STOLEN
FROM the subscriber, on the 10th instant, a red morocco Pocket Book, containing about fifty dollars in bank bills, and sundry notes of hand; 1 by John P. Ross, for 100 dollars. 1— Jonathan Riggs, 40 1— John Murray, jr. 19 1— James Locke, sen'r 43 1— Nathaniel Banfield, 15 1— William Dame, 10 1— Samuel Rand, 20 and sundry other papers, together with a small account book, containing sundry charges; whosoever will return the above mentioned to the subscriber shall have twenty dollars reward, or fifty dollars for the above mentioned and thief; by applying to JAMES LOCKE, jr. Portsmouth, Jan. 13, 1807.
State of New-Hampshire, Cheshire, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of KEENE, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1806; that unless they are previously paid, so much of said lands as will be sufficient to pay the same and all lawful charges, will be sold at public vendue on Monday the 23d day of February next, at the house of Elihu Holbrook, innholder in said Keene, at 10 o'clock A. M.
   Names of non-resident Owners taxed. No. Acres School T. c. Town T. c. Hwy T. c. State T. c.     David Adams, 15 8 5 7 4   Levi Albee, 40 18 12 15 9   Afa Aldis, 12 11 7 9 5   Thomas P. Batchelder, 34 37 25 31 17   Joseph Dorr, 34 38 67 38 18   Frank Farm & buildings   Dr. Charles Blake and others or a part, 16 183 275 153 85   Afa Fairbanks, 122 47 31 39 22   Farrar, 150 73 113 63 35   Nathan Hayward, 60 36 54 30 17   John M'Curdy, 43 60 90 50 28   Joseph Newell, 202 115 77 96 54   Zadock Nims, 16 18 13 15 9   Jonathan Pease, 18 9 6 8 4   Joseph Partridge, 23 14 9 11 6   Galen Pond, 30 47 70 39 22   Robert White, 50 60 90 50 28   JOSIAH WILLARD, Collector.   Keene, December 27, 1806.  

THO'S S. BOWLES,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general that he continues to carry on the Mathematical, Optical & Surveying Instrument making business, in its various branches, at his shop opposite Mr. Peirce's bookstore, Daniel-street. —Likewise that he has received by the latest arrivals from London, an assortment of
MATHEMATICAL, Optical, and Surveying Instruments, which he offers for sale as low as can be bought in New England; has constantly on hand Callipers; Gauging Rods; Board Rules and Wantsticks. N. B. Sextants, Quadrants, Telescopes, Spy Glasses and Compasses clean'd and repair'd in the best manner on the lowest terms. Orders gratefully received and punctually attended to. Portsmouth, Dec. 9, 1806.
New-Hampshire Hotel and Portsmouth-Pier.
NOTICE is hereby given the proprietors that their annual meeting will be held at captain Geddes's Hotel, on the third Monday, 19th day of January 1807, at 3 o'clock, p. m. for the choice of Clerk, President, Directors and Treasurer, and to transact any other business for the good of the incorporation. An order of the President & directors, ELIJAH HALL, December 30.
Nath'l Adams & Son,
INFORMS their friends and customers that they now occupy store N o 17, Merchants Row, Fore-street; where they have collected the Goods, that by the kind assistance of their friends were rescued from the fire, and in a few days expect to receive an extensive assortment of WEST INDIA GOODS and GROCERIES, of the best qualities, and which they will sell at the lowest prices. Dec. 30.
Benjamin Hill
OCCUPIES the Chamber over the Store of Messrs. R. C. Wiggins and Co. where those who have business with him will please to call.
State of New-Hampshire, Hillsborough, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of SUTTON, in the State and county aforesaid, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1806—that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, at the house of JONATHAN HARVEY, in said Sutton, on Monday the second day of March next, at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Names. No. Acres State T. C. C. Town T. C. C. School T. C. C. Highway T. C. C.     Daniel Straw, 50 10 00 11 4   Daniel Rindge, 220 17 188 56 19   Theo. Atkinson 900 11 836 76 26   AMOS PRESSEY, Collector.    Sutton, November 18, 1806.
State of New-Hampshire—Coos ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the township of LANCASTER, in said county of Coos, who have not paid their town, county, state, school and highway taxes for the year 1806; that so much of said lands will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Maj. Stephen Willson, in said Lancaster, on Thursday the fifth day of March, 1807, at ten o'clock A. M. as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
   Names. No. Acres State T. C. C. Town T. C. C. School T. C. C. Highway T. C. C.     Nathan Cate, 4 8 100 19 8   — Dean, 2 28 100 38 15   John Miller, out of the Cat Bow tract, lying between David White & John Moore,   Wm. Carrill's estate, out of house lot, 61 10 6 8   Jonathan Grout, assignee to Edwards Bucknam, lying on the east side of the Cat Bow tract, the south end of land owned by Stephen Moore, and being the fourth lot from the river, 100 25 10 11 17   Original Owners name, 4th division out of the right of Nathan Cate, 50 6 8 3 4   WILLIAM LOVEJOY, Collector. Lancaster, December 9th, 1806.  
State of New-Hampshire,—Grafton ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of COVENTRY, in said county, who have not paid their State, county, town, school, highway and surveying taxes, for the year 1806; that so much of their land as will pay said taxes, and incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Daniel Davis, innholder in said town, on the first Wednesday of March 1807, at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Original Grantees, & Non-resident Proprietor's Names. No. of Lots, and No. of Division. Highway tax. C. M. C. M. State tax. C. M. C. M. County tax. C. M. C. M. Town tax. C. M. C. M. School tax. C. M. C. M. Surveying tax. C. M. C. M.     Theophilus Fitch, Esq. 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, John Francher, 2 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Eliphalet Sealey, 1 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, James Banks, 2 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Daniel Stevens, 1 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Joshua Ambler, Samuel Weed, 2 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Benjamin Weed, 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Josiah Waterbury, 2 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Peter Weed, 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, One half of 2nd division & Undivided, Ebenezer Hoit, 2 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Hezekiah Weed, 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Gideon Leads, 2 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Samuel Crissey, 1 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Obadiah Sealey, 2 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, One Deodate 4th of Davenport, 1 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Ebenezer Schofield, 2 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Isaac Amadale, 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Samuel Belding, 2 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Ephraim Smith, 1 57 5 4 7 1> 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, James Smith, 2 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Peter Husted, 1 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Samuel Bowton, 2 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Jehiel Bowton, 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Zebulon Husted, 2 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, David St. John, Undivided, Joseph Ambler, Undivided, Charles Smith, 1 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, John Bates, 2 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Reuben Weed, 1 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Nathaniel Loundsbury, 2 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Obadiah Stevens, jun, 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Obadiah Stevens, 2 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Seven eighths of Ebenezer Bowton, jun. 1 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Eliphalet Sealey, jun. 2 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Wix Sealey, 1 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, John Bettes, 2 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Silas Hoit, 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, William Francher, 2 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Daniel Benedict, 1 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Nathaniel Hoit, Undivided, Enos Weed, 2 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, Theophilus Hanford, 1 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Nathaniel Waterbury, 2 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10   Undivided, Thomas Seymore, jun. 1 43 2 3 6 1 2 5 5 5 5 7 10   Undivided, John Francher, jun. 2 14 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 5 3 3   Undivided, Admer Stephens, Undivided, 1 57 5 4 7 1 6 7 7 10 10  
   Names. D. L. S. H. S. C. T. S. 9.   C.M. C.M. C.M. C.M. C.M. C.     Mathew Fountain, 1 92 G. 57 5 47 16 7 10   Undivided, 2 67 G. 43 2 36 12 55 55   Adonijah Brown, 1 11 G. 14 4 12 5 15 15   Undivided, 2 92 G.   John Temple, Esq. 2 72 G.   Undivided,   Theodore Atkinson, Esq. 1 84 G. 57 5 47 16 7 10   Undivided, 2 53 G. 43 2 36 12 55 55   Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. 1 2 G. 14 4 12 5 15 15   Undivided, 2 28 G. 57 5 47 16 7 10   Theo. Atkinson, jun. Esq. 1 105 G. 43 2 36 12 55 55   Undivided, 2 73 G. 14 4 12 5 15 15   Coventry, Dec. 10th, 1806.  
Jacob Wendell,
HEREBY most respectfully presents his best compliments to his worthy friends and benefactors, who have honored him with their attention heretofore, and hopes that although he has been deprived of his late store by its being pulled down to prevent the encroaching ravages of the inexorable flames, in the late consuming fire in this town; —Yet his loss is comparatively small with many others; —but he has still the pleasure to inform them, that he has taken the other store, belonging to his brother Mr. Geo: W. WENDELL, northerly of his former stand in Bow-street; wherein he has collected for sale, many articles in the Grocery line, and many others, suitable to the wants of his friends in town and country, at the most reasonable prices: And while he shall endeavor to procure himself a competency, by his assiduity and respect to his kind customers, he hopes his deportment will be such in return, as to merit their favors of the minutest kind; —for all which, he shall study to obtain and gratefully to remember.  He also takes this opportunity of returning his grateful thanks to those friends, who exerted themselves in preserving his property when exposed to such imminent danger of a total loss. Portsmouth, Jan. 6, 1807.
JOSIAH FOLSOM,
respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the house near the Parade, lately occupied by Capt. Nath'l Merriam, where he has good accommodations for BOARDERS, Travellers and Horsekeeping. N. B. The CHAIR making business carried on as usual,—also, Wanted, a Journeyman, and a smart active Lad, as an apprentice to the said business. Jan. 6, 1807.
MEDICAL.
THE members of the Eastern District N. H. Medical Society, are hereby informed, that their meeting will be held at the house of Mr. John Davenport, innholder in Portsmouth, on Wednesday the fourth of February ensuing, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. JOSHUA BRACKETT, Notary. Portsmouth, Jan. 6, 1807.
For Sale at No. 16 Portsm. Pier,
Grenada and St. Vincent's RUM, retailing MOLASSES, Isle of May SALT, TAR, PITCH, and TURPENTINE. For terms, apply to THO'S MANNING.
THE relations and friends of ANDREW HANSON, a native of Switzerland, are informed that he died on board the brig Camillus, William Harrold master, in Nov'r last. —The relations of the deceased are hereby notified to call on Tho's Manning of Portsmouth, N.H. to receive his wages and other property. Portsmouth, January 6, 1807.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of JOHN SMITH, Esq. late of Newmarket, deceased, are requested to exhibit their demands to the subscriber for settlement—and those indebted to said estate, to make speedy payment to me, DANIEL SMITH, Administrator to said estate. Portsmouth, January 3, 1807.
200 MILLS REWARD.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 30th ult. an indentured apprentice boy by the name of MOSES RAND, about 18 years of age, dark complexion, about 5 feet 6 inches high; —had on when he absconded, a blue jacket and trowsers, and a fawn-down vest; Whoever will stop said runaway and return him to his master, shall receive the above reward and no charges paid. Masters of vessels and all others are forbid harboring, trussing or employing him, if they would avoid the penalty of the law. JOSHUA RAND. Portsmouth, January 6, 1807.
LOST at the late fire, a fearnought GREAT COAT,
belonging to Capt. HARROLD; the finder will be rewarded by leaving it with the printers. N. B. The Coat was given to the care of a boy opposite Mr. Adams' store.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber wishes to inform his customers and the publick that he can supply them with CORDAGE on reasonable terms, for cash or approved credit, from three to six months. J. UNDERWOOD. Portsmouth, Dec. 30, 1806.
Ladies beaver Hats & Bonnets, Newest Fashions.
EDWARD PARRY, Has just received, Fashionable Ladies beaver Hats & Bonnets; Black and white Trafalgar Beaver Turbans; Jersey do. Spanish and Derby Bonnets; Rofius do.; Shepperd's do.; Hawkbury do.; together with a complete assortment of Men's Hats; Superfine Broad Cloths; Irish Linens, &c. which will be sold cheap at his store N o 10, Market-street. January 6.
Iron Hollow Ware.
JOSEPH W. MARCH At his New Hard-Ware Store, Market-street, has just received an additional supply of.
IRON HOLLOW WARE,
which he is selling on low terms—by Wholesale and Retail. Jan. 6.
Abel & Robert Harris
HAVING been burnt out by the late fire, inform their friends that they now occupy a store on Abel Harris's wharf lying between Mr. Elwin's and Mr. Joshua Haven's brick stores, where they continue to give the highest prices for Flaxseed, Pot and Pearl Ashes; —As they have been very great sufferers by the fire, any persons having those articles for sale, by giving them the offer will much oblige them. They have for sale Liverpool Salt, Crates of Liverpool Ware and few Hhds. Rum. Jan. 6.
LIME.
FOR SALE BY NATH'L ADAMS & SON, N o 17, Merchants Row, Fore-street, Quantity of THOMASTOWN A LIME. January 6.
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE and LAND in Pitt-street, now occupied by Mr. Charles Renaldi; for further particulars inquire of MARY ELIZABETH SYMMES. Jan. 6, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
To be Sold, a good stand for a trader or mechanic, situated in Chester, (N. H.) within a few rods of the east meeting house, on Chester turnpike. 1 Acre and a 1/4 of Land, 17 rods in front, with a good new two-story HOUSE, 31 feet by 40, a convenient STORE, fitted up and adjoining the same, well finished; a BARN, a good Well of water, &c. —Said premises will be sold on very reasonable terms, as the subscriber wishes to shift his business—Any gentleman wishing to purchase will find his account in applying soon to MOSES EMERSON, now living on the premises. Chester, January 1, 1807.
TAKEN BY MISTAKE,
FROM Davenport's Inn; a large parcel of Books, and other papers, property of Mrs. Hamilton, of no consequence to any but the owner —whoever will leave them at the Gazette Office will be liberally rewarded.
THE subscriber being appointed by law to call a meeting of the Proprietors of Jefferson Turnpike Incorporation, hereby notify the said proprietors to meet at the house of Nathaniel Brown, innholder, in Portsmouth, on Monday the 9th day of February next, at 6 o'clock, P. M. then to act on the following matters: —viz.
 1st. To choose a Chairman, to preside at said meeting.  2d. To choose a Clerk.  3d. To choose Assessors, Collector, and Treasurer, or any other officers necessary to the proprietary.  4th. To pass any bye laws which may be deemed necessary for the regulation and government of the proprietary.  5th. To agree upon a method for calling future meetings.  6th. To transact any other business relating to the proprietary, that shall be judged necessary. 
JOSEPH WHIPPLE.  Portsmouth, Jan. 6, 1807.
Important Trial for Murder.