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THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XLIII.—Numb. 2221.]
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1799.
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Miscellany.
THERE is a certain strange propensity in some people, I hardly know by what name to call it, perhaps inquisitiveness, or curiosity will convey the idea which prompts them to enquire and pry into other folks' business. Often have I laughed to see the various methods made use of to gratify their curiosity in this respect, and were I able to describe them intelligibly, I doubt not the reader would laugh likewise. But my object is to be serious, and I request the reader when he comes to this place, to pause and ask himself seriously, whether he is one of these inquisitive, curious, sort of people? and if he finds himself obliged, upon his honor and conscience, to answer in the affirmative, I will him to proceed, for this essay is written solely for his instruction.
To enquire into the circumstances of people confined in a prison, or a work-house, in order to alleviate their distresses, is a noble and generous task, it discovers a humane, philanthropic disposition. Would to God such a disposition was more prevalent, but alas! how few do we find who discover the least anxiety for the misfortune of their fellow men. Their curiosity arises from a very different source, which the following anecdote will explain better than any observations of my own.
General Wayne, early in life, was engaged in surveying lands in Nova-Scotia. On one sunny morning, he saw a large flock of wild ducks in a pond near his cabin, and immediately took up his gun in order to get a shot at them. An Indian who saw the ducks, and wished to have the speculation to himself, came running to the Gen. and asked him what he was going to do? Upon the General's telling him that he intended to have a shot at those ducks, the Indian exclaimed with uplifted hands; shame! shame! for you white men to shoot on the Sabbath; we poor ignorant Indians are not so bad as you. Struck with this seemingly serious admonition from a savage, the general almost concluded to return back and lay aside his gun. But while the Indian was detaining and endeavoring to prevail upon him to do so, he heard the report of a gun and saw several of the ducks knocked over—upon which the Indian leaped from the ground and laughing very heartily, exclaimed again; you white people think we savages are fools; but you are not so cunning as we are. It is my Squaw who has shot the ducks, and I only came to keep you back, till she could get the first shot.
Young people, especially those who bid fair to make eminent actors on the great theatre of life, will find themselves, upon their first entrance upon the stage, very much the subjects of these inquiries, the reason is obvious, the more advanced actors feel jealous of their rising fame, and those who are preparing to enter, view them as obstacles which will retard their progress. They will therefore, to find out their circumstances, their abilities, and the prospects on which they build their hopes of success, that, if possible, they may prevent their rising, and, (if I may be allowed a vulgar expression,) "keep them under their thumbs." This, I believe, is the true reason, and base as it is, is not unfrequently practised.
"To get the first shot," where the game is valuable, is what all desire, and may do with propriety, if they do it fairly. But the little, underhanded mode of prying into another man's business, in order to do him an injury, discovers such a mean, selfish disposition, that I can never look upon the man guilty of it, but with contempt. A Dutchman once asked General Washington, to what place he was marching his army, the General asked him if he could keep a secret, "certainly Sir," replied the Dutchman, "well Sir," says the General, "and so can I," and marched on. This is the answer which such impertinent enquirers ought always to receive, it would, if their minds are capable of instruction, teach them the propriety of that good old maxim, "mind your own business."
By these observations, I would not be understood to mean, that a man should never leave home, that he
should always be ignorant of what is passing in the world, or that he should, always restrain his curiosity and inquisitiveness. Let it be done on a liberal scale, let him enquire, to be useful, let him be curious, to do good, and I will cheerfully spend a week to write an essay in his praise. GARRULUS.
WESTERN DISCOVERIES.
IT is incredible what pains are taken at this day, by more European nations than one, to send enterprising travellers to explore the interior regions of America. Among these, the British take the lead: A Mr. Stewart, said to be in the employ of the British court, has not long since returned from four years travels through the hitherto unexplored regions to the westward. Taking his course west and south westerly from the post on the lakes, he penetrated to the head of the Missouri, and thence due west to within about 100 miles of the Pacific ocean. Nothing preventing his reaching the coast, but an inveterate war, which had for some years been carried on with all the implacability of savage revenge, between the interior Indians and those towards the sea coast parts. So great however was the ardour of the enterprising Mr. Stewart, to attain the object (the exploring from sea to sea) that he joined the interior Indians in several battles against the shore Indians; all which coming short of his object (the procuring peace) after some stay, he returned nearly by the route he had pursued going out.
Our information, adds, that beyond the Missouri, Mr. Stewart met with many powerful nations of Savages, in general hospitable and courteous. The Indian nations he visited westward, appeared to be a polished, civilized people, having regularly built towns and being in a state of society not far removed from Europe, clad in skins cut in an elegant manner, and in many respects preferable to the garments, in use among the whites.
Adjacent to these nations is a vast range of mountains, which may be called the Allegany of the western parts of America, and serves as a barrier against the too frequent incursions of the coast Indians, who entertain a mortal antipathy to the nations and tribes inhabiting the eastward beyond the mountains.
To whoever comes under the appellation of DRUNKARD, I say that,
DRUNKENNESS makes a man unfit for good; drowns and infatuates the senses; depraves the reason; besots the understanding; causes error in judgment; defies the conscience; hardens and steals away the heart; brings a spiritual lethargy. It is a work of darkness; an annoyance to modesty; a gate to every kind of debauchery; a discoverer of secrets; a betrayer of trusts; a depriver of honesty; a forerunner of misery; cracks men's credit; empties their purses; consumes their estates; violates the rules of temperance; prevents the order of nature; causes profane and cursed speeches; vaunting, swearing and blaspheming, quarreling, fighting and murder—It is the mother of mischief, vice and pride; the nurse of riot and fury; the school of lying and slander; a discoverer of folly, and oppressor of nature, an impairer of health; it deforms the visage, corrupts the breath, stupifies the spirits, intoxicates the brain; decays the memory, inflames the blood, begets unnatural thirst, causeth stammering of speech, reeling and staggering, filthy and loathsome vomiting, droppies, surfeits, &c.
It is a voluntary madness, a deceiver of fools, a bewitching poison, an invited enemy, a flattering Devil—It causes a forgetfulness of God, is a provoker of his judgments, hastens, and often brings untimely death, and at last destroys the soul. W. R. Z. For himself and others.
A VALUABLE NAUTICAL INVENTION.
It affords us pleasure to give publicity to every new discovery, particularly when it bids fair to become of
great utility—The following was handed for publication by one of the Mr. Goulds.
A new SEA LOG has lately been invented by Messrs. Chester and Calvin Gould, for which they have received letters patent—the principles of it are as follows—to wit:
"A wheel of copper, about 9 inches in length, and 6 inches in diameter, with a joint or screw in the middle of the axis, is to run endways through the water. The wheel will consist of 6 leaves or vanes, then will the motion of the wheel be regulated according to the quantity of angle contained betwixt the ends of the vanes, and the parallel of the axis. The same wheel may be made to run from 20 to 40 feet one revolution, but 33 feet is considered the most proper distance. The wheel is hung in a copper cylinder, so that it can turn at liberty. To this wheel a combination of 5 small brass wheels are connected, the 4th of which will move a hand round a graduate circle one in a 100 miles, and the 5th once in 2000 miles; so that the distance is shewn by an inspection of the hand.
The whole of the machine being made of copper and brass, will weigh from 6 to 8 pounds. It may run any convenient distance under water, according to the length of the rope by which it is towed, as from 5 to 20 feet which will effectually remedy any errors arising from the heave of the sea; and the cylinder will guard it against cross currents. It will have to be brought in as often as the course of the vessel is varied for inspection. If the vessel sails fast or slow, it notices the distance accordingly and never wants winding up. It has been tried from Philadelphia to this place, and performed with great accuracy, as was certified by the Captain and Mate.
"The above described machine is not at all liable to get out of order, and being well made will last several years without repairing. New-York, June 7."
TO THE LADIES.
"Foppery atones For folly—gallantry for every vice." COWPER.
THE ladies, for whom I feel the highest respect and veneration will please to peruse with candor and attention the subsequent observations: if they are founded in reason, and display "things as they are," let them sink deep into their hearts, and have an influence upon their lives.
That the female sex have it in their power to mould into whatever form they choose, the "Lord of the creation," is a truth irrefragable and indisputable.—In tracing the vices, follies and excesses of youth, to what source are we more frequently led, than that of a wish to amuse the fancy, and captivate the hearts of females. Who are then the objects most deserving of censure. If females suffer their hearts to be possessed by libertines it is not tacitly acknowledging the conduct of their lovers to be pleasing and consonant to their wishes. How miserable an opinion must we have of the sex, if it were not sometimes the case that the wife and prudent conduct of the wife, rectifies the irregularities of the husband and refines him down to the purest continence.—But though these instances are rare, yet when they occur, the credit due for such exalted actions will overbalance a multitude of blemishes. Would females turn with indignation from the prattle of fops and the artful conversation of the dissolute—would they thus discountenance frippery, and reject with scorn the solicitations, and avoid with care the company of the licentious, what a check would it give to the most degrading passions in nature; it would be a death wound to vice, and at the same time yield to its destroyers the most sublime pleasure.
When these gaudy striplings—these buzzing butterflies find they are received with coldness, and treated with neglect by those who once courted their company it will be very natural for them to attempt seeking the reason for so extravagant a change, and when once discovered, will they not immediately accommodate their persons to the eye, and their discourse to the ear of those, whose favor and friend-
ship it is their ambition to obtain.—When they find that genius attracts notice and infuses esteem, and that attention is the reward of insipidity, will they not be incited to a vigorous application, in order to attain the requisites for an agreeable and instructive companion.
Lovers, "like tender oziars take the bow" "And as" THEIR DELIAS order, "so they grow."
If, ladies, it is in your power so completely to transform vice into virtue, so entirely to eradicate from the bosoms of youth those passions, which "uncontrolled, spread misery far and wide," can you too soon commence so glorious a work? Can you too soon extricate from the labyrinths of infamy, the deluded victims of folly and fashion?—if you will inflexibly pursue this plan, ere long, the sweet reflection of having rescued the man of you heart the partner of your joys, from the paths of vice, will create in your hearts sensations inexpressibly delightful, such as "nothing earthly ever can destroy."
[FARMER'S MUSEUM.]
FACTS—AND—SOUND POLITICS, Contained in Extracts of various letters from Europe by the last arrivals.
"THE President's nomination, and the capture of the Insurgente have been some time known at Paris, but are not noticed, although it appears that the affairs of the United States have before engaged a constant attention; in the latter end of February, an elaborate dissertation supposed to have been written in Talleyrand's office, was printed in the Moniteur, under the title of Remarks upon the Speech of President Adams to Congress:—This publication among other things asserts that the phrase in the letter to Mr. Gerry, which has been construed into as conditional engagement on the part of France, was intended merely as a compliment to Mr. Gerry, and not an engagement to receive another Minister—still less did it mean to assume the right of preferring the character which alone should be received; it asserts that direct assurances on this head were afterwards given to THE PRESIDENT through a channel* free from suspicion—and it adds the next news from Philadelphia would confirm the private accounts already received of the pacific disposition of the American Cabinet;—it is evident, says the writer, that the tone of that Cabinet is lowered, and its views changed in respect to a war with the Great Nation.—There is much evidence besides the proof which this paper furnishes of the Determination of the Directory to suppress their resentment and be blind to every provocation and by apparent moderation and concessions to baffle all the measures of union, safety and defence adopted by the United States.—Their means vary with circumstances but their end is always the same; they will now subscribe to any form of words that will amuse the people of the United States and appease their indignation; promise cost nothing and their morality requires them to give all such as may be necessary to procure them a new influence over the American people. Simulation and insidious policy is become the more necessary from their late disasters:—Their three great armies which by a combined plan were to advance at the same time against the Austrians from Swabia, the Grisons and Italy, in expectation of forming a junction near Vienna, have each been repulsed with great losses—The Archduke, who has turned upon the French their own system of war, has entered Switzerland, and by a judicious proclamation called upon the Swiss to assist him in expelling the French from their country; the left and centre of Jourdan's army have returned to the Rhine, and will be forced to recross it—the Right has joined MASSENA in Switzerland, where a battle may be soon expected; and if victory should be on the side of the Austrians, the Swiss will rise and avenge the perfidies and barbarities they have suffered from France.
"Twenty-five thousand Russians are in Italy, and will soon reach the scene of action—two other columns of Russians are marching towards Germany, one of them, it is said with Prince Con-
*Mr. Murray. 120th April.
stantine, the Emperor's second son is already on the confines of Austria, and the other stated at 50,000 men will follow with the utmost expedition.—Russia is at length engaged with great zeal, and if it were not for disadvantages inseparable from all coalitions it might be presumed that the French would soon be punished for the miseries they have inflicted upon the civilized world. At this moment the Directory are in the utmost dread of an explosion at Paris, and it is now they see their error in sending their ablest officers and best troops to perish in Egypt, for perish they probably must even if their enemies the Turks and Arabs never win a battle."
*They have retroceded it.
NEWS!
[By arrivals from Europe and the British Colonies.]
PARIS, April 20. GEN Moreau is appointed to command the army of Helvetia, (Switzerland.)
Letter from BUONAPARTE. ARMY OF THE EAST. Buonaparte, Member of the National Institute and General in Chief, to the Executive Directory. Head-Quarters, Cairo, 22 Plovise—Feb. 26. Citizens Directors,
We have learned by the way of Suen, that six French frigates, which were cruising at the mouth of the Red Sea, had taken English prizes to the amount of more than twenty millions in value.
The Pamadam, which commenced yesterday, has been celebrated upon my part with the greatest pomp. I have discharged the same functions which the Pacha formerly had to perform.
Gen. Delfaix is more than 80 myriameters from Cairo, and very near the cataracts. He is searching for the ruins of Thebes. I am every moment in expectation of official details of a battle he has had with the Mamelouks, and in which Murrat Bey has been killed, and 5 or 6 Beys have been taken prisoners.
Gen. Andreossi and Citizen Berthollet, are on their return from an excursion to the Lakes of Natron, and the Convents of the Copts. They have made several extremely interesting discoveries; among others, some excellent natron, (native alkali) which the ignorance of the miners prevented them from before observing. This branch of the commerce of Egypt, will thence become still more important.
BUONAPARTE."
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 9. The 28th ult. 1500 Bosphorans embarked for Egypt. They are disciplined in European tactics. Sir Sydney Smith has left Rhodes for Egypt. 300 of Buonaparte's officers have died of disease.
VIENNA, March 28. The Russians march from 24 to 36 English miles per day. Gen. Suwarow has demanded that within six weeks all the heavy artillery for the siege of Mantua, shall be at the place of destination. It will require more than 15000 horses to transport it. The second column of the Russians is at Limberg; and is pushing on for the scene of action. The army of Conde is expected at Cracow. They are all to march for Italy.
FRANKFORT, April 7. The Emperor Paul has demanded, with much haughtiness, the passage of a Russian army through the Prussian territories. But the King is inflexible in his principles of neutrality.
HALIFAX, June 6. THE FRENCH FLEET at SEA. Extract of a letter from Lieut. Courtney, of His Majesty's ship Topaze, to a Gentleman in this town.
"It is with great pleasure I can safely say you will be able to celebrate a great victory over the French in a short time. On the 1st of May the Black Joke Luggar was dispatched by Lord Bridport to Ireland, and on her way, in long. 8. 17. W. Cape Clear bearing N. half W. distant 47 leagues, very fortunately fell in with us and gave us the pleasing intelligence of his Lordship being then in chase of the Republicans to the number of 15 sail

of the line and 10 frigates. On the 29th of April, he fell in with them, and unfortunately a fog came on; however at the time the Luggar left him he was not more than 12 leagues from them, bearing N. N. E. of him, supposed to be then steering in that quarter; and I assure you a very narrow escape we had; for when the Luggar first discovered us she made no doubt our convoy had been captured, as the enemy's fleet could not be more than six leagues to windward of us; we were then steering W. N. W. and Capt. Church judging Lord Bridport to be S. W. of us, thought it necessary to steer S. W. to join him: however, we missed him, but fortunately saved (I verily believe) the convoy by it. If the Luggar had not been seen we must inevitably have run directly into their mouths. We suppose they were destined for Ireland; but meeting, two days after, with Capt. Durham, in the Anson, with the Naied, who were then reconnoitering, from some intelligence Capt. Durham had received, he was of opinion they were endeavouring to form a junction with the Spanish and Toulon fleet; but I think there is little doubt of their going to Ireland. I assure you our expectations are wonderfully raised, conceiving to a certainty, Lord Bridport must fall in with them, and as our fleet, which is the most powerful for the number that has failed this war, will give a very satisfactory account of them. The following are the names of the ships of the Line, which I give you as accurate as possible:    Royal George  100  Impetueux  78    Prince  98  Formidable  98    Neptune  98  Triumph  74    St. George  98  Dragon  74    Glory  98  Saturn  74    Atlas  98  Defiance  74    Ajax  74  Robust  74    Cæsar  80  Ramillaz  74    Achilles  74  Venerable  74    Pompey  80  Terrible  74    Serpent  78      Exclusive of Frigates.
"I am very happy to add also the total defeat of Jourdan, by the Archduke Charles. His army is no longer the Boast of One. The Austrians in all quarters are advancing victorious; — this you will see in the papers, tout en femble. "
Latest Foreign News
Received by the ship Vanilla , Capt. Bates, arrived at Boston on Thursday last, in 40 days from Dublin.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
VIENNA, April 15.
From the latest reports received from Field-Marshal Lieutenant Kray, it appears, that after the battle of the 5th near Magnan, the enemy had abandoned, on the 6th inst. Isola della Scala, and Villa Franca; had retired on the 7th beyond the Mincio near Gorto; and having left a strong garrison in that place, the rest of the rear guard had directed their march towards La Volta, probably in the design either of reinforcing the garrison of Peschiera, or of throwing provisions into it.
This induced field Marshal Lieut. Kray to push forward his advanced guard as far as Villa-Franka, to cause the three battalions and some Chasseurs to advance as far as Vallegio upon the Mincio, to defend the bridge at that place, and four divisions to support them.
We found at Isola della Scala, two hundred wounded, the greater part of whom were French, but some of them our own people. Amongst the former was Gen. Pigeon, who died on the 7th of his wounds.
On the departure of the courier we had already made 2500 prisoners, of whom 130 were officers: we also took 16 pieces of cannon, and 40 ammunition waggons. The loss of the enemy is estimated at 8000 men. The disorder was so great amongst them, that the generals were plundered by their own soldiers.
April 16. Field Marshal Lieut. Kray, exclusive of the circumstantial details which he gives of the movements in the last battle near Magnan, and of the consequences which resulted from them, adds, that Major General Klenau had penetrated as far as Governello with his light troops; that he had taken from the enemy 18,000 muskets, 60 oxen, a great quantity of brandy, and made 150 men and two officers prisoners.
At the same time Colonel Derskovich, supported by the inhabitants of Podi Goro, near Ariano, seized three gun boats with 13 cannon, 17,932 sacks of salt, 24 merchant vessels with their cargoes, and 20 others unladen.
HAMBURGH, April 23.
The letters from Roveredo, Insbruck, and Augsburg, which gave an account of the victory of Gen. Kray, on the 5th, state, that after it the Austrians passed the Mincio, at Goito,
(between Mantua and Peschiera), and cut off a body of 2000 French, who after a short engagement surrendered themselves prisoners. On the 6th a corps of the enemy posted in the Brescianese, made an attack on the side of Storo, but were repulsed with loss. These great advantages will very possibly enable Marshal Suwarrows to besiege Mantua. The following is a sketch of the Austrian and French forces in Italy, on the 15th April:
Eleven divisions of French troops and four divisions of Italian troops, that is to say, of Piedmontese, Cisalpine, Romans, Neapolitans, Ligurians, Poles, and altogether 150,000 men calculating 10,000 for each division. This force is thus distributed — two divisions of French and one of Italians are in the kingdom of Naples — one of French at Civita Vecchia, Rome, and Ancona — one of Italians at Leghorn, and in other parts of Tuscany, and at Lucca two of French — at Turin, and in Piedmont, and in the Ligurian Republic, besides some bodies of requisitionary troops established at Piedmont, and in the Comte of Nice — one of Italians to keep in order the interior of Italy — one of French in the Valteline — six divisions, five of them of French, and one of Italians, under the orders of Scherer, which compose the great army.
The Austrian army, with its auxiliaries, is as follows:
1st. 15,000 Neapolitan insurgents, who occupy the south of the kingdom of Naples, and keep in check 3 divisions of the enemy.
2d. 15,000 men in the Tyrol, in the Bishoprick of Trent, to be under the immediate command of General Suwarrows.
3d. 76,000 Austrians, and 24,000 Russians, composing the grand army. — Total 130,000 men.
The following deduction is to be made from the French army:
1st. The division of the Valteline, (that of Casa Bianca) now united to the army of Helvetia, and consolidated with that of Massena.
2d. The three divisions which occupy the kingdom of Naples cannot, on account of their daily losses, be estimated at more than two divisions.
3d. Scherer has certainly lost more than two divisions (20,000 men), since the commencement of the campaign, and has now not more than 40,000 effective men under his command. Of these he has thrown 5000 into Peschiera, and 10,000 at least are wanted for Mantua, so that there remain only 25,000 men at the utmost to resist the 115,000 which Marshal Suwarrows may employ against him, so that the latter may easily drive back the French army behind the Adda, or the Tifin, and lay siege to Mantua, after which make himself master of the half, or the whole of Lombardy.
The French have, it is said, evacuated the two entrenched posts which they held before Mantua, Burgo St. Georgio.
The disgust of the army of Jourdan is extreme, and the desertion among the troops is very great. The soldiers have publicly drank the health of the Archduke Charles at Strasbourg.
LONDON, MAY 1—2.
This day arrived the mail from Hamburg which became due last Sunday. The contents, however, have been in a great measure anticipated by the London Gazette of last night, Capt. Ommanney, who accompanied Lieut. Buval from Vienna, having brought dispatches to Ministers from Sir Morton Eden. The further accounts which General Kray, gives of this important battle of the 5th ult. and the consequences which followed it, are most auspicious to the fate of Italy. It is impossible for any thing to be more complete than the victory of the Austrians. The French are not only driven into their fortresses, where it is a question whether they have magazines and stores, or can depend on the disposition of the natives to befriend them; but the army is reduced to such a state of disorder and mutiny that the Gazette tells us the soldiery even plundered their own Generals. In little more than a fortnight the army of Italy has been thus broken in pieces, and now Moreau is called upon to collect the fragments, and restore them to order and strength. His military talents are indisputable—but we suspect it will be beyond his skill to rally them, or to preserve his footing against the augmented force which the junction of the Russians, with the victorious Austrians, now embodied against him, if the two latter be not visited with the curse of jealousy—the bane of united armies of different countries, languages and manners.
MAY 4.
SUPPLEMENT.
Gen. Melas, who is arrived at the army of Italy, has sent intelligence of the enemy having retreated by Azola, behind Chicfa; that our advanced guards extend beyond the Min-
cio; that they are before Goito, and upon the heights before La Volta and Monzanbano. Peschiera is already surrounded at a certain distance on the side of Suave and Mazinirola. Our patrols have advanced as far as the Citadel, without meeting with any of the enemy's picquets.
Gen. Klainzu has also invested Mantua on the side of Molinella. That General has made himself master of the enemy's post at Lago Sacro, and of four pieces of cannon.
Gen. Mellas informs us, that the people are everywhere very favourably disposed, particularly in the neighbourhood of Mantua; that our troops are received in all places with shouts of joy: that the populace in general give evident marks of their attachment to the old Constitution, as well as of their hatred to the French and Democratical Government.
Letters from Venice, dated the 13th, mentions that the Russian and Turkish fleets, with a considerable number of transports had been seen from the heights of Ancona, coming from Corfu. The Service which these troops are expected to undertake is, to drive the French out of the Ecclesiastical States and the Neapolitan dominions.
DUBLIN, MAY 4.
All the Empires on the face of the globe, except China, will be engaged in the present contest with France, viz. Russia, Germany, Turkey, and even Morocco—to those we may add the British Empire, as its territories are sometimes so called. This is a political junction never equalled in the annals of ancient or modern history, of the utmost magnitude, composed of heretofore jarring interests, such as were formerly considered absolutely irreconcilable.
A letter from the last American vessel arrived at Bristol from Philadelphia advises, that the firm and dignified conduct of the Congress, manifested in their establishing a navy, &c. has had the happiest consequences, particularly in the commerce carried on by the American States to the West-Indies, their vessels being no longer captured and plundered on their passage to and from the islands. At Guadalupe and Hispaniola, a friendly disposition has succeeded outrage, information, that early in January last, there were actually twelve American vessels taking in cargoes at Cape Francois, and three had arrived in the harbour of St. Domingo.
A letter from Naples, dated 14 Germinal, April 3, says, "Yesterday morning 14 ships of war appeared off the point of the Promontory of Misenum. A frigate was dispatched from this squadron to come and reconnoitre the Gulph of Puzzoi, but the fort of Baga soon compelled it to fall away again. About two o'clock in the afternoon this frigate again appeared before the Gulph of Naples, off the heights of the island of Caprea. Immediately afterwards the gun boats which had for some days been in our port in a state of preparation, put to sea. The enemy, however, kept at a distance, and the gun boats remained at sea during the whole night. The different batteries on the coast were served in such a manner as to be able to repel the enemy in case of an attack. This day we saw an English frigate at some distance; she has cruised in the Gulph since the morning. Different ships of war have since made their appearance, which are supposed to be the combined squadron, consisting of Russians, English and Portuguese."
MAY 9.
We yesterday received, by express, the Observer of the 5th inst. by which we are enabled to lay before our readers the following articles from the Hamburg mail of the 30th ult. which arrived in London on Sunday last.
The latest from the Upper Rhine, are dated 21st ult. at which period the Imperial head quarters were still at Stockach, and part of the staff at Schaffhausen. It is stated that the Austrians crossed the Rhine on the 18th inst. between Zurich and Schaffhausen, but the account is not established; and we are left in uncertainty as to the event of an attack made by the French on the position of General Hotze in the Bergentze country, on the evening of the 19th.
Five Bailliwicks in the Valteline had declared in favor of Austria, and obtained from Gen. Bellegarde a strong column for their defence. They were arming in numbers and energy, and had occupied all the strong passes of their country.
In Switzerland the insurrection is universal in those parts not under the immediate influence of the French armies. The Helvetic Directory, on the 17th, again urged the Legislative Body to declare war against the Emperor, but the great Council again rejected the proposal. A letter from Schaffhausen, of the 17th says, "The interior of Switzerland is in a state of the utmost possible confusion; each hour in the day brings advices of fresh insurrections, and the great majority of the
cantons, are in open opposition to the French faction."
The report of the capture of Ferrara, by the Austrians, does not appear to be confirmed. The French still occupy the right bank of the Po, and have planted there a considerable quantity of artillery. Two thousand citizens of Bologna are stated to have armed to defend the city against the Austrians.
The Russian corps, now on their march through Gallicia, Austria, and Moravia, comprising 43,000 men; magazines are forming in Bohemia for their accommodation. Another Russian army is forming on the Polish frontier, and is to consist of 80,000 men.
BOSTON, JUNE 19.
ACCOUNTS from EUROPE
Continue satisfactory. The current of Fortune sets rapidly against the French from every quarter. The allied commanders urge on the war with vigour, and have commenced assaults; — while disunion or distrust appears to paralyze the energies of the French officers. Three Generalissimos are in arrest or obscurity — The conqueror of Naples descends from the car of victory to the bar of a Court-Martial; — and Jourdan and Scherer are Concentrated at Paris.
The Emperor Paul, though slow to engage in the war, is determined to pursue it with energy. — His coffers are full — his machines accustomed to victory; and their approach appears to create a panic even in the conquerors at Lodi. We have no doubt of the accuracy of these accounts which state Naples to have been evacuated; and we think anticipation not extravagant, in presuming there is not a hostile Frenchman, on the entire boot of Italy; — and that they have retraced their steps into Dauphiny, if they have not been interrupted by the victorious legions of the Archduke Charles, and sent prisoners to Mantua.
It is ascertained that the French Grand Fleet put to sea from Brest, some time in April. Conjecture defines it for Ireland — or to raise the blockade of Alexandria, and reinforce Buonaparte. It is composed of 15 sail of the line, and 10 frigates. Certain it is, Lord Bridport, with 21 sail, has had fight of it. — Should he once speak it, we presume no one can now doubt the probability of its instantly exchanging the tri-stripe for the Cross of St. George. — It is, however, our opinion, it is bound into the Mediterranean; and as it is the duty of Lord Bridport to protect Ireland, we expect the French have taken the advantage of a fog, altered their course, and eluded his Lordship's embrace. In either case, Great-Britain will be advantaged. — If the fleet pursues its course to Ireland, destruction is its inevitable lot. If it proceeds to Africa, the English will be not only freed from the anxiety and expense of an expected invasion, but be pretty certain of a second edition of the account of the naufrage at Aboukir.
We give a letter from Buonaparte, as late as Feb. 26. He was then at Cairo.
Insurrection against the French, in Switzerland, assumes so formidable a front, that Gen. Massena has threatened the revolutionists with his direct vengeance. — In his proclamation, as if he was ignorant of the cause, he asks, "Helvettians, why this sudden change? Why do ye destroy that indispensable harmony, &c.?"
NEWS! — via LISBON.
Capt. Foller, arrived here since our last, from Lisbon, 34 days, confirms the accounts of the sailing of the Grand Fleet of France, from Brest. He also received information from the respectable house of the Bulkleys, that they were supposed to be bound into the Mediterranean; which was strengthened by the report of the Captain of an English cutter, who informed Capt. Bacon, of Philadelphia, that it had passed the Straits prior to May 27th, and consisted of 27 sail of vessels.
GEN. SUWARROW'S
Nomination to the command of the combined armies in Italy, was announced to him by the Emperor of Russia, in the following words: —
"The Emperor of the Romans requires you to command the army of Italy. I add my prayers to his solicitation — Set off: You will have under your command One hundred Thousand Austrian, and Eighty Thousand Russians."
The Marshal visited Louis XVIII, at Mittau, on his journey to Italy. He did not stay with the fallen Monarch more than 20 minutes; but he said to him: — "The most happy day of my life will be that in which I shall spill the last drop of my blood in enabling you to reascend the throne of your ancestors."
A letter from London, says, "You may certainly expect the Marquis to visit the United States before the summer passes." Query — As the Marquis is a citizen of the United States, how
can Government prevent his coming, if it wishes to?
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The return of the ships of war of the United States, from the West-India station, has excited great regret and murmuring in all the West-India Islands. Insurance has risen 5 per cent there, in consequence.
French privateers swarm about the Straits of Gibraltar. In the Spanish ports continual threats of vengeance are exchanged between the French and Americans.
The Coffee-House Books at New-York, announce the recent capture of between 30 and 40 American vessels in the West-Indies.
The Adams frigate, lately launched at New-York, mounts 32 guns. — She is built on the model of the British frigate Flora.
In a few weeks we hope to hear of an American squadron cruising in the European seas. Our commerce there requires protection both from French rapacity and Spanish piracy.
The Ganges, Baltimore, Norfolk, Eagle and Richmond, are cruising off Guadaloupe.
The Portsmouth, of 24 guns, Capt. M'Neil, has failed on a cruise; and has been spoken near Georges.
It appears that the U. States cruisers, Eagle and Richmond, picked up the five prizes, which a French privateer was conducting into Guadaloupe, as mentioned in our last.
The U.S. frigate Geo. Washington, Capt. Fletcher, has arrived at New-Port from the West-Indies, convoying home, about 70 sail of merchantmen.
A Court Martial will be held the 27th inst. on board the Constitution, for the trial of Lt. J. L. Cordis, of that ship. Capt. Talbot is appointed President.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in Europe, to his friend in this town, dated in February.
"The French Directory continue their professions of a disposition for reconciliation with the United States, and they have lately sent to the Council of Five Hundred, a message upon the subject of sea prizes, which has every semblance of a determination to discourage privateering, especially against the trade of neutral powers. — But its real object is, to obtain a discretionary power, by virtue of which they might make and alter their maritime regulations at their pleasure. They ask of the Council to decree that all prize causes shall finally be settled "administratively." That is, they require not merely an united executive and legislative, but something more comprehensive still, an arbitrary power. Their argument is more ingenious than ingenuous. They say "your laws concerning prizes are bad — therefore you must exchange them." That is, you must give us the power of dispensation from them. Whether the Council will notice, that in this case, the explanation is in direct opposition to the thing explained, and that under the pretence of asking an alteration in the laws, the Directory ask for a power above the laws, is yet to be seen. But to every other eye it must be plain, that they are less concerned for a reformation of the laws, than for an addition to their own power. It is however evident from the facts alleged in this document, that the system which they have hitherto pursued has been as pernicious, as it has been disgraceful to France. They tell us that the fate of all the privateers fitted out, is, to fall sooner or later into the hands of the English; that there is not a single merchant vessel under French colours sailing upon the ocean; that by privateering alone, they have, within the last three years, lost a balance of twenty thousand sailors, captured by the enemy, and that under their present marine laws, neutral vessels, laden for the account of the French Government, have been taken by French cruisers, and condemned by French Courts of Admiralty. This last circumstance, serves to characterize, in a perfect manner, the wisdom and the justice of their regulations. Probably if the Directory could settle all such cases "administratively," they would find a remedy for this special case. But if the loss should fall upon a neutral merchant or government, instead of themselves, there is no reason to suppose they would be so equitable."
RECRUITING.
Capt. Langdon, of the army of the United States, has nearly raised his Company, among the spirited youth of Troy (N. Y.) and its vicinity. — Col. Hunnewell's Regiment, it is said, will be collected in the District of Maine; and with ease. The Recruiting business in and near Boston, exhibits a promising appearance. The ease and respectability of a soldier's life has to the informed laboring poor, attractions, which we may reasonable suppose are irresistible.

CHARLESTON, June 3.
On Friday evening last a very respectable merchant of St. Domingo, arrived in this city from New-Providence, in the brig Two Brothers, Capt. Kean; he failed from Cape Francaise on the 13th May, in the schr. Ann Pennock, Capt. Hamilton, bound for Baltimore, which a few days after was captured by the Lark privateer, of New-Providence, and conducted to Nassau, where she is detained under suspicion of having enemies property on board. From this gentleman we learn, that a few days before he failed from the Cape, Citizen Roume the particular agent of the Executive Directory for St. Domingo, (who for that purpose had come to the Cape from the city of St. Domingo) gave public notice by proclamation, that by virtue of the power in him vested by the Executive Directory and with the advices of the commander in chief, Toussaint L'Ouverture, he had concluded with Edward Stevens, Esq. the agent of the President of the United States of America, then in that island, a plan of commercial intercourse with the said United States, by which all the ports of the island are to be opened to the vessels of America, to carry on a free and uninterrupted trade. [Here follows the decree of Citizen Roume which has been already published.]
The treaty itself had not been published at the Cape; neither would the specific articles be known, until it was confirmed by the executive of the United States. The vessel which carried it, and the dispatches of the American agent, failed for Philadelphia three days before the Ann Pennock left the Cape; she is a French brig, and fails as a flag of truce.
PHILADELPHIA, June 14.
It is a fact, that the Insurgent frigate was built immediately after the insurrection in the western part of this state, in 1794, and named in honor of the immortal worthies concerned in that business.
JUNE 17.
The United States ships Gangres, and Norfolk, were seen in chase of a French squadron of traders and privateers, between Guadaloupe, and St. Thomas's and had every prospect of overtaking them.—Good luck to them.
We state upon authority that the United States brig Scammel, which is now repairing at Mr. Humphrey's ship-yard, will be ready for sea in the course of ten days, and is to proceed to the windward station with a convoy from this port. The Scammel will carry 14 fixes and 75 men, and is to be commanded by R. Van Rensselaer, Esq. late 1st Lieutenant of the United States ship of war Herald, Capt. Russell.
NEW-YORK, June 14.
Extract of a letter from a respectable House at London, dated April 3d, '99 "At last our Underwriters have resolved to underwrite under the following case: to pay on an authentic account being received of the capture of the ship, without waiting the event of a regular condemnation."
Capt. Bool of the schr. Factor, arrived here yesterday in 22 days from La Guira informs us, that 8 days before he failed he received an order from the Captain of the Port, ordering all masters of American vessels to quit that port in 8 days.
The above order had been sent from the Governor of the Curaccas, which place Capt. B. further informs is in an entire state of Insurrection.
It appears by concurring advices from the West-Indies, that the French privateers taking advantage of the absence of our vessels of war, have come out from the shelter of the shore, and commenced a serious and vexatious warfare on our commerce. One privateer has been lately known to have in her possession at one time, seven or eight prizes. The return of our naval force to its cruising station, can alone restore our commerce and seamen to security; and for this, we are happy to learn, every expedition is made.
JUNE 19.
In transcribing from our Marine Minute on Monday evening, we omitted an article of news which we think of considerable importance.—It is this: Capt. King, of the Brandywine Miller, from Oporto informs us, that since the French Directory, calling in their privateers, they have generally carried their prizes into the small ports of Spain.—Here they refit for their cruizes.—They say if they go into French ports, they will be either embargoed or dismantled. By this it would seem that the Spaniards, who are co-operating with France, sanction what the Directory appear to condemn.
Capt. King further informs, that the coast of Portugal swarms with French and Spanish privateers and
piratical gun-boats; and that all defenceless vessels that come in their way, are sure to be made prizes of.
PROVIDENCE, June 19.
Capt. Wheaton, who arrived here on Sunday last, informs, that he left at Guadaloupe, 13 American Captains, and about 50 seamen, in close confinement, upon an allowance of 6 ounces of putrid beef per day. Capt. W. further informs, that the same day he left Guadaloupe (the 5th of May) Capt. Fletcher, of the U. S. frigate George Washington, sent in a cartel to Guadaloupe in order to take off whatever Americans might be there; but received answer from the government, that it did not know of any Americans being in the island, but that if any could be found, they were welcome to take their departure! What astonishing duplicity and villainy!
DESCRIPTION, &c. of the Frigate ADAMS, which was launched at New-York on the 8th inst. taken from the Spectator of the 11th.
THE ADAMS is a ship built after the model of the Flora, English frigate, a vessel that out-sailed every thing that ever came in sight.—Indeed she was so much valued for her sailing, that she was raised (after being funk at Rhode-Island during the war) and made a West-India merchantman. She was a vessel, like the Adams unequalled for beauty and model. The Adams is a 32 gun frigate, her heaviest metal 12 pounders—of which she carries 24. She is 710 tons burthen, and will carry 225 men—commanded by Richard Valentine Morris, (son of the old General of Morristown) whose abilities as a Sailor and a Soldier, in the true meaning of the words, have never been called in question, and 'tis presumed never will be, except to hear from him that sitteth in the chair of state, Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a small frigate, I will make thee ruler over a Seventy-four.—She will sail in about two months, and it is rumoured her destination is the Mediterranean and Gibraltar station; she will find enough amusement in that quarter, no doubt—and we hope she may prove to her country and the convoys she may take in charge, "as a Wall of Fire round about them, and a Glory in the midst."—She hauled over to town yesterday afternoon, and will fit for sea with all possible dispatch.
BOSTON, June 21.
The prize money, on account of the capture of the Insurgent, will be distributed in the manner prescribed by Congress in 1775, and not according to the new regulations; the ship having been captured previous to the passing of the prize act, at the last session of the National Legislature.—The law of '75 gives to the Captain 6 shares, First Lieut. 5, Second do. 4, Surgeon 4, Master 3, Steward 2, Mate, Gunner, Boatwain, Gunner's Mate, and Serjeant, 1 1/2, and Privates 1.
Extract of a letter from THOMAS AP-LETHON, Esq. American Consul at Leghorn dated 27th March, 1799.
"On Sunday the 24th, the French troops, under command of Gen. Miolis, entered this city. Every thing then took a novel appearance—the city immediately surrendered, and the Tuscan troops, to the number of 2000, piled their arms in the great Square. Yesterday the emblems of liberty were erected in the centre of the grand Place, and all is tranquil."
"I had an interview with the Gen. who shewed me every mark of civility and attention. He assured me that immediately on my proving to him American property it should always be sacred. Indeed in all his conversation the greatest friendship for our country appears."
JUNE 22.
Further European Accounts
Have been received since our last. The allied arms continue to be Fortune's favorites. The siege of Mantua has commenced; and the Russian column under Gen. Suwarow arrived at head quarters at Verona, on the 13th April.
This arrival does not furnish any thing decisive respecting the Bresl fleet except that it was positively at sea; and that the British commanders had ascertained its force; but were ignorant of its destination. Our accounts, via Halifax, are as late as those from Europe. A letter from Portsmouth, (Eng.) of May 3, says, "It is reported the French fleet are put into L'Orient, and that the Cæsar was the only British ship which came near them, and has been severely handled."
In Ireland we perceive no remnants of the rebellion.—A sense of common danger appears to have united all parties. The Lord Lieutenant, by an order, May 5th, commanded all the corps of yeomanry, &c. on permanent duty.
The Congress at Rastadt, continued sitting. Notwithstanding the attacks made by the French armies on all the Austrian corps, the French Plenipo-
tentiaries, on the 9th April, in a note addressed to Count Metternich, the Emperor's Plenipo. say, "Multiplied acts attest the order and SINCERITY of the wishes, the EFFORTS, and the SACRIFICES made by the Directory for a prompt and solid peace."—Do these maniacs think their words can have such influence in the world, as to hide their actions?—or do they think they have idiots to deal with?—Such effrontery can only be equalled by the skill which is conspicuous in all their management: and the apathy with which the Directory hears of the effect of the French piracies in the United States. After such hostile conduct, and such pacific language, the people of the United States must know how to appreciate French professions of amity. "The fool casteth firebrands, arrows and death, and saith am I not in sport?"
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Monday, June 17. Arrived, sch'r Mary, Inglee, last from St. Thomas, 22 days. Sailed with 65 sail merchantmen, convoyed by the Geo. Washington, frigate, and the Pickering brig. Parted from the convoy in lat. 28, long. 67. In the fleet was the ship Nancy, of N. Bedford, from a whaling voyage, had been taken by a French privateer, and retaken by the U. S. brig Eagle.—3 Duxborough vessels were in the fleet, commanded by Captains Drinkwater, Bradford and—, (not recollected.) Capt. Southward of Duxborough was passenger in one of these vessels—his vessel had been carried into Guadaloupe and condemned. In lat. 38, 30, long. 68, 30, spoke the ship Juno of Norfolk, 12 weeks from London, short of provisions, asked for and received a supply. June 13, on Nantucket Shoals, spoke brig Abigail, Gage, 8 days from Boston for Charleston, (S. C.)—On George's Banks spoke sloop of war Portsmouth, on a cruise. In Boston Bay spoke a Kennebec schooner, (which probably had failed for the W. Indies)—she had been overerf and filled with water, 6 days before, her masts were cut away, and she righted, and was freed of the water. She was going into Cape Ann. The men on deck appeared wrapped in blankets. Came passenger in the Mary Capt. Cutter, whose vessel had been condemned at Guadaloupe. She belonged to North Yarmouth.
Same day. Sch. Betsey, Stimson Curacoa 23 days. Left no American vessels, belonging to any place North of N. York. All privateers out of Curacoa have been obliged to have new commissions, and the owners to give Bonds, in which they particularly obligate themselves not to molest American vessels bound to that place. Privateering is almost at an end there. A few days before Capt. S. failed, 2 French privateers, the only ones remaining of the fleet that way, were taken by a British Frigate. The Dutch at Curacoa were favourably disposed towards Americans.
The Fanny, 13 days from Newburyport, for St. Bartholomews, was spoken with.
At Canton, Jan. 18, 1799. The Ann and Hope; Jenny; Camilla; Alexander; and Thomas Russell.
Capt. Allen, in a sloop from Conn. River, deeply laden with Corn, was lost off Cape Cod on Friday the 7th inst. The vessel was seen to sink suddenly, and all on board must have perished.
A ship pierced for 18 guns, was launched at Norwich on the 6th inst. and named the TRUXTON, amid the acclamations of a vast concourse of respectable people.
PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 25.
Yesterday the festival of St. John the Baptist was celebrated by the Grand Lodge in this town, in ample form; at 10 o'clock the brethren met at the Assembly-Room, at 11, proper arrangements being made the brethren went in procession to St. John's Church, where the solemnities of the day were introduced by the Rev. Brother WILLARD, and an ingenious oration delivered by the Rev. Brother EVANS of Concord, the brethren then returned to the Assembly-Room, and partook of a most excellent dinner provided by the Grand Stewards, after which a number of masonic toasts were drank, and the thanks of the fraternity present, were unanimously voted the Rev. brother EVANS for his ingenious oration, and a copy requested for the press.
Preparations are making throughout the Union, for the celebration of the approaching anniversary of American Independence.
The whole world still continues in commotion. Wars and rumours of wars are every where spread. The European section of the globe still appears a scene of blood, revolution, treachery and wretchedness. Every republic has been deprived of liberty and independence by the wickedness of the sisterly French republic. Every
nation has been plundered, assaulted and injured by her. Every appearance of things evinces that her future rapacity, spoliation and crimes will keep way with the degree of power and the fortune of war. Treachery, secret intrigue and diplomatic skill are preparing, in every nation, the works of the army. The vanquished nations, like the Americans, will not believe there is any danger from so pacific, sisterly republic, until a remedy cannot be applied to the disease.—French impetuosity, in order to be depressed, must be opposed by valor and union, which two qualities, in modern times, seldom are to be found in one nation.
Doctor PERKIN's tractors having reached Denmark; experiments were there made in the hospital by the first physicians, surgeons and philosophers, both in the hospitals and private families, in consequence of which a history of their effects and remarks thereon was published by Surgeons Herboldt, and Rafn, from which the following is extracted.
"On the whole, Perkinism derives an advantage from this, that our experiments have not been made with a view of confirming any favorite theory, or of supporting an invented hypothesis. If the experiments at Copenhagen have not all had that complete success which attended those in America, they have however demonstrated to our satisfaction, that there is a great deal of reality at bottom, and that Perkinism is of importance to the Physician, and as Abildgaard, a professor and first lecturer at the Veterinary College has justly observed, merits particularly the thorough attention of the Physiologist."
It is said Buonaparte has entered Jerusalem, and planted there the Tree of Liberty. In the early annals of the holy city, we read of a barren fig-tree; and this modern wicked stick of wood, without a divine curse, will soon resemble its condemned predecessor. The Tree of French Liberty is deadly hemlock. It is like the fabled branch of the Roman poet—Each rustle of its leaves is a groan, and its sap is blood. Let Buonaparte plant, and his associate ruffians water—such a baleful sucker cannot increase. It will be, in the sublime language of prophecy, as an oak, whose leaf fadeth, and there shall the great owl make her nest and lay, and there also shall the vultures be gathered. [Farmer's Museum.]
A letter from St. Sebastians, dated April 11, says, "The French have decreed, that no privateers shall sail from France; and that letters of marque alone shall be allowed." The French, it is said, took possession of Leghorn, March 24.
The tolling of bells at funerals has been prohibited at N. York.
Hon. Thomas Barclay, Esq. his Britannic Majesty's Consul General for the Eastern States of America has arrived at N. York.
The Peggy, at N. York, from Ireland, brought 171 passengers. She fell in with a French privateer; but the gentlemen passengers were not detained to dine or sup.
Forty American sailors signed the shipping paper of the sloop of war Maryland, at Baltimore, the moment it was opened.
The Diana, Blunt, of this port, was spoke June 11, lat. 42, long. 65. six days out, for the West-Indies.
The Schooner Eagle, Foster, arrived at Boston, in 34 days from Lisbon, left there the brig Orion, Parker, of this port.
The ship Vanilla, Capt. Bates, arrived at Boston, in 40 days from Dublin, left there the ship Favorite, Swain, of Nantucket, to sail in a few days for Boston; a brig belonging to Newbury-Port, to sail soon; ship Henrietta for Philadelphia, to sail soon, and the Schooner Dolphin for Boston, spoke nothing. The Vanilla completed her voyage out and home in 103 days.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Atlantic, Rollins, Liverpool. Brig Friendship, Lake, St. Kitts. CLEARED.
Brig Little Cherub, Schackford, Tobago. Brig Rebecca, Mendam, Barbadoes. Brig Ranger, Shaw, Antigua. Brig Gustavus, Blunt, Trinidad.
MARRIED]—In this town, Mr. Moses Griffin, to Miss Eliza Mitchell Turnald.—Mr. William Seaward, to Miss Sally Williams.
DIED—Lately at Edinburg, Mr. Gillespie, the celebrated Scotch Snuff-maker, and has left about 40,000l. to be applied to the establishing of an hospital for the maintenance of old men and women.
At Tustonborough, Mrs. PRESCILLA HOLMES, aged 22, her death was very sudden and melancholly, occasioned by a fall from a ladder leading down cellar, which terminated her existence in half an hour after. In this town, Mrs. Trufdell.
Portsmouth AQUEDUCT.
THE Directors have voted a seventh Assessment, of eight dollars on each proprietor's share in the Portsmouth Aqueduct; and have directed their Treasurer to collect the same on or before the first day of July next.
The proprietors are therefore requested to pay the same to him at the Custom-House, on or before said day, between the hours of 9 o'clock, A.M. and 1 P.M.
THO's MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, June 24, 1799.
To-MORROW, 26th inst. At 10 o'clock, A.M. will be sold at ABRAHAM ISAAC's Auction Office, in Buck-Street, Portsmouth.
Variety of Goods as follows:— Broad Cloths, Cassimers, India Cottons of different widths, Book Muslin, a variety of Shawls, Thread of different numbers, Copper Plate, Vest Patterns, Hair Ribbon, Muslin Handkerchiefs, Silver Watches, Cord Watch Chains, a box of Chocolate, Hat and Stock Buckles, Razors, Linen, Calicoes, Shoes, &c. &c. N.B. The above will be sold without any reserve.
JUST ARRIVED, And for sale by
William Neil,
16 Bags COTTON. No. hlds. Trinidad SUGAR. Bags COFFEE. TEAS of all kinds. With a general assortment of Groceries & W. I. Goods, All cheap for CASH. ALSO—A Cargo of excellent CORN, on reasonable terms. A small quantity of OLD RUM, Of an excellent flavour. Portsmouth, June 21, 1799.
Fresh Goods, JUST IMPORTED.
Edw'd Parry
HAS RECEIVED, By the arrival of the brig Atlantic Capt. Rollins, a capital assortment of the most fashionable SUMMER GOODS, At his wholesale and Retail Store in Market-Street,
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Those who wish to purchase any of the above Goods, for cash down or short credit, will find it greatly to their advantage, by purchasing at the above Store. Portsmouth, June 22, '99.
BOOKS, BLANKS and STATIONARY for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-Street Portsmouth.

From the CENTINEL .
ELEGIA ODE,
Occasioned by the much lamented Death of His Excellency INCREASE SUMNER, Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
POETS in mighty strains have told, And prais'd in high heroic lays The sword'rous deeds of Chiefs of old, And crown'd the mur'd'rous brows with bays.
But say, in Reason's sun-shine-days, Can regal pomp, or proudest name, Command the notes of honest praise, To call the Tyrant into fame?
Here, far from domes of kingly state, Or proud Oppression's lofty tow'rs, When modest Merit yields to fate, Then, Virtue, then the meed is yours.
The Muse, unequal to the theme, Would call her torpid numbers forth, Though small the title she can claim, SUMNER, to celebrate thy worth.
Bend, O Columbian's e'er the urn, Where low your much lov'd Patriot lies; Great cause a nation has to mourn, When Virtue, and a Patriot, dies!
When Peace her olive branch displays, When Scyords to reaping-hooks are turn'd, Should Worth resign to Heav'n his days, With human woe the loss is mourn'd.
But, when War's brazen trumpets bray, And Treason's breath inspires the blast, Such Goodness seeks its native clay, A people, trembling, shrinks aghast!
Bend, O, Columbians! o'er the bier, Where such exalted Merit lies! Let ev'ry patriotic tear, Confound the weak—rejoice the wise;
And tell the world, Desert alone, can crave, Such grateful tribute to bedew its grave.
T*****.
From the HERALD .
FRIENDSHIP—SENTIMENTAL.
“The friendships of the world are oft Confederacies of vice, or leagues of pleasure;
“Our's has severest virtue for its basis, “And such a friendship ends not but with life.”
CATO, Att 3.
WE frequently hear men complain of the instability of friendship. Philosophers of great eminence have treated of it as “but a name”—“a charm that lulls to sleep.” As true friendship has its rise and progress from the heart, erudition and Philosophy do not heighten its pleasures, or assist in obtaining an idea of its purity.—The profound sage who has astonished the world with the elucidation of abstruse theory—who has thickened the disquisition with argument, is but an equal participant in the pleasures of friendship, with the wild African, who knows nought but to follow the faint glimmerings of untutored reason; and has but equal claim to divide upon the merits of durability. In this view of the subject, we can pardon the error of the philosopher, and forgive the churlishness of the man—we can draw the white veil of charity over the imperfections of the great, while they judge of influences which they never felt—at the recital of whose joys their bosoms “never learned to glow.”
Through the mistaken notions of the insensible, and the extravagant complaints of the ruined, friendship has been stigmatized with epithets which it by no means merits, and which may deservedly be applied to far different connections. Friendships are seldom; yet the name is often ascribed, and almost as often prostituted.—Let not then the unfortunate charge the coldness and imbecility of their former intimates to the woolen account of human frailty. Connexions which rise and fall with fortune are far from deserving the name of friendship; they are as different in their nature as the sun from the cloud that obscures it. It is then doing violence to propriety, as well as injustice to mankind, to apply that term a combination, established on the sordid consideration of pecuniary gain, or a thirst for illicit pleasure, which was originally intended to designate the purest effusions of the heart—a combination, of which we may say, misfortune is its grave, wretchedness its fexion, while recollection serves as a “frail memorial” to point out—nought but the clod that covers it. When we call this friendship we do well to say it is but a name.
Pure friendship is the most noble and ingenuous of all sentiments—a sincere, disinterested, affectionate regard, with virtue for its guide and mutual happiness for its object. Regardless of the rise or decay of fortune, except what results from virtue or its opposite, it rises superior of external circumstances, and contemns the venality of the world. Founded on such principles it “ends not but with life”—and even may be supposed to survive the dissolution of the body, live to immortality, and smile on the
ravages of time. In this consists, in part, the true dignity of human nature. Let the votaries of apathy and malignity cry down the passions; still there is a principle of disinterested affection in the humane heart—a principle which the sentimentalist must feel, even the infidel believe, and for the possession of which, in the silent hours of our devotion we ought to thank the bounteous Father of Creation.
PASSENGER.
FRESH GOODS.
Just received and for sale, by
Phineas Ellis,
At his STORE in Market-Street,
CALICOES; Ginghams; jaconet Muslins; Mullinets; Dimities; color'd silk Handkerchiefs; black Gauze; Millinets; Nankins; Nankinets; printed Jeans; Kid and common Gloves; N o 10 Velvet binding; Vandyke and Rib'd Hose, &c. &c.
Sheathing Paper may be had at the above store. Portsmouth, June 17.
FOR SALE BY
Clark & Connor,
W. I. Rum per hhd.
New-England do. per Barrel. Brandy per pipe. Gin per pipe. Madeira Wine per pipe. Molasses per hhd. Bohea Tea in whole & qr. chests. Rice per cask. Superfine Flour. Iron. Hart and Club Steel. Long and flat Tub do. St. Ubes' Salt. 10 by 8 and 9 by 7 Glass.
European GOODS
As usual. Portsmouth, June 7, 1799.
William Stanwood, jr.
Market-Street, next door to the Printing office,
HAS FOR SALE
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
Of a superior quality, among which are Book & Jaconet Muslins, Some very fine and elegant, which will be sold on the lowest terms. N. B. GARDEN SEEDS of all kinds may be had at the above place. Portsmouth, June 6, 1799.
Francis Maurice,
Professor of the French Language, Music, Dancing and Fencing.
PROPOSES to teach those beautiful and useful arts in this town, if there appears sufficient encouragement; his Dancing-School is kept at the Assembly-Room, every Thursday and Saturday in the afternoon.—Terms may be known by applying to him at the Hotel. Portsmouth, June 14, 1799.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 29, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan, bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the fifth installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, certificates of funded stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates.—No certificates of funded stock, will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked, so as to denote that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
FOR SALE,—By
John Salter,
At his Store in Washington-street,
FORTY hhd. Sugar;
12 puncheons Rum; 2000 cwt. COFFEE; intitled to the debenture. Portsmouth, June 3, 1799.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of THOMAS AIRMET, late of Madbury, mariner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement without delay, and those indebted to make immediate payment to the subscriber.
ESTHER AIRMET Executrix to the last will and testament. Madbury, June 9, 1799.
Most fashionable Goods, JUST RECEIVED.
Rich'd Evans,
At his Store beginning of Market-Street,
Is opening an elegant assortment,
Consisting of
Various rich Satin,
 do. Silk,  do. Silk & Cotton,  do. Cotton,  do. Cotton & Linen,  do. Linen,  do. Woollen,  do. Worsted,  do. Thread, and 
FANCY
GOODS.
Being a very general assortment of EUROPEAN & INDIA. Portsmouth, June 14, 1799.
Nath'l White
Has just received an assortment of
GOODS,
Suitable for the season, among which are
UMBRELLAS,
Ladies white and colour'd Kid
Gloves.
Black Muslins.
Colorain Linens.
Which he is determined to put at such
prices as will insure a rapid sale.
—ALSO—
A large Invoice of GOOD yard wide
IRISH LINENS
Which will be sold by the piece only,
very cheap. Portsmouth, June 3.
Irish Linens.
JUST OPENED BY
PETER COFFIN,
An assortment of yard wide
IRISH LINENS.
Portsmouth, May 4, 1799.
Land in Tuftonborough
FOR SALE.
BY License from the Judge of Probate will be sold at Public Auction, at GREENLEAF'S INN, on the 2d day of July next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. An undivided third part of about 3000 acres of LAND in Tuftonborough, in the county of Strafford, being the estate of SAMUEL TAYLOR, late of Boston, deceased. Conditions of sale may be known by applying to
H. S. LANGDON, Attorney to B. M. STILLMAN, Executor. Portsmouth, May 18, 1799.
Carding Machine.
Purinton and Jones.
BEG leave to inform the Public that they are erecting a Machine, for Carding all kinds of Wool, near the Great Bridge in Exeter—which will be ready for Carding by the 20th June, (inst.)
Those who have Wool to card, will find great advantage in having it carded with this Machine, as it breaks the Wool in a thorough manner, and renders it pliable and easy to be wrought into hats, or spun into yarn.
A work of this kind is attended with great expence before any advantage can be derived to the proprietors—but they flatter themselves, that in the end, it will prove of great utility to the community, and beneficial to them.
Good attendance will be given—and the best care taken of the Wool left in their possession. Exeter, June 10, 1799.
RANAWAY from the subscriber about four weeks since, an indentured apprentice boy named WILLIAM GAMMON, about seventeen years old, about five feet three or four inches high, light complexion, black hair; had on when he went away a brown homespun coat, dark jacket and brown trousers. If any person will take up said apprentice and return him to his said master, shall have Four Dollars reward.—All persons are forbidden harbouring said apprentice, and all masters of vessels are forbidden carrying away said apprentice, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. DAVID GILMAN. Tamworth, June 17, 1799.
ELECTION SERMON.
Just Published
By J. Melcher,
And for sale at his Printing-Office and Book-store, corner of Market and Congress Streets, Portsmouth,
A SERMON
Preached at CONCORD, June 6th, 1799, Before His Excellency the GOVERNOR, the HONORABLE COUNCIL, SENATE, and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Of the State of New-Hampshire.
By SETH PAYSON, A. M. Pastor of the Church at Rindge.
New Goods.
Oliver Briard,
Has just received a general assortment of
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
Which are now opening for sale,
At his Store in Market Street,
Cheap for CASH.
Portsmouth, June 7, 1799.
Lands for Sale,
TWENTY two thou- sand acres in Shelburne and Shelburne Addition.
Six hundred acres in Ossipee. The above lands are of good quality, and of indubitable title. The terms of purchase will be made easy—Inquire of
DAME & PENHALLOW,
Who have also for sale, 27 hhd. excellent Molasses, 10 do. well flavoured W. I. Rum. Portsmouth, June 10, 1799.
By virtue of licence from the Judge of Probate, for the county of Strafford, will be sold at
Public Vendue,
on Wednesday the 26th day of June next, at one o'clock, P. M.
ABOUT three acres of good land at Norway Plain, in Rochester, with a fine large store and barn thereon, which is an excellent stand for a Trader or Tradesman, lying between the Court-House and Capt. Shannon's house,—likewise the remainder of the personal estate of PARKER HOPKINSON, late of Rochester, deceased. Conditions of sale will be made known at time and place.
JOHN WILSON, Administrator, de bonis non.
HAVERHILL and EXETER STAGES,
FOR the Summer establishment, will run three times a week, from Boston to Portsmouth, from the middle of May, to the middle of October, on the days following, viz.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, leaves Peabody's tavern, Ann-street Boston, at three o'clock in the morning, arrive at Davenport's tavern in Portsmouth, the same evenings. Returning—leave Davenport's in Portsmouth, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, at three o'clock, and arrive at Boston the same evenings.
The public are assured that those passengers who come from Boston in the above Stage, and wish to travel Eastward, may depend on seats in Mr. Rice's Stage to Portland; and those coming from the Eastward and are travelling Westward, may depend on passages in the upper line of Stages to Boston by applying at Davenport's Ark-Tavern in Portsmouth, at Peabody's, Ann-street, or at the New-York Stage Office, in State-street, Boston, where books are kept. Exeter, June 1, 1799.
CHARLES F. DEGEN, Vice-Consul for, for His Majesty the King of Sweden, and authorised to transact the Consular business for His Majesty the King of Denmark, within the States of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode-Island. Do hereby make known, to all unto whom these presents shall come or in any way concern, that being about to depart for Europe, I have appointed, and by these presents do empower Mr. JOHAN C. HAUFF to act for me as Vice-Consul during my absence, and that to his acts as such full credence ought to be given, the same as if performed by myself. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of (L.S.) office, this third day of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. CHARLES F. DEGEN.
TURNIP SEED,
To be sold by Jo-
SEPH BASS, at his shop in Broad-
street, Portsmouth, a few pounds of the
REAL DEDHAM TURNIP SEED, &c. &c.
COLEBROOK.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Colebrook, in the county of Grafton, State of New-Hampshire that at a legal meeting of the Proprietors of said town, on the 29th day of May, 1798, they voted a tax of three hundred dollars, to be raised, for defraying the expence of surveying and lotting the town, and for making and repairing roads and other proprietary charges: and at an adjourned meeting of said proprietors on the 24th day of May, 1799, they voted the sum of two hundred and twenty-six dollars and eighty-eight cents, for the purposes above mentioned, which taxes are committed to the subscriber for collection, and unless said taxes are paid to me before the 10th day of July next, their lands will be advertised for sale, as the law directs.
NOAH BISSELL Collector. Colebrook, May 30, 1799.
TWENTY BARRELS Excellent CYDER.
For Sale.—Inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, June 18, '99.
Treasury Department, March 11th, 1799.
Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to the Act of Congress, passed on the first day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-six, entitled, “An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;” and the Act supplementary to the said recited Act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, “beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due west to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscaroras branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of beginning;” has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four hundred acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode prescribed by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order in which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800, and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplemental act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
New Auction Office,
Dame & Penhallow
HAVING obtained licence for selling by auction; solicit the patronage of their acquaintance and the public, and trust from their affidavit, care and dispatch to merit the attention and favors of their employers—the shop on parade now occupied by Dame will be open for the reception of Goods on Thursday next, and notice given of the days of sale by newspaper and cryer.
COMMISSION business will be strictly attended to, and done on the most reasonable terms.
ANY thing in the Scriveners line will also be readily accepted, and accurately executed. Portsmouth, May 27. 1799.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for the New-Hampshire Gazette are thankfully received by the Editor at his Office corner of Market and Congress Streets Portsmouth, at only one dollar and a half pr. annum, one quarter down, or the whole at the close of the year, as shall be most agreeable to subscribers, and payment made easy to those who live in the country, as they may make payment in produce any time before the close of the year.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted conspicuously on the most reasonable terms in the GAZETTE. To those who wish their advertisements to receive general perusal, this paper is particularly advantageous, as it has by far the most extensive circulation, not only throughout this State, but in every State in the Union, of any paper printed in New-Hampshire.