The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1799-07-16 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE-CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
Vol. XLIII.—Numb. 2224.]
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
AMERICANS!
Harken to the instructions of the Hero of the Cowpens:—whose life has been spent in your service; and whose opinions should be held by you, as the rich legacy of Wisdom, the fruit of patriotism and Experience.
From the WINCHESTER (Vir.) GAZETTE.
To the Freeholders of the district composed of the counties of Frederick and Berkeley.
FELLOW CITIZENS, CONGRATULATE you on your election from this district a Federal member, to represent us in the Congress of the United States; a member who is attached to the government we live happily under and who no doubt will lend every aid in his power, to the support of our independence and the public good. I congratulate you, also, on your election from your respective counties, federal members to represent us in the state legislature; because it is highly necessary for us, at this important crisis, to send to our state Councils men attached to the general government, especially when we have daily proof of the artifices that are sedulously disseminated by the enemies of government among the good citizens of this as well as other districts, with the view to divide them, and withdraw their affections and support therefrom. The proof of your patriotism is to me a source of warm and pleasing gratification, fearful as I was (from the many misrepresentations which had been made use of by the enemies to good order among us) that you would have been led astray; but happily for the good of mankind, they have been disappointed, and I hope they ever will be so on similar occasions.
The citizens of Berkeley county have acquired lasting honor on this trying occasion. I do not mean however to censure the patriotism of my own countrymen, being convinced that the greater part of them are friends to government; but I must be free to confess that I think the ridiculous and false insinuations so industriously spread, were embraced by some too hastily; and I made not the least doubt but a majority of those will concur with me in this opinion, when an exposition of the deceptions which are so shamefully imposed upon them takes place which cannot fail to ensue.
My fellow citizens, notwithstanding we have happily surmounted great difficulty and gained our point for the present, yet it seems we have the same work to do over again, the same men having declared themselves candidates at the next election, with the addition of a candidate for the electorship, possessing the same politics. This my fellow farmers, will require the exertions of the friends to good order from the start, who should inform the people by authentic documents, in order to counteract the impositions which I expect will be offered to you by the opposers of government. It is my sincere belief, that every artifice will again be made use of to deceive you, but I hope and trust you will not suffer the insidious asserion of an anti-federal junto to alienate your affections from the government of your choice.
But, my fellow citizens, it is time to speak plain. Those people who call themselves democrats, at times republicans &c. with to overturn the government; nor would it be long in my opinion, before an attempt would be made for that purpose, could they see their way good. I am told that a law passed the Virginia Assembly, last session, for the purchase of twenty thousand stand of arms, intended it is said, to be put into the hands of the citizens to oppose the government. Should this be the case, which I cannot believe, how shocking the idea that one citizen should take up arms against another, in order perhaps, to murder him and his family. I hope and trust the great body of the yeomanry of Virginia, have too much sense to be pushed on to such enormities, to gratify any set of men, whose views are so base. For what could the people promise themselves if they had it in their power to overturn this government? They must certainly expect another, or to live in anarchy, which is the worst of confusions. Or can they expect to have a better government than the present?—I think not—then why wish for a change?
Among the other falsehoods industriously disseminated, an establishment of religion has been brought upon the carpet—a subject that I never heard mentioned either in Congress or elsewhere, until the demons of faction set it afloat, with the design, no doubt of promoting their views, nor can I be brought to believe, that such a measure is wished for by any of the citizens of this country. The Constitution, however, of the United States, forms an effectual barrier against such an attempt, insinuations to the contrary are therefore idle and not worth attending to.
It is said by the violent opposers of government, that the President has done wrong—that he has two much power, &c. Here I must reply, that the President has no more power than what is given him by law; neither has he assumed more;—and that the government has been honestly and wisely administered, is evident to all who wish to be rightly informed. This, my fellow-citizens, is a fact incontrovertible, I have endeavoured to inform myself while a member of Congress of the whole of the operations of government, and must say, that I know of nothing done wrong, or attempted to be done wrong by the administration; If I had I certainly should have informed my constituents. This will appear evident, as I have no inducement to do otherwise, holding no place under government, or a wish to hold any—it cannot therefore be said that I am fishing after executive patronage.
I wish not to be thought too troublesome in giving my opinion so often and so freely on the affairs of government; but this is a critical time, and I much fear that matters will go wrong unless timely prevented.—Should it, however, be conceived that I have been too forward, I expect forgiveness.—Having strove for a series of time, with a number of others, at the risk of every thing that is dear to man, to gain our independence—now groaning under the pains and infirmities contracted in endeavouring to secure it, and to behold such a number of persons (who were idle spectators at that trying time) wishing to destroy every thing that was acquired by the arduous struggle, it must be acknowledged, are circumstances sufficient to disturb the most tranquil mind.
I am, respectfully your most obedient servant, DANIEL MORGAN.
Political Miscellany.
FROM THE GENTINEL.
MR. RUSSELL,
I inclose you an extract from "The British Mercury," for December last; a work edited by the celebrated J. Mallet du Pan. If any American can read the tale unfolded in it, without the mingled emotions of pain, horror and indignation, he is a fit subject of Directorial government, and deserves all the tender mercies of French fraternity. Please to give it place; and oblige
AN ENEMY TO OPPRESSION.
POOR SWITZERLAND!
AFTER describing the intrigues by which the French diffused their poisons in Switzerland, and at length invaded it, Mr. Du Pan gives a succinct view of the event of Underwalden; as follows:—
"THE horrible scene being, without exception, the most enormous of the crimes of the French Republicans, and the most striking proof of the spirit of their Government, and of the character of its soldiers, we may be allowed to return to that event. We have a full view of it in an authentic letter, written on the spot, by a respectable native of Switzerland. There we shall see that the Thermopylae, the battle of St. James, and other celebrated actions could not boast of men more nobly devoting themselves for their country, than did the Swiss of Underwalden.
"It was" (says the writer) "in the valley of Stantz that the discontent broke out, which more secretly agitated the other valleys of the small Cantons, who had been dissuaded, by repeated intrigues, from joining the inhabitants of Lower-Underwalden. Left entirely to themselves, the latter entered, notwithstanding, into the resolution of perishing with arms in their hands, rather than survive the subjugation of their country.
"Having assembled to the number of 12 or 1400 they entrenched themselves at
Stantzstadt, on the borders of the Lake Lucerne, at the entrance of the valley of Stantz; where they erected batteries, and made their dispositions with judgment.
"On the 6th of September in the morning, a strong French column leaving Lucerne, on rafts loaded with artillery proceeded to attack these heroes, and were thrice repulsed. A single discharge from the shore sunk two barks carrying 500 men.
"The French were discouraged and refused to return to the charge. At this critical moment General Schawembourg promised a reward of a thousand crowns (125l.) to the first boat that should land and declared that he would order a discharge of cannon shot to be fired upon those who should attempt to fall back.
"This measure produced its effect; a bark made the shore and landed two mortars, with which a battery was dismounted, and the disembarkation of the rest of the column facilitated. At the same time a second still stronger column doubled the eastern extremity of the lake of Alpnach, and by bye paths came upon the left of the little band of Stantzstadt, who were almost as soon assailed in the rear by a 3d column that had landed at Buchs and Stantz, and were thus completely surrounded by forces ten times superior to them in number.
"Then began the battle and the carnage. Our rustic heroes fire on every side, fight foot to foot, rush among the enemy's ranks, slay and are slain. These mountaineers were seen pressing French officers to death in their nervous arms; old men, women, and children, roused by the noble example, and catching the enthusiasm of their sons, of their husbands, and of their fathers, appeared throwing themselves into the midst of the French battalions, arming themselves with clubs, pikes, pieces of muskets, nay, the very limbs of the human body, strewing the ground with carcasses, and falling with the satisfaction of having fought to maintain their native land free from a foreign yoke.
"This incredible resistance exasperated the French soldier to madness. When he had no more victims whose throat he might cut upon the field of battle, he sought them in the valley, which from one end to the other became a prey to flames and to the most horrible carnage. First Stantzstadt, then the villages, the hamlets, the numerous habitations spread about, the borough of Stantz, houses, barns, stables, for three leagues round, were set on fire, given up to pillage, and laid waste with a cruelty, with a barbarity unknown in modern history.
"The ferociousness of the French vented itself upon every living creature, and upon the bodies of those who had just expired, without distinction of age or sex, and with circumstances of monstrous inhumanity, which makes those who hear them shudder with horror, and of which I spare your feelings the recital.
"The inhabitants of Schwitz, who had at first been inclined to join the discontented, but who had been restrained, from the object and extent of the expedition being concealed, hearing the cannonade in the morning, were ashamed at having deserted their brethren. Two hundred of them hastily arm themselves, force the post which the French had established at Brunnen, to intercept the communication of the two cantons, and towards the end of the day arrive at Stantz, the conflagration of which, raging at its height, shows them the result of the action.
"Upon this those men worthy of their ancestors, swear in the face of heaven not to outlive the fate of their brethren, and to revenge them in dying; they rush instantly upon a body of 600 Frenchmen, who were sent to oppose them, and whom they exterminate. Fresh corps come up, and they are overcome by numbers, but not one of these heroes violated his oath, one and all died in arms.
"What strength of character! what a lesson to degenerate natures, who boast of being the lovers of liberty! But why so late in devoting themselves thus sublimely? A year ago it would have saved Switzerland. The French attacked and destroyed those unfortunate Mountaineers with a force of 10 or 11,000 men; the battle lasted from 5 o'clock in the morning until 6 in the evening.
"It is very easy to say that they were fanaticised by their priests. That fanaticism is at least a glorious and a useful one, that makes men encounter death in defence of their laws, their liberty, and their country. An attempt has been made to render those martyrs ridiculous, by making the Capuchin, Paul Stieger their General; it is the fashion of the day; but the falsity of this folly is demonstrated
by the excellent military dispositions they made, according to the confession of their oppressors themselves. No, their glory is pure, their sacrifice was intire. Reduced to their own forces alone, they did not appear to have hoped, for a moment, not to fall; but attached to their liberty, to their customs, to their soil, much more than to their lives they would have thought themselves dishonoured for ever, had they survived the ruin of their country. We may deplore so fruitless a patriotism yet all but adoration is its due."
Some day, when my children are old enough to understand me, I will go with them, to Stantzstadt, and upon the fallen heaps of that valley, upon the graves of those noble fellows, I will say to them 'Here there lived a simple and a happy people, strangers to the luxury and to the corruption of towns, as well as to the ambition and disputes of great States; their days passed peaceably in the bosom of nature, and they were sheltered by their mountains and their morals. A formidable enemy came upon them when they were deprived of the power of preserving their ancient independence, but they fought to the last, and buried themselves under the ruins of their habitations rather than live slaves within them. Let the memory of this heroism teach you what your country has a right to expect from you; and remember will I add, if Switzerland should be still under the yoke, remember that you have a country that calls for vengeance.'
Yes! Vengeance! Vengeance! for vengeance will be justice and benevolence to the human race.—Vengeance is the cry with which forty millions of human creatures, oppressed by the Revolution, ought to answer all the susceptible ladies and compassionate idlers who call for moderation; a sublime virtue, but which has its limits; nor can its wise applications extend to a Government, at the name of which every family must tremble, while millions of degraded slaves and shameless villains crowd its Councils, its armies, and its dominions.
From RUSSEL'S Commercial Gazette.
USEFUL INFORMATION.
MR. RUSSELL, IN perusing a valuable English publication, I came across the following RECEIPT, which I think ought to be published in every paper throughout the country. I have taken the liberty to transcribe it for your press, and doubt not it will be read with advantage and utility, Yours, F.
To the Editor of the European Magazine.
SIR, AFTER having in vain swallowed a large draughts of the Materia Medica to cure me of painful returns of St. Anthony's Fire, at spring and fall, I was favoured with a visit from a good Lady, during a spring confinement, who told me that if I would, at the time the Elder Tree blossoms, in the spring of the year, at each season for a month, drink every morning fasting, half a pint of Elder-Flower Tea, and the same quantity in the afternoon, that it would drown the Saint. The next season of the Elder-Tree blossoming, I followed her advice, as also the spring followings, and have done so for these nine years, since which time the Saint hath never tormented me in the least. I have recommended this excellent Tea from my experience of it, to ten of my fellow-sufferers since my own cure, every one of whom hath found it a specific remedy. The Elder Tree is now in blossom—a sufficient quantity of the flowers should now be gathered, in a dry day, and dried with great care for spring use. The Tea is made by pouring a quart of boiling water on two hand-fulls of Elder Flowers when green, or less quantity will do when dry. It may be drank hot or cold, as best agrees with the stomach—Each single blossom is not to be picked off, but the heads from the main stalk.
Your humble Servant, July 1, 1789. BENEVOLUS.
To the editor of the European Magazine.
SIR, SEEING in your Magazine for last month a receipt for the cure of St. Anthony's Fire, taken from the Elder Tree, I beg leave to trouble
you with a few lines on that subject by saying, that the flowers of Elder as an anodyne diaphoretic alternative, have excellent effects in all complaints, whether inflammatory or otherwise arising from acrimonious fluids; but need not be confined to the spring season. The dried flowers are superior to the green, and may be made into Tea, by infusing a large handful of them in a quart of boiling water, and taking the infusion a pint a day, at three or four draughts, sweetened with Sugar; and if the habit be feverish acidulated with current jelly, lemonjuice, or any vegetable aid; or, if costive, by boiling an ounce of cream of Tartar for ten or twelve minutes in the water, previous to making the infusion.—But the flowers are not only serviceable in this intention, an handful of the bark, shaven from the young smooth shoots of one year old, infused in the same manner, will have even superior and more speedy effects. This preparation has been found an excellent antiphlogistic and alternative, and can be had at all times, without the trouble of collecting, drying &c. Perseverance is necessary. I am &c. August, 1789. MEDICUS."
FRESH GOODS.
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Portsmouth, June 22, '99.

CINCINNATI, June 18.
By a letter received in this town last week from a gentleman at Natchez, dated 4th May, we are informed, that the Indians had, a few days prior to the above date, stabbed a white man in the streets of that town. No mention is made in the letter, what induced the Indian to commit this act. It mentions that the people in that quarter seem very apprehensive of Danger from the Indians—and they by no means think it safe, to travel, at present through the Wilderness.
BALTIMORE, JULY 1.
Arrived ship Carolina, CLARK, 20 days from Surinam.
Capt. CLARK informs, that a few days before he sailed, a French sloop of war, mounting 12 carronades and 170 men, arrived there direct from Nantz; that she was treated with the utmost hospitality by the governor and supplied liberally with provisions. She was bound to Berbice, from whence it was generally supposed the intended to cruise. There was, however, a prospect of her being taken before she reached her destination, as a heavy British ship was cruising off Surinam.
There were also there four French letters of marque victualling. The governor is supposed to have some concern in French privateering. There were four American prizes at Surinam.
From CURRACOA—Account of a Fracas.
On Sunday the 9th June, a banditti of negroes, mulattoes, and whites, armed with cutlasses and bludgeons, attacked without provocation, a number of American sailors, mates and masters, among which the mate of the brig Caroline, Williams, of this port, was dangerously stabbed; that the Americans, on hearing of the transaction, repaired to the place where they were surrounded by the burgher guard; and all imprisoned, among which were all the seamen, masters, and passengers belonging to Baltimore vessels; they were kept in close confinement for 24 hours, when some of the officers were released. That the governor refused any explanation of the reasons for making the attack. That after addressing to him such a petition as he pleased to dictate, the captains were released, after paying 500 dollars, and expenses, amounting to 90 dollars each. Capt. Beatty has put into our possession a particular detail of the whole transaction, drawn up and signed by the masters, which, from the late hour on which it was received must be deferred until to-morrow.
[American.]
PHILADELPHIA, June 29.
A circumstantial account of the capture and re-capture of the Ship Harmony, on her passage from London to Philadelphia.
The ship Harmony, parted from the convoy on the 22d May; she met with nothing material until the 27th, when she fell in with and was captured in lat. 41, 42, by a French corvette called Le Surges, of 36 guns, who took part of her cargo, Capt. Snell and five seamen, three boys and one female passenger.
The commander of the corvette sent on board the Harmony, a second lieutenant, 2 other officers, and 7 men—of the crew, Mr. John Nelson chief mate, cook and steward, were permitted to remain on board, with two Ladies. Passengers Mr. Ardley and Mr. Clayton, of London. One of the ladies fortunately requested permission to retain the steward, whom she passed for her waiter, and which was very politely granted; another circumstance still more fortunate, was her strenuously pressing that Mr. Clayton might be permitted to stay, which was, after several messages to the commander of the corvette refused, and he was ordered on board; but she wrote to a Lady on board the corvette, who spoke English, (wife to the late Captain of the Insurgent) begging she would use her influence with the Captain to permit him to return, which, together with his own intreaties prevailed, and he returned with his baggage, which contained a blunderbuss and pistols with ammunition.
The French officers look on this as the cause of their disaster. The French ship and the Harmony, both shaping their course for France, kept company part of two days, but as soon as the corvette was out of sight, they consulted on the means of retaking the prize, which was effected by surprise, in the following manner:
The prize-master and his mate being in the cabin alone at 12 o'clock, immediately after taking an observation, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Clayton being provided with a blunderbuss and pistol, which the French had neglected to take from Mr. Clayton's trunk, and the steward and cook armed with an axe and poker, Mr. C. attacked the prize master by presenting a pistol, and commanding him to surrender; he immediately endeavored
to wrest the pistol from Mr. Clayton. Mr. C. then snapped the pistol but it did not go off; the prize master then strove to gain the deck, to inform his people of the mutiny; but seeing the steward at the head of the stairs with an axe, and Mr. C. dragging him back, and giving him several very severe blows with the pistol, which knocked him down, broke the pistol, and cut his head in so severe a manner that it was conjectured his skull was fractured. Mr. N. with the blunderbuss, was engaged with the mate, a youth of about 17 years of age; he overpowered, threw him down, and secured him, without any blows. In the mean time, the cook and steward engaged the French sailors on deck, two or three of them being asleep, and the others, though provided with weapons, had none at hand; they however made a strong resistance with knives, &c.
The prize master seeing no probability of overcoming Mr. C. and being severely wounded, demanded quarter, and relinquished the prize. The behaviour of the ladies after the recapture of the ship, deserves the greatest praise; they not only dressed the wounded, but kept watch, never sleeping both at once, until the pilot came on board. The gentlemen passengers, rendered every assistance to Mr. N. The French sailors were assured by him, that they should be rewarded and well treated if they would assist in navigating the vessel, otherwise, they should be confined on bread and water; they thought proper to accept his terms, and were treated with the greatest humanity by all on board; and to do the French officers justice, it was but a return for the polite behavior which the passengers and crew of the Harmony received from them.
The prize master took the utmost precaution to prevent being surprised; he armed his people with axes, and made them keep watch during the night, which operated much in favor of the people of the Harmony, as the French were rendered less powerful by day.
JULY 3.
Extract of a letter from Hamburg, dated April 27, 1799, to a Merchant in Philadelphia.
"The reports that exist of the Emperor of Russia having laid a temporary embargo upon a few of our ships in his ports, causes little or no sensation, as matters will easily be explained to general satisfaction, and we can fairly assert that we consider our situation at present such as not to leave the smallest apprehension of our preserving that continued tranquillity which, thank God, we have hitherto so happily enjoyed, and which it is obviously the interest of the different belligerent powers to respect and even to support—of this we deem the past the best of all possible proofs, in spite of the unfounded reports which those envious of the advantageous situation of Hamburg and its consequent prosperity are ever ready to circulate."
JULY 5.
By a letter received this day from Cincinnati, dated the 17th June, it appears that the reports of Indian hostilities in the North-Western Territory and in Shelby County in Kentucky are utterly void of foundation.
A writer, who signs himself Justice, in a piece addressed to the Post-Master General, through the medium of a New-York paper, mentions the case of a Mail contractor who having engaged to transport the Mail through a certain district in New-York, for 600 dollars, sold his contract for 400; this purchaser disposed of it to a third person for 250.
The exaggerated alarm which has prevailed here for some days, at the occurrence of two or three cases of Fever, has reached New-York, with strong aggravations, as our readers will perceive under the N. York head in this days paper. We believe it is pretty generally admitted that one or two cases have occurred, in which the contagion was communicated by a neutral vessel from the West Indies, prize to the Ganges. This vessel has been ordered away, and the street, in which the cases alluded to occurred, has been evacuated.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
June 26, 1799.
(CIRCULAR.)
To the Collectors of the Customs.
SIR,
I HERewith transmit a copy of a proclamation which has been issued by the President of the United States, remitting and discontinuing, from and after the 31st day of July next, in respect to a part of the island of St. Domingo, the prohibitions and restraints imposed by an act of Congress passed on the 9th of February, 1799, intitled "an act further to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States and France and the dependencies thereof."
The district with which commerce is permitted by this proclamation, comprehends the ports in the northern and western parts of the Island, between
Monte Christi and Petit Goave. In respect of all other ports in the Island, the restrictions imposed by the act of Congress, remain in force.
The ports of Cape Francois and Port Repulican, formerly called Port au Prince, are established by the Government of St. Domingo, as the only ports of entry; for these two ports clearances may be granted immediately; although they cannot be entered until the first of August. Vessels which may attempt to enter other ports, without special permission, as hereafter mentioned, will be liable to seizure and confiscation.
It is expected that permission will be granted to vessels which shall have made report at one of the ports of entry before mentioned, to proceed for purposes of commerce, to any other ports within the district aforesaid. When the consent of the Government of St. Domingo can be obtained for this purpose, the American vessels will be furnished with certificates or passports expressing such permission, which will be signed by the consul residing at the port of entry; the certificates or passports aforesaid, are to be exhibited to the collectors of the customs, on the arrival of any vessel in the United States, except from one of the ports of entry above mentioned.
Vessels which may proceed from one of the ports of entry to any of the out ports within the district above mentioned, without passports expressing the permission of the government of St. Domingo, will be liable to seizure and confiscation.
American vessels which may obtain cargoes in the Island of St. Domingo, are to proceed therewith directly to some port in the United States; if such vessels shall be detained or captured, while proceeding on a voyage elsewhere, they will not be intitled to claim the interposition of the American Government in their favor.
The masters and owners of American vessels are to be cautioned, as they would avoid the risque of seizure in St. Domingo, not to permit any Frenchmen to embark on board their vessels for any part of said island, without special passports from the Secretary of State.
No persons except citizens of the United States, are to be brought from the island of St. Domingo, unless they produce the written passports of the general in chief of the army of St. Domingo, authorising their departure, and also separate passports from the consul general of the United States.
(Signed)
OLIVER WOLCOTT.
NEW-YORK, July 4.
We have a Robinhood-barn story of the death of Gen. Toussaint, in St. Domingo by the way of Montego-Bay, Bermuda, &c. In the present state of the relations between the U. States and St. Domingo, it is to be expected the French partizans will put their accustomed tricks at falsehood-making, in active requisition, to embarrass trade with that colony. We doubt not there are myriads of Frenchmen who would murder Toussaint in a moment, if they could; but we also know, the black General is aware of his perils, has prudence to guard against and nerve to repel, any designs upon his life. He has been educated amongst Frenchmen, and knows them. Such knowledge is great gain. The story may be a ramification of the account of the murder of Rigaud's brother.
BOSTON, July 10.
FROM INDIA.
We learn that Tippoo Saib had declared war against the English government in India; and that in consequence, the government had taken the country ships into the company's service.
FROM SURINAM.
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Surinam, to a gentleman in this town, dated May 29, 1799.
"The departure of our fleet has surprised us, and caused much uneasiness here, especially on account of the trade with America, which is of great importance to us as well as to you—notwithstanding which, no steps have been taken to keep this fleet here. The Governor remonstrated against its departure, and stated to the Commander, Hartsinck, that the colony would be left in a most distressed situation, unless the fleet remained to protect them. These wise arguments of the Governor were, however, not attended to, and a majority of the Council determined that the fleet should depart, agreeably to the orders of the Dutch government in Holland. In consequence of which we have now only a few disabled vessels which are not able to proceed to sea and of course of no service to us—not being in a situation to give us the least protection: Our coast is therefore exposed to any privateer or ship of war that may approach it; even the boats
from Cayenne can come and do as they please, and can with ease take every vessel, either bound to or from Surinam.—The French being allies of the Dutch we cannot refuse them entrance into our river, however much we could wish it. It therefore remains with your government to save this colony from the depredations of these pirates, and to secure to America, a most valuable branch of commerce.—If your government should think fit to send some of your ships of war to cruise on the coast, it will not be amiss to give them some directions how to approach it, and where to cruise—first, one ship of 44 or 36 guns, to cruise between Cayenne and Marrowine—one of 24 off the mouth of Surinam river, and two small vessels for the communication between the ship cruising near Cayenne and Marrowine, and the one off Surinam river.—If these precautions are taken by your government, you may enjoy an uninterrupted trade. There is no ships of force either at Cayenne or Guadalupe, which would dare engage either of your ships;—and if any more ships should be sent by the French government to cruise here, your vessels will have greatly the advantage over them, as they will have the ports of Demerara and Berbice open to them, where they can refresh and be supplied with every thing necessary. Here they can be reinforced by the English or more ships from your navy; and by this means effectually prevent the French from committing their accustomed depredations on our trade—for if the French once enter the river of Surinam, they will take your vessels there, as well as at sea—as the Dutch can give them no protection.
"Information has been received here by deserters from Cayenne, that in that place continual conspiracies are formed and forming against the white inhabitants, and a similar fate awaits us, which the unhappy people of St. Domingo have experienced. Through the wise precaution of our worthy Governor, our colony has hitherto been tranquil; our slaves are contented and happy, but the French party are very busy—and joined by some Jacobins of this place, are meditating a revolution of a very serious nature, but it is fortunate the number of these revolutionists are comparatively small, and men of no character or influence. The majority of the inhabitants, men of distinction, morals and principle, and in favor of good order, are determined to support the wise measures of our Governor. Our stores are full of sugar, coffee, cotton and cocoa.—The convoy of the Portsmouth, Capt. M'Niel, was composed of 74 sail, which will give you some idea of the consequence of the trade to this place, and how necessary it is for your government to protect a trade, that will enrich the coffers of your merchants; be a source of wealth to the revenue and offer a market for the abundant produce of your country."
P. S. I forgot to inform you of the capture of the brig Prudence, taken by Malroyn from Cayenne, and sent into this river.—The sentence of condemnation is arrived here from Cayenne, but Frederick the governor has refused to give his consent to the sale of the vessel and cargo at this place, in consequence of which Capt. Malroyn was obliged to depart with his prize. "The Spanish fleet commanded by Don Emparam, has sailed from here after taking in provision and water, destination unknown—600 troops arrived here in these Spanish ships—their troops were formerly the Royal Guards to the King of Spain, but now in the Dutch service—Flanders men—of the first destination, and nobility, whose conduct are worthy of praise, and much respected both by the governor and the most respectable inhabitants here!
YELLOW FEVER.
Several letters from Philadelphia, mention that one or two persons had died, and three or four been taken down there, by the Yellow fever; which had created a very extraordinary alarm. Several families have left the city; and the public officers were contemplating a removal.
RURAL CONCERNS.
The Hessian Fly, has made destructive ravages, in Virginia, New-York, &c.
The crops of grass are extremely heavy in every part of the Northern States. The small grains look very well;—the Indian Corn begins to thrive; and the orchards promise an abundance of the rich beverage of New-England.—"God speed the plough."
17th JULY.
Judge Rush, in his charge to the Grand Jury of Pennsylvania, in August last, congratulated them on the dissolution of the political ties with France.—"Thank Heaven" says he, "the gordian knot is at last cut, and we are separated, I trust, forever."
"the 17th day of July draws a line, and tears up the foundation of our national connection. Hail auspicious day! Henceforth the ridiculous claim of national gratitude, will be no longer run in our ears by ungenerous benefactors. Let the seventeenth day of July be had in everlasting remembrance. Upon the anniversary of that day let the voice of joy and gratitude be heard through our land. It is a declaration, I trust, of our Independence on France, and perpetual exemption from the baneful effect of her morals, her religion, and her politics. From calamities, infinitely more to be dreaded, than those commemorated upon the fourth of July, it is calculated to secure us. The one shielded us only from political dependence and subjection—but the other we flatter ourselves, will be the means of saving us, from religious, moral and political destruction."
FROM LONDON.
Extract of a letter to a Gentleman in Virginia.
"You judged well. Your prognostications have proved very just. The French have wisely made no attempt on England. We are become unanimous in our spirit of defence, and are now better contented (amidst all our increase of expenses) than we were three or four years ago. The treatment of our Envoys has done more towards exposing the true designs of the French, than any occurrence during the war; and Europe is indebted to the wisdom of your excellent ADAMS, in so early giving it publicity. Their monstrous system being now developed, we arm ourselves with double fortitude.
"You will discover from the papers, that our opposition sleeps. Indeed Mr. Pitt has now more friends than at any period of the war. While I honor the courage and magnanimity of an ADAMS, I lament that you should have in Congress, voices avowedly dissentient. To me it has ever appeared a strange absurdity, that a body of men in any House or Senate, (more particularly where they vaunt their freedom and republicanism) should form themselves into a decided opposition, resolving on all occasions to vote against government, whether right or wrong. It is a sacrifice of opinion and of judgment, very inconsistent with that spirit of liberty, and independence, which ought to actuate men, who are called upon to conduct the affairs of state. On the principle of opposing where reason states the question as injurious, an opposition must be ever desirable; but on the principle of opposing all, good, and bad, opposition serves as no useful check upon government, but is an evil. At the time I was in Philadelphia, be the question what it might, it was only necessary to tell me what members were present, and I could pretty accurately have foretold how many would vote for, and how many against it. Witness the disgraceful affair between Lyon and Griswold—where, notwithstanding a perfect unanimity of opinion, the votes proved, as on the other questions."
"The great shock in Ireland has ceased, but the earth still trembles. Whether the present tumbling will gradually subside, or whether it will burst forth in new convulsions, is yet doubtful.—The French people must be abject slaves to submit so long to the tyranny and disasters of their despotic Directory. We have for a long while, not been in the habit of asking the event of a sea-engagement. It has been more usual to ask, "Have the fleets met?"—Concerning the result we have felt little apprehension. May this ever continue to be the case, and England will have little to fear."
"All on this side the water honor the spirited conduct of America, whereby she has saved not only her property, but her Constitution, and probably her very self—for the hugs of fraternity, like those of a bear, too commonly press out the vitals."
Four persons have been arrested in this town, within a few days past—charged with being professional Pickpockets. Their names, or rather the names they are at present known by, are Barker, Waters, Cozens and Dix. By letters found in their possession they appear to belong to a large Society engaged in the same business.
The tale of one of the United States armed vessels being surrendered by the Captain, to the Maidstone, British frigate, proves to be a sheer jacobin misrepresentation.—The vessel captured being the armed merchant ship Chatham of New-York suspected of having enemy's property on board, which has been sent to Jamaica.
The meeting of Masonic Lodges of England and Scotland, are prohibited by law, throughout Great-Britain.
71,192 Barrels, and 3,498 half do. of flour, were inspected at Baltimore the quarter ending June 30.

NEW YORK, July 9. Some are of opinion, that the Brest fleet is bound to Naples, to take off the French. Gen. M'Donald, who has under his command an army of 30,000 men, including Italians, who have joined the Republican standard. When we take into consideration the great quantities of plunder collected by the French in this quarter, we need not be surprised if this proves to be their destination. From Naples they will return as far as Toulon, and probably they will there be blockaded by Admiral Jarvis or Nelson. If, on the contrary, these two Admirals should form a junction previous to the object of the French being effected, a most desperate engagement must ensue. If Gen. M'Donald is not relieved by some maritime force, the probability is, that he, with his army and his plunder, will fall into the hands of the Russians, who can effectually cut off the retreat of Mac by marching about 70 miles, the distance from Milan to the Mediterranean.
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT. We have not yet learned any particulars relative to the engagement off the Hook, but it is strongly believed the frigate Boston was one of the two, as the time and distance bears the conjecture.
BOSTON, JULY 12. Extract of a letter from Mr. Buckley, to a respectable gentleman in this town. Dated Lisbon, May 21, '99.
"Postscript." —The combined armies in Italy are wonderfully successful. It is reported, and credited, that Milan is taken by the Austrians; and that Mantua is closely besieged by General Suwarrow; and hopes are also entertained that it will surrender ere long; but as to the Commerce of the Mediterranean, we consider it at present very precarious, for unexpectedly the Brest fleet, of about 24 sail of the line including Spanish ships from Ferrol, (which joined them off that port) has by more than good fortune, entered the Mediterranean. They passed the Gut of Gibraltar the 5th inst. at four o'clock, P. M. with a strong wind blowing in, refusing to engage the British fleet off Cadiz, which was to leeward, consisting of only 16 ships of the line. Lord Keith offered them battle which they declined; Earl St. Vincent was himself at Gibraltar, but joined his fleet as soon as the wind would permit him and followed them up the Straights, with a press of sail; and hopes are entertained he will come up with them."
This letter was brought by Captain Groce, who informs that it was reported at Lisbon, the day of his sailing, that the French fleet had put into Carthagena.
FROM IRELAND. Capt. Freeman from Ireland informs, that it is yet far from a state of tranquillity. Executions occur almost daily. And a new general insurrection of United Irishmen was expected to take place in the course of the month of June.
Capt. Fox, who arrived at N. York on the 4th inst. in 14 days from Barbadoes, informs, that a Packet arrived there June 20, in 27 days from Falmouth (Eng.) bringing accounts that the Austrians, assisted by the Swifts, have driven the French out of Helvetia, with great slaughter; That the Russians had captured Milan; The French fleeing with terror before them; That it was reported a Counter Revolution had commenced in France;—That Ld. Baring had not found the French, the last accounts left them steering to the Southward.
British frigate Amphitrite, has sent into Barbadoes the French Privateer Democrat of 16 fixes, and a brig of 16 fixes and fours, and 90 men. Thirty-five British and American vessels, sailed from Barbadoes, June 20, under convoy of the Amphitrite. The crops at Barbadoes are very good.
We are informed, that a vessel has arrived at Salem from Calcutta, the Captain of which was witness to an action between the Sybil, an English frigate of 44 guns, and a French 50 gun ship, which lasted 75 minutes, when the French vessel surrendered, having lost upwards of 200 men.
Letters from Philadelphia received at N. York, mention that the apprehensions of the fever's spreading are lessened; but one of the Banks is removed from the city.
Extract of letter from Will'm Meredith, Esq. dated Philadelphia, July 6, 1799, to a gentleman in Boston.
"We have been in alarm some days past.—It was reported the fever had again appeared. Happily, on strict enquiry, the report is found void of foundation."
All the papers by the Mail, received since our last publication, are filled with details of the celebration of our Political Birth day. It appears to have been noticed with all practicable festivity in every city, town and village in the United States. The acclamations of 4,000,000 of people, at one time, and from the same motives, must attract the wonder, and admiration of the world. Must confirm foreign friends, and confound our enemies.
JULY 15. Latest News from Europe.
Victory still perches on the Standards of the Imperial Eagles. The Penelope British Packet, arrived at Barbadoes the 20th June, in 27 days from Falmouth, in England. She consequently communicates English dates to about May 23d—twelve days later than before received:—They state:
That the Austrian arms, assisted by the oppressed Swifts, have driven the French from Switzerland, with great slaughter:
That the confederate armies in Italy, had attacked, and taken Milan; and that the French were retreating towards Dauphiny, with the utmost rapidity—intimidated at the contact with the Russian invincibles.
*These accounts were received from Barbadoes by the Hound cutter, Capt. Fox, arrived at New-York.
COMMENT. —The account from Mr. Bulkeley of the movement of the Brest fleet, appears unquestionable. We cannot harbour a doubt of its having passed the Straights and that they are closely pursued by the squadron of Earl St. Vincent, which is expected to be immediately joined by that of Admiral Whitfield from England. If the French, as is reported, have put into Carthagena they will lie at mercy of the English, unless immediately reinforced by the Spanish fleet, which is said to have left Cadiz, but which, if it has, cannot effect its junction with the Brest fleet, with more ease or expedition, than Ld. Bridport's can with the other two English squadrons. Should this general junction take place, the English navy, in addition to its superior skill and valor, will have the advantage of superior numbers in the Mediterranean.
The present naval operations of France appear like the desperate efforts of a last struggle. They risk their all, with the greatest probability of losing it, against the mere possibility of escaping the English. If vanquished at sea, as they will be in all probability, they have nothing to do in Italy, and on the Rhine, but to capitulate as they can, with their now powerful and successful opponents, and to leave Buonaparte to "work out his own salvation with fear and trembling," in Asia.
Sailing of the Spanish Fleet. Capt. Orange, who arrived at N. York, on Saturday last, from Teneriffe (we do not learn in what passage) informs, that a French privateer schooner arrived in the road of Santa Cruz, after a passage of seven days from Cadiz with this information—THAT THE SPANISH FLEET OF TWENTY TWO SAIL OF THE LINE, HAD SAILED THE ENGLISH HAVING PREVIOUSLY LEFT THE BLOCKADE. A French Admiral, second in command, was said to be in the Spanish fleet.
SEVENTEENTH of JULY. This, Columbia, was thy brightest Day. The celebration of the 17th inst. the anniversary of America's DISUNION with France, though a novel measure, excites much public attention. It was conceived in the minds of our Youth, to be an important epoch, worthy commemoration. To them belongs the honor of the thought; and to them is assigned the arrangement of the day. But their patriotic ardor is sanctioned by the deliberate approbation of age; their measures are seconded by their elder friends; and we understand the brilliancy of the day is to be crowned by the general attendance of the ladies of Boston.
A handsome marble monument was erected the 4th inst. at Lexington, in commemoration of the first sanguinary scene in the American Revolution.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The Constitution, of 44 guns, Capt. Talbot, has her signals for sailing up. She wants but few men, and they are daily entering her.
The Boston, of 32 guns, Capt. Little, is under sailing orders;—and is nearly ready for sea.
We learn, that a draught of fifty seamen will be made from the Constitution, to complete the crew of the Boston.
The Constellation, of 36 guns, Capt. Truxton, has arrived at New-York, to shift her 24 for 28 pounders.
The Insurgente, of 40 guns, Capt. Murray, late of the Montezuma, is fitting for sea at Norfolk.
The George Washington, of 32 guns, Capt. Fletcher has sailed from Newport on a cruise.
The U. S. brig Norfolk, Captain Bainbridge, has arrived at St. Kitts, dismasted, in chasing a French picaroon of 16 guns.
Lieut. Rogers, late of the Constellation, is promoted to the command of the Maryland sloop of war. On his promotion the tars of Baltimore carried him through the principal streets, on a chair elegantly decorated.
Capt. Peleg Tolman, is appointed a Lieutenant in the Navy.
Capt. Joseph Saunders, of Boston, is appointed a Lieutenant in the Navy.
A U. S. Cutter, to mount 12 guns, is nearly ready for launching at Baltimore.
The U. S. brig Eagle, Campbell, from St. Kitts, has arrived at Philadelphia.
The U. S. armed brig Richmond, has arrived at N. York, from a cruise.
Yesterday arrived in our harbour from Charleston and a cruise, the U. States ship Herald, Capt. Russell.
PHILADELPHIA. Upon strict scrutiny, it appears has experienced nothing more than a few instances of the common bilious fe-
ver, and what is much worse, the fever of alarm. We do not pretend to say, the fear of a disorder will absolutely produce it: But certain it is, the wonderful powers of the imagination have much to do in the destroying, as well as in the healing art. Nothing tends more to health and happiness, than the habit of confining the mind, and of course the conversation, to agreeable subjects. It would be very fortunate, if the name and thoughts of the Yellow-Fever, were not admitted as the gloomy precursors of the anticipated reality.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE. Philadelphia, July 3.
The following list of American vessels, captured and sent into Basseterre, Guadalupe, from the 27th April to the 30th May, was forwarded from Fort Mifflin, by Capt. Cox, of the sloop Nancy, of this port, one of the captured, who arrived, in the brig Florida, Capt. Long, from St. Kitts, last from St. Thomas.
Brig George, Greenleaf, of and from Newburyport bound to St. Thomas, taken in lat. 22, N. long. 60, 10.
Schr. Betsy, Moody, from Surinam to Portland.
Schooner Little Betsy, J. Odlin, of and from Philadelphia to Martinique, in lat. 19, 20, long. 59, 20.
Sloop Charlotte, Wilson of Norwich, from N. Y. to Curacoa.
Schr. Washington, Grows, of New-York, from Portland to Martinique; brig Atlanta, Hughes, of Philadelphia, from New-London, to do, and schr. Rachael, Toms, of and from Portland, to St. Bartholomews—were taken within three leagues of Martinique.
Schr. Atlantic, Howe, of and from Stonington to Tobago, in lat. 23, 40, long. 58, 30.
Brig Susan, Sims, of and from New Haven to St. Kitts, in lat. 21, 00, long. 58, 00.
Brig Defence, Moffat, from Surinam, of and to Norfolk, in lat. 23, 40, long. 58, 00.
The above vessels were all condemned, for the benefit of the captors—or of the Republic.
Boston, July 6. The Freeport, Weld, of this place, was condemned with her cargo at New Providence, because she had entered and departed from the harbour of Cadiz—which the Judge persisted in considering in a state of complete blockade, as well to prevent the entry of Neutrals with provisions, as for any other purpose.
DOVER, July 10.
FOURTH of JULY,
Was celebrated in this town on Thursday last, with every demonstration of gratitude and festivity. At 2 o'clock a large company assembled at Mrs. TEBBETS, and partook of an excellent entertainment provided for the occasion—after dinner a number of federal toasts were drank, and the day ended with its usual harmony.
The ever memorable 4th of July
Was celebrated at Meredith, on Thursday last—a very respectable collection of ladies and gentlemen met on the occasion at the Meeting-house, the procession formed at the house of Richard Boynton, Esq. and proceeded in regular order to the Meeting-house, where the attention of a large assembly was given to a federal song, by Simon F. Williams, and Richard Boynton, jr.—A short comedy was then acted by the same—after which an Oration was delivered by Simon F. Williams, and the exhibition closed by singing the noted and celebrated song called "Lady Washington."
The procession again formed and returned to Mr. Boynton's, where an elegant dinner was enjoyed with that social glee becoming the day. At which time a number of toasts were drank—all was conducted with the greatest decency—all was harmony and love, mirth was not abused by debauchery, nor sociability by contention.—Long live our Independence.
ROCHESTER, 4th July.
Among the many towns who this year have noticed the important era of American Independence, perhaps none united more order, harmony and hilarity than the inhabitants of this town; a discharge of cannon in the morning awakened those feelings which the day is designed, and naturally tends to inspire—the Citizens collected in the forenoon, and at 12 o'clock a procession was formed to the Meeting-house, where a brilliant Oration was pronounced by Moses L. Neal, Esq. to a crowded auditory—the manner was impressive, and the matter truly American—two Odes also, by the same hand in which the Poet and the Patriot seemed equal competitors for the muse, were set to music and performed by the singing band to the most lively satisfaction of the assembly.—A handsome dinner was provided by Mr. Perkins for the company, after which a number of highly federal toasts were
drank under the discharge of cannon, and the spread Eagle waving on a standard above, and these followed by a variety of humorous, American, Anti-Gallican songs illustrated with some ingenious drawings by a citizen of this town, "which filled the soul with laughter" and excited a general mirth and good humour in which all united, and then dispersed at a seasonable hour, without any irregularity to detract from the sociability of the day.
PORTSMOUTH, JULY 16.
Celebration of American Independence.
At MOULTONBOROUGH, The inhabitants of the town and many others repaired to the meeting-house, when the Rev. Mr. Shaw delivered a well adapted and federal Oration; after which were performed a number of beautiful pieces of vocal and instrumental music; from which place the Clergy and other gentlemen of distinction were escorted by Capt. Shannon, with a company of Infantry to the house of Maj. Smith, and partook of an elegant dinner, after which they drank sixteen patriotic toasts, and were saluted by sixteen platoons—and then the company retired in a very peaceable and orderly manner.
At NORTH-HAMPTON,
The American Independence was celebrated the 4th inst. by a respectable number of its inhabitants as well as a neighboring town—the following toasts were drank, and a salute fired after each toast—Federalism is the Order of our day, in spite of Jacobinic Efforts.
TOASTS:
1. The Fourth of July; May this Anniversary be celebrated by the Citizens of America. 2. The Constitution and Congress of the United States. 3. The President of the United States. 4. General WASHINGTON, the American hero; May his services never be forgotten, and may he ever lead our armies to victory. 5. The American Army, & Navy. 6. The State of New-Hampshire. 7. The Governor and Council of New-Hampshire. 8. The Legislature of New-Hampshire. 9. May Unanimity and Harmony prevail among the people and in the councils of America. 10. May there be a speedy reconciliation between America and France, on safe and honorable terms. 11. May the Government of the Union continue to be a Government of laws, and not of men. 12. The constitutional administration of our Government; May it be firmly supported by the people. 13. May the councils of those who are endeavouring to excite the Indian tribes or any nation to a war with America, be confounded. 14. May the people of the United States, realize, that the support of the Government of their choice, depends upon a general prevalence of knowledge and virtue. 15. The American Eagle and the American Cascade; May they ever be emblems of Patriotism and Valor. 16. The fair daughters of America; May virtue be their most distinguishing ornament—upon which a lady stepped out and beat the drum the President's march
At NEW-MARKET,
The day was celebrated with every demonstration of joy. The inhabitants were joined by a number of respectable gentlemen from neighboring towns—They paraded before Maj. John Mead's house, under the command of Captain Richard Hilton; and after marching some distance, they fired a number of cannon, and gave three cheers; and then returned in handsome order to Maj. Mead's, where they regaled themselves with the full flowing bowl, and parted in excellent order.
Fourth of JULY Orators.
At Boston, John Lowell, jr. Esq.—At Portland, Capt. Amos Stoddard.—Wiscasset, Silas Lee, Esq.—Hartford, William Brown, Esq.—Litchfield, Gen. Tracey.—Northampton, Solomon Cotton, jr. Esq.—Walpole, John Hubbard, Esq.—Scituate, Jonathan Waterman.—Barrington, William Balch.—Rochester, Moses L. Neal, Esq.—Meredith, Simon F. Williams.—Tamworth, Rev. Samuel Hidden.
ORDINATION] —On Thursday last, the Brethren of the Universal Society in this town; publicly set a part their Brother GEORGE RICHARDS, as their Teacher, Instructor and Minister.—Elder Edmund Pillsbury opened the meeting by prayer: Brother John Foster preached from Rev. xiv. 6 and 7. The Committee of the Society presented the Scriptures, with an affectionate Address. Brother Foster delivered the Charge: Elder Pillsbury gave the Right-Hand of Fellowship; and Brother Foster concluded by Prayer. Simplicity and gravity were visibly present.
Seventeenth of July.
We learn that an Oration commemorative of the declaration of Congress of the 17th July, 1798, dissolving all political connection with the French Despotism, will be pronounced at St. John's Church to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, A. M. being the Anniversary; and that a public dinner will be prepared at the Assembly-Room.
Extract of a letter from an American in Algiers, to his friend in Annapolis.
"The Dey is very much pleased with the vessels sent by our government, viz. a brig of 22 nine pounders, a sch. of 20 fixes, and another of 16 do. and has received them as full discharge of all arrears due to him by the United States.
"The Americans now are the most favoured nation in this place, and on that account we were permitted to walk round and examine all the fortifications, &c. where not even the English, who are the next in favour were permitted to enter.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
At Hanover, we learn, that as a Mr. Russell was driving a refractory bull in his pasture, the bull suddenly made at him and after parrying for some time ineffectually, the butting of his horns, he struck them into the abdomen of Mr. Russell, and his bowels came out of the wound. Surgical assistance was immediately administered: but with what success we have not yet learnt.
The information which has been current for several days, that Hamburg was blockaded by the English, is contradicted by a burgher of that city, now at Philadelphia, who has received very recent letters from thence.
We are sorry to inform the friends of Capt. WEARE COFFIN, late of the schooner Franklin, of this port, that he died four days after his arrival at St. Lucia, of a schirour liver, a complaint which he had long laboured under, and from which he hoped to be relieved by the warmth of the West-India climate. In the death of this young Gentleman, his aged parents have lost a dutiful son, his brethren a fond and kind brother, the public a benevolent useful member, and his particular friends an agreeable companion—but death, the grim tyrant of the stage, deprives us of all our rising hopes by his unerring shafts.
Sunday arrived brig Union, Capt. Lunt, from St. Thomas, via N. York.
Same day, schooner Franklin, Capt. VENNARD, 12 days from Tortola, having lost her former Captain, as above mentioned.
DIED] —At Boston, Mrs. Sarah Adams, relict of the late Rev. Mr. A. of Roxbury, and daughter of the late Dr. Chauncy.
At Barrington, the 8th inst. Mrs. Sarah Waldron, aged 44, consort of Isaac Waldron, Esq.
Her distinguished virtues and social qualities uncommonly endeared her to her numerous friends and connections.—Suffice it to say, that Mrs. Waldron combined an affectionate Wife, a tender Mother, a generous benefactress, and real friend to the poor.—Universally beloved when living—She is universally lamented in death!
FOR SALE,
900 bushels of CORN, and a few bbls. of PORK; FLOUR; SHIP BREAD, and spirits of TURPENTINE.
ALSO
The Sloop Harmony, for further particulars apply to the subscriber on board, now lying at long wharf.
Daniel Prows. Portsmouth, July 15, 1799.
Portsmouth Circus.
Messrs. JOHNSON, BOMORAI and Company.
RESPECTFULLY inform the ladies and gentlemen of this town, That on WEDNESDAY next, they will perform various
Feats of Horsemanship,
At the CIRCUS near the Haymarket. Tickets may be had at Mr. Davenport's Tavern,—Boxes 3f. Pit 1f6. Doors open at half past 5 o'clock, and the performance begin at half past 6.
Messrs. Johnson and Bomorai, will teach young Gentlemen to ride, and to break young horses.—Those young Gentlemen and Ladies who wish to take lessons, are informed that their School will be opened on Monday morning next.
Portsmouth, July 12, 1799.

Get Married as fast as you can.
YE fair ones, who're single attend to my lay, Nor think that I'm jessing, whatever I say— You all know how fickle, and changing is man; Then girls, pray get married as fast as you can.
"To be an old Maid is a terrible thing" Old maids themselves are oft heard to sing: And life too, 'tis said, is only a span;— Get married then girls as fast as you can. Come, leave off coquettish, and do as you should; And to lovers be kind, when they're in the mood: To be wasting your time, 'tis n't the plan; So girls, all get married as fast as you can.
INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE Public are here- by informed that the INSURANCE OFFICE kept by the subscriber, is removed to a new building erected for the purpose, next door to the Town Clerk's Office in Court-Street; where constant attendance is given every day, (Sundays excepted) from 9 to 1 o'clock, A. M. and from 3 to 6 P. M. Any persons wishing to insure their property, from the many risks that attend Navigation, are hereby invited to call on him, who, will make it his endeavor to execute the business with promptness, and at the lowest rates of premium.
Wm. GARDNER.
Portsmouth, July 1, '99.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS Some evil-minded person or persons have within six weeks past, thrice attempted to set fire to the dwelling house in Greenland, situate near the parade, occupied by the subscriber and belonging to Mr. Joseph Clarke; whoever will discover and give notice of the incendiary or incendiaries, so that he or they may be brought to condign punishment, shall receive the above reward from said occupant. MOLLY PACKER. July 2.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
DON JOSEPH IGNATUS DE VIAR his Catholic Majesty's Consul General, having received information, that all goods or merchandise of the growth and manufacture of Great Britain are the most strictly prohibited in his Majesty's Dominions, has thought proper to give this public information, in order that merchants and others trading from the United States to any of the said Dominions may be particularly careful in having the property so shipped, certified under oath, as being of the growth and manufacture of a neutral and friendly power; otherwise they will involve themselves in difficulties, and subject their property to confiscation.
And whereas, his Catholic Majesty's Consul General, agreeable to the instructions he has received, is held answerable for any illicit importation effected under cover of such a certificate, he will be scrupulously cautious in certifying only to such goods as shall appear to be of the description aforesaid. Per order, JUAN STOUGHTON. Consular-Office, Boston, June 15, '99.
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Durand, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of the proprietors of said township held at Lancaster in said county, on the 23d day of May last, they voted a tax of seven hundred and fifty dollars for the purpose of discharging the public taxes, making roads, and promoting the settlement of the township—an assessment whereof on the shares of the following original proprietors, viz. John Durand, and John Durand, jr. three hundred and fifty dollars and fifty eight cents each, Edward Parry, Thomas Brown, and Charles Henczel, sixteen dollars and twenty-eight cents each, is committed to me to collect, and the owners of said lands are notified that unless the said taxes are paid to me at my house in Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on or before the 15th day of August next, so much of their lands will be advertised for sale as will discharge the same with incidental charges. JOSEPH WHIPPLE, Collector. Portsmouth, July 5, 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.
B A R N S T E A D.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the delinquent proprietors and owners of land in the town of Barnstead, who have not paid their proprietary taxes for the years 1796 and 1797, that unless they pay the same together with incidental charges to me, the subscriber, on or before the 13th day of August 1799, so much of their lands as will pay the same will then be sold at public vendue, at 10 o'clock A. M. at my dwelling house in said town, as by an act passed in the year 1792.
   Proprietors names. No. of 60 acre lots. 1796. 1797. 1796. 1797.   Quantity. Quantity. Ds. Cts. Ds. Cts.     Rev. Joseph Adams, 24 12 35 35 0   John Downing, jr. 0 0 0 0 0   John Walker, 74 60 84 84 0   Richard Downing, 0 0 0 0 0   James Nutter, 72 60 84 84 0   Henry Nutter, 0 0 0 0 0   Lemuel Bickford, 0 0 0 0 0   George Walton, 0 0 0 0 0   Samuel Walton, 0 0 0 0 0   Jonathan Downing, 0 0 0 0 0   Moses Furbur, 0 0 0 0 0   John Decker, 65 60 84 84 0   John Knight, 0 0 0 0 0   Andrew Peters, 46 22 20 20 0   Samuel Thompson, 73 60 84 84 0   John Thompson, 47 60 84 84 0   Harrison Downing, 0 0 0 0 0   Thomas Leighton, 0 0 0 0 0   John Downing, 55 30 42 42 0   Samuel Huntriss, 21 60 84 84 0   John Fabens, 0 0 0 0 0   John Shackford, 0 0 0 0 0   Hunking Wentworth, 6 18 25 25 0   Robert Achmood, 0 0 0 0 0   Nathaniel Morrell, 0 0 0 0 0   Timothy Gerrish, 117 30 42 42 0   John Gilman, 54 37 39 39 0   Paul Gerrish, 77 60 84 84 0   Richard Jenness, 0 0 0 0 0   Gilbert M'Federic, 90 60 84 84 0   Ebenezer Wentworth, 4 60 84 84 0   John Wentworth, jr. 0 0 0 0 0   George Jeffrey, 0 0 0 0 0   Archable M'Federic, 93 60 84 84 0   John Frost, 81 60 84 84 0   Jotham Odiorne, 0 0 0 0 0   John Redman, 0 0 0 0 0   Richard Waldron, jr. 0 0 0 0 0   Nathaniel Shoers, 97 30 42 42 0   Benjamin Downing, 0 0 0 0 0   Richard Sinclair, Commons, — — 10 0   Joseph Gilman, ditto. — — 27 0   Thomas Snell, ditto. — — 20 0  
CHARLES HODGDON, Collector.
Barnstead, June 28, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the town of Washington, who have not paid their State, county and highway taxes, for the year 1798; that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue at the house of William Larrance, in said Washington, on Monday the 9th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the same with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. of lot. No. of acres. High-way. State. County.     Wid. Sarah Motifson 0 0 0 50 0 50 6 1   Edmund Towne, 0 0 0 100 0 50 6 1   Enoch Horton, 0 0 0 30 0 15 2 0   Nathan Cram, 0 0 0 50 0 50 18 3   Peter Peirce, 4 2 1 180 1 40 18 4   do. 3 1 1 180 0 90 11 2   William Bartlett, 3 2 1 210 0 25 6 0   David Hovey, 0 0 0 100 0 75 9 2   Stephen Austin, 0 0 0 100 0 50 6 1   North end of the town, owners unknown. 17 0 100 0 75 9 2   18 0 100 0 75 9 2   28 0 100 0 50 6 1  
EBENEZER SPAULDING, Collector. Washington, June 28, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Newport, who have not paid their highway, State and county taxes, for the year 1798; that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Levi Prentice, in said Newport, on the 17th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the same with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. of lot. No. of acres. High-way. State. County.     Jeremiah Clement, 46 1 2 50 32 11 5 1   Sam'l Crain's heirs 43 3 100 50 16 7 2   Josiah Buel, jr. 22 5 50 17 6 3 1   Ambros Coft, and John Blodget, 58 5 80 27 9 4 1   Thomas Balfheins, 53 3 100 50 16 7 2   Thomas Balfheins, 9 4 100 33 11 5 1   Thomas Balfheins, 24 5 80 27 9 4 1   Governor's lot S. W. corner of the town, 500 333 17 47 10   Jeremiah Clement, 16 5 80 40 13 6 1   Jeremiah Clement, 33 5 80 40 13 6 2   Jeremiah Clement, 44 1 15 9 3 1 1   Jeremiah Clement, 42 5 8 27 9 4 1  
ISAAC NEWTON, Collector. Newport, June 27, 1798.
Edward J. Long, Has the following articles for Sale very cheap.—(they being a consignment.)
 26 bolts Russia Duck.  9 ps. Russia Sheeting.  21 bags India Sugar.  2 tons IRON.  And a large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS  Portsmouth, July 8, 1799.
PAULSBOROUGH.
WHEREAS the proprietors and owners of the township of Paulsborough, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, at their meeting held at Deerfield, in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on the 21st day of March, 1799, voted to raise the sum of twenty-two dollars on each original right in said township of Paulsborough, for the purpose of cutting, clearing, and making passable the road through said town, and for defraying other proprietary charges; and whereas the assessors of said township did on the same day, make an assessment of said tax, and committed it to me to collect, and the sum of three dollars and fourteen cents only, has been paid on each of said rights.—Notice is hereby given, that unless the delinquent proprietors and owners of the following rights, viz. Sir William Mayne, baronet; Robert Mayne, Esq.; John Graham, Esq.; Walter Kennedy, Esq.; William Botts, Esq.; Paul Wentworth, Esq.; John Nelson, Esq.; John Ward, Esq.; Colin Mackenzie, Esq.; Thomas Mayne, Esq.; Edward Mayne, Esq.; William Serwens, Esq.; Hon. Robt Needham; Sam'l Smith, Esq.; Thomas Evans, Esq.; William Wentworth, of Barbadoes, Esq.; George Gray, Esq.; Robert Graham, Esq.; David Scrymgeour, Esq. shall pay me eighteen dollars eighty-six cents, (being the balance of said taxes now unpaid on each of said rights) and incidental charges, so much of said delinquents land as will pay said taxes now unpaid, and the legal charges, will be sold at public auction on Tuesday the first day of October next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling house of Daniel Watson, innholder in Epping, in said county of Rockingham. WILLIAM PLUMER, Collector. Epping, July 3, 1799.
One Cent Reward.
RANAWAY from me the subscriber, on Friday the 28th June, an apprentice boy by the name of JOHN SPINNEY, about five feet eight inches high, a stout thick set fellow, long dark coloured hair; had on when he went away a round hat, dark color'd jacket and trousers. Whoever will apprehend said runaway and return him to his master in Londonderry, shall receive the above reward and no charges paid. WILLIAM DANFORTH. N. B. All persons are hereby cautioned against trusting, harbouring, concealing or employing said runaway, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. Londonderry, June 29, 1799.
TWENTY BARRELS
Excellent CYDER For Sale.—Inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, June 18, '99.
Hiram Lebunfine,
HAS FOR SALE,
This Store in Buck-street (opposite Captain Martin Parry's dwelling-house.)
A general assortment of
W. I. Goods & Groceries,
Which will be sold cheap for cash or Country produce.
He is in hourly expectation of receiving
A very extensive assortment of
English Dry Goods.
N. B. Cash, or part cash, and any of the above Goods, will be given in payment for Pot and Pearl Alhes, Chees, Butter, Flax Seed, &c. &c.
Said LEBUNFINE being well acquainted with the European Markets, offers his services to the Public in the line of
Commission & Brokerage,
He will buy Good Notes, &c. at a reasonable Discount—Honor and Secrecy will be strictly observed, by him, and may be depended on by all who choose to deal with him.
Portsmouth, July 11.
William Neil,
TAKES the liberty to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has entered into partnership with his son CHARLES NEIL, and that the business in his store, will in future be carried on in the name of
William & Charles Neil,
His customers and others may depend on the strictest attention to their orders and the greatest care in the choice of the
GOODS.
They have at present for Sale,
TEAS.
RUM.
BRANDY.
GIN.
WINES.
COTTON per bag.
CROCKERY per crate.
SUGAR per hhd. or barrel.
LOAF SUGAR.
GROCERY GOODS.
On the most reasonable terms, all possible encouragement given to those who buy to sell again.
ALSO—A cargo of
VERY NICE CORN.
Portsmouth, July 5, '99.
Edward J. Long
Has for Sale at his Store in Market-Street,
A general assortment of
West-India Goods and
GROCERIES,
Which will be sold very cheap for Cash;
OLD Coniac Brandy
at 16/ per gallon; Bourdeaux Brandy, very good flavoured.
W. I. Rum; Holland Gin;
Aux-Cays Molasses; Sherry, Lisbon, Redport and Malaga WINES.
Hyson, Souchong and Bohea
TEAS.
Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR,
East and West-India SUGARS.
Superfine FLOUR pr. barrel
or retail; Oatmeal; Poland Starch;
Rice.
Coffee; Sweetser's N o 1 & 2
Chocolate; 12 casks fresh Raisins,
excellent box ditto; Figs; Currants;
Mustard per pound and bottles; Almonds;
Cloves; Mace; Cinnamon;
Cassia; Nutmegs; Ginger; Pepper;
Alspice; Cayenne in bottles; double refined Salt Petre; Soap; mould and dipt Candles; Table Salt in baskets.
Sweet Oil; Spanish Indigo;
Gun-Powder; Tobacco; Snuff; Rock Salt; Chalk; Tumblers; Wine Glasses;
Writing Paper per Ream, Wrapping do; Window Glass per box; Bar Iron;
Gin Casks; Logwood; Copperas; and many other articles in the grocery line, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in this town.
Portsmouth, July 12, 1799.
LOST
on the 11th day of June inst. between the dwelling house of Mr. James Barnett and the dwelling house of the subscriber, in Londonderry, a small silver WATCH, with a steel chain, and copper or pinchbeck seal and key, the seal was marked with the cipher G. R. the maker's name is marked D. Ransrig, London; the watch is numbered 669.—Any person who may have found said watch, and will return it to, or inform the subscriber where it may be had, shall be amply rewarded by
GEORGE REID. Londonderry, June 24, 1799.
WANTED,
A STEADY faithful MAN,
to serve in the capacity of Coachman and Hossler.—Inquire at the Mason's Arms. Portsmouth, July 8, 1799.