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Vol. XLIII.—Numb. 2222.]
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
EXTRACTS
From the Rev. Mr. Payton's Election Sermon, preached at Concord, the 6th ult. before His Excellency the Governor, the Hon. Council, Senate, and House of Representatives of the State of New-Hampshire.
IT will doubtless be expected, that so convincing an instance of the pernicious tendency of corrupt principles and practices as the French nation has exhibited in their late revolution, will not be passed in silence. This instance is indeed perfectly in point; but the Speaker must beg leave to refer the application of it to your private reflections; as time, and abilities would both fail him in the attempt to describe such surpassing scenes of horror. Scenes, in which every principle both of natural and revealed religion, every moral sentiment, and dictate of humanity have been prostrated in the dust; and in which every effort of that wisdom, which the Apostle characterizes as earthly, sensual, and devilish has been exerted to obtain universal domination, and to rivet heavier chains on those whom she had lulled into security with promises of freedom. Happy will be America, if the injuries which we have received, do but teach us to avoid her crimes, to escape her destructive policy, and to cherish those virtuous sentiments, the annihilation of which in France, has rendered her wretched in herself, and a scourge to mankind. But some may ask with surprize, can France, surrounded with a train of victories, be wretched? Yes, if the detestation of the good and virtuous part of mankind, if a most unjust and tyrannical government, if religious persecution, a ruined commerce, and exhausted finances, if a boundless ambition, if robbery and injustice in their blackest forms, or the blood of innocent millions crying for vengeance, if these things can make a nation wretched, then is France wretched—and if we draw just conclusions from the sacred volume, what she has already suffered will be but the beginning of sorrows.
And wretched every nation must be where similar principles prevail. With as much reason may it be asserted, that poison may be taken without danger, and that fevers and consumptions have no tendency to effect the dissolution of the body, as, that the prevalence of wickedness is not destructive to the body politic. Indeed the most mortal diseases may be lingering, and poison may not produce immediate death; so those corruptions which sap the foundations of national existence may be gradual in their operation—internal strength or weakness of constitution, and many foreign considerations, may either retard or accelerate the final catastrophe, and the ablest State physicians may be disappointed in prognosticating the particular period of its dissolution; but, that national wickedness tends to, and persisted in will produce national ruin, is as sure as the truth of history, as the truth of revelation.
The tendency of national wickedness to the destruction of national good may be inferred—from the natural constitution and tendency of things—and from the moral perfections of the Supreme Governor, as exhibited in his word. This event results from the natural constitution, and tendency of things—the progress of wickedness, and its connection with the ruin of the people among whom it prevails, may be easily traced. We find, that in proportion as the principles of religion and morality are weakened, those lusts and passions, which are so prevalent in the human heart come into operation. Vice begins to lay aside her mask, and come forward with open face. The humble domestic virtues are despised, and plainness and simplicity of manners become the objects of ridicule. In consequence of this depraved taste the youthful mind is suffered to grow up, uninformed by instruction, unrestrained by discipline; or instructed only to aim at frivolous and showy accomplishments. A generation rises up which “fears not God, nor regards man; self-willed are they, and not afraid to speak evil of dignities.” The social feelings give place to selfishness, envy, and emulation; an emulation to excel, not in substantial virtues, but in titles, in wealth, and splendid appearance.—
Every thing now yields to a rage for show and parade; and honest industry fails to supply the waste of prodigality. The next consequence is, that public taxes, however reasonable or necessary, become a ground of complaint, and every expence, which is not devoted to luxury is submitted to with reluctance. Extortion, oppression, and all the tricks of fraud and knavish speculation are resorted to, for a supply to the demands of extravagance. Bribery and corruption are of course introduced—justice becomes venal—the most important interests of the public, are compelled to give way to private and selfish views—and pretended patriots become as numerous, as real ones are rare; that is, persons who are seeking public favor and emolument, under the covert of a pretended zeal for the public good. This is the proper crisis for ambitious men to promote parties and factions, to mislead the unwary multitude, and to turn the tide of public odium against those virtuous few, who are the remaining props of a sinking State. And this is the time for any foreign enemy, by the secret influence of bribery, by supporting internal enemies, and dividing and distracting the Councils of a nation, to effect that, which the most powerful armaments, in a virtuous state of society would have attempted in vain. This is the progress, and evident tendency of vice; and by this progress it has overturned Empires and States deemed unconquerable. The efforts by which the small republics of Athens and Sparta withstood, and finally defeated, the almost incredible armaments of Darius and Xerxes, are instances never to be forgotten, of the irresistible force which republican virtues give to a nation. And the sequel of the Grecian history affords an equally memorable proof of the fatal effects of a prevailing thirst for gold, and the enfeebling influence of luxury and dissipated manners. The Persians had long found them invincible in arms, they at length applied their gold and silver to obtain partisans, and promote divisions among them. By these weapons they succeeded. The heroic virtues displayed at Marathon, and the straits of Thermopylae, were found no more in Greece. Their Councils became divided, every measure of defence was weakened, if not entirely defeated, and those arms, which had been so successfully employed against their enemies, were turned upon themselves.
As a further evidence of the tendency of sinful practices to destroy national good; we may ask, why is not America quiet and happy? In the enjoyment of every privilege and blessing which any human government can bestow, surrounded with the rich bounties of an indulgent providence, and possessing resources, which, properly applied, would leave us nothing to fear from the united powers of Europe, yet why, in such circumstances of security, are we filled with continual alarms? Why are men of the most approved wisdom and fidelity, men who have been firm to their country's cause in her most trying scenes, and whom we have justly acknowledged as our political saviours, yet, why are these men, without the least apparent cause, held up as objects of suspicion; and every art used to fill the minds of the citizens with groundless jealousies? Why is every measure of our Federal Government, though evidently marked with wisdom, and especially every measure calculated for our defence, the object of censure? Why in particular cannot a dangerous alien be required to depart, nor a seditious citizen punished, who has been convicted of having invented and propagated known falsehoods, with a design to injure the government, and raise a prejudice against its officers, but immediately a cry of unconstitutional oppression is founded through the Union? And still more to astonish us, we find those very persons who have such a refined sense of the liberties of the subject, and such a jealous concern for the freedom of mankind, approving in the gross all the measures of the French Government—even of that most arbitrary act of oppression which drove her worthiest, and most honorable citizens into banishment, without the form of a trial—and of that, which compels every citizen to open his doors to
customers on the christian Sabbath, however disposed he may be to spend the sacred hours in devotion. And why, we may further ask, are the greatest exertions of the yet firm friends of America, necessary to prevent her from flying, like a fascinated bird, into the ravenous maw of that monster, which has already devoured so many nations, whom she had first deceived with her wiles?—These are questions which any one can answer; and they lead to the sentiment expressed in the text, that one sinner destroyeth much good.
From the moral perfections of the Supreme Ruler, as exhibited in his word, no less than from the evident tendency of things, we are assured, that national iniquities are connected with national ruin, and therefore, that he who is instrumental in corrupting the morals of a nation, is a sinner who destroys much good. As societies do not exist, as such, in a future state, it seems reasonable in this view to expect, that God in his righteous providence will reward, or punish nations here, with a degree of exactness, which we are not to expect will take place with respect to individuals, in this present life. This idea is fully confirmed by the account the sacred history has transmitted to us of the divine dispensations towards the Jews, and other nations. Even the chosen people of God, could not obtain possession of the promised land, until the inhabitants had filled the measure of their iniquities; but when in the judgment of infinite wisdom, it became necessary to make them a public example, in vain they looked for safety to their chariots of iron, or their cities walled to Heaven. The same divine impartiality, and moral rectitude appears in his conduct towards his favored Israel; when they forgot his benefits, and forsook their God, they fell an easy prey to every invader, but when by unfeigned repentance they sought his favor, again they were blessed with his indulgent smiles. But it is needlessly to multiply particular instances, for Jehovah has published the following as the fixed universal rule of his government, that “when I shall speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it, if it shall do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good where-with I said I would benefit them.” From this principle, that national guilt is connected with national misery, the inference is plain, that the sinner is virtually the enemy of his country, and a destroyer of its good. In this view we find both Achan, and Ahab denounced, the troublers of Israel. The sinner is eminently a troubler of Israel when he is a person in authority, and entrusted with the important interests of a people. The wise advice of Jethro to Moses was, to select for his copartners in government, not only able men, but such as feared God, men of truth, and hating covetousness; such only will prove truly blessings to their country. One of the important advantages resulting from the study of history is, the striking view it gives of the dangerous consequences of entrusting men with power, who are destitute of any fixed principle of morality and religion. As far as a regard to interest and reputation will stimulate, we may expect a degree of fidelity; but in those critical and trying periods, when, to be faithful to his trust, would probably deprive him of an honorable post, injure his worldly interest, or draw upon him the odium of the public, what, in such circumstances, can induce a magistrate, who fears not God, has no respect to the rights of conscience, nor feels the powers of the world to come, to be faithful to his country's cause? And besides, the examples of unprincipled men will be more or less contaminating. Their immoral feelings, and their contempt of those institutions, which are the great supports of religion, will unavoidably influence their conduct; and we need not be told how powerfully the examples of exalted characters, and especially their bad examples operate on the public mind.
But perhaps the sinner will consider the text as compliment to his abilities, and be pleased with the idea, that he is capable of destroying so much good; for most men consider great capacities
as more honorable than a good heart; and do mischief, merely to rise themselves into consequence; as he who burned the temple of Diana to perpetuate his name.—Whether a capacity to do mischief is so honorable as some imagine, will appear in the consideration of a question which arises from the subject and to which the proposed method leads us, to attend. Whence sinners derive their ability of destroying good. The success of the evil doer is no evidence of his abilities; but results from the excellent nature of good—and the various means and instruments of mischief which this imperfect state affords.
The excellent nature of good, and the delicacy of its constitution renders it very liable to injury.—All good depends on the existence of certain proportions, and exact relations, and which must be kept compleat, or the good they produce is at an end. To destroy good is but to derange that order, or alter that nice proportion; to stop a wheel, or to draw a pin.—What a trifling cause may disorder that amazing display of wisdom, the human frame.—A spark, which a child may communicate, may destroy what the most ingenious artists have been years in erecting. And we are not insensible what disturbances, very contemptible agents have been able to produce both in this, and other nations.—Hence, to do good, is infinitely more excellent, and requires unspeakably greater abilities than to do mischief. Good, can result only from proportionate power, wisdom, and benevolence; but ignorance, or malice, with a small degree of power, may destroy much good.
It is further observable, that in this imperfect state the means of doing good are few, and the difficulties to be overcome are great, whereas, the ignorance, the weakness, and wickedness of mankind, afford innumerable ready instruments to the workers of iniquity.—The way of doing good, like the way of salvation is strait and narrow.—Much patience, fortitude, and perseverance are necessary.—We must expect to encounter the prejudices, the passions, and ignorance of mankind—we shall find but few to assist, but many to oppose and counteract us.
But he who is set on doing mischief has both wind and tide. No scruples usually restrain such men from using any means which will best promote their designs. Falshood, and all the base arts of deception are their common weapons. The evil doer will embrace you as a friend that he may better direct the fatal dagger to your heart, and appear as an Angel of Light, to give the surer success to his infernal purposes. Instruments of mischief are easily found. The prejudices, the lusts, and passions of men, all which strongly oppose him who wishes to promote any good design, lend their willing aid to the workers of iniquity. For instance, is the sinner aiming to blast the reputation of his neighbor? He can scarce invent anything so absurd, or notoriously false, but he will find many eager to hear, and as eager to propagate, and to give credibility to the scandal. Or is he disposed to foment divisions in Church or State? In one he meets with a restless factious spirit, whose soul is an enemy to peace. In another he finds a man of a ruined fortune who pants for revolutions, and public disturbances, in which he can lose nothing, but may gain much. A third, according to his wishes, is already looking up with a mixture of envy and ambition, to those possessing stations of dignity, of which his vanity tells him he alone is worthy. And a large multitude, who, through want of information lie open to all the arts of deception. These, and many similar characters, which exist in every society, are the ready instruments of the evil doer, and willingly join their forces to promote his pernicious designs. Therefore, that wicked men of weak capacities are capable of doing much mischief, is no just ground of exultation to them, nor of surprize to others.
This view is calculated to excite caution in those who wish to counteract their devices.
The works of evil-doers are works of darkness. They often obtain their ends by arts too secret to be seen, and too abominable to be suspected.—Hence, good men have oftener been foiled by the arts, than by the arms
of their enemies. Inexperienced themselves in fraud, it is not easy for them to believe, what they are often compelled, when too late, to acknowledge for truth.
The virtuous Swifts could not believe that the French Government had no regard to treaties; nor could the King of Naples credit the idea that the officers of his army were in the pay of the Directory. And who in America could have credited a few years past, what is now abundantly substantiated, that, while France apparently espoused our interests with so much warmth, its real objects were, not simply the humiliation of her hated rival, but to reduce America itself to a state of dependance, more abject than that from which she pretended to raise it. That, their utmost policy was exerted to exhaust all our resources by continuing the war; or otherwise to have subjected us to terms of peace far more disadvantageous, than our professed enemies themselves would have imposed. Such arts are usual weapons of evil-doers, and against these weapons a wakeful caution is a necessary shield. It is far from the object of these remarks to introduce a spirit of jealousy into society; a spirit productive of none of those advantages some attribute to it, but generating endless tumults and disorders, feuds and insurrections. There is however another extreme, a supine negligence, an incredulous confidence, which is at no time a real virtue, and is often found a dangerous weakness. To suspect those who merit our confidence, is hateful jealousy; to repose confidence, in one who has evidenced a disposition to betray and injure us, is certainly a weakness. The countenance given to those whose principles and practices are notoriously unfriendly to the interests of America, and the backwardness of many to contribute to the necessary means of defence, even while they acknowledge danger which threatens their country, indicate, that we need to be more deeply impressed with the dangers which surround us, and more attentive to this truth, that one sinner may destroy much good.
The addresses, which the occasion dictates, will now close the subject.—In the first place, I would beg leave to address myself to your Excellency, whom the free, and general suffrages of your fellow-citizens, have again called to the first office in the State. Possessed with sentiments of sincere esteem for your personal virtues, with a grateful sense of the important services you have already rendered your country, and venerating your official character as the minister of high heaven, and the representative of the Supreme Ruler, I cannot in this address be guilty of intentional rudeness; but ill should I discharge the duties of this day, were I to substitute flattering titles, for those solemn truths, the occasion is calculated to inspire.
You will, therefore, permit me first to remark, that proportionate to the dignities, are the duties of your exalted station. Power, and authority are perverted talents, when they are not exercised in doing good. In the expressive language of the poet.
“Heaven's favors here are trials, not rewards;
“A call to duty, not release from care.”
O Sir, you will not forget that He who has appointed us our respective stations, and has furnished us with capacities and opportunities for doing good, observes our conduct; that at his impartial tribunal we must render our final account, and receive according to our works. You will not be unmindful of the solemn trust with which you are invested; while the most important concerns of your country, the interests of religion, and all that is dear to man are committed to your care, in connection with the other guardians of the State, and at a period so interesting as the present when the powers of darkness are exerting all their subtlety to involve this happy country, this asylum of religion and liberty, in ruin; and when the danger is so much increased by the unhappy prevalence of a jealous disorganizing spirit, which has infected not individuals only, but too visibly appears in our public councils. To do good is as laborious, as it is easy to destroy it. Weighty are the cares of Government when their importance is felt. No small degree of self denial is necessary to encounter the prejudices and passions of man-

kind. But how animating the reflection, that our Glorious Master beholds with an eye of approbation the trials and conflicts of those, who are faithfully endeavouring to do good, and that his rich rewards are the blessings of an approving conscience, and crowns of immortal bliss. Animated and supported by these views, still may it be your Excellency's highest honor to do good. As a benefactor of your country, may you long live in the grateful feelings of Americans; and at some far distant period, possess the more substantial rewards which await the friends and benefactors of mankind.
To the honorable Council, the honorable Senate, and House of Representatives, would I also beg leave to present respectful addresses and cordial congratulations on this pleasing occasion. To promote the growing greatness of your happy country, to lead her in the paths of peace, to protect her important rights, and counteract the devices of her enemies, is the arduous, but honorable task to which you, our political fathers are now called. If the observations which have been made are productive of the effects most earnestly desired by the speaker, you will enter on those important services with minds penetrated with these sentiments—that sin is misery—that religion is the source, and security of all human blessings—and that laws are but weak restraints, where the fear of God, and the moral sense of right and duty have ceased to exist. Under this view you will labor by your private influence and example, no less than by your official transactions to encourage virtue, and to discountenance vice and immorality.
More effectually to counteract the devices of evil doers, the importance of united Councils is obvious. The present, is one of those interesting periods, when a sense of common danger tends to draw to a closer union the real friends of their country. May these sentiments be fervently cherished, and all local prejudices, and party views be made to yield to the common interest.
Religion has become, if possible, of increased importance to Americans, in consequence of an uncommon connection between our political and religious interests. Our enemies are evidently seeking the destruction of our civil privileges, by undermining their surest defence, our religious and moral systems. This fortress taken, we fall their prey without resistance. To advance the interests of religion and virtue, and as a direct means thereto, to promote useful knowledge, and moral instruction, we flatter ourselves will be a leading object in your deliberations.
Fathers, Brethren & Fellow Citizens, With pleasure we recognize on this joyful occasion, this great leading principle both in our State and Federal Government, that the source of power is the people. This day brings into view the pleasing truth, that we are still 'in the full, and undisturbed possession of the important privilege of choosing to whom, among many worthy citizens, we will commit our most precious political interests. You now see before you those venerable characters to whose superior wisdom, information and patriotism you have committed the weighty concerns of government.—Let me ask! are they not men in whom you can confide? men of known wisdom, and approved fidelity? men of your own choice? Let them then have your confidence; and cordially and firmly unite with them in maintaining the authority of the laws, and the inviolability of the constitution. As we would exhibit a character becoming men and christians, and approve ourselves capable of enjoying the blessings of a rational freedom, let us fixedly discountenance a practice, which has unhappily become too prevalent, of speaking evil of dignities, of indulging groundless suspicions of our rulers, and criminating, with unbounded licentiousness, the measures of Government. A practice as unreasonable and wicked, as it is ruinous and destructive. Our enemies have discovered this weakness, and have made it their principal point of attack, to separate us from our Government, and to destroy our confidence in those exalted characters, whose faithful exertions in the cause of their country, have justly rendered them the admiration of the world. It is of no small importance to Americans to distinguish their real from their pretended friends. In a political, no less than a religious sense, does the divine caution merit your attention; beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. The man who would persuade you that religion is calculated to enslave the free born mind, and atheism the only basis of independence; that a spirit of jealousy is necessary to support a republican government, that France is a friend to the rights of mankind in general, or of America in particular; that the venerable character who presides over these States,
is either ignorant of, or unfriendly to their interests, and that WASHINGTON is betraying the country, he so gloriously preserved from ruin at the hazard of life, and by the sacrifice of every domestic comfort, of men, who would possess you of such sentiments, beware. They are destroyers of your good. It would be unjust indeed to attach the odious epithet of sinner to all who advocate such political opinions—many doubtless who are real friends to the interests of their country, are led astray, by the cunning craftiness of those who lie in wait to deceive, but the prevalence of such principles will assuredly reduce us to a level with those unhappy nations, from whom we are now so gloriously distinguished.
O my countrymen! can you endure to see the rising glories of America erased, and the beautiful fabric which you have erected at such expence sinking into ruin? will you renounce that God who has been so remarkably the God, and Benefactor of America, for the vain phantom of philosophy; and abjure your religion, that precious boon, for which our pious ancestors preferred a dreary wilderness, to all the delights of cultivated Europe? Will you servilely bow the neck to a foreign yoke, and give up your dear posterity to the fraternal embraces of Frenchmen? To consent to sin, is virtually to consent to this; for in something thus reproachful, thus deplorable will sin end. We have no enemy to fear but sin. The united powers of earth and hell cannot wrest from us these important privileges, until by our own folly and wickedness, we have thrown down our guard. The perfections of the Supreme Disposer assure us, that he will not withdraw the blessings his goodness has bestowed, unless our prevailing iniquities render such a dispensation necessary.
Rouse then, my countrymen, from your slumbers, and seize the moment of salvation—fly from sin as from destruction and death—fear God and keep his commandments.—Let not the arts of infidelity rob you of your religion—bind to your hearts that dearest gift of indulgent heaven—beware of the allurements of luxury—deal not in bribing gold—cultivate the humble, domestic virtues—pursue useful knowledge, by instruction and discipline—endeavor to form the minds of your children to the habits of virtue—let not the contracted views of self-interest blind you to the more weighty concerns of your country, nor tempt you to withdraw your support from religion—remember with gratitude your benefactors—let not the important privilege of choosing your own rulers be, "as a price in the hand of a fool, who has no heart to improve it"—weigh the importance of choosing not only able men, but those who fear God, and regard his oath—having chosen such, let them have your confidence; revere them as the ministers of God, and be in subjection not only for wrath, but for conscience sake. In this, and in no other way can we reasonably expect to enjoy the continuance of our civil and religious privileges, transmit them to remote posterity; and hope for the plaudit of our Judge."
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Petroffe master of the Schooner Skjoldbrand, (one of the Algerine fleet) to his friend in this city, received by the brig Rover, Capt. Stubbs, in 63 days from Lisbon, Algiers, Feb. 17, '99. "I have met with an opportunity of informing you of my arrival at this port. I had a very good passage from the Delaware, though a very wet one, being perfectly under water all the time. We made the run in 30 days, which was 10 days less than Capt. Maley, 5 days less than Capt. Smith, and 6 days less than Captain Geddes; and was fortunate enough to fall in with no cruisers that we were afraid of. In the Streights of Gibraltar, 6 large gun-boats rowed off to us in a calm, under French and Spanish colors; but after firing a few shot, they thought it prudent to retire. They then went and attacked two large ships and a schooner, about 6 miles from us—we were then laying becalmed; one of the ships and the schooner they took, but the other ship got clear, which proved to be the Five Brothers, Capt. Phillips, of and from Boston, bound to Leghorn, carrying 12 six pounders and 40 men. Capt. Phillips informed me that the ship which had struck was from Boston also, bound to Leghorn, mounting 16 guns, but could not learn the captain's name. The schooner which was captured, was the Experiment, Capt. Bender, of and from Philadelphia, bound to Gibraltar. The Algerine fleet which failed from Philadelphia are all safe arrived, except the ship Hero, Capt. Robinson.
NEW-YORK, June 18.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Nancy, Capt. Swaine, from the coast
of Fumas and the island of Desolation. She failed from N. Bedford, where she belongs, on the 12th of Feb. 1798, for the above places, where she obtained her cargo of Elephant and Spermaceti oil, valued at 50,000 dollars. Left the island of Desolation on the 18th of Jan. last, arrived at St. Helena, where they were treated with every mark of civility and attention by the Governor, East India Company, &c.
May 9, at 7 A. M. was captured by the French privateer Reliance, Capt. Duhen, of 14 guns, and 75 men, from Guadalupe—put a prize-master and 10 men on board—took out of the Nancy, the mate and 11 seamen, and ordered her for Guadalupe.—Two days after took the brig Mehitable, Orne, from Surinam to Newburyport, and ordered her also for Guadalupe. On the 16th of May, these two vessels were RETAKEN within 15 leagues of St. Martins, by the United States brig Eagle, and carried into St. Kitts. The same day the United States brig Richmond, Capt. Speaks, commenced a chase for the above privateer, which continued 14 hours, when the latter being near the rocks, took the advantage of the night and got off. The same night this privateer went into St. Martins, where her American prisoners, 32 in number, were driven from on board over the sides of the vessel like so many cattle, several of whom were bayonnetted as they were getting out.—This base and savage conduct was preceded by every species of cruelty and robbery, on board; for they were left without hat, shoe, or a farthing of money. When they were landed, they were driven into a Church, the door of which was broke down for their admission, not being able then to get the key of the sexton. This career continued.—They tore the cushings from the pulpit to lie on, made pillows of the Bibles which they found in the pews, and otherwise scoffed at every sacred thing in the Church. The next morning, we were permitted to see the Commandant, who appeared to be displeased because the Captain of the privateer did not give the prisoners their cloaths—He gave us a passport to go to a neutral island.
This intelligence is not exaggerated—We have it from the lips of Mr. Ray, mate of the Nancy, who was put on board the privateer, and who is ready to make affidavit of the truth of it. June 13, in lat. 38, long. 71, at 9 A. M. heard the report of 13 cannon, to the W. S. W. At 11, saw a brig bearing S. S. W. with a schooner in possession, supposed to be a prize to an American brig.
Mr. Ray further informs, that the Reliance had captured 13 vessels, all of which were American, except an English Letter of Marque from Liverpool bound to N. Providence, and a Danish vessel from Hamburg to Jamaica; and eleven of them had got in safe.
We have here to observe, that the Nancy is the first American vessel that ever made a voyage to the island of Desolation, and but one English ship had been there.
June 21.
Capt. Fowler from St. Bartholomews, June 6, informs, that since the United States sloop of war George Washington and brig Pickering failed from the West-Indies with the last convoy, numerous captures of American vessels have taken place—He recollects the following: The ship Active of Nantucket, from the South Seas, with a valuable cargo, was immediately condemned, and sold to an Italian, for 25,000 dollars, which is about half the price—The schr. Alliance, of N. Yarmouth, brig Matilda, of Saybrook, both taken under cover of the guns—Sloop President, of Washington—schr. Farmer, of N. Yarmouth—all carried into St. Bartholomews, and many others carried into St. Martins, the names of which he could not recollect.
NEW-LONDON, June 19.
The House of Assembly of N. Jersey, have passed a bill containing the following section:
"And be it enacted, That no adjudication, decision or opinion made, had or given in any court of law or equity in Great Britain, or any cause therein depending, nor any printed or written report or statement thereof, nor any compilation, commentary, digest, lecture, treatise or other explanation or exposition of the common law, made, had, given, written or composed since the 4th of July 1776, in G. Britain, shall be received or read in any court of law or equity in this state, as law or evidence of the law, or elucidation or explanation thereof—any practice, opinion or sentiment of the said courts of justice used, or entertained or expressed to the contrary thereof notwithstanding."
BOSTON, June 26.
The British frigate Boston, Capt. Douglas, has arrived at N. York. She has convoyed a fleet of American
vessels from England. After taking on board some supplies she will proceed for Halifax. The public probably recollect that this frigate is the same which combated with the French frigate Ambuscade off the harbour in which she now rides.
Many letters from Tenerife mention, that Mr. Barry, at that place, pays ready and assiduous attention to the wants of such Americans as French Piracy throws upon that Island, we need not add, in a destitute condition.
FROM LISBON.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman, Supercargo of an American vessel at Lisbon, to his owners in this town, received by the Schooner Sally, Capt. Caleb Knowls, arrived at Gloucester, 28 days passage.
"A French fleet of 19 sail appeared off Cadiz, supposed to join the Spaniards—the English endeavoured to bring them to battle for two days, but without effect; the boats of 6 sail were off Lisbon to day on their way to join the English fleet; there is also 16 sail in pursuit of them—which went first to Ireland, but there received accounts of their going towards the Streights.
FROM THE WEST-INDIES.
Gen. Maitland has completely effected the object of his mission to St. Domingo, and it is said Rigaud has relinquished all opposition to the new arrangements. Free admission is allowed to Americans in all ports of St. Domingo, and the Mole is to be garrisoned by British troops.
Eight hundred troops from Ireland have arrived at Martinique.
Sixteen hundred pounds has been voted by the Merchants at Lloyd's, (exclusive of the 500 guineas before subscribed) to purchase a side-board of plate as a present to Capt. Truxton, for his late gallant conduct.
The Circuit Court of the United States for Rhode-Island District, convened at Newport the 15th inst. when a Charge was delivered by the Hon. Judge Chase, in which was displayed all the energy and patriotism for which he is so eminently distinguished.
The Hon. Peleg Arnold, Esq. is unanimously re-elected by the Legislature of Rhode-Island Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of that State.
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
The Legislature of this State, adjourned on Saturday last, to the second Wednesday in January next.
Mr. Joseph Mackanfer, mate of the brig Three-Sisters, Capt. Savage, of Wiscasset, who was left at Cape-Francois, as a hostage for the payment of 4000 dollars, for the liberation of the vessel and cargo, effected his escape the day he was to have been sent to France, and has arrived here.
The London Gazette, April 27, contains two orders in Council—the one laying an Embargo on all vessels belonging to the territories of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, the other for prohibiting the exports of rock and other salt, for six months.
THE EUROPEAN NEWS,
Received by the way of Halifax, is continuatory of the late intelligence of the success of the combined powers over the French. In Italy the army of France, has been necessitated to abandon other of its possessions, and the prospect improves that all Lombardy will speedily be freed from the excruciating gripe of the Gallic Monster. In Switzerland a scarcity of provisions is added to the irritating misfortunes of the people—and has increased their virtuous hostility towards the source of their calamities. In the North the Austrians have driven a remnant of the French forces across the Rhine, and taken possession of Schaffhausen.
As to the destination of the French fleet we have conjecture, and nothing else; but the English Admirals will explore every nook of old Ocean, but what they will find it.—The French Finances are certainly in a very humble state.—
St. DOMINGO.
Sch. Polly, Harris, has arrived at Baltimore, from N. Mole, in that Island. The Polly was carried in as a prize, but cleared in consequence of the recent Treaty. May 17, Gen. Maitland arrived off the Mole, and sent a flag on shore—afterwards went to Gonaives, where it was said, he had concluded a treaty with Touissaint. When the English ship, which brought the General, failed, a droger, loaded with powder and ball went under her convoy. This produced some murmurs among the blacks, who are very insolent. The white inhabitants are much alarmed. The day Capt. H. failed, an English sloop arrived and was saluted. Four American vessels have been cleared at the Mole, under the present regulations. Among them was the Franklin of New-Bedford; and the Conclusion, Sargent, of Boston.
The Rebecca, of Boston has been condemned for want of regular papers.
A cartel, with 30 American prisoners has arrived at Baltimore from St. Domingo, with Dispatches for Government, which are said to contain a Treaty negotiated with Touissaint.
C. Francois, May 7. The Treaty with the U. S. is concluded in such a manner, that we expect American vessels within a month. Goods arrive daily by the way of St. Thomas; but not sufficient to satisfy the great demand. Cultivation goes on well. The police is good. Flour, is at 24 dolls. wine 100, oil 36 to 40 pr. case, soap 50 cents pr. lb. groceries high.
Capt. Brown arrived at N. York from C. Francois, informs, that Touissaint and Regaud, are at an open war, important battles had been fought. The former has 50000 men; the latter nearly as many. The Spaniards sided with the U. S. in supporting the Independence of the Island. Regaud's head-quarters are at Aux Cayes.
Capt. Andrews, passenger in Capt. B's. vessel says, the colored inhabitants are displeased with Touissaint for his negotiations with the English—believing they shall lose their liberty. A massacre of the whites is expected. 17 have been lately killed. The blacks have determined against intercourse with the English—but are in favour of trade with the U. S.
A recent fire at Baltimore has destroyed 4 houses.
On the 18th inst. a storm of thunder and lightning did considerable damage in the vicinity of New York. A house was struck on Governor's Island, and a Mr. Dorr killed.—Three other persons were injured. The masts of a brig in the harbour were shivered.
Letters from respectable persons on the Frontiers, say, a new Indian war seems impending.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Tuesday, June 25. Arrived ship Neutrality, Baker, from Halifax, 6 days. She was from Batavia, and carried in there on suspicion of having French property on board.
June 12, lat. 33, 50, long. 77, 30 was spoke, brigantine Rising Sun, Homer, from Boston for Savannah, out 22 days—had been in a heavy gale of wind, which bore her on her beam ends and shifted the cargo.
The sch. Freeport Capt. Weld, from this port, bound to New Orleans, was captured by a New Providence privateer, on the 27th May, and sent into port. At the same time the ship General Green, from Baltimore, bound to the Havannah, which, after detaining her two days, and breaking open her hatches, suffered her to proceed.
An English fleet of 13 sail is cruising off the Havannah, intercepting all vessels coming from any part of Cuba, Havannah excepted, and sending them to Jamaica for adjudication.
On the 10th of May, four French privateers sailed from St. Sebastians, mounting from 18 to 22 guns—bound on a cruise to the northward and westward of the Western Islands, from 42, to 45, N. lat.
A new ship has been launched at Baltimore, and called the Young "Constellation."
SALEM, June 25.
The privateer which captured Capt. Jesse Smith of this port, was soon after taken by an English cruiser. We are informed that her consort was also chased by the English, and by crowding all sail, she was carried under, and every fowl lost. The privateers are said to belong to Barney; and, in the didactic language of newspapers, their sad fate should operate as a warning to Americans not to become traitors to their own country.
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Foreign Events.
By the Neutrality, from Halifax, we received papers containing London dates to May 11, furnished by the Packet arrived there.
THE FRENCH FLEET.
THOUGH we are not yet able to state, that this fleet has been fallen in with, and defeated by the English—or positively whether it is bound, yet we have many interesting articles relative to it.
PARIS, MAY 3.
April 25, our fleet sailed from Brest. It consists of 25 sail of the Line, and 6 frigates—has 16,000 troops on board. On the next day the English fleet appeared off Brest, it was of 13 sail. On the same day one of the French fleet put back to Brest, to repair some damages—failed again the day after—directly after which the English fleet again made its appearance. But Brest, had 48 hours the start of them. Our fleet consists of L'Ocean, 120 guns, Capt. Bruillet; Le Republican, 110, Berrenger; Le Terrible, 110, Le Court; L'Invincible, 110, L'Herrier; L'Indomptable, 80, Chambon; Le Formidable, 80, Threhouard; Le Zele, 74, Duffy; La Constitution, 74, Lerray; Le Cit Adine, 74, Bergevin; Le Watigny, 74, Gourdon; Le Batave, 74, Daugier; Le Gaulois, 74, Simeon; Le Mont Blanc, 74, Maifre; Le Redoubtable, 74, Monconfe; Le Gemmappes, 74, Cofmas; Le Duquesne, 74, Kfrangel; Le Tourville, 74, Henry; Le J. F. Roussau, 74, Bigot; Le Dix Hout, 74, Bergeret; Le Jean Bart, 74, Meynu; La Revolution, 74, Rollant; La Convention, 74, Le Borce; Le Tyrannicide, 74, Allemand; Le Censeur, 74, Faye; Le Foagueux, 74, Belcou.
On board this fleet, are, 1st Commandant, Delmotte; 2d, Bedoux; 3d, Courant; 4th, Dordelin—Chief of the Etat Major; Admiral Lingis—Adjutant General, Pailliere—The Minister of Marine, Bruix. His Aids, Mores and La Fond, Sea Captains.
The frigates which belong to the above fleet, are, La Vengeance, La Corneille, (yet at Nantz,) Le Romaine, Le Creole, Le Bravoure, La Fidelle, La Precieuse, La Semillante, La Charante, La Fraternite, and La Cocarde.
The French squadron is said to have on board 14,000 men, under Kilmaine, to be debarked somewhere.
LONDON, MAY 10.
Lord Bridport's fleet, off Brest, consisted of 16 sail of the line. 14 have since failed to join it—when the whole force will be 30, including 9 three deckers. It is said to be the opinion at Brest, that the fleet is bound to Ireland; that in a certain latitude it is to separate into 3 divisions—one of which they suppose will be intercepted; but the rest, may effect the grand object in view.
It is reported that there are 30 sail of transports with the French fleet.
Lord Bridport is said to have intercepted dispatches from France for Ireland—which develops the plan of a new invasion—and the persons in Ireland, engaged to assist the French.
The French fleet put to sea with equal suddenness and secrecy. Upon the firing of a gun on board the Admiral's ship—the several Captains opened their orders—they were directed by them to sail immediately—it was at midnight.
DUBLIN, May 6.
The extraordinary and unremitted preparations making in our military departments, bespeak serious apprehensions in our Government, on the sailing of the Brest fleet. But as the wind has been fair for this coast ever since it failed and it has not yet appeared, it is generally supposed to have gone for Portugal. Though Govt. thinks Ireland alone in view.
PLYMOUTH, (Eng.) May 8.
Arrived a French armed boat, from Brest, supposed to be bound to some part of Ireland—taken by the Black Joke, lugger. A Captain of a frigate was on board with dispatches which were attempted to be thrown overboard.—The Black Joke took them on board, and went in pursuit of Lord Bridport.
Belligerent Operations in Italy.
VIENNA, April 24.
A letter from Marshall Suwarrows, dated Veliggio, April 18, states, that the French had re-passed the Adda, after throwing 15,000 men into Mantua, and 5000 in Peschiera; and that the Marshall was preparing to follow them, after leaving Gen. Kray with a corps of about 20,000 men to invest those two places. Marshall Suwarrows' patrols had been pushed as far as Cremona, and Gen. Klenau's to the neighbourhood of Bologna, without meeting any considerable body of the enemy.
By accounts received in the evening of the same day, it appears that the enemy were employed in throwing up entrenchments at Lodi, and Cassano.—Marshall Suwarrows,
with a body of between 45 and 50,000 men, was to have marched on the 19th to Monte Chiaro on the Chiesia, in order to occupy Brescia, and then to advance on the Oglio and Adda.
Our funds have experienced a rise of 4 pr. cent. in consequence of our victories. The English have made a descent in Calabria. 200,000 florins, which the French had exacted of the people of Ferrara, have fallen into our hands.
PARIS, May 3.
Extract of a letter from the (French) Head Quarters at Lodi, dated April 17.
"A report is spread that our retreat is concerted with the Austrians for the purpose of giving up the Cisalpine Republic to the Emperor. Some of the Public Functionaries at Milan began to pack up their baggage, but the French Ambassador prevented their pusillanimous flight, by threatening to shoot those who quitted their posts."
"I have this moment learned that our Head-quarters are moved from Lodi to Crema."
"We evacuated Cremona yesterday morning."
VERONA, April 17.
The Austrians took at Lago Sacro 200 pieces cannon which the French had carried from the Arsenal of Venice. The French lost 800 horses, 40 waggons, &c. at Giotto. The communication between Milan, Rome and Naples is cut off.
April 18.
The peasants cut down the trees of liberty in every part of the Cisalpine Republic, where the imperial troops arrive and supply them with wine and provisions. Gen. Mercantin is dead of his wounds.
Our Gazette contains the following article: We have received the official news, that the Austrians entered Brescia yesterday at noon. The Austrian flotilla disembarked troops yesterday at Sermoine, a mile to the north-west of Peschiera, which obliged the French flotilla to retire under the protection of that fortress.
VENICE, April 19.
We learn by this day's Gazette, that the Mirandole has been taken by a detachment of Gen. Klenau's army, and that several thousand peasants have joined the Austrians in the Cisalpine Republic. All the country of Ferrara has risen against the French, and the Austrians are taking an immense booty all along the Po.
FRENCH FINANCES.
Message of the Exec. Directory to the Council of 500. April 26.
"Citizens Representatives,"
"It is incumbent on the French Republic to obtain new triumphs over her enemies by the force of her arms, and the pecuniary resources which she shall be enabled to call forth to provide for her expenses."
"The measures which you have recently adopted, that the cause of Liberty may have under its standard 200,000 additional defenders, will produce the desired effect; but that success may meet the wishes of the nation, it is indispensably requisite that you should direct your attention to the state of the finances, and complete the funds necessary for the current disbursements."
"The Executive Directory has ordered the Minister of that Department to furnish a state of the revenue received, and an estimate, as nearly as possible, of the product likely to result from the punctual execution of the financial regulations. His report is annexed to this Message, and the Directory refers to the contents of it. From his report it appears that the deficit which has so much varied since the commencement of the year, from the successive changes of laws and circumstances, amounts to 67 millions."
"It is our desire, Citizens Representatives, that France shall finish in a victorious manner the struggle which she has to sustain for the successes of the cause of liberty, and of that of her Allies. To accomplish this, a good system of finance is necessary to her. The receipts and expenses are not balanced, and the Executive Directory renews its demand with urgency for you to employ the most effectual and speedy means that they may be so without delay."
"Such is the object of this Message, which it invites you to take into your immediate consideration."
(Signed)
"BARRAS, President."
"LA GARDE, Sec. General."
Substance of the report made by the Minister of Finance on the state of the Funds for the service of the year, April 24.
The report begins with stating "The evils resulting from the existing deficit, which diffuses a spirit of alarm and distrust injurious to public credit, induces the creditors of the nation to make incessant applications for payment, and operates on the Capitalists in a dangerous manner, by causing them to withhold all advances, or to require an enormous interest for the risks they are supposed to run. The
landed proprietor does not exert himself in useful and profitable improvements, lest he should be made liable to a new tax, the merchant conceals all his business from the public, and the manufacturer diminishes the number of his workmen, while gold, being industriously sought after, becomes extremely scarce, the rate of interest rises to an excessive degree, 'cign' paper is bought up by every art, and all commercial transactions are rendered more difficult. The sum necessary for the estimate of the current year's service amounts to 75 millions, exclusive of 125 millions for the levy, pay, &c. of the 200,000 conscription men, and to meet the sum total of expence, the Minister takes the produce of the contributions, the revenue, and the price of the national domains. The sales of the latter, which are to be peculiarly applied as a provision for the 200,000 conscripts, have amounted to 20 millions only in the first seven months, when they should have yielded four times that sum."
"The landed and personal contributions of the year have proved equal to the estimate, which rates the one at 210 millions, and the other at 30. There is a deficit of 10 millions in the Enregistrement. The stamp duties are equal to their estimate, but the customs, and the postage fall short of it. The tax on tobacco, which was estimated at four millions, will only produce two and a half, and the national woods and forests, which are rated at between 20 and 25 millions,—will only give a disposable sum of 13,835,723 livres. Every exertion has been made, but in vain, to make the duties on windows and doors productive, but the former has only amounted to 7 millions, and the latter is not quite so much. The minister takes them together at 13 millions."
The Redacteur of the 3d inst. from which the above extract is taken, promises the remainder of the report in its next number.
MISCELLANEOUS PARAGRAPHS.
LONDON, May 8. In the Interior of France, the Legislative Assemblies are occupied with the distresses of the Treasury, and the embarrassment of the double returns of Scissions. The latter difficulty will be the easiest and the earliest settled, for the Council of Five Hundred has already found out that the majorities were conspiring majorities, and that good Republicans could not remain servile spectators of their operations.
MAY 11.
French papers just received admit Moreau has experienced a defeat in Italy. The French have already, it is said, lost 35,000 men this campaign.
The Austrians found in Ferrara, 18,000 muskets, 4 millions money, 8 waggons of uniforms, and a convoy of military stores—also, took 10 armed vessels. Salo and Brescia are taken.
RASTADT, APRIL 26.
The last Note of the French Plenipotentiaries to the Deputation of the Empire on their taking leave, concludes, after a statement of grievances, with the following expressions:—
"Finally, it is in consequence of what has been just stated, that the undersigned inform the Deputation of the Empire they will depart from Rastadt in three days; but desirous to give to Germany a last and signal testimony of the patience and desire of the French Government for Peace, they declare they shall retire into the Commune of Strasburgh, in order to wait there for the renewal of negotiations, and to attend to the propositions of Peace which may be made to them."
"Bonnier,"
"Jean Derby,"
"Roberjot."
FORT WASHINGTON, May 15 th [OFFICIAL.]
By a letter dated 4th of May, 1799, I am informed from Col. David Strong, commanding at Detroit, that there is a report of a body of Indians collecting, who are meditating some hostile operations against some part of the frontiers. I am requested to make it known to the public.
EDWARD MILLER, Capt. Commanding.
LEXINGTON, May 25.
By a gentleman just arrived here from Cincinnati, we are informed that Gen. Wilkinson, had received orders to repair immediately to Philadelphia. He also informs, that all officers of rank had received similar orders.
BOSTON, June 29.
FOURTH JULY.
Accounts from every quarter of the Union indicate a celebration of the approaching anniversary of Independence, with augmented splendor, and increased attribution. We hope the American Cockade, on that day, will be universally mounted. Its institution has been productive of solid advantages;—its continuation until the United States shall be completely independent of Gallic influence, is essential.
THE FRENCH FLEET.
The Agnes, Capt. Bacon, arrived at Philad. confirms the account of the French fleet having been seen going into the Mediterranean, the 12th May.
The following was received in the Mail of last evening, from the Philad. Gazette of Saturday last:—
"FROM LISBON."
"Arrived this morning, Sch. Agnes, Capt. Bacon, in 35 days from Lisbon. By Capt. B. we learn, that the Brest fleet had eluded the vigilance of the British squadrons, and about the 12th May passed the Straights in their course up the Mediterranean. Lord St. Vincent, apprized of this, had dispatched an express to England in order to obtain a reinforcement, intending immediately to pursue the enemy. This intelligence Capt. B. received from a British frigate, by which he was boarded a few days after leaving Lisbon. The French fleet were supposed to amount to 27 sail, most of which are ships of the line; and it was thought were destined for the relief of Buonaparte, in Egypt."
"We have a letter from Philad. of Sunday last, which mentions the above, as intelligence which may be relied on."
INDIAN WAR.
Present appearances forbade another Indian war. The reduced and scattered tribes of the wilderness, cannot, of themselves be formidable enemies; but they may be made tomahawks and scalping knives, in the hands of a foe, more savage in their warfare, more abundant in their resources, more concerted in their measures, and more diabolical in their views. The great nation have long had an eye on the Spanish settlements in America, and the territory of the Mississippi. How far the minor nations of the forest, are to become auxiliaries to French aggrandizement, we cannot determine; but must consider Gallic intrigue as the main spring of their hostile movements.
EXETER, June 18.
On Saturday last, the students of Phillips' Exeter Academy, under the command of Mr. Lewis Cass, assembled on the Academy plain, with military equipments, and after performing with correctness many manœuvres, which exceeded the most sanguine expectations of a large assembly of spectators; they marched from the Academy, and paraded before the State House; where a large and respectable number of young ladies were assembled with a most elegant standard, which they presented to the commander, with the following patriotic Address:
"Sir, As well to comply with our own wishes, as at the request of a number of the young ladies of this town, who have witnessed with pleasure and satisfaction, the patriotism displayed by the students of Phillips' Exeter Academy, in forming themselves into a military corps, we present you with this standard. We hope, and make no doubt, that if called to the defence of our country, we shall find the soldier equal to the scholar." To which he returned the following Answer;
"LADIES,"
The pleasing task has been assigned me, of acknowledging to you the grateful sense, which the students of this Academy entertain for your valuable present. The standard we will carefully preserve as a memorial of your politeness and patriotism; we will rally round it in the hour of danger; and should it fall to our lot to exchange the Lyceum for the tented field, the recollection of this day will animate and oblige us to defend this colour, which was so politely presented us."
LEWIS CASS, Seigneur Officer.
He then presented the standard to the standard bearer, with the following speech; "I have the pleasure Sir, of presenting you with a standard for our corps, and flatter myself it will prove (as intended by the amiable donors) a powerful stimulus to our preserving the character we have assumed."
When we behold the youth of our country, preparing to meet its enemies, in order to preserve its sacred liberties; what heart does not palpitate with joy? Boundless ought to be the praise bestowed on the military talents of the students of Phillips' Exeter Academy.—The scholar, the gentleman, and the soldier in them are united. Gentlemen of respectability supposed their military manœuvring equalled any thing of the kind, ever performed in this State. We fully believe they will prove themselves worthy of the elegant standard presented them, by the amiable young ladies of this town.
The following song was written on the occasion, by one of the Students.
THE STANDARD.
I. When the clarion of war, proclaims from a far, That the rights of our Country's invaded; Then the loud trump of Fame, to all nations proclaim, Their defenders already paraded. II. Now all faction shall cease, the mild aspect of peace, For the terrors of war shall be changed; And our Standard unfurl'd, shall declare to the world, That for battle we're ready arranged.
To protect all the fair, we their Standard will rear, By our arms it shall still be defended; By their virtue inspir'd, may our hearts still be fir'd, By the spark from true courage descended. IV. Tho' we with not for war, yet we still will prepare, Nor will be by false Treaties deluded; For 'tis heaven's decree, that our Country be free, Till the last scene of time is concluded. V. When war's terrors shall cease, be the olive of peace, With the laurel of victory entwined; Then our NAVY shall ride on the top of the tide, And our commerce shall ne'er be confined.
PORTSMOUTH, July 2.
We are informed that a mad dog passed through Dover last week and bit a number of creatures, several of which have since died, the dog was soon after killed.
French privateers in the European seas, carry most of their prizes, into Spanish Ports, where they are soon condemned under the arbitrary powers given by the French Republic to their Consuls.
The Rosetta, Capt. Prince, has arrived at Baltimore, in 14 days from Cape Francois, with dispatches for the Executive of the United States, and about 40 prisoners.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The frigate United States Commodore Barry, was ready for sea the 23d ult.
The Constellation is to proceed to New-York.
The U. S. brig Scamel, is to be commanded by Lieut. Mark Fernald, and not by Lieut. Van Rensselaer, as heretofore stated.
The United States have now ten stout frigates afloat, of from 32 to 44 guns—besides about 30 vessels of war from 10 to 24 guns each.
On the 5th ult. the United States frigate John Adams, built by the subscription of the merchants of Charleston, S. C. was launched in that city. An entertainment was given on the occasion, at which were present Gov. Rutledge, Maj. Gen. Pinckney, Brig. Gen. Washington, and many other persons of the first respectability—and many toasts were drank, which evinced the soundness of the patriotism of those collected on the pleasing occasion.—The frigate stopped in her course, owing to the settling of part of her ways; and the launching was not completed till the next tide, after the attempt.
Friday arrived here the brig Drake, Capt. Tredick, 20 days from St. Thomas.
Saturday arrived the ship Mercury, Capt. Jacob Treadwell, 21 days from St. Thomas.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Drake, Tredick, St. Thomas. Ship Mercury, Treadwell, do.
CLEARED. Brig Olive, Stoodley, Dominique. Brig Sally, Trefethen, St. Thomas.
MARRIED—At Dover, John H. Bartlett, Esq. of Kittery, to Miss. B. Maria Merriam, widow of the late Rev. Mr. Merriam of Berwick.
DIED—In this town, Mr. John Hooker, aged 76; Capt. William Parker, aged 58.
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On Wednesday the 10th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the late dwelling house of Capt. William Parker, deceased.
ALL the personal estate of said deceased, consisting of Feather Beds, Chairs, Tables, Looking Glasses, &c. &c. ABRAHAM ISAAC, Auctioneer. July 2, 1799.
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A Red COW Strayed.
STRAYED away last Tuesday morning, a red Cow with a piece of cod line tied on one of her horns, with a remarkable long tail that touch'd the ground, whoever will return said stray to the house lately occupied by Mr. George J. Osborne, near the South school house shall be rewarded for their trouble by the occupant. July 2.
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 cyphers G. R. the maker's name is marked D. Rannings, London; the watch is numbered 559.—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.

SONG. FOR THE 4th of JULY, 1799. To the tune of the "Vicar of Bray."  WHEN Holland gag'd and fetter'd sprawls, Like kitten in the mud, Sir, And France like mad man swears and brawls, And hankers after blood, Sir: Americans by wisdom led, Both eat and drink their fill, Sir, They smoke their pipes or go to bed, As safe as thief in mils, Sir.
CHORUS. For while an ADAMS rule in State, And WASHINGTON the Field, Sir, Tho' Jacobins may swear and fret, Yet we will never yield, Sir.  What tho' the Diplomatic skill, Of Frenchmen set in motion, Like the electric glass and wheel, Shoots sparks across the ocean; AMERICANS have found a way To crack the wheel of power, For nothing so confounds 'em play, As TRUXON's home-spun thunder.  For while an Adams, &c.  See Buonaparte, like wandering Jew, With Egypt's plagues behind him, Flying to hide his motley crew, Where Devil could not find him; But Nelson, with his British tars, In very little while Sir, Found out his hole, let down the battle, And bang'd him at the Nile, Sir.  For While an Adams, &c.
The politicians of France, we find, Are known to nice precision, To conquer first, the rascals blind, Then make a sure division; But Austrians and Turks from Porte, To stop this growing evil, Deprive them of their daring sport, And pop them to the devil.  For while an Adams, &c.  Lame Talleyrand, that arrant knave, With lowest bow, be 'Jure, Sir, A limping government to save, Ask'd millions for douceur, Sir, But we who love our CASH AT HOME, Despising Gallic notion, Sent guns and powder in its room, And ships to scour the ocean.  For while an Adams, &c.  Five-headed monsters rule in France, Like Curburbs in hell, Sir, Yet tho' they make French puppies dance, They rule but where they dwell, Sir, Tho' we indeed have Monsters some, The difference is quite wide, Sir, Our's cannot even bark at home, Faith their tongues are t'd, Sir.  For while an Adams, &c.  Then knock out the flowing cann, And toast our Constitution, Which guarantees the rights of Man, And banishes confusion. For while old time shall shake his hand, And show the hours that pass, Sir, We'll drive the Frenchmen from the land, And take the other glass, Sir.  For while an Adams, &c.
FLIRT AND PHIL. —A decision for the Ladies. By William Shenstone.
A Wit, by learning well refin'd, A beau, but of the rural kind, To Silva made pretences; They both profess'd an equal love: Yet hop'd, by different means to move Her judgment, or her senses.  Young sprightly Flirt, of blooming mien, Watch'd the best minutes to be seen; Went—when his glass advis'd him: While meagre Phil of books enquir'd; A night for wit and parts admir'd; And witty ladies priz'd him.  Silva had wits, had spirits too; To hear the one, the other view, Suspended held the scales; Her wit, her youth too, claim'd its share, Let none the preference declare, But turn up—heads or tails.
THE HONEST MAN Who is not possessed of property, and is contented with humble competence, instead of bellying against taxes which affect only the rich, will sit down contented, and sing:—  "WHAT 'tis to me, if land-tax rise or fall, Thanks to my fortune, I pay none at all, Such muck-worms, who in dirty acres deal, Growl at those hardships I can never feel."
DAIRY. IT seems extraordinary, that the Dairy of the farmers has so little regard paid to them; certainly it is not to the honor of farmers in a country so well calculated for dairies, that cheese should be imported; I have observed that the principal difficulty that attends a dairy, is the worms of maggots getting into and spoiling the best cheeses; this great obstacle has existed in the vicinity where I live, as long as I can remember, the greatest part of the best cheeses were spoiled by the maggots, which was the case in my family several years after we had a dairy—Considering that nitre is a great antiseptic. I directed some to be used with the salt in seasoning the cheeses, and agreeable to our wishes it had the desired effect; for two years past since we used it, we have not had any cheese hurt with maggots, a small quantity of nitre is sufficient to put into your pickle that you salt your cheese in, you may scatter it on with the salt, and if you salt the curd, mix powdered nitre with your salt, either or all those ways you may use it, and it will give the cheese a commendable colour, and an agreeable taste. I think cheese well made in which nitre or salt petre is used, cannot be distinguished from English cheese, after it has age; a quarter of a pound of salt petre is sufficient for a large dairy the season—I have been told since I discovered this method of saving cheese, that some particular people knew it, which they kept a secret for their own benefit—as a general knowledge of this method of preserving cheese from maggots, must be of great public utility, I considered it my duty to communicate it to the public.
A PHILANTHROPIST.
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.
JUST ARRIVED, And for sale by
William Neil, 16 Bags COTTON. No. hhds. 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 received and for sale, by Phineas Ellis, At his STORE in Market-Street, CALICOES; Ging- hams; jaconet Mullins; 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, CONSISTING OF SUPERFINE London Broad Cloths of the best quality and newest fashion. A large assortment of Wiltshire and Yorkshire Broad Cloths from 6/9 to 32/ per yard; superfine Cassimers from 10/6 to 16/ per yard. A complete assortment of London Chintzes and Calicoes, from 2/6 to 6/9 per yard. A large assortment of Sprig'd and tambor'd Mullins; some elegant lace work'd do. Japan'd and Lappet do. superfine Jaconet and Cambric Mullins, from 3/ to 15/ pr. yd.
ALSO— Black and slate colour Mullins, new fashion Mullin and Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs. A good choice of Mulinets and Dimities; one hundred pieces yard wide Irish Linen of the best fabric; 50 pieces 3/ Cole-rain and British Holland; English and French Cambricks. A large assortment of Silk, cotton and worsted Stockings, Ladies' very fine cotton do. with laced clocks, from 4/ to 9/ per pair. A large assortment of Mens' Hats of superior qualities, Youths' and Childrens' do. Ladies' black satin and colour'd Beaver Hats; India and English Nankins; Clouded Jeans and Valentias; Durants of all colours; Moreens ditto; Rufsels and Calimancoes, and A very extensive assortment of all other GOODS as usual.
Those who wish to purchase any of the above Goods, for cash or short credit, will find it greatly to their advantage, by purchasing at the above Store. Portsmouth, June 22, '99.
Irish Linens. JUST OPENED BY PETER COFFIN, An assortment of yard wide IRISH LINENS. Portsmouth, May 4, 1799.
Lands for Sale,
TWENTY two thousand acres in Shelburne and Shelburne Addition. Six hundred acres in Officetown. 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 hhds. excellent Molasses, 10 do. well flavoured W. I. Rum. Portsmouth, June 10, 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.
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.
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. Woolen, do. Worsted, do. Thread, and FANCY GOODS. Being a very general assortment of EUROPEAN & INDIA. Portsmouth, June 14, 1799.
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.
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.
CHARLES F. DEGEN, Vice-Consul for His Majesty the King of Sweden, and authorized 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.
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.
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.
William Stanwood, jr. Market-Street, next door to the printing office, HAS JUST RECEIVED By the Latest Arrivals GREAT variety of Sum-
A mer and other GOODS,—which he now offers for sale at a very low advance for cash or short credit. The smallest favors will be gratefully received, and every attention paid.
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-five, 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 supplemental 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 plans and surveys of the 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 thousand 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 supplementary 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.
RANAWAY from the subscriber about four weeks since, an intended 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.
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.