The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1793-04-23 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
P O R T S M O U T H: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the Hon. GENERAL COURT of the State of New Hampshire, at his Office in Market-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
As there has been published in the papers several partial statements of the charges made by a few persons against the official transactions of the secretary of the treasury, which charges were introduced just at the close of the session of Congress, possibly with a view of an adjournment taking place before a decision could be had on them, thereby exposing the conduct of that gentleman, to unfavourable impressions on the public mind; but Congress having taken up the matter, investigated the several charges and resolutions that were introduced, and decided thereon in his favour in every instance; we therefore in justice to the secretary lay the whole transaction in one view before our readers, which we can assure them is authentic.
In the House of Representatives of the United States.
THURSDAY, FEB. 28, 1793.
ON a motion made and seconded, that the House do come to the following RESOLUTIONS:
Resolved, That it is essential to the due administration of the government of the United States, that laws, making specific appropriations of monies, should be strictly observed by the administrator of the finances thereof.
Resolved, That the violation of a law, making appropriations of monies, is a violation of that article of the Constitution of the United States, which requires, that no monies shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury, has violated the Law passed the 4th of August 1790, making appropriations of certain monies authorized to be borrowed by the same law, in the following particulars, to wit—
1st. By applying a certain portion of the principal borrowed, to the payment of the interest falling due upon that principal, which was not authorized by that, or any other law.
2dly. By drawing part of the same monies into the United States, without the instructions of the President of the United States.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury has deviated from the instructions given by the President of the United States, in executing the authorities for making loans, under the Acts of the 4th and 12th of August 1790.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury has omitted to discharge an essential duty of his office, in failing to give Congress official information, in due time, of the monies drawn by him, from Europe, into the United States; which drawing commenced December 1790, and continued till January 1793, and of the causes of making such drafts.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury, has, without the instructions of the President of the United States, drawn more monies, borrowed in Holland, into the United States, than the President of the United States was authorized to draw, under the Act of the 12th of August 1790, which Act appropriated two millions of dollars only, when borrowed, to the purchase of the public debt; and that he has omitted to discharge an essential duty of his office, in failing to give official information to the Commissioners for purchasing the public debt, of the various sums drawn, from time to time, suggested by him to have been intended for the purchase of the public debt.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury did not consult the public interest, in negotiating a loan with the Bank of the United States, and drawing therefrom four hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, when a greater sum of public money was deposited in various Banks, at the respective periods of making the respective drafts.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury has been guilty of an indecorum to this House, in undertaking to judge of its motives in calling for information, which was demandable of him, from the constitution of his office, and in failing to give all the necessary information within his knowledge, relatively to the subjects of reference made to him, of the 19th of
January 1792, and of the 22d of November 1792, during the present session.
Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing resolutions be transmitted to the President of the United States.
Ordered, That the first, second, and last of the resolutions contained in the said motion, do lie on the table.
Ordered, That the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth resolutions contained in the said motion, be committed to a Committee of the whole House immediately.
The House, accordingly, resolved itself into the said Committee, and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Muhlenberg reported, that the Committee had, according to order, had the said resolutions under consideration, and made some progress therein.
Resolved, That this House will, to-morrow again resolve itself into a Committee of the whole House, on the said resolutions.
FRIDAY, March 1, 1793.
The House, according to the order of the day, again resolved itself into a Committee of the whole House, on the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth resolutions contained in the motion of yesterday, respecting the official conduct of the Secretary of the Treasury; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Muhlenberg reported, that the Committee had, according to order, again had the said resolutions under consideration, and made a farther progress therein.
Resolved, That this House will, to day, again resolve itself into a Committee of the whole House, on the said resolutions.
Seven o'clock, P.M. Friday the 1st of March. The House, according to the order of the day, again resolved itself into a Committee of the whole House, on the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth resolutions contained in the motion of Thursday last, respecting the official conduct of the Secretary of the Treasury; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Muhlenberg reported, that the Committee had, according to order, again had the said resolutions under consideration, and directed him to report to the House their disagreement to the same.
The House proceeded to consider the said resolutions and report: whereupon a motion was made, and the question being put, That the House do agree with the Committee of the whole House, in their disagreement to the third resolution, in the words following:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury has violated the Law passed the 4th of August 1790, making appropriations of certain monies authorized to be borrowed by the same law, in the following particulars, to wit—
1st. By applying a certain portion of the principal borrowed, to the payment of the interest falling due upon that principal, which was not authorized by that, or any other law.
2dly. By drawing part of the same monies into the United States, without the instructions of the President of the United States.
It was resolved in the affirmative, { Ye. 40 Na. 12
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present,
Those who voted in the affirmative, are Fisher Ames, Robert Barnwell, Egbert Benson, Elias Boudinot, Shearjashub Bourne, Benjamin Bourne, Jonathan Dayton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Elbridge Gerry, Nicholas Gilman, Benjamin Goodhue, James Gordon, Christopher Greenup, Samuel Griffin, William Barry Grove, Thomas Hartley, James Hillhouse, William Hindman, Philip Key, Aaron Kitchell, John Lawrance, Amsa Learned, Richard Bland Lee, George Leonard, Samuel Livermore, Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, William Vans Murray, Nathaniel Niles, Theodore Sedgwick, Jeremiah Smith, Israel Smith, William Smith, John Steele, Samuel Sterrett, Jonathan Sturges, George Thatcher, Thomas Tuder Tucker, Artemas Ward, Hugh Williamson and Francis Willis.
Those who voted in the negative, are
John Baptist Alse, Abraham Baldwin, William Findley, William B. Giles, Andrew Gregg, Nathaniel Macon, James Madison, John Francis Mercer, Andrew Moore, Alexander D. Orr, John Page and Josiah Parker.
Another motion was then made, and the question being put, that the House do agree with the Committee of the whole House, in their disagreement to the fourth resolution, in the words following:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury has deviated from the instructions given by the President of the United States, in executing the authorities for making loans, under the Acts of the 4th and 12th of August 1790,
It was resolved in the affirmative, { Ye. 39 Na. 12
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present,
Those who voted in the affirmative, are Fisher Ames, Robert Barnwell, Egbert Benson, Elias Boudinot, Shearjashub Bourne, Benjamin Bourne, Jonathan Dayton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Elbridge Gerry, Nicholas Gilman, Benjamin Goodhue, James Gordon, Christopher Greenup, Samuel Griffin, William Barry Grove, Thomas Hartley, James Hillhouse, William Hindman, Philip Key, Aaron Kitchell, John Lawrance, Amsa Learned, Richard Bland Lee, George Leonard, Samuel Livermore, Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, William Vans Murray, Nathaniel Niles, Theodore Sedgwick, Jeremiah Smith, Israel Smith, William Smith, John Steele, Samuel Sterrett, Jonathan Sturges, George Thatcher, Thomas Tuder Tucker, Artemas Ward and Hugh Williamson.
Those who voted in the negative, are John Baptist Alse, Abraham Baldwin, William Findley, William B. Giles, Andrew Gregg, Nathaniel Macon, James Madison, John Francis Mercer, Andrew Moore, Alexander D. Orr, John Page and Josiah Parker.
Another motion was then made, and the question being put, that the House do agree with the Committee of the whole House, in their disagreement to the fifth resolution, in the words following:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury has omitted to discharge an essential duty of his office, in failing to give Congress official information, in due time, of the monies drawn by him, from Europe, into the United States; which drawing commenced December 1790, and continued till January 1793, and of the causes of making such drafts,
It was resolved in the affirmative, { Ye. 33 Na. 15
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present,
Those who voted in the affirmative, are Fisher Ames, Robert Barnwell, Egbert Benson, Elias Boudinot, Shearjashub Bourne, Benjamin Bourne, Jonathan Dayton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Elbridge Gerry, Nicholas Gilman, Benjamin Goodhue, James Gordon, Thomas Hartley, James Hillhouse, William Hindman, Philip Key, Aaron Kitchell, John Lawrance, Amsa Learned, George Leonard, Samuel Livermore, Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, William Vans Murray, Theodore Sedgwick, Jeremiah Smith, William Smith, John Steele, Samuel Sterrett, Jonathan Sturges, George Thatcher, Thomas Tuder Tucker, Artemas Ward and Hugh Williamson.
Those who voted in the negative, are John Baptist Alse, Abraham Baldwin, William Findley, William B. Giles, Samuel Griffin, William Barry Grove, Richard Bland Lee, Nathaniel Macon, James Madison, John Francis Mercer, Andrew Moore, Nathaniel Niles, John Page, Josiah Parker and Israel Smith.
Another motion was then made, and the question being put, that the House do agree with the Committee of the whole House, in their disagreement to the sixth resolution, in the words following:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury, has without the instructions of the President of the United States, drawn more monies, borrowed in Holland, into the United States, than the President of the United States was authorized to draw, under the Act of the 12th of August 1790, which Act appropriated two millions of dollars only, when borrowed, to the purchase of the
public debt; and that he has omitted to discharge an essential duty of his office, in failing to give official information to the Commissioners for purchasing the public debt, of the various sums drawn from time to time, suggested by him, to have been intended for the purchase of the public debt,
It was resolved in the affirmative, { Ye. 33 Na. 8
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present,
Those who voted in the affirmative, are Fisher Ames, Robert Barnwell, Egbert Benson, Elias Boudinot, Shearjashub Bourne, Benjamin Bourne, Jonathan Dayton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Elbridge Gerry, Nicholas Gilman, Benjamin Goodhue, James Gordon, William Barry Grove, Thomas Hartley, James Hillhouse, William Hindman, Aaron Kitchell, John Lawrance, Amsa Learned, George Leonard, Samuel Livermore, Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Nathaniel Niles, Theodore Sedgwick, Jeremiah Smith, William Smith, John Steele, Samuel Sterrett, Jonathan Sturges, George Thatcher, Thomas Tuder Tucker, Artemas Ward and Hugh Williamson.
Those who voted in the negative, are John Baptist Alse, Abraham Baldwin, William Findley, William B. Giles, Nathaniel Macon, James Madison, John Francis Mercer and Josiah Parker.
Another motion was then made, and the question being put, that the House do agree with the Committee of the whole House, in their disagreement to the seventh resolution, in the words following:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury did not consult the public interest, in negotiating a loan with the Bank of the United States, and drawing therefrom four hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, when a greater sum of public money was deposited in various Banks, at the respective periods of making the respective drafts,
It was resolved in the affirmative, { Ye. 33 Na. 8
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present,
Those who voted in the affirmative, are Fisher Ames, Robert Barnwell, Egbert Benson, Elias Boudinot, Shearjashub Bourne, Benjamin Bourne, Jonathan Dayton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Elbridge Gerry, Nicholas Gilman, Benjamin Goodhue, James Gordon, William Barry Grove, Thomas Hartley, James Hillhouse, William Hindman, Aaron Kitchell, John Lawrance, Amsa Learned, George Leonard, Samuel Livermore, Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Nathaniel Niles, Theodore Sedgwick, Jeremiah Smith, William Smith, John Steele, Samuel Sterrett, Jonathan Sturges, George Thatcher, Thomas Tuder Tucker, Artemas Ward and Hugh Williamson.
Those who voted in the negative, are John Baptist Alse, Abraham Baldwin, William Findley, William B. Giles, Nathaniel Macon, James Madison, John Francis Mercer and Josiah Parker.
Another motion was then made, and the question being put, that the House do agree with the Committee of the whole House, in their disagreement to the eighth resolution, in the words following:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury has been guilty of an indecorum to this House, in undertaking to judge of its motives in calling for information which was demandable of him from the constitution of his office, and in failing to give all the necessary information within his knowledge, relatively to the subjects of reference made to him, of the 19th of January 1792, and of the 22d of November 1792, during the present session,
It was resolved in the affirmative, { Ye. 34 Na. 7
The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present,
Those who voted in the affirmative, are Fisher Ames, Robert Barnwell, Egbert Benson, Elias Boudinot, Shearjashub Bourne, Benjamin Bourne, Jonathan Dayton, William Findley, Thomas Fitzsimons, Elbridge Gerry, Nicholas Gilman, Benjamin Goodhue, James Gordon, Thomas Hartley, James Hillhouse, Wil-

liam Hindman, Aaron Kitchell, John Lawrance, Amasa Learned, George Leonard, Samuel Livermore, Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Nathaniel Niles, Joshua Parker, Theodore Sedgwick, Jeremiah Smith, William Smith, John Steele, Samuel Sterrett, Jonathan Sturges, George Thatcher, Thomas T. Tucker, Artemas Ward and Hugh Williamson.
Those who voted in the negative, are John Baptist Ashe, Abraham Baldwin, William B. Giles, William Barry Grove, Richard Bland Lee, Nathaniel Macon and James Madison.
Extracts from the Journal, JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk.
By the Ship Minerva, Capt. Scott, arrived at Boston since our last, in six weeks from London, we have received the following late important:
Foreign Intelligence.
WARSAW, February 6.
The Envoy of the court of Berlin insists, that, to spare the effusion of blood, the troops of the republic shall retire into the Palatinates of Cracovie and Sendimer, from whence the Russians will retreat.
The confederation has entered a formal protest against the entry of the Prussian troops into the territory of the republic; that the nobles will mount themselves to repel that hostile aggression; and that the court of Petersburg shall be required to interpose its good offices, and give its aid for this purpose.
STOCKHOLM, February 5.
Advice was this day received, that a Russian army of 24,000 men has been formed on the frontiers of the Swedish Finland. This account has occasioned great alarm, and Count Cederstrom, the new Adjutant-General, has received orders to march to the frontiers, and with such forces as he may be able to assemble, to oppose the Russians, should they attempt an invasion.
This city is in a state of the utmost fermentation.
Troops are daily arriving in this capital; and the Duke Regent has issued a proclamation, stating, for reason of these extraordinary movements, that Count Gyldenstolpe, Governor to his Swedish Majesty, had represented to him, that his Majesty's life was in great danger; and that a conspiracy against the State had been entered into by several persons.
HAGUE, February 21.
Lord Auckland has had a conference with the States; and an English courier is gone through this place to Germany. Another Courier arrived here from Russia, and continued his journey with the utmost speed to England.
His Serene Highness, the Stadtholder, is expected to take the field in a few days, and his field equipage is already preparing.
The States-General have prohibited, by two proclamations, all commerce with France, and the exportation of provisions of every description for that country, and the heretofore Austrian Netherlands.
OVERYSSEL, February 20.
An English courier is arrived here with great speed from Peterburg, and continued his journey to London with the utmost dispatch. He assures us that the Empress of Russia will send a large fleet and a great army, to be at the service of England and Holland. A Russian courier will follow in a few days, to bring further particulars respecting this event to London and the Hague.
French Republic.
FRENCH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
MONDAY, February 4.
The convention proceeded to the choice of a minister of War in the place of ex-minister Pache, when it appeared that the whole number of votes was 600, 301 making a choice, that Gen. Bournonville had 356 votes; he was accordingly proclaimed minister of War. He has accepted the appointment.
FRIDAY, February 8.
A number of Addresses was read, approving of the condemnation and execution of the late King.
A letter was read from Chochelet, the national commissioner, sent to Liege to execute the decree of December 15th. It stated that the people of Liege were at the summit of a revolution; that being no longer dupes to their Priests and Nobles, they had fully manifested their will for an union with France; and that ten thousand of them were ready to join the French troops, provided they were furnished with arms.
Another letter from the Commissioners sent to Belgium, dated from Ostend, informed the convention that the commissioners had left the garrison of Ghent in the best possible disposition; and that it had been reinforced by 3000 Belgians.
SATURDAY, February 9.
A body of national volunteers requested leave to form a gallic legion, to strike a terror into Rome, as their ancestors had done; and to drive from thence a crowned Priest, the tyrant of Europe.—Referred to the committee of War.
The citizens of the section of Finisterre, offered all their property to support the credit of assignats. The convention decreed that this offer should be printed, and sent to all the municipalities of the republic.
THURSDAY, February 14.
On a report by Mallarme, in the name of the committee of Finances, the convention committed to the disposal of the minister of the Home Department the sum of five millions, to make good the damages occasioned by the invasion of the combined armies.
Letter from the Minister at War. PARIS, FEB. 14.
"I take the earliest opportunity of transmitting to the national convention, a letter which I have received from General Miranda, commander in chief of the Belgian armies, dated Liege, the 11th instant. It announces the capture of the Dutch fort of Herstenwert, situated on the right bank of the Meuse. It was taken by surprise at six o'clock in the morning, and without any effusion of blood. General Champ-Morin was entrusted with this expedition."
"The possession of this post is of the greatest importance, as it will secure to us by its situation, the navigation of the Meuse for the easier transportation of provisions. General Miranda adds, that he every moment expects to receive intelligence of an attack on the fortress of Venloo, entrusted also to the military talents of the same officer."
(Signed) BOURNONVILLE."
A letter from the commissioners sent to the Belgic Netherlands, dated Mons, February 11th, stated, that the assembly, consisting of 3000 voters, had unanimously declared for an union with France—This letter was referred to the Diplomatic committee.
EVENING SITTING. On a report by Carnot, in the name of the Diplomatic committee, on a petition from the inhabitants of the principality of Monaco, the convention decreed, that the country should be united to the French Republic.
FRIDAY, February 15.
The Department of the North offered as a free gift to the nation, a line of battle ships mounting 60 guns. Referred to the Committee of Marine.
The Commissioners of the Convention at Liege wrote, that they had laid an embargo on a large quantity of timber in the Mezel, intended for Holland.
The convention confirmed this embargo by a Decree.
SATURDAY, February 16.
The Commons of Dieppe transmitted to the Convention 6000 livres in specie, to be changed into assignats.
SUNDAY, February 17.
Twenty millions were decreed to the minister at war, to be laid out in repairing fortified places.
Guillon Morvaux, in the name of the diplomatic committee, presented the titles which Joel Barlow, an American, had to be declared a French citizen. He said, he was the author of several works which had tended not a little to propagate the principles of political equality, both in England and in the United States, and had instituted several fraternal societies, one of which had made an offer to the Convention of 6000 pair of shoes for the armies. He moved therefore that the title of French Citizen might be granted to Joel Barlow.—Decreed.
Letter from the Minister at War. "Citizen President,
"I announce to the Convention, that the Dutch fort called St. Michel, and situated on the left bank of the Meuse, is at present in the power of the armies of the Republic. It was taken by General Champ-Morin without any resistance. Some Dutch soldiers have been taken prisoners. The capture of this fort, and of that of Herstenwert, which I announced to you lately, will greatly facilitate our operations."
(Signed) BOURNONVILLE."
MONDAY, February 18.
Bourdon-Grammont, Captain of the ship
Leopold, having been separated from Admiral
Varguet's Squadron in December, made himself master of the island of St.
Pierre, the inhabitants of which surren-
dered on the first summons, received the French, and planted the Tree of Liberty with enthusiasm.
Monge was re-elected Minister of Marine.
WEDNESDAY, February 20.
Major Flotte, the unfortunate companion of Basseville at Rome, gave the Convention some further details respecting the atrocities committed in that city. He said that two more Frenchmen had been massacred at Rome, and demanded vengeance against the Pope and his subjects.
The Convention invited him to the honors of the sitting.
Letter from the Minister at War. PARIS, FEB. 20.
"Citizen President,
"I am informed by a letter from General Custine, dated the 14th inst. that the general had wished for some time past to drive the enemy from an island of the Rhine, opposite to Ginnheim, he embraced a favourable opportunity of attempting that expedition, and succeeded, notwithstanding every opposition. The Hessians who occupied Ginnheim endeavored to interrupt our workmen by a continued fire from their artillery, but it was soon silenced by the superior skill of our cannoneers: our artillery silenced also the fire of the Hessian Chasseurs, who had taken post in a church steeple. The enemy were driven from the island, and General Custine caused redoubts to be erected opposite to each extremity, to preserve the opening of Schwartzback, which that island entirely covered."
"In several cannonades which followed this expedition, our troops always gained the advantage. This event, which again demonstrates the superiority of our artillery, appeared to me worthy of being communicated to the National Convention."
"Our redoubts, as well as a fort erected to shut the mouth of the Neker, are finished, and this important passage entirely blocked up."
"This expedition did not cost us any men. One volunteer only, of the Department des Vosges, had the misfortune to have his arm broken."
(Signed) BOURNONVILLE."
LONDON, Feb. 11.
On Saturday afternoon dispatches were received from Lord Auckland, which are said to be of the utmost importance. All the military force of the States was on their march to the frontiers; Gen. Dumourier had begun his operations, and a large party in Amsterdam had shown unequivocal marks of satisfaction at his approach.
By an express received last night, Ministers received information that some French row boats had made their appearance in Yarmouth Roads, and had captured several British vessels. The number could not be ascertained, and in truth it will be impossible to know for many days the amount of the damage already done to our trade, as we can only learn from each port the names of the ships carried in. We trust, however, though thus negligent in the outset of their favorite war, Ministers will take measures to protect our commerce, and not leave it totally a prey.
FEBRUARY 15.
A vessel laden with cloathing, to the amount of 120,000l. was yesterday stopped in the river. She was bound to a port in France.
Monday last the Convention between Great-Britain and Spain, respecting the Nootka-Sound business, was signed by Sir Ralph Woodford and M. Las Heras.—The Court of Spain, besides restoring the vessels, pays an indemnity of two hundred and ten thousand dollars.
Those who speak so coolly of the ease with which Holland may prevent the entrance of an enemy by laying the country under water, reason in much the same way as the Irishman in Joe Miller , who said, he did not much fear being condemned to be banged, for he could any time save his life by cutting his throat in jail.
FEBRUARY 22.
The Dutch have four fortified places, Maastricht, Breda, Bregem-op-Zoom and Bois-le-Duc. Of these Bregem-op-Zoom only is open to the East Scheldt, and may consequently be relieved by the sea. To this garrison then, perhaps, our gallant Prince, and his few brave followers are to be sent. We seem to be acting precisely on the plan of the American war. The enemy is avowedly 60,000 strong, and we are to send 1,500 to repel him.
It is said, as a proof of the popularity of the war, that 1500 recruits were raised last week in Manchester. Alas! it is not rather a proof that the war has already suspended the looms of Manchester.
FEBRUARY 23.
Dumourier's last letter to Lord Auckland,
it is said, has a smack of that joke which he sometimes mixes with the most serious matters. He says "as you do not think it consistent with your dignity to travel in this unpleasant weather to meet me in the Fwamps, I shall come to you. We Republicans can travel in all weathers; and I dare say you will not disdain my propositions, when I shall renew them on the Exchange of Amsterdam."
Overlooking the egotism of this note, what shall we say to our Ministers who refused the offers of peace made with such apparent sincerity! That people surely wish for peace, who tell you, that in case of conquest, they shall offer you the same terms.
Lord Auckland, in his last dispatches, says, that Dumourier's two armies certainly amount to 60,000 each, and that he moves with not less than 500 pieces of artillery. The same letters however, speak of their prospect with confidence. They have no doubt but he will be resisted, at least, until the force to be sent from Britain and Prussia shall arrive.
February 25. The accounts from Holland, by the last mail, are alarming, from what they tell us, and still more alarming from appearing not to tell us all that was known at the time they came away.
Pache, late minister at war, is elected mayor of Paris, by 11,000 out of 15,000 votes.
February 28. The Marquis of Cornwallis, it is said, immediately on his return to Europe, will be invested with the chief Secretary of State for the home department in the room of the Rt. Hon. Henry Dundas, who holds this important office only till his Lordship's arrival from India.
Edicts are published, prohibiting all corn, meat and vegetables being sent out of Amsterdam, under pain of death. Coffee, sugar, and bread, are excessively dear. The guns are all loaded on the ramparts, and at the barracks, to be ready in case of an insurrection.
The excessive high winds, added to a spring tide, rose the river on Tuesday to almost the same height as it was during the memorable inundation about 2 years since, which overflowed Westminster Hall. The whole of Palace Yard, and all the houses at the lower end of it, were completely inundated; and it was much feared, that the water would have driven the noble judges sitting on Mr. Hastings's trial, from their seats. It reached to the porch of the hall.
A skirmish had taken place in the neighborhood of Breda, in which several Frenchmen were killed and taken prisoners. It does not appear that the Dutch had suffered any loss.
Portsmouth, Feb. 21.
This afternoon the Hind Frigate, 28 guns, Capt. Cochrane, arrived at Spithead, and brought in with her a French Privateer brig, of six guns, and 36 men, which she took on Tuesday near Havre-de-Grace, and an English sloop, laden with barley, which had been captured by the French Privateer, and retaken by the Hind. The brig had taken two others, both which she had sent into Havre.
A body of 3000 French have seized and plundered Carlberg, the residence of the Duke DE DEUX PONTS.
The Race Horse sloop of war arrived safe at the Nore, on Wednesday night, with seventy-four sail of Colliers under her convoy, from Shields. On coming through Yarmouth roads, they saw three French privateers, to whom they gave chase, and drove them from the coast.
MARCH 1.
A letter from Henfieu, dated Feb. 2, states that a French privateer, called the Marie Rose , of that place, had captured an English vessel, called the Belfast , laden with tea and other goods, and supposed to be worth 50,000l. sterling.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS—FEB. 15.
The following is his Majesty's Answer to the Address of the House of Lords, presented on Thursday at St. James's.
"My Lords, I return you my hearty thanks for this very dutiful and affectionate Address."
"I receive with the greatest satisfaction the assurances of your firm and effectual support in the prosecution of the just and necessary War in which I am engaged, in consequence of the unprovoked aggression of France; and I trust that, by the blessing of Providence my efforts will be rendered successful, for maintaining the rights of my people, preventing the extension of anarchy, and contributing to the future security of Europe."

Plymouth, Feb. 25.
This afternoon a large French ship, of 400 tons, came in from sea, called the Duc de Monteuil. She was taken seven leagues off Guernsey, last night, by the Juno frigate, Capt. Hood. She was bound from Marfeilles to Havre-de-Grace; is laden with a valuable cargo of cotton, brandy, wine, and castile soap; and is supposed to be worth 30,000.
Real Admiral Goodale, it is said, is to be commander in chief of the Spanish Fleet destined to act in concert with that of Great-Britain, in the ensuing campaign.
ROTTERDAM, Feb. 1.
Inundations are effected every where with great activity.—The environs of Bois le Duc lie already under water. Government is employed in the vicinity of Bergen op Zoom and Breda, in extending the inundations from Gertrudenberg to Oosterhout.
Measures are to be taken on the 5th of this month, to be able, upon the first signal, to inundate the avenues of Gorcum. Cannon were lately placed in great numbers on the ramparts of that town, the garrison is very much increasing, and the fortifications are repaired with great activity; but it will require a long time before that town will be in a state of defence; it is exactly in the same situation it was in the year 1787.
LEYDEN, Feb. 7.
A plot has lately been discovered in Vienna, in which ten thousand persons had conspired to destroy that city by fire, and murder the Emperor, &c. Most of the principals have been apprehended.
NEW-YORK, April 10.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, Feb. 19. “Before this reaches you, no doubt, you have heard of the war between this country and France, and in which if it goes on, I suppose nearly the whole of the European powers will be engaged.—A fine harvest for America.”
“In consequence of a scarcity, and the war, several articles have got up:—Rice is 18s. per cwt. short price; Tar, 15s. 6d. per bbl. Turpentine, 11s. pr. cwt. Our ports are shut against the importation of wheat and flour—the price of English wheat is about 7s. 4d. to 8s. as in quality; American wheat sells at 49s. per quarter, delivered at the ship's side, to an agent, supposed for government use; all kinds of lumber is exceedingly high—barrel staves about 18 guineas, hoghead staves 13l. and pipe staves 20l. per M.”
BOSTON, APRIL 18.
An American gentleman in France, writing to his friend, here says, “Tho’ the greater part of the powers of Europe are hostile to France, she will yet triumph over them all. England will pay dearly for her folly in this war; for be assured the resources of France are inexhaustible; one of their Generals, it is said, has entered Holland, and taken a strong place, with the ice and snow up to the shoulders of his soldiers. All Europe is astonished to see with what rapidity they go on; I verily believe they will make a descent into England in the spring, with 60 or 80,000 men.—To raise such an army is but an affair of 3 or 4 weeks, for men are as plenty as asparagus.”
We learn by a late arrival, that a large number of privateers were fitting for sea in Nantz—that the French had a very formidable fleet in Brest waters; and that a great number of British merchantmen had been captured and carried into that port.
The Marseillois, it is said, had quitted Paris, but took an oath on leaving their brethren, to avenge the blood of the French, shed in Italy, “We are going to Rome,” said they, “and we will not return till we have promenaded with the head of the Holy Father upon a pike.”
Various reports were in circulation at Philadelphia on the 9th inst.—among others—That the American minister at the court of London had given that court assurances of a strict neutrality in the present war between Great-Britain and France, on the part of the United States. Another report is, that a French cruiser had chased a British vessel into Norfolk, Virginia. Time will fix the authenticity or falsehood of the various rumours of the day.
We have accounts from Gibraltar by the Fredericksburg Packet, and from Malaga, which vessel touched there, that the Algerines had declared war against Denmark, Sweden, and Holland, in consequence of not having received sufficient presents from those powers. (Phila. Paper.)
By authentic papers, which it is hoped will be published in America, there is no doubt of the late unfortunate King having been hostile to the revolution, and in a secret intelligence with the Austrians during the whole of the revolution.—In
the midst of the storms which impend over their country, the committee have proposed the plan of the new constitution.—The French nation appear wonderfully united—the British merchants are dissatisfied; and the Dutch, very generally, particularly at Amsterdam, are in favor of Dumourier's invasion.—The Irish are not pacified—but the Spaniards wish to be neutral in the war.—The Danes, Swedes and Tuscan have acknowledged the Republic. The Americans, no doubt, will cheerfully agree in cordial wishes and acknowledgments for their success and independence, the moment the new Ambassador arrives at Philadelphia.
If there is a union of despots to oppress and destroy the freedom of mankind, there is no crime, surely, in a league of wishes, hopes and prayers, for the triumph of liberty, and the downfall and extirpation of tyranny throughout the globe.
Letters by the Packet, of Feb. 9th date, mention, that the premium on American vessels in England, had risen to 5 guineas; and that the names of three vessels had been entered on Lloyd's books, as being taken by the French and carried in Calais—two Dutch and one English.
A New-London paper of the 11th inst. mentions the arrival there, of Capt. Smith, from Guadaloupe, in 13 days, who informs, that that island and Martinico, had been taken possession of by the English.
It is said, by some well informed Politicians, that in the event of a War, between Great-Britain and France, the Supreme Executive of the latter will immediately declare their Colonies free and independent. In this case, the United States, will be exonerated from their guarantee of the French West-India island—if such guarantee does actually exist.
There are fears entertained for the safety of the vessel on board which the new Ambassador of the Republic of France, and the Consul-General DENNERY, embarked for the United States. She was to have sailed in January; and letters have been received in America, directed to those officers, as being here.
APRIL 22.
From the New-York Daily Advertiser, of April 15.
A correspondent communicates the following information, as contained in a letter received by a late arrival.
The National Convention have decreed that the prizes made by the cruisers belonging to the Republic shall be equally divided between the French crew and the crew of the vessel taken. If an armed vessel is captured, the admiralty shall purchase the prize and the amount divided as above.
By Capt. Bright, arrived at New-York, we have an account of the loss of the ship Commerce, of this port, which run on shore at Cape Charles, coast of Arabia. That the Capt. and five of the crew, had arrived at Maskat. Capt. Bright left St. Helena 25th Feb.—left the ship Somerset, Cutler, of and for New-York, 14 sail of Dutch homeward-bound East-Indiamen, and a French brig bound to the Cape of Good-Hope.
A letter from London, dated March 2 says, “This country never entered on a war with more appearance of success than the present. All ranks see the necessity of it, and give government every support in their power.”
One circumstance indicative of the friendship subsisting between Spain and Great-Britain, is, that Lord St. Helens has been recently appointed Ambassador to the Court of Madrid; and about the middle of February, actually embarked for Spain, in the Assistance ship of war.
The 7th of March from Lisbon, is the latest date of any European intelligence received. The accounts mention nothing of the trial of the Queen of France; neither had the French declared war against Portugal; so that it is probable that country will remain neutral during the present contest, and therefore its ports will be open to receive American produce.
Mr. Pinkney, the Ambassador from the United States at the Court of London, has we learn, officially informed the Government of Great-Britain, that in the War now commenced, the United States are desirous to observe a strict neutrality. This information, we further learn, gave much satisfaction to the English nation; and that Lord Dorchester was appointed Ambassador from Great-Britain to the United States.
A very late letter from Quebec, to a gentleman in this town, who received it yesterday, mentions the arrival there of intelligence, that the above Nobleman (formerly Sir GUY CARLTON,) was to
go out to the United States on an important embassy.
From the perusal of all the English paragraphs, we do not perceive that one petition was presented from any part of France, to have entreated the preservation of the life of Louis, and to present his constitutional inviolability as a shield against personal punishment.
The formal act of the King of Great-Britain, in council, of the 11th Feb. last, which orders “that general Reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of France,” is in fact a Declaration of War.
SHIP NEWS.
Capt. Scott, in the Minerva, on his passage from London, 20 leagues to the westward of Scilly, was chased and fired at by a privateer brig, under French colours, for four hours; but finding she could not come up with the Minerva, and a Dutch vessel appearing in sight to the northward, the privateer bore up and hauled her wind, to talk to Mynheer.
The next day was chased by a large ship, under French colours, for some hours.
MARINE NEWS.
PORTSMOUTH (Eng.) Feb. 27. The Juno frigate, Capt. Hood, has sent two prizes into Plymouth, one of them very rich, from Marfeilles, the other a small sloop.
The St. George Hill, from Lisbon to London, that was chased on shore, at the back of the Isle-of-Wight, by two French privateers, is gone to pieces; about 40 casks of wine and some cotton saved.
The Savage sloop of war, has captured the Ea Cuffine, a French lug-sail privateer, off Dunkirk, eight swivels, small arms, and 24 men, and sent her into Yarmouth.
The Greyhound Revenue Cutter, has captured the L'Astive, a French privateer, of 30 tons, and 30 men, and sent her into Cowes.
The Alfred, Sparkes, from London and Barcelona to Marfeilles, is captured by the French, and carried into Marfeilles.
Arrived at Spithead, the Shark sloop of war, Capt. Barker, from a cruise, with the La Guichard, a French brig Jean Gadin, master, from St. Ubes, for Havre, with wine, fruit, &c.
SALEM, April 16.
Capt. Slewman arrived here, last Sunday, from Cape-Francois. A few days before he sailed, the declaration of War against England, Holland, &c. was published there. Five vessels, English and Dutch, then in port, were made prizes; and two more, that arrived afterwards. Privateers were fitting out there, and two had sailed on a cruise. An embargo was laid on French vessels. The Negroes were quit.
PORTSMOUTH, April 23.
The military line being now firmly established in this state, and the militia being a numerous body, it is hoped that the enterprising youth of this town, that are to carry arms, will have that ambition to appear, and use every exertion to form themselves into a genteel uniform company of foot, the name and dress as may be hereafter decided upon by the company so selected; a uniform company does honor to a town, makes a handsome appearance and inspires them with a laudable ambition for the duties of a military life, which is the glory of all countries, and will in time be the glory of this, it is now high time to think of this matter and that no time be lost in forming and equipping themselves; should a company be once formed, there remains no doubt but they would be incorporated within a few months.
ENTERIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE
 Schooner Aurora Noble St. Martins.  Schooner Industry Dumrell N. Carolina.  Schooner Industry Trefethen Philadelphia.  Sloop Abigail Paul Ditto.  Brig Olive Branch Furnas Virginia.  Brig Betsey Salter Tobago.  Schooner Dove Venard Edenton.   CLEARED FOR   Schooner Dispatch Trefethen W. Indies. 
New-Hampshire Bank.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the New-Hampshire Bank are hereby notified, That the annual meeting of said STOCKHOLDERS will be held at the Bank in Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 24th day of this inst. April, at three o'clock, afternoon, when and where the officers for the year ensuing will be elected.
By order of the Directors, JOHN PIERCE, Cashier. Portsmouth, April 8, 1793.
Last Tuesday morning departed this life, Mrs. MARY NOBLE, wife of Deacon John Noble, of this town, in the 56th year of her age. She was long confined with a complication of disorders which eluded the hand of the most skilful physicians. She endured all with patience and resignation to the will of Heaven.—Before she departed she was reconciled to the thoughts of dying, waiting and wishing to be gone. Her mind, while young, received deep impressions of the infinite importance of the christian religion: She early made a public profession of her faith and obedience to the gospel in all its institutions and requirements: She supported to the end of life an irreproachable christian character. In her death, the circle of her acquaintance have lost an affectionate and agreeable friend; the poor and the sick a kind patroness, and the church a beloved sister. Though, by her bodily complaints, her seat among them was long vacant, her heart was with them. Her domestic character is well known to her acquaintance. Affection to her husband and children—tenderness to all under her care, and great economical prudence were traits in her life to which her memory holds a just claim. Christian charity will now spread a mantle over the imperfections of humanity, and view her among the blessed, who die in the Lord—who rest from their labors, and whose works follow them.
Died, of the small-pox, at Hanover, Mr. TRISTRAM COFFIN, of Epping, a young man of an amiable and deserving character.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post-Office, Portsmouth, APRIL 19, 1793.
Joseph Bass, Mrs. Bishop.—Dan. Chickering, Berwick, Widow Calder, Middleton, William Cemmocns, Benjamin Cooper, Kingston, Moses Carr, Somersworth, Benjamin Clark, New-Castle, John Calef, Kingstn, John Chesley, North-wood, Stephen Chase, Keene, Robert or Stephen Clark, Epping.—Thomas Dean, John Dillmore, Londonderry.—John Flagg, John Frothingham, Eunis Fishley, Samuel Fairfield, George Foster, Swansey, Betsey Frost, Somersworth, Mary Frost.—Stephen Justus & Uriah Gregory, Dover, William Gardner, Rindge, Mrs. Thomas Grant.—Sufy Hall, Newington, John H. Hyner, Middletown, John Haggens, Berwick, Joseph Hanson, Dover, Phebe Haven, North-Kingston, William Hogg, Amherst, John Hogg, junior, Hampstead, James Hall, Keene, William Hoit, Moultonborough.—James Jewett, Dover, Vaughan Jones, Dover, Polly Jones, Durham, Mehetable Jenkins, Berwick, John Jennison, Walpole.—William Leigh, Judge Livermore, Jonathan Lock, Epsom. Henry Mellen, Dover, Andrew M'Clellan, Chester, William Mathes, Berwick, Benjamin Miller, Samuel Marble, Stratham, Roger M'Grath.—John Osborne.—Mary Peirce, Samuel Penhallow, Monf. Pigeon, Freeman Perry, Dover, Nathaniel Peabody, Atkinson, Amos Peasee, Dover, Daniel Rindge, Levi Rogers, Berwick, Nehemiah Rand, Lyndborough, Samuel Sherburne, John Sam'l Sherburne, William P. Sparhawk, Kittery, Samuel Smith, Newmarket, Joshua Saunders, Waterford, Ebenezer Sanborn, Hampton, Samuel Smith, Peterborough, Samuel Treadwell, do.—Sarah Tripe, Kittery—Samuel Wallace, James Wilson, Abraham Waldron, Barrington, Leonard Whiting, Hollis, Joseph Wardwell, New Salem, Moses Wells, Hampton.
Those names which have no towns annexed, are for Portsmouth.
WHEREAS there hath been much said, and little done, respecting a new road, leading from Ensign David Wiggin's to Samuel Hatch's, We the subscribers having received no benefit, but much damage, doth notify and forbid all persons damaging us by leaving open gates, bars or fences, as they must expect to suffer the penalty of the law, in such cases of offence.
STEPHEN PIPER, JOHN DEARBORN. Stratham, April 11, 1793.
ANY person having demands against the Estate of the Hon. LEVERETT HUBBARD, Esquire, deceased, are requested to render them to either of the subscribers, in order for settlement. JOSHUA WENTWORTH, } Executors. NATHANIEL PEIRCE, } Portsmouth, April 20, 1793. c6w.
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