The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1799-07-09 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
Vol. XLIII.—Numb. 2223.]
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
Fire of the Flint.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, June 14, 1799. THE committee to take into consideration the Resolutions of the General Assembly of Virginia, dated December 21st, 1798; also certain Resolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky, of the 10th of November, 1798. Reported as follows:
The Legislature of New-Hampshire having taken into consideration, certain Resolutions of the General Assembly of Virginia, dated December 21st, 1798; also certain Resolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky, of the 10th of November, 1798.
Resolved, That the Legislature of New-Hampshire unequivocally expresses a firm resolution to maintain and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of this State, against every aggression, either foreign or domestic, and that they will support the government of the United States in all measures warranted by the former.
That the State Legislatures are not the proper Tribunals to determine the Constitutionality of laws of the General Government—that the duty of such decision is properly and exclusively confided to the Judicial Department.
That if the Legislature of New-Hampshire for mere speculative purposes, were to express an opinion on the acts of the General Government, commonly called "the Alien and Sedition Bills;" that opinion would unreservedly be, that those acts are Constitutional, and in the present critical situation of our country highly expedient.
That the Constitutionality and expediency of the acts aforesaid, have been very ably advocated and clearly demonstrated by many citizens of the United States, more especially by the majority of the General Assembly of Virginia.—The Legislature of New-Hampshire therefore deem it unnecessary, by any train of arguments to attempt further illustration of propositions, the truth of which, it is confidently believed, at this day, is very generally seen and acknowledged.
Which report being read and considered, was unanimously received and accepted; one hundred and thirty-seven members being present.
Sent up for concurrence: JOHN PRENTICE, Speaker. In Senate the same day read and concurred unanimously.
AMOS SHEPARD, President. Approved June 15, 1799.
J. T. GILMAN, Governor.
A true copy, Attest, JOSEPH PEARSON, Sec'y.
Elegant Political Extracts.
From the British Mercury—by J. Mallet du Pan.
NO observation is better fitted to open the eyes of Europe to the future, than a view of the limits at which a seven years of revolutionary war still leave those conquerors who have sacrificed the generation and France to the ambition of abolishing monarchies, and republicianizing the world.
After throwing into the gulf of this enterprise a million of soldiers killed, or taken off by sickness, two hundred thousand families proscribed or murdered, forty thousand million of paper money, more than a third of the coin vanished from circulation or sent out of the country, the capitalists and the industrious, the resources of the sea-ports, commerce, the colonies, all that adorned and enriched France in former days, the protectors of Republics against Despots have managed to exile from Holland the dependent, moderate, and necessary chief of seven free provinces, which are at present governed by obscure tribunes who are disposing piecemeal of the territory, offices, riches, and resources, of them to their Paramours of Paris; they have managed to overturn the ancient and flourishing Republics of Venice, Genoa, Geneva, and Switzerland; the free towns of Aix La Chapelle and Cologne; to strip the Princes of Nassau, Salm, Linanges, Lowenstein, the Electors of Treves, Cologne, and Mayence, all feeble, all incapable of giving the slightest impediment to the designs of the Great Nation; they
have managed to depose a Duke of Modena, a Bishop of Lege, and a Abbé of St. Hubert; and to swallow up ten provinces of the low Countries, which after having pillaged they incorporated, and having incorporated they are ruining and depopulating.
But the giants stand untouched, while the dwarfs are knocked down; the Despots are on their thrones, while Republics are overturned: the thunder that was to have struck the lofty cedars is spent on lowly shrubs. Now, as before, it is the tyrants of London, of Petersburg, of Vienna, of Berlin, and of Constantinople, who front those Zingis Khans of tribunes, those triumphant advocates who no longer reckoned but one nation in the world, and who took for their motto,
Parcere subiectis, debellare superbos.
In the siege they have laid to Europe, they have, it is true, carried some ill-guarded redoubts; and it is true, too, that if Great Britain had not remained immovably fixed to her anchors, her wreck would have been on that of the four quarters of our globe: but as that catastrophe is at present put off, the question is, whether the Directory will or will not pretend to proceed in the accomplishment of it? Now begins the great work of the Revolution; now the ministers of it are to choose whether they will introduce it into the existing monarchies, by undermining or by open force, or leave it exposed to the consequences of their preservation.
ON HUSBANDRY.
To render service, and perfection give To this great art by which all others live, To twine the laurel round the Farmer's brow, And learn to use—to venerate the plough.
NO employment in life is more respectable, nor more beneficial than Husbandry, it hath been honored and promoted by the writings of many learned men, in divers ages, and not a few celebrated poets have sung its praises. It hath ever been attended to by nations of wisdom, and particularly by the Greeks and Romans. Many of the most dignified, virtuous and patriotic characters among them esteemed it an honor to partake of the toils and pleasures of husbandry: And it was not uncommon for Roman Generals to be called from the field to arms, and then to resume their agricultural employments. Thus, for instance, Cincinnatus, who, more than once, was called to the office of dictator, in the two hundred and ninety sixth year of Rome, preferred the army commanded by the consul, Marcus Minutius, which was besieged in their trenches by the Acqui and Volsci, and very near a total defeat. In this extremity, Lictors were sent to Rome to beg the assistance of Cincinnatus, who was then ploughing in his fields on the other side of the Tyber. On receiving the news, he hastened to the army—subdued the foe—entered Rome in triumph, and, in about a fortnight thereafter, again followed the plough. Of modern distinguished characters, there are not wanting examples of those who pay a personal attention to husbandry; among whom we are happy to observe the illustrious Washington, the Cincinnatus of modern ages.
Husbandry is not only most honorable, but as hath been observed, it is very advantageous. Its effects are truly astonishing, and in no country, perhaps do they appear so striking as in this part of America. But a few years past, when this territory was possessed by a slothful, untutored people, was not this favorite part of the creation a barren desert? But through the industry of husbandmen, how happily is the scene changed! What smiling meads, fertile fields, and numerous flocks and herds; and indeed what flourishing villages—what cities of grandeur, beauty and opulence present themselves to our view! And governed by wisdom and virtue—blest with freedom—stimulated by industry, and favored by heaven, what new scenes of glory will open to astonish the eye in this western world!
Too great encomiums cannot be passed on those enterprising husbandmen, who first began the cultivation of this country: It is hoped that their
worthy descendants, of the present period, as they enjoy superior advantages to their forefathers, they will be excited by a laudable ambition to excel them in Agriculture (if possible, in economy, also, sobriety and temperance) that, among other considerations, their country may enjoy greater dignity and affluence: Their posterity be blest by their labor, applaud their wisdom and industry, and be happily influenced by their example.
On the Cultivation of POTATOES.
THIS root delights most in rich loam, but not too moist: wet land producing too much top and watery fruit, which will not keep through the winter, and always strong and unpleasant to the taste. Very dry land produces a small crop, and nurly fruit.—Land that is apt to bake, as we commonly phrase it, should also be avoided.
The earth for this crop, should be well ploughed, and kept clear of weeds, but not shad, as an orchard, &c. But the principal error in tending a field of potatoes is the enormous hilling. I have found, by experience, that if potatoes are planted in a mellow soil, they need scarcely any hilling; they will bed themselves at the distance from the surface of the ground which gives them the greatest advantage to procure nourishment; this depth, I have observed, is generally about four inches, and this depth the plant finds by something which I will venture to call instinct; it seems to be so much like it, but in a lower degree, or that principle, or rather faculty, in the lowest order of the brute creation.
If the earth in which you plant potatoes, should be hard, and not yield to the pressure of the roots, it will then be necessary to hill them, but great care should be taken not to earth them too much; never let them be covered above four inches, and this hilling must be given with discretion, for if they have bedded themselves, as they will in mellow land, four inches, and you add four inches more earth, you suffocate the fruit.—Take an example: Potatoes, just before the blossom, begin to form their bulbs, if you leave them now, the fruit will grow rapidly, but if you should add earth to the hill, the young bulbs, for want of that air that can pervade four inches of the earth, will perish, and others will sprout above them; this will be the progress of nature, so long as you continue to burden them with earth. Therefore, to procure an early crop of potatoes, be sure to give them your last earth as soon as the plant is big enough to receive it, when they know, (excuse the mode of expression,) you have left earthing them, they will begin to vegetate and increase with great rapidity, but will not while you keep burdening and stifling them. Thus much, at present, as to the culture—a word relative to the time of gathering this crop must conclude this essay. Every production of the earth has its time of maturity, consequently the potatoes, if you harvest them before they are ripe, the juice will be crude; they will be unpleasant to the taste, and will not keep so well as if suffered to grow longer; the sign of ripeness of this fruit, is the turning and fading of the leaf, and shrinking of the stalk. It is remarkable in almost all bulbous roots, especially the onion and potatoe, that they receive first nourishment from the root, and finish their growth by what they receive from the top.
AGRICOLA.
BIOGRAPHY.
PETER THE GREAT.
MALIGNITY, and that spirit of levelling the human character which but too often takes place in little and vicious minds, endeavored to blast the memory of this honor to humanity, with the stain of indulgence in spirituous liquors.
Mr. Bell, who made many inquiries respecting the truth of this aspersion upon so illustrious a character as that of Czar, tells us, that those persons who, by their offices about the person of Peter the Great might be supposed to be the best acquainted with his disposition, always disavowed his drinking to excess, and insisted on his being a sober Prince. "I can myself aver," adds this intelligent traveller, "that during the campaign of
the expedition to Derbent, in Persia, the Czar was not once guilty of the least excess, but rather lived abstemiously." Peter occasionally suffered his anger to prevail over his reason: in one of his paroxysms of fury he without cause struck the conductor of his gardens at Peterhoff over the back with his cane; the man, indignant at this violent treatment, which he was conscious he had not deserved, took to his bed, and died soon afterwards. During his illness Peter visited him, and made every apology in his power to his offended servant; but it was too late. On this, as on some other occasions of too similar a kind, the Czar was heard with an afflicting sigh to exclaim, "I have civilized my nation, I have conquered other nations, yet I have not been able to humanize myself, or to subdue my passions."
This Prince was at Paris in 1717, and was treated with every mark of respect that so distinguished a character deserved.
The regent sent the royal carriages to take him to the capital and ordered that all his expenses upon the road should be paid, and that he should be treated as King of France in every place through which he passed. On his arrival at Paris, he was introduced to the Louver, where the Queen's apartment was fitted up for him. He said the apartment was too magnificent, and desired to be taken to a private room, and got immediately into his carriage. He was conducted to the Hotel de Lestiguieres near the arsenal, with which for the same reason he found equal fault; and seeing that it was in vain to remonstrate any more, he ordered a smith, who waited upon him in his suite, to get him a tent bed, and to put it up in a closet. A table was kept for him of forty covers a day, and he was continually attended by a detachment of the King's life guard.
However careless he might be of etiquette, there were certain occasions on which he was attentive to it.—Whatever impatience on his arrival at Paris he shewed to go into and see the city, he would not quit his Hotel till the king had paid him the first visit.
This Czar's dress while he was at Paris was extremely simple; he wore a suit of plain cloth, a large belt to which hung a sabre, a round wig without powder, and a shirt without ruffles. He had ordered a new wig; the wig maker brought him one of those full bottomed ones then in vogue. The Czar took it coolly up into one hand, and with the other, took a pair of scissors and cut it round. In no respect whatever could he bear the least restraint. When he was tired of the company that was with him he either abruptly quitted the room, or dismissed them with a nod; and when his carriages were not ready at the moment he wanted them, he would get into the carriage of the first person that was waiting and take it to the place to which he wanted to go. On receiving the visit of the king (who was then a child) the Czar went out of his room to receive him, into it, and gave him the elbow chair; then took him in his arms, and conversed patiently with him by means of an interpreter. Matters of mere taste and pleasure affected the Czar very slightly; every thing that had an object of utility, whatever related to commerce, to trade, to the mechanical arts, arrested his attention. The Regent made him a present of some fine Gobelin tapestry, and a sword enriched with diamonds: he accepted the first, and refused the latter. He was much pleased when, being at the mint, he saw a coin struck before him, which he took up, and found his own portrait on one side of it, and on the other the figure of Fame, thus inscribed, "Vires acquirit eundo."
According to Duclos, from whom the preceding account is taken, he was much affected at quitting France, and said that he saw with grief that it was hastening to ruin itself by its luxury.
"The LADY'S MUSEUM."
Account of two young Princesses taking the Veil at Naples.
MY letter being detained till to-day, I cannot help adding a
few lines, to describe to you a scene which I have been witness to this morning, that I think, of all others, is one of the most affecting in the world—two princesses taking the veil! They were two sisters; the name of the one Marianna, and the other Francisca; the former about nineteen years of age, the latter about one and twenty. The church was prepared and decorated in the most superb manner, for the occasion; all the chapels lighted with large wax tapers, and the high altar covered with images and chandeliers of massy silver. The first nobility in Naples, the foreign ambassadors, and a great crowd of people of fashion, were present. Every body was in full dress; and many of the dresses were as brilliant as ever graced a ball room at St. James's. Some of the ladies had actually bouquets of diamonds.
About eleven o'clock, the princesses entered, the music playing in the grandest manner as they walked along the church. They passed up the principal aisle to the altar, so that every one had a full view of them. They were dressed with the utmost magnificence, in white satin robes, with long trains, which were borne by the servants of their family, in the richest liveries. They were each of them attended by two beautiful young girls, dressed in the most costly manner. Beside the altar, were sofas of crimson velvet prepared for them, on which themselves, and their friends, were seated, the rest of the company all standing round. The ceremony then commenced, by the consecration of the habits they were going to assume by the Cardinal. When this was finished, each of them took in her left hand a cross, and in her right a lighted taper, and knelt down at the feet of the Cardinal, who read something to them. Marianna, who was the youngest, turned round once, and smiled, while her eyes were, at the same time, wet with tears, and spoke too feelingly the anguish of her heart. Unhappy girl! she was an unwilling victim; she looked excessively pale and sickly. Her sister on the contrary, who had long wished to assume the vestal character, appeared extremely cheerful and gay. They each of them, had most beautiful hair, and a great deal of it. On their heads, they wore large plumes of white feathers, which projected so low, that whilst they were kneeling to the Cardinal, we expected every moment they would have caught fire, from the tapers held in their hands. After the ceremony at the altar was finished, they each of them, with a cross in one hand, and a taper in the other, proceeded again down the church, to return no more, for ever! This consideration made my heart sink within me! The ceremony, however, was not finished—indeed the most affecting part of it now began. They had passed round the church, and presented themselves at the gate of the convent, on the opposite side of the altar. A small door in the grating was opened, and each of them, alternately, bowed their heads to the Cardinal, who cut off their hair; then the nuns, who were all standing round, took off their elegant cloaths, and put on them the habits of their order. Unfortunately we could obtain but a very imperfect view of this scene, from the circumstance of the bars being so large and clumsy.
After the ceremony was finished, they came in their new habits to the grate, and their friends presented us to them. I now got quite close, and had a full and complete sight of all the nuns. There were some of the loveliest young women amongst them I ever saw; they bowed to us, and appeared many of them very desirous of seeing the company. One sweet girl, in particular, who seemed to be not more than fifteen or sixteen, discovered uncommon eagerness. She stayed behind the rest, and turned her eyes towards the grating, with looks that betrayed some lingering desires for the world. The whole of the ceremony lasted about three hours.
I much wish, my friend, you had been with me, for although a very affecting scene, and such as drew tears from many of my countrymen, who were standing round, yet it was certainly one of the most interesting and magnificent I ever remember to have been a spectator of.

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, MAY 2.
AMONG the late orders which the Archduke has issued, is one which enjoins, on pain of death, all Generals and officers entrusted with commands to remain constantly, during the time of action, at the head of the troops.
On receiving the news of the Archduke's victories in Suabia, the Emperor of Russia ordered Te Deum to be sung in all the Churches in his dominion.
The celebrated Minister of Russia, Count Belosorodko, is at the point of death in consequence of bursting a blood vessel. He is the leading man in the Cabinet of Petersburg, and is reputed a Statesman of profound judgment and comprehensive mind.
Since the communication between Suabia and Switzerland has been cut off, a scarcity of provisions begins to be felt in many places in the latter country. The levy of Switzerland by the French obtains little success. In the Canton of Berne, and in the little Catholic Cantons, the inhabitants repel force by force when they are required to march.
Melampus, at Sea, April 19.
SIR, I have the honour to inform you, that yesterday morning in lat. 50, 23, long. 15, 20, we chased a ship, which on our firing at her, hoisted French colours. The wind blowing exceedingly hard at N. W. with a very heavy sea, she got before the wind, when within half gun-shot of her, and setting all possible sail, obstinately persisted in attempting to escape; after carrying away our rudding sail booms, we continued firing our chase guns, when she suddenly gave a broad yaw to windward, instantly overset, and in the space of two minutes, she went down, and not an atom of the wreck could be seen. The greatest exertions and the utmost expedition was used in bringing the Melampus to the wind as near the spot as possible, with the view of saving these unfortunate people, but nothing remained on the surface.
I find by the information of the Captain and officers of Le Papillon, which sailed from Nantes, about the same time with this ship, and who knew her both from appearance & the signals she made to us, that she was Le Nantais , of 14 12 and 6 pounders, and 150 men; and I am very sorry to add, that from other circumstances there is no room for doubt, that the master and part of the crew of the Echo, of Pool, which she had taken, were amongst the sufferers on this melancholy occasion. I am, &c.
G. MOORE.
Adm. Kingmill, Cork.
MAY 11.
Yesterday information was received at Lloyd's Coffee-House, that the French Fleet had been seen by a Dane, steering directly towards the coast of Spain, and that he had the day before passed through a squadron of SIX SPANISH MEN OF WAR, cruising off Ferrol, as if waiting to be JOINED by the FRENCH Fleet. This intelligence was in part confirmed by one of our own frigates, which reconnoitered the Spanish ships, but the Admiralty have no regular advice of the fact. It was, however, very generally credited, and gave a strong countenance to the supposition that the combined Fleet is bound for the Mediterranean, in hopes again to possess the dominion of that sea.
CONSTANTINOPLE, MARCH 18. F I R E.
The 13th instant was a melancholy day for Constantinople, almost two thirds of the suburb of Pera being laid in ashes by a dreadful fire. The hotels of the English Ambassador, S. Smith, the Austrian Internuncio, Baron Hubert, and several other magnificent edifices, were entirely consumed. The damage is incalculable. All attempts to extinguish the fire were ineffectual. It continued to rage nine hours, and the number of houses consumed is estimated at 1300. How it began is not known, but strict enquiry is making to discover whether it was caused by incendiaries.
After the French had advanced from Egypt and taken Gazza, Dagezar, Pacha of Syria, placed his troops so that he cut off the communication between Gazza and Cairo; Murat Bey is intrenched in Upper Egypt, where he expects the arrival of Dagezar Pacha.
APRIL 3.
On the 1st of April, a second fire broke out at Constantinople; and on the 3d, a third conflagration took place.
VENICE, April 10. OF NAPLES.
Ships which have arrived from Corfu and Cephalonia bring advice, that the Russian Fleet has sailed from thence for Sicily, and that a large Fleet of Russian Transports from the
Black Sea, was on its way, with 15,000 men on board to attack the French in Naples. They will be supported by 7000 English who have arrived in Sicily. When the Austrian Auxiliary Troops shall have made themselves masters of the upper part of Italy, the French will be placed between two fires.
LUCERNE, (Switzerland) April 3.
BLESSINGS.
Our Legislative body has just passed several decrees. The following is the substance of the most important of them:
1. The 18,000 auxiliary troops shall be completed within 24 hours by a communal requisition. Whoever refuses to comply with the requisition may be tried by a Council of war, and punished with death.
2. Every citizen of Helvetia and every foreigner who by speeches, will excite opposition to the measures taken by the Government for the defence of the country, or seduce citizens from their obedience to the laws, and who shall propose submission to a foreign power, shall likewise be tried before a Council of War, and punished with death.
3. All citizens shall pay a monthly War Tax.
4. The Executive Directory is authorised to make requisitions, and every preparation necessary for the defence of the country.
PARIS, May 29.
The village of Cappel, where near 400 French soldiers have been assassinated by the inhabitants and country people in its environs, has been burnt.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS by an Act of the Congress of the United States, passed the ninth day of February last, entitled "An Act further to suspend the Commercial Intercourse between the United States and France, and the dependencies thereof, it is provided, That at any time after the passing of this act, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, if he shall deem it expedient and consistent with the interests of the United States, by his order, to remit and discontinue, for the time being, the restraints and prohibitions, by the said act imposed, either with respect to the French Republic or to any island, port or place belonging to the said Republic, with which a Commercial Intercourse may safely be renewed; and also to revoke such order, whenever, in his opinion the interest of the United States shall require; and he is authorized to make proclamation thereof accordingly.
And Whereas the arrangements which have been made at St. Domingo for the safety of the commerce of the United States, and for the admission of American vessels into certain ports of that island, do, in my opinion, render it expedient and for the interest of the United States to renew a Commercial Intercourse with such ports.
Therefore I, JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above recited act, do hereby remit and discontinue the restraints and prohibitions therein contained, within the limits and under the regulations here following, to wit:
1. It shall be lawful for vessels which have departed, or may depart, from the United States, to enter the ports of Cape Francois and Port Republican, formerly called Port au Prince, in the said Island of St. Domingo, on and after the first day of August next.
2. No vessel shall be cleared for any other port in St. Domingo, than Cape Francois and Port Republican.
3. It shall be lawful for vessels which shall enter the said ports of Cape Francois and Port Republican after the thirty-first day of July next, to depart from thence to any other port in said Island between Monte Christi on the North, and Petit Goave on the West; provided it be done with the consent of the Government of St. Domingo, and pursuant to certificates or passports expressing such consent, signed by the Consul General of the United States, or Consul residing at the port of departure.
4. All vessels sailing in contravention of these regulations, will be out of the protection of the United States, and be moreover liable to capture, seizure, and a confiscation.
GIVEN under my Hand and the Seal of the United States, at Philadelphia, the twenty-sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord 1799, and of the Independence of the said States, the twenty-third.
John Adams.
By the President, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
SAVANNAH, June 14.
Capt. Chilholm, of the sloop Three Friends, of this port, from St. Thomas, informs, that he was taken by three French Privateers when within ten leagues of Surinam, carried into Cayenne, tried in 48 hours after, and vessel and cargo condemned.
Capt. C. also informs, that on the 3d of May, the French agent at Cayenne, had actually issued a proclamation, authorizing the taking, burning, and destroying of every American vessel they should meet.
BALTIMORE, June 24.
Pursuant to a sentence of a general court martial, held in Baltimore, Patric O'Brien , a private soldier of the infantry of the United States, was yesterday drummed from Fort M c Henry to town, and through the principal streets of this city, to the tune of the Rogues March, with his head shaved, a halter round his neck and a label on his back, in large characters, expressing his crime in the following words:
"The sentence of a general court martial for Desertion ."
Brig Thetis , Capt. Gardner, one of the London fleet, has arrived.
The progressive state of exports in three neighbouring cities, is worthy of attention.
   Dollars.     In 1792.   Philadelphia, exported, 8,000,000   New-York, 5,500,000   Baltimore, 2,500,000  
   Dollars.     In 1798.   New-York, exported, 13,000,000   Philadelphia, 10,000,000   Baltimore, 10,000,000  
PHILADELPHIA, June 26.
The French political cooks have dished up another mushroom Republic in the Grand Duke of Tuscany's Dominions, called the Etrurian Republic . They propose, however, to hasten the dish over again, and to incorporate the Roman and Neapolitan Republics into one;—and the Cisalpine, Ligurian, and Etrurian, Republics into another.
The various accounts which have been received of the restoration of the money captured in the ship Pigou , are totally false; the crew of that ship with the exception of the Surgeon and second Mate, are confined in gaol, and treated with the utmost barbarity.
NEW-YORK, June 26.
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
In the Philadelphia Gazette of the 12th inst. is published the address of the Indian Chiefs of the Western Nations to the President of the United States, and the President's reply by the Secretary of War. After presenting the Great Pipe of friendship and peace, and expressing in their metaphorical and laconic stile, the purity of their intentions, and earnest wishes for mutual confidence between their tribes and the United States, they complain, as a grievance that the sales of land made by them, to individuals of the whites, previous to the treaty of Grenville , between Gen. Wayne and themselves, are disannulled, by a law of the United States, since which the equivalent stipulated to be given by those to whom it was transferred has ceased to contribute to their subsistence. The answer to their request to have those private sales confirmed, (which were too frequently procured by circumvention,) must be convincing and acceptable to the native proprietors of the conceded soil. After informing them, that our laws and customs to prevent fraud, do not allow of the purchase of lands from the Indians unless in the presence of one of our Commissioners, the Secretary adds,
BROTHERS,
You must now see that the President, your Father cannot in the mode you propose comply with your request—it would be to oppose an established and uniform practice to guard the Indian Nation from imposition, and preserve peace with them.
The discussion was friendly, pacific, and noble on both sides. The Chiefs were dismissed with presents, and provision made for their return to their respective tribes. It must be a reflection highly gratifying to our countrymen to see the disputes between themselves and their forest neighbors settled in this amicable manner more especially after the pains which have been taken by our less civilized foes to set them on against us. We cannot avoid publishing the following extract from the address, to show the success of the Great Nation's diplomatic skill among the Western tribes.
We have, & so have our respective Nations heard of the difficulties and dangers with which your country is threatened, and of your wisdom and firmness in these trying times; we were disposed to mourn at the first but our hearts feel strong at the last; Your enemies have attempted to impress us unfavourably: but we feel for you the regard of Brothers, and exult in the wisdom, dignity, and independence, of your conduct.
Your enemies have but a short time past, sent us a strange three coloured Flag, with a war belt, inviting to hostile acts against you:—but we ripped our kettles with their Flag, and returned their Hatchet without an edge.
BOSTON, July 5.
The Governor of Surinam is directed by his Government, not to suffer American vessels to be brought in there as prizes.
The Governor having refused to acknowledge a French Consul he could not afterwards consistently acknowledge an American Consul.
Received from London, May 9, 1799, per Packet.
Extract of a letter from an American Gentleman at Leghorn, to his Correspondent in London.
"The French entered this last Sunday evening. Every respect has been shown to the persons and property of Americans, and we have had assurances from the General, that considering us in the light of friends, he should treat us as such in all respects.
In St. Domingo, Rigaud's brother, on a mission to Toussaint, was lately murdered with 4 of his attendants. [Gaz. U. S.]
A vessel at Philadelphia, from Cape Francois with dispatches, sailed June 7; brings no news of any quarrel between Toussaint and Rigaud. [Phila. Gaz.]
June 22, a fire happened at Philadelphia, in Callowhill Street, which destroyed 17 buildings. Damages 25000 dolls.
A New Providence Privateer of 16 guns and 60 men, was lately taken by two French Privateers, and her whole crew, except 5, massacred. Her Capt. was thrown overboard alive.
Mr. Benard, of Boston, has arrived at N. York, from a Guadalupe adjudication.
In the vicinity of Gibraltar there are 16 sail of the line of British ships, in quest of the French fleet.
A very hot press of seamen has taken place throughout Great-Britain, to man the numerous squadrons fitted and fitting for sea.
The yellow fever is making dreadful havoc in several islands in the W. Indies, particularly Cuba.
A remarkable degree of health prevails in this, and all other capitals in the United States.
John D. Burk, the Irish Adventurer, has made his retreat from the U. States to avoid impending prosecution for several libels.
COLUMBIAN NAVY.
The Geo. Washington frigate, Capt. Fletcher, is under orders to sail to the West-Indies. Mr. Van Rensselaer is a Lieutenant on board.
The Merrimack loop of war, 4 days from hence on a cruise, was spoken in lat. 41, long. 66.
The Pickering has failed from N. York for the W. Indies.
Address of Commodore TRUXTON to his Ship's Company.
The President of the United States has commanded me, thro' the Secretary of the Navy, to return his thanks to all those brave officers, and men of every description, who served under my command, in the action, and capture of the French National frigate Insurgente ; and he indulges the pleasing hope, that those now engaged, will deserve a similar return from him, should an occasion occur.—This reward to merit and bravery, ought, and I am sure it will, excite an emulation in every honest breast, to deserve well of his country; and I have no doubt in my mind, but I shall find my present Ship's company as well disposed, and ready to meet the enemy on every occasion, as I have the satisfaction to say I did my former.
To be brave, humane, and generous, Gentlemen and Fellow Seamen, is no less your duty than it is the satisfaction of a grateful, and insulted country to reward you with its approbation, when you have proved so. Be ever gallant then, and never let it be said, that the Constellation (America's pride, that shines as conspicuously brilliant as the planetary system) was otherwise than victorious. On the ocean is our field to reap fresh laurels; let the captain then be well manned, trip cheerfully our anchor, spread the sails, give three cheers, and away to hunt up our enemies, as we have done before, until we find them. In your various stations, be always alert, obedient to your superior officers, and conduct yourselves like men, and you shall ever be certain of the strictest justice from me;—but as good order, and regular discipline, is what can only insure success in every enterprise, and do honor to the service, I shall, with a watchful eye, discriminate between the deserving and the undeserving, and if any of the latter should be discovered on board this ship, which I hope and trust will not be the case, they must, painful as it will be to me, abide all the consequences set forth in the articles of war, established by Congress for the regulation of the naval service, which has been read to you.
I shall, therefore, now conclude, with commanding the strictest attention at all times to order; and that a decent deportment be observed on board by every one, and that there be no noise, or confusion made on any occasion by any person.
THOMAS TRUXTON.
United States Ship Constellation,
Hampton Roads, June 19, '99.
The Secretary at War has directed that the Fort at Portland shall be named FORT SUMNER. The ceremony was to be performed yesterday in a very distinguished manner.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
The Barclay, has arrived at N. Bedford, from a whale and seal voyage to the Southern and Pacific Ocean, with 785 bbls. sperm. and 523. of whale oil, and 21,000 seal skins. She brings news of 14 whalemen, principally belonging to Nantucket and N. Bedford, which have been successful in procuring Oil. Capt. Liscomb of N. York, Captain Barney of N. Bedford, and Capt. Gardner of Nantucket, with a boat's crew from each of their ships, have been seized by the Spaniards at St. Mary's and the Main, near that island of Mercyfufe, where 85,000, were obtained in 6 months. A valuable garden was cultivated by the adventurers and left in a flourishing state.
The Harmony from London for Philadelphia, was taken May 26, long. 56, by a French frigate from Guadalupe for France—11 Frenchmen put on board, 4 Americans left, who retook the vessel 3 days afterwards, and have since arrived at Philadelphia.
Ship Lucy, Connolly, from Havan-nah for Charleston, was lately taken by the British frigate York. A Lieut. and 12 seamen were put on board,—5 Americans remained, who soon afterwards rose and retook their vessel.
SALEM June 28.
Capt. John Russ, who was taken by a French privateer and carried into Bayonne, writes from thence, we are informed, that he has had a trial and been cleared at a lower Court—and that the captors have appealed to a higher Court where he expects to be condemned for want of money! and (speaking of the military events in Europe) that the French are going down hill with great speed. This, it seems, is the opinion of the allies of the French.
PORTLAND, June 26.
It is already known, that our nobly spirited youth have lately associated themselves together under the title of the " Portland Federal Volunteers ," and chosen Capt. Joseph C. Boyd as their commander, yesterday they made their first public appearance in a very rich uniform.
The ladies of Portland, ever forward in acts of patriotism, as they are foremost in taste and elegance, presented the Volunteers with a Standard, combining in its design all that can animate to acts of federal heroism.
The following is the Address of the Lady who presented the Standard:
"In the name of the young ladies of Portland, I have the honor to present this Standard, to the first company of Federal Volunteers. Receive it as a testimony of the approbation with which we have beheld the patriotic spirit which has determined you to "Defend the Laws, of your country."
"We cheerfully confide to your care this emblem of our independence. Let it ever recall to your minds the assurance that our best wishes are for your success. Long may you unfurl it; long may this towering eagle fly triumphant!"
To which Ensign Richard C. Wiggins made the following answer:
"DAUGHTERS OF COLUMBIA,
"In behalf of the first Company of Federal Volunteers, permit me to assure you, that we are happy in meriting this valuable present which I have the honor of receiving from your fair hands. Nothing could inspire us with more ambition to "defend the laws" of our country, than this act of patriotic heroism; therefore, we shall ever consider it as the greatest emblem of our independence, and of female patriotism—the remembrance of which will not suffer us to part with it, unless with our lives, nor suffer a single plume to be plucked from the wings of the eagle, by any foreign or domestic power, unless with the blood of our hearts—that its independent flight may declare to proud and haughty Europe, that we MEAN TO BE FREE—while we are blessed with such politicians as an ADAMS in the cabinet, and such warriors as a WASHINGTON to lead in the field!"
In the evening a superb Ball was given by the Volunteers, to the Ladies who bestowed the Standard—at which many others of the first characters were invited and attended.

LONDON, May 1. THE BREST FLEET. An ingenious correspondent has communicated the following conjecture respecting the object of this formidable fleet, which, after showing the improbability of their being bound to Ireland, to Portugal, to the Mediterranean, or to the West-Indies points out their
DESTINATION. The fleet, consisting (as some say) of 24 sail of the line, and 10 frigates, gets out of port on the 25th of April—puts to sea, renders the junction of every reinforcement impracticable, avoids the combination of the fleets of Lords Bridport and St. Vincent—touches at the Brazils about the beginning of June, raises contributions, there taken in wood, water, and provisions, sails, doubles the Cape of Good Hope, finds the Monsoon favorable, takes all the vessels it meets on the way home from India, comes to anchor by the 20th of July at the Isle of France, lays in water and provisions, gets once more under weigh by the 25th of July, and arrives at Socotora about the 15th of August.
A north west wind prevails in the Red Sea—the two main French squadrons which preceded the great fleet proceeded to Suez, and have taken on board 15,000 of Buonaparte's army, consisting of a French division of 10,000 men, and 5,000 of the troops raised in Egypt—the junction of these squadrons take place about the 20th of August. They arrive off Bombay by the last of September just at the time when the Monsoon is about to terminate.
Twenty thousand men are afterwards landed at Mangalore, Tippoo declares himself, the fleet attacks Trincomalee, and blocks up the mouths of the Ganges, the coal-steered Princes of India march against Bengal, Syria, is occupied, Kleber, master of Aleppo, nothing can penetrate to India by land or sea.
When the Monsoon recommences, the fleet returns to Europe, but escorts into the Red Sea the wealth it has seized; the valuable commodities are transported to Alexandria, where they are laid up in Magazines until an opportunity occurs, of conducting them in safety to the ports of France.
The fleet, pursuing its course, stops successively at the Isle of France, perhaps the Cape, then the Brazils, and arrives at Cadiz; if necessary, it obtains a reinforcement, at this port to enable it to reach Brest, where it arrives after an 18 months voyage.
From the above sketch it will be seen that the French Minister of Marine was right when he said that the least delay would occasion the failure of the expedition, since the fleet has barely time enough to arrive in India before the end of the Monsoon. It appears also, that the immense number of prizes which are expected, in the voyage, may have given rise to the promise made to the sailors, that they should have one third of the value of the captures.
I have thus endeavoured to veil a plan which does not appear to be exposed, but the execution of which is far from being impracticable. I hope the hints I have thrown out are not too late. The danger that threatens us is of the greatest magnitude, and prompt and vigorous measures are necessary to avert it.
MAY 12. Lord Bridport has now 23 sail of the line; and Lord St. Vincent is about to be reinforced by Admiral Whitshed, who sailed for that purpose, as soon as Lord Bridport received information that the Brest fleet was at sea.
BOSTON, July 6. The accounts respecting an approaching Indian war, are extremely contradictory.
The Capt. of one of the U. S. brigs has surrendered his vessel, to the Captain of a British frigate, who insisted searching the brig for British seamen. The brig has since been ordered for Jamaica. Proper representations will be made on the subject.
PORTSMOUTH, July 9.
FOURTH OF JULY.
BRIDGE COMPANY.
Never was the anniversary of our national birth celebrated with greater decorum mirth and complete felicity—a number of the principal gentlemen of this town desirous of enjoying this national festivity, early assembled at the house kept by Mr. Chapouil, at the bridge, the day was uncommonly mild and agreeable, the beautiful local situation, surpassed by none in creation, the benevolence manifested in the countenances of all (for the unrelenting frown of Jacobinism was not seen) the conscientiousness of political rectitude beaming from the heart of every gentleman, together with the acknowledged triumph over foreign and domestic enemies, so fully impressed the minds of the guests as gave a seasoning to the repast hardly to be expected among mortals—think of this ye disorganizers—ye Jacobins!—The company after enjoying a sumptuous dinner and drinking many patriotic toasts, were very agreeably entertained with the following Songs composed for the occasion by JONATHAN M. SEWALL, Esq. who being in good health, was also himself of the party. The muses are not venial;—men of genius cannot be bought, neither can the poet become a Jacobin! think of this ye followers of Belial, ye disciples of Molach—ye rebels against all systems, order and Government. When did Jacobins exhibit a scene of such true enjoyment and perfect felicity?—The day was closed without the most trivial accident to ruffle or disturb the happiness of the party, or to encourage in the least, the expiring flame of Jacobinism.
SONGS
For the celebration of the 4th July, 1799.
Tune—“IN A MOULDERING CAVE—OR THE GODS OF THE GREEKS.” ATE Jove and blue Neptune in conference met, On Ida's high summit reclined; The theme was COLUMBIA! her fame and her fate Engross'd each Celestial's high mind. First Neptune began—“Scarce three ages have past, Since the land we adopt for our own, Haunt of savage, and brute, was a rude howling waste Undiscover'd, unpeopled, unknown, COLUMBUS with noble ambition fir'd To explore the vast region unknown, His zeal I encourag'd, his sails I inspir'd And wafted him safe o'er my throne. When the fiend Persecution in Britain fierce Ravag'd, The Oppress'd on my bosom I bore, Call'd the winds to assist them—the wild winds obey'd, And wing'd them with speed to the shore. Each toil they encounter'd, all hardships sustain'd, 'Till the desert a paradise grew; Wholesome laws they ordain'd, chartered rights soon obtain'd, From the Monarch and realm whence they flew. For RELIGION and FREEDOM, they brav'd ev'ry foe, Intrepid, invincible, strove; Resolved the rich blessings to taste here below, Or enjoy, unmoistened, above! COLUMBIA, encress'd in fame, numbers and wealth, Dire envy inflam'd their old foe; Who with taxes devis'd to enslave them by stealth, But FATE and the GODS will'd not so. Their foes they engag'd—while my waves rose to check The POWER who rules ocean with me; The chains of Dependence the tore from her neck, Now reigns INDEPENDENT & FREE!” “And still shall the reign! (Jove with transport reply'd) Of all nations the envy, and dread; Nor France, with the furies, and fraud, on her side, Shall tear the rich crown from her head! All the Gods, in her cause, would arise in their wrath, Old VULCAN her thunder-bolts forge, Her Cannon, dire Powder, and Weapons of death; And teach the dread tubes to disgorged. Stern PHOEBUS his arrows, fierce-hissing, should send, My Ægis MINERVA should wield, While MARS who once dar'd Gallia's cause to defend, Would load with her cores the field. EGEON, the monster, who durst Jove defy, With NEPTUNE, should furious advance, His hundred hands brandish—while fierce from the sky, I launch'd my red lightning on FRANCE. But the aid of the Gods, Columbia declines, Tho' assail'd from within, and abroad, Her Arms and her Councils shall blast their designs, And rebels subdue with her rod. Her Tars are all TRUXTON's , her Soldiers ne'er fly, Her Fleets shall invincible prove; Sage ADAMS for wisdom, with FALLAS may vie, And WASHINGTON equals a Jove!”
Tune—“PRESIDENT'S MARCH.” HEAV'N and the fates this day decreed Our happy country should be freed! COLUMBIANS rise! from shore to shore, Let joy resound! loud cannons roar! And while we hail the glorious morn, Let France recline her head, and mourn, While Patriots with the dawn awake, Let inbred Traitors fear, and quake. While Demo's shun the joyous throng, This be the burthen of the song—
CHORUS. “Columbia rise! be firm, be free! The friends of France are foes to Thee! Detest the tools of Talleyrand, And spurn each Traitor from the land!” Shall we to GALLIA bow the knee? COLUMBIA tributary be? Her insults bear without a groan? And pay her plunderers by a loan? Yes—we'll pay tribute—with a Fleet, And Powder shall the loan complete. For force, nor guile, nor traitor—fiend, Our reddest GOVERNMENT shall bend; Like ATLAS firm, or ANDES' pride, With ev'ry Patriot on her side. CHORUS. —“Columbia, &c.” Our native Oaks —(majestic Wood!) Start from their roots, and plough the flood, Where winds can waft, or billows flow, To hurl their thunder on the foe. 'Gainst Rebels to our Country's cause, We've Alien , and Sedition-Laws We've upright Judges, Patriots true, With juries, fines, chains, prisons, too, So close the prison, strong the chain, To burst a LYON's strength were vain. CHORUS. —“Columbia, &c.” Let none dare think these Laws severe— How did the wrath of Heav'n appear. When rebel-angels brav'd His throne? He hurl'd the daring traitors down To realms of punishment, and woe— Where ev'ry rebel ought to go. Beware, then, Traitors I ere too late, Nor brave the vengeance of the State! Left what you now so cruel deem, Should then seem Mercy in the extreme! CHORUS. —“Columbia, &c.” Now to the Fair, a noble toast— “Still may you reign Columbia's boast! Nor wheedling Frenchmen e'er beguile, Nor Democrats obtain one smile.” But while they feel the indignant frown, Let James each FEDERAL HERO crown! So Love and Glory they'll pursue, And 'midst the battle, think on YOU . All chains but yours, they dare despise, And dread no lightning, but your eyes. CHORUS. “Columbia rise! be firm, be free, The friends of France are foes to Thee! Detest the tools of Talleyrand, And spurn each Traitor from the Land!”
THE LIGHT INFANTRY.
This excellent Military Company paraded at an early hour, and marched through all the principal streets in town, and kept up a regular, constant and masterly fire, which received the approbation of a croud of spectators. To the honor of this Company it ought to be observed, that at their own expence, they have equipped themselves with uniform, knapsack, canteen and every minutia of military apparatus: and regularly devoted their time and cash to a handsome public appearance on all public days worthy of being noticed. At the same moment it is to be regretted that the other companies in the battalion have not been ordered out but once in three years. This has the appearance of almost criminal neglect. A well regulated militia is our safety in times of danger and invasion. But, is it in the power of a people unaccustomed to the use of arms to repel an attack with energy and success? A yard-stick and a mallet are two different things. The gentleman who exercises the one may have no knowledge of the other. Use has made perfect in the handling of the first, and use alone can make equally perfect in the due exercise of the last. Commanders of battalions to your posts: keep up the spirit of discipline, and route to deeds of generous emulation. At two o'clock the Light Infantry Company repaired to Capt. WHIDDEN's Assembly-Room, when an excellent dinner was served up with that elegance and taste for which the Ladies of the house are so justly celebrated. After dinner a number of patriotic Toasts were drank, and some very capital Songs sung. Among the songs that received the best applause, was a most excellent and spirited performance inserted in the Gazette of the 2d inst. The author, (a gentleman in one of our country towns,) is requested to receive the thanks of the company for the pleasure which he has thus afforded them. Two original compositions by J. M. SEWALL, Esq. were received with high plaudits. And Paine's  Adams and Liberty echoed through the vaulted dome.
TOASTS:
1. The day we celebrate, may Americans never forget the hour that gave them National existence. 2. The patriotic heroes of America, whose blood was shed at the altar of Liberty. 3. The President of the U. States. 4. Lt. Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON. 5. The Congress of the U. States. 6. The soldiery of the United States, may they ever be in readiness when their country calls to Arms! 3 cheers. 7. The Navy of the United States—May every naval Commander imitate a TRUXTON and emulate a NELSON . 3 cheers. 8. The American Eagle, in its talons the thunder-bolt of fate; in its beak the olive branch of peace. 9 cheers. 9. The first duties of a good citizen, reverence for the laws and respect for the magistracy. 3 cheers. 10. The State of N. Hampshire—Federal as GILMAN ; decided as ADAMS ; brave as WASHINGTON . 9 cheers. 11. His Excellency Gov. GILMAN —May the citizens of New Hampshire learn public virtue from his Independence of spirit. 9 cheers. 12. All good federalists, from the waters of St. Croix, to the waves of Altamaha. 3 cheers. 13. Hon. JAMES M C HENRY, secretary of war, energy, decision and firmness. 14. BENJA. STODDARD, Secretary of the Navy. 15. A full purse for the defence of the United States, but not a mill for tribute. 9 cheers.
VOLUNTEERS.
J. M. SEWALL, Esq.—The American Apollo and the poet of the day. The Light Infantry, the first to take the field and the last to leave it. The Jacobins of the U. States—may they be convinced of their error, and become good friends to their country.
PORTSMOUTH PIER.
The mercantile gentlemen who crowd the Pier with Commerce; whose industry and enterprise are blessings to community, assembled almost to a man and generously furnished a sufficiency of good punch to drink the following Toasts. They were joined by a number of valuable fellow-citizens, and every heart responded to the sentiment that circled joyfully round.—If any animosity ever existed, it was lost in the love of Country.
TOASTS:
1. The 4th of July 1776, a bright, a glorious DAY! 2. The United States, independent forever! 3. ADAMS invincible as WASHINGTON ! 4. WASHINGTON ! Wisdom in the cabinet, Valour in the Field! 5. The People and Government, one solid column. 6. Manufactures and Commerce the strength of Nations. 7. Order and Laws; the basis of liberty.
8. The federal government and the several states, ever, ever united! 9. Public virtue, the paladium of FREEDOM. 10. Rational liberty, the bliss of earth. 11. HARMONY: the cement of the Union. 12. A Republic of Laws, and Laws for Republicans. 13. Tranquility in the great family. 14. The American Eagle soaring to the Heavens. 15. The olive branch and sword entwined together. 16. The bow of peace, sweeping a full arch.
VOLUNTEERS.
Beauty, virtue and elegance, the Columbian fair. Millions for defence but not a cent for tribute.
The American patriots of 1776—May their memories be respected while Independence is a blessing.
Private animosities, lost in public spirit. The interests of the whole, absorbing all parties.
The toasts were accompanied by a federal discharge of 16 rounds of artillery, from the armed ship Mercury , Capt. TREADWELL , and followed by repeated huzzas from the bold sailor, and honest mechanic, the great supporters of national interest, honor and Independence.
WATER PARTIES.
A large number of young, middle aged, and even elderly gentlemen regaled themselves on the river. The whole day appeared to wear the smiles of heaven. It was exquisitely fine. The cool breezes of a second Eden blew softly along, and the incense of earth ascended to the skies in twice ten thousand perfumes.
AT EXETER
The day was celebrated with the highest glee. An elegant public entertainment was provided for the occasion, and graced by the presence of the patriotic Governor GILMAN . Many capital toasts were drank in the course of the feast, but we have not been able, to procure them for this day's Gazette .
AT BARRINGTON
The Day was celebrated with unusual eclat—Mr. William Balch, son of the Rev. Mr. Balch, delivered a very elegant Oration to a crowded auditory! a noble entertainment was provided, and a capital Ball concluded the festive scene.
NOTTINGHAM SQUARE.
At the Square the anniversary of Independence was celebrated by a number of gentlemen from Nottingham, Epping, Deerfield, &c. with a glee of patriotism warm from the heart, and after partaking of an elegant dinner provided by Lt. Williams, the following toasts were drank.
1. The day, may it ever be the anniversary of real not nominal independence; and may the virtues that obtained the freedom of America support it. 2. The people and government of the United States, may their union be perpetual, and may disgrace and infamy await the man who attempts to divide them. 3. The Government of the United States, may it ever be of our own choice, and may those who have no interest in our happiness have no influence in our elections. 4. The President of the United States, may his wisdom and firmness be a rock of defence—and may his distinguished services be held in everlasting remembrance. 5. GEORGE WASHINGTON, the savior of his country, his name is a rampart and his presence an host. 6. The heads of departments, may a consciousness of their integrity shield them against the shafts of calumny. 7. The officers and army of the United States, may glory crown their arms and a grateful country reward their labors. 8. The Navy of the United States, may it protect our commerce and destroy the pirates of the ocean. 9. The State of New-Hampshire, may its Federalism forever continue. 10. JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN, Governor of New-Hampshire, may his strong attachment to the interest of his country long intitle him to the confidence and esteem of the people. 11. The Legislature of New-Hampshire—a true representation of the Federalism of the State. 12. Liberty and the Laws, may their protection be mutual and their union perpetual. 13. The progress of science, virtue and religion—the immortal basis of our country's glory. 14. May the foil of our country be fatal to traitors—and cease to nourish men who prefer the interest of any foreign nation to their own. 15. Confusion to the councils, and disgrace to the arms of any nation that would infringe the rights or impair the independence of America. 16. The fair daughters of America, may they never trust the man who
has not full confidence in our government.
We are sorry that the want of room obliged us to omit sundry accounts, received from our friends in the neighbouring towns, of the celebration of the 4th of July, particularly North-Hill, they shall in turn be duly attended to in our next; we are happy to find the day was generally celebrated throughout the United States.
The Board of Health at Boston, voted on the 6th inst. that all vessels entering the harbour of Boston, from Philadelphia, or any port within the Delaware, should be subject to quarantine, and that notice thereof be sent to the commanding officer of the Castleton and the pilots.
Saturday arrived brig Centaur , Capt. Peirce, 21 days from Trinidad, in lat. of St. Thomas spoke the Ganges, with a 10 gun French privateer which she had taken after a long chase, and was going into Antigua, with her prize to land the prisoners. June 14, Capt. Williams, in a brig belonging to Salem sailed from Trinidad for Ligua.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Centaur , Peirce, Trinidad. Sch. Roseanna , M c Clintock, Martinico. CLEARED. Ship Lyon , Trefethern. St. Thomas.
DIED —At Berwick, Mrs. Sarah Ham, aged 26, the amiable consort of Capt. Samuel Ham.
At Durham, Miss Lydia Steele, aged 5 years, a lovely and promising daughter of Jonathan Steele, Esq.
William Neil,
TAKES the liberty to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has entered into partnership with his son CHARLES NEIL, and that the business in his store, will in future be carried on in the name of William & Charles Neil , His customers and others may depend on the strictest attention to their orders and the greatest care in the choice of the
GOODS.
They have at present for Sale,
Bohea, } Souichong, } Hyson, } Gunpowder } TEAS. RUM. BRANDY. GIN.
Malaga, } Sherry, } Lisbon, } Red Port } WINES.
COTTON per bag. CROCKERY per crate. SUGAR per hhd. or barrel. LOAF SUGAR. With a general assortment of
GROCERY GOODS. On the most reasonable terms, all possible encouragement given to those who buy to sell again.
ALSO—A cargo of VERY NICE CORN. Portsmouth, July 5, '99.
Edward J. Long,
Has the following articles for Sale very cheap, (they being a consignment.)
26 bolts Russia Duck . 9 ps. Russia Sheeting . 21 bags India Sugar . 9 tons IRON .
And a large assortment of
PAPER HANGINGS. Portsmouth, July 8, 1799.
WANTED,
A STEADY faithful MAN, to serve in the capacity of Coachman and Hostler—Inquire at the Mason's Arms. Portsmouth, July 8, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Durand , in the county of Grafton , and State of New-Hampshire , that at a legal meeting of the proprietors of said township held at Lancaster in said county, on the 23d day of May last, they voted a tax of seven hundred and fifty dollars for the purpose of discharging the public taxes, making roads, and promoting the settlement of the township—an assessment whereof on the shares of the following original proprietors, viz. John Durand , and John Durand, jr. three hundred and fifty dollars and fifty-eight cents each, Edward Parry , Thomas Brown , and Charles Henzel , sixteen dollars and twenty-eight cents each, is committed to me to collect, and the owners of said lands are notified that unless the said taxes are paid to me at my house in Portsmouth , in the county of Rockingham , in said State, on or before the 15th day of August next, so much of their lands will be advertised for sale as will discharge the same with incidental charges.
JOSEPH WHIPPLE , Collector. Portsmouth, July 5, 1799.

"Americans Roufe."  COLUMBIANS , your virtue all nations must own, While your laws are maintain'd, and your justice is known: Let us all to a man then combine in the cause Of protecting our freedom by guarding our laws, What tho' malice or envy attempt to intrigue? The poison should serve but to strengthen our league. Americans roufe! let your glory extend, Where the billows can roll, or the eagle af- cend. The whisperers of millions unborn now declares, What the fathers have won should descend to their heirs; By our conduct then may we not forfeit their claim, For our sons are the heirs of our freedom and fame; But let us unite, and declare with one voice, To defend to the utmost the laws of our choice. Americans roufe! let your glory extend, Where the billows can roll, or the eagle af- cend. While our Union is perfect, we care not for France, For our sons must retreat, when our heroes advance, Undismay'd does a Truxton and Washing- ton stand, To protect us by sea, & to guard us by land, Who will pay them a tribute the next time they call, The dower of justice, with powder and ball. Americans roufe! let your glory extend, Where the billows can roll, or the eagle af- cend. These vultures of carnage, now feasting on gore, Shall descend to the earth when our eagle shall soar; But swifter than lightning he'll dart on their way, And drag from their covert those creatures of prey; His vengeance awaken'd shall not be sup- pressed. Till our foes are subdued, and our wrongs are redress'd. Americans, roufe! let your glory extend, Where the billows can roll, or the eagle af- cend. May our Adams long live, who with wisdom imparts The sense of all ages, all laws and all arts; Whose counsels (which point to our glory the way) The world must admire, & Columbia obey. May his talents direct, while our thunder is hurl'd. To avenge our own wrongs, and give peace to the world. Americans, roufe! let your glory extend, Where the billows can roll, or the eagle af- cend.
Mode of preserving Butter. THE following mode of curing Butter is practised by some, in the Parish of Udney, and that neigh- borhood, which gives their butter a great superiority above that of others: "Take two parts of the best com- mon salt, one part sugar, and one part saltpetre, beat them up to- gether and blend them completely. Take one ounce of this composition for every sixteen ounces of butter, work it well into the mass and close it for use." I know no simple improvement in economics greater than this when compared with the usual mode of cu- ring butter by means of common salt alone. I have seen the experi- ment fairly made of one part of the butter made at one time thus cured, and the other with salt alone. The difference was inconceivable. I should suppose that in any open market the one would sell 50 per cent more than the other. The butter cured with the mixture appears of a rich marrowy consistence and fine color, and never acquires a brittle hardness nor taste of salt; the other is comparatively hard and brittle approaching more nearly the appearance of tallow, and is much falter to the taste. I have eaten of butter cured with the com- position, that had been kept three years, and was as sweet as at first, But it deserves to be noted that butter thus cured requires to stand from three weeks to a month before it is began to be used. If it be sooner opened the salts are not sufficiently blended with it; and sometimes the coolness of the nitre will then be perceived which totally disappears afterwards.
The Manner of Destroying Insects which attack Fruit trees. [From the Paris Memoirs of Agri- culture]  MONSIEUR de Thosse , having found that Oil of Turpentine, when applied to animals which were covered with vermin, destroyed these vermin without hurting the animal, the author of this memoir tried it on several kinds of tree lice and other in- sects; all of which it killed without hurting the trees. He then mixed some of the oil of turpentine with fine earth, so as to make it incorpo- rate well, and added water, stirring it carefully till the whole was brought to a considerable degree of fluidity. In this mixture he dipped branches of fruit trees, covered with insects, which were entirely destroyed by it, eggs and all, without hurting the fruit branch, or leaves. The composi- tion may be got off by artificial watering, or left to be washed away by the first shower. From these ex- periments, he thinks that oil of tur-
pentine may be as well employed for killing various kinds of lice that infest domestic animals, and sometimes pro- duces diseases on fruit trees. Experi- ments will ascertain how far this reme- dy will prove efficacious in different cases.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.  DON JOSEPH IGNATUS DE VIAR his Catholic Majesty's Consul General, having received infor- mation, that all goods or merchandise of the growth and manufacture of Great Britain are the most strictly prohibited in his Majesty's Dominions, has thought proper to give this public information, in order that merchants and others trading from the United States to any of the said Dominions may be particularly careful in having the property so shipped, certified under oath, as being of the growth and manufacture of a neutral and friendly power; otherwise they will involve themselves in difficulties, and subject their property to confiscation. And whereas, his Catholic Majesty's Consul General, agreeable to the in- structions he has received, is held answerable for any illicit importation effected under cover of such a certifi- cate, he will be scrupulously cautious in certifying only to such goods as shall appear to be of the description aforesaid. Per order, JUAN STOUGHTON. Consular Office, Boston, June 15, '99.
State of New-Hampshire.  NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the town of Washington, who have not paid their State, county and high- way taxes, for the year 1798; that so much of their land will be sold at pub- lic vendue at the house of William Larrance, in said Washington, on Monday the 9th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the same with incidental char- ges, unless prevented by previous pay- ment.    Wid. Sarah Mouison  0 0 0  50  0  50  6  1    Edmund Towne,  0 0 0  100  0  50  6  1    Epoch Horton,  0 0 0  30  0  15  8  0    Nathan Cram,  0 0 0  50  0  50  12  3    Peter Peirce,  4 2 1  180  1  40  18  4    do.  3 1 1  180  0  90  11  2    William Bartlett,  3 2 1  210  0  25  6  0    David Hovey,  0 0 0  100  0  75  9  2    Stephen Austin,  0 0 0  100  0  50  6  1    North end of the town, owners unknown.      180  0  100  75  9      180  0  100  75  9      220  0  100  50  6    EBENEZER SPAULDING, Collector. Washington, June 28, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of New- port, who have not paid their high- way, State and county taxes, for the year 1798; that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Levi Prentice, in said Newport, on the 17th day of Septem- ber next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the same with incidental charges; unless prevented by previous payment.    Jeremiah Clement,  46  12  50  32  11  5  1    Sam'l Crain's heirs  43  3  100  50  16  7  2    Josiah Buel, jr.  22  5  50  17  6  3  1    Ambros Cofit, and  58  5  80  27  9  4  1    John Blodget,  53  3  100  50  16  7  2    Thomas Balesheins,  9  4  100  33  11  5  1    Thomas Balesheins,  24  5  80  27  9  4  1    Governor's lot S. W. 1/4  500  333  1  7  47  10     corner of the town,           Jeremiah Clement,  16  5  80  40  13  6  1    Jeremiah Clement,  33  5  80  40  13  6  1    Jeremiah Clement,  42  5  15  9  9  4  1    Jeremiah Clement,  42  5  8  27  9  4  1    ISAAC NEWTON, Collector. Newport, June 27, 1798.
That beautiful high bred Stallion horse  HUNTER , WILL stand the remainder of this season at the stable of the subscriber, in Greenland, at the re- duced price of 9/ for the leap; 18/ the season; or 24/ to insure a foal.— HUNTER is of a beautiful chestnut colour, fifteen hands high, seven years old, and as for carriage and strength is exceeded by none; he has been so trained on the turf that he never was beaten in running.
T. G. Dearborn. N. B. As I wish not to deceive the public, or give them reason to doubt his being a sure foal getter by his name—I would inform them that this is not the horse Bold Hunter, but is the real HUNTER. Greenland, July 2, 1799.
WANTED IN an Apothecary shop, an appren- tice, the age requisite, will depend on the activity of the boy. Inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, July 1, 1799.
TO BE SOLD  At Public Auction, 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.
FOR SALE VERY CHEAP, One hundred and fifty bushels of  GOOD POTATOES, THEY will be sold together or in smaller parcels. Inquire of the printer. June 29.
Fifty Dollars Reward.  WHEREAS Some evil minded person or persons have within six weeks past, thrice at- tempted to set fire to the dwelling house in Greenland, situate near the parade, occupied by the subscriber and belonging to Mr. Joseph Clarke; whoever will discover and give notice of the incendiary or incendiaries, so that he or they may be brought to condign punishment, shall receive the above reward from said occupant. MOLLY PACKER. July 2.
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 oc- cupant. July 2.
TWENTY BARRÈLS  Excellent CYDER For Sale.—Inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, June 18, '99.
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 sil- ver WATCH, with a steel chain, and cop- per or pinchebeck 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 669.—Any person who may have found said watch, and will return it to, or inform the subscriber where it may be had, shall be amply rewarded by GEORGE REID. Londonderry, June 24, 1799.
Portsmouth AQUEDUCT.  THE Directors have voted a seventh Assessment, of eight dol- lars 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 re- quested 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 Ex- eter—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 advan- tage 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.
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.
INSURANCE OFFICE.  THE Public are here- by informed that the INSU- RANCE OFFICE kept by the sub- scriber, 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 secure 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.
FRESH GOODS. Just received and for sale, by  Phineas Ellis, At his STORE in Market-Street,  CALICOES; Ging- hams; jaconet Mullins; Mullin- nets; Dimities; color'd silk Handker- chiefs; black Gauze; Millinets; Nankins; Nankinets; printed Jeans; Kid and common Gloves; N o 10 Vel- vet binding; Vandyke and Rib'd Hose, &c. &c. Sheathing Paper may be had at the above store. Portsmouth, June 17.
Fresh Goods,  JUST IMPORTED.  Edw'd Parry HAS RECEIVED, By the arrival of the brig Atlantic Capt. ROLLINS, a capital assort- ment 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 6/6 to 32/ per yard; su- perfine Cassimeres from 10/6 to 16/6 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 Mullinets and Dimities; one hundred pieces yard wide Irish Linen of the best fabrick; 50 pieces 3/4 Cole- rain and British Holland; English and French Cambrics. A large assortment of Silk, cotton and worsted Stock- ings, Ladies' very fine cotton do. with laced clocks, from 4/ to 9/ per pair. A large assortment of Mens' Hats of superior quali- ties, Youths' and Childrens' do. La- dies' black satin and colour'd Beaver Hats; India and English Nankins; Clouded Jeans and Valentias; Durants of all colours; Moreens ditto; Ruf- fels and Calimancoes, and A very extensive assortment of all other GOODS as usual. Those who wish to pur- chase any of the above Goods, for cash down or short credit, will find it great- ly to their advantage, by purchasing at the above Store. Portsmouth, June 22, '99.
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,  GOODS.    do.  Silk & Cotton,    do.  Cotton,    do.  Cotton & Linen,    do.  Linen,    do.  Woolen,    do.  Worsted,    do.  Thread, and    do.  FANCY    do.  Being a very general assortment of    EUROPEAN & INDIA. Portsmouth, June 14, 1799.
William Stanwood, jr. Market-Street, next door to the printing office,  HAS JUST RECEIVED BY THE LATEST ARRIVALS  A GREAT variety of Sum- 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- six, entitled, "An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the so- ciety of United Brethren for pro- pagating the gospel among the "Heathen;" and the Act supple- mentary 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, "be- ginning 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 Mus- "kingum river at the crossing place above "Fort Lawrence; thence down the said "river, to the point where a line run due "west from the place of beginning, will "intersect the said river; thence along the "line so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said town- ships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the in- spection of all persons concerned. II.
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. III.
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. IV.
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 Re- gister of the Treasury, the particular quar- ter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not de- signate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. V.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quar- ter 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 afore- said, and forthwith to make locations there- for on any tract or tracts of land not before located. VI.
All warrants or claims for lands on ac- count of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplemen- tary 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.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber about four weeks since, an indented appren- tice 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 for- bid carrying away said apprentice, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. DAVID GILMAN. Tamworth, June 17, 1799.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for the New-Hamp- shire 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 sub- scribers, 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 conspicu- ously 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 circu- lation, not only throughout this State, but in every State in the Union, of any paper printed in New-Hampshire.