The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1803-06-14 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endeavor to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY NATHANIEL S. & W. PIERCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
S. Larkin,
Keeps constantly for sale, at his Shop in Broad-street,  MADEIRA, } WINES. Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga, Best Coniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Old Rum, Molasses, Coffee, Chocolate, Spices of all kinds, Sugars of various kinds, fresh Turkey Figs, Box Raisins, Shell'd Almonds, Prunes.  Gunpowder, } TEAS, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson Skin, and Bohea } all of the first quality. Together with a general assortment of  GROCERIES.
BOSTON GLASS of all sizes, cheap as at the Manufactory. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
NOTICE.
By virtue of a License from the Supreme Judicial Court or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, will be Sold, at AUCTION, on TUESDAY the 28th day of JUNE next, at 2 o'clock, P.M. at the house of JOHN HAGGINS, innholder in Berwick—
A Valuable FARM, lately owned by Capt. THOMAS WALINGFORD, of Somersworth, deceased, containing one hundred acres of Land, with a convenient Dwelling-House, and Barn thereon, with a large quantity of Timber, and Fire Wood trees thereon, and is about four miles from Berwick landing.—The terms of payment, with good security, will be at long periods, if the purchaser desire it. Particulars will be further made known at the time and place of sale, or at any time previous by applying to the subscriber in Portsmouth, or to Gen. GOONWIN, of Berwick, or Capt. RICKER, of Somersworth.
ISAAC LYMAN.
Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
Z. Robinson & Co.
At the head of the PIER, Have now ready for Sale, a very large and complete assortment of  Crockery, Glass & China Ware, In crates, assorted principally for Country Traders.
CRATES of Blue and White fancy Ware, assorted,
 do. Blue & Green edg'd, assorted.  do. Enamell'd, under glaz'd, do.  do. Printed and Penciled, do.  40 Crates Cream coloured, do.  Hhds. Enamell'd & Fluted Ware, do.  Boxes Glass Ware, assorted.  do. Tumblers.  do. Decanters.  do. Wine Glasses.  do. Mugs. 
Dutch Liquor Cases. China in boxes, assorted.
do. Tea Sets, in single boxes. *** All the above Goods will be sold for cash or approved credit, as low as can be purchased in Boston, and any assortment of the above Goods, if desired, will be repacked to suit the purchasers. Also, Few hds. Molasses.
12 hds. Rum. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
ELISHA HILL, jr.
HAS FOR SALE, 33 Hhds. RUM. 60 bbls. cargo No. 1 & 2 BEEF and PORK.
FLOUR per bbl. CORN and BACON. Bar & Cake SOAP per Box. Mould and Dipt CANDLES per ditto. May 24.
Warranted Good
HAVANNA SEGARS, 40,000, for sale by the box or retail, by  Nathaniel White, Cheap-side, Congress-street.
HE has just received a supply of fresh Lisbon LEMONS and ORANGES; which added to good BRANDY; good RUM; loaf and brown SUGARS; TEAS of the best quality, and the best MOLASSES ever seen—he presumes will secure him the custom of those who want good things. Also, just received, 2400 weight of COTTON, by the bale.
Henry Ladd,
Has received by the Minerva, from London, and the Warrington, from Liverpool, a fresh supply of  Ship Chandlery,
CONSISTING OF  SHEET Lead, from 3 to 6 lb. to a foot; deep sea, hand, & fish Leads, from 1 1/2 to 28 lbs; brass and iron cabin door Locks; Stays; Buttons; Hooks and Hinges; Brads; Pump, clapper, clout, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, 20d, 30d, & 40d Nails; Spikes; half inch Rivets; Copper Nails for wood funnels; Harpoons; Grains; Tormentors; Lades; Frying Pans; Grid-Irons; Tea Kettles; Coffee Mills; Tin and Japan'd Ware; Carpenter's, Caulker's & Cooper's Tools complete.
Also, Patent Shot; Balls; Powder; do. Flasks; Gun-Locks; do. Worms; do. do. to extract balls; Hunter's, Sportsman's, Pen, Pocket, and Filh Knives; Paints; Brushes, &c. &c. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
HOSIERY STORE,
Sign of the Spinning-Wheel, Back-street.
CAZNEAU BAYLEY,
ACQUAINTS the public that he has imported in the Galen from London, direct from the Manufacturer, a general assortment of Hosiery—viz.
Men's white & fancy Cotton Hose, Men's plated do. Men's white & brown thread Hose; Men's brown thread and white Cotton half Hose; Men's white silk Hose; Women's white and black silk Hose; Women's white cotton Hose from 3/4 to 11/6; Youth's cotton do.
Black, white & color'd Cotton Gloves and Mitts; black, white and color'd silk Gloves and Mitts, of the extra length; Men's black and white silk Gloves.
Cotton & Worsted Pantaloons. A large assortment of WORSTED HOSIERY.
A pleasing variety of Ladies' fancy silk Handkerchiefs, at 8 and 10/. A few pieces of embossed colored Muslin, newest fashion, with a variety of other articles in the ENGLISH GOODS line.
BARGAINS for ready money. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
The Committee of Police,
TAKE this method to inform the inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth, that all nuisances which come under the inspection of said Committee, after the publication hereof, unless immediately removed, will be rigorously prosecuted according to law.—And all persons, driving trucks or carts through the streets of said town, are hereby informed, that unless they carefully attend to, and observe such methods as may best serve to keep their horses and oxen under command, will be prosecuted according to law.
By Order of the Committee of Police, R. CUTTS SHANNON, Chairman. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
Nathan B. Folsom,
HAS FOR SALE,
BOURDEAUX Brandy, & Holland Gin, per pipe or less quantity; Bohea, Souchong, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin & Gunpowder TEAS, in whole and half chests; Nanikins, per bale of 100 pieces, bundle or single piece; Bandanna Handkerchiefs; India Cottons; Dutch and American Gun-Powder; Boxes Chocolate; casks of Raisins.—ALSO—
A complete assortment of Clothier's DYESTUFF, Cotton Yarn, Candle Wicks and Bed Tick, as usual.—Any of the above articles will be sold very low for cash or approved credit.—Cash advanced on Consignments. Portsmouth, June 7.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Mrs. CATHARINE M'GILL, late of Portsmouth, deceased, are desired to exhibit them for settlement, and those indebted to said estate, to make payment to SAMUEL BOWLES, Administrator and Guardian for the heirs. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
(PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.)
SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
AT THE SECOND SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the Sixth of December, one thousand eight hundred and two.
AN ACT, To prolong the continuance of the Mint at Philadelphia.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Act entitled "An act concerning the Mint," approved March 3d, 1801, is hereby continued in force and operation for the term of five years, after the fourth day of March next.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate pro-tempore. APPROVED, March 3, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT, To make provision for persons that have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the United States, during the revolutionary war.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That any commissioned officer, non commissioned officer, soldier, or seaman, disabled in the actual service of the United States, by wounds received during the revolutionary war, and who did not desert the said service, shall be intitled to be placed on the pension list of the United States during life: Provided, that in substantiating the claims thereto, the rules and regulations following, shall be complied with.
First. All evidence shall be taken on oath or affirmation before the judge of the District in which such invalid reside, or before some person specially authorised by commission from the said judge.
Secondly. The evidence relative to any claimant, must prove decisive disability to have been the effect of known wounds received while in the actual line of his duty, in the service of the United States, during the revolutionary war; that this evidence must be the affidavits of the Commanding officer or Surgeon of the ship, regiment, corps, or company in which such claimant served, or two other credible witnesses to the same effect, setting forth the time and place of such known wounds.
Thirdly. Every claimant shall be examined on oath or affirmation, by some respectable Physician or Surgeon, to be authorised by commission from the said judge, who shall report in writing his opinion, upon oath or affirmation, of the nature of said disability, and in what degree it prevents the claimant from obtaining his livelihood.
Fourthly. Every claimant must produce evidence of his having continued in the service of the United States, to the conclusion of the war in seventeen hundred and eighty three, or being left out of the service in consequence of his disability, or in consequence of some derangement of the army, and of the mode of life or employment he has since followed, and of the original existence and continuance of his disability.
Fifthly. Every claimant must shew satisfactory cause to the said judge of the district, why he did not apply for a pension in conformity to laws heretofore passed, before the expiration of the limitation thereof.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said judge of the district or person by him commissioned as aforesaid, shall give to each claimant a transcript of the evidence and proceedings, had respecting his claim; and shall also transmit a list of such claims, accompanied by the evidence herein directed, to the Secretary of the Department of War, in order that the same may be examined, and if correct, agreeably to the intent and meaning of this act, the said applicants are thenceforth to be placed on the pension list of the United States: Provided, that in no case a pension shall commence before the first day of January, eighteen hundred and three, except so far as to offset the commutation of half pay received by such officer, in which case the proper officer is to calculate the pension from the first day of January, seventeen hundred and eighty four.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the pensions allowed by this act shall be eliminated in the manner following, that is to say: a full pension to a commissioned officer shall be considered the one half of his monthly pay as by law established, and the proportions less than a full pension shall be the like proportions of half pay. And a full pension to a non commissioned officer, private, soldier or seaman, shall be five dollars per month, and the proportions less than a full pension, shall be the like proportions of five dollars per month, but no pension of a commissioned officer shall be calculated at a higher rate than the half pay of a Lieutenant Colonel.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the pensions becoming such in virtue of this act shall be paid in the same manner as invalid pensioners are paid, who have heretofore been placed on the pension list of the United States, under such restrictions and regulations, in all respects, as are prescribed by the laws of the United States, in such cases provided.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate pro-tempore. APPROVED, March 3, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT, In addition to an act, intitled "An act to amend the judicial system of the United States."
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the circuit court of the second circuit shall consist of the justice of the supreme court residing within the third circuit, and the district judge of the district where such court shall be held.
In the third circuit, the said circuit court shall consist of the senior associate justice of the supreme court residing within the fifth circuit, and the district judge of the district where such court shall be held.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from all final judgments or decrees in any of the district courts of the United States, an appeal, where the matter in dispute exclusive of costs, shall exceed the sum or value of fifty dollars, shall be allowed to the circuit court next to be held in the district where such final judgment or judgment, decree or decrees, may be rendered; and the circuit court or courts are hereby authorised and required to receive, hear and determine such appeal; and that from all final judgments or decrees rendered or to be rendered in any circuit court, or in any district court acting as a circuit court, in any cases of equity, of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction, and of prize or no prize, an appeal where the matter in dispute, exclusive of costs, shall exceed the sum or value of two thousand dollars, shall be allowed to the supreme court of the United States, and that upon such appeal, a transcript of the libel, bill, answer, depositions, and all other proceedings of what kind soever in the cause, shall be transmitted to the said supreme court; and that no new evidence shall be received in the said court, on the hearing of such appeal, except in admiralty and prize causes, and that such appeals shall be subject to the same rules, regulations and restrictions as are prescribed in law in case of writs of error; and that the said supreme court shall be, and hereby is authorised and required to receive, hear and determine such appeals. And that so much of the nineteenth and twenty-second sections of the act of Congress, entitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," passed on the twenty-fourth day of September, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, as comes within the purview of this act, shall be and the same is hereby repealed.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate pro-tempore. APPROVED, March 3, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
For the N. H. GAZETTE.
Of ANCIENT & MODERN SCHEMES, Against LIBERTY and the RIGHTS of MAN—The former successfully opposed, and the latter grievously disappointed.
A continuation of Extracts from an Epistolary Correspondence [in manuscript] on the Republican System of Government.
HONORIUS TO VERITAS.
ANOTHER instance of the superior excellency of the republican system of government is this—Careful of the honor of the human species, it considers all distinctions, which arise not from genius, knowledge, virtue, and a philanthropic disposition, as impertinent and degrading. Kings and aristocrats are for honor without merit; and for availing themselves of the ignorance and vices of mankind. For which purpose they make of government a great mystery. They have their Arcana of State,—their sacred things, not to be touched by unhallowed hands, or pryed into by vulgar minds. If we contemplate the government established in the United States, we find no more in it than this—a people united on the genuine principles of society; and the salutary effects of this union are daily experienced, confirming citizens, of every class, in their love of the government they have chosen.
It has ever been the interest of unprincipled rulers to hold mankind in ignorance of their rights, and of their power to assert, recover and maintain them. The passion for arbitrary sway was formerly in the highest degree gratified by the canon and feudal laws; and their pernicious influence was reading, in a rapid progress, to enslave our country. Those systems, suggested by infernal policy, were most powerfully adapted to fulfil the wills of tyrants, & rivet the chains of slavery. But the canon system the clergy had formed a most artful and villainous scheme for the emolument of their order, and the establishment of ecclesiastical dominion over the consciences and purples of the people. The feudal system was equally calculated for the most tyrannical and oppressive purposes, and worked into the constitutions of the then existing governments.
A length a confederacy was formed between the two diabolical systems. The chiefs of the subjugated nations supported the clerical authority and grandeur, and the spiritual rulers, in their turn, the civil tyranny. Hence the iniquitous, degrading doctrine of passive obedience and non-resistance. It was this civil and religious tyranny and wickedness united, assumed a gigantic and terrific form; and the trembling vassals reduced to the lowest state of humiliation, cringed obsequious to the vilest and most worthless of the human race. By the reformation, the horrid darkness of those days began to be expelled. The canon and feudal laws lost their influence both in Europe and America.
The grand Era of our Independence drove those infamous systems from our borders, and left their delectable advocates and promoters to rally their defeated forces when and where they could. Disentangled from the snares and labyrinths of civil and ecclesiastical tyranny, we act with the freedom and spirit of Independence; progressing to the summit of perfection in the enjoyment of civil and domestic happiness.
What miserable fruits, my friend, do the reflectless partisans of monarchy and aristocracy reap? The fruits of wicked plots and machinations, of slander and defamation, lying and unprovoked abuse, will always be found bitter fruits. Whence is it, that, in our country, there are men, from whom better things were expected, united with the decided enemies of Liberty, for the overthrow of our government? Could they, thus united against the great body of citizens, accomplish their purpose, what would they thereby obtain? Liberty for themselves only; the power to reign uncontrouled; a triumph over the friends of freedom and virtue. But miserable must they render themselves in the result. In the progress of their domineering career, they would find they had been intoxicated by fatal delusions; and themselves to be more abject slaves than the slaves of their power. The necessity they would be under of practising deceit, propagating and upholding lies, and creating mischiefs, must leverly goad their consciences. They would be continually tormented by jealousies, suspicions and fears; banishing from their pillows the sweets of calm repose. Guilt, with all its horrors, would haunt them in their retirements; and, like the hand writing on Belshazzar's wall, announce their inevitable doom. Such are the blessings counted by the proud and ambitious, and such the rewards of their dishonest labour and toil. Miserably they labour to attain the apex of deformity, and torment themselves to accomplish their own destruction. They will find it invariably true, both in politics and religion—There is no peace to the wicked. What must be the secret feelings of some noted Apostates from the republican cause? How is the Enigma to be solved, that the virtuous, the religious, the patriotic "friends of order and good government" are controuled by pride, vanity and ambition? There exists a material difference between the professions of goodness, and the love and practice of it. A vicious, unfeeling mind is easily taken in the lares of worldly grandeur and ambition; and though of some it may be truly said (as it is expressed in sacred writ) that their consciences are seared with a hot iron, or that they are in a sound sleep; yet the time will come, when that vice-gent of heaven will be roused from his

deceitful numbers, and scatter all their vain dreams. Just while the evils they will then feel, whose tender mercies have been cruelly, as many republicans have experienced & even when the case has most unfortunately called for the exercise of humanity, the triumphs of their unfeeling hearts have been most cruelly conspicuous. They were ready "without remorse to draw the last farthing from starving families." Such has been the spirit of the man who gloried in the name of federalists; and such it still is. They are a species of men (to the disgrace of human nature) who not only have no ear for the cries of the oppressed, but who consider the feelings of humanity as foolish, as criminal. The whole of their political system is nature reversed ; and is therefore forever in implacable hostility with the spirit which republicanisim inspires—the spirit of tenderness, benevolence and love. They see with other eyes, and hear with other ears than the friends of humanity, against whom to fierce and inveterate is their enmity, that they would rejoice in the power of falsifying a will (like that of the tyrant Nero of Rome ) to exterminate them from the earth by one decisive stroke. You are sensible of my exception of the serious and honest, though mistaken citizens, who are in the opposition, while I am describing those factious and unprincipled leaders, whose views are only evil, whose patriotism and religion are hypocrisy, and who have no other regard for man or civil society, but as tools of their ambition.
In their political and defamatory writings they discover the littleness of their ideas, and the eccentricity of their minds. The mind in pursuit of inglorious objects, can never be in good order; and it knows not the peace, serenity and consistency of the upright in heart, whose pursuits are honorable and praiseworthy.
Fools in politics have imagined it to be a case of necessity, that the bulk of mankind should be kept in ignorance, and awed into subjection. They are therefore the most zealous and infuriated opposers of Liberty; and perpetually scheming to introduce what is termed strong, energetic , (in reality arbitrary and oppressive ) government, on the ruins of republicanism. Hence their minds are strangers to peaceful serenity. The cowardice, that follows, in their ignoble breaths, the despicable sentiments of despotism , effectually mars their peace, and renders them incapable, as they are undeserving of tranquility and bliss. Men of so mean a complexion can never enjoy real happiness. Base cowardice and fears arm them against the rights of mankind—
"For fear they arm, & are of arms afraid, From fear to fear successively betray'd."
By the enemies of liberty and our government, deep was the scheme laid, in their profound wisdom; and many were the flagitious plots against American freedom, on both sides the Atlantic! But their depth has been found not to be unfathomable, even as their profound wisdom has turned out to be foolishness. We have sometimes been ready to laugh, and at others to wonder at their absurdities and inconsequencies. The mildness and prudence of republicans was construed into a tameless and suppleness, that would render them an easy conquest; and the easier, as they imagined themselves sure of greater numbers, who were zealous promoters of the revolution. Here was an evidence of shallow-wits, of conception. Many they flattered with prospects of unbounded gratification of their passion for wealth; persuading them that the issue of their scheme would be the highest degree of national prosperity, though at the expense of every republican virtue. So bold was their progress, and so inimical their proceedings, that nearly half the number of charges alleged against England, in justification of our resistance to her tyranny, are either directly or indirectly ascertained against the late administration. Yea they have, in their consummate wisdom and zeal for order and good government, out-run their English friends in deeds of oppression. They have run headlong, and have fallen—never to rise more to prostrate schemes of cruelty, war and death. It is hoped, those who have been tossed about by every wind of political doctrines, will now find a resting place in yielding to the calm, unimpassioned decisions of truth.
Happy shall we continue, under our present rational government, if we are sedulous to propagate the divinely illuminating principles of liberty, by all the convincing and persuasive evidences of their genuine effects!
In a republican government, MAN acquires his proper strength and energy. He expatiates at large as in his native element. He rises superior to those effeminating indulgences which would betray him to slavery and misery. He soars above national prejudices and party singularity; and advances in every valuable attainment. Temperance and virtuous industry yield him their thousand pleasures. With extratic delight, he contemplates the surrounding beauties of nature, and enjoys the charms of social life; while religion, genuine religion, gives perfection to all his felicity; assimilating him to the refined intelligences of the celestial regions, who occupy the various apartments of the universe—and where the departed HEROES of our country are arrayed in glory—who free and unrestrained, discharge high offices in the grand community of heaven, where Liberty is consummate bliss. Hail! sacred Liberty, the pride and glory of rational beings! Time shall cease to roll the spheres, and the luminaries of the heavens to animate creation with their vivifying rays, ere thou shalt withhold thy sublime inspirations from the Sons and Daughters of the AMERICAN WORLD!
Hail! LIBERTY—the bliss of angels and of men!
Unfading be thy joys!—Eternal be thy REIGN!
Your ever devoted friend, HONORIUS.
The Epistolary Correspondence, from which the above, and several other pieces we have inserted in former papers, are Extracts, is intended for publication, as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained.
Subscriptions are received at this office, and by the Printers of Republican Papers in the other States.
Extracts which may be inserted in future, will be distinguished as from the Epistolary Correspondence by the signature HONORIUS.
LETTER From the Hon. Thomas Sumpter, to his Constituents, dated Washington, March 4, 1803.
FELLOW CITIZENS, IT must be a source of sincere pleasure to every friend to his country, to contemplate the rapid progress it makes to true greatness and glory. It has been the fate of other nations to run a mad career of ambition, subversion of personal happiness and destructive of national policy. Hitherto, it has been the lot of our nation, avoiding the dangerous road of ambition, to cultivate and promote whatever conduced to the true interests of its citizens, convinced that so long as they were happy, the nation was prosperous. Entertaining these sentiments, I feel an honest pride in being the citizen of a being the citizen of a republic, whose true glory consists in the diffusion of equal rights, and the dispensing impartial blessings.
Notwithstanding the predictions, made during the last session of congress, of the injurious tendency of the measures then adopted, experience, the ablest instructor of mankind, has demonstrated their wisdom. Useless establishments have been removed without the least public inconvenience, and oppressive and unpopular taxes taken off to the joy of the people, without the slightest derangement of our finances. During the last session, Congress passed a law for the annual discharge of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars of the public debt. Instead of this sum, large as it is, the commissioners of the sinking fund have redeemed nine millions three hundred and seventy thousand dollars; and at the end of the last year there remained in the treasury, the unexpended sum of four millions five hundred thousand dollars.
It was predicted by the opponents of the administration, that our revenues would decline; but instead of declining they have risen beyond the most sanguine expectation of the friends of the government. According to the official statement of the secretary of the treasury, twelve millions two hundred and eighty thousand dollars, have been received during the course of the year ending on the thirtieth September last; a sum larger, by two millions of dollars, than the amount received for the same duties during the preceding, or any other year; and which exceeds, by twelve hundred thousand dollars, the aggregate heretofore collected, in any one year, on account of both the import and internal duties repealed by act of last session.
These are facts, beyond the reach of contradiction; and so far as they go, are evidences, not to be invalidated, of the flourishing state of the country, and of the vigilance and wisdom of those who administer its concerns; of the precision with which they plan, and of the success with which they execute their measures.
These, too, are the fruits of a free government and peaceful nation. In vain would it have been to look for these, had the products of labor been wrested by a tyrant, or the energies of the nation exhausted in war, instead of being employed in the peaceful arts.
Considering peace as all important to advancing the interests of the country, I have viewed with anxiety whatever tended, in the most remote degree, to hazard it. The unjust aggression, therefore, of the Spanish intendant upon our right of deposit at New-Orleans, early awakened and still engages my attention. On this subject, it is impossible for a revolutionary soldier, whose sword was drawn to defend the rights of his fellow citizens, and only sheathed when those rights were secured, not to feel indignation. But while I feel indignation at this violation of our rights, and while I trust and believe that in case of necessity, if reason fails, force will be applied; I feel with no less strength, the policy and duty of first endeavouring to gain that by negotiation, which, in any other way, might require the sacrifice of countless blood and treasure. The American nation has too much to lose, wantonly or precipitately to go to war; but equally tenacious of her rights and confident of her strength, she will, if compelled, vindicate the one by a vigorous use of the other.
On this important subject, the legislature and the President have acted in perfect harmony, notwithstanding the effort of the opposition to divide them. Mr. Monroe has been sent as envoy extraordinary to Spain and France; a draft of 80,000 militia has been authorised, for which one million and a half of dollars have been appropriated; arsenals have been directed to be built in the western country; and two millions of dollars have been additionally appropriated.
But little business of great importance has been transacted during the present session. With this we have been reproached; but, in my opinion, it is the best evidence of the prosperous state of our affairs, of the soundness of our laws, and of the fidelity with which they have been executed. Among those objects of a general nature, which have been effected, is the opening of a land office for the disposal of land in the Mississippi Territory, at two dollars an acre.
I will not detain your attention with a specification of those minor objects which have been attended to. They are all such as were required by existing circumstances, and are entirely unconnected with party feelings or prejudices. In these the opponents of the administration are compelled to acquiesce, and direct their censures not against what has been done, but against that which has not been done. So unavailing were the violent efforts made during the last session to divide the nation from the government—and so productive have they proved of augmented popularity to the latter, that it is to be hoped that the language of opposition will abate of its violence, and that the measures of public men will be treated with candour, while they are examined with vigilance. In all times I have been the firm friend of opinion and of enquiry; and, however virtuous our rule may be at any time, it is no less the interest and duty of the people at that time as well as at all others, to make themselves acquainted with their measures, the grounds on which they were passed, and the effects they are calculated to produce. Thus, and thus only, will a nation remain the guardian of its own rights; and by no other means can it long remain free. Permit me, then, to impress the duty of contributing every aid in your power to the diffusion of information. Whilst it is to be regretted that with us these means are so im-
perfect and limited. I submit to your judgment whether the use of vigorous measures might not extend and improve them? And whether there is not an obligation upon every citizen of a free republic, to render himself informed on the conduct of public men, and the tendency of public measures?
THOMAS SUMPTER. New-Hampshire Legislature.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2. THE Hon. Senate and House being met in Convention agreeably to adjournment—The committee to re-examine the returns, &c. reported as follows, viz. The committee appointed to re-examine the returns of votes for Governor, compare them with the entry, cast the numbers and report—Report that rejecting the votes from Hancock and Nottingham-West, which in the opinion of the committee were not constitutionally taken, and the votes from Piercy, which are not in the opinion of the committee constitutionally returned, the votes for Governor stand thus—For His Excellency JOHN T. GILMAN, Esq. 12,263, for the Hon. JOHN LANGDON, Esq. 9,011, scattering votes 43; total 2,317; of which 1069 make a choice—that His Excellency JOHN T. GILMAN, having 3209 more than the other candidates, is elected.
Voted, That Mr. Plumer, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Kent, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Nutter, Mr. Shepard, Mr. Ballard and Mr. Parsons, with such of the Senate as they may appoint, be a committee to wait on His Excellency the Governor, and inform him of his election to the Office of Chief Magistrate the present year, and that the Legislature will be ready in the Representatives Chamber at such time as he may appoint, to qualify him, and receive such communications as he may think proper to make.—Adjourned to 4 o'clock, P. M.
JUNE 2, 4 o'clock, P. M. The Hon. Senate and House being assembled in the Representatives Chamber, His Excellency the Governor came in, attended by the Secretary and Council (elected by the committee) and manifested his acceptance of the office of First Magistrate. He then took and subscribed the oath of office, which oath was administered by the Hon. AMOS SHEPARD, Esq. President of the Senate—the said President then declared His Excellency JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN, Governor of State of New-Hampshire. His Excellency then addressed the Legislature in the following
SPEECH: Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
ASSEMBLED at this time in conformity to the Constitution for the purpose of organizing the government for the year ensuing, and for transacting such business as the public good may require, it must afford great satisfaction to the Representatives of a free people to contemplate the prosperity and happiness which is so generally apparent throughout the State—this should unite to perseverance in measures calculated to preserve and promote the general welfare.
If any grievances exist which require legislative remedy, if any alterations in the present laws, or any new laws are necessary, they must be known to you as Representatives of every part of the State.
By a resolution of the legislature passed the last year, an inventory of the taxables was required from several towns for the purpose of making a new proportion for taxes throughout the State.
The adjustment of this business will require considerable time, and you will determine whether it shall be completed in the present session. The constitution requires that it should be done within the present year: and if you should think it best to postpone the business until another meeting, permit me to suggest whether it might not be a considerable saving of time and expense to appoint a committee who should assemble a sufficient time previous to your next meeting, for the purpose of arranging the returns from the several towns, making a schedule of the same, and such remarks thereon as they may judge proper, to be laid before you at the commencement of the session.
A letter from the President of the United States, respecting the militia, with a report of a committee of Congress, on the same subject, received with the letter, will be laid before you, and undoubtedly receive such attention as the importance of the subject requires.
There is one sentence in this letter, which I take the liberty to quote—namely, "None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army." This sentiment, it is presumed, accords with those of every well informed man in our country.
The subject of our militia has been frequently mentioned in my addresses to the Legislature, and particularly at the session in November, 1797. Believing that the Legislature and our fellow-citizens of the State at large, are perfectly united in their desires to avoid, if possible, forever, the necessity of a standing army, permit me to recommend to your consideration the adoption of such further measures as you may think proper for the encouragement, arming and disciplining our militia, as the best means to prevent that necessity.
The present aspect of affairs among some of the European nations is such
as to make it very uncertain whether they will preserve peace for any considerable time. It is hoped that our country will not take any part in their quarrels, but be inclined, and able to preserve a strict and honest neutrality; but violent contests between those powers with whom we have important connexions will affect our interests in a greater or less degree; and to be prepared to guard and defend our rights is at all times necessary—The truly benevolent mind would desire that man should cease from being the foe to his fellow man, and that each should do to others as he would that others should do to him, but in legislating for states and nations, circumstances should be considered as they really exist.
The United States are increasing rapidly in numbers by natural population and by large importations of persons from other countries. Can it be wise, is it safe, under such circumstances, that the energies of our national government should be lessened. Would not such conduct rather tend to the injury of that real liberty which is so dear to us, and ultimately to the destruction of the present system of Government—ought we not rather to unite as a nation, and endeavor to preserve in full vigour every branch of it, whether Legislative, Executive or Judiciary.
Our state Constitution which is given by the people as a general rule of action for their Legislators and Magistrates has assigned many important duties. It is declared among other things to be their duty to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, seminaries and public schools, to promote Agriculture, Arts and Commerce—to inculcate the principles of humanity, general benevolence, honesty and punctuality. Indeed, the particular article under which these things are found, contains so many excellent precepts, that it cannot be too frequently called to mind by a people who are justly and strongly attached to the principles of a free government, and who at the same time believe that general information among the great body of the people, and virtuous conduct are indispensable requisites to the support of such a government.
Whatever may occur to me as necessary and worthy your attention shall be communicated by separate messages.
Be assured, Gentlemen, that it will afford me great satisfaction to unite with you in measures calculated to promote the general welfare.
JOHN T. GILMAN. State of New-Hampshire, June 2, 1803.
Government of New-Hampshire, FOR 1803.
GOVERNOR. JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN.
COUNCILLORS. LEVI BARTLETT, WILLIAM HALE, BENJAMIN PIERCE, SAMUEL STEVENS, DANIEL BLASDELL.
SENATORS. CLEMENT STORER, EZEKIEL GODFREY, JOHN BELL, RICHARD JENNESS, JOHN WALDRON, NATHAN TAYLOR, JOHN ORR, JAMES FLANDERS, SETH PAYSON, EZRA PIERCE, AMOS SHEPARD, MOORE RUSSELL.
OLIVER PEABODY, Treasurer. JOSEPH PEARSON, Secretary. NATHANIEL PARKER, Dep'y Secretary. AMOS SHEPARD, President of the Senate. JOHN PRENTICE, Speaker of the House. JOHN CALFE, Clerk of do. NATH'L WEARE, Assistant Clerk.
REPRESENTATIVES. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY.
Portsmouth—John Langdon, Elijah Hall, Stephen Chase, Charles Cuts. Exeter, Benjamin Connor. Londonderry, John Prentice, James Pinkerton. Chester, Ebenezer Sweetser. Newington, Gee Pickering. Greenland, James Whidden. Rye & New-Castle, Joseph Parsons. North-Hampton, Thomas Leavitt. Hampton, Benja. Shaw. Hampton-Falls, &c. Nathan Brown. Stratham, Nicholas Rollins. Kensington, Enoch Worthen. South-Hampton, Eliphalet Webster. Newton, Edmund Peasey. Kingstown, Jacob Peasey. Brentwood, Gilman Leavitt. Epping, Levi Towle. Newmarket, Jeremiah Mead. Nottingham, Jacob Cilley. Deerfield, Peter Sanborn. Epsom, Johan Sanborn. Bow, &c. Benja. Noves. Northwood, Solomon Butwell. Chichester, Nath'l Morrill. Putfield, James High. Canterbury, Joseph Clough. Northfield, Stephen Chase. Pembroke, Asa Robinson. London, John Sanborn. Concord, William A. Kent. Canaan, Thomas Wilson. Raymond, &c. John Scriber, jun. Hawks, &c. Thomas Page. Hampstead, John True. Atkinson, &c. Moses G. Cooch. Salem, Jesse Webster. Windham, John Dintmore. Pelham, Amos Moody.
STRATHFORD COUNTY.
Dover, (vacant). Durham, William Ballard. Somersworth, Andrew Wentworth. Rochester, Richard Dame. Farmington, Richard Fuber. Milton, Beard Plumer. Barrington, Isaac Waldron, Thomas W. Hale. Sandborrough, Samuel Prescott. Gilmanston, Samuel Shepard, Nehem Sleeper. Lee, Nathaniel Clough. Madbury, Ebenezer Dement. Meredith, John Mooney. New-Hampton, &c. Daniel Smith. Sandwich, Asa Crosby. Moultonborough, Nath'l
Shannon. Tuftonborough, Wm. H. Copp. Wolfborough, Isaiah Horn. Barnstead, John Nutter. New-Durham, &c. John Bennett. Wakefield, Jonathan Palmer. Middlestown, &c. Wm. Chamberlin. Effingham, &c. Isaac Lord. Ossipee, Nathaniel Ambrose. Conway, David Page. Bartlett, Adams, &c. Obed Hall. Tamworth, David Gilman. Eaton & Burton, Coleman Colby.
HILLSBORO' COUNTY.
Nottingham West, Asa Davis. Litchfield, &c. Joseph Moore. Dunstable, Frederick French. Merrimack, Samuel Foster. Bedford, Phinehas Aiken. Goffstown, John Butterfield. Hollis, Daniel Emerson. Amberst, J. Kilburn Smith. Mason, James Wood. Milford, &c. Augustus Blanchard. New-Ipswich, Noah Bartlett. Greenfield, &c. Joseph Herrick. Francestown, Thomas Bixby. Wilton, Philip Putnam. Lyndeborough, Jacob Daleomb. Temple, &c. Ebenezer Edwards. Peterborough, James Wilton. Hancock, William Brooks. Antrim, &c. Jacob Tuttle. Henniker, Joshua Darling. Hillborough, Benjamin Peirce. New-Boston, Ephraim Jones. Hopkinton, Benja. B. Darling. Weare, George Hadley. Dunbarton, John Mills. Salisbury, Andrew Bowers. Boxford, Timothy Dix, jun. Warner, Aquila Davis. Fishersfield, &c. Samuel Gunnison. Sutton, Thomas Wadleigh. New-London, Joseph Colbey. Andover, Jonathan Ware.
CHESHIRE COUNTY.
Charlestown, &c. Oliver Hastings. Alstead, John C. Chamberlin. Keene, David Fobes. Swanzey, Nehemiah Cummings. Richmond, James Cook. Jaffrey, Joseph Thorndike. Winchester, Felix Alexander. Westmoreland, Wm. Breton. Chesterfield, Simon Willard. Hinsdale, Uriel Evans. Rindge, Joliah Wilder. Walpole, Thomas Sparhawk. Claremont, Caleb Ellis. Cornish, Isham Chase. Newport, Uriah Wilcox. Acworth, Thomas Slade. Lempster, &c. Elisha Hunley. Unity, Benja. Clough. Wendell, &c. Alvin Willey. Croydon, Benjamin Barton. Surrey, &c. David Blish. Stoddard, David John, Washington, David Heald. Dublin, Isaac Appleton. Nashersfield, Samuel Griffin. Sullivan, Samuel Seaward. Ma'borough, Phinehas Farrar. Fitzwilliam, Nabum Parker. Plainfield, Alba Cady. Springfield, &c. Sam'l Robie.
GRATON COUNTY.
New-Holderness, &c. Hugh Ramsey. Thornton, &c. Enoch Colbey. Plymouth, Joshua Thornton. Wentworth, &c. Wm. White. New-Chester, &c. Eben's Kimball. Bridgewater, &c. Moses Lewis. Haveron, &c. Edmund Shattuck. Enfield, Jesse Johnson. Canaan, Ebenezer Clark, Grafton, &c. Daniel Blaisdell. Hanover, Joseph Curtis, Lebanon, Aaron Hutchinson. Lyme, Walter Fairhill. Haverhill, &c. John Montgomery. Warren, &c. Abel Merrill. Orford, Joseph Pratt. Bath, Moses P. Payson. Landaff, &c. Peter Carlton. Lyman, &c. John Haines. Littleton, &c. David Goodall. Luncafter, &c. William Lovejoy. Northumberland, &c. N. Barlow. Colebrook, &c. Joseph Lomis.
THE TORIES.
It is the continual bellow of the aristocrats, that the present administration and its friends aim at the ruin of the country!—Charges so ridiculous and absurd, scarcely merit serious attention, further than to show that what means the faction will descend to keep up agitation, and to promote division among the citizens of this happy republic. In what manner can the ruin of the country be effected when the only aim of its government is to secure peace, promote and encourage commerce, agriculture and manufactures, lessen the burdens of taxation, pay off the just debts of the nation; and withall, retrench domestic expenses, and pursue such a general system of economy as to keep a full treasury adequate to any emergency? The federalists affect to admire the administration of Mr. Adams—let the deluded of that party, (and many, there are led astray by the misrepresentation of ambitious demagogues)—let such men look at the state in which the present 'powers that be' found the nation when they came into office—let them contrast that period with our present rich, happy, and respectable condition; and then they must certainly spurn their aristocratic deceivers from them. Without any of the ridiculous gew-gaws, trappings and other expensive appendages of aristocracy, supported by forcing the bread from the mouth of labor, we certainly enjoy civil liberty in all its purity and simplicity—such are our facilities, did we duly appreciate them we might boast ourselves the happiest people upon earth, and enjoy the pleasing and proud reflection that the present times will no doubt form an era in the history of free states, which must excite the admiration of posterity.
The Two Millions of Dollars.—This sum, voted at the last session of Congress, for the purpose of "defraying any extraordinary expenses which may be incurred in the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations," has been the subject of nearly two millions of lies and slanders in the federal prints! By many of them, with brazen effrontery, it has been published to the people, that this sum was voted to the President, to be at his own disposal, and for which he was never to account. This falsehood, however, is contradicted on the very face of the law itself, which specifically declares, that "the President of the U. States shall cause an account of the expenditures thereof to be laid before Congress as soon as may be." Here at once the accountability of the President is established by law. But they declare this sum to have been already "squandered" by Mr. Monroe's Embassy. How can they know this fact? How can they presume to assert on any foundation, that, that Minister took with him a single cent of the U. States money? The law does not specify Mr. M.'s mission; and perhaps contemplated the Barbary powers as much as those of France or Spain. The fact is, none of us know to what uses this sum may be expended, or whether it will be expended at all—nor shall we obtain that knowledge until the President makes the report to the next session of Congress. If then the Federalists find it has been squandered, it will then be time enough to abuse. But it seems not to suit those gentlemen to wait to long—they want calumny for immediate use—and finding a falsehood may be fabricated concerning every dollar in the whole two millions, they have too many workmen to suffer such a flock of raw materials to lay by!—Amc. Pat.

BY THE LAST MAILS.
The following extract of a letter from Dr. Scaman of New-York, now in Italy, travelling for the benefit of his health, to Dr. Mitchell, of New-York, is highly worthy of public consideration. It is dated
"FLORENCE, Feb. 7."
"I was unable to obtain as much information respecting the quarantine regulation at Leghorn, as I could have wished. Thus much I learned from a very uncomfortable experience, that vessels coming from any part of the United States of America have to do twenty days of Quarantine before they can enter the city; and a considerable part of their cargoes have to remain 40 days in the Lazaretto before they can be exposed for sale. And notwithstanding all this the Italians seem to think they treat us very favourably, as they say that since the fatal fever of Cadiz has been discovered to have been imported from America, the government of Spain has entirely interdicted every direct communication with them, not even permitting them to do quarantine in their harbours. So that every American vessel has to undergo her purification in some other place before she can gain admittance into the ports of Spain."
"No attention whatever appears to be given in Leghorn to your bills of health, and unless some measures can be adopted that will gain the confidence of this government in their bills of health, our commercial intercourse with the country will be very much injured, if not entirely destroyed."
"Upon my return to Leghorn, which will be after having visited Rome and Naples, I propose to make myself better acquainted with their quarantine establishment and to ascertain if possible, what means can be adopted to bring about a more liberal commerce between the two countries."
"Of what avail is it that we protect our trade against the Tripolitans by a naval armament, and purchase peace with the other powers of Barbary at a great expence, if our commerce after all, is to be ruined in the Mediterranean, by the preposterous and impolitic regulations of the Christian nations, relative to quarantine?"
CHILLICOTHE, (Ohio) MAY 21.
THIS morning, about three o'clock, an express arrived in town from Old Chillicothe, with information, that yesterday afternoon, Capt. Herod, while at work in his field, had been shot and scalped by the Indians, and who was not dead at the time he was discovered by his family, but was able to relate some of the circumstances, and died soon after, having had two balls through his head. A body of upwards 40 Shawnees from Sandusky, had been for several days lurking between Wefall and that settlement, and who, immediately after the murder, went to the prairie, drove the horses over the creek, and took as many as they wanted and made off. On the alarm being given, the citizens of this town immediately turned out a company of volunteers, who left this about day light. The alarm through the country being general, we hope to give a good account of them in our next.
NEWARK, MAY 24, 1803.
"How oft will Jack throw on others blame, When full of faults and guilty of the same."
THE conduct of the pretended federalist, verify the truth of the above maxim. When this destructive party were floating down with the current of political delusion, with Mr. Adams at the helm, it was thought a laudable thing, and said by some to be indispensably necessary for the security of government, that no man should hold an office of profit or trust under that administration. Yes, a man was declared by judges of court, and by sheriffs acting under the views of that court, to be unfit and unqualified for all the important and constitutional rights of acting in the capacity of a jurymen, because he was a republican. It was openly and loudly proclaimed, by the reigning party of those days, that unless a man would subscribe to their creed, which was passive obedience and non-resistance to the then profligate administration, he could not, nor ought not to be entrusted with any concern under that government; and this doctrine was not thought by the exclusive patriots of those days, to be their acts of persecution or political intolerance.
But now, when the current has turned, and we have got men of wisdom and discretion at the head of our affairs, who know of no other interest but that which is conducive to the public good; men who are above that presecuting meanness which predominated in the reign of terror, those who will not turn out of office men of talents and integrity on account of their political opinions, though in many cases they have been under the necessity, in order to secure a faithful execution in the performance of duties attached to certain offices, of making a number of removals, where the corruption of the late administration had been engendered into the hearts of the holders, that their conduct had become too intolerable to be borne with under a just administration—on account of these salutary removals of some of these who had wormed themselves into many of the subordinate offices of government; And were growing of the vital of this country, it is raised into a mighty charge of persecution and political intolerance.
What more evidence is wanted to show the inconsistency of the party?
The President of the United States has appointed Samuel Osgood, Esq. Naval Officer of the Custom-House at Baltimore, vice R. Rogers, removed.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 31.
Specimen of British liberty. —On Tuesday last arrived the ship Sally from Bristol in forty days. Captain Burger informs, that ten days before he left there a frigate arrived in the roads under a pretence of shipping volunteers, but shortly after sent a body of seamen, marines and officers, well armed, up to town to press men:—They took the evening to commit their barbarous deeds. Many a poor fellow were dragged from the public houses, and many picked up in the streets, insulted and beat without provocation—much blood was lost on both sides. Finding themselves so strongly repulsed by the inhabitants they were obliged to call for aid from the standing army. On Sunday at the time of service they took all the pressed men, under a strong guard, to march them down to the ship, under drawn swords and fixed bayonets—in passing through the outskirts of the town, they were mobbed, with stones, mostly by women; from this spirited attack the gang and marines, being much intoxicated, fired upon the mob and killed several people—thus they got off with their men that were followed by their wives and children down to their boats. If this be liberty what is slavery. [Am. Cit.]
BOSTON, JUNE 11.
The Federal editors are constantly laboring to impress on the people of these States, the opinion, that they are in a 'degraded and miserable situation.' If they were capable of blushing, shame would burn their face to cinders, on reading the following paragraph from the Answer of the House to His Excellency's Speech:
"Ages have passed, of which history has had cognizance, and time will continue to unroll its deficiences, subject to the future observation of man; but it may be fairly questioned, whether any people have existed, or will probably exist, in a state of society more perfectly in possession of the protection of personal liberty, and the honest acquisition and enjoyment of property, than the citizens of this State. It will, therefore, be the duty of the members of the Government, to take every measure in their power, and by their example to encourage a love of order and respect for the laws, and to remove all grounds of misunderstanding among their fellow-citizens, so that their present happy condition be continued unimpaired, and progressing in improvement."
Governor Milledge, in addressing both branches of the Legislature of the State of Georgia, introduced the following among other observations, on the late New-Orleans difficulties—
"It must strike every dispassionate man, that it was wise and prudent in the President to seek negotiation before war.—Should we however find that the aggression has been ordered or countenanced, and no redress can be obtained, we may be compelled to resort to arms to do ourselves justice; and should this necessity occur, I am confident Georgia will be found as forward in defending the common rights of the nation, as either of her sister States."
And on the subject of the land lately ceded to Georgia, by the treaty of Fort Wilkinson, he bears hard on speculators, who makes fortunes at the expence of the poor and dependent cultivator. In locating this land, he urges the necessity of withholding qualified rights, unless in cases of actual settlement and possession—and then concludes thus—
"Georgia may be the most flourishing and important state of the union—view its geography and add to it but population, and her advantages are incalculable—therefore smother in the bud, all hopes entertained by individuals, of accumulating in the western parts of this state, a large landed interest. Let us secure the industrious poor from the grasping hand of the rich speculator, who may at a future day possess and retail this land, at an exorbitant profit; or, on humiliating and degrading conditions. It is against the genius of our government to have large land holders, and if events and carelessness have heretofore brought us into this state of things, it is time they should be checked; for it is unnatural to enable a few to get rich at the expence of many who may and do want."
When the federalists were in power they were always claiming respect for the rulers of the people, and any one who dared say aught against any officer of the government must be branded with the epithet of jacobin. But now look at those federal editors—their tone is greatly changed. Now, he who is the loudest and most impudent in reviling, calumniating, and blackening the characters of the officers of government, is considered and supported by the federalist as a person who has learned all "the arts of an able editor." He is flattered and caressed by them a darling son of the old school.
In a federal paper printed a few years since is this sentence: "A good citizen will ever respect his rulers." What, reader, do you suppose the federal editors respect their rulers? If you ever read their papers you know they do not. Then, according to their own account, they cannot be good citizens, because "a good citizen will ever respect his rulers." Until, then, they desist from reviling, calumniating, and blacking the characters of their rulers they cannot be considered as good citizens, but as unworthy of any preferment under our republican government. Bee.
The True American at Trenton, N. J. tells us that in Amwell, the whole list of Town Officers are republican: there was one federalist last year. In Kingwood, last year they were all federalists, now all republicans by a large majority, in some cases of 7 or 8 to one. In Alexandria, all federalists last year, now all republicans but one, and he by the votes of republicans. Tewksbury, last year all but two republicans, now all but one, and he has been Town Clerk for many years. In Bethlehem they continue republican. Last year the Federalists had seven of the ten townships, this year only five. Last year a large majority in the Board of chosen Freeholders, this year the republicans have a majority of two.
The Swedish Secretary Boheman, who had involved several persons of distinction at Stockholm, in his plan of free-masonry, has been banished from Sweden.
Portsmouth.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1803.
Saturday last, the Legislature of this State, finished their June Session, and adjourned to the fourth Wednesday of November next, then to meet at Concord.
From FRANCE.
Since our last, accounts have been received from Bourdeaux, to the 5th May;—they state, that information had been received from Mr. Skipwith, at Paris, that Bonaparte had rejected the ultimatum of the British Cabinet; and had forwarded his Lord Whitworth was preparing to leave France; and that war seemed inevitable. We find, by experience, that very small dependence is to be placed on the conjectures, or even assertions of unofficial individuals. Such is the secrecy in which both the French and English cabinets conduct their measures, that very little will be known until an accommodation is settled and signed, or a declaration of war is made.
From JAMAICA, APRIL 21.
"By undoubted information from the north side of the Island, markets are supplied with every kind of provisions for above a year, and salted provisions can be purchased for ten per cent. less than I gave for my cargo at New-York. The drovers are running into all the out-ports from Kingston, and selling at any price, at a credit of six months, to prevent the provisions spoiling in store. The crops of sugar are less than they have been for a number of years; the rum crops, of course, must fail in proportion. It has rained incessantly since the 11th inst. in consequence of which it begins to be sickly."
WE understand that great preparations are making throughout the United States, by the REPUBLICANS, for the celebration of the fourth day of July next.
Marine Articles.
Port of Portsmouth—June 14, 1803.
Arrived since our last, Brig Diana, Capt. Charles Dunt, from Jamaica.
In lat. 37, 44, lon. 70. Capt. Mitchell, of sloop Warden, arrived at Rhode-Island, fell in with the wreck of brig Nancy of Portsmouth, water-logged, no person on board, nor chests, or compasses; she was loaded with lumber, and had three live oxen on board. Capt. M. after taking some of the rigging, gave the oxen some hay and water, and left the vessel.
At Beaufort-Ayres, April 6, brig Rio, Stevens, of this port.
MARRIED
In this town, Mr. Reynold M'Carthy, of Demerara, to Miss Olive Swanson; Mr. Samuel Langley, to Miss Fanny Prealy; Mr. John Atkins, to Miss Mary Trundy.
ON THE DEATH OF Miss CHARLOTTE BUTLER, OF ROXBURY.
Cared's'd by all who knew thy sense & worth, Heart-felt sincerity with thee beam'd forth; All that enjoy'd thy converse freely gay, Robed in sweet innocence thy thro' display. Lov'd the dear relative, the cheerful friend, Lov'd by the kindest looks to thee would tend.
(Opening their bosom secrets) all the store The truly feeling heart bears in its core— To elevate the soul, improve the mind, Exalt, uplift, enrich the female kind. Borde to the realms of bliss, she takes her flight,
Unfolds the view that's hid to mortal sight, Thousand adoring angels 'round the thrine, Loud songs of raptures choir in strains— Eternal round of endless happy hours divine, Rivers of love in heav'n's ambrosial bowers.
DIED
At Bethlehem, in this State the 7th inst. Doctor Nathaniel Whitaker, son to the late Rev. Doctor Whitaker, formerly of Salem.
In this town, Mrs. Hall, wife of Capt. Samuel Hall; Gaspar La Rose; Mrs. Sally Gates, aged 38, wife of Mr. John Gates; a child of Mr. Samuel Balch, aged 6 years; a child of Mr. Dominique; a child of Mr. Joseph Benson.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE UNION BANK.
PURSUANT to the fourth section of the Act incorporating the New-Hampshire Union Bank, the Stockholders are hereby notified to meet at the Bank Room, on Monday the fourth day of JULY next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. for the purpose of choosing seven DIRECTORS, for the ensuing year.—Also to act on any other matters which may be brought before them.
H. S. LANGDON, Cashier. June 14, 1803.
TRUNKS
Of all kinds kept constantly for sale at N. S. & W. PEIRCE'S Book-Store, Congress-Street.
Tickets & Quarters,
IN the Third Class South Hadley Canal Lottery, which commences drawing tomorrow, may be had at C. PEIRCE'S Book-Store, Buck-Street.—Those who wish to put themselves in Fortune's way, must apply immediately. June 14.
TO LET,
A large & convenient STORE, ON the Parade; an excellent stand for English or W. I. Goods.—For further particulars inquire of the Printers. June 14, 1803.
LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining in the Post-Office, Portsmouth, N. H. June 13, 1803.
A. Jesse Appleton, Hampton; George Adams; Ebenezer Allen, Wolfborough; Abiel Abbot, New-Castle; Tho's Abbot; Nathaniel Avery, Lee; Isaac Anderson or Capt. Edward Coffin; Jacob Aycis.
B. Abraham S. Boter; Elisha Brown, Seabrook; Josiah Bartlett, Stratham; Michael Bickford, Lee; Sally Bouger; Elizabeth Brown, Hampton; Nathan Benton, New-Castle; John Baizen; Eliza Bean; Hannah Brooks, Kittery; Nathan Burges; Robert Bothworth; John Burley; Samuel Baker; Lewis Barnes; William Brewster; Mrs. Bishop; Henry Brent; Hm. Baker; Abner Bladell, jr; Samuel Bishop, New-Castle.
C. Joseph Chase, Seabrook; Mary Cotton, Great-Island; Robt. Cutts, Kittery; Elizabeth Choat; Thomas Currier; Enoch M. Clark, Greenland; Peggy Common; Nathan Chase; Lemuel Clark; John Crook; Peter Clark; Dorothy Chase; Timothy Call; Ebenezer Clifford; Ebenezer Colburn; Levi Chapman.
D. Jabez Dodge, Hampton; Oliver Dodge, Hampton-falls; Gouthiel Dallich; Jonathan Deyerson; Joseph Dow, Hampton-falls; Simon Dearborn, New-Hampton; Benjamin Dow, Seabrook; Mrs. Dorr; Joseph Dearborn, New-Hampton; George Doig; Joseph Dodge; Nathaniel Derby; Simon Dow, Hampton; George Daniels; Betty Duffin; Jonathan Downing, Greenland; William Dame; William Dennet.
E. William Eaton; Jacob Emerson, Isle Shoals. F. Martin Floyd; Mark Fernald, Kittery; Sally Fowler; John Fogg, North-Hill; Nathaniel Folsom; Wm. Farnes; Sam'l Frost; Stephen Field; James Foster.
G. Eliphalet Grover; Susannah Gunnison; Benjamin Green, Stratham; John Gunnison; Phillip Goodridge; Justin Granger; Daniel Gould, Kittery; Edward Gove; James Grover; John Gains; Edmund Grover; Joseph Goodhue.
H. Samuel Haley, Isle Shoals; John Hart; Susan Hill; Elias Hull, Seabrook; George W. Hubbard; Bezaleel Hamblin; Sam'l Hazan; Mary Hodgdon; Jeremiah Hart; Mary Howe; Ivory Hovey; Henry Haven; John Hewett; Ichabod Hill; Benj'a Hodgdon, Newington; Michael Hooker. I. & J.
Mary January; Enoch Jenkins; Dearborn Jewett; Robert Jenks, New-Castle; Joseph Jewett; Elizabeth Jordan; Samuel Jones, Seabrook; Richard Jones; Thomas Jenison; Clement Jackson; Joseph Jones.
K. Daniel Kitch, Hampton-falls; Kennebec Clonfrett; Charles Kewel.
L. Samuel Leighton, Kittery; William Loring; Mary Lord; John Lang; Mr. Laree; John Lovet, Kittery; Jeremiah Lock, Seabrook; Samuel Langdon; Alexander Lyle; Mary Ann Lunk; Samuel Lane, jr. Stratham; John Lake; Joseph Leigh; Jonathan Lock; Nathaniel Lacont; Mary Lear; George Long.
M. Sally T. Marden; Benjamin Martin; Margaret Maloon, New-Castle; Ford Merrill, Stratham; John Manning; Mark Maloon, Greenland; Nathaniel Motte; Thomas Morton; Elizabeth Mason; Jason Mack; Joseph B. March; Matthew T. Merriam; Hugh M'Cellen; Eliza Maher; Isaac Morton, jr; Henry Muchmore; James Millimore, Stratham; William Marshall.
N. David Norton, Stratham; David Nudd, Hampton; Sophia W. Neal, New-Hampton; John Nutter; Mrs. Nelson; Stephen Neal, Kittery; Thomas Nudd, Greenland; John Nelson.
O. Edward Ordway; Samuel Ober; Sukey Odiorne.
P. Betsey Parker; Michael Powers; Sam'l Pettigrow, Kittery; Mary Paul, ditto; Miss Poke; Isaac Palmer; Hannah Pridham; Allen Porter; Henry Poule, Stratham; John Patterson; Edmund Petouze; John Pike, Hampton-falls; John Prentice; Mr. Pickering; William Pomeroy; Lucy Pettigrow; Miss Parker; Joshua Pike; John Pray; Samuel Peahallow.
R. Susannah Rolfe; Abigail Remick, Kittery; John Rogers, jr. ditto; Alexander Rowe, Hampton-falls; John Rankin; Thomas Rand, Rye.
S. Josiah Starling; Oliver C. Stewart, Kittery; Mrs. Seeman; Daniel Smith; Mark Shepard, Kittery; John Stacy, Kittery; Selectmen of Stratham; Timothy Savage; Samuel Sheriff; Benj'n Sinclair, Hampton-falls; John Sanbourne, Northampton; Dolly Simmons; John Stevens, jr. Kittery-Point; Ichabod Stacy, Kittery; Josiah Spinnery, ditto; Gentlemen Selectmen of Gosport, Star Island; Mary Stevens; Hezekiah Staples, Kittery; Winthrop Skirgins, ditto; John Stakbridge, jun. Stratham; Robert Calder, Brookfield; Lucy Snell; Richard Sharman; William Scavey, Rye; Isaac Shepard; Joseph Sevy, Rye; Joseph Seward; Hannah Sullivan; Thomas Shaw; David Simpson, Greenland; John Sawyer; Josiah Stevens, Isle of Shoals; John Sheafe, New-Castle; Elias Smith; William Stewart.
T. Peter Tull; William Trefethen, jun.; Benjamin Thursfin, jun.; Robert Taylor; John Trefethen; Daniel Trefethen; Mary Tock, Rye.
V. William Vans; Lydia Underwood; Horatio Varney.
W. Paine Wingate, Stratham; Daniel Wilson, Kittery; James Withers; Bill West; John Woggins; Levi Wiggins; George Wiggins; Daniel Woodbury; Edward Quincy Weeks; Martha Wiggins, Stratham; Oliver Whipple, Hampton; David Wallace, jr.; Francis Wingate; Nabby Wentworth; John Wheelwright.
Y. Mary Yeaton. MARK SIMES, Postmaster.
THIS DAY At S. LITTLE'S Office,
ONE hundred and ten pair Women's Morocco Shoes; 15 doz. pair Cotton Stockings; 20 pieces Silk and Bandanna Handkerchiefs; 10 pieces Linen Cambric; 20 doz. 14 and 28 second Glasses; 6 doz. Fur and Felt Hatts; 150 yards Tow Cloth and Ticking; 7 Iron Pots from 4 to 6 galls.; 2 dozen Women's Cotton Hose; number Silver Watches; 12 pair Mens' thick Shoes. Many other articles in the English Goods line.
ALSO—At 12 o'clock precisely, A large quantity of Bacon in lots to accommodate purchasers.
Cash advanced on consignments. Portsmouth, April 14, 1803.
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, THIS DAY.
A LOT OF LAND, ON Cross-Street, opposite Mr. McIntire's new house, measuring on said street 60 feet, and extending back 80 feet, to a lane of 10 feet.—The said LOT will be convenient for a Dwelling-House or Store; and is a valuable stand, having the advantage of the street being made wider.—For further particulars apply to Alexander Ewen. Portsmouth, June 14, 1803.
Valuable Property for Sale at AUCTION.
On TUESDAY, the 5th day of July next, at 11 o'clock A. M. will be SOLD at Public Auction, at Majr. Walker's Inn, the following property of the Estate of the late MARTIN PARRY, deceased, viz.—
A LOT OF LAND in Forest Street, nearly opposite the old Custom-House, being the same which was formerly owned by Alex. Ewen. One Share in the New-Hampshire Hotel, and Portsmouth Pier property. One do. in the Portsmouth Aqueduct. One do. in Piscataqua Bridge. Ten do. in the New-Hampshire Turnpike Road. Nine do. in the New-Hampshire Union Bank.
A small House LOT at South-end, on Pickering's neck, so called.
A Mortgage title to a House & Lot of Land in Kittery; the right of redemption being in the heirs of the late George Weeks, of Kittery, deceased.
Also—A Mortgage of three quarters of a double Saw Mill & Privilege, and half a Store, at Mount Desert. ** Conditions may be known at the time and place of sale, or previously by applying to either of the subscribers. MARK SIMES, SAM'L SPARHAWK. Portsmouth, June 14, 1803.
Dan'l Brown, HAS taken a Store adjoining the Parade, (north side of State House) where he has for sale, a general assortment of West-India Goods & GROCERIES, CHEAP FOR CASH. Portsmouth, June 14, 1803.
Benj'n Floyd, RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, that he has just commenced the Book-Binding Business, in its various branches, at his Shop in Demerara-street, where he would be happy to wait on them in the line of his profession.
Account and Record Books ruled and bound to any pattern, at the shortest notice.
He assures the public he shall study to merit their patronage, by a faithful attention to their orders. An Apprentice wanted, apply as above. Portsmouth, June 14, 1803.
A LL persons having demands against the late Madam LAFORÉT GUIGNOD , or her household, are desired to exhibit them without delay to the subscriber. JOHN TOSCAN. Portsmouth, June 14, 1803.
Wanted immediately,—in a good vessel for Fort-Royal, in Martinique, a passage for Five Persons, who will have considerable baggage, apply as above.
THE CENSORS OF THE New-Hampshire Medical Society, WILL meet at the house of Capt. Huse, in Greenland, on Wednesday the 20th instant, to examine such Candidates for the Practice of Physic and Surgery, as may apply for that purpose. By Direction, JOSIAH BARTLETT, Notary. Stratham, June 14, 1803.

Miscellaneous Repository.
EPITAPH.
BY A DAUGHTER.
AH! shade rever'd! this frail memorial take, 'Tis all, alas! thy sorrowing child can make, On this faint stone to mark thy parent worth, And claim the spot that holds thy faintest earth?
FOR THE GAZETTE.
Remarks on Dr. HEMINWAY's discourse on Baptism. (Continued.) [No. 3.]
MY second proposition is, to correct the mistake we have observed in what the Dr. has written.
THE first mistake to correct is in page 10, concerning those baptized by John, whom he says were baptized again by Paul, —Dr. H. lays, "It seems, Paul thought that their baptism was irregular and invalid; for they were afterwards baptized in the name of Christ." To suppose these persons were baptized again, is a "mistake." If this is true, JESUS CHRIST ordered John to do that which was "irregular," and of no consequence. Mr. Henry, speaking of this, says, we have no more reason to suppose they were baptized twice than that they were circumcised twice. There is not one intimation in all the New-Testament that John's baptism was not valid—Dr. H.'s own words intimate that he doubted whether they were baptized again; his words are these, "If they administered John's baptism, then Christ adopted it for a standing ordinance in the Church; —If it was abrogated, it was not practised by them after Christ's resurrection." These expressions intimate that it was a matter of doubt whether John's baptism was abrogated or not, —the fact is, John's baptism was from Heaven, and was "the beginning of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST." John baptized in the name of the LORD JESUS, and so did the Apostles: there is not one account in the New-Testament that I remember, that mentions their being baptizing in the name of the Father, Son and Holy-Ghost, but only in the name of the LORD. —The passage brought to prove that Paul baptized twelve disciples, is recorded in Acts xix, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, "He laid unto them were ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? and they said unto him, we have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy-Ghost. And he said unto them, unto what were ye baptized? and they said, unto John's baptism. Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them the Holy Ghost came on them and they spake with tongues and prophesied" —Here observe, Paul asked them if they had received the Holy Ghost since they believed; what he meant was whether they had received it in such a manner as to speak with tongues, and prophecy, —they said we have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy-Ghost, they meant that they had not heard of the miraculous power of the Holy Ghost, they certainly had heard of the Holy Ghost, for John told those whom he baptized that Christ should baptize with the Holy-Ghost and fire—Paul then asked what baptism they had submitted to, they said unto John's —Paul told them that John baptized with water, telling the people that they should believe on him that was to come; and that when the people who heard this, that they must believe on him that was to come, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, the one in whom they believed, —if they had not heard any thing about the Holy-Ghost they must be singular believers, for no one is a true believer in Christ, without the Holy Ghost. —In verse 6, we are told what Paul did; he did not baptize them, he laid his hands upon them, and the Holy Ghost came upon them and they spake with tongues and prophesied; here it is evident that what they meant by the Holy Ghost was its miraculous operation which was given to believers in that day.
In page 11, there is another horrid mistake which needs correcting—Dr. H. declares "the Apostle lays, that God saves us by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; that is by baptism that sacramental washing, which is, by divine institution, the outward sign and seal of regeneration, and by the renewing of the Holy Ghost, which is the inward grace or blessing signified and sealed by it." In the same page he lays, "Christ has also assured us, that except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." All the ancient fathers, it is said, understood being born of water to mean baptism. This is necessary in order to admission into the visible Gospel Church which is the kingdom of God upon earth, and which was at hand when Christ entered upon his public ministry. But in order to a man's entering into the Kingdom of God in its glorified state in Heaven, he must be born of the spirit; that is, be a subject of spiritual regeneration; This seems to be a natural and apt exposition of the words, though I know some good expositors understand them otherwise, and take being born of water and of the spirit, to mean the same thing." —The "mistake" Dr. H. has made here is, he calls baptism regeneration, —his words are, "God saves us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, that is by baptism." By this we see the great error he puts on baptism;
this is what he means by regeneration—I believe it is all the regeneration some have, —that baptism is regeneration is an absolute mistake, and is not mentioned in the scriptures.—Washing, regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, is a work of God's spirit on the heart, which fits a person for the enjoyment of God here and hereafter. —After Dr. H. has called baptism regeneration, he then calls it "the outward sign and seal of regeneration"—According to his description of regeneration there are two sorts, one I think must be a temporal one; for after mentioning the washing of regeneration which he lays is baptism, which qualifies them for the Church; he then tells us in page 11 of another regeneration, which he calls spiritual regeneration; his words are these, "But in order to a man's entering into the kingdom of God in its glorified state in Heaven, he must be born of the spirit; that is, be a subject of spiritual regeneration." It is a great disadvantage to Dr. H. that he cannot look two ways at once, for had this been the case, he would not have made such an awful blunder about regeneration—who ever heard such a thing as this, regeneration by water, to come into the Church, and regeneration of the spirit, to get into Heaven—there cannot be a greater evidence of his being ignorant of regeneration, than he has given in his remarks upon it in this book.—I cannot help thinking of this text, "They be blind leaders of the blind, and if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch." This regenerating baptism, amounts almost to a new thing under the sun—when I first read it, I was at a loss for words to describe it, but in page 15, Dr. H. has described it—he calls it a complex matter—did he use the word perplex, I think it would have been a more complete description of it.—In page 12, there is another "mistake" concerning the baptism of the Holy Ghost, which needs correcting. The Dr. calls the baptism of the Holy Ghost, a figurative one; he says, "There is no intimation that the figurative baptism of the Holy Ghost was intended." This is a "mistake," —that never was figurative, it was real—the passages he has quoted in page 13, prove it so—in page 14 he lays, "I cannot find that any are said to have been baptized with the Holy Ghost, except such as were endowed with his extraordinary gifts." This is true, and that baptism is now at an end. —Every operation of the Holy Ghost is not baptism.
I shall close this number with an account of Roman Catholic regeneration from the Encyclopedia—that is baptism as Dr. H. calls it, that the reader may see the agreement there is between Dr. H. and the Church of Rome from whom he took his sentiment.
As to the present form of administering baptism, the Church of Rome uses the following—When a child is to be baptized, the persons who bring it waits for the Priest at the door of the church, who comes thither in his surplice and purple stole, attended by his clerks. He begins with questioning the godfathers, whether they promise in the child's name, to live and die in the true Catholic Apostolic faith, and what name they would give the child. Then follows an exhortation to the sponsors; after which the priest, calling the child by its name, asks it as follows: What dost thou demand of the church? The godfathers answer, eternal life. The priest goes on: If you are desirous of obtaining eternal life, keep God's commandments, thou shalt love the Lord thy God, &c. After which he breathes three times in the child's face, saying, come out of this child thou evil spirit, and make room for the Holy Ghost,—this said, he makes the sign of the cross on the child's forehead and breast, saying, receive the sign of the cross on thy forehead, and in thy heart. Then taking off his cap, he repeats a short prayer, and lays his hand gently on the child's head repeats a second prayer; which ended, he blesses some salt, & putting a little of it in the child's mouth pronounces these words, receive the salt of wisdom. All this is performed at the Church door. The priest, with the godfathers and godmothers, coming into the Church, advancing towards the font, repeat the apostle's Creed and the Lord's prayer. Being come to the font, the priest exorcises the evil spirit again; and taking a little of his own spittle, with the thumb of his right hand, rubs it on the child's ears and nostrils, repeating, as he touches the right ear, the same word Ephatha which our Saviour made use of to the man born deaf and dumb. Lastly they pull off its swaddling clothes, or strip it below the shoulders, during which the priest prepares the oils, &c. the sponsors then hold the child directly over the font, observing to turn it due east and west; whereupon the priest asks the child, whether he renounces the devil and all his works, and the godfathers having answered in the affirmative, the priest anoints the child between the shoulders in the form of a cross. Then taking some of the consecrated water, he pours part of it thrice on the child's head, at each pouring calling on one of the persons of the Holy Trinity." This they call regeneration in these words "seeing clearly beloved this child is regenerated," &c. "In my baptism I was made a member of Christ, &c." By this every candid person may see that there is no room for a dispute between Dr. H. and the Church of Rome, concerning regeneration, for they believe alike about it, in my next number I shall close my remarks, by giving "the subject a fuller discussion." PLAIN TRUTH.
To all whom it may concern! THIS will certify, that BETSEY, wife of me the subscriber, has behaved herself in a very unbecoming manner, and has unnecessarily run me in debt:—This is therefore to forbid all persons whatever from trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date; having dissolved all connection with her, the said Betsey. JAMES SEAWARDS. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
The Subscribers for OLD SOUTH, are requested to call and receive their Books, at N. S. and W. PIERCE's Stationary Shop, Congress-Street. June 7, 1803.
INDIA GOODS. Peter Coffin, Has just received per the ship St. Cuthbert, Capt. Hooker, from India, a variety of
GOODS, Among which are, a large assortment of INDIA COTTONS; a variety of cheap CHINTZES; elegant MUSLINS, some of which are sprig'd with gold, silver and silk; Black green & plumb color'd PERSIANS; Bandannae, Romal & Silterfoi HANDKERCHIEFS. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
NEW GOODS. EDWARD PARRY, Has imported in the ships Nan-cies & Friendship, from London, a general assortment of Fashionable
GOODS, which are now opened and for Sale at his Store in Congress-Street, at a low advance, by Wholesale and Retail. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
Hard-Ware GOODS.
H. & B. PENHALLOW, Have just received by the ship John Adams, from Liverpool, a large addition to their former Assortment of Hard-Ware GOODS, which are now ready for sale, at their Store in Fore-Street, leading to the Ferry.—They have also for Sale, Best Scythes, & Sutton Hoes, per dozen or single; Scicles; Sheep-Shears; Cart, Chaise and Waggon Boxes, of all sizes; best Dutch Brushes; Brass Candlesticks; elegant Tea-Trays & Waiters; Looking-Glasses; Plated and common Table-Cutlery; Window-Glass; Coffin Furniture; Nails, Spikes, Brads and Tacks, of all kinds; best German Mill Saws; Devonshire and square Iron Shovels and Spades; Brass Kettles; Cast iron Weights; English iron Pots & Kettles; Pewter, &c. Portsmouth, May 10, 1803.
Just received and FOR SALE by Stephen Hardy, Opposite Dr. John Jackson's, in Buck-Street, a large assortment of GOLD, Finger and Ear Rings; Ring Cates; Gold Handkerchief Pins, Gilt do. Plated Candlesticks; Sugar Tongs; Thimbles; Smelling Bottles; Tooth Powder; Plate Powder; Tea Pots; Cream Pots; Sagar Cates; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Sleeve Buttons; silver Ear, and Tooth Picks; Silver Tays; Pencil & Pen Cases; Combs; Scissors; &c. &c. All kinds of Hollow Ware executed in the Silver Smith's line. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
LINES & TWINES. Just received by the LEWIS, from Bristol, and FOR SALE by Henry Ladd, 18, 15, 12 & 9 Thread Lines; deep Sea, Hand, Log, Mackerel, Squid and Chalk, do. Salmon Twine; 2 & 3 thread Sewing, do. Roping, Whipping and Ball, do. Marlin, &c.—ALSO—FOR SALE, 150 Bbls. fresh fine and superfine FLOUR. REMOVED.
Benjamin C. Sweetser, Saddle, Harness, Cap and Trunk maker, INFORMS his customers & the public, that he has removed one door West of Messrs. N. S. & W. Pierce's Bookstore, one door East of Mr. Edward Parry's store, Congress-Street. ** Cash given for Sile, Deer and Goat SKINS, with the hair on. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
FESTIVAL Of St. JOHN the Baptist. THE Officers and Members of the GRAND LODGE of New-Hampshire, as well as of all subordinate Lodges under their jurisdiction, and others of the craft, are informed that the festival of St. John the Baptist will be publickly celebrated, in ample form, at Portsmouth 24th inst. where they will give early attendance, as many very important regulations are to be laid before the Lodge for their approbation. By Order, L. SPALDING, Grand Secretary. Portsmouth, May 7th, A. L. 5803. REMOVED.
N. S. & W. PIERCE, Printers, Booksellers & Stationers, INFORM the Public that they have taken the Store lately occupied by Messrs. DAME and PENHALLOW, opposite the North West corner of the State-House, Congress-Street—where they have received an additional assortment of Books and Stationary, which are now ready for Sale, at the lowest cash prices.—ALSO—An Assortment of Gentlemen's and Ladies POCKET-BOOKS. A handsome Assortment of DRESSING GLASSES. ALSO—Just received from New-York, "A View of the Political Conduct of AARON BURR, Esq. Vice-President of the United States." Portsmouth, May 23, 1803.
NEW GOODS. Oliver Briard RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just received a fresh supply of NEW GOODS, adapted to the present and approaching season, which he is selling at the lowest CASH PRICES, at his Store in Congress-Street, adjoining the Bell Tavern, and a few rods from the State House. May 17, 1803.
NEW GOODS. James Rundlet, HAS imported in the Galen and Minerva, from London, a large assortment of Staple and Fancy
GOODS, which are now opening and will be sold at small advance by wholesale and retail. About 300 rolls Paper Hangings to be sold at prime cost. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
FOR SALE, if applied for immediately, SEVEN or eight 1000 feet of seasoned Pine and Hemlock TIMBER, calculated for a House 30 by 36 feet, 17 feet Post. For particulars, apply to the subscriber, in the East end of the Court-House. BENJAMIN HILL. Where may be had West-India GOODS AND GROCERIES, Wholesale and Retail, as cheap as at any store in town.—Good attendance shall be given, and every favour thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged. ** A few boxes of Spanish SEGARS, for sale as above, at 9 Dolls. per box. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
Just Received, and to be Sold by Joseph Bafs, At his Shop in Broad-Street, Portsmouth. EARLY Garden PEAS and BEANS, with a general assortment of English and American New GARDEN SEEDS. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN SALTER, At his Store in Washington-Street, SUGAR pr. hhd. COFFEE pr. do. or less quantity, entitled to debenture. Also—COTTON per bale. RICE pr. cask or less quantity. SALT pr. hhd. or less quantity. Portsmouth, April 26, 1803.
MISSING VOLUME. THE 25th volume in VOLTAIRE's Prose Works is missing from a Gentleman's Library in this town. The person who has it in possession will oblige the owner by leaving it with the Printers of this paper. June 7.
New English Goods Store. The subscribers have formed a connexion in business, under the Firm of Garland and Blake, and are now opening at their Store in Broad-Street, it being a part of Colonel Woodward's house, and lately occupied by Mr. Peter Coffin. a general assortment of Spring and Summer
GOODS, all of which being of the latest importations, will be sold at such prices as to make them worthy the attention of purchasers, who are invited to call and see. WILLIAM GARLAND, JOSHUA BLAKE. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803. NEW GOODS.
Swett and Weeks, HAVE just received a general Assortment of GOOD S, Fashionable, Fancy and Staple, which they offer for sale, at a small advance, for cash—at their Store in Buck-Street. Portsmouth, May 24.
Strayed or Stolen, FROM the pasture of Mr. James Chesley, in Rochester, on the night of the 22d instant, a brown bay colored MARE, both hind feet white, either 7 or 8 years old this month, between 14 1/2 and 15 hands high, trots all, steps short, and travels very narrow behind. Whoever will return said Mare to said CHESLEY, or the subscriber, or give any information so that she may be recovered, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all necessary charges paid by JOHN P. HALE. Rochester, May 23, 1803.
Last NOTICE. THOSE who are indebted to the Estate of TIMOTHY WINN, merchant, deceased, or to the Subscriber, are informed that unless the demands against them be settled in thirty days, they will be put in suit. WILLIAM GARLAND. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
ALL persons who are indebted to, or have demands upon BENJAMIN CRAM, of Exeter, in the county of Rockingham and State of New-Hampshire—and MARTHA his wife, (who are adjudged non-compos-mentis, and are put under the guardianship of the subscriber, who has accepted the trust, and given bond as the law directs;) are requested to come forward and settle the same with JOSIAH BARTLETT, Guardian to Benjamin & Martha Cram. Stratham, June 1, 1803.
NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of Capt. WILLIAM AMAZEEN, late of New-Castle, deceased, are desired to present their accounts, legally attested, for settlement; and those indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. HALL J. LOCKE, Administrator. New-Castle, June 6, 1803.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of BENJAMIN ADAMS, Esq. late of Newington, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscriber for settlement. NATHAN WEBB ADAMS, Executor to said Estate. Also administrator to the estate of RACHEL ROW, late of Newington, deceased, for settlement. Newington, May 30, 1803.
ALL persons indebted to, or having demands on the estate of JOSEPH NORRISS, late of Stratham, yeoman, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts for settlement, to JOSIAH SMITH, Admin'r. Stratham, May 30, 1803.
WANTED BY the subscriber, SHEEP SKINS dressed, suitable for Book-Binding—in which line of business he craves leave to remind his country friends and customers he is ready to serve them. HENRY SHERBURNE.