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FROM THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Warning—No. I.
THERE are appearances too strong not to excite apprehension, that the affairs of this country are fast drawing to an eventful crisis. Various circumstances, daily unfolding themselves, authorise a conclusion that France has adopted a system of conduct towards the neutral maritime nations generally, which amounts to little less than actual hostility. I mean the total interruption of their trade with the ports of her enemies; a pretension so violent, and at the same time so oppressive, humiliating, and ruinous to them, that they cannot submit to it, without not only the complete sacrifice of their commerce, but their absolute degradation from the rank of sovereign and independent states.
It seems to have become lately a primary object in the policy of France, to make the principal attack upon Great-Britain, through her commerce, in order, by extinguishing the sources of her revenue and credit, to disable her from continuing the war, and compel her to accept any conditions of peace which her antagonist may think fit to prescribe. It is to this plan we are to attribute the unjustifiable treatment of Tuscany, in the seizing of Leghorn, and shutting her ports against the English, contrary to the will of her own government. The same plan has dictated the attempts which are understood to have been made to oblige Naples to exclude Great-Britain from her ports during the present war. And there have been indications of a design to effect a similar restraint on all the Italian States, and expel the British trade wholly from the Mediterranean. The same object of wounding Great-Britain, through her commerce, has been promoted by the war into which Spain has been drawn, and may be considered as the principal advantage expected from it; while it is likewise alleged to be the intention to force Portugal to suspend her commercial relations with Great-Britain. The late decree forbidding the importations of British manufactures into France, is a further proof of the eagerness with which the policy of destroying the British commerce is pursued: Since it is presumable, from the derangement of French manufactures by the war, that there must have been a convenience in the supply which that importation has afforded.
'Tis obviously to the same origin, that we are to trace the decree lately communicated by the French Minister to our government, with respect to the intended treatment of the trade of neutrals, and the spoliations which ours has for some time past suffered.—While neutral nations were permitted to enjoy securely their rights, besides the direct commerce between them and the British dominions, the commerce of Great-Britain would be carried on in neutral bottoms, even with the countries where it was denied access in British bottoms. It follows that the abridgment of neutral rights is essential to the scheme of destroying the British commerce. And here we find the true solution of those unfriendly proceedings, on the part of France, towards this country, which are hypocritically charged to the account of the treaty with Great-Britain, and other acts of pretended infidelity, in our government.
Did we need a confirmation of this truth, we should find it in the intelligence lately received from Cadiz. We are informed, through a respectable channel,* that Danish and Swedish, as well as American vessels, carried into that port by French cruisers, have, with their cargoes, been condemned and confiscated by the French consul or tribunal there, on the declared principle of intercepting the trade of neutrals with the ports of the enemies of France. This indiscriminate spoliation of the commerce of neutral powers, is a clear proof that France is actuated, not by particular causes of discontent given by our government, but by a general plan of policy.
The practice upon the decree, is a comment much broader than the text. The decree purports, that France would observe towards neutrals the same conduct which they permitted her enemies to observe towards them. But the practice goes a great deal further. None of the enemies of France, even at the height of their power and presumption, ever pretended totally to cut off the trade of neutrals with their ports. This is a pretension reserved for her to increase the catalogue of extraordinary examples, of which her revolution has been so fruitful.
The allegations of discontent with this country, are evidently a mere colouring to the intended violation of its rights, by a great as well as by the laws of nations. Some pretext was necessary, and this has been seized.
*Mr. Izard, our Consul at Cadiz, lately arrived, who mentioned the fact here stated, adding, without reserve, that the principle above mentioned, is avowed in the correspondence of the French Consul at Cadiz.
It will probably appear hereafter, that Denmark and Sweden have been mocked with a similar tale of grievances. It is, indeed, already understood, that Sweden, outraged in the person of her representative, has been obliged to go the length of withdrawing her minister from Paris.
The complaints of France may be regarded principally as weapons furnished to her adherents to defend her cause, notwithstanding the blows she inflicts. Her aim has been in every instance, to seduce the people from their government, and, by dividing, to conquer and oppress. Hitherto, happily, the potent spells of this political sorcery, have, in most countries, been counteracted and dissipated by the sacred flame of patriotism! One melancholy exception serves as a warning to the rest of mankind, to shun the fatal snare. It is nevertheless humiliating, that there are men among us, depraved enough to make use of the arms she has furnished in her service; and to vindicate her aggressions, as the effects of a just resentment, provoked by the ill conduct of our government. But the artifice will not succeed. The eyes of the people of this country are, every day, more and more opened to the true character of the politics of France, and the period is fast approaching when it will be seen in all its intrinsic deformity.
The desire of a power at war to destroy the commerce of its enemy, is a natural effect of the state of war, and while exercised within bounds, consistent with the rights of nations, who are not engaged in the contest, is entirely justifiable; but, when it manifestly overleaps these bounds, and indulges in palpable violations of neutral rights, without even the colour of justification in the usage of war, it becomes an intolerable tyranny, wounds the sovereignty of nations, and calls them to resistance by every motive of self-preservation and self-respect.
The conduct of France from the commencement of her successes has, by gradual developments, betrayed the spirit of universal domination; an opinion that she has a right to be the legislatrix of nations, that they are all bound to submit to her mandates, to take from her their morals, political, and religious creeds; that her plastic and regenerating hand is to mould them in whatever shape she thinks fit—and that her interest is to be the sole measure of the rights of the rest of the world. The specious pretence of enlightening mankind, and reforming their civil institutions, is the varnish to the real design of subjugating them. The vast projects of Louis XIV. dwindle into insignificance compared with the more gigantic schemes of his republican successors.
Men, well informed and unprejudiced, early discovered the symptoms of this spirit. Reasoning from human nature, they fore saw its growth with success; that from the love of dominion, inherent in the heart of man, the rulers of the most powerful nation in the world, whether a committee of safety, or a directory, will forever aim at an undue empire over other nations; and that this disposition, enflamed as it was by enthusiasm if encouraged by a continuation of success, would be apt to exhibit itself, during the course of the French revolution, in excesses of which there has been no example since the days of Roman greatness.
Every day confirms the justice of that anticipation. It is now indispensable, that the disagreeable and menacing truth should be exposed in full day to the people of America; that they should contemplate it seriously, and prepare their minds for extremities which nothing short of abject submission may be able to avert. This will serve them as an armour against the machinations of traitorous men, who may wish to make them instruments of the ambition of a foreign power, to pursue them, to concur in foreign claims for mankind, and to accept, as their reward, the despicable privilege of wearing them a day later than others.
Already in certain circles is heard the debasing doctrine, that France is determined to reduce us to the alternative of war with her enemies or war with herself, and that it is our interest and safety to elect the former.
There was a time when it was believed that a similar alternative would be imposed by Great-Britain. At this crisis, there was but one sentiment. The firmest friends of moderation and peace, no less than the noisiest partisans of violence and war, resolved to elect war with that power which would drive us to the election. This resolution was the dictate of morality and honor—of a just regard to national dignity and independence. If any consideration, in any situation, should degrade us into a different resolution, we, that instant, shake hands with crime and infamy! We descend from the high ground of an independent people, and stoop to the ignominious level of vassals. I trust there are a few Americans who would not cheerfully encounter the worst evils of a contest with any nation on earth, rather than subscribe to so shameful an abdication of their rank as men and citizens. AMERICUS.
To the EDITOR OF THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE.
Department of State, Philadelphia, March 9, 1797.
SIR, I INCLOSE the copy of a letter which I received the 3d instant, from the late President of the United States. The letter itself will satisfy you of the propriety of its being published. The original, as desired, is deposited in this Office.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, TIMOTHY PICKERING.
Philadelphia, 3d March, 1797.
DEAR SIR, AT the conclusion of my public employments, I have thought it expedient to notice the publication of certain forged letters, which first appeared in the year 1777, and were obtruded upon the public as mine. They are laid by the editor to have been found in a small portmanteau that I had left in the care of my mulatto servant, named Billy, who, it is pretended, was taken prisoner at Fort Lee, in 1776.
The period when these letters were first printed, will be recollected, and what were the impressions they were intended to produce on the public mind. It was then supposed to be of some consequence to strike at the integrity of the motives of the American Commander in Chief, and to paint his inclinations as at variance with his professions and his duty. Another crisis in the affairs of America having occurred, the same weapon has been resorted to, to wound my character and deceive the people.
The letters in question have the dates, addresses and signatures here following:— "New-York, June 12th, 1776. To Mr. Lund Washington, at Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia." "G. W." "To John Parke Custis, Esq. at the Hon. Benedict Calvert's, Esq. Mount Airy, Maryland." "June 18th, 1776." "G. W."
"New-York, July 8th, 1776. To Mr. Lund Washington, at Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia." "G. W." "New-York, July 16th, 1776. To Mr. Lund Washington, &c." "G. W." "New-York, July 15th, 1776. To Mr. Lund Washington, &c." "G. W." "New-York, July 22d, 1776. To Mr. Lund Washington, &c." "G. W." "June 24th, 1776. To Mrs. Washington." "G. W."
At the time when these letters first appeared, it was notorious to the army immediately under my command, and particularly to the gentlemen attached to my person, that my mulatto man Billy had never been one moment in the power of the enemy. It is also a fact that no part of my baggage or any of my attendants were captured during the whole course of the war. These well known facts made it unnecessary during the war, to call the public attention to the forgery, by any express declaration of mine; and a firm reliance on my fellow-citizens, and the abundant proofs they gave of their confidence in me, rendered it alike unnecessary to take any formal notice of the revival of the imposition during my civil administration. But as I cannot know how soon a more serious event may succeed to that which will this day take place, I have thought it a duty that I owe to myself, to my country, and to truth, now to detail the circumstances above recited, and to add my solemn declaration, that the letters herein described are a base forgery, and that I never saw or heard of them until they appeared in print.
The present letter I commit to your care, and desire it may be deposited in the office of the Department of State, as a testimony of the truth to the present generation and to posterity.
Accept I pray you, the sincere esteem and affectionate regard of, Dear Sir,
Your obedient, GO. WASHINGTON, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
NEW-YORK, March 11.
List of American vessels, Captured by French Privateers and Gun-Boats, and sent into different ports in the Island of St. Domingo—received by Capt. Thompson, of the brig Grace, from Petit Trou, to Philadelphia.
August 20. Brig Brutus, Aborn, of New-York, captured by le Fleur de le Mer, Antoine Aragon, and carried into Petit Trou, cargo provisions, dry goods and cash, valued at ten thousand dollars, vessel at five thousand, from St. Marc; condemned.
August 31. Sloop Honor, Kimble, of New-London, captured by Delaid, Tarard, and carried into Petit Trou, cargo provisions and live stock, valued at 3,000 dollars, vessel 1,500, from New-London; condemned.
Schooner Bernestoff, Pascal Bonavita, of St. Thomas (Dean) captured by Delaid, Tarard, carried into Petit Trou, cargo
live stock and cash, from Sumana bay; cleared Jan. 15, 1797.
September 4. Schooner Charming Polly, Pritchett, of Baltimore, captured by Triumphant, Grollia, carried into Petit Trou, cargo coffee and cotton, valued at 25,000 dollars, vessel 3,600, from Jeremie; condemned 4th December, 1796.
Sloop Nelly, Adams, of Boston, captured by L'Allenette, L'Oiseau, carried into L'Ance a Veau in ballast.
Schooner Somersett, Dillingham, of Charleston, captured by L'Allenette, L'Oiseau, carried into L'Ance a Veau, cargo salt and wine.
Schooner Catharine, Stoy, of Philadelphia, captured by Le Triumphant, Meulin, carried into L'Ance a Veau, cargo provisions and dry goods; condemned in January 1797.
Schooner Rainbow, Howland, of New-Bedford, captured by la Macaque, Benigne, carried into L'Ance a Veau, cargo oil, from Cape Francois to Petit Guave; cleared 20th November, 1796.
August 26. Brig Keren Happatch, Lillibridge, of Philadelphia, captured by Le Santhonax, Rolland, carried into Mariguane, cargo provisions, valued at 12,600 dollars, vessel 9,000, from Philadelphia; condemned 4th December.
September 17. Brig Nancy, May, of New-York, captured by Persepartour, Cadet, carried into Mariguane, cargo provisions and dry goods, valued at 20,000 dollars, vessel 5,000, from St. Marc; condemned 27th December.
August 26. Brig Franklin, Peck, of Philadelphia, captured by Le Santhonax, Roland, and carried into Mariguane, cargo sugar, valued at 5,400 dollars, vessel 4,000, from Port-au-Prince; Captain dead; brig and cargo condemned.
August 11. Brig Freemason, Wire, of New-York, captured by L'Arundel, carried into Mariguane, cargo provisions and dry goods, valued at 26,000 dollars, vessel at 3,000, from Jeremie; condemned.
August 27. Brig Mary, Boyle, of Baltimore, captured by Le Santhonax, Roland, and carried into Mariguane, cargo provisions, valued at 6,000 dollars, vessel 6,000, from Baltimore; condemned.
Brig Clio, Ball, of Baltimore, captured by Delaid, Tarard, and carried into Petit Guave, cargo provisions, from Baltimore; for trial.
May 21. Schooner Amelia, Cockran, of Boston, captured by Cadet, and carried into Petit Guave, cargo of wine and dry goods, valued at 16,000 dollars, from Europe, for trial.
September 1. Schooner Hope, Jacobs, of Philadelphia, captured by Delaid, Tarard, and carried into Petit Guave, cargo provisions, &c. valued at 8,000 dollars, from Philadelphia; for trial, Captain dead.
August. Sloop Leader, Warner, of Cape Ann, captured by Boilblanch, and carried into Petit Guave, cargo provisions, valued at 5,000 dollars, from Cape Ann; for trial.
Brig Polly, Watson, of Philadelphia, captured by Delaid, Tarard, and carried into Petit Guave, cargo provisions, from St. Marc; abandoned.
Brig Nymph, Sullivan, of Philadelphia, captured by Delaid, Tarard, and carried into Petit Guave, cargo provisions and dry goods, valued at 10,000 dollars, from Philadelphia; for trial; Captain dead.
September 1. Brig Pearl, Webb, of New-London, captured by Delaid, Tarard, and carried into Petit Guave, cargo provisions, valued at 6,000 dollars, from New-London; for trial; abandoned.
Schooner Three Friends, Baltimore, carried into Legouane; condemned.
Brig Industry, Massy, of Baltimore, carried into do. condemned.
Brig Pomona, of Baltimore, carried into do. condemned.
Brig Experiment, Huston, of Philadelphia, carried into do. and condemned.
Brig Triton, Flin, of Philadelphia, carried into do. condemned.
Schooner Hannah, of Philadelphia, carried into do. condemned.
Schooner Nancy, of Philadelphia, carried into do. condemned.
Sloop Sincerity, of Philadelphia, carried into do. condemned.
Schr. —, of George-Town, carried into do. condemned.
Sloop Delia, of New-York, carried into do. condemned.
Schr. Hibernia, of New-York, carried into do. condemned.
Brig Charlotte, of New-York, carried into do. condemned.
Brig Glasgow, of New-York, carried into do. condemned.
Sloop Joanna, of Providence, R. I. carried into do. condemned.
Sloop Polly of Staten-Island, carried into do. condemned.
Schooner Three Friends, Parker of Charleston, carried into do. captain dead; condemned.
Schooner Eliza, of Charleston, carried into do. condemned.
Schooner Liberty, Williams, of Boston carried into do. condemned.
Schooner Juno, of Boston, carried into do. condemned.
Brig Dispatch, Lunt, captured by the Mollian, carried into Port de Paix, cargo molasses, valued at 8,000 dollars, vessel 4,000, from Port au Prince; condemned.
September 21. Schooner Anna Maria, Wilson, of Baltimore, captured by La Vertue, Augustus Love, carried into St. Yonge da Cuba, cargo sugars, valued at 5,000 dollars, vessel 4,000, from Jamaica (Port Antonio) condemned.
Sept. 23. Sch'r Wilmington Packet, Francis of Charleston, captured by La Vertue, A. Love, carried into St. Yonge da Cuba, sugars and coffee, from Port-au-Prince; condemned.
Brig Wolovich, McCutcheon, of Philadelphia, captured by La Vertue, sent into Yonge da Cuba, cargo 100 hogheads, 100 barrels sugar, from Port au Prince; condemned.
Ship Secefs, Gordon, of Philadelphia, captured by the La Vertue, sent into St. Yonge da Cuba, cargo sugars, from Jamaica; cargo condemned; vessel given up.
Dec. Sch'r Three Friends, Wilson, of Baltimore, carried into Legouane, cargo sugars and dry goods, valued at 24,000 dollars, from Port au Prince; condemned.
Schooner —, Harding, of New-York, carried into Aux-Cayes; abandoned.
There are eight or nine more condemned at L'Ance a Veau, Captains and crews gone, which could not be collected in this abstract.
MARCH 16.
COMMUNICATION.
After Peter Porcupine's publication of Mr. Wilcock's important communication, respecting Adet, are the following remarks and information; which, as they tend to confirm the truth of all he has charged against Adet, and to shew the malignity of the infamous spy he employed, ought to have a place in all the papers to which Mr. Wilcock's communication has appeared.
AN AMERICAN.
"I think Mr. Wilcock has given us here a pretty fair sample of French fraternity. The facts he has brought forward are certainly of great importance now, but they ought to have been laid before the people of the United States long ago, for they must have been very long in the possession of those whose duty as well as interest demand the communication.
"The expedition of the French Gen. to whom Mr. Wilcock alludes, is not such a secret as he seems to imagine. When he was on his journey Westward, he got into a dispute, with some persons in the stage, about the British treaty, which had just then been ratified. The dispute grew warm; the prudence, which the nature of the Frenchman's mission imposed on him, gave way to his uncontrolable vanity and insolence, and he swore, that he hoped, in a few years, to return with an army and lay the city of Philadelphia in ashes!
"This is, I believe, the only country on earth, where such a declaration would have went unpunished. Let not a cold insensibility to outrages of this nature be called magnanimity; it is no such thing, it is rather a proof of a total want of public spirit, without which no nation ever did, or ever will, long preserve its liberty and independence. Those who can hear their country slandered and menaced, insulted and degraded, without resenting the injury as done to themselves, will patiently suffer an hostile army to invade it, without drawing a sword in its defence."
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LONDON, Jan. 1.
We yesterday received Paris papers to the 27th inclusive. They contain a report that the King of Prussia has issued a declaration, promising to defend Raden. Wirttemberg, and the other members of the Germanic body, who, in consequence of their having made peace with France, were threatened with hostile measures by the Emperor. Should there unfortunately be foundation for this rumour, the situation of the Emperor must become embarrassing in the highest degree, and Germany probably be distracted by intestine war.
PARIS, Dec. 29.
The following changes have taken place in the Spanish Ministry: Don Diego de Gardoqui, Minister of finance, nominated Ambassador to the court of Turin; Gen. Alvarez, uncle to the Prince of peace, who lately commanded the expedition against Portugal, Minister of the war department; the ex-deputy war Minister Alenza, is promoted to the eminent post of Viceroy of Mexico, vice Don Branciforte, recalled, and has since set out for that quarter; Don Langara is appointed Minister of the Marine, and his place will be filled by Gen. Mafferedo; and the late Minister of Marine, Don Barcia, has been declared Minister of France.
Letters from Lisbon advise, that a Spanish army 70,000 strong, is on its march to Portugal.
St. PIERRE, (Martinico) Feb. 4.
The last flag of Truce has brought a number of American captains, who are well qualified to carry home certificates of the robberies, imprisonments and blows inflicted on themselves and their fellow-citizens, by the generous Republicans of Guadalupe. This, with the fires that the emigrants have spread through their towns, ought to open the eyes of Americans and enlighten them to view, and see clear.
PHILADELPHIA, March 16.
Extract from a well authenticated letter received by one of the most respectable mercantile houses in this city.
"Letters from Port-au-Prince, which came by Capt. BEEBE, lately arrived at New-York, mention, that the British attorney-general at Jamaica, had written to the Mole. That all American vessels, retaken from the French, shall be restored to the owners, on their paying one-ninth salvage to the vessels of war that re-took them."
The brig Abigail, belonging to Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, was captured on the 18th ult. by a French privateer, and in sight of an English harbor.
A prize of 10,000 dollars was drawn to No. 28,049, in the Washington Lottery, No. 11, on Saturday last.
NEW-YORK, March 15.
An English paper contains the following article:—Six millions of pounds sterling, the amount of the Emperor's loan, pass very fluently and glibly over the tongue in sound, but let us look at their real worth—the weight in gold is 47 tons, six cwt.—in silver, 697 tons, two cwt.—in halfpence, 26,785 tons, fourteen cwt. The amount in a string of guineas, would measure 94 miles five furlongs—in shillings, 1893 miles seven furlongs—in halfpence would reach nearly twice round the earth. To count 70 in a minute, would require 6 months and fifteen days, 12 hours in each day being occupied. The whole would weigh in 51. bank bills, 26 cwt.—in guineas it would load twelve of Wake-man's London waggons." This calculation no doubt is curious, and possibly may have its use; but would it not be worth while to carry the calculation farther, and instead of measuring the quantity of its weight, number, and extension in various forms, to enquire how many people it contributes to render miserable, ignorant, depraved, wicked, and cumbrous to society; or how many it would, by a different distribution, convert to industry, to domestic virtue, to intelligence, to happiness.
When it is considered that the poor rate of England is greater than the revenue of several of the European Sovereigns—than that of Sardinia, Naples, Venice, Genoa, or the Pope; and see such sums sent abroad never to return, what data do not these facts furnish for moral calculation—what examples for solicitation to Americans—what beacons to shun the vortex of European policy, extravagance and ambition.
Yesterday arrived here the Schooner Little John, Capt. Henry King, from Port-au-Prince, who informs us, that by a vessel directly from Jeremie, advice was received there from Cuba, that a fleet of American vessels homeward bound, were all taken coming out of the Keys by French privateers and carried into that island; that an American Captain, directly from Leogane, says that 22 sail of American vessels which has been detained some time in that port, were all condemned and most of them sold;—that four American Captains had died in Leogane, and a considerable number of Seamen;—that it was computed, at a low calculation, that the property taken from Americans in the island of Hispaniola, since July last, amounted to eight hundred thousand dollars. In lat. 20. 00. N. long. 74. 19. W. Capt. King spoke the ship Nancy, of Wilmington, N. C. from Bristol, bound to Wilmington, out 98 days—supplied her with provisions.
BOSTON, March 25.
respect of European Affairs. In our last, we endeavored to lay a mass
of European information before our readers. The great objects which attract attention, are,—The reception of General Pinckney, at Paris,—the situation of the various hostile armies,—and the invasion of Ireland. With respect to the first, the Paris papers are silent; but we have seen letters from American gentlemen of the best information in France; who, at the latest dates, expressed their belief, that Gen. Pinckney would be cordially received; any clamours of the foul American birds to the contrary notwithstanding. An Armistice has been agreed on between Gen. Bourdonville and Wernick, on the "Lower Rhine;" and the two armies have retired to a very considerable distance from each other. The capture of Khel, which is announced in the Paris paper of January 1, will, probably, close the campaign on the "Upper Rhine;"—the Austrians will go into winter quarters in Swabia; and the French in and about Strasburg. From Italy we know not what to rely on. It is certain Mantua had not surrendered; that Alvinzi was drawing large number of recruits, in waggons, from Hungary and Austria; and that he was preparing for another attempt to relieve Wurmsler, in Mantua. We do not know who commands the French besieging armies; but Gen. Buonaparte was at Milan, a very considerable distance from Mantua. With respect to the invasion of Ireland, we have given all the particulars which have reached us. It is certain, that a large fleet, shortly provisioned, had failed from Brest; but whether Ireland is their object, or not, we confess to have doubts.
Centinel.
COMMUNICATION.
The people of this country, says a correspondent, are not yet ripe for an alliance offensive and defensive with Great Britain. Religion, language, commercial interest, and a similitude of habits and character, form the basis of a national and amicable connection between the two countries, which it is the duty of all good men to cultivate; but, it does not yet appear to be our policy to form any treaty that may eventually involve us in the wars of Europe. Such a treaty should only be resorted to when nothing remains but a choice of evils; when the secret intrigue and open violence of our dear Allies, shall threaten the subversion of our independence and the destruction of our commerce. In such circumstances, to preserve our birth right from the cupidity of our adopted brethren, we may be compelled to accept the alliance of the nation we descended from, and be willing to share her troubles, rather than submit to their outrages. If we cannot trade upon our own capital, we shall prefer a co-partnership with the honest merchants to whom we served our apprenticeship, tho' they used us harshly, for attempting as they thought, to break our indentures; to a more intimate connection with those unfair traders, who never made but one bargain with us by virtue of which they pretend a right to cheat us out of our liberties and property. Centinel.
From Cape-Francois—March 3. "Nothing new—Coffee 20 sous per lb.—Sugar 8 sous per cwt.—Molasses half dollar per gallon."
From BALTIMORE.
Commodore Barney is preparing fast for his departure—and however strange it may appear, he certainly will not delay his departure one day, when ready, on account of any force the British may have on our coast. His ships sail remarkably well, and have both very respectable officers; I can vouch that they are true Frenchmen, and not Jacobin SanCulottes.
The Asia, 64, Capt. R. Murray, and the Thistle, 28, Capt. J. O. Hawly, are lying yet in H. Roads.
The Topaze 38, Thetis 38, Lynx sloop 18, were off the Cape a day or two ago. Another effect of the "pregnant" British Treaty.
The French government have officially notified DENMARK, that its privateers, &c. shall conduct towards the Danish ships as it suffers the English to conduct towards them! It seems rather hard, that the inquiries of the United States, should be visited on the poor merchants of Sweden and Denmark—who, certainly had no hand in forming the terrible treaty with England.—But, "such things are."
The indignation of some of our best men, and some who once sided warmly with France, is great against the conduct of that nation, and government is daily acquiring friends.
The late President of the United States has contributed 250 dollars, to the relief of the unfortunate sufferers by fire, at Savannah.
A negro man has been executed at Charleston, for setting fire to a building.
On Sunday last, a barn belonging to Mr. Ebenezer Fox, in Roxbury-street, was set on fire, and, with a shed, and a part of Mr. Fox's house, were consumed. The citizens of this town, on the alarm being given, instantly obeyed the summons of duty, with all possible speed, repaired to the scene of conflagration; and with the most friendly activity, endeavoured to repay a part of that debt, which they owe to the repeated favours this town has experienced from the citizens of Roxbury. It is strongly suspected, that the fire was designedly set to the building by a negro man.
MARCH 27.
Monday last Stephen Smith, a black man, charged with Burglary and Arson, on the houses of Mr. William Turner and Mr. Samuel Goldsbury, underwent an examination before Justices Gardner and Vinal at the Court House, and was fully committed for trial at the August term of the Supreme Judicial Court.
A number of corroborating circumstances leading to suspicion of Smith, (who had lived as a servant both with Mr.
Goldsbury and Mr. Turner.) He was traced to the house of a black man of good character, by the name of Kimball, in Devonshire-Street. A warrant was obtained and Smith secured. On searching the house a bag was found, which was proved to be the property of Smith, and which contained some plate and a few other articles, identified by Mr. G. also a pair of silver buckles which were claimed by Mr. Turner. It was proved, that he had been an abusive bad fellow since his being in Boston; that he paid his board regularly, without any visible means of procuring money; That he was frequently out in the night time; That he was absent from his lodgings the whole of the nights, when the fire happened at Mr. Turner's house, and when Mr. Goldsbury's was broken open; That he had desired a black woman, (whom he frequently visited, but with whom he was not on the night of the burglary at Mr. G's) to declare, in case of enquiry, that he passed it at her house; and, that after his detection, he mentioned his being with that woman on that night, as evidence of his innocence, expecting the woman would confirm it—which however, she was too honest to do.
On Saturday 13th inst. was consumed by lightning, a Barn, belonging to Mr. John Andrews, of Boylston, with about 15 tons of hay. Mr. A. having just tied up 30 head of cattle, with 13 sucking calves, returned to the house, where, looking from the window, he saw his Barn in flames. He with great courage entered the Barn, and releated the cattle, some of them being scorched by the fire.
A West-India paper quoting from a London paper says, Mr. Hammond's mission to Prussia was not so successful as might have been expected from the offers made him; by the acquisition of Hamburg and the territory on the Elbe. Prussia might with Dantzic and other places in the Baltic, have laid the foundation of a potent marine; but possessed of Poland the British alliances had no longer attractions. Mr. Hammond was not treated with the respect due to a British minister.
"One thing is clear," says an Irish print, "that all things are very dark at present."
President Adams has written a speech without an IF in it.
Vice-President Jefferson has done himself, and the people of the United States, the honour to accept an office, the primary business of which (as he says) is to preside over forms.
FAST DAY.
The time first set for the Annual Fast throughout this Commonwealth, being found too short for the general circulation of the Proclamation, THURSDAY MAY THE FOURTH is now appointed for that purpose.
DIED—In this town, Mr. THOMAS FLEET, Printer.
Marine Intelligence.
Arrived at Boston.—Ship Washington, Sigourney from India, after having been captured by the French; brigs, Zephyr, Hillman, Cape-Francois; New Adventure, Smith, Havannah; Hannah, Sprague, Jamaica; brigs, Bethiah, Brown, Gibraltar; John, Smith, Demarara; Little Cherub, Scammon, St. Vincents; Enterprise, Jenkins, Martinique; Atlantic, Cottle, Martinique; Neutrality, Gray, St. Christopher; Commerce, Wilds, St. Thomas; Gov. Carver, Spooner, Cadiz.
At St. Vincents, March 9.—Madison, Hartley, Pepperelboro'; Active, Burnham, Portland; Hannah, Hovey, Kennebec—barque, Smith, of Biddeford, failed for C. Fair.
At Martinique, Feb. 28.—Ganges, Elkins, Boston; Active, Portland. There had been an embargo. Many vessels come out under British convoy. French privateers picked prizes from the fleet.
At St. Christopher, Feb. 23.—Industry, Oram, Portsmouth. The Betty, Barnard, of Portsmouth, and others, failed under convoy.
At Bay-Makau—Istabella, Jones, of Boston; Columbia, Holland, Newburyport; Olive, Rogers, do; Ranger, Hinkley, do; Meheuble, Orn, do; Nathaniel, Merritt, Haverhill; Speculator, Dehon, New-London, not taken; and the Elsa, Francis, N. York, cargo condemned; Anne, Moffit, Philadelphia, fate not determined; St. Tammany, Dangerfield, Fredericksburg, cargo condemned; and Dolphin, Merry, of Boston, cleared. Also, Fame, Luce, of Boston, 52 days from France, with passengers, informed of the descent on Ireland.
New-London, March 14.—Capt. Lord, 25 days from Tortola, via Guadalupe, among others, brig Polly, Clements, of Portland, from London, to Norfolk, sent to St. Martins. Snow Two-Sisters, Fairfield, of Portsmouth; schr. Commerce, Wilds, of Boston; fate not known. Brig Panther, Merritt, of Kennebec, from Barbadoes, blown off, vessel sent to St. Martins.
Two American vessels, which left Malaga, in Spain, were followed by a French privateer, in an hour after sailing, brought back, and it was expected, would be condemned.
Ship Ganges, Elkins, from Isle of France for Boston, has been tried at Martinique, ship cleared;—some say the cargo has been condemned—others not.
Sloop Stork, Eldridge, from Martinique for Boston, with a cargo of molasses, is totally lost on Cape-Cod—crew saved.
The ship Betsey, Sampson, is condemned at Tripoli. All prisoners, except the Captain.
Brig —, Davis, of Boston, on her
passage to Cadiz, has been wrecked; crew saved.
Brig Betsey, Clark, is condemned at St. Domingo.
Capt. Dixey Wilds, in the schr. Commerce, arrived since our last, failed from Boston, the 21st Dec. last bound to the West-Indies, for a market; and on the 16th Jan. was captured by the French frigates, Pancee and Thetis, and the mate and all hands taken out of the schr. and put on board the frigates, and put a prize master and four hands on board the schr. and carried her into Ballestre; where she arrived Jan. 19. The next day Captain Wilds was carried on-shore and examined, after which was sent on board his schr. with strict orders not to let him come on shore; and the hatches were sealed down. Two days after, Capt. W. was permitted to go on shore; The day following Capt. W. was informed by the Linguifter, that his cargo was condemned, and was to be sold at vendue, and that the money was to be deposited into the treasury; the Linguifter refused Capt. W. a translation of his condemnation, and likewise of his protest. On the 27th, the frigates arrived, put Capt. W's people in prison, and kept them three days on short allowance, and with much difficulty Capt. W. obtained his people. They obliged Capt. W. to discharge his own cargo with his own people; this business being done, they released Capt. W. and gave him his papers by paying 34 dollars expence. Captain Wilds says, that there were sent to Martinico and exchanged for Frenchmen, the three following American Captains, viz. Thomas Gardner, of Stonington; Joseph Sanford, of Alexandria; Cabot, Norfolk.
WE the Subscribers do hereby certify, That on the 19th day of February, in the year 1797, being then in the island of Porto Rico, in a Bay on the south side the said island called Cape Roxa (or Capo Roxo) a privateer named the Hirondale, belonging to citizens of the French Republic, and commanded by a Capt. Michael Saber, came into said port on that day, and bro't in with them the sloop George of Kennebec, Massachusetts, commanded by John Grant; having forcibly taken the said sloop on the 19th of Feb. then on her way through the Mona-passage, bound to Kennebec, from Demarara. After anchoring the sloop George, the crew of the aforesaid privateer by order of their Capt. proceeded to unbend her sails and completely dismantling her, the Capt. then told Capt. Grant to quit the sloop and go on board the brig Resolution then lying there, which brig had formerly been captured by a French privateer and was now bound to New-London; this was the only alternative for Capt. Grant and his crew; having nothing to subsist on, on board or on shore and forcibly turned out of his vessel in our presence, with only one barrel of bread for their provision, and the Capt. refused any more. The privateer on the 21st went again to sea, leaving Capt. Grant no other satisfaction but a certificate that the sloop was captured by the Hirondale, Capt. Saber; he the Capt. same time telling him that he should take every American vessel he should meet with, that being the orders from the French government in France to all the armed vessels of that Republic or their citizens; to capture all Americans either going to or coming from any English ports; and that those orders were to continue until further directions from that government. In the mean time said Grant's register, log book and all his papers would be sent to St. Domingo in the island of Hispaniola, for a trial of the sloop.
Porto Rico Bay off Cabo Roxo, this 26th Feb. 1797.
Samuel Moore late master of the brig Resolution taken by the schooner Falporque, Capt. Angle Ducat, belonging to Guadalupe.
Samuel M. Bowditch late master of the schooner Shetucket of Norwich, taken by the schooner L'Espegle, Capt. Debon of Cape Francois, in the island of St. Domingo.
George Sydeman, late master of the brig Union, of Norwich, left at Demarara, now passenger on board sloop, Crisis of Norwich, taken by the privateer Cockle and carried into Punch, south fide Porto Rico.
Samuel Briard, certifies, That on his arrival at the abovementioned port, he found Capt. John Grant on board the brig Resolution, having been treated in the manner as described by the Subscribers; which treatment is nearly similar to what he experienced himself from the same Capt. of the Hirondale.
The Hirondale, after having captured Capt. Briard, in the schooner Zephyr, of Portsmouth, and carried her into Cabo-Rogo, plundered her of all her provisions, &c. leaving Capt. B. and crew nothing to subsist on. Capt. B. went on board the Hirondale, to obtain satisfaction for the loss of his property, &c. requesting of the Capt. of the Hirondale restitution, or to permit him to stay on board the privateer until his vessel had been tried; the Capt. refused him any, ordered him on shore, and finally, threw Capt. B. overboard; the privateer being then under way, on another cruise.
SALEM, March 24.
Capt. Ingersoll, at Beverly, in 23 days from Martinico, informs of the capture of the island of Trinidad by the English. Four Spanish men of war were lying at Trinidad when the English fleet was first discovered—they were all set fire to by the Spaniards; and three of them entirely consumed—the other by the exertions of the English, on their arrival, was saved and captured by them. She mounts 84 guns, and was the Admiral's ship. The crews have died at Trinidad, so that the ships could not be manned to be carried out of port. The Spaniards did not fire a single gun, although there were 5 or
600 soldiers on the Island. The whole were surrendered, and among the booty, we are happy to learn, were 10 or 12 of those French picaroon privateers, which have lately committed such depredations on the American trade.
The above information was received at Martinico the day before Capt. L. failed, by dispatches from Trinidad.
Sign of the Barrel and Sugar Loaves.
Wanted immediately, BY TAYLOR and TINNEY, a smart young lad about 16 years of age, who can write a fair hand, understand accounts, &c. one of the above description will meet with every encouragement, for an engagement of three years, none need apply but those whose character will bear the strictest inquiry for honesty and steadiness.
April 1, 1797.
TO BE SOLD BY Joseph Bals, At his shop in Portsmouth, A FINE Assortment
of English and American new Garden-Seeds; consisting of early Pease; Beans; Cabbage; Cauliflower; Turnip; Radish; Lettuce; Celery; Peppergrafs; Cucumber; Mellon; Onion; Spinach; Parsley; Beet; Marjoram; Thyme; Summer-savory; Sage; Parsnip; Carrot; Saffron; Hemp; with a great variety of Flower Garden Seeds.
Likewise
A few coarse, middling and fine Sieves and Strainers.
The Upholsters business carried on at the above place, with neatness, fidelity and dispatch.
Portsmouth, March 30, 1797.
Wanted a Boy,
OF 12 or 13 years old, to serve in a small family; inquire of the Printer. April 1, 1797.
THE inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth, are hereby required to render to the Selectmen a true Inventory of their rateable estates as the law directs, on or before the 30th inst.
GEO: GAINS, SUPPLY CLAP, ELIPHALET LADD, MOSES WOODWARD, SAM'L HUTCHINGS. Selectmen. Portsmouth, April 1, 1797.
RANAWAY from the subscriber an intended apprentice Boy, aged 17, by the name of JEREMIAH BUTLAND; had on when he went away a blue outside jacket and trousers, and a round hat. He was a dark complexion, and dark hair; this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting said boy, on penalty of the law. Any person who will take up said runaway and return him to his master shall have two cents reward and no charges paid.
CHRISTOPHER B. NOYES. Portsmouth, March 28, 1797.
LOST on the 20th day of March, 1797, on the road leading from Nottingham-Square, by the way of Winnecut road, to Leavitt's Tavern in North-Hampton. A plain Gold Watch of a middling size, with a round pinchback wire chain, and a flat key—Any person having found said Watch and will return the same to the subscriber, shall be generously rewarded, and all charges paid by
JOSEPH CILLEY. Nottingham, March 29, 1797. t.b.c.
PHÆNOMENON THAT beautiful full
blooded STALLION, lately imported by Lang, Brierley and Co. from England, will stand for covering this season, at the stable of Mr. Nathaniel S. Griffith, at the sign of the White Horse, near the Hay-Market, Portsmouth.
He is a fine chestnut, rising 5 years old, sixteen hands and half high, got by the famous Phænomenon (whose grandfire was the noted Eclipse) Dam Recovery by Hyder Ally, Grandam Perdita by Herod, great grandam by Sampson, and out of the Lass of the Mill.
The price fifteen dollars the season and one dollar the Groom. March 29, 1797.

Late and Important
Foreign NEWS.
NEW-YORK, March 22.
Yesterday arrived ship Briseus, Captain Breth, 56 days from Bourdeaux. The accounts by this arrival are late—only a few translations from which can however be had for the Argus until to-morrow.
The great outlines of these accounts are, that Kehl had NOT fallen into the hands of the Austrians, on the 8th of January, notwithstanding reports are otherwise—that Buonaparte is yet firm in Italy, but that Gen. Wurmer, at Mantua, expected a hundred or two of thousands of brave Bohemians would soon relieve him; that if this was not soon done, he must surrender; that a part of the French fleet had returned to Brest from Ireland, the rest having been separated in a gale of wind. That Malmesbury was off from Paris, as we had heard. That Mr. PINCKNEY was not received as Ambassador.
On this IMPORTANT SUBJECT dispatches from Mr. Pinckney to our Executive are received and were expedited to Philadelphia yesterday afternoon by EXPRESS; from whence the public will doubtless soon be relieved from their tedious suspense. The nearest that we can come to the truth, from verbal accounts torn from amid a cloud of prejudice, is—That Mr. Delacroix informed Mr. Pinckney, that he could not now be received, but that he could tarry, under the principles on which other foreigners tarried, until further information was received from America on the subject of the complaints of the American Executive. That Mr. Pinckney replied, that he would not tarry upon those principles, but that he would throw himself upon the usages of nations in those cases—and then, if he was ordered to leave the country, he would do it.
We understand, that he is to tarry until he received returns to his dispatches. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Paris to his friend in this city, by the Briseus, dated Jan. 7, 1797.
"Mr. MUNROE has taken leave of the Executive Directory.—Mr. PINCKNEY has not been received by them as Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States. The last letters from the army in Italy are 26 December. BUONAPARTE writes, "MANTUA is beleaguered with the greatest assiduity; the garrison is in the last extremity, having nothing to eat but horse flesh."
Translated for the ARGUS from "La MODERATEUR," of the 14th and 15th of January, received by the Briseus.
STRASBURGH, Jan. 8.
Kehl continues to defend itself with vigour.—Last night we experienced severe attacks; the fire was terrible, and has not yet ceased at this present moment (10 o'clock, A. M.)
The enemy are enraged and try every mean in their power to make themselves masters of Kehl. If our soldiers were well paid, discouragement and desertion would be less considerable, and they could save the place notwithstanding the reiterated efforts of the enemy.
JANUARY 9.
In the afternoon of the 17th, the news spread that we had abandoned our intrenched camp, and that we would soon be forced to leave Kehl. This news frightened us; when at about 6 o'clock in the afternoon the fire began, and about 8, was renewed with redoubled vigour; it was accompanied by a violent fire of musketry, and continued until 11 o'clock.
The night continued in this perplexed state, but we hear in the morning that notwithstanding the voluntary abandonment of the camp, the enemy's attack had been as unsuccessful as before.—They were driven back from all sides with considerable loss.
They calculate the number of the French that have been killed, wounded and missing to 400 men; the enemy's loss is counted to be more than double.
The Aid-de-Camp of Gen. Saint-Sufanne is wounded; the chief of brigade, Messier, is killed. Offenbach fought like a lion; he never allowed the gates to be shut, and said, "Let the damn'd rebels come."
The Austrians were as usual, intoxicated with liquor, a terrible carnage ensued; it was thought that we had re-taken our camp; but persons who are well informed, assure, that General Saint Cyrcy was refused.
On the 19th (Jan. 8) a general attack was expected, but it seems it did not take place until the night before last. The fire was not violent; it is not the same this evening, but they assure us that it is not yet a general attack.
If we are to believe the accounts from the artillery officers, we are yet in hopes of keeping Kehl, and even if we were obliged to abandon it, the retreat of our troops and of our artillery is safe, and by doing it we only run the risk of losing a few pieces of cannon.
[Here follows a general order addressed to the troops, returned from the Irish expedition at Brest, Jan. 5] which with various articles, will be given to-morrow.
PARIS, Jan. 13.
General Hoche has demanded letters of marque for two privateers, the Lazarus Hoche and the Patriot. As they were both to serve him as advice boats, and that they had not appeared at the junction of the fleet, it was presumed that they were with him. One of them, the Patriot, has made upon the coast of Ireland, a Portuguese prize, which entered Morlaix on the 14th inst. The Captain of the prize has declared, that the Patriot was ill with the Hoche and the Morad de Gallas at the time of the capture. That at the departure of the prize, a thick fog pre-
vented him from seeing the coast and the frigates.
After the dissipation of the fog he had seen as distinctly as the distance would permit, a great number of sails, which the Admiral endeavored to rally.
The Sufferin, which some Journals made a 74, is but, as we said, a vessel armed en flute, of 250 tons.
BRUSSELS, Jan. 9.
The left wing of the army of the Sambre and Meuse, which is commanded by the General of division, Ligneville, has taken its cantonments in but part, because the verbal arrangement concluded at Nieuwied, between the French and Austrian Generals, does not extend as far as the Hundsruck, where bloody skirmishes often take place between the out posts, upon the borders of the Schelz. The French Generals have concentrated a large body of infantry between this river and the Hundsruck. These circumstances are the cause that the cavalry which was to have gone into winter quarters, on the borders of the Moselle, will remain in the environs of Kitzuzaach, of Stromberg, and Bingenfeld, unless there be a real suspension of arms, which is not likely at the present conjuncture.
Besides, the same letters from the headquarters of Boone, which gave us these details, add, that General Bourdonville had just announced, that the Executive Directory had appointed Gen. Moreau, commander of all the armies on the Rhine, from Strasbourg as far as Dusseldorf. In consequence of which he is about returning to the army of the North, at the head of which he will be employed at the beginning of next campaign.
The general of division, Kleber, will command the army of the Sambre and Meuse, under Moreau. Yet this arrangement has not passed unblamed, even among the most enlightened military characters, who fear, however great the talents and genius of Moreau, that the burthen of the command exceeds individual ability. Experience will demonstrate whether this opinion is well or ill founded.
We expect here, several bodies of cavalry, who are to take up their winter quarters in the neighbourhood of this place. They will be cantoned principally in the villages, which have shown a disposition to revolt.
From the CENTINEL.
BOSTON, March 29.
Late and IMPORTANT—if fast.
Of Gen. Pinckney's Reception.
A gentleman arriving in town, on Monday, brought a letter from Joseph Holland, Esq. of Norwich, dated on Friday last, of which the following is an extract, "I have this moment received a line from my son at New-York, advising of an arrival from Liverpool, which failed Feb. 5th bringing intelligence that Mr. Pinckney was received by the French Directory."
A New-York Hand-Bill
Published last Thursday noon, says a gentleman of respectability at Philad. in letters dated on Wednesday last, at noon, informs of the arrival of the Hamburg Packet from Liverpool, which the left Feb. 5, confirming the above; and that Kehl was taken; the siege of Mantua expected to be raised; and that the expedition to Ireland had failed."
[Thus stand the accounts unincumbered with annotations. Our readers may compare them with the following, and form their conjectures upon them.]
Latest from France.
[Yesterday received letters from Bourdeaux, to the 23d Jan. and Paris papers to the 15th. Extracts therefrom follow:]
From BOURDEAUX, Jan. 18. Extract of a letter from a Captain of the first information, at the above, to his owner here:
"I will just note, that the Americans at Paris, are obliged to renew their protections every ten days. [This is not the case when a Minister is accredited] with expense and trouble, and they are leaving it as fast as is convenient—this is as they tell me. Our Ambassador is not received. The expedition against Ireland has failed as I am informed, with considerable loss. I have yet hopes, that the misunderstanding between the United States and France will be explained away in words, or suspended for some time before any thing serious takes place. There is a report here of another embargo having taken place at Brest—perhaps another crazy expedition on foot."
Intercourse with America.
A Paris paper, edited by a society of literary gentlemen, of the 28th of December, speaking of the inquietude between the United States and France, says, "The suspicions on this subject have been injurious, and the complaints on both sides exaggerated. The late treaty of commerce the United States have made with England, has raised some clouds between the two Republics, but frank explanations thereon, will dissipate them, as they have lately dissipated those which were raised between the city of Hamburg and us." Gen. Pinckney is certainly empowered to make the free explanations desired.
Important Translations
For the Centinel, from Paris papers to January 15.
Failure of Irish Expedition.
Extract of a letter from L'Orient, 16th Nivose, Jan. 6. "Seven ships of the line, three frigates, and three corvettes of the fleet lately sent
against Ireland, have returned to Brest.—But the following are still missing, viz. Nestor 74, les Droits de l'homme 74, Tourville 74, Trojan 74, Pegase 74, Revolution 74, and Scévola of 44. Cocardes 43, Bravoure 44, Fraternité 44, Romaine 44, Sirene 44, Surveillante 38, Resolve 38, Impatience 32, and Charente 38; two corvettes, an avilo, and 6 armed transports; making twenty-eight sail; which will give Gen. Hoche 9 or 10,000 land forces: But this is conjecture, for the storm which separated the fleet was so violent, that many of them must seek a harbor. Every account represents the tempest as the most tremendous ever experienced."
"The following are the vessels which have returned to Brest—the Canard 74, l'Ecole 74, Mucius 74, Indomptable 80, Patriot 74, and Watling 74. The Immortalité, Belona and Coquille, frigates, three avilos, and an armed transport."
"Gen. _____ has just left me, & has shewn me a journal sent him by Gen. _____; in which the storm is noticed as very terrible, and of several days duration, what made it more unfortunate, was, that near the whole of the division lay at anchor in the bay of Bantry 5 or 6 days, and might have effected a great part of the disembarkation, if Gen. Hoche had arrived. But as it was, they were driven out of the bay, and dispersed; and of 36 sail which were anchored there, only 13 have arrived at Brest. This is the truth of this disastrous event."
"P. S. At 8 o'clock this evening, I learn, that a prize taken by one of the returned ships, informs, having spoke, the 3d Nivose, (24th Dec.) under Cape Clear, in Ireland, the frigate Fraternité, on board of which were Generals Hoche and de Galles: It is presumable, therefore, that they may have rallied the remains of the fleet, and made good the descent."
The Brest expedition primarily consisted of fifteen sail of the line, one cut-down ship, 11 frigates, 6 flutes, and 8 corvettes. Besides its ordinary crew, each ship of the line had on board 600 men, making a large army, well provided and armed, and desirous to partake of danger, glory and honor. From this army Gen. Hoche had selected 500, for some hazardous and particular enterprise. There were also embarked on board the fleet, arms and equipments for 50,000 men, with officers to command those who might join the republican standard in the first city they took. Hoche commands by land and sea, and his orders for sailing were delivered to him by Traget, the Minister of Marine. The troops embarked were hussars, dragoons, light-infantry, and artillery, composed of young men capable of bearing any fatigue. Hoche after sailing, issued a proclamation, announcing that the object of the expedition was to avenge the rights of humanity, so long violated in Ireland—He recommends to the troops to respect property, and to preserve order and discipline, as the surest guarantees of success; and mentions London as the object which is to avenge Europe for the multiplied crimes of Pitt."
A General Order of Cheron, General of the Staff of Hoche's army, was issued at Brest, the 14th Nivose; in which, he says, after mentioning the object of the expedition, that "the winds have proved treacherous to their hopes; that the armament had been dispersed by a tempest, and separated from its chief." The same letter announces that the expedition will be renewed.
The Paris papers are severe in their reproaches on the above second "Chebulo expedition."
Accounts from the various Armies.
ARMIES IN ITALY.
GERMAN ACCOUNTS.—Padua, (Italy) Dec. 17.
THE cold has been excessive.—The Adige is frozen over in several places. The severity of the weather has suspended military operations on both sides. The Austrian forces are in three divisions—one near Bassano, the other two near this city.
VICENZA, Dec. 17. —For fifteen days the Austrians have received numerous reinforcements; and if we may judge from appearances, will soon be on the advance. The French are assembling in force in the environs of Bologne and Ferrara.
MANTUA
Is still defended with the greatest vigour. Buonaparte has published, that he is preparing quarters for 50,000 new troops!—But we know not where they are to come from.
Padua is near 70, Bassano 25; Bologna 36, and Ferrara 51 miles, about E. from MANTUA.]
AFFAIRS ON THE RHINE.
PARIS, Jan. 16. From Newwied (Lower Rhine.) Dec. 28. The Austrians have, it is said, replaced the cannon in the batteries near the tête de pont; from which we may conclude, that hostilities will re-commence immediately. Other accounts pretend, that an armistice had been concluded in the Lower Rhine; and that its duration was fixed until the last of March; but that it would not be officially announced until the fate of Mantua, Kehl and the tête de pont of Huningen, should be decided. Prince Charles has received orders from Vienna, to capture the two last places, even if it cost Austria 20,000 men; in order, that, in the spring, they may act with vigor in the Hundsruck, and oblige the French troops to evacuate the positions upon the right side of the Rhine.
The diet of the circle of Swabia has confirmed the resolution, for suspending all negotiations of peace existing with the French Republic.
The preceding are important.
Commercially Important.
From the American Consul at Copenhagen, dated Oct. 5, 1796.
"I AM happy to inform you of the opening of a new channel for extending the American navigation.—It is hereafter permitted by this government, that they may send their ships and cargoes direct from any part of the East-Indies to this place, without paying any extraordinary duty or charge, more than what is paid by Danish vessels. The trade with China, and with the produce of that country, is however still limited to the Danish East-India company."
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant belonging to this town, now in France, dated.
"Paris, 19th Jan. 1797. "I passed an hour this morning with Mr. MUNROE to-morrow he leaves Paris for Holland, where he will tarry a month or six weeks, from thence to return to Paris, and leave the Republic in April for America. His conduct while Minister, has met the approbation of the Americans in this country, which they have expressed in the liveliest terms, by an address, signed by eighty of his Fellow-Citizens."
"Mr. PINCKNEY remains in the same state, not acknowledged in capacity of Minister, and declining to leave the Republic unless positively ordered. It is whispered to day, that he may be yet received, but it is not my opinion, that he will be at present."
"The famous descent on Ireland has very much engrossed the public attention for some time past. All that we have authentic is, that six or eight ships have returned to Brest, after having spent two days at anchor on the coast of Ireland, the fate of the residue of the fleet is uncertain."
Extract of another letter of 20th Jan.
"The Refusal of Mr. PINCKNEY, will no doubt make a stir in America. "Mr. MUNROE, our late Ambassador, deserves well of his country; and ill befall the man who attempts to censure his character, or depreciate his well deserved merit."
NEUTRALITY OF SAXONY. The Executive Directory have received the official news, that on the 22d November last, the elector of Saxony, and all the Princes of his House, acceded to the convention of neutrality, settled by the king of Prussia and have in consequence withdrawn their contingent.
From NEW-YORK, MARCH 23. Yesterday arrived the brig Hunter, Capt. Parker, in 17 days from Cape Francois. The condemnation of the sloop Speedwell, Capt. Clark, of Philadelphia, stands unparallelled,—the pretext, her having been in a British port about nine months since. It was generally believed at the Cape, that the moment official information was received there, of any coolness between the United States and the Republic of France, Santhonax, Victor Hughes, &c. would lay an embargo on, and sequester all American property then in the W. India Islands, or that should arrive there.
Two incendiary attempts were made in this town on Sunday night last. An effort to set fire to the city of New-York, was detected last Wednesday night.
PORTSMOUTH, April 1.
Thursday arrived here the brig Rising-Sun, Capt. Noble, in 30 days from Tobago, was boarded on the 7th March, by an English frigate, Capt. Manning, who took one hand, by the name of John M'Daniel, an Irishman, and sent in his room two of the people lately belonging to the schooner Columbia, of Boston, Capt. Boardman, last from Tobago, about 25th February, taken and carried into St. Martins. March 2, spoke a privateer sloop, belonging to Grenada. Left at Tobago March 13, brigs Betsey, Tilley Wentworth, Dover; Friendship, Thompson, New-Haven; Pallace, Fairfield, Kennebec; Schooners, Allen, Billings, Norwich; Asa, Denafon, ditto; Maria and Eliza, Freeman, ditto; Dighton, Kennebec; and sloop Lark, Remerton, Providence.
After examining the various accounts, and carefully comparing dates, we think it may be concluded on with great safety that Mr. PINCKNEY has not been received by the French Directory.
The Honorable EDWARD ST. LOE LIVERMORE, Esq. lately appointed by the Governor and Council, as a Judge of the Superior Court of this State, has accepted the appointment.
From St. DOMINGO,
Our news is to March 1, by an arrival at Baltimore. It states, that the blacks at Port de Paix, are continually laying down their arms, declaring they will not fight, since they have "rien pour manger;" That Gen. Toussaint, adverse to Sonthonax's practical system, has resigned; that Rigaud, had made an offer of the Southern part of the island to the English, under certain conditions.
Some accounts of the capture of Trinidad, mention the taking of a line of battle ships—with several frigates, privateers, &c. and that 10,000 seamen were made prisoners.
A computation made at Hispaniola, makes the amount of the American property condemned at that Island from July 96, to Feb. 1, '97, eight hundred thousand dollars.
No. 2,656 has drawn the prize of 50,000 dollars in the Washington Lottery, No. 2.
List of Town Officers for 1797.
SELECTMEN. Supply Clap, George Gains, Eliphalet Ladd, Moses Woodward & Samuel Hutchings.
ASSESSORS.
Elijah Hall, Doctor Nath'l Haven, Tobias Walker, Joseph Akerman & Thomas Sheafe.
AUDITORS.
William Gardner, Daniel R. Rogers and Doctor A. R. Cutter.
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
John Samuel Sherburne, Martin Parry, John M'Clintock, Nath'l Marshall, Elijah Hall, Joshua Bracket, Joseph Akerman, Jonathan Sherburne and Walter Akerman.
FIRE WARDS.
Thomas Thompson, Jacob Sheafe, Eliphalet Ladd, Nath'l Haven, Neal M'Intire, Peter Coues, William Sheafe, Edward Cutts, Nath'l Adams, Clement Storer, Moses Woodward and James Hill.
CONSTABLES.
William Vaughan, Nahum Akerman, Reuben Daniels and John Davenport.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Doctor Haven, Mr. Buckminster, Mr. Willard, A. R. Cutter, Samuel Hale, Esq. Judge Pickering, Nath'l Adams, Nath'l Haven and Doctor John Goddard.
LOT LAYERS.
Nath'l Adams, William Hart and John Brooks.
FENCE VIEWERS.
Samuel Sherburne (at the plains), Samuel Hall, Walter Akerman, Samuel Langdon, Jeremiah Dennett and Francis Marden, joiner.
Searchers and Sealers of Leather.
Nath'l Jackson, George Daine, Perkins Ayers and William Vaughan.
Callers of Fish, Staves and Hoops.
John Pitman, Charles Grace, Richard Savory, James Day, George How and Joseph Walton, jr.
Measurers of Wood by Land and Water. John Beck, John Melcher, Samuel Cotton, Shackford Seawards, John March, Ephraim Ham, Paul Leighton, John Dennett, Nath'l Treadwell, Thomas Currier, Nath'l Jackson and Joseph Man.
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
George Gains, Esq.
Corders of Wood.
Joseph Benton, Richard Pevery and Benjamin Lord.
Harbour Master.
Capt. Edmund Coffin. Keeper of the Magazine. Jeremiah Libbey, Esq.
Keeper of the Pound.
John Dennett.
Hog Reeves.
Doctor John Goddard, William Gardner, Nath'l Adams, John Peirce, Abel Harris, Samuel Storer, William Sheafe, George Turner, Thomas Manning, Eliphalet Ladd and Edward Gove.
Officers of Police.
Edward Hart, William Vaughan and John Davenport.
Votes for COUNTY-TREASURER, at Portsmouth. Oliver Peabody, Esq. 60
REGISTER OF DEEDS.
Capt. George Wentworth, 130 Samuel Brooks, Esq. 4
Votes for GOVERNOR, at Rye. John Langdon, Esq. 95
COUNSELLOR.
Joseph Cilley, Esq. 65 John S. Sherburne, Esq. 6 Christopher Toppan, Esq. 3
SENATOR.
General Moses Leavitt, 61
COUNTY-TREASURER. Oliver Peabody, Esq. 63
RECORDER OF DEEDS.
Samuel Brooks, Esq. 37 Josiah Adams, Esq. 32
REPRESENTATIVE.
Joseph Parsons, Esq.
Votes for GOVERNOR, at North-Hampton. John Langdon, Esq. 47 John T. Gilman, Esq. 27
COUNSELLOR.
Gen. Joseph Cilley, 47 Christopher Toppan, Esq. 27
SENATOR.
Gen. Moses Leavitt, 77
Votes for GOVERNOR, at Amherst. John T. Gilman, Esq. 135 Scattering, 45
Votes for GOVERNOR, at Moultonborough. John T. Gilman, Esq. 75
Votes for GOVERNOR, at Keene. John T. Gilman, Esq. 83
MARRIED —At Blandersburgh, (Maryland) Hon. JEREMIAH SMITH, Esq. of Peterborough, one of the Members of Congress from this State, to Miss ELIZA ROSS, of Blandersburgh.
DIED —In this town, Mr. John Neal aged 28; Mr. William Allen aged 21; Mr. Prince Fernald (a black man); a child of Mr. Joseph Akerman.
At York, with the small-pox, Mr. William M'Intire aged 24.
At Carlisle, Penn. William Haslett, aged 100 years and 9 months.
At Rutland Verm. Moses Maynard, 68. In July 1795, he weighed 451lb. and at his death-supposed 500lb.
ENTRIES AT THE CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.

Ivory Hovey
Most respectfully informs the public and his friends in particular, that he has lately opened a store on Portsmouth Pier No. 1, where he intends to supply in the Grocery line, by the wholesale and retail at a small advance for cash, he has also for sale
A small assortment of German GOODS , Amongst which are a very handsome assortment of Elegant Looking Glasses , from 7 to 200 dollars the pair, Together with a quantity of flaxen and hempen Bremen Linens. Portsmouth, March 24, 1797.
FOR SALE on reasonable terms, THAT valuable and convenient Mansion HOUSE , belonging to the estate of the late Mrs. ATKINSON, deceased, together with an excellent garden, well wood-house, store-house, stable, and other out houses. —ALSO—
A handsome Chariot, with plated Harness complete, with or without a pair of horses; inquire of JOHN SPARHAWK . Portsmouth, March 28, 1797.
Lately imported and to be sold By Jacob Sheafe , OLD Sable Russia Bar Iron; Hemp; Cabbage; Canvas; 15 and 18 thread Cod Lines; Mackerel do; Salmon and Herring Nets; Salmon, Herring and Sail Twine; good West-India Rum by the bhd. Philadelphia superfine and common Flour. March 25, 1797.
MOULTONBOROUGH.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors or owners of the common and undivided land in said Moultonborough, that at a legal meeting of the proprietors of said Moultonborough, held at the dwelling house of the widow Leverett, innholder in Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, on the 31st day of May 1796, the sum of eight dollars was voted to be assessed on the common and undivided land belonging to each original proprietor right or share, and that the same hath been assessed and committed to the subscriber to collect, and that unless the same be paid to me the subscriber at my dwelling house in Moultonborough, on or before the 4th day of May next, the money will be levied by sale of so much of the interest and property of the proprietor or owner who shall be delinquent therein after the said 4th day of May next, and the same will be advertised for sale accordingly.
NATHAN HOIT. Moultonborough, March 23, 1796. [4W.1]
FOR SALE BY John Man , Opposite the State-House: On good terms for CASH.
FRESH Raisins by cask or retail; 2d and 3d proof Run by the bhd. bbl. or gallon; French Brandy; Hollands Gin; N. E. Rum; Sherry and Lisbon Wines; Brown Sugars of different qualities per bbl. or pound; Philadelphia Loaf do; Boxes of Chocolate; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee; Cotton; Molasses; a quantity of Redwood; Logwood; Copperas; Alum; Ginger; Cinnamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Allspice; Pepper; Cake and Bar Soap; Candles; Sweet Oil; Gun-Powder; Hair-Powder; Starch; Fig, Pigtail, fine Twist and Smoking Tobacco; Segars; Cotton and Wool Cards; Iron Hollow Ware; Dogs; Cart Boxes; Iron Shovels; Flat Irons; Bar Iron; German Steel; 4d, 6d, 10d and 20d Nails per cask or thousand.
Portsmouth, March 24, 1797.
Rockingham, ff. THE heirs to the estate of JOB EATON , late of Plaflaw, in said county, yeoman, deceased, are hereby notified that on the 15th day of May next, at 11 of the clock, before noon, at the probate office in Exeter, in said county, the subscriber (Executor of the Will of said deceased) will exhibit his account of his administration of said estate, to the Judge of Probate for said county, in order for examination and allowance. JESSE EATON . Plaflaw, March 21, 1797.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of New-Hampton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1788, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on the 1st day of May next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. at my dwelling house in said town, as will pay the taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment. New-Hampton, March 20, 1797.
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NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and other owners of land in the town of Gilmantown, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on Thursday the 4th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the dwelling house of Col. Antipas Gilman, in said town, as will pay said taxes with the incidental charges thereon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Range. Q'ty. Cents.     Jona. Clark, jr. part ad 40 24 31 8   Rich. Clark, jr. ad 40 32 40 6   Jona. Colcord, ad 40 10 3 6   James Davis, part ad 40 1 1 5   Andrew Frost, ad 40 4 1 6   do 1st 100 4 4 4   do 2d 100 11 15 6   And. Gilman, 1st 100 18 16 13   do part ad 100 42 up 50   Zeb. Giddings, ad 100 14 3 10   Nicholas Gilman 3d, ad 40 9 5 10   do 1st 100 9 12 10   do 2d 100 4 1 13   do 4th 100 11 1 1   Nath'l Gilman, ad 40 27 4 7   Nath'l Gilman, jr. ad 40 5 6 4   Rich'd Hilton, ad 40 41 4 10   Jona. Hilton, jr. ad 40 1 5 10   Benja. Hilton, ad 40 3 7 6   Clement Hughes, part ad 40 8 26 4   Jotham Odiorne, part ad 40 32 3 18   do part 1st 100 12 1 13   do part 2d 100 13 1 13   John Odlin, 1st 100 5 2 8   John Redman, ad 40 42 3 10   do ad 100 12 13 10   Joseph Scribner, ad 100 14 5 10   Theo. Smith, ad 100 57 up 100   Stephen Sewel, ad 40 41 2 40   Oliver Smith, ad 100 8 2 10   Tho's Willson, part 1st 100 4 12 50   Rich'd Waldron, jr. ad 40 8 4 6   Jona. Young, 1st 40 34 3 40   do ad 40 2 7 40  
Two ranges of lots laid out to the Masonian proprietors, First range, Second range, part. EDWARD GILMAN, Collector for 1795. Gilmantown, Feb. 16, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. WHEREAS an act of the General Court of said State, passed at their session June 1796, laying a tax upon all lands in Northumberland, in the county of Grafton, except public lands of two cents on each acre, for the purpose of making and repairing roads and bridges therein mentioned in said act, and by which the non-resident owners and proprietors are allowed to pay their proportion thereof in work at six cents per hour, finding their own tools and diet.
These are to inform all concerned that the subscribers being appointed a committee for the above purpose, will attend upon said business from the first day of May next, to the 10th day of June next. JEREMIAH EAMES, ANTIPAS MARSHALL, JOSEPH PEVERLY, JOHN GODDARD. Northumberland, Jan. 16, 1797.
Dancing-School. Mr. Maurice,
AFTER returning his most sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of the town of Portsmouth, for the encouragement given him the last summer, begs leave again to tender his services, and assures them he will use his utmost abilities to instruct their children in the very polite accomplishment of dancing, and will pay every attention to their manners and behavior while under his tuition, on the terms following, viz. 1st. For the first quarter six dollars, and for the second, and of those that have before attended his school one guinea each, per quarter. 2d. Two dollars of which to be paid at entrance. 3d. The school to commence on the first Saturday of April next, at the Assembly-Room, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and to be continued Thursdays and Saturdays, from three o'clock to sunset.
Mr. MAURICE informs the ladies that he intends if encouragement offers, to open a Music-School, will teach them the Fortpigno at their houses, or at his Music-School, where he will furnish those who wish with a Fortpigno to learn on; the school will be kept from six to twelve o'clock in the morning, two days in each week. Likewise
Informs those young gentlemen who wish to be instructed the Violin, that he will if encouragement offers, teach them two evenings in each week at his Music-School, which will be opened as soon as twelve scholars apply. Further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. MAURICE, at Mr. Jotham Rindge's, foot of Daniel-Street, Portsmouth. March 18, 1797.
FITZWILLIAM. NOTICE is hereby given to all the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Fitzwilliam, that there is a tax of one dollar, nine cents and nine mills assessed upon each lot of land in said township, subject to taxes and committed to me the subscriber to collect; I hereby call upon all the said proprietors and owners of land to settle said tax with me by the 25th day of May next, or their lands will be posted for sale as the law directs. SAMUEL PATRICK, Collector. Fitzwilliam, March 7, 1797.
TO BE SOLD. A lot of land In Crofs-Street, THIRTY by 48 feet, opposite the widow Dennie's; and a lot near the North-School, adjoining Mr. Perkins Ayers, 31 by 94 feet, with a small neat house on it, and a privilege of an excellent well. For conditions apply to JACOB WALDEN. Portsmouth, Feb. 15, 1797. 6w.
Ozias Silsby GIVES notice to his friends who have received the Newspapers from him, for six months ending the last of March inst. that their accounts will then be ready for settlement—Those who have been punctual and continue so to be will receive his most grateful thanks; and those who are indebted by note or account prior to the commencement of the last six months are requested to attend to the matter without any delay—If these are trifles they may be easily settled, and in the end will amount to something valuable to him who wishes punctuality might be observed by all his customers.
AN EXCELLENT CHOICE OF House Lots. FOR SALE, A number of House Lots In Portsmouth: VERY pleasantly situated on Broad-Street, Jeffries-Street and Middle-Road; belonging to the heirs of the estate of David Jeffries, Esquire, deceased; any person desirous of purchasing an agreeable situation for building may be accommodated on reasonable terms; for particulars enquire of JOHN GODDARD. Portsmouth, March 16, 1797.
FOR SALE BY George Turner, A FEW hogheads of fine flavored 3d and 4th proof RUM. Portsmouth, March 28.
The Boat EAGLE HAVING good accommodations for passengers, and being well suited for rainy weather. She will depart from Durham to Portsmouth every day in the week (Sundays excepted) she will depart from Durham at high water, and from Portsmouth two thirds flood. Notice will be given from each landing by the blowing of a SHELL. Each passenger from Durham to Portsmouth twelve and half cents, and the same back again. For every bushel of country produce 4 cents.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Eaton, in the county of Strafford and State aforesaid, that a tax was voted to be assessed by the proprietors of said Eaton, of three dollars on each original right or share on the 4th day of January last, and the same has been duly assessed and committed to me to collect, and the same has been advertised for payment as the law directs, and unless the same is paid to me the subscriber on or before the 19th day of April next, so much of their land will be sold at public vendue as will pay the same together with incidental charges, at my dwelling house in said Eaton, at 10 o'clock on said day the delinquents names are as follows, viz. The rights of Clement March, Esq. Jonathan Moulton, Esq. Walter Bryant, Esq. Capt. Jeremi. Folsom, Jeremiah Gilman, John Gilman, Capt. Israel Gilman, jr. Thomas Tash, Esq. John Tash, Benjamin Chapman, Samuel Chapman, Jonathan Roberson, John Watson, Jeremiah Folsom, jr. John Folsom, jr. Jeremiah Bryant, John Bryant, Ede Hall Burgen, Edward Smith, John Johnson, Bartholomew Smart, Josiah Johnston, Nathaniel Stevens, Jonathan Stevens, James Burley, Nathaniel Folsom, Edward Hilton, jr. Nicholas Duce, Thomas York, Samuel Gilman, David Gilman, Joseph Senter, John M'Duffee, John Smith, John Folsom, Samuel Livermore, Esq. John Harford, Nicholas Harford, Daniel Mason, Josiah York, David Hicks, John Mead, Benjamin Mead, John Mead, jr. George Dutch, Winthrop Smart, Thomas Bennett, Nathaniel Ewer, Joshua Frost, Walter Bryant, jr. Esq. Joseph Smith, William Parker, Esq. Giles Seward, Jonathan Warner, Esq. Paul March, Esq. Col. Atkinson, Col. Warner, Stephen Mason, John Sullivan, Esq. David Folsom, Caleb Bennett, the two rights of Benning Wentworth, Esq. Joseph Young, John Burley, and Benjamin Smith, Esq. JOHN BANFILL, Proprietors Collector. Eaton, March 25, 1797.
THE proprietors and owners of the lands contained in the charter of Chebwick and Aphorpe, and now known by the names of Littleton and Dolton, in the county of Grafton, are hereby notified, that by special acts of the legislature of New-Hampshire, all said lands are taxed for the purpose of making and repairing public roads and bridges in said towns except public lands, three cents the acre, and which sum is by us assessed—these are therefore to notify the proprietors and owners of said lands, that unless the money is paid to the subscribers on or before the 15th day of May next, and the charges or the taxes be paid in labor on said roads, at six cents an hour for an able bodied man, and the same for each yoke of oxen, finding their own tools and diet, by the 15th day of July next, the lands of the delinquents will be advertised for sale, and sold for the payment thereof, and labor as aforesaid will be accepted in payment, at any time between the 15th day of May, and the 15th day of July next, and not afterward. The names of the grantees as follows, viz. Grantees of Chebwick. James Avery, Jeremiah Clement, Benjamin Gallop alias Galloso, Nathan Gallop, William Gallop, Humphrey Avery, jr. William Avery, Solomon Avery, Samuel Avery, Latham Avery, James Avery, Palms Avery, Christopher Avery, Weight Billings, Isaac Avery, William Billings, Barnard Farrend, Ruben Lockwood, Joseph Lockwood, Ebenezer Lockwood, Benjamin Giles, Elijah Morgan, Thomas Powers, Amos Mead, Abraham Weed, Nathaniel Weed, Francis Smith, Lemuel Smith, Joseph Smith, Isaac Smith, Solomon Morgan, John Baldwin, John Franchier, John Franchier, jr. William Franchier, John Ambler, Theophilus Rogers, Uriah Rogers, Joseph Williams, Thomas Prince Gallop, Ebenezer Gallop, Ala Jones, Henry Gallop, Humphrey Avery, Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. James Nevins, His Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq. a tract equal to two of the above shares. Grantees of Aphorpe. Moses Little, jr. Moses Little, Israel Morey, Alexander Phelps, proprietors as mentioned in the charter, Benning Wentworth, Esq. Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. five hundred acres each, George Aphorpe, Nathaniel Carter, Benjamin Harris, Tristram Dalton, Samuel Adams, four hundred acres each. Littleton, Feb. 15, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ff. N.B. The labor is to be performed under the direction of Ebenezer Pingree, James Williams, Moses Blake, Walter Bloys, and Nathaniel White. EBENEZER PINGREE, SAMUEL LEARNED, jr. JOSEPH W. MORSE.
REMOVED. Joseph Haven Has removed to the New Brick Store (middle apartment) on Spring-Hill, Where he has opened a large assortment of European and India GOODS, For sale at the lowest rate. Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1796.
THE co-partnership of DEAN and BLAKE, being this day mutually dissolved. All persons indebted to the company, are desired to make payment to NATHANIEL DEAN; and those who have any demands will receive their dues of him. Portsmouth, March 25, 1797.
Fresh Oranges & Limes, By the hundred, dozen or single, AT William Leverett's Grocery Store, At the sign of the Golden Bottle, On Spring-Hill. With a general assortment of Groceries and West-India GOODS AS USUAL. The greatest attention paid to customers; and the most trivial favours received with thanks.
Dr. FLAGG, FROM BOSTON, RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this town and its vicinity (particularly those who have repeatedly invited him on to practice) that he puts up at Col. Brewster's, in Crofs-Street, where he will reside for 8, 10, or more days, as he may be wanted in the Surgeon Dental profession; He is well equipped to perform every branch of his practice in the most improved, useful and easy manner. Portsmouth, March 21, 1797.
FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh, SUGARS of first & second quality. Swedes Iron. German Steel. Window Glass. Fishing Lines, Nets, Twine, Canvas, &c. Portsmouth, March 21, 1797.
To be let, a convenient Dwelling HOUSE, for further particulars inquire of Jeremiah Hill.
Rockingham, ff. NOTICE is hereby given that Anna Hook and Josiah Hook, executors of the last will and testament of William Hook late of Salisbury, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, gentleman, deceased, have presented a copy of the said will with a copy of the Probate thereof, duly authenticated, to the Judge of Probate for said county of Rockingham, and in writing desired that the same may be filed and recorded in the Probate Office in said county; and that the first Monday in May next, at two of the clock afternoon, at the Probate Office in Exeter in said county, is assigned for taking the same into consideration. By order of the Judge, Wm. PARKER, Register. March 22, 1797.
Just published and for sale By S. Larkin, At the Portsmouth Bookstore, A REVEALED knowledge of the prophecies and times; wrote under the direction of the LORD GOD, and published by his sacred command, it being the first sign of warning for the benefit of all nations. —Containing with other great and remarkable things not revealed to any other person on earth, the restoration of the Hebrews to Jerusalem by the year 1798, under their revealed Prince and Prophet RICHARD BROTHERS. Portsmouth, March 22, 1797.