The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-09-05 00:00:00

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European Intelligence.
CALAIS, July 3.
LORD Malmesbury arrived here this evening. He is the bearer of a passport from the Minister of the Exterior Relations, such as is given to every individual, with this addition to it, That it was granted to him to come to Lille, for the purpose of negotiating, concluding, and signing a definitive and separate Treaty of Peace between the French Republic and England. He being clothed with full powers for that purpose.
PARIS, July 1.
The Pope is given over by his physicians. It is expected his death will cause a revolution in the political order of that country; most of the Cardinals have absented themselves from Rome, expecting a political crisis—there will not be a sufficient number of them left for the choice of a new one.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has just published a Bull of the Pope, enjoining all French Priests to submit to the laws of the Republic. Will the voice of His Holiness be as effectual in calming the tempest, as it has been in raising it?
Letters from Germany mention, that the Hessians had attempted to pass the line of demarcation, and the French had opposed it; in consequence of which, a bloody battle had taken place between the two parties.
Letters from Milan of the 17th ult. mention that the Definitive Treaty of Peace between Austria and France, was signed on the 31st May, at Montebello, by the Marquis de Gallow and Count Meerfeldt on the one side, and Generals Buonaparte and Clark of the other; after which Count Meerfeldt set off for Vienna. It is tho' that it is in consequence of an arrangement agreed on between the Plenipotentiaries, that 25,000 Austrians have left the Tyrol for Bavaria, which it is known, has long been coveted by the House of Austria. The length of time occupied by the secret Negotiations between the cabinet of Vienna and the French government, gave rise to some uneasiness; but it is said the Emperor is certain of being amply indemnified for the cession of the Low Countries and of Lombardy, by possessions nearer home, and which will render the House of Austria more powerful and more formidable than ever. It is in Italy that the most important affairs of Europe are conducted with secrecy; that the fate of governments is disposed of; that new republics are created and destroyed, are mingled and divided again, and their constitutions, governments, &c. &c. determined on.—It is there that the House of Austria, having taken up arms to destroy the French Republic has found means to employ its troops in effecting its ambitious designs.
We are assured that the Directory has nominated as Minister of foreign affairs, Talleyrand Perigord, the ex-constituent; as minister of the Marine, Le Hoc, the ex-minister of the Republic at the court of Berlin; and as Minister of Justice, Desmeuniers, the ex-constituent. It is added, that the Directory will keep Ramel as minister of Finance.
LONDON, July 3.
The preliminaries of peace, offered by Buonaparte to the Venetians, contain seven articles. They stipulate for the payment of 3,500,000 ducats in ready money; the free maintenance of the French troops till they shall leave the Venetian Territory; three million livres in naval stores, six ships of the line, forty pictures, the most valuable MSS. in the Library of St. Mark, and several statues.
Intelligence has arrived at the castle of Dublin, from Lieut. General Dulrymple, that in consequence of the late proclamation, a discovery has been made of many soldiers in
militia regiments having become engaged in the plots of the United Irishmen; in consequence whereof several have been apprehended.
The last dispatches from the directory announced the arrival of the French commissioners at Lille, and added, that M. Del Campo and M. Cabarrus were appointed to attend the conferences on the part of Spain, and that commissioners were also named for the Batavian Republic.—The directory transmitted at the same time a proclamation to the municipality of Lille, announcing the preparations for the Congress, by which it appears that they are to be received with the utmost pomp of military honors, and both the English and French commissioners to be constantly attended by a guard. The extreme civility of this pomp is perfectly intelligible. The French seem resolved that Lord Malmesbury shall have no recourse with the country.
STAR.
Government received dispatches yesterday from Rear Admiral Duncan, stating, that he was then at anchor within two leagues of the Dutch fleet in the Texel, which displayed 33 pendants; and that he had received unquestionable advice that French and Dutch troops, to the amount of 75,000 men, were cantoned and encamped on that part of the coast a few days before; a considerable part of which had been embarked on board the transports.—The English Admiral presses for an immediate reinforcement.
We are concerned to state, that a spirit of discontent still prevails in some of the ships of Lord Bridport's fleet. Our letters from Portsmouth and Plymouth this morning, inform us that the Marlborough, of 74 guns, and the Saturn have arrived at the latter; both in a state of mutiny. Lord Bridport, with the remainder of his fleet, was standing up Torbay.
JULY 5.
It is remarkable that Parker, after his sentence, was seized with a sort of literary mania. He requested to be supplied with the Bible, Dodd on Death, Sherlock on Death, and Tillotson's Sermons, amounting only to about sixteen volumes;
Execution of PARKER the Mutineer.
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1797. Friday morning, at 8 o'clock, A.M. a gun was fired from on board his Majesty's ship L'Espion, lying off the garrison. Vice Admiral Lutwidge's flag ship, and the yellow flag, the signal of capital punishment, was hoisted, which was immediately repeated by the Sandwich hoisting the same color on her foretop. The Sandwich was stationed rather above Blackstake the headmost ship in the fleet. The garrison on the gun firing, were immediately under arms, consisting of the East and West York, and West Norfolk militia; a corps of Invalids, and a train of artillery; all of which with fixed bayonets marched out to Sally Port Gate, with their colors flying, and proceeded in single files, along the South shore of the Medway, near to Queenborough, in order to be spectators of the event—all the barrier gates of the garrison were now shut, and each ship in the fleet at this time sent a boat off with a Lieutenant, and a party of marines, to attend the Sandwich: and the crews of all were piped to the forecastle, and the marines drawn up on the quarter-deck, to be witnesses of the execution. The prisoner, who had taken his usual repast in the birth allotted him in the gun-room and passed the night in great composure, was awaked a little after six o'clock from a sound sleep, by the Marshal Provost, who, with a file of marines composed his guard: he arose with cheerfulness, and requested permission might be asked for a barber to attend him, which was granted, he soon dressed himself
in a neat suit of mourning, (waistcoat excepted) sent him by a friend of the name of Templar, wearing his half boots over a pair of black silk stockings: he then took his breakfast, talked of a Will he had written, in which he had bequeathed to his wife a little estate he said he was heir to; and after that lamented the misfortune that had been bro't on the country by the mutiny, but solemnly denied having the least connection, or correspondence with any disaffected persons on shore, and declared that it was chiefly owing to him that the ships had not been carried into the enemy's ports!
At half after eight, he was told the Chaplain of the ship was ready to attend him to prayers upon the quarter-deck, which he immediately ascended uncovered. At his first entrance on the deck, he looked a little paler than common, but soon recovered his usual complexion: he bowed to the officers, and a chair being allowed him, he sat down a few moments, and steadily surveyed the military array of marines under arms, round the deck: he then arose and told the Clergyman he was ready to attend him; the chaplain informed him he had selected two Psalms appropriate to his situation; to which the Prisoner assenting said, "And with your permission, Sir, I will add a third," and named the 51st, that beautiful confessional of David, and imploring of forgiveness. "Have mercy upon me O God, after thy great goodness according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences! &c. He then recited each alternate verse in a manner peculiarly impressive. At 9 o'clock the preparatory gun was fired from L'Espion, which he heard without the smallest emotion. Prayers being soon after closed, he rose and asked Capt. Mofs "if he might be indulged with a glass of white wine?" which being immediately granted, he took it, and lifted up his eyes, exclaimed—"I drink first to the salvation of my soul!—and next to the forgiveness of all my enemies!"—Addressing himself to Capt. Mofs he said "he hoped he would shake hands with him;"—which the Capt. did; he then desired "that he might be remembered to his companions on board the Neptune; with his last dying entreaty to them, to prepare for their destiny, and refrain from unbecoming levity!"—His arms being now bound, the solemn procession moved from the quarter deck to the forecastle, in the following order:
1. The Boatswain and Mates. 2. The Provost Marshal, his sword in one hand, & the halter in the other. 3. Captain Clark of the Sandwich, bearing the warrant of execution under the seal of the Vice-Admiral. 4. The Rev. Mr. Atherton, Chaplain of the Sandwich, in his robes. 5. The Prisoner in mourning,—walking with a firm deportment. 6. The Ship's Master of Arms, with his drawn cutlass.
7. Captain Mofs and his officers, with two or three other gentlemen, who were admitted on board. The whole passed through a double file of marines on the starboard side to the platform erected on the cat-head, with an elevated projection. Arriving there he knelt with the chaplain, and joined in some devout ejaculations; to all of which, he repeated loudly "Amen!"—Rising again the admiral's warrant of execution, addressed to Captain Mofs, was now read by the clerk, in which the Sentence of the Court Martial, Order of the Board of Admiralty, and his Majesty's approbation of the whole proceedings were fully recited, which the prisoner heard with great attention, and bowed his head, as if an assent, at the close of it. He now asked the Capt. "whether he might be allowed to speak?" and immediately apprehending his intention might be misconceived, he added—"I am not going, Sir, to address the whole ship's company!—I wish only to declare, that I acknowledge the justice of the sentence under which I
suffer, and I hope my death may be deemed a sufficient atonement, and save the lives of others!"
He now requested "a minute to collect himself," and knelt down alone about that space of time; then rising up, said, "I am ready!"—and holding his head with considerable dignity, said to the Boatswain's Mate, "take off my handkerchief," (of black silk) which being done, the Marshal Provost placed the halter over his head (which had been prepared with grease) but doing it awkwardly, the Prisoner said rather pettishly to the Boatswain's Mate, "Do you do it, for he seems to know nothing about it!" The halter was then spliced to the reeved rope; all this being adjusted, the Marshal attempted to put a cap on, which he refused: but on being told it was indispensable, he submitted, requesting it might not be pulled over his eyes till he desired it. He then turned round, for the first time, and gave a steady look at his shipmates on the forecastle, and with an affectionate kind of smile, nodded his head, and said, "Good bye to you!" He now said, "Capt. Mofs, is the gun primed?"—"It is."—"Is the match alight?"—"All is ready." On this he advanced a little, and said, "Will any gentleman be so good as to lend me a white handkerchief for the signal?"—After some little pause, a gentleman stepped forward and gave him one; to whom bowing, he returned his thanks:—he now ascended the platform, repeated the same questions about the gun, evidently to gain the time he wished for the perfect completion of what he had preconceived in his own mind, then the cap being drawn over his face, walked by firm degrees up to the extremity of the scaffold, he dropped the handkerchief, put his hands in his coat-pockets with great rapidity, and at the moment the fatal bow-gun fired, and the reeve rope catching him, run him up, though not with great velocity to the yard-arm!—When suspended about midway, by the elasticity of the rope, his body appeared convulsed for a few seconds, immediately after which no appearance of life remained.
It being tide of ebb, the starboard yard-arm pointed to the Isle of Grain, where scaffolding was erected for spectators on shore; a considerable number of yachts, cutters and other craft surrounded the Sandwich; the last time the Prisoner knelt with the Chaplain at the cat-head, though he made his responses regularly, his attention was particularly directed the whole time to the armed boats of the fleet, which were plying round on duty! The whole conduct of this awful ceremony was extremely decorous and impressive; it was evident, from the countenances of the crew of the Sandwich, that the general feeling for the unhappy fate of their mutinous Conductor was such as might be wished; not a word—and scarce a whisper was heard among them.
The instant he was visible at the yard-arm, the Telegraph was put in motion to announce it to the Admiralty; and from the clearness of the atmosphere and quickness of working, the advice must have been received in seven minutes.
He suffered exactly at half past nine, and was lowered down, after hanging at the yard-arm a full hour, when the yellow flag was struck, and his body instantly put into a shell that had been prepared for it, with all his clothes on; and soon after it was taken in one of the Sandwich's boats, and rowed to the east point of the garrison, and there being landed, was carried to the new Naval burying-ground, out of the red Barrier Gate, leading to Minster. The coffin-lid was here taken off to the spectators for a few minutes; his countenance appeared not much altered, but his eyes were wide open. His body was however afterwards taken up by his friends, and brought to London. It was on Sunday ly-
ing at a house in Rosemary-lane, near the Tower.
Parker was about 33 years of age, five feet ten inches high, and well made; his complexion, eyes and hair dark; his nose prominent, and his countenance expressive and manly. He was the son of a Baker at Exeter, and had spent most of his life at sea.
JULY 5.
Statement of Mrs. Ann Parker's unremitting endeavors to obtain an interview with her husband on board the Sandwich, previous to his execution; with the extraordinary manner in which she recovered the body from the place of interment at Sheerness, and other events subsequent to its arrival in London, as related by herself.
After delivering her petition in favor of her husband to Earl Morton, who promised to present it to the Queen, Mrs. Parker waited at St. James's till five o'clock in the afternoon, on Thursday the 29th of June; when, losing all hopes of a favorable answer, she proceeded into the city, and got into a coach setting off for Rochester, where she arrived about eleven o'clock that evening. She immediately agreed with a boatman, who was going to Sheerness with garden-stuff, to take her on board at four the next morning, which was that fixed for her husband's execution. She embarked accordingly, as soon as the tide would serve, and got down along side the Sandwich, about seven. The sentinels ordered the boat off, she desired permission to speak with Richard Parker—the answer was, that if the boat did not put off, they must fire into it. In spite of her remonstrances, the boatman now proceeded to Sheerness, assuring her, that as the yellow flag was not up, no execution would take place that day. She instantly procured another boat from the dock stairs, and, as she was rowed up to Blackstake, she observed the fatal flag hoisted on board the Sandwich: her application was renewed with tenfold entreaties to get on board, but to no effect, and again she was taken back to Sheerness, the waterman having stipulated only to put her on board the Sandwich, and being obliged to go back for persons he was engaged to carry.—She hired a third vessel with no more success; for just as she approached the ship, she saw the fatal procession of her husband from the quarter-deck to the forecastle, when shrieking out "Oh my dear husband!" she fainted away. On recovering she saw him mount the platform on the cat-head, and the clergyman in his robes go from him, and from that moment she says she "saw nothing but the sea, which appeared covered with blood!" Thus senseless, she was rowed a third time on shore. She embarked in the fourth boat, and saw him from a distance at the yard-arm, just before he was lowered down, by the time she reached the ship, the body had been received into a shell, and carried away for interment.
She requested of Admiral Lutwidge to have the body, but being refused, she went the same evening to the burying ground, and seeing three women near the ground, she imparted to them who she was, with her design of recovering the body of her husband, and requested their assistance, to which they readily assented. She directly ascended the gateway, and helped the women, till all got over; when with their hands alone they removed the earth that covered the coffin, which was laid but little way in the ground: having raised it, they contrived to get it over the gate, and then set upon the coffin, to conceal it from the sentinels of the Barrier Gate, hard by, till four o'clock in the morning. The drawbridge being now wound up, a fish cart came out of the garrison on its way to Rochester, when she prevailed upon the driver to convey the body to that place for a guinea, which he undertook. Arriving at

Rochester, she agreed with the driver of a caravan to take it to town for six guineas more, and delivered it at the Hoop and Horseshoe, Queen-street, Little Tower Hill, where, it seems, she had hired a room for the purpose, and bro't the key in her pocket. The body had not been here long, before a mob was collected to see it, and Mrs. Parker was summoned before a magistrate to give an account why she removed him. She replied, to have him buried like a christian. The magistrate then asked whether it was true that she had suffered him to be thrown for money? She burst into a flood of tears and replied, "Do I appear like a Monster, so unnatural?" It was proved afterwards that there was not the smallest foundation for so unnatural a report. The body was at length deposited in the vault of St. Mary's, White-Chapel, the burial service being performed by the Rev. Mr. Wright, the rector.
VIENNA, June 8.
The garrison of this city has just received orders to march for the army of Italy, and for that of the Rhine.
The levy en masse by the Hungarian nobility is estimated at 106,000 men.
HAMBURG, June 17.
The Emperor of Russia has forbid all the priests of the Catholic religion to take any steps to convert his new subjects who are attached to the Greek church.
MILAN, June 24.
The name of Venice is going to be really effaced from the list of the States of Europe. It is not certain that the new republics will admit her into their confederation. Of all the revolutions to which the French revolution has given birth, that of Venice I believe is the most complete. The Provinces of Terra Firma, exercising their sovereignty under the orders of the General in Chief, have divided themselves into departments upon the plan which has been prescribed to them. It is true, that all that has the name of being profligate, 'till the completion of the democratic constitution, which will probably be digested by a military committee, and accepted freely but without amendment.
The French Generals would like to have often the opportunity to punish treason as they have done that of Venice, which brings them treasures, without the expense of blood. All the riches which they have found, in money, plate, pictures, and other precious articles, belonging to the perfidious Venetian oligarchy it would be difficult to estimate, and have been judged prize. I only wish, for the interest of the French republic, that half of the booty had been employed in aid of the national treasury; but that will revive in time. The kind of riches which individual avidity has not been able to rob the public of, is a small marine, with materials and provisions of every kind. The ships are equipping with activity; and in less than a year France will have 10 or 12 ships in the Adriatic sea.
It is said, the Emperor has taken a great part in producing the disaster of the republic of Venice. It is certain that he will take a fine share in the succession of that republican ally, which is destroyed for having been willing to serve him.
The occupying of the Venetian territories, in Istria, Dalmatia and Albania, is the subject of much conjecture. Some would have it, that it has been done without the agreement of Buonaparte, and might be the cause of a renewal of hostilities. Others (and of which I am persuaded) that the whole is a matter of convention, and that they are seriously progressing towards a DEFINITIVE PEACE, which is of the first necessity to all the parties.
The Court of Vienna will have a fine indemnification by her acquisitions in Istria and Dalmatia, where she will find good soldiers, and good sailors, with wood, iron, excellent ports, and every thing which is necessary to make Austria a maritime power. It is difficult to calculate all the changes in the political balance, which these changes in dominion will produce.
PALMA, June 16.
Advice was received at Gorlice the 10th that an insurrection had broke out in Pola and Città Nuova in Istria. The Battalions of Klebeck and Masföld were in consequence sent to Trieste. When these troops arrived there, the regiment of Jordis and another passed into Istria, and raised
the Imperial Eagle at Capo-d'Istria.
BRUSSELS, June 25.
Letters from the right bank of the Rhine inform us, that the Prussian troops are collecting in great numbers on the borders of the Weser, where there will soon be a considerable army formed under the command of the reigning Duke of Brunswick. They are actively employed in building bridges over the river. Whilst a powerful Prussian army is going to encamp at Westphalia, all the electorate of Saxony is in arms: they are active in recruiting, in order to complete the army, and are hastily raising and adding to it corps of cavalry and canoniers.
JUNE 30.
Things have taken a new appearance upon the borders of the Rhine. The army of the Sambre and Meuse have been stoop in their retrograde march, and Gen. Lefebvre's division is advancing. A party of administration militia which were at Neuvié have received orders to return into their country, and head quarters is going to be transferred to Limbourg on the Lahn. The borders of that river are to be furnished with intrenchments, batteries and redoubts. The fortifications of the little town of Guifen will be put in the best state possible. That part of the army of the Sambre and Meuse which was to repass the Rhine to take quarters on the left bank, has received counter orders. These imposing preparations, at the moment when we had reason to think that negotiations for peace were very far advanced, cause general uneasiness. Time will develop these mysteries.
Extract of a Letter, dated Vienna June 20.
"Although the definitive peace is considered here as certain, they continue to work in our arsenals with unusual ardour; and are remarkably active in the war office. A considerable number of troops have just received orders to repair to Western Galicia, and a considerable train of artillery have also been ordered to Ulm,—they are about raising new recruits in Upper Austria, and in several other provinces of the Hereditary States. Prince Ferdinand of Wurtembergh, went last Wednesday to take command of Inner Austria.
The march of our troops towards Bohemia and Poland, continues without interruption. All the Hungarian mass, and part of that of Lower Austria, take successively the same routes, and we have reason to think that we shall soon have, in Poland alone, an army of 200,000 men. It seems that in evacuating the Venetian states, the French leave us at liberty to reconquer our ancient possessions, and to add new ones to them. The 10th inst. 5 companies of imperial troops entered into Venetian Istria, and they have been everywhere received with acclamations. Gen. Vukajovich will command this new province, and Gen. Laudon will have that of the Austrian troops in all the Friul and the other Venetian provinces. The Fortress of Sizar, one of the strongest places of Dalmatia, is at this moment blockaded by the united troops of Austria and France; but it will be difficult to take it, as 300 pieces of cannon are mounted upon its ramparts. The danger to which the Austrian states have been exposed, has reanimated the ardour of the troops, and doubled the patriotism of the citizens. All who are able to bear arms are enrolled under the standards of their country;—and the aged and the infirm do with their purses what they cannot execute in person. The bankers and Creek merchants, as well subjects of the Ottoman port as of Austria, residing here, come to renew their gratuitous gifts:—the first have given 20,650 Florins, and the others, 23,150.
BOURDEAUX, July 11.
PARIS NEWS.
Hostilities are renewed. The Emperor wishing to get possession of the Trioul and Istria, caused our troops to be attacked; but the enemy were repulsed. As soon as Buonaparte knew this, he expedited a courier to the Emperor, inviting him to sign the peace, projected with the Marquis de Gallo, in 24 hours; or he would enter the Austrian territory.
We are assured that Buonaparte has wrote to the Directory, that he has always been suspicious of the Emperor's armaments; that he had always kept his army upon a respectable footing; and that at the moment he signed the peace he was certain of victory, because his rear
and his military chest were safe. But at that moment he did not know of the two passages of the Rhine, and that Laudon and the Venetians incommoded his rear.
Hoche and Moreau have received orders to penetrate into Germany.
PARIS, July 3.
The news of the day is confined to the breaking down of LEROURNEUR's carriage at the gates of Lille. It is said that his wife was much hurt.
JULY 9.
They write from Milan, that the negotiations of Montebello continue between Buonaparte, Clarke and the Marquis de Gallo; and that every thing seems to announce a speedy and favourable issue. It is generally thought there, that the conclusion of the definitive peace between the Republic and the Emperor will be published the first of July; and that epoch is expected with as much impatience in Italy as in any part of the world, for there is no country which at this moment would be exposed to greater dangers by the continuation of the war, and perhaps it will not have much to fear after the return of peace. They also write, that the Emperor has at last determined to give up Mantua for a suitable compensation. As for the rest, the various letters from Italy do not mention any event which can authorise the absurd reports of a renewal of hostilities between our troops and the Austrians, spread by newsmongers and stockjobbers.
The minister of Marine informs the Directory, that a division of the naval armament of Toulon, composed of 2 ships of 80, 4 of 74, and several frigates, under Rear Adm. Brueyx, failed the 10th of this month. Every thing promised, on the part of the officers and crews, that its mission would be completely fulfilled. At the same port a ship of 80 guns is just launched.
JULY 12.
See how wicked the world is! The sending away the American ambassador has been considered by some as an insult to that government; but on the whole "If the Directory (the Redacteur tell us) had received an American Ambassador, as long as it shewed a hostile disposition towards the U. States, it would have been more blameable; it would have been perfidious." It is very astonishing that neither the French nor the Americans had ever made this reflexion. The Directory would not receive the Ministers of Venice and Genoa, as long as it had hostile intentions against those governments; for that would have been perfidious!
M. de Spinola, Ambassador from Genoa, who only remained in Paris on account of some matters relating to his wife's property, has just received an order to quit France. We may recollect, that Lareveillere-Lepaux was desirous of democratising him in a public sitting of the Directory: it is through spite at not succeeding, that he causes him to be driven away.
It appears that Sweden wishes to figure in our congress at Lille. They write from Stockholm, that Baron de Taube is preparing to set out for that city, where he would not appear if there were not to be other negotiators still than ours, M. le Comte de Cabarus, and the English Ministers.
JULY 1.
Barbe Marbois made a report upon the resolution relative to sending new agents of the Directory to St. Domingo. He proved that it was impossible to save this important Colony without a very active government, but he did not dissimulate that its fate depended entirely upon the choice which the Directory should make. If they are good men it may again flourish: It is lost forever if they are bad. He employed himself afterwards in tracing to them, in some degree, the route they will have to pursue to succeed in this delicate mission. They should seek, said he, rather the general interest than local prejudices: To ally mildness to firmness: and convince men now habituated to a fatal independence, that the bonds of society are mild, and that the government is still paternal: To gain the hearts of the Spaniards who are Frenchmen in name only: To encourage our ALLIES of the United States, against the arbitrary cruizing to which their property has been incessantly the victim; "against a system of cruizing, which, being authorized by no law, is a REAL PIRACY."
JULY 10.
Bourdon de l'Oise procured the a-
dooption of a project for recalling to their homes the unhappy colonists of St. Domingo, who have taken refuge in the United States or elsewhere. Those who are in France will be conducted thither at the expense of the Republic; and at their arrival they will return to the enjoyment of their estates.
ENGLAND.
Mr. Pitt has more credit than ever. The firmness with which the chiefs of the mutineers have been given up to the sword of the law has had all its effect. The jacobin party dare not contest the justice of the condemnation of Parker, since he has acknowledged it himself. The troubles which again took place in some of the ships are calmed. An insurrection which had broke out on board the Beaulieu has been arrested by the firmness and good conduct of the officers. There has not been that degree of insubordination in Adm. Bridport's fleet as has been represented.
DUBLIN, June 24.
The Privy Council have prolonged the time granted to the rebels to return from their errors and take the oath of fidelity, to the 24th July. An immense number have presented themselves at Longhickland and Bender Bridge, to take the oath.
EAST-INDIES.
ISLE OF FRANCE, DEC. 7, 1796.
Commodore Cercey, on leaving the Isle of France, to go on a cruise, on the coast of Coromandel, dispatched an armed schooner that served him as an advice boat, in order to get information about the forces then at Madras.
This advice boat seduced by the flattering hope of conquests, mistook for a company ship, a large vessel it perceived; it was an English ship of war that easily captured the advice boat, and thereby gained information about the spot Commodore Cercey was cruising in then; the English sent immediate advice of it to Madras, from whence they dispatched two 74's, then at anchor in Madras road, with express orders to fight and take the small French squadron of 6 frigates.
The two line of battle soon came up with the French flotilla, and engaged it; only four of the frigates could combat, and one of them, commanded by Cercey, stood broadside to one of the 74's during the whole action. The conflict was hot, and lasted 3 hours—one of the frigates was totally dismasted; but the English ships were handled so rudely that they bore away for Madras, ready to sink, and leaving the field of battle to the French.
After the action, the Commodore in order to resist, failed for the straits of Malacca, where he took the island of Pulopinang (called by the English Prince of Wales) a settlement they begun in 1786, and where they keep stores well stocked with masts, rigging, sails, provisions and ammunition, for the vessels that go to China; after having repaired his vessels and put a new stock of provisions on board, he returned to the coast of Coromandel to continue his cruise, there he captured 5 ships of the East-India Company, which accompanied him back to the Isle of France.
During Commodore Cercey's absence, an English fleet from the Cape of Good Hope had blockaded the Isles of France and Reunion; but nothing could stop the French of that part of the new world: the blockade was taken up, one frigate only (the Brave) remained on the coast to observe our movements, but it was chased away by two of the returning frigates, and would have been taken had it not been for its swift sailing. These are not the only successes the French navy has had in those seas: Captain Deschiens, commander of the privateer Le Modeste, took on the coast of Africa, the English sloop of war La Blande, and several Whalers, but his victory cost him his life.
All these prizes had arrived at the Isle of France on the 7th of December, and by them we learned that there were yet a great number of those Whalers on said coast; in consequence thereof, the frigate La Preneure and the sloop Brute Gueule were sent thither to clear it of all enemy's vessels.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 18.
Gentlemen,
I observe in your paper of the 14th inst. a piece of news, said to have been brought by me from Rotterdam, which has not been reported to you in its true light. So far is true—I had the pleasure of dining at the
American consul's, in company with Gen. Pinckney. I consulted him on the safety of my returning to America under American papers with my ship and cargo. As the ship and principal part of the cargo was my own property, I had no orders to comply with, from my employers, therefore thought it necessary to consult him. He candidly gave me his opinion, as a private man, that he did not think there was any danger, provided my papers were clear, and I had a role d'équipage, and that he was in hopes the differences between America and France would be amicably settled, and soon, as every thing bore a more favorable aspect at present. Many of the vessels that had been captured and taken into France had been cleared, with costs and damages to be paid by the captors, and it was the general opinion of merchants in Holland, that the French nation did not wish to fall out with America, and as a proof of it I had a part of my cargo underwrote for five per centum from Rotterdam to Alexandria—but for me to say that Gen. Pinckney had informed me, that, the Executive Directory had invited him to return to Paris and resume his functions, and that he was only waiting for fresh instructions from his government to comply with their invitation—that part of the publication is erroneous, Gen. Pinckney I believe, would inform no person of his secret business in public affairs.
You will be so good, gentlemen, as to give this a place in your next paper, and I hope every printer who has made use of my name, from a false report, will do me the same favor.
I am, Dear Gentlemen, Your most obedient Humble servant, JOHN TOWERS, Master of the ship Saratoga. Messrs. Yundt & Brown.
ALBANY, Aug. 14.
A Swiss gentleman, lately arrived at New-York, writes from thence as follows, to his friend in this city:
"You will be pleased, my dear friend, to hear that the English (humbled in the dust) are obliged, as their last resource, to give themselves up to the discretion of the French Republic. To obtain peace, they must explicitly renounce the late Treaty with the United States, restore all the French, Dutch and Spanish possessions, with Upper and Lower Canada, and Gibraltar."
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24.
Health Office, 23d August, 1797.
The Inspectors of the Health Office inform their Fellow-Citizens, that Fifteen new cases of the prevailing Fever, have been reported to them since yesterday; from the new cases which daily occur, the utmost exertions of the citizens will be necessary in aid of the Board, to prevent the spreading of the infection.
By order of the Board. JOHN MILLER, jr. Chairman.
Health Office, 22d August, 1797.
Resolved, That the Health officer place yellow flags in the most conspicuous place of every house from which sick have been removed, or in which any persons have died of a contagious fever.—The flag to remain until such houses are cleansed—and that all persons (except the necessary attendants) attempting to have communications with houses or places from which the yellow flag be suspended, will be prosecuted agreeably to law.
Extract from the minutes, JOHN MILLER, jr. Chairman.
SALEME, Sept. 1.
Capt. William Ives, of this town, arrived at Bolton yesterday from Holland. He was obliging enough to send us the following memorandum: That he spoke Capt. George Girdler, of the ship Seahorse, who informed him, that on the 17th Aug. he spoke an English frigate from Halifax, that two days before had fell in with a packet from England, and received information from her, that peace had taken place between France and Great-Britain.
We think there is hardly time, according to our late accounts, for this to be true. However, it is possible, that very early in the negotiations an armistice might be agreed on, & a very short passage might bring us the account. A short time will inform us.
The conduct of the Spaniards at the Natchez has irritated the inhabitants to take arms, and commit some violence; but a treaty of accommodation had taken place between Gayoso and Mr. Ellicott.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22. Extract of a letter from Baltimore, dated Aug. 21.
"We have several cases of the yellow Fever in this city this summer, and there are at present many cases of it on the Point. It yields, I am informed, almost universally to blood-letting and purges, without a dose of bark, unless neglected for three days, after which few recover, and many have died. It is not supposed to have been imported here, but to have originated from the obvious causes, which exist among ourselves."
AUGUST 28. Yesterday arrived here the ship Favorite, Capt. Thompson, 42 days from Hamburg, where he left the ship Enterprize, Norris and brig Trial, Knox, who were to sail in a day or two for this port.
Capt. Thompson informs that all apprehension of any rupture between this country and France had subsided—That our minister was still in Holland; that Malmesbury, the British minister, was arrived at Lille.
Capt. Thompson, on his passage July 27, in lat. 53, long. 29, spoke ship Charles, of Newburyport, from Virginia for Liverpool, out 27 days; by Capt. Thompson we have received German papers to the 15th of July, from which we hastily extract the following.
PARIS, July 7. The revolution of the republic of Genoa is completed. The ex-doge has been chosen president of the new municipality, and appeared for the first time, on the 17th of June, in public, decorated with a red and white scarf, the only mark of distinction according to the new order of things.
A revolution has also been effected in the Valteline, and Bormia. The people of those countries intend to form a separate state, in alliance with the Swiss Cantons; and in case of non-acquiescence on the part of the latter, they propose to join the Transpalme republic.
The inhabitants of the republic of St. Marino have abolished nobility, and have declared in favour of a democratic government.
The following pieces have been proposed in the municipality of Venice; 1. A project of a proclamation to the Greek nation in the Archipelago, inviting them to shake off the yoke and re-establish by their union with the Venetian people the former glory of the Grecian name. 2d. A letter to the patriarch of Montenegro, inviting him to lead on the brave Montenegrines to democracy (the province of Montenegro is surrounded by Turkey, Venice and Austria, but entirely independent.)—The patriarch, or the head of the clergy is the chief magistrate.
The republic of Venice has been divided into seven departments, viz. 1st. The department of Brescia, including Bergamo and Crema. 2. That of Verona, including Colonia. 3. Vicenza and Bassino with their dependencies. 4. Padua, including the province of Rivigoro. 5. Feltre, including the provinces of Belluno and Cadore. 6. Venice, including the province of Treviso. 7. Friuli, with the district of Monte Farenne.
Gen. Buonaparte has formally informed citizen Alessandria, a member of the Directory of the Transalpine Republic, that Mantua with its dependencies will form a Department of the new republic.
The Emperor having ordered the troops of the Empire to take possession of two forts of Nuremberg, a detachment of Prussian troops invested them on the 7th June and forced them to surrender the forts by capitulation.
From Philadelphia, August 28. The deaths in this city for the 24 hours ending Saturday noon, amounted only to 14.
By returns of deaths from six parishes to the health office, from August 1 to 22, it appears, that there were only 44 deaths of adults, and 25 children, only 12 of which were supposed to have died of the distemper. Of 27 in the Wigwam Hospital, but 8 have died since the 15th Aug.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 29. By the politeness of a gentleman arrived here last evening from Philadelphia, we have anticipated the United States Gazette of Friday evening—From it we copy the following.
AUTHENTIC. The information which has been published in some of the newspapers, that the American troops at the Natchez have been ordered by the
Spanish Governor to quit that country, is without foundation. The latest intelligence is to this effect:
The long delays of the Spanish governors to execute the treaty between the United States and Spain, and on a succession of such miserable pretences as could not deceive the least wary and informed of the inhabitants of the Natchez, gave great uneasiness;—which was increased by the Spaniards reinforcing and repairing the forts at that place and the Walnut Hills. The inhabitants generally were impatient to come under the government of the United States, of which they considered themselves as citizens.
A great variety of incidents on the part of the Spaniards and an extraordinary proclamation of the Baron de Carondelet, of the 31st of May, which the inhabitants viewed as little short of a declaration of war against the United States, had wrought their tempers up to a high pitch. In this state of the public mind, a single act of oppression could not fail to produce an explosion. This happened on the 9th of June. A Baptist preacher, and a citizen of the United States, was taken on some trivial pretence, and confined by his legs in the Spanish fort. This was considered by the people as an attack upon the privileges of the citizens of the U. States, within their own acknowledged territory, and evidence of a determination at all events, to enforce with rigour the laws of Spain, both civil and religious. Under this impression, the inhabitants flew to arms, and the governor and principal Spanish officers took refuge in their fort. In three or four days, Governor Gayoso requested an interview with Mr. Ellicott of which the object was to fall on some plan of accommodation with the inhabitants. This Mr. Ellicott had uniformly exerted himself to accomplish; and after some days, it was effected: and he and Lieutenant Pope, the officer commanding the American troops at the Natchez, engaged to use their endeavors to preserve the peace thus restored.
The inhabitants stipulated, that having embodied as citizens of the United States, none of them should be prosecuted or injured for their conduct in this affair: That while they should remain under the Spanish jurisdiction, the laws should be executed with moderation; and that none of the inhabitants should be transported as prisoners out of their district, on any pretence whatever; that none of the inhabitants north of the boundary line (the 31st degree of north latitude) should be embodied as militia, or to aid in any military operation, except in case of an Indian invasion, or to suppress riots, during the state of suspence in regard to the execution of the treaty; but on the contrary, that during that time, they should be considered as in a state of neutrality. To those terms Gov. Gayoso acceded; and published the fame by his proclamation. The terms were sent down to New-Orleans to the Baron de Carondelet, for his confirmation; which if given, will continue the tranquility, which, through the prudent conduct of Mr. Ellicott in concert with the principal inhabitants, had been restored.
BOSTON, Aug. 31. A letter from Montreal dated the 5th inst. says, "No news of our fleet; yesterday's post from Quebec brought us a report of a vessel arriving there from Fortune Bay, Newfoundland, who said it was believed that the fleet would put into Newfoundland; if that is true, they are afraid of some enemy, and the convoy will peep into the Gulph before they allow the trade to proceed.—Indeed, it is much feared that Quebec will be visited by a French force this summer, however, we must hope it may not be so."
YELLOW FEVER.
The Governor of Pennsylvania has issued another Proclamation, dated August 23, whereby all communication of the citizens or others, except Physicians and lawful attendants, with Penn and Pine-streets, and other places within that city infected with the Yellow Fever, denoted by the suspension of a yellow flag, is interdicted under the penalty of 300 dollars.
It is with pain we learn, that the disorder spreads rapidly in that city—but we shall not more than hint how prudent and necessary every precaution would be, against its travelling to our uncommonly healthy town, so far as may be consistent with the principles of humanity and good neighborhood.
Extract of a letter from Dr. Ruff, of Philadelphia, to Dr. Rogers, of New-York dated the 24th inst.
"THE old enemy of the cities of America, and the offspring of their ignorance and negligence has again appeared among us; more persons are now ill with it, than were on the 22d of August 1793. Its mortality is much less than in that memorable year, owing to the more liberal use of depleting remedies. It is evidently contagious. Mr. Wynkoop has published in a letter to Dr. Mease, a true account of its putrid and domestic origin.
"Keep your streets, wharves, docks, yards and cellars CLEAN, and you will have NO YELLOW FEVER. I am satisfied that it has seldom been imported from the West Indies. Unfortunately, the reverse of this opinion is universal in Philadelphia.
By way of Postscript the Doctor adds. "RAIN has a sensible influence in checking our Fever.—Occasional showers may, and I hope will save our city."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated Aug. 24.
"We have another visitation of the fever in town, and most people shutting up. Need I add that a remittance in this case will be particularly acceptable, and in Bank notes rather than in Bills of exchange—for there will be nobody to pay them in a week from this."
Extract of another letter dated Aug. 25.
"We have more ALARMS of the fever than of the fever itself, in this city. This alarm however is fast subsiding.
LONGEVITY.
Three aged matrons who are as venerable for their piety and goodness as for their years, met together at Marblehead, not long since, whose ages united, amounted to 266 years!
Tuesday the Supreme Judicial Court commenced its session in this town.
Theophilus Bradbury, Esq. took his seat on the Bench, vice Increase Sumner, Esq. chosen Governor.
Boston, Aug. 30, 1797.
THE Selectmen anxious to preserve the present state of Health within the Town, have applied to the Governor, requesting that orders be given to the Commander of Castle-Island, to stop all Vessels arriving from the West-Indies, Spanish Maine, and States southward of New-York, till information is obtained by the Selectmen, that such vessels are free from Contagious Sickness, and dangerous Infection. In compliance with their request, his Excellency has issued orders for this purpose.
The Selectmen would hereby inform the Merchants that, in order to lessen the expenses to the Owners, and to prevent any unnecessary delay, they have appointed a Physician to reside at the Castle, who will attend to the inspection of all vessels arriving from the aforesaid places.
NEWBURY-PORT, Aug. 31. Melancholy accident.
On Monday last, as a number of men from Newtown, were riding very fast home with their scythes, after mowing in the marsh, a young man, by the name of William Noyes, was thrown from his horse; his scythe fell under him, and made a wound in his left side seven inches long, cut one of his ribs in two, and left a considerable opening into his chest. He was in extreme pain while he survived; but within 24 hours he expired. He was a strong, active, promising young man, nearly 23 years of age. It is hoped the circumstances of his death will be sufficient caution against riding fast with such a dangerous weapon.—It would be much safer for those who find it convenient to carry their scythes on horseback, to take them off from the heads, and bind them up with them.
PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 5.
We have had accounts from above twenty towns, and as the votes stand, think we can fairly conclude there will be no choice of the people at the first trial for a Representative to Congress in place of Mr. Smith reigned, and it is not in our power to determine who will be the two candidates sent out for a new choice. The ship Providence, Capt. Furness of this port, is carried into Curacoa by a French privateer, as a prize; after Capt. Furness petitioned to the Dutch government, his ship was detained in the port of Curacoa,
with the promise to go with his papers to St. Domingo; but the French Consul in the night dispatched duplicates of his papers to St. Domingo, to get his vessel condemned before he arrived there—Capt. Furness was to sail for St. Domingo the next day, but the vessel was detained, it is said on purpose to let the duplicates of his papers get there before him.
Privateering goes on briskly at Providence (says a New-London paper of 30th ult.) though some of them overlook themselves sometimes. Capt. Shackford of the snow Harmony, of Portsmouth, N. H. (the vessel carried into New-York, by Capt. Conklin) was there, and had recovered damages for the capture of his vessel to the amount of near 100,000 dollars.
A box of goods, entered at Philadelphia, as a box of tape, worth 800 dollars, brought by the ship America, Capt. Ewing, from Hamburg, having been suspected to contain other goods, was opened at the custom-house, and found to contain upwards of 800 gold watches, worth near 11,000 dollars, which are of course forfeited.
Capt. Wooldridge, in a brig from Lisbon, has arrived at Marblehead, 45 days passage, he states, that Ad. Jarvis had commenced the bombardment of Cadiz, and the Spanish fleet lying in port, that he had posted his ships of war in a situation, that they could throw shells and red hot shot across the neck, among the fleet, & that it was expected he would eventually destroy it.
Capt. W. also informs us that the Market, for American provisions was very good;—Fifth, quick at 9 dolls.
Horrid! Horrid!—If fast.
Extract of a letter from London, June 5.
"The Administration here has received a letter written by a Mr. Morris, who says he was at St. Domingo, and in the confidence of Santhonax. That Santhonax hired a number of persons to go into the United States, and set fire to the populous towns. That some had returned, received their reward, and had gone thence again. The writer mentions their names. One of the Ministry has furnished Mr. King a copy of the letter."
It is a curious fact that not only cats fall a sacrifice to an epidemic disease, but the fish in James-river, Virginia, appear to be dying of a similar calamity.
Portsmouth Marine List for August, 1797.
 August 1. Sailed Sloop Polly, Shapley, for New-York.  August 3. Arrived Ship Pacific, Salter, from Tortola.  August 5. Arrived Ship Statira, Seawards, from Hamburg.  Do. Arrived Schooner Scorpion, Clark, from Passamaquody.  August 7. Sailed Brig Maria, Welch, for Leogane.  August 8. Sailed Sloop Nancy, Wiggins, for Philadelphia.  August 10. Arrived Schooner Polly, Hooper, from New-York.  August 12. Arrived Brig Olive, Stoodley, from St. Ubes.  August 14. Sailed Sloop Anna, Huntress, for Philadelphia.  August 15. Arrived Brig Neptune, Hooker, from Plymouth.  Do. Arrived Sloop Jane, Dufco, from New-York.  August 24. Arrived Schooner Argo, Butterworth, from Halifax.  Do. Sailed Schooner Cloe, Clark, for Passamaquody. 
MARRIED —At Newgloucester, Mr. Job HASKELL, aged 75 years, to Mrs. PARSONS, aged 81.
DIED —In this town, a Child of Mr. Joseph Champney, mer. ; and a Child of Mr. Benjamin Hart.
ENTRIES at the GUSTOM-HOUSE. District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
   ENTERED FROM     Sloop Polly, Shapley, New-York.   Brig Blossom, Moore, Virginia.   Brig Betty, Curtis, Hispaniola.  
FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh,
2d, 3d & 4th proof Tobago Rum. Coniac, French and Spanish Brandy. Holland's Gin.
Sept. 4, 1797.
CORN.
FOR SALE EXCELLENT Corn; superfine and common Flour; Pilot and Ship Bread, on board the brig Blossom, lying at Jaffrey's wharf, Spring Hill; apply to William Seavey, or on board said brig. Portsmouth, Sept. 4, 1797.
FOR SALE BY William Plummer, A few Hhds. good flavor'd TOBAGO RUM.
INOCULATION.
THE season being advanced favorable for Inoculation. The Hospitals on Shapley's-Island, after THURSDAY the 7th inst. will be again opened for the reception of Patients. No person has been inoculated on said island since June last. The island in general and every apartment in particular has been thoroughly cleaned from infection, and put into the best order.—Those that apply first will have the choice of apartments.—The convenient and agreeable situation of this island, with the commodious apartments in the different buildings, and the success that has hitherto attended inoculation, has not been surpassed in any place on this continent. Portsmouth, Sept. 1, 1797.
TO BE LET A large & convenient store
Fronting on the North end of Market-Street, and now occupied by Mr. Peter Clarke,
THE building is 3 stories high, about 70 feet in length, and 24 feet wide, has a good cellar under it, and is accommodated with a crane to take up and let down heavy goods to or from the cellar or the several floors. It is particularly well situated and constructed for a wholesale Dry Goods Store, and also for retail, having a large shop in the front; inquire of JOSEPH WHIPPLE.
For New-York
THE fast sailing SCHOONER Thomas, with good accommodations, Edward K. Damerel, master, for freight or passage inquire at N. H. Hotel. Sept. 4.
A FARM for sale.
TO BE SOLD, A FARM, IN LEE;
ABOUT 20 miles from Portsmouth, lying on the main road to Northwood and Gilmantown, &c. and an excellent stand for a Tavern and for Trade, and has been improved for the same; said Farm contains about 124 acres, and is well proportioned for pasturing, mowing and tillage, under good improvement; the road fence chiefly stone wall, and division fences (between neighbors) chiefly stone wall and pine stumps; a good proportion of low ground, which is profitable in dry seasons, with good buildings thereon; an Ell house and shop, fronting the road 48 feet, and 50 feet back, one story, with two stacks of chimneys; a good cellar and dairy, and a well of never failing water near the door; said house is well finished. Two good barns, one 44 by 28, the other 32 by 20, and in good repair; said Farm is well watered, and sufficient orcharding. Also, 19 acres and two thirds of an acre of wood land in Nottingham, within one mile of said house, and descending to the house, full of white and black oak wood, and lying on the main road. Said Farm may be entered upon in February next. Any person inclining to purchase may view the premises and know the terms by applying to RICHARD MARTIN, owner of, and now living on said premises.
N. B. All persons having accounts open with the subscriber are desired to call and settle the same, and those indebted are desired to make immediate payment in order to enable him to satisfy demands against him, and to prevent further trouble. RICHARD MARTIN. Lee, September 1, 1797.
Jonathan Edgerly
TAKES this method to return his sincere thanks to those who have favoured him with their commands in the Newspaper line since he has undertaken to ride Post, and assures them that punctuality has, and ever will be his steady pursuit. He is sorry that pressing calls from the printers who furnish him with papers, and others with whom he has concerns, necessitate him to request a settlement with every person with whom he has an account open up to the 1st day of October next. He flatters himself that the feeling mind, will readily step forward and grant him that relief which a discharge of their accounts will afford. If a man does not fulfil his engagements with those he is in immediate connection with, his credit, his reputation, his character is at once ruined. Therefore suffer the subscriber to entreat all who are indebted to him for papers, &c. to have their money laid by against the first of October, at which time it will be expected with punctuality.

A TYPO SONG.
THO' riches circulate at will By coinage, and by minting, The Printing Art is nobler still— Truth circulates by printing.
CHORUS.
The Printing Art, &c.
Since truth is truth, as all allow, It cannot suffer slanting; Perspicuous Error rears her brow When tyrants limit printing.
CHORUS.
Perspicuous Error, &c.
Since freedom's self sometimes runs mad, The thought is well worth hinting— Let useful truths be modest clad, And then go on with printing.
CHORUS.
But Vice, you'll say, with hideous leer, At Virtue will be squinting; Well, if Vice squints, and looks so queer, We'll mend her light with Printing.
CHORUS.
Well, if vice squints, &c.
AUCTION.
To-Morrow
WILL BE SOLD At Public Vendue
At 10 o'clock, A. M.
At Abraham Isaac's
AUCTION-ROOM,
A NUMBER crates cream colored Crockery, containing Plates, Twillins, Muffins, quart and two quart Bowls, quart, pint and half pint Mugs, Coffee-Pots, Tea-Pots, Tea-Cups and Saucers, Salts, Mustards, Peppers, &c. Likewise, an assortment of English GOODS, viz.—Pink Tammy, black Calamanco, Calimere, blue Lambkins, muslin Handkerchiefs, do Aprons, wild Boar, Broad Cloths, Dutch Hair Ribbon No. 4 & 5, Fans, shoe Buckles, Mens' Beaver Hats, black Lasting, &c.—Also, a great variety of Hard-ware too tedious to mention.
State of New-Hampshire.
(L.S.) WHEREAS application has been made to me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace within & for the county of Cheshire aforesaid, by the owners of more than one sixteenth part of the rights, shares and interests of the common and undivided lands in the town of Acworth, in said county; that a meeting of the proprietors of said common and undivided lands might be called as soon as might be; that they are therefore to notify and warn the proprietors of said common and undivided lands, to assemble and meet at the dwelling-house of Mr. Galen Allen, innholder in said Acworth, on Thursday the 21st day of September next, at ten of the clock before noon; then and there, when met and duly formed, to act on the following articles and things, viz.
1st. To choose a moderator for said meeting. 2d. To choose a clerk, treasurer, collector, any committee or committees, or agents that may be thought necessary to conduct the affairs of said proprietors, and to act any thing thereon, that may be thought best for the interest of the proprietors. 3d. To raise any sums of money that may be thought necessary. 4th. To transact any other business that may lawfully do, which concerns the interest of the proprietors.
Given under my hand and seal at Acworth aforesaid, this 26th day of July, 1797.
DANIEL GROUT, Justice Peace.
TAKEN up adrift a-
bout half way between Odior's point and the Isle of Shoals, a fourteen feet YAWL, without oars, and part of her painter hanging over the stern, the owner may have the same by applying to John Skirgins of Kittery. Aug. 24, 1797.
Piscataqua-Bridge.
A TOLL Gatherer is wanted to collect the toll of Piscataqua Bridge, one year from the last day of September next, any person or persons inclining to collect said toll, may send their proposals in writing to either of the subscribers any time before the 15th September, which will be duly considered by Thomas Thompson, or John Peirce, Agents of Piscataqua-Bridge. Portsmouth, Aug. 15, 1797.
FOR SALE AT J. MELCHER'S
Printing-Office & Book-Store, WRITING-PAPER per ream or less.
Account Books of all sizes, made of the best of paper, and sold as cheap as can be purchased in town.
Walkden's best British genuine black and red Ink Powder, warranted of the best kind.
School-Books of all sorts, and A general assortment of
Books & Stationary, constantly kept for sale, on the lowest terms.
TAKEN up on the sea shore about a mile to the westward of York harbor, a Mast about two feet through, and 69 in length, marked with the letter F. the owner may have it again by proving his property and applying to ROBERT RAYNES. York, August 30, 1797.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of Jonathan Farrar, late of Epping, husbandman, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and those indebted to said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to the widow Jemima Farrar, Administratrix, or to Samuel Bachelor, Jeremiah Sanborn, Attorneys to the said estate.
Hard Ware.
H. & B. PENHALLOW Have for sale at their Store in Market Street, a large and general assortment of Hard-Ware Goods,
consisting of almost every article usually imported in that line of business, Among which are the following, viz. PEWTER; Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot; Sheet-Iron; Sad-Irons; Anvils; Vices; Screw Plates; Brass Kettles; Warming Pans; Copper Tea-Kettles; Frying-Pans; Iron Chaffing-Dishes; Cabinet Brass Furniture.
German and English Mill-Saws; Cross-Cut, Tennon, Pit, Hand, Frame, Cabinet, Joiners, Sash, Compass and Key-Hole Saws; Coopers, Carvers, Joiners, Sadlers and Shoe-Makers Tools; Curriers Knives; Locks, Latches, Hinges and Bolts, of almost every description.
A large assortment of Cutlery; Scies; Steelyards; Scale-Beams; Sadlery; Gimblets; a great variety of Files; Coffee-Mills; Brass and Iron Candlesticks; Shovels & Tongs; Brass Cocks; Wood and Bed Screws; Brushes; Brass Nails; Iron Shovels; Looking-Glasses.
Seamen's Quadrants; Clock-Faces and Clock-Trimmings; Black Lead Pots; Crucibles; Grain-Tin; Emery and Pumice-Stone; 7 by 9 & 6 by 8 Crown Glass; Lines and Twine; Pitols; Hangers and Broad Sword Blades; a variety of articles in the Ship Chandlery Line.
—ALSO— English, German and Cast Steel; Roll-Brimestone; Glue; English and American made Cart, Chaife and Wagon Boxes; Hollow Iron Ware; Painters Colours; Cow and Sheep Bells; Screw-Augers; a constant supply of all kinds of Nails, Brads and Tacks, &c. &c
—LIKEWISE—
A number Pipes of Holland Gin, and a number Chests of Fresh Souchong Tea.
Cash and the highest price will be given at the above store for Old Pewter and Brass.
Portsmouth, July 20, 1797.
FOR SALE on reasonable terms, A FARM
IN Rochester, containing nearly 200 acres, with two houses and two barns thereon, about 200 apple trees, 12 or 15 acres of said Farm is interval, of an excellent quality; said farm has an excellent growth of wood, and is exceedingly well watered, is a good stand for business, situated only 5 1/2 miles from Norway plains, on the great road leading to the upper Coos; for further particulars apply to Ebenezer Twombly or Ephraim Twombly, jr. living on the premises.
N. B. Said Farm will be sold together or divided. Rochester, Aug. 22, 1797.
TO BE LET PART of a conven-
ient large Dwelling-House, in a pleasant part of the town; inquire of the Printer.
FOR SALE BY Ew'd J. Long
At his store in Market Street, A general assortment of W. I. Goods & Groceries
By Wholesale and Retail, Consisting of
FRENCH Brandy; W. I. and N. E. Rum; Holland Gin; Molasses; Madeira, Sherry and Lisbon Wines.
Gunpowder, Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Teas.
Philadelphia Loaf Sugar; East and West-India Sugars; Flour.
Pepper; Alspice; Ginger; Nutmegs; Mace; Cloves; Cinnamon; Calla; Salt Petre; Alum; Rice; Coffee; Chocolate; Almonds; box and cask Raisins; Currants.
8 by 10, 7 by 9, and 6 by 8 Window-Glass; best Surinam Cotton; Russia Iron; German Steel; 10d and 8d Nails.
English Gun-Powder; Sweet Oil; Bar and Cake Soap; Basket Salt.
London Porter; Redwood; Cop- peras; Chalk; Writing-Paper; Wrapping ditto.
Black Ball; No. 4 and 4 1/2 Pins; Pound Pins; Cayenne Pepper; Mustard per lb. and in bottles.
An assortment of fine Dou- ble flint Glass-Ware.
An assortment of common single fluted ditto.
15 Boxes fresh LEMONS. Best Pigtail Tobacco, fine Twist ditto; Snuff.
A few bushels Grey Beans.
A quantity of Tow-Cloth, and various articles in the Grocery line, as cheap as can be purchased in town.
Portsmouth, Aug. 18, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. Strafford, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the owners of land in Barnstead, as well resident as non-resident, that the General Court, at their sessions in June, 1792, voted a tax on all the lands in said town, two pence per acre for the purpose of repairing a bridge over Suncook river, and two roads on the north side of said town, said tax to be received in labor at the rate of three shillings per day for an able bodied man, finding his own diet, provided the last half be done between the 16th and 27th of September next, otherwise their lands will be advertised for sale as the law directs for the payment of the same. CHARLES HODGDON, BENJ. NUTTER, } Directors. NICHOLAS DUDLEY, } Barnstead, Aug. 5, 1797.
FOR SALE.
SEVEN Hundred and fifty-three acres of Land lying in the south end of Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, within half a mile of it are a Saw and Grist Mill. The land is all of a superior quality, perhaps scarcely an acre thereof but is capable of making tillage, or mowing, between 80 and 100 acres are of the best interval, bordering on Connecticut river, the quantity will make four, five, or six Farms, such number of persons might buy the whole, and divide it to their own minds, the town has from 40 to 60 families in it, the payment will be made convenient; no person need to apply with expectation of buying any part less than the whole; inquire of THOMAS MARTIN. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Pepper in Bags, and Cassia. Portsmouth, June 20. t.b.c.
For sale on reasonable terms, A VALUABLE location adjoining Conway, in the county of Strafford, consisting of the following lots of land, viz. No. 1, containing 180 acres; No. 2, 3, 4 and 5 of 100 acres each, agreeably to a plan of said tract.
Also a House and Land in Durham, pleasantly situated in the crotch of three roads leading to Portsmouth, and will accommodate a trader or tradesman—said house and land is now in the occupation of Mr. Patrick Furniss. For terms apply to Robert Furniss. N. B. Said Location will be sold together or in lots as will best suit the purchaser or purchasers. Portsmouth, July 22, 1797.
A general Assortment of
BLANKS
Printed on good paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market Street, Portsmouth.
TO BE SOLD 2 new easy CHAIRS of
the newest fashion, Mahogany frames, and made in the best manner; inquire of the Printer.
PIERMONT.
To Nathaniel A. Haven, clerk of the proprietors of the township of Piermont, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire.
THE undersigned owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Piermont, in said county, request that you notify and warn the said proprietors and owners of land in said Piermont, to meet at the dwelling-house of Capt. Isaac Patterton, in said Piermont, on Tuesday the 7th of November next, at 10 of the clock forenoon to vote and act on the following: viz.
1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2d. To choose a proprietors clerk pro tem. 3d. To examine and settle all accounts of said proprietors, and to choose committees, agent or agents to settle said accounts, or to prosecute or settle any suit or controversy that has been or may be depending between said proprietors, and any other township—or to convey or release any lands, and to receive any monies that may be due said proprietors. 5th. To choose all officers that may be thought necessary for the government and execution of the business of said proprietors, and to vote and act on any matter that may be thought best for the interest of the proprietors. 6th. To choose a committee to perambulate any lines that may be thought necessary.
John Peirce, Thomas Leavitt, George Jaffrey, A. R. Cutter, Wm. Hale, Administrator to estate of John Hale, Esq. John Penhallow for estate of Richard Wilbird, Esq. deceased. August 9, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ff.
Aug. 9, 1797.
Pursuant to the foregoing application to me addressed, the proprietors of Piermont, in the county of Grafton and State aforesaid, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place mentioned, and for the purposes therein expressed. NATH'L A. HAVEN, Prop'r's Clerk.
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of land in the township of Chequamegon, alias Apthorp, alias Littleton and Darton, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, who have not paid their tax of three cents the acre, for the purpose of making and repairing roads and bridges in said towns, agreeably to a special act of the General Court, passed January, 1796. The grantees of Chequamegon are as follows, viz.
James Avery, Jeremiah Clement, Benadam Galloso, Nathan Gallop, William Gallop, Humphrey Avery, jr. William Avery, Solomon Avery, Samuel Avery, Lathan Avery, James Avery, Palms Avery, Christopher Avery, Weightotill Avery, Isaac Avery, William Billings, Barnard Farnand, Reuben 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 Prentice Gallop, Ebenezer Gallop, Asa Jones, Henry Gallop, Humphrey Avery, Theodore Atkinson, Mark H. Wentworth, James Nevins, Bening Wentworth 500 acres,—That so much of each delinquent's land will be sold at Public Vendue, the 25th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of James Williams, innholder in said Littleton, as will pay said tax with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
EBENEZER PINGREE, JOSEPH W. MORSE, SAMUEL LEARNED, jr.
Assessors appointed by special act of General Court. Littleton, August 7, 1797.
A SEAMAN, who called his name JOHN EDGLERY, and said he belonged to DURHAM, in New-Hampshire, was lost from on board the brig Jane, of Portland in March last. His friends will receive the balance of his wages and other effects, by applying to JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON. Portland, Aug. 15, '97.
J. & J. Goddard
Have received by the last vessels from London, Liverpool and Bristol, a great variety of
Hard Ware Goods,
Which with their former assortment they will sell wholesale and retail on the most reasonable terms, among which are,
PEWTER, Compo-
sition and Britannia Wares, various kinds. Japan'd Tea-Trays; Waiters; Canisters; Cadees; Bread & Fruit Baskets.
Brass & Copper Warming Pans; Brass Kettles; Copper Tea Kettles; Brass Chafing Dishes.
A complete assortment of Cabinet Brass Furniture.
Sheet-Iron; Sheet-Lead; Shot.
Saws, viz. Pit, Cross-Cut, Tennon, Turning, Hand, Sash, &c. Steel and common plate.
A very general assortment of Joiners, Coopers, Saddlers and Shoemakers Tools.
Locks, Latches, Hinges and Bolts, brass and iron, of almost every description.
Knives and Forks; Jackknives; Penknives; Scissors; Razors; Tailors Shears; Sheep Shears; Curriers and Skinners Knives; Sickles.
Steelyards; Brass Scales, and Scale Beams.
Plated and common Stirrups; Snaffle and Pelham Bits; Saddlerweb; Flat and Inlet sets; plated Bridle Fronts; Buckles and Tips; Tacks; plated and Silver'd Saddle Nails; Chaife and Riding Whips; plated and common Spurs.
Anvils; Vices; Files & Rasps; Cast Iron weights from 14lb to 1 ounce.
Box and Steel Coffee Mills; Shovels and Tongs; Brass, Princes Metal and Iron Candlesticks; Brass Cocks with and without keys, common and screwed.
Wood Screws of all lengths: Bed Screws.
Paint, White-Wash, Furniture, Clothes, Buckle, Tooth, Scrubbing, Tar, Shoe and Horse Brushes.
Princes Metal Chair Nails; Inkstands; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Spades; Devonshire and square Shovels.
A very handsome assortment of Plated, Gilt and common Coat and Vest Buttons.
Shoe and Knee Buckles.
Window Glass.
Elegant LOOKING GLASSES, Gilt and Mahogany frames.
They have also for sale, Rum; Brandy; Sherry, Lisbon, Redport and Malaga Wines.
Hylon and Bohea Teas; Loaf and Brown Sugar; Raisins; Pepper; Mace; Pimento; Cinnamon and Cloves.
Hollow Iron Ware.
Painters Oil and Colors; English and American Glue.
English and German Steel.
4d, 6d, 10d, 20d, and Deck Nails.
Nova Scotia Grindstones, &c. &c
Benjamin Leverett,
Informes the public that he has taken Store No. 1, Bow-Street, where he has for sale a general assortment of
West-India Goods
And GROCERIES, which he will sell as low as can be purchased in town, Consisting of
WEST-INDIA Rum; best French Brandy, do Holland Gin.
Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines.
London bottled Porter.
Molasses; Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee.
Loaf, India and Brown Sugars.
Nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; Pepper; Ginger; Alspice.
Shelled and unshelled Almonds.
Fresh cask Raisins.
Best box Muscatel Raisins.
Currants; new Rice; superfine Flour.
Welsh's No. 2 Chocolate.
Rumney's ditto.
Sweet Oil in flasks.
Basket Salt; Poland Starch.
Best English Mustard per lb, do bottled Mustard.
Cake & Bar Soap; Hair Powder.
Powder and Shot; Elliot's Snuff by the keg or retail.
Dipt and Mould Candles, &c. &c.
Constant attendance given and the smallest favors acknowledged with thanks.
N. B. To be let, two Chambers in the Brick-store directly over the shop occupied by Mr. Joseph Haven, suitable for a wholesale apartment, school, or auction-room.—Inquire as above. t. b. c.