The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1798-01-24 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
Vol. XLII.—Numb. 2148.]
WEDNESDAY, January 24, 1798.
[9s. pr. Annum.]
Acts passed at a session of the Hon. General Court begun and holden at Portsmouth, Nov. 1797.
Published by Authority.
An Act in addition to an act, intitled, "an act for establishing courts of law for the administration of justice within this State, and designating their powers, and regulating their proceedings in certain cases," passed February 9th, 1791.
B e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That whenever it shall happen in consequence of any legal disqualification of one or more of the justices of either of the courts of common pleas, or of the superior court of judicature that there shall not be a quorum of said justices for the trial of any cause pending in either of said courts respectively, any one or more of said justices in their respective courts not disqualified as aforesaid, shall, and they are hereby empowered to hear, try, and determine such cause, and make any order relative thereto, and award execution thereon, in the same manner as all the justices of said court might do if present, and competent to try the same, any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.
Approved December 16, 1797.
An act in addition to an act regulating pounds.
B e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That if any person shall make any pound breach, or in any way, directly or indirectly convey or deliver any creatures out of any pound within this State, without lawful authority to do so, or if any creatures legally impounded shall, by any means be set at large, otherwise than by due course of law, the pound-keeper or the person who impounded the same, is hereby authorized any time within six days from the time of said breach, to re-take said creatures and impound them again, and the pound-keeper and person impounding them shall have the same fees for impounding the second time which they were entitled to by law the first time said creatures were impounded; and the pound-keeper shall retain said creatures in pound until the damages and costs are satisfied, for which they were first impounded, with the additional cost of impounding after said breach, or said creatures be otherwise released by due course of law; and if any such creatures shall be found in any persons enclosure after such breach, and the owner of the enclosure shall refuse to deliver them up to the pound-keeper or the person who first impounded them, upon his demanding said creatures, it shall be considered as sufficient evidence against the person so detaining said creatures, to convict him of having made the pound breach to release said creatures from the pound.
Approved December 16, 1797.
An Act in addition to an act, intitled, "an act for regulating towns and the choice of town officers."
B e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That at any legal meeting held in any town in this State where there is a moderator appointed to regulate said meeting, if any person or persons shall disturb said meeting, or not comply with the rules and regulations set forth in said act, then in that case, the moderator is hereby authorized and empowered to command any constable of said town, who is hereby authorized and directed to command such assistance as may be necessary, and carry such disorderly person or persons out of said meeting, and detain him or them until the business of said meeting is finished.
And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the town clerk after the choice of a moderator, and before he enters on the business of said meeting to read all that part of said act that respects the powers and duty of moderators, together with this additional act, provided one or more persons in said meeting request it.
Approved December 19, 1797.
An Act in addition to an act, intitled, "an act to prevent the destruction of salmon, shad and alewives in Merrimac river, and for repealing all the laws heretofore made for that purpose."
B e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That no person shall at any time, or on any day, catch, kill or destroy any salmon, shad or alewives within five rods of any mill-dam or sluice-way in said river, or any of the streams falling into the same, or within fifteen rods of the mouth of any of the streams aforesaid, on penalty of forfeiting the sum not exceeding ten dollars, nor less than five, for each fish so caught, killed or destroyed.
And be it further enacted , That if any feine, net or other implement used for catching or destroying said fish, shall, within the time inhibited by said act, be found in or upon either of the islands in said Merrimac river, or in any of the streams falling into the same, such feine, net or implement shall be forfeited to the use of any person who shall sue for the same; and it shall and may be lawful for any person to take, remove or carry away any feine, net or other implement found in or upon any island as aforesaid, and convert the same to his own use.
And be it further enacted , That the fifth paragraph in said act, which is in the following words, " And be it further enacted , That no person shall at any time, or on any day, catch, kill or destroy any salmon, shad or alewives within twenty yards of any mill-dam or sluice-way in said river, or any of the streams falling into the same, on penalty of forfeiting a sum not exceeding forty shillings, nor less than five, for each fish so caught, killed or destroyed," be and hereby is repealed.
Provided also , That the river Piscataqua shall be exempted from the operation of this act, any thing therein contained to the contrary notwithstanding.
Approved December 20, 1797.
An Act in addition to the laws of this State respecting paupers.
WHEREAS no provision is made by the laws of this State for the removal of paupers, after being duly warned, whereby great inconveniences have arisen:
Therefore , B e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That any person duly warned, being of vicious character, or having no visible means of support, and having no settlement in the town or place in which he or she does or may reside, who shall neglect to depart such town or place for the space of fourteen days after warning given for that purpose, may, by warrant from the selectmen thereof, or the major part of them, directed to any constable of the same, be carried to the town or place in which he or she was last settled; and it shall be the duty of the constable to whom such warrant may be directed, faithfully to serve and return the same.
And be it further enacted , That when any person shall be carried, pursuant to this act, to the town or place where he or she had the last settlement, and shall be returned again by order of said town or place, or the selectmen thereof, to the town or place from which he or she was so carried, said person, without warning, may be again removed as aforesaid, as often as he or she may be returned to the town or place from which he or she was so returned, which town or place shall pay treble costs for each removal, after the first, to be recovered in any court proper to try the same, by the selectmen of the town to which the expense has arisen, or by any other person or persons appointed to prosecute therefor.
And be it further enacted , That if the person removed as aforesaid, shall voluntarily return to the town or place from which he or she was first carried, and shall remain there for the space of seven days, it shall be lawful for any justice of the peace in the county where the same may happen, to apprehend the offender, and hear and determine the offence, and on conviction, may sentence him or her to be publicly whipped not exceeding ten stripes for each offence; and if any person of the aforementioned description, and not having a settlement within this State, shall be warned to depart from the town or place where he or she may be, and shall refuse or neglect to do so for fourteen days after said warning, unless prevented by sickness or inability, it shall be lawful for any justice of the peace in the county where the same may happen, to apprehend said person and convene him or her before him for examination, and if it be determined by said justice, that said person so apprehended, be of vicious character, or has no visible means of support, said justice shall warn him to depart within ten days from the time of such warning, and on his neglecting or refusing to do so, unless prevented by sickness or inability as aforesaid, it shall be lawful for said justice to proceed against him or her as against the person voluntarily returning after removal as aforesaid; and the warrant before mentioned shall be in the following form viz.
State of New-Hampshire. To any constable of in the county of in said State.
GREETING. WHEREAS A. B. has no legal settlement in said State, and has been duly warned to depart therefrom, and has neglected to do so for more than fourteen days since the warning, and is of vicious character, or has no visible means of support (as the case may be) and being last settled in the town or place of (as the case may be) in the county of in said State.
In the name of said State you are hereby required to take and carry the said A. B. to the town or place (as the case may be) of in which he was last settled, and there deliver him to one of the selectmen or overseers of the poor of said town with a copy of this warrant; and make true return of said warrant with your doings therein as soon as may be.
Given under our hands and seals at the day of Anno Domini Approved December 20, 1797.
An act directing the mode of levying executions against town corporations and certain other proceedings.
B e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That when judgment shall be rendered against town corporation, in any civil suit, the goods and estate belonging to such corporation shall be answerable, and stand chargeable to satisfy said judgment, and execution may be issued out and levied as in other cases. And when the officer having such execution cannot find any goods or estate belonging to such town corporation, he shall apply to the selectmen of said town,
or any one of them, whose duty it shall be to pay and satisfy the same in money, if they have any in their hands, or in the town treasury; and if said selectmen have not money in their hands or in the town treasury, sufficient to discharge such execution, the said officer shall leave an attested copy of the same with said selectmen, who are hereby empowered to assess the inhabitants of such town in a sum sufficient to satisfy such execution with costs agreeably to law, and to collect such assessment by themselves, or a collector by them appointed, within thirty days from the time of such assessment being made; and if any collector, who shall have an assessment committed to him with a warrant to collect the same by virtue of this act, shall neglect to collect and pay over to the selectmen the sums mentioned in such assessment within thirty days after he shall receive the same, it shall be lawful for the selectmen to issue their execution against such collector.
And be it further enacted , That when any selectmen shall be served with the copy of an execution agreeably to this act, and the same shall not be satisfied within sixty days from the time of such copy being left with them, such selectmen, their persons, proper goods or estate, shall be liable and subject to be taken upon the execution so issued out, and the same may be so satisfied with costs.
And be it further enacted , That upon any indictment, presentment or information, against any town corporation, a summons shall issue against such town corporation, and shall be served by leaving an attested copy with the town clerk, or selectmen, or at either of their last and usual places of abode, and if there be no selectmen or town clerk, with an inhabitant of such town, at least thirty days prior to the sitting of the court, which shall be deemed a sufficient service and notice, and the selectmen, or their agent or attorney duly authorized by the town, shall be admitted to plead and defend in the name and behalf of the town, and upon due service being made, if the selectmen, or the agent, or attorney, or other inhabitant so summoned do not appear, or appearing do not plead, the court shall order the general issue to be entered, upon which the merits shall be tried, and judgment rendered accordingly; and all fines or amercements, duly set and imposed, may be levied and collected by execution or warrant of distress, in the name of the State, to be issued out upon the judgment in the same manner as is pointed out in this act, for collecting executions which issued on civil suits.
And be it further enacted , That all actions or prosecutions, for or against any town corporation, shall be sued and prosecuted by the corporate name of the town and not otherwise.
Approved December 20, 1797.
A REMEDY FOR SMOKY CHIMNEYS, &c.
From the NEW-YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
There is hardly a tax paid by the citizens of New-York equal to the unnecessary waste of wood, by means of ill constructed chimneys. Twenty thousand loads of wood a year at least are actually thrown away, by the inhabitants of this city, for want of no more than twenty shillings expense in amending each fire place. It is impossible to see with patience a wheel barrow load of wood piled up in a Chimney almost three feet deep, to give a room of ordinary size, a comfortable degree of warmth. A Chimney, for ordinary rooms, never need be more than from 12 to 14 inches deep—that, is from the front of the mantle-piece to the back. I am now writing by a fire in a chimney only 13 inches deep—a back flick of 5 or 6 inches diameter and three or four small billets of hickory wood, in the severest weather of this winter, keep the room warm enough for my family. The mantle-piece is just three feet from the hearth, and the aperture of the chimney, that is, the distance between the lip of the mantle piece and the back of the chimney is seven inches. This is room enough for the largest sweep to ascend, and carries smoke better than a deeper chimney. I added the length of a brick to the back, as it originally was built—it required about 80 bricks, and two hours work for one mason.
If the front stone or mantle-piece is much higher than 3 feet from the hearth, the chimney will not probably carry smoke well—by bringing the front low enough, and contracting the throat of the chimney into a small opening, any chimney may be cured of smoking. I have cured one fire place of smoking by this simple addition of a course of brick to the back—that is, by contracting the funnel about 6 inches. People and even masons wonder my rooms are not filled with smoke. The truth is, the principal reasons why chimneys smoke are, that the mantle-piece is too high, and the chimney too deep. Any chimney may be cured by attending to these two circumstances.
OBSERVER.
A letter from a young Heir to a Probate Judge.
SIR, MY father departed this life not long hence, and has left a widow with five scorpions—I understand he died detested, and made me his executor, but as the estate is like to prove insolvent. I was informed that you was judge of probates, you must lend me a letter of condemnation.
And as in duty bound shall never pray, &c.
FROM THE CENTINEL.
MR. RUSSEL,
SIR—The inclosed letter has been transmitted to the Selectmen of Boston, by a very respectable and eminent physician of the state of Georgia, much celebrated for his medical knowledge, and philanthropy. Please to demonstrate your benevolence also, by giving it a place in your useful Centinel.
Boston, Dec. 11.
To the Honored, THE SELECTMEN OF BOSTON.
GENTLEMEN,
Actuated by a love for you, and all my other fellow-mortals, (children of the same parent) I take the liberty of communicating a method of preventing any bad effects from the bite of a Mad Dog;—as I perceive, by the perusal of newspapers, that some fatal instances of hydrophobia have happened in your State.
The method is to wash the bitten part with 20 or 30 kettles full of water, poured from the spout of the kettle, or a mug; and afterwards to burn the wound as deep as the bite has penetrated, with the end of a caſe knife, or any other iron made nearly red hot. The washing is to carry away from, in and round the bite, the saliva (in which the infection exists) and the burning is to extirpate any infected part. In washing, I hold the kettle high over the bite, that the force of the descending stream may act with the more effect.
The ancient method was cutting out or burning; but washing escaped them.
I published the above several years ago in the Savannah Gazette; but its limited circulation prevented it from being extensively known. The remedy having been often applied, in Georgia, without once failing, is a favorable circumstance.
On perusing some years ago, the annual publications of Doctor Duncan, of Edinburgh, which consist chiefly of medical information sent to him by men of science from all parts of the world, I observed two cases reported, of persons bitten by a mad dog being directly carried to a surgeon, who immediately cut out the bitten parts; notwithstanding which, they both died in hydrophobia. The Doctor subjects a melancholy question! whether the infection is of a nature so tenacious as not to be extirpated by any means, when a person is bitten by a dog really mad? and intimates a suspicion, that in the cases recorded of people being bitten, and escaping the hydrophobia by medical aid, the dogs were not really mad, or had not the rabies.
Sentiments of this kind, coming from an authority so great, set me to thinking on the subject, and with the more earnestness, as we were alarmed by a report of mad dogs being in the state.
It is observable that mad dogs have frequently abundance of saliva about their chops, which of course will be spread on and round their bite:—that the virus is in the saliva. It therefore occurred to my thoughts, that the surgeon's knife (in the above cases) in cutting, carried into the incision part of the saliva from the surface, and planted anew the disorder as the lancet plants the small pox in inoculation.
A little time furnished an occasion for putting my reflections to the test.—Three persons were bitten, one a negro girl of my own on the naked foot—I applied the washing with all possible speed; afterwards the hot iron or cutting as they preferred. After the lapse of a length of time sufficient to convince me that they were out of danger, I had the cure published in our Gazette; in which, however, I only mentioned washing and burning, which any person can apply: as cutting sometimes requires the hand of an anatomist.
I took an early opportunity of writing to Doct. Duncan on the subject; likewise of making it known in London and other places; and sent it by an official conveyance to Paris, where I observe the government had it published under the denomination of a decret d'instruction, with this improvement, that spirit of wine poured into the bite would destroy the parts as effectually as burning.
If the simple and plain remedy here proposed is already known among you, the motive which prompted me to give this trouble will, I hope plead my apology;—but if I should be instrumental in averting a calamity the most direful, terrific and humiliating; a disorder which deranges the faculties of the wits, and converts the mildest man into a fiend in appearance, I shall feel myself fully rewarded, in so far doing my duty to my neighbor.
I will just remark, that, in all the cases which have come under my care, the washing was applied in less than an hour after being bitten; and the hot iron as soon as possible after. And without doubt, the sooner the applications are made, the better is the chance for escape.
I am, Gentlemen, with kind wishes, Your friend and fellow-citizen, JOHN BRICKELL. Savannah, Georgia, 15th October, 1797.
ANSWER
OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MASSACHUSETTS TO GOV. SUMNER'S SPEECH.
May it please your Excellency, THE House of Representatives have received your Excellency with great pleasure in the new and elegant building erected for the better accommodation of the several branches of government.
In this splendid specimen of the taste and judgment of the Agents who planned and superintended, and in the ability of the artificers who completed its structure, we are happy to find the public confidence completely justified. Long may it continue an ornament to the Capital, whose inhabitants generously gave the situation on which it is erected, and a monument of the public spirit of the people of Massachusetts, sacred to the purposes to which it has been devoted.
In the business of Legislation we shall carefully endeavour to do every thing in our power, that may tend to afford to our Constituents security for every right, and redress for every wrong, in the most easy and expeditious manner, conformable to the laws.
We receive with high satisfaction, and congratulation your Excellency and our fellow-citizens thereon, the pleasing information which you have given us of the state of the public Treasury.
We shall duly attend to the other important subjects mentioned by your Excellency.
All parts of this Commonwealth afford strong evidence of the general prosperity and happiness of our fellow-citizens, and were it not for the evils to which our commerce has been subjected in consequence of the war in Europe, we might justly consider ourselves as a people in circumstances as truly eligible, as ever, by the bounty of Heaven, have been allotted to any nation on the Globe.
With fondness we indulge the hope that the Commissioners of the United States now at Paris, for the purpose of adjusting, by amicable negotiation, all causes of difference with the French Republic, will be successful, and happily restore that harmony so much to be desired.
We are deeply impressed with the importance of this subject, and are sensible it belongs to the government of the United States; and while we reflect that since the adoption of that government, the administration thereof has invited the respect, and commanded the confidence of the people of the Union: we anticipate with pleasing confidence the adoption of such measures by that government, as shall be best calculated to secure the rights and property, as well as the freedom and independence of the people of the U.S. and feel the fullest conviction of the concurrent support of our fellow-citizens of this Commonwealth in aid of all such measures:—Nor are we less assured that every attempt to diminish the confidence of the people of this Commonwealth in the freely elected members of the government of the United States will meet their just disapprobation.
The Senates Answer.
May it please your Excellency,
THE Senate of Massachusetts receive with lively satisfaction your Excellency's communications to the Legislature: We sincerely rejoice with you and our fellow citizens at large, on the completion of this public edifice, combining elegance with utility, and constituting a distinguished ornament of the metropolis, whose inhabitants generously provided the place on which it is erected.
We view with pleasure this monument of public spirit, so honourable to the Commonwealth: As it well accords, with the general prosperity of our Constituents, and is the best encomium on the industry, skill and fidelity of those who planned and executed the work. Here may we and our successors at all times cherish a solicitude for the public welfare, and a warm attachment to our country: In this House, may the true principles of civil and religious liberty of our laws and constitutions, ever be rightly understood and firmly supported: And GOD forbid that foreign influence or internal commotion should ever endanger the existence of our free Republic.
The prosperity and happiness by which we are distinguished as a people claim our grateful acknowledgements to Heaven.—From the love of order and submission to the laws, from the general information, as well as from the virtue, enterprise and industry of our fellow citizens, and the consequent diffusion of property, we will hope for the continuance of these blessings.
We sincerely regret with you, the continuance of the war in Europe; especially as it may furnish pretexts for many unjustifiable depredations on our commerce.
THE citizens of the United States ardently wish for peace and a good understanding with all nations from considerations worthy a free and enlightened people, a due estimation of the calamities of war and of the blessings of peace: But while they respect the rights of other governments, they will be faithful to their own.
It is our fervent wish, that the differences which exist between the United States and the French Republic may be amicably settled on just and honorable terms. This important subject we are sensible, with other national concerns, belongs to the General Government; whose proceedings at this interesting crisis, we doubt not, will be marked with wisdom and firmness. As in that government we have the highest confidence, so we feel ourselves bound by every social and moral obligation, at all times to support its measures.
WITH great satisfaction we learn that without any addition to the usual taxes, all demands upon the Commonwealth may be discharged, and that a considerable surplus will then remain in the Treasury.
THE several matters recommended by

your Excellency to the consideration of the Legislature, shall receive our early attention. To afford security to the rights, and remedies for the wrongs of our constituents; to give energy to the laws and respectability to the government, will be the important objects of our deliberations: Relying assured of your Excellency's concurrence in all such measures as shall be calculated to promote the public welfare.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Jan. 1.
Pursuant to a request of Congress, of the 2d of March last, information was received from the President of the United States, that Connecticut, Maryland and Virginia, had ratified the proposed amendments to the Constitution, respecting the feasibility of States; that New-Jersey and Pennsylvania had not ratified them; that South-Carolina had not determined upon the question; and that, from Kentucky and Tennessee, no information had yet been received. [Information from the other States had been received before.]
Several petitions were committed.
A bill to provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the militia, was reported, twice read, and committed for Monday.
The committee of ways and means proposed some appropriations.
Mr. Harper, from the committee on the subject of bankruptcy, made a report, the form of which, not having been submitted to the committee, some of the members objected, and after debate it was withdrawn for the present.
TUESDAY, Jan. 2.
A committee was appointed to bring in a bill, authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay the interest on the debt due to Gen. Kosciuszko, to the 31st Dec. 1797.
The report of the committee of ways & means, recommending the appropriation of 200,000 dollars, on account of the war department; and 50,000 dollars, to meet awards under the 7th article of the British treaty, was agreed to, after blanks were substituted for the sums proposed, and the committee was directed to report a bill.
After considerable debate, a committee was appointed to bring in a bill for the relief of the daughters of the late Count de Grasse.
Local business was disposed of.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3.
Several petitions were read and referred. A bill providing for the payment of interest to Gen. Kosciuszko was twice read, and committed for to-morrow.
Mr. Harper again reported in favor of a uniform system of bankruptcy, the report was agreed to, and a committee appointed to report a bill accordingly.
A bill making partial appropriations was reported, taken up, debated, agreed to, and ordered to be engrossed.
A bill to amend the acts laying duties on spirits distilled, and on stills, was also taken up, amended, and ordered to be engrossed.
THURSDAY, Jan. 4.
Considerable local business was transacted.
The two bills ordered to be engrossed yesterday, were passed.
The bill in favor of Gen. Kosciuszko was ordered to be engrossed.
A committee was appointed to prepare a bill, prohibiting citizens of the United States from entering into the military and naval service of foreign nations.
The bill for the relief of Nova Scotia Refugees was taken up, amended, and recommitted.
A bill for the relief of the daughters of the Count de Grasse was twice read, and committed for to-morrow.
FRIDAY, Jan. 5.
The bill in favor of Gen. Kosciuszko passed.
A report from the Secretary of War, on the subject of running the line between the State of Tennessee, and the Cherokee Indians, was read, and, after some debate, ordered to be printed.
The bill for the relief of the daughters of the late Count de Grasse, was taken up, and passed. It allows them 400 dollars each, for 5 years.
Some local business was disposed of.
MONDAY, Jan. 8.
The President of the U. S. communicated the approbation of Kentucky to the amendment to the Constitution, respecting the suability of states . Three fourths of the States having concurred, it becomes a part of the Constitution.
The American Seamen relief and protection Bill, was read twice.
Blount's Impeachment.
Mr. McDowell, after some preliminary remarks on the agitation which the conduct of Mr. Blount, and others implicated with him, had occasioned, laid the following Resolution on the table:
Resolved, That the committee appointed to prepare articles of impeachment against William Blount, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, &c, be directed to report said articles.
A bill for granting relief to the legal representatives of deceased officers and soldiers, since the termination of the revolutionary war, was taken up, discussed, and committed for information.
A petition from James Maury, Consul of the United States, at Liverpool, was read and committed.
A committee was raised to report a bill prohibiting citizens of the U. S. from entering into any foreign military or naval service.
A resolution on the subject of the Mint, was submitted by Mr. Havers.
Refugees.
The bill for the relief of Nova-Scotia, and Canadian refugees, was read, discussed, amended, and recommitted.
LONDON, Oct. 17.
A Dutch brig, armed with 18 pounders, had the audacity to get under Adm. Onslow's stern; he got six guns to bear upon her, and sunk her with every man on board.
The following account given by the late Mr. Webb, Purser of the Alfred, is Authentic:—
Mr. Webb acted as aid-du-Camp to Capt. Bazeley, and was on deck with him on the memorable first of June. The Alfred's boats, in one of which Mr. Webb was, were very humanely sent, with other boats of the fleet, to save the sinking crew of Le Vengeur when she went down. Mr. Webb on all occasions, contradicted the idle story invented by J. Bon St. Andre, and trumpeted forth in the Paris Gazettes, that at the period of the ship's sinking, the crew all perished with the cry of "Vive la Republique and loud huzzas;" so far from it, that Mr. Webb declared, as well as many other officers present, that no such event ever took place, but on the contrary when they did go down, with about half her crew that could not be saved, the shrieks of the unfortunate Frenchmen were shocking, piercing and dreadful, and while the Convention was erecting a pillar to the memory of Capt. Renaudier and the Vengeur's crew; the Captain, and 400 of his men were on parole at Mill Prison, eating English Beef and laughing at the credulity of the people of Paris.
Particulars of M. LA FAYETTE'S arrival at Hamburg.
HAMBURG, Oct. 9.
M. La Fayette arrived here the 4th, with M. M. de Latour Maubourg and Bureau de Pufy. The Americans who were here sent some boats before them, from the other side of the Elbe, to Hamburg, from whence they were conducted to this place in one of their vessels, amidst the joyful shouts of the American sailors. M. La Fayette was immediately complimented by their consul, Mr. Williams, accompanied by all the officers of the United States shipping at anchor in our port, and which had been dressed on the occasion. The prisoners were afterwards conducted to the house of Mr. Parish, formerly the American consul, where their final deliverance was settled through the medium of the Emperor's minister. The first use which they made of their liberty was to make a visit to M. d'Archenholtz, whose bold pen has not ceased to protest against their unjust detention. As they also owed their liberty to the reiterated reclamations of the French republic, they made a visit to its minister, citizen Reinhard; and also to citizen Abbenda, minister of the Batavian republic, who went to wait on his old friend La Fayette on board the American ship that received him.
In order to withdraw themselves from the numerous visits with which they were burdened, M. La Fayette and his companions have chosen in our environs, an asylum, whither they retired this morning. Their long detention has visibly altered their health, but M. La Fayette appears to have supported, better than the others, the physical and moral sufferings which they have undergone. As to his wife, Dr. Regnault, her ancient physician, does not dissemble that her situation is alarming, and that nothing but the utmost care and attention can preserve a life whose principles have been attacked, for four years by a succession of sufferings. His daughters also suffer from a detention of 22 months, during which they never went out of their dungeon except to enter their father's, in doing which they were always accompanied by a sentinel carrying a naked sabre.
From Dresden, the journey of this interesting colony was truly triumphal. The people everywhere flocked in multitudes to meet them. At Leipzig, at Alberstadt, at Brunswick, and particularly at Hall, they received the most flattering homage. In this last place a discourse was addressed to M. La Fayette by an orator of the students of the university.
Such testimonies of esteem might naturally be supposed to soften the remembrance of their sufferings; but there is one remains, which will survive all the others. He is driven from his country; he dares not hope ever to see it again. An adoptive country, it is true, expects and invites him, but will it efface in him those first impressions which attach us to the place of our nativity? Will it make him forget those various cords by which he is held to France?
SAVANNAH, Dec. 8.
Capt. Hathaway, in 20 days from Cape Francois, brings advice, that an order had arrived there from France, for calling in all French privateers mounting under 16 guns. Barney was at the Cape, but not under arrest as reported; his frigates had sailed for France.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8.
Copy of a letter to the Editor, dated "Sea Shore, near Indian River, State of Delaware, Jan. 1, 1798."
"The ship Inclination, Capt. C. Koster, from Bremen bound to Baltimore, is lost on Hog-Island, near the cape of Virginia; the people all saved and part of her cargo, consisting of Claret in boxes, Gin, Linen, &c. valued at 100,000 dollars, when she left Bremen on the 20th of October last; she struck in the night of the 26th of December last. A British armed ship called the Hunter, was lost the same night on the same island, no cargo—seven hands perished."
NEW-YORK, Jan. 8.
The Moniteur contains a letter from Milan, dated the 22d of Sept. which states that the French army will be ordered to recommence hostilities against the Pope on the following grounds:
1. He has not observed punctuality in paying the contributions he owes to France. 2. He had entered into the late conspiracy discovered at Paris. 3. He has formed an offensive treaty with the Queen of Naples, for the purpose of recovering Ancona. 4. Finally, he will not acknowledge the Cisalpine Republic.
JANUARY 10.
Capt. Clap, who arrived yesterday from Jamaica, authorises us to say, that he saw there, Capt. Wm. Story, commander of the brig Trio, of this port, and owned by Messrs. Yates & Pollock, who informed him, that on his voyage from New-York to Jamaica, he had been attacked by a French privateer of ten guns and full of men—that he had defended himself, and after an action of several glasses, the privateer struck her colours—that he declined having any thing more to do with her, and proceeded on his voyage to Jamaica.
The Trio was armed with six four pounders, and manned with fifteen men, besides four passengers.
We are authorized to assert that the French Republic refuse to grant passports to any American citizen to go to Paris, except such as have claims on the government.
BENNINGTON, Jan. 2.
We are credibly informed, that Gov. Jay of New-York, has politely invited Gov. Tichenor to remit the 5000 dollars balance due to New-York, on account of the relinquishment of the claims of that state, to the lands within the jurisdiction of Vermont.
WISCASSET, Jan. 5.
Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress, to his friends in this town.
"Some time since, the Act took place which contained a clause, limiting the time for persons holding Loan Office Certificates, Final Settlements, and Indents of Interest to apply and reload them; and barring the demands if not reloaded by the time specified. A motion has been made in Congress, to suspend the operation of the Law for some considerable time, not yet agreed upon; but the limitation clause aforesaid happened to be put into an Act upon a different subject, and there is great reason to believe that many persons have held the above description of paper, not knowing of any limitation to their claims; I think it probable the time will be extended. I mention this to you that you may have it in your power to prevent any of your neighbours from being imposed upon by speculators, who are, probably, already out, buying up the said paper."
BOSTON, Jan. 18.
The Rosanna, Otis, of Wiscasset was cast away on the 28th Nov. on the coast of Nova-Scotia; part of the crew saved; vessel lost.
The brig Lion, Felt, (erroneously mentioned to have arrived, in our last,) from St. Ubes, for Boston, which has been in at the Vineyard, in coming round to this port, got upon the Handkerchief Shoal and foundered.
From France.—Said to be true.
The current report of the day is. That citizen Bourdonville, who has acted as Secretary of legation from the French Republic to the United States, has written to a French gentleman at Philadelphia, informing him, under the date of Paris, Nov. 3, that the American Envoys had had three audiences of the Directory; that every thing indicated an amicable accommodation; and that this ex-secretary expected to come out to the United States in his old capacity; as, if the differences were adjusted, a new Minister would be sent to America. Thus much for the letter. However ardently we might wish for the success of the mission at Paris, it is our duty to state, that Paris papers three days later than Bourdonville's letter is said to be, make no mention of even one audience of our Ministers with the Directory; and these papers are very minute in announcing audiences. The Rajah did not leave Bourdeaux, until the 12th November, at
least; and as she brought the Paris papers to the 6th November, it seems rather extraordinary, that some communication of so interesting an event, if true on the 3d, should not have been made by her. A letter received last evening from a gentleman of the first judgment, in Philadelphia, informs his friend, that the letter in question is considered there as a mere tub to the whale, to prevent any decisive measures being taken by Congress.
Letters were received on Saturday from Mr. Gerry, at Paris, dated five days after his arrival in that city, by which we are informed that our Commissioners were very politely received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, & letters of hospitality immediately sent to them. The Minister told our Commissioners, that he hoped to be able, in a few days to inform them when it would be convenient to have them presented to the Directory. The Commissioners had begun to arrange their household, &c. and from no account does it appear that they have experienced any thing like coolness, delay, or inattention; nor is there any foundation for the report that Fauchet & Adet were appointed to confer with them. The above intelligence may be relied on.
A letter from Philadelphia, dated the 10th inst. "No business of high importance will engage the attention of Congress, until communications are received from our Envoys at Paris."
A gentleman recently from the South Western Territories informs, that the most perfect tranquillity reigned on the frontiers;—that the Indians appeared very friendly; but that no preparations were making by the Spaniards to evacuate our posts, agreeably to treaty.
Appointments by Authority.
Joseph Pitcairn of New-York, Consul at Hamburg; vice Sam. Williams, appointed Consul at London.
The Hon. Phillip Schuyler, Senator of the U. S. from New-York, has resigned.
The Legislature of New-York is in session at Albany. Gov. Jay addressed them the 2d inst. In his speech he says;—"This is an eventful and interesting period; and very important and impressive are the circumstances and considerations which render union, prudence and energy essential to the welfare, if not to the safety of the U. States. May the great Author & Ruler of the good counsels, dispose and enable our government and people to fulfil their respective duties wisely."
Marine Intelligence.
Arrived at New-Bedford, ship Rebecca, Gardner, whale voyage, 600 bbls. wh. 400 sp. oil.
The Franklin, Tirel, 4 days from Kennebec, was spoke Dec. 20, in lat. 30. 7. long. 63. 30. all well.
The brig Friendship, 55 days from the Cape de Verds, for Boston, in distress for provisions, in lat. 42. 30. long. 65. 20. was spoken by a vessel belonging to Wiscasset, and furnished with some. She is supposed in at Round Pond.
The Chace, Johnson, of Boston, 100 days from Lisbon, for Baltimore, was spoken Dec. 6, lat. 48. long. 58, in distress, and then bound for Martinico.
ARMING ACT.
[The following is the Act, relative to arming merchant vessels, which is to be debated the first Monday of February. The public will judge whether under the restrictions and regulations stated—any Treaty will be infringed—or any just cause of complaint afforded any Foreign Power.]
The Bill reported, supplementary to the act passed June the fifth, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, entitled "An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States."
SEC. 1. Be it enacted, &c. That whenever any vessel of the United States shall be equipped with guns and ammunition, or other arms, for necessary defence on the high seas, the owner or his agent or the master, or other person having charge of the vessel, shall make report of the particulars of such equipment, to the collector or of the port where the vessel shall be, or shall first arrive within the United States, as soon as it may be done after such equipment or arrival. And it shall be the duty of the collector to whom report shall be made, personally, or by the surveyor of the same port, to view and examine the vessel, and ascertain the nature of such equipment; and if it shall be found to exceed, what is or shall be usual, or apparently necessary for the purposes of defence, the collector shall require the same to be reasonably reduced; And he shall enter the equipment, which shall be found and allowed to
each vessel, in the registry thereof, or in a book which shall be provided for that purpose. And the collector shall require of the owner or owners, if resident where the entry shall be first made of the equipment of his or their vessel, and otherwise, of the master, or other person having the charge thereof, a bond with sufficient surety to be taken to the U. States, in a penal sum equal to double the value of the vessel, with the conditions herein after specified. And every vessel of the United States equipped as aforesaid, or whereof the equipment shall not be reduced, or for which no bond shall be given, when required by the collector as aforesaid, shall be liable to be seized and restrained, as being armed in contravention of the act passed June the fifth, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, entitled "An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States, and in failure of proof to the contrary, shall be forfeited as in and by the same act is provided. And for every examination of the equipment of a vessel the collector or surveyor performing the same shall be allowed the same fees, as are by law established for the measuring of a like vessel, in order to her registry enrolment.
Sec. 2. That no vessel of the United States, equipped as aforesaid, shall be suffered to depart therefrom, or shall be allowed a clearance in any port of the United States, without a previous examination of such equipment, nor unless in the port where the same shall have been first provided, or where the vessel shall have first arrived after the passing of this act, or after such equipment, if provided abroad. And upon every clearance of a vessel of the United States, equipped as aforesaid, the particulars of such equipment as reported and allowed, and the amount of the bond taken therefor, and in what port or office, shall be stated and certified; And whenever a clearance shall be demanded for a vessel equipped as aforesaid, as bound to any port without the United States, the collector, previous to granting the same, shall require and take a new bond with surety in the manner herein before prescribed, to which the master for such voyage shall be a party; and which new bond shall be understood, in respect to any matter afterwards arising, to be in lieu of, and as cancelling every former bond. And there shall be allowed for every such bond, the sum of cents, and for every clearance of a vessel equipped as aforesaid the sum of cents.
Sec. 3. That the condition of the bond to be required and taken as aforesaid, shall be of the tenor, or to the effect following, that is to say, that excepting the dangers of the seas, and of superior force, the vessel for which the bond is required, during her equipment with guns and ammunition, or other arms, shall continue the property of some citizen or citizens of the United States, and that no foreigner has, or shall have any share therein; and that no articles contraband of war, are, or shall be laden on board the same; and that such vessel shall not be employed, in carrying merchandise to any port or place, known to be blockaded, (by a foreign belligerent power) or to be otherwise prohibited, or in any (cruising) plundering, or hostile enterprise whatever; and that the master and crew of such vessel shall not contravene any treaty of the United States, or resist any regular search or restraint and shall observe such orders and regulations as the President of the United States, shall and may from time to time establish pursuant to this act.
Sec. 4. That the President of the United States, be, and he is hereby authorized and requested, to make and publish any other uniform regulations, not repugnant to the provisions of this act, for the further restraint and government of all vessels, which shall be equipped as aforesaid, and to cause such vessels to be furnished with instructions accordingly, whenever they shall be cleared from any port of the United States, defined upon any foreign voyage.
Sec. 5. That the bonds respectively, which shall be taken as aforesaid, shall and may be put in suit in the name of the United States, by the care of the attorney general, or any district attorney, whensoever complaints shall be exhibited, of public abuses, or private injuries, committed by the commanders of any vessels which shall be equipped as aforesaid; and in the case of private injuries, the sums which shall be recovered shall enure and be, for the benefit and indemnification of the complainants; provided, that the prosecution thereon, shall be at their risk and expence.
Sec. 6. That the bond aforesaid to be taken, or any remedy which shall be had thereon, or any clearances given by virtue of this act, shall not be understood to bar or prevent any prosecution for any piracy, or trespass, or other unlawful act, in which the crew of any vessel, equipped as aforesaid, shall engage.

LATEST Foreign NEWS.
HAGUE, Oct. 15.
The Munickendam, of 48 guns, has been re-taken by the Dolphin, of 24 guns, capt. Seltes, who with exemplary intrepidity ventured in the midst of the enemy, ordered the English flag to be struck and carried her off, in spite of the efforts of several English ships to prevent it. Both ships are safely moored off Helvoetsluis.
OCT. 17. —Our Government are taking the most effectual measures to restore to our navy that respectability, which it lost from the moment of our alliance with England. Sufficient funds will soon be raised to man and equip a more powerful fleet than has for these sixty years past, appeared under the Batavian flag. If we have been defeated at sea, it is not owing to the superior skill, nor to the superior courage, but to the number of the enemy, and to the incapacity, negligence, or treachery of our marine department. Our officers did their duty; our sailors fought like heroes; they were sold for English gold. The Orangists, who had crept into the administration under the mask of moderation and who had uniformly endeavoured to sacrifice the whole Republic under pretext of economizing its treasures are already expelled, their places filled up with zealous republicans and all will go well. The ships we have lost in an unequal contest are nothing. Let the English boast of the capture of six wrecks; they have paid dearly for them, and will ere long detest this imaginary triumph as a real calamity. The death of our brave who fell and the sufferings of those patriotic sailors, who are now immured in English prisons cannot be contemplated: they shall not remain unavenged. The example of their generous devotion has roused the Batavian people; thousands of republican sailors are ready to replace and anxious to avenge the hundreds we have lost. Let us only endeavour to oppose, and we can, an equal force to the enemy, and we are sure of victory.
The marine committee has given orders to complete with the greatest expedition; the crews of the following ships which were completely equipped, before admiral de Winter put to sea; but, out of economy, not manned:
  Dapperheid 74 Utrecht 68   Gronengien 74 Guelderland 68   Le Genius 74 Gartenae 64   De Ruyter 74 Broederhap 64   Rotterdam 68 Verwagting 64 
Orders were at the same time given to take the following ships in commission and to equip them as speedily as possible:—
  Neptune 74 Pluto 64   De Seig 74 Friesland 64   Hersfelder 68 De Hoop 64   Centaurus 48 Goes 46 
LONDON, Nov. 10.
Mr. Pitt has given notice of his intention of proposing, in the committee of ways and means on Monday the 10th inst. the mode of raising the supplies for the ensuing year. We have taken some pains to learn what the plan is which is to be offered to the public, and we believe our readers may rely upon what we are enabled to state to them upon the subject.
The measures to be proposed, we understand to be as follows:
The duties on houses, horses, carriages, servants, watches, and dogs usually known by the denomination of "the assessed taxes" are to be trebled. This will produce a sum of above Seven Millions, allowing for deductions, which will arise from the exceptions which it is supposed will be made.—This levy will, of course, be paid by installments, which will render the payment of it as easy as possible to individuals. This tax is to continue near three years; the consequence of which will be, that it will enable the Minister to pay off, within the period the tax is to be levied, whatever loan he may find it necessary to make, in addition to the sum of Seven Millions, to be raised.
The effect of this exertion will be, that the money to be borrowed being to be repaid within 10 years, will be procured upon good terms for the public; and the price of the funds will not be depreciated by an addition to the present capital.
Other taxes, to the amount of about 1,000,000, or 1,200,000, are also to be laid, to make good any that may be deficient now, or that hereafter may become unproductive.
Yesterday dispatches were received at the admiralty office from Earl St. Vincent, dated from the Tagus, in which river, his lordship was at anchor, with thirteen sail of the line. The remainder of the fleet he left cruising off Cape St. Vincent. The Lisbon mails by which the above dispatches came, left the Tagus after the convoy, which may be daily expected.
The hand of the princess Augusta has been solicited by a prince of the house of Holstein. A favorable answer, we understand, has been returned to the suitor.
Sir Horatio Nelson is to be appointed to the command of a secret Expedition. There is no officer in his majesty's fleet more capable of executing any service of difficulty or danger.
BASSETTERRE, (St. Kitt's) Dec. 8. By the latest intelligence from St. Bartholomew, we learn that an American brig, deeply laden, was last week captured by a French privateer in the mouth of the harbour, although bound for that island from her clearing port, so that it may, very fairly, be concluded, that a rupture has already taken place between the two Republics: There is also a prohibition of Victor Hughes's fluck up there in French and English whereby the Swedes are ordered no longer to trade with Guadalupe, as they will be detained and made prizes of should they attempt it; so that Victor may probably draw a new and known powerful enemy on his ill-fated country.
COLUMBIA, (s. c.) Dec. 15.
Yesterday a report and resolution of the senate was sent to the house of representatives for their concurrence, concerning the allowing a sufficient sum for the purchase of arms, powder, &c. and for fortifying the harbor of Charleston, which caused considera-
ble debate, in which Mr. Defaullre, in an eloquent speech of some length that would have done honor to a Cicero, shewed the necessity of the legislature immediately going into measures of preparation for defence—A number of other gentlemen entered into a lengthy debate on the subject. The question being put for agreeing to the aforesaid clause of the report, it was disagreed to.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10.
Flour was 17 dollars, and beef 18 at Cape Nicholas Mole, when Capt. Hardy left that port, Dec. 16.
On Monday afternoon, three fellows, who had broke open a house over Schuylkill, and afterwards robbed and cruelly treated a man who was coming to town, was taken up and committed to jail. The man, though much bruised, was able to follow the villains, and traced them to their rendezvous, where by the help of a number of Constables, after some resistance, they were taken.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 11.
On Tuesday at the court, came on the defence of Dr. Romayne in the prosecution of Benjamin Winthrop. It appeared that on Sunday, the 10th July last, the Dr. went from Corlaers-Hook after 6 o'clock, having waited at home for the messenger from the committee of Congress to deliver Gov. Blount's papers, and walked to Mr. Steyevant's—after sitting with Mr. Steyevant alone some time, Benjamin Winthrop came there on horseback, and was very violent against Gov. Blount for being a traitor and conspirator—The Dr. observed to Mr. Steyevant that Gov. Blount had long been high in the councils of the country, and he did not believe he would do any thing injurious to its true interest, being personally known to him, and having a high opinion of him—It being of no consequence what Benjamin Winthrop's opinions were, he was left to indulge his passions—A few minutes after, Mr. and Mrs. Church, and Col. Hamilton came on a visit, when Winthrop absented himself. After Dr. Romayne was taken to Philadelphia, Benjamin Winthrop having been 10 or 15 minutes in his company the previous Sunday, was led to declare a variety of things respecting the Dr. and Gov. Blount of which he had some fore-knowledge, and which it was supposed led to Capt. Eaton's publication.—It was proved to the court, that Dr. Romayne called on Mr. Winthrop on the subject of Capt. Eaton's letter, in a very civil manner, and that Mr. Winthrop declared the contents of the letter untrue—he refused to give any written certificate that might do away the unfavorable impression on the public mind.
Dr. Romayne stated to the court, that he had received the highest provocation from Winthrop, who had from vanity and malevolence, put the Dr. in a situation to have his brains knocked out in the street; that the implied laws of society for the support of social order, and regulating the manners of men, ought to have due consideration, as well as the written laws of the land.
There was no evidence nor declaration to the court, that Winthrop had not made the assertion in Capt. Eaton's letter. The decree of the court against Dr. Romayne, was 75 dollars, and to be bound to keep the peace for 6 months.
BOSTON, Jan. 20.
IMPORTANT!
The New-York Gazette of the 15th inst. received last evening, says, A ship belonging to Boston, has arrived at Charleston from Bourdeaux, which she left on the 16th of Nov. with the news of our Envoys being obliged to quit Paris! This we had from the mouth of Capt. Sill, of the fchr. Amphitrite, who had it from Mr. Thompson, Custom-house officer of that port, he having boarded the ship at the Bar, the day Capt. S. failed, which was the 4th inst.
In remarking upon the high price of provisions, a Havre paper says—"If the reports which are circulating at Paris should be realized, we know not where this augmentation will stop. They even talk of a rupture with the United States! God preserve us in this double catastrophe! We have no need of diminishing the number of neutrals." [Centinel.]
Federal Register.
Peter Baynton, Esq. is elected Treasurer of Pennsylvania.
On Wednesday Samuel Gardner, Esq. was chosen a Notary Public for the county of Suffolk, vice E. Price, Esq. resigned.
"Liberty"—of the Press.
SOTIN, the French Minister of General Police, has issued a notice to the Editors of newspapers, informing them, "That by law the Press is subjected to the active superintendence of the Government for a twelve month;" and he orders them to send two copies of each paper; one to him and one to the Executive Directory; upon heavy penalty in case of neglect.
Symptom of Insurgency cured.
A few days since, in expectation of the immediate operation of the law for laying stamp duties, a number of Vermont "exclusive patriots," met at Wallingford, erected a liberty-pole, and used abusive language against Congress, the President, &c. A number of true Republican Federalists assembled soon after—a contest ensued; & the pole was cut down, burnt to ashes, and scattered in the wind. A Bennington paper mentions that a spirit of insurgency similar to the above, was rising in the back part of New-York State!
The sentiments in the Speech of His Excellency the Governor, and the answers of both Houses of the Legislature, breathe the purest patriotism, and attachment to the administration of the Federal Government. With assurances of such support, the citizens of the U. S. may repose in confidence that no instructions will ever be given by the Executive to the Agents of the U. S. in foreign countries, that shall commit their honor, dignity or independence.
The efficacy and utility of Dr. Perkins' Metallic Points, are now universally ad-
mitted. Though prejudice has attached quackery and imposture to the invention, the testimony of thousands to their usefulness has established their merit.
General Tax.
The committee appointed to consider and report on the expediency of granting a Tax the present session, reported, that a tax ought to issue for 152,048 dollars, 53 cents. Read and accepted, and ordered that Messrs. Titcomb, Russell, Holmes, March (of H.) and Welles (of B) be a committee to prepare and report a bill conformably.
January 22.
SHIP NEWS.
Arrived at the Vin-yard, ship Semiramis, of Rhode-Island, Jacob Smith, commander, in about 100 days from Batavia—made a good voyage; full of sugar, coffee, &c. has been gone nine months.
Capt. Smith, arrived at Batavia, August 24—sailed from thence Sept. 27. Found on his arrival there, ship Supurb, Gardner, of Boston, failed for that port Sept. 20.
Ship Francis and Mary, Woodward, of Boston, failed for Canton, Sept. 17.
Ship Nancy, Butler, of New-York, for Hamburg, failed in company with the Semiramis.
Left at Batavia, brig Mary, of Boston, to sail in a few days.
Passed through the Straits of Sunda—Aug. 17, ship Jenny, of New-York; Aug. 21, ship Pegasus, of Philadelphia.
Accounts were received at Batavia, that the island Ternate the most northerly of the Molucca or Clove islands, was captured by the English.
Jan. 2, long. 69, spoke Schooner Lark, 5 days from Baltimore.
SALEM, Jan. 19.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
The ship Elizabeth, Sage, of this port, we understand, has arrived at New York from Calcutta.
The ship Four Sisters, of Beverly, from Batavia bound home, is reported to be carried into Guadalupe; and the late Capt. Rea, is said to be dead.
The fchr. Friendship, Woodbury, of and from Beverly to the West-Indies, has been captured by a French privateer, which took out the captain; who, having been at Guadalupe nine days, and hearing nothing of his vessel, supposed she was re-captured.
Since our last, arrived the Ketch John, from St. Thomas's. This vessel failed from the Isle of France in June last, bound for this port; but when in the latitude of the West Indies was captured by a French privateer—the master taken out, and the vessel ordered for Porto Rico. She was soon after recaptured by an English armed vessel, and sent to Tortola, where a salvage of one eighth was awarded to the recaptors; but they found means to obtain about one fifth of the whole stock, by taking their choice of goods at a valuation set on them by the agent of the privateer. An appeal has, however, been entered from the decree. The vessel was richly laden, and the property of Mr. Derby, of this town.
Arrived at Boston, ship John Jay, from Batavia. Off the Cape of Good Hope spoke the Gov. Bowdoin, Oliver, from Batavia for Boston. Nov. 17, fell in with the wreck of the fchr. Harlequin, of Baltimore, full of water and no one on board.
Also arrived at Boston, snow Panther, Wimpenny, from Batavia.
Something Neat.
On the capture of Admiral Winter.
When Boreas blows rudely, we eagerly pray The return of the Sun to enliven the day; But in Holland, a country enslav'd & forlorn, They really lament that their Winter is gone.
PORTSMOUTH, January 24.
On the 7th inst. an attempt was made to set fire to the city of Troy, in the state of New-York. The incendiary escaped.
TOWOWHEE, Chief of the Wyandot Indians, with his wife, and SHOWERLEE, a Warrior, have arrived at Philadelphia, on business.
The season has been extremely inclement at the eastward. In some parts of the District of Maine, the snow has been three feet on a level, and travelling much impeded.
On the 1st of December last, the legislature of South-Carolina, in consequence of a letter from the executive of Massachusetts, ratified the following amendment to the Constitution of the United States: "The judiciary power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against any one of the United States, or by citizens or subjects of any foreign State."
Baltimore exports the last three months of 1797—85,826 bbls. flour.
Marine Intelligence.
The Resolution, Chamberlain, from Portsmouth, for Surinam, was spoke Nov. 27, lat. 13, 41, long. 51, 46.
Crescent Frigate.
On Thursday morning about sun rise, a gun was discharged from the Crescent frigate, as a signal for getting under way; and at 10 A. M. she cleared the harbor, with a fine leading breeze. Our best wishes follow Capt. NEWMAN, his officers and men: may they arrive in safety at the place of their destination; and present to the Dey of Algiers, one of the finest specimens of elegant naval architecture, which ever was borne on Piscataqua's waters. Blow, ally winds that fill the prosperous sail, And hush'd in peace be every adverse gale.
The Crescent frigate is a present from the United States to the Dey, as compensation for delay in not fulfilling our Treaty stipulations in proper time.
Richard Obrian, Esq. who was ten years a prisoner at Algiers, took passage in the above Frigate, and is to reside at Algiers as Consul-General of the United States to all the Barbary States.
The Crescent frigate has many valuable presents on board for the Dey, and when she failed, was supposed to be worth at least THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Twenty-six barrels of dollars constituted a part of her cargo.
It is worthy of remark, that the Captain, chief of the Officers, and many of the privates of the Crescent frigate, have been prisoners at Algiers.
MARRIED —At Dublin, (N.H.) Mr. JOHN HUGHES, Aet. 18, to Miss MARY MATTHEWS, Aet. 17.
DIED —At Concord, John Young, Esq. author of several pieces against the Christian religion. Some time previous to his death, he reprobated his books, and other writings, and lamented that he could not make his recantation more generally known.
In this town, Miss SALLY PARKS; and a child of the Rev. Mr. Buckminster.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
   ENTERED FROM     Schooner Hiram, Appleton St. Martins.   Brig Olive, Stoodley Martinico.   Brig Polly, Linday St. Peters.   Brig Bethes, Bluff Martinico.   Schooner Fanny, Follett New-York.   Ship Charles, Perkins St. Ubes.        CLEARED FOR     Schooner 3 Friends, Trefethen Virginia.   Sloop Cloe, Merry New-York.   Ship Crescent, Newman Algiers.   Brig Rising-Sun, Noble Curacao.   Brig Felicity, Brown St. Michael.   Schooner Lion, Donnel Jaquemel.   Schooner Industry, Oram Curacao.  
Portsmouth Aqueduct.
WANTED , some person or persons who will undertake to lay the Portsmouth Aqueduct, with White Pine Logs, diameter of the logs not less than thirteen inches; distance from the source about two and half miles. Any person inclining to contract for doing the whole or part, will please to apply at No. 3, Portsmouth Pier.
GEORGE LONG, Prop'r's Clerk. Portsmouth, Jan. 22, 1798.
For sale by
James Shapley,
On Mr. Samuel Hill's wharf, MOLASSES per hoghead, of an excellent quality.
Rum per do. Cotton per bale. Russia and Ravens Duck. Four boxes assorted Glass Ware. 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14 Window Glass.
St. Ubes Salt. New superfine Flour. CASH or country produce received in pay for the above. Portsmouth, Jan. 19, 1798.
TO BE SOLD
By George Turner,
CHOICE 3d proof Rum, cheap for Cash or short credit. Country produce will be taken in pay. Portsmouth, Jan. 23, 1798.
Taken by Execution, & to be sold At Public Auction, At Abra'm Isaac's Auction-Room, On the first day of February next.
A LARGE assortment of superfine, midling and low priced Broad and Forest Cloths; fashionable colored Kerseymeres of all kinds; Swansdown Vesting, and some fancy ditto; a good assortment of Chintzes, Callicoes and Ginghams elegant figures and qualities; Chintz Shawls, Purple ditto, Camels-Hair ditto, all of different sizes and of good colors; 3/4 & 5/8 book and jaconet Mullins; check'd ditto; 3/4 Mullin Handkerchiefs; Gentlemen's Handkerchiefs; Lutestrings plain, changeable, &c. &c.
Modes; Sarinets; Sewing Silk & Twift; Ferrers; Gallons; Shalloons; Antilons; Durants; Tammies; Hosiery, silk, silk & cotton, cotton and worsted, worsted plain and rib'd; a few pair men's drawn rand Leather Gloves; English Sandals and Royals of all colors; white Feathers; Hat-Bands and Cords; Cotton Handkerchiefs; Buttons. — LIKEWISE —
A large assortment of "Yeoman Crown" Ladies and Gentlemen Hats, some real Beaver, and a number of other articles, which will be presented for sale on said day. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock, A. M.
EBEN'R CHADWICK, Dep. Sheriff.
TO BE SOLD,
A HOUSE in Newmarket,
SITUATE at Newfields (so called) two stories high, with 2 stacks of Chimnies, 4 rooms on a floor; with a barn and out houses, is well situated for a trader or tradesman; will be sold on good terms, for further particulars inquire of HENRY WIGGIN.
Also—An Oil Press and Rones for grinding Flax-Seed, suitable for any person that wishes to carry on the Linseed-Oil business.
Rockingham, ff.
THE heirs to the estate of Thomas French, late of Stratham, deceased, are hereby notified that I have exhibited to the Judge of Probate for said county, an additional account of my administering the estate of said deceased, and that the 19th day of February next, at eleven o'clock forenoon is assigned for the examination & allowance of said account.
NATH'L AVERY.
Jan. 15, 1798.
Sam'l Storer
HAS FOR SALE,
At his store in Rochester, Norway Plains, the following articles, which he will sell at a very low advance for cash or lumber, viz.
SUPERFINE and low
pric'd Broad-Cloths; Forest Cloths; fashionable colour'd Kerseymeres; Swan's down and other veltings; Coatings; Duffs; Baizes; Flannels; Blankets; Kerseys; Serges; twill'd and plain Velvets; Corduroys; fancy Cords; Sartinets; plain and figured Thicksets; Follans; Nankinets; India Cotton; Linens; Checks; mens' plain and rib'd Worsted Hose; mens' black Worsted, and white Cotton Hose; womens' black Worsted, and Silk Gloves & Mitts; mens' Leather Gloves; womens' short and long Kid do; Laces; Wildbores; Cambleteens; Crapes; Shalloons; Antilons; Tammies; Durants; Calimancoes; Dimities.
A variety of Chintzes and Calicoes; black Silk Handkerchiefs; Bandanno Handkerchiefs; a variety of fancy pocket Handkerchiefs; Black Modes; Tiffany; Gauzes; Lawns; Mullins; Cambricks; Lawn and Mullin Handkerchiefs; Shawls; an assortment of Ribbons; Hair Ribbons; Tape; Quality and Shoe Binding; Sewing Silk; Twift; Thread; Coat and Vestcoat Buttons; mens' Hats; womens' Cloth Shoes; mens' and womens' Leather Shoes; Chip Hats; Passe Board; Sieves and Sieve Bottoms.
Saddlery Ware; Wool and
Cotton Cards; Steelyards; Chocolate mullers; Mill Saw and Crescent Saw Files; Raps; Deck Nail and Nail Gimblets; Nail Hammers; Augurs; Chisels; Plane Irons; Handaws; Carpenters' Compases and Rules; Woodcrews; brads Nobbs; brasses for Deks; fall, till, chest, door and lock Locks; Padlocks; HL & H Hinges; Desk and Table H

State of New-Hampshire. In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven.  AN act, in addition to an act, intitled, "an act to facilitate the opening and making passable a certain road from Barlow's mills (so called) in Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in said State, to the great road in Shelburne," passed January the sixteenth, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five.
Whereas it was intended in and by said act that the said road leading from Barlow's mills in Stratford, to the great road in Shelburne, should pass through the towns of Paulsburg and Mayneborough, but doubts have arisen because those towns were not properly named in said act, and it being reported that said town of Stratford hath opened a considerable part of its share of the said road: Therefore,  Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That the proprietors and owners of lands in said towns of Paulsburg, Mayneborough, and Stratford respectively, shall within two years from and after the passing of this act, cut, clear, bridge and make passable for loaded teams and passengers the said road or highway within their respective towns, and produce to the Treasurer of this State an authentic certificate thereof, from the Justices of the court of common pleas in the county where said towns are situate.
And be it further enacted, That upon the failure or neglect of the proprietors and owners of either of said towns respectively, to cut, clear, bridge and make passable the said road or highway in manner aforesaid, and to produce a certificate thereof as aforesaid, that it shall be the duty of the Treasurer of this State for the time being, to issue his warrants for levying, collecting and paying into the treasury of this State a sum or sums equal to three cents upon the acre, on each and every acre of land in such delinquent town or towns respectively, and that the said Treasurer and all other officers concerned in the collecting of said sums, shall observe and govern themselves by the rules, directions and regulations prescribed by law for collecting State taxes upon unimproved lands in towns and places unincorporated; which sums, when paid into the treasury, are hereby appropriated to the sole purpose of cutting, clearing, bridging and making good and passable as aforesaid, the said road, in the respective towns aforesaid in such manner as the General Court shall hereafter direct.  And be it further enacted, That the Secretary shall cause this act to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, commencing within one month from and after the passing hereof, State of New-Hampshire.
In the House of Representatives, December 18, 1797. The foregoing bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence. JOHN GODDARD, Speaker P. T.  In Senate the same day, this bill having been read a third time, Voted that the same be enacted. AMOS SHEPARD, President.
Approved Dec. 20, 1797. J. T. GILMAN, Governor. A true copy. Attest, JOSEPH PEARSON, Secretary.
State of New-Hampshire. THE proprietors of the town of Peeling, in the county of Grafton, in said State, at their meeting legally warned and held at the house of James Dow in Atkinson, in said State, on the 4th day of September 1792.
Voted to raise and assess each proprietors right or share in said town the sum of forty billings, and committed the same to the subscriber to collect. Notwithstanding public notice hath been given thereof, the owners of the original rights of Obadiah Drew, Joseph Hall, Ralph Twombly, Elijah Austin, John Demeritt, John Demeritt, jr., Robert Hill, William Twombly, Meshech Drew, Benjamin Hill, Joseph Twombly, and Nathaniel Larnous, are still delinquent in paying said tax; therefore I do hereby notify the owners of said delinquent rights, that unless said tax of forty billings on each right with incidental charges is paid to me before the 22nd day of February next, so much of each of the aforesaid rights as will pay said tax and incidental charges will be then sold at public vendue at the house of Joseph Bliss, innholder in Haverhill at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. JONA. CILLEY, Collector for Peeling. Nottingham, Dec. 15, 1797.
State of New Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors or owners of the following lots of land in the town of Wendell, that they were taxed for repairing highways in said town, in the year 1796, agreeably to an act of the General Court of said State, as follows, viz.
   Accts. No. R. ds. cts.     Robert Calder, 85 4 1 2 55   Joseph Johnson, 75 10 4 2 25   85 3 7 2 55   Stephen Jewet, jr. 75 11 6 2 25   85 4 7 2 55   Phillip Payson, 75 2 25   Benjamin Harris, 85 6 3 2 55   75 2 25   Charles Cook, 85 8 3 2 55   Ebenezer Little, 85 6 4 2 55   75 2 25   Alex'r Morrison, 85 2 5 2 55   Benjamin Call, 75 2 25    The owners of the above lots of land are requested to pay said taxes on or before the 20th day of October next, ageeably to said act. WHITTIER PERKINS, NATHAN PERKINS, SAMUEL GEORGE, } Selectmen Wendell, Dec. 20, 1797.
NEW HOLDERNES. NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors of land in the town of New Holderness, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1797, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Samuel Livermore, Esq. in said town, on the third Tuesday of March next at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Names of Original Proprietors, the owners being unknown. 1st Div. 2d Div. Inter- vale. Common Accts. Taxes.   Lot No. Acres Lot No. Acres H. M.     Samuel Wentworth, of Boston, 55 100 50 4   13 4 100 50 4   14 8 50 4   William Smith, 4 100 33 16 4   12 7 100 50 4   48 8 50 4   Arthur Browne, 31 100 33 16 4   57 100 50 4   3 1 100 50 4   19 8 50 4   Charles Cox, jun: 39 100 33 16 4   Samuel Lamb, 25 100 50 4   Ditto 33 16 4    GEORGE W. LIVERMORE, Collector. New Holderness, November 6, 1797. (6w.)
Italian SILKS. JUST RECEIVED BY Peter Coffin, A LARGE assortment of ITALIAN SILKS, and will be sold very cheap for cash.
FOUND under the barn floor of the subscriber, a piece of Broad Cloth, supposed to be about 6 yards, the owner may have it, proving property and paying charges. SAMUEL TUCKER, Plains, Portsmouth, Jan. 9, 1798.  Providence Stocking Yarn. THE proprietors of the Providence Cotton Manufactory, hereby inform the public that they constantly keep an assortment of 2 and 3 threaded cotton stocking yarn for sale, at the Providence prices, at the store of Dr. Samuel Tenney, in Exeter.
MRS. Mary Jackson and the subscriber being appointed Executors of the last Will and Testament of Dr. Hall Jackson, late of Portsmouth, physician, deceased, and having accepted said trust, hereby give notice to all persons having claims on said estate to exhibit them without delay, and all those indebted either on account or note are requested to call and settle the same with JEREMIAH LIBBEY.
As the accounts are numerous, each individual who have accounts unsettled with said deceased, are desired to consider this notice addressed to him, as much as if his name was particularly mentioned. [6w.]
Just imported and to be sold By John Jackson, At his shop in Buck-Street, A FRESH and general assortment of MEDICINES, by wholesale and retail, among which is a great variety of Patent Medicines, imported directly from the Patentees, and warranted genuine. —ALSO— Oil of Vitriol by the carboy or less; Dying Drugs, and Painter's colors.
FOR SALE BY John Man, Opposite the State-House, RUSSIA and Swedes
Iron; German Steel; Iron Shovels; Frying Pans; Flat Irons. 4d, 6d, 1od and 2od Nails, per cask or thousand. A large assortment of Iron HOLLOW WARE, by the ton and retail, Consisting of
Large and small Kettles; and small Pots; High Pans; Bacons; Dutch Ovens; Spiders; Skillets; Tea-Kettles; Cart-Boxes; hand-some square-top Dogs, &c. French Brandy of the first quality, by the pipe, bbl. or gallon; West-India Rum per hhd. bbl. or gallon; Genuine Hollands Gin by the bbl. and Gallon. Molasses by the hhd. and retail; Brown Sugars by the hhd. bbl. & pound; Loaf, India and white Havannah Sugars; Raisins; Flour; New-England Rum.
Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines; Hysop, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Cotton; Allspice; Pepper; Cinnamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Ginger; mould and dipt Candles. Cotton and Wool Cards; Gun Powder and Shot; Sleigh-Bells; Redwood; Logwood; Copperas; Alum; Fig and Smoking Tobacco; Hair-Powder; Starch; Butter; Country Cheese; Salt.
Eighty Quintals POLLOCK FISH, &c. All of which will be sold on the most moderate terms. t.b.c.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Wakefield, in the county of Strafford, who have not paid their highway tax for the year 1797, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, on Wednesday the last day of February next, at the dwelling-house of David Copp, Esq. in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Di. No. Ac. Cts.     Ebenezer Roberts, 2 18 100 42   Joshua Roberts, 1 59 100 46   ditto 2 59 110 42   John Ham, 2 32 55 21   Joseph Roberts, 2 58 110 32   Thomas Miller, 2 22 79 21   William Stiles, 2 23 110 21   Daniel Young, 2 29 110 21   Stephen Varney, 2 38 70 42   William Twombly, 2 47 110 21   James Kenney, 2 73 110 21   Solly and March, 2 77 110 21   John Horn, 2 48 110 42   Paul Gerrish, 2 27 110 21    ISAAC FELLOWS, Collector. Wakefield, Dec. 21, 1797.
Toppin Maxwell, CURRIER.
TAKES the liberty of informing his friends and the public, that he has hired a shop in Ark-Lane, near Mr. Davenport's tavern, where he carries on his business; and has for sale, Boot-Legs of different kinds; Calf Skins and Neats Leather curried in the neatest manner, cheap for cash. He flatters himself that those who make trial of his work will find it to their advantage. He gives cash and the highest price for Horse Hides from the tan or raw. Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1798.
TICKETS.
WHOLE and Quarter Tickets in the 4th Class of Dartmouth COLLEGE LOTTERY for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-street, Portsmouth, where prizes drawn to the tickets purchased there, will be paid immediately after the Lottery is finished drawing.
State of New-Hampshire. To Ebenezer Thompson, Esq. Clerk of the proprietors of the town of Peeling, in the county of Grafton, in said State. THE subscribers, owners of more than the one sixteenth part of said town, request you to call a meeting of said proprietors to be holden at the house of Joseph Russell, in said Peeling, on Thursday the 15th day of February next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to vote and act on the following articles.
 1st. To choose a moderator and all other proprietary officers they may judge necessary.  2d. To settle with the former collector, and any persons who have demands against the proprietors.  3d. To see if the proprietors will vote to open a new road or roads in said town, and appoint persons to carry the same into execution.  4th. To vote a sum of money to be laid out in opening new roads, and any other purpose then thought proper. 
TIMOTHY EMERSON, JOHN DEMERITT, THOMAS PINKHAM, DANIEL HAYES, jr. Durham, Dec. 15, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. Pursuant to the foregoing request, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of land in the said town of Peeling, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes before mentioned. EBENEZER THOMPSON, Clerk of the proprietors of Peeling. Durham, Dec. 15, 1797.
ALL persons who have any demands upon the estate of SAMUEL PICKERING, late of Greenland, gentleman, deceased, are desired to bring in the same, and those indebted thereto, to make payment to the subscriber, who will attend on that service at the House of Mr. Joshua Pickering, innholder in Greenland, the last Thursday in this and the five following months, from one to five o'clock, P. M. RICHARD DAME, Attorney to the Executrix of his last will. Greenland, Dec. 26, 1797.
Rich'd Evans Has just received at his store in Market street, A large assortment of BROAD Cloths, E- lafies, and Cassimeres.—The elegance & cheapness of these Goods are equal to any that can be purchased. —ALSO— Excellent Bandannoes and a few dozen Worsted Caps. Portsmouth, Jan. 12, 1798.
Italian Silks. Just Received by Clark and Conner, A large assortment of Italian SILKS, which will be sold very cheap for cash. Jan. 10.
Windfor Chairs of every description, warranted of the best kind, made & constantly kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased at BOSTON or elsewhere. By Josiah Folsom at his shop in Portsmouth. State of New-Hampshire. Strafford, ff.
WHEREAS the proprietors of Conway at their legal meeting of said proprietors held at said Conway on the 1st day of September 1796, voted to raise the sum of two dollars on each original right in said town, for the purpose of making a proper plan of said town, and defraying other proprietors charges, and committed the same to me the subscriber to collect, and unless the same is paid to me on or before the 10th day of February next, so much of each delinquent's common and undivided land will be then sold at public vendue at the subscriber's dwelling house in said Conway, at 10 of the clock before noon on said day, as will pay the same with incidental charges. STEPHEN WEBSTER, Prop'rs Collector Conway, Jan. 1, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Rochester, in the county of Strafford, and State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their highway and county tax for the year 1797, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the 15th day of March next, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges will be sold on said day at public vendue at the dwelling house of Joseph Holmes, innholder in said town, at 12 o'clock on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Di. No. Q'ty. Ra. cts     Capt. Tim. Gerrish, 1 85 60 2 20   James Durgain, 2 40 88 5 50   Col. Rich'd Waldron, 1 130 60 2 20   Br. John Woodman, 2 86 160 4 40   Eli Demeritt, 2 71 90 3 30   Lt. John Smith, 3 103 70 4 40   Capt. Francis Mathes, 3 63 87 2 20   Clement Hughes, 2 76 60 2 20   Lt. Trueman Heard, 2 18 05 2 20   Capt. Timothy Gerrish, 2 113 240 6 60   Capt. John Downing, 3 58 140 3 30   Samuel Penhallow, 2 32 100 5 50   John Ulter, 3 86 140 4 40   Philip Chesley, Ich'd 3 26 94 5 50   Chesley & Jona Chesley 3 29 46 1 10   Joseph Chesley, Sam'l 3 37 82 2 20   Chesley & J. Williams 3 37 82 2 20   Joseph Ricker, Geo. 3 65 82 2 20   Ricker & Jer. Rollins 3 65 82 2 20   John Trickey, Tho's 3 123 93 2 20   Trickey & Hatevil Nutter, 3 89 70 1 15   Nutter, 3 36 140 4 40   Enf. Hatevil Nutter, 3 23 104 2 20   Henry Nutter & Eleazer Colman, 2 107 228 5 50   Benj. Mason, William 3 24 94 2 25   Dame & Capt. John 3 69 112 3 30   Leighton, 2 42 162 8 80   Nath. Randal, Sam'l 4 96 10 5 5   Randal, & William 4 94 32 3 3   Randal, 4 94 32 3 3   Eben. Tuttle, Wm. 4 94 32 3 3   Twombly & James 4 94 32 3 3   Guppy, 4 94 32 3 3   Sam'l Heard, James 4 94 32 3 3   Heard and David 4 94 32 3 3   Watson, 4 94 32 3 3   Samuel Wille, John 4 94 32 3 3   Norway and Edward 4 94 32 3 3   Whitehouse, 4 94 32 3 3   John Williams, Wm. 4 94 32 3 3   Hill & Abner Clark, 4 94 32 3 3   John Twombly, Jof. 4 94 32 3 3   Twombly, Sam'l 4 94 32 3 3   Twombly & Benj. 4 94 32 3 3   Wire, John Conner 4 94 32 3 3   & John Hodgdon, 4 94 32 3 3   John Munney, Wm. 4 94 32 3 3   Jones, Joseph Estes 4 94 32 3 3   & Samuel Boyd, 4 94 32 3 3   Nicholas Follet, John 4 94 32 3 3   Bucks & J. Conner, 4 94 32 3 3   ANTHONY PEAVEY, Collector.   Rochester, Jan. 11, 1798.  
Messrs. Remnard & Barbott's Dancing-School. IS opened at Mr. Haven's hall; all those who wish for instruction, will find it to their advantage to attend. Private lessons will be given to those who make application, at their houses, on moderate terms. Jan. 23, 1798.
TO BE SOLD, By Jacob Walden, At the New-Hampshire Hotel. FIVE pipes Coffee Wine; Fustick per hundred weight; Hair-Powder and Starch per box; Ground Ginger per barrel. State of New-Hampshire. Strafford, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in New-Durham, who have not paid their State tax for the year 1795, and the County tax for the year 1795 and 1797, & school and highway taxes for the year 1797, that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at my dwelling house in New-Durham aforesaid, on Tuesday the 27th day of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. D. Ac's ds. cts