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Federal Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28.
THE Speaker laid before the House a petition from a convention of the delegates of the abolition societies of the states of New-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, praying the interposition of Congress to prevent the American shipping from being concerned in the slave trade.
Another petition of a similar import from a convention at Providence in 1793, was also read, and both of them on motion of Mr. Tracy, referred to a select committee.
Mr. Murray presented a petition from two French citizens, refugees, from Hispaniola, in behalf of themselves and others, praying a temporary relief from government, till such time as they can return to their own country and possessions, when they promise a reimbursement of any advances made to them in their present destitute situation.—Referred to the committee of the whole.
The house then went into committee of the whole on the report of the select committee, to whom had been referred the memorial of the Baltimore committee, of relief for the emigrant refugees from Hispaniola—the report being read.
Mr. S. Smith moved the following resolutions in substance, to be adopted as an amendment to the committee's Report, viz.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be empowered and requested to direct a sum not exceeding 10,000, to be paid for the relief of the indigent emigrants from the island of St. Domingo, now residing within the United States, and that the President also be requested to cause a reimbursement of the same to be negotiated and made out of the money due by the United States to France.
This amendment, after some debate was withdrawn by the mover, to admit another moved by Mr. Fitzsimons, which had for its object, the appointment of a committee to report a bill in the case.
This last amendment after further debate, was agreed to by a large majority—the committee rose and the chairman reported the amendment to the House.
In the House, Mr. Nicholas moved an amendment, the object of which was to qualify the first resolution with an avowal that the legislature of the United States were not authorized by the constitution to grant money in the present case, but trusting to the humanity of their constituents, had resolved that a sum not exceeding dollars be granted &c.
This motion was negatived. The resolutions were adopted by the House, and a committee of three, viz. Mr. Ames, Mr. Tracy, and Mr. Dayton, appointed to report a bill.
The House then went into committee of the whole on Mr. Madison's resolutions. Mr. Trumbull in the chair—The discussion continued till three o'clock—when the house adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29.
In committee of the whole, Mr. Madison's propositions under consideration.
Mr. Smith, (S. C.) went into a discussion of Mr. Madison's reply to him. He travelled over much of the old ground. He concluded by apologizing to the committee for having taken up so much of their time.
Mr. Clark arose, when Mr. Smith sat down, to request that the House might go into the appropriation bill. He wished they might not spend the whole day in making no progress, and in hearing harangues that were endless in every sense of the word.
The committee arose, and the House again resolved itself into committee on the appropriation bill. After discussing several clauses the House arose at three o'clock.
THURSDAY, JAN. 30.
The appropriation bill was again taken up in committee of the whole. A motion was brought forward to authorize the President to make a loan, under certain restrictions, to provide for these appropriations; and after considerable observations on the subject, the committee rose and asked leave to sit again.
In the House a motion was brought forward and agreed for the attainment of the information wanted from the treasury.
The House then having resolved itself into a committee of the whole, took up the further consideration of Mr. Madison's propositions, and rose without taking a question.
A message was received from the President communicating certain papers relative to the Creeks, by which it appears that the tranquility which had been established in that quarter, has been disturbed by some lawless whites who murdered several friendly Indians, while hunting on their own territory. Also sundry papers received from the Governor of North
Carolina, viz. a petition of — Person respecting a purchase of land in the South-Western Frontier, and a representation from the trustees of the University of that state. Among the first mentioned papers is a letter from Governor Blount, giving an account of the murder of some whites. The communications relative to Indian affairs were referred to a committee of five.
A bill of St. Domingo emigrants was reported, twice read, and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
FRIDAY, JAN. 31.
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Otis their Secretary, informing the House that the Senate have considered the bill sent from the House, entitled "an act for completing and better supporting the military establishment of the United States," and have resolved that the said bill do not pass.
The House in committee of the whole, proceeded in consideration of Mr. Madison's resolutions—the debate continued till three o'clock, when the committee rose and reported progress, without deciding on the resolutions.
MONDAY, FEB. 3.
A number of petitions were read and referred.
Mr. Watts presented the petition of Pearfall and Pell, of New-York, who have established a manufacture of Hand-bellows, and praying the encouragement of Government, by laying enhanced duties on that article imported.
In committee of the whole on Mr. Madison's resolution—Mr. Trumbull in the chair.
Mr. Swift, after a few remarks, in which he adverted to sundry modifications of the introductory resolution suggested by the mover, which modifications, he observed, rendered the resolution of no importance in relation to those subsequent, moved that the first resolution should be struck out.
This motion occasioned another, for the rising of the committee, that time might be giving for members who are now absent to be present at taking the vote—After some debate on this motion, it appeared that the House was as full as usual—97 members being present, the motion was therefore withdrawn—as was also the motion for striking out—the debate was continued on the resolution; at length an amendment was moved to strike out the word "certain," and to insert the following, before the word "cases"—this motion was withdrawn. The question will the committee agree to the first resolution was then put, and carried in the affirmative, 51 to 46.
This resolution is in the following words, viz. Resolved, as the opinion of this Committee, that the interest of the United States would be promoted by further restrictions and higher duties, in certain cases, on the manufactures and navigation of foreign nations, employed in the commerce of the United States, than those now imposed.
The second resolution being read—Mr. Fitzsimons moved that the words "Having no treaty with the United States," should be struck out—this was succeeded by a motion for the committee to rise and report progress—which was accordingly done.
TUESDAY, FEB. 4.
The bill for the relief of the Refugees from St. Domingo, was brought in engrossed—read the third time and passed—the blank was filled up with fifteen thousand dollars.
In committee of the whole on Mr. Madison's resolutions. The motion made yesterday by Mr. Fitzsimons, for striking out the words, "Nations not having a commercial treaty with the United States" was, after a few observations, withdrawn, to make way for a motion by Mr. Nicholas, the object of which was to except from the discrimination proposed, sundry powers with whom the United States have no commercial treaty.—This motion leaves the discrimination to operate against Great Britain only—the powers proposed to be excepted are, Russia, Denmark, the Hanseatic Towns, the Imperial ports, Spain, and Portugal.
The debate continued till a quarter after 3 o'clock—when the committee rose without taking a vote—and the House Adjourned.
LATEST
European Intelligence.
By the British Packet Roebuck, arrived at Boston, from England, via Halifax.
NATIONAL CONVENTION, November 19.
A letter from Laplanche gave fresh particulars respecting the victory obtained over Granville. The Royalists lost 600 men, inclusive of those whom they carried with them, and those who perished in the sea, and in the flames. Their chiefs, Talmon, Laroche, Jaquelin, and a Bishop, have been killed. The rebels retreated to Avranches.
The popular Society of St. Maloes write as
follows:—"The enemy is at our gates; but we have sworn to live and die free. We shall say no more to you; but our actions will prove that we are Republicans, and that we shall always be so."
November 21.
The Representatives of the People with the army of the Moselle, to the President of the National Convention.
"BLIESCASSEL, Nov. 18."
"We hasten to inform you of the success of the arms of the Republic."
"The main of the army divided into two columns marched yesterday, at three in the morning, towards Bitche, and the Prussian camp near Bliescassel. The troops of the Republic surmounted all the obstacles which the fatigues of despotism had raised on the roads to impede the ardour of our soldiers. We reached the enemy's out posts, charged them; they made no resistance and instantly advanced under the cannon of the Prussian camp. The battle immediately began with the greatest fury."
"The enemy seized a very favored moment for drawing out their numerous cavalry; it was soon dispersed by our light infantry.—A movement made by our right column with its twenty-five pieces of cannon, accelerated our victory, and the defeat of the enemy.—We entered Bliescassel where we found some stragglers, the greater part of whom we took prisoners. Nothing equals the constancy and courage of our soldiers. The fatigues of the combat and the approach of night prevented us from following the pursuit any farther."
"Not only is it in this country, but elsewhere. We are now at Lingack, two leagues distant from Deux-Ponts. The flock of slaves will soon repent their having sullied the land of liberty."
November 22.
The following letter from Citizen La Roche, commander of the army of the Moselle was read.
"Head Quarters at Bliescassel, Nov 19."
"You will learn with pleasure, that out of the five divisions of the Moselle, four routed and defeated the enemy, and the fifth served as a corps of observation. The attack began on the 17th about six o'clock in the morning and for a distance of three leagues from one height to another, through a thick fog and detestable roads, the Sans Culottes repulsed the well clothed. Being arrived in the heights of Bitengue, these gentlemen took station there. The division upon the right, whom I ordered to charge did it vigorously; the action lasted till night, the enemy profited by it to retire towards Hombourg and Deux-Ponts, where I hope to pay them a visit."
"The division of Vincent repulsed them on the same day as far as St. Imbert; and a fourth, commanded by Lambert, left Saar-Louis, and sent them to get supper beyond Lebach, after having taken a great number of prisoners, both horse and foot; in short, Bitche which they attempted to take by storm is free, and the position of Hornbach will be taken to night."
(Signed)
"J. HOCHÉ."
FRANKFORT, Nov. 18.
The plan of taking Bitche by surprise, or rather the citadel, which would have been a great acquisition, as it commands the defiles, was attempted in the night of the 16th, and miscarried. The town was easily taken, and the Prussians even penetrated in the zig-zag to the last gate towards the citadel, where the French, with balls, timber, stones, and boiling water, forced the assailants to retreat, with the loss of several hundred men.
The French have since that, invaded Germany, and taken possession of Bliescassel Hombourg, and Deux-Ponts and penetrated as far as Landstuhl, at the distance of four leagues from Lautern.
It is possible that the Duke of Brunswick will retreat still farther.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 23.
The French have orders, cost what it may, to take their winter quarters in Germany.
Gen. Wurmser, defeated the French on the 18th. Gen. Hotze took some of their cannon, and the Prince of Waldeck, drove them back to Strasburg.
November 29.
After the repulse of the Prussians at Bitche in which according to their own account their loss has been very considerable the current has appeared to turn in favor of the French. In that assault, Prince Frederick, of Prussia, received a severe wound in the shoulder. Of the Prussian army it is said that the attempt cost them no less than 800 killed and 1200 wounded. The battalion of the grenadiers of Runisky who wished first to scale the walls, was almost entirely destroyed.
This affair took place on the evening of the 16th, and on the morning of the 17th the French made an attack on Bliescassel, but the Duke of Brunswick having succeeded in turning their right wing, they were repulsed, but with what loss has not yet been ascertained.
On the 18th, another dreadful engagement took place between the Austrians, under Gen. Wurmser, and the troops of the enemy in the vicinity of Strasburg, aided by a part of the garrison of that fortress. The accounts here say that the loss was extremely severe on both sides, but the silence observed respecting the particulars, furnishes no favorable augury.
This was followed by a third engagement on the 21st, when General Wurmser was attacked in all his positions. The slaughter was prodigious.
The loss of the Austrians is calculated at 6000 killed and wounded, and yet their persevering bravery compelled the French to retire to the heights of Saverne where they have an entrenched camp. The Austrians resumed, for a time, their former position: but by latter accounts we learn that Gen. Wurmser, with the greater part of his army, has retired to Hagenu.
The French have taken possession of Bliescassel, have entered Deux-Ponts, and as it is here believed, are in possession of the capital of that Dutchy.
They have also entered into the Luxemburg, which was left nearly without defence and carried off large quantities of provisions and stores. They have changed their quarters near Phillippeville, and have moved up the Sambre towards Thuin.
FAYETVILLE, December 19.
Copy of a letter addressed by Citizen Mangouret, to Edward Jones, solicitor general of the state of North-Carolina, dated Charleston, Nov. 18th, 1793. The second year of the French Republic.
SIR,
I am informed that a trunk, (the property of a French Citizen H. F. Hervieux,) was forcibly taken away from him, and that his application for the restoration of the said trunk to the legal authorities in Wilmington, has proved ineffectual: this act of violence, if true, is so much the more extraordinary; as the trunk contains none of the articles or the case of Captain Hervieux is fully and clearly provided for by the 19th and 26th articles of our treaty with the United States.
I gave Captain Hervieux at his departure from the port, official letters, which I am told have been seized with his trunk, and so prevented from reaching their destination.
I cannot help thinking that the seizure, both of Captain Hervieux's trunk and my letters was never ordered by the legal authorities in Wilmington, but happened in consequence of the misrepresentations of some people inimical to the Republic of France, and I have no doubt but that his property will immediately be restored to him on this application, and my letters will be forwarded to me.
Should my expectations be frustrated (but I cannot believe it) I declare to you, that I do now, and from this moment, protest, in the name of my Republic, against the unjust detainers of property of French citizens, whoever they be, and against the proceedings already had, or which may hereafter be had in this affair, as void and contrary to the 19th and 26th articles of the treaty of unity and commerce between France and the United States.
As solicitor general, I beg of you, Sir, to lay this before the Legislature, my just claims. I am fully convinced, that to obtain justice and redress from this honorable body, one wants but to demand the execution of treaties, which by the federal constitution were declared to be the supreme law of the land. I have the honor, &c.
(A true copy)
MANGOURET,
Consul of the North and South Carolinas, and Georgia, Charleston, 18th November, second year of the French Republic.
WE the subscribers be-
ing appointed commissioners by the Hon. SAMUEL TENNY, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of BENJAMIN CHANDLER, late of Portsmouth, in said county, Caulker, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice, that we shall attend for that purpose, at the Town-Clerk's Office, in said Portsmouth, on the fourth Thursday of this, and the five next following months, from three to six o'clock, P. M. on each of said days.
ISAAC RINDGE, DANIEL R. ROGERS, } Commissioners. GEO. WENTWORTH, } Portsmouth, Feb. 19, 1794.
For sale by the Printer hereof, Boyer's French Grammar. and a pretty assortment of Books & Stationary.

Foreign Intelligence.
TOULON.
LONDON, Dec. 3.
By letters from an officer at Toulon we learn, that General O'HARA carried with him from Gibraltar one thousand troops. The force at Toulon was eighteen thousand men on the 1st instant, and great reinforcements were daily expected from the different allied powers.
PARIS, Nov. 23.
The length of the siege of Toulon, without any thing desirable having been effected, occasions great discontent both in the army before it, and in Paris.
Capture of Fort Lewis.*
BRUSSELS, Nov. 26.
Fort Lewis, has fallen into the hands of the Imperial troops, with its garrison, which was still 4000 strong, and all its artillery.
The blockade of the place commenced on the 1st inst. and on the 16th, the garrison marched out, with all the honours of war, as far as the glacis, where they piled their arms, and remain by virtue of the capitulations prisoners of war. In the place 110 pieces of cannon were taken.
*Fort Lewis, a strong place of France in Alsace, built by Lewis XIV in an isle formed by the Rhine, 20 miles N. E. of Strasburg, and 224 of Pons.
LONDON, Dec. 7.
FAUCHET, whom the French Convention have appointed to succeed GENET as Minister in America, spent many years at New-Orleans, he speaks the English language with great fluency, and used to correspond with the late Dr. FRANKLIN on philosophical subjects; about ten years ago, he wrote a curious treatise on chimneys, which was deemed seditious by the old government of France, and for which he was ordered to be prosecuted, but it ended in smoke.
By accounts from France there is advice, that the Royalist army is divided into two columns, one of which went against Granville, the other against St. Maloes. It is supposed that the column which marched towards Granville, has only made a false attack on that place to protect the other column, as it at first drove the enemy within the garrison, and only remained in the town whilst they judged it necessary, and then retired without being forced to it by the Republicans, who did not even make a fortiori to repulse them; but after the former had voluntarily withdrawn themselves, the light troops sallied out, and only found three small pieces of artillery, which were unserviceable.
The garrison of Strasburg, to the number of 6000 men, have made a fortiori to repulse the Austrians; but the latter having intelligence of their intentions, were prepared and drove them back with great loss.
The Hereditary Prince of Orange, in a letter to the States-General, acquaints them, that according to the orders of his father, and the dispositions of the Prince of Cobourg, the army of the States is partly to return to the Republic, and partly to go into winter quarters in the Bishopric of Liege.
The latest accounts in town, last night, from the fleet of Lord HOWE, were contained in a letter from Capt. NUGENT to his wife, dated the Veteran at sea, saying, "We have just now met with Lord Howe, who had with him six sail of the French line, and five frigates." This letter bore the Falmouth post-mark, and was transmitted to the Admiralty.
This letter had some confirmation from another dated on board the Circe, Capt. YORK, and which stated the circumstances nearly in the same manner.
It is for the public to estimate the value of these circuitous accounts.
Extract of a letter from the Commander of an American vessel at Gibraltar, to a mercantile house in the city, Nov. 13.
"I left Malaga on the 5th inst. but had scarcely cleared the harbour when I was chased by an Algerine cruiser. The enemy gained upon me, and the wind blowing me upon the lee shore, I considered my vessel as lost, when I drove under the protection of a Spanish castle. The Algerines continuing the pursuit, some shots were fired from the shore, which obliged them to stand to sea. I availed myself of the opportunity to make this port. The enemy however, kept in sight the whole time, and on my entering this bay, followed me, and came to anchor along side of my vessel. There are now two others in the bay, and seven cruising from Cape Spartel to Lisbon, they have taken several American vessels, and I much fear will prevent the few that remain from ever crossing the Atlantic."
"When at Malaga, I learned that the Spaniards had in consequence of these drafts made from their army in Roussillon to Toulon, so reduced their force in that province, that the Republican troops had gained several important advantages."
In Fort Lewis, captured by the allied arms, there were found, 112 pieces of ordnance, 15 waggons, and four thousand prisoners. The combined forces were commanded by Gen. WURMSER.
The King of Spain has ordered the raising of 60,000 men to reinforce his army: He has also taken six thousand Swiss into his service, four regiments of which he is to keep in peace.
THE ROYALISTS
Of La Vendee, who have so frequently been said to be exterminated, have marched in two columns, crossed La Loire, and strongly attacked Dol, Avanches, St. Maloes, and Granville.
The Representative of the People of La Carpentier, writes, that the insurgents have taken Dol, and were strengthening it; and that on the 17th November they attacked Granville, and were repulsed. Letters from St. Maloes, read in the convention, announce that that town was surrounded.
[Accounts from the British Packet, mention that the Earl of Moira (formerly Lord RAWDON) with 13,000 British troops were at Guernsey, opposite St. Maloes, waiting for signals from the French coast, for a descent thereon. Three Gun boats, which carry carronades, 68 pounders, have been built, and are to cover the landing of the English troops.]
The Empress of Russia, it is said upon the requisition of Austria and Prussia will send into the allied army, the next campaign, 20,000 men.
The Swiss Cantons are determined upon a perfect neutrality, in the present European conflict.
On the 20th ult. the crew of the ship Nabby, Capt. Kennedy, an American vessel, bound from Leith to Virginia, laden with linen cloth, &c. put into Lough Swilly, in Ireland, in great distress. The vessel notwithstanding she was only twenty-eight months old sprung a leak, about 100 leagues W. of Tory, when the crew, nineteen men and one woman, were obliged to take to the long-boat, in which during four nights, they experienced the greatest hardships. One man, husband to the woman was drowned.
PLYMOUTH Dec. 3.
This day at noon, arrived here, the Vanguard, of 74 guns, Capt. STANHOPE, from Earl HOWE's fleet: She lost the fleet on Tuesday night the 19th ult. during the chase after the French squadron; and on Wednesday morning the only ships of the fleet that were in sight, were the Phoenix, Latona, Phaeton, and two other frigates; and far to windward of them, the Bellerophon, of 74 guns, was very near four sail of the enemy's line of battle ships, from which she was crouding sail to get off; she soon after joined the Vanguard and frigates.
Those ships, at day break, were near the French coast, and finding they had no chance of being reinforced by any other of Lord HOWE's fleet, thought it most advisable to make sail from the enemy's ships, then to windward, being of very inferior force to them; two days after the Vanguard and others fell in with a French frigate from Brest, called the Blonde, of 24 guns, which they captured, and sent into Falmouth.
The Vanguard, in coming into the Sound struck on a rock called the Shovel, where she lay about half an hour, but with the assistance of boats from the ships in the Sound, and from the Dock-yard she was again got off, without any damage; she is going up Hamoaze.
Domestic Intelligence.
CHARLESTON, (S.C.) Dec. 21.
By a passenger in the schooner Betty, Capt. Towner, from Nassau, we are informed that some American vessels, carried into that port on suspicion of having French property on board, had been released and damages decreed by the court of admiralty for their detention.
BALTIMORE Jan. 25.
Letters just received from St. Marks, mention, the arrival of 1200 French troops at Port de Paix, in Hispaniola; that Port-au-Prince was taken by the white inhabitants; that the Commissioner Santhonax had fled to the mountains, with the negroes, and that Polverel is imprisoned at Les Cayes.
We are informed that Capt. White, of the schooner Barbary, of this port, on his voyage to Jeremie, fell in with a privateer from Bermuda the Capt. of which after examining Capt. White's papers, and receiving every necessary proof that the Barbary was an American bottom, took out all his hands except a small boy, and put a prize master and eight men on board of him, by whom he was carried to Bermuda, where the vessel and crew remain, says our informant, without any recompence, and a great probability of being plundered.
Extract from a letter of the Minister of Marine, to the Commander of the Naval Forces of the French Republic, in Chesepcak Bay.
Liberty—Paris, 4th day, 2d month, 2d year—Equality of the French Republic—One and Indivisible
"Citizen,
"Invite, by all the considerations of public, as well as personal interest, the merchants, owners of vessels, to complete their cargoes, in articles of provisions, particularly in flour and wheat."
"The price will be settled with common consent and paid to the owners; either from the French, or Neutrals, they are excepted from the general rules established for the fixed price of goods."
"You will make known the actual situation of the Republic to the French, as well as to foreigners, of the entire destruction of her internal enemies, and of her advantages gained over her exterior foes, her stability immovable, the dread and terror of surrounding tyrants, who have dared to attack her."
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4.
A Correspondent is sorry to find that the voice of the People has so little influence upon certain members—Even admitting that particular measures, calculated for general benefit should be contrary to their individual interest, or contrary to their unbiased opinion, the public voice ought certainly to be considered, and as certainly to de-
cide. Without allowing the people this influence, it will not be a government of the people, but the government of a few. The general opinion of the people of the United States is strongly in favor of energetic measures to preserve our independence, secure us from insult, and redress the injuries which we have sustained; should this opinion, therefore, not meet with the attention it merits, we shall be led to suppose, that our meridian is changed, and that instead of a public body, deliberating for the general good of America in the Court-House of Philadelphia, it is a House of Commons, deliberating at Westminster for the benefit of Great-Britain.
FEB. 7.
The case which has been depending for several days before the Supreme Court of the United States, in which the State of Georgia was petitioner in chancery, and—and other Respondents, was this day, decided by a Special Jury in favor of the Respondents.
AMERICAN TONNAGE.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the House of Representatives, a statement of the actual tonnage employed between the United States and Foreign countries for a year, ending the 30th of Sept. 1792; which is the statement that remained to be reported, of those required by the order of the 3d instant.
Treasury Department,
Jan. 10, 1794.
Statement of the actual tonnage of American vessels employed in the commerce of the United States with foreign nations for one year, ending 30th Sept. 1792.
   NATIONS, TONS.    Russia, 3049  Sweden, 1030  Swedish West-Indies 820  Denmark, 2210  Danish West-Indies, 10000  United Netherlands, 10977  Dutch West-Indies, 50457  Cape of Good Hope, 258  England, 45986  Guernsey and Jersey, 495  Scotland, 3880  Ireland, 9908  Gibraltar, 750  British East-Indies, 176  British West-Indies 4960  Newfoundland, 97  British American Colonies, 460  Imperial Ports, 1915  Hamburg and Bremen, 3117  France, 14777  St. Pierre, 603  French West-Indies, 67130  Spain, 21245  Teneriffe and other Canaries, 1825  Spanish West-Indies, 4927  Florida and Louisiana, 411  Portugal, 16410  Madeira, 4971  Fayal and other Azores, 759  Cape de Verd, 2729  China, 1442  East Indies generally, 311  West-Indies generally, 507  Africa generally, 460  South Seas, 223  
Total, 289,394 ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Secretary of the Treasury.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 28.
Extract of a letter from West Florida, Nov. 24.
"Two thousand barrels of American flour were lately condemned at New-Orleans, and thrown into the river, for having a mixture of lime in it."
We have it from good authority that the report industriously circulated, that produce, &c. imported into France cannot be sold but at a price limited by the Convention, is unfounded. We have seen an authentic letter from the highest source containing information directly contrary. Notwithstanding this positive assertion, we can inform, from an authority really authentic, the Convention has passed a law fixing the prices of articles imported.—
If any further proof is wanted the letter of the minister of marine, under the Baltimore head would confirm it.
January 31.
The following is a short retrospect of the situation of France.
That though there existed a great diversity of opinion respecting the form of government finally to be adopted in France: Yet they seemed unanimous in the resolution of forcing the Belligerent Powers to acknowledge their right of choosing what form of government, and what laws they please, and of compelling their enemies to sue for peace—to effect this object they have 700,000 regulars partly in the field and partly in garrison; that notwithstanding this force, they have called out the first class of their citizens, who have already amounted to 420,000; these they are training in their fortified towns; thus to be ready by next Spring to take the place of regulars, who are then to act on the offensive, by invading the territories of their enemies—that next Spring the second class is to be originated, in order to be ready to succeed the first class, who when properly disciplined, are to march to the assistance of the regulars; thus every class is to be called, as their services become necessary, until not a man is left in France, or they make their enemies sue for peace.
There are fifty sail of first rate ships of the line building and equipping at Brest, to be ready by April next, (it is believed for a descent on England) they have also embarked all the merchant vessels in the different ports, to act as transports; and they have certainly a revolutionary party forming in England, to favour a
descent, should the expedition now forming be sent there.
That the affairs of France are so far desperate that all their former resources are exhausted; that the mode in which they procure the necessaries for carrying on the war is by fixing the price of the articles (such as iron, &c.) at a certain rate, and then taking the property of any individual to buy them up with; that their decrees are executed by force. Such is the mode they have from necessity adopted, and all views of commerce are abandoned until the close of the war.
The Societe Populaire of St. Maloes, has demanded of the National Convention, that they request the United States of America, to pay the debt due by them to France, in Vessels of War to aid them in the cause of Liberty.
FEBRUARY 7.
Postleth wait avers, that in his time, in Britain, it took a laborer two days in the week to satisfy the taxes and impositions of government; and we will venture to add, that if it took two then, it will take the laborer three if not four days now.
CARLISLE, Jan. 8.
The following melancholy accident happened a few days since in Newbury Township, York county, about ten miles from York: Andrew Scipe, and Mathias Surgar, went unfortunately a gunning on the same day; Scipe went with an intention to hunt turkeys, took with him a pipe or instrument by which he intended to decoy them, and for that purpose concealed himself behind a rock, which lay on the descent of a precipice; being thus ambushed sounding his siren pipe; Surgar then within hearing, alarmed at the noise, concluded it to be made by a turkey, and viewing the place from which it proceeded, discovering something black moving, he instantly presented and fired, but most unfortunately for Scipe, at his head, through which the ball passed and put an immediate period to his existence!—Surgar has since discovered the fact, for the commission of which he shews the utmost contrition.
WHITESTOWN, Jan. 29.
Yesterday passed through this town, on their way to Albany, seven Chiefs of the Oneida Tribe of Indians.
The object of their mission, is said to be the disposal of the lands belonging to said tribe, to the government of this state. This is probably the result of the Indian Council, convened a few weeks since, as mentioned in the last Gazette.
Experience has shewn that the natives never can be brought to a true state of civilization, and they never can be happy, but "to dwell in their native shades."
LANSINGBURGH, FEB. 4.
The canker-rash has again made its appearance, and prevails in several places not far distant, attended with greater mortality than heretofore.
BOSTON, Feb. 17.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 10.
The following important article is copied from a London Paper of Nov. 25.
Yesterday Mr. Wiffin, the King's Messenger, arrived at the Secretary of State's Office, with dispatches from Joseph Brame, Esq. his Majesty's Minister at Genoa.
By these dispatches it appears that the Republic determined not to give up their connection with France, had rather chosen to risk hostilities with this country, and in consequence had determined on a war with Great-Britain. Mr. Wiffin, the Messenger, was allowed 12 hours to pass through their territories, and all foreigners, the French excepted, had been ordered to quit the territories of the Republic within a certain time. In consequence of which, Sir Gilbert Elliot, who was there on his way to Toulon, and his Britannic Majesty's Minister at Genoa, with all the British then at that place, had embarked on board his Majesty's ship, the Bedford, of 74 guns, Capt. Mann, and sailed for Toulon.
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, dated February 3.
"The situation of Port-au-Prince is in no respect flattering, the inhabitants of several confederate parishes, it is said, surround that place and appear disposed to besiege it, but nothing had been effected as late as the 10th of January."
"We learn by a vessel arrived at Norfolk, that France appears at last to commiserate the misfortunes of her colonies—that Bristot and his accomplices, have received the punishment due to their crimes, that Santhonax and Polverel are generally execrated, and Raymond one of their most active agents has been arrested."
"We are informed also that the principal officers of the ship of war, the America, and of a French frigate are under arrest; and that Capt. Hardouin, commandant of La Mariane has been Guillotined, for having supplied the Mulattoes and Negroes with gunpowder. We have intelligence of the arrival at Bourdeaux, of one of our dispatch boats, sent from this place in the beginning of October last—the other was wrecked at Belleisle, but no lives were lost."
"Those who were passengers, as messengers of our misfortunes, have been well received and supplied with the means of returning to their respective departments; in a word, every thing presages that France will not abandon her colonies. We are daily expecting a convoy, and have reason to believe that active prepara-

tions have been made to protect our return to St. Domingo; Spain it is said is negotiating for peace, the answer of the Republic, is, that such will be consented to only on the condition that the Spaniards will abandon that part of the island of St. Domingo they possess, and the whole of Louiſiana. The heads of King George and of Pitt, it is said, must fall before France will consent to make peace with England.
"The most active preparations are making for a descent on the English shore, and an immense army of 600,000 men are levying for this very important expedition."
"An American vessel just arrived here from Gibraltar in 28 days, informs us of the recap-ture of Toulon by the Sans Culottes."
FAUCHET.
In November last, the Committee of Safety of the French National Convention, informed that body, that Citizen FAUCHET had been appointed to succeed Citizen GENET, as Ambassador to these United States.
TOWN-MEETING.
'At a legal, and very numerous meeting of the Inhabitants of Boston at Faneuil Hall. Thursday, the 13th day of February, A. D. 1794.
THO'S CRAFTS, Esq. Moderator.
The town, agreeable to the request of a number of the Inhabitants, deeply concerned in the prosperity of our Trade in general, and the Carrying Trade in particular, took into consideration this highly interesting subject, and what ought to be the measure which should best express the sentiments of the town thereon, and after a candid and free discussion of the subject, came into the following resolutions, with scarcely a dissenting Vote.
Resolved, That in the opinion of the inhabitants of this town the Carrying-Trade is of the highest importance to the strength, wealth, and Independence of the United States.
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to consider and report the state of the Trade at large, and to prepare resolutions for the town's consideration, respecting the effects which certain restrictions laid on the Trade of America, by European Nations have on the same, and also to report such resolutions as may have a proper influence on our Representatives in Congress, to induce the passing such Acts, as may tend to guard, protect, and regulate the American commerce in general.
Voted, That Thomas Crafts, Esq. Moderator, Charles Jarvis, Esq. Perez Morton, Esq. Samuel Brown, Esq. John Coffin Jones, Esq. James Sullivan, Esq. Joseph Blake, Esq. Benjamin Austin, jun. Esq. Capt. Nathaniel Fellows, William Little, Esq. Thomas Russell, Esq. William Rustis, Esq. Leonard Jarvis, Esq. Mr. Jesse Putnam, and John Codman, Esq. be a committee for the purpose aforesaid.
Then the meeting was adjourned to Monday the 24th inst. 10 o'clock in the morning. Attest, WILLIAM COOPER, Town-Clerk.
Summary of the Debate.
Upon the preceding account, it may be proper to remark, that the number of the inhabitants present were not less than 1000 or perhaps 1200. This extraordinary collection took place from the alarm occasioned by the observations said to have been made in Congress by some of the Massachusetts Members, that the Carrying-Trade was of little or no consequence to this country; when it is universally known here, that the zeal of the Tradesmen and Manufacturers of this town had been principally exerted in favor of the Federal Government, by an expectation that this essential branch of the American commerce would have been among the first objects of Congressional attention. This remark was made and insisted on by the speakers in favor of the motion. They also denied in the strongest and most pointed language, that there existed a single proof of a friendly disposition on the part of the Britons to this country; and demanded, if such proof existed, that some person would point it out to public notice.
They observed, on the conduct of the British in the affair of the Indians, the Algerines, and the resolution of their cabinet and the Spaniards, to interdict the trade of these States with France under pretexts not only frivolous but insulting. They spoke of the trade of this country with Britain as a principal source of the balances in her favor from her mercantile connections with the whole world—They appreciated very highly the general importance of the American commerce to that kingdom—They asserted that the British had received infinitely the greatest benefit from our traffic since the American revolution; and had risen in her insolence in proportion to the evidence of our inclination to increase the amount of our trade with her—They asserted (in a political view of the case) that the French republicans were at this moment fighting the battles of America, and asserted that our future prosperity, perhaps, was indispensably connected with their final success.
They rejected the idea of a war being even a possible effect of the adoption of some measure to express our sense of their ill treatment; as it was confessedly absurd to conceive, that they, that is the British nation, would destroy a chief source of their own wealth, by an ill timed and impolitic resentment.
They contrasted our scrupulous regard to the duties and obligations of a neutral nation, with the total disregard on her part of all such obligations.
They complimented the bravery and determined resolution of the French in the strongest terms.
They repeatedly called upon any of the citizens to come forth and refute any of these positions, or to show that there was a well grounded apprehension that the British nation would act in the most unreasonable manner, if we discovered a becoming spirit in support of our commercial rights as a neutral nation.
They said that this haughty government neither respected the modern, nor even the ancient law of nations.
They spoke well, of the people of England, but condemned the insidious conduct of the ruling party in that kingdom.
One of the speakers said, he looked on Mr. Madison, the second public character in America.
They observed that the conduct of England had been justified, or excused, on the principle, that they had treated this country as well as they were disposed to treat the other neutral nations. But they animadverted on the wide difference, on the profits of our trade with them, compared with that of either Denmark or Sweden. In both which instances the balances was either greatly against them, or very little in their favor.
The speakers in support of the two motions, were Judge Sullivan, Doctor Jarvis, Mr. Morton, Mr. Austin, Mr. Adams and Capt. Fellows. Mr. Lucas made some few remarks, against the appointment of a committee, and was immediately and fully answered.
Mr. H. G. Otis, proposed a delay of four weeks, in order that our delegates might vindicate their conduct, as it was impossible he observed that either of them could have been so absurd as to deny the essential benefit of the carrying trade.
It is not surprising, says a correspondent, that the virtuous Madison is not supported by the members from the Northward—when the great objects of the carrying trade are so peculiarly advantageous to the Navigation of these States? Unless this important branch is supported, the remaining trade of this country must soon become annihilated, and the Northern States in particular fall a sacrifice to the infamous policy of the British Nation.
Go on thou disinterested Patriot; and though the voice of our Representatives, in vindication of your principles, is not heard within the walls of Congress—yet be assured that "the people" of the Northern States will ever express their warmest acknowledgments for your laudable and independent exertions.
"The French National Convention, Nov. 17, on the report of the committee of safety, decreed as follows:—
"The National Convention declares it to be their constant resolution to shew themselves TERRIBLE to their enemies, GENEROUS to their allies, and just to all people."
"The treaties now subsisting with the United States of America, and with the Swis, shall be scrupulously executed."
AUTHENTIC LETTER.
Extract of a letter from a Merchant in Philadelphia, to his friend in this town.
"WE have been lately very much engrossed here by Mr. MADISON's resolutions in Congress, for the promotion of Commerce. They appeared so plausible, so well adapted to the avowed object of them, that we were all very much pleased with and desirous of supporting them; the voice of the people in trade in this city, was at first strong in their favor.
"When the debates in Congress came on, we were much surprised to find the eastern members, whose interest in the Carrying Trade, is much greater than those from the Southward, unanimously opposed to them; and that the southern members, who were thought to have no direct interest in their being adopted, were the warm advocates for them. The conduct of both parties appeared unnatural and extraordinary to us. The New-England members were at first, thought to be blind to their own immediate interest, and those from the Southward appeared to act a very disinterested part. But in a few days the face, the appearance of things began to change. As the business opened, we saw, that facts had been grossly mistated, and that false conclusions had been drawn from erroneous premises, and in short, that for want of attention, we had been grossly deceived as to the nature and the tendency of those Resolutions. It had been early said, though not believed by us, that the true object of those Resolutions, was inimical not only to our Trade but the peace and happiness of our country; that they were artfully insidious, intended to involve us in War with all Europe to aid France; that Mr. GENET was at the bottom of them, and that the cloven foot would soon appear.
"To our surprise these things all turned out to be true. There was a constant intimate intercourse between the disgraced GENET and Mr. M. and his party, consultations by night and communications by day during the debates; and before the question was taken on the first Resolution, the insidious Mr. M. was driven forcibly from his commercial ground. The cloven foot now fully appeared—Instead of giving up the pursuit, and confessing his mistake, as an honest man certainly would have done, he boldly changed his front, assumed political ground to support his resolutions, and impliedly admitted that his object was to involve us in war.
"This last step of Mr. M. has fully opened our eyes. We now see that our country has been a second time saved from being involved in War, by the vigilance of New-England. The conduct of your members, which was at first thought strange of, is now highly commended by all, and Mr. M. and his propositions severely reprobated.
"But the French faction do not yet abate of their efforts to embroil this country: Finding his second Resolution would certainly be negatived, Mr. M. got the question postponed, and measures have been taken by Mr. Genet to obtain resolutions from the Trading towns in New-England, particularly from yours, approving of
Mr. M's propositions, in order thereby to intimidate your members from opposing them. They even venture to affirm, that by this means they are sure of taking off two of them. And it is very probable, that by the time this may reach you, there may be attempts with you to obtain Resolutions, either from the town or the Trade, to intimidate your members, and to support MADISON's Resolutions. But we believe your people are too vigilant and cautious to be so ensnared.
"Such attempts have also been made by our Jacobins; but we now see too clearly their views and our danger to be taken in; the idea of being thus made fools of, has roused our indignation, and we are collectively firm against the artful and insidious attempt."
Extract of a letter from a respectable House in Lisbon, dated 22d Nov. 1793.
"Your Minister at the Court of Madrid, writes us from St. Lorenzo, 14th inst. that there was certain intelligence of two American vessels carried into Algiers; that one of them was loaded for Spanish account; but does not mention the names of the vessels.
"The American Agent at Gibraltar, writes under the 7th inst. the following:—No American prize has been sent in here; nor has the Portuguese vessels cruised since the 6th last month, to know what prizes may have been carried up; besides the two frigates mentioned to have returned to Algiers, a third passed up on Friday last; so that at present only one cruiser of the Regency remains to the Westward, and one or two Zebecks at most, with a small cruiser of 4 guns and 50 men.
"Messrs T. and Co. of Gibraltar, under the same date, say,—We only understand here, that the Algerines have captured seven vessels; but there is no getting at the truth at present, as they send them forward to Algiers, where we have wrote for information—it is not known here when they pass the Straights.
"From the tenor of these advices, you may judge of the little dependence as yet of what American vessels have been captured; and from the contemptible force of the Corsairs, how easy it is to check and put a stop to the mischief they premeditate—for a couple of frigates would lock them up in their port."
COMMUNICATION.
At the beginning of the French Revolution, and for some time after, every exertion appeared to be made in France, to destroy their West-India settlements. No American is unacquainted with the proscription and flight of their inhabitants—the insurrections of the negroes and the destruction of the towns and plantations. The ruling powers declared that they had rather see these islands destroyed, than that the least infraction of a moral principle should be made. Now they are destroyed, their value is continually spoken of, and their advantage to the manufacturing and agricultural interests of France, the theme of daily debate. In consequence a fleet of seven ships of the line, five frigates, two brigs, and 30 transports, in November last failed from Brest, for the West-Indies, but were intercepted by Lord Howe's fleet, and has been obliged to take shelter in L'Orient.
Mr. THOMAS PAINE, we learn, by a late European arrival, has petitioned the National Convention of France for liberty to retire to the United States; but the prayer of his petition has been rejected. His friends in Philadelphia, are soliciting some appointment for him under the United States, as a mean to effect his regrets from France.
One of the Secretaries of the British Ambassador, arrived in town on Saturday, with dispatches to Prince EDWARD: His Royal Highness embarked in the Roebeuc-Packet on Saturday evening for the West-Indies.
From HALIFAX, Feb. 8. P. M.
The packet fails in two hours for Boston, on some very important business. She may return here, and she may go directly for England—that depends on circumstances. The Mail was to have been closed this evening for England—This manoeuvre was occasioned by some express dispatches from Lord DORCHESTER to our Governor which arrived here last evening.
It is confirmed from several quarters, that the British have given orders to their privateers to take all American vessels from any French port with such articles as were prohibited under the old government. This is an additional instance of their tyrannical usurpations over the empire of the sea, which they maintain uncontrouled by justice of the law or nations.
As there are not any armed vessels at Halifax, it is conjectured that the Roebeuc packet has been sent to convey His Royal Highness Prince EDWARD, to Halifax, or the West-Indies.
MARINE JOURNAL.
By the ship Eliza, Capt. Lewis, we are favoured with the list of the following vessels, which Capt. Lewis left at Lisbon, on the 4th January, viz.
Skip Glasgow, Williams, Philadelphia; brig Sukey, S. C. Perry, Providence; brig Elizabeth, M. S. Bumbury, Portsmouth; brig Martha, Hoyt, Newburyport; brig Hector and Mary, Driscoll, Baltimore; ship Polly, Campbell, New-York; brig Washington, Decay, New-York; ship Hope, Sheldon, Providence; brig Clinton, Agur, Providence; brig Neptune, Griffith, Chatham, sold.
At St. Ubes, ship Fame, Blunt, Portsmouth; ship Gov. Bowdoin, Dozens, Boston.
Mr. Church, the American Consul at Portugal, had made application to the government for a convoy, but there being no prospect of obtaining one, they had all hauled up, and generally stripped their vessels, with a determination not to risk the danger of being taken by the Algerine cruisers, which were 18 in number, cruising without the Straights, besides 22 Tunis ones which were fitting out.
PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 22.
The following letter from His Excellency JOSIAH BARTLETT, Esq. was, by His Honor The Speaker, communicated to the Hon. House of Representatives:
Gentlemen of the Legislature, AFTER having served the public for a number of years according to the best of my abilities, in the various offices to which I have had the honor to be appointed; I think it proper before your adjournment to signify to you, and through you to my fellow citizens at large—That I now find myself so far advanced in life, that it will be expedient for me, at the close of the present year, to retire from the cares and fatigues of public business, to the repose of a private life.—With a grateful sense of the repeated marks of trust and confidence that my fellow citizens have reposed in me, and with my best wishes for the future peace and prosperity of the State,
I am, Gentlemen, Your Most Obedient, and very Humble Servant, JOSIAH BARTLETT.
To the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, to be communicated.
Thursday the 27th day of March next is appointed by His Excellency The Governor, with advice of Council, to be observed as a day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer throughout this State.
Died in this town, since our last, Mr. THOMAS SEAVEY, aged 78.
General Statement of the Treasury, December 29th, Anno Domini 1793.    Specie on hand Loaned on interest Due on Excise Bonds exclusive of interest Stock in New Hampshire Bank Due on Mahonian Bonds for State Notes, exclusive of interest Specie Taxes, out standing Taxes out standing from year 1775, inclusive Stock in the funds of the United States, in the name of the State of New Hampshire, 6 per cent Stock   £ 11159 11000 3645 3120 3402 7378 8390 £ 48086   11159 11000 3645 3120 3402 7378 8390 49159 
General Statement of the Treasury, December 29th, Anno Domini 1793.    Amount of the State Notes out standing, and interest thereon to December 31, 1793, and State Certificates out standing Debts due to sundry persons for Confiscated Estates, and interest thereon for Depreciation or Orders, &c. cannot be ascertained at the Treasury, as these accounts are not kept, there but may be estimated   £ 149405 £ 62587   149405 62587 
For the NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
ELECTIONEERING!
Follow suit to Exeter.
To the Free Electors of New-Hampshire. THE time will soon arrive when you will be called upon to give your suffrages for a Man to serve you in the office of Chief Magistrate. Among the various Candidates for this important station, I would beg leave to recommend to your attention The Honorable NATHANIEL PEABODY, Esq. as a gentleman every way qualified for this office. He has ever been a firm friend to the true interests of this State; has served his country in many important offices with honor to himself and fidelity to his Constituents; and will, undoubtedly, be a suitable person to be placed at the head of the Government of this State.
AN ELECTOR.

From the MASSACHUSETTS SPY,
A PRAYER,
In imitation of Mr. POPE.
PARENT supreme, eternal One, Of every being fire;
In whom, all reason, worlds begun, To whom they all aspire.
Frail though I am, weak child of dust, Yet creature of thy power,
Beneath thy wings I put my trust, Thy mercy I implore.
Amidst a thousand snares around, Thy grace be still my fence:
O may I ne'er my conscience wound, Nor stain my innocence!
Ne'er my integrity let go, The balm of every care,
The kind dispeller of all woe, And medicine for despair.
If I have err'd in instruct to mourn, To give each fault a tear;
Hopeless of peace, 'till my return Hath found forgiveness here.
To thee, the centre of my hopes, My prayers, my vows, ascend;
Thou art my wilhes utmost scope, My last, my final end.
To thee, high thron'd above all height, Let all our voices raise;
And the whole human race unite, In one great hymn of praise!
Fresh Goods.
Peter Coffin,
Respectfully informs his friends and customers that he has just received a large and
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Fresh Fashionable, Fancy, AND OTHER
G O O D S,
Suitable for the present and approaching season; among which are the following, viz.
Superfine broad Cloths
and Cassimeres, Elastic Cloths, Lamb- kins, strip'd Coatings, Plains, Forest Cloths, Rattenees, Duffils, Serges, Baizes, Flan- nels, Blankets.
A great variety of fashionable Waistcoat Pat- terns, Velvets, Corduroys, Thicksets, Royal- Rib, Cottonets, Jeans, Fustians, Men's black Satin.
A large and extensive assortment of the most fashionable Chintzes, Copperplate Furniture, Shawls, Linen, Cotton and Silk Handkerchiefs.
A great variety of Book, Jacquet and strip'd Muffins, Muffin Handkerchiefs, Cravats, Lawns Cambricks, Lawn and Muffin Aprons, Canter- bury Muffin Nabobs, Tarlton Safes, Mullinets, Dimeties.
A beautiful assortment of Ribbons of the latest patterns, Laces, Edgings, Camel's hair Fringes, Galloons, Ferrers, silk Gloves and Mitts, white and color'd Kid Gloves, Ladies Beaver Hats, London and American made Sandals, Morocco Slippers, children's Morocco Shoes.
A variety of Lute-strings, fashionable color'd Satin for cloaks, with Fur trimmings; black Modes and Satins, color'd vellum Modes, Sar- nets, Tiffanies, Gauzes.
An elegant assortment of fancy Feathers and Flowers.
A large assortment of Cotton, Worsted and Silk Hosiery, Men's Beaver Gloves, Men's Hats, Women's Worsted Gloves and Mitts, Satin hair cloth for Chair Bottoms, Willow and Chip Hats.
Irish Linens, Sheetings, Brown Holland, Raven's Duck, Bed Tickings, Diapers, an assortment of Table Cloths, Carpeting.
Durants, Tammies, Shallons, Callimancoes, Russels, Camblets, Wildbores, Crapes, Poplins, Denmark Lustres, Gloverets, Lassings, Satinets, Florentines.
A large assortment of the most fashionable Gilt and Plated Buttons.
Elegant Gilt Ear Drops & Necklaces, Brace- lets, Elastic Garters, Morocco Pocket Books and Thread Cases, Smelling Bottles, Candle Screens, Silver Thimbles, Gold & Silver Cord, Cords and Tassels.
Portsmouth, Jan. 25, 1794.
Piscataqua-Bridge.
THE Treasurer of the
PISCATAQUA-BRIDGE Proprietors, begs leave to remind the Gentlemen who are still delinquent in the payment of the first assessment, that the time affixed therefor, by the Directors, has expired more than thirty days, and that they have not given him any dispensing power, but have directed that the money be collected at the time. — He, therefore, depends that the utility of the design, and the honor of the subscribers will prove a sufficient stimulus to press on those in arrears, to a speedy compliance without further notice.
Portsmouth, Feb. 8, 1794.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the pro- prietors and owners of land in the township of Chatham, in the county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, that a- greeable to two votes of said proprietors, one at their meeting held at the house of Isaac Waldron, Esq. in Barrington, on the second day of January 1793—there was voted to be raised twenty shillings on each original right, with an equal propor- tion on the locations, grants and settlers lots; and also, one other sum of twelve shillings on each right, together with the locations, grants and settlers lots—voted at their meeting held at Moses Anney's, Esquire, in Madbury, the tenth day of July last past, it being for running the out-lines of said town, and lotting the same, laying out and clearing roads, pay- ing the county tax, and other necessary charges, & warrants committed to me the subscriber to collect the same—There- fore all persons concerned are required to pay their respective parts of said tax, at or before the first Monday in March next; or so much of their lands in said town as will pay the tax with the inciden- tal charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of the subscriber, on the first Monday of March next, at ten o'clock, A. M.—The delinquents names are as follows.
   FIRST LIST. SECOND LIST.     Jeremiah Folsom No. R. 133 Nathaniel Frost No. R. 8   Jeremiah Folsom jr. 133 Benja. Smith, Esq. 4   Philip Fowler jr. 91 Capt. Tim. Walker 7   Daniel Roffler 1 John Castello Grant 3   Ichabod Hilton 10 Settlers lots, 1st Div. 7   Jonathan Leavitt 1 Settlers rights in 12   John Leavitt, jr. 6 the 2d Division 4   Col. C. March 4 Hon. T. M'Dun- 7   Thomas Merrill 7 ner's location 11   Capt. H. Neal 10 JOSHUA FOSS, jun. Collector. 5   Stephen Willey 6   Maj. Wm. Weeks 9   5  
Dated at Barrington this 16th day of December A. D. 1793.
State of New-Hampshire. WHEREAS an act passed the Le- gislature June 18, 1792, granting two pence per acre, on all the lands in the town of Antrim, for the purpose of making and repairing the Roads and Bridges in said town; which tax is assess- ed and committed to me, the subscriber, to collect:—Wherefore, in pursuance of the aforementioned act, notice is hereby given to the said proprietors and owners of land in said Antrim, that they are re- quested to pay, or work out, under the said collector's direction, between the first of May and the first of October next, the one half of their several proportions of said tax, otherwise so much of their land will be advertised for sale, as will pay said tax, with the reasonable charges.
JOHN DUNCAN, Collector. Antrim, Jan. 30, 1794.
William Weeks, OF GREENLAND,
HAS found a pair of SADDLE-BAGS, that were hid- den.—The owner may have them by tel- ling the marks and paying for this ad- vertisement.
Jan. 7, 1794.
FOR SALE BY JOHN NOBLE & Co. At their store near the upper Town Wharf, 5 Hogheads and 30 Bar- rels SUGAR.
7 thousand weight of Cof- fee, entitled to the drawback.
LIKEWISE, For Charter or Freight, in whole or in part,
A new BRIGANTINE, One Hundred and Thirty Tons Bur- then. Portfm. Jan. 30.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non- resident proprietor and owner of land in the town of Newport, who has not paid his taxes for the year 1787, that unless the same is paid to me the subscri- ber, on or before the 17th day of April next, so much of his land will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Mr. Phineas Wilcocks, Innholder in said town, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day.
s. d. Gov. Benning Went- } Specie tax 15 3 worth's 500 acres at } County tax 1 4 3/4 the South-West cor- } Certifi'te tax 3 9 3/4 ner of said town, } Indent tax 8 10 JOHN M'GREGORY, Constable. Newport, Feb. 12, 1794.
State of New Hampshire. PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that a petition has been preferred to the General-Court, by John Dodge, of Bath, representing that there is in the River Connecticut, adjoining or opposite to said Bath, an Island containing about three acres of land belonging to said State, which he has cleared and made profitable, in no wise doubting but that he had a good title thereto by virtue of a deed thereof from the late Timothy Bedel, at the time said deed was executed, but he has of late found that said Bedel had no title thereto:
Wherefore he prays that all the right, title and interest of said State to said Island may be granted to him, his heirs and assigns forever.—Upon which pe- tition the General-Court ordered an hear- ing on the second Thursday of the next session, and that in the mean time the petitioner cause that the substance of said petition and order of court be published three weeks successively in the New- Hampshire Gazette, commencing six weeks prior to said day of hearing—also, cause that the heirs of Timothy Bedel, Esq. be served with a copy of the petition and order of court, the like term of time prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
Aust JOS. PEARSON, Sec'ry. Secretary's Office, Feb. 14, 1794.
State of New-Hampshire. PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that a petition has been preferred to the General-Court by the inhabitants of the town of Bartlett in said State, represent- ing that they are few in number, and the greater part of the lands in said town, owned by the original grantees, or their assigns, who do not live in the town, and in consequence of their incorporation, are at the expence of making and repairing all public roads through said town, which they view as a great grievance—There- fore they pray, that one penny per acre may be laid on all the lands in said town of Bartlett, for the purpose of making and repairing the roads in said town, and appropriated to that purpose, under such orders and regulations as shall be thought fit.
Upon which petition the General- Court postponed the hearing thereof un- til the second Wednesday of the next ses- sion, and that in the mean time, they cause the substance of the petition and order of court thereon, be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, commencing six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer there- of may not be granted.
Aust JOS. PEARSON, Sec'ry. Secretary's Office, Jan. 30, 1794.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of ISAAC DOW, late of Rye, husbandman, deceased—and those that are in- debted to said estate, are desired to exhibit their accounts. well vouched, in order to settle the same immediately, with Widow
ELIZABETH DOW, Administratrix, or Capt. WILLIAM SEAVY, her Attorney. Rye, January 30, 1794.
Brinton's Farm.
To ROBERT PARKER, Esq. a Justice of the Peace, for the county of Hillsborough.
THE subscribers, owners of more than one sixteenth part of Brinton's or Naticooke Farm, situated within the towns of Litchfield and Merrimack, in the county of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire, request you to call a meeting of the proprietors of said Farm, to be held at the house of Robert Par- ker, Esq. in Litchfield, on the second Monday of March next, at one o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes, viz.
 1st. To choose a moderator.  2d. To choose all the necessary officers for transacting the business of the pro- prietors.  3d. For the proprietors to make sale or divide the common land, or to do as they shall think proper therewith.  4th. To agree on a method for calling proprietors meetings in future. 
JAMES NAHOR, WILLIAM BIXBY, JACOB RICHARDSON, BENJAMIN GERRISH. Litchfield, Jan. 13, 1794.
The proprietors aforesaid are directed to meet at the above time and place, for the purposes therein set forth. ROBERT PARKER, Justice Peace. Litchfield, Jan. 16, 1794.
State of New-Hampshire.
GRAFTON. APPLICATION having been made to me the subscriber, by more than one sixteenth part of the proprietors of the town of Cardigan, alias Orange, in said county, to warn a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the dwelling- house of Nathan Waldow, Esq. in said town, on the 14th day of May next, at 12 o'clock, on said day, to act on the following particulars.
 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.  2d. To choose a proprietor's clerk.  3d. To consider of, and confirm, or disannul any former votes passed by said proprietors, that may be thought best.  4th. To agree on a division of the un- divided land in said town.  5th. To raise any sum of money that may be necessary.  6th. To agree on, and adopt some method for calling proprietors meetings in future. 
Therefore the proprietors of said town are hereby notified and warned to meet at the above time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid.
RUSSELL FREEMAN, Justice Peace. Hanover, Jan. 31, 1794.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Tenney, Esquire, Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, to receive and examine the claims of the several credi- tors to the estate of SAMUEL ALLISON, late of Londonderry, in said county, gen- tleman, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that we shall attend for that purpose, at the house of ISAAC THOM, Esq. innholder in said London- derry, on the third Tuesday of February and March next from two to six o'clock, on each of said days.
JOHN NESMITH, JOHN MORRISON, MOSES L. NEAL, } Commission'rs Londonderry, Jan. 25, 1794.
LOST!
LOST out of the pocket of the sub- scriber, between Jones' Tavern in Londonderry, and Litchfield, a PURSE, and a pair of silver KNEE-BUCKLES.— the Purse contained about 9 or 10 dollars, in cash.—Any person that will find them, and return them, shall be generously re- warded by the subscriber.
WILLIAM M'QUESTON. Litchfield, Feb. 13, 1794.
ALL persons that have any demands on the Estate of ISRAEL TRUE, late of Port- mouth, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same.—And all those that are indebted to said Estate are desired to make immediate payment, to JEREMIAH HILL, Administrator. Portsmouth, February 22, 1794.
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