The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-04-22 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XLI.—Numb. 2108.]
SATURDAY, April 22, 1797.
[9s. pr. Annum.]
BRITISH-AMERICA.
[By Captain Proctor, arrived at Salem, from Trinidad, we have been favoured with the following official paper.]
PROCLAMATION.
By their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir RALPH ABERCROMBY K.B. and HENRY HARVEY, Esquire, Rear Admiral of the Red, Commanders in Chief of His Britannic Majesty's Land and Sea forces in the Windward and Leeward Caribbean Islands.
WHEREAS by Articles of Capitulation concluded between His Excellency DON JOSEF MARIA CHACON, His Catholic Majesty's late Governor of this Island and ourselves, bearing date the 18th Feb. 1797. THIS Colony has become Subject to Great-Britain. We have thought fit by Virtue of Powers and Authorities in us vested to publish this our Proclamation, hereby Permitting and Allowing, that from and after the publication hereof until His Majesty's Pleasure shall be known, that all his loving Subjects may lawfully trade to and from such places as are in his Majesty's Possession; Subject, nevertheless to the same duties, rules, regulations, conditions, restrictions, penalties and forfeitures, to which the trade to and from his Majesty's Colonies, Plantations and Islands, in the West-Indies is or shall be subject by law—But nothing here contained shall extend to prevent the importation in American or other neutral bottoms, belonging to the subjects of any power in amity with his Britannic Majesty, of provisions, cattle, grain, wood of every kind, from the United States of America, so long as the same shall be allowed in pursuance of, and under the terms of the treaty now existing between Great Britain and the United States of America.
It is further ordered and declared, That all Commodities being of the growth, produce or manufacture of the aforesaid place shall be shipped to Great Britain, Ireland, or any British plantation in British ships, navigated according to law.
And it is further ordered, That no produce shall be exported in foreign bottoms, except what may be deemed absolutely necessary in return for provisions, and that only to the Amount of such provisions.
Given under our hands and seals at Arms, at Head-Quarters Trinidad, the 25th Feb. 1797, and in the 37th year of his Majesty's reign.
R.A. ABERCROMBY, HENRY HARVEY. By their Excellencies Command, FREDERICK MAITLAND, Secretary.
Foreign NEWS.
From London papers to March 10, by the Industry, Rudd, arrived at N. York.
[The Articles of the Capitulation of Mantua, are in the Papers received. Having already given the most interesting of these articles, it is little necessary now to give the terms of the surrender entire. They are however honorable to the dignity and resolution of Wurmbier, and to the humanity and generosity of the French Gen. of division, Sherrurier.
It is said in a London paper, that before the above capitulation, the garrison had eaten above 5,000 horses.]
LONDON, MARCH 7. FURTHER PROGRESS OF THE FRENCH. We yesterday morning received (by express) Paris papers to the 4th, and Brussels papers to the 2d inst.
Buonaparte, still penetrating further into Italy, states, in a letter dated from head quarters, at Macerata, on the 13th Feb. that he hoped to be that evening at Foligno, 60 miles from Rome. Of the treasure of Loreto, the value of which was estimated at three millions of livres Tournois, only about one million had fallen into his possession.
In a subsequent letter, dated from Ancona, on the 18th, the same general mentions, that the French troops had gotten possession of Umbria, the country of Perugia, and the small province of Candia.
Gen. Colli, according to letters from Rome, of the 5th inst. was employing every means to check the progress of the enemy, and had even embodied a part of the Poles, in order to augment his army.
A Brussels paper of the 27th, contains a letter from Vienna, dated on the 6th inst. mentioning that the Pope was expected in that capital, and that he was to take up his abode in the palace of his Nuncio there. The levy of recruits was vigorously pursued, and Vienna alone was to furnish, at its own expence, 6,000 men; an ordinance for levying the Hungarians in a mass, was to be published in a few days; all were in arms in Upper and Lower Austria, and proper organization was only requisite for of men there was abundance.
Sir John Jervis was cruising off Cape Spartel, at the date of his last dispatches, with twenty-two sail of the line. The Ville de Paris and several other ships are under orders to join his squadron.
CHARLESTON, MARCH 27. A Mons. CADET, was killed the evening before last, in a pugilistical combat with a brother Frenchman.
MARCH 31. The following information was given to the collector of this port yesterday:
Capt. Andrew Young, commander of the sloop Betsey of Falmouth, in the state of Massachusetts, now employed in the coasting trade of this state, lodges information at this office, that on the 28th inst. he was spoke to by a French Schooner, off North Edisto, which had the appearance of a privateer, but shewed no carriage guns. The informant saw only a musket, which was in the act of being loaded by a person on board, who made particular enquiry whether any vessels were seen by him on the coast, which were answered in the negative. Upon being asked from whence the same, was told from Port-de-Paix, in ten days. Her crew appeared to be six in number, and Frenchmen. The boat they were in appeared to be about five tons burthen, and looked like one of the Packet boats which ply in this harbour, between this city and Sullivan's Island.
There is reason to believe that the boat above described, left this city on the night of Saturday last, and that she was fitted in this port, we understand that the Revenue Cutter has received orders to go in search of her.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10. Mr. Cobbett, has been challenged by a Capt. Spring, a friend of Mr. Munroe, for some reflections published on the latter gentleman; The challenge was not accepted, but information given to the Mayor—and warrants were issued for securing Capt. S. and a Mr. Fowler, who delivered the challenge.
Wm. V. Murray, appointed to succeed Mr. Adams, as American Minister at the Batavian Republic, failed on Sunday.
TO THE PUBLIC. Whereas several ill disposed persons have asserted, that I have among a number of others, signed an agreement to enroll myself for the purpose of joining the French parties in case France should declare war against the United States, and whereas a report of this kind is calculated to injure me in the opinions of my friends, I think it my duty to inform them and the public, that a paper or agreement of this kind was presented to me for my signature a few days since. As this paper was signed by nearly one hundred and fifty persons, I was imprudent enough to put my name to it, but before it was out of my possession, I was convinced I had acted improperly and accordingly run the pen through my signature—The persons who carried this paper were much exasperated, and said they supposed I meant to turn informer. I gave them my word that I did not—but if they or any others of their party or parties continue to injure me in this business, I shall think myself justified in publishing their names.
GEO: WILSON, SEN. BOSTON, April 18.
General PINCKNEY. The Capt. of the vessel, which arrived on Sunday from Amsterdam, and which failed Feb. 28, informs, that Gen. Pinckney had been in that city 4 days. The American Consul, told our informant, that he had conversed with Gen. P. who thought the differences between the Republics of America and France, would be soon accommodated.
[This we conceive a little surprising and unnatural. Our Minister had not been acknowledged, and of course no official communication had been made to him from the Directory. If he should be accredited, then will commence a discussion on the justice and propriety of the French and American conduct, which it is reasonable to suppose will be lengthy and warm; and its termination it is impossible to foretell.]
The above vessel brought dispatches for the government of the U. States.
A vessel has arrived at New-York from Bourdeaux, in 35 days—the Capt. says, an embargo for two or three weeks on American vessels was talked of. He was flopt at the mouth of the Garonne for three days, by the Port Commodore, without any reason being assigned.
TO BE LET, A Convenient House in a pleasant part of the town, with a garden adjoining. Inquire of G. TURNER.
Hard-Ware Goods.
H. & B. PENHALLOW Have imported from London, Bristol and Liverpool, and by the Commerce from Amsterdam, A large addition to their former assortment of HARD-WARE.
Among which are, A GREAT variety of Cutlery, Iron-Mongery, Ship, Chandlery, Saddlery, Cabinet and Brass Foundry Wares; Horsemen's Bits, Hangers and Broad Sword Blades.
—ALSO— Brass, Pewter, Shot, Lead, Anvils and Vises; German Mill-Saws; Cross-Cut, Whip and Cabinet Joiners-Saws; Holland-Sates; Drawing-Knives and German Gimblets of all sizes; Sheathing and Drawing-Nails; Brads and Tacks.
—LIKEWISE— Sheet Iron; Carpenters, Carvers, Cabinet-Makers and Shoe-Makers Tools; Mahogany and Gilt Frame Looking-Glasses; Painters-Colours and Brushes; 6 by 8, 9 by 9 and 10 by 12 Crown-Glass, &c. &c.
All which will be disposed of, on the lowest terms for cash, at their Store in Market-Street.
To the honorable Jonathan Warner, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace throughout the State of New-Hampshire.
THE subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of Amoskeag bridge, request you to notify a meeting of the proprietors of said bridge to be held at the house of Robert M'Gregor, Esquire, in Goffstown, in the county of Hillsborough, on Monday the first day of May next, at ten o'clock before noon, to transact the following business:
1st. To choose a moderator. 2d. To choose three directors, a treasurer and clerk. 3d. To agree upon a method of calling proprietary meetings in future. 4th. To make any alterations in the by-laws which may be thought necessary.
EDW'D ST. LOE LIVERMORE, JOHN PIERCE, JOHN LANGDON, NATHANIEL ADAMS.
State of New-Hampshire. Pursuant to the above request (L.S.) I hereby notify the proprietors of Amoskeag bridge, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes above mentioned.
Given under my hand and seal at Portsmouth, the seventh day of April, 1797. JONATHAN WARNER, Justice Peace throughout the State.
THE inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth, are hereby required to render to the Selectmen a true Inventory of their rateable estates as the law directs, on or before the 30th inst.
GEO: GAINS, SUPPLY CLAP, ELIPHALET LADD, MOSES WOODWARD, SAM'L HUTCHINGS. Selectmen. Portsmouth, April 1, 1797.
Piscataqua-Bridge. THE proprietors thereof are hereby notified that the directors have this day ordered a fourth dividend of the toll, which will be paid by the Treasurer at his house in Portsmouth.
TH: MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, April 3, 1797.
TO BE SOLD BY Joseph Bals, At his Shop in Portsmouth, A FINE Assortment of English and American new Garden-Seeds; consisting of early Pease; Beans; Cabbage; Cauliflower; Turnip; Radish; Lettuce; Celery; Peppergrafs; Cucumber; Melon; Onion; Spinach; Parsley; Beet; Marjoram; Thyme; Summer-favory; Sage; Parsnip; Carrot; Saffron; Hemp; with a great variety of Flower Garden-Seeds.
—Likewise— A few coarse, middling and fine Sieves and Strainers. The Upholsters business carried on at the above place, with neatness, fidelity and dispatch. Portsmouth, March 30, 1797.
TO BE SOLD BY Eliphalet Ladd,
At his Store,
EXCELLENT Butter by the keg or retail; Pollock Fish; few hds. Lime and Salt; bbls. Beef and Pork; West-India and New-England Rum; Molasses; Brandy and Gin per hhd. bbl. or retail; English Canvas No. 2 & 6; Twine per hundred, dozen or pound; Cod Lines; Lead; Iron; Paints; Tea; Rice; and English Goods.
A few Tenements in Stores and Houses to be let.
FOR SALE AT Bayley's Variety Store,
FORTY pieces low priced blue Broad Cloths, twenty-five pieces blue twill'd Duffsils, being a consignment direct from the Manufacturer, will be sold at 25 per cent from the sterling cost. His remaining stock of
English GOODS will be sold remarkably cheap, Genuine superfine Broad Cloths at 27s. per yard, and all other goods equally as low.
A new assortment of Beverly Manufactured Cotton Bed Ticks, of a superior quality, warranted not to shed feathers. [6w.]
RANAWAY from the subscriber an indentured apprentice Boy, aged 17, by the name of JEREMIAH BUTLAND; had on when he went away a blue outside jacket and trousers, and a round hat. He was a dark complexion, and dark hair; this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting said boy, on penalty of the law. Any person who will take up said runaway and return him to his master shall have two cents reward and no charges paid.
CHRISTOPHER B. NOYES. Portsmouth, March 28, 1797.
J. & J. Goddard
Have imported in the last vessels from England, a large and very General assortment of Hard-Ware GOODS, Which they are selling on the most reasonable terms
By Wholesale and Retail, At their Store in Market-Street, Where may be had
A FEW Hogheads of Rum and Pipes of Brandy, both of a superior quality. Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wine; Brown Sugar; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas.—ALSO— 20d, 10d, 6d, & 4d, Nails; Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot of all sizes; Painters Oil and Colours; Window-Glass, &c. &c.
To be sold on easy terms By William Neil, NINE hds. Rum 3d and 4th proof, of an excellent flavor. A few crates EarthenWare, Coals by the chaldron.
Raisins by the cask, Cotton per bag. A general assortment of Groceries & W. I. Goods, wholesale and retail, for cash or approved credit. Portsmouth, April 7, 1797.
Just Published,
Agreeable to an Order of the General Court,
By J. Melcher And for sale at his Printing-Office & Book-Store, Corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth, [Price two Dollars.]
THE LAWS
OF THE State of New-Hampshire, up to the present time, The Constitution of the State, AND THE Constitution of the United States, with its proposed amendments.
The whole is comprised in one large octavo volume, with a copious index, is handsomely printed on good paper, and neatly bound and lettered.
Subscribers are requested to call for their books without delay; those who do not call previous to the first day of August next, will be considered as having relinquished their right as subscribers. Portsmouth, April 22, 1797.
TO BE LET Half of a large Pew in the Rev. Mr. Buckminster's Meetings-House. Apply to the Printer hereof.
FOR SALE A small Farm
In Berwick, CONTAINING about forty acres of excellent land, well wooded and watered, with good buildings, about two miles from the landing, is a fine stand for a tavern or trader, will be sold on very reasonable terms, and the term of payment will be made favorable to the purchaser.—For particulars apply to Daniel Abbot, Jr. living on the premises. Berwick, April 4, 1797.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Capt. SAMUEL NICHOLS, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to DANIEL FERNALD, Administrator. Portsmouth, April 14, 1797.
THE Fellows of the New-Hampshire Medical Society are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at the house of Benjamin Lamson in Exeter, on Wednesday the 10th of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. as there is some business of consequence to be transacted, and several communications to be read before the society, it is requested a general attendance will be given.
By Order of the President, LEVI BARTLETT, Rec'd Sec'y. The Printers of the Dartmouth Eagle are desired to insert the above in their paper three weeks prior to said meeting.
Excellent Clover Seed
FOR sale, cheaper than can be purchased at any other place in town, apply to William Bartlett, next house North of Col. Gains'. Portsmouth, April 14, 1797.
LOST in the town of Portsmouth on the 24th of March last, a pair of STEELYARDS that will weigh 332 lb. Whoever has found the same and will leave them with the Printer hereof shall be generously rewarded for their trouble. April 3.
A YOUNG Man who has been 3 years in the employment of Store keeping, and can be well recommended, would be glad of employment in that capacity, for further particulars inquire of Isaac Lord of Franklin, in Durham.

Foreign NEWS.
[By the last arrivals.]
ITALY.
VERONA, JAN. 20.
Extract from a letter of Gen. Buonaparte, Commander in Chief of the Army of Italy, to the Executive Directory.
Citizens Directors,
Herewith you will find the intercepted letters, the more interesting, as you will discover the stubborn perfidy of the Court of Rome.
Signed
BUONAPARTE.
Letter of Cardinal Busca to Lord Albany, at Vienna.
ROME, JAN. 7.
The intelligence you send me is more and more comforting. I learn by the two last couriers that Baron Thugot has altered his language, notwithstanding his mysterious proceedings; we can no longer doubt the determination of the Emperor respecting the supply of troops promised both by him and the Empress of Russia.
They talk no more of sacrifices, could they possibly have abandoned the idea of them? probably I flatter myself too much, and I shall think of any certainty, 'till that be signed, upon the conditions, I forwarded to you by my last courier.
As to me, as long as I can reasonably expect assistance from the Emperor, I shall temporize with respect to the propositions of peace which the French made us.
It is however very certain that the French have a great desire of concluding a peace with us.
I am not ignorant that it is necessary for their future operations, but I do not know why I entertain an unfavourable opinion of Alvinzi, though I am unable to judge of his operations in Italy, yet I think he would have done more than he has, but the interview is necessary, and I comfort myself when I reflect that the honor of serving the intentions of his master is at heart.
As the salary to be given to Gen. Collis, although the Emperor should allow him nothing for the time he is to be in the Pope's service, we will supply all and I am glad of it.
I am very happy the General brings two officers with him, and especially the engineer, of which we are totally in want.
Since you are persuaded that Baron Thugot would be jealous if you spoke to any one but him in favor of our cause, abandon all the other means I proposed to you at the time when the Baron had not the same good intentions he now has.
I do not doubt your having taken measures to become acquainted with the result of the conferences which are held at Inspruck with Clark.
You must have seen by my last courier that I had thought about the expedition of some Austrian troops into Romania, to be united to our own, and I had also thought that they might be landed at Arcona.
Cultivate that project, which would prove very useful both to the Emperor and us, and it can be realized, we will be disposed to enter into the same engagement as did the King of Sardinia.
You will do well to comply with the requisitions made to you by the constable through your brother relative to the armies.
My Lord Stay has not yet completed the briefs you ask of me; I therefore cannot send them to you.
sovereigns of Europe, it would have been declaring A RELIGIOUS WAR BEFORE THE TIME, unable to conceal that action of the Pope from the eyes of the French, and then, on account of the reasons I have hinted to you, we would be exposed to their indignation without being certain of his Imperial majesty's alliance.
In consequence of the informations you gave me, about a religious war, the holy father will distribute briefs and proceed to such other business as things may require.
If the treaty of alliance is concluded, you must have it signed by the nuncio, provided Mr. Thugot, with whom he is not on the best terms, should not oppose it.
I send to the nuncio the pontifical brief for the Emperor of Russia (in order that the Prelate should not be disappointed) with instructions purporting that in case the Court of Vienna, or the charge d'affairs of Russia should dispatch couriers to Petersburg, to improve that opportunity to forward them.
In case no such opportunity offers, I direct him to forward them himself, to Warsaw, to the direction of the nuncio there, to be forwarded to his Imperial majesty by him.
When you are introduced to their majesties return them the same thanks, for the eagerness with which they interest themselves, for the health of his holiness and assure them of the fervency of his prayers for their preservation, and for the glory of those who with great constancy and interest, have supported and do support the first cause.
(Signed)
CARDINAL BUSCA.
A true Copy.
BUONAPARTE.
FRANCE.
The Executive Directory to Gen. Victor.
The onset of your operations in Romania, has been marked with successes; they could not be doubtful, considering the enemy you have to combat, and the exercised bravery of the troops under your command, and who act under the eyes of the General in chief.
The Directory testifies to you its satisfaction and invites you to cause military discipline to be observed very particularly, in order that the respect due to religion and property may not be violated in the country you occupy.
The Directory to General Survier.
You have obtained, Citizen General, a flattering reward for your honourable services, in receiving the capitulation of Mantua, and in the taking possession of that important fortress.
Army of Italy.
Head-Quarters at Bologna, Piavise 12.
The French army is about entering on the Pope's territory; it will be faithful to the maxims it professes; it will protect both property and religion.
The French soldier in one hand carries the bayonet, a certain sign of victory, he offers with the other, to the several villages and cities, peace, protection and safety.
Art. I. Every village or town, which shall on the arrival of the French army, cause the alarm bell to be rung, shall immediately be reduced to ashes and the municipal officers shot.
Art. II. Any township in which a Frenchman should be assassinated shall immediately be declared in a state of war, a flying column shall be sent there, to bring hostages to Head-Quarters and levy extraordinary contributions.
Art. III. All priests and ministers of religion under any denomination whatever, shall be protected and supported in their present capacity, if they conduct themselves agreeable to the principles of the gospel, and if they should be the first to transgress them, they will be tried by martial laws and with more severity than other citizens.
(Signed)
BUONAPARTE.
General Head-quarters at Bologna, Piavise 13.
Art. I. The Pope has solemnly refused to execute the 8th and 9th articles of the armistice concluded on the 2d Messidor at Bologna, under the mediation of Spain and solemnly ratified at Rome on the 27th of June '96.
Art. II. The court of Rome has been continually arming and exciting by its manumissions the people to engage in the crusade; his troops have marched within ten miles of Bologna, and have threatened to invest that city.
Art. III. The court of Rome has entered into hostile negotiations against France with the court of Vienna, which is proved by the letters of Cardinal Busca, and the mission of the Prelate Albani to the Imperial court.
Art. IV. The Pope has entrusted the command of his troops to Austrian Generals and officers sent by the court of Vienna.
Art. V. The Pope has refused to answer to the official propositions made to him by Citizen Cacault, for the opening negotiations for peace.
Art. VI. The treaty of armistice has
been violated and infringed by the court of Rome, consequently I declare that the armistice concluded and agreed upon on the 2d messidor between the French Republic and the court of Rome is broken off.
(Signed)
BUONAPARTE.
POLAND, Feb. 12.
On Wednesday the brother of the American minister, and who is also his private secretary, had an interview with Lord Grenville, at the particular request of his lordship, and on Friday he set off for Paris, carrying letters from Lord Grenville, to some persons in that city.
It has been announced at Lloyd's, that five of the Cork fleet have been captured and carried into France, besides a ship from Belfast with a cargo of linen, valued at 60,000l.
Some Dutch Prints assert, that from the 4th of February to the 25th of October, last year, 2589 ships entered the harbor of Antwerp, among which number there was 1872 French vessels.
From the Ukraine, Dec. 20.
The nations inhabiting the Caucasus, have lately suffered several defeats by the Russians—Chan Montai, chief of several tribes of Tartars, stirred up some of the nations of that mountainous district against the Russians, and amongst others the Leghis, a warlike people, who say of themselves that they have never yet been defeated.
The Russian cavalry soon came up with them also, and the most dreadful carnage ensued.—Upwards of 2000 Tartars were left dead on the field of battle; among whom was the son of Chan Montai, and five other chiefs.
This defeat has spread general consternation among the inhabitants of Caucasus, and it seems has deterred them from making any other attempt against the Russians.
PARIS, Feb. 15.
The Directory, wishing to facilitate the commercial intercourse between Spain and Holland, impeded by the war, has resolved that the linens and spices sent from Holland to Spain shall have a free passage to and from France, on paying a duty of five sous for every hundred livres value.
The importations are only restricted by Antwerp, and the exportations by St. Jean Pied de Port by land and Bayonne by sea.
LONDON, Feb. 25.
Next Campaign!!!
Every thing seems to announce, both on the part of the French and the Austrians, that the Banks of the Lower Rhine will be the principal seat of the war in the ensuing campaign.
The Pope probably intends for England—he has remitted 600,000l.
PETERSBURG, March 28.
On Friday last a most violent hurricane passed along thro' the counties of Greenville and Suflex, and blew down houses, trees, and every thing in its direction. We understand that the current of wind extended about a mile in width—that a considerable number of dwelling houses, stables, barns, &c. are totally destroyed; that several horses and cattle were killed, and that some people lost their lives, and others received considerable injury.
INSURRECTION.
HALLOWELL, April 8.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of veracity, at Wiscasset, to his friend in this town, dated April 1.
"On Wednesday morning last, between two and three o'clock, the Gaol here was opened by an armed force, and three persons liberated, who had some days before been arrested on mesne process, and for want of bail, were committed.
The process was at the suit of Mr. Tuman, on whom they committed a most outrageous trespass, the last summer in the town of New-Milford. The mob was about two days in collecting and it is suggested that they principally came from the upper settlements on Sheepscot and Damariscotta ponds, and between two and three hundred. They appeared well armed and suitably provided with axes and bars to pull down the gaol, if they could not otherwise effect their purpose.
No doubt they came expecting to find an armed force to oppose them; which would have been the case, had it not been satisfactory ascertained, that their numbers were so great as to overpower an inconsiderable guard, and that bloodshed would have ensued.
It was reported on Tuesday, that the rioters had dispersed and gone home. Many persons from the settlements before alluded to were here during the greatest part of the day, and I conversed with several on the subject of their lands, advised them, especially such as lived out of incorporated places, to apply to government for redress—and suggested the possibility of relief on the plan heretofore suggested between us.
BOSTON, April 15.
IMPORTANT!
Extract of a letter from London, dated in Feb. last.
"Those who have claims pending in England for compensation for British depredations, will do well to attend to the information given by Mr. BAYARD, in his letter of Jan. 10th, 1797, to the Secretary of State, relative to the evidence requisite to support their claims.
"1st. Copies of the proceedings and decrees of the Courts in cases where the property was condemned by regular Courts.
"2d. Protests, and other evidence of the property being captured and taken from them, in those cases where there were no condemnations by regular Courts of Admiralty; such as the Martinico cases for example.
"3d. Evidence of the value of the captured W. India and other goods at the port of destination, about the time when they would have arrived there, and also of the value of the vessels.
"4th. Authenticated copies of the invoices and bills of lading of the captured goods in all instances where they have not advice of their being already among the papers in the case.
"These proofs will be indispensable, in whole, or in part, as the case may be, to a recovery of the property; and where they have been necessarily delayed, or have miscarried; the declaration of the parties stating the causes of the delay will be necessary, more especially where the appeals have been delayed beyond the periods mentioned by Mr. Bayard.
"The evidence of the value of molasses, sugar, coffee and cotton, in Boston, and other large places, may be easily ascertained, and stated monthly, from the fall of 1793, to the close of the year 1795, by recurring to books of the large dealers in those articles, who buy of the importers, and whose deposits, as to their value, will have the more weight, as they appear to be less interested than importers.
"The value of silk of all kinds, of beef, pork, butter, lard and other exports may be ascertained also better by the dealers who sell them to the exporter, and may be stated monthly.
"A general certificate, or declaration, as to the prices of the exports to, and another as to the imports from the W. Indies, made by the dealers in Boston might, indeed, serve for the whole of the Massachusetts claims, as the prices in the other ports are governed by the Boston market; and such general evidence will save much trouble to individuals.
Gen. Pinkney
Has actually quitted Paris, and retired to Holland. He was not positively ordered to leave the Republic; but invited to do it.
We have seen several accounts of the capture of an American vessel, said to be carrying mules, &c. to Ireland. The vessel is the Olive-Branch, Capt. Bryant, owned here; and was taken in lat. 47. long. 11. and carried into Portsmouth (Eng.) The arms and cannon she had on board, were purchased in Holland, by Gen. Ira Allen, of Vermont, for the use of the militia of that state; and we have seen an advertisement in the Vermont papers calling on the Colonels of regiments to report deficiencies of arms, in order that they might be supplied this summer from those taken—when this is proved we think the vessel and cargo will be acquitted.
APRIL 18.
Trade to the C. of Good Hope.
An order of the British Council, permits American vessels to trade at the Cape of Good Hope, subject to such restrictions as his Majesty or the Gov. of the Settlement, shall order; and as the Act which incorporates the E. I. Company, occasions.
The Merchants of Nantucket, have "quitted fitting out their whaling ships," in consequence of the precarious situation of American navigation.
Yesterday Johnson, alias Rice, alias Thompson, &c. was apprehended as an accomplice with Stewart, lately executed in this town for a Burglary in the house of Capt. Rust.
PETER PORCUPINE, otherwise W. COBBETT.
By some recent publications has drawn upon him the particular displeasure of Gov. Mifflin. He ridiculed the pagentry which attended the arrival of the French frigate Ambuscade at Philadelphia; and after other citizens, which he describes as eager to be present to welcome her, and happy to procure a plank or a place on a bowsprit for the purpose—He speaks of Pennsylvania's Governor, and says, "The Governor of Pennsylvania (who, God knows, is not the most discreet or least ridiculous of mortals at the best of times) seemed absolutely bereft of his reason.
He then notices an entertainment given by Capt. Bombard, to His Excellency, &c. and adds.
"As the American citizens were preparing to leave the frigate, Citizen Dupont, the boatwain, addressed them in the name of his messmates, in a speech replete with patriotic sentiments, prefaced with feeling. The governor made an appropriate reply." From Bache. Renard-king.
"This scene puts one in mind of Congreve's description of a Countess drinking in a cellar with a hackney coachman. Not that I would intimate, that Citizen Dupont, or any of his messmates, were blackguards any more than His Excellency, or possessed of less sentiment "prefaced with feeling."
Resentment discovered by his Excellency's friends, produced the subsequent publications.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 6.
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS.
Whereas a person called at my house this morning, and told the lad that serves in my shop, that if I published any more pieces about the Governor of Pennsylvania, there was a party ready to inflict vengeance on me (or words to the same effect,) this is to inform the said party that I will continue to publish whatsoever pieces I please about the Governor of Pennsylvania; that my publications shall be circumscribed by the law, and by the law alone; that I despise menaces of every description, and that, let who will be a slave, I am resolved to be free.
The impertinent bearer of the above threat ought to have left his name, that it might have been communicated to the public.
WM. COBBETT.
APRIL 7.
In yesterday's Gazette I informed the public of the unwarrantable and base attempt that had been made to intimidate me from publishing lectures on the conduct and character of the Governor of Pennsylvania.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.
GENTLEMEN, The CENSOR would have been delivered this morning; but as from appearances, my cruel Persecutors may probably not suffer me to live to write another, the present one is put off for a few days for the purpose of inferring my LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
WM. COBBETT.
BACHE, the Editor of the Aurora, in Philadelphia, according to a publication of his own, was lately assaulted in a very violent manner on board the frigate building near that city.
APRIL 7.
The Commissioners, appointed under the British treaty, for settling controverted debts due by American merchants to British subjects, this day commence their functions.

General Summary.
NEW-YORK, April 8.
Yesterday arrived at this port, in 28 days from Liverpool, the ship Orlando, Laughton, by which London papers to the 3d, and Liverpool papers to the 4th March was received.
From Captain Laughton we have learned, that the people of England were momentarily expecting an Invasion from France, in consequence of the preparations which were making in that country, particularly at Dunkirk.
The latest accounts from Italy, say, that Buonaparte had arrived at Loreto; but the chief part of the treasures of that city, were removed before his arrival.
The Pope is said to have fled from Rome, of which city the French were supposed to be in possession.
The Executive Directory have ordered all the officers, &c. of the Republic, who are absent on leave, to join the different armies, whose position were most convenient to the place of their respective residence, without delay.
They have also instructed the Minister at War, to call on the remainder of the first requisition to take the field, and to treat the delinquents with the utmost severity of the law.
No decision had yet been had on the fate of the late Conspirators and Agents of Louis XVIII.
Pa is was, under this date, in a state of tranquility; bread cost only 10 sols, [the 18th part of a French crown] the 4lbs.
An attempt was making in the French Legislature, to employ an official reporter, under the name of the Telegraph . The arguments pro. and con. are very lengthy, altho' the debates appear to have been conducted with much consideration, they amount in substance to what was said in the last session of Congress on a similar question.
The Sispadana and Transpadana Republics, are to be one and indivisible.
They write from Frankfort that the Queen of Naples has sent her portrait adorned with brilliants, and valued at 10,000 ducats, to General Buonaparte, with this inscription on it. "Consecrated to friendship and gratitude." What remarkable generosity from the Sister of Marie Antoinette! In consequence of the offer of aggrandizement made on the part of the Directory to the Court of Naples, the King is about to act offensively in our favor. It is said that our offers are the possession of Ancona by the King, and in return eight millions of ducats will be paid France, and a free access to the port of Messina.
Gen. Latour was sent to the Emperor to inform him of the surrender of Kehl! Thirty-Six French Horns preceded him!
The most active preparations were making for War in the Prussian territories.
And a letter from Berlin dated 11th Jan. has this remarkable passage.—"The Emperor must be grossly mistaken, if he does not consider us among his most dangerous enemies."
Accounts from Stockholm of the 6th Jan. mention, that Koscusko is expected there, on his way to America.
The King of Prussia has imitated the human and generous example given by the Emperor of Russia, in restoring to their liberty, the Poles, who since the last insurrection were imprisoned in divers fortresses.
From the last Parisian accounts the Austrians were rallying in great force in Italy, supported by the hard cash of the Defender of the Faith in England. Every possible manoeuvre was to be put in practice to save the Pope's territories from French devastation—it was thought, however, that Buonaparte was in a fair way to accomplish certain old prophecies against his Holiness, and (as the Scotchman said) "ding doon that mon of sin."
MARCH 10.
The ship Chatham, Capt. Peters, arrived on Saturday in 35 days from Bourdeaux. No papers, and but two or three letters, were received by this vessel. Capt. Peters left Bourdeaux the 4th of March, and informs, verbally, that on his departure he was detained at the mouth of the Garonne by the Port Commodore near three days, without any particular reason being assigned, and then dismissed. He confirms Captain Haley of the Hare, from London to this port being carried into Dieppe;—that Capt. Haley was at Paris and was about returning in another vessel, a circumstance which leads us to suppose his own had been condemned.
Capt. Peters also heard of another vessel which had been carried in. He observed a considerable coolness still subsisting between the French and Americans—that an embargo for two or three weeks was talked of, but had not been determined on; and he knew of persons who were still chartering vessels for this country. He heard nothing of any expeditions preparing on the coast. Capt. Peters brings no other particular intelligence,—he was but a short time at Bourdeaux—and was much hurried by the business.
BOSTON, April 20.
From BALTIMORE, April 10.
By the ship James, Capt. Smith, arrived on Saturday last, 20 days from Guadaloupe, we learn that no attempt had then been made by the British on that island, and that every preparation was making to repel an attack. The James was boarded on the 19th ult. by the Vengeance, cutter, belonging to commodore Barney, which put on board them the Capt. and negro belonging to a large and valuable Guineaman, which she had taken a few days before; informed that she was the 43d prize they had taken on that cruise.—On the 5th inst. fell in with 5 British ships of war off the Capes; papers examined, and vessel dismissed.
We are informed, from good authority, that the inspectors of the port of New-York, have orders to make report to the Custom-House of all vessels found arming: It is, therefore, presumably they will not be permitted to clear out, until they have put their guns on shore.
The situation of affairs in Europe becomes more and more critical. Every new arrival adds to our anxiety to learn the next news, so rapidly does the interest increase, as the political drama hastens to its denouement. The curtain seems now to be rising for the last act. France having completely humbled her continental enemies appears in good earnest to be turning her efforts towards proud Britain.
Three hundred French transports, according to the accounts by the Orlando, made their appearance off Beachy head on the 20th Feb. and then disappeared. We conjecture that this must have been the Grand Fleet going up the channel to form a junction with the fleet at Dunkirk and in the Scheldt: thence to strike a blow at the heart of their enemies, in their very metropolis.
It must be observed that the Eastern coast of Britain is most open to an attack from the French. It does not contain a single harbor in which the English fleet can lay in wait for their enemies, or find refuge in case of disaster, but the open road of Deal which would give no protection to them except against the elements; it offers various points at which a landing could be easily effected, and it is opposite and near to the French and Dutch coasts, which abound with secure harbors.
The British fleet which we suppose made part of the 300 sail seen off Beachy head, is said to consist of 33 sail of the line. The British force in the German ocean is about 10 sail, and their grand channel fleet, as it is called, consisted of 15 ships of the line. This channel fleet failed on the 2d of March from St. Helens, but even if it was to form a junction with the North Sea fleet, in the way of which there are many obstacles, still the French would be an overmatch even without their Dunkirk and Flushing reinforcements.
The landing of 1000 men in Wales on the 24th February, most probably was intended to spread an alarm in a direction opposite to the points of real attack. It had produced more effect than they could possibly have hoped from it. It has given a mortal stab to the credit of the bank, and of consequence cuts off the monied resources of the government. The shock will be severely felt by the commerce of the country, and the confusion which the event must occasion, will greatly facilitate any operations which the French may undertake against the island.
A London ministerial paper, speaking of the fate of the British fleet, remarks that the elements have joined the confederacy against France. On this an opposition paper observes, that it is fortunate for John Bull that he has at last got an ally which the Minister cannot subfidize .
PORTLAND, April 13.
A ship's Letter which was sent from Bristol in England, to Halifax in Nova Scotia, arrived last week at the Post-Office in this town in a Mail from Schooduc. Schooduc is a Post town on the Easterly confines of the United States, to which place it was sent from Halifax by post. Thus a regular conveyance is established and opened from the place last mentioned to this place, and so to every other Post Town in this government.
The Mail was five days coming from Halifax to Schooduc, and thirteen days from Schooduc here.
Gen. Washington's
Calm exhortation to his countrymen to preserve union among themselves, and peace, good faith, and sincere good will to all nations.—We have had many political testaments, some counterfeit, some real; none that breath so much wisdom and benevolence, as shine forth with mild radiance, not fiery flame, in the address of general Washington, on his resignation of the presidency of the American States. —There is nothing in profane history to which this sublime and paternal address can be compared. In the sacred scriptures only we find a parallel, in that recapitulation of the divine instructions and commands, which the legislator of the Jews made in the hearing of Israel, when they were about to cross Jordan.
(English Paper.)
PORTSMOUTH, April 22.
Ship Mermaid, Capt. John Tilton, from this port, to London, loaded with Coffee, Cotton and Sugar, was boarded by the French privateer l'Eclair of 18 guns—after examination was permitted to proceed, on condition of his taking on board 20 English prisoners, which they had taken a few days before.
Arrived here the brig Two Sisters, Sam'l Holbrook, master, in 26 days from St. Kitts, having been taken since his leaving this port by a French privateer and afterwards retaken by the English and carried into the above place where she underwent a trial, but previous to its coming on she was plundered and robbed of the greater part of her cargo.
Arrived here the brig Betsey, Capt. Tilley Wentworth, in 32 days from Tobago, left there, March 15th, the following vessels, viz. Brig Pallace, Fairfield, Kennebunk; sch'r Mercury, Dighton, ditto; brig Friendship, Thompson, New-Haven; sch'r Asa, Deanston, Norwich; sch'r Alling, Billings, ditto; sch'r Eliza & Eliza, Freeman, ditto; loop Lark,
Bemington, Providence; April 3d, spoke brig Nancy, from Charleston, bound to Cowes, (Eng.) seven days out, belonging to Newburyport, John Moulton, master.
MARRIED—Thursday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Buckminster, Doctor JOSEPH FLAGG of Bolton, to the amiable Miss ELIZABETH BREWSTER, daughter of Col. William Brewster of this town.
DIED—In this town, a child of Mr. James Roach, and a child of Mr. John Payson.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H. ENTERED FROM Brig Sisters, Holbrook, St. Kitts. Brig Betsey, Wentworth, Tobago. Schooner Martha, Scaring, St. Johns. CLEARED FOR Brig Augustus, Langton, N. Carolina.
The summer establishment of the Mail commenced on Monday last, and arrives here from the southward on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 6 o'clock. P. M.—In consequence of which, and during that establishment, the GAZETTE will, after the first day of May next, be published on Tuesdays. April 22, 1797.
A complete assortment of Books and Stationary Are just received and for sale By J. Melcher At his Printing-Office and Book Store, Too large to enumerate in an advertisement, Among which are,
LARGE assortment of Writing Paper, from 12/ to 42/ per ream. Ink Powder, black and red, warranted of the best kind, or the money returned, per dozen or single paper. Dutch Quills and Pens. Account Books of all sizes and prices. Record Books. Wafers, red. Sealing Wax. Slates and Slate Pencils. Cyphering Books, made of the best of paper. Copy Slips. Writing Books, made of the best of paper, with the necessary rules in Arithmetick printed upon the inside of the covers. Ink Cherts and Ink Stands of various kinds. Black lead Pencils. Webster's Spelling-Book, Webster's 2d part, Webster's 3d part, American Preceptor, Perry's Spelling-Book, Dilworth's Spelling-Book, Child's Companion, Ticknor's Exercises. Psalters. Pike's Arithmetick. Pike's abridgement. Schoolmaster's assistant. Vinall's Arithmetick. Bonnycafile's Arithmetick. Young Man's Companion. Short Arithmetick. Dwight's Geography (a small book for schools.) Child's friend (4th vol.) Young lady's Accidence. Primers, per dozen and retail. Art of Speaking. Dana's Selection. Dramatic Dialogues. Perry's Dictionary, per dozen & retail. Entick's Dictionary. Morse's Geography, 2 vols. Morse's abridgement. Paley's Philosophy. Davidson's Virgil. Duncan's Logic. Ward's latin Grammar. Ash's English Grammar. Usher's English Grammar. Philadelphia latin Grammar. Alop's Fables (Latin and English.) Clark's introduction to making latin. Coderius. Eutropius, Erasmus. London Vocabulary. Accidence. Catechism of nature. Children's small diverting and instructing history's & picture Books of all sizes and prices, per dozen and retail. Watt's Psalms and Hymns, per doz. and retail. Bibles of various sizes per dozen and retail. Testaments per dozen and retail. Seaman's Daily Assistant. Shipmaster's Manual. Playing Cards, Harry the 8th and Merry Andrew per doz. and retail. Ready Reckoner. Love on Surveying. Law of Bailments. Nisi Prius Cales. Probate Laws. Justice's Assistant. Young Clerk's Magazines (book of useful forms.) Conductor Generalis.
Every man his own Lawyer. Chefelden's Anatomy. Buchanan's Domestic Medicine. Worcester Collection. Federal Harmony. Hollyoke's Collection. Law's Collection. Looking Glass for the mind. Mason on self knowledge. Mason's Student and Pastor. Complete Letter Writer. Smith's Hymns per dozen and retail. Church Prayer Books. Token for Mourners. The Foresters, (a new edition) Lendrum's History of American Revolution. Carver's Travels. Cook's voyages. Franklin's life. Evening Amusements for the ladies. Chesterfield's Principles of Politeness. Riddle Books. Fortune Teller. Song Books.
With as large a collection of BOOKS as can be found at any place in town, all of which will be sold very low for cash down, or at a short credit.
New Vendue OFFICE,
At the head of Buck-Street, between the sign of the Barrel and Sugar Loaves, and the sign of the golden Tea-Pot.
Abra'm Isaac BEGS leave to inform
the public in general, and his good friends in particular, that he has opened a new VENDUE-OFFICE by authority, at the above place, which he proposes to keep steadily and steadily once a fortnight on Wednesdays, where
On Wednesday the 26th inst.
at 10 o'clock, A. M. will be sold
At Public Auction,
A variety of Furniture, viz. Bureaus, Pembroke Tables, Side Boards, Card Tables, And-Irons, casks of Raisins, &c. &c. &c.
Whoever in town or country, shall think proper to employ him in the above line, may depend upon his fidelity and the utmost punctuality in payments. And every purchaser may equally depend upon the strictest justice and impartiality towards them. Whenever any citizen, in town or country shall wish to raise an immediate sum by the sale of real or personal estate, they may depend on the business being done in the best manner, and at a moderate commission. He stands ready to receive each and every commodity, such as Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Wearing Apparel, Jewelry, Plate, Books, &c. &c. &c. Or he will if requested, dispose of them, at any other place the owner may choose for the auction. He also receives goods for private sale, which he promises to dispose of at a low commission, with the same fidelity, secrecy and punctuality. Portsmouth, April 14, 1797.
Dr. FLAGG, CONTINUES the
practice as Surgeon Dentist in this town, for three or four weeks longer, at Col. Brewster's in Cross-street, where the public may depend upon finding even to the extracting of teeth, or broken teeth below the jaws with less pain than can by the inexperienced be imagined: Those who with a further assurance of the great ease of his general practice are requested to consult their Physicians which are mostly acquainted, who (it is pretty evident) will recommend and speak well of, as heretofore giving general satisfaction. Medicine, (Austisorbatic) Teeth Brushes, Chew-sticks, &c. &c. are sold by him wholesale, to accommodate the Apothecaries, and retail to those who please to apply to him. To avoid disappointments, Dr. FLAGG will give a weeks notice previous to his leaving this town. Portsmouth, April 19, 1797.
PHNOMENON
THAT beautiful full blooded STALLION, lately imported by Lang, Brierley and Co. from England, will stand for covering this season, at the stable of Maj. Thomas Leavett, of North-Hampton.
He is a fine chesnut, rising 5 years old, sixteen hands and half high, got by the famous Phenomenon (whose grandfire was the noted Eclipse) Dam Recovery by Hyder Ally, Grandam Perdita by Herod, great Grandam by Sampson, and out of the Lass of the Mill.
A horse with such a pedigree can need no other recommendation. The price fifteen dollars the season and one dollar the Groom, which will never be lowered. April 22, 1797.
FOR SALE. Half of a Pew ON the lower floor in the Rev. Mr. Buckminster's Meeting House, term of payment will be made convenient; apply to the printer hereof. April 21, 1797.
WE the subscribers selectmen of Greenland, and overseers of the poor of said town, hereby forbid any person or persons from harboring or providing for Sally Marston, wife of Matthias Marston a poor person of said town, as we are determined not to pay any debt she may contract on the town's account. ISAIAH BERRY, AMOS DAVIS, EBEN: JOHNSON, jr. } Selectmen. Greenland, April 20, 1797.
PHNOMENON.
THE subscribers acquaint their friends that they have disposed of their Horse Phenomenon to Maj. Thomas Leavett of North-Hampton, where in future he will stand for covering.
They will be obliged to those gentlemen who proposed sending their Mares to Portsmouth, to have them sent to the Stable of the aforesaid Mr. Leavett.
LANG, BRIERLEY & Co. Portsmouth, April 21, 1797.
TICKETS.
WHOLE and quarter Tickets in the 3d Class of Dartmouth College Lottery, for sale at J. MELCHER's Printing-Office and Book-Store, Market Street, Portsmouth, where the prizes drawn to the tickets sold there will be paid on sight.
FOR SALE BY John Man,
Opposite the State-House: On good terms for CASH.
FRESH Raisins by
cask or retail; 2d and 3d proof Rum by the hhd. bbl or gallon; French Brandy; Hollands Gin; N. E. Rum; Sherry and Lisbon Wines; Brown Sugars of different qualities per bbl. or pound; Philadelphia Loaf do; Boxes of Chocolate; Hyslop, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee; Cotton; Molasses; a quantity of Redwood; Logwood; Copperas; Alum; Ginger; Cinamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Allspice; Pepper; Cake and Bar Soap; Candles; Sweet Oil; Gun Powder; Hair-Powder; Starch; Fig. Pigail, fine Twist and Smoking Tobacco; Segars; Cotton and Wool Cards; Iron Hollow Ware; Dogs; Cart Boxes; Iron Shovels; Flat Irons; Bar Iron; German Steel; 4d, 6d, 10d and 20d Nails per cask or thousand. Portsmouth, March 24, 1797.
Dartmouth College
Lottery. Class Third.
THE MANAGERS of Dartmouth College Lottery offer to the Public a SCHEME of the third Class, consisting of six thousand Tickets at four Dollars each—the amount of which they have divided into Prizes of the following value—subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
SCHEME.
   Prizes. of Dollars. Dollars.     2 1000 are 2000   3 500 1500   10 200 2000   30 100 3000   40 50 2000   80 20 1600   122 10 1220   1335 8 10,680   1622 24,000   4378  
6000 Tickets at 4 Dollars are 24,000 In compliance with the wishes of a large proportion of Adventurers in the former Classes, the Managers have divided the Prize of 3000 Dollars into 30 Prizes of 100 Dollars each; have increased the number of intermediate Prizes; and have substituted 8 Dollars instead of 6 Dollars for the lowest Prize. With these alterations, joined to the laudable design of the Lottery, they anticipate a complete sale.
This Class will positively commence drawing at Concord, on Tuesday the 13th of June next—and when completed, a List of Prizes will be immediately published, and the Prizes paid on demand.
JONA. FREEMAN, BENJ. CONNER, Wm A. KENT. } Managers.