The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1809-01-10 00:00:00

Don Lewis Bartlett, Esq.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
[No. 6, — Vol. LIV.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1809.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
NUTMEGS and CLOVES. HEARTWELL,
Has for sale at No. 3, Congress-Street, A few lbs. Nutmegs & Cloves of an excellent quality, which he will exchange for Westerly Berkshire and Vermont State Bank Bills at par. Jan. 3, 1808.
BOOKS Wholesale & Retail.
C. Peirce, Bookseller, Portsmouth, contemplates selling out his whole stock in trade in the course of two months, consisting of between thirty & forty thousand Volumes of Books, and an extensive assortment of Stationery — Also, a great variety of House Papers, Spectacles, Shaving materials, bell Windsor Soap and waltz balls, Dutch, English & Russia Quills, Ink Powder, red & black Ink, durable marking Ink, &c. Public and Private Libraries supplied and replenished, on such generous terms as will not fail to give satisfaction to every reasonable purchaser. His other articles will also be sold at reduced prices, and every favor duly acknowledged by CHARLES PIERCE. Portsmouth, Dec. 27, 1808.
Nathaniel B. March,
Has for sale at his shop in Broad Street, nearly opposite the Post Office, PLAIN and full weltsed Hogskin Saddles; common ditto; plated curb and snaffle bited Bridles; common ditto; Coach, Sleigh & Chaise brals mounted Harnesses; sleigh Bells by the dozen or collar; sleigh and chaise Whips; Fire Buckets; Matroses; Saddle and Portmanteau Bags; house and travelling Trunks; plated Collars and Martingalls; trucks and cart Harnesses; head & neck Halters. N.B. Chaise and Sleighs trimmed with seat covers and dispatch, at the shortest notice. December 27.
GOOD keeping for Horses, Hacks & Carriages to let, at a Stable in Putnam-Street, nearly opposite the Rev. Mr. Wilson's meeting-house, by CALVIN HOLMAN. Also, one good new milch COWS for sale at the above Stable. Portsmouth, January 3, 1809.
Christmas and New-Year's Day PRESENTS.
CHARLES TAPPAN has just received a large assortment of CHILDREN'S BOOKS, suitable for every age and capacity. Jan. 3, 1809.
THE Proprietors of Portsmouth PIER, are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at the New Hampshire Hotel on the third Monday of January inst. — at 3 o'clock in the afternoon for the choice of Officers for the present year — and to transact any other business which may then be thought necessary: A punctual attendance is requested. ELIJAH HALL, Proprietors Clerk. Portsmouth, 2nd Jan'y 1809.
Portsmouth Marine Society.
THE Members of the "Portsmouth Marine Society," are hereby notified that their semiannual meeting will be held at the Bell-tavern on the second Tuesday of January, being the 10th day, at 3 o'clock P. M. GEORGE F. SMITH, Sec'y. January 3d 1809.
State of New-Hampshire — Coos County. ALL persons interested take notice, that Samuel Haskins, late of Colebrook, State and county aforesaid, had a school tax legally assessed on him for the year 1807, in the sum of nineteen dollars, seventy three cents; also a school tax legally assessed for 1808, in the sum of twenty three dollars and seventy seven cents, making the sum of forty three dollars and fifty cents. That the goods and chattels of the said Samuel Haskins are concealed, and his body cannot be taken; and whereas the law in such case makes provision that the real estate of the delinquent may be sold for the payment of taxes. This is therefore to notify the said Samuel Haskins that unless the said sum of forty three dollars and fifty cents, with the cost of advertising and other incidental charges, be paid to me the subscriber, at my dwelling house in said Colebrook, on or before the fourteenth day of March next, so many of the following lots or parcels of land, being given into the list in said town of Colebrook, by the said Samuel Haskins, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, on the fourteenth day of March next, between ten o'clock in the forenoon and five in the afternoon, on said day, — to wit:
Range 1, Lots 6, 9, 15, each 100 acres. Range 2, Lots 6, 8, 9, 12, Ditto. Range 3, Lot 11, Ditto. Range 4, Lot 5, Ditto. Range 5, Lots 5, 8, 12, Ditto. Range 6, Lots 8, 10, 12, Ditto. Range 7, Lots 5, 6, 11, 14, Ditto. Range 8, Lots 6, 8, Ditto. Range 9, Lots 2, 4, 10, 12, Ditto. Range 10, Lots 10, 12, 15, Ditto. Range 11, Lots 1, 2, 14, Ditto. Range 12, Lot 6, Ditto. DANIEL HARVEY, Collector. Colebrook, Nov. 12, 1808. (6m.)
BERKSHIRE, Farmer's Exchange and Vermont Bank BILLS taken at par for Dixie Road Lottery TICKETS by Joseph Clark. Dec. 23.
State of New Hampshire, Coos. ss.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of ADAMS in said county, who have not paid their highway, county, town and school taxes for the year 1808; that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue at my dwelling-house in said Adams on the Sixth day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes together with all legal costs, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber. Number of Lots, No. Acres, Highway tax, Town tax, County tax, School tax. Charles Mary } 1 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. Wentworth, } 2 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. lots, do. } 3 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 4 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 5 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 6 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 7 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 8 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 9 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 10 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 11 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 12 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 13 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 14 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. do. } 15 100 53 4 8 29 1/2. Jonathan Palmer lots 181 200 17 30 110. do. 183 200 17 30 110. do. 305 200 17 30 110. Part of a lot, do. 90 75 6 11 41. Moses Bickford, 100 50 4 7 28. Thomas Boswell, 28 14 1 2 10. DANIEL MESERVE, Collector. Adams, November 29, 1808.
State of New Hampshire, Grafton ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of ORFORD, county and State aforesaid, who have not paid their school, town, county and highway taxes for the year 1808; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Capt. J. B. Wheeler, in Orford, on Monday the 27th day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
Table with 7 columns: Original Proprietors Names, No. Lot, No. Acres, School tax, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. Samuel Wentworth 17 9 100 35 6 15 7 7 1/2. Ephraim Marsh 12 8 50 4 4 2 1 9. Edward Moulton 9 9 50 8 9 4 2 18. Jonathan Samson 7 8 50 8 9 4 2 18. Nathan Moulton Jr. 19 8 40 13 6 6 4 28. Thirty acres of the westerly half of lot No. 17 in 10 90 12 6 5 3 24. For lots No. 19 in 8 & 19 in 6 16 10 100 35 6 15 7 7 1/2. For the lot No. 20 in 7, Jonas Moulton, Esq. 11 11 46 25 11 6 49. West half 11 9 50 17 8 8 4 36. Sold by the Proprietors on Mt. Cubee, 8 8 100 5 3 1 11. East half 11 8 100 5 3 1 11. ASA BLOOD, Collector. Orford, Dec. 19, 1808.
State of New Hampshire — Hillsborough ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of ANTRIM, in said county, who have not paid their highway, school, town and county taxes for the year 1808; — that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house of Samuel Christie's innholder in said town, on the First Monday of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
Table with 7 columns: No. Acres, School tax, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. James Wilson 100 103 92 18 2 7 5. Samuel Alden 90 84 75 15 2 2 5. Simeon Chase 140 27 23 5 7 0. Daniel Miltamore 100 19 17 3 5 0. John Shadd one three wintered Cals. 34 39 33 7 10 4. Asa Mansfield 129 38 34 7 10 4. Ebenezer Eaton's heirs 150 28 25 5 7 5. James Cunningham in the great right No. 5, to lot No. 26, 100 46 41 8 12 2. Andrew Todd 56 38 34 7 10 4. Amos Heartwell 49 16 15 3 4 4. James Farlow, Jr. in the No. 3, to lot No. 15, 60 12 10 2 3 0. Wm. Whittamore 1 dollar flock in trade, 1 two wintered Cals, building 1 cent, 100 45 40 8 12 2. 18th Newmarch a part of the farm formerly owned by Tho's Nichols, one acre of orchard, 19 47 42 8 12 5. Abner Haggard 50 9 8 2 5. ABRAHAM McNEILL, Collector. Antrim, Dec't 23, 1808.
National Legislature.
TENTH CONGRESS — SECOND SESSION.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Gen. S. SMITH's Speech,
DELIVERED On Monday 28th Nov. 1808, on the resolution of Mr. Hillhouse, to repeal the Embargo Laws.
MR. PRESIDENT,
When I last had the honor to address the Senate upon the subject now under consideration, to wit, the repeal of the laws in an embargo, I took occasion to observe, the transit duty, or tribute laid by G. Britain on certain articles, the produce of the U. States, when exported to the countries where they are usually consumed on the continent of Europe. It may not be improper for me to pursue that subject so far as the said tribute is imposed on all the articles usually exported from the U. States, to the continent of Europe. I then spoke from memory, but find I was incorrect as to the amounts on the articles mentioned. I observe however, a mistake by one of the stenographers, in the word sterling, in the article wheat, when I meant the currency of my country. By the act of Parliament, of the 28th March last, duties on exports are laid to carry into effect the orders in council. I shall not notice any but those charged on the products of the U. States. It will be recollected that I have already stated that none of the products of the U. States can be carried to the continent of Europe without being subject to capture by British cruisers, unless they shall first be carried to, and landed in Great Britain, and there pay a transit duty, or tribute; of course all articles the produce of the U. States, are subjected to that tribute on their way to the countries, so far as they consume the same. On the following articles, those duties or tribute attach, to wit:
American Produce.
Indigo, 45 cts per lb. Pitch, 95 cts per bbl. Tar, 95 cts per bbl. Turpentine, 78 cts per cwt. Rice, 45 cts per cwt. Tobacco, per 100 lb, 3 dols. Cotton, 16 cts per lb. Timber, staves and lumber, a prohibitory duty. Ashes, 2 dols. 22 cts per cwt. Corn, 15 cts per bu. Wheat 28 cts per bu. Flour, 2 dols. per bbl. Fish, 90 cts per cwt. Pork, 6 dols 86 cts per bbl. Beef, 3 dols 33 cts per bbl.
What amount would cargoes of some of those articles pay, of tribute?
A ship carrying 1,000 bags of cotton, will pay a tribute of 50,000 dols. Being about the value in South Carolina; to which add merchants' commissions, and other charges of port, of 2,000 dols.
A cargo of 400 hds. of Tobacco, of 1,000 wt. each, will pay 11,100 dollars.
A cargo of 3,000 bbls. flour, will pay 6,650.
A cargo of fish, as I am informed (for I am unacquainted with the number of quintals carried by a ship of 300 tons) will pay from 3,500 to 4,000 dols.
Double insurance, double premium, double merchants' commission, insurance, and other charges not noticed. I leave that for the calculation of others.
It is true, the king may suspend or alter any part of the act as he shall see proper, and the continuance of the act, is only to the end of the next session of Parliament. It is to be hoped that England will see the error which she has committed, as well as its effects her own interest, as also the deep wound inflicted on the honor and interest of her most useful customer. But, fir, if we retract from the stand which we have taken, will she not think from the instability of our councils, that she may proceed in her system of monopoly, until every branch of our commerce shall be extinguished? But, Mr President, does the British nation lay familiar duties of export on similar articles from her own colonies, or her allies? She has heavily taxed the colonial produce, carried in American ships in her ports on exportation, but her own coffee, sugar, and other colonial articles, are still exported free of duty; thus enabling her to underfell in the ports of Europe, similar articles carried there, the property of Americans. But, says the gentleman from Connecticut, (Mr Hillhouse) this tribute is a nullity of itself, for the decrees of France cause all goods that have been landed in England, to be seized and condemned on their arrival; of course, he presumes that none will go there: he is mistaken, Mr President; if the article shall promise a profit on the continent, men will be found (and many will do it) that will pay the tribute in England, (and this the English minister knows) and who will contrive ways and means of admittance. Is this visionary? No, fir, what has been done, and is done every day, will be pursued when profits sufficient offer the temptation; what then has been done? American ships arriving in the port of London, have been chartered (unknown to their owners) to proceed to Holland with a cargo of British coffee, sugar, and other goods, at an enormous freight. The American crew, except the captain, is discharged; a new crew of Englishmen taken on board, to each of whom a promise is made, beside the usual wages, of a large sum, perhaps 50 or 100 guineas to be paid on the performance of the voyage. They are told, that they must declare, if questioned, that the vessel has come direct from America that she has not been visited by any British cruiser, and has not touched at any British port. Papers forged in England, for the English, Mr President, are great manufacturers, and have a manufactory of all the papers and documents usually necessary for an American ship. Every paper, even to the merchant's oath, that the property is his, that no foreigner is either directly or indirectly concerned therein, the consular certificates of origin of the French or Spanish consul, as the case may be, showing that the
cargo on board had been imported into the U. States from some French or Spanish colony: every seal of office so completely imitated, that no man can know the difference. The ship thus provided, proceeds to Holland. The Dutch, Mr President, are hostile to those decrees of France; all are willing to countenance this trade; very little enquiry is made there; the trade is winked at by all the officers of government, and thus carried on with security. Now, Mr President, as this trade can thus be carried on, I will ask the honorable gentleman from Connecticut, whether, the temptations being great, it will not be carried on by our people and the tribute paid, for without paying that, they cannot escape the vigilance of the British cruisers; they will go into England, they will pay the tribute and purchase their voyage; and what right shall we have to say they do wrong, in so doing? What right has government to expect individual patriotism, when opposed to individual interest, when the government itself sanctions the honor and independence of the nation to fordid interest ? Take off the embargo, Mr President, and will not men say, our government has acquired in the tribute, laid upon commerce by G. Britain. We therefore do no wrong in paying it; we do what every prudent man will do, make our property as safe as possible, and pursue our trade; for we well know that if we do not stop and pay the tribute in England, our ship and cargo must fall a prey to British depredations. We will therefore go into England, pay the tribute, and take our chance to evade the decrees of France. Yes, Mr President, and it will become such a trade as will in a very short time meet with security by insurances, and that, at no very high premium. Again, those vessels returning with articles for the consumption of the U. States, must stop in England, (or subject themselves to capture) there land their cargo and pay tribute, before they can proceed to their own country. Is this a state to which the gentleman wishes to reduce their country? Are they willing to pay tribute to G. Britain? If they are, take off the embargo, and you encourage further aggression, and further exactions. Sir, there will be no end to them — we had better have remained colonies, than submit to such a state of degradation.
Let us take a view of some of the principal articles thus charged, that we may know in what countries they are usually consumed. Cotton — an article of such importance, that its value may be considered as amounting to nearly one fourth of the value of all the exports of the produce of the U. States. Two thirds, some say less thereof, is required for the English manufactures, when in full work; and one third, for the continent of Europe. Under the orders in council, that one third, or twenty millions of pounds of cotton, are prohibited from proceeding to its usual place of consumption; of course, that one third must either remain on the hands of the planter, or be shipped to England, where it cannot be consumed, and thus reduce, by so large a surplus, the price of the whole.
Flour. — The article is seldom wanted in France, for France exports the article; nor in England, for home consumption, except when there is a defect in the harvest. It is principally exported to Spain, Portugal and Italy — to those countries we are forbidden to carry it, by the orders of council, unless we submit to pay two dollars on each barrel, which two dollars must necessarily be taken off the price in this country, and thus operate as a tax upon the farmer of two dollars per barrel.
Tobacco. — This article is consumed principally on the continent of Europe, only about one seventh thereof, or 14,000 hogsheads per annum, is believed to be consumed in England; the residue, seventy-five thousand hogsheads, per annum, usually consumed in Germany, Holland and France, must either remain in the tobacco houses in Virginia or Maryland, or go to rot in the king's warehouses at London; or, if removed from thence, subjected to a duty of three dollars per hundred pounds: This is peculiarly hard on the state of Maryland, for of the 14,000 hogsheads exported by that state, not more than 5 or 600 hogsheads, can alone find a market in the ports of Holland and Germany, to which countries the English say we shall not carry it; therefore the taking off the embargo would operate no relief to the numerous and respectable body of planters of the state, which I have the honor to represent.
It is consumed only in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. To those countries we are forbidden to go with this article. It is not candid in gentlemen to state to the Senate, that the embargo compelled the owners of ships to keep that article to rot upon their hands, when it is well known that many vessels were compelled, after having made their voyage to the coast of Europe, to return home with their cargoes of fish, the English not permitting them to enter the ports of their destination. It is true, a small portion of fish caught by the people of the United States is consumed in the West India Islands. — Gentlemen may be deceived by looking at the report of the secretary of the treasury, when they see the large amount stated to be shipped to Great Britain, of the products of the United States. Almost all our business passes in some way or other, thro' the hands of the British merchants, either by consignments or remittances. By shipping to their address, the American merchant is permitted to draw bills of exchange for a portion of the amount on the British merchant. The ship proceeds to Cows or Falmouth, and there receives the order of the London merchant, to proceed to the country where the best market can be obtained for the articles — And in this way, the export to England is swelled to a large amount when in truth, the consumption is in other countries.
The gentleman from Connecticut, (Mr. Hillhouse) says that the embargo tends to demoralize our people. I fear, Mr President, that the payment of tribute in England, and the perjury employed to evade the decrees of France, will not only demoralize and degrade them in the eyes of all Europe; but also, in our own estimation.
When I was last up, I took a view of the exports still left to the people of the United States, not implicated either by the decrees of France, or orders of England. In answer, the gentleman from Delaware (Mr White) has stated that (the decrees of France and orders of council notwithstanding) there would still be an export free to the U States of four fifths of the amount exported therefrom. The gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr Lloyd) more cautious has stated that there would be still important branches of commerce left open to us. The gentleman from Delaware has given us the countries to which the four-fifths of our exports could go, to wit — Sumatra, Africa, Java, China, North West of America, Spanish possessions and islands, Sweden and her colonies. On examining the report of the secretary, I find that to those countries and to some others, we can export as follows, viz: — Spanish colonies, Florida, Main and Cuba, dols. 2,617,342. Portuguese colonies, say Madeira, Western Isles, Cape de Verd and Brazil, 570,303. Morocco and Barbary Powers, 8,358. China, 84,022. Africa, 369,924. South Seas, 3,385. North West Coast, 10,777. Sweden and colonies, 472,666. dols. 4,136,783.
To those countries (and they are the only ones, to which we could have exported under the orders of council) it appears that the total amount of exports is only 4,136,783 dols. I have admitted Sweden and her colonies to please the gentleman, although I understand them to be subject to capture under the French decree. A large item is to St. Bartholomew, a Swedish island, serving only as an entrepot. But we are told that Great Britain in her great goodness lately permitted us to trade to Portugal and Spain, and that the orders of council no longer attach to those nations. I am of a different opinion, and I derive my opinion from the document now in my hand: The lords of the committee of council for trade and foreign plantations, having authorized us to make public the following answers to certain questions proposed by us to their lordships, we publish them for the information of all whom they may concern. THOMAS BARING, A. GLENNIE, THOMAS MULLETT, London, August 15, 1808.
Question. His majesty's orders in council of the 4th July, 1808, having ordered that all hostilities against Spain on the part of his majesty shall immediately cease, and that the blockade of all the ports of Spain, except such as may still be in possession, or under control of France, shall be forthwith raised.
Can an American vessel proceed from a port in the United States of America with a cargo, the produce of the United States, or Colonial produce, direct to any port of Spain or Portugal not being in the possession of the enemies of Great Britain, and return back to a port in the United States, direct with a cargo the growth or produce of Spain or Portugal, without being liable to capture and condemnation, under the orders of council of the 11th and 25th of Nov. 1807 — and the several acts of Parliament passed to carry them into effect?
Answer. American vessels may proceed from a port in the U. S. of America with a cargo, the produce of the U. S. or colonial produce, provided such produce be not the produce of the enemy's colonies, direct to any port of Spain or Portugal; such port not being in the possession or under the control of the enemies of Great Britain, and return back to a port in the U. S. direct, with a cargo the growth or produce of Spain or Portugal.
[Here Mr White explained and said, that a proclamation had been issued declaring the ports of Spain and Portugal not in possession of France or her allies, open to the admission of American vessels, with the produce of their own country or of the colonies of those two nations; but that they must return direct to their own country.] Where the gentleman has got that proclamation, I know not. I never have seen it or heard of it. I am, however, of opinion that the orders of council do still attach to Spain and Portugal; and that this is only a bountiful relaxation of his Britannic majesty, which he can change at pleasure, being authorized by the act of Parliament to repeal or alter as he may see fit. It is a well known fact, that prior to the orders of council we could trade with colonial produce to those countries. These regulations of the lords commissioners of trade and plantations, do not permit such commerce, and could the orders of council attach, and should Bonaparte get possession of any port of Spain and an American vessel be bound to such port, he would, under the orders in council be seized and carried into England — in which case I do not believe the honorable gentleman from Massachusetts would induce for ninety per cent. against condemnation in the courts of G. B.
Pursuing the idea of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr Giles) that the regulation of the board of trade and plantations if submitted to, will reduce us to a state of colonization — I beg leave to observe, that this same board of trade regulated our commerce when we were colonies. We were then permitted to go direct to the ports of Spain and Portugal with our flour, indian corn and lumber, and might return direct

to America with salt; but if we wished to bring wines or fruits, we were compelled to proceed to England, land them and, then proceed to this country. What are the regulations now made for us by the lords of trade? Why, Sir, we are permitted to proceed to Spain and Portugal with the produce of our country, but we must return thence to the U. S. If we turn to the right or left hand, we come under the orders in council and are good prize. We are forbidden to carry any of the produce of those countries to their colonies, although they permit the trade. And, why, Mr President? Because the British thereby secure that advantage to their own ships. Again Sir, when colonies, G B compelled us to carry our tobacco, indigo and rice to England and there land the same, but permitted us to re-ship those articles, free of any duty, to the countries where they were consumed. Even in time of war tobacco was re-shipped to France. Now Great Britain, although we are independent of her power (perhaps not of her influence) orders all the produce of our country to be landed in England, and prohibits the re-shipment, until we pay an enormous duty; when, at the same time, the produce of her colonies may be re-shipped, even to her enemies, free of duty. Where is the difference, in principle, between the regulations made for us when colonies, and those made for us at this time? Does not Great Britain still assume the same rights over us, to wit, to regulate our trade in one instance as well as in the other? We are, in either case, completely in the situation of colonies. It cannot be misunderstood. The lords of trade emphatically say what trade we shall, and what trade we shall not pursue. Nay, in England, I have little doubt, that many people will consider it as excessive impudence in us to complain, when put upon a footing with their own colonies. They forget that we are independent. I trust, Mr President, that we shall not also forget it. But let us indulge the gentleman and add our exports to Spain and Portugal. To what amount are they? To Spain, Tenerife and the Floridas we export annually 1,381,327 dols.; to Portugal 829,313, making together with the four millions one hundred and thirty-six thousand seven hundred and eighty three, dols. already stated, the sum of 6,347,323, being, as stated in a luminous report of a committee of the House of Representatives, less than 7,000,000 dols. free of danger from the orders of G B and the decrees of France. So that the gentleman's four fifths appear, by public documents, (which cannot be controverted) to be reduced to an amount little more than one eighth of the native exports of the Union, the total amount being 48,699,592 dols. Shall we for this pittance, relinquish our independent rights as a nation?
The trade to China gives an export of only 84,000 per ann. It employs an exportation in dollars to near 4,000,000. Nankenees is the object in return of principal value, an export whereof to Europe we are now cut off from. If this trade should be pursued under this oppression, I will venture without the spirit of prophecy, to believe that every dollar in the United States will be slipped therefrom. The law prohibiting the importation of slaves has completely destroyed the trade to Africa, so that item to that country can no longer be counted.
We are told that the sufferings of the commercial states are insupportable, and from the discussion in the senate, it would appear as generally admitted that the four New England states are the only commercial—comparisons are generally disagreeable—they appear, however necessary upon the present occasion, to show the relative state of commerce among the states. I am warranted also by the example set me by the gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr Lloyd) in making the comparison which I intend to present to this house. In doing it, I pray I may be understood, as not incurring any offence to any state, nor to any individual thereof. New Hampshire cannot be considered a commercial state; judging from the treasury report, the products of its labor and agriculture go, I presume to swell the amount of exports from Massachusetts, for their export of native products is only 365,950 dols. Rhode Island may be considered commercial in proportion to her numbers. I have ever admired the industry and enterprize of her citizens, and have been gratified in the extension of her commerce; but their commerce does not exceed the proportion which is due to their numbers—the amount of export of their products is 741,988 dols. But Connecticut Mr President, is the commercial? Every American traveller that visits the eastern states, returns highly gratified with that state: he states with exultation and pleasure the delightful fields thereof; its high state of agriculture; its smiling villages; and the content and happiness that beams on every human countenance; but does this arise from its external commerce? No, Sir, we must give to Connecticut a higher rank; she is agricultural, and will also be a great manufacturing state; her citizens who annually emigrate, to swell the number of other states, will be induced to remain at home, and by their labor and ingenuity, extend and promote the manufactures of their native state. Her port of export is probably New York; with what state, as a commercial state shall I compare her? not with Georgia, for that state, though with only half her population, exports more than double the amount of Connecticut. With South Carolina? No, Sir, that state spares of her products to swell the exports of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, an amount equal to the whole of the exports of the native products of Connecticut. With Maryland? No Sir, with a population very little greater, Maryland exports near three times her amount. With what part of the union shall I then compare her commerce? It assimilates nearly to that of the district of Columbia, its exports being 1,363,324 dols., when that of Connecticut is 1,512,083 dols.
Massachusetts, yes, Sir, Massachusetts is really commercial. But not more so in proportion to numbers than many other states; nay, not equal to some, for instance, South Carolina with half her number exports 7,129,365, when Massachusetts exports of native products only 6,185,748. New York whose population is the same with Massachusetts exports 9,957,416 dols. being half as much more as that exported by Massachusetts. Maryland exports 4,016,699 dols. being in full proportion to the exports of that state. Nay, Sir, New York alone, exports more than all the New England states together, their whole native export being
only 8,812,769. But we may be told what is true, that the trade of a country does not consist alone in its native exports. We may get some information by examining as well its native as its foreign articles of exportation. Let us examine it, in that point of view. It will be found that New York alone who appears to approve of the embargo, if we are to credit their governor's speech and the answer thereto of both branches of the legislature, does export of all articles, foreign as well as domestic, to a greater amount than all the New England states together, for her exports are 26,357,963 dols. when the total exports of those states amount only to 24,074,438 dols. Nay, Sir, Maryland exports an amount equal to three fifths of the whole of the New England states, her general export being 14,298,984. I have deemed it not unprofitable to take this view of the subject to show the commerce of the United States, as they compare with each other.
The gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr Lloyd,) has told us, and told us truly, that the tonnage owned by the citizens of that state, is one third of the whole tonnage of the union; that the want of employment thereof causes an annual injury to the amount of six millions of dollars. My calculation, Mr President, does not make it near so much, but, Sir, I suppose the fact, is this attributable to the embargo? I think not Sir; on the contrary, that the owners of these ships ought to bless the wisdom and firmness of those who laid the embargo, and thus saved this immense tonnage from British depredation and condemnation under their orders of council, and from French burning and destruction under the infernal decree of Milan. For it has been truly said by an eminent merchant of Salem (Mr Gray,) that not more than one vessel in 8 that failed for Europe within a short time prior to the embargo ever reached her port of destination. My own experience has severely taught me the truth of his remark; and as a further proof, I have in my hand a list of 15 vessels which failed for Europe and were insured in an office in Baltimore. They failed between the 1st September and 23d December 1807.—Three arrived, I was captured by the French, one by the Spaniards, one was seized in Hamburg, and nine carried into England. But for the embargo, the ships of the United States that would have failed for Europe would have shared a fate at least as bad (in my opinion much worse) than that of those 15.—Not one in 20 would have arrived, for those vessels that failed in September might well have arrived before the date of the orders in council (11th Nov.) or the decrees of France. I say again, let ship owners return thanks to their best friends, to those who laid the embargo. As one whose property has thereby been saved I pray you to except mine. But, Sir, let us compare in order to know the sufferings of each other, whether the other states do not suffer, as to their tonnage, in proportion to the New England States. I take leave to submit the tonnage of the Eastern, and a few of the other states.
   TONNAGE.   Tons registered. Licensed.     New-Hampshire, 20,606 3,493   Massachusetts, 304,357 134,603   Rhode Island, 28,715 6,523   Connecticut, 26,022 20,000   Tons, 379,700 164,619   New-York, 131,047   Pennsylvania, 86,723   Maryland, 71,648   South Carolina, 48,156   337,574  
By this it will appear, that the 4 states of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and South Carolina, own of ships engaged in foreign trade nearly the same number of tons as the four New England states. Thus then, the loss to those states in point of tonnage is nearly equal to that of the other 4; and in addition they suffer the loss sustained by having on hand a greater amount of native products. In fact the state of Massachusetts suffers less, because she has an immense tonnage employed in the coasting trade, which renders its usual profits and usual employment for her sailors, when those other states have not the same advantage. This advantage applies more particularly to Connecticut than to any other state in the union, for of her 46,000 tons of vessels, 20,000 are actually employed in the coasting trade, so that as to the use of ships she suffers less than any other in the union. Her trade by land and water to the other states still continues in full vigor, and renders to her advantages not known to any other state.
We are told that the embargo is a measure injurious only to ourselves; that our fish, beef, pork, flour, tobacco and cotton remain to perish on our hands. I have already stated that the fish finds its great consumption only in Spain, Portugal, Italy and France, from which we are excluded by the orders of council; of course the embargo cannot be chargeable with its loss, nor with that of tobacco, when not more than one seventh thereof as already stated can go to the places of consumption without being subject to British capture. The gentlemen from the states which produce cotton, do not appear to be alarmed at the danger presented to their view, arising from that article being produced in Guyana and Africa. For they well know that it will require population and men well acquainted with the culture of that article to enable those countries to enter into competition with them. They know that cotton cannot be produced in the quantities required by the British manufactures in any reasonable time, so that they feel confident that a sufficient supply cannot be obtained from any other country than their own. But no man can, no man will believe that any supply from any other can be brought forward to prevent a stoppage taking place of the looms of Manchester.
We are told, that then the British islands are accustomed to receive their supplies of live cattle from the Main, that Connecticut will lose that valuable branch of their commerce. Yes, Mr President, if Bonaparte should conquer Spain, her colonies will forever be lost to the mother country—they will become independent—they will be open to the trade of the world; and if cattle can, (as the gentleman has truly told us) be procured at their own door by the British planters for two or three dollars per head, it will very soon become unfashionable to go to Connecticut, and there to pay thirty to sixty dollars. But will this be chargeable on the embargo? but the Spanish colonies should supply the islands with bread stuffs—No impossibilities stand in his way—The
sugar planter will turn his sugar land into corn grounds, and no longer take his supply from the United States. Yes, Sir, this will be done, when the gentleman (Mr H.) can prove that men will profligate their own interest. The idea is an idle one, and does not merit an answer.
[SPEECH TO BE CONTINUED]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, DEC. 26.
Mr. Nelson from the committee to whom was referred so much of the Message of the President of the U. States, as relates to the Military and Naval Establishments, and to whom was referred on the 17th inst. a Resolution for placing the country in a more complete state of defence, submitted the following
RESOLUTION IN PART:—
Resolved, That it is expedient immediately to raise, Arm, and Equip, FIFTY THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS, to serve for the term of two years.
The following is the War-Office estimate accompanying Mr. Nelson's report:—
A Proposition for Raising 50,000 VOLUNTEERS.
Will it not be advisable to propose raising an army of 50,000 volunteers, to be engaged for two years, and to serve, if required for actual service, any proportion of the term not exceeding 12 months within the term for which they shall be engaged; each non-commissioned officer musician and private to receive 10 dollars bounty, and each commissioned officer to receive one month's pay when appointed, and the whole to receive pay and rations when attending musters, as well as when in actual service. The non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates, to be armed and equipped by the public, and to receive one uniform coat, vest, one pair of pantaloons, hat, two shirts, one pair of shoes, and it called into actual service for any term over three months, to receive other articles of clothing in proportion to the term of service not exceeding in the whole, (including those first received) what are allowed to the soldiers in the regular army for one year. The whole to be mustered and exercised in companies four days within the two first months after being engaged, and six days in each succeeding year, and to meet and encamp in their respective states and territories thirty days in each year. No man to be enlisted into any company whose place of residence shall not be within a reasonable distance from the company parade to which he shall belong.
A suitable number of inspectors to be appointed by the President of the United States to direct (and inspect) the exercise of the troops when encamped, and to give directions for the drilling and exercise of the companies, and to direct and receive all returns, muster and pay-rolls, to be transmitted to an adjutant and inspector general (to be appointed by the President of the United States) who shall give general instructions to all sub-inspectors for the drilling, exercise, discipline, and police of the volunteers when not in actual service. The officers to be appointed and commissioned by the President of the United States. The proposed corps to include as many of the volunteers who have offered their services under the act of 24th Feb. 1807, as shall engage in the volunteer army now proposed. The whole to consist of 44,000 infantry, 3,000 artillery, and 3,000 riflemen, to be organized into companies of 100 each, including officers, regiments of 1000, brigades of 5000, and divisions of 10,000 each, to have the usual staff including surgeons and mates, the surgeons and mates to attend the annual encampment and actual service, and to receive pay only for their actual services at the same rate as allowed to regimental surgeons and mates in their corps of the army.
   5 Major generals pay per month, dols. 166 830   10 Brig. Generals, 104 1040   50 Colonels, 75 3750   50 Lt. Colonels, 60 3000   50 Majors, 50 2500   500 Captains, 40 20000   500 Lieutenants, 30 15000   500 Ensigns, 20 10000   50 Surgeons, 45 2250   50 surgeons mates, 30 1500 59870   2000 Sergeants, 8 16000   2000 Corporals, 7 14000   1000 Musicians, 6 6000   43500 Privates 5 217500 253500   Pay per month dols. 313370   2 and 1-4 months pay for the commissioned officers dols. 134,707 50   1 and 1-4 ditto non commissioned officers, musicians and privates 316,875   1 and 1-4 months subsistence of the commissioned officers, at 20 cents per ration 35,587 50   1 and 1-4 months do. non commissioned officers, &c. at 15 cents per ration 274,812 50   Cloathing for non commissioned officers, &c. at 14 dol. each 679 000   Bounty for do. at 10 dols. each 485,000   Tents and contingent expenses per year, 160,000   Dolls. 2,083,984 50   The first year's expense will be, 2,100 000   The second year will be, 300,000   Dolls. 2,900,000  
The following is a copy of the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury, laid before the house of representatives on Monday by the Speaker.
Treasury Department, Dec. 23, 1808. Sir,—I have the honor to transmit herewith the estimates of the appropriations proposed for the service of the year 1809; also a statement of the receipts and expenditures at the treasury of the United States, for one year preceding the first day of October, 1808.
   The appropriations as detailed in the estimates, are as follows, viz.   For the civil list, Dolls. 631,597 28   For miscellaneous expenses, 226,644 19   For intercourse with foreign nations, 169,050   For the military establishment, including the Indian department, 2,765,132 18   For the naval establishment, including the marine corps, 1,013,053 23   Dolls. 4,805,477 18  
Amounting in the whole to four millions, eight hundred and three thousand, four
hundred and seventy seven dollars and eighteen cents.
The funds out of which appropriations may be made for the purpose before mentioned, are, first, the sum of six hundred thousand dollars of the proceeds of duties on imports and tonnage, which will accrue in the year 1809, which sum is by law annually received for the support of government.
Secondly. The surplus of the revenue and income of the U. States, which may accrue to the end of the year 1809, after satisfying the objects for which appropriations have been heretofore made.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A committee was appointed to consider the expediency of placing beacons or piers on any rocks or islands near Marblehead.
The Non Intercourse and Non Importation bill was reported; read twice, and assigned for Wednesday, the 28th.
The New Embargo Bill was debated, but not decided.
A Bill for continuing the Mediterranean Funds was read twice.
TUESDAY, DEC. 27.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill reported yesterday to continue the Mediterranean Fund, which he stated to expire on the first of January, and therefore required a speedy decision by the House.
The bill went through the committee of the whole, and was ordered to a third reading.
The New Embargo Bill was re committed for amendments.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28.
The bill on the Mediterranean fund was read a third time this day and passed.
The house then went into committee of the whole on the bill from the Senate supplementary to the act extending the time of credit on revenue bonds in certain cases, and for other purposes. [This bill had been formerly referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures, who reported two amendments to it. One of these provides that the provisions of the bill should not extend to cargoes imported by special permission, since the laying of the embargo. The other, that merchants who have already paid the amount of their bonds for duties on coffee, cocoa, sugar, pepper and wine, can have the same refunded, on giving security that they will pay the same at a future time.]
The amendments were agreed to, and the bill ordered to be read a third time to day.
THURSDAY, DEC. 29.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Pitkin in the Chair, on the bill for compelling vessels now abroad to return home, and for preventing any citizen of the U. States from taking from any foreign power a licence to trade, &c.
FRIDAY, December 30.
Mr. Vandyke appeared and took his seat.
Mr. Coles delivered the following message from the President of the United States, which on motion of Mr. Porter was ordered to be printed.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
At the request of the governor, the senate and house of representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I communicate certain resolutions entered into by the said senate and house of representatives, and approved by the governor on the 23d inst. It cannot but be encouraging to those whom the nation has placed in the direction of their affairs, to see that their fellow-citizens will press forward in support of their country, in proportion as it is threatened by the disorganizing conflicts of the other hemisphere.
TH: JEFFERSON.
December 30, 1808.
Thomas Jefferson, Esq.
Sir,—In compliance with a resolution of the senate and house of representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, passed this day, I have the honor of transmitting to you certain resolutions, with a request that you will be pleased to lay them before the Congress of the United States.
Accept assurances of high consideration and esteem,
(Signed) SIMON SNYDER. Lancaster, Dec. 23, 1808.
WHEREAS the situation of the United States, in relation to foreign powers, is eminently critical, and calls for all their energies, unanimity and patriotism, to preserve those rights, and that independence for which our fathers fought and conquered; And whereas, in such times it is the duty of the constituted authorities, to aid the common cause of our country, by declaring anew their devotion to the principles of the declaration of independence. Therefore
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, That we have the fullest confidence in the wisdom, the patriotism, and the integrity of the administration of the general government, and that we pledge ourselves to co-operate with them to the utmost extent of our power in all measures which may be deemed expedient to maintain our national honor and our national rights.
Resolved, That we consider the embargo as a wise, pacific and patriotic measure, called for by the interests of the nation, and well calculated to induce an observance of our national rights without a resort to the horrors and desolations of war, so repugnant to the feelings of humanity and the principles of free government.
Resolved, That as the ocean is the common highway of nations, and as this Commonwealth is deeply interested in the preservation of its freedom, should those painful measures not produce the desired effect, we are firmly determined to unite our efforts with those of the general government in the maintenance of its rights.
Resolved, That the governor of this commonwealth be requested to forward copies of the foregoing resolutions to the President of the U. States, with a request that they may be communicated by him to the Congress of the United States.
JAMES INGLE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
P. C. LANE, Speaker of the Senate.
Approved—Dec. 23, 1808. A true copy. SIMON SNYDER.
FROM THE DAILY ADVERTISER.
The following extract from the circular letter of General Washington to the Governors of the several states dated 18th June, 1783—must call the burning blush of shame to the cheeks of these infamous characters who are at present engaged in sowing the seeds of jealousy and discension in our happy country, and who at the same time profess the most profound and exclusive veneration for the policy of the Father of his Country.
"There are four things which I humbly conceive are essential to the well being, I may venture to say the existence of the United States, as an independent power.
"1st. An indissoluble union of the States under one Federal Head.
"2ndly. A sacred regard to public justice.
"3dly. The adoption of a proper peace establishment, and,
"4thly. The prevalence of that pacific and friendly disposition among the people of the United States, which will induce them to forget their local prejudices and policies, to make those mutual concessions, which are requisite to general prosperity, and in some instances to sacrifice their individual advantages to the interest of the community.
"These are the pillars on which the glorious fabric of our independence and national character, must be supported.—Liberty is the basis, and whoever would dare to sap the foundation or overturn the structure under whatever specious pretext he may attempt it, will merit the bitterest execration and the severest punishment which can be inflicted by his injured country.
Such is the voice and opinion of the ornament of human nature, of the disinterested patriot, of the General of Liberty—Its sound is calculated to cover the enemies of "indissoluble union" with shame and ignominy, to unnerve their traitorous arms, and to form a rallying point for every true patriot and lover of the independence and freedom of his country.
The present minority in congress, contemptible indeed as well in numbers as in talents consists of 6 members of the senate and 26 members of the house of representatives—in all 32 persons. Of these at least 25 or 26 are LAWYERS—the remainder may be "weavers of mysteries around justice" for ought we know.
It is a remarkable fact, that every mercantile character in congress advocates the present policy of our government. To general Smith in the senate, and the late intelligent and respectable Crowninshield of the house of representatives, merchants of the first grade, the people of the United States have been really indebted for correct information on the nature of our foreign connections regarding the trade of the country. The former still maintains, and most ably supports, his former opinions respecting the true commercial policy of the U. States—the latter is no more, but his last effort was to establish the present system of measures.
The lawyers, in congress, in the States generally, and in the garrison of the office of the Federal Republican, have taken to themselves the exclusive character of friends of agriculture and commerce—the farmers and merchants being unable to discover their own true interests! Nay, one lawyer fellow, in this town, is said to be so "outrageously friendly to trade, that he has been for months locked up in a room preparing charts and maps of our country, made up from a very extensive correspondence in all parts of the U. States, for the use of the lords of the ocean when they shall please to visit our land.
The lawyers direct a majority of the federal press in the U. States—two, in this city, are acknowledged to be conducted by gangs of them; and a third is supposed (so far as it goes) to be influenced no little by one of the brotherhood.
Hence the superabundance of lies. Custom is second nature—and a lawyer easily transfers his talent from his tongue to his pen.
Pennsylvania, the wealthiest state in the union, is cursed with the smallest proportionate number of lawyers. Honest men settle differences between their neighbors to the value of 100 dollars—but in Connecticut the land of Liverless, a lawyer can and will issue process for a debt of "three shillings and sixpence," and be thankful for the job! In one state the farmers are the law-makers—in the other the lawyers render the law so incomprehensible even to themselves, that by its "uncertainty," they sometimes may gain even a bad cause!

PORTSMOUTH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1809.
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
The Chastleton Packet has arrived in this port from Bordeaux, (says the Philadelphia Aurora) — We have received Paris papers to Nov. 13.
The meeting of the two Emperors at Erfurth has been followed by the evacuation of the Prussian capital by the French troops, and all the rest of Prussia, save only the fortresses of Culstrin, Glogau, and one other.
The emperor Alexander appeared in public with the insignia of the French legion of honor; and Bonaparte with that of the Russian order of Alexander Newski.
From a hasty perusal of the French papers lately handed us by Captain Connell, we learn that Bonaparte arrived at Paris from Erfurth on the 14th October, and was expected to set out for Bayonne about the first of November following.
These papers contain accounts of the movements of the French armies in Spain, from the arrival of king Joseph at Burgos, down to the 12th October.
A letter from a gentleman in Charleston to his friend in Norfolk, dated Dec. 13, says: — A brig arrived here yesterday from Havana — the supercargo, Mr. Paul, informed me that the Spanish Ich. Serpent, arrived the 20th Nov. 30 days from Spain.
Important and Interesting! Capt. Hall of the Ich. Jane, (belonging to J. C. Jones, Esq.) arrived at Boston on Thursday last from Oporto, which place he left the 25th Nov.
The late President of the United States, John Adams, expresses his entire confidence in the measures of the General Government — Wm. Gray, a merchant of eminence, in New England, and Federal Senator of the Massachusetts State Government; is also a warm supporter of the Embargo.
Mr. PINKNEY, our minister at London, is well known to be a federalist; and his situation gives him the best possible opportunity of judging whether the views of the president are correct or his measures proper.
My views of the course, which our honor and our interests HAVE REQUIRED AND STILL REQUIRE is, as you know, in precise conformity with that of the president.
In what do the Federal leaders imitate the fallen angels more, than in the effects of their disappointed ambition and pride?
If the Opposition had devoted half the time and talents to make patriots of the people that they have to make insurgents of them, their country would have been more respected, and their property better protected.
A man whose affection is placed on money, has no affection for his country. [Ibid.] In the important question on Campbell's Resolutions, the opposition complain against Congress for burying the question through, after only eighteen days debate — and in the next breath charge them with tardiness in their movements at the expense of the people.
TRIUMPH OF DEMOCRACY. Presidential Election.
The whole number of Electors, is 176 — necessary for a choice 89. All the states have been heard from except Kentucky. — For Madison 115 — Pinckney 47 — Clinton 6. For Vice-President, Clinton 106 — King 47 — Scattering 15. [Ibid.]
The Opposition find a difficulty in reconciling the Report of Mr. GALLATIN upon our finances; where, after making all the important appropriation for support of the civil list, and for the necessary defence of the country; also, paying the eight millions federal fraudulent loan, at eight per cent. interest; and after having paid 33 millions more of the debt, the fruits of the same prodigality; he is now censured for requiring by loan, 5 millions of dollars, to make up any deficiency; and these censors he receives from the very prodigals who contracted the debt, who, after having run the ship ashore, burnt the log book. [Ibid.]
TIMOTHY PICKERING'S Speech, in the Senate of the United States, on Hillhouse's motion to repeal the embargo laws, in short hand: — The various orders of Britain, respecting our commerce and seamen, are founded on the laws of nations and neutral right.
On the last day of the late session of the New Hampshire Legislature, Mr. Adams, of Londonderry, offered the following resolutions: — Resolved, That the Embargo system adopted by Congress, is, in the opinion of the Legislature of New Hampshire, unnecessary and ruinous to the country at large, unprecedented in the annals of other nations, and a PROSTRATION of the honor of the United States.
Resolved, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives requested, to make every possible exertion to effect an immediate repeal of the said obnoxious laws; and that his excellency the Governor be requested to transmit without delay a copy of the foregoing resolve to each of our Representatives and Senators.
COMMUNICATION.
The wickedness of the world at large and our own nation in particular, will undoubtedly justify the appropriation of days for fasting and prayers, and should any clergyman, that sincerely mourns his own and the sins of the people, suppose there is a neglect in this respect, and conceive it his duty to join in those religious exercises, with his church and congregation and those of the neighbouring parishes, I presume he is meritorious in striving to effect those pious purposes.
ANEDOTE.
The substance of the following repartees took place at an entertainment a few evenings since. I will thank you Sir said Mr. —— for a part of that Turkey; what part said the gentleman; a part of the breast if you please.
DIED] — At Stratham, Mrs. SARAH BARTLETT, the amiable consort of Dr. Josiah Bartlett of Stratham, and daughter of Judge Wingate.
THE members of the Eastern District N. H. Medical Society are hereby reminded that their meeting will be held at the house of Mr. John Davenport's in Portsmouth, the first day of February, ensuing, at 10 of the clock A. M. January, 9, 1808. JOSHUA BRACKETT, Notary.
STEWARTSTOWN. State of New Hampshire, Coos ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the resident and non residents owners of land in STEWARTSTOWN, who have not paid their tax of two cents granted by the Legislature, at their session in June 1806, for the purpose of making a road and building a bridge in said town; that so much of their lands as will pay said tax with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Maj. Jeremiah Eames, in said Stewartstown, on Monday the 13th day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with columns: No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range. Rows include Jonas Minot's Claim, Sir George Colbrook's Claim, The following lots drawn to John M. Tilton, The following lots drawn to Nathan Whiting, Settler's Lots, Pond lot so called, JEREMIAH EAMES, ELISHA DYER, DAVID LOCKE, Committee.
LANDAFF. State of New Hampshire, Grafton ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in LANDAFF, in the county and State aforesaid, who have not paid their highway, school, town, county and school-house taxes for the year 1808; that unless they pay the said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the second Wednesday in March next, so much of their lands as will pay the said taxes together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Nathaniel Rix, inn-holder in said Landaff, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with columns: No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range. Rows include Stephen Kimball in the Gore adjoining Lincoln, Alden Sprague, Phineas Gordon, Widow Ruby Young, The Gore adjoining Coventry, The Gore adjoining Lincoln, Isaac How, Levi Judd, Elijah Carleton, Samuel and James Hutchins, John G. Eaton, Stephen Webster, Josiah Burbank.
FIRST DIVISION. TAXES.
Table with columns: No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range. Rows include Stephen Kimball in the Gore adjoining Lincoln, Alden Sprague, Phineas Gordon, Widow Ruby Young, The Gore adjoining Coventry, The Gore adjoining Lincoln, Isaac How, Levi Judd, Elijah Carleton, Samuel and James Hutchins, John G. Eaton, Stephen Webster, Josiah Burbank.
SECOND DIVISION. TAXES.
Table with columns: No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range. Rows include Stephen Kimball in the Gore adjoining Lincoln, Alden Sprague, Phineas Gordon, Widow Ruby Young, The Gore adjoining Coventry, The Gore adjoining Lincoln, Isaac How, Levi Judd, Elijah Carleton, Samuel and James Hutchins, John G. Eaton, Stephen Webster, Josiah Burbank.
THIRD DIVISION. TAXES.
Table with columns: No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range. Rows include Stephen Kimball in the Gore adjoining Lincoln, Alden Sprague, Phineas Gordon, Widow Ruby Young, The Gore adjoining Coventry, The Gore adjoining Lincoln, Isaac How, Levi Judd, Elijah Carleton, Samuel and James Hutchins, John G. Eaton, Stephen Webster, Josiah Burbank.
Landaff, Dec. 19th, 1808. JONATHAN NOYES, Collector.
LAW of the State of New Hampshire.
In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
AN ACT, directing the Appointment and choice of Grand Jurors.
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That in future, the number of Grand Jurors required from any town, parish, or place within this State, to serve at any term of the Superior Court of Judicature, shall be drawn from the box containing the names of those persons suitable to serve as Petit Jurors at the Superior Court of Judicature in the same manner as Petit Jurors are by law drawn and appointed; any law, usage or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Approved, Dec. 20th, 1808. JOHN LANGDON, Governor.
Notice by Selectmen.
WHEREAS complaints have been made to the Selectmen, of sundry persons riding on the side walks lately made for the convenience and safety of foot passengers in this town, whereby the limbs and even lives of the citizens are manifestly endangered.
By order of the Selectmen, WALTER AKERMAN, Chairman. Portsmouth Jan. 10th, 1809.
Goose Quills!!!
WANTED, 10,000 this country QUILLS, for which cash will be paid, at the Bookstore of CHARLES TAPPAN.
State of New Hampshire, Coos ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-residents proprietors and owners of land in STEWARTSTOWN, in said county, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1808; that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Maj. Jeremiah Eames, in said Stewartstown, on Monday the 13th day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
The taxes are as follows, (VIZ.) Highway tax twenty eight cents, School tax nineteen cents, School-house tax nine cents, Town tax four cents eight mills, County tax five cents, on the hundred Acres. SIR GEORGE COLBROOK'S Claim.
Table with columns: No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range. Rows include Jonas Minot's Claim, Elisha Dyer, Collector.
State of New Hampshire, Rockingham ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of DEERFIELD, in said county, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1808; that unless they previously pay the same, so much of their respective lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Lieut. Jonathan Stevens, in said Deerfield, on Thursday the 9th day of March next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Table with columns: No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range, No., Range. Rows include Stephen Kimball in the Gore adjoining Lincoln, Alden Sprague, Phineas Gordon, Widow Ruby Young, The Gore adjoining Coventry, The Gore adjoining Lincoln, Isaac How, Levi Judd, Elijah Carleton, Samuel and James Hutchins, John G. Eaton, Stephen Webster, Josiah Burbank.
LIST OF LETTERS.
In the Post Office at Exeter, January 2, 1809. JOHN FOLSOM; Secretary of Washington Lodge; Nathaniel Stone; Rhoda Sinkler; George Long jr.; Josiah Coffin Smith; James Smith; Daniel Thurston; Samuel Adams; Nathaniel Boardman; Mercy Beckworth; I. Cuts; William Durant; Robert Kimball; Thomas Kimball; Sally York; Joseph Osborn; R. E. Orne; Anna Woodman; John R. Maddison; Dolly Jones; Benjamin Hanlon; 2; Exeter. Plincheon Merrill; Abraham Thompson; Lemuel Johnson; Sally Chase; Abraham Stockbridge; Joshua Lane; Josiah Lane; Andrew Wiggin; Stratham. Thomas S. Ranney; Richard Sleeper jr.; Samuel Shaw; John Ellsworth; Richard York; Jonathan Veasey; John Dudley; Brewster. J. W. GILMAN, P. M.