The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-03-25 00:00:00

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SATURDAY, March 25, 1797.
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
On the Memorial of sundry citizens of the United States, residing in the city of Philadelphia: Referred to him, by order of the House, on the 7th of May last.
Laid before the House of Representatives, on Monday, 27th February, 1797.
The Secretary of State, in pursuance of an order of the House of Representatives of the 7th of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, on the memorial and petition of sundry citizens of the United States residing in the city of Philadelphia, relative to the losses they had sustained by the capture of their property by French armed vessels on the high seas, or in consequence of the forced or voluntary sales of their provisions and merchandise, to the officers of the colonial administrations of the French Republic, having examined the same, together with accounts of similar losses sustained by American citizens from the French, in the European seas, or in the ports of France, which in the details were necessarily connected with the former,
Respectfully Reports:—That since the commencement of the present war, various and continual complaints have been made by citizens of the United States to the department of state, and to the ministers of the United States in France, of injuries done to their commerce under the authority of the French Republic and by its agents. These injuries were
1st. Spoliations and maltreatment of their vessels at sea, by French ships of war and privateers.
2d. A distressing and long continued embargo laid upon their vessels at Bourdeaux in the years 1793 and 1794:
3d. The non-payment of bills and other evidences of debts due, drawn by the colonial administrations in the West-Indies:
4th. The seizure or forced sales of the cargoes of their vessels, and the appropriating of them to public use, without paying for them, or paying inadequately, or delaying payment for a great length of time.
5th. The non-performance of contracts made by the agents of the government for supplies.
6th. The condemnation of their vessels and cargoes under such of the marine ordinances of France as are incompatible with the treaties subsisting between the two countries; and
7th. The captures sanctioned by a decree of the National Convention of the 9th May, 1793, (hereto annexed marked A) which in violation of the treaty of Amity and Commerce, declared enemy's goods on board of their vessels, lawful prize, and directed the French ships of war and privateers to bring into port, neutral vessels laden with provisions and bound to an enemy's port. It may be proper to remark here, that this decree of the Convention directing the capture of neutral vessels laden with provisions and destined for enemy ports, preceded, by one month, the order of the British government for capturing "all vessels loaded with corn, flour or meal, bound to any port in France or any port occupied by the armies of France."
Such was the general nature of the claims of the citizens of the United States upon the French Republic, previous to the departure of Mr. Monroe, as minister plenipotentiary to France in the summer of 1794, and since his residence there.—To him were entrusted the documents which had been collected to substantiate particular complaints—and he was instructed to press the French government to ascertain and pay what might be found justly due. From time to time, as additional cases rose, they were transmitted to him, with the like view. In September of that year, he assigned to his secretary, Mr. Skipwith, (with the provisional appointment of Consul for Paris) the charge of stating the cases, and placing them in the proper train of settlement; referring to himself the duty of fixing general principles with the government, and of patronizing and superintending his proceedings.
In conformity with the direction of the minister, Mr. Skipwith, shortly afterwards made a general report on the injuries and difficulties and vexations to which the commerce of the United States was subjected by the regulations and restraints of the French government; or by the abuses practised by its agents; to which he added a number of particular cases. A copy of the whole (marked B) is hereto annexed. This report was laid before the French government; and added to the various representations of Mr. Monroe and his predecessor, it produced a decree of the joint committees of Public Safety, Finance, Commerce, and Supplies, dated the 14th November, 1794, a copy of which, marked [C] is annexed. This decree, apparently calculated to remedy many of the evils complained of, afforded but a very partial, in respect to compensation, a comparatively small relief; while it continued in force the principle of the decree of the ninth of May 1793, which
rendered liable to seizure and confiscation the goods of enemies found on board neutral vessels. American vessels had been declared exempt from that part of the decree of the ninth of May, which authorised the seizing of vessels going to an enemy's port with provisions, by the decree of the National Convention of the 27th of July, 1793.
On the appearance of the decree of the ninth of May, the American Minister at Paris remonstrated against it, as a violation of the treaty of commerce between France and the United States. In consequence hereof, the Convention, by a decree of the twenty-third of the same month, declared, "That the vessels of the United States are not comprised in the regulations of the decree of the ninth of May." M c le Brun, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the twenty-sixth of May, communicated this second decree to our minister, accompanying it with these words—"you will there find a new confirmation of the principles from which the French people will never depart, with regard to their good friends and allies the United States of America." Yet two days only had elapsed before those principles were departed from: On the twenty-eighth of May, the Convention repealed their decree of the twenty-third. The owners of a French privateer that had captured a very rich American ship (the Laurens) found means to effect the repeal, to enable them to keep hold on their prize. They had even the apparent hardness to say before-hand, that the decree of the twenty-third would be repealed.
The American minister again complained.—So on the first of July, the Convention passed a fourth decree, again declaring, "That the vessels of the United States are not comprised in the regulations of the decree of the ninth of May; conformably to the sixteenth [it should be the twenty-third] article of the treaty concluded the sixth of February, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight."—The new Minister for Foreign Affairs, M c Desforges, accompanies this new decree of July 1st, with the following expression—"I am very happy in being able to give you this new proof of the fraternal sentiments of the French people for their allies, and of their determination to maintain to the utmost of their power the treaties subsisting between the two republics." Yet this decree proved as unstable as the former:—on the twenty-seventh of July it was repealed.
The next decree on this subject was that of the joint committees, of the 15th of November, 1794, already mentioned. Then followed the decree of the Committee of Public Safety, of the 4th of January, 1795 (14th Nivole, 3d year) repealing the 5th article in the decree of the 15th of November preceding, and in effect the articles in the original decree of the 9th of May, 1793, by which the treaty with the United States had been infringed. It is not necessary for the Secretary to add, that the decree of the 4th of January, 1795, has been repealed by the decree of the Executive Directory of the 2d of July, 1796; under colour of which are committed the shocking depredations on the commerce of the United States which are daily exhibited in the news-papers. The Agents of the Executive Directory to the leeward islands (Leblanc, Santhonax and Raimond) on the 27th of November, 1796, passed a decree [marked C C] for capturing all American vessels bound to or from British ports. The Secretary presumes this is not an arbitrary, unauthorized act of their own, but that it is conformable to the intentions of the Executive Directory; the privateers of the French Republic in Europe, having captured some American vessels on the same pretence; and the Consul of the Republic, at Cadiz, having explicitly avowed his determination to condemn American vessels on that ground; pleading the decree of the Directory for his authority.
The Secretary has already intimated, that the decree of the 15th of November 1794, was not followed by the extensively good effects expected from it. By a communication from Mr. Skipwith, of the 10th of last September (the latest communication from him, in answer to the Secretary's request for information) it appears that the claims for detention of 103 American vessels by the embargo at Bourdeaux remained undetermined; no funds having been appropriated by the legislature for payment of them; and that none of the bills drawn by the colonial administrations in the West-Indies had been paid to him; the treasury having tendered payment in assignats at their nominal value, and afterwards in another species of paper, called mandats, which had suffered a great depreciation even before they were put into circulation; both which modes of payment were refused to be accepted. The progress made by Mr. Skipwith in the adjustment of other claims, so far as known to the Secretary, will appear in the annexed printed statement marked [D] copies of which were transmitted ten months ago to the offices of the principal Collectors of the Customs, from the department of state,
for the information of our mercantile citizens.
That nothing might be left undone which could be accomplished by the Executive, the attention of General Pinckney, the present Minister of United States to France, was particularly directed to the subject of these claims; but the interval which has elapsed since his departure, has not admitted of any interesting communication from him, on this business.
In connection with other spoliations by French armed vessels, the Secretary intended to mention those committed under a decree dated the first of August, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, issued by Victor Hugues and Lebas, the special Agents of the Executive Directory to the Windward Islands, declaring all vessels loaded with contraband articles of any kind, liable to seizure and confiscation, with their entire cargoes; without making any discrimination in favour of those which might be bound to neutral, or even to French ports. This decree has been enforced against the American trade, without any regard to the established forms of legal proceedings, as will appear from the annexed deposition [marked E] of Josiah Hempstead, master of the brigantine Patty of Wethersfield. A copy of the decree marked [F] is also annexed.
The Secretary has received a printed copy of another decree of the same special Agents to the Windward Islands, dated the 13th of Pluviose fifth year, answering to February the first, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, authorising the capture of all neutral vessels destined to any of the Windward or Leeward Islands in America, which have been delivered up to the English, and occupied or defended by emigrants, naming Martinique, St. Lucia, Tobago, Demerara, Berbice and Essequibo; and to the Leeward, Port-au-Prince, St. Marc, L'Archaye and Jeremie; declaring such vessels and their cargoes to be good prize; as well as all vessels cleared out vaguely for the West-Indies .—A copy of this last decree will be added to this report, as soon as it shall be translated. All which is respectfully submitted.
TIMOTHY PICKERING. Department of State, Feb. 27, 1797.
THE APPENDIX.
[A] Copy of a decree of the National Convention, 9th May, 1793. [B] A letter and report of Mr. Skipwith, American Consul, on vessels captured. [C] Extract from French decrees of 15th November, 1794. [CC] Extract from the resolves of the French Commissioner at Leeward Islands of 27th Nov. 1796. [D] A list of 170 claims, 40 of which were settled with the French Republic and the remainder pending. A second list of claims on 103 vessels, detained by embargo at Bourdeaux; these dated 20th Nov. 1795 and signed by Mr. Skipwith. [E] An affidavit of the commander of the brigantine Patty. [F] A Placard of Victor Hugues, ordering the capture of horses contraband.
Then follows the petition of the merchants of Philadelphia.
And a second letter from the Secretary of State enclosing a copy of the decree of Victor Hugues, lately published in our paper.
ORIGIN OF THE SPENCERS.
Being a Sequel to the Story of the Bottle Conjurer.
[From an English Magazine.] ON my arrival in town for the season, my eyes every where in the streets encountered a phenomenon which I could not account for; namely, men walking in great coats the tails of which were cut off close to the body!—The first person I met in this garb being rather of a mean appearance otherwise, I set it down to the account of convenience , and recollected the proverb of Half-a-loaf being better than no bread . But when I saw numbers of gentlemen decorated with this abridgement of a coat, many of whom to my personal knowledge, could afford a whole coat, once a week if they chose, I was totally at a loss to account for the grotesque appearance they made. Surely, though I, this cannot be voluntary.
On consulting, however, a friend, who always resides in the metropolis and is a close observer of modes and manners, he solved all my doubts.
"That absurd dress, which does not suffice you more than any other stranger, is a wonderful proof of the obsequious servility of those who would be thought in the fashion. Lord C. Spencer, from whom the dress takes its name, bet with some friends that he would support a fashion, the most useless and ridiculous that could be conceived; and that it should, within a given time, be universally adopted. The bet being laid he produced a pattern of this fashion, which excited so much laughter, that his opponents were pretty confident he would lose his bet. Lord C.'s opinion of mankind, was, how-
ever, better founded. The fashion soon became general, and, to complete the humbug, the wearers of this half-coat have found out a thousand conveniences and advantages in it, such as saving cloth, impossibility of being dragged, easier put on, &c. not one of which the author ever thought of.—Such is the origin of the Spencers ! I need not remind you that the bottle conjurer affair was likewise a wager to see what lengths credulity would lead the public, and the present fashion is no bad second part to that memorable take-in."
Are these things so? Mr. Editor—Are we really such fools as to adopt a dress, the chief merit of which is its being ridiculous, and injurious to trade? All I shall say is, Qui vult decipi decipiatur! Yours, OLD SKIRTS.
TO BE SOLD, AT AUCTION,
At the New-Hampshire Hotel, On WEDNESDAY, 29th instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.
FOUR pipes Hollands
Gin, at 30 days credit; a number pieces Check Linen and Hair Ribbons; a quantity of Room Paper, and sundry other articles for ready money.
JACOB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, March 16, 1797.
FOR SALE AT Robert Taylor's Store, In Duck-Street.
BRIDPORT Canvas
No. 2, 3, 4 & 7, of superior quality, on reasonable terms, for cash or approved credit. March 17, 1797.
Rockingham, ff. THE heirs to the estate of JOB EATON, late of Plaistow, in said county, yeoman, deceased, are hereby notified that on the 15th day of May next, at 11 of the clock, before noon, at the probate office in Exeter, in said county, the subscriber (Executor of the Will of said deceased) will exhibit his account of his administration of said estate, to the Judge of Probate for said county, in order for examination and allowance. JESSE EATON. Plaistow, March 21, 1797.
FOR SALE AT
No 17, on Portsmouth-Pier,
By Thomas Manning,
WEST India Rum per hhd.
or barrel; St. Ubes, Figuera and Rock SALT.
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. Dollars. Dollars. 2 of 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 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, } Managers. BENJ. CONNER, } WM A. KENT. January 13, 1797.
Thomas Sparhawk
Informs the public that he has opened a Store in Daniel-Street, at the Corner of Ark-Lane, where he has
FOR SALE,
A general assortment of West-India GOODS
and Groceries.
Portsmouth, March 10, 1797.
AN EXCELLENT CHOICE OF
House Lots.
*****
FOR SALE,
A number of House Lots
In Portsmouth:
VERY pleasantly si-
tuated on Broad-Street, Jeffries-Street and Middle-Road; belonging to the heirs of the estate of David Jeffries, Esquire, deceased; any person desirous of purchasing an agreeable situation for building may be accommodated on reasonable terms; for particulars enquire of JOHN GODDARD. Portsmouth, March 16, 1797.
For Philadelphia
And back to this port, THE sloop Nancy, George Wiggins master, will sail the 25th inst. wind and weather permitting, for freight or passage apply to Leigh & Bowles store, No. 1, high-street. Portsmouth, March 17, 1797.
FOR SALE AT
Bayley's Variety Store,
Sign of the Spinning Wheel, Daniel-Street.
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 27 1/2 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.]
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.
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.

SAVANNAH, Feb. 14.
Yesterday arrived the brig Independent, Capt. Boyd, 16 days from Barbadoes; the Capt. of which informs, that a packet had arrived there from England, and brought news that a Spanish and French fleet of 38 sail of the line, had chased 14 sail of English into Lisbon; and that twenty three million of money had been raised in England by subscription, to carry on the war: He further informs, that Captain Atkins, in the schooner Speedwell, from Penobscot, was taken by a French privateer, and sent into Guadalupe; and that another schooner had failed from Barbadoes for Connecticut, named the Jenny and Hannah, three days after, was boarded by the same privateer, that took Capt. Atkins, who was then on board. They robbed the Capt. of all his cloaths, money, watch, &c.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 28.
Arrived last evening, from Para- gon, Capt. Robinson, 16 days from St. Kitt's—W. G. Allenby, and William Wood, jr. Capt. Robinson informs, that the brig, of Nor- folk, Capt. Corran, having been blown off the coast, bore away for Antigua, where she ran on the bar, at the entrance of the harbor, and sustained considerable damage. From thence she went down to St. Kitt's, where she was condemned as unfit for sea; the day before he failed. Saw a gentleman at St. Kitt's who informed him, that the ship Presi- dent, Capt. Smith, of this port, had arrived safe at St. Bartholomew's.
Yesterday arrived Snow Polly, Capt. Hamilton, 16 weeks from Cal- cutta.
January 5, lat. 34. 15. was board- ed by the British frigate Imperious, Lord Fitzroy commander, 4 days from Table-Bay, in company with an East-Indiaman; treated politely, and informed of the capture of the Dutch squadron at Saldana bay. February 15, lat. 29. 16. spoke sch'r Orange, Capt. Pierce, of and for New Brunswick (Casco-bay) from Demerara, last from St. Thomas's, out 8 days.—February 23. on found- ings, spoke sloop Catharine, of and from Boston, for Carolina.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 6.
The sloop Port Packet, which arrived yesterday from Turk's Island, was picked up adrift near the Reef of Salt Key, and carried on to Nassau, about the 31st Dec. last; she was loaded with Nicaragua Braz- illetto, and Mahogany woods; her sails were hoisted, but no person was on board of her; the Captain's bedding, quadrant, &c. were all found on board of her; from her log book it appears that she was from the city of St. Domingo in Hispaniola, bound to Philadelphia; that she belonged to Newburyport, and that her Captain's name was Lowell. The boat was missing. A Captain Lowe, who was in Nassau when she arrived, said that he had seen the sloop in St. Domingo, that he assisted Capt. Lowell (who was sick) to count about 5000 dollars, which he was certain he took to sea with him; none of this money was found on board of her. The last day's transactions entered on the log book, was when they were off the east end of Hi- spaniola, standing over towards Porto Rico. No account can be given of the Captain or crew. On her arrival at Nassau she and her cargo were libelled, condemned and sold.
February 7.
On Sunday night last the ship Po- ly, Higgins, from the Havana, bound to this port, laden with 900 boxes of sugar, got on the South Breakers; the soon after beat over these, with the loss of her rudder, and was brought to an anchor in the channel opposite the light-house, on trying the pumps it was found she had sprung a leak; after pumping an hour, the water had gained four feet, the Captain and crew then took to the boat, but failing in soon af- ter with a pilot boat, the Capt. re- turned to the ship. It was not known last evening, whether any of the cargo would be saved or not. The ac- cident this ship has met with is as- cribed to the foggy weather which has prevailed for some days past.
NEW-LONDON, March 11.
A gentleman who arrived here last even- ing, informs—That about 4 o'clock yester- day morning, the building improved by Mellrs. Tracy and Coit, of Norwich, as a slaughter-house, barn, &c. was discovered to be on fire. All human exertions to extinguish it were vain, and it burnt to the ground.—From every circumstance which has appeared, this fire, has been, most undoubtedly, the effect of design.
On Thursday last, the dwelling house of Mr. Joseph Hyde, of Lebanon, was consumed by FIRE. The following me- lancholy particulars are related.—About the hour of four in the morning, Mrs. Hyde was awakened by the roaring of the fire. She arose from her bed, and at- tempted to alarm the family; but alas! 'Twas vain. The flames raged with such ungovernable fury, that escape was im-
possible, and shocking to relate, Mrs. Hyde, her sister, a young man, about 14 years of age, and a negro woman perished in the flames.
BOSTON, March 10.
APPOINTMENTS BY AUTHORITY. Isaac Cox Barnett, of New-Jersey, Con- sul for the United States at the port of Bre- st, in France.
Elies Bachman, Consul for the United States at Gottenburg, in Sweden.
Francis Childs, of New-York, Consul at Genoa.
Conrad Frederick Wagner, Consul at Trieste.
William Vans Murray, to be Minister Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Batavia.
A. M'Lean, Collector of the Port of Wil- mington. M. Brown, Collector and In- spector, J. M'Natty, District Judge, T. Gray, Attorney, and R. Hays, Marshal, for the new State of Tennessee. R. Ro- gers, Naval-Officer, N. York. Mr. E. Sawyer, Inspector and Surveyor of Pat- quotank River Bridge. J. Barlow, Con- sul General for Algiers. J. Gavino, Consul for Gibraltar. P. J. Pollock, Consul for N. Orleans. F. Folger, Con- sul for A. Cayes. C. Jackson, Georgia District Attorney. D. Lenox, Agent for relieving and protecting American Seamen in G. Britain.
A vessel at Baltimore, from L'Anse a Veau, brings a list of 45 American vessels carried into Hispaniola, and principally condemned. Among them we find the Nelly, Adams, of Boston; the Rainbow, Howland of New-Bedford, acquitted. The Amelia, Cockran, of Boston. Sch. Juno, of Boston, condemned. Sch. Li- berty, Williams, of do.
French Depredations.
By Capt. Preble, at Salem from Guada- loupe, a list of vessels carried into that Island to Feb. 16, was received. Among them we observe, 2 New-York vessels, 4 Virginia, 1 Pennsylvania, 1 Georgia, 4 Connecticut, 2 Maryland, 1 N. Hampshire, and 11 Massachusetts. Those belonging to this state, are Neptune, Blanchard from Casco-bay for St. Barts, condemned; Polly, Clements, of Portland, from London; sch. Active, Atkins, of Penobscot, cargo condemned; sch. Commerce, Wilds, of Boston, at issue; Dolphin, Merry, of Bos- ton, at issue; Panther, Merrill, Kenne- bunk, cargo condemned; ship Eliza, Hambleton, of N. Bedford, lost on Marie- galant by the ignorant prize-master; Wash- ington, Sigourney, of Boston, at issue; Goodhue, of Newburyport, at is- sue; Betsey, of Boston, condemned; and brig Abigail, Tibbets, cargo condemn- ed. The proceedings of the mock Court at Guadalupe is very irregular. Some of the above vessels, from and for British ports, were condemned with their cargoes, the cargoes only, of others similarly cir- cumstanced, were condemned. A vessel from Liverpool, Eng. for America, with salt, has had her cargo condemned. A vessel from the U. S. for Cadiz—has had her cargo taken from her. A vessel from the Cape de Verds—is detained. A ves- sel cleared for St. Bartholomew's, is con- demned, together with her cargo.—There thus appears but small chance of escaping these Marauders, who hardly of late en- deavor to excuse their Knavery by any pretence. As the Pirates themselves, if at any period of the war the British cru- izers, molested the American Commerce in so atrocious a manner? and they can- not prove that there ever was such a time: Besides the unjust orders of the Executive Directory of France, looked to the posses- sion conduct of the English, as a rule for French Cruizers—and how widely differ- ent is the latter proceedings of the British vessels from those of French?
MARCH 17.
ROBBERIES.
Notwithstanding the recent Capital Con- viction of an offender, continue to be fre- quently committed in this town and its vi- cinity.—Some of which Robberies are connected with an evident design to con- flagrate the town.
On Tuesday night the House of Mr. Samuel Goldsbury, in Fore Street, was broken into at the back part of it back part of it, robbed and set on fire. On the family's being alarmed, these abandoned wretches made their escape. The fire had damaged a back door considerably, and probably would have proved fatal to a large part of the town, but for the timely discovery and ex- tinguishment of it.
On the same night, Mr. Rallion, near State Street with the assistance of the watch, secured a thief in his house. The villain entered at the cellar, (as he says) in the evening, and after the family were asleep proceeded to the room on the first floor—broke the lock of a closet door, opened all the drawers of the furniture in the room, and then went up stairs to the chamber of Mr. Rallion, where the noise he made al- armed the family, and he was soon after- wards taken. He had not pilfered any thing of consequence. In his pockets were found half a pound of gun powder, several silver brooches, &c.
On the evening of the same night, a Mr. Tufts, of Medford, was stopped on Winter-Hill, and robbed of a small sum of money he had with him. Fortunately he was disappointed of the receipt of other money, or the booty of the highway-man would have been much larger.
In consequence of the alarm occasioned by these multiplied proofs that a horde of Villains are actually among us, a meeting of the inhabitants of the town was called on Wednesday afternoon, that some mea- sures might be adopted to prevent the dreadful calamities which the recent atro- cities threatened, and for their detection. A large number of the Citizens assembled—and Judge SULLIVAN was appointed Moderator. A number of votes, calcula- ted to effect the objects contemplated by the Meeting, passed unanimously.
A person was appointed in each ward to draft ten men to patrol the streets; and for the two last nights the town has been under the protection of about 120 Citizens, exclusive of the regular watch.
Yesterday afternoon, agreeably to a re- commendation from the Selectmen, the Citizens assembled in their different Wards, to adopt some regular mode for establish- ing a patrol, while circumstances may render it necessary. Committees were chosen, to arrange the business, who are to draw in rotation, from a list of the in- habitants of each Ward, from 6 to 10, as a nightly guard.
On Tuesday last, John Stewart, after a fair and lengthy trial, in which Mellrs. Otis and G. Blake were his Counsel, was fully convicted of Burglariously entering the house of Capt. Rutt; and on Wed- nesday he was brought into Court and re- ceived sentence of Death. Stewart is a young man, a native of Ireland, has been heretofore punished for several petty larcenies in this town. On his first being taken into custody, he was rude and hardy, but he is now quite penitent. Yesterday Dr. Walter prayed with the prisoner at the gaol. The time for his Execution is in the assignment of the Governor and Coun- cil.
Extract of a letter from a respectable House at New-York, to their friends in this town, dated March 10, 1797.
"Within a few months past our of- fices and individual underwriters have se- verely felt the effects of French fraternity, in consequence of which, insurance on A- merican is nearly equal to that on British vessels."
20 and 25 per cent is the premium paid on a single passage to or from a single port in the Islands.
Twenty-four of the Clergy of the city and vicinity of Philadelphia, the 3d inst. presented a very affectionate address to GEORGE WASHINGTON, then Presi- dent of the U. S. Our beloved friend, in his answer, says, "Believing as I do, that Religion and Morality are the essential pillars of civil society; I view, with un- speakable pleasure, that harmony and bro- therly love which characterizes the Cler- gy of different denominations, as well in this, as in other parts of the United States; exhibiting to the world a new and inter- esting spectacle, at once the pride of our country and the surest basis of universal harmony."
We do not recollect ever to have seen any toasts given by our illustrious late Presi- dent; we therefore publish the follow- ing with greater pleasure, given by him at a late festival in Philadelphia, viz. "Pros- perity to the commerce of Pennsylvania, and to that of the United States generally."
May a spirit of justice among Nations, soon dispel the clouds with which it is at present overcast, and conduct upon the principles of honesty, and liberality—May its blessings be diffused through the world."
Proposals are issuing at New-York, for publishing the Address of the late Presi- dent WASHINGTON, to his fellow-citi- zens, on his declining being a candidate for the Presidency, from a copper-plate 26 inches square; so as to form, when framed, the most superb thing of the kind, ever published in America.
MAINE—The question of separation from Massachusetts, is to be taken up by yeas and nays, in all the towns of the dis- trict, the second Wednesday of May.
The accounts lately received of hostili- ties on the frontiers, with the Indians, are all unfounded: and originated in base spe- culation.
CONTRADICTION.
The report of the capture of the Eliza, Capt. HODGES, bound to Canton, hav- ing caused considerable alarm—we are happy to have it in our power to say that, after a more particular inquiry by gentle- men of respectability in Salem, it is be- lieved there is not any foundation for the report. This information is handed us by a gentleman of the first mercantile reputa- tion, in this town.
The late President of the United States has deposited in the office of the Depart- ment of State, a letter, wherein he solemn- ly declares the productions that have been published under his signature, while he was in the army, addressed to LUND WASHINGTON, &c. are a base forgery, and that he never saw or heard of them till in print.
This solemn declaration of General WASHINGTON must be pleasing and fa- tisfactory to every rational mind.
MARCH 20.
Important Hand-Bill
By Saturday's Mail. From Greenleaf's Press, New-York, SUNDAY, March 12. EXTRA.
The mail due to-morrow, arrived this day—by which means we are enabled thus early to lay before our readers, the follow- ing VERY IMPORTANT articles, from the Baltimore Daily Telegraph, of March 9, and a Norfolk paper of March 2.
NORFOLK, March 6.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Greenock (Scotland) to his correspondent here, dated the 29th December, received by the Peggy, Capt. Pool, which place she left the 2d of January.
All prospects of Peace are blown over for the present; our Ambassador (Lord Malmesbury) having been ordered to leave Paris about three days ago, and was daily expected in London from thence.
"The French Directory, it is general- ly supposed, do not want peace, knowing well, that as soon as the armies returned to France, its power would be of short du- ration."
They have published an arrest SUS- PENDING ALL INTERCOURSE WITH AMERICA."
The Baltimore Editor adds:— "The above is confirmed by Captain Bumberry, arrived here from St. Bartho- lomews in 17 days. He says, that a Phi- ladelphia built ship, Capt. Bambridge, had arrived there on the 14th of February, from Bourdeaux, 35 days, which brought an account of Lord Malmesbury's being ordered to leave France; and that Mr. Pinckney, would not be received by the French Directory as Ambassador from this country, in consequence of which he was returned to Bourdeaux, where he was waiting to get a passage home."
Capt. Boyd, positively asserts, that pre- vious to his sailing, accounts were receiv- ed at the custom house of Liverpool, of 17 sail of French vessels, men of war and transports, having a number of troops on board, destined for a DESCENT ON IRELAND, being through stress of weather, blown into Bantry Bay, most of them dismasted; some of the people went on shore, were made prisoners, and went to Dublin; from the situation of the place the whole must inevitably be captured. They intended to have effected a landing at Londonderry in the North of Ireland.
[NOTE. Capt. Boyd failed from Li- verpool on the 29th December, and the French fleet left Brest, on the 26th of the same month: How then is it possible they should have reached Ireland in 3 days, and the accounts from thence received at Li- verpool? Can it be thought that 20,000 French troops, and 17 ships of the line, have surrendered to the inhabitants of Bantry, whose population does not exceed 10,000 souls? It is more natural to think the French have taken that town.—Why were those 20,000 French sent to Dublin, 154 miles from Bantry Bay, and not to Cork, that lies but 9 miles from it? Can it be presumed, that the French fleet, in order to effect a landing at Londonderry, had entered the channel of Ireland so full of dangers, instead of sailing westward, on the main; a route much shorter and less difficult, free from the dangers of the chan- nel, and which would not have exposed them to discovery from Liverpool or Dub- lin, and meet with every obstacle, that could have frustrated their design.
CHRONICLE.]
NORFOLK, March 2.
Yesterday arrived the Venetian ship Victorin, Capt. Lecrate, 75 days from Cadiz, put in here in distress on her pas- sage to Charleston.
The information brought by the above vessel is, that an American ship (believed to be named the Neptune) had been car- ried into Mogador, in the Mediterranean, by one of Muley Soloman's cruizers. The cause of the capture is supposed to be in consequence of several armed American vessels endeavoring to force a trade with the port of Saffee, and another Moorish port in rebellion against him.
By the above vessel we also learn, that Capt. Bowen, in the Torpichore British frigate, had captured a Spanish merchant- man in Cadiz Bay, and sent her for Gib- raltar; shortly after, while in sight of Ca- diz harbour, he fell in with the French frigate La Vessal, which he engaged for upwards of two hours, and captured; it blowing very hard, Capt. Bowen could not send but one boat's crew on board the La Vessal, and after beating two days in company with the Torpichore, the La Vessal falling to leeward out of gun shot of the British frigate, the Frenchmen again took charge of their ship, and brought her into Cadiz, where she arrived the 11th December. Both ships were greatly disa- bled, and both also lost a great number of men.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) Feb. 24.
We yesterday mentioned that Lord Malmesbury had quitted Paris. It has since been reported, that letters were re- ceived in Cadiz, from Paris, of the 20th December, which said that affairs seemed to be more embroiled than ever.
The views of peace had vanished as Lord Malmesbury had quitted Paris, and Mr. Pinckney, the American Ambassador had been refused an audience, a decree having passed the French Government, that all intercourse with the United States should subside, until satisfaction is obtain- ed for the repeated insults which have been shewn by them to France, the chief of which is alledged to be the Treaty with Great Britain.
Communication.
The news of Mr. Pinckney's being dis- missed by the Directory is confirmed. What an awful crisis! does this make in the affairs of this country? Yet, awful as it is, it was foreseen and predicted by the republicans the moment the infamous treaty with Great Britain was ratified. They were certain France would never tolerate such an explicit departure from our neutrali- ty & open violation of our most sacred en- gagements with her. Solemn as is the as- pect of our affairs, they are precisely where a wicked administration have long wished to see them. If war with France was not a favourite object with the Presi- dent's ministry, why was Jay the greatest enemy France ever had, and who had just libelled the French Minister, sent to Great-Britain? Why was a treaty made by which America sacrificed every thing but its hostility to that republic? Why was government on all occasions, so par- tial to the British? Why were Tories every where promoted to office? Why was Morris so long kept in France? Why was Munroe re-called? Why was King, an Englishman at heart, and a bitter ene- my to France, sent to the Court of St. James? Why was Mr. Jefferson oppo- sed? In short, why was a thousand things
done which could have had no other ob- ject than to embroil us with that nation?
Americans reflect? It is time to ex- press to the Federal Government, in re- spectful but firm language, your senti- ments on the alarming state of your public affairs—let the President know there is nothing you wish for so much as peace and friendship with France—nothing you deprecate so much as war with that Re- public, or an alliance offensive and defen- sive with Great-Britain.—If the British treaty must be the price of the peace and friendship, in God's name let it go—it was founded in iniquity, it was carried by art and corruption, and there is no way of healing our wounded honor, or repairing our violated faith, but in rescinding the articles of that execrable contract, which have given just umbrage to our allies.
(Argus.)
PHILADELPHIA, March 10.
From Capt. Marchant of the Schooner Sally, arrived on Wednesday from St. Bartholomews, we have the following ar- ticle:
"That previous to his sailing from port, the ship Hope, Bambridge, of Philadel- phia, had arrived there in 38 days from Bourdeaux, the Capt. of which informed, that Mr. Pinckney had been REFUSED by the French Directory, as Minister from the United States, and that the condition on which he was permitted to reside at Paris, were such only as were usually granted to other foreigners; also, that the Brest fleet had failed.
The above intelligence is corroborated by the brig Sally, Capt. Adams, who fail- ed from St. Bartholomews the day after Capt. Marchant.
NEWPORT, March 17.
A vessel arrived here this Morning from St. Bartholomews, the Captain of which brings a Confirmation of the News pub- lished in this Day's Paper, under the Char- leston Head, respecting our Ambassa- dor (General Pinckney) not being receiv- ed by the French Directory.
DIED—At Stillwater, Mrs. HYND- MAN, Aet. 107—the oldest person ever buried in that town. She was a woman grown, and resided in the North of Ire- land, at the time George I. was crowned.
Lately imported and to be sold By Jacob Sheafe,
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March 25, 1797.
MOULTONBOROUGH.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors or owners of the common and undivided land in said Moultonborough, that at a legal meet- ing of the proprietors of said Moul- tonborough, held at the dwelling house of the widow Leavitt, inhold- er in Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, on the 31st day of May 1796, the sum of eight dollars was voted to be assessed on the com- mon and undivided land belonging to each original proprietors right or share, and that the same hath been assessed and committed to the sub- scriber to collect, and that unless the same be paid to me the subscri- ber at my dwelling house in Moul- tonborough, on or before the 4th day of May next, the money will be levied by sale of so much of the interest and property of the proprietor or owner who shall be delinquent therein after the said 4th day of May next, and the same will be advertised for sale accordingly.
NATHAN HOIT.
Moultonborough, March 23, 1796. [4w.]
FOR SALE BY
John Man,
Opposite the State-House:
On good terms for CASH.
FRESH Raisins by
cask or retail; 2d and 3d proof Run 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; Hy- son, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee; Cotton; Molasses; a quan- tity of Redwood; Logwood; Cop- peras; Alum; Ginger; Cinamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Allspice; Pep- per; Cake and Bar Soap; Candles; Sweet Oil; Gun-Powder; Hair- Powder; Starch; Fig, Pigtail, fine Twist and Smoking Tobacco; Se- gars; 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 thou- sand.
Portsmouth, March 24, 1797.

Foreign NEWS.
[By Captains West and Parker arrived at Boston on Tuesday last, from Liverpool and Havre.]
Prospect of Peace dissipated.
LONDON, Dec. 27.
The following is the specific proposition made by Lord Malmesbury.
The undersigned is charged to transmit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs the enclosed Memorial containing the proposal of his Court, with respect to the application of the general principle already established, as the basis of the negotiation for peace.
He will with the utmost readiness, enter with that Minister into every explanation which the state and progress of the negotiation will allow, and he will not fail to enter into the discussion of these propositions, or of any counter-project which may be transmitted to him on the part of the Executive Directory, with that frankness and that spirit of conciliation, which correspond with the just and pacific intentions of his Court.
(Signed) MALMSBURY.
Confidential Memorial, on the principal objects of restitution, compensation and reciprocal arrangements:
The principle already established, as the basis of the negotiation, by the consent of the two governments, is founded on restitutions to be made by his Britannic Majesty to France, in compensation of the arrangements to which that power may consent, in order to satisfy the just pretensions of the allies of the King, and to preserve the political balance of Europe.
In order to accomplish these objects, in the manner most complete, and to offer a fresh proof of the sincerity of his wishes for the re-establishment of the general tranquility, his Majesty would propose that there should be given to this principle, on each side, all the latitude of which it may be susceptible.
1. His Majesty demands therefore, the restitution, to his Majesty, the Emperor and King, of all his dominions, on the footing of the status ante bellum .
2. The re-establishment of peace between the Germanic Empire and France, by a suitable arrangement, conformable to the respective interests, and to the general safety of Europe. This arrangement to be negotiated with his Imperial Majesty, as constitutional head of the Empire, either by the intervention of the King, or immediately, as his Imperial Majesty shall prefer.
3. The evacuation of Italy by the French troops, with an engagement not to interfere in the internal affairs of that country; which should be re-established as far as possible, upon the footing status ante bellum .
In the course of the negotiation, a more detailed discussion may be entered into of the further measures which it may be proper to adopt respecting the objects of these three articles, in order to the providing more effectually for the future security of the respective limits and possessions, and for the maintenance of general tranquility.
II. With regard to the other allies of his Britannic Majesty, his Majesty demands that there be referred to her Majesty the Empress of all the Russias, a full and unlimited power of taking part in this negotiation, whenever she may think fit, or of acceding to the definitive treaty, and thereby returning to a state of peace with France.
III. His Majesty also demands, that her most faithful Majesty may be comprehended in this negotiation, and may return to a state of peace with France, without any cession or burthensome conditions on either side.
IV. On these conditions, his Majesty offers to France the entire and unrelieved restitution of all the conquests which he has made on that power in the East and West-Indies; proposing at the same time that a mutual understanding should be established as to the means of securing for the future the tranquility of the two nations, and of consolidating, as much as possible, the advantages of their respective possessions. His Majesty offers, in like manner, the restitution of the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, and of the fishery of Newfoundland, on the footing of the status ante bellum .
But if, in addition to this, his Majesty were to wave the right given to him by the express stipulations of the treaty of Utrecht, of opposing the cession of the Spanish part of St. Domingo to France, his Majesty would then demand, in return for this concession, a compensation, which might secure, at least in some degree, the maintenance of the balance of the respective possessions in that part of the world.
V. In all cases of cessions or restitutions, which may come in question in the course of this negotiation, there should be granted on each side to all individuals, the most unlimited right to withdraw with their families and their property, and to sell their land and other immovable possessions; and adequate arrangements should also be made in the course of this negotiation, for the removal of all sequestrations, and for the satisfaction of their just claims, which individuals on either side may have to make upon the respective governments.
(Signed) MALMSBURY.
The door of negotiation is quite closed, for Delacroix, in his last letter to Lord Malmesbury, says, "if the British cabinet is desirous of Peace, the Executive Directory is ready to follow the negotiations, according to the basis laid down in the constitution, the laws and treaties, which bind the Republic, by the reciprocal channel of couriers.—This Great-Britain never can accede to."
Invasion of Ireland.
DUBLIN, Dec. 30.
The following letter from his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, was yesterday received by the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor.
Dublin-Castle, Dec. 29, 1796.
MY LORD,
The last accounts from Gen. Dalrymple, are by his aid de camp, Captain Gordon, who left Bantry, at 10 o'clock on Tuesday, A. M. and arrived here this morning. Seventeen sail of French ships were at that time at anchor on the lower part of Bear-Island, but at such a distance that their force could not be ascertained. A Lieutenant of a French frigate was driven on shore in his boat, in attempting to go from his vessel, which was dismasted, to the Admiral.
He confirms the account of the fleet being French, with hostile views to this country, but does not appear to know whether the whole fleet, which consisted of about 17 sail of the line, 15 frigates, and including transports and luggers, amounting to 50 sail, were all to re-assemble off Bantry. General Hoche was on board commanding a considerable force.
"I have the honor to be, my Lord, &c."
T. PELHAM.
The French officer alluded to in the above letter, has been brought up to the metropolis, and was yesterday examined at the Castle.
Extract of a letter from Cork, Dec. 27.
The only official accounts received since yesterday, are one written by Capt. Pulling of the Navy, who was dispatched by Admiral Kingsmill, by land, for the purpose of reconnoitering the fleet in the Bay: his dispatch is dated at four o'clock on Sunday evening, from the heights of Beerhaven; he ascertains they were French, and that 17 sail of ships of war, viz. 6 sail of the line, 3 razers (ships of the line cut down) 4 frigates, 2 brigs, and 2 luggers, were at anchor at outside Beerhaven island, and it blew so hard that their bows were under water; the remainder of the fleet and transports were driven entirely out of sight.
"Accounts since received from Mr. White of Whiddy Island, advise, that one of their frigates has been run down, and all perished, except one Lieutenant and seven men, who are sent prisoners to head-quarters at Dunman Way or Bandau. The squadron is commanded by Richery—the troops by Hoche. I am not certain what number of troops are on board. We are anxious to hear of Lord Bridport."
DUBLIN, Dec. 31.
An express from General Dalrymple, dated 28th, states, that the French fleet has gone to sea, the 27th—wind S. E. E.—It blew a violent storm on the following night, and they have not since been heard of. They lost a 74, and a frigate.
Paris, 10th Nivose, (Dec. 30th.)
This evening, we are assured, that the fort of Kehl surrendered the 7th, (Dec. 27.) It might have held out two days longer; but if Gen. Moreau had waited that period, he would not have been enabled to obtain any capitulation for the garrison.
An armistice has been concluded on the Lower Rhine, between Bournonville and Werneck. The object is, the safety of the armies going into winter quarters. Ten days notice is to be given prior to the renewal of hostilities.
VIENNA, (Germany) Dec. 8.
Different bodies of troops have begun their march from Hungary, Bohemia, and Austria, to join the army of Italy. We every day see them marching through this place.
Gen. Alvinzi is reviewing the corps of Gen. Davidovich, and is taken measures for a new attack. As soon as the commander in chief returns to his army, it will begin its march in front, and once more attempt the relief of Mantua. From the advantageous position of the three Austrian divisions, it is probable the new attack will prove fatal to the enemy.
The King of the Two Sicilies has refused to ratify the treaty concluded by his Ambassador at Paris, unless the Pope is included in it.
The Archduke Joseph is appointed to command in Italy.
BOSTON, March 23.
Latest FOREIGN.
Yesterday, there were two arrivals from Charleston, (S.C.) We have been favored with a Paper printed in that City, the eighth instant, from which we copy the following European Articles, [How far they corroborate, or contradict the News in the preceding column from Liverpool, &c. our Readers will judge for themselves.]
CHARLESTON, MARCH 8.
Last evening arrived the ship Federalist, Capt. Pratt, in 60 days from London. We have received papers by this vessel to the 3d of January. From them we learn that Lord Malmesbury had returned to England from his Embassy to Paris, the negotiation which he had been employed in, having fallen through. By a lengthy note published by the Directory on his dismissal, it appears that the terms the British minister proposed to France were deemed highly inadmissible.
The decree that the French had passed, relative to capturing our vessels bound to England, was still in force, and it was said would be until England gave up the practice of capturing vessels bound to France.
The new Emperor of Russia has restored the brave Kosciuszko to his liberty, and granted him a pension of 12,000 rou-
bles, on condition that he did not inter-meddle with the affairs of Poland.
LONDON, JAN. 3.
By express we yesterday received Paris papers to the 30th ult. the contents of which are not very interesting.
From Italy we learn, that the blockade of Mantua continues without interruption; and that nothing remarkable has happened since the battle of Arcole. Buonaparte was at Milen on the 12th December.
A Declaration has been published by the King of Prussia intimating his resolution to protect those Princes of the Empire who have made separate treaties with France, and who have consequently refused their contingents to the Imperial Army.
The crew of the ship of the line the Sedulant were not saved as has been reported. The twelve hundred men of whom it consisted all perished, with the exception of from 55 to 60.
It is certain that the Army of the Sambre and Meuse has entered into winter quarters; as has also the Austrian Army to which it has been opposed.
A Paris paper of the 27th ult. mentions—"An aid de camp, whom Hoche had dispatched to Ireland, met on his return our fleet, in the mouth of the English channel, and informed them that 15,000 Irishmen, armed, waited to cover their descent; that they would be supported by 30,000 men equally well disposed."
"A second naval armament is preparing at Brest, with the utmost expedition and activity."
PARIS, 1 Nivose, DEC. 21.
After having run through all the circle of the evasive and dilatory resources of its tortuous Diplomacy, Lord Malmesbury has at length been forced, as it appears, to explain himself categorically.
His propositions were altogether contrary to the Constitution, to the Laws, and to our treaties. He proposed to France disgrace and perfidy.
As he did nothing at Paris but receive and dispatch packets, he was enjoined to take his departure.
The Directory will, however, listen the future propositions of England through the vehicle of couriers.
3 Nivose, DEC. 23.
We are at this moment actually in Ireland, if the expedition has not failed, but we report that every probability is in favor of the enterprise.
De Galles is the Admiral of the fleet, and the army is under the command of Gen. Hoche.
The General has invited troops, by a spirited proclamation, to reply to the desires of the French Republic, and to wrest the commerce of Europe from the slavery to which England wishes to reduce it.
ST. PETERSBURG, DEC. 2.
The Emperor acts in many respects on principles diametrically opposite to those of his late mother. There remains no doubt but that he leans towards Prussia; that he will not furnish one single man to Austria against France.
SERIOUS REPORT.
We hear that Earl MORIA, has arrived from England in the British Packet at New-York; with what view, time may hereafter more fully discover; but when we consider the importance of this British Nobleman; that he is a distinguished member of the British House of Lords and a general officer of eminence and distinction in the British army; the People of the United States must be at a loss to know the precise reason why so distinguished a nobleman and officer, should quit England at this inclement season, and undergo the danger of the enemy and shipwreck. The pretence of making a visit to Philadelphia cannot satisfy the public mind. It may turn out that the people of the United States are much interested in the secret of this visit, it having been suggested that a TREATY of Alliance, offensive and defensive with the United States, has been upon the British Tapis.
Authentic Extracts.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman belonging to this town, now in France, to his friend in this town, dated Havre, Jan. 1, 1797.
"You will doubtless be informed, that the directory have as yet, REFUSED Mr. Pinckney; not, as they say, from any personal disregard to him, but in consequence of the conduct of America lately towards France—especially in making the Treaty with England. Tho' the making the Treaty, at the present time, may admit of a question, yet I trust that the American people, as a free and independent Nation, will ever form Alliance and make Treaties subject neither to the undue influence or controul of any power whatever. Notwithstanding, however, this coolness between the Directory and the new Minister I am in hopes things are in a fair train for adjustment, and that matters will yet be right.—My information is from Head-Quarters."
"I should be sorry any ill-temper should arise between the two nations, as it might perhaps, be a cause of triumph to those who warmly espouse the Federal Government in America, not from their love of it, but on the idea, that it rather than otherwise, favors the British party."
"The large fleet has failed from Brest; where bound is a matter of great speculation. The season is very inclement. I am told they had not a great quantity of provisions on board. Some say they were bound to Ireland—some to Lisbon, and others to the West-Indies. Time alone will discover their true destination."
A paragraph in a letter from the same gentleman, dated Jan. 4, says, "I think Mr. Pinckney, will be received."
Extract of another letter, from the same, dated Jan. 2.
"The public papers will acquaint you of
the very important changes that have taken place, with regard to the good understanding of this country with our government—not only with respect to the refusal of Mr. Pinckney, but the publishing of their Order, which tends to obstruct all neutral Trade between England, and her dependencies; either to or from that country, while its Government persists in its present system. Two American vessels have already been carried into ports in this neighborhood; one of them, however I am informed has been released."
Extract of another letter of the same date.
"The War may be protracted with England, but I believe the French are endeavoring to finish it with the Emperor; And, as an Armistice is agreed upon, it is doubted whether there will be another Continental Campaign. Every step of the Government, seems to have in view for its object the distress of the British Commerce, together with that of those Powers who are, by their connexion with Britain, affording support to her manufactures."
The Pigeon, DALE, has arrived at Philadelphia, in 108 days from Canton.
Extract of a letter from Wampoa, dated Nov. 10, 1796.
"Revolta is the reigning principle over all the world—5 provinces of China have rebelled, and banged the emperor decently, killing 14,000 of his troops—3 grand Mandarines were among the slain. This insurrection, being in the part of the country where Nankins are manufactured, has raised the price of that article."
Thursday the 6th of April next, is appointed by His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of Council, for the execution of JOHN STEWART, now under sentence of Death, for Burglary.
PORTSMOUTH, March 25.
Town Meeting.
Monday last agreeably to Notification, the patriotic citizens of this town assembled in town-meeting, and almost unanimously made choice of Woodbury Langdon, Esq. Dr. John Goddard, and Dea. Samuel Drowne, as their Representatives to the General Court the ensuing year.
The votes for Governor, Counsellor, and Senator, at the above meeting, were as follows:
For Governor.
Hon. John Langdon, Esq. 169 John T. Gilman, Esq. 31 Woodbury Langdon, Esq. 1
For Counsellor.
Gen. Joseph Cilley, 144 Christopher Toppan, 29 Payne Wingate, 1
For Senator.
Gen. Moses Leavitt, 154 Payne Wingate, 18 Woodbury Langdon, 2 Christopher Toppan, 2 John Goddard, 1
Arrived here the ship Mentor, Capt. Flagg, in 22 days from St. Thomas; Feb. 29th he was brought too by a French privateer, and had his papers, &c. examined; but being, from a neutral port, they permitted him to proceed on his voyage. Capt. Flagg saw on board of her three American masters that had been taken, one of which was a Capt. Hatch, of the schr. Delight of Penobscot, that had been taken two days, and his vessel sent for Porto Rico; the other two Captains did not tell Capt. Flagg their names or where they belonged.
When Capt. Flagg left St. Thomas, it was currently reported and believed there, that there was an attack made on Guadalupe, the termination of which was not known when Capt. Flagg left there.
Arrived here the ship Lydia, Capt. Robert Blunt, in 118 days from St. Ubes, of course brings nothing new. March 14, lat. 41. long. 64. spoke the brig Polly, Oliver Appleton, master, out 3 days from Boston, bound to Liverpool—all well. Left at St. Ubes, ship Randolph, Capt. Greenough of this port. Ship Mercury, Capt. Howland, of Boston; ship Charles, Capt. Perkins of Newburyport—Captain Perkins informed Capt. Blunt that the ship Washington, Capt. Hall of Boston, was at Cadiz, Nov. 8.
Arrived here the brig Centeau, Capt. George Cutts, in 59 days from Demarara, who informs that all was in quietness at that place. Left there brig Industry, Capt. Millican of Portland, who expected to sail the 21st January. Capt. Simpson in a schooner belonging to York, expected to sail in a fortnight for home. Capt. Moulton, in a vessel from York had arrived at Demarara, a few days before Capt. Cutts left there.
Arrived here the ship Providence, Capt. Watts in 19 days from St. Thomas's, informs that there were a great number of American vessels at that place which had been blown off this coast. Lat. 29. long. 68. 40. spoke Capt. Smith, in a schooner belonging to Boston, from Demarara bound thither.—Capt. Robert Noble in the brig Rising-Sun of this port, was at Demarara in Dec. last, and sailed from thence for Tobago.
Arrived here the brig Betsey, Capt. Kennebec, in 26 days from St. Kitts and 23 from Montserrat. Left at St. Kitts the brig Two-Sisters of this port, Samuel Holbrook, master; Capt. Fernald, the former master, and two of his hands (Mr. Christopher and Mr. Hooper) were prisoners at Guadalupe. Capt. Oram in a ship belonging to this port, and Capt. Bradbury in a brig belonging to Kennebec, were also at St. Kitts.
Arrived here the brig Drake, Capt. Henry Tredick, in 19 days from St. Bartholomews. Left there schooner Indu-
try, Capt. Wm. Trefethen of this port, and ship Marlhal, Capt. Wm. Appleton of this port, vessel condemned as being unfit for sea.—Ship Sicily, Capt. Andrews of Boston; schooner Sifers, Capt. Bullock of Penobscot; Capt. Clements in a brig belonging to Portland, last from Liverpool, having been blown off this coast, and taken by a French privateer and carried into St. Bartholomews.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED FROM Ship Mentor, Flagg, St. Thomas. Brig Centeau, Cutts, Demarara. Ship Providence, Watts, St. Thomas. Brig Betsey, Kennard, Montserrat. Brig Drake, Tredick, St. Bartholomews. Brig Polly, Parsons, St. Thomas. Ship Lydia, Blunt, St. Ubes. Schooner Friendship, Cutter, Dominico. Sch'r Rambler, Seavey, South-Carolina.
THE co-partnership
of DEAN and BLAKE, being this day mutually dissolved. All persons indebted to the company, are desired to make payment to NATHANIEL DEAN; and those who have any demands will receive their dues of him. Portsmouth, March 25, 1797.
Fresh Oranges & Limes,
By the hundred, dozen or single, AT William Leverett's Grocery Store, At the sign of the Golden Bottle, On Spring-Hill. With a general assortment of Groceries and West-India GOODS
AS USUAL. The greatest attention paid to customers; and the most trivial favours received with thanks.
Dr. FLAGG,
FROM BOSTON, RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this town and its vicinity (particularly those who have repeatedly invited him on to practice) that he puts up at Col. Brewster's, in Crofs-street, where he will reside for 8, 10, or more days, as he may be wanted in the Surgeon Dental profession; He is well equipped to perform every branch of his practice in the most improved, useful and easy manner. Portsmouth, March 21, 1797.
FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh, SUGARS of first & second quality. Swedes Iron, German Steel, Window Glass. Fishing Lines, Nets, Twine, Canvas, &c. Portsmouth, March 21, 1797.
To be let, a convenient Dwelling HOUSE, for further particulars inquire of Jeremiah Hill.
Rockingham, ss. NOTICE is hereby given that Anna Hook and Josiah Hook, executors of the last will and testament of William Hook late of Salisbury, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, gentleman, deceased, have presented a copy of the said will with a copy of the Probate thereof, duly authenticated, to the Judge of Probate for said county of Rockingham, and in writing desired that the same may be filed and recorded in the Probate Office in said county; and that the first Monday in May next, at two of the clock afternoon, at the Probate Office in Exeter in said county, is assigned for taking the same into consideration.
By order of the Judge, Wm. PARKER, Register. March 22, 1797.
Just published and for sale By S. LARKIN,
At the Portsmouth Bookstore, REVEALED knowledge of the prophecies and times; wrote under the direction of the LORD GOD, and published by his sacred command, it being the first sign of warning for the benefit of all nations—Containing with other great and remarkable things not revealed to any other person on earth, the restoration of the Hebrews to Jerusalem by the year 1798, under their revealed Prince and Prophet RICHARD BROTHERS. Portsmouth, March 22, 1797.
TO BE LET, A convenient Dwelling House at the south end, pleasantly situated; for further particulars inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, March 25, 1797.

On the lowest terms. 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,
A 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 Casks and Ink Stands of various kinds. Black lead Pencils. Webster's Spelling-Book, } per Webster's 2d part, } dozen Webster's 3d part, } and American Preceptor, } retail. Perry's Spelling-Book, Dilworth's Spelling-Book, Child's Companion, Ticknor's Exercises. Platters. Pike's Arithmetick. Pike's abridgement. Schoolmaster's assistant. Vinal's Arithmetick. Bonycastle's Arithmetick. Young Man's Companion. Short Arithmetick. Dwight's Geography (a small book for schools.) Child's friend (4th vol.) Young lady's Accident. Primmers, 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. Ath'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. Accidente. 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 Manuel. Playing Cards, Harry the 8th and Merry Andrew per doz. and retail. Ready Reckoner. Love on Surveying. Law of Bailments. Nisi Prius Cases. Probate Laws. Justice's Assistant. Young Clerk's Magazines (book of useful forms.) Conductor Generalis. Every man his own Lawyer. Chefelden's Anatomy. Buchan's Domestic Medicine. Walker's Collection. Federal Harmony. Holyoke'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 Politeneis. 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.
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, Sadlery, Cabinet and Brass Foundry Wares; Horsemen's Pistolets, Hangers and Broad Sword Blades. —ALSO— Brats, Pewter, Shot, Lead, Anvils and Vises; German Mill-Saws; Cross-Cut, Whip and Cabinet Joiners-Saws; Holland-Seats; 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, 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Crown-Glass, &c. &c. All which will be disposed of, on the lowest terms for cash, at their Store in Market-Street. Portsmouth, February 3, 1797. [6w.]
AND SUGAR-LOAVES,  HAS FOR SALE,  WEST-INDIA Rum by the hog-shead, barrel or gallon. French Brandy by the pipe, bbl. or gal. Holland Gin per ditto. N. E. Rum by the barrel or gallon. Lisbon Wine by the pipe and quarter cask. A few casks Malaga Wine. Bohea Tea by whole and half chest. Hyson Tea by the chest, dozen or pound. Excellent Cotton by the bale or pound. Loaf Sugar, Molasses, fresh Rice, Chocolate, Crown and Bar Soap. Raisins by the cask or retail. A quantity of fresh Lemons & Oranges. Cinnamon by the pound or ounce. Nutmegs by the pound, ounce or retail. Sugar Plumbs, Almonds, Citron and Lozenges. English bottled Mustard. Excellent Florence Oil in flasks. Poland Starch, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento. 3cwt. real Spanish Indigo. A few dozen pots patent Varnish for furniture, which by applying a little to the furniture, after being first well clean'd, it will give it an excellent gloss. Excellent Segars; Roll Tobacco by the quantity or single roll; Smoking Tobacco; Corks by the gross. A few handsome Japan'd Waiters. A few elegant Looking Glasses with gilt frames, to be sold as low as five dollars each. Skill and Son's inestimable, curious and rich Sauces with which gravy for almost any kind of dish may be made in two minutes. A number of boxes 8 by 10 and 7 by 9 Wire Glass. 4d, 6d, 10d and 20d Nails. A variety of Toys too tedious to enumerate. Excellent Flour by the bbl. or retail. Old Cheese equal to English. Common ditto. A large quantity of Crockery, consisting of Liverpool and India China in complete sets. Fancy and pencil'd Pitchers; a few sets of India China at one dollar per set. Sallad dishes, Flower Pots, Tea Pots of various kinds, Cream Pots, Bowls, Tea Cups and Saucers, Sugar Dishes, &c. &c. —All of said crockery will be sold at prime cost. Wine and Beer Glasses by wholesale and retail. Spermaceti Oil. A few of Miles' Patent Lamps remain unfold with directions for trimming them; those who have purchased said Lamps not having the directions, by applying to said store may be supplied with them. If any of the above articles are found upon trial, not to be as recommended, I hereby promise to take back such goods and return the money. R. TAYLOR. [6w.]
Attend and save Cost. ALL persons indebted to the Printer hereof for Newspapers, &c. whose accounts have been more than one year standing, especially those who have not paid any thing for Newspapers for many years, are earnestly requested to call, and have their accounts settled, or the printer will be under the disagreeable necessity of putting them in suit without further notice.
COALS.  THIRTY Chaldrons excellent Liverpool COALS, to be sold cheap for cash; apply to  William Neil, Who has for sale a large quantity  Fresh RAISINS, by the cask and retail. March 10, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham ss. To Thomas Leavitt, Esq. one of the justices of the peace, in and for said county, and clerk to the proprietors of the township of Tamworth, in the county of Strafford in said State.
THE undersigned owners of more than one sixteenth part of said township of Tamworth, request that you notify and warn the proprietors, owners and grantees of land in said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Col. Stephen Mason in Tamworth aforesaid, on Thursday the 30th day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, to vote and act on the following articles, matters and things, viz. 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2d. To choose a proprietors clerk. 3d. To choose and appoint assessors and collector, with necessary powers. 4th. To ratify and confirm any former votes or grants heretofore passed or made by the proprietors. 5th. To pass all necessary votes to confirm or to regulate all former pitches made upon certain lots or parcels of land; and to sever and divide the common and undivided land or dispose of a part or all of said common land, as they may judge best for their interest. 6th. To settle and adjust all accounts and demands against the proprietors. 7th. To settle with any person either by compromise or otherwise as they may think best, who have taken up or settled on any lands, without leave or consent of the proprietors, and to appoint agents with full power to prosecute any person who has or may trespass on any of the land belonging to the proprietors. 8th. To see what sum of money they will vote to raise to discharge the debts of the proprietors. 9th. To vote and transact all such other matters and things as may be thought best for the interest of the proprietary.
THOMAS COGSWELL, BRADBURY CILLEY. February 1, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham ss. In compliance with the above-written request to me made, I do hereby notify and warn all the proprietors, owners and grantees of land in said township of Tamworth, to meet at the time and place, and for the purpose mentioned and set forth in the aforesaid request. Given under my hand and seal at Northampton, in the county and State aforesaid, this 3d day of February, 1797. THOMAS LEAVITT.
TO BE SOLD,  A lot of land In Cross-Street,  THIRTY by 48 feet, opposite the widow Dennie's; and a lot near the North-School, adjoining Mr. Perkins Ayers, 31 by 94 feet, with a small neat house on it, and a privilege of an excellent well. For conditions apply to JACOB WALDEN. Portsmouth, Feb. 15, 1797. [6w.]
The Phillips Exeter Academy. ALL persons indebted to the trustees of the Phillips Exeter Academy are requested to make payment to the subscriber. Those whose obligations are of long standing, and those who have neglected to pay interest annually, are particularly called upon to make payment before the last day of March next, such as neglect this notice must not complain if they are compelled by law to fulfil their promises. J. T. GILMAN. Exeter, Feb. 15, 1797.
Dancing-School.  Mr. Maurice,
AFTER returning his most sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of the town of Portsmouth, for the encouragement given him the last summer, begs leave again to tender his services, and assures them he will use his utmost abilities to instruct their children in the very polite accomplishment of dancing, and will pay every attention to their manners and behavior while under his tuition, on the terms following, viz. 1st. For the first quarter, six dollars, and for the second, and of those that have before attended his school one guinea each, per quarter. 2d. Two dollars of which to be paid at entrance. 3d. The school to commence on the first Saturday of April next, at the Assembly-Room, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and to be continued Thursdays and Saturdays, from three o'clock to sunset. Mr. MAURICE informs the ladies that he intends if encouragement offers, to open a Music-School, will teach them the Fortpianno at their houses, or at his Music-School, where he will furnish those who wish with a Fortpianno to learn on; the school will be kept from six to twelve o'clock in the morning, two days in each week. Likewise Informs those young gentlemen who wish to be instructed the Violin, that he will if encouragement offers, teach them two evenings in each week at his Music-School, which will be opened as soon as twelve scholars apply. Further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. MAURICE, at Mr. Jotham Rindge's, foot of Daniel-Street, Portsmouth. March 18, 1797.
Samuel Hill HAS FOR SALE,  ABOUT six hundred quintals very good Jamaica Fish; seventeen barrels Salmon, in good order; one ton Butter, and a quantity of Peas and Beans. Portsmouth, March 7, 1797. FITZWILLIAM.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Fitzwilliam, that there is a tax of one dollar, nine cents and nine mills assessed upon each lot of land in said township, subject to taxes and committed to me the subscriber to collect; I hereby call upon all the said proprietors and owners of land to settle said tax with me by the 25th day of May next, or their lands will be posted for sale as the law directs. SAMUEL PATRICK, Collector. Fitzwilliam, March 7, 1797.
District of New-Hampshire, to wit,  Be it remem- bered, that on the twenty-fourth day of January, in the twenty-first year of the Independence of the United States of America, NOAH WORCESTER of the said District hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit, "The natural teacher, or the best Spelling Book for little children. By Noah Worcester, A. M. minister of the Gospel in Thornton, New-Hampshire." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." JONATHAN STEELE, Clerk of the District of New-Hampshire. A true Copy of Record, Attest, JONATHAN STEELE.
Ozias Silsby  GIVES notice to his friends who have received the Newspapers from him, for six months ending the last of March inst. that their accounts will then be ready for settlement—Those who have been punctual and continue so to be will receive his most grateful thanks; and those who are indebted by note or account prior to the commencement of the last six months are requested to attend to the matter without any delay—If these are trifles they may be easily settled, and in the end will amount to something valuable to him who wishes punctuality might be observed by all his customers.
The Boat EAGLE HAVING good accommodations for passengers, and being well suited for rainy weather. She will depart from Durham to Portsmouth every day in the week (Sundays excepted) she will depart from Durham at high water, and from Portsmouth two thirds flood. Notice will be given from each landing by the blowing of a SIREN. Each passenger from Durham to Portsmouth twelve and half cents, and the same back again. For every bushel of country produce 4 cents. March 24, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Eaton, in the county of Strafford and State aforesaid, that a tax was voted to be assessed by the proprietors of said Eaton, of three dollars on each original right or share on the 4th day of January last, and the same has been duly assessed and committed to me to collect, and the same has been advertised for payment as the law directs, and unless the same is paid to me the subscriber on or before the 19th day of April next, so much of their land will be sold at public vendue as will pay the same together with incidental charges, at my dwelling house in said Eaton, at 10 o'clock on said day the delinquent names are as follows, viz. The rights of Clement March, Esq. Jonathan Moulton, Esq. Walter Bryant, Esq. Capt. Jeremi. Folsom, Jeremiah Gilman, John Gilman, Capt. Israel Gilman, jr. Thomas Tabb, Esq. John Tabb, Benjamin Chapman, Samuel Chapman, Jonathan Robertson, John Watson, Jeremiah Folsom, jr. John Folsom, jr. Jeremiah Bryant, John Bryant, Ede Hall Burgen, Edward Smith, John Johnson, Bartholomew Smart, Josiah Johnson, Nathaniel Stevens, Jonathan Stevens, James Burley, Nathaniel Folsom, Edward Hilton, jr. Nicholas Dudge, Thomas York, Samuel Gilman, David Gilman, Joseph Senter, John M'Duffee, John Smith, John Folsom, Samuel Livermore, Esq. John Harford, Nicholas Harford, Daniel Mason, Josiah York, David Hicks, John Mead, Benjamin Mead, John Mead, jr. George Dutch, Winthrop Smart, Thomas Bennett, Nathaniel Ewer, Joshua Frost, Walter Bryant, jr. Esq. Joseph Smith, William Parker, Esq. Giles Seward, Jonathan Warner, Esq. Paul March, Esq. Col. Atkinson, Col. Warner, Stephen Mason, John Sullivan, Esq. David Folsom, Caleb Bennett, the two rights of Benning Wentworth, Esq. Joseph Young, John Burley, and Benjamin Smith, Esq. JOHN BANFILL, Proprietors Collector. Eaton, March 25, 1797.
THE proprietors and owners of the lands contained in the charter of Chebwick and Apthorp, and now known by the names of Littleton and Dolton, in the county of Grafton, are hereby notified, that by special acts of the legislature of New-Hampshire, all said lands are taxed for the purpose of making and repairing public roads and bridges in said towns except public lands, three cents the acre, and which sum is by us assessed—these are therefore to notify the proprietors and owners of said lands, that unless the money is paid to the subscribers on or before the 15th day of May next, and the charges or the taxes be paid in labor on said roads, at six cents an hour for an able bodied man, and the same for each yoke of oxen, finding their own tools and diet, by the 15th day of July next, the lands of the delinquents will be advertised for sale, and sold for the payment thereof, and labor as aforesaid will be accepted in payment at any time between the 15th day of May, and the 15th day of July next, and not afterward. The names of the grantees as follows, viz. Grantees of Chebwick. James Avery, Jeremiah Clement, Benjamin Gallop alias Gallo, Nathan Gallop, William Gallop, Humphrey Avery, jr. William Avery, Solomon Avery, Samuel Avery, Latham Avery, James Avery, Palms Avery, Christopher Avery, Weightfull Avery, Isaac Avery, William Billings, Barnard Farrend, Ruben Lockwood, Joseph Lockwood, Ebenezer Lockwood, Benjamin Giles, Elijah Morgan, Thomas Powers, Amos Mead, Abraham Weed, Nathaniel Weed, Francis Smith, Lemuel Smith, Joseph Smith, Isaac Smith, Solomon Morgan, John Baldwin, John Franchier, John Franchier, jr. William Franchier, John Ambler, Theophilus Rogers, Uriah Rogers, Joseph Williams, Thomas Prince Gallop, Ebenezer Gallop, Asa Jones, Henry Gallop, Humphrey Avery, Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. James Nevins, His Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq. a tract equal to two of the above shares. Grantees of Apthorp. Moses Little, jr. Moses Little, Israel Morey, Alexander Phelps, proprietors as mentioned in the charter, Benning Wentworth, Esq. Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. five hundred acres each, George Apthorp, Nathaniel Carter, Benjamin Harris, Tristram Dalton, Samuel Adams, four hundred acres each. Littleton, Feb. 15, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ss. N. B. The labor is to be performed under the direction of Ebenezer Pingree, James Williams, Moses Blake, Walter Bloys, and Nathaniel White. EBENEZER PINGREE, SAMUEL LEARNED, jr. JOSEPH W. MORSE.
BOARDERS. THREE, or four boarders may be very conveniently accommodated in a small family in the centre of the town, on reasonable terms; for further particulars apply to the Printer hereof.