The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1808-06-14 00:00:00

Wm. Ezra Bartlett Esq.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
Extending the time of credit on revenue bonds in certain cases, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That the payment of all bonds, given for duties on the importation of coffee, sugar, pepper, indigo, cocoa and wine, paying a duty of twenty-three cents per gallon, which remain unpaid at the passing of this act, and have or may become due subsequent to the 22d of December last, and whilst the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," shall continue in force, may be suspended during the continuance of the said act, on the terms and conditions hereinafter provided: Provided, That such extension of credit shall not apply to the duties due for any of the above described articles, which, either have been re-exported, or are not entitled to be exported with benefit of drawback, nor to any which have been, or will be sold by the importer.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the persons entitled to the extension of credit allowed by the preceding section, shall, in order to enjoy its benefit, take up, or have cancelled, the bonds heretofore given for duties, on which the extension of credit is allowed, and give to the collector new bonds, with one or more sureties, to the satisfaction of said collector, for the sums of their former bonds respectively, payable whenever the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," shall no longer be in force: which bonds shall be accepted by the collectors respectively, upon the terms following, that is to say: the goods for the duties whereon such bonds shall be accepted shall be deposited at the expense and risk of the importer or importers, parties to the said bonds, in one or more store house or store houses, in the same manner as is now provided for the deposit of teas, by the 62d section of the act entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage;" but no delivery of the said goods, or of part thereof, shall be made to the owners thereof, unless the duties on so much thereof, as may on the application of the owners, be thus delivered, shall have been paid: And whenever the sum specified in any of the bonds taken by virtue of this section, shall become due and remain unpaid more than forty-five days, so much of the said deposited goods as may be necessary, shall be sold by the collector at public sale, and the proceeds thereof, after deducting the charges of safe-keeping and sale thereof, shall be applied to the payment of such sum, rendering the overplus arising on such sale and the residue of the goods so deposited, if any there be, to the person or persons, by whom such a deposit shall have been made, or to his or their agent or lawful representative. But if the proceeds of such sale shall not be sufficient to pay the duties and charges, or if any of the goods shall, while deposited, be destroyed, stolen, lost or damaged, the bonds taken by virtue of this section, for the payment of duties on such goods shall be proceeded with in all respects, as other bonds taken by collectors for duties due to the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever any goods, wares or merchandise, which being entitled to be exported with benefit of drawback had prior to the 22d day of December last, been actually laden on board a vessel, and inspected under the superintendence of a proper officer, in conformity with the provisions of the 76th section of the act entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," have been detained under the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States so as to prevent the actual exportation of such goods, wares and merchandise, the payment of bonds given for duties on the importation of the same, may to an amount equal to that of such duties, and no farther, be suspended during the continuance of the last mentioned act, on the same terms and conditions, as is provided by the preceding section for bonds given for duties, on certain specified articles: Provided, That the owners of such goods, wares and merchandise, shall surrender any debentures which previously have been granted for the drawback of duties on the same.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the persons entitled to the extension of credit allowed by the next preceding section, may, at their option, either deposit the goods, wares and merchandise, in a store house or store houses, or leave the same on board the vessel on which the same have been laden; the said goods, wares and merchandise, being in either case secured in the same manner as is provided for goods deposited in conformity with the second section of this act: Provided always, That whenever it may be found necessary to export such goods, wares and merchandise, it shall be necessary that the same should again be inspected by a proper officer on board the vessel in which the same shall be exported, in order to entitle the exporter to the benefit of drawback; nor shall any debentures for drawback of duties on such goods, wares and merchandise be issued or paid, until after the actual exportation of the same: And provided also, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the owners of such goods, wares and merchandise, who may not claim the extension of the credit allowed by this act, and who have not received debentures for the drawback of duties on the same, from landing and keeping in their possession any such goods, wares and merchandise.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. March 10, 1808. APPROVED. TH: JEFFERSON.
Tomb of the Martyrs.
"Who is here so base as not to love his country? If any speak—for him shall we offend."
From the AMERICAN CITIZEN, April 12. On Wednesday last, agreeably to a notice issued by the Wallabout Committee of Tammany Society, the corner stone of the vault which is to contain the relics of the American prisoners who perished on board the prison ships of the British during the revolution was laid. The procession was formed at the old Ferry at about half past 11 o'clock, and marched up Main-street, thro' Sand's, Bride, York, and Jackson streets to the ground in the following order, under the directions of Major Ayer, who acted as Grand Marshal of the day:—
 1. A company of the U.S. Marines under the command of lieutenant commandant Johnson.  2. A body of Citizens.  3. Committees of different societies.  4. The Grand Sachem of Tammany Society, the Father of the Council, the Orator of the day.  5. The Wallabout Committee, preceded by the corner stone drawn on a carriage.  6. A detachment of Capt. Buckmaster's company of Artillery, under the command of Lieutenant Townsend. 
When the front of the procession arrived at the ground, it opened to the right and left, and the remainder marched up in inverted order. The detachment of artillery fired off and took post on a hill, adjacent to the place of interment. The colors being planted and the company of marines having taken their station, Benjamin Romaine, Grand Sachem of the Tammany Society, accompanied by the Master builders and the Wallabout committee, performed the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the vault. The eye of every spectator was anxiously turned upon the scene. The most profound silence prevailed. It was a moment big with a patriotic, and exalted, and enthusiastic feeling. It seemed that the recollections and sensibilities of America were concentrated—and that the debt of gratitude to the memory of 11,000 of her brave but unfortunate defenders which it belonged to the nation to discharge, was about to be cancelled.
The following is the inscription upon the stone:
"In the name of the spirits of the departed free: Sacred to the memory of that portion of American Seamen, Soldiers and Citizens, who perished on board the Prison Ships of the British at the Wallabout during the revolution."
"This is the corner stone of the vault erected by the Tammany Society or Columbian order, which is to contain their remains. The ground for which was bestowed by John Jackson of the institution the 16th, and of American Independence the 32d. April 6, 1808."
Wallabout Committee.
Immediately after the stone was laid the corps of marines and the detachment of artillery, discharged by alternate firings, a national salute in honor of the occasion. A solemn air was then performed by the bands of martial music. The corps of marines wheeled in front of the stand erected for the orator. The detachment of artillery surrounding the same, and the citizens, to the number of nearly two thousand, forming a circle round the site of the vault. Joseph D. Fay, Esq. then rose and addressed the assemblage in a speech highly animated and appropriate. The pictures which he drew of the sufferings of the heroes and martyrs of American liberty, were painted to the life. The feelings and sentiments of former times were revived at his descriptions. Many of the survivors of British cruelty were present, and to the tears of sympathy which others shed, added those of bitter remonstrance. The orator had many circumstances in his favor, and he could not fail to improve them. Before him "rolled the wave, which had once been darkened by the black hulks of British prison ships," on board of which many of the best patriots of America had perished by starvation, by poison, by torture, and every refinement of cruelty which the most malignant ingenuity could invent or inflict. He saw the spot where their bones had been "bleached and mingled with shells and sea weeds on the shore," and the tomb which had opened to receive them. The air was serene—the sky unclouded—Nature appeared to listen and approve. The introduction which he made was beautifully concise and energetic. "This day," said the Speaker, "we place the corner stone of the tomb of the valiant. Too long, has America ungratefully neglected to pay the tribute due to the bravest martyrs in the cause of liberty." He then adverted
to the general sufferings of American prisoners, and instituted a comparison between their situation and that of those of the enemy—and shewed that while "spare and be merciful," was the injunction of the brave heroes of America, the enemy seemed to say, we know no mercy for rebels, and we spare no rebel who has dared to oppose us." He made honorable mention of those of the British commanders who were distinguished for their opposition to the general system of cruelty which prevailed, though he could not conceal the indignation which he felt, when he considered that "the spirits of thousands had flown to Heaven on the keen point of barbarity exercised in opposition to the will of that God of Battles whom Britons affected to adore." From general descriptions, over which the minds of his hearers might pass too hastily, or which, from the multiplicity and complication of the groups which composed them, might present no precise object on which to dwell, he descended to more minute and circumstantial relations. He described the fate of the brave Colonel Hayne in a manner the most pathetic and affecting—"He fell into the hands of the British in 1781. Lord Rawdon and Col. Balfour resolved to execute him without a trial, and Col. Hayne was informed of the destiny which awaited him two days before it was to take effect. This cruel determination having no law to sanction it, and being made in defiance of every tender dictate of the heart, awakened the sensibility of America. The commissioned officers under Gen. Green addressed a well written petition recommending retaliation, hoping by that means to prevent the cruelty.—Many of the English officers themselves made zealous efforts in his favor. Even beauty engaged in his behalf, for to the honor of America let it be known, that her daughters displayed, in the cause of liberty and humanity, a more than Grecian Virtue. Alas, neither the stern petition of unbending valor, nor the melting prayer of soft eyed beauty, could touch the steeled heart of Rawdon, or turn him a moment from his cruel purpose. Hayne took an affecting leave of his wife and relatives, and his last words to his son were, "place me decently in the tomb, and remember my enemies."
Passing on to the particular occasion of his address, he thus eloquently described the fate of those victims of British cruelty. "But the sufferings of those unfortunate Americans whom the dreadful chances of war had destined for the Prison-Ships, were far greater than any which have been told. In that deadly season of the year, when the dog star rages with relentless fury, when a pure air is especially essential to health, and even the bosom of indolent ease pants to catch it from the "turret and the bill," the British locked their prisoners (after long marches) in the dungeons of ships infected with contagion and reeking with the filth of crowded captives dead and dying. In vain did the terrified prisoner remonstrate and beg for pity. He was hurled alive without mercy into this noxious grave—and no reasoning, no praying, could obtain the smallest alleviation of his fate. Yet there was one condition upon which he might be spared the torture of flow but sure death—and that was enlistment in the service of the enemy. To drive the American prisoners into this measure was one motive for such extraordinary cruelty. And to see with what remorseless ingenuity the last of torture wielded on the one hand, and the firmness with which patriotism endured it on the other, strikes the mind with uncommon admiration and astonishment.
"In one instance in South Carolina, after every artifice which cunning could devise had been used to persuade the American prisoners to enlist; after the British officer called Fraser had in vain attempted to seduce them by hope and terrify them with threats, he pronounced to them this ever to be remembered communication. "Go then said he to your dungeons in the prison ships, where you shall perish and rot; but first let me tell you, that the rations which have been hitherto allowed for your wives and children, shall, from this moment, cease for ever! and you shall die assured that they are starving in the public streets, and that you are the authors
of their fate." "A sentence so terribly awful appalled the firm soul of every listening hero. A solemn silence followed the declaration; they cast their wandering eyes one upon the other, and valor for a moment hung suspended between love of family and love of country; love of country at length rose superior to every other consideration, and moved by one impulse, this glorious band of patriots thundered, in the astonished ears of their persecutors, the PRISON-SHIPS and DEATH, or WASHINGTON and OUR COUNTRY. So magnanimous a resolve one would suppose, must have extorted admiration from the most unfeeling enemy, and melted the heart of even the untaught savage into tenderness and love. Not so with these moral warriors in the cause of kings. Nero relented because his captive was brave.—And Dyonisious wept and pardoned the magnanimous sufferer in the cause of friendship.—But the virtuous and unexampled firmness of American heroes, served only to increase the rage of their foes, and meagre famine shook hands with haggard pestilence, joining a league to appal, conquer and destroy the glorious spirit of liberty.
In describing the unfeeling conduct of "one Cunningham," he thus portrays, among others, an instance of his atrocity—"This same wretch ordered his minions to strip the cloaths from the back of the wife of an American soldier, and caused her to receive many lashes on her naked body, for no other crime than that the wept at the sufferings inflicted on her imprisoned husband." The orator here threw his whole soul into his voice and exclaimed—"Why fell not the bolt of Heaven on the heads of these monsters in the shapes of men? Why did the vengeance of God sleep for a moment upon their bloody crimes? Dark and mysterious are the ways of Providence, and cannot be questioned. As to the sufferings of those who expired in the prison-ships, it will be impossible for the pen to describe, or the tongue to utter them. We may tell you that he who breathed the pure breezes of the ocean and had danced lightly in the flower scented air, of the meadows, and the hill, was on a sudden transferred to the pent up air of a prison ship, pregnant with putrid fever, and deadly with noxious contagion. There, in confinement and slavery, without one morsel of food, to satisfy hunger, without one drop of water to quench the burning fever of his tongue, he lingered out the tedious, weary day—and anxious dreadful night, hopeful that death would kindly come and release him from misery. He fainted in the sultry heat of summer, and shivered in the merciless blast of winter. If drink was allowed him, it was deadly as the "green mantle of the standing pool," and for nourishment—they gave him poison. Pestilence and famine could not subdue him—but poison!—poison was fruitful! See the hero of America marching against the invaders of his land—bold in the justice of his cause, appealing to the God of battles, and flushed with hopes of victory. By the mysterious power of heaven, he is cloven down in the field and hurried, with his wounds fresh and bleeding, on board the black hulk which darkens yonder wave.—As yet health blooms on his cheek, and the vigor of a robust constitution gives grace to his manly form. With an eye of proud disdain, he looks upon his tyrant keepers, and spurns with contempt the insulting offer of ease, and liberty, on the terms of enlistment under his enemy's banners. Confident in his strength, and his fortitude, he believes the oppressor's arm can never subdue him. Alas! the hour rapidly approaches when his manly form shall wither on the shore—and dogs and eagles shall devour it. The sun sets in the western wave—and darkness rolls about the head of the captive—"silent he listens to the bounding main—and sighs as he thinks on the high-bosom'd partner of his heart. He rises in the fury of his madness, and hopes for means to escape. Alas! there is no hope! The unfeeling centinel, faithful to his trust, paces the deck with an ever watchful eye—the prisoner groans out his life unpitied, unattended!—and the watchman halloos to the passing hour of the night, that "all is well!"—Hear you not the loud roar of revelry and untimely mirth; the burst of noisy joy which
issues from the cabin! The keepers of the prisoners are feasting on delicious viands—and those peals of laughter, are intended to reach the ear of the rebel. The wine and the song—the blood of the victim, and the groan of the captive, are mingled at a feast—and famine and pestilence attend as servants. It is no fable. Alas it is too faithful a picture of the manner in which eleven thousand heroes have perished! Think, fellow citizens, what would be your sensations were you thus called upon to suffer in your country's cause? and you, ye white armed daughters of America, bright in your beauty, whose "eyes like stars look forward through a ruing shower," how could you bear to reflect on the spirit of a husband and a lover thus wounded and broken down!
More than five and twenty years have rolled away since those heroes fell "like groves in the desert, when an angry ghost rushes through the night and takes their green heads in his hand."
They preferred a terrible death to a dereliction of principle, and their names are not known to Americans! They suffered, where no eye could admire, and no voice praise, yet their relics had not the rites of sepulchre! They might have aided eleven thousand terrible soldiers (for terrible they must have been) to the already too powerful enemy of America. They chose death rather than injure the republic. And the republic has never yet paid them the tribute of gratitude!
"On this day we lay the corner stone of their tomb. Their ashes have hitherto been blown about like "summer's dust in the whirlwind." But the marble column shall rise on this spot, and tell to future ages that they had to choose death or slavery, and they nobly elected the former. Perhaps their spirits are this moment on the "wings of the wind," hovering over our heads, and smiling on the pious tribute we now humbly pay to their memories. In this sepulchre shall their white bones be gathered.—It shall overlook the scene of their probation, and be at once a monument of American gratitude and of English barbarity. The curious mariner shall point at it in silent admiration as he passes at a distance, and posterity shall call it "the tomb of the patriots."
To state the effects this address had on the audience is almost impossible—suffice it to say, that it produced alternately the tear of refined sensibility, the silence of indescribable and unutterable indignation, and repeated bursts of applause.
The orator having concluded, the procession returned in inverse order to the place of rendezvous, formed a circle round the Liberty Pole near the market, gave three cheers, & retired.
From the American Citizen, May 30.
The Wallabout Procession—At length thanks to the Tammany Society, the great debt of gratitude is paid. The remains of the brave men who perished by cruelty and disease on board the prison ships during the Revolution, were interred at the Wallabout on Thursday last, with a grandeur superior to any thing witnessed in this city since the national rejoicings on the adoption of the federal constitution! The day was one of devotion. Business was suspended.—The Procession, formed at the Park, agreeable to arrangements previously published, moved through the streets to the places of embarkation. The concourse of spectators in the streets, the houses and upon the house tops, was immense. It seemed as if every man woman and child in the city, was anxious to view the scene of national piety. The wharves and places of embarkation were thronged as seemingly to menace personal safety, and yet in the passage to and from Brooklyn of many thousand persons no accident happened—so admirably were the arrangements made and executed. At Brooklyn, twenty Ladies dressed in white with black crape veils joined the procession and added interest to the scene. Arrived at the tomb, the Rev. Mr. Williston delivered an appropriate Prayer in a strain of unusual eloquence. He was followed by Dr. De Witt, the Orator of the day, in an address finely composed and delivered amid the enthusiastic plaudits of the surrounding spectators. When the sepulchral rites were performed, the procession returned to the Park in this city where it was dismissed.

POLITICAL.
From the National Intelligencer. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. NO. III.
The most important measure of the last session of Congress is the EMBARGO. As the same considerations which dictated it led likewise to most of the other steps taken, if it shall appear to have been the result of correct views, there can be little dispute with regard to them.
Against this measure the collected artillery of the opposition has been brought to bear. It has inspired new hopes, and has given new life blood to party. The shattered fragments of federalism are industriously collected together, and we are exultingly told that the proud column, which once marked its triumphs, is again to rise on the ruins of the principles of the present administration.
Montesquieu and other distinguished political writers have laid it down as an axiom, that the duration of a republican government is dependent upon the virtue of the people. Our political adversaries, let it be remembered, have invariably treated the existence of this sentiment as chimerical; and hence, probably, their uniform ridicule of the feasibility of the principles of self government, and their confidence that we must, eventually, perhaps in their own day, go the way of all other nations.
It is to this belief that their aspiring hopes at this crisis are to be traced. The ignorant, unruly and factious body, whose whole history, in their view, is that of a succession of storms and vices, is once more, under a different sky, but still under the same baleful star, to be wrought upon by those means which have heretofore always proved successful. Their mistaken interests, their momentary gratifications, the fickleness of their feelings, their sudden hatred of those whom they lately respected, their pleasure in exercising despotic power by tumbling down one system and building up another, is to mark, in unerring characters, their total inability to govern themselves, and to prove to the world, and even to themselves, the policy of bending their necks to a regal usurper.
Fantastic as this picture may, in some of its features, appear, let us not too lightly treat it with contempt. It is only necessary to establish one fact, to reconcile all its apparent contradictions, and to soften down its discordances into one harmonious hue. Once establish the fact, that the people cannot command their own feelings, and it irresistibly follows that they must be commanded by others; the republican system vanishes; and liberty is entombed.
The discussion of this topic is, therefore, of awful magnitude; it involves, not merely the fugitive interests of the day, the happiness of the present generation; but that of ages; that of a people, whose numbers and power are hereafter to guide the civilized world.
To establish the wisdom of the Embargo seems to my mind a very simple process. Few premises are required to supply the materials of a perfect demonstration.
Had not the Embargo been laid, or some measure equally prohibitory of commerce been adopted, war would have been inevitable.
The effects of war would have been more injurious than those of the embargo.
Hence the imposition of the embargo was called for from a provident government, by that principle which required it to adopt the best measure which existing circumstances admitted.
Of deity only it is the prerogative to do absolute, unqualified good, because such an act implies infinite wisdom. To the limited capacity of man, it belongs to do the best he can, which in its most intelligent exercise blends evil with good. It is, however, enough for the purest virtue and highest wisdom of man, that he does his best, and that the condition of those, who are the subjects of his power, is rendered as happy as circumstances warrant.
As the inferences here drawn are plain and indisputable, the whole of this discussion must consist in examining the soundness of the premises. To do this it will be requisite,
In the first place, to show that, but for the imposition of the embargo, war would have been inevitable.
Secondly, to show that the embargo is the lesser evil; in doing which a contrasted view will be taken of the effects of war and of the embargo.
To carry me successfully through this discussion, it is necessary to require one thing from my countrymen. In pronouncing judgment they must think as well as feel. While they realize the extent of the evil they suffer, they must not shut their minds to the evils they would not suffer, for the existence of that which they feel. They must exercise their rational as well as animal faculties. They must look to their permanent and ultimate,
no less than to their fleeting and present interests; and they must not forget that their whole welfare, present as well as future, is inseparable from that of the nation.
I proceed, then, in the first place, to show, that but for the imposition of the embargo, war would have been inevitable.
The French decree declares the British Isles in a state of blockade, prohibits the trade in British goods, and confiscates as lawful prize the neutral cargo which shall have submitted to British search on the high seas, touched at her ports or received her license. While the British orders authorize the forcible capture of all British subjects found on board American vessels, making subordinate British officers the judges of the fact; and, under the form of a blockade of all the ports of the continent of Europe, interdicts all trade with it, except through England, and under such fiscal and political restrictions as she may think fit to impose.
There are two obviously distinct views of which this point is susceptible; the one, political; the other, pecuniary.
Individual interest out of the question, would it comport with the character of an independent nation to permit its merchants to carry on a traffic under such restrictions?—Would not such a permission betray a dedition of spirit inconsistent with independence; and would not our nominal independence but clumsily cover our actual vassalage? Our spirits have risen indignant at Algerine tribute, although in rendering it we only trod in the steps of the most powerful nations; and at a recent period, the universal cry of the country has been "millions for defence, but not a cent for tribute." Are these feelings dead? Is the generous spirit that excited them fled forever? Has the magnitude of the present evil deprived us of the power of estimating it, and made us insensible of its effects upon our national character? Has the record of our valor traced in the blood of our heroes, become defaced and obliterated? Is the proud monument of our triumph annihilated? Can we think of what we did when a trifling, a disconnected, a poor nation; and not sink, in abasement, at the idea of now, when we are a numerous, a united, a rich people, doing less, nay, undoing what we then did? For the cases are in principle most strikingly analogous. The only difference is in the degree in which it is applied. Then, although a colony, we denied the right of Britain to lay a tax even of a cent on a pound of tea; we appealed to arms to resist the exercise of the right, and we triumphed. Now, although an independent nation, acknowledged as such by herself, she does not hesitate to impose taxes a thousand fold as onerous. Then the tax attempted to be rivetted was on a foreign commodity; now it is imposed on our domestic products. She tells us you shall bring all these products into my ports, you shall pay such duties on their importation as I prescribe, and, then, you shall, as I please, as my interest dictates, either not export them at all, or pay such taxes on their exportation as I shall fix. So fully does this view of the subject present itself to an unprejudiced mind, that we find it has not escaped the intelligent and independent writers in England. Mr. Baring, in his celebrated tract, on the conduct of Britain towards this country, says, "The American patriot will probably see with pleasure, that if he must have war, the provocation (by England) is of a nature to unite every prejudice, and every real interest of his country. By attempting to confine the European trade of America to Great Britain, and by the avowal of an intention to tax that trade on its passage to the continent, we are returning to those principles to which, even as a colony, she would not submit. It is immaterial whether it be a tax on stamps or on cotton: this question has already been the subject of a long and bloody war, and it can hardly be supposed that America will now submit to a direct attack on her sovereign and independent rights."
Attend on this same point to the language of Mr. Rathbone, an eminent merchant of Liverpool, which place has been electrified by the effect of the British orders—"Can we expect," says he, "the (America) will ever consent that we shall dictate the terms on which her commerce shall traverse the ocean; or that her ships shall be forcibly compelled to enter our ports, and be subject to taxation, in return for which she obtains no advantage? On the subject of foreign taxation, America may naturally be expected to be jealous in the extreme. Will she who voluntarily encountered all dangers, straggled under all difficulties, endured all privations, submitted to all sacrifices, and largely expended both her treasure and blood, rather than submit to taxation by a foreign state; will she, now, that her independence has been acknowledged and established, submit to be taxed by us?"
Such are the sentiments imbibed by intelligent men, on the other side of the Atlantic, of our character, and of the conduct which a maintenance of that character must produce. They consider submission on our part as out of the question. Contemplating the principles to which we owe our political birth, the success with which they were asserted, and the vast accession of strength which have since crowned our adherence to them, they do not dream of the possibility of our submitting as a nation to the exercise of a power as unjust in itself as injurious to us. They consider the exertion of this power as an act of war, as a forcible invasion of our essential rights of sovereignty.
And can it be conceived that our regard for our own country is less ardent than their regard for it; or that our perception of our interests is less clear than theirs? Is the spirit of liberty dead? Are we insensible to the wide spread prosperity with which it has covered our whole country; and that its absence for any length of time would turn our cultivated fields into deserts, and our populous towns into neglected ruins? Are we ready for the enjoyment of a commerce, without profit, to pay tributary millions into the coffers of our rival and our enemy? More millions than feed our own treasury? The thing is impossible. Throwing aside altogether its effects on individual interest, submission is impossible. It would sink us deeper in disgrace than any people has hitherto ever sunk. The thought of what we were, contrasted with the feeling of our degradation, would be intolerable; and the government that should be base enough to submit would be instantly despoiled by an incensed people of its blighted honors.
AN AMERICAN WHIG.
Since the imposition of the EMBARGO, we have observed, that most of the independent prints in England, have spoken of that measure as being forced upon our government by the impolicy and injustice of their ministry. This is correct—but while there are honest Englishmen thus devoid of prejudice and capable of forming a candid opinion of the merits of the dispute between the two countries, it is not a degrading fact that so many of our own countrymen are so blinded by interest, prejudice and other petty and contemptible passions, as to side with the British ministry against their own government. The British orders of council which go to sweep all our trade, save a pitiful remnant, from the ocean—find more ardent advocates in some of our federal editors than they do even among the hireling editors of the British ministry. But it is not only among our apostate editors, that our enemies find apologists—their influence has found its way into the heart of our councils. Hence we hear a senator of the United States, the immaculate Mr. Pickering, declaring, and that too, after the murder of our seamen in the Chesapeake—nay, after the orders of council, which reduce us, if submitted to, to the condition of colonists; after all this we say that immaculate Senator is guilty of declaring in the face of his country—"that GREAT BRITAIN has done us NO ESSENTIAL INJURY!" But amid so much corruption at home, it is a consoling reflection, that we have friends even in the capital of England, who, in spite of a profligate and abandoned government, do us the justice which belongs to our cause. It is too a circumstance calculated to confirm the friends of the Administration in their support of the EMBARGO, that the AMERICANS, who happen to be in England at present, whether federalists or republicans, are equally convinced of the wisdom of that measure. They not only judge from the Orders in Council, but they are the immediate observers of the conduct of the British ministry—and see in it the constant operation of that spirit of hostility to America, in which those orders originated, as much as they did in a disposition to injure or retaliate upon France. We have seen in our Atlantic prints, a number of letters from Americans in England, which prove what we have here asserted. The authenticity of those letters has never been questioned—and for the information of our readers, we now lay before them several which were received by one of the latest arrivals, and we here take the liberty more especially to recommend them to the perusal of those doubting republicans who have folded their arms during the late election, thus affording a negative support to a cause they have heretofore justly depreciated—and the absolute triumph of which, whenever it may take place, will prove the DESTRUCTION OF LIBERTY. [Albany Register.]
A manufacturer of Cotton Goods, at Baltimore, with the enthusiasm that a good cause inspires, says, "We can supply England," and invites the manufacturers of that country not to lose the present opportunity.
New Hampshire Legislature
CONCORD, MONDAY, JUNE 6th, 1808.
ANSWER OF THE SENATE.
The committee from the Hon. Senate, consisting of Messrs. Darling, Dame and Shannon, to prepare an Answer to his Excellency's Address, reported the following which was accepted:—
"May it please your Excellency,"
With peculiar emotions of satisfaction the Senate of New Hampshire witness your re-election to the chief Executive Magistracy, by the almost unanimous voice of your constituents.
Whilst such union of sentiment tends to convince us with how much confidence and safety we may intrust our dearest rights to your wisdom and patriotism, it evinces that generous expression of gratitude from the good people of this state, due to a wise and faithful Magistrate.
That the situation of our public relations to foreign governments, is critical, serious and alarming; no one can doubt, more especially when we take into consideration the mighty revolutions and horrid convulsions in other quarters of the globe, which constantly pass in solemn review before us.
Kingdoms and governments, matured by time, the work of centuries, shaken to their center, tumble into ruins, and new fangled forms and models emerge into being as it were in a day.
Our country from its first settlement, seems to have been the peculiar favorite of Heaven. The God of Heaven evidently vouchsafed the all protecting influences of his holy spirit to accompany our forefathers in their emigration to this country which served them as the best possible shield of defence through all difficulties, hardships and dangers.
The same beneficent Providence continued to afford its genial aid, and in more modern times, our Heavenly Pilot safely directed our ship of state over a boisterous and tempestuous ocean, to a harbor of peace and safety. But of a truth we have reason to fear we have incurred the displeasure, and merited the frowns of Almighty God.
We most sincerely reciprocate the will of your Excellency, that both rulers and the people throughout our nation should unite in most fervently beseeching the Father of all mercies in and through the merits of our blessed Redeemer, that he would graciously be pleased to forgive all our public and private offences, that he would still be "a wall of fire round about us; a sure defence in the midst of us." That he would remit the sins of our nation, and avert our national calamities.
From the view we have been able to take of the subject, we have the highest confidence in the virtue, integrity and ability of those who administer our general government; a confidence which we feel a bounden duty, particularly at this time to express in this public manner,—a confidence, which is universally expressed by the citizens of the United States, would give new nerve and energy to government. We believe our general government have taken that commanding and dignified, yet that conciliatory and amicable stand, in relation to her general conduct, toward the great belligerent powers in Europe, which under the smiles of our Heavenly guardian, has and ought to preserve us, and we most ardently hope may long continue to protect us from the numerous evils, incident and inseparable from war.
The promptitude which your Excellency manifested, in causing the detachment and return of the militia, required by the President of the United States, must convince the administration and our sister states, that New Hampshire has lost none of that firmness and patriotism for which she has hitherto been eminently distinguished.
Sir—Your exertions for the better protection and defence of our seaport and harbor, particularly in directing the attention of the Secretary of war, for the more effectually promoting that object, meets the pleasure of the Senate, and must meet the approbation of every wise and good man in the State.
It is with the highest pleasure we are informed that the state and organization of our militia is in so favorable a situation; and that prompt measures are taking for the better arming and equipping them. The militia, one of the best bulwarks of our liberty and independence; the natural guarantee on the one hand from anarchy and confusion, and absolute tyranny and oppression on the other, ought to meet the fostering care of the Legislature; and be assured, so far as depends upon us, shall not want for patronage.
Every wise and well regulated government, according to the sound maxim "in peace, will prepare for war." In the present alarming crisis, we as legislators, feel it an indispensable duty with promptitude and without delay, to use our best endeavors, in co-operating with your Excellency, and the other branch of the Legislature, to secure and effect this desirable object.
We feel no private partialities for any foreign nation or government; in fact know no government but our own government, and (the common and natural sympathies due from man to his fellow man excepted) know no country but our own country.
The dissemination of correct and useful knowledge and information among our citizens, the encouragement of schools and science, in general whatever may tend to promote agriculture, commerce and our own internal manufactures, are all subjects highly demanding legislative attention.
The state of the treasury; the law regulating the choice of electors of President and Vice-President, the furnishing additional supplies of ammunition in our magazines and arsenals, will undoubtedly receive all that due consideration such important subjects require.
The zeal manifested by your Excellency in directing the ball to be cast from our old cannon, manifestly dictated by the exigencies of the times; and that too, upon your own responsibility, so far from meeting our censure, receives our highest approbation.
The Senate will at all times be ready to attend any communications, and happy in co-operating with the House of Representatives and your Excellency in any measures which shall be thought to conduce for the highest good and best interest of our constituents.
Your Excellency will be pleased to accept from the Senate, the assurance of their best wishes that your health and future usefulness may long be continued, and the even-
ing of your life serene and happy, as its meridian has been honorable.
Voted, That Messrs Darling, Bradley and Hall, be a committee to present to His Excellency the Governor the foregoing Answer to his Address.
ANSWER OF THE HOUSE.
The committee from the honorable House of Representatives, (consisting of Messrs. R. Evans, Thomas W. Thompson, and N. Upham,) to draught an Answer to His Excellency's Address, reported the following, which was accepted:—
"May it please your Excellency,"
YOUR address has been received by the House of Representatives, with the regard that is due to your high office, and to the opinion of the people of New Hampshire; who, by re-electing you their Governor, give a new proof of their confidence in your virtue and ability.
The present is indeed an important moment. We feel the weight of the responsibility that attaches to our station, and would fain hope that patriotism will guide our deliberations, and induce to wise and efficient measures.
A portentous cloud hangs over us: It may burst and pour upon us a deluge of evils. War comes not alone: It is the precursor of want—The harbringer of misery. Overwhelmed by its surges, morality sinks in despair; and individual, and national happiness may be wrecked, forever. To what then shall we look, as an ark of safety? To Union!—this alone, under God, can save us.
We acknowledge Sir, that this people have sinned. They have been unmindful of that beneficent Parent, who bestows on our nation peculiar privileges, and innumerable blessings: more favoured, both in a religious and civil view, than the ancient Jews—yet more unthankful; we have neglected that manna of Heaven, the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and have exposed substantial good from the vanities of the world. Hence luxury, and avarice, and impiety have opened a way to immorality and vice.—And indeed, we have too much reason to fear that some among us, even with, for a King to reign over us; But we pray, that the same Almighty power which supported our forefathers thro' a sea of dangers, will be our guide, and not forsake us; will 'turn this people from their sins unto righteousness'; 'will make us a name, and a praise on the earth,' that the nations of the world may behold, and say, this is the people whose God and King, is the Lord Jehovah—mighty to save.
Your opinion respecting the measures of the General Government, coincides with our own. We believe the President of the United States wise, patriotic, and faithful. We believe the objects of his administration, from the time of his elevation to the Presidential chair until the present day, have been, the honor and happiness of his country. And we rest satisfied, that at the present crisis in our affairs the measures pursuing, are founded in wisdom, and the purest patriotism; and are consistent with regard to our own safety and honor, to a love of justice, and to a desire for peace with all nations.
The information you give us respecting the detachment of militia ordered by the President, is satisfactory. We trust, with confidence, that New Hampshire's sons, remember the valorous deeds of their fathers.
The attention paid by the General Government, by our sister state Massachusetts, and by your Excellency to the defence of the capital of this state, is new evidence that the individual, and United States, are one and indivisible.
We view with regard every subject of your communications; and will unite with your Excellency in such measures, as may secure the safety of the State, and the happiness of our constituents.
Voted, That Messrs. E. Cutts, Harvey, T. W. Hale, Quarles, Rolfe, Thompson, Wilder, Drew, A. Merrill and Dame, be a committee to wait on His Excellency the Governor and present him with the foregoing Answer to his Address.
Government of New Hampshire, 1808-9. His Excellency JOHN LANGDON, Governor.
COUNCILLORS.
Rockingham, Daniel Coox. Stratford, Joseph Badger. Hillsborough, Benjamin Pierce. Cheshire, Amaia Allen. Grafton and Coos, William Tarlton.
SENATE.
District No. 1, Elijah Hall. 2, Richard Jennens. 3, William White. 4, John Bradley. 5, Richard Dame. 6, Nathaniel Shannon. 7, Sam'l Bell, (President) 8, Joshua Darling. 9, Lockhart Willard. 10, George Aldrich. 11, John Fairfield. 12, Moses P. Payson.
(Representatives next week.)

FATAL DUEL!
FINCASTLE, (VIR.) MAY 16.
Col. Andrew Lewis this night received a special message from Christainsburg, Montgomery county, communicating the death of his son, Mr. Thomas Lewis, fallen in a duel this morning; and that his opponent Mr. John M'Henry, was just expiring at the departure of said messenger. Thus it is told, Lewis challenged M'Henry to fight with pistols, the latter declined but said he would fight with rifles at the distance of fifteen steps—it was agreed to by Lewis—they met, and both fell! Lewis was shot through the heart, the other a little below."
We have seen another letter from Fidecastle of the same date, which mentions the cause of dispute between Lewis and M'Henry; it was concerning the Montgomery election . Mr. M'Henry had been elected this spring as delegate to the assembly of this commonwealth from Montgomery, in which capacity he has acted for several sessions past—Mr. Lewis was a promising young man, had just commenced the practice of the law; and from the able manner in which he acquitted himself in the cause upon which he had been called to speak, promised great credit to the profession. Mr. M'Henry died the day following their encounter—Thus have two young men, like many others, in the pursuit of false honor, frustrated the views of their parents, defeated the purpose for which they were made, and madly rushed headlong into an unknown world!
Massachusetts Legislature.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20.
The following letter was read yesterday in the Senate and House of Representatives: To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
GENTLEMEN, It has been my endeavor, as I have conceived it was my duty, while holding a Seat in the Senate of the Union, to support the Administration of the General Government, in all necessary measures within its competency, the object of which was to preserve from seizure and depredation the persons and property of our Citizens, and to vindicate the rights essential to the Independence of our Country, against the unjust pretensions and aggressions of all foreign powers. Certain Resolutions recently passed by you, have expressed your disapprobation of measures, to which, under the influence of these motives, I gave my assent—As far as the opinions of a majority in the Legislature can operate, I cannot but consider these resolutions as enjoining upon the Representation of the State in Congress, a sort of opposition to the National Administration, in which I cannot, consistently with my principles, concur.
To give you, however, the opportunity of placing in the Senate of the United States a member who may devise and enforce the means of relieving our fellow-citizens from their present sufferings, without sacrificing the peace of the Nation, the personal liberties of our Seamen, or the neutral rights of our Commerce, I now restore to you the trust committed to my charge, and resign my Seat as a Senator of the United States, on the part of this Commonwealth.
I am, with perfect respect, Gentlemen, Your very humble and obedient servant, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. Boston, 8th June, 1808.
In consequence of the resignation of Mr. Adams, the Senate proceeded to ballot for a Senator, to represent this State in his room; and the votes were Hon. James Lloyd , 19, Hon. William Gray 14. The House concurred, Hon. James Lloyd 160. Hon. William Gray 113.
For the N. H. GAZETTE.
Messrs. Printers,—In carelessly casting my eyes over the 'Concord Gazette,' a very spirited & correctly edited paper, I observed a piece signed 'a soldier,' on the subject of General Butler's late Division orders, for mustering and inspection.—Being myself of a peaceable and quiet disposition; entertaining, at the same time, as I conceive it my duty, a very great respect for distinguished military characters of every grade, more particularly for the obedient soldier—I was at some time at a real loss to determine which had the greater share in the compilation of this extraordinary performance ignorance or impudence ; yet when I reflected that it has been truly said, that madam ignorance was the real and certain mother of master impudence my hesitation ceased. Certain it is, that nothing can be more mortifyingly contemptible and detestable than the odious display of a supercilious disposition in those whose province it is merely to obey. Ready I am to acknowledge that the name of 'a soldier' is of itself honorable; but the name of a disorderly and disobedient 'soldier' is an appellation which all good men justly reprobate, and which should consequently, be dubbed, 'Knight of the Post.' That this learned and very classical 'soldier' should undertake to criticize and correct his commander's orders, is the least exceptional part of his infamous production, in consideration that madam ignorance, his legal guardian and next friend, has kindly interferred in his favor; but the blame which he most preposterously and I may aver wickedly, endeavors to cast upon the General, because the contending elements wore a gloomy aspect on muster day, is a refinement on puppymism , that really wants a name. To take up time, therefore, to comment upon this base and contemptible insinuation would be like betraying great anxiety to guard the brawny shoulders of mount atlas, from the enormous weight of the 'grey coated gnat.' That after all this parade of learning & investigation, 'a soldier' should have returned by the impulse of a large quantity of spirits, supplied by an insolent country, no one will doubt; how uncommon this might have been, I leave others to determine.
At whose busy instigation this insulting production found its way to the press, I know not, nor do I wish to make the investigation; this, however, I venture to affirm, that whilst such language is patronized by those who are fond of the name of gentlemen , however weak and abject in itself, the character of the Militia, our national safeguard and defence, must eventually suffer.—I am myself wholly unacquainted with Gen. Butler, save by report only, from this quarter I have abundant testimony of his firmness and patriotism. His division orders were certainly prefaced by such patriotic, such appropriate expressions and sentiments as do him, and would do any gentleman, honor. I leave the subject by advising 'a soldier' with his capit de coadjutors , to face about to the right, to discipline their malicious dispositions, and learn obedience to the orders of their Superiors. GANDIDUS. June 1808.
Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1808.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
London papers to the 26th, and Liverpool to the 28th of April have been received at New York, by the arrival of the Liverpool Packet.
Mr. Roif had arrived, and a Cabinet Council had been held, but nothing had transpired, except that his mission had failed. Mr. Nourse, the American Messenger, had also arrived in England, and has probably sent dispatches to government.
Some Letter writer had dished up a fine story, (just as the Liverpool Packet failed,) that the American Packet Olage , Capt. Duplex, had been seized in France; and that Gen. Armstrong had left Paris; and that a London paper was to tell a fine story about it the next day!!!
It was stated in the English papers, that great preparations were making for the assistance of Sweden, and that 20,000 men were to be sent to her assistance.
It was reported that an English expedition had made an attack on the island of Corfu, and had been repulsed.
Several expeditions were said to be fitting out in England—one of which was conjectured to be for the reinforcement of Gibraltar—and another is mentioned as in preparation for an expedition near home .
From NEW-YORK, MAY 30.
Captain Le Gros, of the British Schooner Success from Jamaica, (arrived at this port yesterday) touched at Cape Nicola Mole on the 12th instant for water, and was informed there that Generals Pétion and Christophe had a very bloody battle 3 or 4 days since, within ten miles of Cape Francois, and that Christophe was defeated, with the loss of 4000 men killed and a great number wounded.
A letter from Madeira, on the 6th of April, (received via Boston) observes, "Gen. Miranda's visit to London, and the arrival of Sir Sidney Smith here in the Foudroyant and Agamemnon , with a gun brig, loaded with rockets, and other implements of destruction, seems to induce a belief that he is bound direct to the Brazils to take the command. The British government would not send so active an officer to remain idle.—Buenos Ayres and Monte Video, you may depend, will receive another visit ere long, as a preliminary to operations of more importance. Sir Sidney arrived here on the 26th of March, and failed the next day, being blown out in a gale of wind."
RUTLAND, (VT.) JUNE 4.
A detachment of One Hundred and Fifty of the militia, made from this vicinity on Tuesday last, to put a stop to the disgraceful Potash and Lumber Rebellion on Lake Champlain.
From the best information we are authorized to state, that the extent of the rebellion which now exists in this State is confined principally to about two or three hundred men, mostly foreigners.
By a late statement it appears that the number of Post-Offices in the United States have increased within the last ten years, from 539, to 1848. In 1793 their number was 195. The length of postroads is stated at 31,616 miles. The postage in stages calculated for passengers, is 2,159,456 annually, and by furlongs and on horseback, 2,340,000 miles—Total, 4,499,456; above 22,327 miles daily.
Let our readers peruse with attention the first page of this paper, which will bring to their memories the sufferings and the spirit of '76—let them consider that the rights for which we now contend, are ours by the indubitable laws of nature—that they were once wrested from a tyrant by the unshaken firmness and patriotism of our forefathers at the risk of life and fortune—and then coolly determine, whether their sons shall, in the short period of thirty years, become so degenerate and avaricious as to relinquish this invaluable legacy, bequeathed to them by their dying groans, and sealed with their blood.
[North Star.]
In the Massachusetts Legislature, the report of the committee for deferring the choice of Electors has been accepted—in the Senate, 21 to 16—in the House 203 to 147. Wheaton's Resolutions were adopted in the Senate 20 to 15— O tempora! O mores!
It is with pleasure we remark that the anti-embargo resolutions of Mr. Wheaton were opposed in the Senate by the Hon. WILLIAM GRAY , of Salem, and the Hon. WM. KING , of Bath; and in the House by Messrs. BENJAMIN CROWNINSHIELD , of Salem, and ABIEL WOON , of Wiscasset, inasmuch as it has been suggested that these four gentlemen own more tons of shipping than all the Boston host, and their federal adherents in both branches of the Legislature.
[Boston Chron.]
The conduct of Mr. Gray, the most eminent Merchant of his country, deserves and will receive the public gratitude. His activity in his mercantile pursuits has long made him an example to our country, of industry, perseverance, enterprize and success. When the Embargo was announced he did not rashly condemn it. He did not consult angry men, or his own interest, but the public safety. He collected the best documents, and then in the most public manner, among all classes of his fellow citizens, he endeavored to create a public contentment with an experiment that seemed the best adapted to save his country. He has continued to speak the same language in the Senate. He refuses his support to the mad resolutions which have been proposed in the Legislature of Massachusetts, and he has expressed himself with that freedom to which his own extensive mercantile concerns entitle him. Never can such disinterested conduct be too much applauded, and future generations will retain the memory of his exalted duty and patriotism.
[Essex Register.]
There are 67 vessels belonging to the United States and valued at Eight Millions of dollars, carried into British ports under the late Orders of Council.—Messrs. Mainbridge and Brown of London, are agents for the far greater part of this immense American property—and yet, strange to tell, these gentlemen signed the petition to the British House of Commons in favor of those very Orders of Council. [Philadelphia Press.]
The Patriotic Legislature of New Hampshire, now in session at Concord, have decided in favor of a General Ticket for choosing Electors of President and Vice President of the U. S.—also, Voted to adjourn on Wednesday next, (tomorrow,) and to hold their fall session at Concord.
It is expected His Excellency the Governor will arrive in town on Thursday next.
At a Republican meeting held last week at Concord, the following persons were selected for nomination to the People as Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, at the approaching Election.
His Excellency
John Langdon, Samuel Bell, Amafa Allen, John Goddard, Robert Alcock, Nathaniel Shannon, William Tarlton,
Many calculations are made in the federal papers respecting the next election of President. We presume they are not given out as the probable result, but as usual, to perplex the public mind. Before all such elections, the most impracticable things are put in circulation. We therefore trust that the Republicans will rise firmly to their duty, and whatever may be the representations or the success, will not be found chargeable with any neglect, or be disgraced by any unreasonable confidence in the language of their enemies. Little doubt is generally entertained of the election of Mr. Madison, whatever may be the arrangements for any other candidate, or in whatever way the Federalists may dispose of their votes. Let the Republicans be firm, and the election is sure. The present ferment will cease, whenever the people have had time for consideration.
[Essex Register.]
The Monitor has given an able vindication of Mr. Madison in regard to his public services, from which we have the following statement:—"Mr. Madison, in the year 1783, after having served his native state the three preceding years in the capacity of legislator and counsellor, was delegated to represent Virginia in Congress, where he continued at the close of the revolutionary war and until the latter part of 1783, when he became ineligible under the confederation which limited the service of a member to three years. It is a fact well known, that Jefferson and Madison, during the whole period of the revolutionary war, were inseparable friends, and have continued so ever since. Mr. Madison was elected into the Virginia Legislature, where he brought forward the celebrated resolutions that gave the death-blow to federalism."
Religious Intelligence.
Extracts of letter from an eminent Minister of the Gospel, in the district of Maine, to his friend in this town, dated Camden, June 4th, 1808.
"I left Portsmouth the 14th of December last, journeyed in the eastern country as far as Lincoln, a town situated on Penobscot bay, where a very glorious display of divine power was manifested, in the awakening and conversion of sinners, which soon spread through the whole town among young & old, and from thence it has spread in the towns of Hope, Camden, Thomaston, &c. and the work is still marvellous; I have baptised 156 persons, the principle part of them since the first of March; besides a large number who have been baptised by the Methodists and Calvinistic Baptists; I have preached once, twice or thrice nearly every day since I left you and have found strength equal to the day. Glory to God! It is the Lords doings and it is marvellous in our eyes! I rejoice to hear the Lord has been working marvellously with you, and my soul says with the poet, 'O Jesus ride on, thy kingdom is glorious.'
Caterpillars —A gentleman who has for a long time successfully used the following receipt, wishes to have general publicity given it:—"A recipe to kill Caterpillars on trees:—Take a small quantity of soft soap, and mix it with the same quantity of water; stir them well together, and apply the same to the nests with a paint brush."
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
Drowned in Hubbardston (Mass.) on the 15th, ult. about 6 o'clock P. M. and found the next morning about 9 o'clock, A. M. Joel Mathews, aged 19 yrs. son of the late Lieut. Paul Mathews; Cynthia Greenwood, aged 13 years, daughter of Maj. Moses Greenwood, and Doreas Wright, aged 14 years, daughter of the late Joseph Wright, all of Hubbardston. The above persons were attempting to cross a pond on a raft, which came to pieces, and thus three persons, in bloom of life were summoned to meet their God in a moment.
Melancholy Catastrophe —On the 28th ult. while Messrs. William Soper , Stephen Blafell , Jr.  William Blafell , and David Jones , were engaged in conveying timber from the Lower Falls in North-Yarmouth, in a boat, it suddenly filled, and the three first were drowned: the latter we are happy to hear, providentially escaped the distressing destiny of his companions. We learn that the bodies of S. and W. Blafell were found the next day; but that of Mr. Soper is still missing: he has left a wife and five children to lament his untimely fate; and Mr. S. Blafell, jun. a wife and two children.
.....DIED.....
In this town, Mrs. ANNA WALKER , consort of Mr. Tobias W.—Also in this town, OLIVER , a promising son of Capt. George F. Blunt, aged 4 years; and a child of Mr. William Evans.
At Rye , very suddenly, ANNA , daughter of Lt. Joseph Jenness, aged 5 years. The hopeful child, stern death's cold band destroys, And blasts the parent's spring of rising joys.
Church Prayer Books.
PEIRCE has just received One Hundred Church Prayer Books, of various prices, from 6/ to 30/ each. June 14.
Two or three hearty Men
To be bound out from the Work-house in this town, apply to the Overseers of the Poor. Places in the interior part of the State would be preferred. June 14.
COTTON YARN, and other American Manufactured COTTON GOODS.
TIMOTHY UPHAM,
Has just received a large consignment, and in future will keep constantly for sale a complete assortment of American Manufactured Cotton Goods, which he is enabled to sell at the lowest prices by wholesale or retail; being appointed Agent for one of the largest Manufactories in the United States, viz.
COTTON Twill and Yarn , of all the various kinds; best American Bed-Ticking (warranted fast colours;) Cotton Shirting & Sheeting; Stripes; Checks, &c. of a very superior quality. On hand as usual, A very extensive assortment of
European and India Goods.
Also, just received by the Ferdinand from Charleston, S. C. a few Bales of COTTON of a superior quality.
Orders from his friends and customers in the Country will be carefully attended to. June 14.
American Independence
THE Anniversary of the Independence of the United States will be celebrated by the Republican citizens of this town, on the fourth day of July next, at Dover Sport's Hall ,—those citizens of the neighboring towns, who are desirous of joining in the above celebration, are informed that a subscription for that purpose is open at the Store of Mr. E. Wentworth, where they are respectfully invited to subscribe. Portsmouth, June 13, 1808
Portsmouth Marine Society,
The subscribers are authorized to call the first meeting of the members:—In conformity to which—The members of the Portsmouth Marine Society are hereby notified to meet on FRIDAY the 17th inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. in the West Chamber of the State-house, for the following purposes, viz.
To choose a chairman to govern said meeting; a secretary for the time being; a committee to prepare By Laws for the governing said Society—and to transact any other business appertaining to the organization of said Society.
THOMAS THOMPSON, GEORGE LONG, JOHN HAVEN.
Portsmouth June 14, 1808.
Smith & Haven,
Have for sale— Trinidad Molasses , of a superior quality; ditto Sugar , in Hhds and Bolls. No. 5, Merchants Row. June 14.
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscribers have been duly appointed administrators of the estate of THEODORA HORNEY , late of Portsmouth, widow, deceased; and have taken upon them that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons indebted to said estate are hereby called upon to make immediate payment; and all those to whom said estate is indebted, are requested to exhibit their demands for settlement.
THOMAS BROWN, } Administrators WILLIAM SIMES, } Portsmouth, June 14, 1808.
State of New Hampshire—Stratford Is.
To Nathaniel Shannon, Esq. Clerk of the Proprietors of Moultonborough, in said County:—
WHERE the subscribers being owners of more than one sixteenth part of the common and undivided land in said Moultonborough, county and state aforesaid, hereby request you to call a meeting of said proprietors to be held at the house of George Freese, Esq. inn-holder in said town, on Thursday the 30th day of June next, at one of the clock, P. M. for the following purposes, viz.—
1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.
2nd. To see what method the proprietors will take to settle with those persons, that have made pitches, and are to hold them agreeable to a vote at a former meeting; also to appoint a committee to value said pitched lands.
3rd. To see if the proprietors will allow Capt. Adna Penaman, or any other proprietor or proprietors, to make a pitch for his or their right, or any part of a right, to whom the same belongs, agreeable to a vote at a former meeting.
4th. To raise money to defray all expenses of said proprietors.
5th. All persons having demands against said proprietors, shall exhibit them at this meeting for settlement.
6th. To choose assessors, collector, and treasurer.
7th. To see if the proprietors will sever and divide the whole of said common land, to those proprietors to whom the same was voted at their last meeting.
8th. To see if the proprietors will let out to the lowest bidder the laying out and planning of all the pitches that have been made, shewing the remainder of the common land.
9th. To confirm any vote or votes that have been passed, at any former meetings.
10th. That all those persons who have made pitches on said common land, shall bring forward their title, whether it be deed, bond or vote.
Also to act upon any other business said proprietors may think proper when met.
JEREMIAH SHAW, GEORGE FREESE, ADNA PENAMAN, JONATHAN WIGGIN.
Moultonborough, May 27th, 1808.
Straf. } Agreeable to the fore-
going request, I hereby notify and warn the proprietors of the common and undivided land in said town of Moultonborough, to meet at the time and place above mentioned, for the purpose of transacting said business.
NATH'L SHANNON, Proprietors Clerk. Moultonborough, May 27th, 1808.
FOR SALE BY
John Langdon, jr.
2400 bushels of CORN; 150 barrels TAR; Few ditto, TURPENTINE; FLOUR and GROCERIES, as usual.—Langdon's wharf. Portsmouth, June 14.
50,000 Brick.
FOR SALE, If applied for immediately, 50,000 well burnt BRICK, Inquire of BRADBURY ROBINSON, Newmarket. June 13, 1808.
Fifty Soldiers Wanted!!
PURSUANT to orders from the Secretary of War, the underlined wishes to enlist into the service of the United States, fifty able bodied soldiers between the ages of eighteen and thirty five years.—Their pay to commence from the time of enlisting, with a bounty of twelve dollars.—Such as are disposed to enter the service of their country, are hereby invited to make immediate application at the recruiting rendezvous established in this place.
PAUL WENTWORTH, Captain of United States Infantry, 4th Regiment. RECRUITING RENDEZVOUS, Dover, N. H. June 6, 1808.
NOTICE,
To Dealers in Gun-Powder.
Extracts from the Law, to prevent the keeping of large quantities of Gun-Powder in private houses in Portsmouth, and for appointing a keeper of the magazine belonging to said town.
"BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That if any person or persons, shall keep in any dwelling house, store or other building on land, within the limits of said Portsmouth, except the magazine aforesaid, more than ten pounds of gun-powder at any one time, which ten pounds shall be kept in a tin canister, properly secured for that purpose, such person or persons shall forfeit the powder so kept, to the firewards of said Portsmouth, to be laid out by them in purchasing such utensils as they may judge proper for the extinguishing of fire; and the said firewards are hereby directed and empowered to seize, and cause the same to be condemned in any court of record proper to hear and to try the same, to be disposed of for the purpose aforesaid. And the offender shall also forfeit and pay a fine for the use of the poor of said Portsmouth, equal to the value of the powder so kept in any store, dwelling house or building; which fine, shall be paid for and recovered by the overseers of the poor of said Portsmouth for the use of said poor, in any court of law proper to try the same."
"AND be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That every matter of any merchant ship or vessel, bringing gun-powder into said Portsmouth, shall, within the space of forty-eight hours after his arrival, deposit it in said magazine, all the gun-powder by him to be brought, as aforesaid; and if he shall neglect to do so, he shall pay a fine of thirty pounds, for the use of the poor of said Portsmouth, to be recovered by said overseers in manner aforesaid."
The Firewards for the town of Portsmouth inform their fellow citizens, that they are determined to enforce the observance of the above Law, and request any person knowing of any breach of said Law, to give immediate information thereof that offenders may be dealt with accordingly.
By order of the Board, WM. BOYD, Chairman. June 14. S. LARKIN, Secretary.
State of New Hampshire, Grafton Is.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Grafton, who have not paid their county, town, school and highway taxes, for the year 1807; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes and incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 30th day of August next, at Capt. John Kimball's house, in said Grafton, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me in hand.
   Non-resident Land. Range. Town. Acres. Highway tax. School tax. County tax. Town tax.     Maj. Amherst 1 9 500 5 3 0 5   Kimball, land 1 4 24 50 5 3 0   Lots drawn to Stephen Smith 1 5 17 50 5 3 0   Lots drawn to Constant Barney 1 5 23 50 5 3 0   Lots unknown 2 2 9 50 5 3 0   2 3 6 50 5 3 0   1 24 50 5 3 0 5   1 25 50 5 3 0 5   1 24 50 5 3 0 5   1 24 50 5 3 0 5

Miscellaneous Repository.
THE AMERICAN VOLUNTEERS. Come on Volunteers, let us join hand in hand, And swear by our country's most truly to stand: Round the banner of Liberty manfully range, Resolved to preserve it unblemish'd by change. And should our proud foes in their insults persist, Their arts and their arms we will firmly resist— For our glorious freedom we draw with our breath, And with it we'll keep it unfurl'd till death. Our cause truly nob', and bonny our guide, The defence of our country shall still be our pride, Determ'd her dear Independence to guard— In her happiness only we'll seek our reward. For her every labor endur'd will be sweet, For her every danger we'll cheerfully meet, For our glorious freedom we draw with our breath, And with it we'll keep it unfurl'd till death.
Me muth Children! —How sportive is nature!—sometimes adding, sometimes diminishing! As a proof of the former we mention, that Capt. John Simpson, in Pendleton district, S. C. has a daughter and son—the former, Eleanor Simpson, aged 10 years, in height 5 feet 2 inches, weighs 180 pounds; the latter, John O. Simpson, aged 4 years, is 4 feet high and weighs 90 pounds!— Pend. paper
Yesterday forenoon was presented at the Office of Discount and Deposit, a check for 900 and odd dollars, in the name of Kennedy and Calhoun, by a boy about 13 or 14 years of age. After some examination a parcel of the shavings of bank paper was wrapped up and given to the boy instead of cash, and he was followed, until the person from whom he received the check was detected. The boy was a stranger, whom the person met in the street, whom he requested to present the check for payment, for which he promised and gave a remuneration. The check was pronounced A FORGERY by one of the firm, in whose name the check was given, and Amos West, Taylor, South-street, was, after a mature investigation, committed to prison for trial, for the commission and publication thereof. Mr. W. is said to be an accomplished penman. The punishment of Forgery, by the late law is death. The standing of Mr. West had hitherto been respectable. [ Baltimore American. ]
Spring & Summer Goods. Wm. Jones jr.
is now opening a very extensive assortment of Fashionable, Fancy and Staple, PIECE GOODS, Imported in the last vessels from England; among which may be found, PLAIN leno, cut Gauze, corded and pearl Muslins; pink, blue, white, green, lead and salmon Sarsnets; white, blue, green, pink, yellow and other color'd Crapes; elegant figur'd Satins for Bonnets; plain green, blue, yellow, buff & black do. Variety Color'd Tiffanies; damask'd and other silk Shawls; shaded Tasselas; Garnitures and Gossre Ribbons; broad and narrow, plain and figur'd black Lustrine ditto; broad green, slate and other color'd Satin ditto; pink, plaid and dark Ginghams.
Rich patch Furnitures in sets, Copperplates & common Furnitures; 2 cases small figur'd dark and light London Prints; 2 cases common Calicoes; black, white, brown, lead and fawn Florence Lustrings; plaid Italian ditto; India black ditto; large supply black Italian Crapes; black Cyprus; 3/4, 1/2 and 3/4 black Modes; black Crapes and paper Fans; black Cambricks & Ginghams; plaid, green and other color'd Chambrays. Fine cotton Cambricks and jaconet Muslins; glaz'd & unglaz'd cotton Cambricks; linen Cambricks from 10/ to 27/; extra long white kid Gloves; nice black kid habit ditto; leather do. of every colour and price; black, white and color'd silk habit do.; best English black, white and color'd long silk ditto.
Parasols, with deep netting fringes; ditto without fringes; Tortoise-shell Combs; Leghorn Flats; cane and willow Sheets; straw Trimmings; straw Bonnets; black and assorted colours sewing Silks; broad and narrow patch Trimming; Vestings of the newest patterns; fine and common cambrick Dimities; cotton Umbrillas; table Cloths.
1 Cafe Irish Linens; blue, mix'd and drab cotton Florentines; Nankinets; cotton Cossimeres; Velvets; hunters Cord; Thickets and Corduroys; black and drab Cossimeres; best London black and blue Broad Cloths; brown Holland; Milnets and Buckrams; No 3 1/2, 4 & 4 1/2 best London Pins; silk, leather and cotton Suspenders.
Complete assortment Ladies and Gentlemens silk and cotton Hosiery; cotton Balls; tabby Velvets; Ruffles; Durants; Duroys; Calimanco's and Shalloons.
2 cases Leghorn silk Hats; blue Nankins; yellow ditto; blue Cottons; large supply India Cottons and Checks; Bandannoes; China and flag Handkerchiefs.
The above added to his former Stock renders it very complete, and will be sold at a small advance for Cash. May 17th. 1808. Cash given for RAGS, at the Book-store of C. PEIRCE.
NEW GOODS, Suitable for Spring & Summer. Samuel Goddard,
Has just commenced opening, an extensive assortment of Fancy and Staple Piece Goods. Ladies extra long black Lustrine silk Gloves; ditto short ditto; elegant wrought stick, and Tiffany mount Fans; 4-4 and 1-2 yard, black Crapes; black and white plain Lustrine Ribbons; black, brown, plumb and plaid Florence Lustrings; India Sarsnets, suitable for gowns; black India Pannee, for gentlemen's coats; 1/2/ superfine and common Calicoes; Sarsnets of every colour; black Modes and Satins; cap Patterns and habit Shirts; rich, buff and wood coloured Furnitures in sets.
Parasols of different sizes with deep netting Fringes; large supply of India Cottons; cotton Cambricks and cambrick Dimities; 4-4 and 6-4 figured and plain silk Shawls; cotton Cossimeres; Grandurills and Joans; Marcelline quiltings; great variety of ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hosiery; silk and cotton Chambrays; high and low priced linen Cambricks; Bandannoes; 3-4 7-8 and 4-4 Linens; Thread and cotton laces; scarlet and buff Cossimeres and Broad Cloths; white and colour'd Threads; hat Cales; cotton and leather Suspenders; 4-4 and 6-4 cotton and linen Diapers; plain India Muslins, &c. &c.
The above, with his former stock, he offers at a small advance, for cash. May 31.
HOES, warranted Scythes, &c. Thomas W. Penhallow
Market-Street, Has for Sale, approved Stamps, together with a very extensive variety of Cutlery, Ironmongery and Hardware Goods. N. B. Any Gentlemen, building, can be furnished with materials in the Hardware line, on pleasing terms, by applying as above. May 31.
FOR SALE—CHEAP! AND ON LIBERAL TERMS. A LARGE two story Dwelling-HOUSE, seven rooms on a floor and eight chambers, situated in Mason-street, next to Col. Gains' dwelling in Congress-street—it being very convenient & central—is now, and formerly was improved as a Tavern & Boarding House; it has a good cellar, and the Aqueduct in the kitchen, also, a stable and other out houses. For terms, apply to JOSEPH DOE, jr. of Newbern, or to NATH'L BROWN, Esq. inn-keeper near the premises. An und disputable title will be given to the purchaser. Portsmouth, May 31.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of LADD and SMITH, are called upon to make immediate payment to the subscriber.—Every demand not paid by the first of July next, will be left with an Attorney for collection. HENRY LADD, No. 14 Merchants Row. May 31.
NOTICE. WHEREAS there was a letter put into Saco Post-Office, about the last of August, 1807—by James Snow of Scarborough, district of Maine, directed to John Green, of Hampton, N. H.; and in said letter was inclosed two Notes of one hundred dollars each, one of which was signed by Samuel Collier, of Biddeford, now living at Marblehead, and dated about the 15th July, 1807—payable to Jeremiah Murry, and backed by said Murry to James Snow, and by said Snow to John Green, of Hampton, N. H.;—the other note bearing nearly the same date, was signed by James Snow, of Scarborough, Maine, witnessed by Jesse Lumbars, and payable to Billy Dodge, of Hampton, N. H.; and whereas said letter and notes have never been heard from since they were put into Saco Post Office; therefore we the undersigned forbid the payment of said notes to any person, excepting to Billy Dodge, of Hampton, N. H. or James Snow of Scarborough, Maine. JAMES SNOW, JOHN GREEN.
Rocking. ALL persons are hereby cautioned against trusting or trading with ISAAC HUNKINGS , of Poplin, in said county, yeoman,—he being under Guardians, legally appointed. ABEL BROWN, MOSES KIMBALL, Guardians of the said Hunkings. Poplin, May 24th, 1808.
TAKE NOTICE. State of New-Hampshire,—Rockingham ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietor and owner of land in the town of STRATHAM, who has not paid his tax for the year 1807; unless he pays the same to me, at my dwelling-house in Stratham, on or before the 26th day of July next, so much of his land as will pay said tax together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at 1 o'clock, P. M. at the house of Maj. Dudley L. Chase, inn-holder in said Stratham. LEVI CLARK, Collector. Stratham, May 28th, 1808.
Cash and the highest price given for LAMB SKINS, by E. KELLY,—bottom of Daniel-street. Portsmouth, N. H. May 31. [3 mo.]
The person who took from the N. H. Gazette the volume of Gazetteer for 1795, is requested to return the same immediately to said office.
Drums and Fifes. A LARGE assortment of DRUMS and FIFES,—Just received and for Sale by C. PEIRCE, Portsmouth.
Amoskeig Bridge. THE Proprietors of Amoskeig Bridge, are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at the house of Jonathan Payson, Esq. in Portsmouth, on Tuesday the fifth day of July next, at ten o'clock, A. M. to choose three directors, a treasurer, and clerk, and to determine what method shall be adopted to repair the Bridge, to examine and settle the accounts of the Treasurer, and all other persons who may have demands upon, or be indebted to said Proprietors, and to transact any other business relating to said corporation, which may then be thought necessary. By order of the Directors. NATH'L ADAMS, Proprietors Clerk. June 31, 1808.
To the honorable Justices of the Superior Court, holden at Plymouth, within and for the County of Grafton, on the fourth Tuesday of May, A. D. 1808: HUMBLE shews William Greenough, of Rumney, in said county, husbandman, that he hath been duly appointed guardian of Sarah Clark and Sena, daughters of the late Charles Clark, of said Rumney, deceased, who did seize of the following tracts of land, being and lying in said Rumney, and is bounded as follows,—beginning at a stake and stones by the highway the north side of Bakers' river, thence northerly one hundred and thirty rods to a stake and stones, thence westerly about sixty rods to a stake and stones, thence south thirty degrees west one hundred rods to the highway aforesaid, thence by said highway nine rods to the bounds first mentioned.—Also, another tract of land, the fourth side of the highway opposite a part of the aforesaid land bounded as follows: beginning at a stake and stones near Edward Chapman's, runs southwesterly twenty six rods to the river, thence up the river fifty two rods to the south east corner of Mr. John Webber's land, then north thirty degrees east twenty-four rods to the said highway, thence easterly by said highway to the last mentioned bounds, containing in both tracts sixty-two acres; which said tracts descended to the said Sarah and Sena as heirs, and the petitioner says that the sale of said land is necessary for the support and conducive to the interest of his said wards—Wherefore your complainant prays for licence to sell the whole, or so much of said land as to pay the debts already accrued, and as in duty bound will ever pray. By his Attorney, F. WALKER. Grafton, ss.
Superior Court, May term, 1808; ORDERED by the Court that the petitioner notify all persons concerned, to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be holden at Haverhill, within and for the county of Grafton, on the second Tuesday of October next, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by causing said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication whereof to be six weeks before said term. Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
State of New-Hampshire.—Strafford ss. To Nathaniel Shannon, Esq. Clerk of the Proprietors of Moultonborough, in said County:—WHEREAS the subscribers being owners of more than one sixteenth part of the common and undivided land in said Moultonborough, county and state aforesaid, hereby request you to call a meeting of said proprietors to be held at the house of George Freese, Esq. inn-holder in said town, on Thursday the 30th day of June next, at one of the clock, P. M. for the following purposes, viz:— 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2nd. To see what method the proprietors will take to settle with those persons, that have made pitches, and are to hold them agreeable to a vote at a former meeting; also to appoint a committee to value said pitched lands. 3rd. To see if the proprietors will allow Capt. Abner Penaman, or any other proprietor or proprietors, to make a pitch for his or their right, or any part of a right, to whom the same belongs, agreeable to a vote at a former meeting. 4th. To raise money to defray all expenses of said proprietors. 5th. All persons having demands against said proprietors, shall exhibit them, at this meeting for settlement. 6th. To choose assessor, collector, and treasurer. 7th. To see if the proprietors will sever and divide the whole of said common land, to those proprietors to whom the same was voted at their last meeting. 8th. To see if the proprietors will let out to the lowest bidder the laying out and planting of all the pitches that have been made, showing the remainder of the common land. 9th. To confirm any toll or votes that have been passed, at any former meetings. 10th. That all those persons who have made pitches on said common land, shall bring forward their title, whether it be deed, bond or vote. And to act upon any other business said proprietors may think proper when met. JEREMIAH SHAW, GEORGE FREESE, ABNER PENAMAN, JONATHAN WIGGIN. Moultonborough, May 27th, 1808.
Straf. Agreeable to the foregoing request, I hereby notify and warn the proprietors of the common and undivided land in said town of Moultonborough, to meet at the time and place above mentioned, for the purpose of transacting said business. NATH'L SHANNON, Proprietors Clerk. Moultonborough, May 27th, 1808.
To Let —A Dwelling-House which may be taken possession of immediately, with a large Garden—situate below the South School-house—For terms, apply to THOMAS MANNING. May 10.
TO LET. HALF of a convenient two story HOUSE in Washington-street; also, an apartment in Congress-street, suitable for a writing-office, or mechanic. Inquire of G. G. OSBORNE, Washington-street.
NEW GOODS. TIMOTHY UPHAM,
Has just Received in addition to his former stock, a very large supply of Spring & Summer Goods, which he offers as usual,—CHEAP.
BUFF, yellow, slate, purple, white, sky and dark blue Satins for Bonnets; Sarsnets of various colors; black Modes; very fine soft black Satins for Gowns; English, India, Florence, French and Italian Lustrings; silk Shawls from 7/6 to 36/; turban Handkerchiefs; Parasols; silk and cotton Umbrellas; printed Cambricks, Calicoes & figured Ginghams of the most fashionable patterns; Grecian Robes.
Straw, chip, willow & Chineil HATS and BONNETS; Leghorn Flats; Linens and linen Cambricks; linen & cotton Cambrick pocket Handkerchiefs; furniture, cambrick & common Dimities; furniture Fringe; Cord & Tassels; silk Cord, do. Tassels; Ladies & Gentlemens white, slate and black cotton Hose; large English silk Gloves for 6/ a pair; a complete assortment of kid and beaver Habit Gloves. Real superfine London Cossimeres, fashionable colors; superfine and common Broad-Cloths, with a great variety of other GOODS, which being usually kept on hand are not enumerated.—ALSO, MILITARY GOODS, Epaulettes from 9/ to 48/ each, gold and silver Lace; gold and silver Cord, Tassels & Hat Bands; Plumes of various colors and prices from 3/9 to 18/; Swords and Hangers; real Deer-skin and common buff Gloves; silver Eagles; sword Hooks; Cockades; scarlet and white Broad Cloth and Cossimere, &c. & &c. He will also receive in the course of a few days a supply of Fashionable FRENCH GOODS from New-York, which will be sold at very small advance. May 24, 1808.
Spring and Summer GOODS. James Rundlet INFORMS his customers and the publick that he has just received a fresh supply of GOODS; which added to his stock on hand make a very general assortment of English, French & India GOODS, which will be sold at a small advance by Wholesale or Retail. May 24.
TO Let a convenient dwelling HOUSE, with a Shop in front, on Congress street.—Enquire of GEORGE GAINS.
TO LET, AND entered on immediately, the one half of a convenient HOUSE, being in a central and pleasant part of the town; with part of a good Garden, and a privilege in a stable, wood house, well, &c.—Enquire of the Printers. May 17.
Gentlemen's Silk HATS. MARY BRYANT, HAS a neat assortment of Silk HATS, purchasers are requested to call and look at them.
STRAY MARE. TAKEN up in Kittery on Monday last, a blood sorrel MARE, about 15 hands high, 14 1/2, and has a white spot on each side. The owner is requested to call on SAMUEL FERNALD, of Kittery, pay charges and take her away. June 7, 1808.
Sweet Margoram SEED. A small quantity of Fresh Sweet Margoram Seed, just received by the Galeson from London, and for sale at C. PEIRCE's Bookstore,—also, a great variety of other fresh and good Garden SEEDS & PEAS. June 7. State of New-Hampshire, Cheshire ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of STODDARD, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1807; that unless they previously pay the same, so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, with incidental expenses, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Gardner Towne, Esq. in Stoddard, on the first day of August next, at ten o'clock, A. M.
Stoddard, May 9, 1808.
American Hemp.
THE Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st November next, proposals for furnishing American Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New London; New York; Philadelphia; Newcastle, Delaware; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. Carolina; Charleston, S. C.; Savannah, Geor.; or New Orleans.
For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted. Any person transmitting proposals for furnishing a supply of water rotted Hemp, will be pleased to state the price per ton, the place where, and the time, when it would be delivered. Navy Department, 3d May, 1808.
NEW GOODS. Oliver Briard
Has just received a great variety of Spring and Summer GOODS, COMPRISING almost every article usually enumerated in the most lengthy Piece Goods advertisement, which are offered for sale at a small advance for cash, or approved credit, at Store No 2, Market Street, near the Parade. N. B. All persons to whom he is indebted are requested to render their demands for settlement; and all those who are indebted to him, whose term of credit has expired, are requested to make payment. Portsmouth, May 17, 1808. [9w.]
New Spring and summer GOODS. DRAPER'S
Just received and now opened at DRAPER'S CHEAP CASH STORE, a very extensive variety of the most Fashionable, Fancy, and Staple, PIECE GOODS, adapted to the present & approaching season, AMONG WHICH ARE, Ladies elegant Mantles and 6-4 damask Shawls; blk. lace Nett, for shades; black lace Veiling; elegant white lace Veiling; Spider-nett; fine leno and spider-nett Muslins; linen Cambricks; fancy Muslins; 4-4 and 6-4 cambrick ditto; 4-4 and 6-4 plain and figur'd book & jaconet ditto. Variety of fashionable Plaid Lustrings; shaded sarsnet and gormtune broad Ribbons; Sarsnet Gormtune and figured sarsnet do. do.; elegant patch Furnitures; low priced Copperplates. A great variety of Pink & dark plaid Ginghams; 7/8 and 4-4 London Chinizes, light colours, with small figures; white thread and cotton Laces & Edgings; common and cambrick Dimities; blk. Laces. A great variety of Parasols, with walking canes; Leghorn straw Flats; cane and willow ditto; chip Flats; straw Bonnets and Hats; figur'd Satins, suitable for Bonnets; pink, buff, green, blue, and white Sarsnets; fine white linen and cotton Pocket Handkerchiefs; fancy silk Handks.; 6-4 twill'd cotton Shawls; 6-4 lace cambrick and muslin Shawls; pink, blue, buff, salmon, purple and slate Cambricks; 7/8, 4-4 and 6-4 black Cambricks, of a good quality; India blk. Lustrings; Florence do.; 6-4 twill'd Cambrick; blk. Modes and Crapes; black and green pelong Satins; Italian Silks; Imperial straw Trimmings; gown Patterns; black and colour'd silk Velvets; black tabby do.; Ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hosiery; Gentlemen's fashionable Marcelline Quiltings; Ladies lace and pic nic Gloves and Mitts; English and French silk Gloves, all colours; silk and kid habit Gloves; men's beaver do.; silk chambray Muslins; black silk Florentine, very nice. Variety of Coquielles; dark, blue, and other fashionable Calicoes; 1 trunk low priced Calicoes; English Diapers; diaper table Cloths; Irish Linens; British Shirting Cottons. An assortment of Fans from 3 cents, to 175; Tortoiseshell and common hair Combs; plain blk. Lustrine Ribbons, a scarce article; Gold ear Hoops; gown Trimmings; silk Cards; Ladies kid Shoes, cheap; Grandurills; English yellow Nankins; Nankinets; Italian black and colored sewing Silks; silk Umbrellas; cotton ditto; 4-4, 5-4 and 6-4 Oil Cloths; Bandannas and Madras Handks.; superfine Broad Cloths and Cossimeres. Variety of Kidderminster Carpetings, of the newest patterns; Gentlemen's super Hats; low priced do. from 1 to 4 dollars; Velvets and Velveteens; silvered Cords; gentlemen's Leghorn and willow Hats; Suspenders; blue and yellow Nankins; superior quality; Madras Stripes; Custahs; blue India Cottons; cotton Checks; fine Shirting, and low priced India Cottons, &c. & &c. May 17, 1808.