The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1796-11-12 00:00:00

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SATURDAY, November 12, 1796.
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FROM THE PETERSBURGH INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE great powers with which the Constitution invests the President, and the vast influence which his office gives him over the public opinion, render his election the most important function which you have to discharge. The history of the present administration proves, that there is no measure however odious to you, or repugnant to your Constitution, which the authority of a President cannot accomplish. The history of the present administration proves, that a President can be guilty of no usurpation which a venal Senate will not approve, and under which a timid Legislature will not acquiesce. The history of the present administration proves, that there is no man, however contemptible in your sight, whom a President cannot elevate to your highest offices; and that there is no nation, however detestable to you, with whom a President cannot unite you in the closest alliance. When I call your attention to the alarming events of the present administration, it is not with a malignant desire to excite indignation against your venerable President. May his virtues ever be deeply impressed upon your grateful hearts.—Let his errors be consigned to oblivion's darkest cave, never to return to light, except when stern duty requires that the patriot should hold them up as awful examples.
At this great crisis, it is my duty, and the duty of every Citizen who has any information, to address upon the merits of the Candidates, and to attempt to direct you to a proper choice. Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson are the men between whom you have to decide. Without pronouncing a panegyric upon one, or an invective against the other, I will examine their characters with the moderation of truth and the firmness of patriotism. It is true that Mr. Adams distinguished himself during our revolution by an ardent zeal in the cause of liberty. It is true that he filled diplomatic stations with honor to himself and advantage to his country. I will not ascribe his intrepid exertions against Britain to the base expectation of personal aggrandizement.—I will not enroll him with the pretended patriots who appear amidst the storms of revolution, and attempt to seize inordinate powers amidst the public confusion. I will not avail myself of his wretched book, to prove that his talents are of the humblest kind, and that his principles of government were always as abandoned as those of FITZ-MER, or BURKE. I will admit that he had integrity of principle, until his residence at the Court of St. James's. There he was dazzled with the splendor of royalty;—there he drank at the polluted fountain of political corruption; there he joined the gaudy group of sycophants, and prostrated himself at the shrine of Majesty.
The deep mystery which has enveloped the proceedings of your Senate, renders it difficult to establish against him many specific charges of misconduct in his Vice-Presidency. You will never know all the atrocious schemes which he has advocated, all the audacious projects which he has formed. But it is sufficient for you to know, that he has supported every measure which the patriot condemns; that he favored the introduction of pompous titles; that he strenuously labored to keep you in profound ignorance with respect to the proceedings of your own Senate; that he negatived the law prohibiting all commercial intercourse with Britain, and by this fatal negative, left no alternative but a negotiation which terminated in the most disgraceful Treaty which history records. Consider these charges, and determine whether you will give your suffrages to those who wish to elect this man. Determine whether you will delegate power to a man who contempts your rights, and who must
either oppress you or change his principles again. Determine whether you will encourage apostasy, and measure your confidence in men by the badness of their principles.—Determine whether you will raise to your highest office a man who regards you as an object of fear.
But let us turn from the contemplation of this odious character to survey Mr. Jefferson.
Calumny, always ready to attack great men, has ascribed to him a "want of firmness," a timidity of character. If by firmness is meant a constant and ardent attachment to virtuous principles, there is no man who possesses the quality in a higher degree—I call upon his calumniators to prove, that he has ever maintained, either in his public stations or in his private moments, a single principle which truth did not dictate, and which virtue did not approve. If by firmness is meant that terrible heroism which delights in the desolation and carnage of battle, and which rushes to the sack of cities and the ruin of nations, Mr. Jefferson does not possess the detested quality. If by firmness is meant intrepidity in fighting the just battles of our country, I call upon the friends of Mr. Adams to show the trophies he has won; to name the field in which he acquired glory; to point to the honorable scars which he has received in defence of his country. If by firmness is meant dignity and independence in the discharge of duty, I ask all of you if Mr. Jefferson has not displayed it? Did he display no firmness in maintaining his own principles, and your interests, amidst all the splendid temptations of a perfidious and abandoned court? Did he display no firmness in checking the excesses of a French Ambassador, whose impetuous and enthusiastic spirit disdained to respect the authority of your government? Did he display no firmness when he stood forth the ablest advocate of independence, of that bold measure which broke your chains, which rent asunder a vast empire, & which proclaimed in thunder to the whole world liberty and justice?
But it is asserted that he has twice abandoned his post in the hour of danger; that he resigned the Government of Virginia during an invasion, and the Department of State in the midst of British depredations.
Let it be considered that Mr. Jefferson resigned the Government of Virginia, because he felt himself unfit for war. Not educated amidst the din of arms, he had devoted his fine talents to the elegant pursuits of calm philosophy. It was laudable in him to retire from a station which a fiercer genius could fill better. It is the duty of every man to contribute his aid in the common cause, and to employ his talents in the form most likely to render them useful to his country and the world. It was the duty of Franklin and Jefferson to avoid the battle, in which their efforts would have been surpassed by those of every brutal soldier, and to employ them in legislation and negotiation, the sublime subjects of national concern. An aversion to war is regarded amongst savage and cruel people as a crime, for which no genius nor worth can make an atonement. Amongst those nations whose hateful occupation is war, and whose clamorous elections are conducted amongst the clashing of spears and the yells of discord, no man is admired unless he can "ride the whirlwind and direct the storm." But a civilized and amiable people like you, should be determined in your choice by different principles. Benevolence and justice, wisdom and patriotism, are the great qualities which should excite your admiration, and receive your suffrage. Just and impartial in your intercourse with all nations; prevented by your own principles, and by the form of your government, from indulging mad schemes of conquest or monopoly; connected with the most formidable powers by the most solemn treaties, and protected by the friendly billows of a vast ocean from precipitate invasion, you have every right
to expect a lasting peace. The period will soon arrive, when the sword of revolution will extirpate those monsters whose cruelty, not to be satiated by the bitter misery of their own subjects, has been gratified by extending their ravages into each others dominions. The last war which will desolate the civilized world has already begun, the war of the people against their tyrants. If there was any probability of your being involved in war, it would be prudent in you to elect a military character like Washington, and to reject candidates like Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson, whose talents are best adapted to the still scenes of peace. But since there is no probability of war, prudence dictates that you should elect the man who would be most useful in time of peace.
It must be admitted by every candid man, that America has only one enemy amongst the nations of the earth; that Britain is the only power with whom war can be apprehended. It is remarkable that the party who oppose Mr. Jefferson and urge his incapacity for war as their strong objection, are the men who advocated the British treaty before its ratification, and who professed a perfect confidence in British faith. Unless Britain is the most faithless of nations, the peace of America cannot be disturbed. This party, by expressing an apprehension of war, are shameless enough to stigmatize Britain as a perfidious nation, whilst their odious eulogium upon her justice and benevolence still resounds upon the patriots disgusted ear. But if Britain does, in defiance of justice and treaties, commence war against us, is it not more likely that Mr. Jefferson would oppose her with firmness than that Mr. Adams would? Consider the close connexion that now exists between Mr. Adams and the British party: Consider how that connexion is daily strengthened by congeniality of sentiment and exchange of benefits—and answer the question.
In a subsequent number I will justify the conduct of Mr. Jefferson against every imputation.
CASSIUS.
From the CHRONICLE.
MESSEURS. ADAMS & LARKIN, IT is a melancholy reflection to observe the decrease of our MANUFACTURES. The HATTERS where are they? Alas! from hat makers, they are become hat retailers of British manufacture. Where are the looms of the DUCK manufacture? The industrious females, &c. who gave vivacity to that employment? The GLASS FURNACES, are they become extinct? The hardy Germans who were buoyed up with the encouragement they were to receive in this metropolis. Without enumerating our manufacturing declension, these staple branches, and in a few years every other of any consequence, will fall a sacrifice to foreign importations. By the British Treaty no more duties can be laid on imports from that country, which is nothing more than a guarantee to the Stock-Jobbers, that their funds shall be supported, should it even ruin the whole manufacturing interest of this country. Seven-eighths of the revenue arise from British importations, as other articles are principally reshipped; it has therefore become the grand object with this class of gentry to promote our trade with England, rather than with any other country; and the more generally our manufactures are destroyed, the more productive are their resources. Even the honest intrepid SAILOR is obliged to submit to stripes and insults, to maintain a connexion with Britain. The HARDY TAR is whipped with impunity, to pamper a clan of luxurious Nabobs, who regard no man but such as cry Hofanna to their perfidy. The MERCHANT is rendered a subaltern in the service, and his property is thrown afloat in the tempestuous ocean of a British Court of Appeals, just to give these speculator's pleasure boats
an easy sail on the political surface. Will these several classes of respectable, industrious citizens become any longer the dupes of a set of money jobbers?
A MANUFACTURER.
Just published and for sale By J. Melcher
At his Printing-Office and Book Store, Price 3 shillings, neatly printed and bound, (Great allowance to those who purchase by wholesale)
THE life of Joseph the son of Israel, in eight books, chiefly designed to allure young minds to a love of the sacred scriptures, by John Maegowan. Also—
Just Published and for sale as above, Price 3s/9, neatly printed and bound, Evening Amusements for the Ladies,
or original anecdotes intended to promote the love of virtue, in young minds.—A series of letters, between Louisa Hartley, and Matilda Robinson.
"To paint the moral and the vicious mind; And teach the young how far to live, but not To live in vain."
CONTENTS.
1st. Thoughts on friendship and education, in two letters. 2d. Love and filial affection, in five letters. 3d. Virtue in distress: or, oppression and avarice, in two letters. 4th. Fatal credulity: or, the deserted Daughter, in two letters. 5th. Rural scenes: with the female contrast, a tale, in three letters. 6th. Conclusion, in two letters.
Almanacks of almost every kind for the year 1797, much lower than sold last year.
A great variety of Books and Stationary as usual, cheap for cash or approved credit.
TRECOOTHICK.
AT the request of more than one fifteenth part of the proprietors of the township of Trecoothick, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, to call a meeting of said proprietors for the following purposes, viz.
1st. To choose a moderator. 2d. To see if said proprietors will accept of an allotment of sixty acres to each proprietor share, as a first divisional lot in lieu of the former division, which was deranged and set aside by vote of said proprietors for special reasons, which sixty acres have been laid out by Col. Alexander Craig, agreeable to proposals presented by him, which are cleared of interferences of other towns, and if they shall be accepted, then to draw said lots at said meeting or at any adjournment thereof, if thought best. 3d. To see what consideration in land or money, the proprietors will give to said Craig for making and laying out said allotments. 4th. To confirm to said Alexander Craig and his assigns, such lots as he has pitched upon agreeable to former votes of the propriety. 5th. To appoint a committee to apply to the Gen. Court for and upon such matters as may be thought proper at said meeting. 6th. To receive, hear and determine upon the memorial of John Webber and others, who may present the same to the proprietors at said meeting, respecting their claims to any lands by vote or otherways. 7th. To appoint an agent or agents to prosecute any trespassers or defend any action or actions which may be brought against said proprietors on any account.
In compliance with said request, I hereby notify and warn said proprietors to attend a meeting on the 28th day of November next, at the house of Mr. Jacob Walden, at the New-Hampshire Hotel, at 11 o'clock, A. M. then and there to act upon the premises requested. JOHN WENDELL, Prop'r's Clerk. Portsmouth, Oct. 23, 1796.
Wholesale Store, Pleasant Street.
Lang, Brierley & Co. Have removed from Ladd-Street, to the Store formerly occupied by them in Pleasant-Street,
By the arrival of the May-Flower, Capt. Peterson, from Liverpool, they have received a very extensive assortment of
GOODS, suited to the present and approaching season, consisting of Woolens, Linens and Cottons of all descriptions. They have also received A large quantity of
Cutlery and Hardware, Which are now opening, and for sale at a very low advance for Cash or approved Credit, by Wholesale only. Portsmouth, Oct. 19, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Piermont, in said State, that are delinquent in paying the taxes assessed thereon, for the year 1795, that unless they pay said taxes to me the sub-scriber, on or before the 19th day of December next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, at the dwelling house of Mr. David Bixley, in Piermont, in said county, at ten of the clock, A. M. on said day.
   No. R. Q'ty. cents    Joseph Smith, 2 2 100 7  Howard Henderson, 3 2 100 7  4th division, 35 0 160 10  Samuel Wentworth 4 2 100 7  Samuel Emerson, 6 2 100 7  Jonathan Carlton, 6 3 100 7  Charles Paxton, 7 3 100 7  4th division, 27 0 160 10  Maj J. Wentworth 10 3 100 7  4th division, 49 0 160 10  Robert Auchmoy, 1 4 100 7  4th division, 34 0 160 10  Andrew Wiggins, 6 4 100 7  Geo. Frost, 4th div. 30 0 160 10  William Parker, 3 5 1/2 100 3 3/4  4th division, 37 0 160 5  J. Smith, 4th div. 50 0 160 10  J. Nevins, 4th div. 15 0 160 10  Melchiah Ware, 5 6 100 7  House lot, 34 1 75 4  SAMUEL S. RUSSELL, Collector.  Piermont, Oct. 25, 1796.  
TAKEN up adrift on Friday night last, a middling sized Gundalow, the owner may hear of the same by applying to CALEB SPINNEY, Kittery, Nov. 10, 1796.
LAST evening the sloop called the Packet, lying at Portsmouth Pier was broken open, and one Keg containing about 70wt. butter was stolen; whoever will give information of the theft, so that the person or persons concerned in the same shall be detected, shall have five dollars reward, paid by DANIEL FERNALD. Portsmouth, Oct. 28.
CORDAGE
Of various sizes, TO BE SOLD By the Coil or smaller quantity, on the lowest terms by
Daniel Wentworth, At his Rope-Walk,
WHERE constant attendance will be given, who will gratefully acknowledge any favor he may receive. He flatters himself that his Cordage will recommend itself without any exaggerated comments on its quality, and will leave it to the candor and judgment of his customers. Portsmouth, Nov. 9, 1796.

Foreign Intelligence.
Translations from Hamburg papers for the Gazette of the United States.
GERMANY.
VIENNA, Sept. 8.
The favourable news from our young hero, the Archduke, has raised our funds 15 per cent. The assembling of the militia of Bohemia is suspended.
We hear from the frontiers of Italy, that the army of Gen. Wurmsier has advanced four leagues. We are also assured, that he would have acted offensively before this, but for an epidemic which effects every body on the frontiers. For this reason the Austrians have drawn a cordon on their side.
The papers further state, that the sieges of Mentz, Manheim, Philipsburg and Ehrenbreitstein have been raised. The garrison of Manheim had entered the Brisgaw, in order to intercept Moreau, supposing him to be on the retreat.
Another of the garrisons had crossed the Rhine and had taken Greutz-nach—Jourdan was retreating towards Luxembourg.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 13.
We supposed that the French would have remained in their position on the Lahn near Wetzlaer and Griefen, but they have already abandoned both places. As the troops which came out of Mayence have already penetrated to Limbourg and Nassau, it is probable the French will be obliged to continue their retreat until they get behind the Sieges. The corps of the generals Lichtenstein and Elnitz have already passed Wetzlaer and were very near the French in their pursuit.
The imperial troops here consist of only one company, which guard the gates. The Head-Quarters of the Archduke are at Weizlaer.
The peasants of the Brisgaw have taken many prisoners.
A great quantity of artillery and baggage of all sorts has fallen into the hands of the imperialists.
The retreat of the Austrians from the Rhine to the Danube took up fifty two days, that of the French from the Danube to the Rhine fourteen.
We estimate that the French armies since they penetrated into Germany have levied about 129 millions of livres in specie, and more than 150 millions in requisitions of different kinds.
RAMERRO, Sept. 9.
On the 7th, the Head-Quarters of the Archduke were at Schaffenburg. On the night of the 7th he received a courier from Gen. Kray, which announced that he had taken 200 prisoners near Frankfort, and a park of artillery consisting of 80 pieces of cannon. The French garrison of the citadel of Wurtzburg, surrendered prisoners to the number of 1100 men.
SEPTEMBER 12.
The country of people are daily bringing in French prisoners. A courier dispatched by Gen. Jourdan to Gen. Moreau, has been intercepted. Letters of the 8th September, from Regensburg say, that a considerable body of Moreau's army was besieging Ingolstadt which was victoriously defended.
They write from Augsburg of the 10th Sept. that Moreau was daily advancing in his career. His progress is attributed to his total ignorance of Jourdan's retreat.
NUREMBERG, Sept. 3.
The sad situation this city was for a long time in, is generally known. Her misfortunes increased by the present war and other circumstances, and the invasion of the French, to whom we were not only obliged to pay a very large sum in specie but also to furnish, during fourteen days, an enormous quantity of requisites of all kinds, reduced at last, this city to such a condition, as forced her to give up every hope of a long existence, and to commit herself to the protection of his majesty the king of Prussia her powerful neighbor. A treaty of submission and immunity was, therefore, yesterday concluded in the suburb of Gostenhoff; between his excellency the Baron de Hardenberg and a deputation of the city of Nuremberg; after which the royal Prussian troops, under the command of Col. Von Lawrens, took immediate possession of the city. The citizens hope, that under the wise administration of his Majesty the King, this city will again become flourishing; especially as the conditions of
the treaty are favorable and conformatory.
ERLANGEN, Sept. 21.
I hasten to inform you that the Prussian administration has not waited for the king's approbation of a treaty with Nuremberg, and this probably because they were beforehand certain of his agreement. The act of submission was signed on the 2d, between 10 & 11 o'clock in the morning, and the Prussian troops took possession of the town between 11 and 12. A detachment of 120 men marched with drums beating, amidst a great concourse of people, from Gostenhoff to the Corps de Guard, and occupied all the posts in the city and suburbs. The officers and privates were in the evening entertained by the merchants.
Hardenberg was in the suburbs of Gostenhoff more than eight days before the delivery of the city was resolved on, and from that time the number of the Prussian soldiers increased in the environs of Nuremberg.
Among the conditions of the surrender of Nuremberg, are the following:
Amnesty for the old Administration. The Nobility of the Patricians of Nuremberg is recognized by the king. The Magistrature shall in future be composed of Nobles, men of Learning, Merchants and Tradesmen, under a President. The Jews are excluded. The offices shall be filled with Citizens of Nuremberg. The university of Altorf shall be transferred to Erlangen. The superb libraries, museums and every thing that is transportable is sent to Erlangen, so that this will become one of the most flourishing universities.
The King of Prussia charges himself with the national debt of Nuremberg. The Burghers are exempted from the service in the army, and no soldiers shall be quartered in their houses.
The Burghers were assembled in their respective wards, and called upon to declare indiscriminately and in writing, whether they would or would not accept the Prussian protection. The rolls were for the purpose laid on the table, the one for the ayes and the other for the noes.
The great majority of the inhabitants, particularly the Patricians and the Hondratiores or Well-born, subscribed their names on the first roll. From 12 to 1300 Burghers, chiefly tradesmen, and people of the lowest class were against the surrender of the independence of the city. The garrison has already been reinforced, because the rabble made some attempt to take revenge upon those respectable persons who were most active in procuring to this distressed country the favor of participating of the King of Prussia's protection.
DORSTEN, Sept. 4.
It is certain that, on the 27th of July, Dusseldorf and the Duchy of Berg became the property of the King of Prussia; and the whole country of Cleves, on the left bank of the Rhine—became the property of the French Republic.
The Duchy of Westphalia will immediately follow the example of Dusseldorf.
PARIS, Sept. 14.
The state of Jourdan's health obliges him to retire. He can no longer mount on horseback. Pichegru is spoken of as his successor. Others mention Scherer, Bournonville and Kleber.
Victory which has appeared for a moment to abandon Jourdan remains faithful to Buonaparte. A Courier which arrived yesterday brought the news of the brilliant success obtained by the army of Italy.
They write from the Hague, that Gen. Bournonville has demanded from the Batavian National Assembly, permission to employ on the Rhine the division of troops commanded by Gen. Daendals. This request was granted without any difficulty.
Gen. Moreau has obtained another victory.
On the 4th inst. fifty ships from Italy, part of them Genoese, laden with corn, oil, cotton, &c. entered Marseilles. Hopes are entertained that, if the wind continues to be fair, others will follow.
The greatest tranquility prevails at Paris. The Military Council, appointed by the Directory, has already condemned to death a great number of Jacobin ruffians, taken with arms in their hands, in the attack of the Camp of Grenelle. They are to be shot, it is said, this evening.
St. ANDERO IN SPAIN, Aug. 25. Yesterday at nine o'clock in the evening the Military Commanders and Civil Authorities of this harbor, received orders from the King of Spain to seize all the ships and effects belonging to the British Nation. (Redacteur 10.)
TYROL, Aug. 28.
The head quarters of field marshal Wurmsier are now removed from Trent to Botzen, where all preparations are made for his reception. The cavalry, for want of forage, will be obliged to go back much farther. The districts before Botzen, are not very mountainous, but behind that place rise the mountains which will serve to defend the country. It is here that the army of Wurmsier is concentrating with all the volunteers; but in order to be able to maintain himself in that position, it is necessary for the field marshal, that the corps in his rear should prevent the French from penetrating from the side of the country of Verallberg and Bavaria. The progress of Gen. Moreau seems to become dangerous, as he appears to come into the field-marshal's rear.
It is this instant reported, that Gen. Buonaparte, after taking possession of Roveredo, is marching to Trent and that part of the French column, which penetrated by the Lake of Constance, is directing its march against Insbruck, by the valley of the river Inn.
MARTINSBURGH, Oct. 20.
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town and its vicinity, on the 6th day of Oct. 1796:
Resolved, that an Address be presented to the President of the United States of America, expressive of the grateful sense we entertain of the faithful and important services, both in the cabinet and in the field, which in the course of a long life he has rendered to his country. Resolved, that Kearsey & Joseph Swearington, Esqrs be appointed in behalf of this meeting, to present the following Address.
SIR, Amidst the tribute of grateful respect which does and will surround you from all quarters, the Inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town and its vicinity, by their Committee, beg leave to offer theirs with equal sincerity and fervency, with any that can be presented to you. Having seen your Address of the 17th ultimo, to the people of the United States, we beg leave to approach you on this occasion, with sentiments of the highest regard for your public as well as private character. We most sincerely regret that the time is so near when you propose to finish your political career, and when the important trust you have so long managed with a fidelity and wisdom unexampled in the annals of former ages, must be committed to another hand.
What the consequence of this change may be, we have not political discernment enough to foresee; but we cannot help looking forward to the eventful period with trembling anxiety. We are, however, much supported by the pleasing hope that a good Providence, which has so often interposed in our behalf in various ways, particularly in raising you up to conduct our troops to victory, in a war undertaken for the defence of our violated rights, and to preserve by your counsels in the cabinet, what has been acquired in the field, will not forsake us. It also alleviates our anxiety when we consider, that you have already conducted the vessel through more than one dangerous storm; a less skilful pilot may perhaps be equal to the task of navigating in less turbid waters.
While we admire your sagacity in discerning the true interest of our rising empire, and your firmness in prosecuting those plans which appeared to you necessary for promoting that interest, notwithstanding the many obstructions laid in your way, both by insidious enemies and mistaken friends of our happy constitution, it is with great pleasure we congratulate you upon the success with which they have been attended.
Nor in the shades of that retirement which you now contemplate, shall we consider you as intirely removed from the guardianship of our political interests. Your invaluable address, which is the germ of our political creed, will, we trust, in some measure, supply the place of your personal inspection and care. The just and accurate statement you have therein given of our great political interests, and the precision with which you have marked out the numerous rocks and quicksands in our way, will, we make no doubt, be of signal advantage to us and to our posterity, while the American empire lasts, and very much facilitate
the accomplishment of your pious and fervent aspirations. That our union and brotherly affection may be perpetual—that the free constitution, which is the work of our own hands, may be sacredly maintained—That its administration in every department, may be stamped with wisdom and virtue, and that the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty may be complete, so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing, as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and adoption of every nation that is yet a stranger to it.
May every blessing which you anticipate in retirement, be experienced without alloy, and all that happiness which is the just reward of a long life, devoted with an upright zeal to the service of your country, attend you to the end of your days, and may you then be received to a mansion of everlasting rest.
In behalf of the inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town, and its vicinity, we beg leave to subscribe ourselves, with every sentiment of grateful respect and esteem,
Sir, your most obedient, And affectionate humble servants, JOHN KEARSEY, JOSEPH SWARINGTON. The President of the United States.
Mount Vernon, 12th October, 1796.
GENTLEMEN, I give you the trouble of communicating the answer (herewith sent) to the addresses from the Inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town and its vicinity. I pray you, at the same time to accept my thanks for the obliging, and (for me) flattering manner in which you have expressed their sentiments. With esteem and regard, I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, G. WASHINGTON. John Kearsey and Joseph Swearington, Esquires.
To the Inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town, and its vicinity.
GENTLEMEN, With great sensibility, I receive your polite and affectionate address of the 6th instant.
That benificent Providence, which, has hitherto preserved us in peace, and increased our prosperity, will not, I trust, withdraw its protecting hand, while we, on our part, endeavor to merit a continuance of its favors.
Equally persuaded am I, that no inconvenience will result from my retreat to the walks of private life. The good sense of my countrymen will always discern, and can never be at a loss to choose, a fit character to administer the executive government of the United States.
It has been my good fortune, through the course of my civil and military employments, to have met the approbation of my country, my wishes will be consummated, and I shall have found the only reward I ever had in view.
For the favorable sentiments you have expressed for me, and for your kind wishes, I sincerely thank you; and reciprocate with great cordiality, my vows for your welfare.
G. WASHINGTON.
United States, 12th October, 1796.
NEW-LONDON, Oct. 27.
French Adjudication.
In our last we mentioned the capture of Capt. Gilbert, of Norwich. Since which the following articles have been transmitted us. The Decree for capturing American vessels, appears to come from the discretionary power of Victor Hughes. Capt. Gilbert does not, however, appear to have been condemned on the principles of this Decree. Probably after the evil is done, the French government will throw the odium on their agents, as the British have done before them.
Extract from the Registers of the Particular Agency of the Executive Directory, to the Windward Islands. The Particular Agents of the Executive Directory.
CONSIDERING that the Laws as well antient as modern, forbid neutrals to transport to the enemy contraband or prohibited goods; Considering that notwithstanding the complaints of the minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the United States of North America, of which he has informed us by his letter of the 14th Messidor, the States, especially that of Virginia, has cleared out vessels, loaded with horses for the English:—
DECREE, That to commence from this day;—All vessels loaded with goods, designated under the name of contraband, as arms, instruments of war, warlike stores of every kind, horses and their furniture, shall be stopped by the armed vessels and privateers, to be seized and confiscated for the benefit of the captors.
At Basse Terre, Guadalupe, the 14th Thermidor, 4th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
Signed at the Registers' office, VICTOR HUGHES and LEBAS. Examined agreeable to the Register, PAUCHELES, Sec'y to the agency.
The particular Agents of the Executive Directory to the Windward Islands, agreeable to the above decree, declare the American sloop Lucy, Capt. George Gilbert, captured by the Republic's advice boat, the Iris, to be a good prize.
Basse Terre, Guadalupe, the 22d Thermidor, 4th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
LEBAS. VICTOR HUGHES. Sealed with the agency Seal. (Seal.) PAUCHELES, Sec'y to the Agency.
Extract from Capt. George Gilbert's orders, dated New-London, 22d July, 1796. Capt. G. GILBERT, Sir,
"The sloop Lucy, which you now command, we have chartered to Mr. Nathaniel Eaton, to perform a voyage from hence to the Island of St. Croix, with liberty to touch at St. Bartholomews. This voyage being express for a neutral port, we conceive it safe, and free from any hindrance whatever, as respects the powers at war: We therefore must direct you on no account whatever to deviate from these orders, as our charter stipulates those two ports only; and we have made insurance accordingly. We are, &c. Woodbridge & Snow."
Extract of a letter from Capt. John Webb, of the brig Pearl, to M rs . P. Newman and Griffiths, his own rs in this city, dated Petitguave, Sept. 15, 1796.
"On the 1st inst. I was taken by a French privateer, and on the 3d, brought in here in company with two other prizes. These privateers are authorized by a proclamation of Santhonax, to take all American vessels to or from British ports. In Leogane there are about 30 sail; and more or less in every port on this shore. On our arrival here had ouratches sealed, and papers sent to Aux-Caves to be examined by Gen. Rigaud, who commands in the South.
"We have not yet learnt our destiny, business has been retarded by means of a great massacre at Aux-Caves; 600 lives are said to have been lost. They have sold my small flock at vendue, and take every opportunity to plunder; having rifled my trunk of 60 dollars. We have a distant hope of being cleared as Gen. Rigaud, who is a man of color, is represented to be friendly to the Americans. The Mulattoes and Negroes do not wish us to be condemned.—Every thing of our produce is very low, and coffee 29 and 30 fous."
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25.
When the Commerce, Capt. Delano, of Wiscasset, caught fire at Liverpool, there were fourteen persons on board—the joint families of two Brothers of the name of Huckle. One of them had been some time resident in this country and returned in the Spring to fetch a wife and eight children, having fixed upon a situation on Munsey Creek, for a farm. Their whole property, which they had laid out in the manufactures of Manchester and other places, was on board, and fraught with hope they embarked. A few hours, alas! destroyed their flattering dreams, and reduced them to the greatest distress; they escaped with life—but that was all. Their property was totally consumed, and they were compelled to remain at Liverpool, until a subscription, set on foot by some benevolent individuals, provided for their immediate wants. There were thirty passengers in all, none of whom were so fortunate as to save even their trunks containing their cloaths, and two were much injured by the explosion of the Gun powder. There were several horses on board, and this dreadful accident was occasioned by the taking fire in the night of a quantity of hay laid in for their provisions.
BOSTON, Nov. 7.
The paper from which the following is extracted, was received by the Diana, Capt. Potts, arrived at Philadelphia, 29 days from London. She brings us understand, papers of a later date, down to the 22d Sept. but we question whether the latest contain any intelligence more satisfactory and important than what we have extracted concerning affairs in Tyrol:
LONDON—Sept. 17.
Gen. Moreau has gained another victory. After passing the Lech, and defeating the Austrian Gen. Latour, Moreau's army advanced at Dakan, Pfaffenhoften, and Boobai; and the Austrians retreated behind the Iser; having received reinforcements from the Archduke, they made an attack upon the left wing of Moreau's army on the 1st inst. but after an obstinate engagement which lasted for the whole day, the Austrians were completely defeated, and forced to retreat with the loss of 1800 men killed, wounded and prisoners.
To this is to be added a second French victory gained in Italy, the news of which arrived last night by express. On the morning of the 4th inst. Gen. Massena attacked a division of the enemy, consisting of 15 battalions who he defeated and drove as far as the castle of La Pietra. He made 1500 prisoners, and a great number were killed or wounded. On the evening of the same day, the French forced the castle of La Pietra, renewed their attack on the enemy and after an obstinate action, took five thousand prisoners, 15 pieces of cannon and 7 standards. The French advanced to the very gates of Tent.

VIENNA, Aug. 29. The report which prevailed some time ago, that a Russian army of seventy thousand men was to take part in the present war, has gained farther credit. A column of these troops is said to have already entered Galicia.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28. Capt. Rathbun, of the ship Minerva, arrived yesterday afternoon in 31 days from Brest, informs us, that on 22d of Sept. (two days before he failed) he saw a letter from a gentleman in Bilbao, which stated that two English frigates and a cutter, had put in there to get some supplies, and that the government had immediately seized them as ENEMY'S PROPERTY.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 28. It is said, that letters are in town of late date from Halifax, informing that seven of the Quebec fleet had been captured by the French squadron, six of which were destroyed, and the 7th was manned for port, being eliminated at upwards of 100,000 pounds sterling.
Nov. 1. PEACE WITH PORTUGAL. From Capt. Toulson, of the brig Dolly, arrived here last Friday, in 41 days from Oporto, we learn, that a Peace had been concluded between Portugal and France, before he left that place. The TERMS OF PACIFICATION were, that the Queen of Portugal should pay the French Republic, ONE MILLION dollars (or pounds sterling, not ascertained) and that the Captain understood, and that the ports of Portugal should be shut against armed vessels of every nation. In consequence of this intelligence the minds of the people were pacified.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia. "We hear that citizen Adet is re-called, and citizen Mangarot late consul at Charleston, appointed in his room; and that France, by a new treaty with Spain, has given up the whole island of St. Domingo, in the exchange for the two Floridas and Louisiana."
NOVEMBER 2. Copy of a letter from Capt. Richard Burman, to his owners in Alexandria, dated Turks-Island, September, 1796. "The 16th of September, in lat. 30, long. 70, 29, I fell in with the wreck of a fine new brig, called the Michael of Hartford, and took from her the captain and crew (consisting of ten men) with some of the fails, rigging, anchor, &c. She was loaded with flaves, corn, butter, &c. together with 40 oxen on deck, and was upset in a gale of wind on the 3d Sept. These unfortunate men, whom I was providentially the means of saving from the jaws of death, subsisted five days without food or water, when the weather abating they found a crow bar in the steerage floor, with which they scuttled the main deck, and got out one cask of water and one barrel corn meal, on which they lived 8 days more making in all 13 days from the time of their being upset until I relieved them."
Captain Da Costa, of the brig Clarissa, 32 days from Cape Francois, arrived at Philadelphia informs, that an embargo was laid on there in consequence of the sailing of the Harmony frigate, commanded by Capt. Barney, bound to Nantz, in company with a ship of 22 guns, a brig of 18, and another frigate, which was to see him to a certain latitude and then return; on board this small squadron Gen. Laveaux, Sonthonax, and another person whose name he could not learn, together with several deputies took their passage—the inhabitants at the Cape were every day more and more alarmed at the desperate behaviour of the negroes and people of colour.
Captain Da Costa got out through the interference of a French gentleman, who came passenger to this country—18 sail of American vessels lay at Cape Francois, among them Captain Baker of this port.
WINDSOR, Nov. 4. CORNISH BRIDGE.
We are happy to announce to the public, that the Bridge between this town and Cornish, was completed on Monday last. This Bridge is 521 feet long, from the beginning of one abutment to the other, and 34 feet wide: It embraces Connecticut River with two most beautiful arches, each being 184 feet and 4 inches in length, with a pier in the centre, 46 feet one way, by 41 the other; with the addition of a heater, or triangular front, extending up the river about 70 feet at the bottom, and gradually diminishing, until it comes sufficiently above the highest water-mark, so as to defend and break off the ice.
WEST-INDIA AFFAIRS. From the New-York French Gazette. Extract from a letter, dated Baltimore, 18th of October.
"There is a letter here from the Cape, dated Sept. 21, which says that Santhonax, Laveaux, Thuman, Brouetier, Boisrond, juh. D. Aquin, and a sixth, are to sail immediately for France from Aux-Cayes, in the character of Representatives of the People of St. Domingo, to the Government. He adds, that Santhonax told him, "I go with the greater pleasure, as I shall have the means more fully to support the cause of liberty in general, and of the Colonists, whose welfare I have so heartily wished, but without knowing why. Trifling vexations have taken more time, than the affairs of state, and I have to avenge the injuries I have received, than to do the good, yet in my power." Extract from a letter, dated Philadelphia, 22d October. "I arrived from Guadalupe several
days since. They enjoy, in that Colony, continually, a perfect tranquility. The Blacks are free, but they are at work: The police of the Government in regard to them is just, tho' vigilant. The organization of the Island, which was to have been published on the 22d of Sept. last, establishing a free trade, will also assure the inhabitants of the uninterrupted enjoyment of it. It is not doubted that the cultivation will upon this account considerably increase, for the two principal causes of the want of produce have been the constant apprehension of requisitions, and the uncertainty of the conditions, which would be granted to the Negroes who labor. These two points being absolutely fixed by the Government, the inhabitants may apply to the cultivation with confidence and good spirits.
"There was a plenty at Guadalupe when I left it on the 16th Sept. The cruises of the Republic, and the privateers had taken a number of valuable prizes. Every day a prize comes in, and what is surprising, is, that they pass the English Ships and Frigates, and have not been retaken." (Salem Gaz.)
BOSTON, Nov. 7. Admiral Richery.
This Admiral seems to play at bo-peep with the politicians of both Europe and America—we found him a long time blockaded at Cadiz—then he was at Newfoundland—then at Brest—and now they have safe moored him in the port of Carthagena—all within 2 months!
Newspapers, letters and verbal accounts from England, portray that country in an agitated state, from apprehension of an INVASION by the Sansculottes. We have heard much from England of amazing number of Gun-boats in the different French harbours, and of large bodies of troops in readiness: But we see nothing of these things in the French papers. In England, Ireland and Scotland, however, they are vigilant in reviewing troops, levying other troops, and repairing old and erecting new fortifications, to repel the invaders.
A large deputation of the Six Nation Indians have lately held a conference with the commanding officer of the Federal troops at Niagara, at that post. The object of this conference was to obtain from the Indians the privilege of Cutting a Road through their lands from Canandaigua, to Niagara—This had been refused by them at the treaty held by Col. Pickering, but has now been cheerfully granted. The Cornplanter, was among the Chiefs at the conference.
Judge Williamson, of Genesee, has lately caused to be built at Geneva, a vessel of 30 tons. It was lately launched into the Seneca lake—is called the Williamson, and is the largest vessel which ever before floated on the Seneca waters.
NOVEMBER 10. On Monday last, the Town assembled to give in their votes for an Elector and Representative for the 1st Middle District. The votes stood as follows:— Mr. Adams, as Elector, 975 Mr. Bowdoin, as Representative, 986 Mr. Dawes, as Elector, 1488 Mr. Otis, as Representative, 1408
Extract of a letter from the American Consul at Marseilles, to Mr. David Pierce jr. Merchant of this town, dated July 18.
"SIR, "I am desired by Capt. Calder, who has lately arrived in this road from Algiers, with all his late fellow prisoners, to inform you that he is in good health, as well as all the others; but unfortunately, Capt. Samuel Bayley, of Newbury-Port, died on the passage from Algiers for this port. This event has rendered the quarantine very severe and long—it will continue 80 days from the 20th inst. the day of their arrival. Our health officer is taking the greatest care of them; and I am supplying them with every thing necessary to render their situation as comfortable as possible. "You have at the foot, the note of those who have died since the peace, &c. with the number which remain. Yours, &c. STEPHEN CATHALAN."
Americans at Marseilles, 83 Left at Algiers, with the Consul. Capt. J. Ingram of New-York, Mr. J. Cooper, seaman, do. H. Chutlian, a Swede. 3 J. Rogers, seaman of Newbury, died in Algiers, after his liberation. 1 Capt. Sam'l E. Bailey, of Newbury-Port, died on his passage to Marseilles. 1 Total redeemed. 88
Died at Algiers, since the peace, but previous to their redemption. Capt. Wm. Wallace, of Norfolk, Mt. 48. J. Keith, a mate of Waterford, 35. N. Hartford, seaman, New-Hampshire, 30. E. Rust, do. Cape Ann, 36. A. Simonds, do. do. 24. J. Thomas, do. Nantucket, 27. T. Jackson, do. New-York, 28.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. MELCHER. I WAS sorry to see the illiberal and unseemly reflections on Dr. Perkins's Metallic Points, in the Oracle of the Day, the Editor had so high an opinion of their virtue, that he has bought a set himself, and published in his paper the attestations of many respectable characters in this and other of the United States in their favor, and if he had exercised a little reflection, he would not have let such indecent and double meaning expressions have had a place in his paper; the playing upon words may sometimes be entertaining to a polite reader, but when they have a tendency to spoil the morals of
youth, they should be cautiously avoided. But why has this farcical scrap been introduced to the public eye, was it intended to degrade the character of Dr. Perkins, the ingenious discoverer of those curious points? if it was the author has missed his aim, many surprising events have taken place already in this town, sufficient to satisfy many men of their efficacy, and such men too, who are not easily to be imposed upon by quackery. What though some ingenious Doctors cannot by dint, perhaps more of prejudice than incredulity, allow the virtues of these substances, yet are they to be exploded? No. fir, those who receive any relief from them, will always retain a thankful remembrance of Doctor Perkins, and his memory will never be forgotten by very many. If they should prove injurious to the faculty, so as to perhaps prevent visits on every occasional complaint, yet men of professional abilities will always have sufficient employment in their line. But what has Doctor Perkins done? why he has discovered virtues in metallic bodies unexplored before, for which he has obtained a patent for himself and his assigns, and have not many others done the same, viz. Dr. Stoughton, Turlington, Daffy, Bateman, Hill and multitudes of great men, who have been honored by the faculty, and their Elixirs, balsams, drops, &c. universally introduced into their practice; why should the word Stroking be a subject of ridicule more than the words opening, moving or applying, yet it is made use of to answer the purpose of vice, and so may a thousand other words, if a wag or punster would attempt it; but let such men of pretended wit consider, that it requires many of their craft, to make one man of judgment. But who is this Dr. Perkins say some? let serious inquirers know, that he is a gentleman from Connecticut of a respectable character in the profession of Physic, and did we want the aid of his newly discovered Points to support him in his practice, but after his researches into the Arcana of nature, he found those inherent qualities in certain bodies, which would have a certain effect on the human frame, and in component parts, he has wittily secured the emolument for himself and his assigns, and is there any man but would do the same? suppose he has given a list of his Points to every clergyman on the Continent, does it not discover his benevolence to his fellow men, as he well knows that ministers, with their people, and if they find them unwell, would apply a relief if in their power or knowledge; so all this mighty battle about words only serves to re-examine and silence unmanly reflections, with Go thou and do likewise; but if you cannot, then lay your hands on your mouth, and your mouth in the dust, and let the Lord's will be done.
A BYSTANDER.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. MELCHER. Your publishing the following extract from a letter said to be from a trader among the Indians, to a friend, may amuse some of your customers for the Gazette.
A FEW days ago one of the Indians paid me a visit, after some conversation, he said that a minister from the United States had been with his tribe to teach the Christian religion. He says that there is but one only living and true God, who is a good, wise, and powerful spirit (this Indian say too) and that there are three persons in the godhead, of one substance and power, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, that the Father is of none, neither begotten nor proceeding, the son is eternally begotten of the father, the Holy Ghost eternally proceeding from the father and the son, and that the Holy Ghost visited a Virgin, and conveyed the son into her; where he continued nine months and then was born like other children, was both God and man, that when he was about thirty years old began to preach, but the great men no like his preaching, sent their warriors who took and killed him. Indians ask what all this talk mean, he say that the first man and woman broke God's law in eating fruit which God had forbidden, that therefore they and all the children that should proceed from them must die, and be punished after death forever, that the son came and died to save some of mankind from being punished after death.—Oh! 'trange that man could kill God the Son, and that his death be of service to mankind—great many people die before the Son of God, and did not know any thing about him—it was then asked whether his dying would do poor Indians any good, he say yes, if they believe, then me say that pappas, no believe them do them no good; he say you must leave that with God, and believe for yourself, one say it is hard to believe such 'ories, if Indian tell such 'trange things, the white people no believe um.
PORTSMOUTH, Nov. 12.
Last Monday agreeable to notification the inhabitants of this town assembled at the Court House, after making choice of the Hon. Woodbury Langdon, Esq. for moderator, proceeded to hand in their votes for six Electors of President and Vice President of the United States and a Representative to Congress (the votes for a Representative were for the Hon. Jonathan Freeman, Esq. and Peleg Sprague, Esq. the two candidates left out to the people) at the close of the poll the votes were for
REPRESENTATIVE. Jona. Freeman, 51 Peleg Sprague, 45 ELECTORS. Benja. Bellows, 118 Nath'l Peabody, 13 Woodbury Langdon, 78 Joshua Brackett, 6 John Goddard, 79 Joseph Cilly, 6 Moses Leavitt, 66 Jonathan Warner, 4 Thomas Cogswell, 65 Supply Clap, 2
Dr. A. R. Cutter, 61 Judge Okeut, 1 Eben. Thompson, 57 Mich'l McClary, 1 Oliver Peabody, 51 Samuel Drown, 1 Gov. Gilman, 48 John Bellows, 1 Timothy Farrer, 47 Jos. Badger, jr. 1 Beza. Woodward, 45
At Stratham, for Representative. Jonathan Freeman, Esq. 45 ELECTORS.
Timothy Farrer, 45 Woodbury Langdon, 9 Oliver Peabody, 41 Moses Leavitt, 9 Benj. Bellows, 39 Beza. Woodward, 5 Timothy Walker, 36 John Goddard, 2 Gov. Gilman, 35 Simeon Okeut, 1 Eben. Thompson, 31
At Rye for Representative. Jonathan Freeman, 35 ELECTORS.
Woodbury Langdon, 45 Oliver Peabody, 45 Moses Leavitt, 44 Eben. Thompson 43 John Goddard, 39 Joseph Cilly, 36 Benjamin Bellows, 13 Jos. Badger, jr. 9 Thomas Leavitt, 1
MARRIED.—In this town, Mr. George Senior Lawry, to Miss Sarah Sheafe Bell of New-Castle.—Mr. John Frothingham to Miss Margery Pray.
On Thursday the 3d instant departed this life, Mrs. SUSANNA ATKINSON, relict of the late Hon. George Atkinson, in the 45th year of her age. In younger life the uncommon charms of this lady's person, were only exceeded by the accomplishments of her mind. In the matrimonial state, she displayed the truly affectionate and virtuous wife. Through life, her cheerful and mild temper, her affable disposition, her courteous deportment, her unaffected manners, her benevolence, liberality, and extensive charity, endeared her, not only to those who participated her bounty, but to every heart alive to the feelings of humanity. During her sickness she manifested the greatest tranquility, and resignation to the divine will, and expired without a groan. She opened her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue was the law of kindness.
Departed this transitory life on Thursday the 13th ult. after a short illness, and in 58th year of her age, the late worthy & much respected Mrs. MACQUEEN, consort of William Macqueen, Esq. of Litchfield, and on Saturday following the funeral obsequies were performed in presence of a very numerous concourse of friends and relatives, who lamented the loss of so amiable a woman. In her character in life concentrated the hospitable friend, the affectionate wife, the tender parent, and the sincere christian. "So let our lips and lives express The holy Gospel we possess, So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine."
Almanacks.
The Farmer's, Thomas's, Carleton's, Low's, Weatherwife's Bickerstaff's, Noyes's, and the Federal Almanacks, for the year 1797, may be had cheap by the gross or single dozen, of
S. Larkin,
At the Portsmouth-Bookstore,
MASSACHUSETT's and New-Hampshire Registers will be ready in a few days. Just opened and for sale at the above place, An assortment of
BOOKS,
Among which are the following, Goldsmith's History of the Earth, and animated nature, elegantly-bound, 8 vols.
Mosheim's Ecclesiastical history, elegantly bound, 6 vols.
Observer, 5 vols.
Connoisseur, 4 vols.
Adams's Flowers of modern voyages, 2 vols.
Pennant's History of Quadrupeds, quarto, with plates, 2 vols.
Bell's British Theatre, elegant, 21 vols.
Rollin's Ancient History, 8 vols.
Sentimental memoirs, a novel, 2 vols.
Pupil of Nature.
Nobody's Poems, and a variety of others.
Nov. 12. 1796.
FOR SALE BY
Stephen Hardy & Son,
At their Shop in High-Street,
SUPERFINE Navy
blue—blue, black, and a variety of the most fashionable colors of superfine Broad Cloths.
Superfine and low priced
Cassimeres.
Swandowns and fancy Cassimeres for Waistcoats; Silk Capé
Velvets; Cotton do; Velvet Cords; Thickets.
Cloak Camblets; Baizes;
Flannels; Rattinets; Shaloons;
Durants, and a variety of Trimmings,
and other articles in their way of business.
Almanacks.
The Farmer's, Thomas's, Carleton's, Low's, Weatherwife's Bickerstaff's, Noyes's, and the Federal Almanacks, for the year 1797, FOR SALE AT
J. Melcher's
Printing-Office & Book-Store, by the gross, dozen or single, VERY CHEAP.
Edw'd Parry
Informs his customers in town and country, that he is now opening At his store in Market-Street, SIGN OF THE
LAMB AND FLAG, A large and general assortment of FASHIONABLE
Fall and Winter
GOODS,
Which he will sell at the lowest advance for Cash:
Among which are
Belt superfine Broad
and Forest Cloths of the most fashionable colors: Devonshire Kerseys; twill'd Coating and Lambkins; plain and figured Cassimeres; Rose and Duffel Blankets.
A very beautiful assortment of Chintzes and Calicoes, from 2/ to 6/7 per yard.
Elegant Chintz and Copperplate Furniture; Camel's hair, muslin and chintz Shawls of all prices; fine cambric and common pocket Handkerchiefs.
A large assortment of book and jaconet Mullins; plain and sprig'd do.
A few elegant opera Dresses, and dress book muslin Handkerchiefs.
Superfine Mullinets and Dimities; Wildbores and Cambleteens; blue and brown twill'd Camblets for cloaks; plain and striped Durants and Tammies; best Velvets and Thickets.
A large assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's beaver Hats of the best quality; fancy Vellum Hats and Bonnets; Irish Linens from 2/ to 6/ per yd. cheap by the piece.
A large assortment of English and India Lutestrings; black and color'd Satin; black Modes and Sarfets.
A good choice of English Laces and Edgings; gold and silver bands for Ladies' fashes, &c. &c.
N. B. Few Bales of English sewing Twine and shoe Threads.
Real London Porter
By the case, dozen, or single bottle, at William Leveret's
Grocery Store, No. 2, Jeffrey's Row, Sign of the Golden Bottle,
With a variety of other articles usually kept in a Grocery Store, among which are the following articles,
GENUINE French
Brandy by the barrel or less quantity; W. I. Rum by the bbl. or less quantity; Hollands Gin.
Malaga, Sherry, and Lisbon Wines; Hysop, Souchong and Bohea Teas.
Pepper; Allspice; ground and race Ginger; Poland Starch; Flour; Mustard; the best of Indigo; Copperas.
Rice; Loaf and Brown Sugars; Fresh Raisins; Citron; Mace; Cloves; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Tammerands; Honey.
Confectionary of different kinds; Hair-Powder; Chocolate; Coffee; Brimstone; Candles; fresh flax Florence Oil; Mats, with a variety of Stone Ware, which will be sold as low as can be purchased.
Gun Powder and Shot; 4d, 6d, and 8d Cut Nails; with a variety of other articles.
He returns his thanks for past favors, and hopes by attention to merit a continuance, the articles he will warrant pure, and if not agreeable after trial, the articles taken back and money returned.
A Quantity of old Sable and
Russia IRON,
Russia & Ravens Duck, Hemp and Cordage, to be sold by
Jacob Sheafe.
Nov. 12. 1796.

From a late London paper.
On the late Fast Day.
By Mrs. BARBAULD.
Is this the far fam'd spot of earth, Which gave th' immortal Milton birth? Is this the soil where Hampden bled, And Hampden's Tyrant lost his head? Is this the insolated ground, For men of greatest souls renown'd? For men who felt as men should feel, And nobly grasp'd the avenging steel, For men who in nature's sacred cause, Barr'd the red arm of war and spurn'd the oppressors law?
Yes, patriot, yes, behold the land, Once prop't by many a sturdy band; By men who shew'd the world that kings Oppos'd to men, were puny things. Yes, view that Britain now combin'd, With the worst tools of human kind; Behold her sons with savage Ire, Eager to quench fair freedom's fire, And mark her goodly sovereign's care, Who spreads wide wailing war, And wets the sword with prayer, Shall I because this scourge would'st feign Restore to France oppressions chain, Shall I implore the God of peace To grant that slaughter may increase? No, from my soul the war I execrate, And wou'd not join my prayers to avoid a felon's fate.
If o'er a murderer's back you fling The purple robe that decks a king, Or dizen out a band of thieves, In crowns or mitre's or lawn sleeves; You'll find, disguise them as you will, That villains will be villains still, So Britain, while your warriors die In the curs'd cause of tyranny, How 'er you fail, pray, wren or groan, 'Tis all an impious cheat, Guilt marks you for his own.
THE Editor of the
New-Hampshire Gazette presents his compliments to his customers in general but more particularly to those in the country, begs leave to inform them that he has a large number of Newspaper accounts made out, which he would be glad at this season of the year to part with for cash or country produce. He hopes those whose ac- counts have been more than one year stand- ing, will be so obliging as to have them bal- anced this season.
New Goods,
Wholesale and Retail.
John Turnbull,
Daniel Street,
Respectfully informs his friends and cus- tomers that he has imported in the ship Galen, from London, and is now open- ing for sale a beautiful assortment of
Fall and Winter
GOODS,
which he is determined to sell at the lowest advance, wholesale and retail.
Also, by the same ship,
A complete assortment of the follow- ing articles, viz.
SILK and worsted
Hose; ladies' silk Gloves and Mitts; Sewing Silks and Twists; white and color'd Threads of every number; black Modes from 2/. to 8/. per yard; Mullins and Mus- lin Handkerchiefs; Tambor'd Mus- lins; fashionable Sash and other Ribbons; Irish Linens from 1/6 to 6/. per yard; Brown Holland; Shawls and Handkerchiefs; Table Cloths and Diapers;—with a great number of other articles in the dry goods line, too numerous to mention.
And by the Mary Flower,
A few casks of the best
London Bottled Porter,
cheap by the cask or dozen.
Constant attendance and the smallest favors acknowledged with thanks.
Portsmouth, Nov. 5, 1796.
FOR SALE BY
George Andrews,
Opposite Mrs. Marsh's, in Buck- Street, for cash or approved credit, at a moderate ad- vance, by the piece only.
BRIDPORT Navy Canvas No. 2, 3, 4 and 7; Corduroys; Vel- veteens; Swandowns; Superfine London & Chintzes; Chintz Furni- ture; Norwich Shawls; Serges; Flannels, &c. &c.
A Box Ironmongery, and a few Casks of Goods for the West-In- dia Market, on which the Drawback may be obtained.
Portsmouth, Nov. 3, 1796.
A Lad Wanted
About twelve or thirteen years old, to serve in the House until old enough to learn the Taylor's trade, or any other he may choose; Enquire of STEPHEN HARDY.
TICKETS.
WHOLE, Half and Quarter Tickets in Dartmouth College Lottery for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing Office, Portsmouth.
Nath'l White
Has just received a very large assortment of
Fall and Winter
GOODS,
which are now ready for sale, At his store on Spring Hill,
Consisting of
BROAD Cloths;
Plains; striped and spotted Elastic and Orleans stripes; plain, printed and mixed Cassimeres; Lambkins; superfine twill'd and common Coatings; Devonshire Ker- seys; Ratteens; spotted Swan- skins; Serges; Baizes.
An assortment of white, yellow and green Flannels.
Rose and Duffil Blankets.
A great variety of fancy Waistcoating; Velvets; printed and corded Thicksets and Corduroys; silk and hair and worsted Plush.
Chintzes and Calicoes; Linen and Cotton Handkerchiefs; Bandanno, Romal and black Silk Handkerchiefs.
Elegant Norwich Shawls; silk Shawls; fine purple and Chintz Muslin Shawls; common purple and Chintz ditto.
Book, Jaconet, Tambor'd, strip'd and check'd Mullins; Mus- lin Handkerchiefs; Gentlemen's elegant Handkerchiefs with Tambor'd corners.
Lawns; Cambrics; Musli- nets.
A good assortment of Di- mities; Marquises Quilting; Long Lawn; Threads; Tapes; Bobins.
Pink, blue, black, brown, plumb, straw, and Changeable Lute- strings, very rich and good.
Black, white, pearl, pink & dove color'd Satin.
Black and color'd Mode.
Black and color'd Ribbons; American, Dutch and English Hair Ribbons; black & color'd Galooms; Silk Ferrers; Sewing Silks; Twists; Quality and Shoe Bindings.
Ladies' & Gentlemen's Beau- ver Hats; Misses' and Boys' Hats.
A great variety of Kid and Morocco Sandals; black and color'd Morocco Slippers; Misses' and Chil- drens' Morocco Sandals, Shoes and Slippers; Sandal and black Morocco Clogs.
Best white and color'd long and short Kid Gloves, Mens' com- mon Leather and best Beaver Gloves; Ladies' long and Habit black Silk Gloves; Mens' black Silk Gloves.
Muffs and Fur Trimmings.
Gold and Silver Cord.
A good assortment of Ho- siery; Mens' Cotton Caps.
A good assortment of Irish Linens; Brown Holland.
Cloak Camblets; Wild- bores; Cambleteens; Crapes; Blushoons; Bombasters; Shalooms; Durants; Tammees; Ruffles; Las- tings; Sattinets; Florentines; Prin- ces Stuff.
No. 3 3/4, 4 and 4 3/4 and pound and packet Pins.
An assortment of Buttons.
Carpets and Carpeting.
And many other articles in the piece Goods line too tedious to enumerate.
—ALSO—
Bohea, Soucoung, Hyson and Gunpowder Teas of an excel- lent quality.
ALL persons having any demands on the estate of Mr. GEORGE LIBBEY, late of Portsmouth, inn- holder, deceased, are desired to ex- hibit them without delay to the sub- scriber, and those indebted are also requested to make payment to JEREMIAH LIBBEY, Attorney to the administratrix. Portsmouth, Nov. 3, 1796.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of Mr. HUM- PHREY FERNALD, late of Port- mouth, Boat Builder, deceased, are desired to exhibit them, and those indebted are requested to make pay- ment to SARAH FERNALD, Administratrix on said estate. Portsmouth, Nov. 3, 1796.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the es- tate of MICAJAH MORRILL, late of Gilmantown, deceased, are request- ed to exhibit them for settlement to Micajah Morrill, Administrator, who will attend on said business the first Monday of the six following months, at the house of the deceased, from 1 to 6 o'clock, P. M. Gilmantown, Oct. 12, 1796.
Fresh Goods
Just Received by
Phineas Ellis,
At his Store in Market Street,
A LARGE assort- ment of Calicoes & Chintz- es; Chintz and purple Shawls; Book and sprig'd Mullins; Mullin Handkerchiefs; Cambrics; Lawns; Gauzes.
A good assortment of Di- mities; Bandanno, Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs; Modes and Sar- nets.
A good assortment of Lin- ens and Checks; Cassimere and fancy Vesting; Shalooms; Durants; Joans; Moreens; Tammees; Wild- bores; Cambleteens; Calimancoes; Ruffles; Florentine; Ribbands; Tapes and Bindings.
A large assortment of Forest Cloths and Serges; Baizes; Plan- nels and Coating; Duffil Blankets; Velvets and Thicksets.
A large assortment of La- dies' and Gentlemen's Beaver Hats, &c. &c.
FOR SALE BY
William Dame,
HOLLAND'S Map
of New-Hampshire; Lewis'do.
A good assortment Charts; Hamilton Moore's 12th edition; large and small Slates; Hour Glasses, Patent and common half hour, 14 and 28 second do.
European, Ladies and Bon Ton Magazines; Violin and Bass- Viol Strings; tip'd & plain German Flutes; Violins; Fifes, &c.
Piscataqua-Bridge.
THE
directors of Piscataqua-Bridge give notice that they have fixed the rates of toll agreeably to the following schedule, which will take place Monday the 21st day of November instant.—They presume this measure will appear perfectly reason- able to every one who considers the pre- sent advanced prices of labor, materials for repairing, and almost every article for which money is paid, and that in many in- stances they are still lower than is allowed by law.
   Cents. s. d. q.     Each foot passenger, 4 0 3 0   Horse and Rider, 10 0 7 1   Horse & Chaise, Chair or Sulkey, 20 1 2 2   Slay drawn by one Horse 15 0 11 0   Slay drawn by more than one Horse, 20 1 2 2   Curricule, - 30 1 9 2   Coach, chariot, phaeton or other 4 wheel car- riage for passengers, 40 2 5 0   Cart or other carriage of bunthen drawn by one beast, 15 0 11 0   drawn by 2 beafs, 20 1 2 2   drawn by 3 beafs, 25 1 6 0   drawn by 4 beafs, 30 2 0 0   drawn by 5 beafs, 35 2 2 0   drawn by 6 beafs, 40 2 5 0   drawn by 7 beafs, 45 2 9 0   drawn by 8 beafs, 50 3 0 0   Sledge drawn by 1 horse, 12 0 9 0   drawn by 2 beafs, 16 0 11 2   drawn by 3 beafs, 18 1 1 0   drawn by 4 beafs, 23 1 4 2   drawn by 6 beafs, 25 1 6 0   drawn by 7 beafs, 30 1 9 2   drawn by 8 beafs, 35 2 1 0   Horse or neat creature exclusive of those rode or drawing car- riages, 5 0 3 2   Sheep and Swine, Additional beast above 8 in any one team, 5 0 3 2  
It is also expected that every person who enters upon any part of the Bridge will go to the toll-gatherer at the toll-house and pay at the rates aforesaid, and any person who may neglect or refuse to comply with so reasonable a request, will be prosecuted agreeably to law, and that no one may plead ignorance, an extract of a law passed June 11th, 1796, follows, "And for every sled, sleigh, cart, waggons and car- riages, that shall be drawn on any part of the said Bridge, and for every person, tra- veller, and beast that shall go and enter upon any part thereof the full toll for once passing shall be paid at the toll-house to the person appointed to collect the same."
By Order of the Directors, THOMAS THOMPSON, JOHN PIERCE, } Agents. Portsmouth, Nov. 5, 1796.
ALL persons indebted to the es- tate of Col. DANIEL REY- NOLDS, late of Londonderry, de- ceased, are requested to make imme- diate payment, and all who have any demands against said estate are de- sired to exhibit the same for settle- ment.
HANNAH REYNOLDS, } Admini- STEPHEN REYNOLDS, } strators to said Estate. Londonderry, Oct. 24, 1796.
Sigh of the Golden Tea-Pot.
Cold Weather is coming.
Abraham Isaacs,
HAS JUST RECEIVED
A
LARGE quantity of FEATHERS of a very good quality.—Also, a variety of CROCK- ERY and GLASS WARE.—Like- wise, an assortment of Italian Tea- Canisters, two lb. one lb. half a lb. and quarter of a pound.—Also, an assortment of Floor, Hearth, Hand, Cloth, and Scrubbing
BRUSHES,
all of which he has lately received from Amsterdam.
N. B. A few complete Tea Table sets India China, which he will sell very low. [3 m.]
Treasury of the United States.
N OTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be cre- ditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum.
1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, entitled an Act in ad- dition to an Act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit. "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the pre- sent year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and nine- ty seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclu- sive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of De- cember for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven to the year one thousand eight hundred and seventeen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eigh- teen, of such sum, as will be then adequate, according to the con- tract, for the final redemption of the said stock."
2d. All distinction between pay- ments on account of interest and prin- cipal being thus abolished by the es- tablishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary according- ly the powers of attorney for receiv- ing dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the follow- ing form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz.
KNOW all Men by these presents, that I of in do make, constitute and appoint of my true and law-
ful attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) standing in my name in the books of (here descri- bing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here in- sert the commencement and expira- tion of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and substitute and to do all lawful acts requisite for ef- fecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by vir- tue hereof.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the of in the year Sealed and delivered in presence of BE IT KNOWN, that on the day of before me personally came within named and acknow- ledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed seal the day and year last aforesaid. Given under my hand at Phila- delphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to direc- tions from the Secretary of the Treasury.
SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States.
REMOVED.
Joseph Haven
Has removed to the New Brick Store (middle apartment) on Spring-Hill, Where he has opened a large assort- ment of
European and India
GOODS,
For sale at the lowest rate. Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1796.
Just Published
On fine Writing Paper, and a beautiful type, and for sale
By S. Larkin,
At the Portsmouth Book-Store, Price 3/6.
EVENING Amuse-
ments for the Ladies; or ori- ginal anecdotes, intended to promote a Love of Virtue in young minds. A series of letters.
"To paint the moral and the vicious mind; And teach the young how far to live, but not To live in vain."
CONTENTS.
 1st. Thoughts on friendship and educa- tion, in two letters.  2d. Love and filial affection, in five letters.  3d. Virtue in distress; or, oppression and avarice, in two letters.  4th. Fatal credulity; or, the deserted Daughter, in two letters.  5th. Rural scenes; with the female con- trast, a tale, in three letters.  6th. Conclusion, in two letters. 
Dartmouth College
Lottery. Class Second.
T HE MANAGERS of Dartmouth- College Lottery present to the Public the following SCHEME of the Second Class, in which they have aimed to meet their wishes by making a larger proportion of valuable pri- zes than usual; they flatter them- selves that the same Public Spirit will be displayed, by encouraging the sale of Tickets in this, that was so fully manifested in the former Class.
SCHEME.
   Prizes. Dollars. Dollars.     1 of 3000 3000   1 1000 1000   4 500 are 2000   10 200 2000   20 100 2000   30 50 1500   80 20 1600   100 10 1000   1650 6 9900   1896 Prizes. 24,000