The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1799-10-16 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XLIII.—Numb. 2236.]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
State of New-Hampshire. P UBLIC notice is hereby given, that Josiah Stevens and others, have petitioned the General Court, that they with their associates, may be made a body corporate for the purpose of making a turnpike road leading from Cornish bridge, through the towns of Claremont, Unity, Lempster, Washington, Campbell's Gore, Hillborough, Society-land, Francistown and New-Boston to Amherst, in the county of Hillsborough, or through such other places as said Court shall direct, to the Court-House in Amherst—and that they may be vested with the powers necessary, to accomplish said purpose.
Ordered, that the petitioners be heard on their petition, before the General Court, on the second Wednesday of their next session, and that the petitioners cause that the substance of said petition and the order of Court thereon, be published in the Walpole newspaper and in the New-Hampshire Gazette three weeks successively, commencing six weeks prior to said day of hearing, also serve the selectmen of the towns through which the road may pass, with a copy of said petition and order of Court thereon, six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
Attest, NATH'L PARKER, Dep'y Sec'y. Concord, June 11, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. N OTICE is hereby given, that John C. Chamberlain, and others, have petitioned the General Court that they, and their associates, may be incorporated into a society for the purpose of erecting a turnpike road from Charlestown near Henry's tavern, in the most direct way to Wilcox's tavern in Surry—and that said society may be invested with necessary powers for carrying the enterprise into effect.
Ordered, that said petitioners be heard on their petition before the General Court, on the second Wednesday of their next session, and that the petitioners cause that the substance of said petition and order of Court thereon, be published in the Walpole newspaper, and in the New-Hampshire Gazette three weeks successively, commencing six weeks prior to said day of hearing—also serve the selectmen of the towns through which the road may pass with a copy of said petition and order of Court thereon, six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear, and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
Attest, NATH'L PARKER, Dep'y Sec'y. Concord, June 11, '99.
State of New-Hampshire. P UBLIC notice is hereby given, that Frederick Will'm Geyer and others, have petitioned the General Court, that they with their associates may be incorporated into a society for the purpose of erecting and constructing a turnpike road in this State, from Bellow's falls, through Keene, to the line of Massachusetts, to meet a proposed turnpike from Boston to the line of this State, in the most direct way the society may judge practicable, with powers to review and purchase lands, to erect gates; to receive toll, &c.
Ordered, that the petitioners be heard on their petition before the General Court, on the second Wednesday of their next session, and that the petitioners cause that the substance of said petition, and order of Court thereon, be published in the Walpole newspaper, and in the New-Hampshire Gazette three weeks successively, commencing six weeks prior to said day of hearing; also serve the selectmen of the towns through which the road may pass with a copy of the petition and order of Court thereon, six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause, (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
Attest, NATH'L PARKER, Dep'y Sec'y. Concord, June 11, 1799.
Treasury Department, March 11th, 1799. P ublic notice is hereby given, Pursuant to the Act of Congress, passed on the first day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-six, entitled, "An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," and the Act supplementary to the said recited Act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due west to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarawas branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode prescribed by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order in which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800, and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
FLAX-SEED. Cash and the highest price given for FLAX-SEED, BY William & Charles Neil.
Piscataqua Bridge. THE Proprietors are requested to call at the Custom-House, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 1 P. M. where they may receive the eleventh dividend of the toll made this day—they are likewise notified that their annual meeting is on the second Wednesday of November, at the State House, at three o'clock, P. M.
THO'S MARTIN, Treas'r. Portsmouth, Oct. 7, 1799.
WANTED, A BOY from 9 to 12 years of age, to serve in a family, till old enough to go to a trade—Apply to the Printer hereof.
State of New-Hampshire. W HEREAS at a meeting of the proprietors of Thornton, as granted by letters patent under the great seal of the late Province of New-Hampshire, bearing date the 6th day of July in the year 1763. A tax of four dollars on each original share in said township, was granted at a meeting of said proprietors held in said Thornton on the 19th day of March, 1798—to be laid out in clearing roads, &c.—Which tax has been duly assessed and committed to me to collect, and I have duly advertised the same, but several of the original rights remain delinquent in paying such tax—therefore notice is hereby given to the owners of such delinquent rights, that unless said tax is paid to me the subscriber at my dwelling-house in Hampstead, by the 18th day of November next, or at the place to be hereby appointed, for the sale of delinquent rights in said township; that so much of each such right, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Capt. Edmund Elliot, in said Thornton, on the said eighteenth day of November, as will be sufficient to discharge such tax with incidental charges.—The vendue to begin at one of the clock in the afternoon of said day, at the house aforesaid, at which time and place articles of sale will be made known;—the original rights that are delinquent in paying said tax are as follows, viz. William Wallace, Robert M'Neil, James Gilmore, Alexander Walker, Matthew Clark, Thomas Morrison, Robert Clendenning, Andrew Clendenning, David Clendenning, Samuel Allison, David Steel, Hugh Ramsey, Archibald Clendenning, Andrew Clendenning, jr. Thomas Campbell, John M'Cartney, John Alexander, Nathaniel Holmes, John Wilson, Jesse Crifty, Robert Gilmore, Jonathan Morrison, Joseph Caldwell, Patrick White, Isaac Thomas, Richard Wyer, Benjamin Davis, Mark H. Wentworth, Joseph Blanchard, his Excellency Benning Wentworth, two shares—one share for the first settled minister of the gospel in said township—Hugh Gilles, and Hugh Montgomery.
JOHN HOGG, Collector. Hampstead, Oct. 1, '99.
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The very extensive circulation the New-Hampshire Gazette has, makes the weekly impression heavy, and renders it necessary to put it to press at an early hour, to complete the impression in season; therefore our advertising friends who wish to reap the benefit of advertising in the Gazette, which has, and always has had by far the greatest circulation of any paper printed in this State, not only throughout the State, but in the neighbouring States, will please to send their advertisements the day before publication, and they will be conspicuously inserted on the most moderate terms.
Subscriptions for the Gazette are received at the Printing Office, at the very low price of one dollar and fifty cents pr. year, one quarter at entrance, the remainder at the close of the year.
Printing of every kind executed expeditiously on very moderate terms. Oct. 8.
Buonaparte & Smith.
Misfortune while it makes men humble, at the same time tends to sour their temper; and to alter intirely their dispositions. When Buonaparte issued his orders, or even wrote his familiar cards, from the car of victory, they were always animated by a spirit of urbanity, generosity and moderation, which dignified the man, while it exalted the hero.
Now, when disaster is harnessed to his chariot, he forgets the lessons he has given, and appears peevish, revengeful, and acrimonious. This is evinced in the subsequent orders. All who are acquainted with the character of Sir Sidney Smith, know, that to the most gallant heroism the present age can boast of he adds the most humane, liberal and extended benevolence; and must attribute the charges of Buonaparte to "resentment, of a vindictive mind against a man who has blighted his laurels, and destroyed his hopes; and who appears to be raised up by Providence to put a period to his "mad" career."
Buonaparte saw, that the active influence of Sir Sidney had detached the native powers from him, and had considered, and he conceived, dangerous operation even in his own camp; he therefore, must have fabricated the nefarious charge—which, whilst it gratified his feelings, afforded the only plausible pretext to prohibit his wretched followers from the dreaded communication with the English." We cannot dismiss this introductory article without noticing the inconsistency of an Officer, who, complains so bitterly of the heads of two dead men being cut off, after boasting that "a part of the crowd of fugitives from the battle of Mount Taber, pursued with the sword at their backs, was swallowed up in the river Jordan."
The General in Chief to the Chief of the Etat Major General.
The commander of the English squadron before Acre, having had the barbarity to embark on board a vessel which was infested with the plague, the French prisoners made in the two Tartans, laden with ammunition, which he took near Chaffa, in the fortie which took place on the 18th; having been remarked at the head of the barbarians, and the English flag having been at the same time flying over many towers in the place, the barbarous conduct which the besieged displayed, in cutting off the heads off the two volunteers which were killed, must be attributed to the English commander, a conduct which is very opposite to the honors which have been paid to English officers and soldiers found upon the field of battle, and to the attention which has been shown to wounded and to prisoners.
The English being those who defend and provision Acre, the horrible conduct of Dgezzar, who caused to be strangled and thrown into water, with their hands tied behind their backs, more than two hundred christians, inhabitants of this country, among whom was the Secretary of a French Consul must be equally attributed to this officer, since from circumstances the Pacha found himself entirely dependent upon him.
This officer having besides refused to execute any of the articles of exchange established by the two powers, and his proposals in all the communications which have taken place and his conduct since the time that he has been cruising here, having been those of a madman, my desire is that you order the different commanders on the coast to give up all communication with the English fleet, actually cruising in these seas.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE."
ANIMATED PICTURE of the present State of ITALY.
From the Vienna Court Gazette. The same instruments and means which the Gallic revolutionists have employed to render universal their domination and revolutionary system, have brought about their own perdition; they called nations to combat, and armed them;—and nations, whose plain common sense would not be deluded long with chimeras, turned those very arms against the lighted torch, and stormed and expelled those modern fanatics; the Tyrolian masses the insurgents in Switzerland, Naples,
Milan, Piedmont, all Italy, the armed peasants of the forest of Odenwald, and other inhabitants of Germany, helped to accelerate the rapid progress of the Austrian Russian troops: in all countries in Holland, Belgium, nay France itself, insurrection only waits for the moment to put an end to the sway of the butchers of the nation just as it has happened in Italy.
Italy has always been the grave of the sanguinary and rapacious Franks; and even in the present instance, the history of a few months proves that a government, founded on such principles, works its own undoing.
Cisalpina is no more! there are scarce any remnant left of that republican catastrophe, except a handful of audacious Lombards, who, while the French lately attempted to advance again, instead of rendering themselves worthy of the amnesty of the generous father of their nation, showed him the blackness of their character, that they might fall the quicker into the hands of avenging justice, to tranquilize all the good citizens.
The French are driven from the capital of Piedmont; one strong hold is falling after another, and the enemy's army has actually been pushed back to the Riviera of Genoa, whence it came, to overwhelm the quiet people of Italy with murder, fire and rapine. This state, which France herself considers as a bulwark, on account of its site, and deemed it invincible, has been rescued from the yoke of Pantarchy; and the troops of the great republic, who had shortly before banished the King, can only save their lives from the effects of a general popular resentment, by capitulations.
Genoa keeps all her avenues shut from the revolutionary blood-suckers; and even the remains of Macdonald's fugitive army seem no longer to be able to gain safety from that quarter. The people of Genoa all laugh at French declarations, professions and menaces.
The Dutchy of Mantua, save its capital,* is saved from the French revolutionary devils; its garrison only holds out the siege to increase the misery of the inhabitants, and to be themselves able to consume the booty amassed, as there remains no more for them.
No sooner had the French revolutionary cannibals forced the benificent Ferdinand, that father of his people, to quit his happy country, than the chastisement for perfidy and robbery pursued them closely; and to their own disgrace, they were compelled to crave, like beggars, their retreat out of this unhappy state.
The Roman republic was crushed by its own burden, after the French left it. The people, sensible of the chimera of liberty, yield themselves up at present, being without their lawful chief, to the anarchy and vengeance of its deceivers.
Pathenope too is no more; the last hope of that republic struck sooner than the heretofore expected. The French, to prevent being massacred by the enraged populace, were obliged to evacuate all the strong holds, and the whole kingdom, after the brave Calabrians, united with the rest of the king's faithful adherents in Apulia, and other provinces, advanced, under the command of the glorious Cardinal Ruffo, to Naples, and took possession of it.
Thus almost at the first great blow which the Austrian hero Kray struck against the French, on the banks of the Adige, all Italy, from the Helvetic Alps to Mount Vesuvius, recovered her religion, her good princes and former constitution. The name of a Frenchman is every where, in those countries, branded with infamy; and the Italians themselves begin now to be more than ever convinced of the truth of Machiavel's motto:
"Whatever a Frenchman does, has no duration."
*Since taken.
BARLEY,
A Quantity of Barley wanted for which cash and the highest price will be given if delivered within fifteen days. Apply to MOSES WOODWARD, Jr. Portsmouth, Sept. 27, 1799.

Foreign Intelligence.
By the ships Venus , John and Phebe , Minerva and Galen , all from England, arrived at Boston.
Invasion of Holland.
YARMOUTH, AUG. 31.
AFTER last night's post the Active cutter, Capt. Hamilton, arrived here from the Texel, and landed Lt. Clay of the Kent, who immediately proceeded to town.
By the Active, I learn the debarkation of the army under the orders of Sir Ralph Abercrombie, at Helder:—The enemy were infinitely superior in point of numbers, being at least two to one, and advantaged by the extraordinary strength of their position, maintained it with the most determined constancy for nearly twelve hours, when the wonderful gallantry of our troops prevailed.—The loss of the enemy in killed and wounded is estimated at 1500; we have likewise made a considerable number of prisoners, who have been conveyed on board the fleet and transports.—Our loss in killed and wounded, it is feared, amounts to 500; the Guards have suffered most.
When the Active left the fleet, Capt. Hamilton observed a Schooner coming out of the Texel, with a flag of truce to Admiral Mitchell, at the same time that a Frigate, supposed to be the Circe , with several cutters, full of troops were standing into the Texel.—Lord Duncan's fleet was to follow them on Friday, it being then high Springs.
LONDON, AUG. 31.
Admiralty-Office, Aug. 31, '99.
Lt. Clay, of his Majesty's ship Kent , arrived this morning with a dispatch from Admiral Lord Duncan, K. B. to Mr. Nepean, Secretary of the Admiralty, of which the following is a copy.
Kent , at anchor off the Texel, Aug. 28, 1799.
SIR,
Be pleased to acquaint the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that I shall go on from my letter of the 25th instant, and say, it blew so fresh on Sunday that we could not approach the land, but the weather becoming more moderate on Monday, the whole of the fleet, with the transports, were at anchor close in shore by noon on that day. I shall not enter into a detail of the landing the troops, or what happened on Tuesday, as their Lordships will have that stated by Vice-Admiral Mitchell; suffice it to say, the troops rowed towards the shore at day-break, and landed, though immediately opposed by numbers, and from that time till half past four P. M. were continually in action.—However, the gallantry of the British troops surmounted all difficulties, and drove the enemy wherever they met them. At five P. M. the Belliqueux , with her convoy from the Downs, anchored. This day it blows strong from the west with a great surf, so that I fear little can be done; but I am sure the Vice-Admiral will avail himself of every opportunity to carry on the service, as I never witnessed more attention and perseverance in spite of most unfavourable weather, to get the troops landed; and nothing shall be wanting on my part towards furnishing him with every aid in my power, in order to bring the business to a happy termination. I am, &c.
DUNCAN.
P. S. Eight P. M. the weather is still bad; but a lugger has just returned with an answer to a letter I wrote Vice-Admiral Mitchell this morning, by which I find the Helder Point was last night evacuated, and the guns in it spiked up. The Lt. of the lugger likewise reports that the General and Vice-Admiral had not sent off their dispatches; and as I think it of the greatest consequence that Government should have the earliest notice, I detach a cutter with this interesting intelligence.
DUNCAN.
SEPT. 1.
The anxiously looked for dispatches of Sir R. Abercrombie and Admiral Mitchell, have not yet arrived. The following particulars are collected from the report of Lieutenant Clay, of the Kent , &c. who was the bearer of Ld. Duncan's letter to the Admiralty:—
Early on the morning of Wednesday, the cutters, flat-bottomed vessels, and all the boats of the fleet, entered the Mars Deep, followed by several ships of war, who engaged with the batteries which extend along the Helder Point, while a debarkation took place near Hyk-Down .—Our troops, although encountered by difficulties of the most awful magnitude, proved superior to every obstacle, and after an action most obstinately contended for nearly ten hours, possessed themselves of the towns of Kirk , Buyt and Helder , and the immense chain of batteries which protect the passage of the Texel.
The fortifications here comprehend eight heavy batteries; the ground is unfavourable to offensive operations; in addition to which, the enemy, rendered confident by these local advantages, were strong in numbers. Under these circumstances, therefore, while we deplore the loss of the gallant fellows who have fallen on this memorable occasion, we feel satisfaction in saying, it does not in killed and wounded exceed five hundred men. The veteran Major Hay of the Engineers, and Colonel Smollett of the last regiment of Guards, are amongst the former—the service and society will long lament their loss.—May posterity do honor to their memory, and may their glory be immortal. Sir James Pulteney was wounded, but we are happy to learn, not dangerously.
Sir R. Abercrombie, and the whole of his staff were engaged during the entire of the day. Admiral Mitchell with a large detachment of sailors, were likewise actively employed. We need not add, they contributed materially to the success of the enterprise.
The conduct of the sailors and the troops was consistent with the character they had at issue. From the unequal nature of the place several of the boats partially grounded before they reached the shore, when our gallant fellows plunged into the sea under a fire from the enemy, which was equal to the importance of the post they fought for.
Helder is the Northern point of West Friesland, and commands the Mars Deep, the ordinary anchorage of the Dutch Marine. The possession of it embraces objects of the greatest importance, and we are taught to believe, will subject the enemy's fleet either to capture or destruction.
We hope the next advices will bring us satisfactory tidings on the subject. Our troops are about forty miles from Amsterdam; excepting Alkmaer, there is not a post of any strength to interrupt their progress. The division of the army under the command of General Don, which arrived in the course of Wednesday, was to debark on Thursday, when Sir R. Abercrombie purposed to advance into the country, in order to afford occasion to the partizans of the Stadtholder to join his Standard.
On the success of our troops being announced in the City, Consols rose two, and Omium three per cent.
The expedition against Holland, failed from England, August 12.
It was reported in England, that the Dutch fleets had declared for the Stadtholder. This does not appear from our papers. Their escape is prevented; and their speedy capture probable.
We have seen nothing yet of the co-operation of the Russians or Prussians in the expedition against Holland.
The Russians were said to have engaged to furnish for the expedition 30,000 foot, and 20,000 horse.
The Prince of Orange is said to have failed from England for Potsdam.
A second division for the expedition against Holland, was preparing in England, and probably failed early in September.
On the British expedition fleet appearing off Flushing, the trees of Liberty were cut down, and the Orange cockade mounted.
EVENTS IN ITALY.
Joubert, by General Orders dated at Correggiano, August 5, took command of the army lately commanded by Moreau.
Championet, by letter, dated headquarters, Grenoble, Aug. 10, states, that the troops of Mount Cenis, have mastered La Ferriere and the Noyalesse, and were to penetrate as far as Suza, on the Po; that those of Mount Geneva, were destined by a different route to the same place; That the advanced guard of the Camp of Tourneaux, had carried the "important post" of Baricades, defended vigorously by Russians, who suffered much. In a second letter, he mentions, that a body of his troops had taken all the posts as far as Petit St. Benard, taking sixteen prisoners, and killing and wounding 100—losing only one; and that he was marching for Embrun.
A private article from Grenoble, Aug. 16, says, Championet's army is 34,000 strong, is moving towards Turin; it is said to have passed Suza. Joubert is to operate at the same time against the Appennin, and Laccourbe towards St. Gothard. Joubert has dislodged the Russians from Novi and Aqua, and penetrated to the vicinity of Alessandria and Tortona. His left wing is directed against the Alba and Cherasque, to join Championet before Turin.
It is expected a general engagement happened Aug. 15, throughout the whole line of the armies of the Alps and of Italy. Joubert's quarters were at Savone. Moreau, at his request, took command of the right
wing, to aid in the expected general action. Suwarrows is centering his force before Alessandria, and there the battle is expected. The French number 74,000 strong.
It is said, Suwarrows has put himself at the head of his main body, and is marching to meet Joubert.
MILAN, JULY 21. The Russians have taken Bochetta, looting 500, killed and wounded. Enemy's loss more considerable.
PARIS. The French garrison at Rome, has retired by capitulation.
The French Minister at war, says, if Mantua has surrendered, it must have been from treachery, and directs the arrest of the Commander and his staff.
It is said the citadel of Tortona has surrendered.
LONDON, SEPT. 1.
A report was yesterday in circulation, stated to be founded on the authority of a Parisian Journal, that the army under Joubert had been attacked and wholly routed by General Suwarrows, and that the Republican Commander had been killed. We devoted much labor to ascertain by whom this paper had been received, but without effect; such an event as that mentioned to have occurred is highly probable; the contrasted power of the two armies warrants, in some degree, the anticipation; but we apprehend the rumour in question, like many others, owes its origin to some Stock-jobbing manœuvre.
IN SWITZERLAND.
Aug. 18, a Message was received in the French C. of 500, from the Directory, announcing the defeat of the enemy at Schovitz and Altorf, (Switzerland,) losing 1,500 men, and 12 cannon. On the 20th, the Directory notified, that the killed were 3000 instead of 1500 men; and that the enemy had been driven from Mt. St. Gothard, with the loss of 2000 men, prisoners.
Guyot, writes from the army of Helvetia, Aug. 16, that from the 11th, they were engaged with the Austrians before Zurich, had succeeded in driving them to the Lake of Lakin. "The slain are enormous, They are piled up and not yet counted. I know 5000 men and a Gen. are prisoners. My loss is very few. The enemy is yet pursued."
The Auxiliary Russians are said to have arrived at Schaffhausen, destined for Switzerland. They are said to be 36,000 men in number.
Massena writes, that in taking Mt. St. Gothard 8000 prisoners were made.
BERN, AUG. 17.
Massena on the 15th repulsed the Austrians into Zurich. Lacourbe is said to have cut off a body of 7000 Austro-Russians. The fighting continues.
FRANCE INTERNALLY.
The intestine troubles of France have greatly increased.
Aug. 18, the Directory by message to the Council of 500, proposed to proclaim 38 Departments in the West in rebellion. They exhort the Council to a hearty and immediate co-operation as the only means of saving the Republic. Royalty growing more and more audacious. They denounce the licentiousness of the press.
Aug. 18, a petition was presented, complaining that Sieyes was incompetent as a Director. This was disapproved, and passed over.
Aug. 21, Lucian Buonaparte proposed forming a new army to defend the frontiers, and another to suppress internal troubles.
Aug. 23, 18 millions were voted for the marine, in addition to 125 before granted.—A committee was appointed to prevent unfounded denunciations.
Aug. 25, a letter was read in the council of Elders, stating, that 4000 rebels had been defeated in ci-devant St. Godens, 2000 killed, 1000 taken prisoners.
Domiciliary visits are nightly paid. During the Domiciliary visits, at Paris, in the night of Aug. 6, nine hundred persons were arrested.
Three Police Officers were killed at Paris, Aug. 23, and one wounded.
Insurrection in the department of the Haut Garonne, is the most decisive. There are 10,000 men under arms, with the white cockade. The late Republican Gen. Lancey, has been arrested; he avows himself now a counter-revolutionist, and implicates the Commandant of Bayonne, and Jean Pie de Port.
The disaffection of the multitude to the existing Government of France has prematurely shown itself in Bourdeaux, as well as in other places. We have intelligence through various mediums that on the 6th August numerous inflammatory bills were posted about different parts of that city; in consequence of which several persons were shortly after taken up, whom the people attempted to rescue, when a conflict ensued, in which 20 were killed, and a considerable number wounded.
It is said, that at the feast of the
10th of Aug. several balls were fired at Sieyes and Barras.
The French Directory has shut up the Jacobin Club.
The 3 first articles of accusation against the Ex-Directors were negatived in the C. of 500, Aug. 18.
Gen. Brune, lately in Holland, replaces Bernadotte, as war Minister.
Aug. 26. The Executive Directory sent a Message to the Council of 500, proposing to the Council to declare, as in a state of Insurrection.
"Three cantons (counties) in the Department of Orne. Six in the D. of Morbihan. Three in the D. of Cote-du-Nord. Four in the D. of Maine and Loire. Two in D. of Calvados. Two in D. of Mayenne. Three Communes (towns) in D. of Eure. Two in La Manche. Four in D. of La Sarthe. Two in D. of Deux-Sevres. Four in the D. of the Lower Loire; and Ville-Dieu, in the D. of Loire and Cher.
(Signed) SIEYES, President. "LEGADE, Sec. Gen."
Some insurrections have taken place in the Department of Gers. The Priests, Emigrants and Ex-nobles, are at the head of the insurgents, who amount to nearly 800 men.
Arrival of Combined Fleets at Brest.
BREST, AUG. 11. Yesterday, at 10 o'clock, the French and Spanish fleets entered this harbour. The former comprising twenty five sail of the line, and the latter fifteen; many of them enormous ships. There were also ten frigates, and a number of smaller vessels.
August 25.
THE FLEETS
Remain at Brest, under sailing orders. The Admirals were expected at Paris to consult the Directory, relative to their future movements.
The St. Ann, of 112 guns, lately stated to have got on shore near Cadiz, is now said to be totally lost.
PLYMOUTH, AUG. 16. The combined fleets arrived at Brest, the 10th inst. not six hours before Lord Keith's fleet appeared off that harbour! The van of the English saw the rear of the French as it entered the port.
Arrival of English Fleet.
TORBAY, AUG. 17. Lord Keith has arrived here, with the Mediterranean fleet, of 27 sail of the line. He had detached several, on various services. LONDON, AUG. 19. There are at present sixty-one sail of the line in Torbay.
French Account of recent Military Operations.
PARIS, AUG. 22. A letter from the army of Italy, dated Correggiano, Aug. 10, says, "Gen Joubert has joined the army, which consists of 45,000 men. The enemy's of upwards of 50,000. The commandant of Ceva, who surrendered that place to the armed peasants, was yesterday shot at Genoa."
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER AT WAR. From Gen. Souchet, to the Minister. "Head-Quarters, Capriata Sur-L'Orba, Aug. 13.
"I hasten to inform you that the Commander having in the course of three days collected the left wing of the army, which extended beyond Milefimo, has just advanced it to Capriata."
"A corps from 8 to 10,000 men, commanded by Gen. Bellegarde, was in possession of the advantageous posts of Rezzo and Brifagna. The French passed the Bormida, although they were up to the middle in the water, in the face of that formidable body, and drove it before them in all points. The enemy was driven again today as far as Castel-di-Fero, and lost about 30 dragoons of Kefwer."
"Maillard, the younger, Aid-de-Camp to General Richepanse, and Captain of the 1st Regiment of Chasseurs, was wounded in charging the enemy."
"The soldiers are recovering from the languor into which they were sunk by reverses calculated to astonish them. These wishes are ardent and patriotic, and afford a happy omen of the approaching return of victory to the standards of the Republic."
(Signed) "SHUSET."
BOSTON, Oct. 10.
AMERICAN GALLANTRY.
By Captain Rogers, who arrived here yesterday from Gibraltar, we learn, that the Schooner Samuel , Capt. Edward Hedge, of this port, on her passage to, and in sight of the harbor of Gibraltar, was attacked by 5 sail of French gun-boats and privateers, which she fought and beat off, after a long and obstinate resistance. In the course of the action, the Samuel received 14 shot in her main sail, one of which was a 24 pound shot, 8 in her ensign, 7 in her fore-sail, 10 in the 3 gibs, 9 in both top-sails, ring-tail cut
all to pieces, 3 main shrouds cut away, 1 topmast do. main and fore-top braces, with a great deal of other rigging also cut away, one 24, and one 12 pound shot through her transom, 5 grape, and one piece of bar Iron found on deck, 5 shot through her quarters, and a number in her sides, one shot went between the carpenter's legs, and cut away his trowsers without further injury. We are happy in adding, that no person on board was hurt. The force of the Samuel , was 3 one pound, 3 three pound, and 2 short nine pounders; with 13 people including officers, men and boys. From several articles being found afloat soon after the action it was conjectured that one of the boats or privateers must have sunk.
Capt. Cunningham, of the British ship Clyde , has written to the Admiralty, that on the 20th of Aug. off the Cordovan Light House, he captured the French frigate Vestale , of 36 twelve-pounders, and 335 men, Capt. Gaspard. She was from St. Domingo. The Clyde had 2 men killed, and 3 wounded. The Vestale 10 killed, and 22 wounded. She was in company with another frigate, which escaped. The Clyde is of 38 guns.
The Batavian Directory has demanded satisfaction of the French Directory, for the libels against them in the Paris Papers.
The Russian Minister has left Copenhagen, in displeasure.
Russia has declared war against Spain.
The embargo was taken off in England, Aug. 21.
Napper Tandy, it is said, is surrendered to the English by the Hamburg Senate.
The vessel lately advertised by the Sec. of State, as being runaway with from Cadiz, was carried to Cork. The crew were secured.
OF PRUSSIA.
From the Prussian city, Emden, we have advice to the middle of August, preparations were then and there making, to co-operate powerfully in the projected invasion of the Batavian Republic. The heir to the Stadtholdership of Holland was present. This News appears deserving of general belief. It now remains for Politicians to decide, whether Frederic can assist in driving the Gallic General Brune, and his armed Countrymen, with him, out of Batavia, without commencing or incurring a war with the French Republic.
From the Boston CENTINEL , Oct. 12.
VERY LATE FROM EUROPE.
By the arrivals since our last from Europe, we have very late, and very important news. It is impossible in our limits to give a correct view of it, in one or two papers.
The King of the two Sicilies, and the Duke of Tuscany, are restored to their ancient dominions.—Mantua is positively in possession of the Imperialists: The French have had some success in Switzerland and Piedmont:—The combined fleets have arrived at Brest;—The English expedition has landed in Holland;—and rebellion is rearing its many heads in France. These we give officially. We shall yet dilate on some of them. In the interim we have only time to take
MINUTES.
16,000 of the besiegers of Mantua, are to join the Archduke Charles.—20,000 Russians have arrived on the Rhine.—The Jacobins of Paris, having committed various outrages, the Directory ordered seals to put on the doors of their club room, and the President, Secretaries, and a leading Member were arrested and imprisoned. The Executive Directory denounced the club in a formal message to the Councils. Rewbell, Merlin, and associates, have been acquitted in the C. of 500, by a majority of 6.—The Directory has completely triumphed over the clubs.—The "Brest fleets" was at first dismantled, then ordered immediately for sea.—The Emperor of Russia has declared war against Spain; and threatens Prussia, if it does not join the coalition, with the irruption of 100,000 men.
A Grenoble article, Aug. 16, says, Championet's army was then proceeding to Turin.
A Nice article of Aug. 14, says, "Gen. Macdonald arrived here at nine this morning. Gen. Moreau is momentarily expected." This article shews the circuitous route the French officers have to take to proceed from Genoa to France.
The deliberations on the assassination of the French Deputies commenced at Ratisbon, July 30.
Bonaparte is again tasting the "leeks and onions" in Egypt.
The Russians to join, are 30,314, and 20,137 horse. [All the French booty raised in Italy, was in Mantua.]
The departure of our Envoys for France, is suspended for a short time.
Turell Tufts, Esq. is accredited at Surinam, as Consul of the United States—to reside there.

LATEST AND MOST Important Foreign News,
Received by the brig Ann, Capt. Lord, 32 days from Hamburg and the ship Two Sisters, Capt. Knight, 35 days from Liverpool, arrived at Boston on Saturday last.
Capture of the Dutch Fleet and progress of the English in Holland.
HAMBURGH, Sept. 7. THE surrender of the Dutch fleet to the English (the particulars of which were given in yesterday's paper) has since been confirmed. In our haste to make known this formidable achievement, we erroneously stated the number of guns found in the Dutch arsenal to be 25 instead of 95. The English troops, in landing, laboured under all the disadvantages of sea sickness, stormy gales, a very high surf, and an incessant fire from the Batavian troops: notwithstanding, in less than four hours time, the debarkation was completely effected, to the number of 12,000 men, who were obliged to fight their way inch by inch. The courage, perseverance, and bravery of both soldiers and sailors was never more conspicuous: and the magnanimity of their leaders is amply testified by the glorious, yet to be lamented, death of two chief officers, who fell, in leading their troops to conquest, one on the right and the other on the left of the Commander, with whom they had just been conversing. We are also extremely sorry to learn that most of the wounded officers are among the highest in command.
The brave troops in Italy, Switzerland, and on the borders of the Rhine, now fighting in the same cause, will, no doubt be pleased to hear of the exploits of their English fellow heroes in Holland, and the mutual successes of each cannot but inspire an ardor that will speedily set aside every obstacle in the way of what has been so long wished for—a general peace.
Captain Smith, of the navy, who arrived here on Thursday evening, and who left the Texel soon after Captain Winthrop, reports, that the English forces now in Holland amount to nearly 24,000 men, a number which is expected to be more than a match for all the troops that the Dutch patriots and the French can oppose to them. It is natural to suppose that the surrender of all the marine forces, to the flag of the Prince of Orange, will induce the inhabitants of the principal cities openly to declare themselves in favour of one or the other party, and most probably the general voice will be for that which is the strongest; of that there cannot be far distant that must furnish intelligence of the greatest import, from the Seven United Provinces.
The Russian expedition, which left Elsinore on the 23d ult. had not arrived when Captains Winthrop and Smith left the Texel. It may, in all probability be detained some days longer, by the contrary winds which have hitherto impeded it: however, the Russians, on their arrival, will be agreeably surprised to find their way paved by the gallantry of the English troops.
Accounts from Alkmaar, of the 2d inst. state the armies to be then in the same positions. Private letters say, that the Dutch troops go over to the English, in parties of from 50 to 100 men.
Lingen, Sept. 2.—The hereditary prince of Orange has received official intelligence to day, from Admiral Mitchell, that the whole Dutch fleet in the Texel, Helder, and Vlie, with all the galleys and gun boats, had surrendered to the protection of the English, whose troops occupied several points of the inland Texel; that General Abercrombie had received a reinforcement of 6,000 men from England, and that a great number of Batavian troops had gone over to the English. The Prince has since taken his departure, to embark for Holland.
Amsterdam, Aug. 31.—A very severe action is said to have taken place yesterday, in which the enemy advanced as far as Alkmaar, and our troops are said to have retreated to Haarlem. This report becomes more probable, from the great number of fugitives arrived here from every quarter. It is also but too true, that our troops have suffered severely.
Hague, Aug. 31.—The cities of Alkmaar and Haarlem, which are most exposed to the enemy, are declared in a state of siege.
Our citizens, who have already distinguished themselves by their voluntary offer to arm themselves, in their present situation of affairs, demanded yesterday, in an address to the Legislative Body, that all volunteers might be ordered to arms, to preserve the tranquillity of the interior, and that part of them might relieve the guard of the Legislative Corps who could then be employed against the enemy.
A number of reports are in circulation, as might be expected at a moment like the present. Among others, it is said that our Government wishes to capitulate with the English, &c.—But all these rumours deserve no credit. Certainly it is, however, that the English still continue to land troops, and that they already amount to 20,000. They entrench themselves and raise batteries on the Downs. A few days will clear up every ambiguity.
Ten thousand French troops are on their march from Belgium, to join General Daendels. When the national guards, at Delft, were about to be organized, such excesses were committed, that it was found expedient to call in the aid of some French troops to restore tranquillity.
London Gazette Extraordinary. Admiralty-Office, Sept. 3, 1799. Vice Admiral Mitchell, to Evan Nepean, Secretary of the Admiralty.
His, at anchor, at the Red Buoy, near the Vliet, August 30, 1799, 2 P. M. Sir—I have the great satisfaction to acquaint you, for the information of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the whole of the Dutch fleet near the Vliet, surrendered to the Squadron under my command, without firing a gun, agreeable to a summons I sent this morning. The Dutch Squadron was to be held for the orders of his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange, and the orders I may receive from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, for my further proceedings. I have the honor to be, Sir, &c. &c.
(Signed) A. MITCHELL.
Lift of the English Squadron.
Glutton, Captain C. Cobb, 54 guns, 343 men. Romney, Capt. John Lawford, 50 guns, 343 men. His, Vice-Admiral Mitchell, Captain J. Oughton, 50 guns, 343 men. Veteran, Capt. A. C. Dickson, 64 guns, 491 men. Ardent, Capt. T. Bertie, 64 guns, 491 men. Belleisle, Capt. R. Bulteel, 64 guns, 491 men. Monmouth, Capt. G. Hart, 64 guns, 491 men. Overykill, Capt. J. Bazely, 64 guns, 491 men. Mitre, Capt. A. Moller, 66 guns, 679 men. Melpomene, Latona, Shannon, Juno, and Latine frigates.
Citizen on board the His, in the Vliet Channel, Aug. 30, 1799.
(Signed) A. MITCHELL.
His, under sail in line of battle, Aug. 30, '99. Sir—I desire you will instantly hoist the flag of his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange. If you do, you will be immediately considered as friends of the King of Great-Britain, my most gracious Sovereign, otherwise take the consequences. Painful it will be to me for the loss of blood it will occasion, but the guilt will be on your own head.—I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble Servant.
(Signed) ANDREW MITCHELL. To Rear-Admiral Story, or the Commander in Chief of the Dutch Squadron.
A Lift of the Dutch Squadron.
Taken possession of in the Texel, by Vice-Admiral Mitchell, August 30, 1799. Washington, Rear Admiral Story, Capt. Capelle, 74 guns. Gelderland, Captain Waldeck, 68 guns. Admiral de Ruyter, Capt. Hoijns, 68 guns. Utrecht, Capt. Kolf, 68 guns. Cerberus, Capt. de Jong, 68 guns. Leyden, Capt. Van Braam, 68 guns. Belchermer, Capt. Eilbracht, 54 guns. Batavier, Capt. Van Senden, 54 guns; under the Vliet Amphitrite, Capt. Schutter, 44 guns, under the Vliet Mars, Capt. De Sock, 44 guns. Ambuscade, Capt. Riverij, 32 guns. Galathea, Capt. Droop, 16 guns.
(Signed) A. MITCHELL.
SECOND SUMMONS.
The undersigned, Vice-Admiral in the service of his Majesty the King of Great-Britain, charged with the execution of the naval part of the expedition to restore the Stadtholder and the old and lawful Constitution of the Seven United Provinces, guaranteed by his Majesty, having agreed that in consequence of the summons to Rear-Admiral Story, the ships after hoisting the ancient colours, will be considered as in the service of the Allies of the British Crown, and under the orders of his Serene Highness the Hereditary Stadtholder, Captain and Admiral General of the Seven United Provinces, has thought it proper to give an account of this agreement to the brave crews of the different ships, and to summon them by the same to behave in a peaceable and orderly manner, so that no complaints may be represented by the officers the undersigned will send on board of each of the ships to keep proper order, until the intentions of his Majesty, and his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange, as Admiral General, shall be known, for the farther destination of these ships, on account of which dispatches will be immediately sent off. And to make them aware, that in case their conduct should not be so as may be expected, from the known loyalty and attachment of the Dutch navy to the illustrious House of Orange on this occasion, any excess or irregularity will be punished with the severity which the disorders may have been committed merit.
(Signed) A. MITCHELL.
To this second summons, the Dutch Admiral Story, returned the following answer:
ADMIRAL! Your superiority in point of force, nor your threat, that the responsibility for the shedding of blood would fall upon me, could not have prevented me from showing, till the last moment, what I might, in different circumstances, have been enabled to do, for my honour, and for my Sovereign, which I acknowledge only in the people of Batavia and their representatives. But the ensigns of the Prince of Orange have effected what they were intended to do; The traitors whom it has been my great misfortune to command, have refused to fight, and nothing is left to me and my brave officers but a hopeless vexation,—the dreadful feelings of our present situation. I surrender to you the fleet which I can no longer command, and from this moment you are under the obligation to look to the security of me and my few brave officers and seamen who are on board the Batavian fleet, for I consider myself and them as prisoners of war.
August 30. (Signed) STORY.
Helder, August 27, 1799. Sir—I have the honor to inform you, that I this morning took possession of the New Diep, with the ships and vessels under mentioned, and also of the naval arsenal, containing 95 pieces of ordnance. A copy of the naval stores, I will transmit you as soon as it can be made out. I have the honor, &c.
(Signed) R. WINTHROP.
 Urwachten 66 Unie 44  Broederschop 54 Helder 32  Helder 44 Follock 24  Duffse 44 Minerva 24  Expedition 44 Venus 24  Confidus 44 Alarm 24  Bell Antonette 44 
Andrew Mitchell, Esq.
Particulars of the desperate Battle of Novi, and other events in Italy.
VIENNA, AUG. 28. The day before yesterday, Capt. Lang arrived here, with a full account of the battle of Novi, which this day communicated to the public, in a supplement extraordinary to the Court Gazette. The following are the most interesting particulars, which were not contained in the first account.
The enemy's army consisted of about 45,000 men. It was at first resolved not to oppose their advancing into the plains; but to prevent disagreeable consequences, and placing the most unlimited confidence in the valor of his troops, Field Marshall Suwarrows was induced to attack the enemy in their position, which however, as appeared already from the first accounts, cost the lives of a great number of brave men, but was in the end attended by the happiest success. General Melas taking possession of the heights of Novi, decided the victory.
This happy event caused such confirmation among the enemy, that, after shewing the most resolute firmness during the whole day, they now fled precipitately towards Ovada, and Gen. Kray continued the attack with so much advantage, and manoeuvred so skillfully against the enemy's rear, that he took 2000 prisoners, among whom was the General of division Colli, besides several pieces of cannon and ammunition-wagons.
The enemy's loss consists at least in 3000 killed, 4000 prisoners, and upwards of 4000 wounded. Among the prisoners are the two generals of division Grouch and Perignon, and the generals of brigade Colli and Bardon. The general in chief Joubert was wounded at the commencement of the battle, and died of his wounds at Novi. The generals of the enemy who were made prisoners, unanimously state, that their loss consists, upon the whole, in 18,000 men, and that their wounded were dreadfully mangled by our well-directed grape-shot fire.
Our loss in killed consists in 18 officers and 889 privates; wounded to staff and 132 commissioned officers, and 3636 privates; prisoners and missing, besides Gen. Lufgan, 24 officers and 1320 privates, of which latter, however, only 700, who were wounded, are actually prisoners, the remainder, who separated from the army during the battle, are now mostly returning to their regiments.
At the departure of the courier, the accounts of the loss of the Russians were not complete. The Russian General Tschuparow, is among the wounded.
Words cannot be found to express sufficiently the merits and intrepidity of the Austrian and Russian troops: every individual that shared the events of this ever-memorable day, may claim immortal glory and general esteem.
Some Imperial Generals, Staff, and officers, are particularly noticed. The general of artillery, Baron Kray, who has so much distinguished himself in this brilliant campaign; and the two Fieldmarshal Lieutenants Bellegarde and Oti, have principally contributed to this victory by their skillful and intrepid manoeuvres. The Fieldmarshal Lieut. Frohlich, signalized himself by his uniform magnanimity. Major-Gen. Zach has given most effectual assistance in arranging the attack. Fieldmarshal Lieut. Prince Lichtenstein, though the ground would not allow cavalry to be properly employed, did every thing in his power to harass the enemy on his retreat, &c.
In the night from the 15th to the 16th, the enemy continued their retreat towards Genoa, and the division of General St. Cyr took possession of the Red Mountain and the heights which command the roads of Gavi, to cover their retreat.
On the arrival of Major-General Karaczay, who was ordered to pursue the enemy, we had taken 36 pieces of cannon and 200 ammunition wagons.
Thus ended a battle, which was carried on from 3 o'clock in the morning, till late at night, with the most unexampled bravery of the troops on both sides, and the victory gained by the allies becomes more valuable, when it is considered that according to advices received at the head quarters of the army, from Fieldmarshal-Lieut. Count Hadick, who is stationed, with a body of troops in the neighbourhood of Asti, the enemy, in combination with their proceedings at Novi, on the 14th, after forcing our position near Rotwals, attacked our whole line in the Upper Valais, in three different points at the same time, with a superior force, and repulsed our troops, notwithstanding the most obstinate resistance, and forced Colonel Stranich to retreat towards Ponte Tereza and Colonel Prince Victor Kohan to quit his position on Mount Simplon, and retreat towards Warze.
To make the necessary arrangements successfully to meet every thing that might happen, Fieldmarshal Suwarrows thought proper to encamp his army, on the 19th, near St. Feliciano, and to pursue his march to Asti on the 20th, and to order General Baron Kray, with a body of troops to Vigevano, to proceed, as circumstances might require, either towards Varga or Ponte Tereza.
According to farther accounts, dated Aug. 20, Gen. Kaim reports, that Capt. Cawenka, of the 5th regiment of hussars, attacked the enemy near Maximo and Bagnasco, and drove them from that post with loss.
Though the rocky ground in some degree retards the operations of the besieging army before Tortona, they have, however, succeeded, in the night from the 15th to the 16th, to furnish the batteries erected against the bastions of Matetti, with the necessary artillery, and on the following days, the third parallel was begun, tho' it is attended with great difficulties.
Hamburg, Sept. 7.
The king of Naples having returned to Palermo, Cardinal Ruffo has been appointed Viceroy, and General Joffo of the Neapolitan troops.
From Naples, we learn that the strong forts of Gaeta and Capua had capitulated, and the garrisons conducted to Toulon. The whole kingdom of Naples is now freed from French usurpation.
The king of Naples, finding his palaces so much destroyed, had returned with Lord Nelson to Palermo, after having appointed Cardinal Ruffo Viceroy, with a large recompence.
LONDON, Aug. 31.
The Channel Fleet was expected to sail from Torbay, on Thursday, for the French coast. It was reported that six of the enemy's ships had failed from Brest, and that the remainder of the Combined Fleets were in the outer harbour, ready to put to sea at the shortest notice.
A Plymouth article, of Sept. 2, says the Channel fleet, of thirty nine sail of the line and 5 frigates, under Lord Keith, passed by the Sound to the Westward.
The number of cannon taken by the allies during the present campaign amounts to 4500.
BOSTON, Oct. 14.
FROM HALIFAX.
By the sch. from Nova Scotia, we were favoured with Halifax papers to Sept. 21. Of their contents the following only is news to us:
HALIFAX, SEPT. 19.
Saturday arrived the brig Nymph, Capt. Pryor in 22 days from St. Vincent.—On his outward bound passage Capt. Pryor recaptured an American Schooner with lumber, and carried her in with him.—On his passage home, the 30th August, in lat. 26, 00 N. long. 64, 00 W. he fell in with the French privateer sch'r Cobrageaux, of 12 guns and 90 men, with an American brig she had captured the night before.—On the Nymph bearing down on the privateer, the crowded sail, made off, and abandoned her prize. Capt. Pryor took possession of her, and she proved to be the brig Sally, from Baltimore bound to La Guira. She arrived here on Tuesday. In lat. 29, 30, long. 64, 00, Captain Pryor fell in with the wreck of a sch. on her beam ends, with all sail set, and American colours hoisted, but could not find any papers, as her stern was so much under water as to prevent their getting into her cabin.
Saturday arrived the ship Gadstien, from Newport, sent in for examination by His Majesty's ship Pheasant.
PORTSMOUTH, OCTOBER 15.
This day's Gazette contains very late and Important News from Europe, brought by the numerous Foreign arrivals at Boston, since our last.
Thursday the 28th day of November next is appointed as a day of Public Thanksgiving throughout this State.
The following was banded us by an obliging correspondent at Londonderry, for publication in the Gazette.
Military Tactics.
Nothing can more clearly evince the patriotic zeal of our fellow citizens, than the military enthusiasm which now pervades all ranks.
At Londonderry, on Wednesday the 2d inst. was reviewed by His Excellency the Governor, the eighth regiment, commanded by Col. WILLIAM ADAMS. The companies being paraded at about eleven o'clock, performed several exercises, were inspected, and then for a short time dismissed to take some refreshment; between three and four o'clock they passed in review before His Excellency; and after again performing several exercises, evolutions and firings, were permitted to retire, which they did with the utmost order and regularity.
Eulogy is unnecessary—suffice it to say, that neither officer, private, nor spectator left the field dissatisfied. There appeared to be no one who partook not of the general enthusiasm; no one, who could not cheerfully exclaim, happy the State, that has a GILMAN for its head; happy the country, that has such a militia for its bulwark. The most excellent Governor and his attendants expressed themselves in terms of the highest approbation of the several officers and of the military order and discipline of the regiment.
A company of horse commanded by Capt. Forguson, and two companies of light-infantry, commanded by Capt. Anderson and Betton, completely equipped and in uniform, made an appearance truly martial, and highly honorable both to themselves and their officers; a company of infantry commanded by Capt. Patten was also in uniform, and several others nearly so.
We cannot avoid mentioning the appearance of a company of lads, equipped and in uniform, commanded by James Thom, a son of Isaac Thom, Esq. This company, conducting with the greatest order and regularity, were on the parade during the whole day, the fatigues of which they endured like true veterans. Not content with being soldiers, they must be politicians too. No sooner had His Excellency and suit retired, than a fire was kindled, and the disgrace to stupidity, and scandal to falsehood, was held up by the Captain, who audibly exclaimed, "The Republican Ledger." Then committing it to the flames, he added three times "thus may it be done to every vehicle of slander against the Government of the United States," after which giving three cheers they dismissed and retired. A number of very respectable gentlemen, whose curiosity led them to the spot to see what was in agitation, catching the spark of enthusiasm, involuntarily joined in the cheers, and on retiring were heard to exclaim, "Oh the hope of our country!"
Jonathan Robbins, convicted of being concerned in the murder committed on board of the British frigate Hermione, was executed on the 19th of August, at Jamaica, on board the Acasto frigate, pursuant to the sentence of a court martial.
The Fever at N. York and Philadelphia, is evidently declining.
Marine Intelligence.
Arrived here the brig Rebecca, Capt. Mendum, in 33 days from Mar-
tinique. About 2 leagues east from St. Thomas he was taken by a French privateer, commanded by the infamous James Love, an American renegado scoundrel, who robbed Capt. Mendum of one barrel beef, and all his cash, cabin stores, fowls, spie-glass, &c. Capt. Mendum having no cargo, he then permitted him to proceed on his voyage home. Sept. 14, lat. 23, 30, long. 68, was bro't too by the French privateer sch'r Ardent, Capt. Lappee, from Porto Rico, who robbed Capt. Mendum, of every thing he had remaining on board, that the first privateer did not take; and he then put on board him 17 American prisoners, without furnishing the smallest supply of provisions for their subsistence—the Capt. of the privateer at the same moment, had 4 American prizes in tow;—after filling Capt. Mendum with American prisoners, he gave chase to another American, which Capt. M. supposed he soon took.—One of the vessels the French had in tow was the sch'r. Sally of Newbury-Port, Capt. Boardman.
If Capt. Mendum had not have met with American vessels after parting with the above privateers, the whole crew and the people put on board must inevitably have perished, as they were obliged to be on very short allowance from that time.
In lat. 32, 53, long. 68, 30, spoke the brig Orlando, Capt. J. Cassell, from Surinam bound to Boston, who supplied Capt. M. with one barrel of beef, and a half a bbl. of pork, and took four of the prisoners out of Capt. Mendum. Oct. 8, on Brown's bank, spoke the sch'r Betsey, Capt. Harwood, 2 days out from Kennebeck, who supplied Capt. M. with one barrel bread, &c.
Capt. Mendum, left at Martinique, Capt's T. Rindge and Dammarre of this port, Capt. Hight of Newbury-Port, and a number of vessels from different parts of the Continent, names unknown.
Monday arrived ship Fanny, Capt. Jenkins, 28 days from Laguira—nothing new—left there ship Maria, Capt. Thompson, of Philadelphia;—brig Fly, of Baltimore;—and ship Friendship, Capt. Williams, of Salem.
ENTRY AT THE CUSTOM-HOUSE.
Brig Rebecca, Mendum, Martinique.
MARRIED—At Exeter by the Rev. Mr. Miltimore, of Stratham, Captain HENRY JACKSON, of Boston, to the amiable Miss HANNAH SWEET, of Exeter.
PUBLIC NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the New Hampshire UNION BANK will be ready to make DISCOUNTS and receive DEPOSITS on Tuesday next—the 15th instant.
By order of the Directors. WM. GARDNER, Cashier. Portsmouth, October 9, 1799.
RICHARD EVANS,
Has just received and opened a CASE of HARD-WARE, Containing a large assortment of KNIVES and Forks, (some very elegant.) Pocket Knives; A great variety of Penknives, from 1 to 10s. each; Razors; Scissors; Powder Flasks; cases of Razors; Shaving Cases; Mahogany Dressing Cases; 3 elegant Mahogany Knife Cases.
He has as usual, a large variety of PIECE GOODS
And expects immediately a general and fresh assortment. Portsmouth, Oct. 16.
For Philadelphia,
THE Sloop AMITY, MOSES WOODWARD, Jr. master, having excellent accommodations for 6 or 8 passengers; will sail in 15 days. For freight or passage apply to MOSES WOODWARD, JR. Portsmouth, Oct. 12.
Edward J. Long,
Has for sale, the following articles, which he will sell cheap for cash or approved credit. 30 Bolts first quality Russia Duck. 30 do. second quality, do. 60 Pieces Russia Sheeting, 60 do. Ravens Duck, 23 Coils Cordage, 15 Half casks best Dutch Powder. 15 Quarter Casks, do. do. 8 Tons old Sable Iron, Old Corn.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands on the estate of JOSEPH CILLEY, late of Nottingham, Esquire, deceased, are requested to exhibit them for payment, and all those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment.
BRADBURY CILLEY, Executor. Nottingham, Oct. 10, '99.

ADAMS FOREVER: Or, PRIDE OF OCTOBER,— A new SONG.
COME all ye federal souls, And fill your social bowls, To ADAMS' name. Let jocund song go round, And all the toasts abound, That ever yet have crown'd A mortal's name.
Let Peace be present here, To greet the happy year, Of Freedom's Son: And all ye sons of mirth, Now let his noble birth, Be echo'd o'er the earth, 'Till time is done.
Let every choral tongue, In concert join the song, Of Liberty: That listening worlds may know, Columbia fears no foe, While ADAMS' honor'd brow, Doth rule the free,
But uncontroul'd she sits, Unaw'd by all the threats, Of Faction's God: * She draws her trusty sword, And waits for ADAMS' word, To have his body bor'd, With Freedom's rod.
Let sister France demand, Whole millions, cash in hand, The price of peace. But we no peace will make, With them who treaties break, 'Till ADAMS' cheek shall take The sifter's kiss.
Columbia's sons declare, They'll sooner wage a war, Than tribute pay. For with a GEORGE in field, Who is great freedom's shield, They'll never tamely yield, To brutal sway.
The Jacobinick fiend, Shall never more contend, For honor here: But go to France and find, What seat his sister, kind, Hath there for him design'd, In faction's chair.
But we who jovial sit, Will not this time forget, Our favorite son: We'll join the jolly host, Who now exulting boast, And drink a soldier's toast, To WASHINGTON.
Now let each trusty man, Fill up the empty can, To Quincy's Sire. Whose name we'll ever see, The robe of liberty, Until the world shall be Consum'd by fire.
Now let it here be known, This closing glass shall crown, Columbia's fair: Whose charms alone excite, The soldier bold to fight, And crown him with delight, When safe from war.
*Talleyrand.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the town of Brookfield, who have not paid their county and highway taxes for the year 1799—that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Moses Perkins, in said Brookfield, on the 10th day of December next, at 1 o'clock, P. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Acres. D. C. C.    Samuel Hall, 42 140 0 68 4  Henry Wiggin, 46 70 0 34 2  Matthias Hanes, 53 40 0 50 3  Samuel Varney, 49 140 0 40 3  Love Roberts, 62 105 0 75 4  Law Lot, 61 140 0 1 0  David Copp, Esq. 51 35 0 24 1  William Horne, 58 90 0 68 4  Ephraim Hanson, 56 70 0 50 3  Tho's Wallingford 43 140 0 68 4  Leuben Libbey, 9 70 0 13 1  50 70 0 64 4    MOSES PERKINS, Jr. Collector. Brookfield, Sept. 28, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ss.
To be sold at Public Vendue at the Town Clerk's office in Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 6th day of November next ensuing, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.
So much of the house and land now in the occupation of Mr. James Griffin; formerly the estate of Col. Pierce Long, deceased, as will pay the taxes assessed thereon, and all lawful costs, unless payment of said taxes and costs be made prior to the time of sale, viz.
D. C. State, County and Town tax for '98, 4 55 GEO. WENTWORTH, Collector. Portsmouth, Sept. 23, 1799.
INSTRUCTION. A FEW applications will induce the subscriber to open an EVENING SCHOOL about the middle of November. AMOS TAPPAN. Portsmouth, October 8, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the town of Dorchester, who have not paid their county taxes for the year 1798, and their highway taxes for the year 1799, that so much of their lands as will pay said respective taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Joseph Burley, Esq. in said town, on Tuesday the 31st day of December next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Acres. Highway tax 1798. County tax 1798. Highway tax 1799. County tax 1799.    John House, 1 0 24 0 24  do 3 0 26 0 26  Seth Wright, 2 0 26 0 26  do 3 0 26 0 26  Thomas Bingham, 1 0 26 0 26  do 2 3 3/4 0 0 0  do 3 3 3/4 0 0 0  Asaph Clark, 2 0 26 0 26  do 3 0 41 0 41  Otis Little, 2 0 26 0 26  Ambrose Cushman, 2 3 3/4 26 0 26  Thomas Porter, 2 3 3/4 26 0 26  Jonathan Freeman, 3 0 26 0 26  do 1 3 3/4 0 0 0  Jonathan House, 50 ac's 3 0 20 0 20  Benning Wentworth, 3 3 3/4 26 0 26  Abijah Smith, 1 5 40 0 40  Henry Sherburne, 1 0 26 0 26  do 2 3 3/4 26 0 26  do 3 3 3/4 26 0 26  Thomas Floyd, 2 0 26 0 26  Thomas Davidson, 1 4 26 0 26  do 2 3 3/4 26 0 26  do 5 acres, 3 0 2 0  Jacob Marston, 3 0 26 0 26  Giles Tiffany, 2 0 26 0 26  do 3 0 26 0 26  James Melcher, 3 3 3/4 26 0 26  Daniel Peirce, 3 3 3/4 26 0 26  John Parker, 3 3 3/4 26 0 26  John Sullivan, Esq. 3 3 3/4 26 0 26  John Hurd, Esq. 1 0 26 0 26  do 3 3 3/4 0 0 0  Isaac Rindge, 2 0 31 0 31  Samuel Parker, 0 0 26 0 26  Joseph Patterson, 2 4 31 0 31  John Nelson, 2 3 3/4 26 0 26  do 3 3 3/4 26 0 26  John P. Williams, 1 3 3/4 26 0 26  do 2 0 38 0 38  do 3 0 26 0 26  William Gardner, 3 0 26 0 26  John Wentworth, Esq. 3 0 38 0 38  Wyseman Claggett, Esq. 3 3 3/4 26 0 26  Woodbury Langdon, 3 0 38 0 38  John Sparhawk, 2 3 3/4 26 0 26  Joshua Brackett, 1 0 26 0 26  do 2 6 3/4 26 0 26  Ebenezer Lewis, 1 0 26 0 26  do 2 6 3/4 26 0 26  do 3 0 26 0 26  Bozenger Salter, 2 5 40 0 40  do 3 0 26 0 26  Joseph Ward, 1 0 26 0 26  do 2 3 3/4 26 0 26  do 5 acres, 3 0 3 0  Paul Langdon, 1 0 26 0 26  do 2 3 3/4 26 0 26  John Wentworth, 1 0 40 0 40  do 2 0 26 0 26  do 3 0 26 0 26  John Marshall, 1 0 26 0 26  do 3 2 26 0 26  George Marshall, jr. 2 0 26 0 26  do 3 0 26 0 26  David Woodward, 85 ac's 3 0 26 0 26  Joshua Wentworth, 2 3 3/4 0 0 0  do 3 3 3/4 0 0 0    GILMAN FOLSOM, Collector. Dorchester, Oct. 10, 1799.
ORANGE. State of New-Hampshire. County of Grafton.
TO be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Mr. Samuel Bagley, in Orange aforesaid, on the 30th day of October next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, so much of the following non-resident improved lands in said Orange, as will pay the following taxes assessed thereon and all lawful costs, unless payment of said taxes and costs, be made prior to the time of sale, viz.
   Owners. Acres. Highway tax 1797. County tax 1797. Highway tax 1798. County tax 1798.    Tho's & Ephraim Elliot, 16 66 55 70 0  Maj. William Duncan, 8 34 0 0 0    ELISHA BULLOCK, Collector. Orange, Aug. 16, 1799.
THE Subscriber finds it is enough with many of his good friends, to know their accounts are ready for settlement, which will be on the fifth of next month.—To others he has heretofore said sufficient, and would now only refer back to former advertisements. OZIAS SILSBY. Portsmouth, Sept. 28, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Eaton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1798, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, on the 19th day of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. at the dwelling house of Samuel Harrison, inn-holder in said town, as will pay the same with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Acres. Highway tax 1798. County tax 1798.    A. Blare, location 2000 acres, 5 0 50  M. Neal's location 600 acres, 3 0 30  T's Martin, location 2000 ac's 10 0 1  Colwell's location, 700 acres, 3 50 35  
   No. Acres. Highway tax 1798. County tax 1798.    Clement March, one lot out, 0 50 5  J. Moulton, Esq. one lot out, 0 50 5  Jeremiah Gilman, full right, 1 0 10  John Gilman, full right, 1 0 10  Capt. Israel Gilman, full right 1 0 10  Benjamin Chatman, one lot out, 0 50 5  John Watson, one lot out, 0 50 5  Jeremiah Folsom, full right, 1 0 10  Jeremiah Brian, one lot out, 0 50 5  John Brian, one lot out, 0 50 5  Edward Smith, full right, 1 0 10  John Johnson, one lot out, 0 50 5  Bartholomew Smart, full right, 1 0 10  Nathaniel Stevens, one lot out, 0 50 5  James Burleigh, one lot out, 0 50 5  Nathaniel Folsom, one lot out, 0 50 5  Nicholas Dady, one lot out, 0 50 5  Thomas York, one lot out, 0 50 5  Samuel Gilman, two lots out, 0 80 8  Joseph Young, one lot out, 0 50 5  John Smith, one lot out, 0 50 5  John Folsom, jr. one lot out, 0 50 5  John Pickern, two lots out, 0 20 2  Sam'l Livermore, one lot out, 0 50 5  John Harford, full right, 1 0 10  David Hicks, one lot out, 0 50 5  John Mead, full right, 1 0 10  John Mead, jr. full right, 1 0 10  Winthrop Smart, one lot out, 0 50 5  Arthur Bennett, one lot out, 0 50 5  Thomas Bennett, full right, 1 0 10  John Frost, one lot out, 0 50 5  John Folsom, one lot out, 0 50 5  John Burley, full right, 1 0 10  David Folsom, full right, 1 0 10  Stephen Mason, one lot out, 0 50 5  Sam'l Chapman, one lot out, 0 50 5  Benja'n Mead, two lots out, 0 20 2  Jonathan Stevens, one lot out, 0 50 5  Joshua Brackett, one lot out, 0 50 5  Wm. Parker, Esq. one lot out, 0 50 5  John Sullivan, Esq. one lot out 0 50 5  
   No. Acres. Highway tax 1798. County tax 1798.    J. Blafell, Esq. 150 N D 100 5  ditto 105 N D 100 5  ditto 124 E D 100 5  ditto 18 E D 100 5  ditto 60 E D 100 5  ditto 116 N D 100 5  ditto 27 E D 100 5  ditto 26 E D 100 5  ditto 92 N D 100 5  ditto 107 N D 100 5  ditto 127 E D 100 5  Giles Richards, 58 S D 100 5  Giles Richards, 84 S D 100 5  Dott. J. Blafell, 52 E D 100 5  Giles Richards, 57 S D 100 5  Dott. J. Blafell, 63 E D 100 5  Robert Orr, 0 0 30 15  Dott. J. Blafell, 16 E D 100 5    SAMUEL BANFILL, Collector. Eaton, October 8, 1799.
To Moses NICHOLS, Esq. one of the justices of the Peace in and for the County of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, and Clerk of the Proprietors of the town of Thornton, in said County.
THE subscribers proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Thornton, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, as granted by his Excellency J. Wentworth, Esq. upon the 21st day of October, 1768;—hereby make application to you to grant a warrant, to call a meeting of the proprietors of said township, to meet at the dwelling house of Capt. Edmund Elliot, in said Thornton, on Thursday the 7th day of November next at one o'clock P. M. for the following purposes, viz.
 1st. To choose a moderator, proprietors clerk, assessors, treasurer and a collector.  2d. To choose an agent or agents, to see what method shall be taken with those persons that have encroached upon any of the lands in said town, and to invest said agent or agents with such power, as shall then and there be thought proper by said proprietors.  3d. To see if the proprietors will agree to raise by a tax on each right, any sum or sums of money to be appropriated to any purpose or purposes which they may think proper.  4th. To rectify any mistake, (if any shall appear) that may have injured any particular proprietor.  5th. To agree upon a method of calling future meetings of said proprietors. 
M. THORNTON, JAMES THORNTON, JOHN PEIRCE. Sept. 19, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ss. Sept. 19, 1799. Pursuant to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said Thornton, to meet at the time and place aforesaid, for the purposes aforesaid. MOSES NICHOLS, Justice Peace and clerk of the proprietors of said Thornton. Portsmouth, Oct. 8, 1799.
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