The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1800-08-05 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
No. 32, of Vol. XLV.]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1800.
[One Dollar 83 half pr. Annum.]
Published by Authority.
ACTS passed at a session of the HON. GENERAL COURT , held at Concord, June, 1800.
AN ACT in addition to an act, intitled, "an act for arranging the militia into divisions," passed December the twenty-seventh, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened , That the militia company in the town of Goshen be disannexed from the twenty-eighth regiment and annexed to the first battalion in the thirty-first regiment.
Approved June 13, 1800.
AN ACT directing the mode of appointing electors of this State for the election of a President and Vice President of the United States.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened , That the said Court shall on the fourth Wednesday of November next, chuse by joint ballot of both branches of the Legislature in convention, six persons constitutionally qualified as electors for this State, of President and Vice-President of the United States, and in case the electors should not be chosen by a majority of votes, the two persons ballotted for having the highest number of votes shall be candidates, out of whom one shall be elected by ballot as aforesaid, and in this mode the appointment of the six electors shall be completed.
And be it further enacted , That the electors appointed as aforesaid, shall meet and give their votes for President and Vice President of the United States at Concord, on the first Wednesday of December next, and shall perform all other duties incumbent upon them as electors in manner prescribed by law.
Approved June 14, 1800.
AN ACT in addition to an act, intitled an act in addition to and amendment of an act, intitled, "an act to prevent damage which may be done by lumber to the owners of lands lying on and adjoining Connecticut river and Merrimack river," passed July 17, 1794.
WHEREAS in and by said act mention is only made of Connecticut and Merrimack rivers, and it being necessary that the operation of said act extend to the owners of lands on other rivers in this State:—Therefore,
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened , That the forementioned act and every part thereof extend to the owners of lands on all other rivers in this State, the same as to Connecticut and Merrimack rivers therein mentioned.
Approved June 14, 1800.
AN ACT to prohibit any person from hauling or removing sea-weed from the sea-shore in Rye.
WHEREAS the selectmen of Rye, in this State, in behalf of the inhabitants of said town, have petitioned the General Court, representing that persons will often haul a large quantity of sea-weed out a few rods from the sea-shore, there leave the same in heaps, suffer the same to become putrid to the prejudice of the health and interest of many of the inhabitants and others, and praying that a law may be passed, prohibiting any person from hauling or removing sea-weed from the sea-shore in said town of Rye, after day-light in the evening until day-light in the morning, which petition appearing reasonable:—Therefore,
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened , That any person or persons who shall, hereafter be found guilty of raking, collecting, removing, or carrying off from the sea-shore in Rye aforesaid, any such weed, or shall aid and assist therein between day light in the evening and day light in the morning, every such offender, for every such trespass, shall, on conviction thereof, forfeit and pay a sum not less than six dollars nor more than thirty dollars, to be recovered in an action of debt before any Court proper to try the same, one half of which sum shall be for the
use and benefit of the person suing for the same, and the other half for the use and benefit of the said town of Rye.—Provided nevertheless, that this act shall not be construed to deprive any person or persons from hauling, at any time, such quantity of seaweed which he or they may have collected between sun-rising and sun-setting.
Approved June 14, 1800.
AN ACT in addition to an act, intitled, an act to incorporate a company by the name of the proprietors of the New-Hampshire Turnpike Road," passed the sixteenth day of June, 1796.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened , That all that part of said act which provides and enacts that if said Turnpike Road shall in any part be the same with any highway then used, no toll shall be taken for passing the said part, be and the same hereby is repealed and made null and void.
Provided nevertheless, and be it hereby further enacted , That if the said turnpike road shall in any part be the same, with any highway now used, it shall not be lawful for said proprietors to erect any gate or turnpike on or across said part of the road now used and occupied as a public highway, any thing in said act to the contrary notwithstanding.
And be it further enacted , That in case the proprietors and owners of land thro' which said turnpike road may be laid out and run, shall not agree on the compensation to be made for said land, instead of the Court of Common Pleas as by said act is provided, the Superior Court of Judicature held within and for the county in which said land lies, upon application of the said proprietors or of the owners or owners of such land may appoint a committee to ascertain the compensation and issue execution therefor against said proprietors, in the same way and manner as the Court of Common Pleas in and by said act is authorized to do, and that no Court of Common Pleas shall by virtue of said act appoint any committee to ascertain such compensation, or issue any execution therefor.
And be it further enacted , That at the end of every ten years, instead of every twenty years as provided by said act, an account of the expenditures upon said road and the profits arising therefrom, shall be laid before the Judges of the Superior Court for the time being, and that the said Superior Court at the end of every ten years from and after the time of passing said act, may regulate, reduce, or raise the toll to be received by said proprietors, in the same manner that the said Court by said act is authorized to do, at the end of every twenty years.
Approved June 14, 1800.
European Intelligence.
By the Earl of Leicester, British Packet, arrived at Halifax, the 17th inst. in 35 days from Falmouth.
Dates to June 10th.—Five days later.
Affairs in Italy.
LONDON, JUNE 10. THE Hamburg mail arrived in course yesterday.—Gen. Melas, as we had previously observed, appears to have had early information of the progress made by General Berthier and Bonaparte. He was to proceed to Turin, the 14th May, and having effected a junction with the Austrian cavalry, (20,000) near that place, it was expected he would immediately prosecute offensive operations against the enemy in Piedmont. Massena still makes a gallant defence in Genoa, and the hopes of the speedy reduction of that important city became every day less sanguine; more particularly as the French have received large supplies of provisions by sea.
PARIS, MAY 31. OFFICIAL, "From Nice, May 10." "Gen. Massena since the opening of the campaign has taken 11,800 prisoners. The resources as to provisions are ascertained. He is besides perfectly seconded by the people of
Genoa, who manifest the best dispositions."
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
9 Prairial, May 10.
"The Minister at War has been informed from another quarter, that Genoa had been retaken for thirty days on the 15th May, and that they continued to receive divine provisions."
CAR. OT.
MAY 28. While the Army of Reserve is defending the Alps, Gen. Thurreau was advancing with a division from Sufia, to Rivoli; that three divisions are going to Italy by St. Gothard, and that siege artillery was carrying across by Mount Blanc.
ANTIBES, MAY 15. The Austrians have evacuated Nice.—They entered the Republic; but have been repulsed by Gen. Rochambeau. We are again upon the Var, the ancient boundary of France. The Austrians have filed off through the mountains on the road to Coni. This precipitate retreat can alone be occasioned by the motions of the Army of Reserve.
VIENNA, MAY 17. It is thought that during the late storm, which forced the English for a moment to suspend the close blockade of Genoa, that city received some provisions.
By the French official bulletin of the progress of the Army of Reserve, under Bonaparte, from the 18th to the 24th May, it appears they experienced great difficulty in passing the Alps.—The St. Bernard was covered with snow, and the ascent extremely steep. Gen. Marmont, commanding the artillery, took two methods to transport it over.—The first was a simple tree, hollowed in form of an augre, in which were placed the 8 pounders and mortars.—One hundred men yoked themselves to a cable, dragged along the piece, and it took two days to drag it across the St. Bernard. The second was by sledges upon casters, constructed at Ausonne. The carriages were dismounted, and carried piece-meal, except the carriages of the 5 pounders, which ten men carried upon hurdles.—The ammunition was carried by men, or mules. The Chief Consul descended from the top of St. Bernard, stumbling over the snow, crossing precipices and sliding over torrents. On the 23d Gen. Jannes, reached and took Irea (or Iures.)
Reinforcement of the French army.
LONDON, MAY 10. All our remarks with respect to Gen. Moreau are fully confirmed.—He does not intend to penetrate further into Germany, but is stretching his line to the Tyrol and the Voralberg, for the purpose of favoring the operations of the French Army of Reserve, to which he had already despatched, by Mount St. Gothard, 25000 men.
[CORROBORATIVE ARTICLES.]
LONDON, JUNE 4. The suspension of active operations of the French Army of the Rhine, may have arisen from the arrangements to co-operate with the attempts for the new invasion of Italy. The division of Gen. Lorge has been detached from the right wing under Lecourbe. These troops reinforced by others from different parts of Switzerland, are intended to pass the St. Gothard, and to form a junction with the Army of Reserve.
BASLE (Switzerland) MAY 26. Gen. Moncey, has officially informed the Swiss government, that 25,000 troops, arrived at Switzerland, are to pass by St. Gothard for Bellinzona and Lugano, in the Milanese.
Affairs in Germany.
At the last dates, the Austrian army was on the left of the Danube, and in the entrenched camp at Ulm. The French army was encamped round Ulm. Moreau, with the centre was at Doleflingen, on the right bank of the Danube; Gen. St. Suzanne, with the left wing kept up the blockade of Ulm, upon the left side. The left wing under Lecourbe is in the environs of Memmingen, and stretches out parties to Kempten and to the frontiers of the Tyrol. The left wing under St. Suzanne had sustained a severe attack from the Austrians, under Gen. Sztarray, but repulsed them with loss, and maintained his positions. Some accounts state that a battle is expected; others that Gen. Kray intends to fall back after throwing a garrison into Ulm. In the mean time
the division of this army, under Gen. Vandamme pursues its successful career. The important post of Fieldkirch has been taken by it, and a great quantity of valuable stores. This place is the key of the Grison country, and the latter must soon fall into the power of the Republicans. The Austrian Commander in the Voralberg cut off from the main army, found it necessary to retreat into the Tyrol.
STRASBOURG, (France) May 26.
As soon as Moreau heard the check suffered by Gen. Legrand the 26th in the valley of Blaw, he reinforced greatly his left wing. From the 27th St. Suzanne advanced, and on the 30th Floreal, and 1st Prairial, sustained a bloody battle, obliging in the end, Gen. Sztarray to retire under the walls of Ulm. St. Suzanne commenced the blockade of that city.—Moreau has approached Ulm, on the right bank. We expect the news that Kray has given him battle.
By another letter it is said that Moreau has marched against Augsburg leaving Ulm in blockade.
AUGSBURG, (Germany) May 20.
Gen. Jellachich and Auffenberg have stationed 5000 men to guard the frontiers of the Tyrol, towards the Voralberg. Gen. Hiller has his H. Q. at Coire; he is entrusted with the defence of the Grisons, and is to act in concert with Gen. Dedovich in Italy.
The citizens of Ulm, have been directed to take every thing that is combustible from the roofs of their houses, and there is no doubt that the Austrians expect that city to be immediately bombarded. On the 28th Floreal (May 18) the French patrols were pushed on as far as Mindelheim. In the evening after a skirmish at Krumbach, some of the French were made prisoners. A corps under the command of Gen. Vandamme was yesterday in the environs of Mindel, and is supposed to be marching against Burgau. A dreadful cannonade has been heard this day in the direction of Ulm.
VIENNA, MAY 17. 50,000 reinforcements are marching towards Suabia. The roads are covered with ammunition and artillery waggons.
ULM, MAY 17. Yesterday General Sztarray attacked the left wing of the French army in the Blauthal, and drove them to Eibach, on the Danube. The French lost 800 killed, 600 prisoners, 6 pieces cannon, and 8 ammunition waggons.
MAY 18. The action of the 16th was not so decisive as had been expected, it not having produced the retreat of the French.
The French army in our neighborhood, is estimated at 65,000 men: The corps under Lecourbe at 15,000.
The French have demanded the following contributions in Suabia:—From the Landgrave of Furstenberg 50,000 florins; from the town of Ueberlingen, 30,000; Memmingen, 60,000; Biberach, 45,000; Buchorn, 30,000; Ravensburg, 30,000; Pfullendorf, 20,000; Salmanswiel, 100,000; St. Blaie, 200,000; the Abbey of Buchau, 50,000; Althausen, 50,000; Schussenried, 25,000; Abbey of Weissenau, 25,000; Wangen, 50,000.
Defection of Russia.
LONDON, MAY 10. The Russian Ambassador at Vienna has been recalled. The Charge d'Affairs is to manage the concerns of Russia. We have learned, at the same time, that negotiations for peace were carrying on between Russia and France, at Berlin, under the mediation of the Court of Prussia.
JUNE 1. It is well known, that a treaty of alliance has been already ratified between the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia, for the purpose of terminating the present hostilities on the continent; and he has publicly declared that he withdrew from the scene of warfare, because he did not chuse to be made the dupe of the ambition of Austria.
Pacific Prospect.
FRANKFORT, (near the Rhine) MAY 24. Yesterday several German Deputies passed through Nantz, with passports from Gen. Moreau, on their way to Paris, to enter into negotiations of peace.
French and Spanish Fleets. HALIFAX, JULY 17. A report pre-
vailed that the French fleet was at sea, and this report was confirmed by an American vessel which the Countess of Leicester fell in with, the master of which reported that he had fallen in with a Venetian, which came through them.
A letter from Halifax also mentions the sailing of the Brest fleet.—By a perusal of our files of London papers to June 5, we find, that information reached Plymouth the 30th May, that 13 sail of the French fleet had left Brest harbour, and that the rest were following.—That Lord St. Vincent had sailed the 27th for the French coast, and had ships sufficient with him to cope with the combined fleets.—In the paper of the 4th June, it is announced that "advice was yesterday received at the Admiralty from Earl St. Vincent stating that the combined Fleet had entered the inner harbour of Brest." It is highly probable the report originated in the rumour above recited.
On American Affairs.
PARIS, MAY 30. An American frigate, placed by the government of the U. States at the disposal of their Ministers Plenipotentiary, has entered the road of the Havre.
MAY 31. We are assured, that the negotiations with the Ministers of the United States of America, are advancing rapidly to an amicable conclusion.
Disjunct Articles.
PARIS, MAY 31. They reckon that the army of the Rhine has made 17,000 prisoners since the commencement of the campaign.
They begin to talk very much of peace at Vienna; and our armies, instead of talking, are bringing it about.
It is said, the Russian Minister at Constantinople has presented an official note to the Venetian Isles, which seem to become more and more the object of difference between the two powers.
LONDON, JUNE 10. The death of SUWARROW has at length been officially announced to our government. It happened May 18, at Peterburgh.
NEW-YORK, JULY 25.
Capt. Stanwood, arrived here yesterday in 10 days from St. Bartholomews, informs, that he left Martinique on the first of July instant; that on the afternoon he failed from thence, a British packet arrived there in 18 days from Falmouth, the Captain of which assured him, that on his passage he fell in with a British frigate, the Captain of which informed, that he was bound to the first port in England, with dispatches from Lord St. Vincent, stating that the Brest fleet was out, consisting of 51 sail of the line.
Capt. Stanwood further informs, that on the day he failed from St. Bartholomews (the 14th inst.) a French gentleman gave him a written article in French, which stated, that he had just received information from Point Petre, Guadalupe, of the arrival there of a French corvette, in 19 days from Bourdeaux; and that the news she brought is as follows:
"That the negotiation between the American Commissioners and the French Republic had terminated amicably; all differences settled, and a peace concluded:—that Gen. Bonaparte had arrived before Genoa, in time to relieve Gen. Massena; that Bonaparte had made prisoners of three fourths of the Austrian troops under command of Gen. Melas; that Italy was intirely in the possession of the French; and that the French Gen. Moreau, had, in a third battle, defeated the Austrian troops on the Rhine,"—and further, that orders had also arrived there by the corvette, prohibiting the capture of American vessels."
Capt. Stanwood, says, it was added that another insurrection had broken out in Ireland, which had assumed a formidable aspect, and occasioned considerable alarm to the British government.
Bonaparte was born on the 15th of August, 1769—consequently is only in his 31st year. He has three brothers, Lucien (Minister of Interior) Joseph (formerly agent at Rome) and Louis (commands a regiment in the Vendee.) Bonaparte has also three Sisters.

Further Foreign News,
By the British Packet, arrived at Halifax.
Occurrences in Italy.
LEGHORN, MAY 16.
FIFTY ships sailed from Toulon, with provisions, ammunition and money, for Genoa. 8 of these with provisions have been taken by the British frigate Phaeton , several have been carried to Minorca, several have been burnt; and a few, it is said, succeeded in getting to Genoa.
MILAN, MAY 17.
Genoa still holds out. An official letter from Count Hohenzollern , of May 14, mentions that he was attacked the day before by the whole garrison of Genoa, and defeated it, after a severe engagement. Gen. Sault (first after Massena ) his Adjutant, a Colonel and many other officers were made prisoners; and about 1000 privates were killed, wounded or taken prisoners. Among the wounded is the General of Division Hospiralet . The Austrian loss is stated at 240 men.
ANTIBES, (France) MAY 15.
The Austrians have evacuated Nice, and, preceded by Gen. Melas , have moved towards Coni and Turin; undoubtedly to meet the army of reserve. The French Gen. Rochambeau gained some advantages over the Austrians on the French territory; but did not compel them to withdraw. [The French Citizens of the Departments of the Var and the Bouches du Rhone fought against the Austrians, and made many prisoners.]
PARIS, MAY 30.
The First Consul writes from Aosta, May 24, that the movements of the army are successful.
JUNE 1.
The advance posts of Gen. Massena it is said reach to Gavi and Voltri, and it is therefore thought that the blockade of Genoa is raised. The number of prisoners made by Massena the present campaign, notwithstanding his misfortunes, are reckoned at 11,000.
LONDON, JUNE 8.
The movements of Gen. Melas against the left wing of the army of Italy have been completely successful.
JUNE 10.
Government have dispatches from Lord Keith of a recent date. They state the surrender of the citadel of Savona on the 13th of May, in consequence of famine; and that on the 19th of May, the inhabitants of Genoa asked and obtained leave to send a flag to Gen. Melas —which it was thought carried propositions for the surrender of the city.
Government have also received dispatches from Mr. Jackson at Turin, which establish the fact that General Melas was marching towards Piedmont to give battle to the Army of Reserve. It is said Bonaparte had not more than 19,000 men with him on the 19th of May.
Military occurrences in Germany.
PARIS, MAY 31.
The number of prisoners made by the army of the Rhine this campaign, is estimated at 17,000.
JUNE 1.
The Augsburg Gazette says, Prince Reuss is gone to Inspruck to demand succours from the Government of Tyrol.
FRANKFORT, MAY 2.
Some seeds of rebellion appear in the Austrian army. Two Hungarian regiments have refused to obey the orders of Gen. Kray . He was about to enforce them, but as they appeared determined, he did not, upon reflection, deem it expedient. They were, however, incorporated with other corps. A similar scene took place at Ulm. The Austrian soldiers dislike the continuance of the war.
STUTTGARD, MAY 21.
The French troops in general in Germany are taking the route to Saffhausen and Zurich, in order to repair to Italy.
MAY 23.
On the 21st the French had entirely withdrawn from the Bautil; and left the environs of Ulm. Prince Hohenzollern , approaches from Kassel, and menaces their flank. The French army forms itself on the right bank of the Danube.
STRASBURG, MAY 23.
The Austrians desert in such numbers as threatens the dissolution of the army.
MAY 26.
An Austrian detachment has marched against Hechingen.
The Austrian commandants of Hohenweil, which have been surrendered to the French, were arrested as soon as they returned among their countrymen.
ULM, MAY 21.
The Imperial Army in Suabia, amounts to 100,000 men.
AUGSBURG, MAY 20.
Prince Reuss is at Renty, his patrols are pushed as far as Imsenbach. 5000 Austrians are stationed to guard the Tyrol towards the Vorarlberg.
BERN, MAY 18.
If Moreau had not obtained so many magazines in Suabia, the French army in Italy could not have subsisted.
LONDON, JUNE 8.
The result of the different affairs of advance posts in Germany, since Gen. Kray has been in his present position has invariably been in favor of the Austrians. The situation of the entrenched camp at Ulm, is equally well calculated for offensive or defensive measures. It is impossible for Gen. Moreau to prevent reinforcements from reaching Gen. Kray . The Republicans have undoubtedly gained many essential advantages. They have taken possession of Felkirch and Coire , important places, and admirably adapted to accelerate their communication with Bonaparte .
Col. Clinton to Lord Grenville .
Ulm, May 22.
"Since the army crossed the Danube to this place on the 12th, the enemy has undertaken nothing of consequence. In the night of the 18th he passed the Danube in considerable force at Erbach , and the following day reconnoitered the position of the Austrians on the heights above the town, which he found so formidable that he recrossed the Danube in course of the night, and resumed his position between that river and the Iller , without attempting any thing."
JUNE 10.
Moreau is certainly drawing off a part of his army from the Danube to assist the projects of Bonaparte in Italy.
Private advices from Hamburg about the 8th inst. say Moreau is retreating, though slowly, and every day fighting. His retreat is attributed to his having detached a considerable force from his army towards Switzerland, by the direction of the First Consul, Gen. Kray follows Moreau closely.
Miscellaneous Articles.
HAGUE, MAY 24.
To-morrow the primary assemblies meet to choose Legislators. Van Hoof goes out of the Directory.
LONDON, JUNE 5.
Arrived this day the Diligence and Dobbins cutters, last from Plymouth, report that a cutter arrived a few hours before her sailing from thence with an account of the sailing of the French and Spanish fleets from Brest. She has also brought sealed orders for the undermentioned cutters, which are to sail early to-morrow morning for a certain latitude when the orders are to be opened: Repulse , Speedwell , Dolphin , Falcon , Rose , Greyhound , Swallow , Swaen .
On the LATE EVENTS IN EGYPT. It must for the present remain a matter of conjecture, to what causes are to be attributed the commencement of hostilities in Egypt. It is certain, however, that immediately after the interception of the Egyptian Correspondence, the English Government having discovered the duplicity of Bonaparte and Kleber in treating, sent out orders to counteract the Republican perfidy. It is equally certain, that afterwards, when they received information of the Convention having been actually concluded by Sir Sidney Smith (whatever was their opinion of the expediency of the part taken by that excellent Officer,) they determined to accede to it; and they sent out orders accordingly.
These orders, only contradictory from the intervention of unknown events, arrived at different periods, as was natural. The strange and perfidious conduct of Kleber can only be ascribed to some secret information respecting the first instructions, and he will be eternally censured as having acted upon that information respecting the wishes of the English Cabinet, without waiting to know positively the fact, whether they would ratify or deny the guarantee of Sir Sidney Smith . Had Gen. Kleber thought proper to wait for positive information upon this head, he would have had no occasion for even a pretended resentment, nor would the blood of so many innocent Mussulmen taken by surprise, nor of so many unhappy Christians massacred in revenge, be to be laid to his account. Still less would he be touched with remorse for the fate of the army he commands, of whom a single individual can never reach the shores of France, unless by the unmerited mercy of the brave but undisciplined enemy they have outraged beyond the patience and sufferance of humanity.
Whatever may hereafter appear to have been the precise and immediate motive of this horrid transaction, we cannot forbear to remind the public of Bonaparte's instructions to Kleber , published in the intercepted correspondence, by which it appears the French Government never intended to observe it; that their object was only to gain time; and to deceive the powers who were weak enough to believe in the sincerity of their pacific offers.
ALEXANDRIA, July 22.
Gen. C. C. Pinckney , is on a visit to Mount Vernon. A committee is appointed on the part of this city to confer with the Committee of the Federal Legislature, on the subject of the organization of the Federal Territory.
GEORGE-TOWN, July 22.
Dispatches from our Envoys at Paris, have reached the Secretary of State—they are dated April 18. It is said, they contain an account of our ministers being received in a friendly manner and that they had entered on the business of the Negotiation, in which they had made some progress.
PHILADELPHIA, July 12.
Hamilton Rowan failed for Hamburg on Tuesday last. It is not true, as has been stated, that permission has been granted to Mr. Rowan to return immediately to Ireland. His family will meet him at Hamburg. The conduct of Mr. Rowan, in America, has been peaceable and exemplary; and he leaves behind him many Americans, who will lament his absence as a friend and as a gentleman. We wish we could say as much for many of his countrymen.
JULY 21.
The U. S. Schooner Experiment , has sent into the Havanna, the sloop Betty , Monroe , of Charleston, S. C. from Africa for the Havanna, with eighty slaves. There is no provision in any law of the U. S. for the disposal of Africans thus taken.
JULY 22.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Patrick Target , to Andrew Ellicott , Esq. dated Coweta Tallahassee, Creek Nation, June 11, 1800.
"St. Marks was surrendered to Bowles the 20th May last, and by the articles of capitulation between him and the commandant, the latter was permitted to march out, and with difficulty got an escort to see him and his men safe out of the Bay. During the siege, Bowles captured two or three vessels laden with provisions and other stores, for the use of the fort, just as they had arrived."
"Since Gen. Bowles got possession of St. Marks, the Indians are flocking to his standard from every quarter—even the prince of this town, immediately after the Colonel* had gone to the talks at the Tookawatchees, started down to the mischief-maker, with many others of the Tallahassee, Cusferahs, &c."
The Colonel arrived here the night before last from the Tookawatchees; the chiefs there have taken his talks, and have promised to hold their warriors in readiness to go with him at his call, and aid him with all their might in restoring peace to the nation, reducing the Seminoles and others, to obedience, and expelling or taking every mischief-maker that comes into their land.
"Bowle's next design is suspected to be against Pensacola, as he has now got not only a strong force, but plenty provisions and other stores."
* Col. Hawkins, Agent General for the United States.
JULY 26.
Capt. Lake of the Polly from St. Sebastians, sailed June 9, states, that it was the general opinion there that the difference between France and the U. S. would be amicably adjusted so that the commissioners could leave France in July.
A letter from St. Sebastians by the same vessel, mentions, that the French continue to take American vessels.
JULY 28.
It is intended by the Dutch to defend the entry of the Meuse and Texel by chevaux de frise, constructed upon the plan of those used in the Delaware during the Revolutionary war.
The following Men of War are now lying in the Delaware.
United States, 44 guns, Chesapeake, 44, G. Washington, 32, Delaware, 24, Herald, 24, Pickering, 16, Scamper, 14, Experiment, 14.
Talleyrand, says a Paris paper of May 10, is extremely ill. Doubts are entertained of his recovery.
The CONSTELLATION and VENGEANCE.
From a Paris paper of the same date.—HAVRE, MAY 6.—A memorable action, highly glorious for the captain of the Vengeance , has been fought near Guadalupe; but we are sorry to add, that the blood of two friendly nations has been spilt. The crime lays at the door of those who disturbed their tranquility.
The following are the details of this unfortunate rencontre, given by a passenger of the frigate La Vengeance , who returned to Guadalupe from Currao, where he found an opportunity to get to France.
"I embarked with 60 passengers on board the frigate " La Vengeance ," of 42 12 pounders and 320 men. We left Guadalupe the 14th Pluviose last. The day after we met the A-
merican frigate Constellation , of 54 18 pounders, who gave us chase. We determined to avoid an action, but she forced us to it. The action commenced at 8 o'clock in the evening, and lasted 5 successive hours, during which we fired 1200 shot. The masts of both frigates fell overboard, causing in their fall a great number of accidents. All the rigging was cut to pieces and the sails torn to rags. Towards the end of the action we were within pistol shot. We had 20 men killed and 40 wounded—The Americans must have lost a great number more, since they first ceased to fire and left the "field of battle." They had 500 men on board. We were too much disabled to pursue them. The passengers assisted during the whole of the action. We were 8 days in getting to Currao, completely destitute of masts and sails. We heard that the Constellation got into Jamaica.
[The passenger above mentioned tells a good story, and one that would insure him a welcome reception amongst our dear allies—but the truth would have done him more credit.—The actual force of the Vengeance was, on her gun deck 32 French 18's equal to 21 English—on her upper deck 14 French 12's equal to 15 do.—and 8 carronades of 36 pounds French, equal to 42 do.—having a crew of 540 men and 60 passengers, most of whom assisted in the engagement. This account we have from Guadalupe and Currao, and it is not denied by Captain Petot , of the Vengeance .—As to the force of the Constellation , it is every where known, that she had only 28 18's caliber, and 10 carronades on her upper deck of 24 pounds caliber, and that her complement of men, including officers, was never more than 313—and that in the action with the Vengeance she was short of this number: On the first attempt of the Vengeance to run, the Constellation endeavored to follow her, by which she lost her mast. N. Y. Gazette.]
BOSTON, July 30.
ACCOUNTS FROM EUROPE
Reach us in such numbers, and from such various quarters, that it requires very strict attention to dates and situations to form a correct opinion of their accuracy or probability.
Our regular series of London papers are down to June 5th. They contain accurate delineations of the progress of belligerent events towards the latter end of May.—At that time, affairs in Italy and Germany were at a momentous crisis; and decisive events appeared inevitable. Instead of summarily stating the arrangements under our Foreign heads, we must refer the reader.
Reports to much later dates have, however, been in circulation.—They are from Gibraltar, Great-Britain, and France.—From Gibraltar, it will be recollected, that Capt. Orne , who arrived at Salem the 18th inst. brought intelligence as late as the 16th June, which stated, that on the 18th May, Massena made a successful sortie from Genoa; and that that city was supplied with provisions.—From Great-Britain—we have accounts to June 10th, brought to Halifax, by the June packet ; which state that reinforcements had marched from the army of the Rhine to Italy; that Genoa held out, and had actually been relieved; and that Bonaparte had descended on to the plains of Piedmont.—We, however, stated last week, that his army had reached the vicinity of Turin, the capital of Piedmont.—From France, we have accounts via Guadalupe, St. Bartholomew, and New-York; at which last place Capt. Stanwood , arrived on Thursday last, informing of intelligence from Bourdeaux, as late as the 8th of June, stating the arrival of Bonaparte before Genoa, the relief of that place, the capture of three fourths of Melas's army, and that Italy was in the possession of the French.—It is easy to perceive the inflation of these particulars, but the recency of their dates render them partly probable. The very next arrivals from Europe must be anxiously looked for.
Several accounts state the sailing of the combined fleet from Brest.—Capt. Stanwood says, the commander of a British packet, which sailed from England the 12th June, reported at Martinico, that on his passage he fell in with a British frigate bound for England, with dispatches from Lord St. Vincent , stating that the Brest fleet, of 51 sail of the line, was at sea.—The arrival at Halifax also stated that the combined fleets had left port; but we have a letter from London before us, dated June 4th, which says, "The French fleet four days ago put out of Brest, but Lord St. Vincent's appearing, they returned with all convenient speed."—We have been thus particular, that we might omit comment.
The English have made a landing in Sciberon Bay , and have taken Fort Penthievre .
There are several accounts from our Envoys; but none official; or in fact, more than conjecture. Those conjectures are favorable to a satisfactory issue.
From Baltimore, July 11.
"I find that here, as at the northward, Federalism almost universally accompanies talents, information and respectability. The approaching election engages a large share of political attention.—There is now, I believe, no doubt of our following the example of Massachusetts; in which case all our votes will be in favour of ADAMS and PINKNEY. The Demos, who have made such sure and correct calculations in favour of Jefferson, now cease to triumph; and the candid among them already acknowledge their fears of a defeat. I pray God that they may be realized; and considering the well-founded expectations of an increase of federal votes in North-Carolina, we have no room to hesitate in pronouncing the election of Mr. ADAMS, and Gen. PINKNEY, as certain. We are at present very healthy, and in little apprehension of the fever; though our police very much want that activity, and attention to cleanliness which characterize your Board of Health."
FROM HALIFAX—July 17.
The Duke of Kent leaves this place in a short time, being, as we have just learnt by the packet, appointed Commander in Chief of the army in Ireland.
Royalism is said in the late papers to gain ground fast in Paris—but whether in favor of Louis XVIIIth, or King Bonaparte , is perhaps problematical.
I find, as yet, nothing respecting American affairs—amidst the immense perplexity and importance of European politics, transatlantic concerns appear unnoticed.
Seventeen of the convicts confined in the Philadelphia jail, broke out the 22d ult.—6 of whom have been taken.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The report of the capture of a French 44 in the European seas, by an American frigate, is mere bagatelle.
The U. S. Schooner Enterprise , of 12 guns, Lt. Shaw , has carried into St. Kitts the French privateer Sch'r. Cygnet , of 4 guns and 60 men, after an action of three quarters of an hour, the Frenchman having 5 killed, and the Captain and 13 men wounded. The Enterprise was becalmed, and had one man killed and two wounded.
The U. S. ship Merrimack , of 24 guns, Capt. Brown , has sent into St. Kitts, an English recaptured Schooner, and an American brig.
The U. S. frigate Constellation of 36 guns, Capt. Murray , has sent a French privateer into St. Vincent.
The U. S. brig Eagle , of 14 guns, Capt. Campbell , has sent into St. Kitts, a French letter of marque from Guadalupe, laden with sugar and coffee.
The Connecticut ship of war, of 24 guns, Capt. Tryon , was at St. Kitts, 18th June, having captured and recaptured many privateers and vessels.
The Philadelphia frigate, of 44 guns, Capt. Decatur , arrived at St. Kitts, the 27th May.
The John Adams frigate, of 32 guns, Capt. Cross , was at St. Kitts, June 21.
The Potosip ship of war, of 18 guns, Capt. Goddet , was at St. Kitts, 27th May.
The U. S. brig Pickering , of 14 guns, Lt. Hiilier , has arrived in the Delaware.
SALEME, JULY 28.
By Capt. White , from Halifax, we have the misfortune to announce the Condemnation (vessel and cargo) of the Schooner William , Capt. Treker , of Marblehead, bound from thence to Spain, and which was sent in by the St. Albans—laden with Flax, Cocoa, Sugar, &c. She was condemned on the principle of evading the Order of 1798, which forbids Neutral Vessels from carrying the produce of the Colonies of the Enemy's of Great-Britain to the Mother Country—i.e.—the landing of such Produce in the United States, according to this decision, does not New alize it.—If this decision establishes a precedent, the British Cruisers will make Sweep-Stakes of one half of the property of the merchants of the United States. Mr. Hooper (the Owner,) has applied to the Court of Admiralty in England. One of the Agents for the Captors was willing to take Bond for the vessel and cargo, and to release her—her fate should be determined in England—the other insisted on the immediate sale thereof.
PORTLAND, July 28.
Lightning .—On the 25th inst. about 3 o'clock, P. M. a barn belonging to Mr. William Pride , of Falmouth, containing about 14 tons of hay, was struck by lightning, and totally consumed.—On the same day, the house of Mr. Jonathan Sawyer , of Back Cove, about three miles from this town, was struck by lightning, which damaged the chimney and some other parts of the house. Two women, who were sitting in the same room, were considerably affected by the shock; but happily recovered.

ALEXANDRIA, July 23. Dispatches from our Commissioners in France, were received on Monday at the Secretary of State's Office in Washington. They were read by Mr. Marshall and immediately forwarded to the President at Brantree. It is said they contain accounts, that some progress had been made in the business of negotiation.
B/ALTIMORE, July 23. The following notice was stuck up at the American coffee house at the Havana.
FRENCH PRIVATEERS. The American consul gives notice that he has this evening received advice (by express) that the French privateer La Fortune, has arrived at Matanzas, with 3 American prizes, two from the United States, and one the Schooner Chance, Capt. Graham, from this port. J. MORTON. Havana, 30th June, 1800.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in Belfast, to a gentleman in this city, dated May 10. "Our flax-feed market is over, and one thousand hogheads remain unsold—Last prices from 76s. to 78s. per hoghead, for new; and from 70s. to 72s. for old American—Linens in the brown market are scarce and dear as ever; white or bleached keep high, although the demand has been trifling for some time past."
JULY 26. The ship Mount Vernon, Capt. Rutter, 21 weeks from Calcutta, is in the bay, and may be expected to-morrow. The Mount Vernon sailed from St. Helena on the 14th June, in company with the ship India, Capt. Althmead, of Philadelphia. Too much praise cannot be given to Captain Rutter, of the Mount Vernon, whose bravery and good conduct preserved his valuable cargo, the India, from the hands of a French privateer of superior force. The India, we understand, was insured in this place to the amount of 100,000 dollars, and to the northward, to the amount of 150,000 more.
AUGUSTA, (Georgia) June 21. Died on Monday morning the 16th inst. John Hammond, Esq. at his house in Falmouth, aged 51 years; justly lamented by his numerous family and friends.—The death of this unfortunate gentleman was preceded and attended with circumstances almost too distressing to relate. On the night of the 24th April last, a new house which he lately built at a small distance from Campbellton, and into which he shortly after intended moving with his family during the approaching inclement season, was maliciously burnt to ashes. He commenced a prosecution against several persons, who were charged with having done it on very strong grounds. Three of them were sent to gaol, one of whom was soon afterwards very incautiously bailed. On the 21st of last month he was shot in his own yard, about eight o'clock in the evening, as he was going from the house he lived in to the one in which he slept, from over the fence. The villain, in order to make sure work, had loaded the gun with four bullets and upwards of ten buck shot. He had deliberately set up a barrel and two blocks on it within 16 or 17 yards from the house he was going in at when he was shot.
The premeditated malice and savage cruelty with which it was done, exceed any thing of the kind ever perpetrated in this part of the country. He received six wounds in different parts of his body; the fatal one went through his left shoulder. From the time he was shot till his death, he languished in the most excruciating agony, bearing with heroic fortitude not only the severe pangs of his wound, but the corroding sense of the cruel injury he had received at the hand of a base assassin.
PHILADELPHIA, July 26. A gentleman who left Bordeaux, on the 1st of June, informs, that Gen. Rochambeau has been appointed Governor of Guadalupe; and that he expected to sail for that Island about the middle of June.
A Semlin article, which we find in one of our Paris papers, says—"The Porte has promised the Pacha of Belgrade that if he will conquer Pashwan Oglou completely as to render him incapable of making any further resistance he shall be honoured with the dignity of grand vizier. The Pacha in consequence has redoubled his exertions against his rival. Pashwan Oglou is actually supported by Allin Bassa, Pacha and Governor of Macedonia, who makes it a common cause with him. The junction of these daring characters make the Porte very uneasy."
BOSTON, August 4. OF FOREIGN NEWS, We have nothing this day to present, either of an important or interesting nature; although there have been several arrivals here from Europe since our last; it is said, that a vessel which left Leghorn, the 3rd June, touched at the Vineyard a few days since, and immediately proceeded from thence to New-York. By this arrival we may reasonably expect to hear of the fate of Genoa, and the situation of affairs in Italy, at least.
A letter of the 6th June, from a respectable house in London, to a gentleman in Baltimore, says, "the general opinion is that a peace will immediately take place."
Extract of a letter from a Merchant in Bordeaux to his correspondent in Philadelphia, received per the Polly, Captain Lake from St. Sebastians, dated May 1800 (The date was torn out in opening the letter.)
"I have not heard from you since my last, of the 10th inst. The preliminaries with your states are settled and signed. Every thing bids fair for the re-establishment of friendship and good understanding between your Government and ours. In a short time our commercial relations will revive with redoubled vigour."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Martinique.
"Teneriffe is said to be the object of expedition, there being six Register ships now there, waiting for a sufficient convoy from Spain; they are loaded with dollars—a great temptation."
The following is extracted from a Paris paper of June 1st received at Philadelphia.
On the 20th inst., arrived in the Road of Havre, the American frigate Portsmouth, Captain M'Neal, of 26 twelve pounders, in 36 days from New-York. Two officers came ashore near the Battery de la Heve, and were escorted to the City by the soldiers of the post. They went to inform the commander, that this frigate had been sent to Havre, to wait there for the Commissioners, who were negotiating with our government. They received assurances that the French nation, and particularly the inhabitants of Havre would give them an honourable and hospitable reception.—They returned on board with a French officer, an interpreter and a pilot, who were doubtless charged to offer the captain any assistance he might stand in need of and to make the necessary arrangements for the entry of the frigate. On the officer's going ashore, the Portsmouth fired 15 guns. The batteries returned the salute with nine guns, which was answered by the Portsmouth with 15 more.—The negotiation is near being honorably terminated for both parties: and, it is expected, the American Commissioners will leave this city, the latter end of June.
EASTERN SETTLE. S NOT QUIET. FROM CASINE, JULY 25.
On Friday last as Messrs. Bradstreet Wiggins, Nathan Smith, Peter Smith, and Abel Wheeler, were employed in surveying land on Knox's patent, and running a line between Belfast and 25 mile pond settlement, they were fired upon by a number of armed men, who lay concealed in ambush. Mr. N. Smith was very severely wounded in the groins, and is now in this place, under the care of Dr. Mann. Mr. P. Smith and Wiggins were slightly wounded. The number of guns discharged, appeared to be eight or ten. No persons were seen by the surveyors.
ST. DOMINGO. A letter from Cuba of June 21, represents the condition of Rigaud as promising; and states, that several vessels have lately arrived at Aux Cayes from France, with supplies, and information that the dispatches of Rigaud had altered the opinion of government as to Touissant.
The Schooner Flying Fish, Captain Packwood (one account says of Providence, another says she was a Danish vessel) from Africa for the Havannah with slaves, was lately risen upon, and in the conflict, the captain, two mates, two seamen, and ten slaves were killed; three seamen saved themselves by running to the mast head of the vessel, and the slaves obtained complete possession; but in a few minutes, the vessel was taken by a New-Providence privateer, after a resistance on the part of the slaves in which they had 15 killed and wounded.
The Salem Gazette says, that the Sch'r William, of Marblehead, lately condemned at Halifax, was under similar circumstances with the Hannah, sometime since acquitted. It thus appears, tho' the Attorney at Halifax declared to the contrary, that the Judge of the Vice Ad. Court there, can "blow hot and blow cold." The decree of condemnation is said to be founded on an order of 1798, forbidding neutrals to carry the produce of an enemy's colony to the country of that enemy; but the William was not even doing this.
SALEM, July 29. Account of the Strange Effects of a BITE by a MAD DOG.
On or about the 18th day of May, 1793. Asa Felton, of Danvers, a person of a plethoric habit and sanguine complexion, as he was walking with his old dog trotting by his side, attempted (by holding out his hand as usual) to play with him, on which the dog snapped, and made with his tooth an old scar on the back of his hand, a slight wound, which caused him to suspect that the dog was mad, which soon proved to be the fact, by the same dog, on the next day, biting a heifer, and attempting to bite a yoke of oxen, but was prevented by the vigilance of a person standing by. The dog was then killed, and about fifteen days after the heifer run mad, and died; the wound
on Mr. Felton's hand, which yielded but little blood, without any surgical application soon healed, and for above five years after he continued in general good health, laboured hard, eat and drank heartily, made no application to any physician for medicine nor advice; though after the above term he frequently desired his wife if he should be seized with illness, to have him immediately confined; by which it appears, that he was apprehensive of suffering the sad consequence of the bite in some future time; and he was invariably unwell every year after the bite, at the time he was bitten; and in the course of the five years aforesaid, he at times would appear very froward, peevish and passionate, more than he used before to be; and for above a year past, he had suffered greatly with inquietude of mind by night and day, slept but little, troubled with frightful dreams, as that he was falling into deep water, into his well, &c. &c.
In the night he often complained of great thirst, and of a burning pain in the back of his hand; and at times he has suffered grievous mental derangements; would often tell that he had seen the Devil, and that he should come to want, and made several attempts of suicide, once by throwing himself out of the scuttle of his house, and falling nearly thirty feet upon hard trodden ground, by which fall his collar bone only was broke, and he for a little time stunned, though he never after would own that he had any knowledge of his going out at the scuttle, or falling from it; some times he has been found lying on the ground by the side of his horse; at such times he would complain of giddiness in his head, which caused him to dismount and lie down—this some people would attribute to intoxication, but it has been often observed that after his lying and resting but a short time, he would rise, mount his horse, and steadily proceed on his business; at other times, when riding out to a neighbour's house, and had come within six or eight rods of the door, an impression would suddenly seize on his mind (though perfectly to all appearance sensible) that he could not ride one step further, but must dismount from his horse, and travel into the house upon all fours, which he would do; and after sitting and conversing about the business which he went upon, he would mount his horse again, and ride home; at other times, when setting in company, tranquil in mind to appearance, at home or abroad, he would suddenly cry out with a terrible loud and irregular voice, as if he was seized with piercing pain; on asking him the reason, he would say, I can't help it. Are you in pain? No, but I can't help it.
For some months past he has been troubled with weakness and great pain in his hips and lower extremities, which rendered him unable to walk.—The foregoing are some of the strange and uncommon symptoms which have attended Mr. FELTON for almost two years past; and upon the 11th day of July inst. he became delirious, fancying himself possessed of great riches, and owner of the whole earth; that the angels in heaven and all creatures were subject to him. On the 14th day he continued much on the same subject, proclaiming it with a loud voice, with little or no cessation. On the 13th day, at times he was attacked with spasms and extreme tremblings, which would cause the bed to shake under him. The 14th, 15th and 16th days, he continued howling, snapping his teeth at the corners of the pillow, biting the bed clothes, gaping and curling up his tongue, and making many other canine gestures. During all the six days he slept not one minute, nor could 15 grains of crude laudanum, with other liquid preparations of laudanum, in large quantities, given each day, cause the least appearance of drowsiness upon his eyes, till the latter part of the 16th day of July instant, when his voice and strength began to fail, and about 7 o'clock in the evening he began to drowse a little, and before eight he died, in the 42nd year of his age. He has left a wife and six children.
HANOVER, July 21. Hail Storm. —We hear from Lebanon, that on Monday last a terrible storm of hail happened in that town and Enfield, which did great damage to corn, grain, and fruit. Some of the hail stones measured an inch in circumference; and few of them were large as hen's eggs. In many places the hail lay on the ground, in large quantities, about five hours.
PORTSMOUTH, August 5.
A letter from Liverpool, May 28, says, the Union of England and Ireland has not created any impediment to the importation of the produce of the United States.
From a Georgetown paper. The intense heats of the season naturally remind us of the immense superiority which the City of Washington will enjoy, even when it shall become populous, over every other city, perhaps, which ever existed, in its numerous open grounds and the noble spaciousness of its streets and avenues. These are advantages in point of health and pleasantness, which come home to the feelings and for the want of which wealth or grandeur cannot compensate.
It is pleasing to observe that among most men of common sense and discernment, the insinuations of Tom Paine are now held in the utmost contempt and abhorrence. A few of the most despicable of the vulgar, and the most ignorant among readers fill pore over his flimsy page, and believe that he has laid the axe to the root of revealed religion. His blows, indeed, as is observed, by a fine writer, are violent, but miss their aim. His weapon is blunted and repelled by striking against a solid substance.—Many such strokes have, at various times, been levelled at Christianity; but the hardy tree, rooted deeply in the hearts of
men, and watered by the dews of Heaven, has vegetated with fresh vigour, and, after the operation of lopping, diffused its branches with additional luxuriance. [Gaz. v. s.]
The late differences between the Cherokee and Chickasaw Indians, are amicably settled.
A New-London paper says, the drought is so severe in the neighbourhood of that city, that unless they are speedily blessed with rain, the crops of corn will be totally cut off.
In a London paper the marriage of a Miss Fish to a Mr. Hooke is mentioned. The young lady had a fortune of twenty thousand pounds, and married her paramour without a penny. By a neat scriptural allusion, the London editors remark that the draft may well be called miraculous. This connexion we are not authorized to contradict, but if this be the case, as here stated, we suppose that the lady, to bite at unbaited hook, must be an odd fish indeed.
The Peacham (Vermont) paper of the 2d ult. mentions, that the Thursday preceding the date a violent gale of wind, accompanied with rain, was experienced in the north and eastern parts of that State. It took its rise at Burlington, and continued from thence up Onion River, but without much damage, except to the growth of timber, till it reached Ryegate; there it evidently acquired fresh vigor.—Scarce any thing could withstand its fury. Seven barns were almost instantly and entirely demolished; many other buildings were unroofed; and a number of cattle killed. Its ravages were confined about half a mile in width. The damage, sustained in Ryegate alone, is estimated at about 2000 dollars.
The Gaol at Newark, (N. J.) was lately struck with lightning. A Mr. Ward's barn at Bloomfield, (N. J.) was consumed.
At Chester (Con.) on Tuesday the 20th ult. the steeple of the meeting-house was struck with lightning, which split the posts that supported the steeple, entered the house, broke 200 panes of glass and did considerable other damage.—On the same day in the same town, a barn belonging to Col. Hull, was struck, set on fire and consumed.—The house of Mr. Stephen Ives was also injured.
Fifty Persons died at New-York, from the 20th to 27th of July, inclusive, of various disorders, but none of the yellow fever.
Cleared from the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Resolution, Noble, St. Vincents. Sch'r Sally, Smith, Maderia. Sch'r Washington, Ricker, Demarara.
DIED —At Hopkinton, of a bilious cholic, Mr. Joseph Gage, student at law, aged 24.
At Newington, Mr. Benjamin Colman, aged 41.
At Conway, Mrs. Mehitable Allis, aged 68.
In this town, a child of Mr. Abraham Cross; a child of Mr. Perkins; and a child of Mr. John Stavvers.
An unfortunate accident happened at Salisbury, on the 5th of July, ult. a man who calls his name John Allen, said he was from Windsor, in Conn. about 30 years old; while in a pleasure boat under sail, he sprang out of the boat backwards into the water and lay motionless about one moment and then sunk, he was taken up out of the water about one hour after, and the next day he was decently interred, attended by a large concourse of people.
The New-Hampshire TURNPIKE ROAD.
THE gentlemen Proprietors have been repeatedly advertised that an assessment of Two DOLLARS on each share was made—and the Treasurer directed to collect the same on or before the 15th June last, which is now seven weeks expired, and only a few have paid it; the money is wanted for the purpose for which they have obligated themselves. The remote situation of the proprietors, together with the large number which there are, will naturally lead every reflecting person to determine that they cannot expect to be waited on immediately.
They are therefore earnestly requested to call and pay it at the Custom-House.
THOMAS MARTIN, Treasurer.
Portsmouth, August 4, 1800. FOR SALE, A COMPLETE SET Of Second-hand Rigging, FOR a Brig from 100 to 130 tons, with a large quantity of other spare rigging. For terms apply to ALEXANDER EWEN. Portsmouth, August 5, 1800.
WHEREAS the Legislature of this State passed an Act on the 27th day of December, 1799, entitled, "An Act to restrain unincorporated Banking associations"—by which, the further operation of the N. Hampshire Union Bank is prohibited from and after this day; and the Stockholders, by said Act, are made liable individually to be called upon for payment of the Notes of said Bank, although the obligation expressed in the face of said Notes is, to pay the same "at said Bank."
BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, to all Persons, who are, or may be possessed of said BANK NOTES, that the subscriber will attend (the usual hours) at the Room where said Bank was kept, for the purpose of Redeeming said Bank Notes; also for Receiving payment of all Monies that are now due, or that shall become due to said Bank.
Wm. Gardner. Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, August 1, 1800.
Valuable Estate For Sale.
TO BE SOLD
At Public Auction,
For the benefit of the creditors of SAMUEL STORER, late of Rochester, trader, A valuable estate in Portsmouth, Dover and Rochester, as follows, viz.
In Portsmouth, on Tuesday the 26th of August, instant, at 11 o'clock A. M. on the premises, in Market-Street;
A LOT of Land with
the Dwelling House thereon, in said Market-Street, with the Barn and part of the Garden, now in the occupation of Mr. Abel Harris—together with a Shop adjoining said Dwelling House.
Also, a lot with a small Dwelling House thereon, back of the above, and adjoining the same.
One half of two lots of Land with the Dwelling Houses thereon, the wharf adjoining, and all privileges belonging thereto, situated at the fourth part of the town, adjoining the lots on which Mrs. Mary Lear and William Gardner, Esq. now live—together with the use of the other half of said lots during the said STORER's life.
Also, all the said Storer's interest in the Lot and Dwelling House now occupied by Mrs. Mary Lear, and in and to a piece of Pasture Land at Rye, containing about twenty acres—said Storer's interest therein being the use of one half thereof during his life, to commence at the said Mary Lear's decease.
A lot of Land in Cross-Street nearly opposite Mr. Swanson's tavern—also an Equity of Redemption in the Lot and buildings occupied in part by Mr. Thomas Morton.
Two shares in the Portsmouth Aqueduct.
Two do. in Piscataqua Bridge.
One do. in the Portsmouth Library—and a PEW in the north meeing House.
In Dover, on Tuesday the 2d of September next, at 11 o'clock A. M. on the premises,
A lot of Land with the Store thereon, situated near the Bridge, and adjoining the land and store now occupied by Mr. James Jewett.—At the same time and place will be sold a Right in Franklin, near Piscataqua Bridge.
In Rochester, on Wednesday the 3d of September next, at 11 o'clock A. M. on the premises,
A lot of Land, with a large new Dwelling House, Barn, and out houses thereon, now in the occupation of the said Storer.
A lot with a small Dwelling House on the same, lately occupied by Benjamin Rollins.
Another lot called the pot-ash Lot, a Dwelling House and Pot-ash works thereon, with kettles and other implements for carrying on the Pot-ash business.
Two valuable lots with a Store on each; and several other lots well calculated for Stores and Dwelling Houses, all eligibly situated on Norway Plain.
Also, a valuable Farm, containing about eighty-three acres, situated near the meeting house, on two roads leading to Dover, with a new Barn thereon—stock and farming utensils, with a quantity of hay, grain, &c.
A privilege of ten days in the month, in the upper Saw-mill.
Also, a variety of handsomely and useful household Furniture, with several other articles of personal estate, unnecessary to be here enumerated.
All the above Real Estate highly recommends itself to purchasers, by its situation in the center of business, and the buildings in general, being in good repair.
In the purchase of the real estate, ten per cent. of the consideration sum must be paid in hand; for the remainder a liberal credit will be given, on good security.—Further particulars will be made known at time and place of Sale, or by applying to
JOHN GODDARD, H. S. LANGDON, CHARLES CUTTS, } Assignees. August 4, 1800.

ELEGIAK LINES, Occasioned by seeing a School-Boy robbing a Bird's Nest. S WEET bird! who sitting on the bending spray, Dost cheer with songs the labours of thy mate; Well pleased, the bears thy tender artless lay, Ah! too regardless of thy future fate. See, from the covert of the neighbouring wood, With savage joy, the arrant boy appears; Who, little us'd to Pity's melting mood, Nor parents' voice, nor birchen rod he fears. Then cease, fond bird! thy tuneful strain Give o'er; Ah! little dost thou heed a friend's command; Too soon, alas! and thou shalt sing no more, For lo! the fell despoiler is at hand. Long has he mark'd the hapless parents toil, From morn 'till eve their callow young to feed; But now he comes, to seize the unshed'd spoil, Nor ponders long upon the guilty deed. In vain the father's, vain the mother's cries! The murderous gun he levels with his eye, Swifter than thought the leaden vengeance flies, And low on earth the bleeding songsters die. The mossy nest, with downy feathers warm, Where, close conceal'd, their little treasure lay, And fondly thought not of approaching harm, He, more than savage—cruel bears away. For him, may never peach, or juicy pear, Assuage his thirst in Summer's servid heat; But frequent may he shed the bitter tear, And daily whippings from his master get. CORYDON.
LONDON FASHIONS for MAY. Eighteen London Head Dresses. 1. An undress Cap of white crape, trimmed with white ribband and yellow roses. 2. A turban of white crape ornamented with 3 bands of bugles, and a wreath of red roses from the front across the crown. 3. The Venetian Bonnet, made of straw and trimmed with wreaths of straw or various flowers, the strings fastened with a bow behind and tied loose on the bosom. 4. The Neapolitan Bonnet made of Leghorn, trimmed with stray flowers; strings of the same colour as the bonnet fastened to the crown and tied loose on the bosom. 5. A bonnet of straw with an open edge, trimmed with white ribband, and wreaths of flowers. 6. A cap made of black crape or gauze, trimmed with a blue wreath and bows. 7. Bonnot al' Atalante, made of point lace, trimmed with a wreath of red roses. 8. A straw hat with horizontal run, turned up in front, and one red rose. 9. A cap of point lace, trimmed with white ribband and with lilies of the valley. 10. The vestal cap, made of a lace veil, formed and fastened with a wreath of flowers. 11. A morning cap of muslin, with a single lace border. 12. An undress bonnet of white chip and satin, trimmed with green ribband and with a bunch of flowers in front. 13. A dress hat of white satin, looped on one side; with ostrich feathers. 14. A lace cap, ornamented with a blue wreath of flowers. 15. A dress hat of raised striped satin, with white ostrich feathers. 16. A bonnet made with crape net, in brown or any other colour, lined with satin of other suitable colour: Bow of ribband in front.—17. A bonnet, the cawl of which is made of chequed penny satin ribband in purple and brown, or other colours; the front of satin of the same colour bow in front. 18. Cap of lilac crape, with three silver bands silver tassels fastened to the bag behind.—The prevailing colour are lilac, pea green, and yellow. Sewed Leghorn and Chips of the new gipsy shape are worn generally.—The Oakland village hat made of straw twist, and Leghorn; and the Carleton hat of a new beautiful open straw, have just been adopted. Flowers of hyacinths, and lilacs, are the most worn. A very elegant painted chip, called the Zebra hat, has been introduced by Mr. Dolman, and is likely to become a spring favourite.
FOR SALE, 180 bushels RYE. 20 bags INDIA SUGAR. 20 hogheads TOBAGO RUM. 10 barrels MESS BEEF. Pipes Brandy; N. E. Rum; Cotton; Rice; Almonds, &c. Apply to W. Garland or S. Holman, At N o 7, Portsmouth Pier. 22d July, 1800.
STRAY COW. STRAYED from the subscriber in Portsmouth, on the 6th inst. a small RED COW, three years old, with dawk horns, has a little white on the inside of each hind leg.—Whoever will be so kind as to take her up and return her shall be well rewarded for their trouble. JONATHAN CLARK. July 7, 1800.
Abner Newhall Informs his Friends and the Public in general, that he has just received at his VARIETY SHOE STORE, Daniel-street, Portsmouth, A large and general assortment of Ladies, Misses and Children's English and American Morocco, Kid and Stuff SHOES & SLIPPERS, of all sizes and colours. Also, Men's and Youth's neat made Leather Shoes.
A LL of which he is determined to sell at the very lowest rate for Cash only. Those who may please to favour him with their custom may depend on being well used, and receiving the grateful thanks of said NEWHALL. N. B. Cordovan Boot-Legs of the best quality, and Boots for sale as above. Portsmouth, July 21, 1800.
New-Hampshire TURNPIKE ROAD.
THE Directors of the New-Hampshire Turnpike Road have voted an assessment of Two Dollars on each proprietor's share, and have directed the Treasurer to collect the same, on or before the 15th day of JUNE next.—The proprietors are therefore requested to pay the same to him, at the Custom-House in Portsmouth, agreeably thereto. THO: MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, May 24, 1800.
The Treasurer calls on the proprietors to pay in their money, as it is IMMEDIATELY WANTED.
WANTED, A LAD from 14 to 18 years of age, to attend in a family—One from the country would be preferred. Inquire of the Printer.
TO BE LET, A very convenient Shop in Buck-street. Inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, July 15, 1800.
A BARGAIN! TO BE SOLD, A large tract of valuable Land, LYING on the easterly side of Cockburn in this State, marked in the plan, William Erwing's land, containing about 3400 acres, on such terms as will prove advantageous to the purchaser. Inquire of JACOB SHBAFE. Portsmouth, July, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the subscriber, either by Book, Bond or Note, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, on or before the first day of November next, to JOHN NOBLE, my agent, as I am determined at that time to leave the State—and all persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to make payment to said NOBLE, previous to that time; otherwise they may expect to be sued without further notice. HOPLEY YEATON Portsmouth, July 1, 1800. [6w]
Notice. THE subscriber being determined to leave this State the first of August ensuing,—earnestly requests all persons who are indebted to him to make payment, and those who have any demands are requested to call and receive their dues. Philip Weaver. Greenland, July 17, 1800.
WANTED, A Journeyman and two LADS at the Baking business, good encouragement will be given. Inquire of the printer.
NOTICE! ALL persons who have any demands on the estate of Madam JANE BOYD, widow, deceased, are desired to present their accounts for adjustment—And those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment to SUPPLY CLAP, or WILLIAM BOYD, Administrators on said estate. Portsmouth, July 1, 1800.
BROKE into the inclosure of the subscriber about the first of June last, a dark brown MARE COLT, two years old last spring. The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. PAUL ADAMS. Chester, July 26, 1800.
PAINTING, VARNISHING and GILDING, in all its various branches—BY W. & J. Gray, in Bow-street, by Spring-market, WHO HAVE FOR SALE, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF PAINTS and Colours, both dry and ground; White Lead of a superior quality in 1/4 & 1/2 C. Keggs; Prussian Blue in 1/4, 1/2 & 1 lb. bladders; PAINTS of every kind for Ship's use, put up at the shortest notice; Copal and other Varnishes of every kind; WINDOW GLASS of all sizes. —ALSO— A very good Assortment of PAPER HANGINGS, Of various figures and qualities. N. B. Coach & Chaise Painting, and all other ornamental work done as usual.
For Sale—A very handsome New Canvas-Top CHAISE, cheap for cash, by JOHN GRAY. Portsmouth, July 28, 1800.
Office of Inspection, Portsmouth, July 26, 1800. THE owners of Carriages for conveyance of Persons, and retailers of Wines and foreign distilled spirituous Liquors, in the first division of the District of New-Hampshire, are notified, that the Collector will attend at the following times and places, to receive entries and duties on Carriages, and to receive applications, and grant Licenses to retailers— TO WIT— At Exeter, at Mr. Hutchins's tavern, on Monday the 8th day of September next—At Chester, at Deacon Dearborn's tavern, on Tuesday afternoon, the 9th of the same inst.—At Londonderry, at doctor Thom's tavern, on Wednesday the 10th of the same instant—At Pembroke, at Mr. Bartlett's tavern, on Thursday afternoon, the 11th of the same instant—At Concord, at Mr. Stickney's tavern, on Friday the 12th of the same instant. Attendance for the like purposes will be given at the subscriber's office, as usual, 'till the 31st day of December next. But the owners of Carriages are reminded, that the time limited by law for the annual entries of Carriages expires annually in the month of September.
* Retailers are again cautioned to beware of Penalties. All applications for the renewal of Licenses must be made on or before the expiration of the License—“And any person who shall deal in the selling of Wines or foreign distilled spirituous Liquors, by retail, without having a License therefor, continuing in force, such person shall forfeit and pay the sum of Fifty Dollars, to be recovered with costs of suit.”—These are words of the law which cannot be dispensed with.
Samuel Elliot, Collector of Revenue.
Hard-Ware Goods. H. & B. Penhallow, Most respectfully inform their customers, and the public in general, that they have received by the last arrivals from Liverpool and Bristol, A large addition to their former assortment of Hard-Ware Goods, —AMONG WHICH ARE— A GREAT VARIETY OF CUTLERY, Iron-Mongery, Ship Chandlery, Sadlery, Cabinet, and Brass Foundry WARES. —ALSO— Brass Kettles; Pewter; Paints and common Shot of all sizes; Flint; Bar and Sheet Lead; Fish-Hooks; Lines and Twine; Anvils and Vices; Iron Shovels and Spades; Frying Pans; Sheathing Nails; Deck Nails; Brads, Nails and Tacks of all sizes; Screw Plates; Copper and Sheet-Iron Tea-Kettles; brass and copper Warming Pans; Shovels and Tongs; Saws of all kinds; Seamen's Quadrants; Church Plate; Clock Faces; Sad Irons. —LIKEWISE— Halbach, German, Blister'd, English and Cast Steel; Sheet Iron; Tin Plates; Carpenter's, Cabinet Maker's and Shoe-Maker's Tools; Screw Augers, Cart Boxes; Iron Hollow Ware; Window Glass; Hoes; Rotten Stone; Pumice Stone; Black Lead; Emery; Grain Tin; Crucibles; Black Lead Pots; Looking Glasses; Cow and Sheep Bells. With a variety of other articles, all which will be disposed of on good terms, at their store in Market-street. Portsmouth, July 28, 1800. [6w]
Sheathing Paper For Sale, at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office and Book-Store.
WESTFIELD.
200 Farms, of 160 acres each, LYING at Westfield, about fifty miles South West of Esopus, not one of which may be cultivated. These FARMS are of a good rich soil, having a proportion of low land to many of them.—The country is extremely healthy, not five sick persons having been known out of 52 families, settled there in several years. They are well watered by three large streams, a number of small ones, and several beautiful Lakes, the waters of which abound with fish and wild fowl. Deer, Elk and Bear are in such plenty as to sell from two to three cents per pound; and from the number of Beech Nuts and Acorns in the woods, any quantity of Pork may be raised free of expense.
At Westfield there are Saw and Grist Mills—Also, other conveniences for new settlers.—The road from Esopus is a good one for waggons and carts, and as it is very little out of the way, persons going to the Western Country will find this an eligible route; and those that have not already taken up lands, may be prevented a long and tedious journey, at the same time be enabled to procure more eligible settlements in a healthy place, contiguous to the Markets at Philadelphia, (being only 12 miles from the Delaware) and New-York, to which the cost of carrying produce is but a trifle, compared with that of the Genesee Country.
These Lands are 137 miles by land from New-York, 150 by Esopus, (100 of which is by water.) Wheat per bushel at the Genesee, 45 do. at Esopus, 125. Apply to Thomas Thompson, Portsmouth, New-Hampshire. The road from Esopus is through Hurley, Marbleton and Waarsing, to Lackawack 30 miles, from Lackawack to Naverling 10 do. from Naverling to the further end of Westfield 14 do. total 54 to Esopus landing. July, 1800.
Treasury Department, APRIL 21, 1800.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, in pursuance of the act of Congress, passed on the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred, intitled, “An act in addition to an act, intitled, an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen,” as follows:
1st. All the fractional parts of the quarter townships adjoining to the Indian boundary line of the tract of land referred to in said act, except the fractional quarter townships number four in township number seven of range number twenty; Also, all the fractional parts of the quarter townships adjoining to the river Scio, except the quarter townships number one and four, in township number one of range number nineteen; the quarter townships number two and three of township number three, in range number nineteen; and the quarter townships number one and four in township number five, of range number twenty; together with the fifty quarter townships hereafter described, are referred to be located, for the original holders of warrants granted for military services, or their heirs, in lots of one hundred acres, pursuant to the act above recited. 2d. The following is a description of the fifty quarter townships referred to in the preceding article, and which were designated by lot in the presence of the Secretary of War, pursuant to the act above recited:
   Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot.    1 1 3 6 2 1 10 1 3  8 2 4 6 2 2 10 2 4  8 3 4 7 2 2 10 3 4  10 1 1 8 2 1 11 1 1  2 2 3 8 2 2 11 2 3  3 4 7 4 2 1 13 2 4  5 1 1 6 1 1 15 1 3  5 3 7 7 2 2 15 2 2  3 1 1 8 2 1 17 1 3  7 1 1 2 1 1 17 2 4  7 2 4 4 1 1 16 2 4  8 4 5 1 1 1 19 2 4  4 4 3 7 3 3 20 1 1  10 3 3 9 3 3 20 2 2  5 3 9 1 4 4 21 1 4  7 1 7 4 4 4 21 2 4  9 3 9 4 4 4  
3d. All the lands in each of the above fifty quarter townships, and in the fractional parts of quarter townships before described, have been divided upon the respective plans thereof, as returned by the Surveyor General, into as many lots of one hundred acres each, as the quantity such quarter township or fraction is stated to contain will admit, in the manner pointed out and required by the above recited act.
4th. The plans divided as aforesaid into lots of one hundred acres, are deposited in the office of the Register of the Treasury where the locations are to be made; and upon surrendering the warrants which shall be thus located, patents will be issued in the manner and upon the conditions prescribed by law.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. May 13. (3m.)
THIS DAY. WILL BE SOLD ON LIBERAL TERMS, AT AUCTION; At 11 o'clock forenoon, on the premises, if not sold before at private sale; that large convention
CORNER lot of Land and new dwelling House, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, with a good cellar, near the fourth Meeting-House, on Water-street, the property of Tobias Herald. Conditions made known by applying to JACOB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, Aug. 5, 1800.
By Authority. WHEREAS by an act of Congress passed on the seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, the President of the United States is authorized to borrow, on behalf of the United States, from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made, which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed, at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such Loan.—AND WHEREAS it is declared by said act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage, beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest; and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed according to the term or terms, which may be fixed pursuant to the authority aforesaid.—AND WHEREAS by the said act the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent revenues, for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, or any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said act. AND WHEREAS the PRESIDENT of the United States, did by an Act or Commission under his hand, dated the seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, authorize and empower the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the act of Congress above recited.
NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the act of Congress and the authority from the President of the United States above mentioned—Doth Hereby, on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit: 1st. There shall be created a funded Capital Stock, to an amount hereafter to be designated by said Secretary, but not exceeding Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, which Capital Stock shall be divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, bearing interest, at eight per centum per annum, payable quarterly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices, where the said Stock may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year eighteen hundred and eight.
2d. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said Capital Stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said Capital Stock, either at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited.
3d. The credits for the said Capital Stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand, or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury, and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded Stock of the United States.
4th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law—together with the faith of the United States, are hereby pledged for the fulfilment of this contract, in pursuance of and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury of the United States, at PHILADELPHIA this second day of June, one thousand eight hundred, and of the Independence the twenty-fourth. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secy. of the Treasury.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. JUNE 21, 1800. Proposals will be received until the last day of July next inclusive, at the Bank of the United States, and the Offices of Discount and Deposit at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, Norfolk, and Charleston for the purchase of One Million and Five Hundred thousand dollars of Stock, directed by the Secretary of the Treasury, to be issued in pursuance of the abovenamed contract. The proposals most advantageous to the United States will be accepted, but no Stock will be issued at less than five per centum advance, or one hundred and five dollars in money for one hundred dollars in Stock. In case the sums specified in similar proposals shall exceed the amount of stock offered for sale at the places abovenamed, they will be accepted, subject to a proportional deduction. G. SIMPSON, Cashr.