The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1804-07-17 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endear to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE, HILL & PIERCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
INDIA GOODS.
James Rundlet,
Has just received a number of BALES of India Cottons; India Chintz; Checks and Bandannos—which he would be glad to sell at a small advance for cash or short approved credit.
A number of PORTSMOUTH BANK SHARES , for Sale as above. July 10, 1804.
CHEAPER THAN CHEAP.
Daniel Weeks,
Has just received at his shop in Buck-street Portsmouth, A great variety of English, India & French Goods ; Among which are beautiful black, white and coloured Silk Gloves for 5/; black silk Hose for 8/; white do. for 9/; India Chintzes for 4/6 piece, fine cotton Hose for 1/6 pair with many other articles still cheaper. Portsmouth, July 10, 1804.
Just received, per brig Anna, from Philadelphia, and for sale by
J. Langdon, jr.
NEW superfine & scratch'd FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels; a few barrels Philadelphia PILOT BREAD; a few Casks do. first quality bottled Porter & Ale, 3 doz. to a cask; Philadelphia Iron in flat and square Bars; do. deck, spike & nail rods; do. 3d & 4th Hoop Iron—also on hand—few bales Upland Georgia Cotton; 2d & 3d proof Grenada Rum; Ship Bread; Pimento, per bag; Muscadel box Raisins; a number of dozen Stone Jugs, from 1/3 to 5 gals.; together with a general assortment of
GROCERIES, comprising almost every article in that line—For cash, country produce or short approved credit.
SHIP STORES, put up at the shortest notice—AND Business on COMMISSION, will receive the most punctual attention. Bow-street, July 10, 1804.
Two Thousand Bushels of YELLOW CORN, For sale at No. 9, Portsmouth Pier, By C. STORER.
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM HILL, SIXTY bales COTTON, and thirty seven casks RICE. Apply at No. 6, Merchant's Row. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
John P. Evans,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he Manufactures, and keeps constantly for sale, best Pigtail, fine Twist, Fig, and Smoking TOBACCO; Segars, &c. Warranted of the first quality, at his shop near Portsmouth Stone, Congress-street—Cheap as can be purchased in town or elsewhere. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804. 29—20
Just received and for sale by JOSEPH CLARK, junr.
at his shop in Buck-street, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Gold breast Pins & Ear Drops of the newest fashions; with a complete assortment of JEWELRY of every description, as cheap as can be purchased in Boston by the single article.—Likewise, an assortment of Handsome silver plated Table Castors, from 8 to 20 dolls. 2 sett; plated Candlesticks; Silver Cream-pots, &c. &c. June 12, 1804.
FOR SALE, 90 Thousand merchantable, and a few ditto clear BOARDS. Also, CLAP-BOARDS & SHINGLES, for sale—APPLY TO J. GAINS PEABODY, Moffitt's wharf. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
For Sale—A Lot of Land FRONTING on Vaughan-street, adjoining UNDERWOOD's Rope-Walk, front land enough for a House Lot, and from 6 to 800 feet back land.—For terms apply to JOHN UNDERWOOD. Portsmouth, July 10, 1804.
(By AUTHORITY.)
EIGHTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at the First Session begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the seventeenth of October, one thousand eight hundred and three.
AN ACT To authorise the adjournment of district courts by marshals, in certain cases. BE it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That in case of the inability of the judge of any district court to attend on the day appointed for holding a special or an adjourned district court, such court may, by virtue of a written order from the judge thereof, directed to the marshal of the district, be adjourned by the marshal to the next stated term of said court, or to such day prior thereto, as in the said order shall be appointed.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 26, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Further to alter and establish certain post roads and for other purposes. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following post roads be discontinued;
In North Carolina. From Woodstock to Hyde court-house; from Halifax to Tarborough; and from Tarborough to Louisburg.
In Virginia. From Lexington, by Amherst springs to Cabell'sborough; from Pendleton court-house, to Bath court-house; and from Alexandria to Piscataway in Maryland.
In Kentucky. From Hartford, by Vienna, to Mehlenburg court-house. In Ohio. From Zanesville to Marietta; and from Cincinnati to Detroit.
In Maryland. From Westminster to Taneytown; from Emmitsburg to Fairfield in Pennsylvania; from Elkton to Safasfras; from Bridgetown to Greenborough; and from Brookville to Taneytown.
In Pennsylvania. From Pittsburgh to Meedsville. In Massachusetts. From Worcester to Providence, in Rhode-Island.
In Vermont. From Newbury, by Barry, to Montpelier.
In New-York. From the town of Chester, in Washington county, to Plattsburgh. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the following post roads be established, to wit;
In Georgia. From Athens, to Watkinsville.
In South Carolina. From Orangeburg, by Barnwell court house, Tredways and Town creek mills to Campobello. From Stateburg, to Columbia.
In North Carolina. From Warrenton, by Ransom's bridge and Enfield, to Tarborough; and to return by Nash court house, Sill's store and Ransom's bridge, to Warrenton; from Halifax to Enfield; from Scotland Neck by Granbury's Cross Roads to Windfor, and from Newbern to the town of Beaufort; from Raleigh by Nutail's store to Merittsville.
In Virginia. From Fredericksburg, by Falmouth, Elk run Church, Panquier court house & Salem, to Paris; from Clark'sburg, by Buchanan settlement, to Randolph court-house; from Lancaster court-house to Kilmarnock; and from Kanawha court-house, by Point Pleasant to Gallipolis, in Ohio; from hence to the Scioto Salt springs and from Prince Edward
court-house by Lester's store, Wheeler's springs, and Campbell court-house, to New London; from Danville, in Virginia, to Lenox's castle in North Carolina, and from Wood court house to Marietta.
In Kentucky. From Springfield, by Green court-house, Adair court house, and Cumberland court-house, to Jackson court-house in Tennessee, and from thence to Black-burne springs; from John Wood's near the Hazle-patch, to Lincoln court-house; from the town of Washington to Augusta; from Frankfort to Henry court-house; that the post road from Montgomery court-house to Fleming court-house, shall pass by State creek iron works and the Upper Blue Licks; and that the post road from Hartford to Logan court house shall pass by Muhlenberg court-house.
In Tennessee. From Dixon's springs, by Lebanon and Rutherford court-house to Nashville; and that the post road from Nashville to Springfield, shall pass by Mansker's lick.
In Ohio. From Warren, in the county of Trumbull, by Cleveland to Detroit; from Chillicothe to Alexandria; from Steubenville to New Lisbon; from Chillicothe to Franklinton; from Cincinnati, through Franklin and Dayton, to Stanton, from thence through Wainsville to Deerfield to Charleston; from Zanesville to Tuscawara to Graden buston; and that the post road from Georgetown to Canfield, shall pass through New Lisbon.
In Pennsylvania. From Alexandria through Holiday-sburg, Beaula and Armagh to Greensburg; from Pittsburgh thro' Butler and Mercer to Meedsville; from Bedford by Berlin to Somersett; from Chambersburg through Strasburg & Fannettsburg to Huntingdon.
In New-Jersey. From Ringoes's tavern, by Somerset court-house, Bound brook, Scotch plains and Springfield, to Newark; and from Rahway, by Scotch plains to New-Providence.
In New-York. From Kingston thro' Catskill, Loonenburg, and Coxsackie, to the city of Albany; from Lansingburg, through Schaghticote, Easton, Argyle, and Hartford, to Whitehall; from Owego to Aurora; from Unadilla to Cooperstown; from the little falls on the Mohawk river, to the academy in Fairfield; and from Kingston, by Delhi, to the post office in Meredith; from Walton to Jerico; from the painted post in the state of New-York to Williamport, in the state of Pennsylvania; the post road from Canadagua to Niagara shall pass by Buffalo Creek.
In Connecticut. From Hartford, through Granby and Granville, to Bloomfield in Massachusetts; from New-Haven, through Hamden, Cheshire, and Southington, to Farmington; and from Hartford, through Glastenbury and Colchester, to New London.
In Massachusetts. From Shrewsbury, through Holden, Rutland, Oakham, Hardwick, Greenwhich, Pelham, and Amherst to North Hampton.
In Maine. From Brunswick, by Litchfield and Hallowell, to Augusta; from Wiscasset to Boothbay; and from Fryeburg, through Conway, the notch of the white mountain, Jefferson, Lancaster, to Guildhall court-house in Vermont.
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. From Haverhill in Massachusetts to pass through Salem to Windham in Newhampshire, from Alton to Conway, from Salisbury to Plymouth, alternately on each side of Merimac river; from Littleton to Guildhall court-house, alternately on each side of Connecticut river; from Littleton through St. Johnsbury and Danville in Vermont, to St. Alban's on Lake Champlain.
IN LOUISIANA. From Masfac, on the Ohio river, to Cape Girardeau, in Louisiana; from thence to New Madrid; from the said Cape Girardeau by St. Genevieve to Kaskaskas, in the Indiana
territory; and from Cahokia to St. Louis, in Louisiana: from Natchez to Tombigby, and from Natchez to New Orleans.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all letters, returns, and other papers, on public service, sent by the mail to or from the offices of inspector and pay master of the army, shall be received and conveyed free of postage.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That whenever it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the post master general, that any road established by this or any former act, as a post road, is obstructed by fences, gates, or bars other than those lawfully used on turnpike roads, to collect their toll, and not kept in good repair with proper bridges and ferries, where the same may be necessary, it shall be the duty of the post master general to report the same to congress, with such information as can be obtained, to enable Congress to establish some other road instead of it in the same main direction.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That this act shall not be so construed as to affect any existing contract for carrying the mail.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 26, 1804—APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
MISCELLANY.
For the N. H. Gazette.
Messrs Printers. THE Republican of Haverhill, N. H. in the county of Grafton, and towns in the vicinity, assembled at BOYNTON's Hall, and celebrated the political birth day of the nation. The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and the roar of cannon. At four P. M. the Republicans sat down at dinner, upon a rich and elegant variety—the produce of the climate. An unusual appearance of joy and hilarity glowed in every countenance, around the festive board. After dinner the following toasts were drank, and announced, each by cannon, music and ringing of bells.
 1. The day we celebrate—The birth day of this great Republic. A nation politically born in one day—9 cheers.  2. The Declaration of Independence—6 cheers.  3. The Political Constitution of the United States of America; 6 cheers.  4. THOMAS JEFFERSON—our well beloved and much respected President—Liberal and pious in the walks of private life; wise and prudent in the councils of the nation; undaunted and unawed from the paths of duty, by all the base inuendos & groundless reproaches of an agonizing and expiring faction—9 cheers.  5. The constituted authorities of the nation—6 cheers.  6. The State of New-Hampshire—we exceedingly rejoice that it is so far regenerated from a state of Aristocratic fashion and captivity to its former state of Republicanism—9 cheers.  7. JOHN T. GILMAN—Constitutionally the Governor of this State, we will pay respect to constituted authorities.  8. The wise enlightened and virtuous majority in both houses of our State Legislature—6 cheers.  9. The Sovereignty of the People—this hath achieved our glory, our happiness, our national Independence—9 cheers.  10. We are all Republicans; we are all Federalists—3 cheers.  11. Union, harmony, philanthropy amongst all the citizens of the United States—3 cheers.  12. Peace, Amity and Commerce with all nations upon principles of reciprocity—3 cheers.  13. Liberty and freedom to all the nations of the world upon principles of morality & the best policy—3 cheers.  14. Oblivion and forgetfulness to all political discord, contention and animosities—6 cheers.  15. Our brethren and fellow-citizens of Louisiana, who are emerging from a State of dependence and obscurity to a political State of light, life and liberty—9 cheers.  16. The Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures—3 cheers.  17. A steadfast adherence to the first principles of our revolution—6 cheers.  18. The Ministers of the Gospel of peace—may they sing like the Angels, and walk in the foot steps of the Shepherd, but forever detect, shun and avoid the hypocrisy, blood and carnage of Herod and the secular Priests.  19. The fair sex—Mothers of Heroes, Sisters of Statesmen and warriors, the loveliest and best companions in times of peace and happiness.  20. Good hearts and cheerful countenances to all who weep and mourn because republicans and all the lovers of liberty and the freedom of mankind rejoice—3 cheers.  A few sentimental and appropriate songs closed the festive celebration, before the setting of the Sun—in the greatest decency and good order, in peace, harmony and sublime cheerfulness.
Celebration of the 4th of July at Salisbury, N. H.
The day which gave birth to our Independence, and which on every anniversary, cannot fail to inspire the heart of every true republican with sincere gratitude to the Ruler of the Universe, was ushered in with a feu de joie of seventeen guns. About 10 o'clock in the morning, Capt. Fife, at the head of a respectable number of the Cavalry, in complete uniform, appeared on the parade at the centre road—where he was met by Capt. Bean, with a selection of the Infantry. The citizens of Salisbury, and a number of gentlemen from Boscawen and Andover, assembled on the parade. The morning was fine. Every countenance was animated with lively joy, and every heart seemed to say blessings on the heroes, who conceived the idea of Independence.
Col. Gale and Adjutant Swett were Marshals of the day. The procession was formed from Adj. True's, to the Meeting house, in the following order: The Cavalry—the select corps of Infantry—the Committee of Arrangements—the Orator of the Day—the Clergy—Civil and Military Officers—Musicians—Citizens—and gentlemen from other towns. The procession moved in regular order to the Meeting house. Music succeeded. The Throne of Grace was addressed in an able, eloquent and comprehensive prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Babcock, of Andover. The Declaration of Independence was read by the Rev. Mr. Smith, of Grafton. After which, an Oration, adapted to the occasion, was pronounced by Moses Estlin, Esq.—Brisk music succeeded. The assembly retired from the Meeting house. Immediately the procession was formed; moved in regular order to the melody of found at the lower end of the parade—returned to the civic board, in front of the meeting house, secured from the noon-tide heat by a temporary flimsy of poplar boughs, where one hundred and twenty gentlemen partook of a plain Republican dinner, prepared by Mr. Anthony Whitmore. The greatest order and decorum prevailed throughout the day—after dinner the following TOASTS were drank:—
 1. The 4th July, 1776—The birth day of freedom, and the Jubilee of America.  2. The United States of America—An example of equity, justice, moderation and magnanimity to the nations of the earth.  3. The President—May he discharge the important duties of his high office with honor to himself and for the greatest good to the union.  4. Union—The pole-star of our political existence.  5. The four Cardinal virtues—Justice, temperance, prudence and fortitude, essential to the existence of a republic.  6. The independent farmers of the U. States—The sturdiest props of a republican government.  7. Louisiana—May our brethren of that section of America participate the blessings of rational liberty, freedom and independence.  8. The free navigation of the Mississippi—a highway to market to our western farmers.  9. The Political ship of the Union—An expert seaman at helm—brave hands on board—ails hoisted—a prosperous gale.  10. The State of New-Hampshire—May her different sentiments in politics concentrate in true republicanism.  11. The Governor of New-Hampshire—May he leave the governmental chair with honor.  12. The Legislature of New-Hampshire—May wisdom, integrity and sound policy direct all their proceedings.  13. The Militia—Prompt to defend their country.  14. The arts and sciences—May they be liberally encouraged and supported in the United States.  15. The Clergy—May they prosper in preaching the gospel and teaching morality.  16. The American fair—Chaste in sentiment, the brightest jewels in the Columbian Cabinet.  17. May true happiness and genuine liberty be enjoyed by all the nations of the earth.  18. A discharge of musketry, and the good old tune, Yankee Doodle served to increase the hilarity of the scene—The procession was again formed, the Orator of the Day and the Clergy were escorted from the social board by Capt. Bean's select corps to Adj. True's—The Company dispersed at an early hour, and retired peaceably to their respective dwellings. 
Selected Toasts. The Evening Post and its editors (now Freeman's Journal) "devoted to religion, liberty and law"—bah, look at the wolf in sheep's clothing. 'Twas ill-baptized and worse begotten, The Evening Post is all o'er rotten. Therefore cloak its secret sin, The A's be each the Leopard's skin. G. Groan, and Roger's March.

From PEPPERRELBORO', (M.)
American Independence was celebrated at Pepperrellboro' with every demonstration of joy and felicity; every countenance was radiated with gladness of heart, and each citizen strove to add his part to the flock of pleasure and innocent mirth. Round the gladsome board sat the venerable father, while the bosom of the son, swelling with joy at the prospect of future liberty, gave a proud sensation to the venerable Patriots, who now felt their exertions had not been fruitless, they should leave a race worthy to transmit to posterity that Freedom so dearly bought by their ancestors.
At sun rise a discharge of seventeen guns, by Capt. SAWYER's Artillery, summoned the citizens to a preparation for the pleasures of the Day; at 12 o'clock a lengthy procession was formed at CLEAVE's Inn, and proceeded to the Meeting-House, under the escort of the Artillery Company, where an Oration was pronounced by the Reverend Mr. WHITCOMB, which received the applause of the auditory. Suitable music was performed in the Meeting-House by a number of gentlemen. The procession again formed, and in the same order returned to CLEAVE's Hall. TH. CUTTS, Esq. was chosen President, Col. LANE & Capt. ICHABOD JORDON, Vice-Presidents. A very excellent dinner was provided, and about seventy citizens, with "good appetites," cheerful countenances, and hearts expanding with joy, harmoniously partook of the same. Under a discharge of cannon they drank the following
TOASTS:
 1. The Day—May its annual return bring a fresh recollection of the principles and men which effected the Revolution.  2. Thomas Jefferson—First in Patriotism, first in talents, may he receive that respect justly due to him by every friend to rational liberty throughout the world.  3. Madison, Gallatin, Dearborn and Smith—Friends to their country, who firmly stand at their posts, beloved by the people, while the shafts of Federalism fall harmless at their feet.  4. Livingston and Munroe—as firm Patriots, as able Negotiators—they merit the gratitude of their country.  5. The present Federal administration—its acts report to the world the purity of a genuine Republican Government.  6. To the memory of those illustrious Patriots, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and the brave Warren—may we imitate their virtues, while we recollect their services with gratitude.  7. The Union of the American States—may it run with time, and end only with it; and may they who first advocated its dissolution meet the indignant frowns of an insulted people.  8. The Minority of Massachusetts Legislature—firm and preserving, while their constituents applaud their conduct.  9. The Militia of the U. S.—our security in peace, our reliance in war; may every good citizen be a good soldier, and every soldier a good citizen.  10. The District of Maine—May the soon rank with the other U. States, and espouse the cause of republicanism, and Jeffersonian Policy.  11. Commodore Preble—who so ably explains to the Tripolitan pirates the Cannon Law.  12. Union, System, Concord and Harmony, among the republicans of Maine.  13. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts—may its citizens have virtue and intelligence sufficient practically to define the words Liberty and Equality, without the necessity of an appeal to those who may have an interest in giving them a false explanation.  14. The Christian Clergy—as they avow the principle to "know no man among us," may they practise no principles but those of true religion, piety, and morality, which tend to peace here, and happiness hereafter.  15. Literature and Science—firm pillars of a free Government.  16. When danger awaits us, may we beat our ploughshares into swords, and our pruning-hooks into spears, and make our enemies know we are strong.  17. The American Fair—may their conduct be as meritorious as their charms are resistless. 
VOLUNTEERS.
The Crater of the Day—May we always venerate the man, who practices while he teaches true Christianity, without politics.
The Hon. Richard Cutts, Esq.—(after Mr. Cutts had retired)—His public conduct, and private virtues, secure to him the esteem and confidence of his constituents.
May every Republican be an honest man, and every honest Federalist become a Republican.
[We learn that the Republicans of Biddeford, and several other Towns, have participated in this glorious Celebration—but we have not yet received the particulars.]
Eastern Argus.
From the National Aegis.
Prepared as we were, for every species of abuse, misrepresentation & falsehood, from the desperate remnant of the fallen faction, the appearance of a Communication in the Palladium of the 10th inst. signed "Exoniensis," "excited in us no little surprise." We are there charged with the "gross falsehood," with "advising to practices the most shocking to every honest man," with "slander, and wicked and daring threats,"—all, forsooth, comprized, in a few remarks on the conduct of Governor GILMAN of New-Hampshire.
The proof of all this "nefarious" and abominable wickedness, is to be found in a publication in the Aegis of June 27th. We there asserted, it is true, that Governor GILMAN "was elected to the first magistracy of a people, with whose political sentiments he is at variance;" that "he was elected, not by a majority of suffrages, but by a fortuitous concurrence of circumstances;" that "he has lost the confidence of his constituents;" and all these assertions "Exoniensis," politely says, are "positive falsehoods." We, on the other hand, still assert, that they are positive truths.
But the "severest cut of all" is yet to come. We are not only it seems, "nefarious liars," but "daring assassins."—The "Men of N. Hampshire," are seriously told, that their "Governor is threatened with assassination!" And plenary evidence of this bloody intention is to be found in the following passage; "It is possible, should the Governor continue his insulting aggressions, that his 'little brief authority,' which will inevitable die a natural death in one short year, may be curtailed even to shorter term.—On this subject we would not be explicit." We would merely hint to Mr. GILMAN, that the people of New-Hampshire are Republicans; and that REPUBLICANS WILL NOT BE INSULTED.—We cannot believe it possible, that the merest dunce, that the most doltish duple of Federalism, should mistake the meaning of this passage. But that none may have even the pretence for misrepresenting it, or shield the turpitude of their hearts behind the stupidity of their heads, we will now be—"explicit." The Constitution of New-Hampshire, like the Constitution of every other State in the Union, provides that the Chief Magistrate shall be removed from office on impeachment for, & conviction of, high crimes and misdemeanors. A conviction of this kind would certainly curtail the Governor's authority to a shorter term than one year. We have not said, that grounds for an impeachment, at present, actually exist. We have merely hinted the possibility of such an event.
So much for the veracity and fairness of Exoniensis. His rant, his scurrility, his malignity, or his vulgar invectives, we shall not imitate, nor notice so much as to reply to them. We shall not call this writer, LIAR or SCOUNDREL, though we have fully proved him to be such!
We hear a great deal about southern influence, and the selection of the principal officers of government from that section of the Union. The fact is otherwise—for the department of Attorney General, is filled by a citizen of Massachusetts; a man whose integrity has never been impeached by the most outrageous declaimer of the federal faction. The Officers of the Navy are in a large proportion from the Northern States, and from the federal party. All this shows that the Administration are not aiming at a preponderance of influence—Besides, the owners of the funds are principally within the Northern States, and yet the Southern members of Congress have in every instance, promoted the credit of the public stocks. But above all the secretary of the Senate, is a citizen of Boston. This department of the National Legislature, is the depository of the secrets of Government. If then the southern members had anything of a private nature, which ought not to be declared, would they give their votes for Mr. Otis, the father of a man the most outrageous in his opposition? It shews they trust to his honor and their own faithfulness.—Either the secretary must be knowing to improper conduct, and become an agent in the transaction, or his son must be unjustified in his designs to excite a jealousy between the States.
Extract of a letter from Savannah, dated June 12.
"On Saturday last, Judge Bowen, who lately caused such confusion among us, was conducted on board a vessel bound to Rhode-Island, and with a fair wind left the sandy banks of Georgia. His venerable and much respected father, who arrived there but a short time since, got him released from prison, by becoming bound that he should never return to the state again. He still swears vengeance against the white people of this place. To prevent him from doing further mischief, he was taken on board in a straight jacket."
From the Philadelphia Aurora.
The following is an extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Lisbon, to a gentleman in this city—which we transcribed from the original on Saturday.
EXTRACT—Dated LISBON,
May 24, 1804.
"Every thing looks gloomy in Europe—old England seems going down hill as fast as possible, while France seems rising every day in point of respectability—the first consul has been elected emperor of the Gauls, king of Italy, and protector of the Helvetic and Batavian republics. Pitt will be again prime minister of England, you may depend there will very soon be a war between that country and Spain, and it is probable also this country may be implicated—Pitt says to have a general peace there must first be a general war."
REMARKS.
From the source whence this letter proceeds we can entertain no doubt that such information as it contains had been received at Lisbon, as to the facts related concerning the imperial, royal, and other titles assumed by Bonaparte, after what we have seen they cannot surprise us. Should the assumption of the title of emperor prove real, there can be no doubt of an effect arising even from that incident of more moment, than out simple habits of thinking can easily conceive.—The superstition of title has a very great number of adherents even among us. Our presidents and governors are all excellencies—and our legislators and judges all honourable gentlemen—and our lawyers all esquires!—Though our constitution totally excludes and reprobates any title but that of citizen.
In Europe the mass of the people in the proportion of perhaps 96 in the 100, are destitute of that intellectual improvement which can alone teach the proper meaning, influence and force of names. The traditional superstitions of feudalism, are kept alive by the constant recurrence of analogous objects—the pomp and shew of regality and nobility—the distinctions of classes and orders—the peculiar privileges of the select;—the imagination is always the medium of attraction & of subjection, when the mind is not enlightened, and the judgment under the regulation of reason and truth; in Europe the mass of people of every nation are under the dominion of this subjection; and the people of France though they have suffered and performed prodigies under the impulse, of liberty, are not yet exempted from the influence of this superstition—peculiarly distinguished by their vivacity, they are more likely to be governed by fancy than by wisdom—by the eyes rather than by the ears, by shew rather than by substance.
But while the national character may still have left sufficient room for the re-admission of nominal distinction and the parade of the diadem and the purple; or while the enlightened of the French may be disposed to acquiesce rather than appropriate. The consequences on the rest of Europe, are what merit particular attention.
The power of France as a nation is too formidable, the éclat which has been attached to her achievements and her triumphs over all Europe is too distinct and emphatic,—to subject any of her interior institutions to future difficulty or objection. If Bonaparte then has assumed the title of emperor, to France the difference between the consular and imperial authority and government will be only in the name—the organization of the system of government will undergo no change; the prefects under the Roman commonwealth and under the Caesars exercised similar functions; Augustus united in himself the character of tribune, consul, and emperor—and the senate appeared to exercise their accustomed functions. That which was performed in Rome has only been re-enacted in France.
The result on other nations may not however be the same because the structure of modern nations and the institutions by which modern nations have been formed into particular characters are different from those of antiquity.
The emperor-ism (or empiricism) of Bonaparte will be more formidable than the jacobinism of France to her enemies, it is no longer the illuminati—the modern philosophers, with which she threatens or seduces France will form a concordat with the nobles as she has already formed with the priests of Europe—and at the footstool of the royal and imperial, and princely thrones, the emperor of the Gauls will find allies, whose interests, of passions or prejudices, or all together will partake of a common interest, in the support of so powerful an adherent and protector to the superstition of titles. It is no longer the jacobinism of France. New terms and new forms of declamation must be invented to suit this novel order of things—and to single out from the mass of emperors and kings the individual, without bringing the whole
of the imperial and royal brotherhood into sovereign contempt.
Such are the reflections which suggest themselves to us, on the first blush of this information—when it shall be confirmed by official or direct communications, we may take it up in a more circumstantial way.
What relates to the state of England, we apprehend is but too true. The writer of the letter is not averse to that nation, and may be presumed therefore, to speak more from the impulse of his apprehensions and convictions, than from his wishes. The prospect of a general war we long ago anticipated, from the obvious fact, that England after commencing the war, was forced to act only on the defensive; and that the most from the necessity of such a situation, find it her interest to make great sacrifices on the continent, to produce a war, so that she might force her adversary to keep an equal pace in expenditures with herself, which has not been the case since the re-commencement of the war.
The expenditures of England have been doubled by the war—while those of France have not been increased more than a 24th of her peace establishment. The additional force embodied by France, has been maintained out of her territory—92,000 men in the Batavian republic; 25,000 in Hanover; 74,000 in Southern Italy; 20,000 in Alpine Italy—all maintained at the expence of the nations where they are stationed, while the whole force of England taken from her domestic industry, is stationed, paid and fed in her own territory, from the labors of the remaining industry of the nation.
The interest paid by Great Britain upon her national debt, is about four times the amount of the whole debt of France.
The land tax alone, of France leaves a surplus over all the national expenses; the public works, canals, harbors, roads, &c. are carried on out of the impost—and a surplus is left to the discharge of the debt.
These are circumstances which speak too plainly the condition of the rival powers.—What the issue of a continental war, may be time only can determine, where fortune so often frustrates the most profound designs of statesmen.
That a war with Spain is inevitable, we have believed. A Spanish war is always popular in England, because the passion for plunder is national and natural to a people who are educated to depredations on all the world. The scarcity of bullion will provoke the thirst for taking Spanish dollars—and it will give the minister who makes the war, a popularity for six months, that will enable him to lay on as many millions of taxes as he may think necessary for his uses.
LATEST—FOREIGN.
Change of Ministry in England.
LONDON, MAY 11-14.
The political views of Mr. Pitt have been at length gratified, and he is now re-placed in those situations to which the greatest ambition of any subject, however superior to all others in ability, rank, and opulence, can aspire. This event took place on Thursday morning, about eleven o'clock, when Mr. Addington, having resigned the seals of office into the King's hands at Buckingham Palace, they were delivered by his Majesty to Mr. Pitt. We shall not trouble our readers with a recapitulation of all the rumours and conjectures which preceded this appointment, but shall content ourselves with stating those circumstances on the correctness of which our readers may rely.
When Mr. Addington found it impossible to resist, with any hopes of success, that most extraordinary combination of political talents and parliamentary influence which were formed against him, he acquainted his Majesty with his determination to retire. The intelligence was received with the deepest regret by his Sovereign—it was decided that Mr. Pitt should be sent for, and that Gentleman accompanied by the Lord Chancellor, was on Monday morning admitted to a conference with his Majesty. Mr. Pitt took the opportunity of representing to the King, that the circumstances and situation of public affairs imperiously required a strong comprehensive, and united Administration: and he is reported to have declared, that for this important purpose, he was himself ready and desirous to obliterate all recollection of former differences; and that he was persuaded of the existence of a similar disposition on the part of all those other persons of rank, influence, and talents, who shared with him the confidence of the public. His representations on this subject proved, unfortunately, ineffectual. The permission to communicate with Mr. Fox on the subject was prominently and finally refused.
A meeting of Mr. Fox's friends took place at Carlton House soon after Mr. Pitt's return from the conference with the King. Mr. Fox there stated, that it was his most ardent wish to see a vigorous and efficient Administration formed; and, in the most disinterested manner, he begged them to consider the objection made to himself as no obstacle to their aid and their talents to the public service. They unanimously resolved that they could not become members of any Administration from which, in the present circumstances, Mr. Fox was thus excluded, as they could be of no use in an Administration formed on such principles.
Immediately after Mr. Pitt, had left the King it is said he waited on Lord Grenville, who in the most decided manner, expressed his determination not to accept of any official station in a Cabinet from which Mr. Fox was prohibited. In the evening a meeting took place at Lord Grenville's house, at which the Marquis of Buckingham, Lords Fitzwilliam, Carlisle, Spencer, Mr. T. Grenville, Mr. Windham &c. &c. were present—Mr. Fox was also there, and in the same generous and disinterested manner requested that no consideration of circumstances personal to himself should induce others to withhold their talents from the public service at a moment of such difficulty and danger. It was the unanimous feelings of all present, that they could not render any service to the country, on the principle on which it was intended to form it, and therefore resolved to decline any share whatever in the new Administration. Their sentiments were communicated by letter to Mr. Pitt, who requested another interview of the King, for the purpose of making another exertion in favor of Mr.
Fox's introduction into the Cabinet. The impression upon the Royal mind was however too deep to be erased, and Mr. Pitt withdrew from the conference on Wednesday, disappointed in that object, although having himself accepted the offices of Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Lord of the Treasury—On Thursday morning, he was, according to Court etiquette, invested with the insignia and powers of these high functions.
Since Mr. Addington's Administration could not last, it was the fervent wish of all descriptions of men, that a new Ministry should be formed on a grand and truly patriotic scale, comprising the most distinguished characters in the country. Nothing like an arrangement of that nature can be now expected by the public; and the nation instead of having a Ministry calculated to reconcile all political differences, to infuse confidence, and to hold out to Europe an unparalled instance of union, ability and exertion in the various branches of the executive are now to have an Administration much worse than that which was forced to retire and make way for Mr. Addington and his friends. It is to be composed of Mr. Pitt, and Lord Melville, of their underlings and of several of the late Cabinet, whom Mr. Pitt to very recently and so very cordially coalesced with Lord Grenville and Mr. Windham in reprobating. In these strange materials we can discover little to console us at a crisis like the present. It is, however, but justice to Mr. Pitt to state an opinion held in the best informed circles, that he did every thing in his power to form an administration which would have included Mr. Fox and all his principal friends, as well as Lord Grenville and all his; and that so far from pledging himself not to go into office without Mr. Fox he had no communication whatever with him on that subject. Yet surely Mr. Pitt could not have been ignorant that his Majesty would have decidedly objected to the introduction of Mr. Fox! Mr. Pitt, probably, knew, and possibly was not sorry to know beforehand, that his application was not likely to be successful. He could not but be aware of the absurdity of presenting to his Sovereign a man, as one of his confidential advisers, whom he had urged that Sovereign to strike out of the list of Privy Councillors, as an abettor of seditious designs! The application, however, was made and rejected. Mr. Pitt bowed, and undertook to form an Administration on a different basis.— Courier.
The Persons who retire with Mr. Addington are Earl St. Vincent, Lord Hobart, Mr. Yorke, Mr. Steele, Mr. Bragge, Mr. Tierney, &c.
Mr. Fox, Lord Thurlow, and Mr. Sheridan were in long conference for some hours yesterday at Carlton House. The Prince, who maintained a line of dignified neutrality to the last moment of political forbearance, has felt it incumbent upon him to declare his attachment to the interest of Mr. Fox; but this he has not done intemperately as a partisan, but with all the suavity of a polished Statesman.— ib.
Of the Invasion.
May 16.—The following important paragraph we copy from the Portsmouth paper received yesterday. It shews a laudable increase of vigilance on the part of government:
"The following order issued to the ships at Spithead this morning, is of more serious expectation than any that has been made known since we were first threatened. To have ship buoys to the cables; to keep the topgallant-yards across; clear for action every evening at sunset; the signal for unmooring to be considered the signal for action; and to keep in momentary readiness for putting to sea, as the instant it may be expected to be engaged with the enemy."
Bonaparte declared Emperor of France.
May 15.—A Paris paper of the 9th inst. has been received, from which it appears, that the question of Bonaparte's assumption of the imperial dignity was discussed in the Tribune on the 1st and 2d—and from a private letter we learn, that on the following day it was adopted. This business was very well acted:—Carnot a man of some reputation, was permitted to stand up and deliver a speech against the proposed measure, full of such arguments as might be easily and wittily, and they were answered very briefly.
May 16.—The question of Bonaparte's assumption of the imperial dignity, was discussed in the Tribune, on the 1st and 2d of May. Carnot was the only member who opposed or offered to oppose it. He asked, whether sacrificing liberty was granting the First Consul a reward for his services? whether it was not destroying his own work to make France his private patrimony? He said he voted against making him Consul for life, and he would be consistent—but if the order of things proposed took place he would be a faithful subject. He mentioned the United States, to show the practicability of a Free Government.
FAURE said, the proposition was the only one which could prevent the return of anarchy.
SAVOI ROLLEN said absolute Monarchy is the most degrading system—but Monarchy connected with the representative system, conciliated liberty.
The motions on the subject were agreed to. An extraordinary crowd of spectators were present.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
LEXINGTON, JUNE 19.
A LETTER from the Indiana Territory dated May 19 mentions—"Capt. Lewis will leave St. Louis to-morrow; and will I presume, start from St. Charles very soon, on his expedition. He will, no doubt, winter this fall a little below the Mandans, about 800 leagues from the mouth of the Missouri."
Several traders have recently been murdered by the Indians, on the Missouri.
Christopher Greenup, Esq. late Circuit Judge in this State, has offered himself as a candidate for the office of Governor, at the ensuing election.

Portsmouth.
Tuesday, July 17, 1804.
FOR the latest Foreign Intelligence, we refer our readers to the 2d page of this paper.
COMMUNICATIONS.
AS the Election for the choice of suitable persons to represent this State in the next Congress of the United States, draws near, it stands us in hand, fellow-citizens, to use our utmost exertions to counteract the baleful influence of the inveterate enemies of Freedom; and we ought to be in readiness to give in our votes for our Republican friends, whose hearts and whose talents have been engaged for their country's good, and whose characters are in high estimation with all its well wishers. The following gentlemen are recommended to you, and will be supported as Candidates to represent this State in the next Congress of the United States—viz.
Clement Storer, Esq. for Rockingham county. Thomas Cogswell, Esq. for Strafford county. J. K. Smith, Esq. for Hillsborough county. Nahum Parker, Esq. for Cheshire county. Ezra Bartlett, Esq. for Grafton county.
The citizens recommended to you are men worthy of your confidence; on whose characters for political knowledge, diligence, and fidelity, you may rely your future happiness and prosperity.
On Tuesday the 3d instant, a federal Caucus was held in Concord by delegates from every County in the State—The Senator of Congress residing in Epping, presided—various conjectures have been made as to the object of this Caucus—some suppose that federal missionaries are to be sent through the State previous to the ensuing election of members of Congress and electors of President and Vice President, to endeavour to persuade the people that the Executive of the Union, the majorities of both Houses of Congress, the Governors of fourteen and the Legislatures of fifteen out of seventeen States, are either knaves or fools as it respects the interests of the Union; that the federalists of N. Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut, are the knowing ones, and that the only security of the people depends upon their being preserved "from their worst enemies themselves."
To the SELECT-MEN and FIRE-WARDS of Portsmouth—
GENTLEMEN. YOU are justly charged with neglect of duty. Among the articles alleged against you, are the following omissions, viz.—In neglecting to provide ladders for the public buildings—proper officers to several engine companies—wheels to one or more of the engines—buckets, drag-ropes, axes, &c. belonging to each company—reservoirs of water from the Aqueduct, or large wells of water in different parts of the town, that might easily be resorted to in case of fire—the compelling the inhabitants to provide themselves with fire-buckets, bags, ladders, clap-boarding and shingling their houses and other buildings.
Are the above charges gentlemen, founded in fact? I will leave the question to your decision. Permit me to observe, the town never was in a more hazardous situation on account of fire—in Buck-street, more than three fourths of the inhabitants are deficient in duty; the street is narrow, the wells (on account of the Aqueduct) dried up or neglected, the roofs of many buildings are like tinder, which if caught with fire, would render it almost impossible to prevent the destruction of the street. The inhabitants, from their dangerous situation, are compelled to pay 50 per cent. more for the insurance of their goods and buildings, than others in different parts of the town; and this perhaps is occasioned in a great measure, by the neglect of those who are confided in, as guardians of the people's property, and who are termed fathers of the people. Gentlemen, "these things ought not so to be"—be persuaded immediately to do your duty, and prevent any further observations from a CITIZEN.
To Readers and Correspondents.
Several pieces prepared for insertion in this days Gazette, are unavoidably omitted for want of room; among which are "remarks on the Concord Courier's history of the last session of the General Court;" An extract from the AURORA, on "reading the Declaration of Independence;"—They shall appear in our next.
The Editors take the liberty of informing their country friends that they have appointed DAVID GEORGE, Jr. Esq. of Concord, as their agent to transact the business relative to the New-Hampshire Gazette, in that vicinity.
When we consider the numerous blessings which we enjoy, under our Democratic Republican Government, have we not abundant reason to offer up our acknowledgments to the Supreme Ruler of Events for the highly favored boon?—while we are permitted to enjoy an uninterrupted series of prosperity and happiness; let us not be unmindful of that pure source from whence they flow; nor neglect those duties, which while they promote our temporal felicity, secure to us a permanent reward. For a nation to be happy, we know it is indispensably necessary her citizens be virtuous: While the nations over the waters are drenched in blood and slaughter, to gratify the caprice or ambition of their rulers—the people of America, feeling that independence which naturally arises from the liberal system of our government, are enjoying the most perfect tranquility: There the insulted peasant, often, with his partner and prattling infants, go to their pillow supplets, and after resting their weary limbs, rise in the morn, but to partake of the bread of carefulness—here the husbandman enjoys every luxury which the fertile soil can produce; and every opportunity offers of amply providing for a numerous offspring: While some of the ancient cities of the old world are tottering to dust; here towns and villages rise with majestic grandeur, where a few years since ranged the inhabitants of the dreary forest. These with innumerable other blessings, unparalleled in the history of civilization, do we enjoy; shall we then be unmindful of them, and neglect to secure the ground work by which alone, they can be lasting? (Democrat.)
An extract of a letter from a gentleman in Grafton county, to the editors, (after giving an account of the celebration of the 28th anniversary of the American Independence,) says,
"We feel much animated at the progress of genuine Republicanism in New-Hampshire;—the like hath not been known in this country since the Jay-Treaty, and the reign of terror commenced;—We hope the spark which animates us, will swiftly fly from town to town, and catch and blaze, 'till every citizen of New-Hampshire shall feel what animated our revolutionary worthies to press forward to battle in the good old cause of '75—and then we feel persuaded the will be universally republicanized."
Extract of a letter from a midshipman of the late frigate Philadelphia, dated "In prison, Tripoli, 24th Feb. 1804.
"By a vessel bound for Malta, I am enabled to write you a few lines. "On the night of the 16th inst. the boats belonging to some of our ships of war entered the harbour, and succeeded in the attempt of burning the frigate Philadelphia, which had been safe moored under the guns of the forts. We had all turned in early in the evening, and were fast asleep, in our prison, when we were awakened by a most dreadful noise, accompanied by repeated discharges of artillery. We jumped up, ran to the window, and with great surprise, beheld our ships enveloped in flames. It was a grand, and awful sight, and viewed by us with infinite delight, as it destroyed the hopes the Bashaw entertained, of her being a valuable acquisition to his navy. Thank heaven! he has been disappointed. Thus perished the hopes of the tyrant of Tripoli.
"She burned a long time with great fury, and the guns which had been left loaded, being heated, were discharged at intervals with a tremendous roar, adding greatly to the sublimity of the scene. The fire having at length communicated to the cables, she drifted from her moorings, and ran in flames among the shipping, where she was entirely consumed. The attempt of burning her was certainly very daring, and reflects great honor upon the conductors of the expedition. Notwithstanding it was moon light, and the forts kept up a continual firing at them they entered the harbour, set fire to the ship, and effected their escape amidst a heavy cannonading from the castle and forts. I have not yet heard whether any lives have been lost. The Turks that were on board the frigate, were all carried off, except two, who made their escape by swimming to the shore. "The burning of the frigate created such a panic among the Turks, that they began to be fearful least we should attempt an escape. On the next night a large party of armed men were sent to guard us; some were stationed on the roof, others before the door of the prison in such manner, as to let all our efforts (should we be so inclined) at defiance. It is said they mean to remove us from this in a day or two to an apartment prepared for us in the castle. The Bashaw is so enraged that Heaven only knows what punishment his vengeance will inflict on us."
POSTSCRIPT!
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated July 11, 1804.
"I have the melancholy task of informing you; that Gen. HAMILTON is supposed mortally wounded in a Duel, with Col. BURR. The affair took place this morning at Hoboken,—Dr. Post, his surgeon, states, that his death is almost inevitable, the ball having entered through his side, just above the hip, and to have lodged in the spine. The specific cause which led to this event, is not fully known.
The United States Mail establishment, is now in operation in the territory of Louisiana. Hilary Baker, Esq. is appointed Post-master, protempore, at New-Orleans.
For the Gazette. Messrs. PRINTERS, After thanking the writer (in the last Oracle,) for those lines addressed to the author of the parody in the last Gazette, for his "truly great" and ingenious, his "sublime" and "elegant" compliment passed on me, I shall give him another parody on his own performance. Yours, &c. B.
I DARD untune the MUSE's lyre, To light his altar with true fire; I value not APOLLO's ire, Or your discordant bawl. In other world I fear no woes From Sternhold, Hopkins or my foes; To whip, kick and tweak the nose Are Fed'al actions all.
Emigration.—In the Aurora, Capt. Bowles, arrived at Baltimore, from Amsterdam, came part of upwards of 280 families, from the principality of Wirtemberg, who have agreed to form a settlement in the State of Ohio, where they are about to procure a large quantity of land. The residue are on their passage. They represent that upwards of a thousand other families will shortly follow them.
The ship Charles and Harriot, has arrived at New-York, with 230 passengers, from Sligo, (Ireland.)
Marine Memoranda.
Portsmouth, July 17, 1804. Thursday arrived brig Washington, Capt. Tuttle, 35 days from Trinidad. July 4, lat. 32, 35, long. 69 30, spoke schooner Nullean, Haines, 23 days from Demerara for Boston—left at Demerara, Capt. Frost, to sail in 18 days; Capt. Greenough, in 14 days; Capt. Furnald, in 12 days.
Capt. T. left the following vessels at Trinidad—Schooners Liberty, Dorgan, for New-York; Neptune, Haradan, for do.—Brigs, Paulina, Church; Franklin, Robertson; Pole Topmast, Tucker; Sally, Todd; Samuel, Brown.
Same day, arrived brig Polly, Capt. Paul, 16 days from Demerara. Lat. 27, lon. 63, was boarded by a French Privateer, and treated very politely.
Saturday arrived ship Orozimbo, John Tilton, master, 57 days from Illc. of Wight.—Passengers, WILLIAM BOYD, Esq. Lady, and suite.
Sunday arrived brig James, Capt. Fernald, from Grenada, via Boston.
The brig George Washington, Capt. E. Parrot, of this port, from Savannah, bound to Coasters, on the 21st April, in a gale, ship'd a sea, which cleared the decks of cotton wool, boats, quarter boards, &c. and washed the Captain, mate, and hands, (except one) overboard, all of whom recovered the vessel, excepting Mr. JOHN SWANSON, of this town, and the Cook, who were unfortunately drowned.
Brig Mae, Capt. Blunt, of this port, was left at Kingston, St. Vincens, June 10.
At St. Kitts, June 20, sch'r Quicktime, Paul, of Portsmouth, just arrived. Ship Joseph Grant, from River-la-Pie, carried in for adjudication, acquitted, and to sail for Kennebec, in 4 days.
Arrived at Salem, July 5, sch'r Good Intent, Searl, 15 days from the Havana. Left there ship Baltic, Blunt, and Capt. Coffin, of Portsmouth, to sail in 18 days.
Ship Eliza, of Portsmouth, for N. York, was spoke May 27, by Capt. Dyer, arrived at Philadelphia, from Liverpool.
Mediterranean Squadron.—This Squadron, under the command of Commodore BARRON, sailed from Hampton Roads, on the 6th inst. It consists of the following frigates: the President, Com. BARRON; Constellation, Capt. CAMPBELL; Essex, Capt. J. BARRON; and Congress, Capt. ROGERS. The John Adams, Captain CHAUNCY, (shore ship) sailed from the Road, 26th June.
MARRIED—In this town, Mr. JOHN PEDUZI, (a native of Milan) to the Widow ABIGAIL SIMSON, of this town.
DIED—In Pepperellboro', June 30th, after a short, but most distressing illness, Mrs. ANN LANGDON, aged 30, wife of Mr. Isaac Langdon, of that place.
In this town, Mr. BENJ. ODIORNE, aged 57; Mr. JOHN COTTON, aged 36.
NOTICE.
THE Commissioners named and authorised in and by a Commission of Bankruptcy awarded & issued, and now in prosecution against THOMAS CROSS, of Northfield, in the district of New-Hampshire, Trader; and the Assignee chosen under the said Commission, intends to meet on the thirteenth day of September next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of Charles Cuts, Esq. Broad-street, Portsmouth, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, under the said Commission; are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend.
MOSES LEWIS, Assignee. Portsmouth, July 15, 1804.
Fortunes Favorites Attend!
THURSDAY next, the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, will commence drawing; at which time the Tickets will rise at SIX DOLLARS. Adventurers are desired to call at the Gazette Book Store, (opposite the N. W. corner of the State house, Congress-street,) previous to that time, where they will find a plentiful supply at the low price of 5 Dollars 50 Cents.
The object of this Lottery speaks so eloquently for itself that any further hints, would be superfluous. If a public enterprising Spirit, was the life of Rome in its glory, how much more must it be in a country like this; in comparison with which Greece and Rome were but as Sattelites to the glorious Sun.
Portsmouth, July 17, 1804.
Just received, and for Sale CHEAP by
James Rundlett,
TEN Chests Hysou, } TEAS. 8 do. Souchong 20 Boxes CHINA; Bales of India Cottons; do. India Calicoes; checks and Bandannoes; Blue and Yellow Nankins.—with a large assortment of English piece GOODS. Portsmouth, July 17, 1804.
For Sale by
William Tredick,
At his Store on Drisco's Wharf, 250 Barrels Philadelphia superior & Scratch'd FLOUR, new and good:—ALSO, 15 Bales West-India COTTON; 12 Barrels mels PORK; Bar IRON, &c. Portsmouth, July 17, 1804.
BACON.
A quantity of New-Jersey HAMS for sale at No 9, Portsmouth Pier, by C. STORER.
Robert M'Cleary,
Has for sale at his store in Congress-street, GENTLEMENS' MOROCCO SHOES.—
** Wanted as above, Two JOURNEYMEN, at women Shoe Making, and one at Mens' do.; none need apply, but such as are good Workmen. Portsmouth, July 17, 1804.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber, has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of EBENEZER SMITH, late of Portsmouth, merchant deceased.—All persons having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement—and those indebted, to make immediate payment to GEORGE F. SMITH, Administrator.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this Post on the 25th instant, SAMUEL SMITH, a private Soldier, in the United States Regiment of Artillerists, aged 18 years, five feet nine inches high, light complexion, dark eyes and hair, was born in Wentworth, New-Hampshire. Whoever will apprehend said deserter, and deliver him to me, at this place, or to any officer of the United States will receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges. LEMUEL GATES, Capt. Art. Commanding. Fort Constitution, May 29, 1804.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this Post, on the 21st instant, JOSHUA BLANCHARD, a Private Soldier in the United States Regiment of Artillerists, aged 20 years; five feet eight inches high, grey eyes, brown hair, light complexion, was born in Hillsborough, New-Hampshire. Whoever will apprehend said Deserter, and deliver him to me at this place, or to any Officer of the United States, will receive the above reward and all reasonable charges. LEMUEL GATES, Capt. Art. Commanding. Fort Constitution, June 28, 1804.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of TAMWORTH, who have not paid their county and highway taxes for the year 1803; that unless said taxes are paid to me the subscriber, on or before the 20th day of September next, so much of their land as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Jeremiah Mason, in said town, at 10 o'clock A. M. on said day.
Table with 5 columns: ORIGINAL PROPRIETORS, No., Rate, Quantity, County. Lists various land owners and their tax details for Tamworth.
TO BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC VENDUE.
TO-MORROW, the 18th day of July inst. at the dwelling house of Lt. Benj. Leavitt, in North-Hampton, (N. H.) at ten o'clock, A. M.
ONE undivided moiety or half part of that valuable tract of Land in Parsonsfield, in the county of York, called the Tracey Gore, not already sold—containing, by estimation, about fourteen hundred acres.
Also—An undivided moiety of six other Lots of Land, in said Parsonsfield, which were conveyed by Mary Tracy to David Hobbs, and by said Hobbs to Moses Leavitt and Joseph Dearborn.
** Conditions of sale will be made known at time and place aforesaid, or upon application to the subscribers.
MOSES LEAVITT, BENJ. LEAVITT, D. H. LEAVITT, Parsonsfield, July, 1804.
FARM FOR SALE.
To be Sold at Public Auction, On THURSDAY next, At 11 o'clock A. M. at Col. Walker's Inn, the Farm lately owned by Dea. John Noble, deceased;—
CONTAINING about 105 acres,—a dwelling-house, and out Houses thereon, about two and an half miles from Portsmouth State-House, on the Post Road.—The terms of payment will be made known at the time and place of sale. Portsmouth, June 26, 1804.
WHITEFIELD'S 16 and 18 SERMONS,
For Sale by the hundred or single—at the Gazette Bookstore.
A variety of BOXES.
A GREAT variety of Snuff, Tobacco, Protection, Miniature and Bank bill Boxes, of almost every form and description; some of which are great curiosities, from 25 to 75 cents each. Essence of Lemon, of Orange, and Bergamot. Best English & French Pomatum; Wall Balls; best scented Shaving Soap; Goggles for the eyes, Spectacles, Burning Glasses; gilt brass Pins; Smelling Bottles; Graters; children's Warches, Rattles, and Cannons; Cabinet of Curiosities; Marking Twees and Iok; Dressing Glasses; Razors in sets, or separate, of the best quality; Penknives; Lead Pencils; Tooth Brushes and Powder; Pocket and Memorandum Books; Thermometers, &c. &c. just received from New-York, and for sale at the Brick Book-store of CHARLES PIERCE, in Daniel-Aveet, Portsmouth, who has yet for sale
TICKETS & QUARTERS,
In Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, which will commence drawing next Thursday without fail. July 17, 1804.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office, Portsmouth, (N. H.) July 9, 1804.
A. JOHN AMAZEEN; Samuel Adams; Rebekah Abbot; Rev. Jeff. Appleton, Hampton; Jacob Abbot, Hampton-falls. B.—Bethia Bartlett, Kittery; John Brown; Hipsey Badger, Kittery; Richard Blaw; Robert Brier, Kittery; Mrs. Bane; John Badger; Thomas Barwell; William Barker, Stratham; J. Bane. C.—Ichabod Cole, Kittery; Robert Colman; Richard Cuts; Isaac Childs; John Chena, New-Castle; Hugh Cox; Charles Carlton; Mr. Cuts, Pepperell's Cove; Nehemiah Cram; Moses Cross; Joseph Chase; James Colman; Richard Thomas Cuts; Thomas D. Cuts. D.—Simon Derban, North Hill; Nath'l Derban; Jona. Dike, Rye; Simon Derban, North-Hampton; Simon Derban Hampton; Nathaniel Dodge; Joseph Dearborn, North-Hampton; Ebenezer Davis; Caleb Daws; Thomas Delano. E.—Capt. Daniel Eaton. F.—William Fennelly; Seth Fuller; John Fisher; Benjamin Fernald, the 4th; Elizabeth Farley; Rich'd Fitzgerald. G.—Jona. Groot; John T. Gilman; Daniel Goodale. H.—Daniel Hardy; Susannah Harmand, Kittery; John Ham; Solomon Hardy; Capt. Joseph Hart; Miss Coffin; Dotts Ivory Hovey; Joseph Hart. J.—Benjamin Jennells, Rye; L. Jennings. L.—William Lyman; Elizabeth Langley; James Lock, jun'r; Peter Lewis, Kittery; Mr. Lewer. M.—William Marden; Susanna Main; Thomas Mac Donald; Capt. Sam. Moore; Deman Muntau; Ford Merrill, Stratham. N.—David Norton, Stratham; Capt. Eleazer Nickerson; David Nudd, Hampton; Eunice Newell. O.—John Owen; Sukey Odiorne. P.—Capt. Joseph Paul; Lucy Penigro, Kittery; Deborah Pomroy; Samuel Pinner; Joseph Parsons, Rye; Dudley Potte, Stratham; John Potts; Andrew Phillips; Samuel Penhallow. R.—John Reed; George A. Rogers; John Rader; N. Rouselet; Mary Welch; Isaac Remick; L. Russell; Stephen Richards. S.—Ebenezer Storer; Matty Seaveys, Rye; David Smith; William Stewart; Winthrop Skirigams; Hipriath Shereve; Capt. John Sullivan. T.—Edmund Tappan, Hampton; Sally Tucker; Cornelius Turner, New-Castle; Benjamin H. Truitt; David Thacher; Abraham Towle; Capt. Tritton. W.—Isaac Winthrop; Anna Walker; James Wetherby. Y.—John Young; Samuel Yemmons. The names with no towns annexed are directed Portsmouth. MARK SIMES, Post-Master.

Miscellaneous Repository.
For the Gazette.
A SONG
Sung at the Celebration of the 4th of July, 1804—at Rochester, N. H.
Tune—Vicar of Bray.
THE day has dawn'd, the morning beams, Old Sol illumines each mountain; New-Hampshire flirts from leaden dreams And Lethe's drowsy fountain:— She shakes her shackles from her feet; Her arms display a pinion, The scales removed, she sees the cheat Of Federal dominion—
CHORUS.
With purest flame the altar burns, Secure from vile pollution, The antique golden age returns Unmix'd with wild confusion.
Mark how the opposition raves, To fee the loaves and fishes, Removed from British tools and knaves Long us'd to dainty dishes:— Whist! Monarchists of lofty fame, Still clinging to their station, Would fain assume a softer name To save their degradation.
Ch. For purely now the altar burns, &c. New-Hampshire now assumes a rank Deserving commendation, No more her name shall stand a blank, No more degrade the nation:— But wide her envied fame shall spread, To Orleans' southern bounds, Sir, And gain the plaudits of our head, The President profound, Sir.
Ch. For purely still the altar burns, &c. Those principles so pure and plain, That mark our constitution, Shall with republicans remain, Nor feel a revolution. Eternal our attachments stand To virtue, order, peace, Sir, Nor will we cease to guard the land, Till life itself shall cease, Sir.
CHORUS. For purely still the altar burns, Secure from vile pollution, The golden age shall soon return, Unmix'd with wild confusion.
Extraordinary Case. —The following circumstance is so extraordinary, that notwithstanding it took place some time since, we think it merits a place here; especially as we can vouch for the truth of it.
A Mr. Thompson, (familiarily called Johnny Thompson) was in the paroxism of a violent fever, attended by two surges; but the raving in delirium, he, about two o'clock one morning, conceived the idea of escaping from his attendants; and observing them doze a little, he stole softly from his bed, let himself out of the house without disturbing any one, ran somewhat more than two hundred yards, when he raised the cover of a well, full twenty-five yards deep, and plunged himself to the bottom. The water was so high as to require him to elevate himself a little on tip-toe to prevent its entering into his mouth, and in that situation he remained for three hours, although soon missed, and the neighbourhood searched in vain. About five o'clock the farmer's servant coming to the well to draw water, had lowered the bucket but a few feet, when Johnny cried out—"So the manefest to delish my brains cut with the bucket, I see." Sure enough, down ran the bucket, and the man ran away trembling to his master, and solemnly declared that the devil was in the well, while Johnny received the bucket on his left arm, which was severely bruised by it. The master doused himself immediately, and ran to the spot, calling out, "who is in the well?"—"Why 'tis I," said the poor patient. "I Lord have mercy on us! it is the Devil sure enough. Thomas—speak, in the name of God, be you Satan or Ghost?"—said the farmer. "No, I be no Satan nor no Ghost: I be honest Johnny Thompson." But though he could answer so collectedly, they could not prevail on Johnny to get into the bucket; consequently were obliged to procure a ladder and drag him from the well. He was carried home, and very soon fell into a sound sleep, from which he awakened perfectly free from fever: recovered his strength very fast, and is now alive and well. [Lon. pop.]
Melancholy Occurrences!
We understand that on Monday 25th ult. a most unnatural and atrocious murder was committed in the neighbourhood of Hightstown, Middlesex county, N. J. A man by the name of Petten , who lived in the same house with his aged parents, watched an opportunity while his father lay a sleep on a bed, and dispatched him by several blows on the head with a heavy beetle! So deliberate and determined was the parricide, that after he had struck his father two blows with the deathful weapon, and thinking he had killed him, had retired from the bed; on seeing him still move, he returned, and with several additional blows completed the diabolical deed. What was the cause of the horrid act, we have not heard.
On the day after the above murder was committed, a fatal accident happened in the same neighbourhood. A respectable man, of the name of Bland , having occasion to climb a tree, lost his hold by some means, after he was a distance up it, and fell to the ground, where he instantly expired. It is uncertain whether his death was occasioned by the violence of the fall, or by an apoplectic fit, to which he was said to be subject. He has left a wife and (we are told) five small children.
On Wednesday evening, a laboring man, by the name of Edward Carson , went into a small pond near Lamberton N. J. to bathe, where his body was found the next morning, the lamp of life extinguished. It is supposed he had been seized with the cramp, which paralyzed his exertions either to keep above water or reach the shore.
On Thursday afternoon Mr. Amos Golden , of Hopewell, N. J. about two miles on his way home from this place with a load of boards, fell off his waggon, and one of the wheels ran over his head! He lived till Friday night, and expired—leaving a wife and four or five young children to deplore his untimely death.
For Sale, Freight or Charter, THE good brig MARIA JANE —176 tons burthen; now lying at Portsmouth Pier—A strong, burthen-some vessel—Apply to JOHN SALTER.
Also for Sale, Rum, Sugar and Coffee, per Hhd.; Flour, Pitch & Tar, per Bbl.; Salt, per Hhd.; Russia Duck per bolt, &c. &c. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
FOR SALE—
THE Sloop GEORGE , 62 tons burthen, 4 years old.—Terms of payment may be known by applying to JOSEPH S. AYERS. Portsmouth, June 26, 1804.
FOR SALE, on reasonable terms, A valuable Stand ON Kingston Plains , with a large, handsome, and convenient HOUSE thereon. It is pleasantly situated where four roads meet, which renders it an excellent stand for Tavern keeping or trading. For further particular inquiries of JOHN DAVENPORT. Portsmouth, June 10, 1804.
FOR SALE, or TO LET,
UPON reason-
able terms, a good dwelling House, garden and out houses, situate on Norway-plain, in Rochester; lately occupied by Levi Dearborn , esq. deceased; and is a most excellent stand for a tavern. Any gentleman who wishes to purchase said House shall have a credit of six months for one third part, twelve months for the second, & two years for the remaining third part, (with good security). A good warrantee Deed will be given, and immediate possession of the premises.
Otherwise will be let, and a lease given to any person who will keep a good tavern, and give security for the rent. It is necessary that immediate application should be made to the subscriber, by any person who wishes to purchase or hire the same.
JOHN H. DEARBORN. Berwick, June 16, 1804.
PAULSBURG. WHEREAS the proprietors and owners of the township of PAULSBURG , in the county of Grafton , and State of New-Hampshire , at their meeting held at Epsom , in the county of Rockingham , in said State, on the 2d day of September, A. D. 1803—voted to raise a tax of two hundred twenty-eight dollars on the common and undivided lands in said township; being twelve dollars on the common and undivided lands in each original right in said township, for the purpose of cutting and making roads, building mills, procuring settlers to settle in said township, paying public taxes, and other demands that then or thereafter should exist against said proprietors; and committed the same to me to collect, of which due notice has been given, and the sum of three dollars sixty-four cents and half a cent only has been paid on each of said rights. Notice is hereby given, that unless the delinquent proprietors and owners of the common and undivided lands in the following rights, viz. Sir Wm. Mayne , baronet, Robert Mayne , Esq. Geo. Gray , Esq. John Grayham , Esq. Walter Kennedy , Esq. William Bots , Esq. Paul Wentworth , Esq. John Nelson , Esq. John Ward , Esq. Robert Grayham , Esq. David Scrymgeour , Esq. Colin Mackenzie , Esq. Thomas Mayne , Esq. Edward Mayne , Esq. William Scriven , Esq. The Hon. Robert Needham , Samuel Smith, Esq. Thomas Evans , Esq. and William Wentworth , of Barbadoes , Esq. shall pay me before the time of sale hereafter mentioned, eight dollars thirty-five cents and half a cent, on the common and undivided land in each of said rights (it being the balance due of said tax) and also pay the incidental charges thereon, so much of said delinquents common and undivided land in each of said rights as will pay the balance of said tax, and the legal charges, will be sold at public auction at my dwelling house in Epping , in said county of Rockingham , on the twentieth day of August next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietor's Collector.
Epping, May 3, 1804.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable, and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, 23d of May, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A few Hhds. good CIDER. Inquire of the Proprietor. June 19.
THE Subscribers after returning their acknowledgments to their customers and other friends, for the liberal encouragement given; would inform them and the public in general, that having received a fresh supply of Furs and Trimmings, they continue the
Manufacturing of Hats
of all kinds, at their Manufactory bottom of Daniel Street, where they trust those who will please to call, may suit themselves, both as to number and quality.—They will supply Gentlemen with Hats, by the year, at a moderate price.
An APPRENTICE wanted at the above business.
SPARHAWK & CURTIS. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
THE Partnership betwixt JAMES H. M'CLARY , of Epsom , and DANIEL GOOKIN , of North-Hampton , is this day by mutual consent dissolved. All persons indebted to said company, are to make payment to said M'CLARY , by whom all debts of the company will be paid.
JAMES H. M'CLARY,  DANIEL GOOKIN.
Epsom, October 28, 1803.
MAJOR'S Universal HISTORY.
IT is with much satisfaction we notice that the republication of valuable European works in the United States meets with increasing encouragement. Several well selected and voluminous productions have lately issued from the American press, executed with a neatness and correctness indicative of the flourishing state of our Atlantic typography. Among these we would particularly recommend the "Universal History, by Major," to public attention. It is now in the press. Seven or eight volumes are already in circulation, and the remainder will be finished with expedition. The first requisites for an useful historian, are method, perspicuity of style, and correctness with respect to facts. Mr. Major seems to possess these essential qualities, and, besides, in digesting a series of events since the earliest history of man, has confined himself to such interesting outlines as on the one hand to inform without fatiguing, and on the other, to exhibit brevity without obscurity. It is to be regretted that several of our best historians have tinged their productions with that scepticism with regard to the scriptures, which, in the present age, is unfortunately too popular. We are pleased to remark, in the author we now recommend, a serious regard to scripture narrative, on which he constructs the first part of his work preserving a judicious medium between a bigoted credulity and a bewildering infidelity. Such is the result of our own examination of this writer, so far as the history has appeared in an American edition. We shall add a brief review, taken from the London Monthly Magazine of 1802.
"Dr. Major, whose name is respectably known to the public, as the author of several valuable school books, has presented to the public an important work, which usefully avoids the brevity of Buffier and Voltaire , and the dull prolixity of the great Universal History . His ancient History extends to nine moderately sized volumes, and is the only part which is yet completed. The Modern History is intended to form sixteen volumes. As far as this work has already proceeded, it is entitled to much commendation, as a faithful compilation from the great Universal History , and from the various historians of particular periods; and it is enriched with the new lights, which the recent labors of the learned, at home and abroad, have thrown upon many important events. In the Persian and Indian Histories, Dr. Major has very judiciously availed himself of the materials afforded by the researches of Sir Wm. Jones , and the Asiatic Society; and his connected history of Ancient Persia is the best which we recollect to have seen. The introduction is a spirited performance; and the style of the whole is neat, elegant, and well adapted to the nature of the work."
Gentlemen disposed to encourage the above mentioned work, are respectfully informed that a subscription paper is at the bookstore of ANGLIER MARCH , No. 13, Market Square, Newburyport, and at C. PEIRCE'S Bookstore Daniel-Street, Portsmouth, where the volumes will be forwarded as fast as published. It is hoped gentlemen in this town and its vicinity will avail themselves of this opportunity to furnish themselves with a valuable addition to their libraries; and by a liberal patronage of literary enterprise, acquire a character as eminent for polite literature, and scientific taste, as that which they now justly bear for intelligence, industry and perseverance in commercial pursuits.
It is printed on a superfine vellum paper, with a new and beautiful type, and delivered in separate volumes, at the reduced price of one dollar each, in boards, embellished with all the Plates and Maps which are contained in the London edition. To non-subscribers, the price will be 1 dol. 25 cents. Portsmouth, July 10, 1804.
Just received and for sale at the store of Peirce, Hill & Peirce , Head of Moffitt's wharf. A good assortment of
Flat & square Bar IRON;
—ALSO,—
80 Bushels of WHEAT;
60 Bushels of RYE;
200 Weight of FLAX;
A few Bbls. BLUBBER;
LIME per cask.
Portsmouth, July 9, 1804.
SCYTHES.
TILTON's much approved and warranted SCYTHES, for sale by JOHN WARNER , opposite the Court House.
Valuable Family Medicines.
Just Received, direct from the Patentees, and for sale by CHARLES PEIRCE , Portsmouth, the following VALUABLE MEDICINES—viz.
Doctor Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachic BITTERS.
SO justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints, so common in the spring and fall seasons; such as Indigestion, Debility, Lowness of Spirits, Bilious Complaints, Jaundice, Dysenteries, Fever and Ague, Rheumatism, &c. They procure a strong appetite and digestion, disposing to briskness and liveliness, those persons, who before taking them were melancholy, low spirited and trembling, and remove those dull, unpleasant sensations, so disagreeable to be borne. 50 cents a box.
Doctor Lee's Genuine, Windham, BILIOUS PILLS.
The great sale and increasing demand for these valuable PILLS, for these 12 years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow Fevers, Jaundice, Head-achs, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholics, Dropxies, Female Complaints, &c. Each bill of directions will be signed by SAMUEL LEE, JR. (the Patenteer) in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's ITCH OINTMENT.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the itch . It effects a cure in a very short time. Price 50 cents a box.
Doctor Thompson's AROMATIC TOOTH PASTE.
For curing the Scurvy in the Teeth and Gums, and for whitening and preserving the Teeth; it likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arise from scorbutic Gums and bad Teeth. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious PILLS, or FAMILY PHYSIC.
In great colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these PILLS often produces the happiest effects; and taken once in 8 or 10 days, in cases of Indigestion, Dizziness, Pains in the Stomach and Bowels, Diarrhoeas, &c. and the use of my Anti-Bilious Bitters, in the intermediate time, has relieved patients almost to a miracle. Price 25 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's WORM POWDERS.
A Medicine which, for efficacy and safety in its operations, stands unrivalled. The most authentic proofs of its astonishing virtues and good effects, in extreme and alarming cases of Worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a package.
Doctor Cooley's RHEUMATIC PILLS.
Hinkley's infallible REMEDY for the PILES. Price 50 cents a box.
Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable Medicines.
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THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION
OF THE
Select British Classics:
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Embellished with seventy-five Engravings.
CONTAINING, the Tatler , Spectator , Guardian , and Connoisseur , the World , Rambler , Idler , and Adventurer , the Mirror , Shenstone's Sketches of Men and Manners , the Citizen of the World , or Letters from a Chinese Philosopher , and all the other Essays of Doctor Goldsmith . Together with brief Memoirs of the Lives of the principal Authors.
Quod magis ad nos Pertinet, et, nescire malum est, agimus.—HOR.
IT would be superfluous to dilate upon that constellation of eminent authors, who have been distinguished, in these volumes, by the peculiar title of British Classics . The names of Addison , Steele , Pope , Johnson , Hawkesworth and Goldsmith , have been too long known, and too highly esteemed, to stand in need of an Eulogium at the present day. The excellent Essays written by them, and others their contemporaries, which are now proposed for publication, have been justly admired as a faithful picture of the manners of the Eighteenth Century, and recommended as containing, not only a rich Magazine of Moral, and critical knowledge, as well as chaste amusement, but as the fairest models of English composition—seldom equalled, and never surpassed, by the writers of this or any other age.
All, therefore, that seems necessary for the Subscriber, is, to acquaint his friends and the public in general, that he intends to publish an American edition of this truly classical collection, in a style that will not dishonour the works themselves, or be deemed unworthy of the patronage of their fellow-citizens.
THE CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. A Volume, containing from two hundred and fifty, to three hundred pages, will be published every fortnight. Each Volume shall be printed on a fine wove paper, with a new type, and be embellished with two Engravings, by the first Artists in the United States. The whole shall be superior to Parson's London Edition , which has been sold for fifty dollars.
2. The price to be paid on delivery, shall be 87 1/2 cents, in boards. This covering is to be preferred, because when books are fresh from the press, they are not fit to be bound in leather, nor can the whole be executed with so much uniformity. The price to non-subscribers will be advanced to at least one dollar a Volume.
3. Those who procure six subscribers, and become accountable for payment, as the vols. are delivered, shall receive one set gratis.
4. In the last Volume, will be given, a complete alphabetical list of all the subscribers' names.
5. Subscriptions received by C. PEIRCE , Portsmouth. ANGLIER MARCH , Newbury-Port.
NEW GOODS.
Peter Coffin,
Has just received per the ship Kingston from London, an additional supply of
Fancy and other
GOODS,
which completes his summer assortment;
Among which are
SUPERFINE LONDON BROAD CLOTHS , of the most fashionable colours; Habit Cloths; Cassimeres; silk Florentines.
A great variety of
Fashionable Waistcoating ; Fustians; Jeans; Cotton Cassimeres; plain, twill'd and silk Nankeneens; Thicksets; Velvets; worsted and silk Plush; silk Velvets.
A large assortment of
Chintzes & Calicoes ; printed C. mbricks; chintz & dimity Furniture; Copperplate Furniture; Muslinets; Dimeties. A great variety of
Book, jacconet & cambric Mullins; elegant India Mullins; black & color'd Sarfener Cambricks; black Ginghams; muslin Handkerchiefs; cambric Shawls, embroider'd and fring'd; chintz and purple Shawls; linen, cotton, bandanna and black silk Handkerchiefs; silk Shawls.
A great variety of
Lutestrings ; black double Sarfeners; elegant plain & check Italian Sarfeners; Italian Silks; Modes; Satins; color'd Sarfeners; Tiffanies; black & color'd Crapes; black cypresses, netting, crape and plain Gawses; Millinets.
A large assortment of
Thread Laces and Edgings ; white and black silk Laces; black Lace Cloaks and Shawls; wide black Laces for cloaks and shawls; black Turkey Gauzes; black & white Lace Veils, some very elegant.
A great variety of
Cane, willow, chip, yeoman and Dunstable Bonnets and Hats ; fancy Flowers and Wreaths; black and fancy Feathers; fashionable Fans, some very elegant; crape, glaz'd and common black Fans; Parafoils, with and without walking Canes; Umbrellas; kid and morocco Shoes; Rosettes.
A great variety of
Ribbons ; cotton and silk Gown Trimmings; Gown Buttons; gold and silver Laces and Fringes; gold and silver Cords; color'd silk Cords; cotton and silk Girdles; Straw Trimmings.
Men's and youth's cotton, hemp, thread and silk Hose ; women's cotton and silk Hose, some with lace clocks; women's plain, picnie and vandyke silk Gloves; black and color'd silk Mitts; cotton Gloves and Mitts; Kid Gloves; men's beaver, wash leather, thread and silk Gloves; Stock Stiffeners; cotton & silk Braces.
A large assortment of
Linens ; sheeting Linens; Brown Hollands; Checks; Threads; embroidering and other Sewing Silks; Bindings.
A variety of
White & chintz Bed Lace, Cords and Tassels ;—Table Cloths all sizes; Diapers, some 2 yards wide; Napkins; yellow and green Canvas;—Fashionable gilt, plated & common Buttons; steel Knee Buckles; Epau-lets; silver Thimbles; Watch Chains, Seals and Keys; Pins; Men's and boys Hats.
Tammies; Durants; Calimancoes ; Shallons; Russels; Mo-reens; Taboreens; Florentines; Lastings; Sattinets.
India Cottons; India Chintzes ; blue Currabs; blue and yellow Nankeneens; Madras Long Cloths.
CARPETS, & CARPETING.
Portsmouth, May 22, 1804.
Just published, an excellent collection of HYMNS , BY SMITH & JONES , bound both in one; several of the Hymns not before published—Price 25 cents.—Sold by Benj. Welch , Federal-Street, Newburyport; by B. B. Macanally , Salem; by Messrs. Loring , Boston; by Jona. Carlson , Haverhill; by Capt. J. Paul , Kennebec; and at the Gazette Book-store , Portsmouth. June 26, 1804.
THERMOMETERS,
For sale at C. PEIRCE'S Book-store.
—ALSO—
A new CHAISE for sale.
Wants Employ,
IN a store or some office, where he can have good encouragement, a young man, who has a tolerable knowledge of business, and can bring good recommendation.—Apply to the Printers. July 3, 1804.
WANTED—A HOUSE,
convenient for a family, in a central part of the town. Inquire of the Printers. May 22, 1804.