The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1800-09-23 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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No. 39, of Vol. XLV.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1800.
[One Dollar 3 half pr. Annum.]
Miscellaneous.
"Let us get up early." SOLOMON could hardly have written three thousand proverbs and a madrigal to his love, with such wisdom and wit, if he had not, by the air and scenery of the morning, corroborated his health and kindled his fancy. Whether active as a king or indolent as a lover, he perceived that early hours were auxiliaries both to business and pleasure, and therefore judiciously advises to rise with the lark.
In our climate, a midsummer morning's dream not Shakespeare himself should be permitted to tell. Blankets and pillows look so dull and warm, and the green grass and trees so cheerful and refreshing, it is wonderful the sluggard cannot, even with half shut eyes, discern such wide extremes, and prefer strolling in the fields to tumbling in bed.
But in the course of my parochial visitations, my early rap at many a door is often answered by a voice exclaiming from behind the curtain; it is the voice of the "aggard." The cock has crowed thrice, and certain robbers have sung two hymns and a ballad, before half my acquaintance have "girded their loins," buckled their shoes, and combed their hair. Yet these creatures, not contented with the naps of the night, swathe themselves like so many Egyptian mummies, in a sheet, four hours after sunrise, and then have the impudence to rise and talk of business and the beauty of the day.
The princely poet, author of our excellent text, when exhorting to summer enjoyments, points not to the night season, nor to the "inner pavilion" of the palace, but informs us that his "bed is green," and his love displayed in the open air.
The gallant Solomon could invite the blushing belle of Egypt to a morning's stroll into the vineyards, and give her his love amidst the dews of dawn. Well wert thou called wife, thou gallant prince, if it were only for thy knowledge of the female heart. Well didst thou know that the buds of beauty, like the blossoms of Shinah, stealing fresh vigour from slumber, expand all their sweetness to the morning ray. In our time, the torpid admirer snores, amidst the evening fog, the praises of his mistress, while the sprightly strains of his serenade are drowned by the thick mist of mid-night.
In close parlours, and the long winter's eve, we may pore over rent-rolls, and engross marriage settlements. Let the city lover, in cork-soled shoes, goloshes and flannel, court the delicate maiden, in the close cap and comfortable bed gown. But he that would woo thee, buxom Health, must "brush with hasty steps the dews away;" must not seek thee behind fire screens, or lolling on a sofa; but must erect a lodge in the village, and before the day break, and the shadows flee away, when the roe and the mandrake give a sweet smell, listen for thy sound long mingling with the matin of the lark. In lieu of the ticket for the fetid theatre, or the card for the crowded ball-room, the American lover should bid good morning to his fair one's night-cap, and salute her with the early call of arle, my beloved and come away, for the flowers appear on the earth, and the time of the singing of the birds is come. Yet modern enamourates, in compliment to the indolent delicacy of the day, shoe their boots "with felt," and whisper, "I charge you, O ye daughters, by the roes and the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up nor awake my love, till the pleasa."
But the morning air breathes not for lovers alone. If the philosopher will arise and meditate at the morning tide, though he may not rival the fame, he may attain the hale old age of Franklin.
The divine, by the light of the rising sun, may catch hints from creation, which may serve to raise the affections of his flock to him who divided the light from the darkness.
The merchant, who opens his compting-house windows to the earliest breath of morn, may perhaps find a reward in the custom of the early purchaser.
The lawyer, who has groped the preceding day in the intricacies of special pleading, when he views the peaceful face of morning, and is enlightened by the beamy sun, may perchance, from the serenity of the hour, be led to con the grateful eulogium of "blessed are the peace makers."
While the blithe husbandman, whom Providence has ordained to mingle pleasure with profit, finds amidst his lowing herds, bleating sheep and blushing fields, an excitement to the talk of the coming day.
THE LAY PREACHER.
ON ATHEISM.
"THE universe is not the necessary and independent being," said Plato; "you imagine, hearing me speak, that I have an intelligent soul. Look on the order of the universe, and you will conclude, there is a Supreme Intelligence."
"Can any thing proceed from nothing? Something exists; therefore it has been created by a power which does not depend on any cause."
"The laws of motion," says Leibnitz, "which are not of absolute geometrical necessity, but which are an effect of the choice and wisdom of
God, these wonderful laws furnish an astonishing proof of a free and intelligent being, against the absolute and brutish system of Spinoza."
The world has been called a necessary mirror wherein to view the existence of God; every individual in the universe is also a mirror, whether we consider him as relative to himself, or his connection with others. I think—therefore, I exist. I exist—then there must be a God. In consequence of the sensation of our own existence, we must acknowledge the cause by which we exist; there is an undeniable connection between these two propositions.
Then necessarily exists a sole Being, who holds his existence of himself alone.
"Even from the very idea we have of God," says Descartes, "he exists." The more I have dived into this thought, the more forcibly it has struck me! for there are some truths so plain, that, being born with us, are no sooner perceived than we think we never were ignorant of them.
There is not, properly speaking, such a being in existence as an atheist—He has no demonstration that there is not a God.
God is all he should be: his essence is sole and necessary; but a finite being can only attain successively the plenitude of his existence.
Man is by nature a finite being; it is, then, impossible he should be perfectly happy: he must experience affliction and trouble.
Time must develop his being endowed with sentiment and intelligence; he may bring these to a state of perfection, because there is a progression in all things. It is, doubtless, necessary he should experience so many errors, so many weaknesses, so many misfortunes, to arrive at the end for which he was created. It is then he will be successively admitted into regions full of order, harmony, and beauty.
From the Farmers' Museum.
ON the borders of Walpole, not far from the western boundary of Alstead, on the side of a mountain, lives old James Hazelton, the most respectable Hermit of the age. His dwelling is dug from the mountain, and covered with the bark of the spruce tree; and with his spaniel and his cat, he has passed twenty years without any other companions to cheer his solitude. Ambition, and the passions which disturb the peace of society, and the happiness of individuals, are strangers to the tranquil James. His silent cavern is the abode of contentment, and from his few acres he rears the necessaries of life and amasses a handsome property. Temperance is a virtue which few can claim, but it appears with distinguished lustre in the character before us. His supplies are not procured from foreign markets; the bounties of nature satisfy his appetite, and the cool stream, that glides by his cavern, slakes his thirst. His visage is furrowed by time, but not with care. A total stranger to the busy scenes of life, he has not yet even heard the name of the First Consul, and were a continent laid waste or sunk by earthquakes, ten years would elapse before the news would reach his ears. Careless of every concern that agitates society, it is equal to him whether France has one or twenty kings. Deriving enjoyment from his own resources, the world has no power to influence his feelings.
Not long since I was prompted by fraternal wishes to visit his happy abode. I found him resting from the labours of the day, on a board, in a small room, not large enough to swing a cat, contemplating his own exemption from human weakness and misery, and enjoying the honest pride arising from his independence. Our conversation turned on the history of his life. His language had the ornaments of simplicity. Until the age of forty, said he, I mingled with society, and was punished with all the fears, jealousies, and uneasiness that tread on the heels of mankind. A circumstance, not to be related, occasioned my retirement. That mankind create most of their troubles cannot be denied, but many disagreeable things I consider inseparable from society. I was the other day informed that this country had been much agitated for some years past by political
parties, and its prosperity had been checked. This would be a mystery to me, had I not felt too much formerly of the restlessness that distracts the world. You have the government of your own choice. You choose your rulers voluntarily and often. If there exists oppression or injustice the fault is in yourselves. Your conduct reminds me of the ancient monks, who lacerated their own flesh for their own transgression; but your political sufferings must be imaginary. What troubles have the great mass of the people? Was the farmer ever more thrifty? Don't the sweat of his brow drop marrow and fatness? Does he murmur at taxes? No, my friend, you are now inheriting the land of promise, but appear ignorant of the blessing. The old paper money adage, "mind your own business," if obeyed, will produce a treasure of estimable value. He added many pertinent remarks which have slipped my recollection; but this agreeable visit has determined me to make another before long. THE HERMIT.
An Excellent Caution.
From the Wilmington Mirror.
MR. WILSON, There is no season of the year in which bilious fevers, agues and fevers, fluxes, &c. are more prevalent than the present. To lessen their number and inveteracy the following cautions may be conducive:
Eat no un-ripe fruit, of any kind. Nothing contributes more to violent fluxes, than eating fruit that is not perfectly ripe.
Eating too freely of Water-mellons and Cucumbers, ought to be particularly avoided. They tend to adulterate and weaken the blood, and produce a surcharge of bile. Hence proceed many of our autumnal disorders. If eaten with prudence, they are wholesome and nutritive; but, like most other of nature's blessings, may be converted into bane, by immoderate use.
Adapt your clothing to the weather. —One half of the diseases which occur at this season of the year, originate in the imprudence of people with respect to their clothing. It is indispensably necessary, if you wish to preserve your health, to clothe yourself warmly morning and evening—particularly the latter; as the exhalations from marshes, gutters, ponds, &c. which then arise, are exceedingly noxious and penetrating. Wearing flannel next the skin is an excellent method of preserving yourself free from fevers and agues.
Were even these rules duly attended to, we should not see so many wan countenances and emaciated figures, as at present attract our attention and command our pity.
To preserve APPLES from Frost.
The following method of preserving Apples from frost is extracted from Dr. Anderson's Recreations in Agriculture, &c. which we have no doubt will be found uncommonly useful to the farmer, the naturalist, and to readers in general.—The Apples are kept in a small apartment appropriated for that purpose on the highest floor of the house immediately beneath the roof, in which no fire is ever lighted, and which is therefore more exposed to the cold than any part of the building; yet it is found, by invariable experience, that if a thin linen cloth be thrown over the Apples, before the frost commences, the fruit under it is never injured, however intense the frost may have been. Linen only is used for that purpose, as a covering of woolen cloth has been found ineffectual.
Dr. Anderson also communicates to us, from the memoirs of the Royal Society of Agriculture, the following discovery for preventing the blossoms of fruit trees from being damaged by early spring frosts. If a hempen rope be intermixed among the branches of a fruit tree in blossom, and the end of it brought down so as to terminate in a bucket of water; and should a slight frost take place during the night, in that case the tree will not be affected by the frost; but a film of ice of considerable thickness will be formed on the surface of the water, in which the rope's end is immersed; although it often happened that another bucket of water, placed beside it for the sake of experiment, contained no ice.
From the Analytical Review.
A Memoir concerning the fascinating Faculty which has been ascribed to the RATTLE-SNAKE, and other American Serpents. By Benjamin Smith Barton, M. D. Sc. 8vo. 70 pages.—Philadelphia printed.
THERE is, perhaps, no way in which more service can be rendered to society, than by the dissipation and removal of those popular prejudices, which have long fettered the understandings of mankind.—This well-written memoir of professor Barton, by exposing the weakness and absurdity of the notion that serpents possess the power of fascinating other animals, must have considerable influence in shaking those conclusions, which the credulity of naturalists, as well as of the people in general, have too long cherished and supported. The existence of such a strong propensity to propagate errors of this kind, in the more uninformed part of our species, the ingenious author thinks, is not in the least extraordinary, or to be wondered at. The cause is too clear and obvious, to admit of much surprise.
P. 11.—The human mind, unenlightened by science, or by considerable reflection, is a soil rich in the weeds of superstition and credulity. It is even prone to believe in the wonderful, even when this belief, as is often the case, brings with it fears, and cares, and misery. The bondage of the mind in superstitious credulity is great and heavy. Neither religion nor virtue can give it freedom. It obtains it from science. How important, then, even in this point of view, is the enlargement of the mind by science!
But that men of observation, understanding, and genius, should entertain such extravagant opinions, the doctor considers as a circumstance of great astonishment, and which deserves more investigation than it has hitherto received. It is probable, however, that if the matter were fully inquired into, it would be found to originate pretty much from the same causes. In men of information, as well as those whose habits of life lead them to think but little on subjects of this nature, the same inertia, or want of inclination to examine with minuteness opinions, that have been handed down from one author to another for a great length of time, are frequently observable.
And naturalists have not been more free from this mental inactivity, or want of disposition to ascertain the truth, than others. From this cause, and in this way, many of those popular errors and absurd notions, which lessen the dignity of the human character, seem to have been propagated and continued. A careful examination of the different facts and circumstances must at any time have placed the matter in its true point of view, however the notions might at first have arisen.
On this point Dr. B. remarks: P. 18.—It seems very probable to me, that the venerable for the rattle Snake had its birth in fear, and not in the belief that that reptile possessed the power of fascinating animals. If, as some writers have asserted, the Indians were in possession of absolute specifics for the bite of the rattle-snake, I am of opinion, that the veneration for this animal would not have existed; or at least, that it would not long have continued. But the Indians are often unable to prevent or to cure the effects of the active poison of this serpent, which not unfrequently destroys them.
He has found no traces of the existence of this notion among the Indians of South America; and Pifo, the historian, has not mentioned a single circumstance respecting the matter. Therefore lays our author,
P. 20.—Whatever may have been the native country of the notion which I am considering, it would have been well, had it been confined to savages. It is a tale which seems nicely adapted to the wit and society of rude and uncultivated nations. Unfortunately, the progress of error and of credulity is extremely rapid. Their dominion is extensive. The belief in the fascinating faculty of serpents has spread through almost all the civilized parts of North-America. Nor is it confined to America; it has made its way into Europe, and has there taken possession of the minds of scholars, of naturalists and of philosophers.
The opinions and conclusions of Mr. de la Cépède are examined with great candour and fairness; and the doctor with much justice rejects them as incompetent to the solution of the question. This has been our opinion of the reasonings of this ingenious naturalist, ever since we first examined them.
The birds, which are generally said to be most under the power of Snakes, Dr. B. has found to be those that build their nests on the ground, on the lower branches of trees, or on low bushes, near the sides of rivers, creeks and waters frequented by different kinds of serpents. The season of the year, too, in which this influence has been said to be the greatest, he has also found to be that in which the birds are either laying their eggs, hatching, or rearing their young. Hence ingeniously supposes, that the cries and fears of birds, supposed to be fascinated, originate from an endeavour to protect their nests or young.
P. 57.—I have already observed, that the rattle-snake does not climb up the trees. But the black-snake and some other species of the genus coluber do. When impelled by hunger, and, incapable of satisfying it by the capture of animals on the ground, they begin to glide up trees or bushes, upon which
a bird has its nest. The bird is not ignorant of the serpent's object. She leaves her nest, whether it contains eggs or young ones, and endeavours to oppose the reptile's progress. In doing this, she is actuated by the strength of her instinctive attachment to her eggs, or of affection to her young. Her cry is melancholy, her motions are tremulous. She exposes herself to the most imminent danger. Sometimes, she approaches so near the reptile that she seizes her as his prey. But this is far from being universally the case. Often she compels the serpent to leave the tree, and then returns to her nest.
It is a well known fact, that among some species of birds, the female, at a certain period, is accustomed to compel the young ones to leave the nest; that is, when the young have acquired much strength that they are no longer entitled to all her care. But they still claim some of her care. Their flights are awkward, and soon broken by fatigue. They fall to the ground, where they are frequently exposed to the attacks of the serpent, which attempts to devour them. In this situation of affairs, the mother will place herself upon a branch of a tree, or bush, in the vicinity of the serpent. She will dart upon the serpent, in order to prevent the destruction of her young; but fear, the instinct of self preservation, will compel her to retire. She leaves the serpent, however, but for a short time, and then returns again. Oftentimes, she prevents the destruction of her young, attacking the snake, with her wings, her beak, or her claws. Should the reptile succeed in capturing the young, the mother is exposed to less danger: For, whilst engaged in swallowing them, she has neither inclination nor power to seize upon the old one. But the appetite of the serpent-tire is great: the capacity of their stomachs is not less so. The danger of the mother is at hand, when she young are devoured. The snake seizes upon her: and this is the catastrophe, which crowns the tale of fascination!
In this interesting paper, the author has shown much ingenuity of reasoning, and acuteness of observation, with a mind thoroughly bent on the investigation of truth.
FROM "THE MESSENGER,"
Printed at New-Haven, Connecticut.
AN AMERICAN PROPHET.
Memorial to be presented to the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut, at their session at New-Haven, in October, 1800.
GENTLEMEN, AT a period when the strength of the Statesman, of the Philosopher, and of the Divine, is employed in an investigation of the ultimate issue of the present mysterious providences, you will not be disposed to pronounce the communication out of time, that is now presented to you.—Those, of every class, who have travelled together in investigation agree in their report, that the times are singular; and that the womb of providence is big with some stupendous event.
The present paper states that such report is true; that the object sought, and justly expected is the pacific empire of the Prince of Peace ; that it is the princely administration of the mighty Redeemer , that is to give peace to the nations of the Earth; and to make known to the sons of men the subsequent designs of the most high.
Your Memorialist is bound to state, that he is, by revelation from God, possessed of the knowledge of the means ordained to arrest the tempest of the present national convulsions, and to bring them to a state of permanent peace and national felicity.
Nothing is demanded but a competent support upon the Theatre of European conflicts, whilst the operation is performing. The exploit can be accomplished without endangering the safety of any nation, or the life of any man.
No national credentials, or diplomatic seals are requested. The waters are too deep to be fathomed by a common line; and the strength of the wheel too mighty to be arrested by a common hand. Full trial of the strength of human policy, and of executive power hath been had. Leaning on the arm of the Lord, and obeying the dictates of his blessed will, the thing shall be done.
Your Memorialist, at least hopes, that so much notice of this application may be taken, that in case of doubt in the minds of any as to the propriety of the measure, he may be set at the bar of the house to answer any interrogatories that any of the members of the house may think proper to put to him on the subject.
DAVID AUSTIN, jun. New-Haven, Sept. 9, 1800.

NEWS FROM EUROPE,
By the ship Packet, Capt. Trott, arrived at Boston from Liverpool (Eng.) in 39 days.
LONDON, AUGUST 6.
Difference with Denmark.
SOME days ago, we mentioned that Mr. Drummond was to proceed to Copenhagen in consequence of the capture of the Danish convoy; and yesterday we informed our readers that Ministers had resolved to send Lord Whitworth thither on the same business. The fact is now put beyond all doubt. Yesterday morning his Lordship accompanied by Mr. Drummond and suite, reached Deal; about noon embarked on board the Andromeda, and failed to the Eastward in company with the Pomona. There can be no doubt that his Lordship's destination is to Copenhagen to endeavour to effect a conciliation with that Court. It is probable also that his Lordship will pay his respects to another Northern Power, to bring about if possible the same good understanding that formerly subsisted between it and us.
We are happy there has been so little delay in adopting this salutary measure, for the interruption to our commerce till this point is adjusted will be a serious inconvenience to our merchants. Already all commerce with the North of Europe is virtually interdicted. The convoy from Leith for the Baltic, which was appointed to sail from Leith Roads for Elsinore on the 7th instant, has been countermanded, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having sent orders to Captain Clements at Leith, not to send any convoy thence to the Baltic till he receives further orders; of this he has given regular notice to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and through his Lordship to those engaged in that trade.
Similar orders have been received at Hull, and we may presume at all the ports in the kingdom; nor is it probable they will be countermanded, till the result of Lord Whitworth's mission be known.
If, however, the present difference cannot be adjusted, the inconvenience to private individuals will be nothing to that which the public service will suffer; for the greatest part of our naval stores is procured from the Baltic, and of these we are in need of constant supplies, notwithstanding the stock always on hand in his Majesty's dock yards.
The report that Admiral Duckworth, in the Mediterranean, had taken a Danish frigate, for firing into a boat sent to examine a vessel under her convoy, is entirely groundless.
Two other Danish vessels have been captured and brought in. One of them was bound to Norway, and the other to Leghorn; both from Copenhagen. We may expect to hear of other captures, unless our commanders act without orders, which is not probable. Such facts require no remarks.
However the country must deprecate the extension or prolongation of war, we trust, and doubt not, it will be consistent with its interest and honour, and with decision repel the insulting measure, imputed to the Northern Powers, of imposing on us such conditions of peace as their interest or caprice may dictate. The blood and treasure of the Empire has been exhausted in vain if the proud, the envied attainments of these sacrifices are to be wrested from us, and to be frittered into compensations and indemnities for others. To effectuate a stable and honorable peace, needed not their armed intervention; and if, jealous of the stupendous and growing greatness of this country, they seek to abridge it, by coercing us into dishonourable and injurious conditions, we trust every hand and heart will unite in the contest, and, with gallant energy, punish the temerity and injustice which induced it.
[Observer.]
Of the Prospect of Peace.
RATISBON, (Germany) JULY 20. Negotiations for a separate Peace between France and the Elector of Bavaria, still continue.
FRANKFORT, (Germany) JULY 20. With respect to peace, we know that one man at Vienna can turn the scale as he pleases, and that man is decidedly attached to the Court of London. The Queen of Naples is momentarily expected at Vienna. She has much influence over her daughter, the Empress of Germany; and the Empress has great influence at Court; and this power will be opposed to a peace. A peace, though anxiously wished by the people, cannot be sanguinely expected of a sudden by the well-informed. Great difficulties will occur in the Negotiation, if it is opened; and if England
is to be a party the difficulties will be vastly magnified. The best course will be to simplify the business by as many distinct Negotiations as possible. Let Austria have a treaty—Bavaria a treaty—Württemberg a treaty; and England a treaty by herself, if she pleases. [These are the speculations of an individual.]
LONDON, AUGUST 6.
The report of Preliminaries of peace having been signed at Paris on the 29th ult. has received no confirmation; and at present every probability is against it. The cartel which bro't over the last Paris papers left Calais on Friday last, and those who came by her must have heard the news, had any such reached that port on Thursday, as has been stated.
It is probable, however, that we may soon hear of such an event taking place; nay, it is even possible that something like outlines were agreed upon before Bonaparte consented to stop the career of Moreau, and that the journey of Count St. Julien to Paris had this for its object.
We hear from Balle, that Barthelmi has passed through that city for Vienna.
The New Expedition.
SOUTHAMPTON, (England) AUG. 3. Yesterday all the transports fell down the river—and this morning artillery horses and stores were embarked. Three regiments are ordered to embark at Portsmouth. The transports form four divisions, and are riding at single anchor, viz. one division at Cowes Road, one at Stokes Bay, one at Spithead, and one at St. Helens. One regiment is certainly going to the West-Indies: but the destination of the expedition is a secret. Brest and Italy have been conjectured. The Captains have sealed orders, to be opened only in a stated latitude.
LONDON, AUG. 6.
All the gun-boats in Leith-Roads (about 12) are ordered to take on board provisions for three months.
All the troops are now embarked for the secret expedition. They amount to 9000. They are expected to sail this day. The Euridice frigate will convoy them. The transports are furnished with flat-bottomed boats, and having only ten days provisions on board, are certainly intended to act on the coast of France, and Belleisle it is supposed is intended to be taken possession of.
COVE OF CORK, (Ireland) JULY 28. An expedition is fitting out here; and La Modeste, armed en flute, is taking on board troops.
Paragraphs of Information.
RATISBON, JULY 20.
A difference exists between the Austrian, Württemberg and Bavarian Generals. The latter insist that their troops were not well treated; and that the best means were not used to defend their territory. Gen. Staray is out of command. The misunderstanding has extended to the Courts of Vienna and Munich.
DUBLIN, (Ireland) AUG. 2.
This day 28 Peers were elected to sit for Ireland in the Imperial Parliament.
LONDON, AUG. 6.
GRAIN.—We feel assured of a good crop. The price of grain continues to fall. Persons who held wheat refused to sell at 150f. pr. qu. and are now glad to get 80. This is the just reward of avarice.
The Emperor Paul, perfectly consistent, after having declined to formally recognize Louis XVIIIth, whilst he and half Europe were fighting to place that ill-fated Prince upon the Throne of France, is said, now that hope of such an event becomes almost presumptuous, to have received the Count de Caraman as his Minister Plenipotentiary.
It is said the Emperor of Russia has forbidden the importation of English and Austrian manufactures.
An Austrian Corps forcibly took some deserters from a Prussian recruiting party, for which satisfaction has been demanded.
A Philadelphia Quaker was lately introduced to the King. After a short conversation, he retired to a corner of the room, and offered a prayer for the long life and happiness of His Majesty.
The English Mysore Territory nets a revenue to the India Company of 13,47,641, to star pago das annually—and is expected to increase to 20 lacks of star pago das. Tippoo's family are liberally provided for.
COW POX.
The mortality of the small-pox, when taken naturally, particularly in the East, where it is often as fatal as a plague, renders of great importance to society every thing which can prevent its operation. Upon this account the patriotism of Lady M. W. Montague will ever be remembered with gratitude; but modern practice has demonstrated, that inoculation
by the Cow-pox is an infinite improvement upon her system. Government are said to have appointed two physicians (Marshall and J. Walker) to introduce this practice into Naples and other parts of Italy, where we recollect the small-pox some time since made such dreadful ravages, as to occasion the French General in Chief to form a cordon to prevent the infection of his army. Similar means are often necessarily practised in India, which we hope to soon see rendered useless by the introduction of modern inoculation. Our Government, superior to political prejudices, when the happiness of society is at issue, are said, in compliance with the wish of Bonaparte, to have permitted a physician, practising this art, to go to France, for its more perfect establishment in that country.
FRENCH AFFAIRS.
The particulars of the Royalist Conspiracy, directed by Hide, Dubois and Terrand, are detailed; by which it appears, that by a forged order, the troops at Brest were to be marched to repulse the invading English, when 12,000 Royalists were to possess themselves of Brest, and destroy the Telegraphs, whilst Monsieur, with 12,000 Russians, was to hoist the Royal Standard.
A letter from Carnot, June 27, acquaints the Chief Consul of the re-establishment of tranquility in the West, and of the zeal of persons, lately Royalists, in repulsing the English, of whom 105 are stated, in a letter from the Prefect, to have been made prisoners. Bonaparte, in a letter to the Prefect, dated Paris, July 26, treating of the conduct of these people, directs that a dozen of the most distinguished should be sent to him, to carry back "the testimonies of the French people;" adding, "If among those who have distinguished themselves there are any Priests, send them to me in presence, for I esteem and love Priests who are good Frenchmen, and who know how to defend their country against the eternal enemies of the French name—those wicked Heretics, the English."
Bonaparte, in an order of the 25th, complains in strong terms of the misconduct which occasioned the capture of La Desirée, at Dunkirk; and directs that the Chief of the Administration at that place be arrested, and sent to Paris, together with the Commanding Officer of the port, the Captain of the ship, and all the Officers and Mates who were then on duty.
DECREE OF JULY 26.—"1. The days of the Decades are the only ones recognized by the National Authority.—2. The observation of Holidays are only binding on the Constituted Authorities, the Public Functionaries, and those in pay of Government.—3. Ordinary Citizens have the right of providing for their wants, of attending to their affairs every day, taking their repose according to their own pleasure, the nature and the object of their labours.—4. The days of Fairs are to remain according to the Republican Calendar.
(Signed) BONAPARTE."
BOSTON, Sept. 17.
YELLOW FEVER.
"Sunt lacrymae rerum; mentem mortalia tangunt."
MR. RUSSELL,
IN my present insolated state, impatient to see my friends, and longing to get my foot legally on shore, I cannot confine my mind to the systematic narrative of our late misfortunes. This hasty sketch is yours by promise; it will be interesting to some, and I hope, afford a gleam of satisfaction to the relatives of the deceased.
From the commencement of our cruise, which was on the last day of December, until the month of June, our crew was distinguished by no particular malady. A few common cases of fever and diarrhoea were the principal occurrences requiring medical assistance; these easily yielded to the usual treatment. The only melancholy event during this period, was the fall of Elijah Williams from the foretop-sail yard, which fractured his skull and lower jaw in a most shocking manner, and soon put a period to his existence.
In May, the weather was hot and irregular; rains and calms succeeded each other frequently; the seamen exposed to these changes became much debilitated; and in June, attacks of dysentery complaints and severe pains in the breast were common. These symptoms increasing we anchored in Havanna. Our stay there was ten days, situated under the brow of the Cavana precipice, which prevented our enjoying the eastern breeze. The crew as usual in port, had fresh provision; though conceivably an indulgence, this was an unhappy circumstance; for the best beef the Spanish market affords, is wretched nutriment to sailors, accustomed to the wholesome beef and pork of New-
England. These vicissitudes of the climate, and this failure of substantial nourishment, (which I leave to my brethren to denominate remote, proximate, efficient, or predisponent causes, according to their favorite theory,) were, I am confident, the only means introducing the fever on board the Warren; by inducing a state of general debility, now approaching to and eventually terminating in that degree, which constitutes yellow fever. No communication whatever existed between any of the crew, and persons then sick in port.
Flushed with the hopes of evading the impending danger, by being relieved and ordered to America, all were yet in good spirits. On the 20th of June two were taken violently; one died the 23rd and one recovered. I come now, infandum renovere dolorem , to narrate a scene of human dissolution, at the recollection of which the mind recoils, and the heavy sigh of sympathy awakes.
On the 27th, ripened for devastation, we bore away for Vera Cruz. The weather on this passage, was but a series of calms and squalls. One hour so sultry as to make respiration laborious, between decks, the next perhaps brought violent gusts of wind, and rain in torrents. Sailors cannot change their clothing every shower; the sudden variations of weather increased their labour, and obliged them to let their cloaths dry by absorption and evaporation. A repetition of this day after day, to men worn down considerably by the climate; the correspondence produced by disappointment in not returning home; and the consternation resulting from the exciting circumstance, account for the alarming progress of the disease.
Four years' residence in hospitals and private practice in the West-Indies, had taught me to consider this varix mortalem as differing from other fevers in no respect but in the degree of exhaustion in the system, and consequent debility which produces it, or rather, which was the disease itself. This sentiment I published last year, and a series of impartial remarks on board the Warren, would have confirmed my belief, had it wanted confirmation. My object was therefore to apply stimuli in such proportion as to restore the different organs to their several functions; and when this could be effected, to diminish the stimuli in such gradual manner, as still to support as much as possible, the tone and vigour of the system. With this view, I exhibited calomel, opium, ether, camphor, acids vegetable and mineral, &c. sometimes one, sometimes several, according to circumstances. The happy effect, was generally to produce a regular action through the intestinal canal; a warm, gentle perspiration; a diminution of heat if it was excessive, or an increase if the skin was cold and clammy; to relieve the pains throughout the body; to arouse the patient if comatose; or quiet him if delirious, and arrest the violence of the vomiting. Does the reader ask, "then why are we presented with such a list of deceased?" Could I describe, or the inquirer imagine the horrid situation in which I had to treat these unfortunate men, his doubts would be satisfied. He would not be astonished at the catalogue of victims, but that any one survived. In the first place the disease was so violent that a person performing his duty, would perhaps in three hours, be raging in delirium, racked with pains, or dozing in a seeming lethargy.
"All was so sudden That scarce a first man fell—One but began To wonder, and straight fell a wonder too; A third, who stooped to raise his dying friend, Dropp'd in the pious act."
Under the half deck was judged the most proper place for them, it being so extremely hot below. Here they swung in hammocks; subject to being tossed about when squalls arose (for the Warren was never sufficiently ballasted); and sometimes exposed partially to the rain; always to the wind, which succeeding so instantaneously to a sultry heat was chilly and disagreeable. It is impossible to attend eighteen or twenty delirious patients, so as to prevent improprieties; they frequently leaped out of their hammocks, and lay rolling in water on the deck. The medicine was in many instances irregularly given, as men bereft of reason are not at command. When the remedies produced heat and moisture it was suddenly checked by a change of air; when they produced the natural evacuations, it was but to expose themselves to wet and cold. Every attempt seemed thwarted; I was almost induced, amidst the consternation of the well; the groans, screeching, delirium and agony of the sick, and convulsions of the dying, to despair of any success and abandon all treatment.
But at length we arrived at Vera Cruz. Here every polite attention was paid us by the Spanish Gover-
nor, who gave us spacious and convenient apartments in the King's Hospital, servants and accommodations. My treatment had now a fair chance; about forty were taken on shore, most of which were yellow fever cases; four only died, and the symptoms of one of them, were decisive, before he left the ship.
On embarking again to return, the same unfavourable weather continued for a few days, and produced its former effect. Many were taken down, the symptoms raged high, mortality ensued, and the language of every countenance was
Quis scit an adjiciam hodiernae crastinae summe Tempora Di Superi? "
About the end of July the rains and squalls abated. The heat though intense, was uniform—the men very seldom wet on duty—the prospect of home was before us. New cases were rare; the sickness of those who did not survive, was protracted—the number of successful instances was greater in proportion. With this favorable change of climate disease went off, almost as suddenly as it came on; and on our arrival in Havanna we considered ourselves in a healthy ship; gentlemen of our acquaintance visited us without dread; not one was taken ill who came on board.
As a few had second attacks we may fairly rate the cases of yellow fever at one hundred; to thirty-nine of whom all assistance was ineffectual.
To gentlemen of the faculty it is worth remarking that two only died after an incipient ptyalism; not one after a forensis of the mouth and considerable salivation; the latter, I did not wish, as essential to the cure; but did not anxiously avoid, as it is fact, that salivation, once established, the patient needs only judicious support.
Alterations in the weather, excessive exercise in the sun; intemperate drinking; unusual loss of sleep, and among some of more delicate nerves great anxiety of mind, were causes to one or other of which I could trace almost every case. For myself, tho' supporting them in my arms in giving medicine, night and day, I was never seized, nor were those who watched, assisted or lay contiguous to the sick, affected in any greater proportion, than the most distant in the ship. It is not my intention to enter into any theoretical discussion; I would however hint to the flickers for contagion, that in the short space of one hundred feet or less, forty-five men have been constantly exposed for eight weeks, among the sick, or near the dying, in a climate considered most favorable to contagion, and have never had a symptom of the disease. Would to God there was no cause of danger but from contact or contiguity with the sick; thousands would not be swept off, who studiously avoid the house of mourning.
I finish by expressing a tribute of gratitude to the officers in general, who have used every exertion to keep the ship clean and wholesome, and to render every aid to the unfortunate sufferers. The only surviving Midshipman has a just claim to my most sincere thanks for his unwearied attention to the sick, and very essential assistance to me in the discharge of my duty.
Your's, &c. J. PARK.
On board the U. S. ship Warren, } Sept. 15, 1800.
BY THE PACKET
We received London papers two days later than were before in America. The report of the signing of the preliminaries of peace on the 29th of July has received no corroboration; although it does not appear that any Paris papers of a more recent date had reached England. The probability however, from other circumstances, is diminished. The general indications of a continental peace are neither strengthened nor impaired.
The impending difference with Denmark excites some anxiety in England; and government have taken measures which they esteemed the best calculated to avert any ill-consequences. But it is doubtful whether they will surrender what they consider a right; or the Danes renew their friendship at the hazard of the continuance of a practice vexatious to their Commerce by its frequent abuse. A war with Denmark would injure England, as it would prevent supplies essential to her naval equipments, and interrupt her trade to the Baltic—to say nothing of more remote inconveniences.
One more expedition was about to depart from England; and the most probable destination is Belleisle. Secrecy is, however, observed; and an anti-ministerial wit predicts, it will return, without the secret being discovered!
Plenty again smiles on the British Empire; and the preliminary ceremonies of the Union being ended, the consummation was about to take place.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
On Monday the Boston frigate, of 22 guns, Capt. Little, failed from President-Road, on a cruise. She is provisioned for six months.
A letter from Capt. Mulloney, of the Ganges, of 26 guns, informs of his having lost some of his people with the fever, amongst whom was a midshipman.
The United States, of 44 guns, Commodore Barry, is now in the Delaware.

ASIATIC INTELLIGENCE.
By arrivals at Salem, from Calcutta.
BOMBAY, APRIL 5.
We have been favoured with a perusal of some private letters from the Cape, received by the Hope, by which we learn, the following intelligence:
In consequence of information having been received of a Spanish Ship being bound to Mozambique, with 50,000 dollars on board for the purchase of a cargo of slaves, Capt. Hogan fitted out a small vessel as a privateer, named the Harriet, mounting six guns, and thirty men, for the purpose of intercepting;—during her cruise for the Spaniard, the Harriet fell in with and carried to the Cape the Holger Danske, from Batavia, a ship of 1000 tons burthen, under Danish colours, with a Dutch Company's cargo on board. Upon falling in with the Harriet the crew hailed her and informed the Captain that although the ship was Danish, the cargo was Dutch property—he consequently took possession of her and carried her to the Cape.
The ship, being clearly proved to be Danish property, has been restored, but there was little or no doubt the cargo would be condemned; it is invoiced at 384,000 rix dollars, in coffee, sugar, indigo, arrack and spices, and would sell at the Cape for £. 120,000 currency.
Besides the above cargo she had on board 125 pieces of large cannon, from the arsenal at Bavaria, said to be intended for Amsterdam.
MADRAS, APRIL 5.
A letter from Cape-Aden has the following paragraph: "Our reports from the upper parts of the Red Sea are, that the French have put Suez into a tolerable tenable situation, and that they have strengthened it particularly towards the sea face."
CALCUTTA, APRIL 9.
On Saturday last the Danish ship Catharine, passed Calcutta, from Batavia and Tranquebar, to Serampore. She left the latter port on the 20th of March, and brings an account of the arrival there of a ship under Danish colours, from the Isle of France, formerly the Princess Royal Indianman, and which our readers will recollect was captured in October last in the bay of Bengal, by the Malartic privateer, Capt. Dutert.
By this ship we learn that most of the prizes captured by the French privateers in the Bay had arrived at Port North West, but that none of the privateers had at the date of the departure of the Princess Royal returned to port.
Eight ships, under Hamburg colours, were at the Mauritius, from Europe—a ninth had been stopped going in, by one of the English privateers, which proceeded afterwards to Tranquebar, and we understand she was about to sail again from thence to the Isle of France.
An account is also received by this ship of the capture of a large ship loaded with rice in the Bay of Bengal, early in January, by a French privateer, who had sent her to Batavia.
LOUISVILLE, (Georgia) July 5.
We have it from very good authority, that his Excellency the Governor has received advices by the last post from the Hon. Rufus King, minister of the United States at the Court of London, by which it appears, that in consequence of a demand of his Excellency, through Mr. King, from the British government under the 7th article of the definitive treaty of peace, of the public records of this State, carried off by his Britannic Majesty's officers and subjects during the revolutionary war; he (Mr. King) has secured one chest of those papers, and was in hopes to obtain the remainder, which were supposed to be mingled in two other chests with the public papers of East and West Florida.
The exertions of the Governor to trace the information, so as to enable Mr. King to make the demand, and Mr. King's indefatigable exertions to the object since, will merit the thanks of the widow and the orphan, who in many cases will regain their property from the grasping hand of speculation.
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 10.
The General Simcoe, British cruiser, has captured several American vessels, and among others, a prize belonging to the United States' Schooner Experiment.—[Aurora.]
SEPT. 12.
By the following letter from a gentleman of the first respectability at New-Castle, it appears that the situation of the Ganges is not so distressing as has been reported:
SIR,
IT appears from the papers of yesterday that great uneasiness prevails in your city, respecting the situation of the Ganges, and as I know how much reports of the kind are too often magnified, I now give you an accurate statement of the facts respecting the sickness on board of her.
She arrived here on Saturday last,
with eleven sick of the fever, two of whom died in about 12 hours after she came too, the other nine were removed to tents prepared for them a mile below town on Sunday, one of them has since died, the others are likely to do well, and are said to be out of danger. There has not a new case of the fever been on board the ship since her arrival, nor is there any danger apprehended from her here; they get supplies of necessaries every day from the town, yet the intercourse is not permitted freely, nor are the hands suffered to be long on shore at a time in the town.
At the request of Capt. Mullowny, I assisted in making the arrangements for getting the sick on shore, and know the above statement to be accurate; and send it to you that it may correct false reports, and relieve the minds of the timid.
I am with much respect, Sir, Your very humble servant.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 15.
William B. Giles, Esq. of Virginia, has offered himself as a candidate for a seat in Congress at the next election.
To the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser.
His Majesty's ship Andromache, Halifax, Sept. 3, 1800.
Sir,
I have observed in your paper (the Mercantile Advertiser) of the 22d August, an article of information from Capt. PARSONS, of the Schooner Fox, from Charleston, August 8, stating, that on his passage from Cape Francois, under convoy of the U. S. frigate Constitution, Capt. Talbot, on the 30th July, an English ship came into the fleet, sent his boat on board the Commodore, afterwards made sail, and stood to the westward. "We learnt from the Commodore," says he, "that she was called the Andromache, from Halifax. The Captain of the English frigate requested the Commodore to permit him to overhaul the fleet, but he would not permit him."
As the last paragraph is so notorious a falsehood, inserted (as I conceive) only to depreciate the character of a British officer, in the eyes of the ignorant, and uninformed; as I can hardly believe any others would give credit to it, as the whole world must have learnt that the British navy will do its duty upon all occasions; I request you will take the earliest opportunity to contradict it: and I am certain that Capt. Talbot, so far from having given the information your paper mentions, if he had been the above mentioned paragraph, feeling as an officer must do, whose character is at stake, by such villainous and dangerous misrepresentations, would himself have desired you to contradict it. I had no cause to have wished to overhaul the convoy, as Capt. Talbot, in a very proper manner, was so well acquainted with the vessels under his charge, that he assured the Lieutenant of the ship, whom I sent on board for that purpose, that, upon his honor, they were all belonging to subjects of the United States, and carrying no property belonging to the enemies of Great Britain; that he was well acquainted with the owners and others concerned in every one of them.—After such an assurance from Capt. Talbot, who appeared to act in the most honorable manner, I could have no cause to doubt his word, nor wish to delay him one moment longer by claiming that right of Powers at War, of examining all neutral vessels according to the practice and laws of all nations, more especially coming from an enemy's port. I have already wrote to Capt. Talbot; and I beg you will take the earliest opportunity, and most public, to attend to my request; and should it have appeared in other newspapers, that the Editors of such may also contradict it.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.
ROBERT LAURIE,
Captain of His Britannic Majesty's ship the Andromache.
BOSTON, SEPTEMBER 19.
The COMMISSIONERS.
A letter from a gentleman at Paris, dated July 17, received in this town, observes, that the ENVOYS are very secret as to the progress of the Negotiation they are conducting;—That whatever reports may be current relative to the business they can have no better basis than conjecture;—That he should write again by Mr. Tudor, who was to take passage with the Envoys in the Portsmouth, sloop of war.
Important to Commerce.
Extract of a letter from Halifax, dated Sept. 8th, 1800.
"Presuming that any new Orders or Instructions relative to American, or neutral Commerce, may be eagerly sought after by Merchants and others engaged in such Traffic. I have procured the original printed instructions, received per the last Packet from England, by the Judge of the Vice Admiralty Court for this Province; and herewith enclose you a correct copy, just taken, and compared by me with the original."
"It may be necessary further to observe, that, while those Orders tend to encourage such Commerce immediately with Great Britain or Ireland—they will probably be
confirmed into a tacit permission to harras still further the trade carried on by neutrals with the enemies of those countries.—At any rate, vessels not provided with the Certificates mentioned in this Order, will be liable to interruption in their voyages, to be carried into port by English cruisers (public and private)—and probably, in many instances, will be condemned in Courts of Admiralty, where the property is not indubitably proved to be neutral—the burden of which proof will be thrown on the claimants."
"We have now lying in this harbor a number of vessels with American colors flying, sent in, under different pretexes, for examination—I can truly say that the light is very disagreeable to me, and I sincerely wish that the two countries (Great Britain and America) may come to a better understanding with each other."
GEORGE R.
Instructions to our Courts of Admiralty, and to Commanders of our Ships of L.S. War and Privateers. Given at our Court at St. James's, the twelfth day of June, 1800, in the Fortieth Year of our Reign.
WHEREAS by an Act passed in the present Session of Parliament, intitled, "An Act to permit the importation of Goods and Commodities from Countries in America, belonging to any Foreign European Sovereign or State, in Neutral Ships, until the Twenty-ninth day of September, One Thousand Eight Hundred and One." We are authorized to grant Licences for the importation into this Kingdom, from any Country in America, belonging to any Foreign European Sovereign or State, any Goods or Commodities of the Growth or Produce, whether manufactured or otherwise, of any such Country, not prohibited to be used or consumed in this Kingdom, under certain Restrictions, in any ship or vessel, belonging to any State in Amity with us;—We are therefore graciously pleased to direct, that neutral ships coming with such cargoes, under the Protection of our Special Licences, granted under the authority of the said Act, shall not be interrupted in their voyages by our cruisers and private ships of war, upon producing the Licences so granted; and if they should be brought into our ports for adjudication, they shall be forthwith liberated by our Courts of Admiralty, upon their being shown that the Claimants have obtained such Licences, and have conformed to the Regulations prescribed therein.
By His Majesty's Command,
PORTLAND.
The Dock Company of Hull, have reduced the "DUES" on American vessels entering that port from 36 to 18 per ton, provided one half the cargo consists of West India Produce for exportation. This regulation is to continue in operation for 12 calendar months. This information has been officially communicated to the American Consul.
We hear that Capt. RICHARD DERBY of Salem, is appointed to the command of the General Greene.
SEPTEMBER 22.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Friday the ship Onondaga, Capt. PARSONS, arrived here from Falmouth, England, in 36 days, bringing papers to the 8th August, four days later than by the Alert; but excepting editorial conjectures and remarks, they do not contain any political information.
The reports of the signing of Preliminaries of Peace between Austria and France remained in the same state of uncertainty, as when we last commented on them. Hostilities had not, however, recommenced, and indications were equally as strong in favour of an existing negotiation, as of renewed warfare.
Another Expedition, of considerable magnitude, but secret destination, failed from England the 7th August. The hum of preparation is heard throughout Great Britain; the prospects of a fine harvest were encroaching; and the wish for peace was heard only in solitary whispers, or in the cabals of a London minority.
Again we have searched for some slight notice, in the foreign papers, of "our Envoys," and again are we disappointed.
Extract of a letter from the Consul of the United States at Port Republican, dated August 12.
"A complete and unconditional submission of the Southern Department of this island, to the Commander in Chief Toussaint Louverture, has taken place. Jeremie, that was the last given up, official accounts have been this day received of its surrender.—Thus the whole department is under the jurisdiction of Gen. Toussaint, whose conduct towards the deluded inhabitants has been marked by the most honourable humanity. Almost a general amnesty has been accorded, and the citizens of all colours in that quarter, now hail him as their deliverer. His opponents, Rigaud, with 40 or 50 of the officers attached to his person, have made their escape, by embarking in a small boat, where destination is not known. The General is now actively employed in organizing the department; and a short time will secure to us in this place, an intercourse with that rich country, which must generally benefit our commerce. Several mercantile expeditions are already on foot for Jeremie, which promises an advantageous result. It is also proper to state, that this conquest has put an end to the bargs that have so long infested the Bite, and that no further necessary exists for vessels bound to this port, to touch at Cape Francois or the Mole for convoy. I am confidently informed, that not only a considerable quantity of coffee is in the mountains of the Grand Ance, but there is also a large collection of produce in store at Jeremie, which will all find its way here, and give an activity to our business."
The happy consequences which have arisen throughout the island of St. Domingo, resulting from the triumph of Toussaint over the marauding and piratical Rigaud has diffused great and general happiness among the people of that island.—A day of public rejoicing was to be celebrated on the 28th Aug. Rigaud fled to St. Thomas's, but was not permitted to land; from thence he went to St. Barthelemy where he will probably receive a similar treatment.
From NEW-LONDON, Sept. 17.
On Saturday arrived here the U. S. Sloop of war Trumbull, David Jewett, Esq. commander; brought in with her the French Sch. Vengeance, of 8 four-pounders mounted, pierced for 10 guns, two of which are in her hold; captured on the 14th of August just out of Jeremie; escaping from the fangs of Toussaint. She has 130 souls on board, a number of whom are women and children; all people of colour save Monf. Meunier, a vile fellow, late agent for Rigaud's bargs at Petit Guave.—About 60 or 70 of the prisoners are officers, among them are D'Artagnac, chief of brigade commandant of Jeremie, and its dependencies; one Adjutant General, and the principle part of Rigaud's etat major. The prize has on board a considerable quantity of powder and dollars.
On the 6th of August, the Trumbull took the commandant of Petit Trou, Lyle, with his family and several officers on board a large open boat; the prisoners and cargo consisting of 40 bags of coffee, were taken on board the Trumbull and the boat sunk.
HANOVER, Sept. 8.
REMARKABLE ESCAPE.
It is no less wonderful than true, that a lad, about 9 years old, son of Mr. LYMAN, of Hartford, while placed on his hands and knees looking into a new dug well, in which was suspended a rope, was, by misfortune, suddenly pressed forward into the deep and dangerous cavern. After falling several feet, head foremost, he wonderfully saved himself from the fatal blow, by clenching his hands round the suspended rope; and in this perilous situation he remained a short time, when assistance came, and he was immediately brought up and placed upon his feet.
PORTSMOUTH, SEPTEMBER 23.
Representatives to Congress chosen.
Last week His Excellency the Governor and the Hon. Council met at Exeter for the purpose of sorting and counting the votes for Representatives to Congress,—on sorting and counting the same it appeared the following gentlemen were chosen by a very large majority to take their seats in March next,
Hon. ABIEL FOSTER, SAMUEL TENNEY, JOSEPH PIERCE and GEORGE B. UPHAM, Esquires.
In place of Mr. Gordon, resigned, to take his seat in the next Congress, no one is chosen, the two highest candidates to be sent out to the people are Hon. Samuel Tenney, Esq. and George B. Upham, Esq.
By private letters from Bourdeaux, (says a London paper) we are informed, that the only carriage now in that once opulent city, belongs to the American Minister's lady, Mrs. FENWICK—in that city, which once contained five hundred splendid carriages!
An Irish paper of the 12th July, says, "The first export entry from thence for Washington, the new capital of the United States, of America, took place on Thursday, and consisted of wrought iron, brass and hosiery; which, we hope, will be followed by numerous others, especially as, increasing rapidly in population, its demands for manufactured goods will certainly increase in proportion."
Deaths of the Fever in Norfolk, from the 1st to the 5th inst.—Adults 16—children 17.
The whole number of Deaths in the City and Suburbs of Baltimore for the 24 hours ending Sept. 13 at sunrise were 24.—Sick in hospital, 64.
The fever at Providence has not yet appeared. On Tuesday last five new cases were reported, and ten persons remained sick.
Entries at the CUSTOM-HOUSE.
Sch. Sally, Tuttle, St. Thomas's. Brig Atlantic, Phillips, London. CLEARED. Sch. Sally, Lovett, St. Johns, N. B.
MARRIED.
In this town, Mr. Benjamin Hooper to Miss Patty Pray.
DIED.
At Charleston, Francis Huger, Esq. he was the officer who so bravely defended Fort Moultrie against the English fleet in 1776.
At Newport, Mr. Henry Barber, Editor of the Newport Mercury.
At Havanna, Mr. Robert M'Connell, midshipman of the U. S. ship Ganges.
At Norfolk, Col. Otway Byrd, Collector of Customs.—Mr. Watts, comedian.
In Virginia, Hon. John Blair, Esq. aged 69—a true Washington Federalist.
At Buckstown, Mr. John Ames, was killed while assisting at the launching of a vessel.
At Newbury-Port, Mrs. Balch, aged 60, consort of Mr. Nathaniel Balch.
Miss Alice Balch, a daughter, aged 17.
At Biddeford, Caroline Amena Melien, aged four years and a half, eldest child of Prentiss Melien, Esq.
"Early—bright—translucent—chaste as morning dew."
"She blos's n'—was exhal'd—and went to Heav'n."
At Barrington, Mrs. Abigail Burnham, aged 65, wife of the late Jeremiah Burnham, of Durham; Mr. Samuel Burnham, aged 42, son of the above, he died a few days after his mother.
At Dover, a child of the widow of Capt. Samuel Gerrish.
In this town, Mrs. Sally Dillcall, wife of Nathaniel Dillcall, of an apoplexy; a child of Mr. Samuel Austin. At Charleston, (S. C.) Capt. John Purcell, aged 26, of this town. At New-York, Capt. William Briard, aged 30, of this town.
William Lang, & Co.
HAVING REMOVED THEIR ESTABLISHMENT FROM PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) ARE NOW OPENING
FOR SALE IN BOSTON, AN ASSORTMENT OF ENGLISH GOODS, WHICH THEY WILL DISPOSE OF ON LOW TERMS, FOR CASH, OR APPROVED CREDIT. Boston, Sept. 17, 1800.
THIS DAY
AT
PUBLIC AUCTION,
WILL BE SOLD, at the Mansion-house of Madam BOYD, deceased,
A variety of English Piece & Stuff Goods, and the remaining Household Furniture, &c.
VIZ—Shalloons, Calimancoes, Durants, black Lastings, Russells, Tamies, Dorseteen, Anteloons, Corduroy, Printed Jean and Fustian, White Flannel and Baize, Bed-Tick, Irish Linen, Cambric, Shawls and Pocket Handkerchiefs, Long Lawn, Clogs and Galoshes. 24 yards elegant water Tabby, English Stuff Shoes and Slippers, Black and white Satin ditto. Tapes, Thread, Bobbin and Cap Wire. Calicoes and Chintzes, Mens' and Womens' white cotton, hemp, and worsted Hose. Narrow & wide black Mode and Tiffany, Ribbons, Ladies black silk Gloves and Sewing Silk. Plain white Bone and common Knives and Forks. Matthewman Coat and vest Buttons. Door Knockers and Hinges, and a Trunk of the best Poland Starch, &c.
—ALSO—
2 cases Silver handle Knives & Forks. A good roasting Jack and Appurtenances. Chairs, Tables & common Bedsteads. Some Kitchen Furniture. A Pitch-Pot and Ladle. A quantity of old Soap & Soap Grease. A few barrels of old Cyder. 2 large live Hogs. A variety of Books & Writing Paper. Glass Ware. Muskets with Bayonets, and 2 pair Horse Pistols, and many other articles which will then appear.
Sale will begin at 9 o'clock, A. M.
ABRAHAM ISAAC, Auctioneer.
60 days credit will be given to those who purchase above 100 dollars, on good security.
Portsmouth, Sept. 23, 1800.
Just received from Calcutta, and
FOR SALE BY
James Sheafe,
An assortment of
INDIA COTTONS
by the Bale. Also,
SUGAR of an excellent quality in
Bags. Sept. 23.
Fall & Winter GOODS.
PETER COFFIN,
Has imported in the ships SALLY
and PACKET, from Liverpool,
A general Assortment of
Fall & Winter GOODS,
Which will be ready for Sale in a few
days. Sept. 23, 1800.
Bristol Church Lottery,
MORE PRIZES than BLANKS.
TICKETS and Quarters in the above
Lottery, which commences drawing on the first Monday in December next.—
And in the
Providence Episcopal Church Lottery
which commences drawing on Monday
next.—And in the
Amoskeag Canal Lottery,
which commences drawing on the 21st day
of October next, MAY BE HAD AT THE
Portsmouth Book-Store,
Opposite the Court House, where the prizes
will be paid on demand.
Cash and the highest price given
for RAGS, at the above place.
Portsmouth, Sept. 23, 1800
Generous wages will be given
TO a GIRL, who can be well
recommended, as a good Cook,
and wait in a genteel boarding house.
Inquire of the Printer.

I Sigh for the Girl I adore. WHEN fairies trip round the gay green And all nature seems sunk into rest, Thro' valleys I wander unfeen, My heart with sad sorrow opprest: Then oft by the murmuring streams, Fair Eleanor's loss I deplore, As alone by the moon's silver beams, I sigh for the girl I adore. When my flocks wander o'er the wide plain, To some thicket of woodbine I rove; There I pensively tune some soft strain, Or sing forth the praise of my love: Where does my fair Eleanor stray, Must I ne'er see the nymph any more; Thus distracted, I mourn the long day And sigh for the girl I adore. When first I beheld the sweet maid, By moonlight, alone in the vale; Far, far from the village we stray'd, Where I tenderly told the soft tale; How long must I wander forlorn, Ah! when will my sorrows be o'er; Such grief it can never be borne; I sigh for the girl I adore.
Singular Phenomenon, in the River de la Plata.
IN 1793, the waters of this river were forced in the month of April, by a most violent current of wind to the distance of ten leagues, so that the neighboring plains were entirely inundated, and the bed of the river was left dry. Ships which had been sunk in the river for upwards of thirty years were uncovered; and among others, an English vessel, which was cast away in the year 1762. Several persons repaired to the bed of the river, on which they could walk about without wetting their feet, and returned laden with silver and other riches, which had been long buried under the water. This Phenomenon which may be ranked among the grand revolutions of nature, continued three days; at the end of which the wind ceased, and the water returned with great violence to its natural bed.
ANECDOLE.
A YOUNG lady was very much in love with a young Irish officer, but that false delicacy which prevails among the female sex would not permit her to disclose her passion. However, her attentions were unremitted and she was lavish in compliments when opportunity would permit.—But the officer was a delicate man, and unexperienced in those matters—he was therefore unconscious of her meaning, and it remained for the young lady either to be more explicit, or continue in all the torture of suspense. The former being her choice, she availed herself of a circumstance which happened: One day she invited him to dine on some fowls; the company being large, and the table small, he had hardly room between the plates and elbows to put his fragments; which the young lady taking notice of, and resolving to seize the present happy moment, turned about, and said "Pray Sir, lay your BONES with mine"—The officer took the hint, and an éclaircissement took place.
Cheap India Cottons. JUST OPENED BY  Peter Coffin, A great variety of INDIA COTTONS. Sept. 15, 1800.
WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued by the Hon. John Pickering , Esq. District Judge of the District of New-Hampshire, against Alexander Ewen , of Portsmouth, factor and broker, and he being declared a bankrupt—is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners named and authorised in said commission, on Mondays the thirteenth, twentieth and twenty-seventh days of October next, at nine of the clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Court House in Portsmouth in said District; and in all things to conform to the directions of the Act of Congress, entitled, "An Act for establishing an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States"—at the first of which meetings the creditors whose respective debts shall amount to two hundred dollars and upwards, are to come prepared to prove their debts and choose Assignees—at the second of which meetings all other creditors of said Ewen are to come prepared to prove their respective debts. Given under our hands at Portsmouth, this thirteenth day of September, Anno Domini, 1800. Edward St. Loe Livermore, John Peirce, Jeremiah Libbey.
NOTICE! ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOB CRESSEY , late of Londonderry, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment;—and those who have demands against said estate are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to DAVID GOODEN, Administrator on said Estate. Londonderry, Sept. 3, 1800.
MOULTONBOROUGH.—STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. NOTICE is hereby given to the delinquent proprietors and owners of land in the town of Moultonborough, who have not paid their road, state and county taxes for the year 1800, that unless they pay the same with incidental charges to me the subscriber, on or before the 24th day of November next, so much of their lands as will pay the same will then be sold at public vendue, at 10 o'clock A. M. on said day, at the house of Maj. Elias Smith, innholder in said town.
   First Division. Second Division. Common.   Proprietors Names. No. Range. Road tax. Proprietors Names. No. Range. Road tax. Proprietors Names. No. Range. Road tax.   Dol. Cts. Cts. Cts. Dol. Cts. Cts. Cts. Dol. Cts. Cts. Cts.     Anthony Emery, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Garland, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Joseph Johnson, 3 1 100 1 25 16 5 1/2 0 0 0 0   Heirs of M. Little, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Joshua Lane, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Ebenezer Lane, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   William Lane, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Jonathan Leavitt, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Lamprey, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Solly and March, 2 1 100 1 25 16 5 1/2 0 0 0 0   Benjamin Mason, 5 1 100 1 25 16 5 1/2 0 0 0 0   Jona. Moulton, 3d, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Ephraim Marston, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Richard Nason, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Neal, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Simon Nudd, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Stephen Page, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   James Philbrick, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Benjamin Page, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Rindge, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Samuel Robinson, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Thomas Rand, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   William Simpson, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Rich'd C. Shannon, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Jonathan Shaw, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Edward Shaw, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Benjamin Sanborn, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Taylor, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Jeremiah Towl, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Joshua Towl, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   William Vittum, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Thomas White, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Tho's Wallingford, 6 9 100 1 25 19 6 1/2 0 0 0 0   Jeremiah Marston, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Jona. Moulton, Esq., 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Tho's Wallingford, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    A tract of land on Long Island annexed to the town of Moultonborough, agreeable to an act of the General Court passed December 1799, estimated at 1000 acres, in five divisions, 200 acres in each division, adjoining 2d division in said town. Moultonborough, Sept. 5, 1800. JOHN DRAKE, Collector.
State of New-Hampshire, County of Strafford.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Middleton, who have not paid their state, county, town, school and highway tax for the year 1800, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before Monday the tenth day of November next, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of DANIEL WINGATE, Esq. innholder in said town, at ten o'clock A. M. on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Proprietors Names. No. Range. Road tax.     Samuel Varney, 49 100 66 1 50   John Tasker, 59 50 22 0 50   Timothy Roberts, 35 100 22 0 50   Andrew Marshall, 39 100 44 1 0   Tristram Coffin, 15 100 33 0 75   Nathaniel Varney, 77 100 22 0 50   Thomas Varney, 89 100 22 0 50   John Heard, 90 100 22 0 50   Edward Ellis, 88 50 11 0 25   Joshua Peirce, 1 69 22 0 50   Theodore Atkinson, 40 100 66 1 50   John Bickford, 55 50 15 0 34   Aaron Buzzell, 10 30 7 0 15    SAMUEL JOHNSON, Collector. Middleton, Sept. 9, 1800.
ERROL.
Notice is hereby given TO the proprietors and owners of the township of Errol in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, that at a meeting of said proprietors held at Hampton-Falls, in the county of Rockingham, July 30, 1800, a tax of Eight Dollars on each original right of land in said Errol (the school right excepted) was voted, and has since been assessed and committed to me to collect; and that unless said tax is paid to me at my dwelling house in Epping, in said county of Rockingham, on or before the last day of May next, said lands will be advertised for sale, as the law in such cases directs. WM. PLUMER, Prop's Collector. Epping, Sept. 8, 1800.
MILLSFIELD.
Notice is hereby given TO the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Millsfield, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire—that at a meeting of said proprietors, held at Hampton-Falls, in the county of Rockingham, July 30, 1800, a tax of Eight Dollars on each original right of land in said Millsfield (the school right excepted) was voted, and has since been assessed and committed to me to collect; and that unless said tax is paid to me at my dwelling house in Epping, in said county of Rockingham, on or before the last day of May next, said lands will be advertised for sale as the law in such cases directs. WM. PLUMER, Prop's Collector. Epping, Sept. 8, 1800.
Genteel Boarding
FOR two or three Gentlemen, in a small family in the center of the town. For further particulars apply to the Printer hereat. Aug. 28.
State of New-Hampshire, County of Farmington.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors and owners of land in the town of FARMINGTON, who have not paid their state, county, and highway taxes for the year 1800, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the 25th day of November next, so much of their lands as will pay the same with incidental charges, will then be sold at public vendue, at my dwelling house in said Farmington, at 10 o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Original Proprietors names. No. Range. Road tax.     John Allen, 98 4 2 0 0 8   Jonathan Crosby,   Ens. Joseph Chelley,   John Bickford, jr., 122 3 140 31 5 1 51   Joseph Daniels,   Joseph Daniels, jr., 47 2 50 10 5 0 50   Jethro Bickford,   do. do. 101 4 10 3 5 0 17   Eli Dement, 71 2 90 10 5 0 50   Capt. Tim'y Gerrish, 113 2 240 98 5 1 84   Clement Hughes, 76 2 60 35 0 1 68   Col. Mark Hunkin, 114 3 100 17 5 0 84   Tobias Hanson,   Joseph Hanson, 125 4 7 3 5 0 17   Benjamin Hanson,   Thomas Hanson,   John Hanson, 59 2 40 10 5 0 50   Nathaniel Hanson,   James Hobbs,   Joseph Ham, 97 4 10 3 5 0 17   John Pearl,   Lt. Tristram Heard, 91 4 10 14 0 0 67   William Leathers, 43 3 37 7 0 0 34   Thomas Leighton,   John Leighton, 33 3 30 7 0 0 34   John Carter,   Joseph Kent, 126 3 70 8 5 0 42   Ens. Hattevil Nutter,   Henry Nutter, 123 3 74 7 0 0 34   Eleazer Coleman,   John Ricker, 102 2 45 7 0 0 34   Maturin Ricker,   Ephraim Ricker,   do. do. 124 3 50 7 0 0 34   John Smith, 103 3 140 15 5 0 75   Capt. Thomas Tibbetts, 49 2 70 12 0 0 58   Col. Tho's Westbrook, 60 2 59 8 5 0 42   Capt. Paul Wentworth, 74 2 54 8 5 0 42   Samuel Downs, 99 4 10 3 5 0 17   Samuel Heard,   James Heard, 107 2 230 35 0 1 68   David Watson,    Ephraim Perkins, jr. Collector. Farmington, Sept. 9, 1800.
FOR SALE,
A very pleasant and valuable seat, either for a trader, farmer, or mechanic; situate in the central part of the town of Epsom, on the main road leading from Portsmouth to Concord, Dartmouth College, and Vermont, to Lake Champlain; containing about
ONE hundred Acres of good LAND, capable of being made a good FARM, both for mowing, tillage and pasturage; with a large, convenient two story House, mostly finished; a large Barn, and an excellent Orchard thereon.
There are also on the same an excellent Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill, standing on one of the most constant streams in the county.
Also about two hundred and twenty acres of unimproved Land in the same town, well situated, with a good growth of White-Oak and Pine timber thereon. The conditions may be known by applying to the subscriber, on the premises first mentioned.
James Gray. Epsom, 28th August, 1800.
Newhall's Shoe-Store, Daniel-street, Portsmouth. ABNER NEWHALL
Informs his Friends, Customers, and the public in general, that he has lately received a large addition to his former Assortment of
 SHOES, which he now offers at the following low and reduced prices.—viz.—  LADIES' black Morocco Shoes and Slippers, 1 12 Cents.  English, ditto, ditto, 1 25 do.  Green, blue, red & yellow do. 1 16 do.  Plain & figured Kid, do. (of which he has a great variety, and very nice,) 1 50 do.  Black and Fancy stuff Shoes and SLIPPERS, 84 Cents.  Those with Yorkheals 12 Cents dearer.  Calf-skin and other Leather, ditto.  Childrens' Shoes of every size and almost of every description.  Gentlemen's handsome dress SHOES. Common, ditto. Boys', ditto.  Men's fine & common BOOTS. ditto, ditto, Half Boots.  BOOT LEGS.  Red Morocco SKINS. 
The above SHOES are all of the best materials and workmanship, and as they are manufactured under the direction and careful inspection of the Vender, he flatters himself that he can warrant them with confidence.
N. B. The prices of the Mens and Childrens Shoes are equally reduced. He likewise informs them that he receives a Fresh assortment twice a month.
The public are respectfully informed, that no Vender of Shoes equally as good as the above, can be afforded at the above reduced prices—but a spirit of monopoly and exclusive privilege having set the example, the subscriber is under the necessity of conforming.
ABNER NEWHALL. Portsmouth, August 19, 1800. [6w.]
Fresh Groceries.
B. Leverett
Has just Received, and For Sale, at his Store, Spring-Hill,
FRESH black Zant
CURRANTS; Nutmegs; Cloves; Mace; Cinnamon; Citron; soft shell'd Almonds; Sweet OIL in flasks; table SALT per basket.
Gun Powder, Hyson, young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the first qualities.
Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR per hundred or Loaf; East-India SUGAR per bag.
Real Hollands GIN (white;); Old RUM, common ditto; Brandy; Molasses; Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga WINES.
Spermaceti & mould Candles; Spanish Segars. Elliot's warranted SNUFF per keg.
With a general assortment of W. India Goods & Groceries as usual, and as cheap as can be purchased at any Store in Portsmouth. Portsmouth, Sept. 8, 1800.
WHEREAS the underwritten has received letters of resignation from SAMUEL BORLAND, Esq. acting as Agent for the American Consul at the colonies of Essequibo and Demerary; by which resignation the American Commerce, and the interest of individuals trading to those colonies may more or less suffer in their mercantile transactions, for want of proper information.
The underwritten having been appointed a Consul for said colonies, and at present recovered from his indisposition, informs all whom it may concern, that he intends to return to the colony of Demerary, and on his arrival there to exercise the functions of his office—that is to say—To give every assistance in his power to merchants and American citizens there residing or trading, who shall ask his aid, so far as the