The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1789-11-18 00:00:00

New - Hampshire Gazette, and the General Advertiser.
Containing the Laws, &amp;c. of the United States, as well as those of this State passed since 1787, with a variety of other matters both useful and entertaining.
PORTSMOUTH: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, at his Office in Congress-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
THIRTEENTH ACT of CONGRESS.
An ACT for establishing the SALARIES of the Executive OFFICERS of GOVERNMENT, with their ASSISTANTS and CLERKS.
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That there shall be allowed to the officers hereafter mentioned, the following annual salaries, payable quarterly at the Treasury of the United States:—To the Secretary of the Treasury three thousand five hundred dollars; to the Secretary in the Department of State, three thousand five hundred dollars; to the Secretary in the Department of War, three thousand dollars; to the Comptroller of the Treasury, two thousand dollars; to the Auditor, fifteen hundred dollars; to the Treasurer, two thousand dollars; to the Register, twelve hundred and fifty dollars; to the Governor of the Western Territory, for his salary as such, and for discharging the duties of Superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Northern Department, two thousand dollars; to the three Judges of the Western Territory, each eight hundred dollars; to the Assistant of the Secretary of the Treasury, fifteen hundred dollars; to the Chief Clerk in the Department of State, eight hundred dollars; to the Chief Clerk in the Department of War, six hundred dollars; to the Secretary of the Western Territory, seven hundred and fifty dollars; to the principal Clerk of the Auditor, six hundred dollars; to the principal Clerk of the Treasurer, six hundred dollars.
And be it further enacted, That the heads of the three Departments first above mentioned, shall appoint such Clerks therein respectively as they shall find necessary, and the salary of said Clerks respectively shall not exceed the rate of five hundred dollars per annum.
FREDERICK A. MUHLENBURG, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN ADAMS, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved—Sept. the 11th, 1789. GEORGE WASHINGTON. President of the United States.
The MEDLEY.
From the Massachusetts Magazine for 1789.
SOMETHING UNACCOUNTABLE.
MR. B. had received a learned education at one of the first seminaries in America. The dawn of childhood displayed uncommon traits of genius; and the morn of manhood returned him to his respectable friends, all that the fondest affection could wish. Early designed for the law, he soon became distinguished at the bar, and blest with a handsome fortune, exerted all his abilities in defending the widow, and protecting the fatherless. Villainy shrunk abashed from his penetrating eye; and the lawless oppressor trembled as he spoke. His manners were engaging to the highest degree. His morals irreproachable in the commerce with both sexes; his piety resulted from gratitude and love. The conscience void of offence, seldom feels the gloom of superstition; perhaps no man was freer from the least tincture of it, than this worthy character, and although a warm advocate for the agency of Providence, he frequently smiled at the vulgar notions of those extraordinary appearances which are deemed supernatural. A few years had rolled imperceptibly away, in performing continual acts of benevolence,
and doing illimited good to such as had none to help, when some special pleadings in a momentous cause, obliged him to undertake a journey of eighty miles. Business of various kinds delayed his setting out till the last day of term approached; he mounted his horse before sun-rise, travelled with expedition, and at eight in the evening reached within 10 miles of his intended tour. Excessively fatigued by the heats of a violent August sun, he seriously wished for repose, and called at a minister's house to whom he had letters, and who rather kept genteel lodgings for men of science, than a car-avansary for general refreshment. The stranger was received with uncommon attentions, past a few moments in agreeable conversation—partook of a light supper—and retired to an elegant chamber. All nature was hush as the temple of death; not a voice to interrupt the calmness of repose; not a breath from the trees to disturb sleep; the family and servants were sunk in the arms of slumber; a universal solemn stillness pervaded the town; but neither wearisome lassitude, nor a predisposition for rest, were of any avail—Mr. B. turned from side to side, and as the hours past off grew more wakeful. A neighbouring church clock had struck twelve—the moon rose, and shed her fair influence around. He looked towards the door, and saw approaching his bed, a most beautiful girl about ten or fifteen. The elegance of her countenance, symmetry of limbs, and delicacy of shape, bespoke something more than human. It was a face he never had seen—the serenity of hope, the glow of faith, the rapture of joy, played upon features divinely expressive; yet her attitude was such, as displayed peculiar affection for him, and deeply interested the tenderest feelings. Her head gently inclined, her arms stretched out as to clasp a beloved object, awakened every emotion of compassion; and a visible languor that succeeded a healthy look—a deadly pallidness that obliterated the fading rose, rendered this unexpected interview exquisitely affecting. He viewed her for some time with fixed attention, blended with the diffidence of beholding an angel in distress; drew the curtain on that side, and turned silently away. Again the appearance met his wondering sight, if possible, ten times more engaging than before. He had leisure to contemplate her dress, the animation that beamed from her eyes—the lovely ringlet of auburn tresses that flowed on her bosom. The route ensemble surpassed description. Convinced that his door was carefully locked, and no other aperture leading to the chamber, he put on his clothes, and determined to traverse the town till morn. The unknown fair, attended to the stair case—and instantly vanished, with a look that expressed filial affection, and asked parental pity. Various attempts to solve the inexplicable enigma busied his thoughts; he was assured it must be supernatural; the why and wherefore he could not fathom. Unwilling to hurt the feelings of the good old couple, he returned before they were up, called for his horse, settled the bill, took not the least notice of any thing extraordinary to the servant, and proceeded on his journey. A few days terminated the business in which he was engaged, a few more he resolved to dedicate to those friends who had honored him with pleasurable invitations. The accomplishments of this excellent young man were a passport to the polite circles; among others, his Excellency the Governor who resided in the capital where he then was, requested his company at dinner. Miss Amelia, his youngest daughter, bore a striking resemblance to the lovely form he had so lately seen; ten thousand confused ideas rushed upon his soul—he fell
violently in love with this amiable lady, and previously to leaving the metropolis, made those honorable proposals which end in matrimony. Some intervening circumstances debarred him for two or three years the pleasure he sought for in a partner. At length the nuptials were consummated, and Madam B. retired with her husband, to the place of his abode.—The returning twelvemonth crowned the wishes of a new married couple with an infant daughter, the peculiar favourite of a fond father; the darling of an affectionate mother. Four or five annual revolutions lead us to forget many things that once affected with a peculiar pathos. This was the case with Mr. B. From a practising attorney, he had past to the grade of a barrister; from the bar, he had been summoned to the bench; and scarcely a trait of the fair one, whom he had once thought of with various emotions, ever entered his mind.
The little Amelia had nearly completed her ninth year; pronounced the paragon of beauty, and phoenix of accomplishments. Her grandfather (who still retained his post in government) wished to see her, and strongly advised her passing a few months with madam —, the hostess of the house where Mr. B. formerly put up, who since that period had founded an Academy for young ladies, and was justly celebrated as the first preceptress in that state. Every trace of the transaction which took place thirteen years before, had past off as the remembrance of a dream. The parents gave their consent and Miss Amelia was put under the tuition of this incomparable governess. The writer of the present anecdote had the pleasure to be introduced to her at his Excellency's and must in justice observe, that when imagination has taken the boldest flight—fancy collected every idea of perfection—judgment refined the whole—and genius drawn the most finished picture, it will fall infinitely short of her real portrait. Her external, from head to foot, was precisely the same, that I conceive Eve's to have been previous to the fall—her mind a degree above it, it was angelic, ethereal, not a particle of earth belonging to the celestial inhabitant.
But a few weeks elapsed, and Amelia was seized with the alarming symptoms of a putrid fever. All the physicians of eminence were instantly summoned; they candidly pronounced her case beyond the reach of art. An express was dispatched for Mrs. and Mr. B. They posted as on the wings of the wind. At the moment he entered the chamber, (that very one where so long before he had seen the appearance already mentioned) Miss Amelia was standing nearly in the attitude above described, supported by two attendants, whilst others were changing the bed. Her father looked—the whole transaction rushed upon his mind; he burst into agonizing tears; and fervently exclaimed, "Thy will be done, Oh God of my fathers! It was she whom I saw; help is in vain; I resign thee, sweet inhabitress of ethereal realms! Thou wast lent for a moment, that hour is eternally past!" The third day from his arrival, she was no more. And I have frequently heard him say, that he recognized perfectly in this beloved daughter, the features and dress of the vision that appeared, whilst as yet he had no idea of marriage. And by comparing the minutes of the time when he undertook the journey heretofore spoken of, ascertained to a certainty, that the night of Miss Amelia's death completed fourteen years to an hour, from the moment of her first appearance to him, which was nearly five anniversaries previous to her having had existence. Z. P.
ANECDO TE of Mr. ORME, the historian of the war in India.
WHEN this gentleman presided in the export warehouse of Madras, one Davidson, who acted under him, one day at breakfast being asked by Mr. Orme, of what profession his father was? Davidson replied, that he was a sadler. And pray said Orme, why did he not bring you up a sadler? "I was always whimsical," said Davidson and rather chose to try my fortune, as you have done, in the East-India Company's service." But pray, Sir," continued he "what profession was your father?" "My father," answered the historian, rather sharply, "was a gentleman." "And why," retorted Davidson, with great simplicity and bluntness, "did he not bring you up a gentleman."
E P I T A P H.
PARENTS whose hopes are high, who fondly trace
Your future comfort in your blooming race,
Drop, on this stone, a sympathetic tear, For what we feel, and what you have to fear.
A T R U I S M.
MARK those who bear a high, imperious crest,
Who with insufferable pride possess, Give to your just demands a sharp reply, And you shall find them beggars mounted high.
HAPPINES—What is it?
THE Abbe RAYNAL says, "Ask the civilized man whether he is happy; ask the savage if he is unhappy; and if both reply No, the point is settled."
The BITERS BIT.
Two riding from Shipton to Burford, and seeing a miller riding softly before them on his sacks, resolved to abuse him; so one went on one side of him, and the other on the other side, saying miller, now tell us which art thou, more knave or fool? Truly, says he, I don't know which I am most, but I guess I am between both.
V I R T U E.
Every delight of which virtue is not the source, begins with enchanting and ends by tearing the soul. She pursues a road directly contrary, though difficult at first, her path grows insensibly easy, and conduct to unalterable felicity.
Why will you not give the man his bread and cheese when he hath earned it?
ALL persons indebted to the Printer hereof both in town and country, for Newspapers, Advertisements, &c. are earnestly solicited to make payment, and thereby enable him to continue and improve the New-Hampshire Gazette agreeable to his wishes. Of those persons in the country who find it difficult to procure cash he will receive produce, if presented seasonably (notwithstanding every article in his line of business commands ready cash).—He hopes there are none of his country customers so ungrateful as not to wish him to share a part of what nature has so bountifully bestowed upon them, if there should be, he hopes they will not take it amiss if after neglecting to comply with this reasonable request he should apply the old proverb, "A bird that can sing, and won't sing, must be made to sing."—To those who have been punctual in making their payments he tenders his grateful thanks, and assures them he will use his endeavor to merit a continuance of their favours.—Persons who incline to advertise in the Gazette, which has a very extensive circulation, may depend on having them conspicuously inserted on as low terms as in any paper in America, Octo. 14.

On Wednesday last arrived at Boston, the brig Maria and Eliza, Capt. Blunt, in 52 days from Bristol, England, by whom we have received the following
Late European Intelligence.
L O N D O N, September 1.
THE Imperial fleet, which is to oppose the attempts that the Turks of Belgrade may make by water, consists chiefly of 12 large vessels, amongst which are some frigates with two decks, carrying 40 guns, twelve and six pounders. Eight hundred bombs will be employed at this siege, which will attract the attention of all Europe, and of which the issue will be of the utmost importance.
Accounts from South America are very serious and alarming. The present reigning Spanish Monarch reprobrates in strong terms the misconduct of his predecessor, in assisting the Americans against Great-Britain, and foresees, that no very distant day will place his transatlantic territories under the dominion of the Thirteen Stripes.
Anecdote.—When the Duke of Orleans entered the King's chamber, some days prior to the revolution, the Compte d'Artois, who was present, shrunk back and insofently said, "Make away for the Modern Cromwell." "No Sir," replied the Duke, "had I possessed a tincture of Cromwell's disposition, I may venture to say, that your Highness would not have been here to insult the most faithful of your brother's subjects.—I glory in the name of citizen, and love my King" at the same time taking hold of the King's hand with fervour, and putting it to his heart, cast a look of indignant disdain at his abashed cousin.
Richard Gracemark, now in custody for the murder of his own daughter, near Ferring, it is said, hath since confessed, that after he had committed the dreadful deed, he sat six hours on the body of the deceased, and, horrid to relate, in that situation, cut his own throat; and after having fainted from the loss of blood, revived again, and recovered his situation; after which he crawled into a ditch where he was found. The accumulated and atrocious crimes of incest, murder, and attempted suicide, with which this unhappy man is charged, are of a nature that will lead most to think, strongly mark the insanity of the perpetrator. 'Tis said the unfortunate deceased has had several children by her unnatural father, and by whom she has been nine times pregnant.
Saturday two men went into a public house in Litchfield Street, to drink, when, soon after they had drank three pints of porter, a quarrel arose about the payment of it, whereupon one of them stabbed the other in the belly with a clasp-knife. He was taken to the Middlesex hospital without hopes of recovery, and the other man was taken before a sitting magistrate, in Litchfield street, and committed to Bridewell.
France has given the signal, and all Europe are breaking their chains—at least the fermentation is considerable in these parts. Most of the Swiss are agitated by the same troubles which are destroying France.
At Breme, Eriburg, and Solour, there are insurrections which appear of a very serious nature. The lowest of the citizens, who have hitherto been precluded from any advancement, exclaim strongly against this injustice, and also against the exclusive privileges of the Nobles and the Aristocrats; and they seem disposed to support their claims by force of arms, and to throw off the yoke which has been heavy on them so long.
Sept. 11. Mr. Stuart, of Ayrshire, a gentleman of good property, but of very saving principles, having married a prolific damsel from Cumberland, had an increase to his family every ten or eleven months for the ten first years of his marriage—This continual addition to his expences brought him to a determination to sacrifice even the first of all pleasures to his ruling passion—and a separate bed was agreed on, which was strictly adhered to for near a twelve month—when, from inebriety, or some
other excess, the stipulation was broke through, and Mrs. Stuart, in consequence, for the first time in her life, had twins.
P A R I S, September 7.
The late popular fermentation, which at first assumed a most alarming appearance, like every other circumstance of this astonishing Revolution, has eventually operated to produce good.
It has recalled the Clerical and Aristocratic party in the national assembly to decency and moderation; it has attracted the attention of all France to the danger likely to arise from the preponderance of that party, and put the backsliders amongst the commons on their guard, by proving that the eyes of their constituents are upon them.
The Debates subsequent to this period, have been carried on with a silence, solemnity, and attention, worthy of an assembly which in every point of view, merits the title of august.
The good citizens of Paris, on their parts, are determined that nothing short of a manifest attack on those rights for which they have so nobly struggled, shall induce them to overstep the bounds of moderation, much less to suffer a band of seditious persons to deceive the people, and disturb the deliberations of their representatives. The tumultuous assemblies at the Palais Royale are at an end, in consequence of the prudent measures of M. de la Fayette, and the Representatives of the Commons at the Hotel de Ville, without the smallest disturbance.
The method of silencing the leaders is worthy of relation, it being as ingenious and original, as exempt from violence. M. de la Fayette was determined not to leave them even the popular merit of persecution.
A message was sent to the mad Marquis de St. Huruge, requesting his presence at the Hotel de Ville; and on his appearing, M. de la Fayette addressed him with his usual urbanity, acquainting him, that rumours were spread abroad injurious to his character as a man of rank, and an officer (he has the cross of St. Louis), as well as the good citizen, which he was persuaded were destitute of foundation. On his replying, that they certainly were unjust, "of that we are all convinced (answered the Marquis), and it is for that very reason that we are desirous of availing ourselves of your military experience and talents, and of giving you an opportunity, which you certainly will readily embrace, of silencing the voice of calumny, by offering you the command of a patrole of citizens in the quarter of the Palais Royale."
There was no flinching from such a proposal; and he was thus ingeniously compelled to appear at the head of the patriotic citizens, to appease the tumults he himself had instigated but twenty hours before.
The committee of national assembly however, not deeming this amendo honorabile a sufficient punishment, in a few hours after he came off guard, had him apprehended and committed to the state prison of the Abbaye de St. Germain, as a warning to the rest of the idle or factious motion-makers.
N E W-Y O R K, October 31.
The universal and spontaneous effusions of gratitude and respect, which are discovered by the people to THE PRESIDENT of the United States, in every stage of his progress through the eastern States, afford the liveliest and strongest testimonies of their attachment to this illustrious character—they are to a feeling heart, and as he beautifully expresses it in his answer to the Hartford Address, "the most acceptable compensation for publick services"—while at the same time they are the highest compliment to the patriotism and good sense of the people.
When we read accounts of triumphal entries of the Roman conquerors, with wretched victims dragged at their chariot wheels, how sunk and depraved does human nature appear! Can it be possible that a people who took delight in such spectacles of barbarity, ever felt a
sentiment of generous freedom? No—it cannot be supposed that they ever did. Their boasted freedom and love of liberty, consisted in a power and disposition to humble, and enslave all the world beside. With what propriety then are their examples cited as models for the imitation of the free, and enlightened citizens of the American Republic?
The people of the United States love good government—and their honest and consistent patriots are respected to a degree of veneration—Nor can an instance be pointed out of their ever deserting, or ceasing to express the strongest attachment to their civil rulers, where abilities and integrity are united, and the public mind has fair play.—But as men of Honesty, and fair principles, are more liable to imposition, than characters long practised in the arts of deceit, and cunning—so the generous confidence of the people is often betrayed, by the misrepresentations of those, whose interest cannot be advanced, while honest men stand in their way, or enjoy the public esteem.
Nov. 4. We are informed that the Federal Court, for the district of New-York, met at the Exchange yesterday, and, after having formed the court and impanelled a jury, adjourned until tomorrow.
B O S T O N, November 12.
We are informed by a gentleman from New-York, that the Commissioners for settling a treaty with the Southern Indians, had sat out from Georgia, on their return, by land; and that they were not expected to arrive at New-York, until the 25th inst.—That the troops had embarked and were hourly expected to arrive.
The idea, that M c Gillevery in not entering into a treaty with our commissioners, acted merely as a tool of some European power, a number of recent circumstances makes more probable.
Peace is, most certainly, the wish of the Rulers of the United States; but our government is now so well organized, that it can oppose to insolence, oppression, or ambition, the "Ultima Ratio" with energy and effect!
TURKS COMPLETELY DEFEATED.
A London paper of the 28th of August, has the following
Extract of a letter from Vienna, August 12.
"Just as I was folding my letter, my ears were struck with loud huzzas in the streets, and looking out of my window, I saw two messengers pass, proceeded by eight men on horseback, who were blowing their horns, whilst the people were following them with shouts of joy. The fight was novel; for since the time of the seven years war, a state-messenger had not been conducted into Vienna with so much ceremony."
"I would not send off my letter till I had heard something of the contents of the dispatches brought by these messengers."
"The following particulars have already transpired:
"The first messenger had been despatched by the prince de Coburg, with an account of a great victory gained by that prince in Wallachia, over an army of 30,000 Turks, commanded by a Seraskier."
"The battle which proceeded this victory was fought on the first of August, near Focksan."
"The whole of the Turkish camp, their Artillery, their Magazines behind Focksan, and that town itself, have fallen into the hands of the conquerors."
"Major Kenmayer, at the head of his brave Hussars, contributed greatly to this splendid victory."
"The Christian army consisted of not more than 12,000 men, of whom about 4000 were Russians."
"The Turks, who it is said were commanded by the Christian prince Maurajeni, Holpodar, or prince of Wallachia, began the attack with their usual impetuosity:—The onset was serious—both sides fought with astonishing ardor, and for a considerable time it was difficult to foresee how the battle would end,—till the brave Major Ken-
mayer having swam a river, with his spirited regiment of Hussars, fell with fury upon the enemy's flank."
"This attack soon decided the fate of the Turks, who thus pressed both in front and flank, were no longer able to keep their ground, their ranks were broke, and a bloody slaughter ensued."
"Of the Turks 1600 were left dead upon the spot, and several thousands of them perished in the river which Kenmayer had crossed, and into which they rushed in hopes of being able to cross it, and thus escape from the swords of the Hussars."
"The Christians pursued the Turks through their own camp; and such was their ardor and discipline of the troops, that not a man stopt to plunder in the camp, but all pushed forward to Focksan, which lay considerably in the rear of it."
"They did not wait to make regular approaches, but rushing on with irresistible impetuosity they stormed the castle, and made themselves masters of it, and soon after, of the great magazines that stood behind it."
"The booty that has fallen into the hands of the victors is immense."
"The Christians never shewed more determined courage than when on this occasion they rushed upon the enemy with fixed bayonets."
"The loss sustained by the victorious army is not yet known; but it has not yet transpired that only two officers of note fell on the side of the Austrians, and these were colonel O'Reilly, and colonel count d'Averberg."
"These two gallant officers were killed whilst they were performing prodigies of valour in the storm of Focksan."
"The particulars of this important victory will appear in this night's Gazette, or rather to-morrow morning, for the account cannot well be printed sooner; till then I cannot ascertain the number of killed and wounded on the side of the conquerors, or what number of Turks were made prisoners."
"A more complete victory however, it is said, never was gained."
"Prince Maurojeni himself is reported to be among the prisoners."
S H I P N E W S.
Yesterday arrived here, ship Lucretia, John Callahan, master, after a passage of 73 days from London, in the Lucretia came passengers Dr. Llord, Dr. Jeffries, Dr. Jackson, and N. Frazier jun. of this town.
Arrived also, brig Maria and Eliza, capt. Blunt, in 52 days from Bristol.
The ship Flora, Capt. J. F. Williams, was spoke with 50 leagues east of Cape Sables, from Petersburg, bound to Cape Ann, out 57 days, all well.
Arrived at New-London, sloop Polly, Curtis in 22 days from St. Martins. Capt. Curtis on the 22d ult. in latitude 31, long. 61, 30, saw a wreck, which he took to be a sloop; her mast, bowsprit, and all spars gone, quarter-deck and bows out of water; her waist appeared stowed in; water running across her decks; about 70 tons burthen. On 27th ult. lat. 39, long 71, 30, saw two dead bodies floating, also, chests and quarter boards of a vessel split, &c.
Brig Look Out, capt. Samuel Hames, in 30 days from Demarara. Left there capt. James Harding, in a schooner from Boston; capt. Twomley in a brig from Portsmouth. Octo. 20, lat. 24, 18, long. 65, 4, saw the hull of a vessel bottom up—got out the boat and went along side, she proved to be a sloop about 70 tons, carried a square sail and topsail, her spars with some rigging and sails lay along side. The swell was so great could discover nothing further.
JUST PUBLISHED and ready for sale by J. Melcher at his Office in Congress-Street, The Rev. Mr. Buckminster's S E R M O N Delivered November 1st. Before the President of the United States and a very large audience.

RICHMOND, Octo. 29.
We learn that the business of the Chiefs of the Chekasaw nation to Congress was, to request they would furnish them with a quantity of powder, lead and arms, to enable them to go to war with some other tribe which had been troublesome to them. Finding that Congress had adjourned, they have applied to our Assembly, who has come to a resolution to grant them a supply of powder and lead, which we hope they will use towards the protection of our south-west brethren.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4.
Account of the murders and depredations committed by the Indians, in Harrison county, Virginia, viz.
"September 19, 1789.—William Johnson's family, 4 killed and scalped, 4 captives. Horses taken, cattle, sheep and hogs killed.
September 22.—Mr. Mauck's wife and two children killed and scalped. Cattle and hogs killed, and house burnt.
September 22.—Mr. Stutzer's house burnt, with all his household stuff. The family narrowly escaped.
September 23.—Jethro Thompson's house burnt, and cattle killed.
September 26.—John Simm's house burnt, with part of his household stuff, and horses taken.
(Copy) Test— Benj. Wilson, Col. "
NEW-YORK, November 3.
We are informed by respectable authority, that Mr. McGillivray has written to the President of the United States, a full and sensible account of the rise and progress of the disputes subsisting between the Georgians; from which it appears he expected to prove, to a demonstration, that he has not acted the inconsistent part which some have alledged, neither has there been such cruelties committed by the Indians.
Extract of a letter from St. John's (Antigua,) August 11.
"On Saturday evening last, about 20 minutes past eight o'clock, a very severe shock of an Earthquake was felt throughout this island."
Extract from Lindjay's Hotel Diary, Oct. 13.
Yesterday arrived the sloop Dolphin, Brown, belonging to Rhode-Island, distressed for want of hands. The circumstance that occasioned that distress, it is to be feared, are of a very tragical and unfortunate nature.
S A L E M, November 10.
A sorrowful accident took place in this town on Saturday last: A son of Major Hathorne, about 8 years old, fell from a horse-cart, the wheel of which passing over his body, he died in a few hours afterwards—a most affliction loss to his fond parents.
We omitted to mention in our last, that on the day of the President's arrival, in this town, in order to communicate the general joy to the very abodes of wretchedness, "and light up a smile in the aspect of woe," the Committee of Arrangements ordered an excellent dinner, of plumb pudding, roast beef, &c. for tenants of the poor-house and prison.
S H E L B U R N E, Octo. 22.
On Thursday last the brig Three Brothers,—Abbot master, from Lisbon, bound and belonging to Salem; ran on shore at cape Sable; after having discharged part of her cargo she got off, and in beating into Barrington harbor, again struck upon a ledge which has disabled her from prosecuting her voyage until repaired. She has been out 50 days from Lisbon, and could get no observation for three days before she went on shore. The brig is owned by Mr. Collins of Salem.
B O S T O N, Nov. 14.
Notwithstanding the numerous accounts of murders, executions and massacres, which the English papers say have been perpetrated by the French Patriots—we are assured from good authority, that the decapitations amount only to nine, viz.—The Governor and sub-Governor of the BASTILE, the PREVOST DE MARCHANDS, M. FOUION, M. BERTIER, M. MONTESON, the Miller at St. Germain's, the Mayor of St. Denis, and COUNT DE BEL-
ZUNCE. Though too many, yet as few as could be expected.
A gentleman belonging to Marshfield, in the county of Plymouth, raised this year in his yard, 15 pumpkins, from one pumpkin seed. The gentleman had the curiosity to measure the vine, and it was found to be, in length 510 feet, and 7 inches in circumference—The weight of the 15 pumpkins was 312 pounds; the least of them weighed 10—and the largest 35 pounds.
The last accounts from Europe, brought in the vessels which have arrived here since our last, state:—That
IN FRANCE
the tumults have subsided, under the wise management of the National Militia, who have the Marquis DE LA FAYETTE at their head—That the National Assembly were still proceeding in the discussion of the CONSTITUTION OF FRANCE.—That the principal points had been discussed in the Committees, and had been submitted to the Assembly.—That on the DECLARATION OF RIGHTS some considerable debate had ensued, on the necessity or propriety of its being affixed to the Constitution; but after several days, it was determined that it should. Several articles of the organization have been finished in the Bureau; but the greater part yet remains to be completed: And they pursue the object with a deliberative perseverance which must eventually produce a Constitution highly beneficial to France—and to the rights of mankind.—That the refugee nobility have not yet returned: but that it was generally expected, an act of amnesty would be passed—that every thing would be buried in oblivion—and that their return would be speedy.
IN HOLLAND,
The most flagrant violences are still committed by the favourers of the Stadtholder, on the patriotic party.—The consequences have been murder, and depredations on property: and the common order of people are so infatuated in favour of the House of Orange, that the establishment of a Despotism is an event as much expected, as it will be easy to effect.
THE TURKS,
It is said in the German papers, have been defeated in two pitched battles, with the loss of several thousands in each: but it is suspected, these battles have existence only in the Vienna Gazette; where, it is thought, from the great preparations for war making every hour, that the imperial JOSEPH can much more easily conquer his enemies, than in the field.
PORTSMOUTH, November 18.
American-manufactured Flannels are advertised in Boston for sale: they consist of madder, red, yellow and white colours, and are equal to any Welsh Flannels imported, and much cheaper.
The Influenza, as it is termed, which is now among us, has raged greatly in the southern states of America, and to some has proved fatal.
Extract of a letter from Brussels, August 16.
"We are on the eve of a great revolution. Many of the citizens are every day departing for Holland in quest of arms, to return with them in their hands and assert their freedom as the French has done. It is even said, that they have taken some Holland troops into pay, and a great many Hanoverian and Prussian deserters; and that the number of confederate malecontents amounts to forty thousand."
According to the calculations made in the contracts for carrying the mails, the distance Miles. From Portland, Mass. to Portsmouth is 60 From Portsmouth to Boston, 61 From Boston to New-York, 249 From New-York to Philadelphia, 95 From Philadelphia to Baltimore, 102 From Baltimore to Alexandria, 54 From Alexandria to Edenton, 286 From Edenton to Washington, 56 From Washington to Newbern, 38 From Newbern to Wilmington, 93 From Wilmington to Georgetown, 127 From Georgetown to Charleston, 62 From Charleston to Savannah, 219
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE of this district.
ENTERED from Brig Elizabeth, Hooker, P'Orient, Brig Polly, Rice, Ditto. Ship Charlotte, Rudduch, London. Brig Betsey, Thompson, Ditto. Schooner Dove, Tredick, St. Eustatia. Brig Cooper, Fernald, Bonavista.
CLEARED for Schooner Industry, Furniss, W. Indies
JUST IMPORTED FROM LONDON, AND TO BE SOLD BY
Thomas Sheafe
at his STORE at North-End, A fresh assortment of English Goods,
—A L S O—
RUSSIA and Raven Duck, N o 4 Canvass, New and Twice lay'd Cordage of all sizes; a few Casks of excellent Raisins, &c. &c.
Cash given for FLAX-SEED at said Store.
Portsmouth, Nov. 18.
LEFT at the house of the subscriber, by two strangers, on the night of the 6th instant A SORRIL COLOUR'D GELDING HORSE, about fourteen hands high, and A SORRIL COLOUR'D MARE, about thirteen and half hands high, with saddles and bridles, with some cloth tied on one of the saddles; said strangers went off abruptly by a surprise and left the said horses standing at the door—They are supposed to be stolen, and the true owners may have them by proving their property and paying charges. ISAAC THORN. Londonderry Nov. 7, 1789.
ALMANACKS FOR THE YEAR
1790:
BY Wholesale and Retail, may be had at J. Melcher's Office in Congress-Street, as cheap as can be purchased in America.
To DANIEL BEEDE, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace for the county of Stratford.
WE the subscribers being owners of more than one sixteenth part of the rights or shares of land in Eaton in said county, request you to notify and warn the proprietors of said Eaton to meet at the dwelling house of Benjamin Burley in Sandwich, in said county, on Wednesday the ninth day of December next, at ten o'clock before noon, for the following purposes, viz.—1st, To choose a moderator to govern said meeting:—2d, To choose a proprietors clerk:—3d, To choose a committee to settle all accounts with the proprietors of said Eaton, and treasurers:—4th, To choose a committee to preambulate the bounds of said township and to lay out in lots so much land as said proprietors shall order at said meeting:—5th, To see how much of said township they will have laid into lots:—6th, To see what further encouragement they will give to promote the settlement of said township:—7th, To see if they will ratify any or all former proceedings of the said proprietors. JACOB BLASDEL, NATHANIEL WEED, HENRY WEED, Sandwich, April 13, 1789.
State of New-Hampshire, Stratford ss. REQUEST having been made as above, the proprietors of Eaton aforesaid, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes above mentioned.
DANIEL BEEDE, Justice Peace. Sandwich, April 13, 1789.
BLANKS of all sorts printed and sold at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office, in Congress-Street, VERY CHEAP.
N E W G R A N T H A M.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in New-Grantham, who have not paid their taxes for the years 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, and 1784, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before Tuesday the 15th day of December next, so much of their land, as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on said day, at the dwelling-house of John Stevens, in said town.
60 acre lots 1st 100 2d 100 3d.
   A. s. d. A. s. d. A. s. d. A. s. d. A. s. d. A. s. d. A. s. d.     B. Hall, Esq. 11 13 9 52 9 36 8 1 10   Lt. S. Hunt 41 9 36 8 1 8   S. Willard 1 10   D. Jones, Esq. 1 10   Amos Tute 1 10   J. Hunt, jr. 6 8 1 10   Rufus Wills 32 13 9   Bunker Gay 63 9 3   M. Balding 1 10   L. Doolittle 6 8 1 10   M. Pomroy 18 9 36 8 1   Josiah Jones 58 13 9 61 9 36 8 1 10   W. Palfrey 1 10   Benj. Barret 21 4 76 8 1 10   P. Lyman 64 10 0 57 6 11 4 11 1 10   S. Alexander 23 9 3   T. Williams, jr. 47 13 9 29 9 36 8 1 10   Oliv. Warner 24 7 3 20 10   Elias Jones 39 13 9   I. Jones 58 9 3 1 10   E. Williams, jr. 33 13 9 40 9 36 8 1 10   Mrs. Packer 23 10 0 6 8 1 10   John Williams 30 6 11 1 10   James Dwire 56 9 3 1 10   Capt. S. Hunt 20 9 36 8 1 10   T. Atkinson 9 13 9 32 9 36 8 1 10   Oliv. Doolittle 26 9 36 8 1 10   Arad Hunt 37 6 11 6 8 1 10   Gad Lyman 37 9 3   T. Williams 59 13 9   Elisha Hunt 6 8 1 10   J. Stodly, Esq. 25 4 83 6 1 10   J. Stebbens 30 2 4 1 10   E. Stebbens 1 10   B. Hall, jr. Esq. 35 4 83 6 1 10  
PHILIP HOPKINS, Collector. New-Grantham, Nov. 9, 1789
N E W C H E S T E R.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in New-Chester and Bridgewater, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1787, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before Thursday the 10th day of December next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at ten o'clock A. M. on said day, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said town. silv. certifi.
   N. D. Q'tys. d. s. d.     John Gorden 32 2 100 2 0 1 9   Jerem'h Colburn 28 1 90 0 9 0 8   Joshua Tolford 66 1 60 0 7 0 6   T. Wallingsford 68 1 90 0 8 0 7   63 2 100 1 4 1 2   56 3 100 1 4 1 2   78 4 100 2 0 1 9   Henry Herrin 8 3 100 1 4 1 2   J. M'Murphy, Esq. 61 2 100 2   52 3 100 1 8 0 0   37 4 100 1   Robert Craige 56 2 100 1 4 1 2   79 3 53 1 1 0 11   22 4 100 1 0 0 11   James Quintin 59 2 100 1 4 1 2   53 3 100 1 4 1 2   42 4 100 1 8 1 6   James Moore 65 2 100 2 0 1 9   9 3 100 2 0 1 9   Eben. Dearborn 60 3 100 1 0 0 11   James Shirley, jr. 79 2 100 1 4 0 0   32 3 100 1 8 0 0   R. M'Murphy 55 2 100 1 4 0 0   70 3 100 1 4 0 0   Grantors Farm, } viz. J. Costelloe } 2 0 100 1 4 1 2   Tho's Packer, 4 0 100 1 4 1 2   Christo'r Bartlett 43 3 79 1 2 1 0   Capt. J. Tolford 67 4 100 2 0 1 9   68 4 96 1 11 1 8   Four acres Mowing 0 0 0 2 8 2 4  
PHINEHAS SARGENT, Collect. Newchester, October 27, 1789.

Parnassian Spring.
[We have frequently noticed the tributes paid to our illustrious President by the Tuneful Bards of this country: The following will shew what has been said in England
OF GEN. WASHINGTON.
Great without pomp, without ambition brave, Proud, not to conquer fellow-men, but save: Friend to the weak, a foe to none, but those Who plan their greatness on their brethren's woes; Aw'd by no titles—undif'd by lust— Free without faction, obstinately just; Too wise to learn from Machiavel's false school, That truth and perfidy by turns should rule; Warm'd by Religion's sacred genuine ray, That points to future bliss th' unerring way; Tet ne'er controul'd by Superstition's laws, That worst of tyrants in the noblest cause.
To DANIEL BEEDE, Esq. Justice of the peace for the county of Strafford.
WE the subscribers being owners of more than the sixteenth part of the rights or shares of the township of Burton, in the State of New-Hampshire, request you to notify and warn the proprietors of said Burton, to meet at the dwelling-house of Benjamin Burley, of Sandwich, in the county of Strafford, in said state, on Wednesday the ninth day of December next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the following purposes: 1st. To choose a moderator or moderators to govern said meeting 2d. To choose a proprietor's clerk or clerks for said proprietors. 3d. To choose such committees and other officers to do any business, and to negotiate any matters in behalf of the said proprietors that they when met may think proper. 4th. To see if the proprietors will ratify any or all the proceedings of former meetings of said proprietors. 5th. To see what sum of money they will raise to defray the charges of said township. 6th. To see if the proprietors will give any further encouragement for the settlement of said township. 7th. To see if the said proprietors will agree upon any method to call proprietors meetings for the future.
Henry Weed, Nathaniel Weed, Orlando Weed, Benjamin Burley, Moses Senter. Sandwich, Octo 30, 1789. State of New-Hampshire, Strafford ff. Request having been made to me as above written, the proprietors of Burton aforesaid, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes above written. DANIEL BEDEE, Justice Peace. Sandwich, Octo. 31, 1789.
CLAREMONT.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Vendue of delinquent proprietors lands, for the payment of proprietary taxes in Claremont, which was to have been on the 12th of October last, is adjourned to the 5th of January 1790, at my house in said Claremont, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of said day. BENJAMIN SUMNER, Prop'r's collector. Claremont, Nov. 1st, 1789.
PORTSMOUTH. State of New-Hampshire.
AGREEABLY to an act of the Legislature passed June, 1789, for making improved lands and other real estate in certain cases liable to be sold for taxes, the subscriber hereby notifies that unless the following taxes for the town of Portsmouth, together with incidental charges be paid to him, so much of the real estate of the delinquents will be sold on Tuesday the 1st day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at Public Auction, at Col. William Brewster's Coffee-house Tavern, as will pay and satisfy the same.
   Specie.  l. s.    Capt. J. Pickering for 1786   5 15    John Abbot,   1 1    NAHUM AKERMAN, Collector.      Portsmouth, Nov. 8, 1789.    
R A B Y.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Raby, who have not paid their taxes for the years 1786, 1787, and 1788, that unless they pay said taxes to us the subscribers, on or before the third Wednesday in January next, so much of their land as will pay the same together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Esq. Douglass, innholder in said town, at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
   Q'ty 1786 1787 1788 1789 1790 1791 1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 1798 1799 1800   specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat. specie. ficat.     Common Land, north of pond 200 5 8 4 1 7 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 2 4 7 3 3 4 — —   Nathaniel Write 50 1 0 0 8 1 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0 9 2 3 1 3 — —   Josiah Write 50 — — — 2 3 1 4 0 7 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —   Widow Boynton 100 — — — 10 6 6 2 2 9 3 7 3 9 5 6 2 7 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —   Jonas Flagg 40 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1 7 1 9 1 0 — —   Wilder Chamberlon 30 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0 6 1 5 0 8 — —   Common Land between Lakins pond & the mile slip so called 300 — — — 13 6 7 9 3 8 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —   Common Land west of Potters Land 300 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 6 10 9 5 0 — —   Com. Land south of Phin. Bennet's land 30 — — — 1 6 1 0 0 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —  
SIMEON SENTER, Constable for 1786 and 1788. RANDEL M'DONELL, Constable for 1787.
Raby, October 30, 1789.
N E W-H A M P T O N. State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in New-Hampton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1787, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of November next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at ten o'clock A. M. on said day, at my dwelling-house in said town.
   Q'ty Specie. Indents. Certi.   l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d.     Jonathan Moulton, Esq. 1 1 211 3 4 2 3 1 0 —   Theodore Atkinson, Esq. 3 1 200 3 2 2 0 1 0 —   Jonathan Elkins 8 1 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Amos Coffin 12 1 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Thomas Wallingsford 13 1 150 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Samuel Robertson 14 1 200 3 2 2 1 1 0 —   Ebenezer Blake 17 1 50 0 10 0 7 0 3 —   Joseph Garland 19 1 50 0 10 0 7 0 3 —   Simon Nudd 20 1 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Ebenezer Lane 21 1 200 3 2 2 1 1 0 —   Benjamin Moulton 22 1 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   George Place 23 1 200 3 2 2 1 1 0 —   Phillip Towl 24 1 200 3 2 2 1 1 0 —   Josiah Moulton 25 1 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Richard Nason 26 1 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Jeremiah Towl 27 1 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Josiah Dearborn 28 1 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   John Moulton 29 1 150 2 3 1 7 0 9 —   John Tuck 1 2 50 0 10 0 7 0 3 —   William Simpson 5 2 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Worthington Moulton 7 2 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Thomas Rand 8 2 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Bradbury Richardson 9 2 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Joshua Towl 15 2 200 6 3 4 2 2 0 —   Richard C. Shannon 16 2 200 3 3 2 1 1 0 —   Ephraim Marston 17 2 200 3 3 2 1 1 0 —   Nathaniel Towl 19 2 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Benjamin Nason 20 2 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   William Vittum, jun'r 23 2 50 0 10 0 7 0 3 —   Nathaniel Ambrose 27 2 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Samuel Brown, jun'r 28 2 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Jonathan Shaw 29 2 100 1 7 1 1 0 6 —   Common land marked M 3 200 3 2 2 1 1 0 —   John Lamprey 1 3 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Twile and others 2 3 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Jonathan Garland 3 3 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Christopher Smith 4 3 100 1 7 1 1 0 6 —   Joshua James 5 3 150 2 3 1 7 0 9 —   Jeremiah Marston 6 3 50 0 10 0 7 0 3 —   Elisha Towl 7 3 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   James Philbrook 9 3 100 1 7 1 1 0 6 —   Stephen Sleeper 11 3 174 2 9 1 10 0 10 —   Anthony Emery 12 3 176 2 9 1 10 0 11 —   Benjamin Page 13 3 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Common Land F 3 125 2 0 1 5 0 7 —   ditto M 3 100 1 7 1 1 0 6 —   Jonathan Leavitt 14 3 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Common Land B 3 100 1 7 1 1 0 6 —   ditto M 4 70 1 2 0 9 0 5 —   ditto M 4 180 2 9 1 10 0 10 —   ditto M 4 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Christopher Toppan 2 4 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Jonathan Moulton, Esq. 5 4 60 1 0 0 8 0 4 —   Philip Hooker 6 4 190 3 0 2 0 1 0 —   Thomas Packer 9 4 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Common Land 1 5 150 2 4 1 8 0 9 —   William Vittum 4 5 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   John Moulton, Esq. 5 5 250 3 11 2 9 1 3 —   Common Land H 6 150 2 4 1 8 0 9 —   ditto G 6 150 2 1 1 8 0 9 —  
New-Hampton, October 20, 1789. EBENEZER WELLS, Constable.
TO BE SOLD.
A very valuable Farm In Rochester, about three miles from Rochester Meeting-house, joining the ten rod Road leading to New-Durham-Gore, containing one hundred and forty acres now under improvement, cuts
thirty tons of good English Hay, and pastures twelve Oxen yearly, well wooded and watered, payment may be made in good Merchantable lumber, neat stock, or West-India Goods at the market price, any person inclining to purchase, may apply to Joshua Downing of Rochester, Rochester, September 29, 1789.
State of New-Hampshire.
State of New-Hampshire,
Grafton ff.
WHEREAS the Proprietors of Concord, in said county, at their meeting legally warned and held at the dwelling house of Major Samuel Young in said Concord, on the fifteenth day of May, Anno Domini, 1788—Voted a tax of five dollars upon each right of land in said Concord, public rights excepted for the purposes mentioned in said vote, and also appointed the subscriber, collector to collect said tax, and having received a tax bill and warrant for collecting the same, and notified said tax as the law directs—
This is therefore to give notice, that unless said tax and charges should be paid to me the subscriber at Concord, aforesaid, on or before the sixteenth day of December next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, so much of each delinquent proprietor's, or owner's right will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at my dwelling-house in said Concord, on said sixteenth day of December, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, as will be sufficient to pay said tax with all legal charges.—
The names of the delinquents are as follows, with five dollar tax to each proprietor,—viz.
  Josiah Pomeroy,  Eldad Wright,    John Smith,  Hezekiah Elmore,    Joseph Burt,  Samuel Root,    Joseph Wheelwright,  Timothy Root,    Samuel Clark,  John Hubbard,    Benj'a Burt,  Woolston Brockway,    Aaron Burt,  Silas Hamilton,    Jonathan Burt,  Savage Trefcott,    Enos Burt,  Joseph Pomeroy,    Eleazer Burt,  James Mathews,    Reuben Smith,  Joseph Moseley,    Elijah Mattson,  William Horskins,    Willard Stevens,  Christ'r Horskins,    Gideon Lyman,  Eleazer Warner,    Benj'a Shelden, jr.  John Moffat,    Joseph Lyman,  Daniel Bull,    Elijah Lyman,  Samuel Hunt,    Stephen Belding,  Selah Wright,    Jonathan Warner,  Maj'r R. Emery,    Hon. M. H. Wentworth,  Will'm Lang,    Jonathan Gilman,  James Nevens,    Daniel Warner,  William Temple,    Gov. B. Wentworth,  Moses Harvey,    Henry Horskins,  Afahel Burt,  
BENJA. WHETCOMB, Collec. Concord, September 22, 1780
P O R T S M O U T H. State of New-Hampshire.
AGREEABLY to an act of the Legislature passed June, 1789, for making improved lands and other real estate in certain cases liable to be sold for taxes, the subscriber hereby notifies that unless the following taxes for the town of Portsmouth, together with incidental charges be paid to him, so much of the real estate of the delinquents will be sold on Tuesday the 1st day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at Public Auction, at Col. William Brewster's Coffee-house Tavern, as will pay and satisfy the same. 1785. 1788.
   Specie.  Specie.  Certi.     l. s.  l. s. d.  l. s.    Capt. J. Pickering, 4 19       ditto.  3 0 0  2 13     John Abbot, 1 0 0