The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1805-01-08 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endeavor to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE, HILL & PIERCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
JOHN BREDOU, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the shop lately occupied by Messrs. W. and D. Treadwell...
JOHN FROST, HAS received on consignment and for sale at his store in Durham, those much-approved patent Medicines...
ELSWORTH. State of New-Hamp. APPLICATION having been made to me...
ELSWORTH. 4th. To look into the transactions of former meetings of the proprietors...
ELSWORTH. 5th. To authorise and empower the collector of all proprietary taxes...
ELSWORTH. 6th. To see whether the proprietors will confirm or vacate any votes...
ELSWORTH. 7th. To appoint a committee or some person to procure a plan of said town...
ELSWORTH. 8th. To see whether the proprietors will cause an examination of certain six-acre lots...
ELSWORTH. 9th. To consider of the expediency of further taxes to be levied for the purposes of procuring plans...
ELSWORTH. 10th. To consider and determine upon any other prudential matters...
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Portsmouth, December 23, 1804. BY virtue of my power and in compliance with the above request...
JOHN WENDELL, Proprietors Clerk. BY order of the Hon. John S. Sherburne, Judge of the District Court...
WHEREAS the commissioners in a commission of Bankruptcy awarded against JEREMIAH HORNE...
R. CUTTS SHANNON, Clerk. Portsmouth, December 20, 1804.
Fresh Goods.
Just received at DRAPER'S CHEAP, new cash Store, MARKET STREET, A FRESH SUPPLY OF Seasonable Piece Goods...
LINEN Cambrics, cheap; Long Lawns; 9 8 and 6 4 color'd farset Cambrics; Cheap plain Ginghams; Fancy; Chambray Muslins; Calicoes and Chintzes; Black Laces; White do. from 286 to 24 yd. Black taffy Velvet; do. silk do.
India black Satins; Florence Silks; India and French Lutestrings; Italian do.; Ladies' slate color'd silk Hose; White cotton do.; Furniture Chintzes; India do.; Diaper Table Cloths; 4 4, 9 8 & 5 4 Norw. Table Shawls; Common and fine Diapers; Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs; Children's Hose; Long white kid Gloves; Lawn Aprons; Drab Cambrics, suitable for ladies' coats; Straw Bonnets.
Elk black and blue Genet Muffs & Tippets; Fox & mock sable do.; Fine Coatings; Low priced do.; Baizes and Flannels; Ladies black worsted Hose; Children's Pocket Handkerchiefs, 4 cts. ps.; Lungee Handkerchiefs; Bandanno do.; A very large supply of India Cottons, some 3 4 wide, very fine; Platillas; Red Morocco Pocket Books; Swansdown; Small Looking Glasses, &c. &c. &c.
The above, with a variety of other articles, in addition to his former stock, enables him to offer for sale a very extensive assortment of fashionable, Fancy and Staple Goods. Portsmouth, Jan. 1.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of DORCHESTER...
Table with 10 columns: Original Proprietors Names, No. of Acres, No. of Lots, State, C. C. C., C. C. C., C. C. C., C. C. C., C. C. C., C. C. C. Lists names like Joseph Ward, Paul Langdon, J. House, etc.
THOMAS NOYES, Collector. Dorchester, Nov. 16, 1804.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. GRAFTON, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the township of HEBRON...
Table with 10 columns: Original Proprietors Names, No. of Acres, No. of Lots, State, C. C. C., C. C. C., C. C. C., C. C. C., C. C. C., C. C. C. Lists names like T. Atkinson Esq., J. Willoughby Jr., James Nakor, etc.
JOHN PHILLIPS, Collector. Hebron, December 10, A. D. 1804.
AUCTION. THE subscriber will sell at Auction his flock of PIECE GOODS, Tuesday 15th January—conditions, under fifty dollars cash, over Liberal Credit. W. GARLAND.
Isle-of-May SALT, LANDING on board Brig IZZETTE, lying at Joseph Ayer's Wharf, South part of the town. FOR SALE BY ABRAHAM SHAW.
RUM for sale. A FEW Puncheons good flavored RUM cheap for cash or approved credit—by applying to THO'S CHADBOURN, Jr. Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1805.
For Charlestown, S. C. THE sch'r HARMONY, Sam'l VERNARD, master, burthen 50 tons, now lying at Langdon's Wharf, will sail in fifteen days—For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to THO'S D. CUTTS, Kittery. Jan. 1, 1805.
20 bolts RUSSIA DUCK, 40 bbls. TAR, & a quantity PITCH & TURPENTINE, FOR SALE BY Woodbury Melcher, At his Store near Long Wharf, South end. Also, a general assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries, of the first quality. Jan. 1, 1805.
Benjamin Evans, TIN-PLATE WORKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has Removed from Congress-Street to his Shop in Daniel-Street, nearly opposite Mr. C. PIERCE's Book Store, where he manufactures and keeps constantly for sale.
TIN WARE. Of all kinds, warranted good, as cheap as can be purchased in town. Also, a handsome assortment of PLANISH'D, JAPAN'D & PEWTER WARE, Consisting of Coffee Pots, D. H. Covers, Tea Pots, Tea Caddies, Tea Canisters, Candlesticks, with Snuffers, Trays, &c. Patent Lamps, Jacks, Pitches, Tumblers, Waiters, Bacons, Plates, Pincers, &c. with a variety of other Articles.
Portsmouth Bath. THE Proprietors of the PORTSMOUTH BATH, are hereby notified to meet at the Bathing House, in Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 16th day of January, instant, at six o'clock P. M. to choose a Clerk and other necessary officers...
NATHANIEL ADAMS. Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1805. Money! Prize Money! THE fortunate adventurers in the 6th class of S. C. Canal Lottery are requested to call at C. PIERCE's bookstore, and remove their prize money out of his way; or they may receive warranted undrawn tickets & quarters in Piscataqua Bridge Lottery in lieu thereof.
C. PIERCE has also for sale, Tickets in Amoskeag Canal, and in Atkinson Academy Lotteries. LOST. IN this town on Friday 28th inst. a red morocco POCKET BOOK, containing two fifty dollar bills of the U. States bank; one of twenty five, and three of ten of the Boston bank...
JUST RECEIVED. AND for sale, by the hundred, dozen, or single, at the Book-Store of PIERCE, HILL & PIERCE, Market-Street, and by E. SMITH, Congress-Street. The Federal Catechism Metamorphosed, or the natural Spirit of Federalism exposed. From the works of their Federalist Holiness. Calculated for the New-England States. (Price 10 cents) Jan. 1, 1805.
LOST. ALL persons having demands against the estate of SIMON ROWE, late of Brintwood, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for adjustment. And those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JONATHAN ROWE, Adm'r. Brintwood, Dec. 27, 1804. LOST. A GOLD BREAST PIN. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it with the printers. Jan. 1, 1805.
H. & B. PENHALLOW, Have received by the late arrivals from England, a large addition to their former assortment, of Hard-Ware GOODS, consisting of almost every article usually imported in the Hard-Ware line...
SHEET-LEAD: Patent Shot of all sizes: Horsemen's Pistols: Sheet-Iron: Brass Kettles: Anvils and Vises: London and Bristol Pewter: Brass & copper Warming Pans: Frying-Pans: Flat Irons: Iron Shovels and Spades: Hatter's and Taylor's Irons: Copper, sheet iron and patent Tea Kettles: Fish Kettles: Shovels and Tongs: Patent Lamps: Tea Trays and Waiters of all sizes: Looking-Glasses: Brushes of all kinds—Brass and iron Chasing Dishes: Plated, brass and iron Candlesticks: Clock Faces, and Trimmings: Saws of all kinds: Brass Cabinet Furniture: an extensive assortment of Cutlery & Saddlery Ware: Saddler's Tools in complete Sets: Joiner's, Carpenter's, Carver's, Cooper's and Shoe-maker's Tools: Block-Tin Candle Moulds, of all sizes in stards: Block-tin and hard mettle Tea Pots: Brass and iron Locks: Hinges: Latches and Screws of all kinds: Large & Small Scale Beams: Steelyards: Cast-iron Weights: Surveyors Instruments: Currier's Tools: Church Plate: Coffin Furniture: Bed and chair Pans: Block-tin Measures in sets: Black lead Pots: Sand Paper: Files of all sorts: Grain-Tin: Horse shoe Nails, &c. &c.
They have also for sale, American and English Iron Hollow Ware: Nails: Spikes: Brads and Tacks of all kinds: Cart, chaise and wagon, Boxes of all sizes: Spike, Deck-nail and Nail Rods, and Nail Plates: German and Halback Steel: English blister'd Steel: Belt steel Mill Saws: Tin Plates: Brass and Iron Wire: 6 by 8, 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 belt crown Window Glass, in 50 feet boxes: Cow and sheep Bells: Time Glasses: a large quantity of Holland Seates, of all sizes and prices: Sleigh Bells: Whips: Screw Augers: Rotten Stone: Black Lead: Pumice Stone: Emery, &c. &c. Portsmouth, December 10, 1804.
ENTERTAINMENT
With a determination to please.
Anthony Chapouil, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken the first apartment in the large Brick row in Ladd-Street, next to Messrs. J. & F. Goddard's Hard-Ware Store, where he has made every preparation necessary for keeping a house of complete entertainment, which cannot fail of pleasing all who may call for refreshment of any kind.
His SOUPS will be of the first rate, and will be always in readiness to be served up at a moment's warning to the order and palate of every one who may please to honor him with a call between the hours of eleven and two. His SPIRITS and WINES, are of the best kind; and cannot fail of giving complete satisfaction.
His PUNCH and other mixed liquors, shall be made to please and gratify the tastes of his friends, and customers, so as to induce them to call again and again! His COFFEE & TEA parties he flatters himself he has always had the happiness of pleasing—and he trusts he shall continue to merit their approbation.
He assures gentlemen who visit this town from the country to transact business, that he has very convenient accommodations, and nothing shall be wanting on his part to give them agreeable entertainment, and to make their visits at Portsmouth so pleasing, that they will be anxious not only to revisit the town, but his house again. December 18, 1804.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of SIMON ROWE, late of Brintwood, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for adjustment. And those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JONATHAN ROWE, Adm'r. Brintwood, Dec. 27, 1804.
LOST. A GOLD BREAST PIN. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it with the printers. Jan. 1, 1805.
Political Miscellany.
From the Boston Chronicle.
SHALL the Union be dissolved? Will a dissolution of the Union bring any benefit to any body? Alas! how soon are the councils of Washington forgotten, even by those who assume to call themselves his exclusive friends; and affect to consider him in every thing as the standard of perfection! In his farewell address he exhorts us to feel and act towards each other as members of one great family, "who have in a common cause fought and triumphed together; whose Liberty and Independence are the work of joint councils and joint efforts, of common dangers, sufferings and successes."
Who are the individuals who (under cover of their assumed attachment to Washington) are undermining the foundations of our national Fabric? Are they not those very men whose love for Washington has no earlier date than the funding system and British treaty—Stock holders of the North, continually crying out against the Negro-holders of the South!!
Supposing a division should take place; into how many divisions would the nation be divided? Where would be the bounds of the several subdivisions? Is it intended we shall revert to the political situation in which we were before the war? The states will then conflict among themselves, and there will be no mother Country. (no common umpire whom we all respect) to settle our differences. A foreign nation that may have the power to foethe, will feel an interest to foment our discord. If we once lose sight of the councils of Washington we shall be like a ship in a tempest, amid rocks, and near a lee shore, without sail, rudder or compass. If a New England Empire is erected; will the precious spirits who fomented our national discord and procured a secession agree among themselves who shall divide the spoil? Will not an union of the New England states be as precarious, and short lived as an union of all the American people, who have in a common cause fought and triumphed together? Are there any better men in New England than Washington, than Madison, than Pendleton, or Jefferson? Are there men in any part of the earth more entitled to the confidence, the respect and the love of their fellow men? It is true there are great and sparkling characters in Massachusetts; and so there are in every part of our country from Maine to Georgia; but are there any better, than those who are now at the helm of our national affairs?
Virginia Influence!!! is the chimera dire, to avoid which we are almost counselled to rush to certain destruction. Is any one afraid that an army of Virginians will ever come to our annoyance, as they once did in the days of our distresses rush to our assistance? Let every Yankee set his heart at ease, no individual state can interfere with the affairs of another state, till the great FEDERAL COMPACT which extends over all (and makes each preserve its due distance and connection) is broken up and dissolved. While this remains we are safe;—when this is gone—the state governments will (like the planets at the conflagration of all things) wheel wide from the sphere, and chaos come again.
A dissolution of the Union can bring no permanent benefit to any body—It may indeed bring a temporary delusive aggrandizement of a few months to those whom it dooms to future anarchy of despotism. It will render the American Revolution the play of children; and Washington will have lived and died in vain.
Wherever the idea was first broached, it is as weak as it is wicked; It is believed, to have originated about eight years ago with certain hair-brained persons of the South; by whom it was instantly abandoned; it is now cherished only by those of the North, whose washingtonism, (like the misletoe on the oak) is an unadhesive appendage of their selfishness.
The great body of the American People; the honest Yeomanry of the East and of the West; of the North and of the South, are the long tried friends and disinterested supporters of Washington and Independence, of JEFFERSON & UNION.
The Rev. Read Paige, of Hancock, is appointed by the Legislature of N. H. to preach the election sermon.

From the National Ely. WHO are the true federalists? Those who wish, according to Washington's advice, to maintain the federal union "as our sheet anchor;" or those who sow dissensions, and excite jealousies?
The Constitution says "Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers; which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons." By this plain, that our women and children and free negroes are counted, but only three fifths of the southern negroes are reckoned because they are not free—because they are not capable of voting—For our women, our children, our negroes, and our laborers not worth two hundred dollars, are not capable of voting. Some rule it was necessary to make, and taxes and Representatives could not be rated upon the number of voters, because the qualification of voters is a state matter; and each State qualifies voters in its own way—no two being in this respect alike—Some requiring no property—Others requiring a small property and others a larger. Representation and direct taxes, rated are therefore, upon the number of persons: The States who admit of slaves making an allowance of two fifths of slaves not because slaves are not voters; but because it is supposed they will not labour so diligently as free persons, and the plan of the convention evidently was to rate direct taxes and Representatives according to the productive labor in the several States. —Some have been made to think that the negroes themselves actually voted, but this is not true—Others that a master might have a number of votes in right of his slaves—but no man in any of the states is allowed to put in more than one vote. Each state has its number of Representatives determined according to the Census, and then they choose them by the free voters, each having his one vote only.
The people of New-England are not like a European mob. They are sober and considerate. They are able to understand the merits of a question and they will to understand before they act. They will act conscientiously and considerately, or not at all. Then, let every qualified Elector read Mr. Bidwell's speech in Senate on the adoption of Ely's motion. It has been lately published in several newspapers: and he who reads it with attention will gain knowledge on this subject.
We subjoin but one observation and one fact, which we think will induce every well disposed man to make a serious enquiry upon this subject.—Representatives and direct taxes are by the Constitution out together; so that the state which claims the privilege of a large number of Representatives must take with it the burden of paying taxes in proportion. When Mr. Ely brought forward his motion in our house of Representatives, he left out the word taxes altogether, and only claimed what he called a more just representation. This was supposed to be done by design; and to open the eyes of such in our Legislature as did not perfectly understand the subject and also that the people at large in this State might see the whole together. Mr. Morton of Dorchester moved an amendment by inserting the words "and direct taxes." But, this amendment was opposed and did not obtain and Mr. Ely's motion passed and was printed in the papers, without it; Yet Mr. Pickering, our Senator in Congress, has there made the motion, inserting, of his own accord, and contrary to the orders given him by our Legislature, the very amendment which Mr. Morton proposed; viz. that Representatives and direct taxes be apportioned &c. Did Mr. Ely and his friends know that by leaving out the words "and direct taxes," his motion would better answer his purpose of inflaming the people of the Northern against the Southern States? Was Mr. Pickering ashamed to make the proposal in Congress, without including Mr. Morton's proposed amendment?
From the Chronicle. WHEN we take a review of our political situation, there is every thing to make us grateful for the dispensation of Providence, in rendering us the most free and happy nation upon the surface of this globe. The events of the last year have been singularly auspicious. While the general government was promoting the common advantages of the empire, by actions that established its dignity abroad, and its peace at home; it had the according satisfaction to feel and know, that the confidence and regard of the people was commensurate with the wisdom and deserts of the Executive Power. It saw, with honest exultation that the cloud of delusion, which had been so sedulously and insidiously
cast over the national understanding, by the abettors of a monarchical innovation was passing away; and that States, which had been held in iron bondage, by those enemies to our freedom were returning to their legitimate principles, and fair allegiance to Liberty. That the roaring of calumny had lost its effect upon the national ear, while the sister states were gradually approaching towards each other, in a spirit of sympathetic harmony, and rekindled love!
The Citizens (who have a greater portion of constitutional knowledge than any other mass of people on earth) saw the endeavours and the success of the Government, with increasing satisfaction. They contrasted the accumulating horrors of the European world, with the accumulating blessings of their own land. In the former, their senses were appalled with the depression of social integrity, and the devastation of carnage. They looked into the Senate of Britain, and saw the infuriate minister, denouncing in red wrath and arrogance, a similar slaughter of mankind with Virgil's Sybil:
Bella, horrida bella, Et Tybrim multo spumantem sanguine cernu. While the wretched subjects to his will were compelled to praise those malefactions and that folly, by which their country and themselves are destroyed—Returning to a contemplation of their own peculiar advantages, their bosoms swell with rapture, at a prospect so delightful. Their harbors are filled with merchandise, bro't from the four corners of the world—their tables are liberally supplied, from the horn of abundance—their laws have been revised by equity and reason: while the credit of the nation is advancing, the ratio of taxation is sinking into insignificance. Every man sits in contentment and security, under his own fig tree, for there is no one to make him afraid: while celestial Peace waves her olive over our fertile plains, and gladdens Ceres at her harvest!
That we may long enjoy such unexampled benefits, let us continue to deserve them, by forgiving our enemies; by loving each other, and honoring our present National Government—who, under Heaven, have inspired us with the purest considerations for the well being of each State in particular, and of all in one glorious, necessary and honorable Union.
FROM THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL. From Washington, December 17.
The most difficult business now before congress, is to provide for authorizing our merchant ships to arm, and at the same time, to prevent them from giving offence to the nations at war. They have always been permitted to arm for the Mediterranean and the East-Indies, without causing complaint. A new nation (Hayti) has arisen in the West Indies, that is as little governed by the laws of nations, as the Algerines or Malays; but in these seas there is more danger of forcing a trade than in the former.
"There is reason to believe, that the famous Count Miranda, a Spanish Creole, formerly in this country, afterwards in the armies of France while they fought against Spain, and since that in G. Britain, has been landed from Trinidad, with a small force, to excite discontent and insurrection, and to prepare for a British invasion of South America. I apprehend our understand co-operation was sought and refused. G. Britain has begun the war with Spain before she declared it, by way-laying and capturing their plate fleet. I lament the extension of war, tho' a British and Spanish war will not be unfavorable to us. I have no doubt but Spain and the United States will settle the boundaries amicably."
With great satisfaction we announce that this morning Thomas Addis Emmett was admitted to practice as council and attorney at the bar of the U. States Circuit Court of this District; and it affords us additional pleasure to announce that this persecuted patriot has received from the President of the U. S. all the officers of the general government, the ex and present governors and lieutenant governors of New-York, and other high officers of the different states, that hospitality and respect which is so justly due to the man who has suffered so severely for his adherence to American principles. Alexan. Exp.
A New-York paper says, "The revolutionary mania which for 18 years has convulsed and distracted Europe has at length reached Spain, where it is said 50,000 men in arms threaten the overthrow of the government; report says that the insurgents are headed by French officers, in which case it is presumable the French government are accessories to the rebellion, and only want a pretext to send an army to complete the subjugation of Spain, once the proudest power of Europe."
National Legislature.
Eighth Congress—Second Session.
MONDAY, DEC. 17.
The amendment proposed to the bill by the Senate concerning drawbacks on goods, wares, and merchandise, exported from the district of Orleans, was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Gregg presented the petition of Hannah Crawford of Pennsylvania, praying relief in consideration of the loss of her husband who was killed in an action with the Indians whilst a colonel in the Virginia line during our revolutionary war.
Referred to the committee of claims. Also,
A petition was presented by Catharine Havis of Baltimore county in Maryland, praying that compensation may be made for the services of her late husband whilst a soldier in the regiment of Royal Americans commanded by colonel Bouquet, in the years 1760 and 1761.
Referred to the committee of claims.
A petition was presented from the inhabitants of Amelia county, state of Virginia, praying that a post office may be established at the county courthouse. Referred to the committee on post offices and post roads.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States.
Mr. J. C. SMITH in the Chair. After going through the same the committee rose and reported the bill with amendments, the same were taken up in the house and agreed to, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Friday next.
The House resumed the consideration of the amendment reported from the committee of the whole on the bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels. Some further amendments being made the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next, and in the mean time it was ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Lattimore a committee was appointed to consider what alteration if any was necessary to the Act regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of lands of the United States South of Tennessee; and authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
On the motion of Mr. J. Clay a committee of five were appointed to consider the petition from Alexandria, Washington City and Georgetown, on the subject of erecting a permanent bridge across the Potomac.
On motion of Mr. Thompson the message of the President relating to the public buildings in Washington was referred to a committee of seven.
And then the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, DEC. 18.
An engrossed bill, respecting the clearance of armed merchant vessels, was read the third time; and on motion recommitted to a select committee.
The bill, authorising the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, to extend their insurances to buildings, was read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to morrow.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19.
An engrossed bill to provide for completing the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves in South Carolina, and for other purposes, was read the third time and passed.
An engrossed bill giving power to the stock holders of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, to insure against fire, was read the third time and passed.
An engrossed bill to amend the act, entitled, "An act for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchants' service," was read the third time and passed.
The House, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, Mr. J. C. SMITH in the chair, on the report of the committee of elections, of the 10th inst. to whom was referred, on the 30th ult. a petition of sundry citizens of the county of Washington, in the state of Pennsylvania, complaining of an undue election and return of John Hoge, to serve in this House as one of the representatives for said state.
After considerable debate the committee rose.
The House proceeded to consider the said report of the committee of elections at the Clerk's table, the same being twice read, and on the question that the House do concur with the committee of the whole House, in their agreement thereto. It was carried—Yeas 69—Nays 38.
THURSDAY, DEC. 20.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole.—Mr. VARNUM in the chair.
On the bill to amend the Charter of Alexandria.—The principal feature of this bill is the extension of the right of suffrage.
A motion to strike out the introduction produced considerable debate; and was lost by a large majority.
The bill after undergoing several subordinate amendments, was reported to the House, who took it into immediate consideration, and ordered it to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21.
Mr. Rhea (of Ten.) moved that the secretary of War be directed to lay before this House a statement of the officers and privates of the several corps in the actual service of the United States during the years 1804 and 1805, and the names of the posts and the numbers of the officers and soldiers occupying the same, also a detailed statement of the monies expended on the several fortifications, arsenals, armories, and magazines of the United States during the aforementioned period.
Gen. Varnum doubted whether the secretary of war could give all the information required, particularly he could not make up returns of 1804 until some time in 1805.
Mr. Rhea of Ten. in answer to general Varnum replied that if the secretary at war could not give the information required he would say so. On the observation of Mr. Dana, he replied that in his opinion the representatives of the nation ought to be acquainted with the number of their troops and their respective stations.
Mr. Euliss requested the resolution might lay on the table till Monday.
Mr. Rhea of Ten. acquiesced and the motion lies accordingly.
Mr. Euliss reported from the select committee on the bill regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels, several amendments thereto, which being adopted, the bill as amended was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next.
An engrossed bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, was read a third time and passed.
Mr. J. Clay presented the petition of Oliver Evans, stating his many and very useful inventions for the improvement of merchant mills and steam engines, praying an extension of his patent right to his will machinery, and on motion the same was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Crowninshield from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill declaring Cambridge in Massachusetts to be a port of delivery.
Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
Mr. Clayton presented a petition from sundry British merchants and other British subjects, praying a tribunal to be established for the trial of suits for smaller sums than 500 dollars, claiming this under the constitution and under the 4th article of the British treaty.
Referred to a select committee of five members.
Mr. Crowninshield presented the petition of John Wese, a fisherman from Massachusetts, complaining of the loss of his vessel and fish, by which he lost the bounty money on the fish he had taken out and praying relief.
Referred to the committee on the fisheries.
Another petition from Ezra Weston of Massachusetts, similar to the last was presented, and referred to the same committee.
MONDAY, DEC. 24.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. J. C. Smith, from Thursday next to the end of the session.
Mr. Leib from the committee appointed for the purpose, reported on the motion for completing the arsenal on the Skuylkill, a resolution that — dollars be appropriated for the completion of the arsenal near the river Schuylkill, which being read, on motion was referred to the committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Harlings moved to refer the petition of Captain Thomas Marshall Baker, of the militia, praying to be placed on the pension list, in consideration of wounds received in an engagement with the British on Rhode Island in 1778; or such other relief as Congress in their wisdom and justice shall deem meet. It was accordingly referred to the committee of claims.
On the third reading of the enrolled bill, regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels, a debate of considerable length took place. Messrs. Dana, R. Griswold, and Dennis spoke at considerable length against the same, and were replied to by Messrs. Eppes, Smilie, Jackson and Euliss.
The Yeas and Nays on the passage of the bill were called for by Mr. J. Clay, and were Ayes 76—Nays 33 and the bill was passed accordingly.
A message was received from the Senate with a bill for dividing the Indiana territory into two territories.
The engrossed bill for amending the charter of Alexandria being on its third reading.
Mr. Lewis proposed a postponement 'till the 15th January next.
Mr. Gregg did not wish so long a delay, he proposed this day week, to which the mover consented, and on the question to postpone the bill to that time, it was lost—46 to 43.
Mr. Stanford moved to postpone 'till Friday next, which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Jackson the petition of the inhabitants of Randolph county, in Virginia, praying the establishment of a post road from the town of Franklin to Clarkburg, to pass through Beverly, was referred to the committee on post offices and post roads.
And then the House adjourned 'till Wednesday next.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
NORFOLK, DEC. 22.
About 2 o'clock on Thursday morning the inhabitants were alarmed with repeated cries of fire! which had taken place in the dwelling-house of Mr. Bowman, Granby-street; the fire had taken such effectual hold before the family were aware of it, that they scarcely had time to save themselves from the devouring element, which immediately communicated to Mr. Warren's dwelling adjoining, which, with all the out houses, in a short time, were entirely destroyed, notwithstanding the great exertions of a vast concourse of citizens who were present, and who through their active perseverance, saved the adjoining houses. As usual our engines were out of order—only one appeared, and that might as well have been left under lock and key, for it could not be used.—We are sorry to remark, that this is the second time in the course of ten months, that Mr. Bowman has suffered by fire! and that he has this time lost the most of his furniture. Mr. Warren is also a great loser, having little time to save his property.
From the Norfolk Herald.
Our late French papers say, "they write from Spain that the ex-general Moreau, instead of proceeding to America, retires, with the content of the French government and the court of Spain, to the island of Minorca." Several of our late French papers have the following curious reflections.
"The American gazette, often make mention of the wife of Jerome Bonaparte—It is possible that M. Jerome Bonaparte, not yet 30 years old, has a Mistress—but it is not probable he has a wife, since the laws of France are such, that a minor of 20, or even of 25 years, cannot marry without the consent of his parents or guardians, and without having passed in France the formalities prescribed by law. M. Jerome Bonaparte was born in December 1784, and it is already a year since the American papers announced his Marriage!"
SAVANNAH, (Geo.) DEC. 8.
Suicide. —On Friday night last, James Townend, Esq. attorney at law, St. Mary's put a period to his existence. The following lines were left by him on his desk, which may account for the rashness of the act: "This night is my fatal time!—By my imprudence, I have lost my good fame and reputation—my life shall be the forfeit. All young men, beware how you indulge those ideas I did; and if I have any friends—let them say—Alas! poor Townend."
RALIGH, DEC. 16, 1804.
ON the 13th inst. the following Resolution was adopted by the Senate of this State, viz.
Resolved, That our Senators in the Congress of the United States, be instructed, and our Representatives requested to take all legal and necessary steps, and to use their utmost exertions as soon as the same is practicable, to obtain an amendment to the Constitution of the United States so as to authorise and empower the Congress of the United States to pass a law whenever they may think it expedient, to prevent the further importation of slaves, or people of colour from any of the West India Islands, from the coast of Africa or elsewhere, into the United States or any part thereof.
Resolved further that the Governor be, and he is hereby requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolution to our Senators and representatives in Congress, also the executives of all the different states in the Union, with a request that the same may be laid before the respective legislatures for their concurrence and adoption.
NEW-YORK, DEC. 24.
Foot Pads. —Several attempts at highway robbery have, we understand, been made in the county of Westchester.—A gentleman on horseback was lately stopped by a man who, seizing the bridle demanded the surrender of his money; having a loaded whip in his hand he made a blow at the Ruffian, which struck him in the face and felled him, in the act of falling the pistol, which he had pointed at the breast of the gentleman, was discharged, but fortunately without doing any injury.
BENNINGTON, (Vt.) Dec. 17.
On Thursday last, about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the people of our village were shocked with the intelligence, that a new born child had been found in the vault of a necessary in the neighbourhood.—On enquiry, it was discovered that the mother Deborah Kirkland, had been delivered of a male infant, alone, and deserted it, under the wicked and mistaken idea of hiding her shame. The verdict of the jury of inquest was, that the child came to its death by the wilful and felonious desertion of the mother.
FIRE AT ST. THOMAS.
The property destroyed by the late fire, in the island of St. Thomas, is estimated at SEVEN MILLIONS of dollars.
The citizens of New-York have been agitated by continual alarms of incendiarism, since the late calamitous fire there. The Mayor has issued two proclamations on the subject.
We have accounts from almost every quarter of fires—with more or less damage; some attributed to design, others to accident, and carelessness. The cautions which arise out of them, it is hoped, will not pass unheeded.

The bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels, was this day passed by the H. of R. ayes 76, noes 33—I do not think it will meet with much difficulty in the Senate.
NEW-YORK, DEC. 31, 1804. The British frigate Cambrian has arrived at Norfolk. A letter from Capt. Beresford, mentions that she received some damage on her passage, in one of the most severe gales ever experienced. The Revolutionaire will remain at Norfolk until the Cambrian repairs.
The Coronation of the Emperor Napoleon is stated to have been postponed from the 9th to the 25th November, as the preparations could not be earlier completed. The pope was to be conducted from Fontainebleau to Paris, by Buonaparte in person.
A Royal Birth —On Thursday the 19th instant (says a French paper of the 28th Vendemaire) at half past 2, A. M. her imperial Highness Princess Louis, was happily delivered of a Princess, in conformity with the 40th article of the Constitution of the Empire, his Serene Highness the Lord Arch Chancellor of the Empire was present at the birth! A dispatch was immediately sent to the Emperor with the news.
A letter from Hamburg, Oct. 26, 1804. Yesterday morning, between four and five o'clock, a most unprincipled attack and violation of the territory of this free Imperial city, took place on the part of the French. They landed in four or five barges a body of their troops from Hamburg on a spot called Hamburger Berg , and meeting with a man, forced him to show them the way to another place, called Gruidehof , where Sir George Rumbold, the British charge d'affaires to the Hanseatic cities and the states of the Circle of Lower Saxony, has his country residence. This corps of freebooters was headed by several General officers, completely armed, and had their colors, drums, and band of music with them. On arriving at Sir George's house, they instantly forced open the doors, and rushed into every apartment, ranfacked, pillaged, and destroyed what was not portable; dragged Sir George out of his bed, made him dress himself, and, after having seized his papers, forcibly carried him to the river side, and embarked him for Hamburg, where he is said to be still detained in close custody. It has been remarked, that the invading corps first was going to land upon the Holstein territory, but perceiving their mistake, they soon desisted from their attempt. The reason assigned for this treacherous attack cannot as yet be exactly ascertained, but general report says, that it was done with a view of putting a stop to the recruiting service, which is pretended to be carried on here secretly for England.
Extract of a letter from Dr. Lettis, of London, to Dr. Fothergill, of Philadelphia.
The Medical Society propose to have a Jennerian annual oration in honor of their colleague, Dr. Jenner, in imitation of the Harveian oration by the college, with a gold medal to the orator.
One new Society has been established here, and meets with much encouragement, the Horticultural Society, and considering that vegetables constitute a very large portion of our diet, it promises great public utility.
Lectures are given here every evening, in rooms illuminated by in- flammable gas . In the process of extracting the gas from coal, (which of course is excluded from the air) the gas is conveyed into tubes round the chambers, by which the coal is choked and answers for fuel again. The acid is separated and makes vinegar and salamiac . The tar is separated by a cooler as the tar bodies escape, and forms an article of trade. It is now proposed to light places of amusement in this manner, as well as beacons & light-houses; and probably it will be applied as a telegraph by night, the light of which is not extinguished by rain and scarcely by wind. This was originally the invention of Le Rue, and is likely to be improved by Mr. Winzer, an old patient of mine. By making the stove in the kitchen, every room may be warmed and illuminated, and every article dressed without dust or smoke."
AMHERST, (N. H.) Jan. 1. At Claremont, on the 11th ult. Mr. Richard Fields, who was attending a coal pit, fell asleep in his camp. During his unconsciousness, the straw took fire, and he awoke only to find himself burnt in a shocking manner. He survived in extreme distress, till the 16th, when he expired. He has left a wife and ten children to mourn his melancholy exit.
On Saturday, the 15th ult. a boy about 7 years old, a nephew to the above mentioned person was found dead.
Portsmouth, TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1805.
Late from FRANCE. Capt. Willis, from L'Orient, which he left the 24th Oct. informs that Gen. Armstrong, ambassador from the U. States, had arrived at Nantz; that two Spanish ships, loaded with linens, from St. Maloes to Spain, were captured by a British frigate; that a war with Russia was strongly talked of, and the long contemplated invasion of England, generally scouted; that provisions were plenty and cheap, but the once flourishing port of L'Orient was totally bereft of its trade, and the merchants' extensive stores occupied by the government—that a fine ship of 90 guns was launched there and three others were on the stocks, but no seamen to man them: that of 60 gun-brigs, &c. which were in port on his arrival, not more than ten remained and those dismantled—about 25 had been recently captured and destroyed, on their passage thence to Brest, by two British frigates; that the crews of the gun-boats in general were very sickly, owing to the want of accommodation under deck.
Late accounts from St. Martins, state the arrival at Martinique and Guadalupe, of three line of battle ships, and six frigates, with 3000 troops on board, from France.
The Governor of the island of Trinidad, (HISLOP) has, by proclamation, made some regulations of the trade with that island.—No foreigner is allowed to sell any part of a cargo on board a vessel, excepting poultry & live stock:—On being landed, the cargoes are subject to a duty of 8 per cent.—Foreigners are not permitted to carry from the island more than five doubloons each, in gold:—That all foreign cargoes shall be landed for sale, at the town and port of Spain; at which port only shall they take their outward bound cargoes. All spirits imported into the island, are to pay a dollar a gallon in addition to former duties.
Citizens of New-Hampshire attend!
NOW the time of election rapidly approaches! It highly concerns every Citizen, who feels himself interested in the established government of our country, to enquire into the characters of men suitable for the first offices of the State, and to determine in their own minds whether they approve or not of this State's harmonizing with the General Government of the United States. Let us not be swayed by the impetuous and precipitate, who without judgment have gone madly to work, and many were taken in by their specious pretences to patriotism and liberty. The great American Nation surely is not to be beat out of its senses by rash and over heated zealots, who are only seeking their own interest. Fellow-Citizens, for what do we live, or with to live but to maintain that power which God hath given us over the sworn enemies of liberty and a free government. Let wisdom guide us in the choice of our Public Officers, and the prosperity and glory of our State and Country will be secured against all the machinations of foreign and internal enemies.
If the spirit of the address of the governors of the several states be a presage, as we trust it is, of the principles as likely to influence the legislatures, we may anticipate from them the discharge of more important duties, than perhaps have, at any preceding time, devolved upon them. There appears to be a general concurrence in the opinion that this is the propitious season for making those great interior arrangements on which the permanent prosperity of the country depends. The vast object of republican institution, diffusing the blessings of knowledge to youth of every description, and thus insuring by the only feasible means, the prevalence of pure morals, and the capacity to enjoy the benefits of freedom, is justly considered as worthy of the greatest exertions. In necessary connection with, though in subordination to this object, is contemplated the duty of forming and fostering systems of internal improvement beyond the power of individuals to accomplish. No chief magistrate has viewed these objects with a more zealous regard than governor Tiffin, whose communication we this day republish. His patriotism is of the right kind. Valuing the blessings of a free government, he is for placing them on the only firm basis on which they can rest—on general education. We rejoice to find that the munificent endowment the state of Ohio has received for the general government for this object, is likely to obtain a wise direction, and thus increase the happiness and respectability of our youngest sister. May the example she sets not only enlighten her own path, but shed its propitious influence on all around her!
MARRIED. In this town, Mr. JOHN WILSON, to Miss OLIVE AYERS.
"Mr. Monroe, the American minister is gone to Madrid, to assist Mr. Pinkney in endeavouring to prevent a rupture between Spain and the United States. It is said that the dispute is likely to be adjusted, and that the Spanish Government will not insist upon the three points which we mentioned in our paper of Saturday. Indeed, had the Spanish Government determined not to abandon them, war would have been inevitable. It is even said, that intelligence has been received by his Majesty's ministers of the retraction of the three points by the Spanish government, who have expressed their resolution not to interrupt the relations of peace and amity with the United States." Lon. paper.
MARINE MEMORANDA.
Portsmouth, Jan. 8, 1805. The ship Zephyr , Peirce, of this port, from Norfolk for Jamaica, was lost on the Grand Causais, Nov. 9—the ship and cargo were sold for 90 dollars. The mate and part of the crew arrived at Charleston, 12th ult. The brig Polly , Capt. Simpson, of this port, has arrived at the Vineyard, in 33 days from Demerara. Capt. S. writes that 90 sail were then waiting for a wind to come over the Shoals. At Montego Bay, Nov. 19, ship Nancy , of this port, for Savannah, in 10 days. Sch'r Dove , Greenough, of this port, has arrived at Charleston, in 13 days.
DIED.
In Tennessee, JOHN W. HOOKER, aged 33, late of Massachusetts. At Attleborough, James Cargill aged 78. At Portland, Mr. Samuel Peirce, aged 70.—Mr. Daniel Peirce, aged 67. At Boston, Col. Jonathan Glover, aged 78.—Mr. W. L. Roberts, aged 33.—Mrs. Mary Stevens, aged 78.—Mrs. Bridget Shelton, aged 34. At Belcaston, N. H. Mr. JONATHAN DIX, aged 95 years. In this town, Miss MARY ANN BECK, aged 7 years, daughter of Capt. Michael Beck. Mr. PARCHER. A child of Mr. James Rundler.
LANDING this day, and for sale by WILLIAM CHASE, No. 5, Long Wharf, 50 Puncheons RUM. And at No. 12 Portsmouth Pier, 20 Puncheons St. Vincent's RUM. 5 Hogheads SUGAR. Portsmouth, Jan. 8.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having it in contemplation to make a new arrangement in business; offers for sale at a very small advance, his flock in trade, consisting of a
General assortment of Gentlemen and Ladies SHOES, among which are the following:
Ladies Kid, Morocco and Leather Shoes; Misses Kid, Morocco and Leather do.; Gentlemen's fine and coarse Shoes and Morocco Pumps; Children's Morocco and Leather Shoes; Boys do. Suawarrow and thick Boots; Morocco skins by the dozen or single; Men's and Boys HATS and FUR CAPS. Also an assortment of
TRUNKS.
Purchasers have now an excellent opportunity to supply themselves with the above articles at very reduced prices.
All persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to make payment within twenty days from date, otherwise he will leave their accounts in the hands of an Attorney. ROBERT McLEARY. Congress-street, Portsmouth, Jan. 8, 1805.
JOSEPH CHASE,
Has for sale at No. 7, Long-wharf, 30 Puncheons good flavored
RUM,
Molasses per Hhd. or less qnty. Cherry Rum per Hhd. or less, Rock Salt per Hhd. or bushel, 100 Barrels TAR.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Grafton, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of GOSHEN, who have not paid their State and highway taxes for the year 1804; that unless they pay the same to me, the subscriber, on or before the second Tuesday of April next, so much of their lands, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of ALLEN WILLEY, Esq. in said Goshen, at ten o'clock A. M. on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
Lands loted by the proprietors of Lempster.
  No. Lot. Acres ad. div. No. of Acres. State tax. Highway tax.    Amey H. Randel 35 27 0 5 13 0 0 8 3/4 0 0 2 6  Samuel Nichols 18 0 25 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4  Shub' Brainard, heirs 20 0 20 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4  By the proprietors of Unity  Jonathan Glidden 42 0 0 0 87 8 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4  Ebenezer Colby 52 0 0 0 23 2 6 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4  By prop's of Newport  Stephen Wilcox 19 0 0 0 100 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4  Joshua Lathrop 22 0 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4  By prop's of Fishers  field, 500 acre lots  Thomas Barker 1 0 0 0 193 17 48 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4  By prop's of Wendell  John Calef 1 0 0 0 50 6 16 0 0 0 14 3/4 0 0 0 14 3/4  
DAVID HARRIS, Coll'r. Goshen Dec. 28, 1804.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the township of BATH, county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, who have not paid the highway, county, State, town and school taxes, affixed on said lands for the year 1804; that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the third Tuesday in March next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of NATHAN FIELDS, innholder in said Bath, at ten of the clock in the forenoon on said day, as will be sufficient to pay said taxes, with incidental charges—viz.
  No. Lot. No. Acres. Highway tax. County tax. State tax. Town tax. School tax.    First range 100 acres West side Amonk river 15 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  Second range do 11 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  First range do. West Division 17 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  do 18 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  do 24 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  do 25 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  Second range do 31 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  do 42 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  Third range do 44 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  do 45 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  First range 100 acres East side Amonk river 15 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  Third range do 20 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  do 21 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  do 22 100 83 3 8 13 6 20  60 acre lots belonging to 4th R of 100 acre lots West Division 1 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 2 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  First range, West Division 8 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 9 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 10 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 13 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  Second range ditto 14 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 16 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 1 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  Third range ditto 2 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 3 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 5 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 10 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  18 R. do East side Am. river 12 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 13 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  2d range ditto 9 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 11 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  3d range ditto 6 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 7 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  4th range ditto 4 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 5 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  do 6 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  6th range ditto 4 60 42 2 4 8 4 12  Gov'ts Farm, 500 acres, tax 4 dol. 15 19 0 65 30 6 1  Common Land, 430 acres, 3 dol. 50 16 2 56 26 82 0  JONATHAN BARRON, Coll'r. Bath, Nov. 26, 1804.  
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Grafton, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of LITTLETON, in the County and State aforesaid, who have not paid their County tax for the year 1804—that so much of their land as will pay said tax, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Timothy Kittredge in said Littleton, on the first Thursday of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
  Non-resident's Names. No. of acres of undivided Lands. Tax. Cts.    Benning Wentworth 500 10  Stephen P. Webster 500 10  DENISON LATHROP, Collector. Littleton Dec. 26, 1804  
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Grafton County. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of LITTLETON, County and State aforesaid, who have not paid their County, State, Town and School Tax for the year 1804—that so much of each delinquent land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of the subscriber in said Littleton, on Thursday the 7th March next, at 10 o'clock before noon on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
  Non-resident owners names. No. of acres of undivided Lands. County tax. State tax. Town tax. School tax.    B. Wintworth 500 17 0 56 41 1 18  M. H. Wentworth 500 17 0 56 41 1 18  Theo. Atkinson 500 17 0 56 41 1 18  Samuel Adams 400 14 0 45 33 0 94  Nath'l Carter 400 14 0 45 33 0 94  Benj'n Harris 400 14 0 45 33 0 94  George Atkinson 400 14 0 45 33 0 94  Josiah Little 3500 118 3 49 888 8 27  S. P. Webster 500 17 0 56 41 1 18  Moses Dow 100 3 0 12 8 0 23  John C. Jones 1800 62 2 3 46 4 25  Alex'r Phelps 9000 68 2 25 165 4 97  Moses Little 9250 318 10 41 763 21 84  Nich' Wheeler 250 8 0 28 21 0 58  Joseph Duca-  with improvements 200 12 0 39 29 0 82  TIMOTHY KITTRIDGE, Collector for Littleton. Littleton, Nov. 3, 1804.  
A WATCH,
LEFT in the hands of a person in Greenland—the owner may have it again by proving property & paying charges. Inquire of the Printers.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against, the estate of JOHN SALTER, late of Rye, deceased, are requested to settle the same immediately, with ALEX' R. SALTER, Administrator. Rye, January 1, 1805.
Sales at AUCTION.
THIS DAY At S. LITTLE'S Office, an assortment of English and India Goods.
Also, at private sale: 20 Chefs Souchong Tea. 10 do. Eylon, 200 Boxes brown Soap. 10 Bags Libon Feathers. 6 Russia Beds. 20 Bags Nutmegs. 50 Bags Chocolate Shells. 10 Bbls. Anniseed. 10 Hlds. Rum. Cash advanced on Consignments.
Lottery Enriched 4000 DOLLARS!!
ONLY a few Tickets and Quarters now for sale, and as C. PEIRCE receives a list every night, he can warrant those undrawn, and assures the public the chance is capital to adventurers for obtaining valuable Prizes. ALSO, Tickets for sale by PEIRCE, HILL & PEIRCE, No. 12 Market-street. Jan. 8.

Miscellaneous Repository.
The 5th hymn parodied—and adapted to the rank state of Federalism.
HOW dangerous are their feet, Who stand on tory ground! Who bring foul discord on their tongues, Whole words with sin abound!
During the period of 40 days, the following deaths occurred in York, (Maine); and which considering the small population of the town and the little period of time, is something remarkable;—Nov. 13, 1804, died Mr. Jotham Trafton, Aet. 77, of fever—Dec. 2, Mr. Isacher Baker, Aet. 93, of old age—Dec. 4, Mrs. Harmon, wife of Mr. Zebulon H. Aet. 75, infirm and weak many years—Dec. 7, Mrs. Furlong, Aet. 50, lingering many years—same day, a child of Mr. Jotham Trafton, jun. Aet. 3 years, fever—Dec. 20, Mrs. Ware, wife of Mr. Joseph W. Aet. 71—Dec. 20, Miss Sarah More, Aet. 86, of old age—Dec. 21, Mrs. Smith, wife of Capt. Edward S. Aet. 78, suddenly, while eating dinner, in a fit—Dec. 23, a Son of Capt. Thomas Bragdon, Aet. 20, he had cut two of his fingers with an axe, took cold, and died in about 14 days with the lock-jaw.
Slavery!—A case, in this state, of unparalleled cruelty came before the Court of General Sessions held in this city last week. One Carl A. Hoffman was convicted by verdict of an assault committed on James Wright, his slave, a boy about 12 years old. Wright had been guilty of a larceny, on which Hoffman, perhaps consulting the natural bent of his mind, determined to take vengeance in a summary way and his mode of torture seems to have been of an ingenious kind, and as cruel as it was ingenious. Having tied his hands together, and then his legs, Hoffman cram'd down the throat of the wretched boy two table spoon's full of salt. Thus tied and cram'd with salt, he was hoisted by a rope towards the ceiling of a close room, whence he was suspended for two days, without either meat or drink. In the mode of suspension, diabolical ingenuity seems to have exhausted its resources. The lad's body was half bent inwards and his tied arms stretched out. In this attitude, and at the end of two days, Hoffman gave him, with his horse whip, a hundred and thirty nine lashes on his naked back, the first of which drew blood! Still his thirst for cruelty was not quenched. Trying, with calm indifference, what human nature could bear, he applied to the boy's wounds a mixture of salt and brandy! We have not heard of the sentence of the Court.
If when "disguised" slavery, that foul blot upon the fair character of our country, be a "bitter draught," what must it be, how greatly are we conscience-struck, and to what an in calculable degree does our indignation rise when we see it thus "undisguised" and accompanied with such shocking atrocities? Thanks to the humanity of our citizens and the wisdom of our legislature, a few years will rid us of this enormous evil. (N. York paper.)
Connection Formed!
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public that they have formed a connection in trade, and have taken one of the new brick stores in Congress-street opposite the State-house, where business will be transacted under the firm of HEARTWELL & HOAR. They have on hand a general assortment of
W. I. Goods & Groceries, of the first quality which they offer upon the most reasonable terms by Wholesale & Retail, for cash or many kinds of country produce,—Any order directed thereto will be strictly attended to, and the least favor gratefully acknowledged.
JONA. HEARTWELL, SAMUEL HOAR. Portsmouth, Dec. 24, 1804. and the highest price given Rags, at this Office.
Handsome Accommodations, For a few Gentlemen Boarders, may be had near the centre of the town. Inquire of the Printers. Portsmouth, Dec. 25, 1804.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. Grafton county.
NOTICE is hereby given to the resident and non-resident owners of land in the township of BATH, in said county, who are delinquent in paying their three cent tax, granted by an act of the General Court, at their Session in Nov. 1803, (each owner having been duly notified for payment as in and by said act is required) that so much of each delinquent's land as will pay said tax, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Lieut. SAMUEL HUTCHINS, innholder in said Bath, on the last Monday of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 4 columns: Range, No., Owners Names, Dols. Cts. It lists land owners and their tax amounts across various ranges (First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth).
Table with 4 columns: Range, No., Owners Names, Dols. Cts. It continues the list of land owners and tax amounts from the previous table.
State of New-Hampshire— GRAFTON, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in HAVERHILL, who have not paid their State, County, Town, School and Highway taxes for the year 1804—that so much of their lands will be sold as will pay said taxes, and incidental charges, at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Mr. Asa Boynton, in said Haverhill, on the fifth Tuesday of March, in the year 1805, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber. The names of the delinquents, with the quantity and description of land, and amount of taxes, are as follows:
Table with 8 columns: Names of Grantees, Quantity, Acres, Range, School tax, County tax, State tax, Highway tax. It lists tax details for various landowners in Haverhill.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in CROYDON, in the county of Cheshire, who have not paid their Highway tax for the year 1804; that so much of their land as will pay said tax with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, by me the subscriber, at the dwelling house of Enoch Marble in said Croydon, on the twenty-fifth day of February next at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 8 columns: Delinquent Original Proprietors Names, Quantity, Acres, Range, School tax, County tax, State tax, Highway tax. It lists tax details for landowners in Croydon.
LEMUEL FOSTER, Collector. Croydon, Dec. 3, 1804.
NEW STORE. Joseph Chattel, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends in the country, and the public, that he has taken the Store No. 8, Merchant's Row, where he intends keeping a constant supply of West-India Goods & Groceries, which will be sold cheap for cash or country produce. Dec. 25, 1804.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE— Strafford, ss.
To Charles Hodgdon, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Strafford in said State, and clerk for the proprietors of Barnstead, aforesaid.
WE the subscribers, owners of more than the one sixteenth part of the township of BARNSTEAD, aforesaid, request you to notify and warn the proprietors, grantees or owners of the land in Barnstead aforesaid, to meet at the weekly Meeting-house in Barnstead, in the county of Strafford, on the 2nd. day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act upon the following matters, viz.
1st. To choose a Moderator, to govern said meeting. 2ly. To choose a Proprietors Clerk, Assessors and Collector. 3ly. To see what method the proprietors will take to pay the demands against them. 4ly. To transact any other business which may be for the interest of the proprietors.
Joseph Tinker, Jonathan Young, Moses Dennet, Daniel Bunker, Daniel Pickering, Daniel Bunker, Benjamin Hodgdon, George Chesley, John Bickford, James Brown, Charles Hodgdon, jr. Enoch Bunker, Nathaniel Adams, Nathaniel Dufham, Lemuel Bunker, James Alred, Stephen M. Jones, Jeremiah Jewett, Benjamin Winkley, Phineas Young, Joseph Norris, Aaron Chesley, John Tebbets, Anthony Nutters, Abiather Merrill, jr. Moses Chesley. STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE— Strafford, ss. PURSUANT to the foregoing request, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said Barnstead to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid. CHARLES HODGDON, Justice of the Peace and Clerk. Barnstead, December 4, 1804.