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TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1794.]
THE
[VOLUME XXXVII.—NUMB. 1962
New Hampshire Gazette.
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Federal Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5.
THE House went into a committee on the bill as to invalid pensioners.
An amendment was made, and progress reported, and agreed to.
The House, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole House on the report of the committee, to whom was referred the remonstrance of the people West of the Alleghany Mountains, relative to the navigation of the Mississippi, and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Trumbull reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the same report under consideration, and come to a resolution thereupon, which he delivered in at the clerk's table, where the same was twice read, and agreed to by the House, as followeth:
Resolved, That as it appears from the communications of the executive, that the right of the United States to the free navigation of the Mississippi, is now the subject of negotiation with the court of Spain, and as it is the interest of the United States, and every part thereof, to come to an amicable adjustment of the right in that mode, rather than resort to any means constitutionally belonging to the Legislature, no farther proceeding should be had on the said remonstrance, during the present session of Congress.
Extract from the journal,
JOHN BECKLY, Clerk.
Went into a committee on an act remitting the duties on certain distilled spirits destroyed by fire. This and the bill for compensation to the widow of Robert Forsyth both pass in committees; the latter with an amendment from the Senate, and the two bills afterwards pass the House.
An act for an additional compensation of two hundred dollars for this year to each of the principal Clerks in the offices of the Treasury, Secretary of State, and Secretary of war, also pass in a committee, and afterwards in the House.
Went into consideration of the amendments proposed by the Senate on the bill for laying duties on tonnage.—Agreed.
A letter was received from the Secretary at war with some correspondence from Georgia, which was read by the clerk.
Went on the appropriation bill which also pass. Mr. Madison proposed an amendment, which was in substance to grant a sum for building a gallery in the Senate House. The Senate had declared their resolution to open their doors next session, and he thought this a proper alteration.
Mr. Tracy said that neither the Senate nor they had a right to make any such alteration. The House was not theirs, but belonged to the state of Pennsylvania. He was against the proposal which was rejected Ayes 26—Nocs 29.
The House, on a message from the Senate, agreed not to end the session until Monday next the 9th of June.
At a quarter past 3 o'clock, adjourned.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7.
This day a joint committee of both Houses of Congress waited on the President of the United States, and informed him, that on Monday next, the public business would be finished—and that they should then adjourn to the first Monday in November—pursuant to a joint Resolution of the two Houses.
The bill for giving a compensation to the Clerks, in the public offices, who staid in town during the yellow fever, was read a second and third time, and the blank filled up with an hundred and fifty dollars to each of them, and two hundred to the widows or families of each of those who had died. The bill pass the House unanimously. But it was rejected by the Senate.
The House then went upon the bill for the defence of the South Western Frontier. The second amendment by the Senate was that persons embodied and in arms beyond the line of any State, who are going against the Indians shall be subject to the articles of war.
This amendment was instantly negatived.
Mr. Nicholas, Mr. M'Dowell, and Mr. Carnes were appointed a committee to confer with a committee from the Senate. But the three members returned after a conference, and gave notice that no agreement could be made.
Mr. Nicholas moved that the House should adhere to their bill, as it originally stood; Mr. W. Smith, that the House should recede. The motion of Mr. Nicholas was carried; Yeas 30.—Nays 28.
Mr. Boutinot moved that a committee should be appointed to wait on the President, and inform him that the House intended to rise on Monday. This was done.
The Senate concurred in the bill for securing the lands in the South Western territory to the soldiers, and in the resolution as to invalid pen-
sioners, with an amendment. Also an act for making certain alterations in the Judicial Courts, &c.
Mr. Treadwell read a resolution for reducing the salaries paid in the United States. That of the President was to be reduced, after the present term of appointment, to twelve thousand dollars, that of a Member of Congress to four dollars per day, with various others of the same kind.
A motion to print it was rejected. It was then moved to proceed with it immediately. Mr. Wadsworth considered it as a good electioneering project. It would, he doubted not, be very popular; and as there were only fifty or sixty members in the House just now, they had better take it up—and try to get all the credit of it to themselves. It was after some conversation withdrawn by the mover.
Mr. Thatcher moved that such members as had received their pay up to Monday next, and then absented themselves, should be ordered next session to return as much as they had received for the days when they were absent. The motion was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Dent and Mr. Lyman obtained leave of absence.
Mr. W. Smith laid on the table a resolution for granting a delay to persons who had suffered by depredations in the West-Indies, of the payment of duties to government.
The House adjourned till Monday morning at eight o'clock. There is to be a call of the House at nine o'clock.
MONDAY, June 9.
A message was delivered from the Senate, informing the House that they adhered to their amendments, on the bill for the protection of the South Western Frontier.
Mr. Benton, from South Carolina informed the speaker, that he had been prevented by indisposition in his family, and a long voyage, from attending his duty sooner in that House. This was the day of adjournment and he wished to inform the House, that he should decline receiving pay, for his travelling expenses, or attendance.—He was not willing to qualify himself this day, unless it could be noted on the journals, that he had refused any compensation.
He took the oath.
A message from the Senate was received with a bill for giving a bounty of an hundred dollars each, to ten Clerks in the Auditor's office; for the services of one year. The Clerks to be named by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Mr. Fitzsimons thought it extremely indelicate in the Senate to send down such a bill, just after having rejected one of the same kind sent up from the House of Representatives.
The bill was read a first and second time. The speaker then put the question, shall this bill be read a third time. It was rejected unanimously.
A motion was made for a call of the House; it was rejected; and at half past eleven o'clock the House adjourned to meet on the first Monday of November next.
State of New-Hampshire.
LIST of the House of Representatives.
ROCKINGHAM.
Portsmouth, George Gains, John Hale, and John Goddard, Esqrs.* Exeter, Mr. Benjamin Connor. Londonderry, John Prentice, Esq. (Speaker) and Mr. James Pinkerton.* Chester, Arthur Livermore, Esq.* Newington, Ephraim Pickering, Esquire. Greenland, Joshua Weeks, Esq. Rye & Newcastle, Joseph Parsons, Esquire. Northampton, Moses Leavitt, Esq. Hampton, Mr. Jeremiah Moulton.* Hamptonfalls & Seabrook, Mr. Eliza Brown. Stratham, Mr. Stephen Piper. Kingston, Jeremiah Fogg, Esq. Southampton & Easthampton, Major Benjamin Barnard.*
Newtown, Mr. James Pease. Kingstown, Col. John Eastman. Brentwood, Mr. Gilman Leavitt.* Epping, Mr. Jonathan Clark. Newmarket, Josiah Adams, Esq.* Nottingham, Joseph Cilley, Esq.* Deerfield, Joseph March, Esq. Epsom & Allenstown, Michael M'Clary, Esq. Northwood, Jonathan Clark, Esq. Canterbury, Major D. Maccrillis.* Pembroke, Col. Nathaniel Head.* Loudon, Enoch Wood, Esq. Concord, Major D. Livermore.* Candia, Samuel Morrill, Esq. Raymond & Poplin, Ezekiel Godfrey, Esq. Hawke & Sandown, Ensign Timothy Tilton. Hamstead, John Hogg, Esq. Atkinson & Plaistow, Nathaniel Peabody, Esquire.
Salem, Mr. Joseph Wardwell.* Windham, Col. James Gilmore.* Pelham, Rev. Amos Moody.
STRATHFORD.
Dover, John Waldron, Esq. Durham, Ebenezer Thompson, junior, Esq. Somersworth, Col. James Carr. Rochester, Aaron Wingate, Esq. and Lieut. William Palmer.* Barrington, Isaac Waldron, Esq. and Mr. William Hale. Sanbornton, William Harper, Esq. Gilmanton, Joseph Badger, junr. Esq. and Col. Samuel Greeley. Lee, James Bracket, Esq.* Meredith & New-Hampton, Thomas Simpson, Esquire. Sandwich Daniel Beede, Esq. Moultonboro', Tuftonboro', Wolfeboro' and Ossipee, Capt. R. Libbey.* Barnstead, Charles Hodgdon, Esq. Newdurham & Newdurham-Gore, Joseph Pierce, Esq. Wartfield, Middleton and Effingham, William Chamberlin, Esq. Conway and Bartlett, Obed. Hall, Esq.* Tamworth, Eaton and Burton, Orlando Weed, Esq.*
HILLSBOROUGH.
Nottinghamswell, Asa Davis, Esq. Litchfield and Derryfield, Robert Parker, Esquire.* Dunstable, Noah Lovell, Esq.* Merrimac, Timothy Taylor, Esq. Bedford, Stephen Dole, Esq. Goffstown, Mr. John Pettee.* Hollis, Ensign Jeremiah Ames. Amherst, Daniel Warner, Esq. Mison, Lieut. Obediah Parker.* Newpisch, Capt. J. Pritchard. Francestown, Mr. Jonathan Fisk. Wilton, Major Abiel Abbott. Lyndeborough, Peter Clark, Esq.* Sharon & Temple, Major Abijah Wheeler. Peterborough, John Smith, Esq. Hancock & Antrim, Mr. Samuel Gordon.* Dearing, Robert Alcock, Esq.* Henniker, Timothy Gibson, Esq. Hillyborough, Benjamin Pierce, Esq. New-Bolton, Mr. Ninian Clark.* Hopkington, Capt. Thomas Bailey.* Ware, Mr. Obediah Eaton. Dunbarton & Bow, Major David Storey. Salisbury, Lt. John Gale. Boscawen, Major Enoch Gerrish. Newlon, Andover & Sutton, Mr. Matthew Harvey.*
CHESHIRE.
Charlestown & Langdon, Samuel Stevens, Esquire. Alstead, Capt. Moses Hale. Keene, Jeremiah Stiles, Esq. Swanzey, Calvin Frink, Esq.* Richmond, Rufus Whipple, Esq.* Jeffrey, Joseph Thorndike, Esq.* Winchester, Capt. Daniel Hawkins. Wolfeborough, Joseph Burt, Esq. Chesterfield, Capt. Simon Willard.* Hinsdale, Uriel Evans, Esq. Ringe, Col. Daniel Rand. Walpole, Thomas Bellows, Esq. Claremont, Benjamin Sumner, Esq. Cornish, Capt. Daniel Chase.* Newport, Uriah Wilcox, Esq.* Ackworth, Mr. William Groot. Lempster & Marlow, Mr. James Bingham.* Croydon & Wendell, Mr. Edward Hall, jun.* Surry, Gilson & Sullivan, John M'Curdy, Esquire.* Stoddard, Nathaniel Emerson, Esq. Washington, Mr. Azariah Faxon.* Dublin & Packersfield, Capt. Samuel Twitchell. Marlborough, Phinehas Farrar, Esq. Fitzwilliam, Nahum Parker, Esq. Plainfield, Ebenezer Wright, Esq.* Springfield & Newgrantham, Mr. Jacob Young.*
GRAFTON.
Holderness, Campton & Thornton, Moses Barker, Esq. Plymouth & Rumney, Abraham Burnham, Esquire.* Newchester & Bridgewater, Thomas Crawford, Esq. Alexandria, Cockermouth & Hebron, Mr. Joshua Hobart.* Enfield, Jesse Johnson, Esq. Orange, Canaan & Grafton, Mr. J. Burdick.* Lebanon, Major David Hough.* Hanover.* Lime & Dorchester, Mr. J. Fairfield. Haverhill & Coventry, Capt. Nath. Merrill. Piermont & Warren, Mr. Russell Richards.* Oxford & Wentworth, Major Abalom Peters.* Bath, Landaff & Lincoln, Peter Carlton, Esquire.* Lyme, Concord & Franconia, Major Samuel Young.* Littleton, Dalton & Lancaster, Mr. James Williams.* Northumberland, Piercy, Stratford, &c. &c. Mr. Jeremiah Eames.*
* Those were not of the House last year.
FRANCE.
Committee of Public Safety of France, Sit Vento, &c. (26th February,) 1794.
THE Committee of Public Safety, having in view, the Report of the Committee of Subsistence and Supplies, on the petition to the National Convention, of the Captains of the Anglo-American vessels, referred to said Committee, concerning the Indemnities they have demanded:—
Considering, That among the great numbers of vessels of various nations, which have arrived since June last, in the port of Bordeaux , several have arrived without cargoes, others imported articles of but small value, and others provisions, and articles of the first necessity:—
Considering, That those Captains who were willing to depart in ballast, were not obstructed:—
Considering, That the essential interests of the Republic required, that all vessels which had taken in their cargoes, at Bordeaux , should be unloaded; which disposition, required by circumstances, retarded their departure:—
Considering, That the National Convention, estimating what a nation owes to itself upon all occasions when its safety is at stake, has nevertheless manifested the intention to give brilliant proofs of National generosity to the owners and navigators, who have made trade lucrative to themselves, and useful to the Republic:—
Considering, That it is material, that information of the destination of the vessels; of the crews, of the time of arrival, of the part of cargoes that have been landed, and of that proposed to be exported, should be given to the Committee of Safety, in order that they may estimate the demands, and justly establish the Indemnity the National Convention proposes to grant:—
DECREE, 14. That the Captains of neutral vessels at Bordeaux , shall send without delay, to the Committee of Public Safety, a statement of each vessel.
1dly. That the statement shall contain, the names of the vessel, Owner, and Captain; the number of the crew; the tonnage of the vessel; the place she belongs to; the time of her arrival in France; the nature and quality of the goods imported in her; the name, or names, of those on whose account the importation was made; the names of those to whom the goods were sold or delivered; the time when the vessel was ready to sail from France; and whether the vessel had or had not been loaded for departure.
2dly. This statement must be certified by an Agent of the Marine, and two Members of the Council-General of the Communes, and will be sent to the Committee with the necessary documents.
4thly. The Committee of Public Safety will propose to the National Convention, that such as have just pretensions to indemnity, shall be determined upon, with the respect which is due to neutral and allied nations, consistent with the nature of expedition.
5thly. The Captains who wish to depart in ballast, may do it, whenever they think proper; as no order was given to the contrary.
6thly. The indemnity will be fixed, and the time determined for payment, immediately on the receipt of the statement of each vessel.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The National Convention having invited neutral and allied nations to frequent the ports of France, and to enjoy a preference of profitable commerce, will add to the advantages due to it, the encouragement and indemnities which will attest her justice and regard for those nations, that employ themselves in the commerce of provisions.
The present decree shall be sent to the Committee of Subsistence, and the Minister of Marine, who will send it to the agents of Marine at Bordeaux . (Signed)
B. LINCOLN, COUTHON, ST. JUST, B. BARRERE, CARNOT, COLLET, D'HERBOIS, C. A. PRIEUR.
Important Intelligence.
REVOLUTION IN POLAND.
WARSAW, Capital of Poland, April 22. THE spirit of Revolution reigns every where. Gen. KOSCUISKO has erected the Standard of Liberty and the People. He is at present, with his main army near Pronnick , intrenched. On the 4th inst. he had a battle with the Russians, and was, in a small degree, worsted. On the 17th a formal insurrection broke out in this city. The arsenal was stormed, and taken, in which were several hundred pieces of cannon. Several of the public edifices have been burnt. The insurgents have driven the Russian troops from our environs. The King, unable to quell the insurrection has sought refuge in a convent. They have established a tribunal, which have condemned several to the halter. Gen. KOSCUISKO has published an animated address to the citizens of Poland; and events, appear favourable to the Revolution.
IN ITALY.
Every day is the herald of new victories, &

of which the capture of Oneglia was but the prelude. 500 have been killed. Ormea and Nava are ours. Immense magazines, a cloth manufactory, provisions, cannon, &c. have fallen into our hands. Gevezzi , near Ormea , has surrendered.
S T. A M A N D, May 2.
General CLAIRFAYT told me, that the enemy had taken the advantage of his absence at Denain , to attack and carry the post of Mouron , and consequently Courtray itself, which was incapable of defence. That, with regard to the affair of the 29th, it had been his intention to attack the enemy as soon as six battalions of Austrian infantry, which had been sent to him from the Emperor's army, were arrived; but that the enemy had been before-hand with them, and began themselves the attacks. That his troops behaved with much courage and resolution; from eight o'clock in the morning, when the attack began, until four o'clock in the afternoon; but that as soon as the order was given to retreat, from the intricacy of the country—they fell into a confusion, from which it was even impossible to rally them.
"I have not as yet received the returns of the loss upon this occasion; but I fear it is pretty considerable."
"The brave garrison of Menin , under the command of Major-General HAMMERSTAIN, after sustaining the attack for four days, finding no probability of succour, gallantly determined to force their way through the enemy, which they effected, without any great loss, though continually harassed in their march."
This garrison consisted of four battalions of his Majesty's Hanoverian troops, and four companies of the Loyal Emigrants. They retired to Inglemunster . FREDERICK.
TOURNAY, May 6.
"SIR,"
"Since my arrival here with the troops on Saturday, nothing particular has happened in this port."
"The day before yesterday the enemy attacked the post of Rouffalae , where Col. LINSINGHEN was cantoned, with one squadron of the Hanoverian regiment du corps, and two squadrons of the tenth regiment of light dragoons. They were, however, repulsed, with the loss of three pieces of cannon and two hundred men killed."
"Col. LINSINGHEN, thinking his post untenable without infantry, fell back in the evening to Thourout , and from thence to Bruges ; but having received a reinforcement, he will again move forwards to Thourout . I am, &c. (Signed) "FREDERICK."
British Naval Success.
LONDON-GAZETTE, April 28.
Letters from Admiral M C BRIDE, covering letters from Captains WARREN and STRATHEN, were this day received at the Admiralty-office. They inform of the sailing of the Flora , of 36, Arathusa of 38, Melampus of 36, la Nympha of 36, and Concorde of 36 guns on a cruise on the coast of France ; and the 23d, falling in, west of Guernsey , with L'Engageante of 36, La Pomone of 44, La Resolue of 36 and La Babet 22 guns, French frigates, which had sailed from Concalle Bay , near St. Maloes , the night before—that after a very severe engagement of three hours, La Pomone and La Babet struck; and after a chase of some time, and another action of two hours and a quarter, L'Engageante struck to the Concorde . They have all arrived, and are fine vessels. La Resolue escaped into Morlaix . Capt. J. STRATHEN pays a very high compliment to the spirit and enterprize of his Lieutenant, CHARLES APTHORP, during the action.
CORK, (Ireland,) May 17.
Last night arrived in the Cove , a French frigate of 36 guns, captured by his Majesty's ship Sussex of 74 guns, Capt. BOYLIS. [This frigate kept up a running fight of some hours with the man of war, and lost several men killed.]
The Marquis CORNWALLIS is appointed to command the Prussian troops in the pay of Great-Britain.
It was yesterday very generally reported in the city, that General PICHEGRU, finding his retreat cut off by the Duke of York, had begun to entrench himself, and that the allies were preparing to attack him, with the most confident hopes of success. There is great probability in this rumour; but at a late hour last night, no dispatches had arrived from his Royal Highness, posterior to those contained in the Gazette.
French Naval Success.
N. CONVENTION, April 30.
BARRERE informed, that eight prizes had been brought into Brest , L'Orient , and Roche-fort :—"One of our ships of the line, has taken an English frigate, and an English ship of the line has been burnt in the Mediterranean . Seven prizes have been sent into the ports of Brest and St. Malo . One of our frigates has sunk two ships laden with iron and brandy, the ship's crews were, however, saved."
VALENCIENNES, April 16.
Last Sunday, as the Emperor was walking in the park at Brussels , a foreigner of a very suspicious appearance, seemed extremely anxious to approach his Majesty. He was observed and arrested by one of the officers on duty, who, on his being unable to assign any probable reason for his pressing near the Emperor, took him into custody.
From his first interrogatory it appears, that he is a stone cutter by trade, and arrived two days ago from Switzerland, in order to follow his business at Brussels ; but as he is an utter
stranger to all the people of his profession in that town, and his deppositions contradicted each other in some very material points, he has not yet been released.
THE NETHERLANDS.
April 30.
We have not yet learned the issue of the attack on Courtray . An English gentleman who passed through that place on his way here, on the 26th instant, saw the advanced posts of PICHEGRU's army, who had thrown some shells into the town. It is reported that they entered the place on the 27th; but we are not told whether they halted there, or got off as soon as they could with their plunder. The same gentleman also informed me, that he met Prince ERNEST, at the head of a strong detachment of Hanoverians, near Tournay ; he had marched from St. Amand , to the relief of Courtray . The Prince inquired very particularly into the situation and numbers of the French; and his army took near two hours to pass by. It was supposed that Prince ERNEST would endeavour to cut off the retreat of PICHEGRU, whilst CLAIRFAYT attacked him in front.
The strong detachment of British and Austrians which passed through this place on Monday, under the command of Sir WILLIAM ERSKINE, the three regiments of cavalry being under the immediate command of Sir ROBERT LAURIE, have marched to the left of St. Amand , with the intention of taking the enemy in the rear, and to endeavour, in concert with Prince ERNEST, to cut off their retreat.
MAY 1.
The garrison of Landrecy , marched out yesterday evening, the 30th ult. prisoners of war. The exact number is not known here, but it is supposed to be about 7000 men. They have lost in the garrison, since the trenches were opened, about 2000 men.
Last evening, at nine o'clock, his royal highness the Duke of York, marched with his whole army, amounting to 25,000 men, from his headquarters at Cateau , and having marched all night, only halted to rest themselves and dine at Famars , about a league from this place, this day at noon. The army marches at 4 o'clock this evening, by St. Amand , for Tournay , to strengthen CLAIRFAYT's army near Courtray , and to give battle to PICHEGRU, provided he does not take French leave.
MONS, May 2.
We have just received intelligence of the utmost interest to us in the present crisis, that eighteen thousand Prussians are arrived at Namur . This releases us from the apprehensions of being over run by the French, of whom we have been in no small dread, since the capture of Beaumont .
On their quarters being beat up at Beaumont , the Dutch took refuge here; but they have since returned to their post.
LUXEMBOURG, May 1.
General BEAULIEU has driven the enemy completely from Arion and its vicinity. Yesterday at three in the afternoon the attack commenced, and at half after five the Austrians were masters of the place. The enemy fled precipitately to the distance of four leagues, and halted near Longwy . Twelve hundred at least were killed, and 200 prisoners have been brought into this city. Our Bourgeoisie, in testimony of their gratitude, have sent large presents of wine and beer to the conquerors, who are encamped near Arion .
General CLAIRFAYT wrote to Capt. ROBINSON, of the Brilliant frigate, off Ostend ; and also to Gen. STEWART, the Governor, acquainting them that the French, to the number of 60,000 men, had attacked him in his position to cover Ostend , which was the object of the enemy; that he had repulsed them seven times before they made any impression: On the eighth attack they penetrated his lines, and forced him to retreat, with the loss of about 23 pieces of cannon. His loss in men had not been so great as he at first apprehended. Gen. CLAIRFAYT adds, that he had only three brigades, (not 10,000 men) and that his defeat was not of a nature to endanger Ostend ; that by Thursday last his reinforcements would be all arrived; and that if Monsieur PICHEGRU did not pay him a second visit, he, General CLAIRFAYT, would march in search of him. Thirty waggons loaded with the plunder of Courtray , had been retaken from the enemy.
WHITEHALL, May 3.
"SIR," "Deynsle, April 30, 1794." General WALMODEN's Aid-de-Camp is this instant arrived here with the disagreeable news, that yesterday the enemy attacked the posts at Mouron , where General CLAIRFAYT, with some battalions of Austrians had joined the Hanoverians, and that after a long and severe action, they had forced our people to retire with the loss of some cannon and umbrels. Menin still held out late last night; but this event, by rendering an immediate succour impossible, obliges us to look up to the loss of that post as an almost necessary consequence. I have the honor, &c. J. K. CRAIG." Right Hon. Henry Dundas, &c. &c. &c.
The British channel Fleet is at sea. It consists, with its convoy, of upwards of 300 sail, a number of which are East Indiamen. There are 60 pendants flying in the fleet. The French fleet are also said to be out. The ocean is whitened by the canvass of these opposing navies—and daily engagements take place.
A report has reached town this morning from Dover , that the allied troops have gained another advantage over the French near Courtray , and have taken seven hundred prisoners, three pieces of cannon, &c.
LIMERICK, Feb. 19.
Mr. KNARESBOROUGH, who was sentenced some
time ago to death, in Carlow , and was afterwards transported, found means to effect his escape, and is at present an officer in the French service. He wrote a letter to his principal protector, near Dublin —we have been favoured with a copy—it is as follows:
"You Infernal Scoundrel ,"
"I am now in France , Colonel of a regiment of brave Sans Culottes. I remember your friendly offices, and by the eternal G—, I will reward you accordingly. We intend immediately for Ireland , and I shall most assuredly have the honour of introducing you to the guillotine."
"I am, &c."
DUBLIN, April 14.
A student, of the University was on Friday expelled in the most public manner for blasphemy. The evidence on which he was convicted of this crime before the Vice Provost and board of Senior Fellows, is said, to have been extremely full and clear, and to have proved against the accused, his having made use of expressions against the divinity, which could not possibly be suffered for a moment to pass without the most severe punishment.
It is now reported, and that with confidence, in the first circles here, that the true motive for the Emperor of Germany's visit to Flanders and Valenciennes , is for the purpose of negotiating a peace with the Republic of France —nay further—that the Emperor has positively offered to acknowledge the Independence of the French Republic—provided they shall guarantee the possession of the Netherlands to the House of Austria .
Further that this proposal was made with the knowledge of the Cabinet of Britain —who hold out on the sole condition of—Monarchy—being restored in France —and without that and the abolition of the Jacobin Club, Britain would Never Treat —Here, for the present rests all negotiations.
It is however thought that the Emperor will conclude a peace, and that the entire burthen of the war will devolve solely on— Britain and Ireland !
This report in a great measure accounts for the late inaction of the great armies of the North.
Eccentric Articles.
LONDON, May 12.
We flop the press to state, that accounts are said to be just arrived from the West-Indies and the Mediterranean , that Guadaloupe and Corfica have both surrendered to the British arms.—
In the Convent of the Carmelites, at Paris , a cotton flocking manufacture is established, which now is under the patronage of the Committee of Public Safety, who furnish the army with stockings from this manufactory, to a very considerable amount. The three accomplished Misses O'Keefes, Misses Helena, Maria Williams, and a number of our beautiful country women, are become cotton spinners to it in the full enjoyment of their liberty.
Yesterday at noon the Hon. Capt. J. Murray, of the Weazel sloop of war of 12 guns, arrived at the Admiralty Office from a cruise off the coast of France . He mentions that the French Grand Fleet, consisting of 26 men of war, with frigates, &c. in proportion, had sailed from Brest water on Tuesday night last—Their destination is supposed to be to the Westward , for the protection of their homeward-bound merchantmen.
Mr. Wiffin, the Messenger, arrived this morning at the Secretary of State's Office, with dispatches from his Royal Highness the Duke of York. The contents had not transpired when this paper went to press. It was rumoured however that they were of an agreeable nature; that an engagement had taken place in West-Flanders between his Royal Highness and the French, in which the Allies had been victorious, and driven the French with considerable loss under the walls of Lille .
Yesterday an officer arrived at the Admiralty Office, with an account of his Majesty's frigate the Adament , having captured three French privateers, mounting 12 guns each, which she has carried safe into Scilly ; the above privateers have done much mischief among our shipping, having taken several sail of English coasting vessels since January last.
The present gales at S. W. which keeps Lord How in port, are favourable to the fleets which sailed from Virginia , on the second of last month, they must now be very near the European coast and will safely reach home, unless his Lordship should be able to sail in a few days.
A daring conspiracy was discovered among the French prisoners on Sunday morning in the prison ship in the river near Chatham —They were near 400 in number and had armed themselves with the iron hoops, and the flaves of the beer casks, and had resolved upon killing the boatwain and his crew, when they came to fasten them in their rooms; to seize the bars, &c. Happily their designs were overheard by an Englishman who understood a little French, and they were properly secured before they could be put in execution.
Danish and Swedish Intelligence.
WARSAW, March 27.
Their Majesties of Denmark and Sweden have entered into spirited Resolutions for their government, during the present contest in Europe . They are jointly to equip 16 ships of the line, and a proportionable number of frigates, for the protection of their commerce—and in case any of their vessels are captured, after four months application for restoration, without success, reprisals are to be made on the vessels of the capturing nation.
Neapolitan Intelligence.
NAPLES, April 12.
A CONSPIRACY.
Has been detected, the purpose of which was,
it is reported, to burn the King's Palace, and the three castles of the city, and to force and pillage the public Banks. 300 of the conspirators have been already arrested. The Jacobins and Refugees from France are said to be the authors of this conspiracy.
Prussian Intelligence.
April 14.
STATU QUO OF THE TROOPS.
But a few days ago, Baron Hochfletter, the Prussian Minister, made the following verbal Declaration to the Directory of the Circle of the Upper Rhine:
1. The army of the Field Marshal Moellendorff will not continue its retreat, but remain where it is now stationed, for the protection of the German Empire.
2. The suspended retreat of the Prussian troops will only be eventual, and shall not take place till all hopes vanish of enabling the King by granting a subsidy either on the part of the Empire, or on that of the six Anterior Circles, to let his Army act further for his protection.
3. The Convocation of the six fold Convention of the Circles, may still take place and occupy itself with the deliberations respecting the means to keep the King's army to protect the Empire.
4. No time is to be lost in effecting this purpose because, if his Majesty shall be once more induced to let his troops retreat, no way for further representations will be left.
5. There is farther to be added to the Royal declaration relative to the Contingent, that his Majesty expects, that his just demand of 1,800,000 rix dollars, on account of the siege of Mentz , will be satisfied.
French Intelligence.
PARIS, May 1.
GUILLOTINED.
At Paris , on the 28th April, ci-devant Count D'ESTING, formerly Admiral, and Lt. Gen. of the Marine; and a person particularly eminent during the American Revolution and much respected by Americans in general—and LA TOUR DU PIN GOVERNET, and ex-Marquis, formerly Lt. Gen. of the Army, and Minister at war, with 30 other persons of less celebrity.
The noted SANTERRE has been arrested, and after a secret interrogatory, committed to prison.
In the Eastern Pyrenees, we are victorious. All Spanish Cerdagne is in the power of the Republic.
Turnes , Courtray , and Menin , are possessed by our armies; and the enemy apprehend an attack on Ostend .
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) May 27.
Yesterday arrived from a cruise, the French privateers, L'Ami de Point Petre , Captain Talbot, and L'Ami de la Liberte , Captain Ballard. About the 20th inst. in sight of the Havannah , they fell in with a fleet of Dutch merchantmen, under the convoy of a frigate, from Curacoa and Jamaica (which last place they went into for convoy) bound to Amsterdam . In the evening, the privateers engaged a large Dutch ship, carrying eight guns, and twenty-two men, in the rear of the fleet, which they captured, after fighting an hour and half. She was about 600 tons burthen, and said to be worth £150,000. Her crew fought with great bravery; five of them were killed, and ten wounded.
The next day about twelve o'clock, the frigate bore down upon the privateers, and Capt. Talbot finding it impracticable to bring off the Dutch ship, as she sailed very slowly, he took out all his men, and abandoned her. Of the above fleet, they took a Dutch brig, laden with cotton, coffee, &c. said to be a valuable cargo, which arrived here on Sunday evening.
During the cruise, Capt. Talbot also captured an English schooner, which was ransomed; and two Spanish vessels in ballast, which he set at liberty.
PITTSBURGH, (Virg.) June 7.
Friday morning last about twenty-five miles from this place in the Alleghany river a loaded canoe with three men on board, was fired on by the Indians; one of the men was killed, the other two wounded. The same day, about half an hour before sunset, a Kentucky boat with about 20 persons on board, (all women and children except five men) was fired on in Kiskimnetas , seven miles from the mouth; three men were killed, and one badly wounded, the other being on shore, made his escape—one Indian was killed. The boat arrived here the next day with the dead men on board—the inhabitants of this place took immediate measures to have them decently buried, and raised a generous collection for the support of the women and children; one of whom with six small children, had her husband and son killed. It was supposed that this was the same party that fired on the canoe in the Alleghany .
The brigade inspectors in this country, received orders on the 30th ult. for drafting 1000 men, in order to assist in the establishment of fortifications at Presqu'isle , and on Monday morning last, an express arrived from Philadelphia , countermanding the orders for a draft, and ordered the troops raised by the State for the purpose of garrisoning the fortifications to be erected at Presqu'isle , not to proceed further than Le Bœuf , where there is already two block-houses built and garrisoned by a small party of State troops, for fear of giving offence to our good friends the Six Nations.
Accounts from Fort Washington , as late as the 5th ult. inform us, that an escort between that place and Head Quarters , had been attacked the day before by the Indians, and eight men were killed.
Our army were still at Grenville .
LANSINGBURGH, June 10.
We have just been informed by a gentleman who left Montreal on the 29th ult. that great

preparations were making under pretence of defending the Canadians from being plundered by the Vermonters, which they have been led to believe, from reports industriously circulated, no doubt for the purpose of calling out the militia, and uniting the Canadians against the States. The forts are putting in the best state of defence, and many boats are building, one of 70 oars was launched last week, alleged to be for carrying provisions. No account of Col. Simcoe having taken a new position was known when he left that place. Ten thousand troops, were expected to arrive from Europe, as provisions were so cheap, that soldiers could subsist much more comfortably than in England, and be ready for an expedition at any moment. Lord Dorchester was daily looked for from Quebec, to review the troops, militia, forts, &c. &c.
Reports of the uneasiness in Canada are daily confirmed by people from thence.—One who passed through this town last week says that the 7th regiment mutinied, took possession of a small fort and cried huzza for Washington. The militia were called on to suppress them, with difficulty they got out a number, who grounded their arms, crying vive la republique. He further adds that the pamphlets sent in by Mr. Genet are in the hands of every one.
LATE Foreign Intelligence.
By the arrival from Liverpool.
VALENCIENNES, May 1.
Landrecy capitulated yesterday, and is to be taken possession of this day by the besieging army under the command of the Prince of Orange.
The surrender of this little fortress happened at least five or six days sooner than the Austrian officers had computed; whether this arose from treachery, or any secret negotiation, or the dreadful effects of the cannonade upon the place, is not yet known. When we consider the narrow limits of the town, we may believe that the latter must have been tremendous beyond example. Since the batteries have been established, more than 4000 shots and shells have been thrown in within the hour. Such progress has late invention made in this destructive science.
BRUSSELS, May 2.
The French, by the last accounts—which indeed are those of yesterday, had advanced within two leagues of Ghent. Many of the inhabitants have come here with their most valuable effects.
On the report of the approach of the Carmagnoles, some of the lower order in Ghent shewed an inclination to rise and take up arms, when the Hessians were drawn out, and fired upon them. A few were killed, and the rest were reduced to submission.
We are in constant expectation of the fate of Flanders being decided by a General engagement.
P.S. We find, though it is with extreme difficulty bad intelligence forces its way here, that Gen. Clairfayt was defeated on Wednesday, near Mucron. The French are in possession of Menin, and attacking Ypres; hence the forced march of the Duke of York's army.
MONS, May 2.
We have just received intelligence of the utmost interest to us in the present crisis, that eighteen thousand Prussians are arrived at Namur. This releases us from the apprehensions of being over run by the French, of whom we have been in no small dread, since the capture of Beaumont.
LONDON, May 5.
The account mentioned in several of the daily papers of a victory having been gained over the French by Gen. Clairfayt, is, as our readers will observe, by our intelligence from Valenciennes, Brussels, and Mons, wholly devoid of truth. It is supposed that the next place to which the Allies will lay siege will be Avesnes.
The following most important intelligence from Poland was sent to us as the paper was going to press:
That the insurgents, advancing with great speed from Cracow, had attacked Warsaw, which, after a furious and most destructive bombardment, they had taken. That the King of Poland had been obliged to retire, with the Russian and Prussian troops into the Citadel, to which the Patriots were laying siege when the above intelligence was sent away.
MAY 6.
BY several Letters received yesterday in town from on board the Fleet under the command of Lord Hood off Bafia, dated April 14, it appears that the attack of that place had commenced on the 11th.—Several formidable Batteries had been opened against the Fortress. On the day before the attack began, Lord Hood had sent to Lacombe St. Michel, requiring the surrender of the place; but he returned for answer, "that Republicans would never submit to Despots." The attack commenced upon the receipt of the above answer, and the Batteries were so constructed as to enfilade the city in various directions.
The firing from the walls of Bafia has sunk an English frigate and several vessels of a smaller size. The place, however, continues to be besieged.
The brave Polish General Kosciusko, General of the Patriots, fought with great reputation in America during the late war. General Washington entertained so high a friendship for him, that he pressed him very much to remain in that quarter.
PHILADELPHIA, June 18.
We are informed that five ships of war anchored in the Chesapeake, near Cape Henry, on Monday the 9th instant, and put out to sea on Tuesday.
The two frigates which anchored in the Delaware on Thursday last, went out to sea on Saturday, steering a S. E. course.
Capt. Rofs, of the brig Sally and Betsey, in 22 days from Martinique, informs, that he left there several American vessels, among which the ship Fabius, Capt. Corran, Philadelphia, he further informs, that on the 3d instant he was boarded by two English frigates of 36 guns each, which refused to give their names, but said they were from Virginia on a cruise to Bermuda; they threatened several times to take out some of the crew belonging to the Sally and Betsey, but the Captain insisted on the impropriety of such proceedings; and after strict examination they dismissed him, lat. 35, 4, long. 71, 30.
Extract of a letter from John Berkley and Sons, to a merchant in this city, dated, Lisbon, April 10th, 1794.
"It is with the highest satisfaction we acquaint you that this day was published here, an Edict, renewing hostilities, as heretofore, with the regency of Algiers.—and a strong reinforcement fails to-morrow to join a squadron in the Streights, to block up the rovers, and prevent their coming into the Atlantic."
Translation to the Declaration of the Court of Portugal.
Having certified with all certainty, in the royal presence of the Prince our Lord, that the truce between this Court and the Regency of Algiers was broken, our said Lord has pleased to ordain that the war with said Regency as formerly, for that purpose taking all possible precautions that the Algerine cruisers should not pass into the ocean, which the royal board of commerce, agriculture, manufacturers and navigation, commands to be made public by this present edict.
(Signed) THEO. GOMES DE CARVALHO. Lisbon, the 10th of April, 1794.
JUNE 20.
Extract of a letter, dated Cadiz, 8th April, 1794, to a mercantile house in this city.
"The Portuguese have behaved in a very spirited manner with the Algerines, having demanded from them all their subjects that were prisoners in that country, and that they should not molest any vessels under Transatlantic colours, or any Americans bound to or from their ports. This the Algerines would not agree to, and accordingly war has been declared."
NEW-YORK, June 18.
Yesterday morning Capt. Rogers, of the British frigate Quebeck, came up to this city, and waited on the Governor, at his seat at Greenwich. The business of this interview has not yet transpired, and the public curiosity is greatly excited on account of it. In the afternoon the Quebeck, Rogers, of 36, and the Alarm, Carpenter, of 32 guns, came up, and moored at the southward of Governor's Island, agreeably to the late orders.
These frigates, with seven others which failed with them, are part of Admiral Jervis's squadron, which was destined for the reduction of the French Westindies. Captain Rogers commands this squadron of nine frigates.
June 19.—The Indian allies of our good friends the British appear once more let loose on our defenceless frontiers, the late talk of Col. Simcoe notwithstanding. This second talk is probably intended merely as an opiate to our just resentment and is probably fabricated merely for the purpose of putting us off our guard, and to do away the impressions of Dorchester's talk which was delivered in good earnest, and of which we were not to hear a word. How long yet will Americans suffer themselves to be fascinated by mere words, while blows, and severe ones too, are dealt about their devoted heads.
NORFOLK, June 14.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Alexandria, to his friend in this town, dated June 9.
"This evening arrived here in the stage from New-York, a Mr. Davis, passenger in the ship James, Captain Howard, arrived at New-York. Mr. Davis left the Royal Exchange in London exactly 40 days ago, and brings with him most extraordinary news indeed, to this amount:—"
"that there was a Revolutionary Army of 60,000 men in London "—Strange to tell, the Dukes of Clarence and Bedford at the head—That at the head of this force, the latter addressed the King coming from the house of Lords, informing him that the people no longer wished his services in England, nor did they wish to hurt him, but advised his retiring immediately to Hanover, whither, it is also said, he had previously sent an immense sum of money. The King of Prussia had certainly withdrawn, and it was believed and reported that Spain had acknowledged the Republic of France."
HARTFORD, June 16.
On Thursday the 5th instant, a son of Mr. Ebenezer Morley, of Glastenbury, about seven years old, fell from a loaded cart before one of the wheels, which passed over his head, and instantly put a period to his life.
June 23.—By the cross Post from New-York, we learn that there was a violent tornado or hurricane in the upper part of Newmilford, on Thursday last. He says it was reported that there were fourteen buildings of different descriptions blown down, one child killed, and five other persons badly wounded, besides damage done to the fields and forests.
BOSTON, June 25.
From NEW-YORK, JUNE 20. Yesterday afternoon, the two British frigates which were anchored in the bay, south of Governor's Island, weighed anchor, and made towards the Hook.
On May 15th an embargo was to take place on the American vessels at Surinam, and to continue until the 15th of June. In consequence of which, 13 American vessels lying there will be detained.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived yesterday, Capt. Sturgis, in 30 days from Jamaica, having been captured and carried in there, and his vessel unloaded of her cargo, consisting of a large quantity of coffee, &c. which he left there on the road to adjudication. He informs that the people in Jamaica were under great apprehension of starving, from the great scarcity of provisions of all kinds, occasioned by the failure of a great part of the Cork fleet, and the American embargo, which had it been longer continued, must have produced a famine in the island. Flour 40 dollars per barrel.
In the British House of Commons, there was a warm debate on the subsidizing of the King of Prussia; but no decision was had on the business.
JUNE 28.
From PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 21.
Capt. Gardner informs, that on Monday last, he fell in with the Concord, off Henelopen, and a tender in company, which had 18 sail of merchantmen under convoy, bound for Havre-de-Grace.
Capt. West, from Antigua, informs, that all British privateers were called in, and that restitution would be granted for the damages done to the American commerce.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 20.
Tuesday evening arrived here in 4 months and 27 days, from Canton, the ship America, Capt. Howell.—The ship Washington, Capt. Randall, was to sail in three weeks after the America.
JUNE 30.
Boston.—SUMMARY.
By the ship Perseverance , Captain DELANO, from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 8th of May.
These papers are full of what their Editors and the Loyalists in England consider as the most glorious intelligence, which has distinguished the present war against France.—Their soldiers are all heroes, and all equally successful in all their expeditions.—The conquest of Martinico is viewed as a capital achievement, and the reduction of Landrecy is pronounced a most decisive event.—They already anticipate the destruction of the present government in France, and the re-establishment of monarchy and order.—The Parliament have voted their approbation of a treaty subsidizing the King of Prussia at an expence of one million and eight hundred thousand pounds sterling, per ann. 400,000 of which is to be paid by the Dutch. Unfortunately, however, they cannot wholly conceal the truth from the deluded people of that infatuated country.
It appears that at Menin, which the French captured, the Combined Powers lost nearly half the Garrison in its flight, and which consequently fell with all its stores into the hands of our republican friends.
CLAIRFAYT's defeat was a rout according to their own account; and according to that of the French Commissioner, RICHARD, a most complete victory. The Austrians lost most of their standards, and 32 pieces of artillery—4000 killed and taken prisoners on the field, among which were several Officers of distinction.—Gen. CLAIRFAYT was very dangerously wounded.
There is nothing said of famine in France; we may conclude therefore, that there is not even a scarcity there.
IMPORTANT.
Saturday arrived Capt. LAMB, in a Schooner from Bourdeaux, in 43 days. We have French papers by this arrival, to the beginning of May; they contain nothing of importance which we have not published.
The verbal intelligence by Capt. LAMB is highly favourable to the cause of republicanism. The rebels of La Vendee are suppressed.—The seaports in the Republic swarm with ships either ready for sea or making ready, beyond all former examples.—The French army gained a most splendid victory over the Spaniards about the 1st of May, and have killed and taken prisoners 7000 men, with 260 pieces of artillery.
Capt. LAMB further declares, that the French were very successful in Flanders, and that Nieuport and Furnes, as well as Menin and Courtray have fallen before them.
He likewise informs, that there were great rejoicings in France, upon these signal victories, and a general illumination at Bourdeaux, before he left that place.
The Thames, French frigate, has already taken twelve prizes, amongst these is an English Packet, from Portugal, loaded with gold and silver to a considerable amount, and bound to London.
The victory which the Army of the Moselle has gained at Arlow, has made the French entire masters of all the communications of the Ardennes, their right now extends to within one league of Luxembourg.
BALTIMORE, June 17.
Extract of a letter from Jamaica, dated May 11.
"THERE is a most malignant fever raging here at present, and it is highly necessary, as you tender the safety of your families and the community, that the condition of the crews of every vessel from this place should be strictly inspected before they are suffered to mix with society. The hot weather is now coming on in America, and by seasonable precaution you may prevent a similar catastrophe to what has already happened to the first town in the United States."
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.
It is reported that a pilot who came up this
morning says, that there are 19 French ships of the line, and 50 transports with soldiers on board, off our coast; and that the Admiral's ship mounts 120 guns.
It is reported that the French frigate, the Concord, the Covette, and the Lascassus, have failed from the Cape for New-York.
FRENCH FLEET.
The following French ships, viz.
La Convention of 84 guns.
Le Nestor, 74
L'Achille, 74
Le Northumberland 74 and a number of frigates, are said to be on a cruise between Chesapeake and Sandy-Hook.
Capt. Hathaway, saw a large frigate, 9 ships, 8 Schooners, and several troops, in all 22 sail, standing in for Delaware, Bay. A twenty gun ship soon after appeared in the fleet, answering the signals of the frigate.
They write from Savannah (Georgia) May 29, that Cape-Francois was attacked and taken by the Spaniards about the 13th May.
The Spanish prize to the Sans Pareille, Capt. Paris, lately carried into Charleston, had on board 995 boxes sugar, some rum, and some dye wood; it is supposed to be worth 60,000 dollars.
From NEWPORT, June 27.
"Mr. LLOYD BOWERS is from New-York, he says that a vessel arrived there two or three days ago from Ireland, the Captain says he had engaged a freight of passengers for America, to sail in eight days, but that the merchants there sent him orders on board to sail directly for New-York. This causes great speculation there. Gen. ROCHAMBEAU has a letter from New-York, advising him of a French fleet of men of war, arriving in the Delaware."
PORTSMOUTH, July 1.
THE Festival of St. John the Baptist—on Tuesday the 24th ult. was celebrated in this town by the Grand Lodge, in Masonic style.—The Brethren met at the Assembly-Room, from whence they went in procession to St. John's Church; where divine service was performed, and a most elegant and ingenious discourse delivered by the learned and Reverend Brother Doctor WALTER;—after which the procession returned to the Assembly-Room, and the Brethren fully realized the sentiments of that most Ancient and ever to be admired poet,
"How goodly seems it ever to employ," "Man's social days in union and in joy;" "The plenteous board high heap'd with Cates divine," "And o'er the foaming bowl the laughing wine!"
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE of this district.
   CLEARED FOR     Schooner Industry, Smith, Grenada.   Schooner Adventure, Sherburne, Hispaniola.   Schooner Sally, Fernald, Virginia.   Brig Nancies, Hooker, Tobago.   Ship Nancies, Follett, England.  
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of Epsom, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1791; that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber, on or before the 11th day of August 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 Mr. Jonathan Lock, innholder in said town, at two of the clock, P. M. on said day.
   Lots. R. Ac's s. d.     Jonathan Lock, jun. 3 4 1 84 3 5   Joshua Brackett, 8 0 100 0 2   Joseph March, part 36 0 80 0 4   Theodore Atkinson, 125 4 120 0 4   JOSEPH SHERBURNE, Collector. Epsom, June 5, 1794.
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE. Portsmouth, June 30, 1794.
ANY person disposed to contract to furnish rations, barracks, fuel and straw for the recruits which may be raised in this town for the service of the United States; are requested to deliver in their terms within six days from this date, at the Office of the Supervisor, who is empowered to contract.
A Ration consists of
One pound of bread or flour, } per day. One pound of beef or 1/2 lb. of pork, } Half a gill of Rum, Brandy or Whisky. } One quart of Salt, } per 100 Rations. Two quarts of Vinegar, } Two pounds of Soap, } One pound of Candles. }
THE subscriber being determined to settle the estate of Mr. CHARLES TREADWELL , late of Portsmouth, merchant, deceased, without delay, again calls on all persons having demands to exhibit them, and those who are indebted to said estate, are once more requested to call on him and settle the same; otherwise he shall very soon put their Accounts and Notes in suit, which will be expensive to them, and disagreeable to
NATHANIEL TREADWELL, Executor of said Charles Treadwell's estate. Portsmouth, June 30, 1794.

SONG.
SHENSTONE.
A DIEU, ye jovial youths, who join To plunge old Care in floods of wine; And, as your dazzled eye-balls roll, Discern him struggling in the bowl. Not yet is hope so wholly flown, Not yet is thought so tedious grown, But limpid stream and shady tree Retain, as yet, some sweets for me. And see, through yonder silent grove, See yonder does my Daphne rove: With pride her footsteps I pursue, And bid your frantic joys adieu. The sole confusion I admire, Is that my Daphne's eyes inspire: I scorn the madness you approve, And value reason next to love.
A FAVORITE AIR.
W IVES, awake! unveil your eyes, Sluggards, no more yawning; See the delpic God arise, Bright Apollo dawning. Husbands, rouze at love's alarms, Drowsy slumbers scorning; Rovers quiet your doxies arms, Up, behold 'tis morning. Maidens fair, have at your hearts; Hymen's torch is flaming; Cupid whets his pointing darts, And look! the rogue is aiming. Fair the bud of beauty blows, Mellow sweets are pallid; Crown us with the virgin rose, And prevent its falling. Bound with ivy, bound with vines, Youth serenely passes: Bacchus round our temple twines, And sparkles in our glasses. What have we to do with sleep, We, who ne'er knew sorrow? We can sing and dance and leap, And give you still good-morrow.
OF MARRIAGE.
T HERE is one step more to make your life comfortable, and to advance your fortune, and that is, well to dispose of yourself in marri- age! certainly a business which requireth grave consideration.
Ride not post for your match, if you do you may in the period of your journey, take sorrow for your inn, and make repentance your host.
If you marry, espouse a virtuous person; a celebrated beauty, like a fair, withdraw chap- men from all parts.
Make choice of a wife by the ears, not the eyes.
He that in the choice of a wife doth believe the report of his light, is like him, who, telling out the portion in his thoughts: takes the wo- man upon content not examining her condition, or whether she be fit for him.
I would not advise you to marry a woman for her beauty; for beauty is like summer fruits which are apt to corrupt and not lasting.
Never marry so much for a great living as a good life; yet a fair wife without a portion, is like a brave house without furniture; you may please yourself with the prospect, but there's nothing within to keep you warm.
Si vis nubere Pari ; those weddings are the happiest, where the parties are first matched be- fore they marry. If a man marries a woman much superior to himself, he is not so truly husband to his wife, as he is unawares made slaves to their portion.
Be sure you love her person better than her estate; for he who marieth where he doth not love, will be sure to love where he doth not marry, and love without ends hath no end.
FRANCISTOWN.
State of New-Hampshire.
N OTICE is hereby given to the non- resident owners of the Crotchet Mountain (so called) in said town, that said land was taxed in the year 1790, 4/2, that unless said tax is paid to me the sub- scriber on or before the 8th day of Sep- tember next, so much of said land as will pay the same, with incidental charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the dwell- ing-house of Capt. Peter Woodbury, inn- holder, in said town, at one o'clock, P. M. on said day.
EBENEZER BULLARD, Constable. Francistown, June 18, 1794.
VENDUE.
T O be sold at Public Vendue, on Thursday the 8th day of July next, at the North Meeting-House in Portsmouth, for delinquent taxes, the half of PEW No. 23, unless pre- vented by previous payment.
   Pew. Year. l. s.     No. 23, 1790, 1 1   1791, 1 1   1792, 0 7   1793, 0 8  
JOSEPH AKERMAN, jun. Collector. Portsmouth, June 9, 1794.
A small BOY wanted
to serve in a family, as house boy, one from the country will be preferred.—Apply to the Printer hereof.
P URSUANT to a Resolve or Act of Congress of the 10th day of May 1780, relative to the destruction of Loan-Office Certificates by accident; notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that on the 7th day of December, 1782, the house occupied by the subscriber at Broad Creek Mills, in Beaufort County, in the State of North Carolina, was robbed, in which was lodged a number of Loan-Office Certifi- cates as per list below, all which were taken a- way, and by evidence appear to have been de- stroyed by the robbers; therefore if any person hath any objection, why the said Certificates should not be renewed, agreeable to the Resolves of Congress, they must make them before the expiration of three months, from the date hereof.
 Invoice of Loan-Office Certificates taken in the House of Platner G. Rouhac, on the 7th day of December, 1782.    Date Number By whom issued To whom issued Amount     April 14, 1777 44 Nicholas Gilman Samuel Barrett & Co. 500 Dollars. 400   55 Ditto 400   56 Ditto 400   63 Ditto 400   64 Ditto 400   65 Ditto 400   66 Ditto 400   67 Ditto 400   3100    In Testimony whereof, I have signed the present for publi- cation. Portsmouth, (N. H.) June 3, 1794.
A LL persons having demands against the estate of Benjamin Pickering, late of Newington, deceased, are request- ed to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to the said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to MARTHA PICKERING, Executrix. Newington, June 18, 1794.
FITZWILLIAM.
State of New-Hampshire.
N OTICE is hereby given to the non- resident proprietors and owners of land in Fitzwilliam, who have not settled their taxes for 1793, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or be- fore the sixth day of August next, so much of their land as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Colonel Sylvanus Reed, innholder in said town, at 10 o' the clock, A. M. on said day.
   Lots. Ran. s. d. q.     Jeremiah Stuart, 1 2 6 4 0   Colonel Stoddard, 2 2 6 4 0   Joshua Kendall, 3 2 3 2 0   Samuel Kendall, Esq. 16 2 6 4 0   Colonel Stoddard, 1 3 3 2 0   Colonel Stoddard, 3 3 3 2 0   David Rice, 9 3 6 4 0   Edward Payson, 11 4 4 9 0   Nathan Haven, 19 4 3 2 0   Phillips, Esq. 23 4 0 4 0   Edward Payson, 2 5 3 2 0   Colonel Stoddard, 7 5 6 4 0   Colonel Stoddard, 8 5 6 4 0   Matthew Osborn, 10 5 6 3 1   Silas Angier, 21 5 3 2 0   Levi Wilder, 2 6 6 4 0   James Stone, 8 6 1 9 0   Ebenezer Wright, 16 6 1 11 2   Moses Drury, 18 6 3 2 0   Caleb Winch, 21 6 1 3 0   David Damon's heirs, 10 7 6 4 0   Daniel Mellen, 17 7 6 4 0   Edward Foster, 21 8 4 0 0   Artemas Willard, 6 9 6 4 0   Curwin Wallace, 15 9 6 4 0   Capt. Daniel Farrar, 21 9 6 4 0   Michael Sweetser, 4 10 6 4 0   Colonel Stoddard, 12 10 6 4 0   Isaac Jackson, 19 10 2 11 0   Ezekiel White, 21 10 6 4 0   William Nurse, 22 10 5 7 0   John Wright, 23 10 3 2 0   Eneas Ward, 3 11 3 5 3   Step. Richardson's heirs, 4 11 6 4 0   Joel Wright, 15 11 6 4 0   Ebenezer Sanders, 19 11 3 2 0   Peter Starkey, 20 11 3 2 0   John Gidding, 21 11 6 2 2   John Sweatland, 22 11 2 5 3   Oliver Perry, 4 12 1 3 0   Eleazer Mason, 17 12 6 4 0   Agabus Bishop, 18 12 6 4 0   Rufus Buckland, 19 12 5 9 0   Peter Starkey, 21 12 0 7 2   Colonel Stoddard, 22 12 6 4 0  
JOHN BOWKER, Collector, Fitzwilliam, June 2, 1794.
FRESH GOODS.
James Rundlet
Respectfully informs his Customers and others that he has just received at his
Cheap Variety-Store,
Market-Street,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
GOODS,
Among which are the following, viz.
CHINTZES and Calicoes, Cop- perplate Furniture, Shawls, Linen, Cotton, Silk and Cotton, and Silk Handkerchiefs.
Book Muslins, Muslin Hand- kerchiefs, Cravats, Lawns, Cambricks, Lawn Handkerchiefs.
Modes, Sarfensets, Ribbons, Gal- loons, Tassels, black Silk Gloves and Mitts, white Kid Gloves, Worsted Mitts, plain and spotted Gauze, Fans.
Men's patent twill'd, fancy and white Cotton Hose, Men's Gloves.
Lasting, Sattinet, Ruffel and Florentine Shoes and Slippers.
Striped Nankeens, Jeans, Fuf- tians, Velvets, Corduroys, Thicksets.
Irish Linens, India Cottons, Brown Holland, Check Linens.
Tammies, Durants, Shalloons, Calamancoes, Ruffel, Lasting, Sattinet, Floren- tine, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Threads, Tapes, Worsted Bindings, Scotch Bibs.
Figured Oil Cloths by the piece or yard, Japan'd Tea-Trays, Waiters, Cannisters, Candlesticks, bread and fruit Baskets.
Knives and Forks, Table Steels, Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Sheep Shears, iron and brass Candlesticks, Sad Irons, Frying Pans, Coffee Mills.
Hinges and Locks, brass Knob and Thumb Latches, Time Glasses.
Shoemaker's Hammers, Knives, Awls, Tacks, Pincers and Nippers.
Men's fashionable plated Shoe and Knee Buckles.
Women's plated, white metal and black Shoe Buckles.
A beautiful variety of the most fashionable Gilt, Plated and Silver'd Coat and Vest Buttons, elegant Silver Plated Sugar Tongs.
London and Bristol Pewter, Blocktin Tea Potts, Composition Table and Tea-Spoons.
Shaving Boxes, Hones, Razors in cases, Coat, Buckle, and Hearth Brushes, Wool Cards, Dutch Looking-Glasses, &c. &c.
—ALSO—
Holland Gin in Cases,
Loaf Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, Indigo, Clover Seed, Lisbon Lemons, Crockery Ware, Liver- pool China, Flax, &c. Portsmouth, June 10.
William Fitz
HAS JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE,
Patent STEAM JACKS,
THIS Machine is extremely well calculated for the convenience of families; as the manner of using it is so simple, any person ca- pable of cooking meat on a Spit, may do it, and may be used at any fire-place in a house, and is not easily put out of order.
ALSO,
An elegant new full sweep Standing Top CHAISE;
And a Second Hand FALL-BACK ditto. Portsmouth, June 16, 1794.
Williams and Coffin
Inform their Customers and the public in ge- neral, that they have lately received
AN ASSORTMENT OF
English and West-India
GOODS,
Which they are determined to sell very low for Cash, Country produce, or approved Credit.
THEY HAVE ALSO FOR SALE, about 20cwt. Brimstone, 1000lb. Cof- fee, Sugar by the barrel, Hyson, Sou- chong and Bohea Teas by wholesale and retail; Gin by the case; Malaga Wine; Flour; a few barrels of Beef; Cotton & Wool Cards by the doz. 7 by 9 Glass; Nails; Flax; Indigo; Loaf Sugar, &c.
—ALSO—
Wheat, Wheat-flour, Rye, Corn, Peas, Beans, Oats, Cheese, Honey, &c. Portsmouth, June 12, 1794.
A LL persons indebted to or that have any demands against the estate of Enoch Meloon, late of Portsmouth, joiner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, to
MARY MELOON, Executrix. Portsmouth, June 29, 1794.
Piscataqua Bridge.
T HE Directors of the Piscataqua Bridge Proprietors have this day voted a fourth assessment of fifteen dollars on each and every Proprietor's share, and directed the Treasurer to collect the same within thirty days from the date.
The Proprietors are therefore requested to pay the same to the Treasurer, at his house in Portsmouth, on or before the 14th day of July next.
As the business is executing with all possible dispatch, the Managers have a great and constant demand for money to execute such an undertak- ing to advantage,—it is therefore hoped that the gentlemen concerned will be induced to an- ticipate the time of payment whenever it may be tolerably convenient.
Those gentlemen who are yet deficient in the payments of former assessments are earnestly re- quested to complete them. The Managers are complaining of not being enabled to comply with their engagements. It might be deemed idle to enforce the advantages arising from the business being forwarded on during the lengthy days, together with the prospect of the property becoming, in the month of November, a pro- ductive flock; or the disadvantage of its being dragged on through the short days, and perhaps running into another year to complete the bridge, with one year's income lost,—the latter must be the case, unless the payments come regularly in—the former is undoubtedly practicable, with a proper punctuality, such as those persons who have been so, have, from equity, an undoubted right to expect.
THO'S MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, June 14, 1794.
FRESH GOODS.
Peter Coffin,
Respectfully informs his Customers and others, that he has just received a large and
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Fresh Fancy, Fashionable
AND OTHER
GOODS,
Suitable for the seasons, viz.
A LARGE and extensive va- riety of the most fashionable Chintzes, Copperplate Furniture, Shawls, Linen, Cotton and Silk Handkerchiefs.
An extensive assortment of Book, Jacquet, Sprig'd, check'd and strip'd Muslins, Muslin Handkerchiefs and Aprons, fashionable Nabobs and long Shawls, some very elegant, Tarleton Salves, Cravats, Lawns, Cam- bricks, Lawn and Muslin Aprons, Muslinets, Dimities, Merceilles Quilting.
A large assortment of Lute- strings, black and color'd Satins, Modes, Sarf- ensets, color'd Vellum Modes, Tiffanies, Gauzes.
A beautiful assortment of Rib- bons of the latest patterns, rich black joining Laces for Shades, black Laces for Cloaks, Bruf- fels thread Edgings, Camel's hair Fringes, thread and silk Fringes, Galloons, Ferrers, Silk Gloves and Mitts, white and color'd Kid Gloves, Ladies fashionable Beaver Hats, fashionable Cane Hats, American and London made Sandals, best Ruffel and Lasting Shoes, Mo- rocco Slippers, children's Morocco Shoes.
A pleasing assortment of fancy Feathers and Flowers, white, color'd and Spangled Fans.
Best Superfine Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colors, Cassimers, E- lastic and Orlean Cloths, Forest Cloths, Ser- ges, Kerseys, Flannels.
An elegant assortment of fancy Waitcoat Patterns, Nankeens, Nankeneens, Jeans, Fufians, Cottonets, Royal-Rib, Velvets, Corduroys, Thicksets, Men's rich black Satin.
A large assortment of Cotton, Worsted and Silk Hosiery, Men's Beaver Gloves, Men's color'd and black Hats, Women's worsted Gloves and Mitts, Satin hair Cloth for Chair Bottoms, Chip and Willow Hats, Umbrellas.
Irish Linens, Sheetings, Brown Holland, Bedtickings, Diapers, an assortment of Table Cloths, Counterpanes, Carpeting, Check Linens, Hat-Looping.
Durants, Tammies, Calaman- coes, Ruffels, Shalloons, Camblets, Wildbores, Crapes, Poplins, Denmark Lufres, Gloveretts, Lastings, Sattinets, Florentines.