Fowle's New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser ([Portsmouth, N.H.]), 1786-06-01 00:00:00

FOWLE'S NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE,
AND GENERAL
THE ADVERTISER.
THURSDAY,
JUNE 1, 1786.
PORTSMOUTH: By JOHN MELCHER,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED IN PAVED-STREET.
VOL. XXX.]
"OPEN TO ALL PARTIES—INFLUENCED BY NONE:—WE AIM ONLY TO BE JUST." No. 1545.
Miscellanies.
A PANEGYRIC ON FRIENDSHIP.
F RIENDSHIP is a constant reciprocation of benefits, to which the sacrifice of private interest is sometimes necessary: it is common for each to set too much value upon those which he bestows, and too little upon those which he receives: the mutual mistake in so important an estimation, produces mutual charges of unkindness and ingratitude; each, perhaps, professes himself ready to forgive, but neither will condescend to be forgiven. Pride , therefore, still increases the enmity which it began; the friend is considered as selfish, assuming, injurious and revengeful; he consequently becomes an object of hatred; and while he is thus considered, to love him is impossible. But thus to consider him, is at once a folly and a fault: each ought to reflect, that he is, at least in the opinion of the other, incurring the crimes that he imputes; that the foundation of their enmity is no more than a mistake; and that this mistake is the effect of weakness or vanity, which is common to all mankind: the character of both would then assume a different aspect; but if after we have admitted an acquaintance to our bosom as a friend, it should appear that we had mistaken his character: if he should betray our confidence, and use the knowledge of our affairs, which perhaps he obtained by offers of service, if he detames us to the world, and adds perjury to falsehood; we may still consider him in such circumstances as will incline us to fulfill the precept, and to regard him without the rancour of hatred, or the fury of revenge.
Every character, however it may deserve punishment, excites hatred only in proportion as it appears to be malicious; and pure malice has never been imputed to human beings. The wretch who has thus deceived and injured us, should be considered as having ultimately intended, not evil to us, but good to himself. It should also be remembered, that he has mistaken the means; that he has forfeited the friendship of HIM whose favour is better than life, by the same conduct which forfeited ours; and that to whatever view he sacrificed our temporal interest, to that also he sacrificed his own hope of immortality; that he is now seeking felicity which he can never find, and incurring punishment that will last forever. And how much better than this wretch is he, in whom the contemplation of his condition can excite no pity! Surely, if such an enemy hungers, we may, without suppressing any passion give him food; for who that sees a criminal dragged to execution, for whatever crime, would refuse him a cup of cold water?
We may love our enemies, and add a dignity to our nature of which pagan virtue had no conception. But if to love our enemies is the glory of a christian, to treat others with coldness, neglect, and malignity, is rather the reproach of a fiend than a man. Unprovoked enmity, the frown of unkindness, and the menaces of oppression, should be far from those who profess themselves to be followers of HIM who in his life went about doing good; who instantly healed a wound that was given in his defence; and who, when he was fainting in his last agony, and treated with mockery and derision, conceived at once a prayer and an apology for his murderer; Father forgive them, they know not what they do.
STATE MAXIMS.
IT is less dangerous for Rulers to mind too much what the people say, than too little .
The laws are the only guards which we can be sure will never run away from us.
The profits of places should be measured as they conduce more or less to the public good.
Where the least useful part of the people have the most credit, we may conclude, that the way to get every thing, is to be good for nothing.
An extravagant salary to one man, raiseth the market of every body else.
He who thinks his place below him, will certainly be, below his place.
Men who only carried mortar to the building, when it is finished, think, they are ill dealt with, if they are not made master workmen.
Some men knock loud, only to be let in, the bustle they make is animated by private interest.
A weak man is easily blown out of his small senses by being mustered into a party.
A man in a party is able to make a noise, let it be ever so empty a sound.
Nothing is more in fashion than for men to desire good places, and nothing is less so, than to deserve them.
MENTOR.
On the Happiness of FARMERS.
W HEN we take a cursory view of mankind, we find every man in pursuit of happiness. Some pursue one method and some another, and many through mistaken notions of happiness, involve themselves in misery and distress. In the populous city all is hurry and confusion, the rattling of carts, waggons and bells, added to the cries of poor inhabitants, constantly disturb the peace of the citizen. The merchant is subject to a variety of difficulties; at one time his whole estate is at risk floating on the raging seas; at another time he is disturbed by thieves, and enjoys but little quietness. But the state of the farmer is widely different; of all men living he perhaps may be said to be the happiest.
Farmers in general are men not of the greatest learning, nor is it best they should be, as that would not have a tendency to increase their happiness, but the contrary. Knowledge enlarges the mind, gives more extensive views, opens a large field for contemplation.—It prepares the mind to receive either the greater happiness or greater misery, and very frequently it is the latter. The generous farmer troubles not himself about nice points of learning, which as Solomon says is only a weariness to the flesh; but he views with unspeakable delight, the face of the earth at the close of the winter, he walks forth among the lowing herds and playful lambs, and regulates his enclosures, charmed with a sweet melody of warbling birds. The blooming fruit trees send forth a delicious smell, and gentle nature invites us to rove round the fields. On a summer's morning the farmer rises well refreshed with sleep, walks through the fields and views with pleasure the springing corn, or the full grown grass bending to the crooked scythe. At noon he calls together his servants and labourers and they all recline themselves on the green turf, beneath the shade of some mighty Oak;—there they refresh themselves with the cool breeze that fans the air and shakes the leaves over their heads. Then again being charmed with the warbling of birds, and the gentle murmurs of some running brook near at hand, they indulge themselves with a short nap of soft slumber.
O delicious fare, never tasted by the merchant nor the scholar. Soon they all rise and pursue their daily labour. When the sun is near setting, the farmer says to his labourers, 'tis enough, dismiss the weary oxen from the yoke, whose necks drop under the burden of the day, and let us return to our domestic retirement. What satisfaction must he receive in returning to his family, who receive him with joy, and welcome him with their kind behaviour; then sleep is agreeable, and refreshes both soul and body. This is the manner in which he spends his time in summer,—till at length comes autumn with a golden
crown: Then he beholds the fruits of his labours, the productions of nature, earth's richest treasure, and a choice gift of heaven.
The fruit trees bend beneath their yellow load, and the fields exhibit a golden hue;—he stores well the cribs with corn, and his cellars with choice juice to cheer himself and friends. Soon comes grave winter with his hoary locks, sternly chastising sleepy sluggards. During this long interval, when the earth groans beneath her icy chains, the Farmer is made happy in a comfortable cottage, accompanied with his cheering consort, and a circle of dutiful children:—He lays wood bountifully on the fire, his cups are often replenished with good cyder, and his table covered with the choicest dainties; all which conspire to make him agreeable and happy.
Sentiments on AGRICULTURE.
IN a philosophic view, it is great and extensive. In a political view, it is important, and perhaps the only firm and stable foundation of greatness. As a profession, it strengthens the mind, without enervating the body. In morals it tends to increase virtue, without introducing vice. In religion, it naturally inspires piety, devotion, and a dependence on providence, without a tincture of infidelity. It is a rational and agreeable amusement to the man of leisure, and a boundless source of contemplation and activity to the industrious.
An EJACULATION to HEALTH.
H OW sweet is thy return, O health! Thou rosy cherub! My soul leaps forward to meet thee whose true value thy absence can only teach us! When thou comest with healing on thy wings; when every part, and nerve, and artery, are obedient to their office; and when this complicated machine is so perfectly harmonized, that we perceive not that we have any part, or nerve, or artery, belonging to us—how sweetly is the mind then attuned to receive pleasure from every inlet of sense!—
God of my life, who numberest my days, teach me to meet with gratitude, or patience, the good, or ill, which the tide of time shall flow down with them! but never withdraw from me those native spirits which have been the cheering companions of my existence, and have spread a gilding upon every thing around me! that I may continue to view with rapture the inexhaustible volume of nature that is thrown open before me, on every page of which is characterised the impression of thy omnipotent hand.
The following whimsical Occurrence appears in an English paper.
AT one of the rotation offices, a servant girl had procured a warrant against a young man for an assault. He was apprehended, and on the examination the girl deposed, that the youth had several times assaulted her with great violence, and had almost strangled her. The magistrate requiring her to be more particular, she said the fellow was always stealing kisses from her with such violence, that she feared if some steps were not taken, the consequence might be serious to her. The magistrate observed it was rather an uncommon case, and he would recommend a compromise; this being objected to, the justice archly observed, that the Mosaic law required, that he who had committed a theft should restore the thing stolen. 'Now (says his worship) a kiss being the thing stolen, let him return it again, and if that should be deemed inadequate, let it be returned tenfold, for so the law directs.'

European Intelligence.
R U S S I A.
PETERSBURGH, Dec. 15. A statement of our forces is now in circulation here, which shews to what degree of power we are arrived since the time of Peter I. Our land troops, not including the light troops, which amount to 100,000 men, are in number 260,000. Our marine consists of 48 ships of the line, or armed ships; twelve others are on the Black Sea. The population of the empire amounts to 12,428,428 adults. In the year 1765 we could only reckon 10,82,182, so that in 20 years the population is augmented by 2,346,306, that is, more than a fifth.
The revenue of the empire amount to 40 millions of rubies, and the annual expenses amount only to 35,000,000.
S P A I N.
CADIZ, Jan. 10. The bad weather which we have had for these six weeks has caused infinite damage, and especially shipwreck in different parts of the coast. Among the ships lost or cast on shore, are a Spanish polacre, La Notre Dame de Montserrat, from Montevideo, with 12,000 skins and 37,000 piastres; 2 Swedish ships, an English ship bound for London from Gibraltar, with goods and provisions; the crew of this last consisted of 32 persons, and 15 officers of the garrison, all of whom perished excepting four or five men. A Danish ship was lost also between Conil and Petri, but the crew were saved.
By a master of a ship from Henelva, we hear, that two Algerine corsairs were wrecked on the Portuguese coast, the one near Faro, and the other near Villa Real, but the crews were saved. There are also many other shipwrecks in the bays of Algebras and Gibraltar, occasioned by the storm on the 2d and 3d of this month.
Four ships were cast on shore under the fortifications of Gibraltar, but there are hopes to get them off again. The Amiable Desire, a French brigantine, which left Bayonne the 24th of last month, with corn for Cadiz, was lost on the 7th of this month near Fort St. Sebastian. One seaman only was saved, and a cabin boy. The body of the captain was found near the wreck, and near him a girdle, containing 480 piastres, which are supposed to belong to him.
F R A N C E.
PARIS, Feb. 12. A grocer of this city, assisted by a person of the religious order, belonging to the convent of Nazareth, has discovered the secret of rendering sea-water fresh and potable, without either the use of fire, or any chymical process. A small quantity of liquid poured into a vessel of sea-water immediately raises a fermentation, and precipitates the saline qualities to the bottom. The expence of taking the salt from a ton of sea-water is said to be 24 sols. Should this supposed discovery be realised, it will doubtless be one of the most useful of the present age.
L O N D O N.
Jan. 13 The reason that has been assigned by the natives of Portugal for throwing themselves into the arms of the Bourbon confederacy, and receiving the woolen and other goods of France in preference to those of Great-Britain and Ireland, is, that the English have lost the sovereignty of the deep, and not being able to maintain their own possessions, could not be supposed to have the power of affording any protection to theirs. Upon a similar principle the Dutch have violated the spirit and letter of all their former treaties, and have joined themselves to the French interests and ambitious views. Thus will it ever happen when the glory of a nation is eclipsed, and that the people have fallen from their ancient power and dominion. The only state that can now be said to fulfil the nature of their compacts with England, is Algiers, and notwithstanding the depredations they constantly commit on the vessels of other nations, they do not molest the British flag. Thus it is evident, that more faith and real honour are to be found among those freebooters or pirates, than in those Courts that affect a greater degree of refinement and civilization.
Jan. 24. A letter from Gibraltar states the following melancholy event: Capt. — was sent to Algiers with positive orders not to go on shore on account of the plague. On his return he brought a packet for General Eliott, not knowing the contents. In this packet was a letter of complaint against himself, charging, that not only he, but his officers, had been on shore. General Eliott sent this letter to the Commodore—the Commodore inclosed it to the Captain, who immediately on the receipt of it retired to his cabin, and discharged a pistol shot through his head.
Jan. 29. A correspondent says, that a literary gentleman, in the circle of his acquaintance, has made the interment of the dead the subject of his researches for many years, and for this purpose has visited most of the burying grounds, and receptacles of dead, in this metropolis and its environs, and has made some remarkable discoveries, and will soon lay them before the public. Our correspondent says, he has seen his friend's plan of a burying ground, and vaults on a new construction, which will prove, that the usual way practised by this and other nations, in burying their dead, is wrong, and he evidently points out a new mode of interment, more agreeable to the feelings of the living.
Feb. 17. By letters from Pondicherry we learn—that the famous and enterprising Comte de Berriowski, and between 40 and 50 companions, have been assassinated in Madagascar by the natives of the island. The comte had instigated some merchants of London to form a commercial establishment in that island. He took his departure last year in a vessel for this purpose; and on his arrival at Madagascar he raised a number of tents, and made a slight encampment for
his small body, when they were surprised and assassinated by the natives. Only two persons escaped the massacre, except those who remained on board.
The old remark, "That drunken people seldom come to any harm," was verified in the Halsewell's wreck—several of the sailors who were left by Mr. Meriton in a state of extreme intoxication were among the first who got safe on shore.
Extract of a letter from Peterburgh, January 16.
"Very great preparations, and those of the most splendid kind, are making for the court's journey to Chersonne, where the empress will be crowned sovereign of the new acquired dominions. The sovereign Pontiff and six others, besides a number of inferior clergy, will assist at the ceremony, which will be performed about the middle of July next. The court will go first to Moscow in May; where they will repose a month or five weeks, and then set forward for Chersonne. Six regiments of cavalry, and twenty-two of infantry, are under orders to that quarter, to attend on this august ceremony, as well to preserve tranquillity, as to add to the splendor and magnificence of the spectacle. Presents to a very large amount are also getting ready to be given to some august and honourable personages, who are expected to be present; and no doubt their will be visitors from all parts of Europe. The expence is set down at seven millions of roubles, the greatest that in peace this empire has ever known."
Extract of a letter from Dublin, Feb. 25.
"By several letters which came by yesterday's post from Castlebar, we have the following authentic particulars of one of the most shocking and atrocious murders ever committed in this or any other kingdom:—A difference had for a considerable time past subsisted between G—, R—, F—, and Patrick Randal M'Donald, Esq. Last Monday evening Mr. M'Donald went, for the greater security, to the house of a Mr. Martin, in the neighbourhood of Castlebar, in company with a Mr. Gallagher of that town, and another gentleman. He, and his two attending friends, had been at Mr. Martin's but a few minutes, when the house was surrounded by a large party of armed men, who instantly broke in, bound Mr. M'Donald, Mr. Gallagher and the other gentleman, and immediately carried them off to the house of Rockfield, where F— was. After a short stay there, during which they were treated with the utmost degree of insult, scoff, and reviling, an armed party led out the unfortunate gentlemen into the park. In a few seconds, a platoon was fired, and laid one of the devoted victims dead on the spot. Mr. M'Donald and Mr. Gallagher were ordered to go on about 50 yards farther, when a second platoon was fired. Mr. M'Donald instantly fell dead, upwards of 50 slugs passing into his body. Mr. Gallagher also received several slugs; but as providence would have it, and in order to bring several of the perpetrators to justice, was not mortally wounded. However, he thought it prudent, after staggering a few yards, to fall, and to appear motionless, in order to deceive the blood thirsty murderers. The party now came to the corpse of Mr. M'Donald; and though it was evidently breathless, they beat the body with the butt-ends of their muskets, until not a single bone was left whole in it. During this transaction, Mr. Gallagher had crawled over, as well as he was able, a ditch in the park of Rockfield, and hid himself in a furze bush. But the assassins, looking for his body, as they thought him dead, and perceiving that he had made his escape, searched narrowly for him, and at length found him. They immediately presented their firelocks by word of command; but as they were about to fire, one of the party said, "don't fire, we have no orders to kill him;" they accordingly desisted, and brought back Mr. Gallagher, in a very wounded state, to F—'s house."
They had returned here but a few minutes, when the house was surrounded by the army from Castlebar, many of the Volunteers, gentlemen, and immense crowds of people, from the town and neighbourhood, who were alarmed by an express sent by the Rev. Mr. Ellison. They speedily got into the house, delivered Mr. Gallagher in the most critical moment, seized several of the murderers, and after a very strict and long search Mr. F— locked up in a large chest, and hid under two blankets. He, Mr. Brecknott, Mr. Foy, his lieutenant, and five others of the gang, were immediately sent to Castlebar, and safely lodged in the gaol, which is constantly guarded by the army and Volunteers, to prevent every possibility of an escape. The letters add, that so enraged were the people, that in less than an hour after the above apprehension was made, not one stone was left standing on another at Rockfield house."
Extract of a letter from Dublin, March 7.
"The affair between Fitzgerald and M'Donald is likely to be attended with more slaughter. On the night the former was committed to gaol, the gaol door was opened by six gentlemen, who knocked down Mr. Clark, the sub-sheriff, the gaoler, and one of the centinels; they fired five shots at Mr. F—, one of which took place in his thigh; he received several wounds, one of which broke in his right arm. They then took a brass candlestick, with which they battered his head in a most shocking manner; and thinking him dead, they exulting left the gaol. However, Mr. F— still lives, and has sworn positively against Dr. M. and Messrs. H. and G. There are 26 of Fitzgerald's men in gaol (among whom are the principal murderers) two of whom have turned King's evidence. The Inquest have brought in their verdict, wilful murder against Fitzgerald and his party."
Feb. 20. By letters from Bar-le-Duc, in Lorraine, we have the following intelligence, which is announced to be a fact:—"The public executioner of Landau, who is looked on as an adept in the art of decollating, received an anonymous letter last week from Nancy, the capital of Lorraine, by which he was ordered, on a day appointed, to be at the gate of that town, and to
take with him the best axe. He obeyed the order, and when he came to the spot was seized by three armed men, and entreated not to resist; they then blindfolded him, and put him into a post chaise. After having travelled about 12 hours, he was conducted into an apartment hung round with black, and having many lamps to light it. The napkin with which his eyes were covered, was instantly taken off. A tall man, in a maque, pointed to a person on the floor, whose head was in a sack. The executioner was ordered to strike off the head; he refused. The man threatened him with a brace of pistols; he was at length forced to obey. When the execution was over, he received a purse of two hundred Louis, was then blindfolded once more, put into the same chaise, and carried to the place where he was taken up. He affirms, that he does not know of what sex the unhappy victim was, nor can tell where he had been, but thinks he crossed the Rhine."
The Parliament of France exhibit a degree of spirit & patriotism that would reflect honour on the Senates of Great-Britain and Ireland. In that country, they take the liberty of remonstrating against every measure that appears to be prejudicial to the community; but here the will of the Minister may be termed to be absolute, as he can, at all times, command a majority for every purpose whatever, be it ever so inimical to the interests and wishes of the people. It is, indeed, a melancholy consideration, that more animated resolves are entered into by assemblies in an arbitrary and despotic monarchy, than in countries boasting of the excellence and freedom of their constitution.
Feb. 22. The action brought by Lord Loughborough against the printer of a morning paper, is expected to come on this sitting, at Guildhall, London; he has laid his damages at the trifling sum of 30,000l.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the following towns, viz. Piermont from 1774 to 1786, Lyndeborough, 1779, 1781, 1782 and 1785. Concord, alias Gunthwait, from 1774 to 1784. Unity, 1780, Conway, 1782, Pelham, 1781, 1782, 1783 and 1784. Protection, 1782 and 1785. Hollis 1783 and 1784. Dorchester, 1782 and 1785. Salisbury, 1783 and 1784. Canterbury, 1784 and 1785. Chichester, 1784 and 1785. New Chester, 1784 and 1785. Peterborough and Strafford, 1783. Raymond, 1783 and 1784. Moultonborough, 1781 and 1782. New-Boston, 1784 and 1785. Deerfield, Fishersfield, Enfield, Middleton, the Gore and Acworth, Alstead, Dublin, Raby, Nottingham, Epton, Pembroke, Society, Candia and Gratton for the year 1784. Ossipee, Northumberland, New Ipswich, Packersfield, Sandwich, Marlborough, Hancock, Lempster, New London, Cambell's Gore, New-Bradford, Wakefield, Francistown, Weare, Wolfborough, Gilmanstown, Dearing, Northwood, Effingham and Tamworth, for 1785; that their lands in said towns are taxed for the years aforesaid, and if they are not paid within eight weeks from the first publication of this advertisement, either to the collectors or the subscriber, they will be advertised for sale.
THO'S ODIORNE, Receiver of Exeter, May 17 1786. non-residents taxes.
William Sheafe Has for S A L E, At his STORE, North End, West-India Rum, Sugar & Coffee, Also, a variety of English GOODS,
TO BE SOLD,
THAT well known, large and very convenient DWELLING HOUSE, now in the occupation of Capt. Zechariah Foss, in Portsmouth, near the Court House, which has been for a number of years improved as a public inn, for the entertainment of travellers by said Foss; it's situation is well calculated for any gentleman in the country, who may incline to remove into this town, with a view to accommodate his friends and others with lodgings and entertainment, especially during the sessions of the General-Assembly, and other Courts. Such a person may now have a most favourable opportunity of purchasing a house for that purpose, accommodated with an uncommon number of well finished rooms. A generous credit will be given for part of the consideration money. It may be so divided as to suit two purchasers if more agreeable; such a building for the said purpose, on account of the situation and accommodations, is not to be got in this town, on the same terms of payment. An indisputable title will be given of the same.
Inquire of JOHN WENDELL. Portsmouth, May 8, 1786.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have claims against the estate of the Rev. DANIEL ROGERS, late of Exeter, deceased, are desired to settle the same with the subscriber, executor to his will.
THOMAS ODIORNE. Exeter, May 20, 1786.

American Intelligence.
N E W-Y O R K, May 18.
Late last evening arrived from London, the ship Montgomery, Captain Banyer, after an agreeable passage of 29 days from the Lands End of England. Captain Banyer has brought papers to the 12th of April, in which there is but little interesting matter.
It is worthy remark, that we have few winds since the beginning of this month, other than those from the eastern quarter, which, however propitious to homeward-bound vessels, causing the mariners hearts to rejoice at the prospect of being so soon wafted to their destined havens, is very unsalutary to those tender sprouts which just begin to rear their sprightly heads from the broad base of nature's lap, whose gentle progress to branches and fruitful maturity so materially depend upon the gentle zephyrs of the west, with auspicious showers, and the warm influences of yonder brilliant orb.
A Gentleman, lately arrived in this city from Europe, has favoured the printers with a copy of a letter from an American in captivity in Algiers, to Messrs. Dobrman and Co. of Lisbon. The most material part of this letter is contained in the following extract:
"Algiers, 26th January, 1786.
"GENTLEMEN,
"YOUR kind favour, dated the 5th of November, and one dated the 27th of September, came to hand the 7th and the 22d inst. and return you our thanks for your favours. When I first wrote to you, our situation was as I represented; but I now have the satisfaction to inform you, that we are all well provided for by the Count D'Espilly, thro' the intercession of Mr. William Carmichael at Madrid, and Mr. Jefferson at Versailles. The French Consul told us, that he had orders to consider the Americans as his own countrymen.—The particular attention of the Count D'Espilly, the French Consul, to us, deserves our acknowledgment, also the Swedish Consul; so that, in reality, we are the esteemed nation at Algiers.—Consul Logie treated us with indifference, which, I assure you, is much to his discredit: and I was happy when relieved from a dependence so humiliating to Americans.—We live at the house of a French merchant, Mr. Ford; and have letters from our Ambassadors giving us comfort, and have reason to think, that we shall soon see one of our countrymen negotiating the peace here. It is known by every Consul here, and is the common talk, that the Americans intend to sue for a peace: It is however, a very uncertain and important affair, and am afraid that our friends will be very high, as the Spaniards gave a great sum for their peace. It is thought, when the Spanish affairs are settled, that those people will break with the northern powers. Should any Americans be so unfortunate as to be taken, you may be assured, it will be detrimental to the peace, and should with some proposal to be made before the cruisers go out; which, it is supposed, will be about the first of April; and have reason to think they will watch close off your port: I am sure there will be a great risk all over the Atlantick.—We are twenty-one Americans here, and all that are in the marine are allowed about nine shillings sterling a month, &c.
"I remain your most obedient, "humble servant, "RICHARD O'BRYAN."
Extract of a letter from Madrid, dated the 4th of March, received by a house of indubitable credit in this city.
"We lately had here the American negotiator, Mr. Lamb, and his secretary, Mr. Randall, who, it is said, came to procure the King's protection towards entering into a negotiation for peace in behalf of the United States of America with the regency of Algiers. His Majesty generously ordered his Minister to grant this favour, and they were accordingly furnished with proper letters and recommendations to the Count D'Espilly, who is charged with the affairs of this kingdom there. They were also provided with letters for the Captain-General of Barcelona, with orders to assist them in procuring a proper vessel to convey them to Algiers, and a permission to export money free of duties. We just hear, that every thing has been complied with, at Barcelona, to their utmost satisfaction, and that they had sailed for their destination.
"Mr. Barclay, the American Consul in France, and Colonel Franks, are also just arrived in this city, and it is reported, they come to request the King's mediation for peace with the Emperor of Morocco. They have already been introduced to the Count de Florida Blanca, who gave them the most friendly reception: and whereas his Majesty has of late given so many proofs of his generous benevolence towards the American sufferers in the Barbary, and the Emperor is particularly attached to our sovereign, it is expected they will meet with success."
We learn from France, that the French navy was to consist of sixty sail of the line by the latter end of March.
We hear, that the ransom-money demanded by the Dey of Algiers for his American slaves, is 600l. for a master of vessel—400l. for a mate—and 200l. for each common man.
B O S T O N, May 29.
"The commercial confederacy (says a letter from Lisbon of Feb. 4) have resolved on a general attack of all such powers on the Barbary coast who refuse satisfaction when any of our vessels are captured. Two or three of the European courts, who had been officially requested to join, have excused themselves on an opinion, the extirpation of these renegadoes is impracticable; for which reason they are renewing their treaties with them: this may hurt the cause in which her most Faithful Majesty has so deeply engaged."
The late fire in Wilmington, North Carolina, began in a large warehouse on one of the wharves, which, it is supposed, was intentionally set on fire by some Negroes. Two mercantile houses there have suffered loss to the amount of 14,000l currency.
On Wednesday last, several articles of women's apparel, besmeared with blood, were found in the Great Pasture at Salem, which occasioned a suspicion of the perpetration of murder. Search was accordingly made, and the body of an Indian woman found in a swamp, evidently dragged thither by some person unknown. The verdict of the Jury of Inquest was,—"She came by her death by a blow on the head; but by whom it was unknown." An Indian man, said to be her husband, who was seen travelling with her the day before, being suspected, he was pursued, and apprehended at Andover. On examination, circumstances appeared sufficiently strong to justify his confinement; and he was accordingly committed to jail in Salem.
Within these few years the philanthropick soul has received a series of the most acceptable of sacrifices, in the offerings made at the shrine of long injured humanity, of the power of the blood thirsty Inquisitor—the barbarous Monk, and the misanthropic Despot, whose actions have stained the history of ages with human blood. At last, but better late than never, the King of Sweden, by an edict published in February, has prohibited the use of the torture in his dominions, as being inimical to justice, and the interests of humanity. Thus another link in the chain of Gothick tyranny is broken—nor is it expected the other parts will long remain.—The annihilation of the Bastille will perhaps be the next sacrifice—Our allies, liberal in politics, will be liberal in police—and that enlightened kingdom, which has given birth to so many Philosophers, Statesmen and Heroes, cannot long permit the existence of an institution so repugnant to liberality, and every principle of benevolence.
P O R T S M O U T H, June 1.
A correspondent wishes to be informed whether the institution of our Inferior Courts are intended as Sinecures for Judges, Clerks and Lawyers, or whether judgments and verdicts, from which there are constant appeals, can be of any advantage to the people? Whether extravagant bills of costs for fees, entries and attendance are justifiable upon any principle? And whether defaulting, appealing, pleading of demurrers and abatements, continuing, referring and receiving what little money the contending parties have, are not the principal transactions of these Courts? If so, in the name of justice, and for the benefit of an already too heavily oppressed State, 'let them be abolished,' and all the people will HEARTILY say AMEN.
Died, a child of Mr. Thomas Neal's.
N A V A L - O F F I C E,
PORT of PISCATAQUA, June 1, 1786.
E N T E R E D, From Brig Endeavor, Riley, Martinico. C L E A R E D, FOR Brig Astrea, Salter, Hispaniola. Schooner Success, Fernald, West-Indies. Sloop Mary, Fernald, do. Brig Susannah, Parker, do. Brig Abigail, Pierce, do. Brig Mary, Shores, do. Schooner Nancy, Brown, do.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, May 23, 1786. P U B L I C N O T I C E is hereby given, that agreeably to an act of the Legislature of this State, His Excellency the President, with advice of Council, hath appointed the following persons Surveyors of Lumber, viz.
For PORTSMOUTH,—Messrs. John Beck, Samuel Briard, and Samuel Hutchins.
DOVER,—Messrs. Benjamin Pierce, Thomas Shannon, and David Folsom.
EXETER,—Messrs. Simeon Ladd, James Rundlet, Ephraim Robinson, and Nathaniel Giddings, jun.
DURHAM,—John Smith, 3d, Esq. and Mr. Samuel Yeaton.
NEWMARKET,—Messrs. Walter Bryant, and William Odiorne.
SOMERSWORTH,—John Rollins, Esq. Attest, E. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
All persons indebted for this Paper, Advertisements, &c. from December, 1785, to December, 1786, are earnestly requested to make payment, one third part to GEORGE J. OSBORNE, which is the part due to him as pr. agreement, the remaining two thirds to JOHN MELCHER, who will receive produce of any kind for two thirds of the payment, provided it be presented soon, and for the whole balances due from December up to the date hereof.
To be sold by virtue of an order
from the Honourable the Judge of Probate, so much as will pay the demands against the estate of JOHN HART, Esq. late of Newington, deceased, with incidental charges, on Monday the 5th of JUNE, Ten o'clock, North end, viz.
A HOUSE, WARE-HOUSE and WHARF Privileged at the North end of the town:—a strip of LAND round the North burying ground; a small lot of LAND near the Rope-Walks; about two and an half acres of LAND at Illington Creek, so called;—Also, about thirteen acres of LAND near the Farm the deceased lived on at Newington.
** Conditions known at time and place. GEORGE HART, Administrator.
State of New-Hampshire.
N O T I C E is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Pittsfield, who have not paid their State taxes for the year 1784, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before Monday the 19th day of June next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at ten o'clock, on said day, unless prevented by previous payment. the vendue will be held at the house of John Cram, Esq. innholder in said town.
   No. Range. Div. l. s. d.     46 John Sanborn 3 3 0 6   62 Stephen Page 5 3 0 6   70 Benjamin Gamblin 5 3 0 6   14 Stephen Crofts 1 2 0 6   28 Jarvis Ring 2 2 0 6   10 Richard Gove 25 2 0 6   31 Richard Jennens 2 2 0 6  
JEREMIAH GARLAND, Collector. Pittsfield May 12. 1786.
State of New-Hampshire.
N O T I C E is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Antrim, who have not paid their state and meeting-house taxes for the year 1785, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, on Thursday, the fifteenth day of June next, at my dwelling-house in said town, at three o'clock in the afternoon, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment. State and Meeting-house.
   s. d. l. s. d.     William Boyd 4 6 0 16 8   Samuel Vose 3 4 0 12 6   John Patten 0 3 0 1 1   David Clark 0 8 0 2 3   John Wallace 5 1 0 10 0   Peter Wheeler 2 6 0 9 2   John McAlvain 1 8 0 6 3   William McAlvain 1 8 0 6 3   Joseph Ardway 1 2 0 4 2   Richard Emerion 1 2 0 4 7   John Moore 4 6 0 11 8   Robert Moore's heirs, half 6 9 1 5 4   Page 2 10 0 10 5   William Dunlap 1 3 0 4 6   Abijah Hadley 1 2 0 4 2   Joseph Clark's heirs 2 3 0 8 4  
THOMAS STUART, Collector. Antrim, May 2, 1786.
State of New-Hampshire.
To the Proprietors of the town of Wolfborough, in the county of Strafford, in said State.
Y O U are hereby notified to meet at the dwelling house of Col. William Brewster, in Portsmouth, on Thursday the fifteenth day of June next, at three o'clock, P. M. then and there to transact the following matters, viz.
 1st, To choose a Moderator.  2d, To see if the Proprietors will exchange the ten acre lot, designed to place a meeting house on, for one more convenient for that purpose.  3d, To see how much money is necessary to be raised to discharge the debts of the Proprietors, and to vote the same.  4th, To choose Assessors and Collector.  5th, To see whether the Proprietors will dispose of their common and undivided land; and to do any other matter, or thing for the benefit of the Proprietors. 
JOHN PARKER, Proprietors Clerk. Portsmouth, May 21, 1786.
A L L persons indebted to, or that have any demands upon the estate of John Elliot, late of Portsmouth, glazier, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement, to Hannah Elliot, executrix to his last will and testament. Portsmouth, May 19, 1786.

Parnassian Spring.
A PICTURE of SUICIDE.
AH! see beneath yon Abbey-wall, Where thick the mantling ivy grows, Crown'd by wide yew and cypress tall, Which shade the stream that mournful flows. There, prone on the bare, joyless bank, A sullen spectre listless lies: Nor heeds bleak winds nor vapours dank, But earth, and air, and heav'n defies. In tatter'd gab the fiend appears, With felon cordage firmly bound; And in the bandage vile he wears Pistols and the sheathless blades hung round. One wither'd hand a cup sustains, Drugg'd to the brim with liquid fire, That spreads like lightning thro' the veins, And instant make the wretch expire. The other grasps beneath his vest A dagger of envenom'd steel; Whole slightest touch might pierce the breast, Whose slightest wound no art might heal. Around his bloody stain'd eye balls glare, Each wildly bent to quit its sphere; Nor will the radiant orbits bear The moisture of a single tear. Now upward would the monster scowl, But that each dark impending brow, Still spreading as the loud winds howl, Confines the impious sight below! O shield me, heav'n! What means that light Which pours its radiance o'er the stream? —It is Religion's banner bright; The fiend is vanish'd—like a dream.
State of New-Hampshire.
THE proprietors of the township of Wentworth, in the county of Grafton, in said State, who are delinquent in paying their proprietary taxes, are hereby notified, that unless they pay the same to me, at my house in South-Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, and State of New Hampshire, which is due in a tax bill committed me to collect by the assessors of said propriety, dated December 6, 1785, and herein set down, to much of the undivided land of each delinquents share, and also of the five hundred acres reserved or granted to his Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq. as will pay said taxes and charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Mr. Benjamin Lamson, innholder in Exeter, in the county aforesaid, on Tuesday the 11th day of July next, at ten o'clock, before noon, if not all disposed of on that day, the vendue to continue from day to day, until there is enough sold to pay the taxes and incidental charges.
N. B. The last column may may be paid in interest certificates.
   1781. 1785.   Specie. Specie. Cert.     Col. Ma ch 1 10 1 4 7   Jonathan Greeley Esq. 1 10 1 4 7   Samuel Page 1 10 1 4 7   — Bachelder 1 10 1 4 7   Samuel Dudley 1 10 1 4 7   Nathaniel Greeley 1 10 1 4 7   Ebenezer Stevens, jr. 1 10 1 4 7   Jacob Gale 1 10 1 4 7   Jacob Stevens 1 4 7   Jonathan Evans 1 4 7   John Page, jr. 1 4 7   Jacob Currier 1 4 7   Ephraim Page 1 4 7   Lemuel Stevens 1 4 7   John Page, Esq. 1 4 7   Benning Wentworth, Esq. 2 8 14    PHILLIPS WHITE, Collector. South Hampton, May 22, 1786.
THE creditors to the estate of Doctor Caleb Greenleaf Adams, late of Exeter, deceased, represented insolvent, are hereby notified that six months longer are allowed them to bring in their claims, and the commissioners will attend the receiving them at the dwelling house of the deceased on the first Monday of the five following months, from four to eight o'clock, P. M. Exeter, May 17, 1786.
THE creditors to the estate of John Wilson, late of Plaistow, miller, deceased, represented insolvent, may receive an additional proportion thereof, by applying to James Waddel of Chester, one of the administrators of said estate. May 22, 1786.
State of New-Hampshire.
THE proprietors of the township of Warren, in the county of Grafton, in said State, who are delinquent in paying their proprietary taxes, are hereby notified, that unless they pay the same to me at my house in South-Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, and State aforesaid, what is due in the tax bill committed me to collect by the assessors of said propriety, dated Dec. 3, 1781, also, another dated Dec. 6, 1785, as herein set down, to much of the undivided land of each delinquents share, and also of the five hundred acres reserved, or granted to his Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq. as will pay said taxes and charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Mr. Benjamin Lamson, innholder in Exeter, in the county of Rockingham, and State aforesaid, on Wednesday the 12th day of July next, at 10 o'clock before noon, and if then not sold, to continue from day to day until enough be sold to pay the taxes and charges 1781. 1785.
   Original Proprietors names. Specie. ditto. Cert.     Joseph Greeley, Esq. 1 4 6 18   Joseph Page 1 4   Samuel Page 1 4 6 18   Moses Page 1 4   Silas Nowel 1 4   Peter Coffin, jr. 1 4 6 18   Samuel Dudley 1 4 6 18   Joseph Tilton 1 4 6 18   Jonathan Greeley, third 1 4 6 18   Hon. Theo. Atkinson, Esq. 1 4 6 18   James Nevin, Esq. 1 4 6 18   Benning Wentworth, Esq. 2 8 12 1 16   Francis Bachelder 6 18   Joseph Greeley 6 18   David Morrill 6 18   David Clough 6 18   Reuben True 6 18   Abel Davis 6 18   John Page, jr. 6 18   Ephraim Page 6 18   Jacob Currier 6 18  
PHILLIPS WHITE, Collector. South Hampton, May 22, 1786.
A very good SHIP, of 250 tons, on the stocks, with the lower decks in, for sale on easy terms, inquire of Smith and Swasey, at Exeter.
To the FREEMEN of NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
GENTLEMEN,
AN address having been made you in last week's Gazette, signed by General Sullivan, which has a manifest tendency to prepossess your minds in the dispute between the heirs of Allen, and the Masonian Propriety, I must beg your indulgence to offer a few remarks upon it.
The honorable General has informed you of his motives in making this ingenious address. That he was induced by many false and malicious insinuations respecting this dispute: these, in all probability, are phantoms, having existence only in the warm imaginations of the Heirs and Assigns of Allen. The Masonian Proprietors have propagated no insinuations false or malicious, respecting their title.
He undertakes to state some facts respecting the Masonian Title, but in his partial statement, whether from misinformation, or from whatever other cause, he has most egregiously misrepresented some, and omitted others of as great moment as any he has alluded to.
The General says, "That the first Capt. John Mason devised the premises to his two sons, John and Robert"—This is not true. He says that in the year 1691, the said John and Robert, sold the same to Samuel Allen, Esq.—This is not true. He says Allen's son Thomas, kept up the claims and obtained several decisions in favour of the title he set up—Here again the General is mistaken.—He says a number of persons (meaning the Masonian propriety) purchased for seven hundred and fifty pounds, old tenor, of a descendant of Capt. Mason, his right in the patent.—This is not true, as "every person acquainted in the smallest degree with the history of New-Hampshire, must be sensible." These are the principal facts in the General's address, and records will give flat contradiction to each of them; but he has cautiously omitted many important ones, which the Masonian Proprietors in proper time and place, will clearly substantiate. But as this is merely a question of right between two parties, in which the public, (although they will eventually determine it) are not immediately concerned, it would be highly improper to lay before them any evidence respecting the title, and therefore I forbear.
That the proceedings of the Masonian Propriety have ever been conducted on principles of honor—That they have very greatly contributed
to the settlement and cultivation of a wilderness, and have at great expence caused a large part of it to become a fruitful field—That they have during the late revolution, paid enormous taxes to the support of government, and they have prevailed against the attacks of their most powerful and inveterate foes, are facts too stubborn to be successfully confronted by newspaper publications.
The General further assures us, that Allen's heirs and claimants will petition the Legislature, to fix and establish the head line of the patent by a new survey. If such a petition should come before the Legislature, there can be no doubt it will meet the disapprobation of every well wisher to the State.
This line has been fixed many years since, by order and authority of the then supreme executive power, by eminent surveyors and good chainmen under oath: The towns on both sides of the line are bounded by it: Should a new survey extend or narrow its limits, the very idea of the tumult and distraction it would occasion in the State, the endless disputes and controversies between those towns, must strike every feeling mind with horror. And what can be the advantage of a new survey? Is not the line as well fixed as it ever can be? Can the Masonian Propriety be materially affected by it? And can it benefit any others than a few factious individuals, who would sacrifice the peace and happiness of the whole State to their own interest?
We understand by the address under consideration, that these claimants engaged their council in Massachusetts three years ago, and that the General was retained in the cause.—He relates some part of the conversation that passed between him and his clients upon this subject, the great tenderness and compassion he felt for many of you, as honest deluded men, who had purchased under the Masonian Propriety, and his wishes to give you a good title—such are your obligations, and such the bounty of the generous heirs and assigns aforesaid, that you are encouraged that you shall not be compelled to abandon the hard-earned fruits of your toils; the lands purchased with your money, and improved and watered with the sweat of your brows; but then it seems expected; and what can you do less, in return, than cast a favourable eye on your benefactors, that they may obtain "the small crumbs that may yet fall from the table," of the Masonian Propriety.
In an attack made with much confidence by powerful confederated forces, against a body said to be themselves "conscious of their want of title," while their opponents are "perfectly satisfied that they have not even a colour of title." By what wonder does it happen, that the boldest of the formidable phalaux, supported, as they would have you believe, by law in their front, and justice in their rear, have never dared to bring the controversy to a decision in the open field of law.—If victory were so certain, what need of being forever recruiting, or beating up for volunteers.
To sum up all, Gentlemen, for to trouble you longer would be unpardonable, we shall not condescend to notice any thing further they may offer on this subject through the channel of newspapers; confident assertions from them, without proof, and direct contradictions from us, can only astonish and mislead the minds of those who have not time or ability to examine for themselves.—If these claimants are desirous to establish their claim, the courts are open to them, let them bring their action and obtain a legal decision on it (if this has not been done often enough already)—on this ground we are already to meet them, and are happy to reflect, that our right will not be decided by news paper writers of whatever signature, but by an unprejudiced impartial Court, and verdict of a jury consisting of twelve good and lawful men, being in the neighbourhood, who are our country, the equals of both parties, yet without favour or affection to either, and whose judgment will receive no other bias than that imposed by the law of the land, and the evidence before them.—Upon this issue the Masonian Proprietors are ready, with the fullest confidence, to submit the cause, and, with cheerful acquiescence await their decision.
A MASONIAN PROPRIETOR.
Portsmouth, May 18, 1786.
ALL persons that have any demands on the estate of Mayhew Clark, late of Wakefield, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same to Mary Clark, of Wakefield, aforesaid, administratrix on said estate, and all persons indebted to said estate are desired to make speedy payment to
MARY CLARK.
Wakefield, May 11, 1786.
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