The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1794-01-18 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
P O R T S M O U T H: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the Hon. GENERAL-COURT of the State of New Hampshire , at his Office in Market-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
B A T H. ——— State of New-Hampshire.
N OTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the township of Bath, in said State ; and to all other persons whom it may concern, That the out-standing State and County taxes against said town, from the year 1775 to the year 1791 inclusively, are assessed in one tax-bill, distinguishing each year's tax by itself, and the several kinds of payments in which they may be received, agreeably to the law of said State, passed the 28th day of December 1791, and committed to me, the Constable of said Bath for the year 1792, to collect, with a warrant for that purpose, and said tax hath been notified as the law directs ; notwithstanding, the taxes on the several lots herein set down, yet remain unpaid ; which taxes are levied upon said lots, as known by numbers, ranges and divisions, as laid out and expressed, by the Grantees, under a grant or charter of said town, dated the 29th day of March, 1769. And unless said taxes shall be paid to me the subscriber, at my dwelling-house in said Bath, on or before the 4th day of February next, the whole or so much of each lot as will be sufficient to pay the taxes upon it, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, to the highest bidder, at my dwelling-house, in said Bath, on the said 4th day of February, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon.
Carried over to the last page.
Samuel Storer HAS FOR SALE,
At his Store on DOVER Landing, and at his Store at Norway Plain, in ROCHESTER, The following articles, viz.
SUPERFINE , and low
priced Broad-Cloths, Elastic Cloths, Duffils, Coatings, Kerseymears, Kerseys, Forest Cloths, Lambkins, Serges, Baizes, Flannels, Blankets, Sattinets, Lasting, Waistcoat Shapes, Velveteenes, Velvets, Corduroys, Fancy Cord, Thicksets, Fustians, Sewing-Silk, Twist, Buckram, Mill'd Caps, Shalloons, Anteloons, Durants, Tammies, Russel, Callicoes, Wildbores, Cambleteens, Crapes, Venetian, Quality and Shoe-Binding, Women's Black Worsted
Gloves, Women's Black Silk Gloves and Mitts, Women's Leather Gloves, Snale, a variety of fashionable Coat & Waistcoat-Buttons, a variety of fashionable Chintzes, stamped Linens, Irish Linens, Shawls, Lawn Handkerchiefs, Gauze ditto, Cotton and Silk ditto, Muslin ditto, Black Silk ditto, Cravats, Men's Worsted and Thread Hose, Modes, Sarfnets, Lawn, Cambric, Gallooms, Tasse, Ribbons, Black & White Lace, Thread, Leather Breeches, Weaver's Slays, Men's Hats, Chip Hats, Whalebone, Looking-Glasses, Paste-board, Wire for Bonnets, Beads, Cap-Wire, Thimbles, Writing-Paper, Window-Glass, Nails, Frying-Pans, Slates and Pencils, Shaving-Boxes, compleat Razors and Straps, Pewter, Pewter Quarts, Block-tin Tea-pots and Spoons, Saddler's Ware, Scissars, Ivory and Horn Combs, Fire-Shovels and Tongs, Chalk-lines, Chalk, Powder, Flints, English and German Steel, Snuff and Tobacco-Boxes, Snuff, Tobacco, Cross-Cut and Peg Tooth Saws, Iron Squares, Carpenter's Rules, Sickles, Pad-
locks, Stock-Locks, Japann'd Candlesticks, Iron ditto, Flat-Irons, Plane Irons, House-Bells, Thumb-Latches, Time-Glasses, Wood-Screws, Chest-Locks, Closet ditto, Till ditto, Table Catches, Brass Screw-rings, Brass Nobs, Fall-Locks, Jews-Harps, Needles, Pins, Sieves and Sieve-Bottoms, Pen-Knives, Cuttoes, Spectacles, Shoe and Knee-Buckles, Furniture for Desks, Knives and Forks, Steel Spurs, Gun-Locks, Brass Cocks, Compasses, Chisels, Augers, Gimblets, Hammers, Ink-Powder, Marking-Irons, Shoe-Hammers and Knives, Pincers, Nippers, Awl-Blades, Shoe and Buckle-Brushes, Files, Rasps, H and IL Hinges, Chest, Desk and Table ditto, Sheep-Shears, Taylor's ditto, small ditto, Sleeve-Buttons, Bibles, Testaments, Spelling-Books, Cotton and Wool Cards, Bohea Tea, Coffee, Cotton, Molasses, Gin, Allspice, Raisins, Indigo, Dye-Woods, Brimstone, Alum, Copperas, best Philadelphia Bar-Iron, Spike and Nail-Rods, Crockery Ware—also many other articles.
☞ ALL which will be sold at a very low advance for CASH, LUMBER, or good White-Oak SHIP-TIMBER & PLANK.
He also has for sale at
his Store lately opened in Market-Street , directly opposite Bow-Street , a general assortment of PIECE and HARD-WARE GOODS, suitable for the season ; Also, Bohea TEA, by the hundred or dozen, best Philadelphia BAR-IRON, NAIL and SPIKE RODS, FLOUR, SHIP-BREAD, WEST-INDIA GOODS, &c. which he will sell as reasonable for cash as can be purchased in town.
Said Storer earnestly
requests all persons in the country, who have accounts open with him, as well as those who are indebted, by note or bond, to call at his Store in Rochester , at Norway Plain , and settle the same by the twentieth day of January next, if convenient.— Portsmouth, December 10, 1793.

Important Intelligence! DIRECT FROM FRANCE.
Last evening arrived here Captain Hallet in the brig Peregrine, in 79 days from Ostend, by whom we learn that on the 17th October last, Maria Antonietta, Queen of France, was BEHEADED; this intelligence arrived about four hours previous to Capt. Hallet's sailing, which precludes our presenting the public with a particular detail of the trial, &c.  Capt. Hallet has also brought the glorious news of the success of the French arms over the Despotick Combined Army, commanded by the Prince de Cobourg, on the 14th and 15th October last—The engagement lasted 25 hours without cessation—The French army consisted of 120 thousand, and that of the combined armies of 80 thousand. France must be victorious. The Tree of Liberty will flourish, and the branches of it will be co-extensive with the globe. Equal Rights and Liberties is the grand basis on which the French Republic is reared.
This engagement, in which the arms of Liberty were completely triumphant, may be considered the most glorious for the cause of Mankind, that ever deluged the crimson field of battle. The execution of the Queen may perhaps throw a gloom over the minds of some, who warmly advocate the revolution; this melancholy impression will however be only the feeling of a humane moment; while the brilliant and unparalleled success of our illustrious Allies will be the eulogy of ages!
OSTEND, Oct. 17.
SINCE the 11th October the greatest part of the Allied troops which were at and near Menin removed towards Maubeuge; which place and his Camp, it is said, is close confined by them, and it is expected every moment that a severe action will take place. The English, which made part of the forces about Menin, are now at Osoing, in West Flanders; nothing has past there some days.
The four English regiments of foot which came back from the army are said to be returned back to England; but others say only for Portsmouth, and from thence bound for Toulon—This gives great speculation to all our politicians; and more so the arrest of several great personages at Vienna, which seems absolutely not to be without some consequences; the great friendship between Russia and Prussia also gives some uneasiness.
The Vendee still resists, and the forces failing down, will now begin to act seriously.
Until late nothing very decisive has been attempted, and some divisions in the orders of the Generals acting there delayed the military operations.
Lyons has resisted for a long time, but on the 9th the Republicans, after receiving a deputation of the 32 sections, took possession of the place, and the Rebels went out of it fleeing towards Savoy.
The Queen of France is now under trial—the same being ordered to be made in the course of a week after the decree passed.
All the English of both sexes are decreed to be arrested, also their property confiscated, also that of the Irish, Scots, and Hanoverians; the use, importations, sale and purchase of English manufacture is prohibited in France, on pain of confiscation, and two years hard labour.
The Prince of Cobourg, who commands before Maubeuge, being informed that the French marched towards Cysoing with 30,000 men detached from the grand army on the 14th inst. 24 squadrons cavalry to support the English at Cysoing; it is General Hohenloe who commands at Cysoing.
The forces before Maubeuge are calculated to be 60 to 80 per man, against which it is said 100 to 120 per man of the French are upon march under the command of General Jourdan (not the famous Jourdan of Avignon) but one who was formerly Colonel of a regiment of horse. This battle, which must must take place in the course of a few days, will be one of the most interesting this campaign; and the issue thereof is expected with anxiety and eagerness.
THE QUEEN OF FRANCE.
18th Day. The Queen of France was bro't to trial on the 14th inst. and stood charged with having squandered away the finances of the State, and sent over to the Emperor of Germany several millions to make war against the French nation.—2d. To have conspired against the liberty of the people.—3d. To have endeavoured to starve the people in 1789—4th. To have excited the massacres on the 5th and 6th of October at Versailles.—5th. To have in concert with Bailly and La Fayette massacred the patriots at Champ de Mars.—6th. To have ordered the Swiss guards to fire on the people the 10th August.—7th. To have lost the duty of a Mother in ----- with your son. Her trial lasted from the 14th until the 17th; when she was found guilty of the several charges, condemned and executed the 17th October, at half past 1 o'clock in the morning.
The expected action took place before Maubeuge, and the consequence was, after a fight of 24 hours, from the 14th at 6 o'clock in the evening, until the 15th at 7 o'clock at night; that the French obliged Prince de Cobourg to retreat over the river Sambre, and raise the siege of Maubeuge.
The French is declared in a state of revolution, and that the same shall act so until the peace. All foreigners are arrested, belonging to those nations at war with France, and are to be held in arrest until the peace; an exception was called for in favour of the Belges, Legois
and Majencas, now in France, those being considered as Frenchmen by their roles of a reunion with France.
The town of Lyons by a decree is ordered to be destroyed, except the paper houses manufactures and maum des arle, on the spot where the town stood, a pillar will be erected, upon which, in large letters will be written,
LYONS REBELLED AGAINST LIBERTY THE SECOND YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC.
The remainder of this great place will be named afterwards Ville Franchies, the report of the affair before Maubeuge, as given by the Austrians is here annexed in the two prints.
All merchant"> All merchant vessels belonging to the French merchants, are decreed at the disposal of the Minister of the Marine; upon this condition, that the owners, for the hire thereof, shall receive a 12th part of their value every year, that the manning, victualling, rigging, &c. are a charge of the Government, and after the peace they will be given up in the state they were before, above this 30 millions of livres are given to the Minister for a secret expedition, and by what is inferred from a minister of speeches on the conviction, the opinion is that a Landing is intended upon the island of Great-Britain. 
BRUSSELS, October 14.
On the 14th of this month the van-guard, destined for the relief of Maubeuge, partly left the Hayes d'Avesne, the imperial army did on that day, nothing of any consequence, confining itself to occupy a respectable position.
On the same day the garrison of Maubeuge, after leaving the posts of Doullies, attacked the Dutch with great intrepidity, but the latter so charged them that they were obliged to retire with precipitation, and a loss of about 200 men, wounded, and prisoners, among whom is a colonel, the chief of a Brigade.
OCTOBER 15.
The French attacked, with great vigour the advanced posts of the Imperial Army, towards Salsong, Level St. Remy, Chauffee Dowlers Flowlies Watignies and Aibe; the action lasted almost the whole day, the enemy was repulsed on all directions as far as D'Traves D'Avosney. The Austrian horse did wonders, those whose conduct was intrusted to General Count Bellagarde contributed much to the decision of the victory, in favour of the imperial Arms, much is also due to this valour of the infantry, and to the care, good command, and ardour of all the Generals. Prince Hohenloe had a horse killed under him. General Count Clairfait, who was on the right post also contributed much to the glory of the day, and on the evening he pursued the enemy, from whom he took 12 pieces of cannon; several waggons, and about 400 men; the loss in killed and wounded is considerable, the imperial does not reckon upwards of 200 men both killed and wounded; the death of Prince d'Anhalt Rothan, Lieutenant Colonel of the Dragoons of Cobourg is much regretted.
TRANSLATED FROM A SUPPLEMENT TO A BRUSSELS GAZETTE.
October 15.
By break of day the enemy was seen in very strong columns, and provided with a greater proportion of Cavalry than usual. They marched on all directions, and had the advantage of our advanced posts which were broken. The woods and hills which protected the enemy before and after, prevented our charging them, and hindered them likewise from disposing to advantage all their numerous artillery, they came to a very lively cannonade, in which the Artillery of the enemy had over our's the advantage of the number; nevertheless, we prevented them from advancing, and we even forced them on the right wing and in the center, to retreat; the ground was very unfavorable for the cavalry, which was the cause of its being of so much less service than usual.
We took in the action 12 pieces of cannon; and took and killed a few hundred men; but the left wing was somewhat broken, and could not be rallied, without great loss.
OCTOBER 16.
This morning there was a great fog, and as soon as it was cleared up we perceived the enemy advancing from the same directions, as the day before; but they were reinforced by several lines of fresh troops, and in very large numbers, and which supported the center, and the left wing. The fire from the artillery was most tremendous the whole day on both sides, and it was seconded by that of the musketry, which was not less quick, and our center as well as our right wing were kept up intire, but the left was broken. This accident necessitated a retreating movement, which it did not perform but slowly, but not without taking nine pieces of cannon more from the enemy; but the raising of the siege of Maubeuge was a necessary consequence of it, it was commanded by prudence, in order to prevent the accidents which might have resulted from a division of our forces, which was executed in the night from the 16th to the 17th in the best order, and without any loss.
The army of the siege repassed the river Sambre, near Hautmont, and Requiemes. The army of observation passed over near Bouffiers and Pont; and we now occupy the left bank of that river. We cannot express the valour of our troops, having been 48 hours under arms, and without taking the least nourishment, having to contend with very numerous enemies.
Our loss in killed, wounded, and missing may amount to 3000 men, among whom are many officers. The loss of the enemy is estimated at double, at least.
Besides the action which took place at the great Army, Lieutenant General Benjowsky who commanded a detachment at Beaumont, was attacked by a body of 6000 men, having been in-
formed of the march of that column, dispatched a division of Infantry, another division of light horse to meet the enemy; thus united, they attacked the enemy so vigourous that they forced them to flight, after taking 400 pieces of cannon from them.
[The result of all this news, is, that (according to the Brussels Gazette) they had gained the battle, by raising the siege of Maubeuge, and losing 3000 men; their army 48 hours under arms, without the least nourishment.—An easy and cheap victory this!]
BY the ship Eliza, Captain Harrison, arrived at New-York, from Liverpool, we have received the following further
European News.
LONDON, Oct. 24.
WE have just received a letter from Ostend, dated the 22d inst. at one o'clock, P. M. which contains the following interesting paragraph:
"An express has this moment arrived from the army of the Prince of Cobourg, informing us, that after having re-crossed the Sambre on the night of the 17th inst. and expecting an attack from the enemy, he sent General Clairfait with 30,000 men by a circuitous route to lie in wait for them, and retreated with the main army. As he expected, the enemy fell on him in great numbers, but by this judicious measure, they were attacked front and rear, at the same period, and 15,000 men were killed and taken, with several pieces of cannon. The British troops had not arrived to share in the glory of the day."
A detachment of foot guards, to the number of 650 men, will be embarked at Greenwich, the 2d week in November, to reinforce the army, under the command of the Duke of York.
Yesterday, at noon, a lieutenant of his majesty's frigate, the Crescent, of 86 guns, Capt. Saumarez, arrived express at the Admiralty, with an account of the capture of the French frigate the Reunion, of 36 guns, the particulars of which are narrated in the following letter, dated
Portsmouth, Oct. 24.
This morning came into harbour, the Crescent frigate, Capt. Saumarez, with Le Reunion, a French man of war, of 36 guns, commanded by Monsieur Denone, which she captured on Sunday morning, off Cherbourg, after an action of two hours and twenty minutes.
The action began about 10 o'clock in the morning within pistol shot, about four miles west of Cherbourg. At first there was a light breeze of wind, which soon died away to a perfect calm. Early in the action, the Crescent endeavoured to rake the Reunion, but the Frenchman avoided it by luffing up; the head sails, however, being at length shot away, Capt. Saumarez got upon the enemy's quarter, raked her fore and aft, thereby sweeping the main-deck, and in twenty-five minutes after twelve, Monsieur Denone struck his colours.
The Reunion had 33 men killed, and 48 severely wounded; and it is a circumstance that can hardly be credited, though strictly true, the Crescent has only one man materially wounded, whose leg was broke by a carriage wheel, and three others slightly hurt.
The Reunion had her mizen top-mast and main-top-gallant-mast shot away, her rigging cut to pieces, the sails so peppered, that they can be converted to nothing but paper; the hull is much damaged: the ceilings of the ward-room, &c. entirely covered with blood, and the whole of the main deck has the appearance of a slaughter-house, shocking to look at. The Crescent's fore-top-mast was shot away, a great many balls went through the sails; but her hull is not touched.
The ships were nearly of the same force; the only difference being, the Crescent had 18 pounders on her main deck, the Reunion only 12 pounders.
The forts at Cherbourg kept up a constant fire during the action, but none of the shot reached the ship, and a frigate was towing out of Cherbourg when the Reunion struck: but, on observing the colours hauled down, put back again, or they would have found the English in perfect good humour for another action.
The Circe frigate was within three leagues during the action, totally becalmed, and made every possible exertion to come up, but in vain. Capt. Yorke observed to Captain Saumarez afterwards, that he did not think it possible a ship with one tier of guns could have kept up so terrible a fire as he observed the Crescent make on her adversary.
The Reunion is a fine frigate, and had a thorough repair at Toulon, about three years since; is 7 feet longer, and 6 1/2 inches broader than the Crescent; is coppered, and reputed a fast sailer. The masts are so shattered, that if any other than a moderate breeze had sprung up after the engagement, they must all have gone by the board. Captain Yorke took 170 of the prisoners to Guernsey.
When the wounded were landing this afternoon, a Lieutenant complained that his epaulets had been ript from his coat, when a seaman made answer, that they were both shot away in the action!
A great number of people, many of rank in the navy and army were on the platform to see the Crescent and her prize, pass into harbour; and on their getting abreast the floating battery, gave them respectively three cheers, which each of the ships returned.
Lord Howe sailed with the fleet under his command, from Torbay on Sunday morning; but in consequence of dispatches sent from London, and forwarded to his Lordship by a swift sailing cutter, he returned again to port, after being but a few hours at sea!
OCTOBER 23.
Several private letters from persons of the best information in the Low Countries agree, that the late retreat of the Prince of Saxe Cobourg from before Maubeuge, was the effect of wrong information given him by one of his Aide-de-camps, who told him that the Austrian army was on the point of being cut off by that of the enemy, who were far superior in strength.
Upon this report, the Prince is said to have sent orders to Gen. Clairfait to repass the river Sambre, and the latter obeyed at the very moment the French were retreating, and which unfortunately the obscurity of the night coming on prevented him from observing.
THE ALLIED ARMY.
When the last advices came away from the Prince of Saxe Cobourg's army, great exertions were making to repair the works of Que-noy, which were in such a battered state as to render the place incapable of any vigorous defence.
The Duke of York, in his route from Cysoing to Engle-Fontaine, passed through Valenciennes. The streets were still filled with rubbish, and it appeared to be much in the same state as at the time of its surrender.
General Alwinkey was left by his Royal Highness the Duke of York with the command at Cysoing, having under him some Austrian troops, with the Innkilden and 16th regiment of British Dragoons.
It was on the 16th, about twelve o'clock at noon, that his Royal Highness the Duke of York reached Engle-Fontaine. The march from Que-noy to that place, a distance of four miles, was very much forced, as the English army, heard a violent cannonading before them, and his Royal Highness was anxious to get up to give what assistance he could. The troops rested upon their arms till night, in momentary expectation of being called out.
The French army that attacked General Clairfait near Maubeuge, amounted, to one hundred and thirty thousand men. From before this army this able General made a retreat, which had some circumstances attending it which marked it as a victory, as he took no less than twenty-eight pieces of cannon.
The following was the position of the Duke of York's Army on the 22d:—The right was towards Que-noy, the left to Landrecy, with Cambray in the front, and the forest of Mormalle in the rear. The object in taking this position was to prevent the Prince of Cobourg's right flank from being turned by any force from Landrecy or Cambray. His Royal Highness' force consisted of about 3000 men. In the front was a woody country, occupied by Hulsans and other Austrian troops—In the forest of Mormalle, to the rear, were posted Austrian infantry, fronting the Sambre, to defend the different passes, particularly those of Pointfur-Sambre and Barlamont.
The British troops were on the right of his Royal Highness' line consisting of some squadrons of cavalry, the guards, 37th regiment, and a small detachment of artillery—The Hanoverian infantry were on the left towards Landrecy.
The retreat of the Prince of Cobourg across the Sambre was effected without the loss of a man. The loss lay wholly with General Clairfait's army.
At the Village of Waltignies, the Austrians were repulsed three different times by the superior numbers of the enemy; but they as regularly returned and forced the French to retire. The fourth time, however, the Austrians were obliged to give way, and retreat to a redoubt, evacuating at the same time Eclanbes and Solvaines. In this bloody contest one Austrian regiment lost 700 men.
The day after the action with Gen. Clairfait, 15,000 of the French army deserted—a proof that they did not relish the service into which they had been forced.
LETTER
Of the Hereditary Prince of Orange to the States of Holland and West-Flanders.
"High and Mighty Lords,
"I have the honor at present to make a report to Your Highmightinesses, that the enemy yesterday again attacked the wood of Tilleul. Soon after day-break they attacked the advanced posts; and, in a moment the fire became general along the whole chain.—By their great superiority, being, according to the report of officers who are prisoners, more than four thousand men; they succeeded so far as to drive in the advanced posts; but soon after, they were repulsed with loss, by the valour of our troops. Col. Van Haake, who commanded the troops by which the wood was defended, repaired directly to the la Fleche, which had been raised the same night, but which was not half finished, and which was defended by a four pounder; but, by the second attack of the enemy, which was done with the greatest impetuosity, he found that this gun had been carried off: However, the enemy, who had already made themselves masters of it, were repulsed a second time. But, as they were resolved at all events to get possession of the wood of Tilleul, they made a third attack, and, as they advanced each time with fresh troops, our people much fatigued, with much difficulty sustained these repeated attacks. We had the good fortune to repulse them a third time, with charged bayonets, seconded by the Chasseurs of Anspach, and to remain masters of the field.
"Notwithstanding a cross fire of heavy artillery, with ball and grape shot, which the enemy made during these attacks, their loss was greater than ours, which consisted of 13 killed, and 19 wounded, whilst the French left more than 60 dead on the field of battle, and carried off a great number with them.—We have taken prisoners, a Chief of Brigade, a Captain, a

Sub-Lieutenant, and 24 Soldiers: A Lieutenant Colonel and Captain on our side were wounded.
Colonel Van Harke, whose conduct deserves every praise, extols much the value and perseverance of the troops who were engaged in this action, particularly of Lieutenant Colonel Monin de Roignus, of the Wolloon Grenadiers, and of Captain de Hayden, of the Chasseurs of Anspach, not knowing by name the other officers whose bravery he observed on this occasion.
Head Quarters at Gentreuil, 14th October, 1793. (Signed) W. F. Hereditary Prince of Orange.
SECOND LETTER.
High and Mighty Lords,
I have the honor to inform your High Mightinesses, that the French army, by reports, 70 or 80,000 men strong, under the command of General Jourdan, attacked yesterday, 15th October, in three columns, the Imperial Army of Observation; but was repulsed. The right wing, and center of the Imperial Army had the advantage the whole time, and pursued the enemy into the hedges of Avesnes, behind the villages of St. Val, St. Vaast, and Moncheaux; but at the commencement of the action, the position of the left wing was less favorable: however, even in the evening, it attacked the enemy's right wing, which also gained an advantage over them.
We do not yet know the loss on both sides; but it is certain, that the Imperialists have taken ten pieces of cannon, and three hundred prisoners.
On our side, the enemy remained quiet the whole day; but in the evening, they made a forte against the Imperialists, from their entrenched camp before Maubeuge, which occasioned a brisk cannonade in that quarter; they afterwards retired to their camp.
Head Quarters at Gentreuil, 16th October, 1793. (Signed) W. F. Hereditary Prince of Orange, Commandant General.
KINGSTON, (Jamaica) Nov. 2.
A Danish vessel, loaded with coffee, indigo, and Madeira wine, bound from Aux-Cayes to St. Thomas, and taken by the Pallas, came into Port-Royal on Wednesday.
The Pallas had also taken two American schooners, and was proceeding with her three prizes to New-Providence, when, on Monday the 21st inst. the wind blowing very strongly from the Southward, they came to anchor under Auckland's Key, and continued there till eight o'clock next morning: the Pallas then parted both cables, drove to sea, and a heavy wave severed her in two; the captain and 26 people perished but two were saved by clinging to the wreck.
The American schooners were driven on shore and beat to pieces. The captains and crews were saved, and brought down by the Dane.
Thursday anchored in the harbour of Port-Royal, his Majesty's ship Europa, with commodore Ford, from Cape Nicholas Mole.
Domestic Intelligence.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 23.
Extract of a letter from Fort Washington, dated November 24, 1793, to a gentleman in this town.
I received a letter a few days ago from the Falls, informing me that an expedition is there preparing against Louisiana, under the command of the well known General CLARKE, who (says my informant) is appointed a Major General in the armies of France, and commander in chief of the French revolutionary Legion on the Mississippi, &c. That a paymaster is actually arrived with cash, and also some French artillery officers—40 odd boats on a new construction are to be built at that place, as soon as possible—that blank commissions are sent to the General to be filled at his pleasure—that the legion is to be on a life establishment, the same as in France—that public plunder is to be relinquished to the troops, and they are to receive lands in the conquered country consonant to grade, and that after the war they shall not be liable to be called out of the country, but are to garrison it." What think ye of open politics now?
AUGUSTA, Dec. 19.
Town of Tauchabachec, on the Talapoosee river, upper Creeks, 30th of November, 1793.
SIR,
IT is with pleasure I inform your Excellency, that in consequence of a meeting, which I have had at this place with the chiefs of all the Creek nation, that peace and good understanding is again re-established between the United States, and the said nations.
The Creeks bind themselves to deliver to me all the prisoners in this land; to restore all the negroes, horses and cattle, taken from Georgia for twelve months past; to punish capitally, five or more of their first aggressors. Measures are taken for carrying into effect all these desirable objects; and runners are sent in every direction, to make known the news of peace, and strictly to forbid their people from injuring the persons or property of the people of your state, or of the United States.
I have therefore to request, that your Excellency will lose no time in promulgating this information throughout your state, thereby to prevent any outrage being offered to such In-
dians as may appear on your frontier, belonging to this nation, whilst they conduct themselves as friends.
I have not time to be more particular at present, but shall do myself the honour of writing you again in a few days, and am, with due respect, your obedient humble servant,
JAMES SEAGROVE, Agent Indian Affairs, S. D. U. S. His Excellency the Governor of Georgia.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.
Translated from the Courier Politique of 2d inst. Passengers arrived this day from Cape-Francois, announce the capture of that place by the Spaniards, who attacked it by land and sea—the Courier promises the details of this event in the next paper—the vessel being below in the river, though the passengers are arrived in the city.
NEW-YORK, JAN. 4.
Recent accounts from the W. Indies state, that in pursuance of the British King's instructions, the English capture all American vessels, that have any connection with the French Islands.
BOSTON, January 13.
By a Gentleman who came in the Stage from New-York, on Saturday last, we are informed, That an arrival at Norfolk (Vir.) in a short passage from France, fully confirms the agreeable intelligence brought by Capt. HALLET, and that overtures of PEACE had been made to FRANCE by the British and Prussian Powers: That the French have been successful in all quarters:—That the Prince of Cobourg had been drove out of the Dominions of France, and that his loss in the battle with JOURDAN, was immense.
He also informs that Congress are debating upon what measure to take respecting the entire protection of the Commerce of the United States; and that 7 or 8 Frigates were immediately to be built.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated January 3.
Last night we received intelligence from Baltimore, of the arrival in that port of a ship from Havre, on the 31st of December. No political intelligence has yet transpired from the persons on board.
There is also arrived in the Delaware, a ship from Cape Francois, by which we are assured that the Spaniards took possession of that city and port, the capital of St. Domingo, without the effusion of blood, on the 30th of last November: The particulars of this important event will soon be made public."
Another letter by Saturday's Philadelphia mail, confirms the above paragraph respecting the capture of Cape Francois. [New-York pap.]
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, to a gentleman in this town, dated in Dec.
A French merchant who has this moment arrived from Les Cayes, after a passage of 36 days, informs that the commissioner POLVEREL, is more and more enraged against the white people; and that after having proscribed them in order to oblige them to fly from the country, issued a proclamation, condemning to death all those who should attempt to leave the colony, thereby meaning to hold them as hostages, in case he should be attacked by the English. This gentleman further informs that a white man and a mulatto, have set out from St. Louis, for Jeremie, to invite the English to come and take possession of the fort, that ANDREW RIGAUD, a mulatto man had been appointed commander in chief, of Hispaiuola, and POLVEREL declared the Cayes to be the chief town in the Colony.
Extract of a letter from a merchant, in Charleston, (S. C.) dated 24th December, to his friend in this place.
Mr. GENET has finally ruined himself with this part of the continent; of which you will shortly be informed more fully. I have a prospect of obtaining a copy of the proceedings of our legislature, respecting him, in time to send it by this opportunity; where you will see that Mr. G. has commissioned several people in our back country to raise troops, in order to go against the Spanish settlements in Florida. This is not an idle report, the fact is proved; and the resolutions of our legislature pointedly charging him, and the men accepting his commissions with it, were sent on to THE PRESIDENT, by express, on the 10th instant, so that in a short time it is to be presumed, his jig will be up—which must be the wish of every one, which respects good order, and has a love for our present virtuous Republic."
The South-Carolina papers contain many articles relative to the raising of troops in that State by Mr. GENET. The planters are greatly alarmed; and very spirited representations on the subject, have been sent on to Congress.
MARINE JOURNAL.
Kingston, (Jamaica) Oct. 26. The fleet of ships seen so long since by the Iphigenia, one of Admiral Gardner's Squadron, and supposed to be French, but not heard of until a few days past, now prove to have been a Squadron from Old Spain; they were lately left off Trinidad, employed in collecting troops for the avowed purpose of attacking the French part of St. Domingo, immediately after the fall of San Bruno, the 9th of Oct. inst.
The fifth inst. the sloop Polly, belonging to Amboy came on shore on the fourth-side of the Vineyard, having on board five men, four women, and seven children. They failed from New-York, on the 25th ult. bound to Amboy, and were driven out to sea, having only two quarts of water, and very little provision, to subsist on, for eleven days. During which they suffered incredible hardships, and lost their mast, bowsprit, cables, and anchors. The men on board had abandoned themselves to despair; but one of the women, having once been at sea, gave directions
for the erection of a jury-mast, and a small sail; by which they made the land they went on. The whole crew are likely to do well, except two children; who are supposed to be too sickly to recover.
Extract from the Log-Book, of sloop Stork, Isaac Clark, master, from Guadeloupe to Boston.
November 20. Lat. 28, 30, long. 68, was brought too by the privateer Schooner Louisa, of Bermuda, Capt. Allboy, who sent his boat with the Lieutenant to examine Capt. Clark's papers; after carefully examining, and being satisfied no French property was on board, he wished Capt. Clarke a good passage to Boston. Capt. Clark was then sick, and confined to his state-room, and Capt. Allboy, sent his boat along side the Stork, the second time, with all the Fowls he had on board, and half a dozen bottles of wine, which he begged Capt. Clark to accept. Capt. Clark, received them with thanks, and the fowls in particular were very acceptable.
PORTLAND, JAN. 6.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Joseph M'LELLAN, jun. of this town, to his owners, dated Lisbon, October 22, 1793.
The prospects of myself and countrymen seem to be more pleasing than when I wrote you last.—The Queen of Portugal has this day promised our Consul a convoy for the American vessels which are in this port. There are now fifteen; and I am in hopes we shall all be ready for sea, in ten or twelve days. Those who are ready will do every thing in their power to assist those who are not.
A boat has just arrived here with the crew of a Genoese ship. This vessel was brought too by an Algerine cruiser under Spanish colours. The Algerine then hoisted his own colours, and ordered the Genoese to hoist out his boat and come on board him. The boat was accordingly hoisted out; but instead of going on board the Algerine they rowed in a very different direction, and have since arrived, with the loss of one man; and the hand of another shot off.
The Portuguese nation appear to be dissatisfied with the truce which the English have negotiated for them; and I am informed that the Queen will not abide by it. This I think appears plain from her granting convoys to all the powers who are at war with the Algerines."
PORTSMOUTH, JANUARY 18.
British subjects in France
The late decree of the National Convention for the arrest of all the subjects of the King of Great Britain, and for the confiscation of their whole property, must make the public anxious to know who are subjects to this harsh and indiscriminate punishment—This severe decree passed the Convention on the 19th day of the first month, and was dispatched to all the Departments by extraordinary couriers, with orders for its immediate execution all over the Republic.—Seals have been put upon the papers of all who have been thus arrested.
The number of British subjects who are liable to suffer by this decree, is estimated at no less than ten or eleven thousand, besides a vast number of merchants and manufacturers, not resident in France, who will suffer in their property!
ENTRIES AT THE CUSTOM-HOUSE.
CLEARED FOR Schooner Deborah, Marble, West-Indies. Schooner Friendship, Cutter, Tobago. Schooner Industry, Woodward, Surinam.
Federal Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1.
MR. Sprig and Mr. Forest, representatives from the State of Maryland, appeared, were qualified, and took their seats.
A memorial was presented and read, for the people of Baltimore, stating the circumstances in regard to the arrival of the French West-India islanders, who had arrived there, and have been for some time supported by the contributions of the public, &c. praying that the Legislature of the Union may take the case into consideration, and provide some relief in the premises.
The following petitions were presented and read, viz.
Of Daniel Parker, respecting a claim against the United States, referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
A petition of Thomas Claxon, assistant door keeper, representing, that in consequence of the increased labors of his office, he has been obliged to employ assistance, and therefore prays for additional compensation.
Another petition of an officer respecting a claim for military services—was read and referred to the Secretary of War.
A report of the Secretary of State in regard to the commerce of the United States and in relation to foreign nations, was read and it was ordered, that 150 copies be printed for the use of the members.
When the report was read, Mr. B. Bourne observed, that there was no notice taken in regard to the commerce of Denmark, which he supposed must have been in consequence of the Secretary not having been furnished with official documents on that head.
A message from the president of the United States, by his Secretary, was delivered, commu-
nicating a letter from the Secretary of State with an account of the receipts and disbursements of his department, particularly in regard to the diplomatic appointments commencing the 1st July, 1792, and brought up to the present time.—By these it appears that the amount of warrants, &c. received and to be accounted for during the said term is about 183,000 dollars.
And on the contra fide, the account of the credits of Monies paid to David Humphreys, Gov. Morris, Pickney &c. also to J. Cutting, with some other items of remittances made in bills of exchange, making together, dollars 178233.33 100ths leaving a balance of about 4783 in the hands of the Secretary, for which he makes himself debtor.
After reading this report the galleries were shut at noon.
Edward Parry, From London,
Begs leave to inform the public in general, that he has received from LONDON, and has for sale at his
Store in Market-Street, At the Sign of the Lamb & Flag.
A complete assortment of Fall and Winter Goods,
WHICH he is determined to sell cheap for cash, among which are the following, viz. An extensive assortment of superfine Broad & Forest Cloaths; Coatings; Lambkins; Blue and olive Duffsils; Bazes; Flannels; Velverets and Velveteens; Thicksets and Corduroys; Rose and Duffil Blankets; a complete assortment of fashionable Chintzes and Copper-Plate; stamp'd Muslins for gowns; a great variety of purple & chintz Shawls; Cotton and linnen Handkerchiefs; Large and extensive assortment of Jaconet and Book Muslins, from 2/6 to 12/ pr yard; Striped and check'd ditto; Tambore, Muslin and Muslin Aprons; Jaconet and Book Muslin Handkerchiefs; Muslinets and Dimeties; a good choice of 3/ 4/ 5/ 12/ 15/ Linens; Cotton and linen Checks; Wildbores; Cambleteens; Durants and Tamnies; Crapes; Calamances; men's Hats and ladies' Beavers, ditto fashionable trim'd willow Hats; Cottage and Jockey Bonnets of the latest fashion; black and colour'd Feathers, Ladies' best London made Stays, &c. &c. Superfine Hyson and Bohea Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, good Indigo by wholesale; a large quantity of French Guns with Bayonets.
Constant attendance and the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged.
Take Notice,
THAT the Vendue for the sale of non-resident's lands in the town of Chichester (agreeably to an act of the General Court of the State of New-Hampshire) which was advertised to have been held on the 5th day of February next, is adjourned to the 13th day of February next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the house of Thomas Hook, innholder in said Chichester.
The following lots were omitted in the first advertisement, viz.
   Div. No. R. Q'y. s. d.     Samuel Thing, 3 91 6 30 5 0   ditto, 4 0 0 50 8 4   Hunking Wentworth, 1 13 4 37 6 2   ditto, 4 16 1 50 8 4   Aaron Dow, 4 63 9 17 2 10    EDMUND LEAVITT, Collector. Chichester, Jan. 3, 1794.
FOUND!
FOUND by Capt. Geo.
Tuttle, in Henry Tuff's barn, in Lee, a SADDLE, supposed to be stolen—The owner may have the same, by describing marks. January 14, 1794.
Public Auction.
NOTICE is hereby given, that six Shares in the Amoskeag-Bridge will be sold at Public Sale, at Lamson's Tavern, in Exeter, on Friday 24th of January inst. at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for delinquency of taxes, unless said taxes are paid before that time.
By order of the Directors, JAMES REID, Prop's Clerk. Portsmouth, Jan. 2, 1794.

Brought over from the first page.
Table with columns for years (1775-1791), lot numbers, and various land-related entries (Certificates, Species, Indents, etc.).
Governor's Farm, 500 acres undivided land, 1450 acres.
Table with columns for years (1775-1786), lot numbers, and various land-related entries.
Table with columns for years (1787-1791), lot numbers, and various land-related entries.
EBENEZER SANBORN, Constable.
Bath, January 1, 1794.
GOOD FARMS.
TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, At Durham, On Wednesday 22d January next ensuing, At ten o'clock in the forenoon, A FARM in Durham, on which Joshua Neal now lives...
Good situation for Trade; consisting of about two hundred and forty or fifty acres of good land, well proportioned for mowing tillage and pasturing, a large quantity of wood and timber, with A good House and Barn, the land is partly on the river to the falls — LIKewise — The FARM on which Ephraim Smith now lives, containing about one hundred acres and lays about two miles and a half from the landing, ALSO, The FARM on which James Wille now lives,
adjoining to Valentine Mathes, Esquire's land on Durham river, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, with The House and Barn; all which farms will be more valuable, as the new bridge will be near them. Conditions will be made known at the time and place of sale; any person inclining to view the same may, by applying to Jonathan Steel, Esq. at Durham-Falls; or Valentine Mathes, Esq. at Durham-Point. December 12, 1793.
For sale, very cheap, AT THE STORE OF J. & J. Goddard In Market-Street, Hyson, Souchong & Bohea T E A, by the Chest—Also a quantity of Pollock Fish and Nova-Scotia GRINDSTONES— Portsmouth, December 24, 1793.