The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1795-01-20 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
Published by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the State of New-Hampshire, at his Office, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.
Vol. XXXVII.—Numb. 1991.]
TUESDAY (Evening) January 20, 1795.
[9s. pr. Annum.]
Public Thanksgiving.
A Proclamation :
By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
WHEN we review the calamities, which afflict so many other nations, the present condition of the United States affords much matter of consolation and satisfaction. Our exemption hitherto from foreign war—an increasing prospect of the continuance of that exemption—the great degree of internal tranquility we have enjoyed—the recent confirmation of that tranquility by the suppression of an insurrection, which so wantonly threatened it—the happy course of public affairs in general—the unexampled prosperity of all classes of our citizens; are circumstances, which peculiarly mark our situation with indications of the divine beneficence towards us. In such a state of things, it is, in an especial manner, our duty as a people, with devout reverence and affectionate gratitude to acknowledge our many and great obligations to Almighty God, and to implore him to continue and confirm the blessings we experience.
Deeply penetrated with this sentiment, I, GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States, do recommend to all religious societies and denominations, and to all persons whomsoever, within the United States, to set apart, and observe, Thursday, the nineteenth day of February next, as a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer: and, on that day, to meet together and render their sincere and hearty thanks to the great Ruler of nations, for the manifold and signal mercies, which distinguish our lot as a nation, particularly, for the possession of constitutions of government, which unite, and, by their union, establish liberty with order; for the preservation of peace, foreign and domestic; for the seasonable control, which has been given to a spirit of disorder, in the suppression of the late insurrection; and, generally, for the prosperous course of our affairs, public and private; and, at the same time, humbly and fervently to beseech the kind Author of these blessings, graciously to prolong them to us—to imprint, on our hearts, a deep and solemn sense of our obligations to him for them—to teach us, rightly to estimate their immense value—to preserve us from the arrogance of prosperity, and from hazarding the advantages we enjoy, by delusive pursuits—to dispose us to merit the continuance of his favors, by not abusing them, by our gratitude for them, and by a correspondent conduct, as citizens and as men—to render this country, more and more, a propitious asylum for the unfortunate of other countries—to extend among us true and useful knowledge—to diffuse and establish habits of sobriety, order, morality, and piety—and, finally, to impart all the blessings we possess, or ask for ourselves, to the whole family of mankind.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States of America, to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand. Done, at the city of Philadelphia, the first day of January, 1795, and of the independence of the United States of America, the nineteenth.
GEO. WASHINGTON.
By the President, Edm. Randolph.
Federal Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, Dec. 23.
A REPORT was read from the committee appointed to consider and report what further measures are necessary to be adopted for the promulgation of the laws of the United States.
This report proposes printing 3000 copies of all the laws passed since the commencement of the present government, to
be distributed in the several states, and that the same number be printed of laws which shall be passed in future—That a number of copies shall be printed in the German language—that the laws be more extensively published in the Gazettes, not to exceed two in one town, for which the Printers to receive dollars. This report was twice read and ordered to be printed.
A report was read from the committee appointed to enquire how far the Post-Office law had been carried into execution—A letter from the assistant Post Master-General accompanied this report, which states that in one instance only there had been a temporary failure in the transportation of the mail on a southern route owing to the inexecution of a contract.
The bill to regulate the pay of the militia when called into the actual service of the United States, having been returned with an amendment from the Senate, the same was taken into consideration, and the House agreed with an amendment to the amendment of the Senate.
The House in committee of the whole took into consideration the reported plan for the reduction of the public debt. Mr. William Smith one of the committee who brought in the report, entered into a detail of the present and probable state of the finances, and the principles on which the report was founded.
Mr. Nicholas offered some remarks, the object of which was to shew that a much larger surplus than that contemplated by the report, may be applied to the reduction of the debt.
The committee, without taking any vote, rose and reported progress, and the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24.
Mr. Sedgwick brought in a report from the committee appointed to report a provision for the third instalment due on the loan made from the bank of the United States, and for other purposes.
The report was read, and referred to a committee of the whole. It was made the order of the day on Friday next.
Mr. Preston moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee to consider a bill for determining the northern boundary of the territory ceded to the United States by the State of North-Carolina.
The House accordingly went into committee, Mr. Cobb in the Chair.—Mr. Greenup from Kentucky, and Mr. White the delegate from the territory south west of the Ohio, objected to the bill. After some discussion, the chairman reported progress, and asked leave to sit again.—This was negatived.
The House next resolved itself into a committee, on the means of discharging the national debt.
Mr. Giles moved to strike out the words five hundred thousand, which was agreed to, and the resolution then passed.
The second resolution being read, there ensued a long and desultory conversation, on the best method of discharging the public debt. It was at last moved by Mr. Giles, and agreed to defer the further consideration of this second resolution.
The committee then rose, and the House adjourned till Friday.
FRIDAY, Dec. 26.
Among other bills, a bill for ascertaining the losses sustained by officers of government and others, in the western expedition, by the rioters, was read a first and second time, and referred for Monday.
A committee was raised to bring in a bill, providing for the payment of the instalment due the Bank of the United States, and on foreign loans.
NATURALIZATION BILL.
Mr. Giles proposed to amend the intended test of a citizen, by adding after two witnesses, giving evidence as to his moral character, these words "attached to a Republican form of Government." He thought this test proper, to prevent those poisonous communications from Europe, of which gentlemen were so much afraid.
Mr. Dexter preferred saying attached to "the Constitution of the United States." To this amendment, Mr. Giles had little or no objection. Mr. Boudinot did not see the use of either amendment. It was only giving unnecessary trouble. The oath which the person himself must take, was sufficient for expressing his fidelity to the government of this country.
Mr. Nicholas considered both the amendment, and the clause to which it was annexed, as unnecessary; and even if in themselves proper they were misplaced. He thought both equally superfluous. They should have been inserted in the oath of allegiance of the man himself.
Mr. Dayton hoped that the whole clause would be rejected. He should be against it, unless the nature of the evidence was referred to a court of justice. He foresaw many difficulties arising to poor men in attempting to get two such witnesses. It might suit extremely well with merchants and men of large capital, who had he supposed been alluded to the other day, under the title of meritorious emigrants. He was not so anxious for them as the useful labouring people, who as he thought, would be more likely to do good. This class however had never, it was likely, troubled their heads about forms of government. He farther objected to the amendment of the gentleman from Virginia, that the word Republican was entirely unequivocal. This title was assumed by many governments in Europe, which were upon principles entirely different from ours. Some of them, such as Poland, had been aristocrats of the most odious form.
Mr. Dexter hoped that the amendment of Mr. Giles would not pass, [Mr. Giles had as before noticed consented to withdraw it] not so much for the sake of the principle as of the language in which it was expressed. The word Republican implied so much that nobody could tell where to limit it. Why use so hackneyed a word? Many call themselves Republicans, who, by this word, mean pulling down every establishment—mere anarchists.
Mr. Hillhouse was equally against the clause and amendment. Mr. Dexter and Mr. Giles, previously declared themselves extremely doubtful whether they should even vote for the clause when amended in their own way.
Mr. Giles felt himself extremely surprised to hear it asserted on the floor of Congress, that the words "Republican form of Government," mean any thing or nothing. He read a passage from the Constitution, whereby a Republican form of Government is guaranteed to each of the United States composing the Union. He should therefore have imagined that the words were understood from one end of the Continent to the other. He did not expect such criticism. He was not sure if he should vote for the clause at all but if he did so, he should with the best to be made of it. He then altered his amendment to these words, "attached to the principles of the Government of the United States."
Mr. Dayton. With all the ambition of that gentleman, (Mr. Giles) to be called a Democrat, both he and Mr. Dayton would more properly be called Republicans. He again vindicated his assertion to the equivocal meaning of the word. A Venetian or Genoese might come to this country, and take the oath as proposed; and then excuse himself by saying "it was the Republican form of my own country which I had in view." One of the best writers on the British constitution had also called that a Republic.
Mr. Madison was of opinion, that the word was well enough understood to signify a free representative government, deriving its authority from the people, and calculated for their benefit; and thus far the amendment of his colleague was sufficiently proper. Mr. Madison doubted whether he himself should however vote for the clause thus amended. It would perhaps be very difficult for many citizens to find two reputable witnesses, who could swear to the purity of their principles for three years back—Many useful
and virtuous members of the community may be thrown into the greatest difficulty by such a procedure. In three years time a person may have shifted his residence from one end of the continent to the other. How then was he to find evidence of his behaviour during such a length of time? But he objected to both amendments on a different ground. It was hard to make a man swear that he preferred the Constitution of the United States, or to give any general opinion, because he may, in his own private judgment, think monarchy or aristocracy better, and yet be honestly determined to support this government as he finds it.
Mr. Hillhouse then proposed an amendment, to insert, that evidence should be produced to the satisfaction of the court.
Mr. Dexter mentioned the abuses that have happened in the present form of admitting citizens. He did not comprehend the argument of Mr. Dayton, that it would be more easy for a rich than for a poor man to get evidences to swear to his having resided in the country. If he had not, the fact was of a notorious nature. It would likewise be as easy for a poor man, as for a rich one, to get an attestation of his character. The point of residence was, in itself, but little. A man may have resided here for a long time, and defrauded the citizens, which would be no recommendation.
Several other gentlemen spoke.—The resolution finally passed.
The second resolution produced a long conversation; in the course of which, Mr. Murray declared that he was quite indifferent, if not fifty emigrants came into this country in a year's time. It would be unjust to hinder them, but impolitic to encourage them. He was afraid, that coming from a quarter of the world so full of disorder and corruption, they might contaminate the purity and simplicity of the American character.
At three o'clock the Committee rose; the Chairman reported progress and asked leave to sit again, which was granted.
MONDAY, Dec. 29.
The Secretary at War reported the progress made in building the six frigates ordered by Congress. The six frigates are now building at Portsmouth, Boston, New-York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk. The 44's are to carry 36 twenty four pounders, the thirty-fives 28 twenty four pounders—the rest twelves. The utmost attention has been paid to the selection and seasoning of the wood, that the vessels may be equal if not superior to those built in Europe.
THE NATURALIZATION BILL.
Was again discussed and amended; but not completed.
SUPPLEMENTARY IMPOST.
An act supplementary to the Impost Act was again read, and referred to a committee of the whole.
The House agreed to the report of a select Committee, respecting a demand made on account of the United States, respecting a premium of insurance.
A Bill making further provision for drawbacks was reported by Mr. Goodhue.
TUESDAY, Dec. 30.
The Bank Instalment Bill, the Militia Bill and the Naturalization Bill passed in various stages.
A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing an account of the Receipts and Expences of the United States, in 1793, was read.
European Intelligence.
[Received by the Ariel, Capt. Decatur, arrived at Philadelphia, from Bourdeaux.]
PARIS, Oct. 18.
THE decree concerning popular societies was received at Paris with enthusiasm. "The people cried in every street, the Jacobins are outlawed; the wolf being now in the trap, let us knock him down."
One of the arguments held forth against this necessary measure, is, that the Con-

vention meditates the destruction of Popular Societies. This argument falls to the ground. We know too well, that abuses alone can destroy salutary institutions; the Convention destroyed only the abuses of Popular Societies, therefore the assembly must wish for their preservation. The following is the decrees:
I Art. All affiliations, aggregations, federations, as also all correspondencies under a collective name among Societies, under whatever denomination they may exist, are prohibited, as subversive of government, and contrary to the unity of the Republic.
II. No petitions or addresses are permitted to be made under a collective name; they must be individually signed.
III. The constituted authorities are forbid to decree (statuer) on addresses or petitions made under a collective name.
IV. Those who shall sign as President or Secretaries, addresses or petitions, made under a collective name, shall be arrested and detained as suspected.
V. Every Society shall draw up immediately after the publication of the present decree, a list of all its members. This list must point out the Christian and Surnames of each member, his age, native place, his trade or occupation, and place of residence, before and since the 14th of July, 1787, as also the date of his admission.
VI. A copy of that list shall be transmitted within two decades after the publication of the present decree, to the national agent of the district.
VII. Another copy must be addressed within the same space of time to the national agent of the commune where each society is established.—This copy shall remain and be posted up in the place where the municipality holds its fittings.
VIII. At Paris the above specified lists shall be transmitted to the national agent, near the commission of administering police, and posted up in the hall where the above commission assembles. Whoever acts contrary to any one of the provisions of the present decree, shall be arrested and detained as a suspected person.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
October 12.
CAMBACERES, III, President.
A citizen presented a new Tellegraphe , by means of which, orders may be transmitted as well during the night as during the day. He assured the Convention, that he had formerly made several experiments with that piece of mechanism in the meadows of St. Maur, in presence of J. J. Rosseau, who had communicated to him the most luminous ideas on the subject.
A decree was passed, declaring, that bankrupts could be invested with no public employment.
JACOBIN SOCIETY.
Translated from French Papers.
October 9.
The correspondence has never yet appeared so extensive and numerous, as to day; all the addresses read in the Convention, and communicated to the Society, were read at full length.
Raisson—after having mentioned the decree passed in the morning by the Convention, remarked, that the Jacobins, whose principle it was, to set the example of obedience, ought to hear the report on what has passed in the Convention.
Maure, (a member of the Convention) offers to inform the society of what it wishes to be acquainted with. Without entering, he said, upon the subject of discussion at large, I shall only tell you, that the first article of the law presented without any previous report, occasioned some debate. It prohibited all affiliations, federations and correspondence, (without murmurs.) But the patriots tho' taken by surprize, however forced their adversaries to subscribe to a kind of compromise, by agreeing to add the word collective to that of correspondence ; so that your position is not in the least changed, (the murmurs augment.)
Maure—observes, that it was not his business now to make remarks on the discussion and false declaration of facts, but to expose simply the law already passed. After all, he said, I cannot see that the decree, a trifling inconvenience excepted, can be deemed contrary to the Society, for this law obliges only the members to sign what is already engraven in their hearts, what every one of us must be ready to sign with his own blood. (Lively applauses.)
Lejeune, (a member of the Conven-
tion.) As soon as a law is passed, it must be obeyed. I combated this law with all my power, when it was submitted to the discussion of the Convention; but it is decreed, and I repeat it, we ought to obey it. However, I cannot dissimulate: I am very sorry for what has passed to day in the Convention; my soul is filled with indignation, when I consider the sullen and murdering silence which the members of this Society, who belong also to the Convention, kept, during a discussion, in which the rights of the people were so immediately concerned.—I maintain it is a base and unworthy action. (Lively acclamations.) Those accustomed to fill this tribune and that of the Convention, might have supported the rights of the people, by their eloquence and energy. (The applauses redouble.)
Why, because you are denounced, because you are attacked in pamphlets, do you obstinately resolve to keep a criminal and disastrous silence.
Are the rights of the people changed! Why then are you silent in the very moment they want most to be defended? You, who lately discussed with so much eloquence the precious gifts of liberty and equality, you have either aimed at promoting the happiness of the people; you have prepared the splendid successes of our armies by your insidious labours and meditations, or your only design must have been to usurp a tyrannical authority.
In both cases your silence is a crime—for real patriots ought to brave a thousand deaths in defending true principles; and in the second case, this silence would accuse you of being conscious, not only of conspiring against liberty but of other crimes. I repeat therefore: what is the reason you are now so silent, you Collet de Herbois , Billaud Varennes , &c. you whom we used to follow as our guides; what are the reasons of that criminal silence, which you obstinately keep for these two months past.
The orator after this sally, invited all the members of the Society to occupy themselves with the national education and public instruction. Your discussions, he continued, your deliberations ought to fix the eyes of all France, of all Europe. It is but a trifle to have founded a Republic, if you don't endeavour to form men worthy of it. Else you would have laid its foundation on quick sand, and this noble structure of yours will soon sink down, if you neglect to create also a national education, calculated to annihilate the force of fifteen hundred years of prejudices.
He concluded, by demanding that the society, without waiting a moment in refuting the pamphlets directed against it, should answer its detractors, by making the discussion of social institutions the order of the day. Adopted.
PARIS, Oct. 19.
General Pichegru, who during two campaigns, has had the glory of never being beaten, quits his brave companions in arms for the re-establishment of his health—greatly injured by so many fatigues. He will soon rejoin them. Gen. Morreau, who took Ostend, Nieuport and Cadland, succeeds Gen. Pichegru.
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 14.
This morning, a very considerable number of people assembled before the Stad-huis or Town Hall, headed by three persons of this city, who were charged to present the request to the Council of the City, relative to certain measures to be pursued under the present circumstances. The three persons who undertook to present the request, were, Mr. Vanstaphorst, a considerable merchant of this city, whose business is principally with America; Mr. De Vissier, late pensioner of the city, who was dismissed from his post on the entrance of the Prussians, in 1787; the third a Mr. Goldberg, an Insurance Broker, and a man of property.
As it was known that it was intended that the request should be presented this day, all the guards were doubled, and the whole military force had orders to be in readiness, if necessary. As soon as the people began to assemble in the square, before Stadhuis, the burgomaster caused to be proclaimed with the usual ceremony, an ancient law of the Republic, forbidding the presenting of requests or remonstrances in times of trouble or danger.—This did not intimidate the above three deputies of the people, who entered the burgomaster's chamber, followed by a considerable body of their party, who waited in the outer halls, while many thousands of burghers, of all classes, were assembled in the great square below, without occasioning the least tumult, and without being molested by the troops
forming the grand guard in the middle of the place.
When the three deputies entered the chamber where the burgomasters were sitting, and had made known the object of their mission, the magistrates asked them whether they were apprized of the proclamation of the law, prohibiting such requests under circumstances similar to the present? Mr. Van Staphorst replied that they were ignorant that the law had just been proclaimed, but they were ordered by their constituents to present the request, which he begged to lay on the table. The President of the burgomasters took the request, and after having hastily run it over, observed, that as it was addressed to the council it should be presented to them at their first meeting; but that with respect to the first article of the request, said the burgomaster, (the grand inundation) the measure, so far from being adopted, has not been discussed in the council; and with regard to the second, (the admission of foreign troops into Amsterdam) the council has taken no determination on that point. The deputies then withdrew, and when they were in the great outer hall, they informed the people who were crowding about them to be acquainted with the issue of their deputation, that it was very satisfactory, and that they would be informed of the particulars after they had made their report to their club.
The three Deputies were then suffered to depart, and the people dispersed very peaceably, without having occasioned the least disturbance. Every thing was quiet in the city, and no difference whatever arose on this occasion between the people and the troops.
DUBLIN, Oct. 23.
The cause of the allies now appears to be in the most deplorable situation. Beaten at every quarter, they fly before the victorious enemy, and seek for shelter under the cannon of fortresses, or in the very heart of fortified towns. On the Rhine they suffered to a degree that causes the losses of former wars to look like trifles—Holland is now given over as lost, unless it can save itself by a negotiation detrimental to these countries; and on the side of Spain and Italy, they do little more than make a show of fighting, while the French have only to dance and plunder. Should this run of fortune continue on the side of the enemy, and there is too much reason to fear that it will, the change that will be inevitably brought about in every state of Europe, is too obvious to require anticipation.
Domestic Intelligence.
WILMINGTON, Dec. 31.
We learn that the ship Jemeaux , commanded by Capt. Ruault, fitted out in Philadelphia, and now lying in the Delaware, near Reedy island, is suspected by the Executive of the United States, of intending to cruise as a privateer.—Her equipments have been kept secret, and she has now on board 6 carriage guns, and 70 men; 6 more cannon intended for her, are detained in the city. Orders are received by our Governor, to seize and detain her, for having violated the laws, and contravened the neutrality of the United States.
Drafts from the several militia regiments of this State, of 50 men each, are now under requisition, to act in conjunction with the armed revenue cutter and 50 men from Philadelphia. The troops are expected to depart this day.
Resignation of the Secretary at War.
Philadelphia, Dec. 28, 1794.
SIR,
IN pursuance of the verbal communications heretofore submitted, it is with the utmost respect, that I beg leave officially to request, you will please to consider that after the last day of the present month, and year, my services as the Secretary for the department of war will cease.
I have endeavoured to place the business of the department in such a train, that my successor may, without much difficulty, commence the duties of his station. Any explanations, or assistance, which he may require, shall be cordially afforded by me.
After having served my country, nearly twenty years, the greatest portion of which, under your immediate auspices; it is with extreme reluctance, I find myself constrained to withdraw from so honorable a situation. But the natural and powerful claims of a numerous family, will no longer permit me to neglect their essential interests.
In whatever situation I shall be, I shall recollect your confidence and kindness,
with all the fervor and purity of affection, of which a grateful heart is susceptible. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect, Sir, your obedient servant.
(Signed) H. KNOX. The President of the United States.
Philadelphia, Dec. 30, 1794.
SIR,
THE considerations which you have often suggested to me, and are repeated in your letter of the 28th inst. as requiring your departure from your present office are such as to preclude the possibility of my urging your continuance in it. This being the case I can only wish that it was otherwise.
I cannot suffer you however to close your public service without uniting with the satisfaction, which must arise in your own mind from a conscious rectitude, my most perfect persuasion that you have deserved well of your country.
My personal knowledge of your exertions, while it authorizes me to hold this language, justifies the sincere friendship which I have borne for you and which will accompany you in every situation of life. Being with affectionate regard always yours.
(Signed) GO. WASHINGTON. General KNOX, Sec. of War.
NORFOLK, Dec. 7. LOSS OF THE THETIS FRIGATE.
The above frigate we are confidently informed, struck on some banks about 44 miles to the Southward of the Capes, on Tuesday last, between 3 and 4 o'clock in the morning; she has since filled with water. We are not at present able to give further particulars, but understand she cannot be got off.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 8.
Capt. Terris of the Schooner Dion , 28 days from Aux Cayes, informs, that on his homeward bound passage coming through the Keys, he was chased by an English privateer Schooner, which could not come up with him, the privateer gave chase to a sloop belonging to Boston, called the Stork , late Capt. Clark, who died in Aux Cayes, she was from thence homeward bound with a cargo of molasses &c.
STOCKBRIDGE, Jan. 6.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Paris, (State of New-York) to the Editor, dated Dec. 1794.
"The Indian treaty closed a short time since. The natives were extremely pleased with Col. PICKERING, the Superintendent. The Indians are now favourably inclined towards the government of the United States. To use the language of one of the Oneidas, whom I have seen since the treaty, "they have all become yankees ," "they have signed for WASHINGTON—now they are all WASHINGTON's Indians."
"The issue of this treaty will be highly advantageous to this new country—we are all in high spirits; Emigrants will now flock in as formerly; and should the Indians, at an after period, wish to break the league by which they are holden, we shall be able to raise an army of our own, which will scatter them like chaff."
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 7.
The people grumble because they are in great want of small coin, and cannot get cents from the mint. The officers of the mint complain that they cannot get their cents into circulation, there is nobody to take them! An Irishman once complained, to a friend, of his wife; he said she would neither go nor stay, move or stand still—she would not do one thing or 'tother thing—but she is all the time busy as the devil about nothing at all at all.
BOSTON, January 15.
From FRANCE—DIRECT. Surrender of Mæstricht.
THE ship Three Friends , Capt. Chaffee, arrived at Plymouth on Monday, in 63 days from Dunkirk. Yesterday a young gentleman belonging to this town, who came passenger, came to town from Plymouth. He has favored us with the following article from a Paris Paper of Nov. 8, 1794.
"The siege of Mæstricht continues to be pursued with the same vigor and courage by the Republican army. This place is attacked on three sides at once. Fort Vick by Gen. BERNADOTTE with 13 battalions—That of St. Michaels by Gen. POMSETT with 14 battalions,—and the body of the place by Gen. DUHEM with

30 battalions. Gen. KLEBER takes the command of the whole—The Rhine is established as the line of circumvallation. The Prince of HESSE who commands at Mæstricht has been summoned to surrender and refused—the soldiers are discouraged and continually desert from the place—A sortie has been made, in which they were vigorously repulsed.
In addition to the above, our informant brings a verbal account, that the day before he left Dunkirk, accounts were received that Mæstricht had surrendered to the arms of the Republic, and that in Dunkirk and Calais the bells were rang on the occasion.
CONFIRMATION.
On Sunday last arrived at Gloucester the Schooner Friendship, Capt. Brown, in 52 days from Nantz, who informs that two days previous to his sailing, the news arrived of the surrender of Mæstricht to the arms of our gallic Republican friends. Capt. Brown we are informed, bro't no particulars.
ROTTERDAM TAKEN.
From Philadelphia, January 6.
A respectable merchant of this city has received a letter from his correspondent in Baltimore. The letter mentions, that by a letter just arrived there, which left Hamburg the eighth of November, accounts were brought of the capture of Rotterdam by the French army. [This we believe to be premature.]
OF AMSTERDAM.
From New-York, Jan. 8.
WE presented to our readers yesterday, a hasty sketch of the intelligence contained in a letter handed to us at a very late hour, dated at Amsterdam the 8th Nov. and received by a gentleman here, via Charleston. We have since had the original in our possession; and finding it to come from a respectable quarter, now give the following translation of the most material parts of it:
"Every body is in arms; and skirmishes, (this alludes to the disensions among the inhabitants themselves) every day in our environs, and also in the city. It is impossible to describe the trouble we are in. Our situation is dangerous. We are much divided in opinion: some are for inundating and thousands oppose it; by which circumstances business is stagnated; no merchandise is current, especially West-India produce.
"Our correspondence with Hamburg is entirely interrupted by the French, who are every where successful: They are in possession of Nimeguen, and have both the rivers Rhine and Waal, in their power, by which our former trade with Germany was carried on.
"Our friends at Hamburg, have desired us to stop our consignments, the market being already so much over stocked with all kinds of merchandise, that the wharfs have become the only places to deposit them. All manufactories here are stopped. Double patrols are day and night going through the principal streets; and the market places guarded by cannon.—Coffee is this day noted at 7 sterl.—Sugars, &c. no price. The agio of the bank, 95 per cent."
Capt. Whitwell says, that previous to his leaving Amsterdam, the Stadtholder with his family had sailed from thence, he believes for England; the Burgomasters were issuing proclamations for the Republican party to join them; and that the Duke of York's army were on the retreat to that citadel, but was denied admittance or any refuge by the inhabitants; he further says, that on the 30th and 31st of October, 14 sail of transports, with a reinforcement of troops from England, he believes destined for the relief of Flushing were lost in a gale of wind, part to the eastward, others to the southward, and some on the bank of the Texel.
PEACE.
A gentleman has arrived in town since our last from Newport—He informs that a vessel arrived there on Saturday from Hamburg, which place she left about the 12th of November, the Captain of which said, that he saw in a Hamburg paper an account that a treaty for a cessation of arms had taken place between the French Republic and the King of Prussia, and that the French troops were preparing to go into winter quarters.
The gentleman who came passenger in the Three Friends from Dunkirk, which he left the 10th of November, heard nothing of this piece of information: He says there was no prospect of peace with the combined powers at the time he failed.
WATT was executed at Edinburgh on the 14th Oct. after which his head was severed from his body, received into a basket, and held up to the multitude, while the executioner called aloud, "There is the head of a traitor, and so perish all traitors." Behold—this is a trait of British HUMANITY.
Clairfayt on crossing the Rhine, is said to have lost "as many by desertion as by death."
The martyr MUIR, it is said, died on his passage to Botany Bay. Palmer and Margaret were in health.
A letter from Cork mentions 10 or 12 French vessels of war entering Gibraltar as prizes.
HAGUE, Oct. 21.
A gentleman just arrived from Manheim States, informs, that the Elect or Palatine is disgusted with the war, that his troops are dispirited, and that many of the German Princes are determined to make Peace at any rate, during the course of the ensuing winter.
MIDDLEBURGH, Oct. 23.
A boat which arrived this morning from Dordrecht, brings intelligence, that the French have taken Heusden, near Gorcum, and also Breda, the garrison of which has retired to Bergen-op-Zoom.
It is likewise said, that Mæstricht, Venloo and Grave, have surrendered by capitulation.
The province of Friesland has solemnly declared to the States-General that having ineffectually stated to them the necessity of an immediate negotiation for peace, they had unanimously determined to treat for themselves. They have already sent deputies to the French army with proposals.
Our internal situation is certainly very critical, and it is evident, that the party of the Stadtholder entertains considerable apprehensions. At Amsterdam and the neighbouring places, there are, it is said, 10,000 persons, who assemble in parties of from twenty to thirty, in each party, for the purpose of reading political publications, and of conversing on political subjects. The same mode of conduct is adopted at Rotterdam, and in all the cities and towns in the province of Utrecht. In Friesland, Groningen, and Overysell, the people express their disapprobation of the Stadtholder's measures, in the most open manner.
On the 17th inst. the French took possession of Hulst, Alex, Sans de Gand and Phillipine. There is at Antwerp, a corps de reserve of 15,000 men.
LONDON, Oct. 29.
IMPORTANT.
Yesterday M. Fagel, the Grand Pensionary of Holland, arrived in London, charged by the States General with the important commission of enforcing to the British government the necessity of an immediate peace with France—and to intimate to our Ministers, that if they will not concur in a negotiation for a general peace, they shall treat exclusively for themselves. Such is reported, without reserve, to be the object of M. Fagel's mission.
It is added, not as matter of fact, but of very confident report, that the French have made overtures for a general peace to M. Bernstorf, who returned for answer, that he could not interpose without the concurrence of England, and a knowledge of the terms.
Yesterday morning Mr. Sparrow, the messenger, arrived at the Secretary of State's office, with dispatches from the Duke of York, at Arnheim.
An attack is said to have been made upon the troops under the command of Gen. Walmoden, near Nimeguen, in which the French were repulsed with considerable loss, and 400 of their men taken prisoners.
Accounts from Rotterdam, on the other hand, say, that on Wednesday last the French defeated the allied troops left to cover Nimeguen, with great loss, and that in consequence, Nimeguen was immediately evacuated.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 6.
On Sunday evening arrived the ship Juliana, Captain Willink, 7 weeks from Hamburg. The verbal information of the Captain is, that no recent engagement of magnitude had taken place since the battle of Juliers, and that Amsterdam was not taken, but its situation appeared so critical to the duke of York, that he proposed marching into it with 15,000 of his troops to defend it. This, however, it appears, was received with indignation by the merchants, who declared they would sooner take the musket and defend it themselves, as long as they were able; and that if they proved too weak, they would surrender to the French, rather than permit it to be said, that the capital of Holland was indebted for its safety to the troops of George the IIIrd. Capt. Willink left about 60 American vessels at Hamburg. Spoke none.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 8.
The last advices from Europe, confirm our ideas respecting a revolution in the heart of that part of the world. Accounts from Basle, in Switzerland, mention that the Grisons have formed a popular Assembly, and are making reforms in their government. This has given umbrage to the Emperor, who has guaranteed the treaty of capitulation, by which the inhabitants of several districts became subjects of the three leagues of the garrisons. The Emperor has demanded a restoration of the former state of things and reparation; but no answer is received.
The voice of Germany is for peace, and the plan of arming the empire meets daily with increased opposition; two members only having acceded to it.
That Prussia is making a separate peace with France, is reported with confidence, and seems to gain belief. The affairs of the Dutch are in confusion.
The citizens of Amsterdam seem inclined to hazard the dominion of the French, rather than make resistance. The policy of detaching Holland from England, will be urged by the French, and a separate peace, notwithstanding the Stadtholder's opposition, will probably be the consequence.
Great complaints are made of the plunder committed by the English soldiery; and much praise is bestowed on the French for the exact discipline of their troops which restrain them from similar practices.
JANUARY 9.
From London papers to November 1, we learn that it is generally believed in England, that the King of Prussia has notified the ministry of his determination to withdraw his troops from the Rhine, except his contingent as member of the Empire. The insurrections in his own dominions require his military nearer home.
The Elneur East-Indiaman, bound to Copenhagen, was burnt in lat. 38, Sept. 19. The people escaped to Madeira.
In the States of Holland and West Friesland, have revoked by a new Proclamation their former act, dated August 15, and have taken off the Embargo from the property of Genevans in Holland.
Letters from Italy state that the French have made propositions of peace to the King of Sardinia; offering to evacuate Piedmont and Nice, but retaining Savoy; the King of Sardinia to withdraw from the coalition.
A loan for Portugal, is to be opened in England, of 500,000l. at 5 1/2 per cent, on a deposit of jewels as security.
Letters from Genoa state, that the Republic has instructed their minister to protest against the union of Corsica as a conquest, since France possessed it only as a pledge.
BOSTON, January 19.
Extract of a letter from a correspondent in London, to his friend in Boston, dated October 29, 1794.
"A friend of ours, in France, remitted a bill, on Hamburg, to a house there, the latter part of last month, for two thousand pounds sterling, with orders to get it discounted, and vested in bills on this place—which was so punctually complied with, that we got the needful, two posts ago.—We mention this, as a circumstance, that remittances from France now begin to come on."
OF THE BATTLE
between Kosciusko and the Russians, on the 10th inst. we have yet only the following particulars:—
The battle lasted from 7 o'clock in the morning till 12 at noon. Kosciusko showed much greatness of mind. He was constantly in the midst of the fire. Three horses were killed under him. With the first he fell into a morass. The loss of the Russians is estimated at 1000 men.
A SPANISH AMBASSADOR
has arrived at Paris to make proposals of peace in the name of his court. It is said negotiations have actually commenced, and are fully concluded, all but one article.
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION
have passed a decree, by which the conquered countries are put under the special protection of the republic.
THE TEXEL
is now the grand rendezvous of the Dutch navy; the French cutter Calliope of 14 guns, peeping into which road, it is said, was pursued and taken by the Jason sloop of war of 20 guns, after an obstinate battle.
GENERAL PICHEGRU,
who, during two campaigns, has had the glory of never being beaten, quits his brave companions for the re-establishment of his health—greatly injured by so many fatigues.—He will soon rejoin them. General Moreau, who took Ostend, Nieuport, and Cadland, succeeds General Pichegru.
PORTSMOUTH, Jan. 20.
A List of the Public Acts and Resolves passed at a Session of the General Court holden at Concord, Dec. 1794—all of which will be published in the Gazette as soon as copies of them can be prepared for the Press.
An act to incorporate a town by the name of Brookfield.
A resolve that the operation of the several votes and resolves directing the Treasurer to issue his warrants upon the grant of the first State tax for collecting the sums advanced by the State to the several towns, in the payment of Representatives attendance, prior to the adoption of the present Constitution, be suspended so far as respects any State tax that may be granted the present session.
An act extending the boundaries of certain towns.
A resolve directing the Treasurer to take effectual measures for the collection of all the money due to this State on notes of hand, by the first of October next and to apply the same with the residue of the money, which shall be in the treasury, or so much thereof as may be necessary, reserving sufficient for the support of Government, to discharge the loan of £12000 negotiated in pursuance of a law of this State.
An act to incorporate certain persons for the purpose of building a bridge over Merrimac river, in the county of Hillsborough, and for supporting the same.
An act granting to each company of cavalry 17 dollars, to furnish instruments of music and colours.
An act to incorporate the township of Percy.
An act authorizing the completing a company of cavalry, with officers, &c. in the 12th regiment.
An act to incorporate a propriety by the name of the New-Hampshire Hotel and Portsmouth Pier.
An act for raising 26,666 dols. and 67 cents.
An act for the preservation of Salmon and Shad in Connecticut river.
An act for the compensation of certain persons employed in apprehending and bringing to justice offenders against the laws of this State.
An act to substantiate an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Jane Simpson.
A resolve directing the Treasurer to report to the House of Representatives, at the next session of the General Court, immediately succeeding the time when the tax voted this session shall become payable, a particular statement of the deficiencies in payment of said tax, if any; and likewise the extents that have been issued, and that it shall be considered as the duty of the Treasurer to make similar reports on all future grants of taxes.
An act in addition to, and in amendment of an act, entitled, "An act to prevent the destruction of Salmon, Shad and Elwives in Merrimac river, and for repealing all the laws heretofore made for that purpose."
An act to incorporate certain persons for the purpose of building a bridge over Connecticut river, at or near the boundary line between Haverhill and Bath, in the county of Grafton, and for supporting the same.
An act to prevent damage being done by Horses, Mules, and Jacks.
An act to facilitate the opening and making passable a certain road from Barlow's mills (so called) in Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in said State, to the great road in Shelburne.
An act to authorize Jeremiah Eames, Esq. and others, to build a free bridge over Connecticut river, at a place called Little Falls, at Northumberland.
An act for making entries at the next Superior Court to be holden in the county of Cheshire, and in the county of Grafton, which should have been made at former sessions of said Court.
An act in addition to an act prescribing the time and mode of redeeming real estate mortgaged or conveyed by deed of bargain and sale, with defeasance—not approved, but returned agreeably to the constitution. The House of Representatives took up this bill and read the same, and took the yeas and nays on the question "shall the bill pass," two thirds of the members present were in favor of passing the bill—it was then sent to the Hon. Senate, where it passed by two thirds of the members present; it has therefore become a law agreeable to the Constitution of this State.
A resolve that his Excellency the Governor, be, and hereby is requested to transmit the remonstrance of the Legislature to Congress, upon the subject of the interference of Congressional Jurisdiction with the laws of this State, and that the Senators and Representatives of this State in Congress, be desired to attend to, and enforce the same.
An act to incorporate certain persons for the purpose of building a bridge over Merrimac river, between Butters's ferry (so called) and Concord south line, and for supporting the same.
On Friday last the General Court finished their session at Concord, and adjourned to meet again in June next at Hanover.
The Hon. JOHN LANGDON, Esq. is re-elected as a Senator from this State, to the Congress of the United States.
The Hon. ABIEL FOSTER is elected a Representative from this State to the Congress of the United States.—Mr. Foster having 4178 votes, and Mr. Wingate 875.
By mistake we inserted in our last a vote of thanks from the House of Representatives to His Excellency GOVERNOR GILMAN, for his good conduct since his election into office—which should have been—Voted unanimously, That the thanks of this House be preferred to him for his unremitting attention and fidelity, through a series of embarrassments in discharging various duties of his office as Treasurer of this State.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE
CLEARED FOR Schooner Friendship, Brown, Surinam. Ship Arethusa, Flagg, West-Indies. Brig George, Noble, ditto. Brig Speedwell, Crawford, Ireland. Brig Augustus, Treadwell, Madeira. Sloop Nancy, Hooper, Jamaica.
Piscataqua-Bridge.
THE several proprietors in Piscataqua-Bridge who are Owners of the following shares, viz. No. 64, 65, 66, 132, 133, 134, 135, 303, 159, 160, 192, 318, 319, 351, 353; are hereby notified that unless the assessments made on their several shares, agreeable to former advertisements are completely paid up, on or before the 16th day of February next, said shares will be sold at public auction, at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf, inn-holder at Portsmouth, on said day, at three of the clock P. M.
THOMAS MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, January 13, 1795.

THE SORROWS OF WERTER.
WHEN Werter fair Charlotte beheld, As she danc'd with the nymphs on the green, He thought ev'ry maid she excell'd, And he prais'd the soft grace of her mien; But all her accomplishments known, Gentle Werter began to adore, He sighs for a heart not her own, And the joys of poor Werter are o'er. Tho' vows the fair Charlotte engag'd, As a friend gentle Werter was dear, Her smiles oft his sorrow alluag'd, While pity has dropt a soft tear; Urg'd by love he grew bold, and the cry'd, Werter, leave, and see me no more— He sigh'd—he obey'd—and he dy'd, Then the sorrows of Werter deplore.
Ye nymphs let not Cupid deceive, Under pity's soft garb hide his dart, Werter's sorrows are laid in the grave, While pity still wrings Charlotte's heart; And oft o'er his grave has she cry'd, While with flow'rets she deck'd it all o'er— He saw me—he lov'd—and he dy'd, Then the sorrows of Werter deplore.
MORAL SENTIMENTS.
ONE of the most endearing relations of human life is that subsisting between parents and children. A moments reflection will serve to shew us how intimately their happiness is connected with each other. Their interests are in general so intimately blended, that the one can scarcely experience a pleasure of which the other will not in some measure partake; the one can scarcely feel a sorrow which will not give pain to the other. The happiness of this endearing relation depends almost wholly upon an attention to those reciprocal rights and duties which originate from the connection. Tender parents who faithfully discharge their duty, and obedient children who love and respect their parents, will always be happy in each other: while neglect in parents, or disobedience in children, if it does not wholly alienate the affections, will lessen the happiness of a family, and instead of tender expressions of love, there will be mutual chidings and revilings.
Of the duties of parents to children no one is so important as a religious education, no one so intimately connected with the happiness of the child, with the comfort and peace of the parent. Therefore, reader, if thou art a parent, if thou bearest that pleasing, that important title, let not thy offspring for whom nature teaches thee to cherish the warmest affection, hereafter have to reproach thee as the author of his misery; let him not have to say, for want of that instruction which it was thy duty, to give me, for want of that example which thou oughtest to have set before me, I am now completely wretched!
Edw d J. Peirce
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from his Shop in Daniel-Street, to the Store next door south of Mr. Samuel Hill's, Where he has
A neat assortment of English Goods And HARD-WARE,
WHICH he will sell at the lowest advance for cash, or country produce. Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1795.
William Boyd,
At his Store, on Church-Hill, HAS for Sale, on reasonable terms, for ready money, or short approved credit, the following articles, viz.
 200 Hhds St. Ubes' Salt.  15 Hhds third proof Tobago Rum.  2 Tierces of Molasses.  5 Bgs Pimento.  3000 weight Coffee.  1000 ditto Cotton.  200 Barrels and 20 Tierces Salmon.  120 ditto Nova-Scotia Elwives.  10 Tons of Bloomury Iron.  2 ditto Nail Rods.  20 half-barrels Beef.  20 ditto Pork. 
N. B. Pork, Beef, Butter, Hogs-Lard, Lumber, and every kind of country produce, will be received in payment for the above articles, at their current market prices.
Portsmouth, Jan. 10, 1795.
TO BE SOLD, BY Samuel Hill, At his Store on Spring-Hill, A quantity of half and whole barrels of new superfine & Scratch FLOUR, Also—the best of third and Fourth proof RUM, at the lowest advance for cash. Portsmouth, Jan. 20, 1795.
DUMMER.
THE proprietors of Dummer, in the county Grafton, State of New-Hampshire, are hereby notified, that a tax of five dollars was voted on each proprietor's share, in said town, on the 10th of June, 1773, and another tax of five dollars on the 24th of June, 1773; and whereas several proprietors are delinquent, public notice is hereby given, that unless the above mentioned taxes are paid to me, at my house, in Portsmouth, by the 12th day of March next, their lands will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
A. R. CUTTER, Collector. Portsmouth, Jan. 12, 1795.
JUST PUBLISHED
Upon a beautiful large Type, By J. Melcher, (Handsomely bound and letter'd)
And for sale at his Office, Corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth,
THE HOLY WAR made by Shaddai upon Diabolus, for the regaining of the Metropolis of the World:—or the losing and taking again of the town of Mansoul. By JOHN BUNYAN, author of the Pilgrims Progress.
Book-Sellers may be supplied in sheets, or bound, in exchange for other books, by applying seasonably.
TO BE LET, BY
Samuel Storer, A Hatter's Shop
ADJOINING Major Perkins's, in Rochesters, on Norway Plain—said Shop has been lately improved by Mr. Vose; it is well calculated, and completely fixed for that purpose, and is an excellent stand for business; any person by applying at his Store on Norway Plain, or at his Store in Portsmouth, may hire it on reasonable terms.
—ALSO— The half of a convenient HOUSE, adjoining his Store in Portsmouth. Portsmouth, Jan. 5, 1795.
NEW FEATHERS
Just received by Abra m Isaacs, Who respectfully informs his town and country customers, that he has received a few bags of New Sea Fowl & Geese FEATHERS, warranted fresh and good.
—LIKEWISE— A great variety of Crockery Ware, all sorts & kinds.
—ALSO— Glass Ware, CONSISTING of Tumblers and Punch ditto; Wine Glasses; Quart & Pint Decanters; new fashion Vinegar Cruets; and a great variety of elegant Looking-Glasses of all prices.
Constant attendance, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Portsmouth, Dec. 9.
Almanacks for 1795. JUST PUBLISHED By J. Melcher, AND FOR SALE AT HIS OFFICE Corner of Market-Street, PORTSMOUTH, By the Groce, Dozen, or single; and by the Author, at his House in Old York,
Sewall's genuine Almanack for the year 1795,
Calculated for the Meridian of PORTSMOUTH, New-Hampshire, But will serve for any of the New-England States.
 Containing besides  THE Calendar pages, Eclipses, &c.  A Table of the weight and value of Foreign gold, in dollars and cents, and in pounds, shillings and pence.  A Table of Interest at six per cent.  Time and places for holding the Federal Courts.  Time and places for holding the Courts in Vermont.  Time and places for holding the Courts in Massachusetts.  Time and places for holding the Courts of Probate for the county of York (Massachusetts.)  Time and places for holding the Courts of Judicature for New-Hampshire.  Time and places for holding the Courts of Probate for the county of Rockingham.  Yearly meetings of the friendly society called Quakers.  Distance of the principal towns from Portsmouth, with the most noted houses of entertainment.  The nice Distinction.  Sundry humorous Anecdotes.  A short Treatise on Gaming.  Plain and easy Rules to preserve Health, recommended to every description of persons.  A short Treatise on Eating.  A Recipe to prevent Sheep from Vermin.  A great variety of remarkable events, witty sayings, &c. interspersed in the calender pages. 
Also for sale at said office, AN ASSORTMENT OF Books, Blanks, & Stationary.
WANTED
BY the subscriber immediately, a boy that can write a good hand, to write in a county Clerk's Office, none need apply but such as can come well recommended.
BENJAMIN THOMPSON. Durham, Jan. 3, 1795.
Dan' Huntress
HAS FOR SALE, At his STORE, At the lower end of Buck-Street, 25 Hogbeads old Grenada High proof RUM, WARRANTED pure, as imported, which he will sell cheap for cash or country produce. Portsmouth, Jan. 10, 1794.
FOR SALE BY
J. & J. Goddard, Market-Street, Portsmouth,
RITTENHOUSE and Shop Stoves. Patent and common Cambooses. Philadelphia Bar Iron. Ditto Nail Rods. Nova Scotia Grindstones. Painter's Oil and Colours. Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas. Wines, Spices, Raisins. Loaf and Brown Sugar, &c.
—ALSO— A general assortment of Hard Ware. December 30, 1794. (6w.)
ALL persons who have demands on the estate of NATHANIEL ETHRIDGE, late of Sandwich, deceased, are desired to exhibit them to me DOROTHY ETHRIDGE, Executrix. Sandwich, Dec. 8, 1794.
Fresh Goods JUST IMPORTED.
Edward Parry
Respectfully informs his Customers and others, that he is now opening a large and elegant assortment of
Fall and Winter GOODS,
At his Store, Sign of the Lamb and Flag,
In Market-Street, Portsmouth:
Among which are the following; BEST superfine, mid-dling and low priced Broad Cloths, of the most fashionable colors; superfine Forest Cloths, and Elastics.
Devonshire Drabs and Kerseys; plain and striped Lambkins; fine blue and light color'd Bath Coatings; Seres; Ratteens; Twill'd Duffsils; Baizes; Welsh and English Flannels; Rose and Duffil Blankets.
An elegant assortment of plain and figur'd Cassimeres, of the newest fashion; best twill'd and plain Velvets; Corduroys; Cordelures; Jeans; Fustians; Mens' twill'd rich black Satin, of a superior quality.
A great variety of Waistcoat Shapes; Buff, black, green and scarlet Hair Plush; Fancy, Toiinet and figured Velvet Waistcoat Shapes.
A large and elegant assortment of Calicoes and Chintzes, of the newest fashion; some very fine London Patches, of a superior quality.
Copperplate Furniture. Linen, Cotton, India and English Bandanno and black Silk Handkerchiefs.
A great variety of purple and chintz Shawls; long lawn, and linen and cotton Pocket Handkerchiefs.
A large assortment of Book and Jacquet check'd, strip'd and sprig'd Muslins; Muslin Handkerchiefs, some fashionable with color'd borders; Gentlemens' Cravats and square Handkerchiefs, some Tambor'd Corners; Work'd Muslin and Lawn Aprons; Muslin and Lawn flower'd Handkerchiefs; Cambricks; plain and strip'd Dimothies; Muslinet and Merfeilles Quilting.
Black and white Satin Ribbon; Fancy ditto; black Silk Laces, and fine Honeton white Lace and Edgings; black Mode and Sattin; Vellum Mode; color'd Sarfnets; Tiffanies; Gauzes.
Ladies' and Gentlemens' Beaver Hats; Chip and Willow Hats.
London and American made Sandals; Russel Shoes and Slippers.
White and color'd Kid Gloves; Silk Gloves and Mitts; Mens' common Leather and Beaver Gloves.
A large assortment of Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery; some fine patent Worsted Hose; Womens' black Worsted Gloves and Mitts.
Irish Linens; Sheetings; British Cotton for Shirting; Brown Holland; India Cottons; Diaper; Bed-Ticking and Carpeting.
Shalloons; red, pink, blue, green and black Durants and Tammies; Calamancoes; Russels; Cambleteens; Wildbores; Crapes; Poplins; Denmark Lustres; blue, green, mulberry and pink Moreens; Florentine; Satin-Lafings, and Sattinets; Fur and Erming; Fox and Feather'd Muffs; Black Plumes, and white Feathers.
A large assortment of Fancy, Gilt and Plated Buttons.
Fresh Bohea Tea by the hundred or dozen.
Jack's fine flavoured Tobacco, wholesale and retail.
*** Constant attendance, and every favour gratefully acknowledged.
Cash given for Tow-Cloth. (t.b.c. to 1st Ap.)