The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1795-02-24 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
Published by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the State of New-Hampshire, at his Office, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.
Vol. XXXVIII.—Numb. 1996.]
TUESDAY (Evening) February 24, 1795.
[9s. pr. Annum.]
State of New-Hampshire.
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.
Whereas a road or highway beginning at Barlow's mills (so called) in Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in said State, thence running through Stratford, Peirce, Winslow's Location, Paulsburg, Mainesburg, Shelburne addition, and to the great road in Shelburne, has of late been laid out by order, and at the expence of this State; and whereas the opening and making passable the said road would be of great public utility.
Therefore,
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General-Court convened, That the proprietors and owners of lands in the several towns and places through which said road is laid respectively, ought, and shall within two years from and after the passing of this act, cut, clear, bridge, and make passable for loaded teams and passengers, the said road or highway, within their respective towns and places, and produce to the treasurer of this State, an authentic certificate thereof from the Court of Common-Pleas, in the county where said road is situated.
And be it further enacted, That upon the failure or neglect of the proprietors and owners of any, all, or either of the said towns and places, respectively to cut, clear, bridge, and make passable the said road or highway, in manner aforesaid, and to produce a certificate thereof, as aforesaid, that it shall be the duty of the treasurer of this State, for the time then being, and it is hereby directed that the said treasurer do thereupon issue his warrants for levying, collecting, and paying into the treasury of this State, a sum or sums equal to three cents upon the acre, on each and every acre of land, in all such delinquent towns and places respectively; and that the said treasurer with all officers and other persons therein concerned, observe and govern themselves by the rules, directions and regulations prescribed in law for collecting State taxes upon unimproved lands, in towns and places unincorporated, which sums when paid into the treasury are hereby appropriated to the sole purpose of cutting, clearing, bridging, and making good and passable as aforesaid, the said roads in the respective towns and places, in such manner as the General-Court shall hereafter direct.
And it is further enacted, That the secretary cause the whole of the foregoing act to be published three weeks successively, in the New-Hampshire Gazette, commencing within one month from and after the passing hereof.
State of New-Hampshire, In the House of Representatives, Jan. 15, 1795.
The foregoing bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted.
Sent up for concurrence.
JOHN PRENTICE, Speaker.
In Senate, the same day this bill having been read a third time, voted that the same be enacted.
ABIEL FOSTER, President of the Senate.
Approved Jan. 16, 1795.
J. T. GILMAN, Governor.
A true copy, Attest, JOSEPH PEARSON, Secretary.
A Valuable Stand for trade.
FOR SALE,
That pleasant & valuable
Corner lot with the House
THEREON, very pleasantly situated near Pickering's Mills, at the south part of the town, the property of Capt. DANIEL LANG; is an excellent stand for a trader, will be sold on reasonable terms; for further particulars apply to the Printer hereof.
Portsmouth, Feb. 16, 1795.
French & India Goods.
Russell & Clap,
AUCTIONEERS,
Hereby invite the Shopkeepers and Traders, in this and the neighboring States,
To STORE, No. 8, Foster's Wharf,
On Wednesday, March 11,
At nine in the Morning,
At which time will be sold at Auction,
1000 packages of French &
India Goods,
—AS FOLLOWS—
FRENCH GOODS,
12 cases of Cam-
bricks.
12 bales of Broad-
Cloths,
14 cases of Look-
ing-Glasses,
16 do. elegant Chi-
na Ware,
do. Fans,
92 do. Walking-
Sticks,
13 do. Gauzes.
1 case Laces,
12 do. Millinery,
26 do. Perfumery,
12 do. Feathers and
Plumes,
3 do. Women's and
Men's Slippers,
10 do. House Fur-
niture,
8 trunks leather
Gloves,
India Goods,
160 bales of
Chaffelas,
32 do. Neganepaux,
15 do. Pagines,
2 do. Tapis,
3 do. Briampeaux,
3 do. Brawls,
49 do. Cadeas,
139 do. Bajata-
peaux,
6 do. Tapsels,
26 do. Korottas,
7 do. Popolis,
250 do. blue Gui-
nea Cloths.
Approved Notes with an Indorser will be received payable at the Banks in 30 and 60 days from the day of Sale, for any purchase made exceeding the sum of one hundred pounds, lawful money.
The Goods to be put up in Lots, and by the Package. Printed Catalogues specifying the quality and cost of each lot, may be had of RUSSELL & CLAP, five days previous to the day of Sale.
Boston, Feb. 5, 1795.
This day Published, by
Sam l Larkin,
And ready for delivery to Subscribers & others, At his Book-Store
In Market-Street, Portsmouth.
THE Life of our blessed
Saviour JESUS CHRIST, with considerations and discourses upon the Conception, Nativity, Circumcision, Baptism, Temptation, Preaching, Miracles, Passion, Resurrection, and his Ascension into Heaven: Including several unanswerable arguments obvious to the meanest capacity, in defence of the Divinity of our Holy Redeemer, and the truth of the Christian Religion.
Likewise,
The Lives, Acts, and Deaths of the holy Evangelists and Apostles, as recorded by the primitive fathers, and ancient writers of unquestionable veracity.
By J. TAYLOR, B. D.
PREFACE.
To the Reader.
THE whole duty of man is, to fear God, and keep his commandments; and the principal design of his creation is, that he may glorify God upon earth, and by the merits and intercession of Jesus Christ, may enjoy eternal happiness in the presence of God, in the world to come, wherein is fulness of joy, and at whose right hand are pleasures for evermore. To attain this everlasting inheritance, it is absolutely necessary to acquaint ourselves with God, and our blessed Saviour, and to be fully persuaded of the truth of the divinity of Jesus, and the certainty of his being the Messiah, promised to the Patriarchs and Apostles, some thousands of years before; who in the fulness of time made his appearance for the salvation of all that sincerely believe in him, and walk in obedience to his holy precepts and
doctrines. This small tract is designed for the purpose aforesaid, that all true christians may know in whom they have believed. For which many undeniable arguments and considerations are advanced, which may be comprehended by the meanest understanding, and may put to silence such abandoned wretches as do deny the Lord that bought them; who being resolved to continue in a course of profaneness and irreligion, endeavour to harden their consciences, and persuade themselves that there is no God! future state of punishment, because they desire it may be so. I have also added the Lives of the Holy Evangelists and Apostles, with their martyrdom for preaching and publishing the good tidings of salvation to the barbarous nations, with such mighty success, that thousands were converted, and afterwards suffered death for the profession of the Gospel, and asserting the truth and certainty of the christian religion, against all its opposers; these things are written for our instruction, and may so fortify us, that it may not be in the power of those deceivers who are abroad in the world to weaken our faith and confidence in the mercy of God, and the merits of our blessed Saviour, that we shall at last attain everlasting life and happiness. J. TAYLOR. Portsmouth, Jan. 20.
Federal Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
FRIDAY, January 9.
THE House took up the report of the select committee, relative to arming, organizing & disciplining the militia of the United States. The report recommended to enforce the law by suitable penalties; and a long debate ensued whether Congress had a right to enact such penalties.
The Committee went through the resolution. The Chairman reported it to the House. A Committee were named to bring in a bill. Adjourned till Monday at 11 o'clock.
MONDAY, January 12.
There was read a memorial from sundry merchants and others, in the towns of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and for the county of Norfolk.
The memorialists stated that they had seen with much satisfaction the steps adopted in last session of Congress, to avenge the injuries committed upon American navigation, by the British cruisers. They could not bestow the same degree of applause upon the memorial offered by Mr. Jay to the Court of London; for if the whole requests contained in that paper should be fully granted they would amount only to an aggravation of the wrongs already endured. Their property had, they said, been seized by the ruffian hand of violence, and the tenor of the judicial proceedings corresponded with the original piracy. Of course the memorialists recommended more effectual and decisive measures.
Mr. Murray then moved that the message from the President, which inclosed the letter from the late Secretary at War, on the means of defence of the frontier, should be referred to the same Committee of the whole House, to which has been referred the memorial from the inhabitants of the South Western Territory.
Mr. Nicholas objected strongly to this motion, as shewing too much deference to the heads of the departments. The paper in question ought not to have been sent to the House at all.
Mr. Murray defended his motion. He asked how the gentleman proposed to get information? Was he to manufacture it himself, or in what way could he better obtain it than from the heads of the departments? He had not for his own part, that species of jealousy of them which the gentleman last up had.
Mr. Nicholas repeated his arguments with some warmth. He said that the letter from the late Secretary at War was not official, but officious. It had a particular aspect which should forbid its getting any such mark of attention. It was neither more nor less than a commentary on some of the proceedings of the last session of Congress. If this was received, we might expect the table to be heaped with such things.
Mr. Holten imagined that the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Murray) had extended his motion too far. It ought to have comprehended only the taking into consideration of the message from the President.
After some debate, Mr. Nicholas moved an amendment, and which was seconded, for striking out the latter part of the resolution proposed by Mr. Murray. This made merely a reference of the message from the President to the committee of the whole, and omitted all notice whatever of the report from the Secretary at War.
This caused a lengthy debate, and was finally negatived by a great majority. The motion of Mr. Murray was put and carried. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, Jan. 13.
Mr. Dexter presented a report from the select committee on the memorial of Nathaniel Appleton. This memorialist had suffered considerably by fire, and his loss had been greater by his having preferred the preservation of some papers and books, which were public property, to his own. The committee in their report, recommended a certain compensation.
On motion of Mr. Dexter, the report was referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the report relative to the means of promulgating the laws, Mr. Cobb in the Chair. A great variety of plans were proposed, but none that seemed to meet the general sense of the House.
Mr. Page wished not only that the laws might have been printed, but that every thing else which passed in that House, and every word which was spoken, might be accurately taken down by a short hand writer employed for that purpose by the public, and the whole printed and distributed. The people would then be able to judge exactly of the conduct and character of the Representative.
It was then moved by Mr. W. Smith, that a Committee consisting of a Member from each State in the Union, should confer on this subject. This was agreed to.
Mr. W. Smith brought in a report from the committee appointed to report on the means of reducing the national debt, and to report on the fugar and snuff taxes. The report was read. The snuff tax is proposed to be altered to a duty on the mortars.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14.
Mr. Sedgwick moved that the House should go into a committee on the bill from the Senate for establishing a purveyor of public supplies with a salary of two thousand dollars. If the thing was proper at all, it ought to be entered into immediately.
The House accordingly went into a committee on the subject. Mr. Cobb in the chair.
After some conversation, the subject was referred to a select committee.
The House, on motion of Mr. W. Smith, went into a committee of the whole in order to take into consideration the report of the select committee on a plan for discharging the national debt.
THURSDAY, Jan. 15.
The House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Cobb in the chair, on the report of the select committee on the reduction of the public debt.
The second resolution in the report was under the consideration of the committee, and is as follows:
Resolved, That the several clauses of limitation, in the acts for laying duties and taxes on manufactured sugar and snuff, on licences for retailing wines and spirituous liquors, of sales at auction, and on carriages, be repealed, that the said several acts be continued in force until the year 1801, and that the monies arising therefrom be appropriated to the discharge of that portion of the public debt which is redeemable by law, subject however, to a substitution of other duties or taxes of equal value to all or any of the said duties and taxes.
Mr. Nicholas moved to strike out the words sugar and , from the resolution.
This motion occasioned a lengthy debate, which lasted till the hour of adjournment, and was not then decided.
From the NEW-YORK JOURNAL.
Mr. PRINTER,
PERMIT me, through the medium of your useful paper to acquaint the public with a mode of cultivating APPLE TREES from cuttings, not attempted as yet in America with success. About the 1st of April last I cut a number of thrifty shoots, coated the cut ends with tar, and then planted them about eight inches deep, in a very sandy but rich soil; their foliage appeared in season, and retained their verdure as late as any nursery plant. Late in the fall I took up some and found a large number of fibres formed, sufficient for the support of vegetation; and am now persuaded, that orchards may be formed in this easy, cheap, and expeditions way. Every further experiment of this nature, and the nature of the process, shall be communicated, by your very humble servant.
JOHN J. BLAVELT, farmer.

Foreign Intelligence.
FRANCE.
NATIONAL CONVENTION, Nov. 28.
8 FRIMAIRE.
A petition from Gen. Duvernois, the friend and companion of Gen. Dugomier, praying that a monument might be erected to Dugomier's memory in the fortress of Sud-li-bre (Bellegarde.)
A long debate took place on a report relative to the petition presented on the 24th, by the workmen employed in the manufactures of arms at Paris.
Noel complained of the repeal of the decree for appointing a commission to enquire into the abuses in the manufacture of arms. Without meaning to censure the committee of Public Safety for establishing manufactures of arms at Paris, he could not help considering them as the grave of assignats, from the enormous sums which they daily cost.
Reverchon laid, that muskets made at Paris, cost 600 livres each. He proposed that the workmen in Paris should be employed in finishing and proving the articles prepared in places where the first materials were to be had.— The whole was again referred to the Committee of Public Safety.
On a report of the Committee by Merlin, of Douai, it was decreed that a flag, with the National colours, should be sent to the United States of America to be presented to Congress in token of eternal union and fraternity between the American and French people.
On a report from the committee of general Safety, a decree was passed for releasing the eleven administrators of the district of Sedan, imprisoned in Aug. 1792, for obeying the orders of LA FAYETTE.
The following Decree was proposed and adopted.
 I. All the corn and merchandise of the first necessity imported from abroad, shall be at the free disposition of the proprietors, and subject to no requisition.  II. On the arrival of such corn and merchandise, in the ports of France, or in the communes to which they are destined, when this arrival is by the land frontier, notice shall be given to the municipality of their quantity and quality.  III. A certified copy of this notice shall be given by the municipality to the person who gives the notice. 
On report from the committee of commerce, a decree was passed for encouraging a manufacture of fine muslin established by citizen Barneville, and allowing him an advance of 2000 livres.
LONDON, Dec. 16.
In consequence of the subjugation of Poland, the King of Prussia, it is said, has sent counter orders to Gen. Moellendorf, who had begun his march with 20,000 Prussians from the Rhine.
These troops return to their former cantonments, and an attempt is to be made by the Austrians and Prussians for raising the siege of Mentz.
The suburbs of Prague, which preceded the capture of Warsaw, was fortified with 33 batteries; but the Russians stormed and carried the whole in two hours.
After the Polish insurgents under Dembrowski, had marched out of Warsaw, they are said to lay down their arms, as they saw themselves every where surrounded.
In the capture of Prague, the Poles had 18000 men killed, and 11000 made prisoners. The place was defended by the flower of their troops, and they fought like lions.
The late trials of Hardy and Tooke are calculated in an morning paper, to amount to £ 45,000 sterling!
DECEMBER 23.
Late last night arrived Mr. Sylvester, the messanger from the army; and also the Mail from Holland.
We have not time to detail all the intelligence received by this conveyance; but we can announce to the public, that the negotiation for peace between the Dutch and the French has been renewed; and Mynheer Brandt, and M. Reepelaer, of Dort, are nominated by the States General to go to Paris, and treat for peace. We understand that a cessation of arms has in the mean time been agreed on; and if we mistake not, we shall hear of no more offensive hostilities against Holland.
We learn that the British regiments of infantry will be very shortly recalled from the Continent.
HAGUE, Dec. 18.
Mr. John Quincy Adams, who arrived here some weeks ago, as Ambassador from the United States of America, has had several conferences with the President of the States-General. Several other foreign Ministers have also had conferences with the President.
NORFOLK, Jan. 21.
By a gentleman just arrived from Raleigh, the seat of government in North-Carolina, we learn, that the Assembly of that state have passed a law to prohibit the further importation of slaves into that state, either by land or sea, from any part of the world.
JANUARY 31.
Just as this paper was going to press, an account arrived in town, that an English frigate was blown on shore at Smith's Island, but we cannot learn any particulars. We also understand that there is a ship in the roads, but do not know her name.
The brig Two Sisters, Capt. Davis, from Liverpool, got into the Capes on Thursday
night, and is now in the Roads; all her hands are dead but three; she unfortunately ran down a sloop at sea, and sunk her: the crew were saved, and are on board the brig.
The snow Diligence, Homer, from Glasgow, is in the roads—And a ship from Holland.
WINCHESTER, Feb. 2.
From Knoxville, Jan. 9.
On the third instant, the conference which commenced on the 18th ult. at Tellico block-house, between Gov. Blount, and the Chiefs of the Cherokee nation, (the lower as well as the upper towns) terminated. During its continuance, all matters of past hostility were fully discussed, and terminated with the strongest assurance of peace, on both sides.
Owing to unavoidable circumstances only a partial exchange of prisoners took place; but the first of June is the day, and Tellico block-house the place appointed for the completion of that business.
The Bloody Fellow and John Watts, of the lower towns, made a part of the representation from that quarter of the nation; and besides the assurances of peace given on the part of their own nation, pledged themselves to use their efforts to prevent the hostile Creeks from murdering and plundering the inhabitants of Cumberland and Kentucky.
We flatter ourselves our frontier fellow citizens may now have faith in Indian assurances of peace, so far as peace is in the power of the Cherokees.
Killed and scalped by Indians, on Harpeth, 16 miles from Nashville, on the 20th of Dec. last, Hugh Tenan, of Sumner, (late Col. of Orange county, N. Carolina,) and John Brown and William Grimes; the latter a nephew of Gen. Mebane, member of Congress, from N. Carolina.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 4.
A gentleman who came in the Cincinnati from Belfast, informs, that the keels of all the first rate ships of war, to be furnished by the 83 departments of France, were laid, and that the building of these, and two frigates to each, was going on with great spirit—that the Convention had often declared, they never would make peace with Britain, until they had first humbled the pride of that haughty nation by convincing her, that the French were superior at sea—and that the English government were rendered so desperate, from disappointed schemes, poverty of finance, and the fear of an invasion, that they had it in contemplation to declare war universally against the whole world, and live on the spoils of the commerce of every nation they could find on the seas. No doubt the ministry could more easily reconcile their feelings to those measures of rapine and piracy—to which indeed they have long been familiarized—than to the liberty with which the fans culottes intend illuminating their island.
Extract of a letter from Augusta, dated the 29th December, 1794.
“Our Legislature is still sitting and endeavoring to sell our Western Territory, which contains upwards of 30 millions of acres; the price offered is 500,000 dollars, one hundred of which is already deposited in the Treasury of this State; both Branches of the Legislature have agreed to the sale, but the Governor negatived the bill; therefore the Land Speculators are all in a quandary, not knowing how the business may be terminated, as it is doubtful whether they will be able to get two thirds of both Branches to agree, which number is required to pass the same into a law without the Governor's assent. It is believed that the land is worth ten times the sum offered, and I make no doubt would bring it in a year's time, if proper notice were given to the world.”
From the MARYLAND JOURNAL.
TO THE EDITOR.
Bermuda, Jan. 3, 1795.
SIR, I ENCLOSE you a gazette of this place, and with you to insert in your paper, a report of the case of the Salome, of which I was master, that the friends of the Republic may consider the liberality and justice of this island, in depriving the Americans of their property, and endeavouring, at the same time, to level our characters to the standard of their own. The brig, and another belonging to Philadelphia, with valuable cargoes on board, were yesterday again libelled by a N. W. wind, and now lie on a point of rocks for adjudication, but having to deal with a less merciful judge, I fear they will be cleared with the costs of the Court, according to the system of Mr. Green, who makes the captured pay four or five hundred dollars, to be indulged in appealing.
With respect to my case, people acquainted with Port-de-Paix, will judge of the probability of the government there, sending us funds to purchase provisions. It is hardly worth while to say, I was plundered; and because I refused accepting my adventure, I affronted Mr. Goodrich, who threatens to rob me of my ears. That great King of privateerfmen has let slip two or three small fish, in order to catch bigger ones.
There are at least a dozen of Americans here ready for adjudication, and seven or eight privateers constantly cruising for traders. You will take notice of the contrast, mentioned in this gazette; the British frigates Theseus and Cleopatra, have been well received at Norfolk, and in return for that kindness have sent in a coaster, belonging to Philadelphia, called the Shepherdess, bound to Baltimore, from Charleston, with rice, and is now under libel.
A friend to all good Republicans, I am, fir, Your humble servant, HUGH WASSON.
From the Bermuda Gazette. Court of Vice-Admiralty, Bermuda. Before the Right Honourable JOHN GREEN, Esq.
Monday, Dec. 17.
This day came on the trial of the brig Salome, Hugh Waffon, late master, (of Philadelphia) taken by the privateer Duke of York, Cobb, on her passage from Port-de-Paix to America.
This was a case so clear, that it scarcely required a moments consideration, or pleading of Council, the papers found on board being sufficient evidence themselves to condemn her as being an adopted French carrier ship.
This vessel has been a running carrier ship for the French municipality of Port-de-Paix. In her former return to the continent, she carried many thousand dollars to purchase flour: Fauchet, the French Ambassador shipped the flour on board, and ordered it to be delivered to the municipality, which was done, and proper vouchers and receipts given for the same. She was laden with coffee, sugar, mahogany, &c. and had a number of French passengers, and valuable baggage on board.
She had also dispatches on board; these matters, with others, proved her an adopted French ship, and works a confiscation of vessel and cargo.
The owner's orders to the Captain to go to a British port, (read in court were intended as deceptions to any privateers she might fall in with; but the other papers, intirely did them away.
In this trial, the most gross perjury on the part of the late master, was clearly proved; but as he is likely to be brought before a tribunal for it, we will at present, be silent on the subject.
We suppose this, (as all other cases where American vessels lately taken are concerned) will be an appealed one; and we doubt with as much success; a heavier bill of expences.
The above brig was taken some time since, by a Liverpool privateer; but the crew retook her and carried her into America.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
By the sloop Friendship, Capt. Chimney, in 26 days from Martinico—and from the St. Christopher Royal Gazette of the 8th January, received late last evening, from an obliging correspondent.
From BASSETTERRE, Jan. 8.
Yesterday the Alarm frigate Capt. Carpenter, brought in here a French frigate, armed en flute, taken by the Bellona, having 480 troops on board, from Brest. She was in company with ten more, who, it is said, have got into Point-Petre, (Guadaloupe) each of which had the same number of men as the one taken.
A report is current here that another French ship is taken and carried into Antigua, and it is supposed that the remainder must inevitably be captured, as the English line of battle ships are so stationed, that a boat cannot get into Guadaloupe.
FEBRUARY 6.
Extract of a letter from the Havannah, dated Dec. 24, 1794.
“I wrote you a few days since via Charleston, informing you of the melancholy fate of New-Orleans, one third of which was burnt to the ground on the 8th instant. In the space of three hours, all the merchant's stores, without any other exceptions, than those of Messrs. Merricutt, Cavelier, and Petit—have been destroyed, mine in the number, and my loss is considerable—the particulars I will in a day or two give you.”
By a vessel arrived at Norfolk, letters are received in this city from New-Orleans containing intelligence, that a considerable part of the town was destroyed by a dreadful conflagration that broke out on the 8th December, in the most improved and opulent part of that city, which experienced a like calamity but a few years ago. It is supposed that 400 buildings, including a magazine of powder, have been consumed by this last disaster.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 7.
Earl Spencer, is appointed first Lord of the British Admiralty, in the room of Earl Chatham—Mr. Pitt's brother. This alteration has been the parent of a great number of alterations.
BOSTON, Feb. 17.
From BASSETTERRE (St. Kitts) Jan. 8.
We learn that the King had called a meeting of the whole of the Privy Council, to deliberate on the affairs of the West-Indies. The result of which, was that they were unanimous in advising to prosecute the war with vigour, in this part of the world;—in consequence of which, Admiral Bourmaster's squadron had failed.
We are informed, that the Patriots at Guadaloupe are Guillotining daily, the deluded Negroes in that Island.
THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.
At the meeting of the present session of Congress, was published in England, on nearly the same day, with the British King's Speech; and thirty-five days after its delivery.
From ITALY.
Accounts from Italy state, that the French are making several dispositions for attacking the strong fortresses of Ceva.
From Cuneo, it appears that General Colli, having withdrawn the remainder of his troops to put them into winter quarters, the French unexpectedly advanced, and obliged the Austrians in the fort and city to encamp anew, to the number of 3000 men.
AMERICAN ORDNANCE.
The Workmen at Hope-Furnace (in the vicinity of Providence) have already cast 76 Cannon, 32 and 24 Pounders, for the Frigates and Fortifications of the United States. They are ornamented with the American Eagle, and allowed by good Judges to be equal to any Iron Guns from the Foundries of Europe. They are cast solid, and bored by water; this it is supposed adds to their strength, as they stand the severest proof, a number of them having been tried under the Inspection of an Engineer appointed by Government for this purpose, who has expressed his entire approbation of them, and pronounces the Metal to be of an excellent Quality.
LONGEVITY.
A late memoir of Sweden, states, that there was lately found, during a period of nine or ten years, 2036 men and 3570 women above the age of 60; 212 men and 228 women between 100 and 105; 31 men and 36 women between 106 and 110; 22 men and 19 women between 111 and 120; one man aged 122, and one woman 127. Sweden is more temperate than any land in Asia or America in the same latitudes.
GLUTTONY.
An English paper mentions, that six Journey-men Rope-makers, at Plymouth, lately ate, upon a wager, 48 pounds of Beef, without bone, at one sitting, together with bread, &c.
Yesterday, a poor man, in this town, in consideration of another's defraying the expense, ate ONE dozen of large hen's eggs, with the shells, and offered to eat another dozen immediately after on the same terms.
The population of Spain, by a return to government in the year 1787, was 10,268,150 souls. Of which number the religious of all denominations were 183,625.
FEBRUARY 18.
THE WESTERN POSTS.
Which have so long been a bone of contention between the United States and Great-Britain, and which are to be delivered up to the American arms, in June 1796, are four in number, viz:
Ofwego , at the entrance of lake Ontario, where the British have a company of foot; and a Custom-House, to prevent illicit trade in furs, &c.
Niagara , on the same lake about 100 miles.—This fort stands in a commanding situation, on a point formed by the junction of the river, and is a regular fortification, in good repair, and well garrisoned.
Detroit , about 300 miles east of Niagara, is situate on the east side of the straits, between lake Erie, and Huron, where there is a handsome town, regular fortifications, and a strong garrison.
Michilimackinac , is to the northward of Detroit, about 350 miles, on an island between Lake Huron and Michigan, an entire bed of gravel, incapable of cultivation, but most remarkable for being the general depot and grand rendezvous of all the Indian traders, who meet in the month of June, from every quarter, deliver their furs, and receive their out fits for the ensuing year. Besides these Fort Miami, built by Col. Campbell, is also within our lines, and will be given up.
A Bill for introducing the Dollar, and its parts, as the money of account in this Commonwealth, came down from the Senate, which was concurred in and passed.
BY AUTHORITY.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Trinity-house, London, 6th Nov. 1794. This corporation having very lately received from the right honorable the lords commissioners of the admiralty, a report of the survey taken of the Goodwin Sand, by Mr. Grame Spence, their maritime surveyor.
Notice is hereby given, that in compliance with the request of a numerous body of merchants, owners, and masters of ships, measures are now taking to moor, as speedy as possible in the next summer, a proper vessel, for a floating light, on the Goodwin Sand, near the north and south forelands, on which vessel three distinct lights will be exhibited, to distinguish THIS light from the north and south foreland lights, and continued constantly in the night season for the benefit of navigation. A large bell will also be fixed on board to be rung in hazy or thick weather, to warn ships of their danger as they approach the said sand when the lights may not be seen.
Further notice, and particulars of the station will be given as soon as the said vessel is placed and the lights are exhibited.
Department of state of the United States. Feb. 3d, 1795.
I hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of the original communication from Joshua Johnson, Esq. consul at London, on file in the office of the department of state.
GEORGE TAYLOR, jun. ch. clerk.
The printers of the United States are requested to insert the above in their respective papers.
An attempt to POISON the DUKE OF YORK.
By an article in the London Evening Chronicle, we learn, that an attempt of the following nature, has lately been made to take off the duke of York by poison. The duke usually takes a glass of wine and bitters, in the morning; one evening, however, he received a hint to beware of his accustomed refreshment the ensuing morning, and was informed of the reason. In the morning, when his cup-bearer brought in the liquor, the duke inquired if it was properly prepared; and being answered in the affirmative.

tive, instantly drew his sword, and compelled the unhappy man to drink it, who in consequence, suddenly expired.
FEBRUARY 20.
POLITICAL SUMMARY.
THE Editors of the CHRONICLE had it not in their power to communicate any further extracts from the British papers, by Capt. Chipman, for they were obliged to part with them as soon almost as they received them. There were certain debates in Parliament, in them, on the subject of the war, and the majority appeared disposed to continue it. Their chief argument for its duration, was the fear of a peace, which some said, in their present circumstances, was more to be dreaded than any event whatever—Such a jealousy does the government of that country nourish of the people, who are supposed to be much discontented with the existing administration. At present, they are occupied with the detail of their military operations, and their attention is directed abroad. In peace, they would look at home; and home presents but a dreary prospect; increasing debt—declining credit—unsuccessful efforts—projects abortive—trade embarrassed—a nation, in a year, precipitated from being the arbiter of Europe, to the abyss of infamy and ruin: Throughout the gloomy waste, nothing appears to animate the scene, but their lately concluded Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the President, through the mediation of Mr. JAY. On this pillow, the weary virtue of the King is to recline, in the midst of all his other distresses—for his speech to Parliament holds out no consolatory idea, to balance their unexampled losses and disgrace, but this pleasing circumstance. What the Treaty is, an anxious public expects, with great impatience: If it helps England, it cannot help France—their interests being directly repugnant, at this crisis.
The affairs of France, on the other hand, are agreeable and flattering, in the extreme. Peace smiles on the interior, and success on their arms on the frontiers. The reign of moderation and wisdom succeeds to those stormy passions which marked the first stage of the Revolution.—Without enthusiasm, a Revolution could not have been effected—Without Justice and Law, the blessings of Equal Liberty cannot be established. Every thing is right in its order. Youth is the season of the passions—age of wisdom. It is so in all Revolutions—that which would be right at last, would be inadequate in the origin.
Paris is as tranquil as Boston. Agriculture is encouraged and the arts revive, as the ocean subsides when the winds decline which have disturbed its repose.
Holland is probably in the French interests. Spain has sued for peace, and our informant asserts that the Prussians have made peace already. But the war with England must continue. To this point the Marine of France is augmented in the most astonishing manner.
From the (N. Y.) MINERVA.
Extract of a letter from an officer in the Western army, to his father, dated Fort Wayne, Oct. 29, 1794.
My dear Sir, “After garrisoning this fort with a sufficient number of men to oppose an enemy, and assigning the command of it to Col. Hamtramck, the legion was ordered to take up the line of march the 27th inst. having been on this ground one month, and ten days.
“Two Canadians, or half breeds arrived at head quarters the 26th inst. their embassy is kept secret: but as they are from the Sandusky tribes, it has been said they came with efforts of peace for seven nations, this is not given as a matter of fact. In a few days I hope to afford you exact intelligence of their motives. I do expect before the winter closes we shall have the Indians from the Wabash, at this place offering terms of peace, their tribes being more near to this Fort, than any other, and their having already declared their opposition to a continuance of the war, lead me to hope my expectations will be fulfilled, &c. The British commandants stationed at the fort erected on the Miami river, and at Detroit, have polled on different trees in the wood near to Fort Defiance, some written offers of a bounty of ten guineas, and good encouragement, and every lenity which can possibly be shown to any of our soldiers, who will desert their country, and enlist under the banners of Great-Britain; how are we to judge of this conduct? is it not characteristic of the nation, and does it not evince to us the lengths they pursue to destroy the confidence of our soldiery, and prolong a war, which might have happily terminated, but for the establishment they have unjustly made in our country? I wish I could forward you a copy of their proclamation, as it might have a tendency to open the eyes of the willingly blind, my next may perhaps inclose one, &c.
BOSTON, FEBRUARY 23.
IMPORTANT ARRET.
LIBERTY. EQUALITY. Extract from the Register of the Resolves of the Committee of Public Safety, Finances, Commerce and Subsistence of the National Convention.
25 Brumaire, 3d year of the Republic, } One and Indivisible.
THE Committee of Public Safety, Finances, Commerce and Subsistence, resolve as follows:—
Article I. The Vessels of the United States of America, and of other neutral powers shall freely enter the ports of the Republic, and leave them when they please—and no constituted authority shall be permitted to retard their departure, or oblige the Captains to sell their cargoes against their inclinations.
Art. II. Whenever the Captains or owners of neutral vessels shall think proper to sell their cargoes to government, they shall be paid according to mutual agreement.
Art. III. It is enjoined on all commanders of fleets, divisions, squadrons, or ships, on their responsibility, to respect and cause to be respected, towards all neutrals and allies of the republic, the rights of nations, and the regulations of treaties, strictly conforming themselves to the terms of the decree of the Convention of the 27th July, 1793.
Art. IV. In consequence of which it is expressly forbidden them to hinder or interrupt the voyages of such vessels, or to take out of them the Captains, sailors or passengers, except military men, actually in the service of hostile powers, with their merchandise or effects.
Art. V. Except also, from the prohibition, contained in the preceding article—1st: All merchandise belonging to powers at war with the French Republic, till those powers shall have declared free and not seizable, French merchandise on board of neutral vessels. 2d. Such merchandise, though neutral property, as is contraband and prohibited, viz; arms, instruments and ammunition of war of every kind, horses and their harnesses, and all kinds of goods, wares or merchandise, destined for any enemies ports actually besieged, blockaded or invested.
Art. VI. All goods seized on board a neutral vessel, as belonging to the enemies of the Republic, shall be discharged without delay, and at farthest within the time fixed for the days of demurrage by the written agreement or charter party which the Captain may produce.
Art. VII. The freight of all goods belonging to an enemy, shall be paid according to the rate specified in the bill of lading or charter party, and the Captain shall have liberty to invest such freight money in any goods or merchandise of the growth or manufacture of the Republic, the exportation of which are not prohibited.
Art. VIII. The Captain of the vessel on board of which the before mentioned goods of an enemy shall be found, shall be free to depart as soon as they are discharged.
Art. IX. In the case of goods seized as being enemies property, and which shall be found to belong to neutrals and declared in consequence not to be lawful prize, they shall be restored in good order to the owner.
Art. X. The commission of marine shall present without delay to the Committee of Public Safety, a list of those persons, born subjects of nations now at war with the Republic, who have been seized as prisoners on board of neutral vessels, that measures may be taken relative to their memorials.
Art. XI. The indemnities due to the neutral Captains who were detained at Bordeaux, in consequence of the Embargo at that place, shall be settled by the Commission of Marine conformably to the resolve of the Committee of Public Safety of the 7 Germinal.—The same commission shall render an account within ten days of the actual situation of those claims.
Art. XII. The Commission of Marine is specially charged to receive and settle the accounts which shall be presented to it by an agent of the United States of America, for provisions furnished to the administrators of St. Domingo. The above commission shall take every measure to procure to the concerned the most prompt justice, and shall present to the Committees of Public Safety, Finances, Commerce and Subsistence, the result of the doings in this business.
Art. XIII. The Commission of Marine is charged to cause these resolves to be published in every part of the Republic.
The Commission of foreign affairs shall transmit it to the agents of the Republic near allied and neutral governments, with orders to communicate it to them.
A copy of it shall be delivered to the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, as an answer to his memorial presented the 17 Fructidor last.
The members of the United Committees, signed.— Richard, Johannot, Dupont, Merlin (of Douai) Carnot, Blutel, C. Cochon, Thuriot, Thibault, Morrisson, Richard, Cambacérès, J. F. B. Delmos, Bredard, Le Clerc, Dyréz, D. Ramel, Poisson, Pelet, Borel, Garnier (de la Meule) Javier, L. E. Boffroy, Gumery, R. Linet, Girard, Alnard.
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Dalbarade, Boudouin, L' Evêque, Pernetty.
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SIX PER CENTS.
At Philadelphia, continue at 20 shillings. They had for some time been stationary at 19 shillings. Their late rise was owing to the news of the Treaty.
NAVAL ARTICLE.
Lists of the French and English ships of war then at sea, or ready for sailing, were published in the Star of Dec. 1—each fleet consists of seventy sail of the line—viz. French—seventeen of 100 guns, one of 90, eleven of 80—and fifty-one of 74 guns. Frigates 77—The English, five of 100 guns—twelve of 98—three of 80—and fifty of seventy-four. Frigates seventy-five. In the French ships of the line are 5514 guns.
In the English ditto, are 5616.
The NATIONAL DEBT of the United States, amounts to 76,096,468 dollars; exclusive of 1,400,000, dollars due the Bank of the United States. A sum not near so great as the loan in England for one year.
The State of New-York, owns above Two Millions of Dollars in the funds of the United States.
The LAST ADVICES from CORSICA represent that island as ripe for insurrection under
the new government. The French interest is strong and gaining strength. The English are alarmed at this ferment, and have cantoned their forces at St. Fiorenzo. The French squadron at Toulon consists of 16 ships of the line and 10 frigates; and it is expected they will attempt to recover the island.
MR. MITCHELL, the English resident at Berlin, during the second Silesian war, in communicating to the King of Prussia the intelligence of some advantage obtained over the enemy, made use of the following expression: “By the help of God we have gained a victory over the French.” “What,” said the King, “is God one of our allies?” “Yes certainly,” replied the ambassador, “and the only one who demands no subsidies of us.”
THE KING OF SPAIN
has not only reduced the salaries and pensions of his officers, but created paper money to the amount of 18 millions of dollars. A fund of 2 millions annually, is appropriated to return the principal, and pay the interest of this emission, and other circulating papers. This step was taken about the time the King received ten millions of dollars from South America.
MARINE INTELLIGENCER.
EDINBURGH, Dec. 13.
The brig Virginia, Capt. Price, an American which sailed from Port Glasgow, having got to the Westward of Ireland, sprung a leak, and put about to return on the 20th ult. but finding it impossible to keep the vessel from going down, the people were put into the two boats of the Virginia, which drifted for five days, exposed to the most dreadful weather. From such hardships, and small stock of provisions a woman and her child died, the rest were in danger of dying raving mad. Having reached the island of Iona, they were dashed on the rocks, whereby about fifteen persons, sailors and passengers, were drowned. The Capt. second mate, and four seamen, the only survivors, have arrived at Greenock.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 19.
Arrived, Sloop Francois, Augusta, (Jam.) via. Georgetown, a prize to the little Schooner Port-de-Paix—the mounts eight 6 pounders, and fought 4 hours; her cargo, dry goods. Invoice, 60,000 dollars.
Ship Betty, Cotticart, Capt. Gordon former master, of Greenock, from Port-au-Prince, with 178 hogheads sugar, coffee, mahogany, &c. was taken on the 17th Nov. last, by the French privateer Citizen, Capt. Choubier.
Schooner Santa Mair, prize to the Revolution, Capt. Durand.
Schooner Florida, prize to the Parisienne, Capt. Alexander—the is from Jamaica, bound to New-Orleans.
The ship Den Oozeken, is a prize to the French privateer Citizen, she mounts 18 guns, she engaged at the same time a brig of 16 guns.
BALTIMORE, FEB. 7.
Arrived on Wednesday last, the Schooner Nancy, Capt. Read, from Cape Nicholas Mole, from whence she failed the 1st January. Capt. Read informs, that an Embargo was about to be laid on all the vessels in port, and it was with the greatest difficulty that he could with the assistance of an influential friend, get permission to depart before it took place. They were in daily expectation at the Mole, of a French fleet, with a large number of troops, which, if they did not make an attack upon Cape Francaise, would, it was apprehended, invest that place both by sea and land. In consequence of which (and probably from the fear of a visit from Rigaud) every exertion was making to put the works into the most formidable state of defence and 5 or 600 shot kept constantly red hot.
The ship Sarah, Capt. Cunningham, from this port, is arrived safe at Amsterdam, after a short passage.
The Sloop Flying-Fish, Capt. Daniels, arrived yesterday 25 days from Aux-Cayes, who informs, that on the first ult. Fort Tiberoon was taken by the French army, commanded by General Rigaud. The British troops to the number, it is supposed, of about 600, were all massacred, in attempting to make a precipitate retreat; and a Sloop of war lying in the harbor, was sunk by a shot from a brass 24 pounder that had been carried from Aux-Cayes. Rigaud assured Capt. Daniels, that in less than three weeks he would be in possession of Jeremie—and that he might inform his friends in America, that they would soon have a market for their produce. As for Cape Nicholas Mole, he could not think of paying that place a visit, until he was joined by 8000 of his brethren, whom he was daily expecting from France. Left at Aux-Cayes about 30 sail of American vessels, almost all of whom were waiting for pay for their cargoes from the administration; among them was the Schooner Port-au-Prince, Capt. ——, of this port. Provisions of every kind very low—coffee selling at 16 fous.
From PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 7.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, Nov. 27, to a merchant in this city.
“The Algerines have got as far down as Malaga, but we can inform you most authentically, that they cannot come without the Straights, as this Court will keep a sufficient force in the Mediterranean, to check them.”
FEBRUARY 13.
Capt. Mitchell of the Nancy, from L'Orient, informs, that one 84 and a frigate were launched during the time he lay there, and that 15 others were on the stocks, he believes either eighty-fours or seventy fours he cannot tell which—so remarkable are the exertions of workmen there, that they expect to have the
above ships of war, ready for sea in the spring.
Jan. 28, in lat. 32, he saw a number of boards and flour barrels floating at a small distance from the ship, which he supposes to have come from some vessel wrecked.
From NEW-YORK, Feb. 11.
It is related as a fact, in a late Jamaica account, that a horse thrown overboard by an American vessel in tempestuous weather, actually followed her two days in a tremendous sea; when the weather moderating, the horse was taken on board and conveyed safe into port.
The ship Nancy, arrived at Philadelphia, from P'Orient, spoke Dec. 28, lat. 38. 23, Schooner Eliza, of and from Boston, for Capes de-Verds, all well. Spoke also, Jan. 27, Schooner Active, Ross, from Salem, for West-Indies, the Captain of which died two days before.
The Kingston (Jamaica) accounts to Jan. 10, and Nassau (N. Providence) accounts to Jan. 20, agree in the arrival of the British from Gibraltar—but the former states the numbers at 1800, the latter at 5,000! Tiberoon, at Port-au-Prince, was taken by the French about Jan. 1, after a siege of five days.
The severe gale which lately swept this city reached far. It has been spoken of from Virginia to Massachusetts as of frightful mien, doing much damage. In this gale a Schooner from this Port, Adams, master, bound from hence to Salem through the sound, was wrecked on the Sachem head rocks, near Guilford, in Connecticut; no lives were lost and some of the cargo will be saved.
NEWPORT, FEB. 3.
On Friday last arrived here the Sloop Lucretia, Gregory from St. Martins bound to Fairfield, (Con.) Capt. Gregory informs, that on his passage, in lat. 29, long. 67, he fell in with a privateer brig (which he afterwards learned was called the Retrive, belonging to Bermuda) the Captain of which ran down upon him till within pistol shot, and then without hailing or chewing any colors, fired into him a charge of grape shot and a ball, which did him considerable damage. He then compelled Capt. Gregory to hoist out his boat and go on board the brig, which being leaky and a heavy sea going, it was with great difficulty he kept her above water. The Captain of the privateer, after treating him with much insolence and abuse, suffered him to depart. The above privateer had with her two prizes, one the Schooner Lucy, Joseph Woodman, Master, of Newbury-Port, the other a Sloop belonging to Salem, mate's name Elias Grant both from Port-de-Paix.
SALEM, Feb. 17.
The Schooner Aurora, Capt. Waters, of this port, has been taken by a British privateer, and sent to Jamaica.
NEWBURY-PORT, February 17.
We are sorry to hear that a misunderstanding took place in this town on Friday last, between two gentlemen, the effects of which produced a challenge on the one part, which was immediately accepted by the other. The place agreed on for the decision of the contest by the parties, was in a remote part of the town. At the hour appointed one of the gentlemen appeared with a pair of Pistols (and being uncertain whether they would not expend their ammunition) it was thought advisable to take swords also. The gentleman and his seconds had not long been on the spot, before his antagonist sent a small DOG, armed with a sword and bayonet by his side, which made him look truly en militaire , the fight of whom had such an effect on the Dueller, that he smote the ground, and appeared more mortified than if the brace of Balls had pierced his body, or the Poignard his heart.
PORTSMOUTH, February 24.
At the different parishes in this town, on Thanksgiving Day the 19th inst. about 1000 Dollars was collected to be appropriated, when a proper method shall be devised, for the redemption of our brethren now in slavery at Algiers.
Died at Sea, on the 17th Nov. last, Capt. NATHANIEL JONES, of this town, in the 25th year of his age.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE
District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
CLEARED FOR Ship Ophir, Stevens, S. Carolina. Ship Randolph, Grenough, ditto.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. PRINTER, As our last Federal Thanksgiving was upon rather a singular occasion, and opened a wide field for the display of genius and of patriotism; some gentlemen have expressed a wish that there might be a collection of the sermons that were delivered on that day: and with this view have thought it proper thro' the channel of the newspaper, to request such towns and parishes in this State, as shall be pleased with the proposal, to put about subscriptions for printing the sermons that were delivered with them respectively. Such a proposal taking effect, would amuse many, entertain some, and at least benefit the industrious Printer.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of JEREMIAH HOLMES, late of Portsmouth, husbandman, deceased, are requested to present the same for settlement to
BENJAMIN HOLMES, Administrator. Portsmouth, Feb. 20, 1795.

WARREN.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in Warren, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1794, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the ninth day of March next, so much of their lands as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Jonathan Clements, in said town, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day.
   1st div. 2d div. und. Ac's. Ac's. Ac's.     Capt. Ephraim Brown, 100 50   Capt. Reuben True, 100 50   Capt. David Clough, 100 50   Capt. Abel Davis, 100 50   Capt. Ebenezer Morrill, 100   Capt. Truworthy Ladd, 100   Capt. John Page, jr. 100 100 50   Capt. Benjamin French, 100   Col. Ebenezer Stevens, 100 50   Col. Moses Greely, 50   Col. Jacob Currier, 100 50   Col. Joseph Tilton, 100   Col. David Morrill, 100 100 50   Col. Benjamin Clough, 50   Col. Abraham Morrill, 100 50   Col. Thomas Peirce, 50   Capt. John Parker, 100 100 50    A part of Benning Wentworth, Esq r s reservation. REUBEN BATCHELDER, Collector. Warren, Feb. 3, 1795.
Ark Tavern.
THE subscriber most respectfully informs the public, that by the solicitation of a number of his friends he has opened a TAVERN, by the name of THE ARK TAVERN, at No. 6, Buck-Street. His house has been for a number of years a convenient resort for traders and gentlemen from the country; he pledges himself to lack no exertion to render it at least as agreeable to that, and every description of customers, as it has heretofore proved, and promises the traveller, that while every means of refreshment and repose will be offered him in the house, every attention in the stable shall be shewn his wearied beast. To those who have frequented his house he flatters himself it is only necessary to offer a continuance of the same diligent effort to please; to those who have the experiment yet to make, he can only add the scriptural exhortation, "taste and see." JOHN DAVENPORT.
N. B. His bills shall always be as moderate as the price of provisions will admit, and the smallest favour acknowledged with gratitude.
WANTED
At the above house, a maid servant, who is able and willing to do the menial work of the fame. Portsmouth, Feb. 9, 1795.
NEW FEATHERS
Just received by Abram 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 large and small Tumblers; Wine Glasses; Quart & Pint Decanters; Vinegar Cruets of the newest fashion; & a great variety of elegant Looking-Glasses of all prices. Constant attendance, and every favour gratefully acknowledged. Portsmouth, Dec. 9.
NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to the estate of ELIPHALET DAME , late of Newington, in the county of Rockingham, and State of New-Hampshire, yeoman, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have claims against the estate of said DAME , are likewise desired to exhibit the same to the subscribers for settlement. JOHN NUTTER, } Administrators. NOAH HUNTRESS, } Barnstead, Feb. 6, 1795.
GILMANTON.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and other owners of land in the town of Gilman, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1790, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, on the 26th day of March next, at ten o'clock, A. M. at the dwelling-house of Col. Antipas Gilman, in said town, as will pay said taxes, together with the incidental charges thereon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. R. Q'ty. s.d.     Rob't Auchmody, 1st 100 2 10 100 1 6   Jeremiah Connor, 2d 40 33 2 40 0 5   John Clark, 2d 40 10 4 40 0 4   ditto 2d 100 14 17 100 0 6   ditto 4th div. 34 15 0 1   Eliphalet Coffin, 2d 40 25 3 40 0 4   Thomas Dean, 2d 40 7 2 40 0 4   Cornelius Drisco, 4th div. 153 15 0 1   James Davis, 2d 40 1 1 40 0 4   William Dorom, 4th div. 24 15 0 1   Ephraim Folsom, pt. 1st 40 34 2 26 0 3   Edward Fifield, 4th div. 175 15 0 1   N. Gilman, Esq. pt. 2d 100 14 10 40 0 6   Nicholas Gordon, 2d 40 18 2 40 0 3   Zebulon Gidding, 2d 100 14 3 100 0 6   Josiah Gilman, pt. 2d 40 32 2 20 0 3   Sam'l Gilman, 3d, pt. 2d 40 5 8 20 0 1 1/2   ditto part 2d 100 10 14 50 1 6   ditto half 4th div. 167 7 1/2 1/2   Tho's Gorden, pt. 2d 40 37 2 32 0 2   Jonathan Gilman, 2d 40 30 4 40 0 6   ditto 2d 100 13 16 100 0 3   Robert Hale, 2d 40 36 2 40 0 6   ditto 4th div. 162 15 0 1   Joseph Hall, 2d 100 17 13 100 1 6   Josiah Hall, 1st 40 33 3 40 0 4   ditto 2d 40 5 3 40 0 4   ditto 4th do 21 15 0 1   Samuel Hilton, 2d 40 9 4 40 0 4   ditto 1st 100 11 17 100 0 3   ditto part 2d 100 1 15 100 1 0   ditto 4th div. 203 15 0 1   Jona. Hilton, jun. pt. 2d 40 1 5 24 0 5   Edward Hall, 2d 100 10 15 100 0 9   George Jaffrey, Esq. 2d 100 5 8 100 1 6   ditto 4th do 22 15 0 1   Ephraim Leavitt, 1st 100 6 2 100 0 9   John Lord, pt. 2d 40 20 2 15 0 2   William Moore, 2d 40 31 3 40 0 8   J. Odiorne, Esq. pt. 140 32 3 18 0 4   ditto pt. 1st 100 12 1 46 1 1   ditto pt. 2d 100 13 1 46 1 1   Jethro Parson, 4th div. 170 15 0 1   John Perkins, jun. 2d 40 29 5 40 0 4   Jona. Robinson, jun. 2d 40 9 3 40 0 3   John Roberts, pt. 2d 100 15 9 45 1 0   Stephen Sewell, 2d 40 41 2 40 0 4   ditto 4th div. 132 15 0 1   Coffin Thing, 2d 40 37 3 40 0 6   Nath'l Thing, 4th div. 176 15 0 1   Jonathan Wadley, 2d 40 29 3 40 0 6   Nath'l Webster, 4th div. 23 15 0 1   Wm Wentworth, 2d 40 25 4 40 0 6   Rich'd Wibard, jun. 1st 40 46 2 40 0 8   T. Westbrook, Esq. 2d 40 12 4 40 0 6   ditto 1st 100 2 3 100 0 6   R. Waldron, jun. 2d 40 8 4 40 0 3   The 40 acre lot sold at Exeter by the proprietors' committee to Josiah Gilman, Part of 2 ranges owned by the Masonian prop rs . In the 1st range. 39 1 40 0 8  
   No. Q'ty. s. d.    1 150 1 6  2 150 1 6  3 150 1 6  4 150 1 6  5 150 1 6  6 150 1 6  7 150 1 6  8 150 1 6  9 150 1 6  10 150 1 6  11 150 1 6  12 150 1 6  13 150 1 6  14 150 1 6    In the 2d range.     No. Q'ty. s. d.    1 150 1 6  2 150 1 6  3 150 1 6  4 150 1 6  5 150 1 6  6 150 1 6  7 150 1 6  8 150 1 6  9 150 1 6  10 150 1 6  11 150 1 6  12 150 1 6  13 150 1 6  14 150 1 6  15 150 1 6  16 150 1 6  
WILLIAM PARSONS, Constable. Gilman, Jan. 2, 1795. THE subscribers appointed commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the estate of Capt. STEPHEN WEBSTER, late of Boscawen, deceased, hereby give notice that they will attend at the house of Mr. Benjamin Webster, in said Boscawen, on the second Tuesday of February, March, April, May and June next, from 2 to 5 o'clock, P. M. GEORGE JACKMAN, } Commissioners. JOSEPH GERRISH, } NATHANIEL GREEN. } Boscawen, Dec. 30, 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 Elasticities.
Devonshire Drabs and Kerseys; plain and striped Lambkins; fine blue and light color'd Bath Coatings; Serges; Rateens; Twill'd Duffs; Baizes; Welsh and English Flannels; Rose and Duffel 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, Toillet and figur'd 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 Jaconet check'd, strip'd and sprig'd Mullins; Mullin Handkerchiefs, some fashionable with color'd borders; Gentlemens' Cravats and square Handkerchiefs, some Tambor'd Corners; Work'd Mullin and Lawn Aprons; Mullin and Lawn flower'd Handkerchiefs; Cambricks; plain and strip'd Dimothies; Mullinet and Mersailles Quilting.
Black and white Satin Ribbon; Fancy ditto; black Silk Laces, and fine Honeton white Lace and Edgings; black Mode and Satin; Vellum Mode; color'd Sarsnets; 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-Lastings, and Satinets; 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.
Piscataqua-Bridge.
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the proprietors of Piscataqua-Bridge, will be held at the West Chamber of the Court-House, in Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 4th day of March next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at which time the accounts of said proprietors will be exhibited.
By order of Directors, NATH'L ADAMS, Prop r s Clerk. Feb. 20, 1795.
To Richard Downing, Esq r proprietors clerk for the township of Barnstead, in the county of Strafford.
WE the subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Barnstead, pray your honor to warn or notify a meeting of the proprietors of said township, to be held at the house of Mr. James Peavy, innholder in Newington, in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on the 10th day of March ensuing, at 10 of the clock, A.M. on said day, then and there to act on the following articles, viz.
1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.
2d. To choose a committee to examine the proprietors books, and to see if the clerk has made the several entries of the proprietors meetings held heretofore, agreeable to the law of said State, as there is a number of land holders of said township, determined to dispute paying their proportional part of the monies assessed by said proprietors heretofore, on the account of the proprietors clerk not being legally chosen and sworn, as they say; and to ratify and confirm any vote or votes that the proprietors has passed heretofore.
3d. To pass any vote that the proprietors shall think proper, concerning the matter.
4th. To see if the said proprietors will choose a committee or agent to defend any lawsuit that has, or may be brought against said proprietors.
February 2, 1795. Charles Hodgdon, Richard Sinkler, Richard Sinkler, jun. Benjamin Nutter, John Taylor, Jonathan Emerson, Timothy Emerson, Jonathan Nutter, Benjamin Adams.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. Newington, Feb. 7, 1795.
Pursuant to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of Barnstead, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforementioned.
RICHARD DOWNING, Prop r s Clerk.
WANTED
A Journeyman Currier, Who is a thorough master of the business in all its branches:
Likewise, A Journeyman Cordwainer, to take a constant seat on Womens' Sandals, Shoes, and Slippers:
ALSO
A Journeyman Tanner;
SUCH as can bring with them a recommendation of their sobriety and fidelity, will meet with good encouragement by applying to the subscribers, at their
Boot & Shoe Manufactory,
No. 1, High-Street: Where may constantly be had,
Boots, Shoes & Slippers, and orders for exportation expedited on the most liberal terms.
Leigh & Bowles. Portsmouth, Feb. 17, 1795.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Capt. NATHANIEL SHERBURNE, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to ELIZABETH SHERBURNE, Administratrix. Portsmouth, Feb. 20, 1795.
Rags! Rags!
CASH and the highest price given for clean cotton, cotton and linen, and canvas Rags; by SAMUEL LARKIN, Market-Street, Portsmouth.
Where may be had, a quantity of Sheathing-Paper, very cheap. Portsmouth, Feb. 17, 1795.