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MR. MELCHER. CONVINCED , by a course of observation, that there exists in this country an unprincipled and daring combination, under the influence of sinister aims, to obstruct, by any means which shall be necessary and can be commanded, not short even of force, the due and efficient administration of the present government, to make our most important national interests subservient to the views of a foreign power, and as means to these ends to destroy by calumny and misrepresentation, the confidence of the people in the truly virtuous men of our country, and to transfer it with the power of the State to ambitious, intriguing and hypocritical pretenders to extraordinary merit and patriotism," are the words of an eminent patriot who has fought, bled and conquered in the cause of freedom.
In all free well regulated governments, the supreme or despotic power remains in the hands of the people, and such parts of that supreme or despotic power only, can be exercised by executive, legislative or judicial departments of government, as is expressly delegated to each of them by the people, in the instrument or constitution by which they have chosen to express their will.
In the British government, the Parliament, as consisting of King, Lords and Commons claim to themselves, and in fact exercise that supreme or despotic power, which, in this and every other free government, rests in the body of the people.
When government is administered in such a manner as to render it oppressive to the people; or when the administrators of government depart from, or act counter to the constitution or instrument by which the people have delegated all the supreme or despotic power, with which they have chosen to part; then the people have a right to alter their constitution in what manner they think proper, unless they have in that constitution pointed out a particular way in which they have determined alterations or amendments shall be made; hereafter I will attempt to show how and in what manner these alterations or amendments are to be made. I shall now proceed to point out the necessity of them, and state some of the many inconveniences we suffer from the opposition of "an unprincipled and daring combination" to the general government, and endeavor to establish the necessity of applying a remedy.
The time when this faction first appeared after the adoption of the federal constitution I shall not attempt to determine; and shall note only those inconveniences under which as a nation we have suffered since the arrival of Genet. The Brissotine faction predominated in France during the fall of 1792 and spring of 1793, and this (the Brissotine) faction being determined to carry all before them by bribery and corruption, sent Monsieur Genet over, apparently as Minister Plenipotentiary and Ambassador Extraordinary, tho' in fact as an incendiary to this once happy land, but which they had marked out as a scene in which the anarchy, cruelty and bloodshed of that country was to be acted over again in miniature. I lay in miniature because that faction never once thought American yeomen could adopt those sanguinary measures which French regicides ran into with an unparalleled fury. No, fellow citizens they knew you were honest, and that you possessed an unbounded enthusiasm for that liberty, in struggling for which you spilt your blood. They proposed to work upon this passion and not doubting but in this country as well as every other men might be found, who would sell their "birth-right for a mess of pottage." They provided Genet with every means of corruption which they had in their power. The current coin of their country was not esteemed sufficient, they even melted the Gods whom they from earliest infancy were taught to adore and employed them in their sacrilegious hands to impede, obstruct and overturn that government which was founded by the sages of our land on the broad basis of equal liberty.
conscious multitude know no ruler, in fact whatever imagination can conceive that is horrible he saw in France, but when viewing this country, how different the prospect? He saw every man happy in the government of the law, and sitting down in peace under his own vine and fig tree; to reduce us to a similar situation with France was his object, and in my next I will point out the means he made use of to produce this effect.
PERCY.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, April 13. THE bill for regulating intercourse with the Indian tribes was read a third time, the blanks filled up, and passed.
Mr. New, of the committee of enrolments, reported as duly enrolled, a bill for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes, and a resolve directing further returns in the cases of claimants for invalid pensions, which accordingly received the signature of the Speaker.
Mr. Tracy moved to take up the amendments of the Senate to the bill authorising the Secretary at War to place certain persons on the pension list.
Mr. Christie moved the order of the day to be postponed, that the House might resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
Mr. Tracy said he was as much in favor of going into the question of the state of the Union as the gentleman who proposed it could be; but he said the business he proposed to the consideration of the House, he believed, would not occupy many minutes.
The business was therefore taken up, and the amendments agreed to. Mr. Harper said they had this morning passed a bill containing strong, but necessary measures to prevent future infractions of the treaty lately concluded with the Cherokee Indians. In order effectually to prevent this, he believed it would be desirable to do away all cause of complaint from those persons who had claims upon the land ceded to the Indians by treaty. For this purpose, he laid the following resolutions on the table:
Resolved, That all persons now holding lands under grants from the state of North Carolina, in the territory of the United States, south of the Ohio, and beyond the boundary line between the United States and the Indians, shall be entitled to receive in exchange for an equal quantity of their lands, 320 acres each in the territory of the U. States north-west of the Ohio, on their respective settling there, and continuing to reside for the term of
Resolved, That all persons holding as aforesaid shall be permitted to subscribe their lands on the loan for the domestic debt of the United States at the rate of 25 dollars per hundred acres, and in the same terms with the present unsubscribed debt, provided that such subscription shall not entitle any subscriber to a certificate 'till the whole lands so granted as aforesaid, shall have been subscribed or exchanged.
Mr. Christie renewed his motion to go into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
Mr. W. Smith was against agreeing to the motion, tho' he was aware of the necessity of an early attention to the business, until the important financial business before the House was gone thro'. He was the more desirous of going into the business of finance from the very long representation which had been gone into by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gallatin) yesterday; a representation tending to mislead the public, and which he thought it his duty flatly to contradict, and to show that his calculations and conclusions were totally unfounded. If it was, however, determined to go into the business of the state of the Union, he wished to be permitted to read a statement of their finances, by which he would prove that they were now in a better state than they were in 1791, by two millions.
Mr. Smith had not permission to
read his statement, it being declared not in order; and after some observations from Messrs. Harper, Sedgwick, and Gilbert, against going immediately into a state of the Union, and from Messrs. Giles, Swanwick and Gallatin, in favor of it, (the latter gentleman noticing what had fallen from Mr. Smith, with respect to the financial question, saying that as he had no other object than truth in view, he challenged discussion on the subject, at the same time expressing his confidence in the truth of his statements) the question was put and carried for going into a state of the Union.
The House having formed itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Muhlenberg in the chair, Mr. Sedgwick proposed a resolution to the following effect.
Resolved, That provisions ought to be made by law, for carrying into effect with good faith, the treaties lately concluded with the Dey and Regency of Algiers, the King of Great Britain, the King of Spain, and certain Indian Tribes, north west of the river Ohio.
This resolution occasioned considerable heat in the committee. It was objected to as being introduced before the Chairman had read the papers before the committee, and some debate took place upon the point of order; but at length the Chairman having declared the resolution in order, a debate took place upon the form of the resolution.—It was objected to on account of its embracing all the four treaties.
It was said that gentlemen might wish to appropriate for carrying into effect one treaty, and not another. This, it was said, could not be an objection to gentlemen who thought themselves bound to carry all the treaties into effect without exercising their judgment upon them, but it was an objection to those who advocated a contrary doctrine. It was the wish also of many gentlemen that the Spanish treaty should be first discussed, as least objectionable. On the other hand it was insisted by other gentlemen that the house was equally bound to carry into effect all the treaties, and some gentlemen said that if any one of the treaties was refused to be carried into effect, they should feel themselves justified in withdrawing their assent to the others. It was proposed that the treaty with Algiers should be first taken up, as first in the resolution, others that with Great Britain as most pressing on account of time. And after a long, very irregular, and in some degree, intemperate debate, during which several means were proposed to get rid of the resolution, and a number of points of order settled.
Mr. Gallatin moved an amendment to strike out the word "treaties" and introduce the words the treaty, which being carried, Mr. Blount moved to strike out the words, "Dey of Algiers and King of Great Britain." Mr. Crabb also moved an amendment to the amendment to leave the resolution to be filled up to-morrow—upon which some observations were made, but the questions were not taken. After two motions being made for the committee to rise, which were negatived, (it being past the usual hour of adjournment) a third was made and carried.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, April 14. Two petitions from the western country; praying the House to carry the treaties into effect, were presented by Mr. Gallatin.
TREATIES. The House, in committee, went into consideration of Mr. Sedgwick's motion for carrying into effect the treaties with England, Spain, the Regency of Algiers, and the Indian tribes. Mr. Blount, and others, moved, that the motion should be so amended, as that it should effect the treaty with Spain only.—And these amendments being agreed to, the Resolution stood as follows:—
"Resolved, That it is expedient to pass the laws necessary for carrying into effect, the treaty lately concluded between the United States and
the King of Spain," which, after an eulogium from Mr. Swanwick, on the Spanish treaty, passed unanimously.
Similar Resolutions for carrying into effect the treaty with the Dey of Algiers and the Indian tribes also passed without opposition.
A Resolution for carrying into effect the treaty with Great Britain was also proposed, and Mr. Maclay spoke at considerable length against carrying the treaty into effect, and concluded by proposing the following:
"The House having taken into consideration the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between the United States and Great Britain, communicated by the President in his message of the first day of March last, are of opinion, that it is in many respects highly injurious to the interests of the United States; yet, were they possessed of any information which could justify the great sacrifices, contained in the treaty, their sincere desire to cherish harmony and amicable intercourse with all nations, and their earnest wish to co-operate in hastening a final adjustment of the differences subsisting between the United States and Great Britain, might have induced them to wave their objection to the treaty; but, when they contemplate the conduct of Great Britain in persevering since the treaty was signed, in the impressment of American Seamen and the seizure of American vessels (laden with provisions) contrary to the sacred rights of neutral nations; whether this be viewed as the construction meant to be given to any articles in the treaty, or as contrary to an infraction of the true meaning and spirit thereof, the House cannot but regard it as an incumbent on them, in fidelity to the trust reposed in them, to forbear, under such circumstances, taking at present any active measures on the subject, therefore, "Resolved," That, under the circumstances aforesaid, and with such information, as the House possesses, it is not expedient at this time to concur in passing the laws necessary for carrying the said treaty into effect."
A desultory debate then took place. Those gentlemen who were opposed to the British treaty wished the committee to rise, as they were not prepared, and as there would not be time to go into a discussion of the subject. Other gentlemen, who were in favor of the treaty, wished the committee not to rise, that discussion might be entered upon the question then taken. This was objected to, as it was said to be necessary the subject should undergo full discussion. The committee at length rose and had leave to sit again.
The chairman having made his report, Mr. Maclay moved to lay his proposition before the House, which being read was referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
The amendment to strike out that part of the resolution before this committee which related to the Algerine and British treaties recurred. The object of this motion was to take up the Spanish treaty first.
In favor of this object it was urged, That the Spanish treaty would take up little if any time in discussion, that all appeared to be agreed, as to its propriety, but that the British had occasioned great difference in sentiment, and that the time occupied in its discussion should not be a bar to proceeding on another very urgent, and on which there appeared no disagreement. That the PRESIDENT, in his message accompanying the Spanish treaty, recommended it to the immediate attention of the House to pass the necessary provisions.
In opposition to taking up the subject of the Spanish treaty first, it was urged that the British claimed a priority in date, and in urgency. It was first negotiated, laid on the table first, and contained stipulations which required immediate attention. The posts were stipulated to be delivered on or before the first of June; arrangements must be made prior to that period, for taking possession of them, and these arrangements could not be made until it was known whether the House meant to execute the
treaty. That the President when he sent the Spanish treaty to the House, only mentioned that provision should be made during the present session. The commissioners to act under it were to meet in this city, and therefore might be appointed the very last day of the session. That it was a reason for taking up other treaties in preference to the British treaty because the latter would create much discussion; for this argument would equally apply to taking up a variety of other business, which would take less time in discussion than the British treaty, and thus that compact might be frustrated by delay. And that it was no argument to say, as had been alleged by the member who moved in this business, that the Spanish treaty should be first attended to because it was most consonant to interests and wishes of the immediate constituents of that member; for that the interests of the whole and not a part should be consulted, in determining which business should have the priority.
Mr. Jackson moved that the yeas and nays should be taken upon the resolutions for carrying into effect the treaties. They were then upon the Spanish treaty; but every voice being in favor of it the yeas and nays were dispensed with, &c. on the Indian treaty, as that resolution seemed also to pass unanimously.
Mr. Christie making some objections to the resolution for carrying into effect the treaty with Algiers, and some papers relative to it being confidential communications, and referred to a select committee, on motion, the House adjourned.
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And for Book-Store, corner of Market Street. Remarks upon Paul's and Barnabas's dispute and separation.
A DISCOURSE delivered in the Congregational Church and Society in Hampton, March 2d, 1796. A day devoted by them to fasting & prayer. By Joseph Buckminster, A. M. Pastor of the first Church of Christ in Portsmouth. Published by desire of the hearers.
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LATEST European Intelligence.
The Minerva, Capt. Scott, usually furnishes the latest European Intelligence. By her arrival on Wednesday, from London, we received papers to the 16th March—Extracts follow:
Republic of France.
PARIS, MARCH 3.
THE capture of Stofflet, and his execution are striking, and without doubt, decisive events with respect to the war in La Vendee .
CHARETTE is the only General, who either began or supported this dreadful war, who has hitherto eluded Republican vengeance.
STOFFLET was the hope of his party—the man on whom foreigners as well as the Vendéens placed the greatest confidence. He, with the Sexton Catherineau, gave the first signal for this war.
The following portrait was drawn by a man, who from a consciousness of dreadful circumstances, was a long time near his person:—In stature he was about five feet four inches, strongly built; his shape vulgar and brutal; his mind had never received any species of cultivation. He imbibed the education, and retained the temper and manners of a German gamekeeper. He led his men to battle as his dogs to the chase of a boar. He was rather brutal than ferocious. He always preferred his ancient habits, his old connections; he did not love, he despised the nobility. He was looked up to with the utmost reverence by the peasants, who respected M. MASTON, (for that was his name with them) more than the Beauchamp's, Delbee, Lescure, and other chiefs, who were much better than himself. DELBEE, the bravest and most able of all the Vendéens, had a particular esteem for, and confidence in STOFFLET. LESCURE kept a strict eye upon him.
Journal of Real.
Letters from F. M. RIOT, of Finistere, Representative of the People.
"Citizen, the following is the statement of the intelligence which I have received from Brest. The division of frigates, commanded by Capt. Montelone, has just returned to its cruising station, where it has hitherto been so successful. It has recently made four pretty considerable captures."
"A vessel, having on board two hundred and sixty soldiers, one Col. and twelve officers, belonging to the convoy which FITT destined for the West-Indies, but which was forced by gales of wind to make for England, has been captured by this division, and carried into Havre."
"Two vessels laden with wine, oranges, and dried fruit, have been carried into Port Malo."
"And lastly, a Portuguese vessel, of 300 tons burden, laden with cod fish, heretofore bound for the West-Indies, has been carried into Brest."
The prize, the Renommee , from Brest, has captured two vessels, one laden with oranges, and dried fruit; the other with indigo, cotton, Peruvian balsam, cochineal, &c. The latter is valued at upwards of twelve thousand pounds sterling.
Another privateer, fitted out by citizens BINARD and POULIQUEN, of Brest, returned on the 7th of Feb. to Morlaix, with an English vessel of 200 tons, with a full cargo of corn and wine.
For a month past, there has been so terrible a storm on the coast of L'Orient, that a vessel bound for Havre, and laden with wine and salt, has foundered at her anchors in Brest road.
The artisans belonging to the port of Brest, at the instigation of certain malevolent persons, who studiously conceal themselves, have for a second time refused assignments in payment of their wages. This insurrection, however, has been quelled by the firm and courageous conduct of the principal officers of the arsenal.
A letter from Perpignan, written by General BONNET, states that the Spanish government have ordered the French emigrants to withdraw to a distance of 30 leagues from the frontiers of the Republic, and to a distance of 15 leagues from the seaports.
In the sitting of the Council of Five Hundred, on the 2d of March, a scrutiny took place, for nominating a commission, charged to examine the message of the Directory, respecting the Justices of the Peace, who have refused to take the oath of hatred against royalty. On this subject, L'Ecclair of the 3d, says, the Committee appointed to report on the message of the Directory, is not disposed to revive Jacobinism. It then declares at great length against Clubs, which were the support of Robespierre, Chaumette and Hebert. If we forget the terrible lesson of our own misfortunes, let us cast our eyes on the mischiefs produced in Holland by Popular Societies, where they have arrested Magistrates, and attempted to seduce the French soldiery, in order to rival the government. If we want other examples, let us look at the United States of America, where the government has been obliged to employ the force of arms to restore tranquility to provinces agitated by Clubs. Let us look at other countries, and we may convince ourselves that their happy Constitution, which in many of its parts has served as a model for our own, is menaced by similar associations, which almost never exist but by their chiefs; who with the best intentions, often prove the ruin of liberty. Clubs are excellent when we wish to destroy; they have rendered us great services, which we can never forget, and we may again want their assistance, when we wish to bring about a new Revolution; but at this time we wish to draw it to a conclusion, to repair our evils, to find tranquility, and to preserve our Constitution.
find tranquility, and to preserve our Constitution.
MARCH 4. The Directory have officially announced that Stofflet, and five of his accomplices were tried at Angers, on the 6th Ventose, and were shot the next day, with the exception of a young attendant on his person, whom the military council condemned only to be imprisoned until the return of peace. From the sentence of STOFFLET it appears, that he was in his 44th year, that he was born at Lunéville, in the department of la Marthe. The names of the four officers were Charles Lichtenhen, aged 24, born at Prade, formerly an officer in the service of the Emperor. Joseph Philippe Devannes, born at Ancenis, formerly Commis, of that district; Joseph Moreau, aged 20, born at Chanielon; Pierre Pinot, aged 21; and Michel Grolleau, aged 14; the two last were born at Chollet. The military council declared them accused and convicted of having been taken with arms in their hands, and condemned them to death conformably to the law of the 30th Prairial, which enacts:
"That the chiefs, commanders, Captains, movers and instigators of armed assemblages, without the sanction of the constituted authorities, either under the name of Chouan, or any other denomination, shall be punished with death."
The second article enacts, "That armed men present at those assemblages, if they are deserters or strangers in the department in which they shall be taken, shall be subject to the same penalty."
An arrest of the Directory, dated the 6th Ventose, enacts, "That from that day the central bureau of the canton of Paris shall grant no more permission to persons to settle in it.—All permissions of that sort are revoked, except those which shall be renewed in consequence of those delinquent to settle at Paris appearing before the minister of police, and assigning good reasons for that purpose. All permissions for occasional residence are also revoked. New permissions may however, be obtained, but only for a short time, by those who shall be able to assign justifiable causes, not included in the exceptions subjoined to the laws of the third and fourth complementary days of the second year. The central bureau is to continue to grant permissions, but only according to the strict and rigid letter of the law. Those whose permissions are revoked, are bound to quit Paris within the period prescribed by the law."
A letter from Switzerland, in the gazette of Newied, dated the 27th January, announces, that there have arrived at Bâle, a Danish and Swedish minister, and that within fifteen days or three weeks, we shall receive some agreeable intelligence respecting peace. This statement does not appear to us to be very probable.
The Department of L'Yonne, and that of Upper Soane, have experienced the same fate as several of the others. They ought, at least to replace those functionaries by men who are in possession of the public confidence. But on this head government are frequently deceived, and induced to make choice of men who are loaded with public hatred and execration. At Aix, for instance, the municipality were displaced; their successors restored in the place of their fittings the copy of the constitution of 1793, which had been taken away. That city suffers greatly from the tyranny of a commander, named Maurice Charles, a creature of Freron, who, conformably to an arrest of that Preconul, has put garrisons of 7, 8, or 10 soldiers, in the houses of those, who have sons, sons in law, nephews, &c. in a state of requisition, and are not able to produce the young men. These soldiers live in those houses at discretion, and demand whatever they please, meat, wine, &c. Government cannot too soon take measures to restrain those excesses, and to call the agents who thus abuse their commission.
A letter from Angers states, but does not affirm as a positive fact, that Charette has died at Gouder, in consequence of a wound.
NOAILLES proposed, that the Public Functionaries detained in consequence of the Resolution of the 31st May, and the military in actual service, should be exempted from the regulations of the law of the 3d Brumaire.
Charles Duval and Le Sage Senaut moved the previous question.
"What!" exclaimed MADIER, "if the Generals HOCHÉ and FRECHEVILLE, if the brothers of Merlin, who so bravely defended their country, were named Representatives of the People, would you exclude them from the Legislative Body, merely because they had an emigrant relation?"
[BENTABOLLE, DUVAL, LE SAGE SENAUT, &c. &c. "Yes! Yes!"]
"Fine reward that you reserve for your defenders!"
Madier in descending from the Tribune, was insulted by several Members, who called him "Chouan." Madier retorted on them "Jacobins."
The President called them all to order; calm was restored, and Lecointre's plan was adopted.
After an animated discussion, the Council declared that the Citizens Baudrinier and Gaillard, were not comprehended in the law of the 3d Brumaire. The brother of the first, a banished Ecclesiastic, had been inscribed in the list of emigrants. The second, to withdraw himself from the system of terror, had retired to the armies, and had also been inscribed in the list of emigrants.
On this subject a considerable difference of opinion took place; the discussion was postponed.
PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, Feb. 23.
Our cabinet seems at present actively employed in negotiations with the French Republic. Every thing, however, indicates that no thoughts should be entertained of its taking part with the Coalesced Powers.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, March 3.
The war, it appears, will speedily recommence, and it seems to be admitted on all sides, that the only object of contest will be the restoration of the territories of the Allied Powers; so that after the enormous sums we have expended, and the thousands of lives that have been sacrificed, we find ourselves in the situation of being compelled to begin again, not to restore Monarchy in France, for that is at last found to be too difficult a task, not to gain any thing, but to recover the territories we have lost.
By the Erlangen Gazette, which we received yesterday, we are led to believe that the British Ministers design to lavish more money on our German allies. It says that a treaty of Subsidy is concluded between Austria and the Elector Palatine, in which England participates, and agrees to take into its pay, 38,000 Palatine troops, being the full number of that Electorate, in the time of war. If this be true, and it comes in one of the most intelligent Journals in Germany, it will appear that the Emperor is not only to receive immense sums from us by way of loan, but is authorized to make Subsidiary treaties for us with the German Princes. If he cannot squander our money with sufficient expedition, he may engage others to assist him.
Yesterday an express was received overland from Bombay, with an account of the capture of three very important Dutch settlements, in the East-Indies; namely, Cochin, a town on the coast of Malabar; Malacca, a town on the Peninsula, which extends South of the kingdom of Siam; and Jaffnapatam, a place, the third in point of importance, in the island of Ceylon. The Nabob of Arcot is dead. This intelligence, which was received at the East-India House, was announced to the General Court of Proprietors.
The Admiralty Telegraph, was at work yesterday morning a considerable time.
(From the Amsterdam Gazette.)
"By a letter, dated 27th Jan. we have the following advice:"
"The Courier, Capt. Ysbrants, arrived at Bergen, from the Texel, in thirty six hours, at which place a Dutch Squadron, consisting of six sail of the line, eight frigates, and four cutters, were daily expected, to convoy home six East-Indiamen, richly laden, and several valuable West-Indiamen, lying at that place."
The above ships are unquestionably those which have lately put to sea, and were seen by the English ships of war.
MARCH 12. Mr. Grey, in the House of Commons, stated, in a Speech of considerable length, the income and expenditure of the three services, ordinaries, and extraordinary, for the last three years, in order to shew the expense and profusion of the Ministers in carrying on the prosecution of the present war. He stated, that the expense already incurred in the present war amounting to 77,000,000l. independent of the unfunded debt, which he laid, amounted to 20,000,000l. The interest of the first sum amounted to 2,600,000l. a year. He also insisted, that the peace establishment would be 22,000,000l. a year and the permanent taxes to meet it only 18,500,000l.
MARCH 13. The Hamburg mail, which arrived on Wednesday, brings intelligence from the Rhine, that the campaign is to commence, the middle of this month: The first operation of the French, it is said, is to be against Mentz. Immense quantities of artillery have been sent to the armies of the Sambre and Meuse, and the Rhine; and Gen. Jourdan, when the army that arrived by the mail, was expected daily from the Rhine, was expected daily from Paris, at the head-quarters of the Sambre and Meuse army.
On the side of Italy, the campaign commences earlier than on the Rhine. Gen. Scherer, and the army of Italy, 50,000 strong, were to be in motion the latter end of last month.
The Paris papers to the 6th, were received in town on Thursday, which brought nothing important: They only mention, that a restraints is going to be put on the liberty of the press, and that no journal (public print) will be in future permitted to circulate by the post, except such as are acknowledged by government, and approved by the censors established by them, for the purpose of examining such publications. This restraints enrages many of the Journalists against the Executive Directory, some of whom do not scruple to say, that such was an arbitrary inquisition, was even never attempted by Robespierre. Others say, that they do not imagine that such a measure will pass the two Councils.
By a letter from Paris we learn, that the Executive Directory has granted a very mild sentence to the Duke de Choiseul, the Baron de Montmorency, and other emigrants, who were unfortunately wrecked some time since, on the French coast. The sentence is—that they shall be sent out of the territories of the Republic.
Letters from the borders of the Rhine say, that the army of the Sambre and Meuse has received orders to hold itself in readiness to march at the first signal; different battalions have even approached the Moselle, and every moment we expect to see the suspension of arms cease. Preparations for defence and attack, continue to be redoubled on both sides. According to all reports that reach us, the French and Austrian armies increase every day. Almost all the troops that were in Bohemia, are marching towards the Rhine, where they will form a corps of 90,000 men. Hungary and Austria are lending cavalry, and almost the whole of the garrison of Vienna will join the army. The hopes of peace are completely vanished.
STOFFLET, according to letters from Angers, died with firmness. Before he was shot, he tied a handkerchief about his eyes, and knelt down.—The soldiers hit him at
the first fire. One of his Aides du Camp received ten fires before he died. They were sold by a farmer, who conducted the Republican troops to the place between Vallons and Challet.
The change which has taken place in the chief command of the Austrian army on the Lower Rhine, by the resignation of Field-Marshal Clerfaye, is a circumstance of great concern.
By LLOYD's list, it appears, that the number of ships taken by the enemy, from England and the other powers at war with them, from Jan. 1793, to Dec. 1795, is 2009, of which 119 were retaken by our cruisers. The number taken by England and the other powers, from France, is 319, so that there remains a balance in favor of the enemy of 1491 vessels. Ships of war and privateers are not included in this statement.
The King of Spain, to defray the expenses of his journey, has taken two millions of crowns from the Treasury, which is appropriated to the expenditure of 40 days. The Duke of Aludia, who has four Secretaries of State with him, rides in the same carriage with their Majesties.
The King has been pleased to appoint Robert Lisson, Esq. to be his Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, to the United States of America.
The King has also been pleased to appoint Edward Thornton, Esq. to be his Majesty's Secretary of Legation to the said United States.
PHILADELPHIA, April 16.
At a meeting of the Merchants of this City at the Coffee-House, yesterday at twelve o'clock, John Nixon, Esq. in the chair, a memorial addressed to the House of Representatives of the United States was agreed upon, expressing their alarm at the delay of the necessary measures for carrying into operation the Treaty concluded between the United States and Great Britain, and after representing the evil consequences likely to be produced by a further delay, recommended that "the faith, the honor and the interest of the nation, may be preserved by making the necessary provisions for carrying the Treaty into fair and honorable effect."
A committee was appointed to correspond with the commercial cities and towns of the United States, and the western counties of this state.
To the Honorable the House of Representatives of the United States.
THE MEMORIAL OF THE SUBSCRIBERS, MERCHANTS AND TRADERS OF PHILADELPHIA.
Respectfully Represents, That they have waited, with anxious expectation, to see the necessary measures adopted by your honorable House, for carrying into operation the Treaty concluded between the United States and Great Britain, and are now seriously alarmed lest those measures should be further delayed or entirely omitted.
Under that impression, they deem it incumbent on them to represent, That property of the Merchants of the United States, amounting, upon a moderate computation, to more than five millions of dollars, has been taken from them by the subjects of G. Britain, the restitution of which, they very sincerely believe, depends in a great measure, upon the completion of the treaty on our part.
Independent of this immense sum, they have embarked the principal part of their remaining fortunes in vessels and adventures, the safety of which will, as they apprehend, be materially affected by a refusal or neglect on the part of the United States to comply with stipulations so solemnly entered into. Besides their particular interests as Merchants and Traders, they feel an interest, in common with their fellow-citizens of other descriptions, in the preservation of Peace, on which the prosperity of this country depends; and they should deem themselves wanting in that spirit and independence which ought ever to characterize freemen, if they forbear, on so interesting an occasion as the present, to express their wishes and expectations. They therefore, with all due respect for the Representatives of the People of the United States, beg leave to recommend, that no partial considerations of policy may influence their decision on this important question; but that the faith, the honor, and the interest of the nation, may be preserved by making the necessary provisions for carrying the treaty into fair and honorable effect.
Interesting extract of a letter from a gentleman in Norfolk, da April 10th, to his friend in this city.
"The only news we have is, that the British arms have been graced with another Quiberon affair. The Schooner Swallow, Capt. M'Dermot, has just arrived after a short passage from St. Domingo. He informs us that on Sunday the 20th of March, an attempt was made on Leogane by the British; that two line of battle ships, five frigates, and number of transports with 4000 troops on board, proceeded from Port-au-Prince, to the neighborhood of Leogane, where the troops were landed without opposition; that the ships of war then drew near the batteries and commenced a heavy attack; that the fire was returned from the batteries with such effect, as greatly to injure and shatter the ships, which obliged them to sheer off, and abandon their land forces to their fate; that the troops were surrounded, and of the four thousand who landed, not a man was suffered to escape; that the ships returned to Port-au-Prince when Captain M'Dermot left them a few days after. Captain M'Dermot may be depended on."
NEW-YORK, April 18.
We are informed by one of the Managers of the Alms-House Lottery, that the Ten Thousand Dollar prize, drawn on
Friday, is the property of a free black man, named Derry, formerly the slave of Mr. George Burns, deceased, who many years since kept the City Tavern, in Broadway. His widow is still living, aged about 80 years, and has for several years been and still is supported by faithful Derry, at the rate of £. 30 per annum, which he paid out of his monthly earnings. We are further informed, that when he received the information of his good fortune, he replied, "Well, now I will be able to maintain my old mistress gently."
The America, has brought home an ELEPHANT, from Bengal, in perfect health. It is the first ever seen in America, and a very great curiosity. It is a female, two years old, and of a species that grows to an enormous size. This animal is sold for Ten Thousand Dollars, being supposed to be the greatest price ever given for an animal in Europe or America.
The America, was boarded at the West of Bermuda, by the Resolution, Lynx, Cleopatra, and a Bermudian brig, all British men of war, and also by the Provençante, off the Hook, and suffered to pass without any difficulty.
At a meeting of the committees appointed by the New-York and United Insurance Companies, and by the meeting of individual underwriters in this city, held pursuant to public notice,
Resolved unanimously, as the sense of those committees, That, during the present critical and alarming situation of public affairs, it will be inexpedient for the Insurance Companies and Individual Underwriters in this city to insure American property against capture or detention by any foreign power, and the consequences thereof.
Resolved, That the President of the said two companies and Mr. Verplanck, be a committee to communicate the above resolution to the Underwriters in the several seaports of the United States, in such manner as they shall think most proper, and to correspond with them upon such matters as may affect the common interest of the insurers.
JAMES WATSON, Chairman. New-York, April 18, 1796.
ALBANY, April 11.
An express passed through this city last week, with dispatches for THE PRESIDENT of the United States, from Lord Dorchester—it is reported his Lordship's Proclamation for the surrender of the Western Posts, was among those dispatches.
BOSTON, April 27.
SALEM.
We noticed in our last, the patriotic resolutions of the town of Salem.—We this day present their Memorial, as signed by nearly ALL the inhabitants of the town. The Selectmen have sent circulars to all the towns in the county.
BEVERLY.
At a full and respectable meeting of the inhabitants of Beverly, the following Memorial to Congress, was UNANIMOUSLY agreed to, viz. The memorial of the inhabitants of the town of Beverly, at a numerous and respectable meeting, legally assembled this 23d day of April, 1796.
Respectfully shews,
THAT in their opinion the interest and honor of the United States require, that provision should be made for carrying into effect the Treaty made between them and Great Britain.
They conceive the honor of the United States require this, because it has become the supreme law of the land, and because Great Britain has acceded to it, as altered on our part.
They conceive the interest of the United States requires it, because it is necessary to the recovery of a large property, which has been taken from the mercantile part of the community by the subjects of Great Britain:
And because, that confiding in the security expected from the operation of the Treaty, many have made larger shipments of property to distant parts of the world than were ever known at any former period:
And also, because if the Treaty be not carried into effect, on the part of the United States, the British will probably continue to hold the Western Posts, which may occasion a repetition of the evils that have already resulted from their detention.
Deeply impressed with the evils to be apprehended from an infraction of the national faith, they have been seriously alarmed by the recent intelligence, that the necessary supplies are likely to be withheld, or delayed:
And therefore, to preserve internal tranquility, and to prevent the calamities of foreign war, they most earnestly entreat, that provision may be made to give the said Treaty full effect.
NEWBURY-PORT.
At a Body meeting voted a similar memorial; which was signed by upwards of 400 citizens.—Only one dissention in the meeting.
MARBLEHEAD.
At a legal meeting a similar memorial was voted, nearly unanimously.
HINGHAM.
Has adopted a Memorial similar to this town. It is subscribed by two hundred and two citizens.
AT HARTFORD, Connecticut.
A petition in favor of the Treaty has been voted, at a special meeting of the Free men of that city. It is lengthy. The meeting was unusually full, and consisted of merchants, farmers, mechanics, and professional men; of whom there were only three dissentients.

A. PROVIDENCE. A very numerous and respectable meeting has been held, and a memorial similar to ours UNANIMOUSLY agreed to; and transmitted.
The only ally to the above happy tidings, is contained in the following extract from PHILAD. April 20.
"You will have heard of our Petitions to Congress. The one in favor of the Treaty has been signed by 1400, which comprises twenty-nine thirds of all the mercantile interest, and property in the city. The other against the Treaty has 1500 subscribers; but never would have been set on foot, had not the committee who presented the memorial, in favor of the Treaty, given it to a country member, instead of Mr. Swanwick; who, vexed thereat, made the effort to obtain the signatures to the anti-treaty memorial."
As infinitely more than counterbalance to the above, we ASSURE our readers, that accounts from Maryland, the inland parts of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, and New-Hampshire states, that a general spirit to rise en masse, and petition Congress to ward off the dangers which threaten our tranquility pervades all those States. Never deficient in patriotism, we are satisfied they will be followed by many, very many, of the towns of Massachusetts; and the Ministers of the Gospel of PEACE will feel themselves called upon by duty to aid in the benificent undertaking.
The public attention being much arrested by the Memorials to Congress, lately signed; we deem it a duty, to lay such of them as have come to our hands before the public. The following is those from the merchants, traders, mechanics, &c. of Boston and Salem.
Memorial of Boston.
Respectfully represents, THAT they have waited, with anxious expectation, to see the necessary measures adopted by your honorable House, for carrying into operation the Treaty concluded between the United States and Great Britain, and are now seriously alarmed, lest those measures should be further delayed or entirely omitted.
Under that impression, they deem it incumbent on them to represent, That property of the Merchants of the United States, amounting upon a moderate computation, to more than five Millions of dollars, have been taken from them by the subjects of Great Britain, the restitution of which, they verily believe, depends, in a great measure, upon the completion of the Treaty on our part.
Independent of this immense sum they have, embarked the principal part of their remaining fortunes in vessels and adventures, the safety of which will, as they apprehend, be materially affected by a refusal or neglect on the part of the United States to comply with stipulations so solemnly entered into. Besides their particular interests as Merchants, Traders and Mechanics, they feel an interest in the preservation of Peace, on which the prosperity of the country depends; and they should deem themselves wanting in that spirit and independence which ought ever to characterize freemen, if they forbear, on so interesting an occasion as the present, to express their wishes. They therefore, with all due respect for the Representatives of the people of the United States, beg leave to recommend, that no partial considerations of policy may influence their decision on this important question; but that the Faith, the Honor, and the interest of the Nation, may be preserved by making the necessary provisions for carrying the Treaty into fair & in honorable effect.
This memorial, signed by 1300 citizens, has since been adopted by the town, in one of the fullest meetings ever known.
Memorial of Salem.
Respectfully represents, THAT when the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America was ratified by the Constituted Authorities of the Government, and had become the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND—conceiving it to be for the Honor of Government, the general interest of the Nation, and withal, the necessary means of obtaining the restoration of a large Property which had been taken from the mercantile part of the community, by the subjects of Great Britain, they presumed, and confidently expected, that the requisite provision would be made by the Representative Body of the Union, for carrying said Treaty into effect.
They cannot therefore but be very seriously alarmed, upon information recently received, and from an apprehension that their expectations may be disappointed.
Apprized as they are, of the evils which probably will ensue, should those supplies be refused upon which the operation of the Treaty depends; the great injury to individuals, in their being deprived of the Property they have now a fair prospect of obtaining; further and more distressing injuries from renewed Spoliations on our Commerce: As also the disturbance of our National Peace, leading eventually to the calamities and miseries of war:
Under these impressions, your Memorialists are impelled to address the Representatives of the Union, with this earnest request—That they would most deliberately view those objects before them, which are of so great magnitude, and such solemn importance—and that for preventing the evils which are of so fearful an aspect—for preserving that Faith and Honor which are so important to a rising nation—for securing and promoting that peace and prosperity, that Public and Private Hap-
piness, which are so highly to be desired—those provisions may be made, for the complete fulfilment of the Treaty, which appear to be indispensable for these purposes.
This memorial has been adopted by the town of Salem, and signed by upwards of 650 inhabitants.
FROM CONGRESS. The Resolution for carrying into effect the Treaty with Great-Britain, was debated the 16th and 18th inst. but no decision had.
Mr. Livingston, it is said, has laid on the table, a Resolution for ascertaining the amount of the losses sustained by citizens of the United States, from seizures by subjects of foreign powers, where, from whatever cause, relief cannot be had against such subjects, in the ordinary courts of law.
Also, a Resolution, That—dollars be appropriated, to be advanced to such citizens, and divided among them in proportion to their respective losses.
Interesting Extract
Of a letter from Capt. Jacob Williams, of this town, dated,
London, 27th Feb. 1796. "I HAVE been near six months in this city attending the courts when sitting. My cause against Admiral Jarvis is not yet brought on, but from the present appearance of things, I do not entertain a doubt of recovering my property. Indeed, since the exchange of the Treaty, a very material alteration in the conduct and disposition of the Judges, both in the courts of admiralty, and the court of appeals, in our favor, is very visible.—And if ever the American sufferers obtain restitution, (of which I think there is now but little doubt) it will be owing to that wisdom and prudence which the government of the United States has so fully exhibited in the British Court."
"After saying so much, you will easily conceive the pain I feel, on seeing some of the American newspapers fraught with loads of abuse of our worthy PRESIDENT, and the wisest and best friends to the constitution, and real independence of our country. Yet, however, I am fully persuaded, that, although such writings may cause some temporary evils; there is too much good sense and discernment in the great body of the people, to suffer them to be long misled by foreign agents or political enthusiasts. How widely different from its present happy and flourishing state, would have been the situation of our country, had the wild and pernicious counsels of some of our politicians, been adhered to, and followed? but through the goodness of God, and the wisdom of our government, our country has become respected and admired by all the world."
Interesting Commercial News!
Extract of a letter from Mr. Bayard, dated London, February 25, 1796, to a gentleman in Beverly.
"I have the pleasure to inform you, that the case of the Relief, Capt. COLE, has been heard before the Court of Admiralty, and decided.—The Judge has ordered the vessel and cargo (or the value, which is the same thing) to be restored as claimed, with costs and damages. I hope his decision will be as favorable in the remaining cases that stand on the same footing; of which there are 53 yet to be heard and determined. A motion will reduce issue against the Captors, to bring in the proceeds of sale. Your account will be referred to the Register and two Merchants; and whatever sum they report, the Court will order paid for your use."
THE CONCRETE. Our News from Europe by Capt. Scott is 15 days later than before received on the Continent. We have examined our Papers, and extracted those articles best calculated to explain the events, and give an idea of the posture of Affairs on the other side of the Atlantic.
The WAR, appears extremely likely to continue for a considerable length of time: Every preparation is making by the opposing Powers, for a furious revival of hostilities as soon as the present Armistice ceases. Clairfayt is dismissed from the command of the Austrian army by the Emperor, who has appointed Archduke Charles to succeed him. The Empress of Russia has promised her aid in the further prosecution of the war, although she seems on the eye of a contest with the Persians. The King of Prussia, is certainly preparing for actual warfare, and no object is so probable for this preparation as the restoration of the Stadtholder, to the government of Holland. The end of Stoffler, and the obsequiousness of Charrette, make us believe, that at length the sanguinary war of La Vendee, is nearly terminated.
INTERIOR—of France—still exhibits an agitation. The Government cannot hit on any system of Finance; thousands of plans have been proposed, and as soon rejected; in the mean time the disorder increases, and the catastrophe dreaded, is nearer at hand. Several of the Officers of the Government have refused to take the "oath of Hatred Royalty," lately enjoined upon them, and Commissioners have been appointed to determine on the mode of proceeding relative to them. All political debating Societies are ordered to be shut up by authority; and the Liberty of the Press is circumscribed.
Of Holland—Is not entirely quiet. The Province of Friesland, is refractory; but nothing extremely disagreeable has yet arose from it. The National Convention has assembled, they had, however scarcely opened their proceedings, when the last News left Holland.
Of England—Opposition to the war continues; motions have been made to this purpose in both houses of Parliament; but, as usual, lost. On the 10th of March,
Mr. Grey moved for an examination of the State of the Nation; which he supported by a very eloquent Speech, in which he observed, that the national debt had already been increased 77,000,000 by the present war.
It is now said to be the town of Saville; in Spain, which was destroyed by an Earthquake; and that the Spanish King was on the Frontiers of Portugal, to confer on his mediating for a General Peace.
A French ship, armed en flute, of 26 guns, from Guadaloupe for France, is taken by the Bulien, 40 gun British frigate, after an engagement of an hour and three quarters, 16 men killed.
An English Packet is taken by a French privateer.
The English, it appears, by comparing accounts, held Leogane, but a short period after its capture; but evacuated it, and returned to Port-au-Prince.
APRIL 28. TOWN MEETING.
Agreeably to the notification, published in our last, the inhabitants assembled in Faneuil Hall on Monday last, to take into consideration, the Memorial, which was also published, and which had been industriously circulated through the town for signatures. What number the memorial contained, we have not been able to learn: The accounts are various—some have said they contain only 7 or 800 real freeholders; others again calculate them at 27 or 1000. But the Hartford paper, has got the number to 2 or 3000—So that it is impossible for us, who have not had a sight of it to determine the number of signatures. Be this as it may, those interested gentlemen who were officious with the Memorial, exerted themselves on Sunday, and procured a Cannus on Sunday evening, where they came to a determination to turn out early, and bear down the advocates for the meeting. The previous business being got thro' with, the Hon. Thomas Daves, Esq. was chosen Moderator; the choice of this gentleman, was immediately applauded by the Memorialists. The meeting was adjourned to the Old South Meeting House. Being re-assembled in vast numbers, Mr. Otis made some preliminary remarks, which were followed by a motion, that the Memorial should be read. This being done, Dr. Jarvis opened the debate, which he entered into at considerable length with that eloquence of reasoning, profundity of argument, and sublime pathos, which have ever characterized the oratorical abilities of this great and consistent politician.
Mr. Otis followed the Doctor and in a very pathetic and humiliating strain, painted the horrors of a war, which he contended were to be apprehended, if Congress did not appropriate to carry the Treaty into effect. He in strong terms set forth the power and vengeance of the British nation: and described and lamented the weak and infested situation of America and the hazard our commerce was exposed to, by affronting the British Ministry:—They, in his opinion seemed almost omnipotent, while America, was to receive, and submit to their dogmas as the law of the land. He was supported by Dr. Warren and Mr. J. C. Jones—and opposed by Mr. Cooper and Mr. B. Austin, jun. The latter gentleman in particular, in a very judicious speech challenged any gentleman to prove that a rejection of the Treaty would be a cause of war. He contrasted the sentiments of some gentlemen at this period, with respect to a fear of Great Britain, with their proceedings in '85, when to put a stop to a wicked and nefarious British influence, they assembled, and agreed to arrest the injurious designs of a number of British agents, &c. and not only refused themselves, but recommended to others, not to have any dealings with said agents—not even to furnish them with sustenance—Mr. Austin informed his argument, with the strongest evidence of truth.
Mr. Morton, after some observations, wished a motion to be put to petition the President to deliver the papers asked for by the House. This Mr. Otis declared to be out of order, as it was not mentioned in the notification. The motion suffered. Dr. Warren made a motion that the sense of the Meeting be taken whether they approve of the Memorial before the town. Dr. Jarvis seconded the motion, several gentlemen attempted to speak, but the noise in the house prevented them. Mr. Otis concluded the debate by a very pathetic Eulogy on the President, and a very liberal reflection on Mr. Gallatin,—who Mr. Otis said was the leader of the majority in Congress. Shall we (said Mr. O.) join a vagrant foreigner in opposition to a Washington; a foreigner who to his knowledge ten years ago came to this Country without a second shirt to his back! A man who in comparison to Washington is like a Satyre to a Hyperian. It would be impossible for us to recollect the obnoxious terms cast on Mr. Gallatin by Mr. Otis, suffice it to say his reflections were universally condemned even by his own party. Dr. Jarvis wished the question to be taken by Yeas and Nays at 4 o'clock, P. M. Mr. J. and G. Blake wished to be heard in answer to Mr. Otis, but the call for the question became so vociferous, that the Moderator thought proper to take the main question, as proposed by Doctor Warren. This motion being put, it was carried by a vast show of hands, attended by the most licentious and unwarrantable acclamations. Those opposed to the motion upon a moderate calculation amounted to 5 or 600, besides those who refused voting finding themselves overpowered by numbers and insolence. On hearing Dr. Jarvis move for putting off the question till the afternoon, two or three hundred went away, expecting to have an opportunity in the afternoon to give their Nays. It was half past one when the meeting was dissolved.
Extract of a Letter from Gloucester, (Cape Ann)
"WE have had a town-meeting here
to desire the House of Representatives to carry the British Treaty into effect. It was one of the most unanimous, spirited, and well conducted meetings that ever was held here. NOT ONE DISSENTING VOICE! A committee was chosen to attend the selectmen in carrying about a Memorial for the inhabitants to sign. We were rather unfortunate in having at this season a great number of our hardy fishermen and others absent, or we should have had at least 1000 to 1200 names; as it is, we have 602 HONEST, GOOD SIGNERS.
COMMUNICATION. Perhaps at no period of the late war did our country see a more solemn crisis than the present. United, we were THEN invincible.
Are we waxen so fat that we must kick our blessings from us?
What a solemn gloom covers every countenance! The pulse of business is almost ready to stop: Confidence "shakes in the wind;" Credit is shrinking into her strong box. Stillness—the stillness of death will soon succeed the music of the day, the sledge, the hammer and the ax.
And why all this?—Because GEORGE WASHINGTON lays PEACE, and somebody else lays WAR.
From SAVANNAH, March 24. Extract of a letter from St. Mary's, March 15.
"Yesterday a discovery was made on the island of Cumberland of 12 brigand negroes, who, on examination before Judge Pendleton, appear to be a part of those people employed by the Spaniards in St. Domingo against the French republicans; they are part of the villainous murderers at Port Dauphin, and under the command of the black general John Francois, now in St. Augustine; they failed from Monte Christi about two months past, bound to the Havannah; it appears that they had a white Captain, but he is not to be found, and from a variety of corroborating circumstances, I think there is not a doubt of their having killed him; his name appears to be Peter Alpenel, a native of Virginia; the vessel in which they were stranded a few days past on Cumberland island, was a schooner about 25 tons; they had several trunks and boxes on board, chiefly valuable female-clothing, apparently plundered from the unfortunate French planters of St. Domingo. The whole of these pirates were brought to this place last night, in consequence of a precept from the federal judge, supported by a detachment of federal troops under command of lieut. Cobb; they are now secured in Fort St. Tammany, under direction of Col. Gaither whose readiness in aiding the civil authority on this and all other occasions of late has been very conspicuous. A great part of the goods on board have been plundered by some worthless wretches on Cumberland, and parties are sent after them."
Marine Intelligence.
Arrived ship Fair American, Chace, St. Ubes, 26 days. Left there Capt. Pepper, Ferry, Cliff, Ewers, Towns, Nutting and Voax, all of Boston; Skinner of Newbury-Port. M'Clintock of Portsmouth. Craige for Philadelphia failed in company. April 10, lat. 43. long. 53. spoke the Juno, Moore, of Portsmouth, 24 days from Charleston for Cowes.
PORTSMOUTH, April 30.
Since our last arrived here the ship Mercury, Capt. Low, in 34 days from Demarara. Left there three ships, several schooners, and one sloop belonging to Boston, the ship Betty to sail for Hamburg in 30 days—failed in company with the ship Franklin of New-York, bound for Hamburg; 30th March was captured by the sloop of war Thorne, Capt. Hampshire who treated him and his passengers very politely, was carried into St. Vincents, detained two days, then released. Left at St. Vincents, Capt. Tredick in a brig belonging to this port, to sail in 10 days. April 10, lat. 25. 30. long. 65. 30. spoke an English frigate, after informing of having been taken by the Thorne, was suffered to pass without boarding.
Passengers came in the Mercury, John Daly, Esq. Theodore Barrel, Esq. and Monf. P. D. F. Collin and family. Capt. Low left five of his people by sickness.
CONGRESSIONAL.
From PHILAD. April 20, 21, 22.
BRITISH TREATY. A variety of petitions were presented, in favor of carrying the Treaty into effect, signed by 3349 persons—and petitions of a contrary nature, signed by 2600 persons. The following gentlemen spoke in favor of the Resolution for carrying the British Treaty into effect:
Messrs. Hilhouse, Cooper, Bourne, Kittera, Coit, T. Smith, and Samuel Smith, of Baltimore, who observed, That he had been an opponent of the Treaty—he had joined the call for Papers; but as, in fact, he believed the Treaty Constitutionally made, HE SHOULD VOTE FOR CARRYING IT INTO EFFECT.
The following gentlemen spoke against the Resolution:
Messrs. Page, Findley, Rutherford, Moore and Holland.
OTHER TREATIES.
The Blank in the Algerine Treaty Bill for the yearly allowance was filled with 24000 dollars.
Two of the Blanks in the Spanish Treaty Bill were filled, one with 18,683 dollars, the other with 2000 dollars.
A Blank in the Indian Treaty Bill was filled with 1500 dollars.
On Thursday afternoon last, departed this life, Mrs. ALICE AYRES, consort of Mr. JONATHAN AYRES, Sen. The years of her pilgrimage in this vale of tears, were three score and fourteen; and during all these days of vanity and vexation of spirit, the desire of her soul was towards the Redeemer's name, that she might be delivered from the burthen of the body of sin and death, and translated therefrom, into the glorious liberty of a better inheritance, inconceivable and undefiled. On Monday her remains were respectfully interred; being followed to the house of silence, by a large concourse of sorrowing relations and sympathizing friends, who praise her in the gates.
"Sleep thou in peace, the sabbath of the grave! There rest in hope, beneath the covering clod; Till thy own Jesus, hail'd the mighty GOD, Appears the second time and comes to save; Then rais'd from dust and thron'd in bliss divine, The body, spirit, soul, forever one, Shall endless hymn the dying, risen Son, And cry in extasies of joy sublime, A suffering Saviour bought me with his blood; A dying Jesus ransom'd me to GOD."
At Northwood, on Tuesday, and was decently interred on Thursday the 21st inst. Mr. BENJAMIN HILL, blacksmith, of that town—Æt. 31 years. He left a wife and two children particularly to bemoan their loss.
"This is the state of man; to day he puts forth
The tender leaves of hope; to-morrow blossoms,
And bears his blushing honors, thick upon him;
The next day comes a frost, a killing frost,
And nips his shoot."
At Boston—Augusta Henrietta, and Marcus Bingham Knox, two lovely children of the Hon. Henry Knox, have departed this life. The girl, even so late as Friday evening, was blooming health and beauty personified—the amiable boy drooped a day or two. Seven healthy blooming children have been torn almost as suddenly from the same fond parents, who with lacerated hearts hang over the bed of another child, labouring under the same disease.
From a LONDON PAPER.
TALL FEATHERS
Are now the rage—Lady Caroline Campbell displayed in Hyde Park, the other day, a feather four feet higher than her bonnet! At the assemblies there is a room set apart for the Lady visitants to put their feathers on, as it is impossible to wear them in any carriage with a top to it. The lustres are also removed upon this account, and the door-way raised to the height of the ceiling.—A well dressed Lady, who nods with dexterity, can give a friend a little tap on the shoulders across the room, without incommoding the dancers.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE,
District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED FROM
Ship Mercury, Low, Demarara.
Schooner Betty, Trefethen, Virginia.
CLEARED FOR
Brig Resolution, Moore, West-Indies.
Brig Betty, Twombly, ditto.
Brig Dispatch, Smith, ditto.
On Wednesday next
WILL BE SOLD
At Public Auction,
At the New-Hampshire Hotel, at 10 o'clock, A.M.
ABOUT two hundred and fifty groce of black Japan'd Coat and Breast Buttons, about 100 groce of which are damaged—Also, four hundred and seventy groce of Seamen's Horn Buttons of various sizes.
Two pilot boats Sails containing about 400 yards. Two or three bbls. Brown Sugar, and sundry other articles.
Jacob Walden, Auct'r.
April 28, 1796.
TO BE SOLD AT
Public Vendue,
On Monday the 2d of May,
At 3 o'clock, P. M.
At the North Meeting House in Portsmouth.
FIVE NEW PEWS on
the lower floor, and eight do. in the front gallery.
By Order of the Wardens, April 28, 1796.
Half of a very large
P E W
In the North Meeting House, on the lower floor, and on the middle aisle for sale. Apply to the Printer.
A general assortment of
BLANKS
Printed on good Paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office and Book-Store, Corner of Market Street.

TO BE SOLD By Virtue of a Licence from the hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on Monday the 16th of May ensuing, at 10 o'clock, A.M. at the New-Hampshire Hotel , All the Real Estate Of Capt. Mendum Janverin, late of Portsmouth, deceased, viz.  T WO fifths of Janverin's island (so called) and two fifths of the House and Land in Buck Street, where Mr. Timothy Gerrish lives, and one sixth part of the northern half of a House and Land lying on the east end of Gates Street, adjoining Capt. Nathaniel Melcher's land.  Conditions made known at time and place of sale. JACOB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, April 26, 1796.
TO BE SOLD By Virtue of a Licence from the hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on Monday the 16th of May ensuing, at 11 o'clock, A.M. at the New-Hampshire Hotel , All the Real Estate of Mr. Ebenezer Janverin, late of Portsmouth, deceased, viz.  O NE fifth of Janverin's island (so called.) 1 fifth of the House and Land in Buck Street , where Mr. Timothy Gerrish lives, and the southerly half of a House and Land lying on the east end of Gates Street, adjoining Capt. Nathaniel Melcher's land.  Conditions made known at time and place of sale. JACOB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, April 26, 1796.
TRECOOTHICK.  A PPPLICATION having been made to me the subscriber, by the proprietors of more than one tenth part of the township of Trecoothick, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, to call a meeting of said proprietors, on Thursday the second day of June next, at the house of Mr. Jacob Walden, at the New-Hampshire Hotel , in Portsmouth, at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day, then and there to consider of, and act upon the following matters and things, viz.   1st. To choose a moderator.  2d. To choose another proprietors clerk, as the present wishes to resign that office.  3d. To see if the proprietors will accept of an allotment of sixty acres to each proprietor there, as a first division lot, in lieu of those deranged by former votes, which sixty acre lots have been laid out by Col. Alexander Craig, agreeable to proposals presented by him to the proprietors for that purpose, clear of interferences of any other towns, and if so accepted, then to draw said lots at said meeting, or at any adjournment thereof, if thought best.  4th. To see what consideration in land or money the proprietors will give to said Craig, for making said allotments.  5th. To confirm to said Alexander Craig, and his assigns, such lots as he has pitched upon, agreeable to former votes of this propriety.  6th. To appoint a committee to apply to the General Court for a basement of State taxes, by reason that the town does not contain as it is said, within its true lines, more than half the quantity by charter, and a very considerable part of that half not fit for settlement.  7th. To see what measures the proprietors will adopt to redeem the township which has been sold by the sheriff of Grafton, for payment of County and State taxes.  8th. To adopt some method of establishing the rights of Theodore Atkinson, Esq. and Theodore Atkinson, jun. Esq. both deceased, in and to the said township, so that their heirs may legally inherit the same, and to pass necessary votes for that purpose.   In compliance with said application, I do hereby notify and warn a meeting of said proprietors of Trecoothick at the time and place aforementioned, then and there to act upon the several matters herein notified.  JOHN WENDELL, Prop'r's Clerk. Portsmouth, April 22, 1796.
FOR SALE 300 dry Spanish Hides of the best quality. Apply to Daniel Fernald or William Leverett.
Fairbanks & Sparhawk Have constantly for sale A general assortment of West India Goods AND GROCERIES Wholesale and retail, On the lowest terms for cash, viz.  WEST India and N. E. Rum. French and Spanish Brandy. Hollands Gin; Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga and Red Port Wines. Hyson and Bohea Teas. Coffee; Chocolate; Pepper; Pimento; Cinnamon. Fresh Raisins; Loaf and Brown Sugars; Powder and Shot. French and Spanish Indigo; Brimstone; Cotton; Copperas; Alum; Chalk; Redwood; Logwood and Fustick. Candles; Pails; Scives; Crown Soap; Pipes; Smoking and Chewing Tobacco; old Pollock Fish; Rock Salt; square Bar Iron; German Steel; 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d and 20d Nails.
ALSO A few hundred wt. excellent Cheese. Portsmouth, April 14, 1796.  This day the Co-partnership of Jos. & Dudley Leavitt, WAS mutually dissolved. Those persons who opened accounts with them during their Co-partnership, are kindly requested to call and settle them with Dudley Leavitt, at his Store in Northwood; where he has for sale  West India & English GOODS as usual. Northwood, April 8, 1796.
FOUND  L AST Thursday morning on Newington shore, a SURFOU; the owner may have the same again by proving the property, and paying reasonable expenses. SAMUEL SHACKFORD. Newington, April 23, 1796.  BARNSTEAD.  State of New-Hampshire.  N OTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of Barnstead, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that unless they pay the said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the 24th day of May next, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of John Bickford, innholder in Barnstead, at 10 of the clock, A.M. on said day.  FIRST DIVISION.    No.  R.  Ac.  Cts.    Jacob Crummett,  14  2  60 21    Thomas W. Waldron,  59  6  60 9    Elnathan Dame,  61  7  60 12    Samuel Fabans,  64  7  60 12    Joseph Downing,  71  8  60 12    John Frost,  81  9  60 16    Thomas Bickford,  89  9  60 11    Joseph Colman,  109  11  60 16    John Bickford,  41  4  60 16    SECOND DIVISION.    Richard Wibert,  75  5  100 27    John Fabans,  77  5  100 24    Matthew Plant,  81  6  100 16    James Davis,  56  4  100 27    Samuel Dame,  99  7  100 24    Jacob Crummett,  113  8  100 16    Lot unknown,  45  4  100 19    Matthew's commons,    49 9    Enoch Buttle,  50  2  75 19    JOHN BICKFORD, Jr. Collector. Barnstead, April 27, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.  P UBLIC notice is hereby given that a petition hath been preferred to the General Court of said State, in behalf of the inhabitants of Keafarge Gore, setting forth that they labor under many disadvantages on account of the badness of their roads and bridges, and praying that said Court to incorporate them, and vest them with all that power and authority which other towns in said State do by law exercise & enjoy.  Whereupon it is ordered that the petitioners be heard on their said petition before the General Court on the first Tuesday of the next session, and that they cause in the mean time, that the substance of said petition and Order of Court thereon, be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, also posted up in some public place in said town of Colebrook, three weeks successively, six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.  Attest, NATH'L PARKER, Dep'y Sec'y. Concord, Dec. 23, 1795.
Halves, Quarters, and Whole Tickets, in Dartmouth College LOTTERY For sale at J. MELCHER's Printing Office and Book-Store.  State of New-Hampshire. Strafford, ss.  N OTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Eaton, in said State, that are delinquent in paying their tax assessed thereon, for the year 1795, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber, on or before the 16th day of May next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay said taxes with incidental charges at my dwelling-house in Eaton, at 10 of the clock, A.M. on said day.
No. Cents.   Jonathan Moulton, Esq. 14  Walter Briant, Esq. 14  Capt. Jeremiah Folsom, 14  Jeremiah Gilman, 7  Capt. Israel Gilman, jr. 14  Thomas Tash, Esq. 7  John Tash, 14  Benjamin Chapman, 14  Samuel Chapman, 14  Jeremiah Folsom, jr. 3  John Folsom, jr. 7  John Briant, 14  Edward Smith, 14  John Folsom, 14  Bartholomew Smart, 14  Josiah Folsom, 14  David Davis, 3  James Burley, 7  Nathaniel Folsom, 7  Edward Hilton, 3  Thomas York, 3  Samuel Gilman, 14  David Gilman, 14  Joseph Center, 7  John M'Duffy, 14  Joseph Young, 7  John Smith, 7  John Folsom, 14  Samuel Livermore, Esq. 14  Joshua Brackett, 14  John Harford, 14  Nicholas Harford, 3  Josiah York, 7  David Hicks, 7  John Mead, 14  Benjamin Mead, 7  John Mead, 14  George Dutch, 7  Arthur Bennett, 14  Thomas Bennett, 14  Joshua Frost, 7  Walter Briant, jr. Esq. 7  John Burley, 14  Caleb Bennett, 14  Benjamin Smith, Esq. 14  Paul March, Esq. 7  Col. Atkinson, 14  David Folsom, 14  Stephen Mason, 7  John Sullivan, 7  Jacob Blaisdell, Esq. 92  Jacob Blaisdell, Esq. 124  Jacob Blaisdell, Esq. 26  Jacob Blaisdell, Esq. 27  Capt. Samuel Hall, 119  Moses Drown, 17  Joseph Smart, 49  Joseph Smart, jr. 14  James Martin, 120  James Smith, 62  John J. Blaisdell, 26 & 87  John J. Blaisdell, 12  John J. Blaisdell, 122  Thomas Cloutman, 118  Capt. Samuel Hall, 30  John J. Blaisdell, 12  T. Sherman, East of lot No. 7 & 2, 7  John J. Blaisdell, 63  John J. Blaisdell, 17 & 18  John J. Blaisdell, 96, 62 & 52  B. Weeks, Esq. joining Burton line, 7  Samuel Quail, 82 & 61  Stephen Mason, E. of J. Kennison, 7  Benjamin Mead, 50 acres, 7   JOHN BANFILL, Collector. Eaton, April 11, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.  P UBLIC notice is hereby given that the inhabitants of the township of Colebrook, have petitioned the General Court, representing that there are about thirty rateable polls in said township, that they suffer many inconveniences on account of their unincorporated State, and praying said Court to incorporate them, and vest them with all that power and authority which other towns in said State do by law exercise & enjoy.  Whereupon it is ordered that the petitioners be heard on their said petition before the General Court on the first Tuesday of the next session, and that they cause in the mean time, that the substance of said petition and Order of Court thereon, be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, also posted up in some public place in said town of Colebrook, three weeks successively, six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.  Attest, NATH'L PARKER, Dep'y Sec'y. Concord, Dec. 31, 1795.
State of New-Hampshire.  P UBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the following towns, viz. Concord for the year 1791, Moultonborough 1792, New-Chester and Stoddard 1794. Canaan and Wendell 1795, and Thornton 1795 and 1796. That said towns are taxed for said years, and the lists thereof left with the subscriber; that unless they either pay the same to him or the Collectors thereof within eight weeks from the first publishing this advertisement, their lands will be advertised for sale for the payment of the same.  NATH'L PARKER, Rec d N. R. taxes. Exeter, April 18, 1796.
MAILS.  Summer establishment of the Mails to and from the Post-Office in Portsmouth, viz.  F ROM April 15 to October 15th, the Stages with the Mails from Boston are to arrive on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 o'clock, P.M. and the Mails to be closed for the return at 9 o'clock the same evenings.  The Mails from Portland are also to arrive at 6 o'clock, P.M. on the same days, and to be closed at 8 o'clock, P.M. as half an hour is allowed by the Post Office laws for the closing the Mails, all letters must be delivered into the Office half an hour before the time mentioned above, for the closing, otherwise they are to lay over to the next post.  The Post from Londonderry, Chester, &c. is to arrive every Friday at 5 o'clock, P.M. and the Mail on its return to be closed on Saturday morning 10 o'clock.  From May to November the Post from Strafford county is to arrive every Tuesday mornings at 8 o'clock, and the returning Mail to be closed at 10 o'clock, A.M.  Post-Office, Portsmouth, April 20, 1796.
FOR SALE BY Fairbanks & Sparhawk, A few hhds. of large ROCK-SALT. Portsmouth, April 21, 1796.  Vendue store PORTSMOUTH.  T HE subscriber having qualified himself according to law, offers himself to the public in that line; all kinds of Goods, Wares and Merchandise taken in at his store in Fore-Street, opposite Mr. Samuel Hill's store; also, Real Estate sold, and every other part of the business transacted with secrecy, fidelity and dispatch, by the public's most obedient, humble servant.  THOMAS JOHNSTON. Money advanced on goods being deposited.
Piscataqua Bridge.  N OTICE is hereby given, that the north part of Piscataqua Bridge will not be passable for carriages and horses from Monday the 25th inst. ten days, and no vessel can pass up or down the river during that time, it being necessary to construct a new Draw.—Notice will be given when that part of the bridge will be again passable. A ferry and good attendance will be constantly kept between Durham shore and Goat-Island, for horses and chaise.—Waggons, carts, and heavy four wheel'd carriages cannot be ferried over.  By Order of the Directors, THO'S THOMPSON, JOHN PEIRCE. Agents. Portsmouth, April 21, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.  P UBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the following towns, viz. Concord for the year 1791, Moultonborough 1792, New-Chester and Stoddard 1794. Canaan and Wendell 1795, and Thornton 1795 and 1796. That said towns are taxed for said years, and the lists thereof left with the subscriber; that unless they either pay the same to him or the Collectors thereof within eight weeks from the first publishing this advertisement, their lands will be advertised for sale for the payment of the same.  NATH'L PARKER, Rec d N. R. taxes. Exeter, April 18, 1796.
Public Auction.  By Virtue of a Licence from the Judge of Probate for the county of Strafford, will be sold at Public Auction on the 23d day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Captain Joseph Richardson, innholder in Durham.
THE Commodious mill privilege, with the mills thereon, that were of JOHN SULLIVAN, Esquire , late of said Durham, deceased, situate at Packer's falls, (so called) consisting of a good grist-mill, fulling-mill; and a press-house, with all the necessary apparatus for carrying on the clothier's business in its fullest extent, said mills will be sold together or separately as may best suit the purchasers.  Conditions of Sale may be previously known by applying to either of the subscribers.  JONAS STEELE, G. SULLIVAN, Administrators. Durham, April 18, 1796.
Samuel Hill, At his Store on Spring Hill, at the lowest Cash price, CLOVER & Herd's Grass Seed, warranted to be the last year's growth.  Pitch, Tar and Turpentine, Philadelphia, Swedes and Russia Bar Iron, flat and square bars well assorted, Spike Rods, German and English Steel.  18 & 15 thread Cod Lines, Sein, Herring and Sewing Twine, Herring Nets of all sizes.  English & West-India GOODS AS USUAL. Portsmouth, April 11, 1796.
FOR SALE By James Shapley, TWENTY quarter casks white Lisbon Wine. 10 quarter casks Cancaville do. 200 Spanish Hides. 200 quintals Pollock.  Figuera & Liverpool SALT. Portsmouth, April 14, 1796.
French Evening-School.  M R. Maurice being very politely requested by a number of gentlemen of the town of Portsmouth to teach the French Language, he is now very happy in informing them he will undertake to teach the language on Thursday and Saturday evenings, from 8 to 10 o'clock, if a number of scholars sufficient to defray the expense should offer. Price five dollars per quarter. School to be opened as soon as twenty subscribers appear. Subscription paper lodged at Mr. Melcher's Printing-Office, where those who are desirous of encouraging the School will please to call and leave their names.
TAKE NOTICE!  THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF WHITE and LONG IS this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons having any demands against them are requested to exhibit the same to Nathaniel White, and all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to said White without further notice, who is duly authorized to receive the same.  NATH'L WHITE, EDWARD J. LONG. Portsmouth, April 16, 1796.
Take Notice!  THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF Webster and Brown HAVING been dissolved the 8th day of October, 1794. The subscriber is anxious to know what demands there are now existing against the company; he therefore requests every creditor to exhibit his claim as soon as possible; those holding obligations are desired to transmit copies by the mail.  BENJAMIN BROWN. Chester, April 19, 1796.
N OTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a licence from the Judge of Probate of Wills, there will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION On Thursday the 26th day of May next, at 3 o'clock, P.M. at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf, innholder in Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, the following parcels of land belonging to the estate of Thomas Packer, late of Greenland, in said county of Rockingham, Esq. deceased, viz.   Lot No. 11. in the north range of lots in Dearing containing 91 acres.  Lot No. 5 in the 2d range in Packer's field, containing 55 acres.  Lot No. 2 in the 3d range in Packer's field, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 2 in the 4th range in Packer's field containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 1 in the 4th range in Packer's field, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 1 in the 9th range in Sullivan, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 3 in the 12th range in Sullivan, containing 30 acres.  Islands in Winnepissaukee pond, estimated at 200 acres.  Lot No. 9 in the 1st range in Campbells Gore, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 4 in the 4th range in Campbells Gore, containing 100 acres.  Lot No. 4, lot No. 43, lot No. 74, lot No. 41, and lot No. 56 in Keafarge Gore, containing 100 acres each.   And one proprietor's share or common right in Mason's Patent.  MOLLY PACKER, Administratrix of said Thomas Packer's estate. Greenland, April 22, 1796.