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THE IMPORTANCE Attachable to the following respectable Document, derivable from the high consideration which the writer bears among the rulers of the French Republic. He was a prominent Candidate for the vacant seat in the Directory, and as his sentiments show how well he is acquainted with the dispute between the United States and France, they will be read with pleasure by every true American, and we trust, have an influence on the French Government. We wish most heartily the United States to continue in peace with every nation on the globe; for Peace is the only magnet that can guide COMMERCE to the haven of Prosperity and Wealth.
Translated for the New-York Gazette and General Advertiser.
Reply of L. P. Segur, to certain observations of the Moniteur and Reducteur—the first a paper under the influence of the Directory—the latter, the Official Gazette of Government.
“IN No. 228 of the Moniteur, certain remarks are made upon a piece I had written relative to the appearances of a rupture between France and the United States of America. This subject is too interesting not to be seriously examined.
The author reproaches me with not warmly censuring the conduct of government. I am now less than ever disposed to do this, as the Directory has gloriously terminated a campaign fruitful in wonders—by a peace, the moderation of which appears to insure its solidity. If what is said be true; if the Directory forgetting the bickerings of party, and rising above the fatal passions it engenders, has really given orders for snatching from the fangs of despotism, the victims it took pleasure in tormenting; if it has broken the chains of the prisoners at Olmutz—if this be so, every friend of liberty must necessarily unite in extolling their conduct, and declare they have deserved well of humanity! But this event furnishes an additional reason to wish that its conduct may, in all respects be consistent.—While our enemies are made to respect our justice, our friends ought to have no reason to complain of our severity.
I shall very transiently pass over the greater part of the remarks, to come at the last which alone appears deserving of a serious discussion.
Probably the author does not wish that I should first enquire, whether the American merchants have sold us dear or cheap the grain we stand in need of—nor whether we have paid them as we ought; he cannot with I should prove that it is extremely difficult for a large convoy to leave the ports of a country without permission from government. The result is evident: Europe wished to starve us: America has fed us.
Neither can the author wish that I should enquire whether, when every European power refused to acknowledge our independence, it was possible for the President of the United States to determine this important question, without referring it to the Legislature. The anecdote of the arrival of Mr. Talon, should not be separated from the issue of his measures; and we ought, with respect to this point, to limit our views to the result, which is, that the American government has not acknowledged the Ministers of a Prince, but was the only one which at that time, courageously and publicly acknowledged the French Republic, which all Europe was laboring to destroy in its infancy! ! !
It is well known that in time of war, neutral countries have frequent subjects of dispute with the belligerent powers, relative to the decision of prize causes, and the admission or refusal of vessels into their ports. These disputes often tedious in the determination, are seldom of a nature to occasion reprisals, and notwith-
standing the difficulty of precisely adjusting the respective pretensions in cases of this nature, able and patient negotiators generally obtain all the satisfaction they desire, whenever the grounds of their complaints are well understood. I have frequently experienced the truth of this in Russia, and peace could never be preserved if these secondary disputes were necessarily considered as requiring reprisals and hostility to redress them. I have observed by the report of the American Secretary of State, that Mr. Pinckney was charged to satisfy France as to these objects; which induces me to persist in considering the British treaty as our only cause of dissatisfaction.
The author cannot seriously wish that I should examine whether I have too promptly decided a very difficult question—that is, whether or no, an independent state has the right of making a commercial treaty with any power whatever.—I believe that no writer can entertain a doubt on this subject.—Let us then pass to the question of expediency.
In ordinary circumstances, any government would certainly give an inexcusable proof of ill-will to its ally, if it availed itself of its right as an independent power, to connect itself by a treaty of commerce with the enemy of that ally. Such conduct would warrant, not indeed a war, but a considerable coolness between the two nations.—The duties of justice should never cease to be fulfilled, but the relations of friendship and good will might be suspended. But the circumstances of the United States were not ordinary; and though the author affirms that the Republic in 1794, had decided the fate of the war, yet the three glorious and bloody campaigns which have since taken place, their various events, and the political storms we have undergone, before attaining to the present constitution, evidently prove how uncertain the catastrophe of this grand drama must have appeared. Our marine was destroyed; that of Great-Britain became daily more formidable; and the American government dreading to see itself exposed to the resentment of an exasperated power, thought itself compelled by imperious necessity to conclude the treaty of which we complain. In concert with every Frenchman, and a considerable number of Americans, I disapprove their error; but existing circumstances plead their excuse—and I could have wished that the French government, solicitous to recal not punish its ally, had adopted measures of friendship, and not of rigor, which to me, appear equally repugnant to sound policy and impartial justice.
The most essential article of the observations, is that relative to the provisions of the treaty: And the author will permit me to remark that he rather eludes than probes the difficulty. It is too well known that the pride of Britain has never been willing to stoop to the dictates of morality; and that she has ever been eager to seize property, which a neutral flag should make sacred and inviolable. This tyrannical conduct has compelled several powers, and particularly those of the first importance in the North of Europe, to arm in defence of their flag. I was charged by the former government, to join the confederacy on the part of France, in order to force England to acknowledge the principles of this universal morality, and I am confident the Americans would have done the same if they had been in possession of a naval force to enable them. Their weakness in this respect is their only excuse. I shall not enquire whether this circumstance should not in our opinion also be an excuse for them, nor whether, renouncing our own principles, it is consistent in us to imitate that injustice we have so loudly reprehended in the English, in concert with ALL EUROPE. This question would deserve a profound discussion, if it related alone to the seizure of English
property, found on board of American vessels.
But we are very far from confining ourselves to this kind of reprisals—Almost every American vessel is seized and condemned under the pretext that they are unprovided with a role d'équipage , although the form of the passport annexed to the treaty of 1778, is the only certificate necessary to prove the property American; and though this passport may prove that it has been granted by the constituted authorities of America after the Captain has furnished a list of the names of the crew, the only formality required in a country where the sailors are not classed.
Whatever regulation may have existed in France anterior to this period, it is a well established principle that nothing beyond what is provided for in the treaty can be required. If any addition be necessary, they can be made only in the way of negotiation; and time must be given for the due execution of the supplementary articles.
But let us frankly avoid every diplomatic discussion. The conclusion of the letter of the Minister of Justice throws considerable light upon the question we are examining. It is clear that the French government dissatisfied with the American, hopes by acts of rigor, in seizing American property under any pretext whatever, to force that power to break its treaty with Great-Britain, which justly displeases us, & that it promises in this case that the Americans shall experience all the justice and benevolence they have a right to expect of us. This is the real fait without shift or evasion: But it is the system, which I conceive to be not only unjust but impolitic.
I will not repeat what I have already said, to establish the injustice of it: But to prove its impolicy I shall only say that its most probable consequence will be to embitter not only the government, but every individual in the United States against us. I will only repeat that we have as yet comparatively no marine, while the English have a formidable one: That if we oblige the Americans to make a decisive option between the two powers, motives of fear may force them to the side of England, and that we shall then have accomplished the precise object our enemy so ardently wishes for, and has uniformly had in view. On the contrary, a mild claim of justice, and negotiations ably and prudently carried on, would most assuredly have recalled our ancient allies around our car of victory, and withdrawn them from their former oppressors.
We have been the terror of the world by our crimes and misfortunes—we excite its admiration by our courage—IT IS TIME TO DESERVE ITS ESTEEM BY OUR JUSTICE AND OUR MODERATION.
FROM A PARIS PAPER OF APRIL 25.
On the appearances of a RUPTURE between FRANCE and the UNITED STATES.
EVERY thing gives us apprehensions of war with the United States, and it is not the part of a good citizen to see, without inquietude, this new result of the bouillotte and aperity , with which our government is justly reproached, in its negotiations with foreign powers.
The United States had the courage first to acknowledge our independence—they remained our only friends, when all Europe rose to crush us—they sent us convoys of provisions, when the coalition attempted to subdue us by famine. It is true, at the moment when our affairs appeared desperate; when on all sides we were invaded—when La Vendée was in full revolt—when anarchy the most furious had transformed our land into prisons and tombs; the American government, believing our ruin inevitable, and seeing themselves exposed, without a marine and with-
out allies, to the resentment of England, wished to divert the storm which threatened them, by forming a treaty of commerce with that proud nation. The date of that treaty justifies it, and leaves us no room for legitimate censure.
Further, the treaty concluded in 1778, between France and America, stipulates in our favor all the advantages which the United States can accord to any other power in subsequent treaties.
Hence the American government has done us no kind of injury, in yielding to the necessity which required it to manage England.
The Reducteur opposes to this example, the conduct of Genoa; but Genoa is at hand to be defended by our land forces and we could offer to the Americans only a marine in contemplation, and whose assistance could not protect our commerce. The French government ought not to listen to two counsellors, who are very dangerous, and who may do it much injury. These are fear at home and resentment abroad—For with such guides we are sure to multiply dangers, and give our allies to the enemy.
There ought to be no such thing as honor in politics—it is necessary to consult the interest of one's country, and to do what our enemies will we should not do.
The English wish us to break with America; therefore we ought to avoid a rupture and seek to strengthen our connection.
Men are never reconciled in politics by abusive writings, bitter reproaches, and a haughty conduct. We get into controversy with a commercial people, by attacking their property, which we ought to hold sacred. We make ourselves hated, by endeavoring to seize by violence, what we might more easily obtain by persuasion.
We upbraided the Americans, with not placing the national flag of the French Republic, in the hall of Congress. But this flag was given, not to Congress, but to the President of the United States, to the Executive power of the American Republic. The colors sent from our armies to the Directory, are not sent by them to the two Councils. When the Convention directed certain standards to be placed in their place of session, it was because they then united in their body the legislative and executive power.
The Americans are reproached with supporting the injustice of the English, and with complaining only of ours. But no one will believe that in America no complaint is made of captures made by the English. The interest of the owners, who are despoiled of their property gives an obvious answer to this absurd charge.
The only reasonable ground to censure the Americans, is, the treaty of commerce with England, which was directed by circumstances, which may still displease us, but which gives us no right to commit hostilities; unless we assume to impose laws on the universe and attack the independence of all governments.
Since we have a respectable constitution; since emerging from anarchy we have re-entered into social order; the American government has made an advance towards accommodation—it has sent to us a minister, clothed with its confidence, and charged with instructions tending to satisfy us on every subject of complaint which we alledge against its measures. The Directory has sent him away with indignity. All American vessels are seized by our privateers—and by an arrest lately passed, the Directory permits itself to infringe a treaty, become a law for them, since the legislators of France have ratified it. This treaty obliges the captains of American vessels to prove their property, to take no step whatever, except taking an oath and producing their passport. The Directory, by their arrest, demand the role d'Equip-
age, and as this formality is neither foreseen nor required by the treaty, a multitude of American vessels have been seized and condemned. All these are precise facts and in the knowledge of all the world; for the American papers contain the report of the secretary for foreign affairs, which, on one side, states all these grievances, & their measures to obtain justice; and on the other side, the arrest of the Directory, which is equally public, affords us a fair opportunity of judging on what pretence they found their violation of the treaty.
Some men there are who have sought to bring trouble upon America, to plant there the principles of Jacobinism, to found their affiliated societies, and who have been treated with contempt. Other men, known by the same principles, wished for employment in that country, and have not been able to obtain their object, deceive and stir the minds of our government. This is the true secret of that conduct, which astonishes all the political characters of Europe. And it is useful to state this truth boldly, that it may open the eyes of the Directory and put them on their guard against such fatal councils.
Doubleless, it will fulfil the wish of the English government, that we should come to a rupture with the United States. It would occasion us the loss of solid friends; of natural allies; who alone actually supply our annihilated trade—who alone feed our expiring colonies.
This conduct exposes our government to the heavy and just reproaches of breaking a treaty sanctioned by the legislative body—which is become a law, and which it is our duty to fulfil.
L. P. SÉGUR, the Elder.”
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Foreign Intelligence
By an arrival at New-York from Li-verpool
BRISGAW, May 3.
A GENERAL consternation has seized upon the army of Conde, in consequence of the unexpected termination of hostilities between the French and Imperialists, especially as it is reported, that according to a secret article, the Emperor has engaged to disband the whole of the Emigrant army, and banish them from his territories as soon as the Preliminaries are ratified. 'Till it was not possible for a shadow of doubt to remain of the effect of the late negotiation between the Emperor and the Republic; the Prince of Conde and the other Chiefs were industriously employed in contradicting every rumor of the kind, and in tranquilizing the unfortunate Royalist Gentlemen, who had taken arms in the cause of Monarchy. It is still hoped, that after a Peace, in which England shall be included, an amnesty will be published, giving every person an opportunity to return who shall conform to the laws. For some days past the Prince of Conde has dispatched several Couriers to Vienna and Blankenbourg.
DUBLIN, May 16.
IRISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS, May 12.
The Lord Chancellor took the Woolfack at half past five. His Lordship said that he held in his hand the report of the Secret Committee appointed by their Lordships in consequence of the message from his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, on the subject of the treasonable conspiracy which existed in this kingdom. The report, which, compared with that of the House of Commons, is concise, mentions, that they had considered attentively the papers laid before them, as well as the evidence of persons whom they had examined, in the most solemn manner, and that they were clearly and distinctly convinced that there had been numerous associations formed for the express purpose of subverting the monarchy and establishing a republic on its ruins, connected with France. That the members of these affiliated associations were bound to each other by oaths of secrecy—that their numbers had become very formidable, and that their joint object was to set up the system of murder, plunder, and anarchy, which had fatally prevailed in France. That these associations adopted the principles of the original society of United Irishmen which had been formed in the year 1791, that they made Parliamentary reform and catholic emancipation a pretence, while their real object was to subvert the government; and that it did appear that their intention was to destroy all the members of both Houses of Parliament without exception. That they had organized themselves; had raised money; had procured arms, but particularly a large quantity of pikes; that they had corresponded with the French Directory, for the purpose of procuring their co-operation and this correspondence took place, it appeared distinctly, so long ago, as between the end of the year 1795, and the month of February in the year 1796. That it appeared also from a calculation of one of their own leaders, that every man who from principle or situation was supposed to be inimical to the new system was to be put to death, and that 30,000 men must be massacred. On his Lordship's putting the question, the house agreed with the report of the committee, and it was ordered forthwith to be sent to the House of Commons.
Lord Dillon moved, that the said report be taken into consideration to-morrow, and that such Peers as are in town be summoned to attend.
Ordered—and it was resolved nem. diff. that said report be printed. Adjourned until to-morrow.
ITALY, April 28.
The French generals Victor, Kilmaine and La Hotz, the moment they received notice of the violent proceedings of the Venetians against the French in Verona, marched with a strong body of troops to the assistance of Gen. Ballaud, who had been obliged to retire into the castle, and threatened the city with the most violent punishment. The preparations for a bombardment made some impression on the Venetians; and on the 24th in the evening, Verona
capitulated on conditions that no injury should be offered to the persons of the inhabitants, their property or religion. The greater part of the Venetian troops in the city had evacuated it on the 25th, and last night the Governor, the two Provveditori, and the Venetian Gen. Stratico, with the cavalry, left it. The French, for their security, had taken four of the Nobility, the Bishop and several persons of distinction as hostages. On the 26th, the French troops which were in the Castle, took possession of Verona.
Had the war between the Austrians and the French continued, it appears probable that Buonaparte, from the various motions making in his rear would have been in a situation of considerable danger. The progress of the Austrian Gen. Laudohn was the signal for the Venetians to act offensively. They knew that about 30,000 French had entered Tyrol, and saw very few of them return towards the Venetian territory. They did not suspect that the greater part of these troops had marched through Carinthia to join Gen. Buonaparte. The opportunity for them to join the Austrians seemed now to present itself;—but the sudden change of circumstances disconcerted all their measures.
As Buonaparte is now returning, the war between the insurgent Venetians and the French must soon be ended. The former did not expect the preliminaries of peace would be so soon concluded, and are now therefore in a very disagreeable situation.
The French took, in the Venetian town of Salo, 1075 pounds weight of wrought Silver. The commander of the Slotilla on the lake of Garda has likewise made that town ransom itself for 100,000 livres. The towns of Brescia and Bergamo have likewise been obliged to give up all their wrought silver, and likewise pay a certain sum of money for the maintenance of the French troops in that quarter.
They write from Leghorn, that the French have declared that they will consider all English property, even in neutral vessels, as their own, which will be very hurtful to trade.
Remarkable discovery of a Murder.
A gentleman in good circumstances, about the year 1640, murdered his friend, a man in business, near Bow Church, in Cheapside, and with such circumstances of malice, revenge, and cruelty, as made it impossible for him to expect any mercy. He therefore made his escape into France, where he lived for some years. But from the horrors of his guilty conscience, which almost every night presented before his eyes, whether sleeping or waking, his murdered friend, he felt ten-fold the punishment which, by flight, he vainly hoped to escape.
After twenty years residence, or rather wandering abroad through most parts of Europe, he resolved to venture back into England. He changed his name; and when time, and the change of climates, had altered his person, he doubted not but he might, in some retired part of his own country, wear out the remainder of his days, and perhaps recover that peace of mind which he had there left behind him. But public justice, though slow, at last overtook him; for the very evening that he landed in a wherry at Queenhithe-stairs walking up to Cheapside, in order to get into a coach, just in the dusk, and by the very door of his murdered friend, he heard a voice cry out—“Stop him, stop him! there he is!” On this he ran as fast as he was able, and soon found himself followed by a large mob. He was quickly overtaken and seized; on which he cried out, “I confess the fact, I am the man that did it.” The mob on that said, as he had confessed the crime, they would proceed to execution, and after making him refund the stolen goods, would give him the discipline of pumping, kennelling, and the like; on which he said he had stolen nothing, for tho’ he had murdered Mr. L****, yet he had no intention for robbing his house. By this answer, the mob found themselves mistaken; for they were pursuing a pickpocket, and seeing this man run hard, believed him to be the culprit, but now were for letting him go as a person distracted, that knew not what he said. One man, however, who lived in that neighborhood, and had heard of the murder of Mr. L****, desired that this gentleman might be examined before a magistrate; and he was accordingly carried before the Lord
Mayor, who took his confession of the fact for which he was soon after hanged: and he declared at the gallows, that the day of his execution was the happiest he had known since he had committed that horrid, treacherous, inhuman act, the murder of a friend, who loved him, and to whom he lay under the highest obligations.
NORFOLK, July 13.
Capt. Cunningham informs, that between Martinique and St. Lucie a few weeks ago, a Dutch sloop of 4 guns, belonging to Currao, took a king's brig of 16 guns, by the following stratagem: The brig not thinking it was worth while to chase the sloop, hove her guns, and put drags overboard. After dark the sloop came up under the brig's stern, and being hailed, answered that she was an English privateer sloop from Dominica; the captain of the brig ordered the sloop's boat on board with their papers, which was promised: the Dutchman manned his boat with 14 men and sent it round on the starboard quarter, at the same time loosing the jib she shot up on the larboard side, and boarded the brig on both sides at the same time, and after a sharp contest succeeded in capturing her. The English officers fought till nearly all were wounded or killed, but the crew being mostly foreigners, would not stand to their quarters. The brig was taken into Currao.
ALARMING INTELLIGENCE.
CHARLESTON, July 6.
The following Important Intelligence was received from the Havanna, dated June 26.
ABOUT the beginning of May, the Baron de Carondelet dispatched a number of boats from New-Orleans, with troops, artillery and stores for the fortifications of the forts which had been demolished shortly after Mr. Ellicott's arrival at the Natchez; upon which Mr. E. wrote to Gov. Gayoso, remonstrating against it, as an act of hostility against the United States.
In answer Mr. E. received a letter from Gayoso, informing him that he intended not only to fortify them, but to make them strike the American colors, and to drive their troops away from the Spanish territory.
An order has been issued at New-Orleans likewise, for all Americans, merchants and others, either to take the oath of allegiance to Spain, or to leave the place.
Yesterday we had an arrival here in 13 days from New-Orleans; the intelligence received, and privately talked of, is of importance: It is said that the American troops have been repulsed in an attempt to take the fort at Natchez by surprise, were driven off, but have again pitched their tent on an eminence, out of the reach of the Spanish battery, and have their flag flying. The correspondence between Mr. Ellicott and Gov. Gayoso has been lengthy, and to no purpose; the conduct of the former has been firm and open; of the latter, evasive and dissembling.
It is said that the Americans have taken from the Spaniards the fort of Illinois. Great are the apprehensions here of a rupture between the United States and Spain, and it is reduced to a certainty that the Spaniards do not rely on their own prowess for their defence; they look to the French for protection, and it is a fact that between 7 and 8000 French who have at different times and under different pretences arrived in the United States, are now travelling into the Western country to rendezvous, they have fixed there, with the intent to defend the Mississippi for the Spaniards.
There are French papers now in circulation here, which announce the expectations of their obtaining Louisiana and the Floridas by cession, from Spain, and their determination to have Canada and the Western country from the English and Americans.
[The probability of the above is rendered doubtful by Letters from the Havanna dated June 28, received in this city, which make no mention of this news.]
PHILADELPHIA, July 18.
We learn by the last arrival from Bourdeaux, that there were but three American vessels left at that port—that there was a great talk among the people of a rupture between France and the United States—that in consequence of this, and by advice of the American Consul, the Americans in that city were quitting the place. The people of Bourdeaux
were however opposed to a war with the United States.
JULY 19.
From Abington, in the interior of Virginia we learn, that the Indians have made an incursion into Montgomery County, and killed several. The Militia were ordered to be in readiness to march in case of further alarm.
Dr. Buxton of New-York, has been called here as an evidence in Blount's conspiracy. It is said he was offered a permanent office in America, to assist in the plan, in case it succeeded. It is expected the intricate affair will be fully unravelled. The Secret committee set every day. At first they did not confine themselves to hours, but used to set early and late. Latterly they set regularly from 11 to 3.
JULY 21.
In our last July we mentioned the arrival of Dr. Buxton from New-York, and from general report, some other matters relative to that business; but since that we have been told that he has made a deposition on the business, in which it is said, he declares that about the beginning of May last, Dr. Romaine mentioned to him his expectation of being soon in possession of a quantity of vacant land, and that he (Dr. B.) might, if he chose, have an appointment that would be of consequence, and requested he would not take a commission in the New-York militia, which he had in contemplation—That Dr. R. once shewed him a letter from Sir Wm. Pulteney, in which Mr. Linton is mentioned and the Doctor is advised to consult him, as the name of the minister would have more weight in England—That Dr. B. asked Dr. R. if he was going to Philadelphia to see Mr. Linton, on which he told him, he should not, as Mr. Linton had given his answer.
We are also informed, Dr. Buxton says, about the middle of May, Dr. Romaine told him that he had given up going to England, as THE PLAN was laid aside.
Dr. Buxton deposed that Dr. Romaine never informed him what the plan was, but that he (Dr. B.) expected it was no more than the acquired settlement of back lands, and that Dr. Romaine's trip to Europe was to obtain the aid of some men of capital.
From the log-book of the ship Fame, Capt. Wilson, from Malaga.
Off Tarragona was boarded by an Algerine zebec, with about 200 men, who requested me to send my boat on board, which was complied with. After examining the ship's papers, he politely treated the mate with coffee, and sent us some oranges. The Algerine commander expressed a wish for my mate's quadrant; but could not be prevailed on to take it unless the mate would accept it in return. He also observed, that our patron and their patron was very good friends (alluding to the President and the Dey)—that, as we had been rather tardy in sending the frigate, their good Captain O'Brien had gone to hurry the business.
The following article is taken from a celebrated Paris paper, called “Gazette Francaise,” of the 23d of May.
Letters from New-York, dated the 1st of April, informs that Mr. Adams the President of the United States, on hearing that the Directory had refused to acknowledge Mr. Pinckney and had ordered him to quit the territory of the Republic, has convened an extraordinary meeting of Congress for the 15th of May.
We hope that when an account of our election will reach America, it will be an inducement of Congress to appeal from the injustice of the Directory to the national justice. The Directory wants war, and the nation wants peace, here is a new proof of it.
A privateer belonging to St. Malo, had captured an American vessel and brought her into Havre de Grace, the owner of the privateer grounded his pretensions on a decree of the French Directory. The Capt. of the vessel appealed to the treaty with which this arrest was in opposition. The tribunal of commerce has declared the prize void and illegal, the sentence of which being applauded by every enlightened merchant, is a good lesson for the minister Truguet who wants to learn a great deal and will undoubtedly soon be sent to school.
Extract of a letter from Abington, Washington County, Virginia, June 23.
“Yesterday a letter came to us apprising us of an incursion into Montgomery County, by the Indians. Some families have been killed, and a militia company defeated, the captain of which was butchered. A large party were in Major Parris's field, at whose ferry I constantly pass and repass in my rout to and from Greenbrier—I have not been informed whether any of his family were killed, or taken. To-morrow I shall be at Russel, a County still more exposed but from which no alarm arrived—The militia of this quarter, are commanded to hold themselves in readiness.”
NEW-YORK, July 21.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Warren, Capt. Stanton, in 52 days from Newry, with about 2000 souls.
On the 29th May there was no insurrection in Ireland, and, in the opinion of the most intelligent men, none would take place, as government had, by seizing the papers belonging to some committees of United Irishmen, developed their object and plans, and were pursuing the most vigorous measures to prevent their intended purposes. The country was full of soldiers. Magistrates acted at discretion, sending some on board tenders, others to prison, and latterly those who were apprehended were sent to camp to be tried by martial law.
The Rev. John Arnold late pastor of the Presbyterian congregation at Ballebay in the County of Monaghan, is a passenger, and among the number of those who were obliged to fly the country for espousing the popular cause.
The Cheeseman arrived below last evening from Amsterdam. She left the Texel May 14, and brings no news from thence. She sailed down the Channel from Portsmouth and Plymouth, in company with Lord BRIDPORT's FLEET of about 30 sail, to Falmouth, where the fleet came to, and she anchored. It seems, that the sailors had all agreed to go out, but the officers appeared suspicious of them. Mr. Isaac Clason, merchant of this city, came in the Cheeseman from Amsterdam. His ship, the Hare, whose trial he attended at Dieppe, was condemned, ship, cargo, and freight.
BOSTON, July 20.
COMMENCEMENT.
Yesterday, the anniversary of Commencement was celebrated at Cambridge, with the usual good order & sociability. At about 7 o'clock the newly raised corps of cavalry commanded by Capt. Amory, escorted his Honor the Lieut. Gov. to his Excellency's seat in Roxbury, where they breakfasted. After which his Excellency the Governor, his Honor the Lieut. Governor, with a large number of gentlemen in carriages, were escorted thro' this town to Cambridge, where they arrived about 10 o'clock and were received by the Fellows of the Corporation, Professors and Tutors, and conducted to the Philosophy Room—where previous business usual on this occasion was transacted. They then proceeded to the Meeting-house, where were assembled a very large and brilliant concourse of Ladies and Gentlemen from this and the neighboring towns. The performances of the day were introduced by prayer by the Rev. President.
Extract of a letter from the French Consul at Malaga to the American.
“You ask me what papers an American commercial vessel should have on board to avoid running the same risk. I conceive that every merchant should in this respect consult the ordinances of the powers at war, relative to privateers, &c. Doubtless you will perceive that I can but imperfectly extract in a letter the ordinances of France on this subject; that it would be unfair to exact from me a task more complete than the means which I point out.
“I shall only observe, because the observation in my opinion has escaped many of the merchants of this place, that the vessels should have a signed bill of lading of the cargo, containing her destination and names of the owners; & that in case transfers* and changes in the cargo are to take place, which require unsigned bills of lading, to be signed only when the cargo shall be in an indefinite state, these unsigned bills of lading are insufficient, and there should be others, signed, containing the cargo,
*Transferees.

such as it is, before their arrival at the place of transfer; without which the cargo would be liable to be detained and confiscated, should it not be otherwise pointed out, as well as the destination, &c. on some bill, manifest or charter party, in proper form, signed and on board of the vessel. I shall add, that there should not be on board either captain, officer, supercargo or agent, of an enemy's country; that they should not tear nor suppress any paper; that the vessel should be furnished with a passport, or paper proving the property of the vessel, &c. that upwards of two thirds of the crew should belong to the neutral country; that she ought to have proofs of the neutrality of the vessel and cargo: In a word, that in the present circumstances, she should not come from, nor even be destined to an enemy's port; the latter case exposing her likewise to confiscation, according to the proceedings of the English marine, &c. &c. "I repeat that this short enumeration is necessarily very incomplete; that it is given only from the respect I have for you, and that it will be proper to recur to the ordinances, regulations, decrees and arrests of the French government.—They are too interesting to maritime commerce that they should not be familiar to all those who follow it. I pray you, sir, to be persuaded of my attachment.
Malaga, 3 Frimaire, 5th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible. CHAMPRE. To the Consul of the United States of America.
JULY 28.
FOREIGN.
War has commenced against the unfortunate or infatuated Venetians. Already is their principal city, Verona, in the hands of all-conquering Frenchmen; and already has their almost exhausted Treasury been compelled to disgorge some of its few contents, to prevent the bombardment of Salo, on the lake of Garda. They have sent two humble missions to Buonaparte to appease his overwhelming vengeance; but their success is dubious. The Duke of Tuscany has been obliged to pawn his private jewels, to pay the requisition which the French assessed on his dominions when they quitted them. The inhabitants of Lombardy, when they discovered that their Independence was secured by negotiation, were in a delirium of joy; they started from their beds frequently in the course of the first night after the announcement, to put up fresh illuminations. We hope their Independence will be completely secured.—The Emperor JOSEPH, has appointed his Agent to the Switzerland Congress; the time of session we cannot discover to be yet fixed. The New Organization of the French Government has been tranquil, and attended with many happy auguries.—Barriere has been refused a seat in the Council of Five Hundred, and the Directory much censured for not executing the law relative to his deportation; which was insisted upon by a new resolve. This conduct of the Council is a severe reflection upon the Citizens of the Department of the Upper Pyrenees, who elected him; and it is uncertain how they will think of it. Letourneur, who was the last President of the Directory, went out by lot, and Barthélemy, late French Minister with the Swiss Cantons, is chosen, by 173 of 221 votes. It however is said Barthélemy will not accept of the appointment, in which case the election of SEGUIR is not improbable. We give other evidence this day of the honesty of our friend SEGUIR. One French Editor advises us to pay the French Government off in their own base coin; and appeal to the People of France for justice; but even our Jacobins would deprecate such a measure in this instance and prefer the annihilation of our country to the making of such an attempt; though the French were driving at the same purpose, when the demonstration of their potency had rendered it inconsequential. Ad. Richery, is preparing to sail with a fleet from Brest for the I. of France, with Governmental Commissioners for carrying into effect the law relative to the emancipation of the negroes. St. LEGER is appointed a Commissioner for St. Domingo. The King of Prussia is very sick, and as it is well-known Death cannot be swindled, his life is despaired of. There has been another effort in the British House of Commons to displace PITT, but it was attended with the same fate as its predecessors. May 16, Alderman Combe made the motion; Sir W.
Milner seconded; after much warm debate the question was taken—59 were for it, and 242 against it. Violence alone on the part of the people is competent to his removal. Ireland is indispensably in a very critical situation; though advices to May 29, do not mention the commencement of any important hostilities.—The mutiny on board the Grand British fleet is completely quelled, and the fleet is at sea. A spirit of commotion, has however, extended to other vessels. A fleet at Sheerness was in great disorder; and the courageous Pellew's little squadron, had exhibited symptoms of disaffection. A Capt. Rhodes, arrived at Philadelphia says, the Spanish fleet were ready for sea, and under sailing orders about 50 days since. Jervis with 24 sail of the line was then off the harbor.
From Cape Francois, June 24. —American vessels are still brought in and condemned, even in some instances though bound to a French port.—One lately adjudicated, had Le Tombe's passport.
DOMESTIC.
Some few additional circumstances relative to Blount's affair, will be found in our American Department. There has been nothing as yet developed to fix any national odium—and Honslow is cautious of criminating without good evidence. There is less prospect of a general Indian War, than has recently, perhaps justly, caused alarm. The Tennessee Indians have planted their corn, and are running their divisional line agreeably to treaty. William Smith, L. L. D. has failed from Philadelphia for Portugal, as our Minister Plenipotentiary. The frigate at Philadelphia is equipping with all possible expedition—her lower masts are in.
From WOLFPOLE, July 17. A letter from Windsor, says, that the two M c LEANS, in Canada, have been executed; and that it is said one BUTTERFIELD, taken with the above fellows, turned King's evidence, convicted them, and discovered a considerable plot, in which a number of men "on that side of the mountain," together with the Governor, are implicated.
The rumour relative to opposition at Wilkeset to the setting of the Supreme Court, is contradicted.
CASUALTIES.
A child of Mr. Francis, in Liberty-street, Philadelphia, fell from an upper Chamber, and soon afterwards expired.
Lieut. Jos. Tupper, of Tolland, (Con.) fell from his horse on the 14th inst. and died instantly.
At Berlin, E. Bayley, Æt. 19, was drowned in the mill-pond, where he went to bath himself.
On the 12th inst. the out houses of Maj. Hunt, at Powles-hook Ferry, were set on fire by lightning and consumed.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
TUESDAY, JULY 25. This day arrived brig Triton, Capt. Isaac's, 72 days from Barcelona.
Same day arrived brig Speedwell, Capt. Crawford, 68 days from Liverpool. Spoke July 8, lat. 44, 38, on the Grand banks, barque William, Capt. Bigford, of Salem, from Havannah, bound to Copenhagen, 15 days out.—Same day on the Banks, spoke schrs. John and Benjamin, of Marblehead, the latter had been there 4 days, and had caught 100 quintals of fish.
Same day arrived, sch'r Flying Fish, Capt. Foster, 18 days from New-Providence. Left there ship Mercury, of this Port, from Charleston, bound to Hamburg, which was taken a few hours after leaving Charleston, by an English privateer, and arrived there 2 days before Capt. F. failed. Also brig Two Friends, Capt. Stoddard, owned at the Eastward, from the Havannah bound to Philadelphia, a prize, and a number of other American vessels as Prizes, Capt. F. could not learn their names.
Brig Union, of Portsmouth, for Hispaniola, 6 days out, was spoke, June 17, lat. 38, long. 66, 20.
Brig Maria Jane, of Portsmouth, from Charleston, was spoke with July 7.
JULY 31.
Late and Important!
On Saturday last, arrived here the ship Fortitude, Capt. DYER, in 54 days from Guernsey, (Eng.) Papers are brought by this arrival to June 3, which we could procure but a slight view of. They contain par-
ticulars of the Mutiny in the British Navy, which appears still to rage in certain ships: A Message has been sent to Parliament by the King, declaring that 4 ships and 3 frigates lying at Sheerness were in a state of Rebellion, and calling upon all faithful subjects, to endeavor to the utmost of their power, to suppress them—and orders were given for the forts to fire red hot shot upon them if they should attempt to go out—this was done, and the fire was returned from the ships—they however thought proper to desist, and the ships remained as they were.
A Philadelphia paper of Monday contains the following article:
On Tuesday last, Gen. Marshall, one of the Commissioners of the United States to the Republic of France failed for Amsterdam in the brig Grace, Capt. Willis. Mr. E. Gerry, the other Commissioner, fails from Boston.
EUROPEAN.
AFFAIRS in Ireland appear in a state of "confusion, worse confounded." Accounts from thence assume more colors than the Camelion; and even persons who trace with exactitude the journal of events there, can scarce conjecture the probable issue of their disquietudes. By some it is said that the Herculean arm of government has strangled the hydra of revolution; and by others it appears, that 100,000 United Irishmen have their names enrolled as the defenders of their Rights. We do not think a serious insurrection will take place in Ireland; and if we are to judge from the Belfast publications they detest French revolutionary principles as much as they complain of English tyranny and oppression.
It is said in Philadelphia, that accounts were received by the Franklin from Bourdeaux, that the Marquis de la Fayette and his family had arrived at Paris.
From LEXINGTON, (Ken.) June 17.
By a gentleman just from Charleston, (S. C.) we are informed, that something between the 10th and 20th ult. a French gentleman landed at that place, and remained there only one night,—that he procured guides to conduct him by the nearest route to St. Augustine, and set out the next day—that he had communicated to some of the friends to France at that place, that the exchange between France and Spain of St. Domingo for the Floridas had taken place, and possession was to be given in a few days; in consequence of which the British had sent several armed vessels to endeavor to take possession of St. Augustine before it should be delivered into the hands of the French—that he (the French gentleman) was a general officer in the French service, and was on his way to that place in order to put it in the best possible state of defence before the meditated attack should be made by the British.
By accounts from Orleans of a very late date, we are informed that the mouth of the Mississippi has been blocked up a considerable time by 3 British armed vessels.
JUNE 20.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Nashville, to the editor, dated June 4, 1797.
"An express passed through here yesterday from Mr. Ellicott, to Philadelphia, who informs us, that the Spaniards have not given up the post at Natchez, nor has the commissioners proceeded to run the line. The Spaniards say they expect a body of troops by way of the Lakes and down the Mississippi, and are strengthening the garrison. They requested the commanding officer of the American troops to remove from the ground he then occupied, as they wished to fortify it, which he refused doing but at the point of the bayonet. The express further says, that a squadron of English ships are lying at the mouth of the river, and that no vessel got either out or in—That flour is selling from 8 to 10 dollars per barrel, and he expected by this time it may be had for 6—he is afraid the Spaniards will use every influence with the Indian tribes to go to war with the United States. "The commissioners are now running the boundary line between the Indians and us."
On Friday last, the United States troop of horse commanded by Capt. VAN RENSSELLAER, left this town (where they had been encamped a few days) on their way to Knoxville. We in justice to them mention their good behaviour while here. The officers, on whom greatly depend
good order in their troops, on this occasion deserve our particular notice.
From PHILADELPHIA, July 22. Tuesday last failed for Lisbon, the ship Dominick Terry, Capt. Dehart, in which went passenger, William Smith, Esq., Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Court of Portugal.
Extract of a letter from the Commandant of Fort Washington, dated June 26, 1797, to a Gentleman in this City.
"Major Kensey passed through this place a few days ago on his way to the Tennessee; the Indians have begun to plant their corn, and some of their chiefs are with Mr. Ludlow, running the boundary line so that we now hope for a continuance of Peace."
JULY 25.
A gentleman who arrived yesterday afternoon direct from Tennessee, met Governor Blount six miles beyond Staunton; which being mentioned at that place, a number of its respectable inhabitants immediately mounted their horses with a determination to overtake and detain him.
From NEW-YORK, July 24.
A gentleman who left Amsterdam the 14th May last, gives the following account:—That there were then lying at the Texel about 20 sail of men of war large and small, not one half manned, and badly provisioned. That while he was there, sixty men of the Admiral's ship, seized the launch in open day, and deserted to an English frigate then cruising off, no pursuit was attempted—that universal complaint exists among the common people at the new order of things, owing to the general stagnation of business, which is attributed to the country's being exhausted of specie by French requisitions.
The gentleman further informs that nearly one hundred transports were ready and preparing for the embarkation of French troops, supposed to be destined for England or Ireland.
A letter from Paris, dated the 23d of May, written by a well informed person there, to his friend in this city, says, that Citizen DUPONT, at present Consul of the French Republic at Charleston, (S. C.) is to replace Citizen LETOMB, Consul General at Philadelphia; and that the brother of Gen. SCHERER is to replace Citizen Dupont at Charleston. Citizen L'Etomb is to remain in the United States as Charge d'Affairs only. This appears to be the likeliest story, both from the way it is handed to us, as on account of the contradictory publications in the newspapers until now, relative to the subject.
From NEWBURYPORT, July 29.
Thursday a brig belonging to Messrs. Hoyt & Tappan, but freighted by Mr. William Bartlet, with a cargo of West-India Goods, valued at $6,000 dollars, went down the river bound to Europe, but unfortunately struck on the bar, where she nearly filled with water—by uncommon exertions yesterday, a considerable part of her cargo was got out, though much damaged, and the vessel brought to the wharf—The loss of property to Mr. Bartlet is stated at 30,000 dollars.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
JUNE 1.
In a Committee of the whole House on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce between Great Britain and America, several Resolutions were read and agreed to.
The following are the Resolutions:
To permit American produce to be imported in American ships, navigated by three-fourths American mariners.
To permit the importation of certain goods of the growth, produce, or manufacture of America, upon payment of the same duty as upon the importation thereof in British-built ships; and if imported in American ships then to be subject to certain additional duties.
Also to permit the produce of the Whale Fishery to be imported upon the same terms.
Also all other goods upon the like terms.
That such goods so imported shall be allowed the bounties and drawbacks upon exportation.
Also upon foreign hemp or foreign iron exported to the British Colonies or to the American States.
Voted a duty of 2s. per ton on American ships arriving within the
bounds of any part of Great Britain.
That American ships be permitted to trade to any of the British Settlements in India, in compliance with the 15th Article of the Treaty.—To be reported to-morrow.
VIENNA, May 6.
This day a Courier arrived here from Paris, with intelligence, that the ratification of the Preliminaries of Peace met with no difficulties. We expect the act of ratification to arrive this day.
As very liberal terms of Peace for England were, likewise, proposed in Styria, and the house of Austria is only to secede from its alliance with Great Britain in case these should not be accepted, we consider a general Peace as nearly certain.
A letter from Laybach May 5.
Mr. Hammond, the English under Secretary of State, has left this city on his return, it is supposed for London. He has expressed great dissatisfaction at the conclusion of a separate Peace by the Emperor.
MILAN, May 4.
This day General Buonaparte arrived here, and caused the independence of the Republic of Lombardy to be proclaimed.
LONDON, May 31.
A Courier had arrived at Vienna, with the important intelligence of a complete Revolution having taken place in Venice, on the 30th ult.—The Senate and the Council of Ten were abolished, and the three State Inquisitors arrested, together with the Commandant of the Lido, or Sea shore, where there is a fort about two miles from the city. Buonaparte has been invited to assist in framing the new Constitution.
CADIZ, May 4.
Admiral Jervis continues to block up this port. He permits neutral vessels to go out, provided they are wholly laden with neutral goods; but he will suffer none to enter, so that the commerce of this place for the present is destroyed. An unfortunate event has taken place to add to the disasters of the Spanish marine. The Captain General of the Isle of Cuba was returning to Europe with two frigates, laden with gold and merchandise, when he got into the midst of the English fleet, and found it impossible to escape; one of the frigates was taken the other run aground on the coast. What may in some degree console for the loss is, that he had time to throw himself into his boat with some important papers for the English Government relative to the Spanish colonies. Since this a vessel from the Havannah, with five million of piasters has arrived safe. But when the English cover the sea with their vessels, it cannot be expected that we should escape them. When will peace put an end to these inquietudes and misfortunes?
PORTSMOUTH, August 1.
The Hon. Jeremiah Smith, Esq. has resigned his office as a Representative of this State in the Congress of the United States. The last Monday in August next is appointed by the Executive for the choice of a Representative to supply the vacancy occasioned by this resignation.
DIED In this town, a child of Mr. John White; a child of the late Mr. John Gardner; a child of Mr. Amos Abbot, and a child of Mr. Paul.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE.
Distrit of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED
FROM Sloop Amity, Woodward, Philadel. Schooner Eliza, Jackson, New-York. Schooner Thomas, Damrel, ditto. Brig Harmony, Parrot, ditto. Sch'r 3 Friends, Trefethen, Virginia.
CLEARED
FOR Sloop Jane, Drisco, New-York. Sch'r Wm. & Mary, Briard, Madeira. Sloop Polly, Shapley, New-York.
FOR SALE BY
Martin Parry,
No. 8, Portsmouth PIER, WEST-INDIA & N. E. Rum.
French Brandy.
Lisbon Wines; Loaf, Brown and India Sugars; Rice; Flour; Ruffia and Ravens Duck.
Cordage; Lines; Nets & Twines; Russia Iron; Spike and Nail Rods. Iron Shovels; Turpentine. St. Ubes and Goinaives Salt.
August 1, 1797.

FARMER DOBBIN'S COMPLAINT.
From FRENCH'S Poems.
THREE daughters I have, and as prettily made, As handsome as any you'll see, And lovers they count, but still I'm afraid They always will hang upon me. In writing of letters, and talking of love They are so foolish spending their time; One gives them a ribbon, and one a new glove, And thus they are passing their prime. With idle romances my bookcase is stor'd, That teach not to praise or to pray, And the Bible itself is discharg'd from the board, Where once with Jack Buryan it lay. These bucks of the town, with their elegant coats— I'm sick of their horses and chairs: They plunder my hay, they pilfer my oats, And I keeping a tavern, my dears? These suitors and lovers, that never can love, Content with a squeeze of the hand; Tho' often the subject of Hymen I move, 'Tis a subject they can't understand. This courting and courting, and never concluding Is nonsense—I'm sorry to say: Your kissing and playing is rather intruding, Unless—you will take them away!
Hard Ware.
H. & B. PENHALLOW
Have for Sale at their Store in Market Street, a large and general assortment of Hard-Ware Goods, consisting of almost every article usually imported in that line of business, Among which are the following, viz. POWER; Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot; Sheet-Iron; Sad-Irons; Anvils; Vices; Screw Plates; Brass Kettles; Warming Pans; Copper Tea-Kettles; Frying-Pans; Iron Chaffing-Dishes; Cabinet Brass Furniture.
German and English Mill-Saws; Cross-Cut, Tennon, Pit, Hand, Frame, Cabinet, Joiners, Sash, Compas and Key-Hole Saws; Coopers, Carvers, Joiners, Sadlers and Shoe-Makers Tools; Curriers Knives; Locks, Latches, Hinges and Bolts, of almost every description.
A large assortment of Cutlery; Scicels; Steelyards; Scale-Beams; Sadlery; Gimblets; a great variety of Files; Coffee-Mills; Brass and Iron Candlesticks; Shovels & Tongs; Brass Cocks; Wood and Bed Screws; Brushes; Brass Nails; Iron Shovels; Looking-Glasses.
Seamen's Quadrants; Clock-Faces and Clock-Trimmings; Black Lead Pots; Crucibles; Grain-Tin; Emery and Pumice-Stone; 7 by 9 & 6 by 8 Crown Glass; Lines and Twine; Pistols; Hangers and Broad Sword Blades; a variety of articles in the Ship Chandlery Line.
—ALSO—
English, German and Cast Steel; Roll-Brimstone; Glue; English and American made Cart, Chaise and Wagon Boxes; Hollow Iron Ware; Painters Colours; Cow and Sheep Bells; Screw-Angers; a constant supply of all kinds of Nails, Brads and Tacks, &c. &c.
—LIKEWISE—
A number Pipes of Holland Gin, and a number Chests of Fresh Souchong Tea.
Cash and the highest price will be given at the above Store for Old Pewter and Brass.
Portsmouth, July 29, 1797.
Next door to the Printing-Office, Market-Street, Portsmouth,
Rich'd Evans
Has opened a new assortment of Reasonable
GOODS,
among which are, for Cash only, A very large assortment of
STRIP'D, Check'd,
sprig'd, spotted and plain Muslins, remarkably cheap; Muslin Shawls, &c. &c.
An assortment of
Ladies' most elegant fashionable Satin Beavers; fashionable Hat Bands; most fashionable Fans; Lustrings; color'd Satin and Modes; Linen; Diapers; Dimities; Muslins; Table Cloths; Napkins, &c. &c.
TEN Hhds. excellent flavor'd Demarara and Tobago RUM, and a few Pipes French BRANDY, to be SOLD by
Neil M'Intire,
At his STORE, Fore-Street. Portsmouth, July 25, 1797.
FOR SALE BY
Wm. Boyd,
At his STORE in Fore-Street, FEW Quarter Casks I.H. Sher-ry Wine, first quality.
Rum per Hhd; Salt per ditto. 100 peices Muslins.
100 do Sooty Romal Handkerchiefs, suitable for the West-India market.
400 W. O. Shooks with Heading. 1 Anchor (stock'd) weight about 1000lb.
Bohea Tea; Coffee and Sugar, &c.
N. B. Pot and Pearl ASHES are wanted.
Portsmouth, July 24, 1797.
THE subscriber having received directions not to deliver any LETTERS out of the Office until the postage is paid; now gives this public notice that he shall close all his accounts for entries of Postage on the 1st day of August ensuing, after which time all postage for LETTERS must be paid for at the time of delivery, those gentlemen who have accounts now open for postage are requested to call and settle the same, as the Post-Master has already advanced to the public the several sums now due him on said accounts.
JEREMIAH LIBBEY, P. M. Post-Office, Portsmouth, July 21, 1797.
For sale on reasonable terms, A VALUABLE location adjoining Conway, in the county of Strafford, consisting of the following lots of land, viz. No. 1, containing 180 acres; No. 2, 3, 4 and 5 of 100 acres each, agreeably to a plan of said tract.
Also a House and Land in Durham, pleasantly situated in the crotch of three roads leading to Portsmouth, and will accommodate a trader or tradesman—said house and land is now in the occupation of Mr. Patrick Furniss. For terms apply to Robert Furniss.
N. B. Said Location will be sold together or in lots as will best suit the purchaser or purchasers.
Portsmouth, July 22, 1797.
ALL persons having demands on the estate of TRISTRAM REDMAN, late of Northampton, gentleman, deceased, are desired to exhibit them for settlement, & all those indebted to said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to JOHN FOGG, Executor to the will of said deceased.
Northampton, July 24, 1797.
For New-York,
THE SCHOONER Nancies, if a freight should offer, can sail immediately.—For further particulars apply to Capt. Parry or Benjamin Trefethen.
WHEREAS a person calling his name Jacob Woodman, did in a fraudulent manner obtain of me the subscriber a Note of Hand for fourteen pair of Shoes, dated the 6th day of April, 1797; this is therefore to caution all persons against purchasing said Note as I will never pay it.
THOMAS CHEENEY.
Derryfield, June 1, 1797.
Superfine Broad Cloths.
Edw'd Parry
Has just received by the ship Accepted Mason, Capt. Delano, from Liverpool.
A LARGE Assortment best superfine Broad Cloths of the newest fashion; few pieces French Navy blue; mix'd, black and blue Cassimeres.
A large assortment of Tambore and plain Muslins; new fashion Beavers, and fancy Ladies' Hats.
A good choice of all kinds of Table Cloths and Diapers, and other Goods as usual—the above goods will be sold very cheap for cash or short credit, by wholesale and retail.
Portsmouth, July 7, 1797.
JUST RECEIVED from Italy, And to be SOLD by
M. Manent and Co.
FRENCH Pomatum in pots and sticks; scented Waters of different kinds.
VERY CHEAP.
FOR SALE AT Richard Evan's Store, Market-Street, Portsmouth,
NANKINS by the
bundle or piece; India Cottons; Bandanna Handkerchiefs; Muslins per piece; Linens; Calicoes; silk and other Hosiery, Hats, &c.
A fresh assortment of English GOODS of almost every kind may be had at said store.
N. B. As he is determined to sell his Goods at the lowest prices, should his customers after purchasing, find Goods lower than his, he will with pleasure receive his Goods back and return the money. t.b.c.
HALF A CENT REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 9th inst. an apprentice boy named William Page, between 19 and 20 years of age, he is something short and stubbed, lightish hair, this is to forbid all persons employing, harboring or trusting said boy on penalty of the law; any person who will take up said runaway and return him to his master shall be entitled to the above reward and no charges paid. JOSHUA LANE. Chichester, July 10, 1797.
FOR SALE,
SEVEN Hundred and fifty-three acres of Land lying in the fourth end of Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, within half a mile of it are a Saw and Grist Mill. The land is all of a superior quality, perhaps scarcely an acre thereof but is capable of making tillage, or mowing, between 80 and 100 acres are of the best interval, bordering on Connecticut river, the quantity will make four, five, or six Farms, such number of persons might buy the whole, and divide it to their own minds, the town has from 40 to 60 families in it, the payment will be made convenient; no person need to apply with expectation of buying any part less than the whole; inquire of
THOMAS MARTIN.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, Pepper in Bags, and Cassia. Portsmouth, June 20. t.b.c.
To the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be holden at Exeter, in and for the county of Rockingham on the third Tuesday of September, Anno Domini 1796.
Humbly Shew,
ROBERT WALLACE, Esq. and John Smith, gentleman, both of Henniker, in the county of Hillsborough, and Thomas Patterson, of Londonderry, in the county of Rockingham aforesaid, gentleman, that they are natural guardians, the said Robert Wallace of his son Tho's Wallace, the said John Smith of his son Thomas Smith, and Thomas Patterson of his son Thomas Patterson, jr. the said Thomas Wallace, Thomas Smith, and Thomas Patterson, jr. being minors under the age of twenty-one years, that the said minors are seized as tenants in common of one undivided fifth part of the farm in said Londonderry, late the property and in the occupation of Tho's Wallace, deceased, and of thirty acres of wood land, in said Londonderry, and one undivided fifteenth part of the farm in Londonderry, formerly occupied and owned by Capt. Robert Wallace, and that they hold the same by devise of the said Thomas Wallace, deceased, that such is the small quantity of land of which they, said minors are seized as aforesaid, that a division of the same would render it of little or no value; wherefore your petitioners pray that they may be empowered to sell and convey the said real estate of the said minors, a sale thereof being conducive to the interest of their said wards.
ROBERT WALLACE, in behalf of himself and JOHN SMITH and THOMAS PATTERSON. September 10, 1796.
Rockingham ss.
Superior Court, February term, 1797.
Ordered by the Court that the petitioners be heard on the foregoing petition before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, next to be holden at Exeter, within and for the county of Rockingham on the third Tuesday of September next, and that they notify all persons concerned to appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by causing said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette.
Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
Morie's American Ga-
zetteer is just published and for sale by S. LARKIN, at the Portsmouth Book-Store.
LIST of LETTERS remaining in the Post-Office at Portsmouth, N. H. July 12, 1797.
A BETSY Ayers; John Allen; Samuel Avery, Gilmentown; Simeon Arven, Canaan.
B John Bowles; Henry Burleigh, New-Market; Joseph S. Bailey, Chesterfield; Hittrey Burleigh, New-Market; Hannah Bradbridge, Newington; Dorothy Bell, New-Castle; Samuel Brown, Hampton.
C Hugh Cox; Hepzibeth Cox; Thomas Chandler, Kittery; Samuel Crosby; Dudley Chase; James L. Cathcart.
D John Davenport; John Drew, Somersworth; Douncan M'Naughton, Moultonborough.
E John Ela, Lee; William Edwards.
F Joshua W. Follett, Kittery; Mr. Folsom; John Frost.
G Amos Garland, Rye; Sam'l Greenough; Alexander M'Geech, Berwick; Mary Catharine Green.
H John Holbrook; Robert Ham; Joshua Heath, Conway; Martin Harney.
J Renold Jenkins, Kittery; Thomas Jewett, Alton, 3; Simon Jennett; Joseph Jewett; Levi Jones, Rochester.
K Nath'l Kidder, New-Market.
L Moses Little, Campden; Tho's Leavitt, North-Hampton.
M John Mead, New-Market; Mrs. Marriner, Kittery; John Moulton, Hampton.
N Thomas Newson; Jones Nau; Moses L. Neal, Rochester.
O James Orn; John Orr, Bedford.
P Samuel Penhallow; Joshua Pickering, Greenland; Molly Packer, Greenland; Peter Page; Elijah Perkins; Nancy Pickering, Greenland; Benjamin Perkins, Hampton; Joseph Phelps, jr. Andover.
R Mr. Randall, New-Durham; Thomas Roberts, Somersworth; Ze-bulon Robinson, Pembroke; Hiram Rollins; Nathaniel Rogers.
S Jeremiah Stickney; Naphtah Shaw, Kennington; Eliza Sparhawk, Kittery, 2; Mrs. Sherburne; John Shapley; Margaret Serry, Rye.
T Elijah Tucker; John Thurber; Mr. Toal, trader, Hampton; Joel Tilden, Lebanon.
W Abigail Whipple, Hampton; Samuel Wilson, Londonderry; Joseph Willard; John Weeks, Greenland; Silverter Whipple, Hampton; T. Williamson; John Walker; Abner Witham, Kittery; Samuel Whidden. T William Yeaton.
These names that have no town annexed are for Portsmouth, N. H.
NOTICE.
ALL persons who are indebted to the subscriber for Premiums of Insurance, are requested to call and pay their Notes without any further indulgence—otherwise he will be under the disagreeable necessity of enforcing the Directions of the Underwriters, which is, to prosecute all delinquents to the next Inferior Court.
This step he trusts will be prevented by an immediate compliance with the above reasonable request.
WILLIAM BOYD.
Fore-street, Portsmouth, June 23, 1797.
To be SOLD on reasonable terms, A VERY pleasant, commodious and profitable country seat, in New-Market, consisting of a handsome double two story dwelling house, a well of excellent water, a 40 by 32 feet barn, and 28 acres of land, containing tillage, mowing and pasture of a good quality; with some large fruit-trees, and a young orchard set last spring: said Farm is completely watered by a never failing brook, which runs across both pasture and field. Its situation is on the post road, near the center of the town, 12 miles from Portsmouth and 5 from Exeter. Any mechanic, tradesman, or other gentleman who wishes to purchase the whole or any part of said farm with the buildings, may satisfy himself in all particulars, by calling at the house of the subscriber on the premises.
SAMUEL TOMB.
FOR SALE
FOUR acres and half of Mowing Land, being part of the estate of Doct. John Ordway, deceased, lying quarter of a mile below Mr. Bell's tavern, in Chester; for particulars apply to Capt. Richardson of Chester. July 13, 1797.
FOR SALE BY
John Man,
Opposite the State-House, on good terms for CASH.
IRON hollow Ware;
4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails, by the cask and retail; Iron Shovels; Redwood per cwt. or lb; 2d and 3d proof Rum per hhd. bbl. or gallon; French Brandy; Holland Gin; Lisbon and Sherry Wines; W. I. Rum; Philadelphia loaf and brown Sugars; Hylon Tea of the first quality, Souchong and Bohea ditto; Coffee; Cotton; Molasses; Chocolate; Rice; Flour; Hair Powder; Poland Starch; cake and bar Soap; mould and dipt Candles; Gun Powder and Shot; German Steel; straw Brooms.
20 Quintals Pollock
FISH, with most every article in the West-India Goods and Grocery line. Portsmouth, June 23, 1797. Gw.
Dry Goods,
Received by the late arrivals from Europe,
A large and general assortment, consisting of
RICH Chintzes and Calicoes; Ginghams; Furnitures; Shawls and fancy Handkerchiefs; striped and clouded Nankinets; Dimities; Quiltings; Muslins & Mullin Handkerchiefs; Table Cloths & Diapers; Irish Linens and Sheetings; Counterpanes; Checks and Fultians; Tapes; Bindings; Silk Ferrets; Nuns Thread; Sewing Silk and Twilt; Silk and Cotton Hosiery; Mitts and Gloves; Upholsterers Trimmings, a few boxes well assorted Hats.
—ALSO—
Hardware & Cutlery.
with a few elegant MEDALLIONS, MASONICS, and gilt Lockets, which will be sold low for cash or approved credit, by
Lang, Brierley & Co,
At their Wholesale Store, Pleasant Street.
N. B. A few crates well assorted
CROCKERY.
Portsmouth, June 2, 1797.
Take Notice!
ALL persons who are indebted by note, account or otherwise to the late firm of WILLIAMS & COFFIN, or to JOHN P. WILLIAMS, are again called upon for an immediate settlement; as Mr. Coffin is now in town, and his business will not permit of his residing long in Portsmouth to attend to the settlement of their concerns. The subscriber expects those who are not prepared at this moment to make payment, to call and renew their notes and settle their accounts; he hopes no one will neglect complying with this request, after so much lenity on his part; and all those who do, he is determined to prosecute without distinction at the next Courts.
JOHN P. WILLIAMS.
Market-Street, Portsmouth, July 7, 1797.
FOR SALE BY
William Plummer,
In Market-Street,
By Wholesale & Retail,
on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit,
WEST In-
dia Rum.
French Brandy. Holland's Gin. London Porter. Loaf and Brown Sugars. Hylon, Souchong & Bohea
Coffee; Chocolate; Molasses; Alspice; Pepper; Cloves; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cassia; Almonds; Rice; Flour; Oatmeal; Raisins; Poland Starch; Ginger; Currants; English and American Mustard; Indigo; Basket Salt; Capers; Spanish Segars; 4d, 6d, 10d & 20d Nails; Window Glass.
Russia & Sweden's Iron, &c.
ALL persons who have demands against the estate of Jonathan Tilton, late of Kennington, husbandman, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and those indebted to said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to
JOSEPH TILTON, } Attorneys
ENOCH ROWE, } to the
Administratrix of said estate.
June 30, 1797.