The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-02-04 00:00:00

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Vol. XLI.—Numb. 2097.]
SATURDAY, February 4, 1797.
[9s. pr. Annum.
BOSTON, Jan. 28.
Governor's Speech.
Yesterday, precisely at 12 o'clock, His Excellency the Governor, met the two branches of the Legislature, convened in the Representatives' Chamber, and delivered the following
Address:
Friends & Fellow-Citizens,
SINCE your last adjournment, the President of the United States has officially announced to the Legislature of the Union, his determination to retire from the cares of public life.—When a citizen so distinguished by his country withdraws himself from the Councils of the Nation, and retires to peaceful repose, it must afford very pleasurable feelings in his own mind, to be conscious of the good will of the people towards him—how much more consoling must his feelings be, in reflecting that he has served them many years with purity of intention and disinterested zeal. We sincerely with him tranquility in his retirement and strong consolation in the latter stage of life.
In pursuance of the provision in the Constitution, the people have recently exercised their own sovereign power in the election of another President. Elections to offices, even in the smallest corporations, are of great importance, and ought to be deemed highly important; of how much more importance is it that elections to the highest offices in our extensive Republic, should be conducted in a manner and with a spirit becoming a free, virtuous and enlightened people, who justly estimate the value of their sacred rights. In the late elections, the people have turned their attention to federal citizens, who have rendered eminent services to our federal Commonwealth in exalted stations. Upon which even of the Candidates the lot may have fallen, the people have reason to expect, that his administration will be strictly conformable to the letter and true intent of the Constitution, that it may long continue to be the guarantee of our freely elective Republican government. On fair and uncontested elections, depend, under GOD, the whole superstructure of our government—should corruption ever infest itself in our elections, there would be great danger of corruption in our governments. Although it is not long, since the subject of elections was under the consideration of the Legislature, and a law passed for the purpose of further security to the people in the free exercise of this invaluable right; yet give me leave to suggest for your consideration, whether still further securities may not be provided, so that the rightful electors may not be frustrated in their honest intentions. That elections may not be contaminated by strangers, or unqualified persons, may it not be necessary, that every man may be known, as far as possible, when he presents himself to give his vote; this may be more especially important in our seaports and other populous towns, in which many foreigners of all sorts frequently reside. I would be far from dictating to you, but I would submit to your judgment whether, considering the liberality of this country to foreigners, and the frequency of their naturalizations, it may not be eligible that such foreigners should be required when they offer their votes to the selectmen of the towns, to produce authentic certificates from the Courts, by which they were endowed with so high a privilege, as a test of their citizenship.
As piety, religion and morality have a happy influence on the minds of men, in their public as well as private transactions, you will not think it unseasonable, altho' I have frequently done it, to bring to your remembrance the great importance of encouraging our University, town-schools, and other seminaries of education, that our children and youth while they are engaged in the pursuit of useful science, may have their minds impressed with a strong sense of the duties they owe to their God, their instructors, and each other, so that when they arrive to a state of manhood, and take a part in any public transactions, their hearts having been deeply impressed in the course of their education with the moral feelings—such feelings may continue & have their due weight through the whole of their future lives.
PERMIT me to call your attention to the subject of the militia of the Commonwealth.—A well regulated militia "held in an exact subordination to the civil authority and governed by it," is the most safe defence of a Republic.—In our Declaration of Rights, which expresses the sentiments of the people, the people have a right to keep and bear arms for the common defence. The more generally therefore they are called out to be disciplined, the stronger is our security. No man I should think, who possesses a true republican spirit, would decline to rank with his fellow-citizens, on the fancied idea of a superiority in circumstances: This might tend to introduce fatal distinctions in our country. We can all remember the time when our militia, far from being disciplined, as they are at present, kept a well appointed
hostile army for a considerable time confined to the capital; and when they ventured out, indeed they took possession of the ground they aimed at, yet they ventured to their cost, and never forgot the battle of Bunker-Hill . The same undisciplined militia under the command and good conduct of General Washington , continued that army confined in or near the capital, until they thought proper to change their position and retreated with haste to Haltifax .—If the Militia of the Commonwealth can be made still more effective, I am confident you will not delay a measure of so great magnitude. I beg leave to refer you to the seventeenth article in our Declaration of Rights, which respects the danger of standing armies in time of peace. I hope we shall ever have virtue enough to guard against their introduction.—But may we not hazard the safety of our Republic should we ever constitute, under the name of a select militia, a small body to be disciplined in a camp with all the pomp and splendor of a regular army? Would such an institution be likely to be much less dangerous to our free government and to the morals of our youth than if they were actually enlisted for permanent service? And would they not as usual in standing armies feel a distinct interest from that of our fellow-citizens at large? The great principles of our present militia system are undoubtedly good, constituting one simple body, and embracing so great a proportion of the citizens, as will prevent a separate interest among them, inconsistent with the welfare of the whole. These principles, however, I conceive, should equally apply to all the active citizens, within the age prescribed by law. All are deeply interested in the general security; and where there are no invidious exemptions, partial distinctions or privileged bands, every man, it is presumed, would pride himself in the right of bearing arms, and affording his personal appearance in common with his fellow-citizens. If upon examination you shall find, that the duties incident to our present system bear harder on one class of citizens, than on another, you will undoubtedly endeavor, as far as is possible, to equalize its burdens.
Friends and Fellow-Citizens,
I THINK it a duty incumbent upon me to acquaint you, and our fellow-citizens at large, that having arrived to a stage of life, marked in holy writ, and verified by constant experience, as a time of labor and sorrow; it is highly proper both upon my own account, as well as that of the public, to decline the future suffrages of my fellow-citizens for the office. I have now the honor to sustain. I have had this in contemplation near a twelve month past. The infirmities of age render me an unfit person in my own opinion, and very probably in the opinion of others, to continue in this station; and I mention it now, that those of the electors who may probably be too warmly attached to me, may not nullify their own votes by giving them for me. I have always been convinced that many others might have been found to fill my place with greater advantage to the Commonwealth than is now or ever has been in my power. In the Civil Department during the times of War and of Peace, I have served her in various stations to the best of my ability, and I hope with general approbation; and I can say with truth, that I have not enriched myself in her service. My warmest thanks are justly due to my constituents for the confidence they have repeatedly placed in me. When I shall be released from the burdens of my public station, I shall not forget my country. Her welfare and happiness, her peace and prosperity, her liberty and independence will always have a great share in the best wishes of my heart.
I will endeavor to consider the business you may lay before me with fidelity and dispatch.
SAMUEL ADAMS.
Boston, Jan. 27. 1797.
The above address was committed in the Senate to Messrs. Bridge , Dane and Parker ; & in the Hon. House, to Messrs. Eustis , Williams (of Pittsfield ) Otis , Hill , and Colman , to report thereon.
After His Excellency and suite had retired, the two Houses in Convention, proceeded to fill up the vacancies in the Hon. Council, occasioned by the appointment of the Hon. Samuel Holten, to the office of Judge of Probate, for Essex county, and the death of the Hon. Thomas Dummer. The committee on collecting, sorting and counting the votes found the whole number to be 121—61 making a choice: the
Hon. Stephen Choate, Esq. had 120, and the Hon. Elisha May, 116, and were chosen.
The two Houses then separated. The Speaker read the Governor's Speech, which was committed.
SATURDAY, Jan. 28.
Business of a private nature occupied the attention of the House.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
MONDAY, Jan. 16.
MR. AMES moved a resolution to the following effect, viz. "That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to enquire whether it would not be expedient for the better security of navigation, to place a number of Buoys within and near the harbor of Boston, and report by bill or otherwise."
Agreed to.
MR. W. Smith said the attorney general had been directed to make a report to Congress in March 1795, relative to a claim of the State of Georgia to certain lands, which never had been made to that House, but to the Senate only. He said the land in question was of great extent and value, and some measure ought to be taken on the subject. He therefore proposed that a message should be sent to the attorney general for a copy of that report. Agreed.
TUESDAY, Jan. 17.
MR. MADISON moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee of the whole, on the Algerine business, for which purpose he supposed it would be necessary to clear the House and galleries. They were accordingly cleared, and the business occupied the House for the remainder of the sitting.
A new method of preserving Roofs of Houses from injury by the weather, and by the falling of flakes of fire.
THE receipt for this composition was communicated to the Society for the encouragement of Arts, &c. by William Patterson, Esq. of Ibden, in Kent; who received their thanks, and it is printed in the 12th volume of their transactions.
"Take three parts, by measure, of air-slacked lime, two of wood ashes, and one of fine sand; sift them thro' a fine sieve, and add as much linseed oil as will bring the mixture to the consistence of paint, so as to be laid on with a brush. Great care must be taken to mix the ingredients perfectly. I believe grinding them as paint in oil, would be an improvement. Two coats are necessary; the first rather thin, the second as thick as can be worked. It will improve in hardness by time. It is impenetrable by water. It is much cheaper than paint and more durable."
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Moultonborough, who have not paid their county taxes for the year 1792, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on the 21st day of February next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the house of Major Elias Smith, in said town, as will pay the taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous pay.
 1st div. | 2d div. | Com. | C'ty 1792    No. Range. No. Range. Acres. Acres. s. d.     Simon Dow, 4 12 100 0 0 0 0 4   Tho's Rand, 5 12 50 1 7 50 0 4   Worth. Moulton, 100 0 4   Joshua James, 1 D 100 0 4   John Taylor, 7 1 100 0 4   Jotham Odiorne, 100 0 4   Mason & Tomlinson, 1 1 50 6 50 50 0 6   Solly & March, 1 100 4 100 100 10   Benj. Mason, 1 5 100   John Garland, 100 0 4   S. Livermore, Esq., 1 A 100 0 4   Samuel Towle, 2 10 100   Nathan Moulton, jr., 3 A 100   T. Wollington, 6 9 100 100 0 8   Joseph Garland, 2 D 100 100   T. Brown, 6 14 50 100 0 6   J. Lamprey, 5 11 100 0 4   Benning Moulton, 100 0 4   Christo. Toppan, 100 0 4   Anthony Emery, 100 0 4   N. Ambrose, 2 4 50 0 2   John Moffatt, Esq., 100 0 4   Jona. Moulton, Esq., 100 0 4   Joshua Lane, 1 1 100   NATHANIEL AMBROSE, Collector.  
Moultonborough, Jan. 7, 1797.
TO BE SOLD, THAT
Lot of LAND
IN Bridge Street with the Stable thereon, formerly occupied by Captain Thomas Simpson, deceased. The terms will be easy to the purchaser; inquire of the Printer. Jan. 19.
FOR SALE AT Bayley's Variety Store,
Daniel-Street.
FORTY pieces low priced blue Broad Cloths, twenty-five pieces blue twill'd Duffils, being a consignment direct from the Manufacturer, will be sold at 25 per cent from the sterling cost. His remaining stock of English GOODS will be sold remarkably cheap, Genuine superfine Broad Cloths at 27/ per yard, and all other goods equally as low.
A new assortment of Beverly Manufactured Cotton Bed Ticks, of a superior quality, warranted not to shed feathers.
Portsmouth. Feb. 3, 1797. Portsmouth Book-Store and Circulating Library
REMOVED.
S. Larkin
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed from Market-Street, to the Store lately occupied by Mr. Peter Pearse, corner of Court and Daniel-Streets, directly opposite the Court House, where he has for sale an extensive assortment of
Books & Stationary at the very lowest prices, for cash or approved credit.
Portsmouth. Jan. 24, 1797.
AT R. Taylor's,
BARREL AND SUGAR LOAVES, Buck-Street, MAY BE HAD
THIRD proof West- India Rum by the hoghead, barrel or gallon.
Excellent high proof Brandy by the pipe, barrel or gallon; best Holland Gin by the barrel or less quantity; Hyson and Bohea Teas of the first quality.
A large quantity of Confections and Segars, and an extensive assortment of Groceries in general.
State of New-Hampshire.
THE subscribers being appointed by the General Court of this State, to settle all accounts, bonds, notes of hand, receipts, and all debts due to this State, for arms, ammunition and other articles supplied prior to June, 1784, upon such principles and in such manner as they may judge equitable on consideration of the circumstances, with power if found necessary to cause any Tuit or suits to be commenced on behalf and in the name of this State against all persons neglecting to appear and settle such accounts.—Give notice that they will attend at the treasury office in Exeter, from the 20th day of February next, until the 20th day of March next, for that purpose, and do hereby request all persons having such accounts unsettled, and indebted to the State, prior to June 1784, to appear and settle the same within the times abovenmentioned, that all suits in law may be avoided.
NATHL ROGERS, OLIVER PEABODY. Exeter, January 23, 1797.
George Doig
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general that he has removed to the westerly apartment of the new Brick Store, in Ladd's-Street, lately occupied by Messrs. Lang and Brierley, where he carries on the Painting Business in all its various branches, viz.
COACH , sign, heraldry, house and ship painting; glazing; also mixes and prepares oil and colors for town or country, on the shortest notice and the smallest favors thankfully acknowledged.—Has for sale all sorts of water colors prepared in shells; India Ink and Camel's hair Pencils, as cheap as in Boston. ALSO,
To be let a good Stable for 5 or 6 horses; with a Chaise house and hay loft;—for sale 4 and half tons of good English Hay with a good Shop for a mechanic.
N. B. Wanted a smart active LAD from 13 to 15 years of age as an apprentice to the Painting business, good encouragement will be given; one who has a taste for drawing will be preferred.
English Goods.
FOR SALE
BEST English
black Satins, for Mens' ware; red, green, yellow and white Baizes and Flannels, some very fine.
Superfine & common Foil Cloths; superfine, middling and low priced Broad Cloths, very cheap.
Superfine and common Cashmeres.
Swandown and other Waist coatings, suitable for the season.
Blue and grey Lambkins & Coatings.
4 3/4 and 7 3/4 Rose Blankets.
Duffil ditto; Serges; Halfhicks; Velvets; Corduroys; Thickets.
Jeans; Fustians; Florentines; Satinets; Rantens; Moreens; Shalooms; Durants; Tammies; Calimancoes.
Chintzes & Calicoes; patch color'd and purple and white Shawls.
Black Barcelona and Pocket Handkerchiefs.
Mens' Silk, Worsted and Cotton Stockings; Ladies' white Cotton ditto, some very fine.
Mens' best English Beaver Gloves; Boys' Worsted ditto; Ladies long and short Kid and common Leather Gloves.
Strip'd, rigid and plain Muslins; Mullin and Lawn Handkerchiefs.
1/2 black Satins; black Velum Modes; strip'd and plain Ribbons.
Black, white, blue and grey Feathers; black and white Edgings; white Threads; Sewing Silks and Twills.
Very elegant and common Coat and Vest Buttons.
On very reasonable terms
BY
LUTHER ELLIS,
North End, Market-Street,
—ALSO—
Sheathing Paper
by the ton or hundred.
Writing & Wrap-
ping Paper by the ream.
Sheathing, draw-
ing, 6d and 4d Nails by the cask.
Portsmouth, Dec. 21, 1796.
REMOVED.
Joseph Haven
Has removed to the New Brick Store (middle apartment) on Spring-Hill,
Where he has opened a large assortment of
European and India
GOODS,
For sale at the lowest rate. Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1796.

Latest from Europe.
By the ship Maynet Capt. Choat arrived at Portland, in 46 days from Liverpool, we have received the following late European Intelligence.
ARMY OF ITALY.
From a Paris paper of Dec. 1.
UNTIL we shall receive the reports of the Commander in Chief Buonaparte, the activity of the operations of the army of Italy not having yet allowed him to give an account of the successes he has obtained, we publish here a letter from Gen. Berthier, Commander of the Gen. Staff, containing an analysis of his glorious victories.
The Divisionary Gen. Commander of the State, to Gen. Baraguay d'Hilliers , commandant of Lombardy.
"Head-quarters at Verona, Nov. 19, 5th year."
"At length, my dear Gen. after the boldest manoeuvres, the most obstinate conflicts, and eight days spent without taking off our boots, we have just defeated Gen. Alvinzy and his army, which we have pursued to Vincenza. Five thousand prisoners, three thousand men killed and wounded, four flags, and twelve guns are the fruit of these victories. Alvinzy is about to rally behind the Brenta. Davidovich who is ignorant of what is become of Alvinzy, is on the right bank of the Adige, after having forced Vaucluse's division, and having advanced to the other side of Rivoli. We are fearful that he is retreating; if he is still at this time in his positions, to-morrow he will be ours, with the six thousand men he commands. Vive l'armee d'Italie! Mantua will soon be in the hands of the Republicans."
"Never were actions fought with so much obstinacy. We have had two Generals mortally wounded, and five others of whose recovery hopes are entertained. Among the killed we reckon two of the Commander in Chief's Aids-de-Camp and an Adjutant-General."
"I have not time to say any more. We have still to fight. There will be no repose until the enemy shall be destroyed."
(Signed)
"ALEX. BERTHIER."
Message from the Executive Directory to the Council, dated 10 Frimaire, Nov. 30, 5th year.
"CITIZENS LEGISLATORS,"
"We wait impatiently for the official dispatches of the commander in chief, Buonaparte, to communicate to you the decisive victory which has just been obtained under his command, by the army of Italy. Never was that brave army placed in so critical a position. The enemy had made the greatest efforts: they had brought from the interior of the States all that they had left of disposable forces. These troops they had marched to their destination with the utmost speed, and had contrived to form in Italy a new army, more considerable than the two former, already exterminated, before the succours sent from the interior of France, to the commander in chief Buonaparte, could form a junction with the army of Italy. It required nothing less than the genius of that intrepid warrior, the talents of the General Officers and of the individuals who seconded them at the price of their blood, and the zeal and constancy of all our brave brethren in arms, to triumph over so many obstacles which the despair of our enemies had opposed to us."
"The result of the bloody conflicts, which were fought for eight successive days, is the loss on the part of the enemy of twelve thousand men killed, wounded and prisoners, four flags, and eighteen guns. The present position of the armies promises new successes, and the capture of Mantua, on which the fate of Italy depends."
(Signed)
"BARRAS, President. LEGARDE, Sec'y Gen."
Buonaparte, commander in chief, to the Executive Directory.
"Head-quarters at Verona, 29 Brumaire, Nov. 19."
"I have been so harassed with fatigue, Citizens Directors, that it has been impossible for me to make known all the military movements that have preceded the battle of Arcole, which has decided the fate of Italy."
"Informed that Field Marshal Alvinzy, commanding the army of the Emperor, approached Verona, for the purpose of forming a junction with the divisions of his army in Tyrol, I slied off along the Adige, with the Divisions of Angereau and Massena, and in the night of the 24th and 25th, threw a bridge of boats across at Ronco, where we passed that river. I was in hopes of arriving in the morning at Villa Nova, and by that means taking the enemy's park of artillery and baggage, and attacking them in flank and rear. The head-quarters of Gen. Alvinzy were at Caldero. But the enemy who had heard of some movements, had sent a regiment of Croats, and some regiments of Hungarians, into the village of Arcole, extremely strong by its position in the midst of marshes and canals."
"This village stopped the advanced guard of the army during the whole day. It was in vain that all the Generals, feeling the importance of the time, precipitated themselves at its head to oblige our columns to pass the little bridge of Arcole. Too much courage was dangerous. They were almost all wounded. Generals Verdier, Bon, Verne, Lafne, were put out of combat. Angereau, laying hold of a standard, advanced to the extremity of the bridge, where he remained for several minutes without producing any effect."
Meanwhile it was necessary to pass that bridge, or take a circuitous route of several leagues, which would have made our whole operation miscarry: I repaired myself to the spot; I asked the soldiers if they still were the conquerors of Lodi? My presence produced an emotion among the troops; which still determined me to risk the passage. Gen. Lafne, already wounded twice with shot, received a third and more dangerous wound. General Vignolle was also wounded. We were obliged to renounce forcing the village in front, and to wait 'till a column, commanded by General Guieux, whom I had sent through Albaredo, had arrived; he did not arrive 'till night, took the village, four pieces of cannon, and made some hundreds of prisoners. In the interval General Massena attacked a division which the enemy made desile from their headquarters against our left, discomfited, and put it completely to the route."
"It had been thought expedient to evacuate, during night, the village of Arcole, and we expected at day-break, to be attacked by the whole army of the enemy, who were found to have had time to file off with their baggage and parks of artillery, and to advance to the rear to receive us."
"At day-break, the combat commenced every where with the greatest alertness. Massena, who was on the left, put the enemy to the route, and pursued them to the gates of Caldero. General Robert who was on the middle causeway with the 75th, defeated the enemy with the bayonet, and covered the field of battle with dead bodies. I ordered the Adjutant-General to advance along the Adige, with a half brigade to turn the whole left of the enemy, but the country presented invincible obstacles: it was in vain for that brave General to plunge himself up to the neck in water: he could not effect a diversion of any consequence. In the night between the 26th and 27th (Nov. 16 and 17) I had bridges thrown over the canals and the marshes."
"General Angereau passed them with his division. At six in the morning we were within light; General Massena, on the left; General Robert in the centre, and General Angereau on the right. The enemy attacked the centre vigorously, which fell back. I then drew the 32d from the left, and placed it in ambuscade in the woods, and the instant the enemy pressed the centre and was on the point of turning our right, General Gardanne, at the head of the 32d, sallied forth from his ambuscade, took the enemy in flank, and made horrible carnage."
"The left of the enemy was supported by their superior number. I ordered citizen Hercule, the officer of my guides, to choose 25 men of his company to advance along the Adige, to the distance of half a league, to turn all the marshes which supported the enemy's left, and to fall afterwards, in full gallop, into the enemy's rear, and make several trumpets sound."
This manoeuvre was perfectly successful; the hostile infantry gave way, and General Angereau took advantage of the moment. But it still made resistance, though it was retreating, when a small column of between 8 and 9000 men, with four pieces of cannon, whom I had made desile through Porto Lignago, to take position in the rear of the enemy, and to fall upon their backs during the combat, finished by completely putting them to the route. General Massena, who had returned to the centre, marched straight to the village of Arcole, which he took, and pursued the enemy to near the village of St. Bonifacio; but night prevented our going farther."
"The fruit of the battle of Arcole is between 4 and 5000 prisoners, four stand of colours, and 18 pieces of cannon. The enemy lost at least 4000 killed, and had as many wounded. Besides the Generals whom I mentioned, Generals Robert and Gardanne were wounded. The Adjutant General Vandelin has been killed. I had killed two of my Aids-de-Camp, citizen Elliot and Muiron, two officers of the greatest distinction; though young, still they promised to gain one day the highest military rank with glory. Our loss, though inconsiderable, was very severe, because it included all the principal officers."
"Meanwhile Gen. Vaucluse has been attacked, and his important position at Rivoli forced; this has uncovered the blockade of Mantua. We sent the cavalry to Vicenza, where I had left General Kilmaine with three thousand men."
"At this moment I have rallied the division of Vaucluse, I forced it, and it is at Castelnovo. Angereau is at Verona, Massena about Villanova.—To-morrow I will attack the division which beat Vaucluse. I will pursue it into Tyrol, and then wait the surrender of Mantua, which cannot hold out a fortnight longer. The artillery has covered itself with glory."
"The Generals and officers of the Staff displayed an unexampled activity and bravery. Twelve or fifteen were killed; it was really a deadly combat; there is not one but what has his clothes pierced with bullets."
"I will send you the colours taken from the enemy."
(Signed)
"BUONAPARTE."
Letter of General Berthier, Chief of the Staff of the army of Italy. Head-quarters at Verona, Nov. 19th, Fifth year.
"The activity in which we have been for this fortnight past would not permit me to write to you as often as I could have wished, but the Commandant of Lombardy, to whom I sent a summary account of our movements, must have transmitted you a copy of the same."
"Since our last affair at Caldero, which took place on the 22d (Nov. 13,) and wherein, after an obstinate combat, the
two armies remained in their positions. Gen. Alvinzy had effected his junction with a column from Tyrol, and had an army of upwards of 40,000 men."
"On the 24th, (Nov. 14) the hostile army was in presence and preparing to give a pitched battle. Gen. Buonaparte, apprised of the enemy's intentions, immediately made manoeuvres to frustrate them."
"In the night between the 24th and 25th (November 14th and 15th,) he ordered the division of General Vaucluse to guard the position of Rivoli, to keep in check the column of the enemy's right wing, commanded by Gen. Davidovich. The castle and citadel of Brescia, Verona, the posts of Peschiera and Legnago, were in a respectable state of defence. The Commander in Chief stationed some corps of light troops and flying artillery to defend the passages of the Adige; in the same night he had a boat-bridge raised at Ronco, to pass the Adige, to fall unexpectedly upon General Alvinzy's rear, cut off his communication, seize his magazines and his park of artillery, deprive him of all means of subsistence, and at last to attack him from the rear. Before day-break the divisions of Massena and Angereau had already crossed the Adige, and advanced on two roads, which cross an impassable marsh of several miles."
"The column of the left, commanded by General Massena, was the first to fall in with some of the enemy's out-posts, which it worsted; that of the right, commanded by General Angereau, having also repulsed several hostile posts was stopped at the village of Arcole, occupied by the Austrians, whose fire flanked the dyke on which it was necessary to pass to penetrate thither. A canal, which bordered this dyke on the side of the village, prevented its being turned; it was therefore necessary, in order to become masters of it, to pass through their fire, and cross a small bridge defended by several embattled houses, from which the enemy directed a terrible fire. Our troops pushed several times forward with charge steps, to carry the bridge but not having in the first instance displayed the same boldness as they did at the bridge of Lodi, they were repulsed in their repeated attempts; in vain had General Angereau, with a standard in his hand, advanced at the head of the column to take Arcole."
"The Commander in Chief, who was informed of the difficulties which the division of General Angereau had to sustain, gave orders to General Guieux to march down the Adige, with a corps of 2000 men, and to pass this river under cover of our light artillery, at a ferry which was at the distance of two miles below Ronco, facing Albaredo; he had orders to march to the village of Arcole to turn it: but that was a long march, the day was far gone, and it was of the highest importance to capture Arcole, in order to get into the enemy's rear before they were able to learn our movement."
"The Commander in Chief advanced with his whole staff at the head of the division of Angereau; he reminded our brothers in arms of their being the same men that had forced the bridge of Lodi. He seemed to perceive a sentiment of enthusiasm, and was determined to profit by it. He leaped off his horse, seized a standard, rushed forward at the head of the grenadiers, and ran to the head of the bridge crying, "Follow your General!" The column instantly moved on, and we were at the distance of 30 yards from the bridge, when the terrible fire of the enemy assailed the column, and made it fall back the very moment when the enemy were going to take flight. It was at the same instant that Generals Vignolle and Lafne were wounded, and that Muiron, Aid-de-camp to the Commander in Chief, was killed."
"The Commander in Chief and his staff were overwhelmed; the Commander in Chief himself was thrown from his horse into a marsh, from whence, under the enemy's fire, he extricated himself with difficulty; he mounted again, the column rallied, and the enemy durst not come forth from their entrenchments."
"Night began, when General Guieux arrived courageously at the village of Arcole, and finally carried it; but he retired in the night, after having made many prisoners, and carried off four pieces of cannon."
"The enemy had time to be aware of our movement; they had begun to send off all their baggage and magazines to Vincenza, and concentrated almost their whole force towards Ronco, to give battle; and before day-break they occupied the village of Arcole with considerable force."
"On the 26th (Nov. 16) at day-break, the enemy attacked us on all points; the column of General Massena, after an obstinate conflict, worsted the enemy, took 1500 prisoners, and carried off six pieces of cannon and four stand of colours."
"The column of General Angereau likewise repulsed the enemy, but could not succeed in forcing the village of Arcole, which was again attacked several times. You will judge of the obstinacy of the different attacks upon this village, where seven Generals were wounded."
"The same evening the Commander in Chief himself marched to the canal on the right of the Adige, with a column who carried fascines, with a view of establishing a passage, which could not be done on account of the current; then the Adjutant General Vial, who was at the head of the column, forced the canal, up to his neck in water, but he was obliged to retreat; it was at that moment that Elliot, Aid-de-Camp to the Commander in Chief, was killed."
"The following night the Commander in Chief gave orders to throw a bridge over the canal, and a new attack was combined for the 27th (Nov. 17.) The division of General Massena was to attack on the left of the causeway, and that of General Angereau for the third time, the celebrated village of Arcole, while a third column was to cross the canal to turn that
village. Part of the garrison of Porto Legnago, with fifty horses and four pieces of artillery, received orders to turn the enemy's left, for the purpose of operating a diversion."
"The attack began at day-break, the fight was obstinate, Massena's column met with less obstacles, but that of Angereau was again repulsed at Arcole, and falling back in disorder to the bridge of Ronco, when the division of Massena, who had followed the movement, made a retrograde motion towards the division of Angereau, and disposed itself to join it for the purpose of making a fresh attack upon the enemy, who were for this time put to flight, and who seeing themselves turned by the left, were forced at Arcole: then the route was complete, they abandoned all their positions, and retreated to Vicenza in the night."
"On the 28th (Nov. 18) at day break, part of the French army pursued the enemy to Verenza, took several barges laden with their pontoons, picked up some prisoners, and many wounded, and the others arrived under the walls of Verona."
"During our success at Ronco, our left wing, commanded at Rivoli, which place the enemy occupies at this very moment. The right wing of the Imperial army, commanded by General Davidovich, will be attacked to-morrow by superior forces, and must entirely fall into our power, or if it evacuates the place, it will be pursued to Tyrol. Then the army of Alvinzy, separated and half destroyed, must give us Mantua in a few days."
"In those different combats we took about 5000 prisoners, 57 of whom are officers, killed or wounded a vast number of men, took four stand of colours and eighteen pieces of cannon, many caissons, several barges laden with pontoons, and a great quantity of scaling-ladders, which the Austrian army had procured with the design of taking Verona by assault."
"We had seven Generals wounded, and two of them severely; viz. Lafne, Vignolle, Verdier, Gardanne, Bon, Robert, and Verne. The Aid-de-Camps of the Commander in Chief, Muiron and Elliot, and the Adjutant-General Vardeling, were killed."
(Signed)
"ALEXANDER BERTHIER."
10th Frimaire, (Nov. 30.)
We did not expect that Lord Shelburne would find it necessary to send a Messenger to his Cabinet in order to give an answer to the demand of the Directory respecting the objects of reciprocal compensation, which he has to propose. It should seem, that the sending of another Messenger, which he has thought requisite, is a diplomatic stratagem, employed by the English Minister to wait the issue of the great events which are now deciding the fate of Italy, before he hazards an answer, which cannot but be highly important and almost decisive.
11th Frimaire, (Dec. 1.)
We cannot pronounce with certainty that the fate of this great military movement is yet decided. By the letter of Berthier, it appears that of the two Austrian armies which have acted in concert, one is advanced upon the right bank of the Adige, without encountering many obstacles or experiencing the smallest check, and that the other has met with one which has forced it to retreat to Vicenza; but in this position Gen. Alvinzy has again made a sensible progress. It is probable that Gen. Davidovich, who has not retreated, will, at all events, try the same movement that Wurmsler did, and that he will throw himself into Mantua, carrying in with him provisions. This blockade will be, without doubt, one of the greatest events of the war. The zeal of Wurmsler will be equally considered as one of the greatest acts of fidelity which a subject has ever given to his king. He has quitted the functions of a General to become the commandant of a place, and he has given proofs of the utmost activity and of military resources in this new post.
Army of the Rhine & Moselle.
The General in Chief to the Executive Directory.
Head-quarters at Schillikens, 9 Frimaire (Nov. 22.)
Citizens Directors,
"The garrison of Kehl made a vigorous sortie to reconnoitre the line of circumvallation of the enemy."
General Dufais was charged with the attack of the right—General Decaen was in the centre, and General Sice on the left.
The whole line of the enemy was forced, without a shot being fired, with infinite intrepidity on the part of our troops: the enemy abandoned all their artillery, which we instantly spiked.—Could we have anticipated a success so complete, and had had artillery horses ready, we might have taken twenty pieces of cannon at least. With the horses which we could spare from our own, we could only bring off ten pieces. We have made from six to seven hundred prisoners, amongst whom are twenty officers, including a Colonel and a Major. Such was the result of this rally.
As soon as it was thought that the enemy's corps de reserve was ready to attack us, General Dufais caused the troops to return to their entrenchments. To attempt to maintain ourselves in those of the enemy, was an operation which was not amongst our projects.
The battle was one of the most obstinate of the war, and must have occasioned a considerable loss to the enemy. They cannot deny that the advantage was entirely ours.
The 10th, 106th, and 84th demi brigades performed prodiges of valor. It was impossible for me to ascertain all the details of the instances of individual courage which were displayed on the occasion. I have promised to appoint provisionally
to the rank of sub-lieutenant a serjeant of the 106th, who gave proofs of uncommon courage. The General Officers who conducted the attack merit the highest eulogium.
General Dufais had his horse killed under him, and was slightly wounded. General Lacombe had his horse wounded in two places.
Several officers equally distinguished themselves. Perion and Quesard, Chiefs of Brigade of the 106th and 84th, were wounded. Messiro, Chief of Battalion of the 10th, was amongst the foremost in forcing the entrenchments.
The good conduct of the troops upon this occasion ought to persuade the enemy, that if he is determined to attack Kehl, he will not carry it so easily as he may have been led to believe.
(Signed)
"MOREAU."
Private letters transmitted to the Directory announce, that General in Chief Moreau was slightly wounded in the head with a ball. He has the modesty not to mention this circumstance, as probably from a desire to avoid all appearance of ostentation. One of his Aids-de-Camps had the lower part of his leg carried away.
In the midst of the preparations on the Rhine there are several parties for the purpose of concluding an armistice. The Austrian General Krav, and the Republican Bernadotte, have had a new conference on the suspension of arms, which was first proposed by the French Generals. At the end of this conference. General Werneck, who commands on the Lower Rhine, dispatched a courier to the Archduke Charles; and General Bourdonville sent M. Lart, the Commissary at War, to Paris, with secret instructions.
The Austrians, who were forty or fifty thousand men, are now reduced to half that number. Gen. Lilmaine has not discontinued the siege of Mantua, and has repulsed during the same time several sorties of the besiegers, who reckon so much upon the succours of the Austrian arms, that they lighted large fires as signs of rejoicing, but it was soon necessary to extinguish them.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 24.
The Austrian corps, commanded by Gen. Neu, has again advanced from its entrenched position before Mentz, and taken post on the banks of the Selz. The enemy have pushed their advanced posts even across that river, whilst the French confined themselves to concentrate their force within the line, which extends from Bingen to Kaiserslautern. This movement of the Austrians has brought on several very smart engagements between the light troops of both parties, wherein the French and imperialists have alternately proved victorious. In one of these affairs the Republican General Klein surprised the whole chain of the enemy's advanced posts, put them completely to the route, took a great number of men and horses, and forced the Austrians to recross the Selz in the utmost disorder. After this expedition the French resumed their former position.
From the Lower Rhine we learn, that on the first of this month (21st of Nov.) a very brisk action likewise took place on the banks of the Sieg. The Republicans attacked the advanced posts of the Austrians, who defended themselves in so vigorous a manner, that the former were obliged to fall back.
The army of the North, encamped in the front of Mulheim, is under marching orders.
LONDON, Dec. 6.
Notices from the Lords of the Admiralty are posted up in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, and Gosport, informing the inhabitants that all fire-ships, gunboats, &c. are completely equipped, and inviting the people to learn the use of artillery, and go on board these craft, in case the French should attempt to invade this kingdom, which, according to this state paper, appears to be a matter seriously intended.
PORTLAND, Jan. 30.
Summary.
FOREIGN.
Our accounts from London are as late as December 6th. The papers with which we have been favored, contain many important articles of intelligence, the principal parts of which are given in detail in this day's paper. Suffice it to say, that the French army of the Rhine and Moselle had gained signal advantages over the Austrians, and had, in several instances, been successful. But the brilliant victories of Buonaparte in Italy, exceed description. A fresh army of Austrians, under the command of Marshal Alvinzy, was approaching to relieve Mantua, but was met about the middle of November, by General Buonaparte, on the Adige, where several bloody engagements took place, which finally terminated in the total defeat of the Austrians. Alvinzy is said to have had an army of 40 or 50 thousand, nearly half of which were killed, wounded, or taken prisoners. We cannot, as yet, give a particular detail of these important actions; but it is next to a certainty that the consequence must have been an immediate surrender of Mantua. It is reported that the pope seriously intended to take the command of an army against the French. It appears that the negotiation at Paris, between the French and English, was not given over. There was an appearance of great consternation in England; and every third man in the kingdom was held in requisition. Many people there would sacrifice all their fortune for the sake of involving America in a war with France.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 22. Extract of a letter from Columbia, December 19. "It is believed the legislature will vote five thousand dollars for the relief of the distressed inhabitants of Savannah. A bill for this purpose has passed the House of Representatives."
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13. The Common Council has resolved, unanimously, that the address of the President of the United States, to the People, be printed with their resolves and ordinances. Also, that an address be presented to him expressive of their high sense of the services he has rendered to his country, & their deep regret at his relinquishing that high office which for eight years he has filled with so much honor to himself and advantage to his country. These resolutions have been sent to the Select Council for concurrence.
January 24. It has been for some days past rumoured, that an envoy extraordinary was to be sent to France, to settle the differences which have occurred between the sister republic. The late message of the President on French affairs proves, however, that rumour unfounded, and the Executive appears to rely with confidence for the accomplishment of that object on the exertions of our ordinary minister, Mr. Pinckney. But will Mr. Pinckney be received as our minister? It is reasonable to be supposed, that he will not. He left this country before the minister of the French Republic had by order of his government suspended his functions here, he therefore cannot carry powers to negotiate an accommodation of that breach, and it is not to be supposed, that having suspended the function of their ordinary minister here, they will receive ours. The Federal executive, if they sincerely with an accommodation of grievances, will then, certainly, be ultimately under the necessity of sending an envoy extraordinary, or of transmitting to Mr. Pinckney extraordinary powers.
The situation of our commerce is more deplorable than ever. The British first on various pretences plundered our vessels. The French injured our suffering the neutrality of the United States to be trampled on with impunity, retaliate upon our commerce. The British plundered us within some bounds, but without provocation. The French are taking all American property to or from British ports (if late accounts are to be believed) on the ground of retaliation for our having maintained a fraudulent neutrality. The Republicans long since predicted, that a breach with France would be the consequence of our crooked policy. The well intentioned among the Federalists did not believe the measures of our Executive would lead to that; but there is reason to assert, a breach was intended by a designing faction among us. To this indeed we are fast approaching, unless it be averted by timely negotiation.
A member of the Council of Five Hundred, states the amount of English goods now in France to be 59,000 millions. And the French merchants only their factors holding the property in trust.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 21. By Mr. Maloy, who went out supercargo of the Ann and Maria, of Baltimore, we learn that the above vessel was taken on her homeward bound passage from Jamaica in Sept. last, by a French privateer, and carried into St. Jago, in the island of Cuba, where (the captain of the privateer having bribed 2 of the hands to swear she was British property) she & cargo were both condemned, without even the semblance of a trial; that her cargo was instantly landed, ports knocked into her, and that she was immediately sent on a cruise as a French privateer.
It has been so long since Mr. Maloy left St. Jago (upwards of 70 days) that he can give no confirmation or contradiction of the intelligence respecting the capture of our vessels by the Spaniards—but he says, that a number of Americans have been sent into St. Jago by French privateers, all of whom had met the same fate as himself, and that French law is a Spanish law in that part of the island.
Extract of a letter from a Captain of a vessel at Gonzales, to his owner in Baltimore, dated Dec. 17, 1796.
"Information must have reached you about the additional duties on dry goods imported into this country, which is ten per cent. four dollars a cask on wine, and one do. on
oil; this may be said to amount nearly to a prohibition. I send you a copy of the decree, the knowledge of which may be of service."
Liberty. Equality. Copy of the Deliberations of the Commissioners for the French Colonies.
Cape Francois, 24th Brumaire, (Oct. 14.) 5th year of the French Republic, &c. The Commissioners decree, that an ad valorem duty be laid on goods imported into this colony. This decree shall have full force and effect from and after the first day of Brumaire (Nov. 21) next. It is decreed that every article of merchandise, on board any vessel, which shall not be landed and delivered the 30th of the present month before night, shall be subject to the new duty.
The Ordinance is charged with the execution of this present decree, which he shall make as public as possible.
Article 4.—Every captain or commander of a vessel, arriving in the ports of the Republic, shall be obliged to give a just and true account of his cargo within 24 hours at farthest after his arrival. The same shall be registered, which registry the captain shall sign. The penalty for non-compliance is 500 livres current money of France.—This decree extends to vessels in ballast.
JANUARY 24. A letter from Niagara, of the 19th ult. now in our hands, says, "The last detachment of the federal troops, after being drove to Kingston, the bay of Quinty, and other places, being out 17 days, got into the mouth of Teneffee river, about 50 miles from this, when two officers and about 50 men came through the bush, and arrived here the 10th inst. The vessel, a small sloop, being her first voyage, arrived here the 17th inst. with several who had been frost bitten, and others with the small pox, which they caught on the bay of Quinty."
BOSTON, January 24.
DOMESTIC.
E. Boudinot, Esq. of New-Jersey, has lost property to the amount of 10,000 dollars by a late fire. A girl of 12 years of age was consumed with the house of a Mr. Davis, in New-Jersey.
The executive of Virg. have advertised to receive proposals for having 4000 stands of arms from Europe—and for the manufacture of 4000 in the State—to be delivered at Richmond in the course of the year.
FEBRUARY 1. The letter from Mr. Pickering to Mr. Pinkney, compromises between 29 and 30 columns of the largest paper printed at Philadelphia.
French Depredations.
Letters from Philadelphia mention, that Mr. Adet, in explanation of the report of his having issued orders, by which the French privateers capture American vessels, has said, that the Administration in the West-Indies had mistook his communication, which was merely the decree of the Executive Directory, "for treating American vessels, as they suffered the English to treat them."
The English, it is known, do not now capture American vessels bound on fair mercantile voyages; but the French Directors have chosen to take the example of the English three years ago, for the rule of their present conduct.
EMBARGO!
The report of yesterday, was an expected Embargo—Letters from New-York, of the 25th, say, it was thought of there; but in all our numerous accounts from Philadelphia, as late as the 24th, not the least hint is given of such a measure. Nature has embargoed many of our ports; and if the necessity of the measure generally exists, the merchants can embargo their vessels if they please, the government, we think, will not.
ST. CROIX BOUNDARY.
As we have to gratify our Readers with matters of moment, we have procured the following Authentic Statement:
In a matter wherein the interest of this state is much concerned, our readers may wish to know its true situation.
In the month of August, 1796, the two original Commissioners, Mr. Howell, and Mr. Barclay, met at Halifax, in pursuance of the 15th article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, with Great-Britain. The two Commissioners, on the 29th of that month, appointed by choice, (not by lot,) the Hon. Egbert Benson, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court of the State of New-York,
the third Commissioner. On the 26th September, Mr. Benson arrived from New-York and met the other Commissioners at St. Andrews, near the mouths of the two rivers for which the parties contend as the boundary. Those rivers are four leagues apart at their mouths, where they empty their waters into the Bay of Passamaquoddy, near the Bay of Fundy; but they diverge, one to the west, and the other to the north, so that their heads, or sources, are at a great distance from each other.
On the 5th of October, the Commissioners took the oath as required by the Treaty; and appointed Edward Winslow, Esq. of Frederickton, in the Province of New-Brunswick, (formerly of Plymouth, in Massachusetts) Secretary to the Board, and the oath of fidelity was administered to him. The Board being thus formed, the Agent for the United States filed his Memorial, requesting that the easternmost of the two rivers, called by the native Indians the Magaguadavie, should be declared to be the river St. Croix, truly meant and intended, under that name, as the boundary mentioned in the Treaty of Peace made in 1783. And proposing to offer evidence, and arguments to support his memorial, if the Agent of his Britannic Majesty should deny, that to be the river intended in the Treaty of Peace as the river St. Croix.
The Agent for his said Majesty being served with a copy of that Memorial, filed another on the behalf of his government; therein stating, that the western of the two rivers, by the native Indians called Scoudiac, was the St. Croix, truly meant and intended under that name, in the Treaty of Peace; and requesting that the Board would declare that to be the river so intended, and assigned divers reasons, and arguments in favor of his Memorial.
The source of the river is very important in the business, because, a line is by the Treaty to be drawn due north from the source of the river, to the highlands, as the line between the two nations. Two lines drawn, due north from the sources of the two rivers above mentioned, will be nearly about sixty miles from each other, and extend from the sea nearly about one hundred and forty miles.
This distance of the two lines, from each other, is as they are severally stated by the Agents, in their several claims. The British Agent, claims the most western of the Scoudiac Lakes, which is near the river Penobscot, as the source of the river Scoudiac, and the Agent for the States, claims a place on the Magaguadavie as the source of that river. Which is right, or whether either is so, is to be determined by the Board.
The Commissioners are obliged to declare which is the river truly intended as the St. Croix, in the Treaty, and to determine the latitude, and longitude, of its mouth and source. To this end, surveys of both rivers became necessary. And one Surveyor from the United States, and one from the British Government, were appointed to survey each river: Those artists returned from the business, on the last of November, having not then completed their work.
The Commissioners after taking the testimony of some Indians, produced by the Agent of the United States, as witnesses, and after determining on the mode of admitting evidence, establishing the rate of wages of the artists and labourers employed, adjourned to meet in Boston on the second Tuesday of August, 1797. It is agreed, and determined, that the arguments shall be in writing, filed by way of memorial before the Board, stating the evidence; and that the Secretary shall prepare, and deliver one copy of the whole to the Agent of each nation, to be by him delivered to his Government. The argument on the part of the United States is directed to be forwarded to the Agent of his Britannic Majesty, by the first day of February, 1797; that he may have time to prepare his reply.
By this mode of procedure, the public will have on paper, the proceedings of a Judicial Tribunal, appointed to decide between two sovereign independent nations, upon a cause of magnitude and importance. Why shall not all the nations on earth, determine their disputes in this mode, rather than to choke the rivers with the carcasses, and stain the soil of continents with their slain? The whole business has been proceeded upon with great ease, candor, and good humor.
The celebrated Thomas Muir, who was transported from Scotland to Botany-Bay, effected his escape from thence to Nootka Sound, and travelled through Mexico to the Ha-
vanna, where he has been taken up, and confined, as a British subject! As Spain is at war with England, he will doubtless be released.
It is reported, that Capt. O'Brien on his passage to Algiers, with the ransom money for our late unfortunate countrymen, was captured by a corsair, and carried into an Algerine port; and that the Dey on receiving information of it, had ordered him to be set at liberty, the money to be sent to his treasury, and the head of the offender to answer for the injury.
The merchants in Philadelphia have petitioned the Legislature for a law to make notes of hand negotiable. All the banks have also sent in petitions for the same purpose.
Mr. Leib moved in the Legislature to introduce a clause into the bill for making notes negotiable, prohibiting the taking more than one half per cent a month for discounting notes. Referred to a committee of five.
DIED.—At Marblehead, of an hepatic disease, JOHN GLOVER, Esq. Æt. 64. As a military character, he stood high on the list of fame—and acted a very distinguished part in those judicious plans and arrangements, which led on to the capture of Gen. Burgoyne and his army; and was honored with the superintendency of them in their march thro' the country, as the most qualified person.
Three English frigates are said to have arrived in the Chesapeake, to embargo Capt. Barney's ships.
From PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13. "Great harmony prevails in the different Departments of Government; and between the Members of the Senate and House, who hold opposite Political Sentiments—a mutual spirit of candour and conciliation is exhibited. It is surmised that the Confidential communications lately made by the President to Congress, regarded our Negotiations with the Dey of Algiers—Unfortunate circumstances have attended that business. The President it is said, has made arrangements for an accommodation with the French Republic—but no information is yet given to the Legislature on the nature of these Arrangements. The gentlemen of the opposition appear even pleased at the election of Mr. Adams to the Presidency; feeling satisfied that Mr. JEFFERSON will accept of the Second Office—and confident that those two gentlemen are on good terms with each other, they anticipate the utmost cordiality in their administration."
January 21. "The House has agreed to a Resolution for raising about one million and a quarter of Dollars, by a direct tax on lands, &c. and a bill is ordered to be brought in on that subject. I have no idea that it will pass unless there shall be actual war—of which, however, I am not much apprehensive."
January 24. The letters, papers, and documents, accompanying the Message of the President on Mr. Adet's reclamation address, will make a volume of between four and five hundred pages.
Marine Intelligence.
Arrived, since our last—Brigs 3-Friends, Gilmore, Barbadoes; Lydia, Dunham, Curracoa; sch'r 3-Friends' How, Demerara.
At Demerara, Dec. 20.—Brig Industry, Capt. Calder, (dead); sch'r Nancy, Gage, and John, Smith of Bolton; brig Friendship, Milikin, Portland, to sail soon; Somes, of Cape Ann; Criss, Cook, Norwich; Harriot, Lang, Providence; Cook, of do; and Grant, of Kennebunk.
Arrived at Barbadoes, Dec. 26, ship Ganges, Elkin, from Isle of France, in distress—was carried in a prize; but not being able to condemn her at that place, she was sent to Martinique;—passengers in the Ganges, Mr. H. Hubbard, and Mr. George Lee—Also arrived there, sch'r Hazard, Miller, from Wilcasset, Arrived there Dec. 29, sch'r Active, Atkins, from Penobscot; had lost his deck-load—Same day, sch'r Hope, Johnson, from do; brig Paragon, Robertson, from Baltimore; sch'r Hazard, Sprague, from Charlestown, had lost part of his deck load, and one cable—Also arrived, ship Minerva, Hull, from N. London, lost all his stock but 10 head—Also, sch'r Jenny, & Hannah, Shepard, from N. London, lost part of stock—sch'r Cruso, Church, from N. York; Venus, Smith, Salem; Mercury, Roberts, from Hamburg, a prize to the Favorite sloop of war.
Arrived, at Charleston, Dec. 29—Jan. 2.—Sch'r Amity, Hammond, Machias, 20 days; brig Georgeo Packet, Harden, Salem, 17 days; sch'r Fanny, Goodwin, Marblehead,
20 days; Retrieve, Coffin, Newburyport, 30 days; Joanna, Goodwin, Marblehead, 16 days; John, Cook, Salem, 21
PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 4.
The editor of the "New-Hampshire and Vermont Journal," makes the following witty remarks on the late
AUSTERITY of the SEASON. The weather, for the last ten days, has been intensely severe; and although philosophical glasses are not to be found in our cottage windows, yet blue noses and shivering limbs mark very accurately the grades of the cold. We are happy to boast, that notwithstanding the inclemency of the sky, the effects of the cold are merely temporary, in Vermont and New-Hampshire. Covered with fine forests of the harder birch and maple, these states can pile high their hearths, and laugh at the excluded storm, or the "nipping and eager air."
DIED.—At Kittery, Mrs. SARAH FROST, aged 89, relict of the late Charles Frost, Esquire.
In this town, Mrs. SUSANNAH THOMPSON, aged 73, widow of the late Mr. William Thompson; Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes, aged 41, and Mr. Joseph Nelson.
The last night but one.
Theatre. Assembly-Room.
This Evening, Monday, February 6, 1797.
Will be performed a celebrated Comedy never presented here, called The FOUNDLING, Or Virtue Rewarded.
Young Belmont, Mr. Harper, Sir Charles Raymond, Mr. Clapham, Sir Roger Belmont, Mr. King, Col. Raymond, Mr. Peters, his first appearance on the stage. Faddle, Mr. Tubbs.
Rosetta, Mrs. Tubbs, Letty, Miss Arnold, Fidelia, Mrs. Harper.
After which will be presented the much admired Farce of The Spoil'd Child.
Little Pickle (the spoil'd child) Miss Arnold Old Pickle, Mr. Clapham, John, Mr. King, Tag, Mr. Tubbs.
Miss Pickle (an old Maid) Mrs. Tubbs, Susan, Mr. Peters, Maria, Mrs. Harper.
REMOVED.
Oliver Briard RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has removed to the store lately occupied by Mr. Samuel Larkin, next door fourth to Messrs. Dean & Blake, in Market-Street, where he has for sale
An assortment of GOODS which will be sold at the lowest cash prices. Portsmouth, Feb. 4, 1797.
Hard-Ware Goods.
H. & B. PENHALLOW Have imported from London, Bristol and Liverpool, and by the Commerce from Amsterdam, A large addition to their former assortment of HARD-WARE.
Among which are, A GREAT variety of Cutlery, Iron-Mongery, Ship Chandlery, Saddlery, Cabinet and Brass Foundry Wares; Horsemen's Pistols, Hangers and Broad Sword Blades.
—ALSO— Brass, Pewter, Shot, Lead, Anvils and vices; German Mill-Saws, Crofs-Cut, Whip and Cabinet Joiners-Saws; Holland-Scates; Drawing-Knives and German Gimblets of all sizes; Sheathing and Drawing-Nails; Brads and Tacks.
—LAKESIDE— Steel, Iron, Carpenters, Carvers, Cabinet-Makers and Shoe-Makers Tools; Mahogany and Gilt Frame Looking-Glasses; Painters-Colours and Brushes; 6 by 8, 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Crown-Glass, &c. &c.
All which will be disposed of, on the lowest terms for cash, at their Store in Market-Street. Portsmouth, February 3, 1797.

On the lowest terms. A complete assortment of Books and Stationary are just received and for sale By J. Melcher At his Printing-Office and Book Store, Too large to enumerate in an advertisement, Among which are,
A LARGE assortment of Writing Paper, from 12/ to 42/ per ream. Ink Powder, black and red, warranted of the best kind, or the money returned, per dozen or single paper. Dutch Quills and Pens. Account Books of all sizes and prices. Record Books. Wafers, red. Sealing Wax. Slates and Slate Pencils. Cyphering Books, made of the best of paper. Copy Slips. Waiting Books, made of the best of paper, with the necessary rules in Arithmetick printed upon the inside of the covers. Ink Chests and Ink Stands of various kinds. Black lead Pencils. Webster's Spelling-Book, Webster's 2d part, Webster's 3d part, American Preceptor, Perry's Spelling-Book, Dilworth's Spelling-Book, Child's Companion, Ticknor's Exercises. per dozen and retail. Psalters. Pike's Arithmetick. Pike's abridgement. Schoolmaster's Assistant. Vinal's Arithmetick. Bonycastle's Arithmetick. Young Man's Companion. Short Arithmetick. Dwight's Geography (a small book for schools.) Child's friend (4th vol.) Young lady's Accidence. Primers, per dozen and retail. Art of Speaking. Dana's Selection. Dramatic Dialogues. Perry's Dictionary, per dozen & retail. Entick's Dictionary. Morris's Geography, 2 vols. Morris's abridgement. Paley's Philosophy. Davidson's Virgil. Duncan's Logic. Ward's latin Grammar. Ash's English Grammar. Usher's English Grammar. Philadelphia latin Grammar. Alop's Fables (Latin and English.) Clark's introduction, to making latin. Coderius. Eutropius. Erasmus. London Vocabulary. Accidence. Catechism of nature. Children's small diverting and instructing history's & picture Books of all sizes and prices, per dozen and retail. Watt's Psalms and Hymns, per doz. and retail. Bibles of various sizes per dozen and retail. Testaments per dozen and retail. Seaman's Daily Assistant. Shipmaster's Manual. Playing Cards, Harry the 8th and Merry Andrew per doz. and retail. Ready Reckoner. Love on Surveying. Law of Bailments. Nisi Prius Cates. Probate Laws. Justice's Assistant. Young Clerk's Magazines (book of useful forms.) Conductor Generalis. Every man his own Lawyer. Chefelden's Anatomy. Buchan's Domestic Medicine. Worcester Collection. Federal Harmony. Hollyoke's Collection. Law's Collection. Looking Glass for the mind. Mason on self knowledge. Mason's Student and Pastor. Complete Letter Writer. Smith's Hymns per dozen and retail. Church Prayer Books. Token for Mourners. The Foresters, (a new edition) Lendrum's History of American Revolution. Carver's Travels. Cook's voyages. Franklin's life. Evening Amusements for the ladies. Chesterfield's Principles of Politeness. Riddle Books. Fortune Teller. Song Books.
With as large a collection of BOOKS as can be found at any place in town, all of which will be sold very low for cash down, or at a short credit.
Notice to Shopkeepers in distant towns. AT this favorable time for transporting heavy goods into the country, Wm. Neil
takes the liberty of informing gentlemen who keep stores in the country, that he has lately imported and has for sale Number crates Ear- then Ware, well assorted, cream colored, and blue and white. Linen Cloth per box. Brandy per pipe, barrel or gallon. Rum per hogshead. Sherry Wine. Lisbon Wine. Malaga ditto. English Mustard per box. Glass Ware per quantity. He is also well supplied with a general assortment of Groceries. Instead of engaging to sell as cheap as any other store in town, he only professes to sell articles of a good quality as cheap as he possibly can. He wants a quantity of White Beans and Flax-Seed. Portsmouth, Jan. 17, 1797.
WANTED, ONE Journeyman and two apprentices at the baking business, good encouragement will be given. FOR SALE, A large double Sleigh, very cheap, inquire of MOSES WOODWARD.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land, in New-Durham, who are delinquent in paying their proprietary tax, made and assessed in the year 1796, and committed to me to collect, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the 23d day of February next, so much of their land, as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at ten of the clock, A. M. on said day, at the dwelling house of Capt. John Bennet, innholder in said town.
   Original Prop's names. No. 1st Div. Cts. 2d Div. Cts.     Volentine Hill, 4 100 70 4 125 88   Abednego Leathers, 3 125 88   Theodore Wille & John Bickford, 6 50 35 6 125 88   John Andrews & Philip Cromit, 7 125 88   Joseph Jones, 8 125 88   Minifter's lot, 9 125 88   William Weeks, 12 38 27 12 75 53   John Moffatt, Esq. 14 100 70 14 117 82   Nath'l Meserve, Esq. and others, 16 125 88   Lemuel Chesle, 15 100 70 15 125 88   John & Francis Durgin, 17 125 88   Daniel Rogers, 24 100 70   Ichabod Chesle, 25 65 46   Law lot, No. 1, 26 50 35 26 35 29   Eleazer Bickford, 27 60 42   Jeremiah Drisco & Peter Moe, 28 50 35   Samuel Smith, jr. 30 100 70   Joseph Thomas, 32 117 82   Joseph Smith, jr., 34 125 88   Joseph Bickford, 36 25 18   Robert Kent, 35 25 18   Joseph Chesle, 37 125 88   Rev. John Adams, 41 100 70   Thomas Young, Esq. 45 125 88   Will'm Jackson, jr. 47 125 88   Benjamin Mathes, 48 125 88   John Cromit, 51 100 70 51 125 88   Joseph Smith, 55 100 70   Joseph Burnum, 56 125 88   Simon Randel, 57 88 62 57 125 88   Thomas Wallingford, Esq. 60 85 60 60 49 35   Law lot, No. 2, 61 125 88   John Bickford, 64 25 18   Francis Drew and Abra'm Simson, 65 104 8   Benjamin Smith, 66 125 88   John Footman & Thomas Stimson, jr. 67 5 4   Rich'd Wibird, Esq. 68 100 70 68 125 88   Benjamin Bennick & John Mason, 69 125 88   Thomas Wille, jr. 70 100 70   Samuel Wille, 71 100 70   Thomas Packer, Esq. 72 125 88   Jonathan Chesle, 73 125 88   Walter Bryant, 74 125 88   Sam'l Stevens & Ja. Thompson, 75 21 15   Jotham Odiorne, Esq. 76 100 70   John Burnum, 77 125 88   Joseph Sias, 80 100 70 80 125 88   Job Runnals, jr., 81 58 41 81 125 88   Miles Randel, 85 125 88   Samuel Solly & Ch. March, Esq's, 86 100 70   Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. 87 50 35   Jeremiah Burnum, 93 100 70   Thomas Chesle, 96 100 70 96 125 88   Thomas Tash, 99 125 88   William Bruce, 99 28 20    JOSEPH JACKSON, Prop's Collector. New-Durham, Jan. 17, 1797.
FOR SALE, THE Schooner Industry, burthen eighty tons, two decks, as she now lies at Mr. Rindge's wharf, may be fitted for sea at small expence; for terms apply to Nathaniel A. Haven, where an inventory of her stores may be seen;—who has for sale Several tons of Swedes Iron. A quantity of French Goods consisting of Lutestrings, Ribbons, Shawls, Gloves, &c. Sewing Silks, Twists, Linens, Nankeens, and a variety of other articles, by wholesale only. Portsmouth, Jan. 10, 1797.
The Plough. GOOD Encourage- ment will be given to a Farmer of about 30 years of age, and a woman who perfectly understands a Dairy, to go upon a Farm within one and a half mile of Market-square, Newburyport.
Should the ensuing crop be as is commonly called middling, the subscriber will warrant a sufficiency of pasture and fodder, to keep through the first year, one horse, two yoke of cattle and twenty cows, and the second year, the addition of ten cows and the increase of the young stock. Altho' young farmers are desirous to go upon new Land, the advantages arising from this place are far superior—he will have a steady market for his milk, by carrying it daily in town with little expence—and after the middle of July will be enabled to support a vegetable and fruit stand in the market, at least three days in the week.—No persons need apply without good recommendations of their honesty, industry and economy. For further particulars enquire of JOHN TRACY. Newburyport, Jan. 17.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Cheshire. To Thomas Penniman, Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace, and quorum in and for the county of Cheshire. THE undersigned owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Addison (now called Marlow) in said county, request that you notify and warn the proprietors and grantees owners of lands in said township to meet at the dwelling house of Caleb Hunt, innholder in Addison, on Wednesday the fifteenth day of February next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to vote and act on the following articles, matters and things, viz. 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2d. To choose a proprietors clerk. 3d. To choose an agent or agents to sell lands for the proprietors and owners in said township, and empower them to make deeds and settle all controversies or disputes that has or may arise. 4th. To raise on each original right a sum of money that may be sufficient to sever said lands and other necessary charges. 5th. To pass all necessary votes respecting making pitches and to direct how and in what manner they shall be made, or to see in what manner the proprietors will lay out the town. 6th. To choose and appoint assessors and a collector, with necessary powers. 7th. To vote and agree on a method to call proprietors meetings in future. 8th. To vote and transact all other matters as may be thought proper for the good of the proprietary. Samuel Warren, his mark. Daniel Brooks, his mark. Elihu Atfley, his mark. Elihu Atfley for Pinchas Atfley. Elihu Atfley for Nathaniel Atfley. David Dickinson for Jonathan Atfley, jr. Isaiah Kidder for Joseph Read. John Taylor, his mark. Zadok Hawks, his mark. Zadok Hawks for Nathaniel Hawks. December 8, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Cheshire. In compliance with the above written request to me made, I do hereby notify and warn all the proprietors and grantees owners of lands in said township of Addison (now called Marlow) to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes mentioned and set forth in the above written request, also order that this request and warning be advertised in the news paper as the law of this State directs. Given under my hand and seal at Washington, in the county aforesaid, the seventeenth day of December, 1796. THOMAS PENNIMAN, Justice Peace.
Just imported, AND TO BE SOLD BY Eliph't Ladd, At his Store in Ladd's Street. ST. Ubes Salt; Whiting; West-India and N. E. Rum; Brandy and Gin by the Hhd. or smaller quantity; Red Lead and Spanish Brown pr. Bbl. and other Painters Colours; English Canvass, No. 2 to 6; Codlines; Twine pr. hundred or less; Buntin, and Stone Lime. ALSO, Cotton; Philadelphia and Swedes Iron; fresh Currants; Wine; Glass; Porter; Nails of all sizes; a few Bbls. Flour; Cags Butter and Pollock Fish. LIKEWISE, An assortment of English GOODS.
All of which he will sell at the very lowest price for cash or approved credit. WANTED By said LADD, a few Bbls. Beef, Pork, and Rum Bbls. and a quantity of FLAX-SEED.
Wanted to hire by the year an industrious Man, to whom good encouragement will be given. Apply as above. Lang, Brierley & Co. Have received from the Alhigator, from Liverpool, an additional supply of GOODS, Consisting of Woollens, Hosiery, &c.—Likewise—an assortment of Spy Glasses & Telescopes, With a variety of other articles which they are opening for sale on their usual terms.
Boarding to be had in a small family for two or three gentlemen. Inquire of the Printer.
R. Taylor, SIGN OF THE BARREL AND SUGAR LOAVES, Head of Buck-Street. INFORMS his friends and a generous public, that he has now on hand the following articles, the qualities of which are excellent and will be sold on reasonable terms for cash, produce, or approved credit. W. India Rum by the puncheon, cask or gallon. French Brandy by the pipe, barrel or gallon. Holland Gin by the pipe, barrel or gallon. Excellent Sherry and Malaga Wines, by the cask or gallon. A few small casks Spanish Indigo, of an excellent quality, wholesale and retail. Flour by the bbl. Raisins by the pound. Shipping Butter, old Cheese, Cotton, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Bohea and Hyson Teas of very superior qualities, patent Mustard, Crown Soap, yellow Soap, smoking Tobacco, Rice, a number complete sets of Liverpool China, India do.—also, a few sets remain of the India China at one dollar per set. A general assortment of Glass Ware, with a good assortment of Groceries in general. R. Taylor informs those who wish to purchase patent Lamps, that he has received a quantity of good Spermacetti Oil, to be sold by retail, the Lamps need no further recommendation than he formerly inserted, viz. that their light is clean and cheap, good for vessels' use or private families.
TO BE SOLD, Several valuable tracts of L A N D, BEING part of the real estate of the late M. H. Wentworth, Esq. deceased, situate in the following towns, Barrington, Officew, Meredith, Sandwich, Moultontown, Effingham, New-Chester and Bridgewater; Jefferson, Bath, Orford, Andover, Bradford, Kearfarge-Gore, Sutton, Salisbury, Marlborough, Packersfield and Washburn; Shelburne, N. London, Thornton, Campbell's Gore, and an island in Winnepesaukee pond. Also two valuable lots in Claremont. Inquire of JOHN PIERCE, or JOHN FISHER. Portsmouth, Jan. 7, 1797.
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.
FOR SALE By John Man, Opposite the State House—on good terms for cash, wholesale and retail. 6 tons Russia & Swedes Iron. Half ton German Steel. Half ton Redwood. 6 hhds. 2d, 3d & 4th proof Rum. 3 pipes real French Brandy & Holland Gin; New-England Rum; Lisbon and Sherry Wines; 4d, 6d, 10d and 20d Nails; Iron Hollow Ware, consisting of large and small Kettles; large and small Pots; Tea Kettles; Balons, &c. Cart Boxes; Dogs; Iron Shovels; Frying Pans; Flat Irons; best Hyson and Bohea Teas; Brown Sugars; boxes of Chocolate; small casks Ginger; casks of Gun-Powder; Pollock Fish, with most articles in the West-India Goods And Grocery line. Cash given for FLAX SEED.
Clark & Connor Have taken a store in Ladd's Street in Portsmouth, and are opening a large assortment of English GOODS, which they are determined to sell on very moderate terms for cash or approved credit.
Samuel Sparhawk, jr. Begs leave to inform his friends and customers that as he intends to alter his plan of business, he will sell what Goods he has upon hand, at first cost and charges. Dani'l-Street, Jan. 25, 1797.
Two Dollars Reward. LOST last Thursday afternoon, between the Court House and Spring Hill, fourteen dollars in bank bills, viz. one of 5, 4, 3 and 2 dollars; whoever has found the same, and will leave them at Mr. Melcher's Printing-Office shall have the above reward. Jan. 28.
Edw'd J. Long Informs his friends and the public that he has removed to the new store in Market-Street, directly opposite Judge Pickering's house, where he has A general assortment of West-India GOODS and Groceries, By Wholesale and Retail, viz. WEST-India and N.
E. Rum; French Brandy; best Holland's Gin; Molasses; Sherry, Lisbon, Red port, Cape Madeira and Malaga Wines; Cotton; Coffee; double refined Loaf Sugar; brown Sugars; Pepper; Allspice; Ginger; Alum; Copperas; Redwood; Logwood; Poland Starch; Chocolate; Basket Salt; American and English Mustard; Snuff; paper Tobacco; Segars. Soap; Sweet Oil; Cassia; Cinnamon; Raisins; Figs; Almonds; Currants; Nutmegs; Cloves; Mace; Indigo; Writing Paper; Wrapping ditto; Fresh Lemons; 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails; Gun-Powder; Hyson, Sou-chong and Bohea Teas; Honey; Bees-Wax; Sieves; Chalk; 6 by 8, 8 by 9, and 8 by 10 Window-Glass of different qualities. Forty barrels of fresh superfine and fine Flour; a few casks English Gun-Powder, &c. &c. Portsmouth, Nov. 1796.
J. & J. Goddard Have imported in the last vessels from England, a large and very General assortment of Hard-Ware GOODS, Which they are selling on the most reasonable terms By Wholesale and Retail, At their Store in Market-Street, Where may be had A FEW Hogsheads of Rum and Pipes of Brandy, both of a superior quality. —ALSO— Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines; Brown Sugar; Hyson, Sou-chong and Bohea Teas. 20d, 10d, 6d, & 4d, Nails; Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot of all sizes; Painters Oil and Colours; Window-Glass, &c. &c.