The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1794-07-08 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
PORTSMOUTH: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the Hon. GENERAL COURT of the State of New Hampshire, at his Office in Market-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
From THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER.
LETTERS,
Addressed to the FARMERS, MECHANICS, and LABOURERS of the United States.
MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN,
IN my last, I gave you a short sketch of the revolution, and the great disappointment of the people at large, together with the grievous burthens laid on us, which neither we nor our fathers ever knew in America, and also our present situation. I shall in this and following letters, lay before you some thoughts on several subjects, which may be useful if attentively considered, and rightly improved.
First. Civil government is absolutely necessary, and originally designed for the safety, protection, and happiness of the people.
Secondly. Government must be supported, and to that end, a revenue is necessary.
Thirdly. That it is the duty of every individual to contribute to support government, and this should be done in proportion to the property possessed.
These propositions are so plain in themselves, that no man can reasonably make any objections; but when we come to investigation, we shall find a great variety of sentiments, and too commonly these are generated from the peculiar lusts of men's hearts, connected with their particular interests.
The necessity of civil government arises from the badness of mankind; for if all men were disposed to do unto others, as they would others should do unto them, there could be little use for civil government. Therefore, the design of it is to protect the persons and property of mankind against the arbitrary and unjust dispositions of bad men. There has been various forms of governments, and rulers have always endeavored to persuade the people, that the form under which they lived, is the best in all the world; but whatever form promotes completely the happiness of the people, and is attended with least expence, I should think there can be none better.
Government could not originally be designed to enrich a few individuals at the public expence, and yet it is to be lamented, this is the case which is only too often made of it; hence, generally, government has been almost a curse to mankind as anarchy: Whether this is not too much the case in the United States, is submitted to the impartial to judge.
I believe at the beginning of our civil government, we employed a number of worthy and good patriots, who framed a better government than perhaps we shall ever enjoy again; but alas! dear men, these are no more, or what remains are either discouraged, or, it is to be feared, corrupted. These men were represented to be unable to the task; they must give way for aristocrats, who, with their great abilities, would soon perform wonders, and make the United States so flourishing, that a man would think himself next door to Paradise. A large crop of a new kind of patriots were produced, who pointed out so many deficiencies in our old government, that we must all come to nothing without a reform. The Congress had not power enough to answer the end, &c.
I suspected at the very time, that something else was in view besides the good of the people, and the event has demonstrated that my suspicion was well founded. It is granted that Congress had not sufficient power to render the government sufficiently effective; but will any say, that they exerted the power which they had, as fully as might have been done? This, perhaps, will never appear to have been the case:
It is more probable, that all was designedly let go to wreck, that they might have an opportunity to form a government agreeable to their own lusts, that would afford more officers and larger wages to enrich aristocrats. A Convention must be called, and if I remember right, it was not pretended that the design was to form a federal government, but only to give more power to Congress.
It is charitable to believe many who signed that constitution, never dreamed of the measures taking place, which alas! we now experience. By this double government, we are involved in unnecessary burdens, which neither we nor our fathers ever knew. Such a monster of a government has seldom ever been known on earth. We are obliged to maintain two governments, with their full number of officers from head to foot. Some of them receive such wages as never were heard of before in any government on earth; and all this bestowed on aristocrats for doing next to nothing. A blessed revolution! a blessed revolution indeed! but farmers, mechanics and labourers have no share of it,—we are the asses who must have the honor of paying them all, without any adequate service.
We have been deceived even in our state government of Pennsylvania, by the craft of aristocrats. They told us that our government was too expensive and did not suit the federal go-
vernment; they had a Convention called to alter the constitution; a new constitution was made, but neither better, nor less expensive; we are now deprived of the great privilege of electing annually all our Representatives; we have now a great number of salary officers to maintain, which must make our county tax additional to what it formerly was. Indeed, my countrymen, we are so loaded by our new governments, that we can have little heart to attempt to move under all our burdens; we have this consolation, when things come to the worst, that either the federal or state governments must fall.
Now let the impartial judge, whether our government, taken collectively, answers the great end of protecting our persons and property? Or whether it is not rather calculated to drain us of our money; and give it to men who have not rendered adequate services for it. Had an inspired Prophet told us that the things which our eyes see, in the beginning of the revolution, he might have met Jeremiah's fate; or if we had believed him, not one in a thousand, would have resisted Great-Britain. I have served near eight years in the Constitutional army, but if we cannot have the measures changed, I shall ever think my time worse than lost. I know not how it is with others, but I am daily impressed with fear—there is some dangerous connection between Great-Britain and our public affairs. Should this not be the case, all must be ascribed to a disposition, which is recorded in these words, "they all look to their own way, every one for his GAIN from his quarter;" and from the least of them to the greatest, every one is given to covetousness, looking for his gain from his quarter.
For several years past, there is a mean, servile spirit, prevalent in the United States. This ought to be suppressed by all good and wise Legislators, or the commonwealth must languish under their hands; what I mean is, that numbers wish to live in high life, at the expence of the public, without any adequate services done. Had our Legislators been on their watch, they might have discerned this disposition, and suppressed it in the bud; instead of that, it has been either ignorantly or designedly cherished by dividing counties, that Dick, Tom and Harry may all get officers, &c.
The Congress have improved the disposition by creating unnecessary officers, and generally giving double wages, which some may suppose to be designed as a bribe to retain them on their side in case of opposition.
I do not say all their officers wages are by one half too much, for the worthy military gentlemen are treated very meanly, for while a door keeper receives three dollars a day, a Captain in our army does not receive quite one. Monstrum horrendum.
If I know my own heart, I am free from envying the prosperity of others, provided it is the fruit of their own frugality; but when I see the poor oppressed, and unrighteous measures pursued to make fortunes for haughty supercilious men, my heart swells with a righteous indignation against such measures; and if I should not be seconded by one in the United States, I will found the alarm.
My second proposition was, that government must be supported, and to that end a revenue is necessary.
We cannot expect that men will leave their business and devote their time in our service without a just and reasonable compensation. Good servants are always worthy of their wages; but when servants grow rich, and masters poor, it is a decisive proof their wages are too high, or too many servants are employed; whether this is not our case, let the impartial judge.
It is not long since the doctrine promoted by designing men was, without high wages men of abilities would not serve us. By this we would be led to believe that men of great abilities are a set of avaricious harpies, whose appetites for money are proportioned to their superior abilities. But if I remember right, the magistrates in Virginia receive no compensation for their services, and yet men of great abilities are found among their abilities are found among their magistrates, and as much justice done as in Pennsylvania, as where they are paid, when officers wages are high, the natural consequence is a large crop of conceited, proud office hunters, who think themselves well qualified to fill any station.
No public station ought to be so profitable as to tempt men from their several employments, for when this is the case, men will leave their business in pursuit of the loaves and fishes.
We have made the experiment of high wages and have been worse served than when they were lower. Our high wages have produced malice and hatred, for applicants will supplant their nearest friends. Mankind are naturally disposed to vice, pride and laziness; we should lay no temptations in their way to excite those dispositions which must, finally injure the prosperity of any nation.
The wages of our public servants ought to be fixed by the people; but this power is at present
out of our hands, hence our money is lavishly expended, and we are called on to fill the treasury again. No man has a right to expect more from a public station, than a good farmer can produce from his farm, many common farmers can produce clear six dollars for every month in the year. A Member of Congress receives six dollars a day—or rather for four or five hours in a day.
Farmers support the whole world; if these are dislocated, our commonwealth must sink into anarchy. Merchants will see their militia, when the inhabitants are compelled, for their own defence, to enter into associations to purchase only the things from them, which are necessaries of life. Should such an event take place, the Treasury will soon be visited with the dry gripes.
Our farms are old and poor, and we are unable to purchase manure. Our fathers purchased their farms and laid up money annually, while we can scarcely live with double industry. From what has been said, it appears to be our duty to choose some other kind of servants to make laws for us, or we must leave the country.
We are happy from one consideration, and that is, we never can make a worse choice than our last, for they saddled us with such burdens, that matters can scarcely be worse with us.
AGRICOLA.
Important State Paper.
[The public opinion has for some time past, remained in suspense, as to the part which Prussia would take, in the further prosecution of the War against the French Republic.—That suspense will cease on reading the following official paper—as therein may be seen, that Great-Britain and Holland, have come up to FREDERICK's price, and of course, that his machines will be further employed in the war.]
Treaty between His Britannic Majesty, the King of Prussia, and the States General of the United Provinces.
ART. 1. HIS Majesty the King of Prussia engages to furnish an army, which shall be composed of sixty-two thousand four hundred men, conformably to the establishment which he has caused to be delivered to the Ministers of the Maritime Powers; which Establishments shall be considered as making part of the present treaty. This army shall remain united under a Prussian Commander, and shall act in the most effectual manner against the common enemy, either separately or jointly, with a body of troops, in the pay of the Maritime Powers, or of one of them. The said army shall be and shall remain as complete as possible, and shall be employed, according to a Concert on Military Points, between His Britannic Majesty, His Prussian Majesty, and their High Mightinesses the States General of the United Provinces, wherever it shall be judged to be most suitable to the interests of the Maritime Powers: This army shall arrive at the place of its destination on the fourth of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, or sooner if possible. It shall be provided with field-pieces with their Carriages and also with the tents and all Military equipments necessary for acting in the field.
ART. 2. It is agreed by the High Contracting Parties, that the troops which His Prussian Majesty is bound to furnish to His Britannic Majesty and Their High Mightinesses, by virtue of the respective Treaties of Alliances between His Prussian Majesty and the Maritime Powers, shall be comprised in this army of sixty-two thousand four hundred men; and that by employing the said army in the manner declared in this present Treaty, His Prussian Majesty shall be deemed to have furnished to his High Allies the succours stipulated in the said Treaties.
ART. 3. In order to facilitate to His Prussian Majesty the means of acting with vigour, and conformably to the sentiments of zeal and concern with which he is animated for the common cause, His Britannic Majesty and their High Mightinesses agreed to furnish to His Prussian Majesty a subsidy of fifty thousand pounds sterling per month until the end of the present year, and to be reckoned from the beginning of the month in which the present Treaty is signed.
ART. 4. His Britannic Majesty and their High Mightinesses will pay to his Prussian Majesty immediately, the sum of three hundred thousand pounds sterling, to enable him to defray the charge of completing the above-mentioned army, and the first expences necessary for putting it in a state of action, and for carrying it to the place where it is to act; and, at the period of the return of the said troops, His Prussian Majesty and their High Mightinesses will moreover pay to his Prussian Majesty the sum of one hundred thousand pounds sterling for the expences of the return of the army into the territories of his Prussian Majesty. The said
payments, for the expences of completing and putting the troops into motion, shall be made immediately after the exchange of the ratification, as well as that of the first subsidy, to be paid monthly, of fifty thousand pounds. The following months shall be discharged in advance, at the beginning of each month. All these payments shall be made at Berlin, by the maritime powers, agreeably to such arrangement as they shall agree upon between themselves; and the pound sterling shall be reckoned at six crowns in Prussia.
ART. 5. The above-mentioned subsidy and payments shall satisfy all demands which his Prussian Majesty might be entitled to make upon the maritime powers for the expences of the army; all these expences, of what nature so ever they may be, being to be defrayed by his Prussian Majesty, with the exception only of the expences of bread and forage, which shall be furnished by the maritime powers, as well for the thirty-five thousand four hundred men whom his Prussian Majesty engages to employ over and above the stipulated succours, as for those succours themselves, in a manner conformable to the terms of the treaties of alliance subsisting between the maritime powers and his said Majesty. But, in order to avoid the difficulties which might arise relative to the furnishing of these articles in kind, the high contracting parties agree that this expence shall be satisfied in money, reckoning at the rate of one pound twelve shillings (sterling money of England) per month, for each man of the sixty-two thousand, four hundred to be furnished by his Prussian Majesty, according to the establishment herein before-mentioned, and the payment of this sum shall be made in advance, at the beginning of each month, in the same manner as that of the subsidy, and shall begin the same day. But, if it shall happen in future, that any variation shall be made, by consent of the high contracting parties, in the respective proportions of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, settled by the said establishment; in such case a new valuation of the aforesaid pecuniary aid shall be made, according to the new proportion of rations and portions which may result from the said variation, so that the said valuation may not be beyond the actual expences occasioned by the furnishing of the articles in question, according to the proportion of men and horses which shall be employed.
ART. 6. It is agreed, that all conquests made by this army shall be made in the names of the two maritime powers, and shall remain at their disposal during the course of the war, and, at the peace, to be made such use of as they shall then judge most proper.
ART. 7. The two maritime powers shall name two persons commissioned to reside in their names at the head quarters of the Prussian army, to keep up the necessary communication and correspondence between the respective armies.
ART. 8. This treaty shall continue in its full force until the end of the present year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
ART. 9. The present treaty shall be ratified by all parties and the exchange of the ratifications shall be made in the space of one month, or sooner if possible.
In witness of which, we, the Plenipotentiaries of his Britannic Majesty, and of his Prussian Majesty, and of the Lord States General of the United Provinces, by virtue of our respective powers, have signed the present treaty, and have thereunto affixed the seal of our arms.
Done at the Hague, the 19th of April, in the year of Grace one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
(L. s.) MALMESBURY. (L. s.) L. P. VAN DE SPIEGEL. (L. s.) HAUGWIZ. (L. s.) H. FAGEL.
Separate Articles.—The Plenipotentiaries of their High Mightinesses not having thought themselves empowered to contract, at the present moment, any engagements relative to the payment of the subsidies stipulated in the present treaty, beyond the term of the present year, this treaty has been concluded only for that term; but their Britannic and Prussian Majesties, being desirous of continuing the effect of the aforesaid engagements until the end of the war, will enter into further concert, as well between themselves as with their High Mightinesses, for the renewal of the present treaty, so long as the war shall last, on the same conditions as are therein declared with respect to the troops, to their employment, and to the payment of the aforesaid subsidies, as well as to the furnishing bread and forage, conformably to article V. of the treaty; without, however, adding any thing for the expences of completing the troops, or for those of putting them in motion.
Done at the Hague, the nineteenth of April, in the year of Grace one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
(L. s.) MALMESBURY. (L. s.) HAUGWIZ.

Foreign Intelligence.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, MAY 2. PRUSSIAN SUBSIDY.
Mr. SHERIDAN said, that in consequence of the report, which he feared to be too true, of the defeat of General CLAIRFAYT, with the loss of his camp, baggage, stores, and the taking and sacking of Courtray, the strictest economy became more than ever absolutely necessary in the application of grants, and therefore he should oppose the extravagant subsidy. He said it would be better simply to call upon Prussia for the quota of his troops, 32,000 than go to such an expence for 62,000.
Mr. FOX followed on the same subject, and renewed the objections to the subsidy, which he had made on a former night. He asked if the King of Prussia was to be considered simply as an hirer of troops, or as a party in the war.
Mr. PITT observed, that it appeared obviously on the face of the treaty, that Prussia certainly was acting as a principal in the war: but circumstances were such, as prevented him from affording his assistance in an effectual manner, without pecuniary aid from his allies. With respect to the point of economy, he had gone very much into detail on that head on a former night, to shew that, whether compared to the levy, pay, and subsistence of any other, whether foreign or British troops, the advantage was decidedly in favor of the present engagement.
The House then divided upon receiving the Report of the Bill. For it 82—against it 31—majority 51.
From FRENCH PAPERS.
NATIONAL CONVENTION. 12 Floreal (1st May.)
BARRERE, in the name of the Committee of Public Safety, after informing the Convention of the number of prizes sent into the various ports of the Republic—and which amounted to eight sail, “These are the pacific operations of commerce. The warlike operations have not been so successful. Two of our frigates, bound from Concale to Brest, have been encountered by a division of English frigates, and a ship of the line. This superiority of force, did not intimidate the Republicans. They might have avoided combat—but they did not. They were determined to give a proof, that Republicans would not yield on any element. The combat lasted seven hours.
“The flag of the Republic has been defended with an intrepidity worthy the highest praise. The Pomone was at first successful—she disabled the English commander in the main topmast, when the other frigates fell upon her. To a force so disproportionate she was, at length, obliged to yield. We have not received intelligence of the fate of La Babet. The Engageante has brought this intelligence; which, though unfavorable, must cherish in the breasts of republicans the hatred of the English name, and the wish to annihilate it. The Gazettes, paid by PITT, will celebrate this action. Well! Let them celebrate the valour of a number of frigates and a ship of the line, exhibited against two French frigates and a corvette! The shouts of British insolence have been heard at Brest, and the Republic knows well how to punish the crimes of Albion against humanity.
“The ruined trade of these avaricious islanders, and the bravery of our seamen, will soon indemnify us for this trifling loss. The navy of the Republic will renew on the ocean, another 10th of August; and break the British sceptre which tyrannizes over it.
“At the same time the English will learn the fate of their fellow-slaves in Flanders yesterday and the day before. The ministerial newspapers will transmit to the Lords of Parliament, and the Right Honorable Ministers of George, the late events of the coalition on the sea coast. Here I must read, and when you have heard me, I will propose a decree of one line—A few words from the Representatives of the people will be sufficient to the Republicans of the Northern army: [Here BARRERE read as follows:]
RICHARD, Representative of the People at the Northern army, to the committee of Public Safety:
“Lisle, 11th Floreal, &c. (April 30.) “I am in haste to inform you that we have just gained an important victory over the combination.
“The enemy, whom our bold march against Courtray had, at first, disheartened, were soon reanimated by the resistance at Menin and had conceived the design to drive us from the country we had just taken possession of.
“Yesterday, at day-break, to the number of 20,000, they appeared before the excellent position occupied by Gen. SOUHAM, in front of Courtray. The action took place some hours after. At first success appeared doubtful; but this resistance redoubled the energy of the soldiers of the Republic. They charged with impetuosity, and victory soon declared in their favour.
“We have taken 32 pieces of cannon, several standards, and killed or taken four thousand men, among whom are several officers of distinction.—General CLAIRFAYT has been dangerously wounded.
“The rout of the enemy was complete. We will send you more particulars. I shall set out to join the army. The consequences of this victory will be very advantageous to the Republic.
“I have not received intelligence of the attacks which must have taken place from our centre against the main army of the enemy. I am told it will succeed.
(Signed) RICHARD.
“P.S. At this moment I have received official accounts of the capture of Menin. The garrison attempted to escape—1500 of them have been killed on the spot. The rest are pursued. A great deal of artillery has been found in the place. Inform Paris—inform all France, that the army of the North will perform all that is hoped from them. A great number of emigrants have been killed.
(Signed) “RICHARD.”
BARRERE—We must propose no rewards but such as are worthy Republicans. In the midst of the victories of freedom, the style of our decrees must be that of the ancient Inscriptions:—I propose,
“That the Convention decree, That the Northern army have never ceased to deserve well of their country!
This decree was unanimously adopted, in the midst of a burst of applause.
GEORGETOWN, JUNE 20.
A LETTER from a respectable manufacturer, at Birmingham, says—“It is a grievous misfortune to this country, that the first men, who take with them every branch of scientific knowledge, as well as practical mechanics, are leaving it: It is well known that this man alone has saved, by Doctor PRIESTLEY'S discovery, many thousands of pounds in the art of gilding, and numbers of lives have been preserved by his direction, in the alteration of the flues; it was very extraordinary, before he came here, if a person who evaporated quicksilver survived three years; but now every one is as safe in that as in any other employment, and the greatest part of it is saved, though, before it was all lost.—I believe I am within compass if I lay 200,000l. has been saved in gold, and the work better done. Part of the merit of this last circumstance is to be ascribed to another truly scientific gentleman, who deserves well of the town and country. There are gone to America, from Manchester, this town, Leicestershire, and various counties in this part of the kingdom, the best farmers, mechanics, merchants and men of the truest sciences; all which weight will be thrown into the scale against the progress of commerce and manufactures here, which, in time at least, will ruin this country. There is not a trade in this town but what is gone over, and in some degree begun, in America: Others there are who are gone in the pursuit of minerals; others to cultivate the growth of cotton, &c.
DANBURY, JUNE 30.
The Hurricane which we mentioned last week, as being in Bethel (or eastern part of this town) commenced in that place and continued in an easterly direction for about nine miles, in a vein generally eight rods wide—at Bethel, it damaged the house and barn belonging to the Misses Judds—at Newtown, the house of the widow Nichols was unroofed, and her barn entirely torn to pieces, one plate of which was carried to a mile's distance, a Mr. Sherman's house was much damaged, and a young man who ran out of the house, was thrown about eight rods with a child in his arms, but received no material injury: Groves of timber received much injury, in which large thrifty trees were torn up by the roots and twisted off—and, in many instances stones were thrown to considerable distance, one judged to weigh 300wt. was carried about six rods, another 17 inches long, 7 wide and 3 thick, was thrown eight rods, and in its fall beded itself 7 inches into the ground.
The hurricane at New-Milford, was more dreadful by all accounts, we have yet no authentic particulars, reports say but one child was killed, that stone-fences with every thing else that was movable were thrown from their places, that the roof of a barn was carried entire so high into the air, that it was with difficulty seen with the naked eye. Its course nearly north, the length and width we have not learnt. A Hartford paper says, in the afternoon of the same day* “there was a heavy fall of rain in this place with a brisk wind from the southward—In the midst of the shower there fell here and in the surrounding country, great quantities of leaves, small branches of trees, and low bushes; from which circumstance we suppose there must have been a violent hurricane or air spout in some part distant from us.”
* Thursday, 19th inst.
PHILADELPHIA, June 24.
We have it now directly, and from a quarter on which reliance can be placed, that Governor Simcoe has actually invaded our territory with three British regiments, and this intelligence appears to be received with the most shameful apathy.
We understand that the following was the only material occurrence that had taken place with the troops under Maj. General Wayne, when the express that arrived on Tuesday evening at the War-Office, left Head-Quarters:
On the 13th of May last, the advanced guard of an escort of 70 infantry and 18 dragoons, under the command of lieutenant Clark, having in their escort 700 horses belonging to the contractors, and the quartermaster-general's department, were suddenly attacked by a party of Indians, who killed the corporal and five of the men by the first fire.
The dragoons, who were in the rear of the advance party, headed by lieutenant Lee of the infantry, charged the Indians, and put them to flight before the infantry could come up, killed one Indian, and took six rifles, some blankets and provisions.
The army were to be reinforced by mounted volunteers from Kentucky, and probably soon move forward into the Indian country in considerable force.
JUNE 25.
A Gentleman arrived from Canada which he left about the 20th of May informs, that the minds of the people there are far from tranquil,
Government ordered a draft from the Militia of ten men per company, under the pretext of putting the country in a state of defence, but the people refused to comply. The number was lowered to 3; to this requisition the people objected, and the order remains unexecuted and an evidence of the tyrannical disposition of the government, and of the spirit of the people.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Slough, at Fort Hamilton, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated May 28, 1794.
“I wrote you yesterday, informing you of my being at this post with a command of 120 Infantry and 30 Dragoons; of my intent to set out on my return to Greenville, with 700 packhorses, loaded with flour, early this morning; since when Capt. Lewis arrived from Head-Quarters, with intelligence of Governor Simcoe's being at Routh de Boe, or the falls of the Miami of the Lake, with three British regiments. What effect this may have on the movements of the Legion, I cannot tell, I am inclined to believe it will be obliged to retrograde soon. I am very certain I shall be attacked on my way out, as the Indians are very thick round us, and my spies have discovered a very large trail between this and Fort St. Clair; the only thing that can prevent it is Col. Strong's being now on his way out from Fort Walthington, with a number of waggons and pack-horses, and as the supplies under his convoy are of more consequence to the enemy than those which I take, it is possible they may let me go clear; however, be it as it may, I am content. If I am unfortunate I will be brave, and meet my fate like a soldier.”
Yesterday arrived here after 8 weeks passage, from Newry, the ship Alexander, Capt. Coffin, with 435 fowls on board.
NEW-YORK, June 29.
Yesterday arrived here in 47 days from London, the ship Victory, Capt. Hall, who does not bring papers later than the 6th of May, which are not so late as by the last arrival at Boston. About 70 leagues from the Lizards, passed through Lord Howe's fleet, consisting of 32 sail, of the line besides frigates which from information received from a brig, were within four days sail of the French fleet from the Chesapeake.
On Sunday last the Victory was boarded by the British Quebec frigate, south of Nantucket, under national colours, commanded by Capt. Rogers, to whom the Captain of the Victory gave a number of the latest English papers, one of which contained an account of the battle between the French and Austrians, as mentioned in yesterday's Gazette.
Arrived Saturday in 49 days from London, the brig Eagle, Capt. Harris; with whom besides 40 other passengers, came Mr. Whetmore, late Lieutenant of the Ambuscade, and who was taken by the Boston frigate previous to the engagement between the above frigates last July.
Capt. Leake, of the sloop Democrat, belonging to Norwich, arrived here yesterday from St. Bartholomews, which place he left the 12th inst. He brings an account of the re-capture of Point-Petre, in Guadalupe, by the French. The gentleman who gave him this information, said that the French appeared off Point-Petre with nine sail of men of war, who sent a boat on shore, which was detained by the English; in consequence of which, the French vessels bore down as near to land as possible, landed 1200 men, and stormed the fort, and, after being repulsed several times, carried it. It was also reported, that by means of some people who had made their escape, Admiral Jervis was made acquainted with the above intelligence, who immediately collected part of his naval force, repaired to Point-Petre, and blockaded it.
The above, with several other reports respecting the re-capture of Point-Petre, were prevalent at St. Bartholomews, when Captain Leake failed—the truth of which was not doubted, except that of Jervis's having blockaded the place, who was supposed to have failed for England.
At Portland, Capt. Clap, has arrived from Dominique, with many French passengers. They inform that upwards of 1200 French have left that Island for different parts of America rather than take the oath of allegiance to the British. Also, Capt. HARDING from Ireland, with whom came upwards of 200 passengers. A capital acquisition to our Eastern counties.
BOSTON, July 2. OF GUADALOUPE.
We have received intelligence, that the island of Guadalupe, in the West-Indies, has been retaken by the French. An event which so nearly interests the commerce of the United States, deserves the strictest investigation. Capt. SAMPSON, arrived here from Martinico, via St. Eustatia, in 28 days, informs, that at Statia, the Captain of a Swedish vessel brought intelligence, that he had spoke a French fleet of nine sail of the line, besides other vessels, and was boarded by boats from three of them. That two days after, an English vessel which had failed from St. Eustatia for Guadalupe, returned; bringing advices, that she had discovered a French fleet near Guadalupe, and to avoid falling into their power, had returned. Returning, spoke a boat, which informed, that from this fleet 1500 troops had been landed on the island.
Capt. KNIGHT, arrived at Salem, from Jamaica, spoke on his passage a vessel, by which he learnt, that there was a report at Barbadoes, that a French armament had arrived in the West-Indies.
Capt. STONE, arrived at Kennebunk, from St. Eustatia, 21 days, informs, that sixteen ships of war had arrived at Martinico, from Brest.
Yesterday there was an arrival here from St. Lucia. By a passenger, we learn, it was reported at that island that a French squadron had arrived in those seas—that it was enumerated at from one to nine sail of the line and six fri-
gates—that this force had been divided, one part sailing to leeward, the other to windward, and that on passing near Guadalupe, he heard a severe cannonade. The above are all the accounts received.
Capt. PRATT, the 22d ult. arrived at New-London, from Barbadoes in 15 days, off Porto-Rico saw a fleet of men of war of seven sail, three of which were three deckers, and the others appeared to be frigates, and full of troops, with red caps; on next day saw five sail, they all appeared to be bound to Hispaniola. A British officer who was passenger with Capt. P. from Barbadoes to Turks-Island, thought them to be French ships bound to the Cape. Reader, form your opinion!
ST. CROIX, &c.
It has been reported, that Admiral Jervis, had taken the Danish Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas's. The report comes by the way of Martinico. We contradict it on the authority of a respectable merchant, who has received letters from St. Croix, as late as June 6. It is unfortunate that tales calculated to interrupt the course of commerce, and which are utterly unfounded, should be circulated, and find so many factors.
Mr. HIGGINSON, the agent of the United States, appointed to collect evidence of the operations on our commerce in the West-Indies, has arrived at Barbadoes.
MARINE JOURNAL.
NEWBURY-PORT, JUNE 28.
Yesterday arrived here, in 27 days from St. Eustatia, Capt. Goodrich, who informs, that a report circulated there, at the time of his sailing, that a French fleet was expected hourly to reduce the islands. Capt. G. was taken and carried into Montserrat, but liberated after paying charges. The prices at a number of the West-India islands for the following articles, were, Beef, 5 dollars a barrel—Pork 16 dollars—Flour 10 dollars, and merchantable Fls 9/ a quintal. Part of the Cork fleet arrived before Capt. G. failed.
Capt. Rogers arrived yesterday from St. Marks, in 21 days. The British fleet, under command of Admiral Jervis, appeared off Port-au-Prince, about the first of June, and sent a flag on shore, but their reception was rather warm, and were obliged to return, after being fired on from the town. The British fleet consisted of two 90's, one 64, and 6 frigates.
PROVIDENCE, JUNE 26.
Capt. Bowler, arrived since our last, from Turk's-Island, informs, that the British privateers which lately harassed our commerce, are all hauled up and dismantled.—That it was the general opinion there, that restitution for all the depredations on our commerce would be made—the judges dismissed—and the owners of the privateers ruined.
July 3.
On Tuesday evening two of the Castle convicts were suffocated in the earth, while attempting their escape from the prison by digging.
We hear that the thunder squall on Tuesday which in this town was not uncommonly severe, did considerable damage, in Woburn, Wilmington, and several towns in that neighbourhood by destroying apple trees, grain, &c. Several buildings were blown down.
“Our only hope of avoiding war,” says a Member of Congress, seems now to rest wholly on the state of things in Europe, which, if it is as favourable to France as our last accounts indicate, may, and probably will dispose the British King and Court to accede to the propositions of our Envoy; who, it is expected, will arrive at a very favourable moment, especially if it should be true that the King of Prussia has withdrawn from the alliance, and acknowledged the French Republic, which from the latest accounts from Europe, we have some reason to infer.”
JULY 4. GUADALOUPE—AGAIN.
In our last we gave several detached articles of intelligence corroborative of the re-capture of Guadalupe.—By an arrival yesterday, in 20 days from Statia, however, we learn that the Island was not actually taken by the French. They are only masters of Point-Petre, and some out Forts.—Their force consists of one 64, and five frigates. On the arrival of this fleet at Guadalupe, Admiral Jervis was at Barbadoes, to sail the very next day for England. The information was forwarded to him by express boats—and he immediately failed for Guadalupe with all the force he had with him, which was one 98, one frigate, and a sloop of war, issuing orders to the neighbouring Islands, for all the ships of war to sail instantly for Guadalupe. On his arrival there, the enemy was in Point-Petre harbour, and he took his station off the mouth of it, blocking them in. There the last accounts left him—something decisive, therefore, may be momentarily expected.
Capt. BUTLER, arrived from Demarara, spoke off Barbadoes, a large French Snow, bound to Guadalupe.
Last evening arrived here, in 43 days from Liverpool, Ship John, Capt. Homans. We received large packets of papers by this arrival, but they contain no London news later than the 10th May—we have already had to the 12th. Nothing of course new in them. Passengers in Capt. H. Captain N. THWING and Mr. WAINWRIGHT.
June 25th—Lat. 41 Long. 61. spoke Brig Pallas, William Wild, Master, 40 days from Bourdeaux bound to Boston, in company with Brig Pallas, until June 28th at lat. 42. Long. 65 were chased by two ships under French Colours one, of which a ship of 44 board.

ed the Pallas, and detained her, saw them afterwards steering on towards Halifax—the other ship, was the British Frigate Cyclops who boarded the John, examined the papers and hauled off again to join the other ships, they were both a few days out from Halifax and cruising upon that station.
GEN. GABBAUD
Has arrived at Paris, and before the Convention completely exonerated himself, and demonstrated the culpability of Sonthonax.
European Intelligence.
Internal Commotions.
LONDON, MAY 13.
HOUSE OF COMMONS—MAY 12. A Message from His Majesty was read by Mr. Secretary DUNDAS, as follows:
GEORGE, R.
“His Majesty having received information, that the seditious practices which have been for some time carried on by certain societies in London, in correspondence with societies in different parts of the country, have lately been pursued with increased activity and boldness, and have been avowedly directed to the object of assembling a pretended general convention of the people, in contempt and defiance of the authority of Parliament, and on principles subversive of the existing Laws and Constitution, and directly tending to the introduction of that system of anarchy and confusion which has fatally prevailed in France, has given directions for seizing the books and papers of the said societies in London, which have been seized accordingly: and these books and papers appearing to contain matter of the greatest importance to the public interest, His Majesty has given orders for laying them before the House of Commons; and His Majesty recommends to the House to consider the same, and to take such measures thereupon as may appear to be necessary for effectually guarding against the further prosecution of these dangerous designs, and for preserving to His Majesty's subjects the enjoyment of the blessings derived to them by the Constitution happily established in these kingdoms. G. R.”
Mr. Secretary DUNDAS then said, that as the papers in question were extremely voluminous, and as it was still uncertain whether it would be right to print the whole of them, though he did not think that it would be possible to bring the matter forward, yet, as that might be the case, he should move, that the Message should be taken into consideration to-morrow; which was agreed to.
Important Indian News.
CINCINNATI, May 24.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Vincennes, dated May 14th to his friend in this place.
A continual correspondence is kept up, between the British commanding officer of Detroit, and the Spanish commanding officer of St. Louis.—From letters received from gentlemen living in the Illinois, dated May 6th, we are informed, that the Spanish express had returned from Detroit, on or about the 1st inst. and brings information, that the British are making great preparations for war at that place; That the militia of Detroit, commanded by the governor of that place, and three regiments of regulars were at Rushdebo, to act in conjunction with the Indians against General Wayne's army; this information comes from another quarter by the Indians, and a great many people of this river are gone to join the British standard. About five days ago, a man arrived from New Madrid at this place, and informs us, that the garrison is 200 strong, besides three galleys and three galliots, which had just arrived from New Orleans with 40,000 dollars; this information is confirmed by letters from Kaskaskias; the Spaniards are in high spirits about the news from Detroit.
THE CHRONICLE.
BOSTON, July 7.
Important West-India News.
PHILADELPHIA, June 30.
Yesterday arrived here the Brig Eliza, Capt. Vanneman in 14 days from St. Thomas's. He informs that he was at Guadaloupe on the 4th inst. on which day there arrived at St. Anne, a small distant from Point-Petre, one French ship of the line, five frigates, a cutter, and two prizes, and landed 1500 troops, intelligence being sent by express to Admiral Jervis at Basse-terre the British fleet of two line of Battle and several other ships, were seen on the 6th, off the East end of Nevis, beating up for St. Anne.
The day before Capt. Vanneman failed from St. Thomas's, accounts were received of Admiral Jervis having blocked up the French fleet, attacked them and killed 600 men, and it was expected that the French forces would be compelled to surrender at discretion, as the terms of a capitulation was refused them.
NEW-YORK, July 2.
Capture of Port-au-Prince.
The British troops arrived before the city, the 2d of June, anchored in the road, and landed about 6000 men in two different places. The commander Major-General Whyte, immediately, by an officer, summoned the French governor to surrender. M. Santhonax declared he would defend the city to the last extremity, on which an attack was commenced, both by the road of Leogance and la Croix des Bouquets.
The place was soon carried, and the principal fort, St. Claire, resisted only nine hours.
The garrisons both of the city and fort, were put to the sword. Santhonax has killed himself—his colleagues Polverel, Monbrun, and Beauvais, chiefs of the mulattoes have been made prisoners. Port-au-Prince, Leogane, La Croix de Bouquets, L'Arcahaye, are now in the power of the British, and have been burned.
A detachment of the British troops has been sent against Jacmel, and a Corvette dispatched to Fort Dauphin, where we are informed that a general illumination had taken place and Te Deum was sung on receiving this intelligence.
From NEW-LONDON, July 3.
Letters in town from New-York, say, that on Saturday last the sloop Democrat, of Norwich, arrived there from St. Thomas's, and brought intelligence of a large French fleet with troops having arrived in the West-Indies; that they had already retaken Guadaloupe and put to death most of the English that were there, in retaliation for the massacres they committed on taking the Island; and that the fleet had proceeded to Martinique. The same news has reached us by a brig which arrived on Monday at Newport, (R. I.) from Bermuda.
From NEWPORT July 1.
By Capt. Phillips who arrived here yesterday from Bermuda, where he had been carried in and lost his cargo, we are informed that Goodrich of that Island arrived there from Guadaloupe, where he narrowly escaped being taken—and says that a French fleet of 5 ships of the line, and 3 frigates, and 2000 troops had arrived there from France, and taken Basse-terre and all the vessels in the harbor. Capt. Phillips is a man of credit, and you may depend upon it that Goodrich told him. Goodrich went there on speculation with 70,000 dollars he had made by being an owner of the pirate vessels, fitted out of the Island of Bermuda.
The infamous traitor Arnold was made a prisoner at Guadaloupe.
Capt. Phillips says that the Bermudians intend fitting out all their privateers to take our vessels bound to Guadaloupe.
From LONDON—May 8.
[Communicated in a letter to a gentleman in Boston.] “I left Amsterdam on the 22d ult. and arrived at Ostend, on the 26th in the evening, the French had encamped four miles from Nieuport, which is only some miles distant from Ostend. It was reported they were in possession of Bruges, which I had just passed through, and that they were coming on towards Ostend with speed.—A report had also spread, that Gen. Clairfayt, of the combined forces, had met with a terrible defeat, 5000 men were said to have been killed—also that he had been unable to rally the remainder of his army, which before the battle consisted of 30,000 men.—The French say their former war in Flanders was to give the people an opportunity of gaining their liberty—They rejected the opportunity and are not worthy of the cause; and as Flanders is the seat of the war, and a shelter to the combined forces, they will plunder and destroy every town they enter that belongs to it. A small village was burnt by the French, called Furnes, ten miles distant from Ostend the evening I arrived there; 13 villages were set on fire at once, and burnt to the ground, near Landrecies, at which time the French suffered a heavy loss of men and artillery.”
From NORFOLK, June 18.
Yesterday arrived here the brig Two Pollys Capt. Fairchild, in 57 days from Bourdeaux, of and bound to Savannah. On Wednesday last fell in with two British frigates, one of 38 and the other of 36 guns; Captain Fairchild was boarded by one of them, (the Quebec) the captain of which informed him they had left the Cape the day before and were then going to Halifax. After taking one of captain Fairchild's sailors from him they suffered him to proceed.
From CHARLESTON (S. C.) JUNE 2.
Yesterday arrived the ship Derheldt, Capt. Rovers, in 50 days from Brest—He reports that there had failed from that port 17 ships of the line—that on the 19th April, 11 others failed, and that there were still in that harbor seventeen sail of the line, and 22 frigates ready to put to sea:—Capt. Rovers further reports, that a few days before he failed the French privateers had sent into Brest 25 prizes, English and Dutch, on board of which, there were 1700 sailors who had been sent to prison.
From PHILADELPHIA, June 27.
Capt. Clay, 75 days from Liverpool, informs, that he left there several American vessels, among which the ship Birmingham of Baltimore; Amsterdam packet of New-York, the Atlantic of Wiscasset. May 9th in lat. 46, spoke a letter of Marque of 18 guns from Liverpool, bound to Virginia, out 28 days.—The 16th in lat. 42, long. 38 was boarded by a French privateer schooner of 4 guns and 30 men from Cayenne. Capt. C. that they had seen 60 sail of British vessels on their cruise.
June 18. in lat. 36, 8, long. 68, spoke the sloop Polly of Boston from Demarara to Boston, out 16 days; same day spoke the brig Betsey, of Portland, from Demarara, out 12 days.
The 13th, spoke the ship Balvedere, of and from New-York, bound to London out 3 days all well.
Extract from the Log-Book of the Brig Eagle, Capt. Harris arrived at New-York.
May 9. In lat. 46, 35. N. long. 26, 21. W. fell in with a fleet bound eastward—at half past four, was brought too and boarded by a French frigate, which informed us it was the fleet from the Chesapeake bound to Brest—out 39 days, all well. During the time she detained us, the officers behaved with the greatest politeness and informed us that the fleet consisted of 120 or 130 sail of merchant ships, under convoy of
eight men of war of different rates, and that they had captured several prizes of Dutch and English.
PORTLAND, June 28.
Capt. Harding in the brig Eliza, has arrived here from Ireland. In her came passengers about two hundred persons, men, women and children. The men are chiefly farmers and weavers; they are an honest and industrious set of people; and will make valuable citizens.—The oppressions and cruelties of their own country were to be borne no longer; and they have fled for succor to a strange land.—Brethren, our arms are open to receive you, also.—“All men are brethren.” We believe this; and the day is fast approaching, when all the nations of the earth shall acknowledge it to be true.
Accounts from Italy flatly contradict those from France respecting the property of the Genoese. The French, say they, violated the Genoese territory and “committed every species of depredation.”
SALEM, July 1.
On Friday night the watch-men of this town discovered two men in the dwelling-house of Mrs. Clarke, in the centre of the Main-Street; they seized on them, and found they had broken in, and were collecting articles to take off with them. They were taken before a Magistrate, who committed them to prison. They were Frenchmen, one of whom, it is said, has been from the castle only a few days. They left in Mrs. Clark's house, a loaded pistol, well primed and cocked. The watch-men deserve great credit, for their continual vigilance, and their good conduct on this occasion in particular—which so fully justifies their appointment.
Within a few days a number of American vessels have arrived from a state of arrestation in Jamaica, having been acquitted, paying heavy costs. They inform, that they were greatly distressed for flour and bread in the island; that it was very sickly there; and that their defence was very weak, there being only a small number of British troops there, and those dying fast.
PORTSMOUTH, July 8.
Friday last being the Nineteenth Anniversary of American Independence, a very respectable part of the inhabitants of this town met at the Assembly-Room to celebrate the day that gave birth to American freedom; made choice of the Hon. JOHN LANGDON, Esq., as President and the Hon. JOSHUA WENTWORTH, Esq. Vice-President for the day, after partaking of a sumptuous entertainment provided for the occasion, the following Patriotic toasts were drank, viz.
 1st. The United States of America.  2d. The President of the United States.  3d. The American Congress—may disinterested patriotism and Republican firmness ever shine conspicuous in that august body.  4th. The French nation—may despots tremble and their slaves flee before her victorious arms.  5th. The State and Governor of New-Hampshire.  6th. The brave General Kosciufko and his patriotic army—may their glorious efforts to restore freedom and happiness to the Polish nation be crowned with abundant success.  7th. The American Ministers at Foreign Courts.  8th. The virtuous Jefferson, Maddison and other distinguished patriots of America.  9th. The memory of the heroes who have bled in the cause of liberty.  10th. Our brethren in captivity at Algiers—may Americans never want spirit to relieve their brethren in distress.  11th. Prosperity to the Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures of America.  12th. May mutual interests and affection ever unite the American and French nations.  13th. The fair daughters of freedom throughout the world.  14th. The town of Portsmouth—may its inhabitants for many years to come, joyfully celebrate this Anniversary of their Independence.  15th. Peace, liberty and happiness to all mankind. 
Lift of letters remaining in the Post-Office July 2, which, if not taken out before October next will be returned as dead letters.
Doctor Asa Adams, of Wolfborough; Jacob Adams, Portsmouth; Abiel Brown, Portsmouth; Benjamin Babbidge, Portsmouth; Shearjahu Bourne, Portsmouth; Samuel Boies, Londonderry; Mary Cotton, New-Castle; Aaron Coppes, New-Salem; Amos Crofbie, Hampton; Nathaniel H. Downe, Londonderry; John Frothingham, Portsmouth; Nathaniel Gerrish, Durham; James Gooch, Portsmouth; Samuel Gerrish, Portsmouth; Stephen Hall, at the Bridge, Portsmouth; Benjamin Harrington, Portsmouth; Eliza Hanson, Durham; Theophilus Hillard, Kennington; Abner Loomis, Conway; John Mahollom, Portsmouth; Benjamin Muchmore, Portsmouth; Archibald Mitchell, Portsmouth; John M'Keen, Londonderry; Sarah Morrison, of Peterboro'; John Moore, to the care of Jacob Sheafe, Portsmouth; William Moore, Londonderry; John Nesmith, Londonderry; Samuel Nichols, Durham; Benjamin Odiorne, Rochester; William Polly, Brintwood; Samuel Patch, New-Boston; John Place, Rochester; Samuel Roberts, to the care of Mr. Smith, Portsmouth; M. Alexis Remouit, Portsmouth; Robert Ramsay, Londonderry; Richard C. Shannon, Portsmouth; Joseph Smith, Dover; Daniel Sandborn, Epping; James Thompson, Londonderry; Samuel Thompson, Portsmouth; Christopher Toppan, Portsmouth; Christopher Tappan of Sandwich; William Tredick, Portsmouth; Oliver Whipple, Portsmouth; John Wheeler, Dover; Simeon Williams of Windham; Edward Watts, Portsmouth.
JEREMIAH LIBBEY, P. M.
Lift of letters remaining in the Post-Office at York, July 2, 1794.
Joseph Cutts, Kittery; George Deafy, York; John Fernald, Kittery; John Hagens, Berwick; Jackson, Cape-Porpus; H. Weld Noble, Berwick; Benjamin Welch, York.
EPPING, June 30.
A Cow belonging to Mr. Theophilus Norris of this place, lately brought a very extraordinary Calf, which had seven legs and fifteen hoofs—The head and fore parts of it were in proper form; but the hind parts chiefly composed of legs, to the number of five, on one of which were three hoofs.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE of this district.
  CLEARED  FOR    Ship Aurora,  Seaward,  New-York.    Brig Dipatch,  Long,  Grenada.  
State of New-Hampshire, JUNE 30, 1794.
By the Captain General and Commander in Chief.
GENERAL ORDERS.
THE President of the United States having in pursuance of an Act of Congress passed May 9th, 1794, requested that a detachment of three thousand, five hundred, and forty-four of the militia of this State, officers included, be organized, armed and equipped according to law, and held in readiness to march at a moment's warning—the Commander in Chief has apportioned the same to the several Divisions in manner following:
Major General PEABODY is directed to furnish from the first division one thousand and seventy-five of the militia, including officers.
Major General DOW is directed to furnish from the second division nine hundred and forty-five of the militia, including officers.
Major General SHEPHERD is directed to furnish from the third division one thousand five hundred and twenty-five of the militia, including officers.
The officers must be in the same ratio to the privates as is established by the Act of Congress passed May 8, 1792.
Any independent corps of cavalry, artillery or infantry will be accepted as part of the aforesaid proportions, provided they shall voluntarily engage as corps in the service.
The Major Generals respectively will immediately issue such orders as may be necessary for having the proportions assigned as above to their several divisions, organized, armed and equipped according to law, and in complete readiness to march at a moment's warning.
This detachment if called into actual service will not be held to serve a longer time in any one tour than three months after their arrival at the place of rendezvous; and during the time of their service, besides their pay and other allowances, which will be the same as the troops on the military establishment of the United States, they will receive at the rate of one Dollar and sixty-six Cents, for cloathing per month.
The Commander in Chief thinks it his duty to call on all the officers of the militia to exert themselves in their several stations, so that the whole militia of this State may be in readiness for the defence of our common country.—Peace maintained on terms honorable to be most ardently desired, but at the same time the alarming circumstances of war in Europe, the injuries done our commerce, and other circumstances make it our duty to be in a complete condition to preserve and defend ourselves against every injury to which we may be liable as a nation.
When the Commander in Chief takes a retrospective view of the late revolution, considers the many services done by the militia of New-Hampshire, and in particular some actions of great importance to the nation, he cannot entertain a doubt of their making all necessary preparations for war, in hope of preserving peace, or of their actual exertions in war, if the means used by our nation for peace should be frustrated.
The officers and soldiers have now an opportunity of showing their patriotism, love for our common country, and a sacred regard for the great privileges we have enjoyed as a nation—and for which many of them, as well as others have heretofore fought and bled.
By Order of the Commander in Chief. MICH' M'CLARY, Adjutant-General.
NOTICE is hereby given that the sale of Pew No. 23, in the Meeting-House of the first Parish in Portsmouth, which was to have been sold on the 8th inst. for the following delinquent taxes, viz. for 1790, £11—1791, £11—1792, £07—1793. £08, is put off to Monday the 14th of July inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. when the same will be sold at public vendue at said Meeting-House, unless prevented by previous payment.
JOSEPH AKERMAN, jun. Collector.
ANY Persons disposed to undertake to erect a Brick Building in the Fort at New-Castle, of 33 feet by 30, and to be completed in a strong, plain manner, as soon as may be; are desired to apply to the subscriber, who will give a more particular description of the Building and treat with them on the terms.
There is also a quantity of Stone Work to be performed at the same place, which will be let on contract to the person who may propose the best terms.
JOSEPH WHIPPLE.
Portsmouth, July 5, 1794.

A SONG.
WHY Molly my girl, do you whimper and sob, And sigh till your heart's like to burst, What tho' a rude bullet should strike off my nob, Mine surely would not be the first: And death we all know in the purple stain'd field Regards neither rank nor degree, For when the grim tyrant fate's weapon doth wield, He'd as lief strike a General as me. Then cheer up dear Molly, nor longer thus sigh, But banish your sorrow afar, There's a just God of battle stands sentry on high, There's, &c.
To reward me with trophies of war.
II.
What tho' it be wrote in the roll-book of fate, That midst the dread battle's alarm, Poor Ned shall receive a hard rap on the pate, Or be dock'd of a leg or an arm; Shall I shrink from my duty, when honor doth call, The rights of mankind to maintain, Tho' the turf be my pillow, my breakfast a ball, Why dam me, I'll never complain; So it signifies nothing, my charmer to cry, Let hope then to grief be a bar; There's a just God of battle stands sentry on high, There's, &c.
To reward me with trophies of war.
III.
Midst dangers undaunted Americans roam, Possess'd with the heart of a man— While coxcombs and fribbles may loiter at home, Whose speeking's mere flash in the pan: But if that I'm destin'd to die in my bed, And not in a battle be slain, Belike it may happen, with laurels o'er spread I'll come to my Molly again; Then a truce to your whining, nor Molly don't sigh, Don't you know, when I'm fighting afar There's a just God of battle stands sentry on high, There's, &c.
To reward me with trophies of war.
IV.
Believe me dear Moll, I must steady shall prove, Desertion shall ne'er be my fault; Tho' far off I march, I'll remember my love, And love her 'till death bids me halt; But should his keen arrow encounter my breast, Why then there's an end of POOR NED; I gloriously fall, but along with the rest, Stretch'd nobly on honor's wide bed; Then weep not my charmer, altho' I should die, By a felt bullet or scar, There's a just God of battle stands sentry on high, There's, &c.
To reward me with trophies of war.
FRENCH MILITARY ANECDOTES.
A GRENADIER, mortally wounded, at the instant they were filling a ditch to reach the enemy, by rolling dead bodies into it, begged that his carcase might be thrown in, that he might still be useful to his country even after his death!
DAVID , a Sargeant of Grenadiers, having received a ball in his bosom, instantly cut it out with his knife, and, putting it into his firelock, discharged it back upon the enemy.
A Gunner at the battle of Mons, seeing all his comrades either killed or wounded, instead of saving himself by flight, spiked up his gun, exclaiming, if you cannot serve your country, you shall not be employed against it—and was instantly cut to pieces.
THE veteran Jolibois, in the morning of the battle of Jemappes, learning that his son had deserted, runs to take his place, and at every shot he fires at the enemy, exclaims, Ah! my son, must the recollection of your fault diminish sensations so glorious!
IN a fortie made from Dunkirk, a severe contest was held for some time with a party of the army under his Royal Highness of York. Towards the close of the action, and during the retreat of the French, an officer of cavalry belonging to the garrison, perceived the national standard lying on the ground, either dropped in the flight, or fallen from the hands of an ensign killed or wounded. Tho' he was himself at the same time most closely pressed by a detachment, after having twice valiantly cut his way through bodies of Hanoverian infantry, he leaped from his horse, and seizing the standard, remounted. Scarcely however, had he seated himself, when the pursuers came up, and a grenadier of the British cavalry demanded him as his prisoner, with the flag. The French officer replied that he was determined to carry it to the fortress, or perish in the attempt. He fought bravely in defence of his charge; and when at last fortune had given the advantage to his adversary, he persisted in declaring, that he would neither be made prisoner, nor give up the colour, that he knew how to die, but not to dishonour himself or the nation. The result was, that he actually suffered himself to be shot through the head, and thus did his standard fall into our possession. The Duke of York, with one of his Aid-de-camps, came up at that instant and were spectators of the unexampled bravery and resolution of this magnanimous son of Mars.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Enoch Meloon, late of Portsmouth, joiner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, to
MARY MELOON, Executrix. Portsmouth, June 29, 1794.
FRANCISTOWN.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of the Crotchet Mountain (so called) in said town, that said land was taxed in the year 1790, 4/2, that unless said tax is paid to me the subscriber on or before the 8th day of September next, so much of said land as will pay the same, with incidental charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the dwelling-house of Capt. Peter Woodbury, innholder, in said town, at one o'clock, P. M. on said day.
EBENEZER BULLARD, Constable. Francistown, June 18, 1794.
A small BOY wanted
to serve in a family, as house boy, one from the country will be preferred.—Apply to the Printer hereof.
Piscataqua Bridge.
THE Directors of the Piscataqua Bridge Proprietors have this day voted a fourth assessment of fifteen dollars on each and every Proprietor's share, and directed the Treasurer to collect the same within thirty days from the date.
The Proprietors are therefore requested to pay the same to the Treasurer, at his house in Portsmouth, on or before the 14th day of July next.
As the business is executing with all possible dispatch, the Managers have a great and constant demand for money to execute such an undertaking to advantage,—it is therefore hoped that the gentlemen concerned will be induced to anticipate the time of payment whenever it may be tolerably convenient.
Those gentlemen who are yet deficient in the payments of former assessments are earnestly requested to complete them. The Managers are complaining of not being enabled to comply with their engagements. It might be deemed idle to enforce the advantages arising from the business being forwarded on during the lengthy days, together with the prospect of the property becoming, in the month of November, a productive flock; or the disadvantage of its being dragged on through the short days, and perhaps running into another year to complete the bridge, with one year's income lost,—the latter must be the case, unless the payments come regularly in—the former is undoubtedly practicable, with a proper punctuality, such as those persons who have been so, have, from equity, an undoubted right to expect.
THO'S MARTIN, Treasurer.
Portsmouth, June 14, 1794.
PURSUANT to a Resolve or Act of Congress of the 10th day of May 1780, relative to the destruction of Loan-Office Certificates by accident; notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that on the 7th day of December, 1782, the house occupied by the subscriber at broad Creek Mills, in Beaufort County, in the State of North Carolina, was robbed, in which was lodged a number of Loan-Office Certificates as per list below, all which were taken away, and by evidence appear to have been destroyed by the robbers; therefore if any person hath any objection, why the said Certificates should not be renewed, agreeable to the Resolves of Congress, they must make them before the expiration of three months, from the date hereof.
 Invoice of Loan-Office Certificates taken in the House of Samuel G. Rouhac, on the 7th day of December, 1782.    Date Number By whom issued To whom issued Amount     April 14, 1777 44 Nicholas Gehann Samuel Barrett & Co. 800 Dollars   55 Ditto Ditto 400   63 Ditto Ditto 400   64 Ditto Ditto 400   65 Ditto Ditto 400   66 Ditto Ditto 400   67 Ditto Ditto 400   3100    In Testimony whereof, I have signed the present for publication.  Portsmouth, (N. H.) June 8, 1794.  ROUHAC. (6w.)
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Benjamin Pickering, late of Newington, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to the said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to
MARTHA PICKERING, Executrix. Newington, June 18, 1794.
NEW-CHESTER.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in New-Chester, who have not paid their highway tax, laid on them agreeable to an act of the General Court of said State, passed January 14, 1791, for the purpose of making and repairing of highways in said town, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber on or before the 10th day of July next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Maj. Peter Sleeper, in said town, at 10 of the clock, A.M. on said day.
   No. D. Q. 1. s. d.     Matthew Thornton, 87 3 100 1 5 0   ditto, 88 3 100 1 5 0   ditto, 90 3 61 0 15 3   ditto, 41 3 100 1 5 0   ditto, 87 4 50 0 12 6   ditto, 39 3 100 1 5 0   Samuel Moores, 13 4 100 1 5 0   Mark Carr, 33 4 100 1 5 0   Melservey & others, 10 4 100 1 5 0   Joseph Blanchard, 85 3 50 0 12 6   ditto, 35 4 100 1 5 0   John Man, 15 4 71 0 17 9   Stephen Ferrinton, 28 4 29 0 6 8   James Moore, 9 3 100 1 5 0   Henry Hall, 16 3 50 0 12 6   Jeremiah Colburn, 27 4 100 1 5 0   Joshua Tolford, Esq. 68 3 100 1 5 0   Jotham Odiorne, 69 3 100 1 5 0   ditto, 49 4 100 1 5 0   Widow Ruth Sleeper, 40 3 100 1 5 0  
THEOPHILUS SANBORN, Collector. New-Chester, May 31, 1794.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of Epsom, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1791, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber, on or before the 11th day of August next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Mr. Jonathan Lock, innholder in said town, at two of the clock, P. M. on said day.
   Lots. R. Ac's s. d.     Jonathan Lock, jun. 3 & 4 1 84 3 5   Joshua Brackett, 8 0 100 0 2   Joseph March, part 36 0 80 0 4   Theodore Atkinson, 125 4 120 0 4  
JOSEPH SHERBURNE, Collector. Epsom, June 5, 1794.
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE. Portsmouth, June 30, 1794.
ANY person disposed to contract to furnish rations, bar-rack, fuel and straw for the recruits which may be raised in this town for the service of the United States; are requested to deliver in their terms within six days from this date, at the Office of the Supervisor, who is impowered to contract.
   A Ration consists of     One pound of bread or flour, } per day.   One pound of beef or 1/2 lb. of pork,   Half a gill of Rum, Brandy or Whisky.   One quart of Salt, } per 100 Rations.   Two quarts of Vinegar,   Two pounds of Soap,   One pound of Candles.  
THE subscriber being determined to settle the estate of Mr. CHARLES TREADWELL, late of Portsmouth, merchant, deceased, without delay, again calls on all persons having demands to exhibit them, and those who are indebted to said estate, are once more requested to call on him and settle the same; otherwise he shall very soon put their Accounts and Notes in suit, which will be expensive to them, and disagreeable to
NATHANIEL TREADWELL, Executor of said Charles Treadwell's estate. Portsmouth, June 30, 1794.
TO BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, On WEDNESDAY the 16th day of July next, At three of the clock in the afternoon, At the house of Mr. John Shute innholder in Newmarket,
ABOUT three quarters of an acre of excellent land with a dwelling-house and barn, a well of good water, &c. very pleasantly situated at the Newfields (so called) in said Newmarket, nearly opposite to Mr. Lord's tavern, and is very convenient for a trader or tradesman;—Also a house lot opposite to said dwelling-house, lying between said Mr. Lord's and Mr. Henery Tilton, containing one quarter of an Acre of land.—For further particulars apply to the subscriber,
JOSEPH SMITH, 3d. Conditions of sale to be made known at time and place. Newmarket, June 28, 1794.
State of New-Hampshire.
THE nonresident owners of land in the town of Orange, who have not paid their taxes agreeable to an Act passed by the General Court of this State, in January, 1791, to assess a half penny upon an acre, annually, for the term of three years for making and repairing Highways in said town, are informed that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of the subscriber, in said Orange, the 28th day of August next, unless sooner paid, as will discharge them with all lawful cost, the names of the delinquent owners are as follows, with the sum due on each right for each year.
   1792. 1793.   s. d. s. d.     Jacob Fellows, 4 2 4 2   Isaac G. 4 2 4 2   Ephram Spaulding, jr. 4 2 4 2   Timothy Larabee, 4 2 4 2   Isaac Morgan, 5 6 5 6   Amos Payne, 5 5 5 5   Zacheriah Waldo, 5 6 5 6   Ezekiel Peirce, 4 2 4 2   Daniel Foster, 9 8 9 8   William Darbee, 9 8 9 8   George Wentworth, 9 8 9 8   Andrew Backus, 9 8 9 8   Richard Saltingstall, 9 8 9 8   John Cady, 9 8 9 8   Benjamin Whiting, 9 8 9 8   Very Royse, 9 8 9 8   Joseph Shephard, jun. 9 8 9 8   William Burns, Esq. 9 8 9 8   Elkanah Cobb, jun. 9 8 9 8   Rev. Abiel Leonard, 9 8 9 8   John Wendell, Esq. 9 8 9 8   Verney Fellows 9 8 9 8   Capt. Daniel Payne, 9 8 9 8   Joseph Shephard, jun. 9 8 9 8   Isaac Fellows, 8 10 8 10   Ebenezer Craft, 8 10 8 10   George Hodges, 9 8 9 8   Oliver Spaulding, 9 8 9 8   Joseph Shephard, 5 11 5 11   Ebenezer Gray, 5 6 5 6   Theophilus Clark, 4 2 4 2   Thomas Baker, 5 6 5 6   James M'Hurd, Esq. 9 8 9 8   Hezekiah Spaulder, 2 6 2 6   Jeremiah Cady, 3 4 3 4  
JABEZ B. BARNEY, Collector. Orange, June 21, 1794.
JUST IMPORTED BY
Nathl. Adams, AND TO BE SOLD AT HIS STORE, IN BUCK-STREET.
WRITING Paper of all sizes and qualities, letter Paper plain, gilt and black edged; cartridge, sheathing, marble and wrapping Paper; Basil Paper; Cales; Blank Record and Account Books; writing and cyphering Books; Paste Board; red and black Ink; Powder; Cake-Ink; Printer's Ink; Dutch Quills from 4/ to 9/ per hundred; red and black Sealing-Wax; common and coloured Irish Wafers; office ditto; Slates and Slate Pencils; pewter Ink-Chests and Stands; paper, black and polished leather Pocket Ink-Pots; Sand-Boxes and black Sand; Pounce and Pounce Boxes;—Gunters' Scales, Dividers; Penknives for counting rooms; Pocket Penknives; Gold-Leaf; elegant and low-priced Morocco Pocket-Books; Huffs and Etwees; pocket Looking-Glasses with Morocco Cales; spectacle Cales;—Scissors Sheaths; gentlemen's pocket dressing Cales with instruments; Asses skin Memorandum-Books; paper ditto, with parchment Covers; silver pencil Cales and Pens; Lead Pencils; India-Rubber.
Folio Bibles with Cuts
and Apocraphy; large and small quarto and 8vo. ditto; common ditto; Perry's, Dilworth's, Waterman's, Ashes, Bingham's and Webster's Spelling-Books and Grammars; Latin and Greek Grammars; Greek Lexicons and Testaments; Clark's Homer; Tully Virgil and Ovid, with and without Translations; Corderius, Erasmus and Eutropius; Dilworth's, Pike's and Merrill's Arithmetics; Art of Speaking; Morse's Geography; Moore's Epitome and Seaman's Journals; Dana's Selection; Watts's Psalms and Hymns, by the 100, dozen or single; Universal Hymn Books; Church Prayer-Books; and a very valuable Collection of New and Second-hand Books, in various branches of Polite Literature. A L S O.
A great variety of ele-
gant Necklaces; Eardrops; Locket Pins; Watch-Chains, Seals and Keys; Gilt Bodkin Cales; smelling Bottles; beaver, kid and draw Gloves; garden, fancy and common Fans; fashionable and dress Sandals; fancy Feathers and Spangles, &c. &c. &c. Portsmouth, June 27.