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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1801.
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Miscellany.
From the Charleston (S. C.) Gazette.
No. II.
To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES.
I HAVE perused sir, a piece under the signature of "A friend to impartial justice," which is said to have been written by a secretary of state,* to shield you from the indignation of an injured people. The arguments are such as the duty of placemen might prompt them to use: but they are too flimsy in their texture to satisfy the reflecting mind of reason. The serious charges of corruption exhibited against our national judges, by that publication, are in a proper train of investigation. It is devoutly to be wished that the publisher may be punished, and the author detected. If the latter should be found among your evil advisers, it will be but a tribute of respect to the judiciary to discard him from your privy council. But it is not my intention to travel into a justification of judicial characters; my object is more immediately connected with yourself. In the distribution of constitutional powers, you are invested with a discretion to appoint or dismiss certain officers, at pleasure. The framers of our government considered that the welfare of the country and the social existence of society would require a variety of laws and a multiplicity of officers.—They therefore made the following provision, that "Congress may, by law, vest the appointment, of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments." Congress fostering no narrow jealousy, rather chose to increase than diminish your patronage. They contemplated the executive as the unadulterated fountain from whence appointments might flow without the streams of justices being polluted. To give promptitude and energy to the minor wheels of government, they constituted you the pivot on which they were to turn. When they delegated to you this general authority, it was with the implied limitation, that in your appointments you would be governed by the strictest impartiality; and in your dismissals nothing but in competency, arising from a deficiency of talents, or want of integrity, would influence you. It was never dreamed that a President could be so destitute of public probity and private honor, as to turn a valuable officer from his station, merely that he might supply his place with one of his own partisans. The person who commanded the suffrages of America was presumed to be free from those malignant passions which attach themselves to ordinary beings. Your dismissal of different officers, immediately after your inauguration, is a strong presumptive proof, that it was the complexion of their politics, and not their official demeanor that rendered them odious. The constitution has wisely rendered the legislature, the executive and judiciary, independent in their formation; and given to each a salutary controul over the encroachments of the other. There are many reasons why judges should hold their commissions during good behavior; and why they should not be removed until they undergo a full examination; and are convicted of crimes by a regular tribunal. But convenience dictates that Marshals, Attorneys, and similar officers should be displaced without the formality of a trial. An attorney is the prosecutor of offenders; he is the counsel of the court; and is called on by the grand jury when difficulties occur. It is the province of the jury to make presentments; but it is the appropriate duty of the attorney to prepare the indictment, to superintend the trial, and bring the criminal to condign punishment. If, then, a district attorney should violate the laws of society, and be guilty of crimes and misdemeanors, he ought instantaneously to be removed. It would be a novelty in the annals of legal proceedings, to see a lawyer displaying his eloquence with a view to his own conviction and degradation. The same observation will apply to marshals. With them is left the right of summoning juries, and serving the process of the court. If a marshal were indicted for mal-practices, he would be able to defeat the ends of justice, by selecting his intimate friends and accomplices to compose the jury; and the bench would find it an arduous task to compel him to serve subpoenas on witnesses to testify against himself. In the revenue department, if an officer could not be superceded until after a discussion of his conduct in a legal form; the predatory hand of fraud might delapidate our funds; might practice the most enormous peculations; and the income of our government might be exhausted before the honest vengeance of the law would overtake him. Hence sir, the discrimination between the tenure on which commissions are held. Sound policy suggested the propriety of placing the judges beyond your jurisdiction; but it also told us that subordinate officers should be within a rightful Presidential controul. The primary object of our national compact was to protect the community and to dispense universal happiness by a preservation of individual rights. When a citizen is appointed to office, which he holds at will, there is always a tacit guarantee that he may continue in office so long as he departs himself with integrity, fidelity, ability and industry. So soon as he qualifies, his privileges commence, and his title accrues. His office becomes his litis estate , dependent on the contingency of good behaviour. On the faith of the executive thus pledged, he is induced to abandon all other profitable pursuits, and engages in the discharge of the functions of an office. He refts the maintenance of his family on that basis, and indulges himself with the consoling idea that he reposes in security in the magnanimous virtue of his chief magistrate. He does not for a moment believe, that a change of president will effect his possessions, legitimately holden. He knows that he cannot be divested of his office unless there is an invasion of his rights. Although he is not one of those officers whom the constitution designates as permanent; still a plain honest construction of your powers will make him equally stable. Certain officers, in natura rei , constitute a portion of the vital principles of government, but others are only ministerial in their nature. While those who fill the first class ought to be removed in one way, those who fill the other should be removable in another. But the causes which produce their dismissals should be the same. Public utility should be the only active principle in either case. It would be ridiculous for you to urge the example of your predecessor in vindication of yourself. If errors and abuses crept into his administration, it is incumbent on you to lop them off. In vain has there been a change in the executive department, unless we are to experience benefits from his rotation. You should beware, sir, how you attend to the busy whisperers of slander. Unacquainted with many characters in our extensive territory, you are constantly liable to shameful impositions. —An instance has recently occurred in this state which ought to teach you a lesson of caution.—A man distinguished for his services during the American revolution one of the most punctilious and valuable officers under our present government, who has actually reclaimed the office he holds and made it extremely lucrative, has been grossly misrepresented to you. Who, sir, are the persons who traduced him, and aimed at his removal? They are principally public defaulters; persons who were miscreants during our struggles for independence, or newly imported patriots who have no importance in society, but what they derive from disgraceful intrigues. It is true they were your advocates; but they are not entitled to your confidence. They are like summer flies, that delight to prey on corrupt carcasses, but have no relish for sound bodies. If rectitude were to regulate your actions, you would leave them without a twig to cling to. In the course of a few days you may expect additional remarks, by
AMERICANUS.
*We apprehend this a mistake. [Wash. Fed.]
AMONG the baneful and pernicious vices, which disturb society, none is more destructive of harmony and friendly intercourse than slander. The feelings of humanity are almost incessantly hurt by unavoidable evils attendant on mankind, and are left to deplore innumerable miseries to which they are subjected, but the troubles and perplexities of life, consequent on the propensities and vices of the base and degenerate, are sufficient to excite a curse from Philanthropy herself. A feeling and speculative mind, in surveying the political departments of the human race shrinks with horror at the continued devastation of man by his own species, and at the attempts of one to rise up on the ruin of another: The intrigues of states and cabinets afford him little or no amusement: he becomes tired and exhausted with restless ambition, and disgusted with the ostentation of titles and the fulsome adulation of Sycophants; it is only in the bosom of society and friends he can repose with tranquility and delight. In the social and domestic circles of life, the affections and confidence of those we esteem, are among the most pleasing and permanent rewards of conscious innocence and virtue. Those affections are gained and ensured by actions and rules of conduct which originate from motives expressive of goodness of heart, and tend in their effects to the promotion of something pleasing or beneficial. By violating the moral character of a man, you destroy the confidence reposed in him by society and his friends: you debilitate a nerve, before excited to dignified and meritorious actions, and wound his sensibility too much for a relish of life's enjoyments. The immorality of a good name is one of the greatest incentives to good and heroic actions; angels may rise superior, but man, destitute of this incentive, approximates to the brute.
"Tis slander; 'Whose edge is sharper than the sword; 'Whose tongue outvenoms all the worms of 'Nile; whose breath rides on the postling 'Winds, and doth belie all corners of the 'World.'
It is very hard to conceive how this unaccountable propensity to defamation and detraction should so predominate in the mental constitutions of mankind. The commission, of almost every vicious action, is prompted by the expected requital of some benefit or advantage;
"But he that slitches from me my good name, 'Robs me of that, which, not enriches him, 'But makes me poor indeed."
There can be no excitement to slander, but such as ensue from motives at the same time base and contemptible. The persons practising it must be conscious of a disparity between themselves and those they wish to defame; they must be in a degree sensible of their own inferiority and turpitude of conduct, and wish to prostrate virtue and merit on a level with themselves to cover their own follies and vices.
Were there a perfect equality and similarity in the mental endowments and educations of mankind; the impulses of one's own feelings would be a criterion by which to determine those of others; but the vulgar and illiberal censures passed upon characters of eminence and distinction, seem to be only declarations of measures and vices which, the sons of filthy turpitude would practise could they usurp the places of the characters they attempt to criminate.
When we hear a man incessantly declaiming against measures of administration, vociferating at the dangers of tyranny, and the corruption of men in office; we may consider him a DISORGANISER, a TYRANT at heart, and not fit to be trusted.
When we see a man delight in the retail of scandal to the injury of his neighbour, and from mere conjectures endeavor to induce a belief of something which may injure his reputation; we have a right to suspect, that man has been guilty of actions which he would wish to have buried in oblivion.
When a Lady is profuse in remarks on her own sex, and with ease paints out their defects of symmetry and beauty; we are excited to look for deformity, or become apprehensive of
some blemishes and defects she would wish to conceal.
When from trivial causes we find a woman suspecting the virtue and innocence of her female friend, or one of her own sex; when we see a proneness to accredit the most improbable conjectures and an assiduity in the propagation of slander to the ruin of innocence; we may rest assured that woman waits only for opportunity to practise what she condemns.
Were the poisonous arrows of slander to wound the reputation only of an individual, and extend their effects no farther; the loss of a virtuous female might not so sensibly affect the heart of benevolence; but the relation of man in society is such, that the virtuous individuals, of which it is composed, are firmly united by the ties of friendship and affection, and cordially sympathize in pleasure and distress. The filaments of every heart experience the keenest sensations, and are thrilled with indignation at the malignant stabs on private character. He who robs another of his property and takes his life to obtain it, terminates the existence of an individual which is the ultimate lot of all mankind; but the vile assassin of reputation transfuses his poison into the vital of society, which, by disturbing its enjoyments renders life itself a curse. "Who so sheddeth man's blood by man shall his blood be shed," is an ancient maxim of law and deters the murderer from executing his horrid plots on the members of community. Let the baser assassin of the reputation of innocence and virtue remember, although, he may escape the penal laws of civil jurisprudence; yet, the arbiter of public reason and indignant justice, will consign his memory to the gibbet of eternal infamy and disgrace. Z.
AN INCIDENT UPON THE NILE— From SONINI'S Travels in Egypt.
AMONG the persons that the Reis had taken on board, were four blackguards, who had deserted from the army. Delighted at having escaped the fatigues of war, their insolence knew no bounds. Having learned that we were Europeans, they more particularly directed against us, their insults and outrage. I was determined to have them punished at the first town off which we should stop; but having reached Mellavoui in the night, I was obliged to submit with patience. The four vagabonds continued to rail at us all the next day; they carried their audacity so far as to strike two of my companions, who on their part, were not slow in returning the blows. A battle ensued, and the noise reaching me, I ran up with my sabre in my hand, and with the flat of it applied several strokes to the shoulders of the aggressors. They immediately desisted, but it was an universal cry in the boat, "an infidel strikes a Mussulman." This was an unpardonable crime, which was to draw immediate death upon my guilty head; and the crew talked of throwing me into the river. The reis, instead of appeasing the tumult, was as fanatical as the rest, and the loudest in his vociferations. I retired with my companions to the cabin which we occupied, where we barricaded ourselves in the best manner we could, in expectation of being attacked. But the fire arms, with which we were well provided, appeared to our adversaries sufficiently formidable to keep them at bay, and they satisfied themselves with murmuring and concerting revenge.
The vessel having put into Miniet, the reis immediately landed with a score of passengers, and ran to the kiaschef to complain that I had the assurance to strike a mussulman. These malicious people took care to relate, and misrepresent the circumstance to every person they met. The populace of Miniet collected; groups of barbarous fanatics called for the head of the dog, who had insulted a favorite of Mahomet. "I had dispatched my two Egyptian domestics after the reis, that they might observe what passed. They returned to inform me of the ferment that the accusation of the reis produced among the people. They had entered the court of the kiaschef's house, where a clamorous mob were calling for vengeance; and had heard that it was intended I should be pun-
ished with the bastinado on the soles of the feet. According to their account, I had not a moment to lose; they said I must immediately conceal myself, or make my escape. Not being disposed to adopt either of these plans, I took a step altogether contrary. I resolved to face the danger, and in order to avert it, to present myself openly. I immediately quit the bark with one of my people, and my dress prevented me from being recognized. We passed through several streets; every where we heard conversation, respecting a Frank, who had beaten a Mussulman. Having reached the house of the kiaschef, I pushed through the crowd, who little suspected that the person about whom they were talking was in the midst of them. At length I got close to the kiaschef, who was surrounded by a great number of people. The reis and every other accuser were the nearest to him, and they soon pointed me out to the commandant "It is thou, then," said the kiaschef, to me in the most angry voice, "who hast dared to strike a faithful Mussulman?" "Pay no attention" answered I, in a firm tone, "to the silly clamors of these ignorant fellahs, to which for the honor of a valiant Mamaluk, thou hast already listened too long. Thou art the slave of Murad Bey; thou knowest that I am his friend; I have matters of the utmost importance to communicate to thee from him, and to which I beg thou wilt attend." I immediately approached him, and pretending to whisper, I slipped into his hand a few sequins, which I held in mine for that purpose.
The kiaschef, who had raised himself a little from his cushion to listen to me, again resumed his seat, and darted at the reis the most menacing looks. "Knowest thou," said he, in a feigned, or at least, a purchased rage "the consequence of a Frank?" He then proceeded with a long absurd dissertation on the virtues and power of the Franks, respecting whom he was perfectly ignorant. The reis attempted to reply, but the kiaschef, rose up and gave him a box on the ear, and afterwards ordered him to be caned. In an instant, the ignorant mob, stupidly fitted for despotism, after having looked upon me as an atrocious criminal, dispersed, praising the justice of the Kiaschef's extolling the good qualities of the Franks.
EXTRACT From the Evangelical Magazine.
IT appears by authentic accounts, that the Moravian brethren and others have lately had very great success in propagating the gospel about the Cape of Good Hope. Two Moravians have very lately constructed a Chapel in the district of Bavian's Kloof, near the Cape, which will contain fifteen hundred Hottentots. They have converted a great many Hottentots, and it has been observed by credible witnesses, that the Hottentots have been converted make a very decent appearance at the religious meetings. The Hottentot women are clothed in good and clean dresses, which they have procured by their own industry. They sing hymns in a pleasing and harmonious manner. A society for the propagation of the gospel has lately been instituted at the Cape, and Dr. Vanderkemp and others are likely to meet with good success in the conversion of the Caffres, who border on the Hottentots. It is much to be lamented that the London Missionary Society (who deserve, however, applause from all sincere christians) thought of sending Missionaries at a great expence, and with much danger and difficulty, at the present time, to the South Seas, in preference to Africa, where the expence and the difficulty would have been trifling in comparison, and the advantages infinitely superior. A little leaven may leaven the whole lump of Africa.
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French official Marine Paper.
PARIS, JULY 9. From the Minister of Marine, to the Maritime Prefect at Boulogne.
"CITIZEN PREFECT,"
I HAVE communicated to the First Consul, who has received the intelligence with pleasure, that in the late engagements which have taken place with the English before Havre, the officers and sailors of the Republic have displayed a laudable desire to repulse the enemy, and a considerable portion of courage, particularly in recovering a vessel which had been captured by the English; a circumstance that demands the warmest approbation. But in transmitting you the eulogium which such a conduct merits, I must not conceal from you, that the First Consul expects from the Marine the greatest exertions and strictest discipline. Perhaps, when we consider, that the strength at the port of Havre was inefficient; that the armament of the boat, was incomplete; and that a want of discipline, in some measure, diminished the exertions of both officers and men, a simple discharge of duty may be thought sufficient; but as all the cares and attention of Government are devoted to augment the power of the French Navy, the Republic has a right to expect more than such a discharge of duty, both from officers and men, who, instead of contenting themselves with merely repulsing the foe, should achieve enterprises the most desperate and glorious; should attack, not defend; would embrace every opportunity of engaging the English navy; and, by displaying their national audacity and intrepidity in most terrific colours, cover themselves with glory, and hurl destruction on the enemy.
"I should insult them if I were to suppose that English boats will be now suffered with impunity to enter the Seine, and penetrate as far as the Poe, which they have sometimes effected. The annals of our country afford innumerable instances of the valour and fortunate temerity of the French sailors: Let the remembrance of these glorious actions—let the astonishing history of those intrepid heroes, who were the terror of their enemies, rouse the emulation of the sailors, now called upon to follow their steps! Like them may they oppose every danger; and like them never find safety but in complete victory! If there are any dastardly souls who fear to partake these hazards, let them not be received on board the fleet, but condemned to linger out their existence in base obscurity."
"The First Consul reserves the most shining rewards for such naval exploits as shall be deemed to merit them—a common engagement—a mere resistance—in his eyes be of no estimation! There is no glory in avoiding shame; but every trait of uncommon bravery, every engagement that can be compared with those memorable deeds, which during this war of Liberty, have immortalized the troops of the Republic, will entitle the sailors concerned, not only to receive the thanks of Government, but to be distinguished by the most liberal marks of its generosity."
(Signed) "FORFAIT."
Latest official from Egypt.
LONDON GAZETTE.—JULY 21. From Gen. HUTCHINSON, to Lord HOBART.
H. Q. Camp near Alkam, June 1, 1801.
I HAVE the honour to inform your Lordship, that the French have abandoned the position of El Afs, on the 7th of May, which we occupied the same evening, and on the 9th we advanced to Rahmanich, where the French were posted with upwards of 3000 infantry, and 800 cavalry. We at first imagined that they might have endeavoured to have maintained that position; but our corps on the eastern bank of the Nile having got into their rear, took the fort of Rahmanich in reverse which probably induced the enemy to retire in the night between the 9th and 10th, leaving a garrison in the fort, which surrendered in the morning, amounting to 110 men, commanded by a Chief de Brigade. As the enemy retired towards Cairo, it became necessary to follow them, in order to cover the army of the Grand Vizier, and to secure a junction with the expected reinforcement from India.—Nothing happened of any importance until the 14th, when we fell in with a valuable convoy of Germans on the Nile. They had come from Cairo down the Canal of Menouff, which joins the Damietta and Rosetta branches of the river. From this
circumstance, they knew nothing of the retreat of Gen. La Grange from Rahmanich. About 150 prisoners fell into our hands, and several heavy guns, some of them intended for the defence of Alexandria. The convoy in itself was very valuable, and is a great loss to the enemy. We found on board all kinds of clothing, wine, spirits, &c. and about five thousand pounds in money. On the 17th, when encamped at Alkam, we were informed by the Arabs, that a considerable body of French, coming from Alexandria, were advancing towards the Nile, near the spot where the boats of the Captain Pacha then were. The cavalry were immediately ordered out with two pieces of cannon, under the command of Brigadier-General Doyle, supported by the brigade of infantry. Col. Cavalier, who commanded the French convoy, as soon as he perceived the boats of the Captain Pacha, suspected that our army must be near, and therefore retired into the desert, where we followed him. The cavalry came up with him, after a march of about three hours. A flag of truce was sent into them by Major Wilton of the Horsepeach, requiring them to surrender, on condition that their private property should be respected, and that they should be sent to France by the first convenient opportunity. With these terms they complied, and laid down their arms. They amounted, in all, to about 600 men, infantry, cavalry, and artillery, together with a considerable portion of the dronetary corps; one four pounder, and 550 camels. The prisoners taken are all Frenchmen, and of the best troops they had in Egypt. The garrisons consisted of about 700 men; so that in all we have taken, from the 9th to the 20th, near 1600 men, which makes a considerable diminution of the enemy's force in this country. The French made a most extraordinary rapid march from Rahmanich to Gizah, where they arrived on the 13th, and immediately crossed the river to Boulaq. On the 15th they marched to attack the Grand Vizier's army. His Highness anticipated their intention, and made a forward movement with a considerable body of cavalry on the night between the 15th and 16th. The armies remained for some hours in presence of each other, when the Ottoman troops attacked at about 8 o'clock in the morning, and after an action of seven hours, the French retired, having lost between 3 and 400 men killed and wounded. They were nearly the same people who had retired from Rahmanich, and were about 4000 or 4500 men.
I congratulate your Lordship upon the event of this very important action: I have also much pleasure in informing you, that the Mamelukes, under the orders of Osman Bey (successor of Murad Bey), have joined us, to the amount of about 1,500 cavalry, inferior, certainly to none in the world. I am sanguine enough to hope that the most serious good effects will arise from this junction, as they have a most intimate knowledge of the country, and the greatest influence amongst the inhabitants.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) J. H. HUTCHINSON. P. S. A letter has just reached me from Lieut. Col. Murray, dated Coffre, the 14th of May, informing me of his arrival with the first division of the Bombay detachment of troops, and that he was in daily expectation of Gen. Baird with the remainder.
First Turkish Victory.
OFFICIAL—From Major Holloway, to Lord Hawkesbury. Imperial Ottoman Camp, Benulhazzar, May 20, 1801.
I HAD the honor of addressing your Lordship on the 2d of May from Salahieh; which place his Highness the Grand Vizier left the 7th, and the following day arrived at Belbeis, where the advanced corps of his army had been encamped for some time before. On the 15th inst. his Highness received intelligence that the enemy had early that morning marched a considerable force from Cairo on the road towards Belbeis, where his Highness was then encamped. In the evening a further confirmation of this intelligence was brought, when the enemy was in full march. The Vizier after dark ordered Tahir Pacha with 3,000 cavalry, and three light field pieces, to advance to meet them, and if a favorable opportunity offered during the obscurity of the night to attack, if not, to impede their progress as much as possible. About 10 o'clock at night they met, three leagues from camp, when each halted and lay on their arms during the night, and until 8 o'clock in the morning, at which time Tahir Pacha commenced an attack. He was soon after reinforced by 1,500 cavalry. It was now found the enemy had come forward with about 14 pieces of artillery, 600 cavalry, and 4,000 infantry. His Highness therefore ordered Mehemed Pacha to move forward with about 5000 men, cavalry, and Alba-
nian infantry, and nine light field pieces. The enemy had eight-pounders in the field. His Highness afterwards advanced himself, and took the command, which was attended with the happiest effect. The enemy moved into a wood of date trees, where they were attacked by the cavalry and infantry with great spirit for three hours, when the enemy retired from the wood, taking position on the plain, their left to the wood, and forming a hollow square on the right. The Albanian infantry advanced to the edge of the wood, and in this situation galled them considerably; and upon the Turkish cavalry threatening their right, they changed position and attempted to gain the heights, in which they were prevented by a rapid movement of cavalry, who gained the summit. In this manoeuvre they were annoyed by two guns, which were advanced by his highness on the occasion. At this time the French commenced a decided retreat, and were driven beyond El Hanka, a distance not less than seven miles from the place of the first operations. The Grand Vizier, who had commanded his troops with great gallantry and prompt decision, then gave orders for them not to pursue any further. The loss on either side, for the time they were engaged, was small. The Turks had about 30 killed, and 80 wounded. The French I think had about 50 killed, the number of their wounded could not be ascertained, as they took them off the field. The Turkish force engaged on this occasion did not at any time exceed 9,000. Whilst I was congratulating his highness in the field of battle on the success of the day, we received additional satisfaction by the arrival of the intelligence of the capture of Fort Lebich, at Damietta, and two smaller forts depending on it, by a detachment from the Vizier's army. I had the honour of acquainting your Lordship, in my letter of the 2d May, that his highness intended sending a force against Damietta. This intention he carried into effect on the 6th, by ordering Ibrahim Pacha, with 2,500 men, and five pieces of artillery, to march immediately for that purpose; and it appears by Ibrahim Pacha's report to the Vizier, that every arrangement had been made for the attack of Fort Lebich on the morning of the 14th inst. when it was discovered that the fort was evacuated, and the garrison had retired. I beg leave to inform your Lordship, that during the action of the 16th inst. myself and Major Hope of the Royal Artillery, were in the field with the Grand Vizier, Capt. Lacey, of the Royal Engineers with Mehemed Pacha, and Capt. Leake, of the Royal Artillery with Tahir Pacha, to render every assistance in our power. The combined forces under Major General Hutchinson and the Captain Pacha, are about five hours distance in the Delta, but are expected here in a day or two. I have the honor to be, &c. C. HOLLOWAY, Maj. Command't.
The English papers contain numerous accounts confirming the above.—There are not, however, any further particulars respecting the arrival of the reinforcements from Bombay at Coffre (which is nearly three hundred miles from Suez.)
FLORENCE, JUNE 30.
Accounts from Leghorn say, that Admiral Gantheaume has landed his troops at Derna, an African maritime town in the kingdom of Barca. Derna is five days journey from Alexandria, principally through the desert. Gantheaume failed from Sicily North of Candia, and thus avoided the British cruisers.
PARIS, JULY 18.
Gantheaume has landed 8000 men at Derna, in Africa; which is only five days march from Alexandria. The fact is that Derna is between three and four hundred miles from Alexandria; and the way thither lies through a sandy desert.
Naval Action.
FRENCH ACCOUNT.
The following is an official account in the Moniteur :
PARIS, JULY 19.
Rear-admiral Lenois, with three sail of the line, the Formidable and Indomptable of 80, the Desaix , of 74, and the Marion , of 18 guns, after having given chase to the enemy's ships which were cruising on the coast of Provence, appeared before Gibraltar, at the moment when a British squadron of six sail of the line had arrived there. On the 14th of July, Rear-admiral Lenois had anchored in the bay of Algeciras, expecting to be attacked next morning.—In the night he landed the General of Brigade Deveux, with a part of the troops, to man the batteries in the harbour. On the 15th, at 8, A. M. the cannonade commenced against the six English ships, which came without delay, and brought their broadside to bear within gun-shot of the French ships. The battle then began to be warm. The two squadrons appeared to be equally anima-
ted with the resolution of conquering. If the French squadron had some advantage in its position, the English squadron had double the force, and several 90 gun ships. The English ship, the Hannibal , of 74 guns, had placed herself between the French squadron and the land. It was half past eleven. This was the decisive moment. For two hours the Formidable , on board of which Rear-admiral Lenois was, made head against three English ships of the line. One of the ships of the English squadron, which was stationed with her broadside to one of the French ships, struck her flag at three quarters past eleven. An instant after, the Hannibal , exposed to the fire of the batteries of three French ships, which poured broadsides upon her from both sides, also struck her flag. At half past 12 the English squadron cut their cables and made sail. The Hannibal was towed by the Formidable . Of her crew of 600, 300 were killed. The first English ship of the line which had struck her flag, was disengaged by a great quantity of gun-boats, and other embarkations sent from Gibraltar. The battle covers the French with glory, and proves what they can do.
Rear-admiral Lenois is at Cadiz, with the Hannibal , to repair it.
[Moniteur.]
The above account we believe to be generally accurate. Divested of the gasconade which commonly envelopes anonymous details, the fact is perhaps ascertained in the preceding. The force of the British squadron is somewhat augmented; and the narrator does not choose to mention wherein the French squadron "had some advantage from its position." It was in a very strongly fortified harbor, covered by batteries always fully manned, and in continual exercise. The French ships we believe to have been those which separated from Gantheaume's fleet after he left Leghorn. The English squadron no doubt was under the orders of Admiral Sir James Saumarez, which sailed from Plymouth the 15th June, on a secret expedition, composed of the Cesar of 80 guns, Capt. Brenton; Le Pompee 80 guns, Capt. Stirling; Spencer 74, Capt. H. D. Darby; Hannibal 74, Capt. Ferris; and Audacious , Capt. Sir Robert Barlow; with the Thames frigate, and a sixteen gun vessel.
See Lisbon account under Boston head.
Of the threatened invasion of England.
LONDON, JULY 25
The utmost activity prevails in every department of government, in preparation for the French should they be rash enough to carry their threats into execution. Cannon were yesterday sent from the Tower to the coasts. Press warrants have been issued; and the city has agreed to back them for one month. Upwards of 1500 efficient hands have been obtained on the river. The Volunteer Corps throughout the kingdom are assembling; and appointing waggons, pioneers, conductors, &c.
His Royal Highness the Commander in Chief, has issued very spirited and strict orders to the military throughout the kingdom. In one article he directs, "that any superfluous baggage found on the march, shall be immediately burned." All officers absent on leave are ordered to join the corps immediately.
PARIS, JULY 15.
The First Consul the evening before last visited the Opera, and was received with the most lively applause. Yesterday he reviewed the troops, and was welcomed by the populace, as he passed with " Vive Bonaparte ." On the 13th he presided at the Council of State.
LONDON, JULY 26.
The Baltic fleet, under Admiral Pole, has returned.—He, with 12 sail of the line is gone to protect the Irish coast, and to co-operate, if necessary, in the blockade of Brest. Admiral Graves reinforces Admiral Dickson, off Holland.
Lord Nelson, it is said, will Command in Chief off the Dutch coast, having under him Rear-Admirals Graves and Totty.
Orders have been sent to Plymouth, to prepare for sea, with all possible dispatch, every vessel in that harbour, competent to effective service.
Domestic News.
NORFOLK, August 20.
On Monday evening last a meeting took place near Suffolk, between a Dr. Delphelds and a Mr. Randolph, in which the former was shot through the thigh near the knee, and the bone shattered, in such a manner as to endanger his life.
We are informed, that the French frigate " Semillante " weighed anchor once or twice this week, but we are certain, she still remains safe in Hampton Roads.
NEWYORK, August 29.
Verbal accounts from Charleston to the 21st ult. state, that four or five persons die there daily, with a fever, which generally carries off the patient in a few days. We have seen a letter from Charleston of the 20th which mentions, that the city is very healthy, except to strangers.
BOSTON, September 2.
NEWS FROM LISBON—LATE.
Capt. Atkins, who arrived here last evening, in 43 days from Lisbon, politely favoured us with the subsequent articles, which he obtained from sources of the first credibility there:—
LISBON, JULY 19.
"We have information that an action has been fought in the Mediterranean, by the English Ad. Warren, and the French Ad. Gantheaume; which after a smart conflict terminated in the capture of four French sail of the line. The other three, with a frigate, escaped, and got into Algeciras Bay.—The British squadron off Cadiz, under Sir J. Saumarez receiving intelligence of the three ships getting into that bay, left its station off Cadiz, and went after them. Sir James found them at anchor close under the batteries, and attacked them and the forts;—the latter he soon silenced; and obliged the French crews of all the three ships to abandon them; one he got off, the other two were drove on the rocks and bilged.—The French flew to the batteries and kept up a tremendous fire on the British, which with assistance of the gun-boats, injured the British ships very much, and killed a number of men on board them. After the action a signal was made from the rock of Gibraltar for an enemy's fleet, which proved to be six sail of Spanish men of war bound to the eastward.—Sir James set sail after them immediately. His squadron consisted of seven sail; four were becalmed in the bay, and could not come into the action, and therefore received no damage. "We have just learnt, that the English lost the Hannibal , by getting ashore."
PEACE between Spain and Portugal was ratified, and M. Pinto, the negotiator, arrived at Lisbon, the 16th July. An accommodation with France had not taken place; nor was it supposed it would; as the demands of the First Consul was equal to the conquest. The French have 40,000 troops in Spain; and the Spanish government was dissatisfied with their conduct.
The American squadron, under Com. Dale, arrived at Gibraltar, the 1st July.
Another Packet from England, was captured just under the rock of Lisbon.
TREATY RATIFIED—AT LAST.
The Ship Chesapeake , Capt. Tombs, arrived at New-York, spoke at sea, August 17th, in lat. 37, long. 57, the United States Ship Maryland , from France bound to Norfolk; the Captain of which informed that Mr. Dawson was passenger, and that the Treaty between the United States and the French Republic had been ratified by the First Consul. The Chesapeake must have arrived at Norfolk.
OF TRIPOLI.
Accounts from Leghorn, to June 8th, mention the arrival there of the American Consul from Tripoli. War against the United States was declared May 24th.—The American vessels were arming.
SALEM, August 31.
From the Mediterranean.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Ambrose Martin, of the Schooner Raven, to his owners in Marblehead, dated Leghorn, June 8th, 1801—received via Bilboa.
"I am only waiting for the arrival of two armed American vessels from Naples, which will probably be here in one or two days, and will add greatly to our force, which at present consists of the following vessels, viz.
Ship Columbus , Commodore Wait, of Alexandria, 12 guns; Happy Couple , of Newyork, 6 ditto; Schooner Washington , of Philadelphia, 4 ditto; and my own vessel (the Raven ) do. The other vessels at Naples, are one ship, of 18 guns, and a brig of 10 guns. The whole force of the Tripolitans is, 1 ship of 28 guns; 1 bark of 20; 2 brig of 14 guns; 2 polacres of 16 each, and 2 row gallies, of 4 guns each—manned with about 800 men. In all probability, the above force will be despatched, and I think we have nothing to fear from an attack by any of them.
"Mr. Cathcart, our Consul, arrived here from Tripoli the 2d inst. he informs that War was declared on the 14th ult. and that the Bashaw had given his word of honor that no vessel should be captured under 40 days from the declaration of war; but he thinks the Bashaw's word is not to be depended on."

BALTIMORE, August 24. The trial of Alexander Kaminisky , was yesterday brought on in the criminal court in this city, for forging and uttering notes of hand to the number of twenty-eight, amounting in the whole to 18,300 dollars. The attorney-general had filed against him eight and twenty indictments, to each of which the prisoner plead guilty to the court. And this morning Klein-schmidt , a clerk and accomplice of Kaminisky, was also arraigned at the bar of the court upon similar indictments to all of which he likewise plead guilty, and submitted to the court. The judge then sentenced the offenders to fourteen years hard labor upon the roads—a sentence which it is to be hoped will annihilate the practice of counterfeiting and forging, which has already risen to an alarming height in this country.
PHILADELPHIA, August 28. Extract of a letter from Charleston, S. C. dated the 16th inst.
“Our city, thank God, remains healthy, except among the seaman; and even among them, it is not so sickly as it was formerly at this season.
CHESTER COUNTY, AUG. 24. A melancholy affair happened in the family of John Dungan, of East Whiteland township, Chester county, on the morning of the 17th inst. when his three dutiful daughters, the eldest about eleven years of age, went and gathered what they thought mushrooms. They brought them to their mother, who unfortunately dressed them in the best manner she could, and she, with half her little flock, partook of the poisonous morsel.
At about three o'clock, on the morning of the 19th, the youngest died; at one the same day the second died; at three o'clock in the afternoon of the 20th the eldest died; and at six o'clock in the evening of the 21st the mother died. The aid of two skillful physicians proved in vain. The poor distressed father, with his three little boys, by the overruling Providence of God, were not present at the deadly repast.
NEW-YORK, September 2. Extract of a letter from an Am. gentleman in Paris, to his correspondent in Philadelphia, dated 9th July, 1801.
“By the frigate Tristram (by which this is transmitted) you will hear of the ratification and exchange of the treaty between this country and the United States. This is for us, the most interesting intelligence she will convey—for in the politics of Europe I hope America will take no part—it may injure, but never can benefit us.
“Some time since there was a prospect of a general peace—now all appear to be getting ready for war. Prussia and Russia are preparing—and indeed, all the north is agitated; and it is possible that a rupture between Prussia and France will take place. Italy is far from being settled—some changes will in all probability be made there. Portugal is in danger of becoming a part of Spain; and great preparations are making for the invasion of England. We have no late direct news from Egypt. The fate of that country will have a powerful influence upon the affairs of Europe.”
† Maryland arrived at Baltimore.
[We have seen a letter from a gentleman of high authority in Paris, to his friend in this city, received by the Maryland, which mentions (in corroboration of the above) that the TREATY WAS ACTUALLY RATIFIED; and expresses a hope that it will give activity to commerce, and consolidate the friendship and good understanding which at present subsists between the two countries.]
BOSTON, September 5.
Official—Of Tripoli.
Mr. Thayer, arrived since our last from France, has communicated for public information several CIRCULARS of Mr. CATHCART, late Consul of the United States at Tripoli, on the state of affairs with that regency.—The first is dated at Tripoli, the 11th May, wherein the Consul expresses his expectation of an immediate declaration of war, and describes the Tripolitan naval force which can put to sea at once to consist of one 28 gun ship, with 200 men; one brig and two polacres of 14 guns and 100 men each; The following is a copy of another circular:
GENTLEMEN, IN addition to my Circular of the 11th inst. I am sorry to inform you, that our flag staff was cut down upon Thursday the 14th inst. and war was declared in form, by the Bashaw of Tripoli, against the United States of America.
You will please to give every possible publicity to this Circular, and transmit a copy thereof to the Depart-
ment of State. I shall depart from Tripoli bound to Tunis in a few days, where I shall remain to wait the President's orders. I am, gentlemen, &c. JAMES L. CATHCART. Tripoli, May 15, 1801.
To Thomas Appleton, Esq. Consul of the United States of America, at Leghorn. Quarantine, at Leghorn, June 2, 1801.
SIR, AS I find several of my fellow-citizens in this port, who seem determined to fail, notwithstanding their being informed of war being declared by the Bashaw of Tripoli against the United States of America, I conceive it my duty to inform them, through your office, of the actual force of that Regency, which was ready to sail on the 24th of May, and the consequence attending the capture of any of them.
First.—Should any of our fellow-citizens be unfortunately captured, they would be kept as hostages, in order to force our government to comply with terms wholly incompatible with the honor and interest of the United States; and which, I am of opinion, our government will reject with disdain.
Second.—If, on the contrary, our fellow-citizens should defeat them, and sink two or three of their cruisers, they will render an essential service to their country, as we shall be enabled thereby to conclude a peace with Tripoli upon our terms, and the other Regencies will probably be intimidated in some measure from breaking with us.
Third.—The Bashaw of Tripoli has pawned all the honor he has, that he will not capture any of our vessels until the expiration of forty days, to commence from the 14th of May; but I am persuaded that if any of his squadrons falls in with any of our vessels even before that period expires, they will capture them, and if they are valuable, they as certainly will be condemned; nevertheless, I recommend to our countrymen to act upon the defensive only, until the expiration of said period: but should the Tripolitans fire the first gun, to exert themselves to the utmost in order to inspire these people with a high idea of American intrepidity, and to realize the idea I have already inspired them with, that the Americans were a superior race of men to the Castrati of Naples, and that they would never take any of our property, without its first being first disputed to the utmost.
Fourth.—The actual force of Tripoli, ready for sea on the 24th of May, was, first, the Admiral, an American built ship, coppered, deep-wafted, yellow sides, with a white streak, muzzle of the guns red, low, paltry green stern, with flowers festooned above the windows, painted white, and a white woman head, heavy rigging, and looks at a distance, like a Spaniard. She is commanded by Peter Lisle (alias) Morad Roize, an English renegado, mounts 18 nine-pounders on her main deck, 6 fours on her quarter-deck, two bow chasers and two stern chasers, which are placed in such a manner, that the taffarel is cut down very low, and is a good mark to know the vessel by. She is manned with 200 men, and carries 28 guns.—Second, a Swedish-built bark, which is fitting out at Moltha, and is to carry 150 men and 20 guns, 6 pounders.—A Swedish-built brig, which is fitting up in a hurry, and carries 14 guns, 4 pounders, and 120 men, has a great share aft, and has the Johannes Von Berk painted above her cabin windows, and a white woman head. Fourth, two polacres of 18 guns each, one of which is black, the other yellow sides, and a Bermudian poop, painted red; their guns are 4-pounders, and they carry 100 men each. Two quarter galleys built at Malta, the one rowing 28 oars, the other 24—carry 4 guns each, and from 70 to 100 men each, are calculated to keep under the stern and rake in a calm, in a fresh breeze are of no service, may easily be known, by having extraordinary large latteen sails. The whole force of Tripoli consists of seven sail of vessels, carrying 106 guns, 4, 6 and 9 pounders, and 840 men, very badly equipped. They have more vessels, but have no people to man them. Their mode of attack is, first, to fire a broad side, and then set up a loud shout, in order to intimidate their enemy, they then board, if possible, with as many men as they can, armed with pistols, large and small knives, and probably a few blunderbusses, if you beat them off once, they seldom risk a second encounter, and three well directed broad sides will insure you a complete victory. The capture or sinking of their Admiral is of such importance that it will not only insure us a permanent peace upon our own terms, but will probably effect a revolution in Tripoli favorable to our interest in the whole of the Barbary States. From viewing the importance of the object meant to secure, should a battle ensue, I am persuaded that every worthy son of Co-
lumbia will exert himself to the utmost of his abilities; and will sooner submit to death than slavery, the continuance of which, probably, may be for many years, which God in his infinite mercy forbid. I request Mr. Appleton to furnish the masters of all the American vessels in port, with a copy of this letter, to make it circular in all the ports in the Mediterranean, Lisbon, London and Hamburg, and to transmit a Copy thereof to the Department of State. I am, with sentiments of the greatest esteem, Yours, &c. JAMES L. CATHCART.
P. S. The Admiral is reputed a coward, seldom goes near a vessel that looks warm, a few wooden guns, waist and quarter cloths would be of service, and in case of action, boarding nettings ought not to be omitted.
Extract of a letter, dated Barcelona, June 6, 1801.
“The American vessels here (about 30 sail) have permission from the Consul to sail for Salon; in order to take on board their homeward cargoes; and from thence to depart for their several ports of destination, without waiting longer for convoy; unless some other news should be received respecting the danger from the Tripolitan cruisers. The vessels freighted for England, it is expected, will sail as soon as they are loaded. Four or five ships have armed.”
[It was not then known, that any American vessels of war had been ordered for the Mediterranean.]
It is asserted in an interior paper, that The President has ordered the removal of the arms from Springfield to the southward!!
Extract of a letter from a Salem gentleman dated Copenhagen, July 6, 1801.
“Russia and England have adjusted their differences, and it is said without the former having gained a single point. The Danes are quite vexed at it—but they must follow suit, having submitted their negotiations to the Court of St. Petersburg.”
The trial of Capt. LITTLE, before the General Naval Court-Martial, we learn, was closed last evening. The result will not be known until after the President's fiat is pronounced on it.
HANOVER, Aug. 29. COMMENCEMENT.
Last Wednesday was the anniversary Commencement at Dartmouth College. At half after 11 o'clock A. M. the Board of Trustees and Executive Authority, gentlemen of literary character, candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and members of the Institution, walked in procession from the President's to the meeting house. The exercises of the day were introduced with a prayer by the President, and a piece of Music adapted to the occasion. The literary performances were,
A Latin Oration on “the prosperity of America,” with the salutatory addresses, by Thomas A. Merrill.
A forensic dispute on this question—“Is the earth an oblate spheroid?” by Abner Howe and Daniel Parker.
A philosophical Oration on the “intellectual system,” by Simeon Lyman.
A Dialogue on “Algerine piracy,” by David Jewett and Asahel Stone.
A Hebrew Oration on “the fear of the Lord,” by Nathaniel Shattuck.
An English Oration on “Education,” with the valedictory addresses; by Caleb J. Tenney.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts was then conferred on Alpheus Baker, James Hervey Bingham, Lemuel Bliss, Daniel Campbell, John Dutton, William Farrar, Habijah Weld, Fuller, Charles Gilbert, Eliza Hotchkiss, Abner Howe, Ebenezer Janes, David Jewett, Joseph Kimball, Sanford Kingbury, Aaron Loveland, Simeon Lyman, Thomas Abbot Merrill, Joshua Noyes, John Nye, Daniel Parker, Nathaniel Shattuck, Elihu Smith, William Coit Smith, Asahel Stone, Matthew Taylor, Caleb Jewett Tenney, Samuel Upham, Daniel Webster, and Jabez Bradford Whitaker—Rev. Thomas Worcelter was admitted to the same degree.
Sylvester Day, John March, and Augustus Torrey, received the degree of Bachelor of Medicine.
The degree of Master of Arts was then conferred on Messrs. Ezekiel Lylander Balcom, Stephen Bemis, James Davis, Pliny Dickinson, Abel Farley, Ebenezer Flint, Alvan Foot, Horace Hall, Phinehas Howe, William Lambert, David Long, Levi Pillsbury, David Sterrett, Solomon Stevens, Jeremiah Stinson, Josiah Webster, and James Wheelock Woodward. The following gentlemen received the degree of Master of Arts, out of course, viz. Messrs. Kiah Bayley, Joseph Rowell, Silas Dinsmore, Theophilus Packard, Samuel Alden, Hiram Storrs, Jabez Munfill, and Dan'l Gilbert.
The same degree was conferred on Rev. Sylvester Dana and Jonathan Belden from Yale College; Ignatius Thompson from Rhode-Island College; also on Rev. Daniel Barber and William Morrison. The degree of Doctor of Medicine was then conferred on Nathan Smith.
Music succeeded, and the exercises of the day were closed with a prayer by the President.
A numerous audience manifested a high degree of satisfaction in the genius and improvement which the young gentlemen displayed. Elegance of composition, and propriety of delivery, distinguished the performances of the day.
AMHERST, August 29. SINGULAR ESCAPE.
On Tuesday last, a Child of Mr. John Avery, 3 years old, fell into a well 39 feet deep, and but 3 feet of water, and was taken out 10 or 15 minutes afterwards without injury.
PORTSMOUTH, September 8.
Extract of a Letter from a respectable House in Lisbon, to his Correspondent in this town, dated July 12, 1801.
“The strongest assurances are given, that the Peace of this country with France and Spain is positively settled, but the terms are yet unknown—It is however generally understood that this port will be shut against the trade of England, and that those established here will be obliged to quit the country—Indeed many have already removed, and most of them are making preparations for it, by placing their property in safety—for many hints have been given them that a Confiscation might be feared.
Since the settlement of affairs in the North of Europe, and the renewal of a free Navigation to the Danes and Swedes, your vessels no longer command the high freights they did, nor indeed can they make answer to such as are now giving to others.”
Marine Intelligence.
Capt. Smith, of the ship Lydia , burnt at sea on the 24th July, states, that himself and crew were taken up from their boats on the 26th by the Danish brig Ryherfleg , Capt. Cornelius Luyte Cornelissen, from St. Thomas for Hamburg; that on the 28th they spoke the brig Maria Jane , John Bowles, from Isle of Wight for Portsmouth, who very humanely took Capt. Smith and two of the crew on board his vessel, though short of provisions, and then on allowance; that on the 6th Aug. they spoke ship Amarhyss , alias, Capt. Rogers, alias, from Boston for Hamburg, who very politely neglected to assist or supply them with provisions; and that on the 12th they spoke the ship New York , Capt. Leonard, of New-York, from Hamburg for Philadelphia, who kindly supplied them with beef, pork, peas, candles, spirits, bread and herrings, with other articles, for which he refused to accept any pay.
Entered at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Felicity , Brown, Liverpool. Brig Maria Jane , Bowles, Cowes.
CLEARED. Brig Good-Intent , Walden, Antigua. Brig Orland , Drisco, Antigua. Brig Friendship , Keen, Barbadoes. Sch. Success , Turner, Martinique.
Hymenaeal Register.
MARRIED. In London, Mr. George Odicrne, merchant of Boston, to a Daughter of the Rev. James Creighton, London.
Bill of Mortality.
DIED. At New-York, Mr. Robert Randal, aged 50; has left, by his last will and testament, his estate estimated at 30,000. for the establishment of an asylum for infirm and disabled seamen, to be called the “Sailor's Snug Harbour.”
At Dover, Mrs. Lydia Gray, aged 39, consort of Rev. Robert Gray.
At New-Castle, Mrs. Hannah White, aged 21, wife of Mr. Nath'l White.
Stone Lime.
Nathaniel & Benja. Ham
ARE drawing from their Kiln, a Stone Lime of an excellent quality, any person may be supplied by calling at their Kiln, or on Thomas Chadbourne, jr. of Portsmouth, or Mark Walker of Dover. Portsmouth, September 7, 1801.
THE creditors to the
estate of JOHN DOWNING, late of Newington, deceased, are requested to call on the subscriber for their respective dividends of said estate, as decreed by the Judge of Probate.
Jonathan Downing. Durham, September 4.
NEW GOODS.
Benj. Brierley
Has just received per the ships John Adams and Sally from Liverpool, A general Assortment of Fall & Winter
GOODS, Which are now opening for sale at his Store in Market-street, opposite Spring-hill. Portsmouth, September 5, 1801.
FRESH GOODS.
Peter Coffin,
Has received per the ship SALLY , from Liverpool, a very extensive assortment of Fashionable, Fancy and other GOODS, Which will be opened in a few days. September 8, 1801.
AUCTION.
TO-MORROW,
At 10 o'clock A. M. will be sold at ABRAHAM ISAAC'S
Auction Room, 36 Boxes elegant India CHINA, each box containing a complete tea set—which is a consignment from Boston, and will be sold without reserve. Portsmouth, September 1, 1801.
TO BE SOLD AT
Public Auction, at the OFFICE of Alexander Ewen
In Market-street, Portsmouth, on THURSDAY, 10th September; twenty-five pieces
BROAD CLOTHS;
10 pieces fine Coatings; 4 pieces Swansdown; 10 pieces half Thick; 30 dozen Worsted Hose; 40 reams Writing Paper; 30 pieces India Cotton; a quantity Mullin and Bandanna Handkerchiefs;—with sundry other articles.
All sums below 100 dollars cash, those who purchase to that amount thirty days credit, on giving notes with approved endorsers. Sale at 10 o'clock, the property to be sold without reserve.
At private sale, A number bbls. SOAP, Cod or Scale Fish will be taken in exchange for said Soap.
TO BE SOLD AT
Public Auction,
On TUESDAY 15th inst. on the premises, that Convenient Dwelling.
HOUSE and SHOP,
in Buck-street, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Hyde. Notes with approved endorsers at 4, 8 or 12 months will be received in payment. ALEXANDER EWEN, Auctioneer.
Richard Kenny, of
Dover, in the county of Stafford and State of New-Hampshire, mariner, do hereby forbid any person or persons from trudging or harboring my wife Jane Kenny, as I am determined not to pay any debt of whatever kind she may contract, also, if any person shall harbor said Jane, they must expect to be dealt with as the law directs, as she has absented herself from my house and home, carrying away my children and furniture, therefore I said Richard do hereby forbid any person or persons from harboring my wife, children or furniture, as they would wish to escape the penalty of law.
RICHARD KENNY. Dover, September 6, 1801.
Eliphalet Barker,
Post-Rider, CALLS on all those who have taken Newf-Papers of him for a year past, to be ready for a settlement by the first of October, as he shall not carry the mail after that time. September 5, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to the heirs and creditors to the estate of JOB CRESEY, late of Londonderry, deceased, intestate, that the subscriber has exhibited his account of administration on said estate, and that the same will be examined at the Probate Court at Londonderry on the 3rd Wednesday of December next.
DAVID GOODEN, Adm'r. Londonderry, August 29, 1801.

CALEDONIAN MAID.  OH! say, have you my Mary seen, The Caledonian maid? Or heard the shepherds on the green Say where my Mary's stray'd? The damsel is of angel mien, With sad and downcast eyes: The shepherds call her Sorrow's Queen, So pensively she sighs.  But why those sighs so sadly swell, Or why her tears so flow, In vain they press the lovely girl The innate cause to know, Ere reason form'd her tender mind, The virgin learnt to love; Compassion taught her to be kind: Deceit she was above.  And, had not war's terrific voice Forbid the nuptial bands, Ere this had Sandy been her choice And Hymen join'd our hands: But since the sword of war is sheath'd, And peace resumes her charms, My ev'ry joy is now bequeath'd Unto my Mary's arms.
TO BE SOLD,  A LOT OF LAND in Washington-street, with a building thereon, which may be made into a Dwelling-House suitable for a small family, a merchant's Store or a tradesman's Shop, belonging to the estate of SAMUEL DOE, jr. late of this town, deceased—it being situated near the centre of the town, would make an excellent stand for business—for further particulars inquire of Samuel Doe, near the mill bridge, or the Printer hereof.  Portsmouth, September 1, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire.  PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the townships and places hereafter mentioned, in the county of Grafton, viz. Brittonwoods, Cambridge, Coventry, Dalton, Dummer, Durand, Kilkenny, Lincoln, Shelburne, Success, Trectobick and Whitefields for the years 1799 and 1800, and Stuartstown for the year 1799, that said townships and places are taxed for county taxes for said years and the lists thereof left with the subscriber,—that unless the said proprietors and owners pay the said taxes either to him or the sheriff of said county, within eight weeks from the first publishing of this advertisement, so much of their lands will, at the end of said eight weeks, be advertised for sale as will pay the same and all legal charges.  Nath'l Parker, Receiver non-resident taxes. Exeter, August 15, 1801.
John Marble, Sculptor and Stone Cutter,  WILL be in this town on the 31st inst. from Quincy, with a stock of  Italian Marble, & Quincy SLATE STONES, suitable for Table Slabs, Hearths, Chimney Pieces, Tomb and Grave Stones and many other uses, which he is determined to sell on reasonable terms if applied for soon at Mr. MARK ROGERS's wharf, lower end of Daniel-street, Portsmouth.  N. B. Gentlemen engaged in building, may be supplied with any kind of stone, well executed by giving reasonable notice.  August 18, 1801.
STOP THIEF.  STOLEN from me the subscriber, out of the pasture of Ebenezer Lowell, in Loudon, on the night of the 19th inst. a dark chestnut coloured MARE, 3 years old, 13 1/2 hands high, with a small white star in her forehead, trots all.—Whoever will take up said thief and MARE, and bring them to me, shall have Fifteen Dollars reward, or a handsome reward for the Mare only.  SILAS FOSS. Loudon, August 21, 1801.
FOR SALE, by  Upham & Garland,  BRANDY; Gin; Rum; Georgia Cotton; Rice; Loaf, India and brown Sugar; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea TEA; Raisins; Chocolate, &c. &c. &c. by the pipe, hogshead, bag, &c.  ALSO, 20 Cases long cork'd  CLARET WINE, of an excellent quality. 1 do. FRONTINAC. Portsmouth, August 11, 1801.
Read & Attend!  AGREEABLE to a hint given in a former advertisement, the subscriber will attend at the times and places hereinafter mentioned, for the purpose of settling with his friends and customers.  Beginning at Dr. Thom's in Londonderry, on Monday the 21st of September inst. from 9 o'clock, A. M. until 12; at Capt. J. Miltimore's from 1 o'clock, P. M. until 5; at Lt. Amos Jones's from half after 6 o'clock until 9; at Capt. R. Parker's in Litchfield, on Tuesday the 22d, from 9 o'clock, A. M. until 12; at Dr. Curtis's in Amherst, from 3 o'clock until evening; at Col. Dole's in Bedford, on Wednesday the 23d, from seven o'clock, A. M. until nine; at Mr. I. Riddle's from 11 o'clock, A. M. until 3 P. M.; at Mr. W. Parker's from 5 o'clock, P. M. until evening; at Col. R. M'Gregore's in Goffstown, on the 24th, until 11 o'clock, A. M.—Return by Derryfield meeting-house, Capt. Miltimore's, and Doct. Thom's to Chester—at his dwelling-house in Chester, on Friday 25th, from morning 'till night; at Mr. J. Calef's in Kingston, on Saturday the 26th from 9 o'clock, A. M. to 11; at Mr. J. Gordon's in Exeter, from 12 o'clock until 3 P. M. at Candia on Friday the 2d of October, at Mr. Moses Fitts's, from 10 o'clock A. M. until 4 P. M.  Those who are attentive to the business, will meet his most cordial thanks, and those who neglect will most certainly hear from him in a way more serious than pleasant.  Ozias Silsby.
Ten Dollars Reward.  DESERTED from this garrison on the 3d of August, 1801, two soldiers belonging to the second Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers in service of the United States, by the names of James Jones and John H. Nichols , of the following description, viz. James Jones 16 years of age, five feet four and a half inches high, born in England, dark eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, had on when he went away a full suit of regimental cloathing; John H. Nichols had on when he went away a short blue cotton jacket, regimental overhauls and shirt, is of the following description—18 years of age, five feet 6 1/2 inches high, born in the State of Massachusetts, in the county of Middlesex and town of Wilmington, printer by trade, dark eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, 'tis suspected that both of them will get on board some vessel, I therefore request that all masters of vessels, be cautious of harbouring said men. Nichols has lost all his fore teeth excepting one, which is in front of his mouth; the above reward will be given for each of them.  J. FERGUS, jun. Lieutenant 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, Commanding the Company. Portsmouth, Fort William & Mary, August 3, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire.  To AMASA BUCK, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for the county of Grafton, in said State.  WE the subscribers being owners or proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the rights, shares and interests in the township of Concord, in said county, do hereby request you to call a meeting of the proprietors of said township, to be holden at the dwelling house of Samuel Young, Esq. in said Concord, on Thursday the eighth day of October next, at one of the clock in the afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles:—   1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.  2d. To choose a proprietors clerk.  3d. To ratify and confirm all such votes and proceedings of said proprietors as may be thought best.  4th. To proceed in a further severance of said township.  5th. To quiet the original settlers in said town, so far as may be found expedient.  6th. To raise money to defray such charges as may be directed.  7th. To adopt measures to ascertain the lines of said town, and to settle all disputes concerning the same.  8th. To transact any other business which may be found necessary.   HENRY CRUGER,—by Wm. WOODWARD, his Attorney, JOSIAH BISHOP, EBENEZER RICHARDSON, SAMUEL JEMISON, JESSE YOUNG, ROBERT YOUNG, BENJAMIN WHITCOMB, ISAAC MOORE.  CONCORD, June 22, 1801.
Grafton, ff. Application having been made to me as aforesaid, the said proprietors are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place above mentioned, then and there to act on the articles above expressed. Given under my hand at Bath, the 22d day of June A. D. 1801. AMASA BUCK, Justice Peace.
ERROL.  WHEREAS the proprietors and owners of the township of Errol, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, on the 30th day of July A. D. 1800, at a legal meeting voted a tax of eight dollars on each original right or share in said township (the school right excepted) and committed the same to me to collect, of which due notice has been given; and whereas said tax has not been paid on the following original rights or shares, viz. George Boyd, Esq. James Reid, Esq. James Reid, jun. Andrew Colburn, Joseph Hemenway, Benedict Webber, Henry Morie, Jonathan Hamond, Greenwood Carpenter, Jonathan Woodcock, jun. Israel Morey, Esquire, Manasseh Divel, John Solendine, Elijah Daly, Samuel Cutts, Rev. Benjamin Stephens, of Kittery, Samuel Bishop, Elijah Clays, John Whiting, John Fasset, Samuel Gravs, Jonah Herrington, James Tiffeny, Nathan Hall, Edward Platts, James Brewer, William Thomson, David Thomson, Timothy Bartholomew, Noah Grant, Daniel Sherburne, William Torrey, Andrew M'Gaffey, Samuel Wentworth Fisher, Samuel Sherburne, Edward Sherburne, Andrew Bell, one share to the Church of England by law established, one share to the incorporated society for the propagation of the gospel in foreign parts. Notice is hereby given that so much of each of the said delinquent rights as will pay said tax and incidental charges, will be sold at public auction at the house of Daniel Watson, in Epping, in the county of Rockingham, on the ninth day of October next, at ten of the clock forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.  WILLIAM PLUMER, Collector. Epping, August 24, 1801.
MILLSFIELD.  WHEREAS the proprietors and owners of the township of Millsfield, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, on the 30th day of July A. D. 1800, at a legal meeting voted a tax of eight dollars on each original right in said township (the school right excepted) and committed the same to me to collect, of which due notice has been given; and whereas said tax has not been paid on the following original rights, viz. George Boyd, Esq. John Morey, Joel Woodworth, Elisha Woodworth, William Marston, Jacob Marston, William Marston, jr. Matthew Miller, James Miller, Timothy Bartholomew, Benjamin Chamberlain, Sir Thomas Mills, Knt. Wentworth Brimley, Noah Dewey, John Burnham Hanson, George Sprowle, Sylvanus Owen, John Pingrey Williams, Charles Waldron, Benning Wentworth, the right for a glebe for the Church of England by law established, the right for the incorporated society for the propagation of the gospel in foreign parts. Notice is hereby given that so much of each of the said delinquent rights as will pay said tax and incidental charges, will be sold at public auction at the house of Daniel Watson, in Epping, in the county of Rockingham, on the 6th day of October next, at ten of the clock forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.  WILLIAM PLUMER, Collector. Epping, August 24, 1801.
Hillsborough ff. Eben'r Champney, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. within said county, to the legatees of the last will and testament, and all concerned in the estate of Henry Campbell, late of Antrim, in said county, deceased, testate.  YOU are hereby notified that the executors of said deceased's last will and testament, have exhibited their administration account on the estate of said deceased for allowance, and that you may appear at the Probate Court, to be holden at Amherst, in said county, on the third Tuesday of October next, then and there to show cause (if any you have) why the same should not be allowed.  E. CHAMPNEY. Amherst, June 16, A. D. 1801.
Hillsborough ff. June 16, 1801.  THE said executors are ordered to serve the above citation, by publishing the same with the order, three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette printed at Portsmouth, and the Village Messenger printed at Amherst, the last publication to be one month before the sitting of said Court.  By order of the Judge, CHARLES H. ATHERTON, Reg.
FOR SALE BY  Matthew S. Marsh,  Superfine and fine Baltimore FLOUR, and middlings.  ALSO, A quantity of Smith's COALS.  July 28, 1801.
NEW GOODS.  Benj. Brierley  Has a large assortment of  SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,  For sale, by wholesale and retail at his store in Market-street, opposite Spring-Hill,  AMONG WHICH ARE  A FEW pieces of the very first quality London best superfine Broad Cloths, and Cassimeres of the most fashionable colors; Ladies habit Cloths; fancy Waistcoating; Ginghams and Chintzes; 4-4 & 6-4 book, jaconet and cambric, plain and sprig'd Mullins, Chintz ditto; cambric, netted and silk Shawls, purple and chintz ditto; Mullinets and Dimities; clouded, twill'd and silk Nankinets; Fustians; white and color'd Jeans; linen and cotton Handkerchiefs of all kinds, silk ditto; rich, plain and strip'd black Satins; Pelong Satins all colors; Lustrings; Sarinets and Persians; black Mode, some very rich; white Laces and Edgings, black patent do, and Veiling; black and white Veils; a few elegant black lace Cloaks; white, blue, green, purple, yellow, pink, scarlet and black Italian Crapes.
Ribbons of all kinds; black and white Gown Trimming, both silk and cotton; Fancy Feathers & Flowers; Fans of all descriptions; Parasols and Umbrellas; ladies', gentlemen's and boy's fashionable beaver Hats; Hosiery; white and color'd, plain and network cotton Gloves and Mitts; Irish Linens; Checks; Sewing Silk and Twist; Threads; Galloons; quality and shoe Binding, and Thread Leaders for Boot Straps; white and color'd bed Fringe, with Lace, Cord and Tassels to match; 10-4, 11-4 and 12-4 cotton Counterpanes; a few very handsome 12-4 Marceilles Quilting, do. Tammies, Durants, Calamancoes, and all kinds of stuff Goods; Buttons of the newest fashion.—Likewise,
STRAW, CHIP AND FANCY BONNETS.  A House and Land.
FOR SALE,  A VERY convenient Double House in good repair, with an excellent Cellar under the whole, a fine garden and a good stable on said lot, the lot is fifty-two feet fronting on Congress street, and extends through to the street back, and will be sold reasonably; for further particulars apply to the Printer hereof, or G. Doig on the premises.  N. B. If the above premises are not soon disposed of, they will be to let.  August 13.
Rockingham, ff.  NOTICE is hereby given that Daniel Ayer, administrator of the estate of WILLIAM AYER, late of Plafoot, in said county, gentleman, deceased, has petitioned the judge of probate for said county, that the real estate of said deceased, may be settled upon him the petitioner, pursuant to law, agreeably to an appraisement thereof made and returned into the probate office of said county, whereupon it is ordered that he be heard at the probate court to be holden at Exeter in said county, on the nineteenth day of October next, A. M. notice is further given that the said Daniel purports then to exhibit his account of his administration of said estate, for examination and allowance.  By Order, Wm. PARKER, Reg. August 17, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to, or that have demands on the estate of AMOS COFFIN, late of Londonderry, deceased, to bring in their accounts to Joseph Towle, executor to the will of the said deceased, in order for settlement, he will attend upon said business, at the dwelling house of Richard Jenness, in said Londonderry, on the last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of November next, ensuing.  Londonderry, August 20, 1801.
THE subscriber am appointed, and have accepted the trust of Executor of the last will and testament of EDMUND WEBSTER, Esq. late of Chester, in the county of Rockingham, deceased, and have given bonds pursuant to law; all persons indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make immediate payment, and those to whom said estate is indebted, are requested to exhibit their demands for settlement.  AMOS KENT. Chester, August 17, 1801.
NEW GOODS.  Peter Coffin  Has an extensive assortment of  Fashionable, Fancy and Staple GOODS,  —For Sale, by wholesale and retail—
LONDON and Yorkshire superfine Broad Cloths, of the most fashionable colors; Ladies Habit Cloths; plain, mix'd and ribb'd Cassimeres.  Fashionable Waistcoating; Fustians; white & color'd Jeans; cotton Denims; clouded, twill'd and silk Nankenets; Thickfets; Velvets; color'd worsted & silk Plush; rich stripe silk Florentines, for Vests and Capes.  Calicoes & Chintzes, of the latest fashion; elegant Chintz, Ginghams and Dimety Furniture; Copperplates.
Fashionable color'd & check Ginghams; fashionable printed Mullins; strip'd and flower'd Mullinets; Dimeties; fine Cambricks; large cotton Counterpanes; Table Cloths; green Table Coverings.  Book, jaconet, strip'd, check'd lappet, cambric and black Mullins; satin, sprig and fancy Mullins; Mullin Handkerchiefs; Men's Neckerchiefs; Mullin Shawls, with fringes; chintz, purple and silk Shawls; Camels' hair Shawls, with netted and silk Fringes; romal, linen, cotton, bandanno and black silk Handkerchiefs; black Silk Shawls.
English and India Lustrings.  Strip'd, plain & changeable Italian Silks; India Satins; black and color'd Modes; black and color'd bonnet and other Satins; color'd Tiffanies; black, white, blue, green and pink Italian Crapes; plain, picquet, net, crape and cypress Gauzes; Millinets; Sarinets.
Thread, Laces and Edgings; black silk patent Laces and Edgings.  Fashionable clouded, strip'd, spotted and check'd Ribbons; black and white cotton and silk Gown Trimmings; chintz trimmings; cotton and silk Girdles; Glove Ties; gold and silver Laces; gold and silver cord; gold and silver Fringes; gold and silver Epaulets some very elegant.
Fashionable Straw and Chip Bonnets, for Ladies, Misses and Children; fashionable silk Bonnets, full trim'd; Ladies Satin Beavers, with Bands, Feathers and Coops; fashionable black Beavers.  Black and fancy Feathers & Flowers; fancy Straw Trimmings and Bandings.
Fashionable Fans, some very elegant; black crape, glazed and common black Fans; Parasols, some with walking sticks; Umbrellas.  Morocco and Kid SHOES; Shoe Roses; elegant steel Shoe ornaments and Clasps; a great variety of fashionable Necklaces and Crosses; Eardrops.
Men's and Youth's white, random, twill'd, imperial and vandyke cotton Hose; Men's white and black silk do. with lac'd clocks; men's brown thread and cotton do; Women's cotton and silk Hose, some with laced clocks; Women's black, white and color'd silk Gloves and Mitts; Women's white and color'd cotton do; best white kid Gloves; Men's cotton and worsted Caps; worsted Pantaloons; Pantaloon Hose; silk, cotton and worsted Pantaloon and Breeches Pieces; Men's beaver wash leather and brown thread Gloves; Stock Stiffeners; cotton and silk Elastic Slings; Shoe Ties; Men's and Youth's fashionable Hats, some grey with green under.
Fashionable steel, gilt, plated, silver'd, horn, matthewman and Italian Buttons; Button Moulds; Sleeve Buttons; steel Knee Buckles; silver Thimbles; steel and gilt Watch Chains Seals and Keys; Tooth Brushes; Spangles; Morocco Pocket Books; Pins; Cap Wire.
Irish Linens and Sheetings; India Cottons; Brown Hollands; Checks; Threads; embroidering and common Sewing Silks; Twist; Galloons; Bindings; Ferrets; Tapes; a large assortment of white cotton and chintz Bedlace, Fringes and Tassels. Tammies; Durants; Shalloons; plain and ribb'd Calimancoes; Ruffles; Moreens; Tamboreens; Florentines; Lustrings; Satinets.  Portsmouth, April 28, 1801.