The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1796-06-04 00:00:00

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SATURDAY, June 4, 1796.
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, MAY 16.
MESSRS. D. and A. Foster, S. Lyman, Van Allen, Williams and Hartley, presented petitions in favor of the British treaty, which, as usual, were ordered to lie upon the table.
Mr. Tracey moved to have the committee of claims discharged from a further consideration of the petition of Harrington and Sterret in order to have it referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures. The motion was negatived 31 to 27.
Messrs. Hillhouse, Hartley and Parker obtained leave of absence; the two former from Wednesday, and the latter from Thursday next, to the end of the session.
Mr. Harrington reported a bill for ascertaining the uniform principle for regulating weights and measures which was twice read and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
A bill to continue in force for a limited time all acts relative to lighthouses, piers, &c. and another for mitigating or remitting forfeitures under the revenue law, was read a second time, and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
The bill making additional allowances to certain public officers for the year 1796, was read a third time; when, the blanks were filled up. The first, which was to contain the additional sum to be allowed to the Secretaries of State, Treasury and War Departments, Treasurer, Comptroller, Auditor, Register, Commissioner of Revenue, Paymaster, Attorney-General and Post-Master-General, was proposed to be filled with the several sums of 1000, 800, 750, 700, 600, 500 and 400 dollars. After some discussion, a division was taken upon the first sum, which was negatived, being only 19 for it, the sense of the committee was next taken upon 800, which was negatived 45 to 31; then upon 750 and 700 which were lost by the same divisions; and a division was taken on 600, and carried 40 to 38. The next blank, which was to contain the additional allowance to be made to the Assistant Post-Master-General, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, was agreed to be filled up with 500 dollars, there being, on a division, 41 in favor of it, which was declared to be a majority of the members present.
The committee rose and reported the bill, and the House took up the consideration, and being agreed to, Mr. Jackson moved to have the yeas and nays taken upon the passing of the bill. They were accordingly taken as follows: Yeas 49—Nays 30.
The House then took up the consideration of the bill appropriating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the heathen; when, after a few amendments, the principles of which were, that the tracts should be divided into townships of five, instead of six miles square; that such officers and soldiers of the late army as had located their warrants within the seven ranges, and had made improvement thereon before a certain time, should be suffered to remain undisturbed thereon; and a clause reserving the free navigation of all the rivers, the bill was ordered for a third reading to-morrow.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for augmenting the salaries of the Accountant-General of the War Department, Mr. Hillhouse in the chair, when having agreed to fill up the blank containing the amount of the salary, in the committee, after some debate, the sense of the committee was taken upon 2000, 1700 and 1600. The first sum was negatived without a division, 1700 was negatived 35 to 31, and the last sum (which was an increase of 400 dollars on the old salary) was carried 36 to 32.
Mr. Tracey proposed an amendment, which should allow the Accountant an additional sum for the present year, on account of the dearness of living (agreeably to the advancement of other officers.) This occasioned some debate. It was proposed to fill up this blank with 500 & 400; but at length, the sense of the committee was taken upon the amendment itself, without any sum being named, which was negatived 40 to 24.
The committee then rose, and the House took up the business; when Mr. N. Smith proposed to do away the permanent salary together, and allow the Accountant 500 dollars for the present year only, on account of the dearness of living. The amendment did not obtain, and the bill was ordered for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. W. Smith moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the State of the Union on the memorial of sundry merchants of Charleston, praying for a loan or other aid from Congress on account of British spoliations. This was objected to by Messrs. Swanwick, Venable and others. They did not see with what propriety gentlemen who had so warmly advocated the British treaty, and had said it would furnish ample compensation for all such spoliations, could come forward and ask Congress to afford relief in such cases. It was said to be unnecessary to take up the time of the House on such business: and the committee of the whole was discharged from the consideration of it, and the petition was ordered to lie on the table.
On motion of Mr. Williams, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill for regulating post-offices and post-roads, Mr. Bourne in the chair, which having gone through, and made sundry amendments therein, the committee rose and the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, MAY 17.
Mr. New, from the committee of enrolments, reported that they had laid before the President for his approbation and signature, the bill for regulating trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and also the bill to authorize Ebenezer Zane to locate certain lands north west of the river Ohio.
The house took up the amendments yesterday made in committee of the whole on the bill regulating post-offices and post-roads, and having gone through the same, and a few other alterations in the bill, it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. Some debate took place on a motion made by Mr. Nicholas to strike out a clause which obliges printers to dry all their newspapers which go by post and put them up in strong covers. It was said by Messrs. Nicholas and Swanwick that this provision would put in the power of post-officers, to stop the circulation of newspapers altogether, by refusing to accept them, on the ground of their not being sufficiently strong, or in covers sufficiently strong; but on the other hand, it was urged by Messrs. Thatcher and Harper that the former part of the measure was at least desirable, and that it could not be supposed that the post-master general would unnecessarily obstruct the circulation of newspapers; and that if he did, he would be liable to punishment.
The amendment was negatived; when Mr. Thatcher moved to strike out the words directing papers to be inclosed in strong covers, and to add a clause, directing that all newspapers for any particular post-office, should be inclosed in a mail by themselves, and directed to the said office, and should not be opened until they arrived at their place of destination. This amendment was agreed to, and the bill was ordered for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Bourne reported a bill supplementary to an act laying duties on Snuff.
Mr. W. Smith also reported a bill empowering the Secretary of the Treasury to lease the salt springs of the United States, north west of the River Ohio.
Both the above bills were twice read, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18.
Mr. W. Smith from the committee of Ways and Means, made a report of a resolution to the following effect:
“Resolved that there be appropriated for the year 1796, for the military establishment including the sum already appropriated dollars; for the naval department, dollars; and for military pensions, dollars, pursuant to the estimate herewith reported.”
The estimate alluded to, was made by the Secretary at War, as a substitute for one made last December; the sum necessary for the military department was estimated at 1,441,209 dollars; for military pensions, 111,239, and for a naval department, 113,025 making in the whole, 1,665,493 dollars.
This report, with the papers accompanying it, were ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
On motion of Mr. Harrington, the house went into committee of the whole on the bill regulating weights and measures, when Mr. Coit moved to strike out the first section, and spoke against the proposed plan altogether; Mr. Havens and Mr. Swanwick defended it, the motion for striking out was negatived, and the bill agreed to without amendment. It was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
THURSDAY, MAY 19.
Mr. Madison moved that the house should resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the bill enabling the President to cause to be examined, and where necessary surveyed the post roads from Wilscasset in Maine, to Savannah in Georgia, and to report the expense that would attend the transmission of the mail therein. The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole accordingly. Mr. Bourne in the chair, when after two amendments, viz. adding the city of Washington to the other towns mentioned, and inserting Portland instead of Wilscasset, and filling up the blank appropriating a sum of money for the purpose, with 5,000 dollars, the committee rose, and reported the bill, the house took up the amendments, agreed to them, and the bill was ordered for a third reading to-morrow.
A message was received from the Senate with their amendment to the bill for laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, which were twice read and referred to a select committee.
Mr. S. Smith having made a motion to go into a committee of the whole on the bill supplementary to the act entitled an act laying certain duties upon snuff, & refined sugar.
Mr. Swanwick presented a second petition from Richard Gernon and Co. expressive of the injury they should receive by the alteration which was proposed to be made in the draw back to be allowed on snuff exported, and praying amongst other things, that the intended act might not have force until April 1, 1797, in order that they might fulfil their present engagements with foreign countries.
The house accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole on that subject. Mr. Swift in the chair, when a considerable debate took place. It was urged by those who supported the bill that it was drawn up in conformity to the wishes of several principal manufacturers, and that it was calculated, by a reduction of the drawback allowed on exportation, and other regulations, to remedy the evils which had hitherto been experienced. On the other hand it was asserted that the tax was at first a trifling grievance to the United States, and that the sooner it could be done away altogether the better. In order to take the sense of the committee, on the subject, Mr. Venable moved to strike out the first clause of the bill; and after some debate the question was put, and carried 40 to 32. A motion was then made for the committee to rise re-
port progress, and ask leave to sit again, which was done accordingly. The chairman having made his report, the Speaker asked leave for the committee to sit again, which was negatived 41 to 32.
Mr. Gallatin then rose to propose a resolution for the appointment of a committee to bring in a bill to repeal the act imposing duty on snuff altogether; but Mr. Venable observing, that he had a resolution for the purpose, Mr. Gallatin gave way, and one to the following effect was presented, read and ordered to lie upon the table:
“Resolved, that so much of an act, entitled ‘an act to alter and amend the act, entitled an act laying certain duties upon snuff and refined sugar, as related to imposing duty on snuff, ought to be repealed.’”
A message was received from the President informing the house, that he had approved and signed an act regulating intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers.
The Post.
“I will settle with you next week.” THE Post has dealings with almost every body, and, consequently, knows the disposition, if not the circumstances of a great many people. At the close of a quarter, the Post calls for pay. About one sixth part are ready to settle, and begin anew—These people I notice have things to order their work before them, and drive it, and are never troubled with the care of a promise to settle next week. But the remainder think next week will do.
Distillation from Potatoes.
POTATOES have been found, by repeated experiments, to yield by distillation a vinous spirit of a most exquisite quality, superior to the first brandy, and in the quantity of about five quarts highly rectified, from the quantity of seven pounds weight.
In the process, the loss of time and expense, inseparable from malt distillation, is avoided. The potatoes are boiled to a thin pulp, which is diluted with hot water; strained; the mass is then fermented with balm, for about a fortnight, and then distilled in the usual way.
The spirit yielded, possesses a strong flavor and perfume of raspberries, and is not liable to be soiled by what is called the feints coming over the helm, as the very last and weakest which comes off the still is equally sweet with the first. The facts has been fully ascertained to the satisfaction of the Bath society.
Robbery! Forgery! Reward!
[Two Hundred Dollars] WHEREAS Jeremiah Eaton, having absconded with a considerable property belonging to the firm of EATON & ROBINSON, by which means I have been rendered unable to discharge the demands against said Firm; and since his departure it having appeared that he has forged notes on several people to a very large amount, I, by order of the creditors, those on whom he has forged, and in my own behalf, do hereby offer a reward of Two Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who will apprehend said Eaton, so as he may be brought forward, to answer these charges.
JAMES ROBINSON.
Boston, June 1, 1796. The Printers throughout the Continent are requested to insert this.
200 Dollars Reward!
WHEREAS I am in possession of a Note, placed in my hands by a person calling himself JEREMIAH EATON, which Note is signed Phillip Carrigain, junr. New-Hampshire, for 170 dollars—the same proves to be forgery—I hereby offer a reward of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person who will apprehend the said EATON and lodge him safe in custody—He is about 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, dark complexion, blue eyes, square built, speaks quick, and in general boasts much of his property and business.
WM. BAYLIS, Auctioneer.
Boston, June 1, 1796. * * * The Printers in the different States are requested to insert the above.
Edward J. Long
Informs his friends and the public that he has opened a Grocery Store,
at the North end of Market Street, opposite Mr. William Boyd's house, where he has for sale.
WEST India Rum.
French Brandy. Sherry, Red Port, Lisbon, Cape Ma. } WINES. deira, and Malaga
Molasses pr. hoghead; Hyson and Souchong Tea, Bohea do. pr. chest and quarter chest; Coffee; Chocolate; Cotton; Rice; Ginger; Pepper; Alum; Cassia; Copperas; Currants; fresh Figs; Raisins pr. cask.
Sweet Oil; English Mustard; Smoking Tobacco; Loaf Sugar, Brown do. pr. barrel; 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Window Glass pr. box; Whale Bone; Stone Jugs; Logwood; Chalk; Corks; Soap; Writing Paper, Wrapping do; Iron Ware; Honey; Tow Cloth; 1700 lb shipping Butter; Peas; Beans; new Rum barrels; 2 Iron Caboozes, &c. &c. &c. May 20, 1796.
Holland Company LANDS,
ADVANTAGEOUSLY situated upon the navigable waters of Allegany, River and French Creek, affording an interesting variety of arable and meadow grounds, and capable of early improvement and cultivation, are now offered for sale, and settlement.
All the advantages of soil, climate and situation, are here combined in a most extraordinary manner. The Lands are rich, fertile and finely watered. The air, like all the country beyond the Allegany Mountains, is mild, pure and healthy; and the Rivers open a communication with all parts of the continent. No tract of country within the United States, is more materially benefited, by the commercial advantages arising from the free navigation of the Northern Lakes, and Southern waters. A large proportion of the wealth and merchandise of enterprising adventurers from the Eastern and Atlantic states, will, from motives of interest and convenience, in a very few years, pass through this delightful country, to all the western world. This, added to the natural productions, will supply the inhabitants at a very reasonable price, with every thing necessary for their health and happiness.
To those who are determined to settle in the country, and wish to make purchases, a liberal credit will be given, upon easy and advantageous terms. To those who are desirous of holding under improving leases, generous supplies of provisions and farming utensils, or gratuitous grants of lands and privileges will be given; and good wages and beneficial offers are made to sober, honest, and industrious mechanics and labourers. A rich and thriving settlement, affording many accommodations and advantages, and consisting of above thirty families, is fixed in the centre of this country, upon the property of David Mead, Esq. where all the necessaries and many of the conveniences for living may be procured at a reasonable price. A saw-mill is already erected—a grist-mill will be established in the course of this season. A great plenty of grass and hay can be easily procured with no other expense than cutting and curing, upon the large and extensive meadows bordering upon French creek—All those, who are desirous of knowing the truth of these facts, or wish to become interested by purchase of settlement, may receive further information by applying to Mr. Charles Cazenove at New Geneva in Fayette County; to Messrs. Denny and Beekman at Pittsburgh; to Alexander Mc Dowell, Esq. at Franklin; or at Collevage, in Mr. Mead's settlement about 240 miles from Lake Erie, or
R. ALDEN.
N. B. The printers of the Worcester, Northampton, Exeter, Dartmouth, and Portsmouth papers, are desired to insert the above for 6 weeks, and the expense will be paid at the Central Office. [6w.] Philadelphia, May 14, 1796.
A general assortment of BLANKS
Printed on good Paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing Office and Book-Store, Corner of Market Street.

Latest European Intelligence. FROM FRENCH SOURCES.
From papers brought by Capt. MYRICK, from Havre, to April 10.
POLAND. WARSAW, [late Capital of Poland] March 9.
KOSCIOSKO, and his few friends still remain prisoners, at Petersburg. Their firmness and consistency, gain them the esteem even of their enemies. They are well treated; and that, too, by the immediate orders of the Imperial Catharine...
PORTUGAL. LISBON, March 8.
The Polypheine, in passing from Brazil in Asia, has been taken, after an action of five hours, by the French frigate Convention, of 44 guns. She had on board 20,000 louis d'or value in corals, and about 90,000 louis d'or, in Portuguese gold and Spanish silver.
PARIS, April 3.
On the 1st inst. at the close of the levee of the Executive Directory, the Marquis DEL CAMPO, Ambassador of Spain, was introduced with much ceremony and solemnity, in the presence of a great concourse of citizens.
The Peace so happily concluded between the King of Spain and the French Republic, is an event of the highest importance to the two nations. His Catholic Majesty animated by the most sincere desire to preserve, and consulting always the happiness of his people, desires to remove every thing on his part that shall tend to disturb it.
THE PRESIDENT of the Directory, immediately, and with dignity, replied as follows:—
MONSIEUR, the Ambassador of the King of Spain.
The Executive Directory receives, with a lively interest, the new pledge of union, which you present to the Republic, in the name of your government. Nothing can be more agreeable to the Directory, than to draw more and more closely the ties of friendship between the two nations, whose esteem and interest so powerfully resemble each other.
As to your personal sentiments, Monsieur Ambassador, the Executive Directory have attended to them with pleasure, and assure you that you may count on their good will.
APRIL 5. The Executive Directory has named citizen Pichegru, ci-devant Commander in Chief of the army of the Rhine, Ambassador of the French Republic, in Sweden.
Letter from the Executive Directory, to General PICHEGRU.
When the Executive Directory, Citizen General, determined to listen to your reiterated requests for a successor in the command of the army of the Rhine, they only acceded to your wishes in the hope of again employing you in the service of the Republic, in a manner equally honorable to you and it.
It has thought, that after having contributed so powerfully to establish the liberty of France, with arms in your hands, you would, in another character, participate in its consummation, in a manner no less efficacious. It is, therefore, that jealous of giving you a proof of its confidence and esteem, the Directory has named you Ambassador of the French Republic in Sweden.
The Executive Directory is assured, that when treating of the great interests of the state, you will add to the éclat of your warlike exploits, in the important success of your political negotiations; and that in them you will crown your glory, and acquire a new title to the gratitude of the nation.
LETOURNEUR, President.
LAGARDE, Secretary-General. [Gen. PICHEGRU has accepted. His resignation of the army command, and acceptance of that of an Ambassador, surprises many:—But as Sweden, it is likely, will become one of the Mediators of a General Peace, his appointment may be preparatory to the event.]
April 10. Letters from Cadiz, of the 21st Vendome, mention another insurrection in the squadron of Citizen Richery. The cause is found to originate in the distribution of the prize money. The crew of Barras have arrested their officers, and that of the frigate Frigonie have released several volunteers who were in irons, and
menaced the Captain and officers to put them in their place. They have been set on by several Irish commercial houses there. These rebels had established a tribunal ashore; where they gave out they intended to try several officers:—But thanks to the firmness of Admiral Richery, and the assistance he has received from the Spanish commandant, the insurrection is appeased; and many of the actors in it arrested.
The squadron has orders to take on board six months provision and eight months wine. It is said, they will soon put to sea, and are supposed bound to India.
APRIL 11. The reports of Peace are various and contradictory.—Those of one day destroy those of the last.—But still those in favor of peace predominate.
They write from the army of the Rhine, that a new trace has been agreed upon between the armies of the Republic, and those of Austria. In consequence, the armies have retired to 25 leagues from each other, on both sides the Rhine.
We have cause to believe that the news of peace, which has been circulated, is not altogether apocryphal: but we are assured, that no preliminaries will be entered into so absurd and dishonorable, as those threatened by the fatelists of Pitt.
Gen. Bourdonville, is appointed to the command of the army of the North. On the 12th he reviewed the garrison of Brussels.
NANTES, April 1. Charette, the generalissimo of the Rebels, was tried, condemned and shot here the day before yesterday. The conclusion of the account of his execution runs thus, "Between four and five o'clock, in the presence of all the National guards, the garrison in arms, and an immense number of people, on the Market-place, after having conferred four minutes with General Travaux; and embracing his confessor, who desired him to kneel, and have a bandage over his eyes, which he refused; after drawing his wounded arm from the sling, and letting his hands fall by his side, standing erect, with his eyes open, and without the least emotion at the preparations and signal for firing perished Francois-Athanase Charette, aged thirty-three years, born at Coufles, and who was a lieutenant of a man of War before the Revolution; in the fame spot where his cousin, le Marquis Charette de La Colinière, chief of the Chouans, was shot the first of this month."
PHILADELPHIA, May 20.
The following letter was handed to the Editor, for publication by a Merchant of this City.
DEAL, April 3d, 1796.
SIR, "I have this moment anchored in the Downs, in England, last from Havre de Grace. On my arrival in Bourdeaux I was ordered for Havre, which place I arrived at on the 25th March; there I found the Markets equally as bad as in Bourdeaux; no demand for any kind of American produce; I am bound up to London, in hopes of getting a saving price; in France it was impossible to get any thing near the first cost; on my arrival in London I shall apply agreeable to recommendation, and give you the earliest advice of the markets; the brig I am writing by was just getting under weigh when I came in, so that it is out of my power to write you so fully as I wish; whilst I lay in Bourdeaux there was not one opportunity offered for any part of America; the accounts we had in France, from England, of the markets were tolerable good, so that I am in hopes we shall make a saving voyage upon the whole. I remain yours &c."
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated March 26th 1796, to a gentleman in this city.
"I am very sorry to say, that the war appears likely to continue all the present year, between France and England. The Emperor seems much inclined to make his peace with the Republic, which if he accomplishes, I think it probable a general one will soon be the happy consequence."
"I some time since advised you of the appointment of Don Carlos Martinez de Yrujo, as Minister from His Catholic Majesty, to the United States: And I now have the pleasure to tell you, that his predecessor, our late worthy Minister, Don Joseph De Jaudenes, is appointed to be Intendant of the armies and kingdom of Mayorea, which is considered one of the best intendancies in his Majesty's gift."
NEW-YORK, May 18.
Extract of a letter from an American Citizen, dated Paris, Feb. 14, 1796.
"Could you imagine, my dear Sir, that any American citizens could be so abandoned as to invite France to attempt, by coercion, to prevent the free exercise of the judgment of our country concerning its own interests, and to awe it into a surrender of its opinion, to the mandate of a foreign country? Yet so the fact undoubtedly is. Influential men on your side of the water, have invited the French government to speak to ours a decided language against the execution of the Treaty with Great-Britain, and even to go so far as to claim our guarantee of the French West-Indies; placing before us the alternative of war with France or Great-Britain."
The idea has been listened to by the Government, and it has been in contemplation to send a new minister, with a fleet, to carry the plan into effect; though I am inclined to hope that it has been recently laid aside. The extreme embarrassments of the affairs of their country, especially with regard to its finances, and more serious reflections on the hazard of driving us into an election to the side with Great-Britain, as well from the exposed state of our commerce as
from the resentment which a dictatorial conduct would naturally inspire, have at least produced a halt, and, I trust, the hesitation which has begun, will end in a resolution not to risk so unjust and mad a proceeding. Would to Heaven that the war was at an end! justice and morality have fled from Europe; but alas! are they flying from America also? I dare not trust to this mode of conveyance, the persons supposed to be the authors of this nefarious plot. But a few months may enable me to make the disclosure with more certainty, when I can do it with perfect safety."
GENERAL PICHEGRU.
[Among the many accounts of General Pichegru, since the report of his resignation, the following appears to be the most ably penned character of him that has been attempted.]
From the (Lon.) Morning Chronicle.
"IF we may trust to the report of this great man, made by the English and Germans, to whom he was opposed, he was as exemplary in his conduct, as a humane and generous enemy as he was consummate in military genius, in gallantry and in skill. He was the author of a new scheme of tactics, the value of which he demonstrated by success. When called to the command of a multitude of boys, he found no one principle of an army upon which to act except enthusiasm in the cause in which they were engaged; he seized upon this great passion and made it equal to all the rest: discipline, science, maturity, fell before it."
"With enthusiasm only as his support he attacked the veteran armies of Germany in mass, and to the astonishment of a surrounding world, for thirty-three successive days, he brought this unorganized multitude to the charge, disciplined them in the midst of actual fire, and moulded them into a regular army upon heaps of slain."
"He exhibited a new scene in the history of arms. To be repulsed was not to him a defeat—to have his squadrons broken, was not to be put into disorder—and he was the first general who could so rally his men, that tho' driven back to day, he returned to the field with the same alacrity to-morrow and as the incessant drop pierces the stone, converted his series of defeats into the most brilliant conquest. Such was the splendid opening of his military character towards the close of 1793, when he took the command of the motley host of requisition men, so resist the impetuous inroad of General Wurmsler, who had cut through the lines of Weissemburgh, and penetrated almost to the capital of Alsace. The whole of his military career since that time has been equal to the promise of his outset. He recovered all that the treachery of General Dumourier had lost, and accomplished even more than his bombast had promised, and while he drove the veteran armies of Europe from the plains of Cambrai to the Wefer before him, his course of victory was gained by no acts of violence his reports to his country by no vain exultation."
"Such is the General, who is said to have retired from the command of their army! It is not unbecoming in an enemy to do justice to such talents, and when the passions which now blind mankind shall subside, and the characters of the present day come to be fairly estimated, such, we prophesy, will be the tribute paid to his name! We may therefore be allowed to say that his retirement, if true, is a most important thing to the cause of the French, and of course to the cause of the allies. It is very material indeed to the Germans, when they have no longer a Clairfayt to lead them on, that they have no longer a Pichegru to oppose."
"But we speak only of his retirement, from the loose, imperfect hints which we find in the journals of Paris, and, from the papers wanting, we are totally uninformed as to the cause. The surmise is, that he is hostile to the unwise ambition of that party in France who desire to extend their boundary to the Rhine; if so, his policy is equal to his other accomplishments. He who is the best able to extend their territory has also the wisdom to advise them to moderation, which, of every country, is its surest and its cheapest defence."
LOCK JAW.
A Physician in St. Mary's county, Maryland, writes to his friend in this city, that he was lately called to a boy in a locked jaw, on the 4th day of the disorder. He had been taking Liquid laudanum in large doses without any effect. The Physician who had prescribed this remedy, gave him over. The Physician (our correspondent,) who succeeded him, bled him plentifully, and afterwards gave him large quantities of wine and bark. He likewise applied blisters to the outside of each of his jaws. By the use of these remedies he was relieved in 36 hours, and on the second of May, he was perfectly well. It is to be hoped this communication of a cure of a disorder, so often fatal, and by remedies which have succeeded in many similar cases will prove useful to the citizens of the United States, and lead them to reject a dependence upon a remedy (laud anum) which has seldom done service when used alone, and which is prescribed only in compliance to great names. [Phila. paper.]
On Sunday before last an enthusiastic preacher in a neighbouring town predicted the millennium would commence that day week. Numbers of his weaker parishioners were frighted half to death, and came out of the church wringing their hands and wiping their eyes, uttering the most howling lamentation. The news reached this city, that the world was coming to an end last Saturday, to the great terror of old women. The day however came—the sun rose as usual—and all went on well, till evening came to the unspeakable joy of the poor frightened dupes of a fanatic preacher. It would be well if all the fanatic preach-
ers could be sent to Botany Bay. They are forever making calculations about the end of the world and the duration of hell fire, and making half their hearers wretched all their lives. Multitudes of men and women enjoy scarce a moment's peace of mind; being perpetually haunted with the terrific representations they hear from the pulpit. They literally sigh and groan away their lives. So obvious is this that certain zealous sects of religion wear a perpetual gloom in their countenances, and may be distinguished by their long, ghastly, pale visages.
Real religion, real piety forbids all this. Christ expressly forbids these sorrowful faces. Religion, if genuine, will produce perpetual serenity and cheerfulness. A man that loves God and his fellow men, will be cheerful and happy, in a constant performance of social duties. He will not go whining and crying about streets or into the pulpits to scare people out of their senses, with ill founded predictions. We have nothing to do with the end of the world—the world will still go on as usual—and if it should not, those people will fare the best who have made themselves and their fellow creatures most happy in the discharge of real duties.
Weak minds are too liable to alarm, without any aid from men pretending to be teachers of religion. Children are often almost frightened to death with ten thousand foolish tales of horror from their parents and nurses. The whole list of dreams and omens and non-sensical whims of weak or distempered imaginations is instilled into a child, before he can read, to alarm him and render his life unhappy.
People do not reflect how their opinions degrade God Almighty, the author of nature and father of all blessings, when they suppose him descending to the task of terrifying people by the sucking of little insects in the walls, called by silly folks death-watches, or busy at night in filling their heads with dismal forebodings, when they are asleep—To suppose the kind parent of the universe capable of such trifling work, is to place him in the rank of a common juggler.
Were this folly, or rather blasphemy to be found only among ignorant people, there would be less cause for surprize. But when influential men scrutinize into futurity and calculate upon events to which almighty power alone is competent, they meddle with that which belongs only to God. Great events are foretold in scripture; but whether the predictions are literal or allegorical; and the time when and the manner how they are to be accomplished, no man can say with any more certainty than the horse he rides on.
It would be happy for the world, if the teachers of morality and religion would quit all conjectures, and calculations and estimates about things which they do not and cannot understand; and which serve only to frighten their hearers, or make them merely gape and stare. The business of ministers of religion is to make their hearers wiser and better by teaching practical truth and duty. Conjectures have nothing to do with morality and religion.
From the Diary.
A few days since, a circumstance occurred in this city, which no person can reflect on without sensation of horrors and detestation; and while we blush for the depravity of one of our species, cannot but regret that he who could commit such a dastardly and savage action, should go unpunished.
A certain man, one of the name of Davenport, had loaded his cart to a degree far beyond the power of his horse to draw, who exerted his utmost strength to move the enormous load to no effect.—This so exasperated the human brute, that, after having goaded and beat the unfortunate animal till his patience was exhausted, he killed him on the spot, by cutting his throat!
An instance of this kind happened some time since in Bolton, when the settlement, with a spirit of justice and true benevolence which does credit to the town, brought the offender to a public trial, and put it out of his power to repeat the crime, by incapacitating him from driving a cart thereafter.—Why an offence of this kind, for an offence it certainly is against every law of humanity or justice, should not be punished in this state as well as another, is not easily accounted for.
A letter from Amsterdam, dated March 22, says, "that LA FAYETTE IS FREE, and already on his passage to America."
HARTFORD, May 30.
Mr. King has accepted of his appointment, as Minister to London; and has resigned his seat in the Senate of the United States in consequence thereof.
BOSTON, May 30.
Latest from France.
Prospect of a general Peace.
By the William, Capt. Grant arrived at Baltimore in 44 days from Havre, Paris Gazettes have been received to the 2d of April—Extracts follow:
COPENHAGEN, March 14.
Vice Admiral Caste has been appointed to the command of the squadron, now arming for the protection, this summer, of the Danish flag, and the security of our commerce in the north seas. The squadron will consist of 5 74's, three 64's, and five frigates.—Vice Admiral Nordenkald will be appointed to the command of the Swedish squadron, which will be united with that of Denmark.
It is said that Grouvel, Minister of the French Republic, and acknowledged as such, will be shortly going to Paris on a short visit.
STRASBURG, 3d Germinal.
I hasten to communicate to you very welcome news; the day before yesterday, Citizen Bacher set off in very great haste for Paris, & it is at this moment laid that he went to carry to the Directory the
ARTICLES OF PEACE,
received by an extraordinary courier from Citizen Barthelemy. As soon as I have a confirmation of this news, I will not fail communicating it to you immediately.
Information from Landau, of 1st Germinal, coincides a good deal with the above paragraph, as they write from that place yesterday, that the auxiliary troops stationed at Berg Zaben 9 miles from thence, had received orders to send off 150 men, in order to make room for another brigade that was expected immediately. Half an hour after, arrived an express, with orders for all the auxiliary troops to fall back to Verdun. If this express is to be credited all the advanced posts are to retrograde to the distance of 45 miles, the generals of both armies having agreed that their advanced posts should be at the distance of 90 miles from each other. He reported further, that in consequence of this arrangement, the Austrians had entirely evacuated the left bank of the Rhine. The same day, at 11 o'clock, P. M. arrived another express with orders that the above troops be in readiness to march the next morning at 10 of the clock which orders they are now preparing to execute. The arrival and the reports of the latter seem to confirm what was announced by the former express; and every body is drawing from it, conclusions favorable to peace.
The rumor which is spread respecting the Imperialists having crossed the Rhine, seems to be confirmed, by our not having seen for several days any of their defectors. Besides, it seems very probable that our armies will fall back, if we consider how generally it is believed, that the 8th and the 10th divisions only are to remain for the protection of the lines of Queich, and to garrison both Landau and Germersheim. However, our army is ready to take the field, and at all events to join in combat with the enemy.
PARIS, April 2.
We find in the Gazette of Stuttgart a very extraordinary article, dated 19th March at 10 o'clock, A. M. which is as follows: "By a courier arrived this instant from the head-quarters of the Austrians at Manheim, we have the following intelligence, dated the 18th. By the accounts of all the commanding officers at the advanced posts, we are informed that the enemy upon the arrival of an express from Paris, have caused to be published in all the army, the news of a GENERAL PEACE. The fame has been published in Landau. All the French troops have consequently evacuated the advanced posts occupied by them."
LONDON, April 3.
"The French according to report, have 500,000 fighting men in the neighborhood of Dusseldorf."
"Besides the French camp of reserve established between Maestricht and Liege, destined to guard Holland, and serving in the mean time to support the army of the Sambre and Meuse, which is to proceed to the Lower Rhine, there will be formed a second near Luxembourg. This will form a reserve for the army which is on the Moselle."
"Spain—The orders for disarming have been revoked. Admiral Dioza, with 10 sail of the line and 3 frigates, has failed from Cartahena for America."
JUNE 1.
The news from the West-Indies is still wrapped in uncertainty. The British it seems, however, have made a landing at St. Lucia, of 4000 white, and 2000 black troops; and our accounts say, that the French are strongly posted at Morne Fortune.
We still think that nothing more than a Spanish fleet has arrived at St. Domingo, notwithstanding the information of the Consul in Virginia. They were sent there to conduct the French Commissioners, to take off the Spanish inhabitants, and to relieve DON SOLOMO, at the Havanna.
Insurance Office.
THE public are hereby informed that the subscriber has resigned the business of the Insurance Office, lately kept by him to Doctor JOHN GODDARD, to whom any application for insurance will be immediately attended to; and as the Underwriters are now much in want of their respective balances to discharge their losses. It is expected and earnestly requested that all who are indebted for premiums will call without delay and settle the same, otherwise it is presumed they will take no exceptions, should their notes be placed for collection in the hands of an Attorney.
William Boyd. Portsmouth, June 4, 1796.
TO BE SOLD,
By Virtue of a Licence from the hon. Judge of Probate, for the county of Strafford, at the house of Elizabeth Glidden, all the Real Estate of William Glidden, late of Lee, deceased, on Tuesday the 21st day of June ensuing, at 10 o'clock, A. M. viz.
ONE half of a Grist
Mill; also, 14 acres of LAND in Epping. ELIZABETH GLIDDEN, Administratrix Lee, May 22, 1796.

BOSTON, June 2. Important and Authentic. Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the greatest information and respectability, at Paris, to his friend in this town, dated March 30, 1796.
"The Americans are leaving this country, with their rice, tobacco, flour, &c. those who have sold, are now mourning after their money, which at present is wholly lost, and when there will be an inclination to make restitution is very uncertain, for the French have a very serious dislike to our late proceedings with Great-Britain, and do not scruple to lay very hard things of their sister Republic."
PORTSMOUTH, June 4.
Wednesday last being the day by the Constitution for the annual election of State officers for the year ensuing; one hundred and twenty members attended at the Court House in Exeter, produced certificates of their appointments and took the necessary oaths, then proceeded and made choice of the Hon. John Duncan, Esq. as chairman. The House after being organized informed the Hon. Senate they were ready to proceed to business. A very respectable committee was appointed to prepare entertainment and give invitation to Rev. gentlemen of the clergy, His Excellency the Governor and the Honorable Council to dine together, and likewise determine on arrangements for the day. Agreeable to the report of the committee, on Thursday His Excellency was escorted from the Council Chamber to the meeting house in the following procession, viz. 1st. The Committee; 2d. The Marshal for the day; 3d. His Excellency the Governor; 4th. The Hon. Council 2 and 2; 5th. The Secretary and Treasurer; 6th. The Reverend clergy 2 & 2; 7th. The President of the Senate; 8th. The Hon. Senate 2 and 2; 9th. The Deputy Secretary; 10th. The Hon. The Speaker of the House; 11th. The members of the Hon. House 2 and 2; 12th. The clerks of the House; 13th. Private gentlemen 2 and 2. On His Excellency's entering the meeting house a beautiful piece of music, selected for the occasion was performed by a choir of fingers. The Rev. Mr. Rowland being appointed to preach the election sermon, delivered a pertinent and well adapted discourse from the "3d of Samuel 23d chapter and 3d verse"—"The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God." The meeting house was very much crowded, but the greatest order prevailed through the whole. After divine service was over, the Rev. Clergy, His Excellency and the Hon. Council were escorted to Mr. Lamson's Hall, where they partook of an elegant entertainment prepared for the occasion.
Court List for 1796.
GOVERNOR. His Excellency JOHN T. GILMAN, Esq.
COUNSELLORS.
County of Rockingham. Hon. Christopher Toppan, Esq. County of Strafford. Hon. Joseph Badger, Esq. County of Hillsborough. Hon. Robert Wallace, Esq. County of Cheshire. Hon. Thomas Bellows, Esq. County of Grafton. Hon. Jonathan Freeman, Esq.
SENATORS.
1st District. 2d. Hon. Moses Leavitt, Esq. 3d. Hon. Jeremiah Fogg, Esq. 4th. Hon. Joseph Blanchard, Esq. 5th. Hon. Michael McClary, Esq. 6th. Hon. John M'Duffee, Esq. 7th. Hon. Ebenezer Smith, Esq. 8th. Hon. Timothy Taylor, Esq. 9th. Hon. James Flanders, Esq. 10th. Hon. Ephraim Hartwell, Esq. 11th. Hon. Elisha Whitcomb, Esq. 12th. Hon. Amos Shepherd, Esq. 13th. Hon. Moses Baker, Esq.
The Hon. Ebenezer Smith, Esq. is elected President of the Senate.
SECRETARY.
Hon. Joseph Pearson, Esq. DEPUTY SECRETARY. Nathaniel Parker, Esq.
TREASURER.
Hon. Oliver Peabody, Esq.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
Hon. Russell Freeman, Esq.
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE.
Hon. Nathan Hoit, Esq.
CLERK OF THE HOUSE.
Hon. John Calse, Esq.
ASSISTANT CLERK.
George Sullivan, Esq.
REPRESENTATIVES.
Portsmouth. *John Goddard, *Samuel Drowne and *Woodbury Langdon. Exeter. Benjamin Conner, Londonderry. *William Choate and James Pinkerton. Chichester. *William White. Newington. Ephraim Pickering. Greenland. Joshua Weeks. Rye. Joseph Parsons. New-Castle. North-Hampton. Thomas Leavitt. Hampton. *Oliver Whipple. Hampton-Falls and Seabrook. *Elisha Brown. Stratham. *Nicholas Rawlings. Kensington. South-Hampton & East Kingston. *Benjamin Barnard.
Newtown. *Theophilus Goodwin. Kingston. *Jacob Webster. Brentwood. Gilman Leavitt. Epping. Jonathan Clarke. New-Market. Josiah Adams. Nottingham. *Bradbury Gilley. Deerfield. *Joseph Mills.
Epsom. Allenstown and Bow. *Benjamin Noyes. Northwood. Jonathan Clarke. Chichester and Pittsfield. Robert Tibbetts.
Canterbury. *Nehemiah Clough. Northfield. Charles Glidden. Pembroke. *Richard Bartlett. Loudon. Enoch Wood. Concord. *John Bradley. Candia. Nathaniel Emeron. Raymond and Poplin. *Ebenezer Oldgood.
Hawke and Sandown. *Timothy Tilton. Hampstead. John True. Atkinson and Plaistow. *Jonathan Payton. Salem. Joseph Wardwell. Windham. Samuel Armor. Pelham. Amos Moody. Dover. *Moses Wingate and Richard Tripp.
Durham. Somersworth. James Carr. Rochester. James How and William Palmer.
Barrington. Isaac Waldron and *Thomas W. Hale. Sanbornton. William Harper. Gilmanton. Samuel Shephard and *Joseph Young.
Lee. Nathaniel Clough. Madbury. John Wingate. Merrimack. New-Hampton. Thomas Simpson. Sandwich. *Asa Crosby. Moultonborough and Tuftonborough. Nathan Hoit.
Wolfborough and Brookfield. *William Chamberlain. Barnstead. *Charles Hodgdon. New-Durham and New-Durham Gore. Thomas Talb, Jr. and *Benjamin Bennett. Wakefield and Middletown. *Jonathan Palmer.
Effingham and Offipee. *Carr Leavitt. Conway, Bartlett and Loca. *David Page. Tamworth, Eaton and Burton. *David Gilman. Nottingham West. Joseph Greeley. Litchfield and Derryfield. *Clifton Claggett.
Dunstable. *Noah Lovell. Merrimack. *James Thornton. Bedford. John Orr. Goffstown. *Robert M'Gregor. Holmes. Jeremiah Ames. Amherst. Daniel Warner. Mason. Joseph Barrett. Milford and Raby. *Benjamin Farley. New-Ipswich. *Charles Barrett. Greenfield and Society-Land. Robert Dinsmore.
Frances-town. *Peter Woodbury. Wilton. *Philip Putnam. Lyndeborough. Ephraim Putnam. Sharon and Temple. *Ebenezer Edwards.
Peterborough. John Smith. Hancock. Samuel Gordan. Antrim and Campbell's Gore. John Duncan. Dearing. Robert Alcock. Hinnekar. *Timothy Gibson, Hillsborough. Benjamin Pierce.
New-Boston. Hopkinton. Thomas Bayley. Wcare. *Samuel B. Tobic. Dunbarton. David Storey. Salisbury. John C. Gale. Boscawen. Benjamin Little. Warner. Aquilla Davis. Fishersfield and Bradford. Ebenezer Eaton.
Sutton and New-London. Matthew Harvey. Andover. Joseph Philbrick. Charlestown and Langdon. *Samuel Stevens.
Alstead. Moses Hale. Keene. Josiah Richardson. Swanzey. Richmond. *Moses Tyler. Jaffrey. *Benjamin Prescott. Winchester. *Samuel Smith. Westmoreland. Joseph Burt. Chesterfield. Simon Willard. Hinsdale. *Aaron Cooper.
Rindge. Walpole. Thomas Spaulding, Jr. Claremont. *George B. Upham. Cornish. Daniel Chase. Newport. *Uriah Wilcox. Acworth. William Groot. Lempster and Marlow. *James Bangs.
Unit and Goshen. Wilson Shaw. Croydon and Wendell. *Edward Hall. Surry and Gilson. *Jonathan Robinson. Stoddard. Nathaniel Emeron. Washington. Azariah Faxon. Dublin. Thaddeus Mason. Packersfield and Sullivan. *Roswell Hubbard.
Marlborough. Phineas Farrar. Fitzwilliam. Nahum Parker. Plainfield. Daniel Kimball. Springfield and New-Grantham. *Robert Duncan. Holderness, Campton and Thornton. *Samuel Homes.
Plymouth & Rumney. *William Presson. New-Chester, Bridgewater, Alexandria and Danbury. Thomas Crawford, Cochermouth, Dorchester, and Hebron. *David Hale.
Enfield. Jesse Johnson. Orange, Canaan and Grafton. Daniel Blalock. Hanover. Russell Freeman. Lebanon. Lyme. John Fairfield. Haverhill and Coventry. Nathaniel Merrill.
Piermont & Warren. *Russell Richards. Orford and Wentworth. Peter Carlton. Bath, Landaff & Lincoln. Peter Carlton. Lyman, Concord & Franconia. *Samuel Young.
Littleton, Dalton, Lancaster and Dartmouth. *Richard C. Everett. Northumberland, Piercy, Stratford, Coleburne, Cockburne, Shelburne, & Stewart. *Jeremiah Eames.
Those with this mark* was not of the house last year.
Yesterday at 12 o'clock agreeable to assignment his Excellency the Governor delivered to both branches of the Legislature the following
ADDRESS:
Fellow Citizens of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives. ON this annual meeting, as substitutes and agents of the people we recognize in an especial manner the principles of our free constitution.
In reviewing that instrument it affords much pleasure to observe that it originated from the true source of government, the express will of the people. That they have therein not only provided for the appointment of various officers, but have pointed out their general duties, distinguishing between their several powers, in many instances, in so plain a manner as cannot be mistaken.
As this State is a constituent part of the United States, both our interest and duty require that we should contemplate the Federal Constitution—we there find not only the pleasing origin of that system and the general duties of officers under it, but a proper distinction between the powers of that government and those of the particular States of which it is composed; and in this, as well as in our State Constitution the manner is explicitly designated, in which alterations may be made if found necessary.
When we look back to the state of our affairs as a nation, previous to the adoption of the Federal Constitution, and compare it with the present; the difference appears astonishing—at that time want of credit, want of confidence, want of energetic government was so apparent as to cause general anxiety—a fear of anarchy and confusion. Under the administration of our federal government we have experienced a degree of prosperity unexampled in other nations.
Such being our happy state as to forms of government, and the right of electing agents for the management of our general interests returning frequently, we should examine with candour the acts of those in office—guard against all unreasonable jealousies—and give to the system of general government, and the wise and prudent administrators thereof our firm support.
By the act of Congress passed March 1, 1796, Electors are to be appointed in each State for the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States, within thirty-four days preceding the first Wednesday in December next. The law of this State respecting Electors, passed June 20, 1796, being temporary, it will be necessary that another should be passed on that subject.
As the constitution has assigned to the Governor certain duties respecting Bills and Resolves, and as it is necessary he should have time to deliberate thereon, permit me to request that all such public Bills as you shall think necessary to pass, may be brought forward as early in the session as may be convenient.
The agreeable circumstances of our affairs as a State must afford great satisfaction; and seem to make it unnecessary for me, more particularly to point out objects of legislation, to you gentlemen, who are so conversant with the interests of the people—any further regulations you may think necessary for increasing the general prosperity will meet my cordial attention; and while I view it important that a good degree of harmony should subsist between the several branches of government, I shall at all times take pleasure in cultivating and promoting so desirable an object.
J. T. GILMAN. State of New-Hampshire, June 3, 1796.
The whole number of votes returned for Governor was 10775, of which His Excellency JOHN T. GILMAN, Esq. had 7809.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Joseph Stoddard of this town, who is impressed on board the Severn, a British man of War, dated Cape Nicholas Mole, April 9, 1796.
"I wrote you in a former letter of my being pressed on board a ship of war called the Severn, where the Americans are treated with more cruelty than the slaves in Algiers, by being flogged for the most trifling offence, and being abused by the other seamen on board. There are now above twenty-five Americans on board this ship, and some that have protections of the United States. The British Captains press all the American seamen they meet with, whether mates or foreman hands, it matters not to them. I shall let no opportunity slip of getting clear."
A few days since a melancholy accident happened at Deerfield, in this State; as a daughter of Mr. Patten Simpson, was carrying a Loom up stairs, it struck against the cement above; the young woman fell backward, quite to the bottom of the stairs, and broke her neck short off, which put an instant period to her life.
LAST CHANCE For 3000 Dollars.
DARTMOUTH College Lottery will positively commence drawing on Tuesday next, at 3 o'clock, at Exeter; a few whole, half and quarter Tickets may be had till then and no longer, at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office. June 4.
MARRIED —In this town, by the Rev. Dr. Haven, Mr. Michael Vaughn, to Miss Polly Moore; Mr. Michael Beck, to Miss Polly Tuttle; by the Rev. Mr. Walton, Mr. Thomas Trundy, Jr. to Miss Elizabeth Pendexter; Capt. William Briard, to Mrs. Sarah Greward.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, Distr. of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED FROM Brig Dispatch, Lunt, Port-au-Prince. Sch'r Polly and Betsey, Shaw, N. York. Sch'r Friendship, Cutter, Turks-Island. Ship Fame, M'Clintock, St. Ubes. Sloop Nancy, Bowles, Philadelphia. CLEARED FOR Brig Augustus, Langton, N. Carolina. Brig Thomas, Seward, England. Ship Mercury, Briard, ditto. Brig Drake, Tredick, Antigua.
European Goods.
Luther Ellis
North End Market-Street, RESPECTFULLY informs his customers and others that he has now ready for sale a large assortment of
European Goods;
directly from the manufactories, which will be sold by wholesale and retail, on reasonable terms, as the assortment is general he thinks it unnecessary to particularize the articles.
Portsmouth, June 2, 1796.
New Store.
Just Opened by Wm. Plummer & Co.
On Spring-Hill, At the Store formerly occupied by Mr. Alexander Ewin, where they have for sale on reasonable terms,
WEST India Rum
pr. hoghead, barrel or gallon; French Brandy; Gin. London particular, Madeira, Port and Tent Wines pr. gallon. Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines pr. cask or gallon; London Porter.
Alspice; Pepper; Ginger; Nutmegs; Cassia; real Cinnamon; Cloves; Citron. Hylon, Southong and Bohea Teas.
Coffee; Cotton; Chocolate; Rice; Flour; Loaf and Brown Sugar; Molasses pr. hoghead, tierce or gallon. Fresh Figs pr. frail or pound. Cask Raisins; box ditto; fresh Currants.
Fresh Lisbon Lemons pr. box or dozen; Florence Oil pr. flask, Lisbon ditto pr. jar or gallon, ditto in bottles; English and American Mustard; Cayenne Pepper; Oatmeal; best Poland Starch.
French Indigo, basket Salt; Crown and Star Soap; Spermaceti and Tallow Candles; Pipes and Tobacco; Split Pease; Stone Jugs.
Narragansett Cheese; 10 by 8; 7 by 9, 6 by 8 Window Glass pr. box; 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails, &c. &c. &c.
Portsmouth, June 3, 1796.
Fire Wards.
THE safety and preservation of the town from fire depends much on the inhabitants being properly provided with Buckets and Ladders as the law directs. The firewards will attend strictly to this part of their duty, and fine every person that may be found delinquent after a reasonable time from this notice. They are also determined to carry into execution all their orders respecting old buildings, those persons that are already, or may hereafter be notified will govern themselves accordingly.
Take notice of the following act.
AN ACT to prevent the keeping of large quantities of gun-powder in private houses in Portsmouth.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That if any person or persons, shall keep in any dwelling-house, store or other building, on land, within the limits of said Portsmouth, except the magazine, more than ten pounds of gun-powder at any one time, which ten pounds shall be kept in a tin, canister properly secured for that purpose, such person or persons shall forfeit the powder so kept, to the firewards of said Portsmouth. And the offender shall also forfeit and pay a fine for the use of the poor of said Portsmouth, equal to the value of the powder so kept in any store, dwelling-house or building. All breaches of the above Act will be noticed by the firewards and the forfeitures exacted.
Portsmouth, June 4, 1796.
Ready Money Bargains!
Shopkeepers and others are invited to
BAYLEY'S
Variety Store
Sign of the
Where his present assortment, consisting of almost every article in the English Goods line, will be sold at the sterling cost and charges.
BEST superfine Broad
Cloths at 30/ Cassimeres; low priced blue Broad Cloths, and other wools; Shaloon; Durants; Tamies; Calamances; Russels; Lastings; Satinet; Florentines; Jeans; Fustians; Thickflets; Velvets; Corduroys; Marfeilles Quilting; Dimities; Mouselinet; Calicoes & Patches; Mullins and Mullin Handkerchiefs; Irish Linens; Modes; Sarfnets; Lutefrings; Hosiery; Mens' and Boys' Hats; Cotton Checks, &c. &c. &c. with many other articles, too many to particularize in an advertisement.
—ALSO—
An excellent House Lot,
situated in Pleasant-Street, opposite Mr. Joseph Haven's house, fronting on said Street 50 feet, and carrying that breadth between 3 and 400 feet to the mill pond, with a complete Cellar and a good Well of water. For further particulars apply as above.
All persons indebted
to Mr. BAYLEY, are desired to call and settle their accounts before the month of October next. Portsmouth, June 2, 1796.
FOR SALE,
A few pounds fresh
NUTMEGS, apply to Edward J. Long. Portsmouth, June 3, 1796.
TO BE SOLD AT
Public Auction,
On the 20th day of June current, At 12 o'clock, M.—No. 10, Portsmouth Pier.
By Virtue of a Licence from the Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham.
ONE quarter part of
the Ship Fame, and her appurtenances, being the property of the late William Stoodley, merchant of Portsmouth, deceased.
Conditions of sale may be previously known by applying to ELIJAH HALL, (For the Administratrix.)
Received by the Sloop Nancy From Philadelphia,
AND TO BE SOLD BY
Leigh and Bowles,
Cheap for Cash, viz.
SPANISH Salted
Hides of a superior Quality. Harnets Leather. Bridle ditto. Grain & Flesh Black Neats Leather. Calf, Cordavan and Sheep-Skin Boot-Legs. Philadelphia Leather, Tanned with Oak-Bark. Boots and Shoes for home consumption or exportation as usual.
The Sloop
NANCY will now take freight for Georgies-River, at the Eastward and back, and at her return will take freight for the port of Philadelphia. For terms apply to LEIGH & BOWLES. June 3:
TO BE SOLD
At Public Vendue,
On Monday the 6th day of June inst. At 3 o'clock, P. M. on the premises.
TWO lots of land near Mrs. Boyd's Mills, with two potters shops with kilns and about thirty thousand bricks. Both of said lots extend to the water, and are particularly well calculated one for a brick yard, the other for carrying on the potters business.
JACOB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, June 3, 1796.

Cheap Mullins
Just imported and for sale by
Edward Parry,
AT THE SIGN OF THE
LAMB AND FLAG,
A LARGE and elegant assortment of Book and Jacquet Mullins; stript and check'd Mullins; India Mullins, some very fine, a beautiful assortment of each; Tambor'd Mullins from 5/ to 20/ per yard; some elegant Amelia clouded Mullins for gowns; a large assortment Mullin Handkerchiefs; color'd check'd Silk Handkerchiefs for turbans; some very elegant new fashion Summer Cloths for Gentlemens' Coats; twill'd and clouded Nankins; Ladies' Beaver & new fashion Hats & Bonnets, and other GOODS as usual, cheap for cash or short credit.
Portsmouth, May 20, 1796.
Fresh Goods.
Peter Coffin,
Has just received from the Manufactory of England and Scotland, A very extensive assortment of fashionable, fancy and other
GOODS,
Which are now opening for sale by Wholesale and Retail.
Portsmouth, May 18, 1796.
An apprentice wanted.
Wanted a lad of about 14 years of age to serve as an apprentice to the Painting business, for particulars apply to George Doig.
A Good Speculation.
TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, On Wednesday 15th June next,
At 11 o'clock, A. M. Of said day on the premises, if not sold before at private sale,
THE Mansion House of the subscriber, in Portsmouth, with the land there to belonging. The situation of this house is as eligible as any in town for a gentleman's seat, it has a commanding prospect of the sea, the harbor, and part of the town, and a pleasing view of the adjacent country. The air is free, open, and salubrious; and on that account very inviting, it lies on the great Stage road, and chief of the marketing passes by it, it is but to be seen and must be acknowledged a delightful situation for retirement from the busy scenes of life. The only obstacle which has hitherto prevented its sale, for that purpose, is now removed, as land may now be purchased to enlarge the front and rear—it now fronts sixty feet on the great road into town, and extends back eighty—great improvements may be made on the premises.
Conditions may be known at the time and place of sale, or of
NATHAN S. GRIFFITH.
Portsmouth, May 5, 1796.
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 16th inst. an apprentice boy named HENRY BURFORD, about 18 years of age, had on when he went away a blue Broad Cloth outside Jacket and Trousers, and carried away with him sundry other articles of cloathing—said apprentice was intended to the subscriber to learn the Painter's business, had served about four years. Whoever will apprehend said runaway and return him to his master shall have Five Dollars reward and all necessary charges. All persons are cautioned against harbouring said apprentice as they will be dealt with as the law in such cases directs.
GEO: DOIG. Portsmouth, May 20, 1796.
A useful Book for Merchants and Seamen.
JUST RECEIVED And for sale at the Portsmouth Book Store, Market-Street,
THE Shipmasters Assistant and owners Manuel, containing complete information to Merchants, Masters of vessels, and persons employed in the Merchants' service, relative to the mercantile and maritime laws and customs.
At the same place may be had, Moore's Practical Navigator; Seamen's Daily Assistant; Ship owners Manuel; Mariner's Compass; American, English and West-India Pilots, with every other article useful for seamen.
A few Tickets and Quarters in Dartmouth College
LOTTERY, which commences drawing the 7th of next month, may be had as above. Portsmouth, May 27, 1796.
FOR SALE BY John Man, Opposite the State House, BEST French and common Brandy; West India and New-England Rum; Gin; Molasses; Brown Sugar; 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Window Glass pr. box; 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails pr. cask or thousand; Swedes Iron of large and small flat and square bars; German, English, and blistered Steel; Iron Shovels; Flat-Irons; Frying Pans; Iron Hollow Ware; Dogs; Gun-Powder and Shot; Fig, Pigtail, fine Twist and Smoking Tobacco; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Tea; Loaf and India Sugars; Cotton; Coffee; Chocolate; Rice; Pepper; Allspice; Nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; Poland Starch; Hair Powder; Flour; English Mustard; Sweet Oil in flasks; Redwood; Logwood; Copperas; Cake and Bar Soap; Rosin; Spanish & Carolina Indigo; Beans; Pollock Fish, &c.
Portsmouth, May 27, 1796.
TO BE SOLD, A House and Land In High-Street,
THIRTY-FOUR feet fronting on High Street, & running one hundred feet back; two stories high, four rooms on a floor, and a good cellar under the whole, now occupied by Capt. Benjamin Clark; inquire of Stephen Hardy. Portsmouth, May 27, 1796.
Lately imported, a few Salmon and Herring NETS,
Also, Sewing & Sein Twine, FOR SALE BY Jacob Sheafe. May 27, 1796.
TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, On the premises, On Thursday 23rd day of June next, At 3 o'clock, P. M.
If not sold before at private sale,
A VALUABLE Lot of Land, with an House & Store thereon, and a water privilege, situate on the eastern side of Washington-Street, between the Canoe-Bridge and the dwelling-house of Mr. Benjamin Bigelow; for further particulars inquire of
CLEMENT JACKSON, or SAMUEL DROWNE. Portsmouth, May 27, 1796.
TO BE SOLD, A Lot of Land
Corner of Pleasant & Jeffery Street, adjoining the Rev. Mr. Buckminster's house, on which is a well of excellent water, apply to LANG, BRIERLEY & Co. May 27, 1796.
Ten Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS some person did on the 26th inst. between the hours of 1 and 2 o'clock, go in at the window of the subscriber's store, and stole a 20 dollar New-Hampshire bank note, and about 15 dollars in silver; any person discovering the said thief, so that the money may be recovered, and the thief brought to justice, shall receive the above reward from W. HAVEN. Portsmouth, May 27, 1796.
Wholesale Store.
Lang, Brierley, & Co.
Ladd Street, Portsmouth, Have imported by the latest arrivals from London and Liverpool,
A general assortment of Seasonable Dry Goods
AND HARDWARE, which they are now disposing of at a low advance by wholesale-only, for cash or approved credit.
TO BE LET, And entered upon immediately, A convenient, snug
BOX of a House, in good repair, suitable for a family of 3 or 4 persons, situated very pleasantly in the neighborhood of St. James's, with a large garden, and a well never known to be dry, its water washes equal to rain water; for further particulars inquire of the Printer. Portsmouth, May 18, 1796.
THE Cincinnati of New-Hampshire are hereby informed that their annual meeting will be held at Col. Butler's in Nottingham, on the 4th of July next, at 10 o'clock, A. M.—The members are specially requested to attend on business of importance to them.
J. FOGG, Sec'y. Kennington, May 27, 1796.
WHEREAS fundry
persons have of late made a practice of crossing land belonging to the subscriber, and leaving down the fence, very much to his injury, this is therefore to caution them against continuing said practice, otherwise they will be dealt with in future as the law directs in case of such trespass. MICHAEL PENDERGAST. Durham, May 12, 1796.
Nathaniel Dean
Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has taken Mr. JOSHUA BLAKE, into partnership, that the business will be carried on in future under the firm of
Dean & Blake,
That they have just received, and have now ready for sale at the store formerly occupied by said Dean, in Market Street,
An assortment of European and India
GOODS,
Suitable for the season (particularly)
A GREAT variety
of plain and changeable Lute-strings; Satins; Modes; Persians; Sarsnets; English & India Chintzes and Calicoes; red and purple Copper-plates; chintz and purple Shawls; Book, Jacquet and Mul Mullins; plain & Tambor'd Mullin Handkerchiefs; Lawns; Lawn Handkerchiefs; Gauzes; Cambrics; Mens' color'd & worked border'd Mullin Handkerchiefs; India Cottons; Linens; Platilles; Muslinets; Dimities; plain, clouded, stript'd & twill'd Nankins & Nankinets; Jeans; Jeanets; Fustians; Thicksets; broad & narrow Cloths; Serges; Elastic; Kerseymeres; Shaloonets; Durants; Tammies; Moreens; Russels; Calamances; Florentines; Satinets; Laskings; Quilt; Muslinet; Jean and other fashionable Waistcoating; Mens' white, plain and ribb'd fancy Cotton, and Silk and Cotton Hose, Ladies' do; Florentine and Russel Shoes and Slippers; Childrens' best Morocco Shoes; Beaver and low priced Hats, Ladies' Beaver do; Ladies' newest fashion willow Hats & Bonnets; Bandanna, Sufsey, check'd & black silk Handkerchiefs; Romalls; linen and cotton and linen Pocket Handkerchiefs; Fans; Ladies' long and habit, color'd Kid and common Gloves, white do. Childrens' do. Gentlemens' Beaver, Kid and Lambkin ditto; French, English, Dutch and Chinese Ribbons; Tapes; Laces; Edgings; Quality and Shoe Bindings; Ferrers; Galooms; Sewing Silks; Twists; Threads; Imperial, Italian, Pearl and Metal Coat and Vest Buttons; pound and other Pins; fashionable Beads and Necklaces, &c. &c.
A small assortment of Hard Ware, 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20 Nails; Whalebone; Mustard; Elliot's best Snuff; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas.
Likewise
West-India Goods and Groceries of all kinds.
All persons indebted to said DEAN either by account or note of more than three months standing, are requested to call for immediate settlement. May 18, 1796.
Ladd & Hill
HEREBY informs their old customers and others that they have again got their DISTILLERY at work, and hope to supply with any quantity of N. E. RUM they may want, as cheap as can be purchased in the United States, within three weeks from this date.
N. B. Boards delivered at said Ladd's wharf in Exeter, will be received in payment.
Portsmouth, May 30, 1796.
ROCHESTER.
State of New Hampshire. Strafford, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Rochester, in said State, that are delinquent in paying their State & County tax assessed thereon, for the year 1795, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber, on the 4th day of July next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, as will pay said tax with incidental charges, at my dwelling-house in Rochester, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon on said day.
   Div. N. Ac's Ra. C'ts.    Joseph Kent, 1 5 40 6  do do 3 126 70 1  James Durgin, 2 38 8 1  do do 3 71 65 2  Col. T. West- 1 131 60 15  brook, 3 122 140 29  John Bickford, 2 76 60 9  Clem't Hughs, 2 111 50 10 1/2  R. Waldron, jr. 3 35 140 12  do do 3 103 70 3  Lt. J. Smith, 3 9 90 3  Eben'r Varney, 1 46 28 2  Dea. G. Went- 3 22 65 4  worth, 2 74 54 6  B. Wentworth, 2 12 172 10  Capt. Paul 3 38 140 8  Wentworth, 3 15 140 8  A. M'Padras, 2 18 53 6  Capt. T. Tibbetts, 3 16 8 1  Paul Gerrish, 2 121 31 1  Lt. T. Heard, 2 113 240 14  do do 3 11 70 3  Lt. J. Roberts, 2 54 40 9  Capt. T. Gerrish, 3 82 89 7 1/2  do do 3 73 80 2  T. Packer, Esq. 1 123 27 8  S. Wallon, Esq.  Half share Rights.  Lt. J. Beard, 2 56 80 9  J. Plummer, 3 17 26 1 1/2  N. Harford,  J. Kenney,  Third share Rights.  Tho. Hanson, 2 59 120 14 1/2  John Hanson, 3 66 140 6  Nat. Hanson, 3 89 32 1  Tob. Hanson, 2 51 20 4  Job. Hanson, 3 45 70 4  Ben. Hanson, 2 28 50 4 1/2  Sam'l Hayes, 3 90 77 4  Wm. Hayes, 3 36 140 8 3/4  Benj. Hayes, 2 85 130 7 1/2  R. Huzzey, 2 103 120 4  Job Huzzey, 3 23 79 2  J. Rankins, 2 107 228 9  John Ricker, 3 37 80 14  M. Ricker, 3 6 34 2  Eph. Ricker, 2 15 100 6  J. Wingate, 3 50 40 2  M. Wingate, 3 40 59 3  S. Wingate, 3 95 23 1  Edw. Evans, 2 42 170 25  Job. Evans, 3 42 170 25  Ben. Evans,  do  N. Randall,  S. Randall,  W. Randall,  John Hall,  Tho. Hall,  Sam. Caryl,  Eben. Tuttle,  W. Twombly,  James Guppy,  do  Sam. Heard,  James Heard,  David Watson,  James Hobbs,  Joseph Ham,  John Pearl,  Ebene. Garlin,  T. Walling-  ford,  J. Stephen-  son,  John York,  John Ambler,  T. Robertson,  Sam. Corson,  John Rawling,  John Drew,  John Cooke,  Benj. Pinner,  4th share Rights.  Benj. Pierce,  Ebenezer Wire,  John Conner,  J. Hodgdon,  Morris Fowler,  John Hoyt,  Tho's Alden,  Benj. Green,  J. Twombly,  Job Twombly,  B. Twombly, 
HATEVIL KNIGHT, Collector. Rochester, May 23, 1796.
Grand Lodge.
THE festival of St. JOHN BAPTIST (being the 24th day of June next) will be celebrated by the Grand Lodge in this town, with the usual ceremonies—to which all free and accepted Masons are most cordially invited. The officers of the Grand Lodge, and the officers of the several Lodges under this jurisdiction who can conveniently attend, are requested to repair with their jewels and clothing to the Lodge Room, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon on said day, as the procession will begin precisely at 11, by such of the officers and brethren as may be present. The Stewards are required to make the accustomed and suitable preparations for the occasion, without further notice. It is expected divine service will be performed and a sermon delivered at St. John's Church.
By Order of the most Worshipful HALL JACKSON, Grand Master. Edward St. Loe Livermore, Grand Sec'y. Portsmouth, May 30, 1796.
TAKEN up on Hampton beach, last Thursday, a ship's long boat about 14 feet keel; the owner may have the same by applying to Daniel Lamprey of Hampton, and paying necessary expenses. Hampton, May 26, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in Peirce, in the county of Grafton, who have not paid their State tax for the year 1795, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber, on or before the 21st day of July next, all or so much of their lands will be sold as will pay said tax together with incidental charges, at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day, the following rights or shares are taxed twelve cents each, of which rights or shares the following are the names of each original grantee thereof, viz.
Jacob Walden, Jacob Treadwell, George R. Treadwell, Frederick Horn, Thomas Martin, Esq. Joshua Martin, Joseph Holbrook, John Melcher, Jonathan M. Sewall, William Blunt, Stephen Sumner, Francis Little, Edward Ayers, Samuel Lear, Hubertus Neal, Joseph Pevery, Daniel Spaulding, Caleb Marshall, Moses Davis, Moses Marshall, Jesse Johnson, Stephen Wells, Jesse Johnson, jr. Moses Bartlett, Jeremiah Lames, Caleb Johnson, Edmund Morse, Reuben Herriman, James Paul, David Paul, William Moulton, Arthur Worsten, Nathaniel Healy, Esq. George Walton, Jonas Clark March, Daniel Humphreys, Thomas M'Donough, Capt. John Knight, William Lee Perkins, William Stanwood, Mark Sanborn, Jonah Bishop, John Hurd, Esq.
MOSES DUSTIN, Collector. Peirce, May 12, 1796.
Dartmouth College
Lottery. Class First.
THE MANAGERS of the Lottery granted by the Legislature of New Hampshire, for the benefit of Dartmouth College, Dec. 31, 1795; present to the public the following SCHEME.
   Prizes. Dollars. Dollars.    1 of 3000 is 3000  2 of 1000 2000  3 of 500 1500  2 last drawn blanks 400 800  10 of 100 1000  20 of 50 1000  40 of 20 800  90 of 10 900  1500 of 6 9000  
1668 Prizes, 20,000. 3332 Blanks.
5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20,000 Not Two Blanks to a Prize. Subject to a deduction of twelve and an half per Cent.
This Class will commence drawing at the Assembly-Room, in Exeter, on the 7th day of June next, and continue until the whole shall be completed. A list of the fortunate numbers will be immediately published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, and the prizes paid on demand. JONA. FREEMAN, BENJ. CONNER, Managers. Wm A. KENT. February 25, 1796.
Wanted Immediately
200 quintals Scale Fish for which the cash will be paid on delivery; apply to SAMUEL BRIARD. Portsmouth, May 14, 1796.