The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1793-09-17 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
PORTSMOUTH: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the Hon. GENERAL COURT of the State of New Hampshire, at his Office in Market-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
RELATIVE TO THE DIS- TEMPER PREVAILING IN PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, August 28.
The Governor having directed an inquiry to ascertain the facts, respecting the existence of a contagious fever in the city, and the probable means of removing it, Doctor Hutchinson , the Physician of the Port, has made the following statement upon the subject.
Dear Sir,
IMMEDIATELY on the receipt of your letter, with the enclosure from the Governor, stating that a considerable alarm had taken place, in consequence of the appearance of an infectious disorder in this city, I endeavored to take measures to ascertain the facts, relative to the existence of such disease; for this purpose, I wrote to such of my medical brethren, who had been called on to attend persons supposed to have been infected, and from their answers, as well as from my own observations, I am convinced that a malignant fever has made its appearance in Water street and in Kensington; principally in Water street between Arch and Race streets. This part of the city I examined personally on Thursday and Friday last, and found that the east of Front street, and between Arch and Race streets sixty seven persons were diseased, many with the malignant fever. Thirteen of them are since dead, and numbers remain ill. For a while, this fever was confined to the above mentioned part of the city, but the disorder is spreading, and now appears in other places, so that several are effected in other parts of Water street, some in Second street, some in Vine street, some in Carter's Alley some in other streets; but in most cases, the contagion can be traced to Water street. Dr. Say, who has attended more in this disease than any other physician, informs me, that he first observed it in Kensington, on the fifth or sixth of this month; that he did not perceive it in Water street, until about the twelfth or fifteenth, but that on its appearance in the latter place, the whole neighborhood were soon affected—Further informs me, that he has at this time upwards of 40 patients, which he supposes to be infected; and that he has lost about 20 patients in this disease, since its first appearance. As far as I have been able to ascertain, the number of persons who have died altogether of this fever, amounts to 40 or thereabouts.
The general opinion, both of the medical gentlemen, and of the inhabitants of Water street, is, that the contagion originated from some damaged coffee, or other putrified vegetable and animal matters; and, on inquiry, it appears, that a few wharves above
Arch-street, there was not only a quantity of damaged coffee, which was extremely offensive, exposed for some time, but also some putrid hides, and other putrid animal and vegetable substances. Should, however Dr. Say's opinion be well founded, that he observed the disease in Kensington previously to its appearance in Water street, this cannot be the original cause of the contagion.
It does not appear to be an imported disease; for I have heard of no foreigners or sailors, that have hitherto been infected; nor has it been found in any lodging houses; but it is, on the contrary, principally confined to the inhabitants of Water street, and such as have done business, or had considerable intercourse, with that part of the city. The Dispensary Physicians tell me, that out of the large number of sick, now under the care of that charitable institution, they have had but one person afflicted with this fever. In the Pennsylvania Hospital, the disorder does not exist.
The disease appears differently in different persons; it puts on all the intermediate Forms between a mild Remittent and the worst species of Typhus Gravior.
I enclose you a copy of the proceedings of the College of Physicians, which contain their recommendation of the means for preventing the future progress of the disease.
I am, with the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant, JAMES HUTCHINSON.
Philadelphia, Aug. 27, 1793.
NATH: FALCONER, Esq. Health Officer of the Port of Philadelphia.
The college of physicians in this city, in consequence of a malignant fever which at present prevails, have, among others, recommended to the citizens to prevent its progress, viz. That persons infected should be kept in large airy rooms, in beds without curtains—and pay the strictest attention to cleanliness—to keep the streets and wharves clean as possible—to avoid all fatigue both of body or of mind—to avoid sitting or standing in the sun, also in a current of air, or the evening air—To accommodate their dress to the weather—and to exceed rather in warm than in cool clothing—To avoid intemperance, but to use fermented liquors, such as wine, beer or cyder, with moderation.
About two years since, a fever similar to that which is in this city, prevailed in Newyork; numbers died—but its continuance was short.—Almost every populous place is visited with malignant disorders, once in the course of a few years—but a due
attention to the means which the improved state of medicine has discovered to be salutary—with the blessing of Providence on those means have hitherto, and we trust will prevent their progress to a justly alarming point.
Foreign Intelligence.
SIEGE OF VALENCIENNES.
[Towards this besieged city, the eyes of both worlds are at present directed.—Its works, were constructed by the celebrated VAUBAN, which time, by cementing, has made stronger—its garrison is numerous, and well-supplied—and its commander worthy the reply he made to the first summons to surrender,—in which he says, “It gives me great pleasure, that the city is invested with the best troops, and the greatest Generals in the world, I trust, that my behavior, in the eyes of these generals and troops will be such, as not only to deserve their commendation; but that of the universe, who are to be spectators.”—It is therefore, that a formidable resistance was, and is yet to be expected. On the other hand, the allied armies, amounting to 80,000 men; abundantly supplied with military talents and apparatus; and each component part of this force, stimulated by professional ambition to rival each other in martial exploit; cannot be expected to relinquish their operations, until the city surrenders, or the ground on which they are posted, is drenched with human blood. Thus arresting attention, we have collected under this head all the accounts received, which relate to this investment and defence; and hand them to the public—who by attention to their dates, places and authorities, may form accurate opinions on the subject.]
Particular related by the French.
NATIONAL CONVENTION—JULY 9.
RICHARD.—“I have news to communicate.—Here is the postscript of one of our Commissioners with the Army of the North, dated Crambray, July 7. “Valenciennes made yesterday a terrible sortie, which destroyed all the enemy's works, and cost them a great many men, to such a degree that they will no longer be able to take any position to attack the place.”
Particulars related by the Combined Forces.
BRUSSELS, July 13.
Intelligence was received on the 10th, from Tournay , stating, that the camp of observation near Valenciennes , was moving towards Quesnoy , to prevent the junction of the army of CUSTINE with that in the environs of Givet .
All that transpires respecting the siege of Valenciennes , is, that the besiegers are keeping up a most terrible fire upon that fortress, both night and day.
LONDON, July 15.
A letter from Valenciennes says, “it is criminal to disguise the truth. The Kings of Europe cannot hope to take this place without the sacrifice of 20,000 human beings, and when they have gained it at this expense,
they have done no more than prepare for the capture of Lisle , at the expense of 50,000 more!”
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
Operations of the Army before Valenciennes .
Head Quarters, HERIN, JULY 11.
The siege of Valenciennes is always pushed on vigorously; and in despite of the efforts of the garrison to raise obstacles against it, we lose but very few men, because we need not hurry our works and attacks, since it is impossible for the enemy's armies to come to relieve the place—a circumstance which affords us every leisure to spare our people.
The night between the 8th and 9th, has been employed in perfecting the batteries of the third parallel, in establishing two new ones, and in forming fresh communications. During the day we continue to enlarge the excavations. The heavy fire which the enemy incessantly kept up that night, from their cannon, mortars, and musquetry, killed five of our men, and wounded fourteen, among whom we reckon Count HENDI, of the artillery, who received a bad contusion on the leg.
In the afternoon of the 9th, the enemy directed a most extraordinary effort from the curtain, near the gate of Mons , upon our batteries and communications, by means of a most lively discharge of cannon, mortars, and howitzers; but the fire from our dismounting batteries silenced theirs. Towards the end of the night they renewed the attempt, but with as little success. The last 24 hours cost us five men killed, and 24 wounded. Among the latter is Lieutenant HELSENSTEIN, of the bombardiers.
The night between the 9th and 10th, has been so zealously employed in pushing forward and completing the preceding works, that two dismounting batteries of the third parallel, and one in the second have been entirely finished, and the communications brought to their requisite breadth.
July 17.—19. An article in one of the Dutch papers that arrived yesterday, mention, that on the 6th and 7th, a great number of waggons, loaded with sick and wounded, arrived at Brussels from the camp before Valenciennes . This is the second convoy of the same fort since the 30th June.
HAVRE, June 29.
Vice Admiral TRUGUET, has written the following letter to the National Convention:
“Three months has passed, and Europe astonished, asks, what has become of the Marine and the Seamen of France ? Our Levant trade is nearly ruined—the contagion of insubordination increases, and our enemies cruise on our coast and threaten us.—

How can we bear the idea of even the momentary superiority of the Spaniards? What shame for a Republican heart, for a French sailor!
"Citizen President—I ought to tell you the truth: We have the most imposing force, the best ships in the world; excellent seamen, who burn with patriotism and courage; but I know not what lethargy prevents the execution of the plans which I have proposed. An invisible Aristocracy maintains in our ports a criminal agitation, which disgraces and ruins us. Thunder over the guilty. Discipline is the first law of armies; the naval force of Toulon know it. Its chief declares to you, that he can do nothing without it. It is obedience which ensures success and glory. I am ready to die for my country; but I would die conqueror."
(Signed) "TRUGUET."
PARIS, July 10.
The recruiting and levies of men to encounter the armies of Èvre & Galvados , are still subject to a thousand difficulties. The Parisians say, "We will not be butchered—what can we, an handful of men, do against so many powerful departments? or why should we not embrace them as friends and brothers?—We cannot think of being thus dispatched; let your commissioners supply our place, and carry with them the olive-branch of negotiation."
The forces of the department of Isle and Vilaine put themselves on their march on the 6th instant. That of port l'Orient has reached Caen ; the central assembly at Caen has published a proclamation, that their forces only go to Paris to fraternize with the Parisians, and to cement the tottering statue of liberty.
The camp of Weissenburg was struck on the 3d instant, and removed to the distance of three leagues from Landau . The whole line is on a steep eminence, which commands the surrounding plain. The army of the Rhine is to move thence in a few days.
NATIONAL CONVENTION—JULY 8.
Letter from the Representatives of the people with the army on the one side of Brest.
NANTZ, JULY 2.
"The reports which we have received, prove that the plunderers have not yet evacuated the environs. They fire, from time to time, red-hot bullets into the suburbs; but we cannonade them vigorously."
July 3. "We had reason to inform you that the robbers were yet near us. In fact, they have shewed themselves on the other side of the bridge. To-day we go to meet them. We have obliged them to retire. We have made 20 prisoners, and brought some cattle into the city.—This little action will not prevent us from marching to Anenis , to which place the French army directs its march at present."
LONDON, July 17.
Extract of a letter from Grodna , of the 27th of June, 1793.
"In yesterday's sitting of the Diet, orders were unanimously given to the Chancellors to send instructions to the Ministers of the Republic residing at the foreign courts, which remain neutral with regard to Poland , and especially to that at the court of London , to solicit their friendly offices with the Empress of Russia , and the King of Prussia ."
A messenger has arrived with a dispatch from Col. JAMES MURRAY , Adjutant-General of the forces under the command of the Duke of YORK , to HENRY DUNDAS , one of the Secretaries of State, as follows:
"Estreux, July 10, 1793."
"SIR,
"I have the honor to acquaint you, that the Governor of Conde has this day consented to surrender that place to the imperial forces under the command of the Prince of WIRTEMBERG , by whom it has been blockaded for some time past."
The Austrian troops are to be in immediate possession of the detached works, and one of the gates of the town (that leading to Tournay .) The garrison is to surrender as prisoners of war, and to march out on the 13th. The other articles of the capitulation are not yet arranged.
This is a conquest of the utmost importance; CONDE being one of the strongest places of this frontier, requiring but a small garrison for its defence, commanding the navigation of the Scheldt , and facilitating any future operation.
I have the honor to be with the greatest respect, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, JAMES MURRAY .
To the Right Hon. HENRY DUNDAS .
PLYMOUTH, July 15. Arrived last evening (after post) a large American ship called the Cato , of and from Portsmouth in New-Hampshire , laden with naval and military stores, bound to Bourdeaux , captured a few days since in the bay of Biscay by the Orestes sloop of war, commanded by Lord AUGUSTUS FITZROY , which ship arrived in the South last evening, with the above vessel.
Domestic Intelligence.
ALEXANDRIA, August 15. Extract of a letter from Capt. Brooke , of the Schooner Harriot , to Capt. Slacum , of this town , her owner—St. Kitts, July 20.
"There is every reason in the world to complain of the treatment the Americans have received in this place from the people of the Island; and I hope our friends will take it into consideration so as to give us some satisfaction for such treatment."
"There are about thirty American vessels here (all of them in the court of admiralty) and, is much feared that many of them will suffer on account of the hurricane months. The court has been employed all this week in trying three vessels, but no determination has yet taken place. If they do not get through the business faster than they have done, some of our countrymen will not get away before next spring. Five or six American ships and brigs hope to sail in about ten days; but what they will do for hands, I know not. Their hands have been induced to leave them by the owners of the privateers, altho' American citizens, and every assistance given the hands they could with for, to recover their wages by law. Some masters have been sent to gaol, on refusing to pay such demands; but at last, were permitted to land some parts of their cargoes, and sell them at vendue, in order to raise money for those fellows, and pay their gaol fees, as they had no money when brought into this place. Such usage, I hope, will remain in the breast of every true American."
"When I was first brought into this place, they took me on shore, in order to undergo an examination; but the court not being prepared, I was ordered to give no one any satisfaction who might wish to speak to me concerning the vessel and cargo; and was moreover prevented from speaking to any American until my trial should be over. This I consider as a great grievance; but numbers have been treated in a more disrespectful manner than myself. Some American masters have been detained in the harbour four or five days on board the privateers, and not allowed to put their foot on shore, because the court was not ready to give them a hearing. This is considered by those who are gentlemen (God knows but few there are) to be a very unlawful proceeding. Besides this, all the American vessels brought here, whether they have French property on board or not, are obliged to enter claims for their vessels and cargoes, and have a trial for them in the court of admiralty before they are set at liberty, and have no satisfaction made them for their detention. I have been in this place near eight weeks."
"I suppose you have heard of the American vessels being brought in here with the Union down. This has been done repeatedly, and I have seen it several times with the masters on board, and they dared not attempt to reverse the colours for fear of being ill-treated. I make no doubt our countrymen will take such insults into consideration, and know the reason of them."
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, July 9.
"The times are yet very bad here—trades and manufactures nearly at a stand still. I begin to wish myself clear of this country before the next BUDGET is opened in Parliament; and I wish we may fear clear of a rupture with America. I understand the Grange is restored to the owners, and it is reported she has been captured again. You will see in one of the London papers a proclamation to prohibit any vessel carrying corn to France, which is rather an extraordinary proceeding."
From an accurate list taken on the 20th of this month, it appears there were then the following number of vessels in the port of Philadelphia, viz.
   American. Brigs. Sno's. Sch'rs. Sloops.     Foreign, 11 32 2 26 36   11 13 3 3 1    Besides the French frigates Precieuse and Normandy , two Xebecks , and 84 shallops and stages . On the stocks at Southwark , there are 5 vessels, 15 at Kennington , 1 at the Northern Liberties and 1 at Race-street . Total 248, which is a
great number, considering that this is the dullest time of the year. We daily expect the fall ships.
The Little Democrat , and the Carmagnole , failed from New-Castle on Tuesday morning.
SEPTEMBER 4.
From the Gazette Nationale ou Le Moniteur Universel , printed at Paris, June 24 and 28, 1793, received by Capt. Makins , from L'Orient .
Two works have been published in Germany, the first entitled, a poem composed before and after the death of Louis XVI . The other, an Almanac of the Victims of the Revolution , with cuts— GUSTAVUS and Louis are the first.—The French paraphraph adds to this article, the following remark: That it is a bold attempt on the part of the House of Austria , to charge itself with reviving in this manner, the Love of Kings in Europe.
Travellers who arrived at Maldenade and Montevideo , Spanish places, relate an extraordinary phenomenon which happened in the river La Plata , last April—an impetuous wind rose, it blew with a violence so extreme, that it drove the waters of the river ten leagues distance from its banks—all the neighbouring country was inundated, the bed of the river was left dry—This terrible irruption discovered vessels which had been lost for thirty years—they found among others an English ship which was wrecked in the year 1762—many persons went to the place—and walked all about the bed of the river on dry feet; they are returned loaded with the silver and spoils which had been swallowed up in the vessels—This phenomenon which ought to be ranked in the number of the grand revolutions of nature, lasted 3 days, at the end of which time the wind ceased, and the waters returned with grand impetuosity to the natural bed of the river.
A vessel arrived here yesterday from Gibraltar , the Captain of which says that he was informed by the officers of the garrison there that the combined fleet, consisting of 52 sail of the line were gone to attack Toulon .
The ship Good Intent , of Bristol , mounting 16 guns, is arrived at New-York , a prize to the Marseilles of twenty-two guns. She was taken after an obstinate engagement, and the loss of her Captain and 8 men killed and 20 wounded.
From New-York we learn, that Citizen GENET , owing to the disturbances on board the Jupiter , had issued a proclamation, ordering the crew, with a few exceptions, to leave the ship and repair to quarters provided for them on shore. This many did.
An attempt was made on the life of Admiral CAMBIS (not of Citizen GENET as has been reported) in which he was wounded in the hand. The attempt was made by some of the crew of the Jupiter , a few of which number have been apprehended.
General GALBAUD escaped from on board the Jupiter on Friday last, and took the route to West-Chester , escorted by a few of the crew of the Jupiter .
It was currently reported that Captain BOMPARD is to be appointed commander of the Jupiter .
Three hundred passengers are arrived in the Ann from Londonderry . There is another passenger ship, we understand, in the river.
We hear that the British ship Queen of 98 guns , the Orion and another 74, with three frigates and a sloop of war, are cruising off the Delaware and Chesapeake bays , and that, besides the privateer Sans Culottes , the Orion has taken the Industry , a French privateer fitted out at Baltimore .
Letters received in this city from Mr. WIGNELL , via New-York , by the ship Amsterdam Packet , dated London , July 6, inform, that he was to sail in the George Barclay , Captain COLLET , positively on or before the 15th, with the whole of the company of comedians, and a number of musicians, engaged for the new theatre in Chestnut-street . The accommodations for passengers in the George Barclay , are entirely taken up by Mr. WIGNELL .
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Charleston, S. C. to his friend in New-York , dated August 9.
"A cutter-rigged sloop, belonging to Jamaica , had armed herself in this harbour some days ago, and the day before yesterday was disarmed by a company of artillery, belonging here, without any legal authority; but it was done without any disturbance, or accidents to any one—she was afterwards given up to the master, on bail being given that she should not go out armed."
Extract of a letter from New-York , Sept. 2.
Capt. Harvey arrived last night from London , in 36 days. He brings papers to 25th July. Conde was taken before he left London , the garrison being starved out— Valenciennes still hold out, and Francis Childs , who came passenger, says, the Combined army cannot subsist long, in their present situation, for want of provisions and forage.
An Express arrived yesterday at the War-Office from the Commissioners for treating with the Indians North of the Ohio.
We learn that they were not able even to effect a meeting with the body of the hostile Indians who were assembled at the Rapids of the Miami River which runs into Lake Erie .
The Indians by deputation insisted upon the Ohio as the boundary between them and the United States. But as so extensive a concession was inadmissible, and no relaxation of this demand being indicated, the Commissioners, who had been waiting at the mouth of Detroit River from the 21st of July, left that place on the 17th of August, and arrived at Fort Erie on the 23d of the same month.
The tribes determined for war, are the Wyandots , Delawares , Shawanese , and Miamis ; although it is understood, that a considerable portion even of those were for peace.
It is also understood, that the Six Nations, including Capt. Brant , and his Mohocks , strongly urged the hostile Indians to make peace.
The ship Alice , Capt. HARVEY , arrived at New-York from London , Monday last, we hear she has brought London papers to the 25th July.—We have seen one of the 15th, which contains an account of the surrender of Conde to the combined forces on the 10th; the garrison had consisted of 4000 men—1500 only were found fit for duty who were made prisoners of war—2000 were sick in the hospitals—General Custine had been at Paris the last of June as stated in our last—he had set out for the army—previous to which he had informed the Executive Council that the army destined to act against the Prince Saxe Cobourg must be increased till it amounts to 120,000 men, in addition to which he required another army of 60,000 to make incursions into the enemy's country—with this force he promises never to return except he is victorious. The sieges of Valenciennes and Mentz were going on—The French making sorties daily. No account appears in this paper of the defeat of the Royalists near Nantz on the 28th of June, as related by Capt. Makins from L'Orient .
Lord Howe , with the last division of the channel fleet, had sailed from Spithead —and was to be joined by the Russian fleet of frigates and transports, having on board 12,000 troops.—A descent on the coast of Brittany is confidently stated to be their object in the British papers.—It appears that there has been perpetual fighting between the French and Sardinians—the accounts are from Turin —these state that the former lost 4000 men in one action.—The Prussians have made themselves masters of Weissenau , near Mentz , after a sharp contest.—A bomb thrown from Valenciennes fell among a number of those of the besiegers, and caused an explosion of forty of them.
SEPTEMBER 5.
We are informed by Capt. Chauncey , of the Snow Abigail , arrived here on Friday evening, that on the 17th ult. being on his passage from Martinique to this port, in lat. 27, 58, long. 72, he discovered, about 2 o'clock, P. M. a large sail to the windward, bearing down upon him, which at 9 o'clock announced her near approach by a cannon shot.—Capt. Chauncey immediately ordered the courses of the snow to be hauled up and the main top-sail backed. His orders were not executed, however so expediously as the Capt. of the ship thought they should be; for in the same minute a second shot was discharged, which entered the mainmast. In the space of a few minutes, a lieutenant came on board; and after spending some considerable time in looking over the papers, ordered the Capt. and Mr. Andrews , a passenger who had shipped chief part of the cargo, to go on board the ship with him. Accordingly they went, & were ordered to wait upon deck, until the papers were duly examined.—The examination continued almost two hours—during which time the Captain and Mr. Andrews , were surrounded by the crew, and subjected to answer every impertinent question which they were pleased to demand. At length the Capt. of the ship, which proved to be the Europa , a 64, made his appearance: in an attitude expressive of the most sovereign contempt, and in a loud and domineering tone,

asked them a number of questions, inter- spersed with many impudent reflections a- gainst the Americans. This scene being ended Capt. Chauncy respectfully asked the Capt. to give him such materials as would answer to fix the main-mast, which had been disabled by his shot; otherwise he feared he should not be able to carry sail. The Capt. answered, "my man, we don't keep these things to give away; therefore ask for nothing here; my boat will carry you back to your vessel when you like; here, take your papers."
ST. JOHN'S, (Antigua,) August 6. From St. Kitts we learn, the arrival at Trinidad of 6 Spanish line of battle ships, 5 frigates, and 10,000 men. It was confidently reported at St. Kitts, that this armament was intended to attack Martinique, Guadalupe and St. Lucia; but we are led to believe, it is intended for St. Domingo.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New- York to his correspondent in this city, dated yesterday morning.
"I was yesterday on board of the Concord, and the Jupiter, the latter now commanded by Capt. Bompard, who has near 600 men on board, and expects in about eight days to be ready for any ser- vice.—He took with him 310 of his old crew, he has 100 of the Jupiter's former hands, he has received 100 from the Concord yesterday and 60 from the Nor- mande. Two of his former Lieutenants are promoted, viz. Lieut. Byeman, to command the Liverpool, letter of Marque, mounting 16 guns, captured last Satur- day, and sent in here—and Lieut. Connel, to command the little Cornelia."
We are authorized to inform the pub- lic, that the buildings in the new Federal city are rapidly advancing; the Presi- dent's house is built one story high; the capitol and hotel are in a considerable state of forwardness, and there are up- wards of fifty houses finished, among which are a number of capital brick buildings. There are upwards of 120 of the Artists and best mechanics in the world now employed in the construction of that city.
Yesterday morning at about 4 o'clock, a Fire broke out in this city, in the soap house of Mr. A. Kennedy, in 2d street, between Market and Chesnut streets, by which two buildings of Mr. Kennedy, with his expensive works and improve- ments, were consumed, together with two frames of Mr. Flickwir, and part of the Printing-Office of Mr. Dobson, in which many valuable printing materials were destroyed. Particulars have not been ascertained, but it is said, the loss of Kennedy and Dobson exceeds 2000. Mr. Wm. Cooper, and a little daughter of Mr. W. Richardson, were unfortunately killed by the parting of the wall. The fire raged with such vehemency, that it was not brought under without the ut- most exertions, which were rendered more efficacious by the zeal of the French from on board the vessels, who plied their ship engines in the most dangerous places.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Boston Frigate, to his friend in New-York, dated Halifax, August 26.
"Before this reaches you, you will have heard of the action betwixt us and the Embuscade—our loss is as follows— Capt. Courtney and Mr. Butler of the Ma- rines, killed early in the action, with eight others—and twenty-four wounded—a- mong whom are the first and second Lieutenants, neither dangerously. We have suffered a little in our hull, but very much in our rigging; our men seemed to be in good spirits, considering the loss of our Captain; but after the loss of our main-top-mast, the French Fleet was dis- covered from the mast-head, and we were obliged to make all the sail we could."
NEW-YORK, Sept. 11. In the brig Almy, Capt. Cutler, which arrived here on Monday in 49 days from Glasgow, came 72 passengers, some of whom report, that great numbers of their countrymen are preparing to quit that land of oppression—that since the parlia- mentary orders to furnish the Scotch gar- risons with Hessian and other mercenary butchers, the country has become ripe for another 45 plot, and it is a question with them, whether there will not soon be an open rebellion.
We have various accounts of the Fever at Philadelphia—and if we may be per- mitted to draw a medium line, they are much more favorable than heretofore— The fever however has not ceased to spread, but methods of curing it are dis- covered.—It is Dr. Rush's opinion that not more than one in thirty dies of the disorder. All the large towns are using precautions to keep off this distemper. Pestilential sickness it is said, rages in the
Windward and Leeward West-India Islands. Vessels are ordered to stop in the Delaware, 'till they are examined. Such an order is also issued by proclama- tion of the Governor of South-Carolina.
BOSTON, September 11. SHIP NEWS.
Arrived at New-York, ship Nereus, Capt. M'Lure, a letter-of-marque of 16 guns, from Liverpool. On her passage she re-captured a Spanish brig from Havannah, laden with 850 boxes fine sugar, &c. and sent her into Kinsale. The vessel when re-taken was in tow of a French privateer of 16 guns which having taken 50,000 dollars from her, would not contend with the Nereus about the residue of the cargo.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 30. Yesterday arrived here the Schooner Franklin, Captain MATTHEW PAWSON, in 17 days from Guadalupe, via. St. Eu- statia—by whom we learn, that on Mon- day the 12th inst. at noon, Port Louis experienced a severe hurricane, which continued till near midnight, and that about two o'clock, P. M. he was obliged to put to sea without papers. Captain PAWSON lost his boat, several casks of water, and many other articles off deck. He bore away for St. Eustatia, where he was informed, that the hurricane began at that place the same day about ten o'clock, A. M. at which time about 33 sail of vessels lay in the road, all of which except one brig, were either drove to sea or on shore, the latter mostly wrecked.— Capt. Pawson left St. Eustatia the 13th inst. at which time none of the vessels that were driven to sea had returned. It is expected that they foundered, as a great number of spars have been found.
Capt. PAWSON was also informed, that the greater part of the shipping at St. Kitts and Nevis were drove on shore; most of which were Americans, captured and sent in as prizes by the British. At Nevis, a Guinea ship, with 350 negroes on board, was over-set. All on board, ex- cept 16 seamen, who saved themselves by getting on the keel, were drowned. The negroes belonging to a man who had 7 vessels employed in traffic, was drowned with them. An American Schooner was lost at St. Bartholomew's. The Schooner Eliza, of Baltimore, was to sail from St. Eustatia the day or two after Capt. Paw- son's departure.
Captain Joy, of the ship General Lin- coln, arrived here on Friday last, in 60 days from Bourdeaux, with 25 passengers. Was boarded by several British cruizers, but lost nothing. Left at Bourdeaux, the ship Rooksby, Captain Jones, of Port- mouth; ship Greenway, Capt. Oakman, Boston; ship George and Patty, Captain Cork, Baltimore; ship York, Captain Norton, Boston.
SALEEM, Sept. 10. Captain HENDERSON, in the Schooner Polly, arrived since our last from NANTZ, in 50 days—he informs us, That he left that city the 13th July, and that for 15 days previous to his departure it was be- sieged by an army of between 60 and 80,000 Royalists or Insurgents—that the city was defended by 50,000 National troops, who are aided by the inhabitants, that the General, after visiting the differ- ent posts, and guarding securely the city, made a sally upon the enemy with 30,000 chosen troops, at 10 in the morning on the 29th June—he met a warm reception from them, and the contest continued the whole day—at dark, the National troops returned, leaving the Insurgents, who in the night retreated to their fortifications, about nine miles from Nantz. The day Captain Henderson failed, the General marched from the city with 35,000 troops, in order to attack the Insurgents in their encampment—he was to be joined with an army of 100,000 men from Paris, with a fine field of Artillery—and it was gene- rally believed at Nantz, that the two ar- mies would utterly destroy that of the Rebels.—The people in the city had been much alarmed for their fate during the siege, but had recovered their spirits at the defeat of the Royalists, and were un- der no apprehensions of a second attack. It was impossible to ascertain the number killed—upwards of One Hundred Thousand Men were fighting nearly 10 hours, and the firing was incessant—it was supposed there were nearly 20,000 killed and wounded on both sides. The General would not give a statement of the killed and wounded of the Patriots—the latter must have been considerable, as the trum- peters went through the city, requesting the use of the spare beds of the inhabi- tants for the wounded soldiers, which was immediately complied with. The Insur- gents were poorly armed, many of them having nothing but long wooden spears, but they have been infatuated to such a degree by the obstinate Priests, their lead-
ers, that they evinced great valour— marching up to the mouths of the Patri- ot's field-pieces. Many of the prisoners who were brought in, declared their will to have died in battle on that day, St. Peter's, as the Priests told them that saint would deliver up to the slain the keys of heaven, and permit them to march there- in!
A volunteer Artillery Officer, who fre- quently dined with Captain Henderson, informed him that in pursuing the re- treating Insurgents for 3 miles, they were obliged to drag their field-pieces over the dead bodies of the enemy.
We regret Captain Henderson's not bringing any French newspapers—he had procured some of the latest, but in haste on his departure left them at his lodgings.
BRITISH PIRACY.
The Schooner Success, commanded by Os- mond THORNDIKE, of and belonging to Beverly, homeward bound, from St. Domingo, with a valuable cargo of Coffee, Cocoa, Cot- ton and Calb, was on the 28th July last ta- ken by the Privateer Fanny and Polly, of New-Providence; a part of his crew taken out, the Schooner man'd from the Privateer, and ordered for New-Providence, but on her passage down, on the 1st day of August, was run on shore and entirely lost, both vessel and cargo—notwithstanding Captain Thorndike's remonstrances to the Captain of the Privateer, and of his having no property on board but American, and his having been on the same passage boarded by five Privateers before, who had very particularly scrutinized his papers— all of which Captain Thorndike urged as rea- sons why he had no right to detain him, yet this Sea Plunderer man'd and dispatched the vessel, without examining or even looking at Capt. Thorndike's papers.
BRITISH CIVILITY.
Capt. Henderson was boarded by an English privateer, and treated very civilly and hospi- tably by the commander, who insisted on his dining with him on board the ship—inform- ed that he was ordered not to molest any French passengers bound to America—a passenger with Captain H. happily experienced the fruits of these liberal orders, and was not molested in his person or property. The English Captain had 2 barrels bread of Capt. H. which he paid him full price for. He had been out five weeks, and had took nothing—appeared quite discouraged, and supposed that England would make peace with France in a short time.
Capt. H. left the following American ves- sels at Nantz, viz. Brig Patty Fowler, ship Juno, Watts, and the ship Trial, Bruge, of Philadelphia—ships Union, and Mary, John- son, and Travers, of Baltimore—brig Revo- lution, Burk, of New-York.
NEWBURYPORT, Sept. 11.
Capt. Ebenezer Choat, of the Brig Sally, of this town, was driven out from St. Bar- tholomews the 12th ult. by a dreadful hurricane, with the loss of both anchors, cables, and boats, and got into St. Tho- mas's, and arrived here yesterday, in 21 days. He heard that the damage had been very great at St. Bartholomews. At St. Thomas' great damage had happened, both to town and country; 45 sail of ves- sels were driven on shore, including 5 sunk in the harbor. He had no leisure to get particulars further than the following: The Schooner Betsey, of Providence, Chr. Thom, all lost; Ditto a Brig from Massachusetts. Capt. GARDNER, a shore, all saved; Ditto Capt. ASHER, of Bristol and Newport. Thirty Sail of Americans, people saved, but vessels as bad as lost, (Verbatim from a list handed to Capt. Choat.)
He was boarded by the Privateer-Sloop Nancy, of Nevis, commanded by Wil- iam Warner, who sent his Lieutenant on board, who robbed Capt. Choat of his watch; some of the men took his hat out of the cabin, but one of Capt. Choat's men took it back, when it was brought on deck.
An English vessel was lately divested of cannon and warlike Stores, at Charleston, S. C. on suspicion of being equipped as a cruizer.
PORTSMOUTH, Sept'mr 17.
General WASHINGTON's late present (says a London paper,) of £.1000 sterling has been received by LA FAYETTE with the most heartfelt satisfaction. The King of Prussia permitted this to reach him in his dungeon at Magdebourg. It was ac- companied by a letter of a very consolatory nature; and should LA FAYETTE sur- vive his present misfortunes the most hap- py asylum is opened for him in America.
HANOVER, Sept. 2. ON Wednesday last, was celebrated the Anniversary Commencement at Dartmouth University. After proceeding in the usual
manner from the President's house to the Chapel, about ten in the morning, a prayer, suitable to the occasion, was made by the President, to which succeeded the following exercises by the candidates for the first degree.
1. A Salutary Oration in Latin.—By Mr. Sparhawk. 2. A Syllogistic Disputation in Latin, on this question, AN LUXURIA SOCI- ETATI CIVILI UTILIS SIT? By Mr. Riddle, respondent—Messrs. Gove, Hall, Newman and T. Wood, opponents. 3. A Forensic Disputation on this ques- tion, DOES THE IDEA OF UTILITY DEPEND ON REASON.—By Messrs. Bissel, Bullard, Heald and Mattocks. 4. A Dialogue on the Disadvantage of Conquest.—By Messrs. Harmon and Moore. 5. A Dialogue on the trial of Louis XVI. By Mr. Robinson, personating the Presi- dent of the National Convention—Mr. Moffett, personating Mr. Egalite—Mr. M c Farland, personating Louis; and Messrs. Eastman, Gerrish, Rogers, Tiffa- ry, Waters, B. Wood and Woodward, personating others. 6. A Greek Oration on Reason.—By Mr. Bayley. 7. Music.
The afternoon exercises were,
1. A philosophic Oration on Earthquakes —By Mr. Z. Moore. 2. A Forensic Disputation on this Ques- tion, WHETHER, IN REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENTS, POLITICAL PAR- TIES ARE BENEFICIAL TO THE NA- TION?—By Mess. Bell, Payson, Price and Smith. 3. A Poem on discovery.—By Mr. Root. 4. A Dialogue on the Civil Liberty of France and the United States of Ame- rica.—By Mess. Chase and Newcomb. 5. A Dialogue in Hebrew.—By Mess. Davis and Powers.
The degree of Batchelor of Arts was then conferred on the following young gentlemen, viz. Kiab Bayley, Samuel Bell, John Bellows, Benjamin Bissel, Aja Bullard, David Hall Chase, Jonathan Davis, Edmund Eastman, Samuel Pearson Gerrish, John Gove, Paul Grout, Jacob Baker Gurley, Ira Hall, Martin Harmon, David Heald, William Mat- tocks, Aja M c Farland, Joseph Moffett, Henry Moore, Zephaniah Moore, Richard English Newcomb, Mark Newman, Levi Noyes, Silas Paul, Moses Paul Payson, Ebenezer Price, Jonathan Powers, William Riddle, Nathan Robinson, Warner Rogers, Erastus Root, Enos Smith, Oliver Stearns Sparhawk, Hiram Storrs, Isaac Hall Tiffany, Isaiah Waters, Benjamin Wood, Thaddeus Mead Wood, and George Woodward.
The degree of Master of Arts was con- ferred on the Rev. Titus Theodore Barton, Messrs. Samuel Moody, Charles Ingalls, Je- remiah Nelson, William White, and Pearly How, alumni of said College.
The Honorable Henry Knox, Esquire, Secretary at War, the Rev. Matthias Ca- zier, of New-Jersey College, and the Rev. David How Williston, of Yale College, were admitted to the same.
The Rev. Christopher Lake Moody, of England, to the degree of Doctor of Laws.
A Valedictory Oration was then spoken by Mr. Gurley, which was followed by a piece of music, and the whole concluded by a solemn prayer by the President.
A very respectable audience exhibited testimonials of their approbation; and good order and regularity were observed through the whole day and evening.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE.
ENTERED FROM Schooner Deborah, Marble, Newbern, Schooner Dove, Parsons, St. Lucia.
STOP THIEF!
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, last night, a HORSE, SADDLE and BRIDLE, by one AUGUSTUS WARD, as he called his name; had been employed by the subscriber for this fortnight past.—The Horse is about 13 1/2 hands high, of a dun colour, short tail, with a white streak in his forehead, trots chiefly, the saddle half worn, and the howling torn, he had on when he went away a light coloured coat, striped jacket and shirt, old worsted rib'd stockings, about 5 feet 10 inches high, very slim, with short black curl'd hair.— Whoever will apprehend said thief so that he may be brought to Justice, and the horse &c. recovered to the owner, shall have twenty dollars reward, or for either thief or horse ten dollars and all charges paid by
BENJAMIN BIGGELOW. Portsmouth, September 14, 1793.

A Fellow in a market-town Most musical cried razors up & down And offer'd twelve for eighteen pence; Which certainly seem'd wondrous cheap, And for the money quite a heap, As ev'ry man would buy, with cash and sense. A country bumpkin the great offer heard: Poor Hodge, who suffer'd by a broad black beard, That seem'd a shoe-brush stuck beneath his nose. With cheerfulness the eighteen pence he paid, And proudly to himself in whispers said, 'This rascal stole the razors, I suppose.' 'No matter if the fellow be a knave, Provided that the razors shave ; 'It certainly will be a monstrous prize.' So home the clown with his good fortune went, Smiling, in heart and soul content, And quickly soap'd himself to ears and eyes. Being well lather'd from a dish or tub, Hodge now began with grinning pain to grub, Just like a hedger cutting furze; 'Twas a vile razor!—then the rest he tried— All were impostors.—'Ah!' Hodge sigh'd, 'I wish my eighteen pence within my purse.' In vain to chase his beard, and bring the graces, He cut, and dug, and winch'd, and stamp'd, and swore: Brought blood, and danc'd, blasphem'd and made wry faces, And curs'd each razor's body o'er & o'er. His muzzle form'd of opposition stuff, Firm as a Foxite would not lose its ruff; So kept it—laughing at the steel & suds: Hodge, in a passion, stretch'd his angry jaws, Vowing the direst vengeance, with clench'd claws, On the vile cheat that sold the goods. 'Razors!—a damn'd confounded dog— Not fit to scrape a hog!' Hodge sought the fellow—found him, and begun— 'Perhaps, Master Razor-rogue, to you 'tis fun That people slay themselves out of their lives: You rascal—for an hour have I been grubbing, Giving my scoundrel whiskers here a scrubbing With razors just like oyster-knives. Sirrah! I tell you, you're a knave, To cry up razors that can't shave . "Friend," quoth the razor-man, "I'm not a knave: "As for the razors you have bought, "Upon my soul I never thought "That they would shave ." "Not think they'd shave!" quoth Hodge, with wond'ring eyes, And voice not much unlike an indian yell; "What were they made for then, you dog?" he cries:— "Made!" quoth the fellow, with a smile, "to fill ."
THE IMPORTANCE OF PUNCTUALITY.
I F faults are to be estimated according to the ill consequences which attend them, we shall find upon examination, that the want of punctuality is a crime of considerable magnitude. A very large share of the disappointments and vexation which we meet with in our intercourse with one another, is derived from this source. In almost all companies, or accidental meet- ings of neighbours, the ear is pained with complaints against those who have not paid an expected debt, or not performed a necessary jobb, or not finished a pair of shoes, &c. at the time prefixed. In the country, tradesmen and labourers are apt to fail in punctuality, sometimes through mere inattention and carelessness, some- times through indolence and laziness, sometimes through a grasping disposition, and always from a criminal disregard to truth, honesty, and benevolence. Wish- ing to secure all the custom and business they can, and unwilling that any who ap- ply to them, should be necessitated to ap- ply to others, they engage more than they can possibly execute within the time limit- ed, to the great disappointment, vexation and injury of their employers. Every person of the least reflection must see, that the advantages which would re- sult to individuals, to neighbourhoods, and to larger communities, from punctu- ality are very great:—And that equally great are the disadvantages from the want of it. A poor man with a house full of children, procures with difficulty a bushel
of corn, and a horse to carry it five or six miles to mill. The miller cannot grind it now, but promises to have it ready by the evening of the next day. With still great- er difficulty he again obtains a horse, and goes at the time prefixed: But is coolly told by the miller, that he forgot it, and ground for others until his water was spent, and that he must come again the next day.—A man who is building a house engages masons and tenders at a distance to build his chimneys. They come at the appointed time. But the man who had promised to bring his hands the day pre- ceding, and complete the stone work for the foundation of the chimneys, fails; and all are disappointed, to their very great damage.—A woman who had very lately lost her husband, is pitied by her neigh- bours; and they kindly collect on a cer- tain day, and reap down all her grain. She engages a man to secure it. He pro- mises to take it up the next day, and car- ry it into the barn. He neglects to come; and, it being Saturday, the grain is left lying in the field. On Monday it rains. And the weather proving wet and warm for several days, the hopes of the widow and fatherless are destroyed.
Punctuality is sometimes disregarded by professional gentlemen, to the great loss and disappointment of those for whom they were to transact some business of conse- quence. The gay world consider exact- ness, regularity, the fulfilment of promi- ses, and the punctual payment of honest debts, as too vulgar for them; and value themselves on no punctuality, but in their debts of honor, their criminal affignations, their parties of pleasure, and their ap- pointed visits. The commercial world, in general, regard punctuality, because it is the basis of all their credit and interest. And certainly it would be for the interest and credit of mechanicks, labourers, and, in short, of every class of men. To be punctual in fulfilling their promises and en- gagements, would have a happy effect up- on all the civil and moral intercourse of society. Mutual confidence, esteem, and affection would be increased; neigh- bours would live on better terms; and the heart be more steadily tranquil and joy- ous.
Punctuality must, certainly, be an hon- or to any man, because it denotes stabili- ty, fortitude, and superiority to tempta- tion. If this has not been ranked by name among the cardinal virtues, it is owing perhaps, to the difficulty of defi- ning it with precision, or of distinguishing it from others, and not from its unimpor- tance in society. Accurately speaking, punctuality is not a single virtue, but an assemblage of many. It comprehends fi- delity, veracity, sense of honor, justice, and benevolence.
Punctuality is recommended by almost every object and every movement in the natural world, as well as by the exigencies and claims of the moral. It is well known, though not sufficiently considered, that all the revolutions of the heavenly bodies are performed with the exactest punctuality. What would become of all the inhabitants of the earth, as well as of promise breakers, if the sun and the seasons were as fallible, and as little to be depended on, as them- selves?—Punctuality, then, has the sanc- tion of heaven upon it, and the order and analogy of nature to recommend it. Its utility and importance are demonstrated by the interest and reputation of the indi- vidual, and by the peace and happiness of society. And the necessity of it is in- culcated by the dictates of conscience, and the command of God.
WANTED,
A LIKELY young MAN, who is a TANNER, and capable of taking the whole charge of a Tanyard for the season; to whom good encouragement will be given by
WILLIAM BLODGETT. Goffstown, August 29, 1793.
Gold Tables.
Tables for receiving and paying Gold coins of France, Spain, and the dominions of Spain, Great-Britain and Portugal, as they now pass, according to an act of Con- gress, regulating Foreign coins, and passed the 9th February 1793: For sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office, corner of Mar- ket-street. This table is absolutely neces- sary for every person who receives or passes gold.
TO BE SOLD A SCALE BEAM.
Enquire of the Printer. Portsmouth, August 27, 1793.
A Case decided in the Supreme Court of the Uni- ted States in Feb. 1793.
In which is discussed the Question,  "Whether a State be liable to be Sued by a private citizen of another State?"
FOR SALE By J. MELCHER, PRINTER & BOOKSELLER, At his Printing-Office, Market-Street, Portsmouth:
At the same place may be had,
 SINGING-BOOKS, per dozen or single.  PRESS and BONNET PAPER, per dozen or single.  WRITING-PAPER, per ream or less.  SPELLING-BOOKS, per dozen or single.  PRIMERS per dozen or single.  ACCOUNT and Record Books, of any size.  LARGE BIBLES.  Warranted INK-POWDER, per dozen or less; and 
A very pretty assortment of Books & Stationary; All of which will be disposed of on the lowest terms for cash.
A general assortment of BLANKS constantly kept for sale at said Office— where Printing is performed on the most moderate terms, on the shortest notice.
PUBLIC VENDUE!
THE subscriber intending shortly to remove from this town, gives no- tice that he will sell
AT PUBLIC VENDUE
(if not sold before at private sale) His MANSION HOUSE, together with the Wharf, Stores, Garden, and appurtenances thereto belonging, On THURSDAY, 19th September next, at 12 o'clock, at noon, on the pre- mises.
*** The terms of sale will be made easy to a purchaser by a credit for a considerable part of the purchase sum.
N.B. In case of my absence, any person inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to JOHN PEIRCE, Esq.
ICHABOD NICHOLS. Portsmouth, August 30, 1793.
FARM to LET.
A VERY good FARM, pleasantly si- tuated in Rye, with the whole, or part of the stock now on the farm. The Farm contains about one hundred and forty acres of as good land as any in the parish of Rye, and is now occupied by Col. JEREMIAH LOCK.—For further particulars apply to the Printer hereof. September 9, 1793.
MONEY WANTED.
W ANTED on LOAN, about EIGHT HUNDRED POUNDS, £. M. for which ample security in real estate will be given, and the interest paid quarterly, if desired;—any person having the same, may dispose of it advantageously, by ap- plying to the Printer hereof. September 9, 1793.
For SALE,
A VERY convenient DWELLING- HOUSE, in good repair, with a large GARDEN, BARN, and other neces- sary conveniences thereto belonging, situ- ated in Washington-Street, Portsmouth.— Time and mode of payment will be made convenient to the purchaser: For further particulars apply to the Printer hereof. September 9, 1793.
FARMS To be Sold in Epsom.
T HE first containing about 175 acres of good land, under good improve- ment, consisting of mowing, pasturing, tillage, orcharding and woodland, plea- santly situated near the meeting house, and will serve for two small farms, having heretofore been improved as such, and has on it two houses, three barns and out hou- ses, and is well situated for a trader, trad- esman or innholder.
A second containing about 100 acres, chiefly under improvement, with a house, barn, orchard, &c. thereon.
A third containing about 90 acres, under some improvement, with a house and barn on the same, and a good privilege for saw and grist mills.
Also,
A mill for grinding Scythes in a good place for a blacksmith, where he may have a good run of business.
AND
Several other small pieces land, all of which will be sold together, or di- vided and subdivided, as will best suit the purchaser. For further particulars
Inquire of AMOS MORRILL. Epsom, August 28, 1793.
EXETER.
State of New-Hampshire.
N OTICE is hereby given, that the following non-resident tax for the town of Exeter, for 1787, remains yet unpaid, and that if it is not paid to the subscriber on or before Thursday the 3d day of October next, so much of said land will be sold at public vendue, as will pay said tax with incidental charges, at the house of Benjamin Lamson, in said town, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, on said day.
State. Town. Indents. Pari. s. s. s. d. s. d.
Levi Chapman, 5 5 3 1 5 10 JOSEPH LAMSON, Collector. Exeter, August 30, 1793.
N OTICE is hereby given, that the further time of six months, reck- oning from the twentieth day of June last, is allowed by the Judge of Probate, for the county of Hillsborough, for re- ceiving and examining, &c. claims against the estate of JOHN HALE, late of Hol- lis, Esquire, deceased. The Commission- ers for that purpose, will attend at the house of the Widow Eastman, in said Hollis, on the second Tuesday in the months of September, October, Novem- ber and December following, upon the aforesaid business, from 2 o'clock, P. M. until 6 o'clock on said days.
LEONARD WHITING, } Com- WILLIAM PRESCOTT, } miss'rs Hollis, August 20, 1793.
State of New-Hampshire.
N OTICE is hereby given to the pro- prietors of Rumney, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, that said proprietors, did at a legal meet- ing, held on the sixteenth day of Sep- tember, A. D. 1777, vote to raise the sum of five hundred and forty pounds, to pay the Rev. Thomas Niles the sum awarded him by arbitrators, mutually chosen to adjust matters between the said Mr. Niles and the proprietors of Rumney. And also at the same meeting did vote to raise the sum of ten pounds to pay said arbi- trators for their service while attending on said business. And likewise did chuse me the subscriber, Collector, to gather said sums; which being assessed and pro- portioned to each right and lot, they are taxed as follows, viz. Two pounds twelve shillings on the intervale lot; two pounds twelve shillings on the fifty acre lot, and two pounds twelve shillings on the com- mon land to each right, amounting to seven pounds sixteen shillings on each whole right; which assessment was made and committed to me, together with a warrant to collect the same the twenty- fifth day of January, A. D. 1779.—I therefore notify said proprietors, that un- less payment be made to me the subscri- ber, at my dwelling-house in Dartmouth, in said county, by the 17th day of Sep- tember next, their lands will be adver- tised for sale pursuant to law.
DANIEL BRAINERD, jr. Collector. Dartmouth, June 24, 1793.
Sundry Houses for Sale.
S EVERAL HOUSES in the town of Portsmouth to be disposed of, upon good terms:—Apply to the Printer hereof. September 9, 1793.