The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1799-01-09 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XLIII.—Numb. 2197.]
WEDNESDAY, January 9, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
From the Gazette of the United States.
THE Congress of the United States have again convened. It is to be hoped that the present session, like the last, will be marked with strong and decisive measures. The attention of Europe is directed, in no small degree, to the conduct of this country. America has acquired great reputation from the noble firmness of her President, and the enthusiastic ardor of her youth. The wise and vigorous laws which were enacted during the last session of Congress have contributed, likewise, to give importance to her name. I trust the national legislature will be anxious to encrease the influence and respectability of their country. If this disposition sincerely actuates them, they will speak the language of candor and truth; they will treat with contempt and indignation those shameless professions of moderation with which the infamous tyrants of France are endeavouring to amuse and deceive. In our chief magistrate we may safely repose an unbounded confidence. The indignant language in which he speaks of the wrongs of his country, and the zeal with which he urged the vindication of her honor, mark a firmness of spirit from which every thing is to be expected in the hour of danger. The French Directors know that the chief magistrate of America can neither be intimidated by threats, nor corrupted by intrigue. He perfectly understands their policy—He knows that they can be haughty; and that they can be mean. Americans! Venerate the illustrious man who presides over the destinies of your country. He deserves all your admiration, gratitude and love. The Senate of the United States is intitled likewise to your highest confidence. A majority of its members have steadily supported the honor of their country. It is on the House of Representatives that the infamous partisans of France place their hopes of success. And, indeed, the independent American is forced with shame to confess that a large proportion of its members have been the tools of a foreign power. Did not a shameless faction in that House seize every opportunity to excuse, to palliate, to justify the conduct of France? Did not one of its leaders* openly declare that the differences between the two republics had all arisen from the scandalous conduct of the American Executive? After the publication of the dispatches, these men were obliged to change their language, and to confess that France had acted improperly. But still they cried, that peace might be preferred if irritating measures were avoided. Base and abandoned traitors! Look at the hirelings in the Council of Berne, who sold their country, and you will see in them a faithful image of yourselves. Like you they recommended mild and soothing measures. Like you, they declared that peace might be secured, if nothing was done to irritate. Like you, they talked of the purity of their motives, and of their anxieties to avert the calamities of war.
The leaders of the faction know perfectly well the object which France has in view, and the means which she employs. They are not ignorant that she is aiming at universal dominion, and that professions of friendship are the instruments on which she places her greatest hopes of success. If, then, they have not conspired against their country, why did they oppose every energetic measure? The law for raising an army—the law for protecting our trade—the law for dissolving the treaty with France—the law for capturing French armed ships, were all opposed by the faction with the utmost perseverance and zeal. Alas! what would have been our situation had these men prevailed?—French privateers would still have plundered our trade; they would still have scoured our coast; they would still have insulted us in our bays and rivers. The demands of tribute would still have been urged.—Apologies for the speech of the President would still have been insisted on as the preliminary of all negotiations. What effect would all this have produced on the public mind? The feelings of patriotism would have been extinguished.—The sentiment of national
honor would have ceased to be felt or valued.
Yes, my fellow citizens, to this situation would your country have been reduced, had these men succeeded in their views. But, under the blessings of heaven, their schemes were baffled, and a wise and noble policy was pursued.—Our trade is protected.—The American flag floats in triumph on the ocean, and not a French robber dare shew himself on our coast.—Washington has left his retirement, and has taken the command of the armies of his country. The feelings of patriotism have been kindled, and that mercenary spirit has vanished which would balance the expences of war against national dishonor. The conduct of our government has produced, likewise, the most happy effects in Europe. It is a noble example to those countries which have submitted to insults and injuries. It has taught them that force is the only weapon by which they can preserve their honor, and that safety is to be acquired only by speaking and acting boldly. Legislators of America! persevere in this wise and magnanimous course of policy. Forget not the reputation which your country has acquired. I do not address myself to the leaders of the faction.—It would be in vain to talk to men whose hearts have long since been dead to the feelings of patriotism. They will continue to be faithful to their masters. If any firm measures are proposed they will declaim on the pacific disposition which France has lately exhibited, and conjure the House not to blast the fair prospects that is beginning to open on the country. Yes, fellow-citizens, the Genevese and his followers will be impudent enough to attribute the late measures of the Directory to sincere and virtuous motives.
Do you think this impossible? I refer you to a speech which he delivered in the House of Representatives after the dispatches had been published. He represented it as highly improper to make known the communications from our commissioners. He declared that the Senate, in publishing them, had taken a step which would inevitably involve the country in a war. He said he entertained hopes that our differences would yet be adjusted, but that the Senate, by that rash measure, had rendered it impossible. Nay he went so far, on one occasion, as to assert, that the corrupt propositions mentioned in the dispatches did not appear to have come from the Directory, but to have been entirely the work of unauthorised agents. What may we not expect from a man who can make such declarations as these?
But the faction will not be contented with opposing future measures of energy.—They will make a violent effort for the repeal of the wise laws that have already been passed. The sedition bill will probably be the first thing that will call forth their zeal. Here they will exert their utmost powers. They will talk of liberty—the of constitution—the of freedom of the press.—They will tell the people and the state governments, that they ought not to remain inactive—that their dearest rights are invaded—and that nothing will save them from despotism, but an immediate and powerful interference. This is what their agents have been doing in every part of the country. And they have had too much success in deceiving and poisoning the public mind. If they prevail in their effort against the sedition bill, they will then endeavor to repeal the one concerning aliens. And here they will cant about the sacred trial by jury. It is of the highest importance to France that the President should be deprived of the power of sending dangerous aliens out of the country. She has conquered more by her agents than by her arms. Intrigue has first divided the people whom she has subdued, and then her ferocious soldiers have completed what treachery had begun. If this law is repealed, the agents of the Directory may work under the very eyes of the government, and laugh at its weakness. Should the faction triumph in this attempt, it will then attack the law for raising an army. And here its orators will declaim on the enor-
mous taxes that oppress the people. They will tell us of the states whose liberties have been destroyed by standing troops, and they will represent the militia as sufficient for every purpose of defense. After this they will call in and dismantle the armed ships.
Yes, my countrymen, this is the course which the faction would wish to pursue and nothing will prevent them from making the attempt but a perfect conviction that it will fail of success. Indeed, if they think they can disturb and alarm the public mind by declamations on these subjects, the certainty of defeat will only make them more violent in their propositions and their harangues.
Nothing can save us from ruin, but a firm and vigilant administration. It is time to speak openly and boldly. There is an absolute connection between the directory and the abandoned leaders of a faction here. Am I asked for my proofs? I refer to their constant apologies for the conduct of France; to their persevering efforts, to keep the country disarmed; to the mission of the envoy Logan. Few persons can be so stupid as to believe that this man went to France entirely of his own accord. It can be proved that Jefferson was extremely intimate with him just before his departure. And at what time did he fail? Shortly after the publication of the dispatches when the faction saw their dearest hopes in the greatest danger of being blasted by that glorious enthusiasm which fired the American breast. A change of conduct on the part of France was absolutely necessary, and Dr. Logan was dispatched to instruct the directory how to deceive and manage his country. They treated him with the greatest attention, and their official journal represented him as the envoy of the French party in America. He was said in the Paris papers to have passports signed by Jefferson and M c Lean, and to carry letters from Jefferson to Merlin and Talleyrand. Thus we have positive proof of a coalition between foreign enemies and domestic traitors. Americans! be vigilant—Mark the leaders of the faction well—Watch all their motions, for they can assume a thousand forms, and practise a thousand deceits. ARISTRIDES.
Princeton, Dec. 3.
The Lion and the Four Bulls.
FOUR Bulls, who had formed a very strict friendship, kept always near each other, and fed side by side, like four brethren. The Lion often saw them, and would have been glad to his heart to have made one of them, at least, his prey. But though he would have been an over-match for them one by one, yet he was afraid to attack them in a body, and therefore was content for the present to keep his distance. At last, finding it would be in vain to hope to catch them apart while their friendship lasted, he strove by hints and whispers to make them jealous of each other, and so raise a quarrel among them. This scheme turned out so well, that the Bulls soon began to grow cool and shy, which rose in a short time to down-right hatred; and so at last they all parted in good earnest, and kept as far out of each other's sight as they could. But they had instant cause to repent of their folly; for the Lion, finding they no longer fed in a body, he fell upon them one by one, and made a prey of them with the greatest ease in the world.
MORAL. This fable should be a warning to us not to listen to the tales and whispers of those artful men, who, out of a seeming regard to our welfare, strive to set our hearts against the only persons who are able to keep us out of their clutches.
Dryed Hides.
FOR SALE, ABOUT 400 dryed Hides, which will be sold in lots of 15 or 20, or the whole together.—Apply to LEVI FRENCH Portsmouth. January 1, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Croydon, and county of Cheshire, who have not paid their highway, State, and County taxes to me the subscriber, for the year 1798, that unless they pay the same with incidental charges, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house of Edward Hall, jr. innholder in said town of Croydon,—on Monday the 11th day of March next, at one of the clock in the afternoon, as will pay the same; which are as follows.
   County. State. Highway. Quality. Division No. Owner. Acres. Value.     Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Samuel Chase, 1/2 5 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 36 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Daniel Chase, 1/2 52 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 22 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Moses Chase, 1/2 41 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 25 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Moody Chase, 1/2 23 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 31 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Moses Whipple, 1/2 37 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 61 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Joseph Vinson, 1/2 33 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 34 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Sam l Chase, jr. 1/2 30 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 48 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 remains, 62 1 30 10 2 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Samuel Ayres, 1/2 25 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 69 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Joseph Whipple, 1/2 41 2 100 0 1 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 1/2 18 0 60 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Eph n Sherman, 39 2 100 0 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 46 0 60 23 4 2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. meadow, 13 0 5 1 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 John Holland, 76 0 60 23 5 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Antipas Holland, 62 0 60 23 4 2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Thomas Denney, 1/2 40 1 100 20 3 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 9 0 60 23 5 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 William Wait, 61 0 60 23 4 2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 March Chase, 44 0 60 0 5 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 J. M c Clennen, 2 2 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Rev. Mr. Peabody, 34 2 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. timber, 6 0 5 0 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Solomon Leland, 16 2 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Jona. Aldrich, 36 2 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Solomon Chase, 57 1 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 45 2 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Silas Warren, 74 0 60 23 5 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Benjamin Wood, 16 0 60 23 5 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Jonas Brown, 54 2 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Dudley Chase, 50 0 60 0 5 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Joshua Peab, 13 2 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Luke Drown, 79 1 100 20 3 1/2   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Governor's farm, 0 0 500 200 38 12   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 N. part 1000 ac s , 0 0 320 0 30 10   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 South do. 1000 do. 0 0 280 0 19 7   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Daniel Reed, 58 0 60 23 5 1   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Samuel Dudley, 21 2 100 40 7 3   Chey. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 do. 38 0 60 23 5 1  
EDWARD HALL, jr. Collector. Croydon, Dec. 27, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in Epping, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1798, that unless they pay the same to the subscriber, on or before the 28th day of February next, so much of their land as will pay the same together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Daniel Watson in said town, at 10 o'clock A. M. on said day.
   Town. State. Highway. Quality. Division No. Owner. Acres. Value.     Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Sam l Clifford, in the 1st range 27 20 19 4 0 38   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 George Bracket, 12 3 25   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Jacob Burleigh, 12 3 25   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Josiah Burleigh, 17 12 19 4 38   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Andrew Gilman, 53 30 40 9 31   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Ezekiel Godfrey, 5 1 10   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Ichabod Hilton, 5 1 10   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Samuel Lane, 5 1 10   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Joseph Mudget, 8 6 5 1 10   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Hubartus Neal, 28 17 31 7 62   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Nath l Prescott's heirs, 46 29 26 6 51   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 John Robinson, 42 30 31   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Josiah Robinson, 25 6 50   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Stephen Sleeper, 10 2 20   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Jonathan Taylor, 43 25 29 9 58   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Simon Wiggen, 6 1 12   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Jonathan Wiggen, 6 1 12   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 John P. Williams, 91 57 61 8 1 23   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Jonathan Sanborn, 31 7 62   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Nicholas Smith, 16 3 32   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Ebenezer Smith, 76 51 73 17 1 45   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Hezekiah Smith, 16 3 30   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Richard York, 1 11 77 75 17 1 51   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Joseph Smith, 54 41 40 10 87   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Gord. Lawrence, 1 33 84 78 18 1 6   Epp. Me. 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 Levi Brown, 12 10 25 6 50    DANIEL PLUMER, Collector. Epping, Dec. 31, 1798.
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners and proprietors of land in the township of Maynesborough in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of the proprietors of said township held at Concord in the county of Rockingham and State aforesaid, on the 5th day of December 1798, they voted to assess a tax of twenty-two dollars on each original right or proprietor's share of land in said Maynesborough, for the purpose of defraying the expences of said proprietary, and committed the said assessment to the subscriber to collect, and that unless the same is paid to me at my dwelling house in Epping, in said county of Rockingham, by the first day of February next, so much of their lands will be advertised for sale as will pay said taxes with incidental charges. WILLIAM PLUMER, Collector. Epping, Dec. 20, 1798.
ALL persons who have any demands on the estate of Col. Jonathan Robinson, late of Stratham, deceased, are desired to exhibit them without delay. All persons who are indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to SHADRACH ROBINSON, of Greenland, Administrator. December 21, 1798.
Samuel Hill
HAS FOR SALE, CHEAP for CASH, EIGHTY-EIGHT whole and half barrels fresh superfine and fine Flour; eight wh le , four half, and six quarter pipes Old London market Madeira Wine, which will be sold for first cost in Madeira and duties; 20 Hhds. 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th proof West-India Rum, well flavoured; 2 pipes Bourdeaux Brandy; New-England Rum, by any quantity, made at Ladd and Hill's distillery in Portsmouth, at the Boston price; Molasses and Sugar, per Hhd; Coffee; Bohea, Souchong and Hyson Teas; Chocolate; Philadelphia, Swedes and Russia Iron; German Steel; Iron Hollow Ware; Grind Stones; Cod and Pollock Fish; Codlines and Twines per bale.
English and other Goods as usual, which with the above will be sold by wholesale or retail. Cash given for shipping FURS. Portsmouth, Jan. 1, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors of the New-Hampshire Hotel and Portsmouth Pier, that their annual meeting will be held at the Hotel, on the third Monday in January inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. Punctual attendance is requested. E. HALL, Proprietors Clerk. Portsmouth, Jan. 2.
FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh, A QUANTITY Rice. Russia and Raven's Duck. Seine, Sewing and Herring Net Twine, and a large assortment Fishing Goods. Portsmouth, Dec. 8, 1798.
Cash and the Highest Price will be given for a quantity of old COPPER and BRASS, by WARD GILMAN, Founder.

IMPORTANT European News
Received via Salem, and translated from Hamburg papers to Nov. 2.
Six days later than before received.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT
Of the Amputation of Another Limb of the French Monster.
LONDON GAZETTE, OCT. 21.
Yesterday Lt. Waterhouse arrived at the Admiralty Office, with a letter from Vice Admiral Kingmill, inclosing a copy of the Dispatches of Commodore Warren to him, to wit:
On board the Canada,
Laugh Swilly, Ireland, Oct. 16.
Sir,
In compliance with your orders, which I received by the Kangaroo brig, I failed with my ship, the Canada, of 74 guns, the Robust, of 74, the Foudroyant, of 80, and Magnanime, of 44, to the Straights of Archillhead. On the 10th inst. were joined by the Melpomene, of 44, and the Doris, of 38. The latter I ordered to cruise between the Isle of Tory and Rosses in search of the enemy. The same evening were joined by the Amelia, of 44, which had parted with the Ethalion, of 38, Anson, of 44, and Sylph, of 18, and said that those vessels had been carefully observing the manoeuvres of the French since Sept. 17.
On the 11th we fell in with these vessels; and soon after on the N. W. of us, got sight of the enemy's squadron, consisting of one 80 gun ship, 8 frigates, a brig and a schooner. I made the signal for a general chase, and to form the line of battle as our ships came up with them. Which however, we did not do till the 12th, owing to a heavy sea and the enemy's being to windward. Notwithstanding the severity of the weather, we continued the chase through the 11th day and the night. At half past 5 o'clock, on the morning of the 12th, we saw the enemy not far from us. They formed a close line of battle, and advanced on us on our starboard side. But we did not meet till 7 o'clock—as the chase had scattered my vessels. I made the signal for the Robust, to lead and engage, which was instantly obeyed—and the other ships formed after her. The action commenced 20 minutes before 8 o'clock. The Robust bearing 15 miles S. S. W. of us. At 11 o'clock the Hoche surrendered, after a gallant defence. All the frigates at that moment fled. A signal was made for pursuing them; and in 5 hours after three of them were captured. The remaining five escaped for that time. All these frigates, as well as the ship of the line, were new and full of troops, provisions, ammunition, &c. to forward their designs in Ireland. With pleasure I observe, that the behaviour of all my officers and sailors was such as evinced the warmest affection for their King and Country. I left Captain Thornborough with the command of the Magnanime, Ethalion and Amelia, to take charge of the prizes and conduct them to port. I expect him here every moment. I have the honor to be, &c.
J. B. WARREN.
P. S. The following ships were in the battle, viz. Canada, Robust, Foudroyant, Magnanime, Ethalion, Melampus and Amelia. The Anson did not arrive till after the action—as she had, in the chase, carried away a top-gallant-mast. I have ordered my Lieutenant, Turguand, to take charge of the Hoche.
LONDON GAZETTE, OCT. 23.
Extract of a letter from Sir J. B. Warren, Bart. to Lord Castlereagh, dated on board the Canada, of 74 guns, in Laugh Swilly, Oct. 16.
Mr Lord,
I have the honor to communicate to you, for the information of the Lord Lieutenant, that on the 12th inst. I fell in with the enemy's squadron, and, after an action, which continued through the whole day, four of their ships surrendered, including the Hoche of 80 guns, and 3 frigates, the other frigates fled. A brig, with Naper Tandy on board, as I suppose, was in company—but separated at the beginning of the action. The ships taken, had many troops on board—ship's necessaries and ammunition. A large number of papers were thrown overboard, after they had surrendered. I think the fugitive ships cannot reach France, as every one was more or less injured in masts and rigging; and a gale which occurred next day, must have put them in a still worse condition for escape. They probably will be captured by our cruizers on the French coast, or by some of Ad. Kingmill's squadron on the Irish. They threw a great many things overboard at their flight, particularly several boxes of small arms. I left our prizes in the charge of the Robust, of 74 guns, Magnanime, of 44, Ethalion, of 38, and Amelia, of 44.
(Signed) J. B. WARREN.
London Gazette, same date.
Capt. Moore, of the Melampus, of 35 guns, on the 13th of Oct. captured on the Irish coast, the French frigate Resolute, of 40 guns and 500 sailors and soldiers. She was in company with the Immortalite, of 44 guns, with 600 sailors and soldiers. She did not get near enough to engage till the Resolute had struck, after which she sheered off.
Two letters were received from Earl St. Vincents containing dispatches from the Nile to Aug. 25. On that day the boats of the Goliath took the French ship Torride of 3 18 pounders and 70 men, as she lay at anchor under the Castle Bequier. Aug. 22, before Alexandria, the Alcmene, took a packet boat of 2 guns, and 61 men, from Toulon.
LONDON, Oct. 23.
A letter from Count Craven informs, that the Melampus had captured one of the frigates, which escaped from the late action, which makes the whole number of vessels captured five. Other accounts add that the vessels first taken have all arrived at Lough Swilly.
In addition to Warren's Official Letter, it appears, by a communication posted at Lloyd's Coffee House, at 2 o'clock yesterday. That the vessels captured by him had arrived at Lough Swilly, and that three French frigates have been driven into Sligo Bay.
A letter from Capt. Trowbridge to Lord St. Vincents, contains the following:
"The Arabian and Egyptian workmen having deserted the French—and the French not being used to the heat could not open the channels from the Nile, by which the Cisterns at Alexandria are supplied with water—There is, therefore a scarcity of water, as well as of provisions. The provision fleet, which sailed from Toulon the beginning of Aug.—and on which the French army in Egypt principally depended—returned, on being informed of Nelson's Victory."
Letters from Domegal, of Oct. 15, say, Lord Bridport had taken a squadron from Breit, consisting of 14 vessels.
Important Report.
A Cartel ship has arrived at Dover, the Commander of which says, that the combined English and Russian squadrons in the North Sea, had entered the Texel, and landed troops, which attacked the Forts, while Lord Duncan engaged the Dutch fleet; and that he had succeeded in taking a part of it.
LIVERPOOL, OCT. 20.
This morning arrived a packet, which left Dublin, last evening, at 7 o'clock. The passengers say, that three French frigates had been brought into Sligo.
DUBLIN, OCT. 18.
Advices received this day from Sligo, state, that three French frigates, captured after the late battle, arrived safe in that harbour.
GLASGOW, OCT. 19.
This day a French frigate, with only her mizen mast standing, was brought into Glasgow harbour, by an English frigate. In the captured frigate are 3000 men, and in the others of the fleet were 2000. Their Commander's name was Hardy. In one of the captured ships was found Theodore Wolfe Tone.
VIENNA, OCT. 21.
Letters from Medina, dated Oct. 10, state, that a vessel from Alexandria had arrived there, with intelligence that Buonaparte's army, after a bloody battle (in which even the victorious Arabs left 12,000 men) was reduced to a few thousand and had fled to Alexandria. One account (for which we do not vouch*) says B. is taken prisoner. [*Does it not follow that the other part of the intelligence is vouched for?]
MALTA.
Advices from Naples of Oct. 20, say, that their latest News from Malta was highly pleasing. The Maltese are perfect masters of the Island, though a few Frenchmen yet remain at St. Elmo. That the Knights there had sent to Tricri, to invite the return of their Prethren, who had emigrated since the landing of the French, assuring them of the establishment of the Former Government.
PARIS, Oct. 22.
Off Toulon, on the 11th of Oct. was seen 11 ships of the line, which, at first, were supposed to be Russians, but afterwards found to be English.
Our Government are more disposed for Peace than heretofore—and a majority of our Legislature are in its favor, since our loss of the battle at Aboukir (near the Nile.) We flatter ourselves and hope it will influence the sittings at Rastadt to make the desired conclusion.
For four days the Redacteur, and all our papers, have been filled with the Official Letters from Buonaparte and Berthier, with the Proclamations the Commander issued in Egypt.
By his letters the army was not discouraged by the account of the loss of the fleet, but rather enlivened to encounter all dangers with their officers.
The General's head quarters were at Cairo. Of prisoners he had only a few: but the Camels and Horses he had taken, were reserved for an expedition which was a secret.
He embraced every opportunity to work upon the people. An Air Balloon which he sent up at Cairo, was above the understanding of these ignorant mortals. They thought him a Messenger from Mahomet. His Horse Artillery had created great consternation.
A Messenger to one of the Chiefs, bringing an account of a defeat, was asked, "how large is the French army." He took up a handful of sand, which he threw up in the air, saying "There, count them."
The General's soldiers, divide the booty which they took from the Mamelukes; on some they have found from 3 to 500 Louis d'or, or the value in gold.
Buonaparte pictures the Arabians as the worst of Beings. In large hordes they swarmed like clouds round his army and harassed his rear guards. Plundered and murdered every one who fell into their hands. They have not kept their treaty, which he had concluded on the 5th July, with 13 of their Beys. In which it was stipulated, that they should give him as many men as were necessary to oppose the Mamelukes. And, on the other hand, the General had promised to give them back, after he had conquered Egypt, all the lands which had belonged to them.
Buonaparte, with these 13 Cheilks, set round a table, where it was further agreed and determined, that he who did not fulfil his promise, should incur Hells flames. Probably the Cheilks could not answer for what their hords did.
On the 12th July, Mourat Bey, had a large body of horse troops and batteries on the Nile, and 10 gun boats. From both sides were exchanged more than 1500 Cannon shot. The Turks had already taken 3 of our gun boats; but two of them were re-taken and the third burned. After this the army was not interrupted on their march.
On the 21st July, before Cairo, we had a battle. The Mamelukes lost 2000 men killed (as stated in the Newburyport Paper) Mourat Bey and other Beys were wounded, 400 Camels, with baggage, and 50 Cannon were taken. Our army lost thirty killed and one hundred and twenty wounded. In the night the Beys fled from Cairo and burned their ships. The people plundered their houses, and on the 22d the French entered the city.
The Gen. issued two Proclamations: Buonaparte to the Cheilks, &c. of Cairo, dated head quarters Gazi, July 22.
"Yesterday the Mamelukes were mostly killed or taken prisoners! I am in pursuit of the fugitives. Send me the vessels on the other side of the water, and a deputation, acknowledging you to surrender to me! Let bread, meat, straw and oats be in readiness for my army! Be without fear—as no body wishes your welfare more than I do!
Buonaparte to the People of Cairo. People! You have done well not to declare against me. I am come to destroy the Mamelukes. To protect commerce and the Inhabitants. Every one who is in fear ought to remain quiet; and they who have fled may return to their houses, I shall establish a Divan of persons, &c."
A third Proclamation to the Pacha of the Grand Seignor, declares, he may remain in his place, and have his effects secured to him.
Ibrahim Bey had fled with his family and effects to Salchich, where Buonaparte pursued him; but before the General entered this City, the Bey had left it. Being the last where fresh water was to be had.
The Mamelukes have defended themselves bravely. They are well dressed and equipped.
On the 13th August when he left this place, he received the unfortunate account of the loss of the fleet—Having on the 6th July advised Ad. Bruerys to come to anchor in the harbour of Alexandria within 24 hours, if not, to land the Artillery, and the effects belonging to the army. As it was the opinion of our Engineers, that the road of Aboukir was not safe for the fleet.—But to his great astonishment he was apprized, on the 27th July, that the fleet remained there at anchor. He dispatched his Adjutant to prevail on the Admiral to set sail, but unfortunately this messenger came too late.
The General says, under his own hand, "It seems to me Ad. Bruerys would not fail for Corsu before he was sure he could not enter the harbor of Alexandria, or till the army was in such a situation that no retreat might be necessary. If he has done amis he has expiated it by his glorious death. Fate, which has in many instances proved our superiority on land—has, in this, favored our rivals on the water.—But as great as this misfortune is, it cannot be attributed to the unsteadiness of luck—It will not leave us! When I arrived at Alexandria I was informed that the English had been there, with a much stronger force than ours. I ventured to land in a gale, and was almost shipwrecked in the attempt. When I reached the shore, I threw myself on the ground, (a signal was just then given for an armed ship, which however proved to be LaJustice) I cried out "Fortune! shouldst thou leave me! No! attend me only a few days longer! I marched the whole night, and attacked, by the break of day, Alexandria, with 3000 men, without cannon, or even cartridges to our guns. And in 5 days I was master of Rosetta and Demenhur, which declared me ALREADY ESTABLISHED IN EGYPT!"
In these 5 days our fleet ought to have been in safety from the English. Let their force against us be what it would. But far from it! They remained the whole Messidor, ending July 18, exposed.—They received on the first Thermidor, (19th July) from Rosetta a supply of rice for two months—The English shewed themselves in 10 days with a superior force in these waters; and on the 29th July, our fleet received information of my conquering and entering Cairo; but when Fortune saw that her favors were not regarded, she left our fleet to its own fate.
BOSTON, January 2.
The late news from Europe, must operate a powerful narcotic to the few remaining French-infallibility-men in our country; and those who were all cock-a-hoop to dance the Caragnole, on "the splendid train of the glorious successes of the French," must now attune their notes to the Dead March in Saul.
A TOAST.—May every day of 1799, bring with it intelligence equally as pleasing as the first day.
The French privateersmen in the Havannah, were quite vociferous in their Sacra Dies , when they saw the United States' ship Baltimore, bring a picaroon into the harbour of their humble dependent, the Spaniard.
Their Excellencies Edmund Rutledge; and William R. Davis, Esquires, are elected Governors of South and North-Carolina.
January 3.
COMMERCIAL.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Hamburg, to a merchant in this town, dated October 26, 1798.
"The Batavian Directory have taken a Resolution, whereby the importation of any goods whatever coming from England, is prohibited. This decree will be rigidly executed, and all vessels that arrive after the 31st inst. will not be permitted to enter any Dutch port; but ordered to sail for elsewhere; those that enter after the 15th Nov. will share a still harder fate, and will be confiscated as the profits of the Republic. The article of Sugar, from the immense quantity which has been lately shipped from England, has become very plenty and cheap; Cotton scarce."
Major Franklin, formerly a member of Congress, is elected a Federal Senator for the state of North Carolina, in the place of Mr. Martin, whose period of service expires on the 3d of March next.
The Hon. Charles Pinckney, is elected Federal Senator for South Carolina.
Dr. Logan is elected a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature, by a majority of 487 votes.
Mathew Lyon, Esq. is re-elected a Representative in Congress.
Mr. Bunell, the Messenger from Gen. Toussaint Louverture, to our government, is a native of St. Domingo, married his wife at Philadelphia, and has ever shown an attachment to the United States.
PORTLAND, Dec. 31.
The following was handed by a correspondent in Biddeford.
BIDDEFORD, Dec. 28.
Tuesday morning the 25th inst. the Schooner Dolphin of Marblehead, burthen 63 tons, James Bowles of said Marblehead, sole owner, John Johnson master, was discovered on the rocks near a little island at the entrance of Winter-harbour, in the district of Biddeford and Pepperellborough. Mr. Bunker the inspector
there went on board, no person to be found, deck swept, hold full of Wood, her rudder gone, keel pretty much gone, sails loose, one anchor on her bow, the other was thrown off a little before she struck—Mr. Bunker has taken a number of articles out of her cabin, such as the Captain's chest, in which were his papers, a chest of Cabinet maker's tools. &c. &c.
The Fortitude, Dyer, and Caroline, Strong, of this port—the Neptune, Moulton, and Harriot, Rynes of Old-York—Union, Larrabee, of North-Yarmouth—and Friendship, Bucking, of Kennebeck, are all condemned at Guadalupe.
An Evening Prayer, Used by a Miser.
O Lord, thou knowest that I have nine houses in the city of London; and likewise that I have lately purchased an estate in fee simple, in the county of Essex, therefore I beseech thee to preserve the two counties of Essex and Middlesex from fire and earthquakes. And as I have a mortgage in Hertfordshire, I beg of thee likewise, to have an eye of compassion on that county. And for all the rest of the counties thou mayest deal with them as thou art pleased.
O enable the Bank to answer all their bills, and make all my debtors good men. Give a prosperous voyage and return the Mermaid sloop, which I have insured.
And as thou hast said, that the days of the wicked shall be but short, I trust in thee that thou wilt not forget thy promise, having purchased an estate in reversion of Sir J. C. a profligate young man.
I also pray to thee to keep our friends from sinking; and, if it be thy will let there be no sinking-funds. And keep my son, Caleb, out of evil company, and gaming-houses; and sanctify this night to me, by preserving me from thieves and fire, and make my servants honest and careful whilst I thy faithful servant lie down in peace. So be it.
LOST last Saturday
between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, A. M. between Capt. Elisha Low's and Mr. Abner Bladell's, A SILVER WATCH, with a latin inscription on the back, a Steel Chain and Silver Seal—whoever has found the same and will return it to Dr. Brackett shall be handsomely rewarded.
Portsmouth, Jan. 7, 1799.
Eliphalet Ladd
HAS REMOVED To his Store in Market-street, AND HAS FOR SALE,
NEW Superfine and
fine Flour; ship and pilot Bread; Philadelphia and Russia Iron; hallow Ware; Canvas and Cordage; W. I. and N. E. Rum; Sugar; Molasses and Salt by the Hhd. or smaller quantity; Fish; Grindstones; Oil and Painters Colours; Tea; Coffee; Dry Goods, &c. &c.
Cash given for FLAX-SEED. Said Ladd wants to hire a good able bodied Man, by the year. January 8.
TO BE SOLD,
ABOUT 50 Cord of WOOD, chiefly Oak, now standing near Rye Meeting-house; many of the Trees will make Ship Timber.—Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 3. 1799.
TO BE SOLD
At private sale, That lot of Land with the Store and Barn thereon,
LATE the property of Col. Joshua Wentworth, in Vaughan-street, being a corner lot, and large, in a pleasant situation; the store 36 feet long, 28 feet in breadth, and 20 feet post, with a good cellar, capable of making a convenient dwelling house. Any person inclining to purchase the same, may know the terms by applying to
GEO: WENTWORTH, Broker. Portsmouth, Jan. 7. 1798.
Neil M'Intire
HAS FOR SALE The following articles, on very reasonable terms, viz.
TEN Chests Bohea
Tea, of an excellent quality. 18 Bags Coffee. 10 Casks best Linseed Amsterdam Oil, Cotton by the bag. 12 Hhds. Grenada & Demerara Rum. 6 Ditto Molasses. Boxes old Castle Soap, suitable for washing Muffin, &c. Number Hhds. and barrels Sugars. Number oblong Ovens very convenient for fish or baking. 16 Hhds. very best sweet scented Virginia Tobacco. 40 Kegs best fig Tobacco. Segars that are very mild. Pigtail and every kind of manufactured Tobacco of the very best quality.
—LIKewise—
A quantity of excellent new Cordage of different sizes. Portsmouth, Dec. 21, 1798.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, DEC. 24.
A REPORT from the Treasury Department, on the expenditure of 1797, and '98, was read, and referred.
MILITIA.
Messrs. Craik, Wadsworth, Sanford, Thompson, and Havens, were appointed a Committee to report on the Militia Laws.
The unfinished business was postponed, as many members had to attend to Blount's impeachment.
SENATE, Dec. 24.
High Court of Impeachment.
United States vs. Blount.
The Court being formed, for the trial of William Blount, the Managers, and Messrs. Ingersol and Dallas, the defendant's council, took their seats. After the credentials, of the defendant's council were verified; they put in their plea against the charges exhibited against Mr. Blount. The plea contended that Blount had no right to answer to that Court—but to the Courts of common law of the jurisdiction wherein the officers were committed; as said Blount, is not now a Senator, nor was at the periods referred to in the impeachment, an Officer of the United States.
After the plea was read, the Managers were allowed to the 3d January, to make their replication.
Foreign NEWS
Translated from late Hamburg Papers.
DEFEAT OF BUONAPARTE.
The following was translated from a Paper brought by Capt. Clark, of Bolton, from Hamburg, who has put into Salem. The paper was received in town on Tuesday. Our Translations were made from Papers brought by Capt. Flint, also arrived at Salem.
A Hamburg paper of the 26th Oct. contains the following corroborative account of the fate of Buonaparte. It was received officially at Constantinople, by a courier, the 22d Oct. by way of Belgrade. "Constantinople, Oct. 28. The Porte has received an official account from the Pacha of Cairo, stating that Buonaparte had left that city for Alexandria. His first intention was to defend the Castle of Cairo, at all events; and for this purpose he threw in a strong garrison. He had taken a position against the Arabs, in advance of Cairo. [In a former account it was mentioned that he had thrown up intrenchments four hours (a term meaning leagues) in front of Cairo.] The Arabs did not cease to harass him; and he waited there to sustain the attack meditated against him by the Arabs, the Beys, and the Coptics; and to see the effect of the distribution of money, &c. at Cairo; where he was disappointed. The garrison at the castle had many difficulties to overcome; and notwithstanding, from the mode of attack of the Arabs, Buonaparte always remained master of the field, such were his losses, that he was at last obliged to retreat to Alexandria; where he was determined to make a stand, and defend himself to the last extremity. If the account of the last victory of the Arabs can be credited, Buonaparte's army must be reduced to 8000 men. The Arabian army was 60,000 strong, and do not consider the French invaders as soldiers, but as free booters; and therefore, give them no quarter.
Their hatred against them is heightened by the consideration, that they deem their object to be the plunder of Mecca, and the overthrow of the religion of their fathers. In this idea they are confirmed by the declaration of war of the Sublime Porte, and their cautions to all true Musselmans. The French, agreeably to Buonaparte's proclamation, have committed various hostilities on those towns which did not readily obey their summons to surrender. This has heightened the rage of the natives; and the young men fly in great numbers to the standard of Mahomet.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 14.
Extract of a letter from Columbia, dated Dec. 8, 1798.
"As to elections none seem to have engrossed the public attention, but that of the Senator to Congress. At this critical period of our national affairs, this appeared to deserve most consideration, and only men of the greatest weight and influence in the republican interest seemed to stand a chance. There was, you may be assured, the greatest electioneering you ever heard of; but the great eloquence, talents, and knowledge of public business of Governor Pinckney—triumphed over opposition, and he was elected a senator of the Congress of the United States, for six years from March next; he was also elected to fill up Mr. Hunter's term, and to go on as soon as he conveniently
can to join the Senate, where his friends are convinced, if he has any fair opportunities, he will soon prove himself one of its most brilliant and distinguished ornaments.
"His message to both Houses of the legislature, which you have seen published, is considered here as a master piece of composition; and the knowledge it displays of the laws, and of public business, have established his public character here for ever."
NORFOLK, Dec. 13.
The ship Sally, Capt. Gelfton, of Philadelphia, has been saved from shipwreck, on Cape Henry, where she was aground, by the active and zealous exertion of 30 men, sent by Capt. Larcum, of his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war, the Hind, lying in Hampton Roads. Capt. L. is intitled to the thanks of the concerned, and the public.
SPANISH EXPEDITION.
By Capt. Gelfton, we learn, that a Spanish squadron of two frigates, and 26 transports, from Mexico, and having 2000 men on board, commanded by Vice-Roy O'Niel, lately attempted to destroy the British settlement at Bellese river; but met with so warm a reception from the small force the settlements were enabled to oppose to them, that they sheered off, and have not since been heard of.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.
It is asserted on pretty good authority, that the Pomona, lately burnt at Port-Penn, was set on fire by some French scoundrels from on board the cartel lying there. These villains would as readily set fire to the four corners of the continent, and rejoice to see the conflagration meet in the center. It is high time every particle of French flesh and blood, was exported from our country.
BOSTON, January 7.
NATIONAL DEFENCE.
The principal part of the Naval force of the United States, will be employed and distributed this winter in the West Indies, as follows: seven vessels of considerable force, and some of 10 and 14 guns, will rendezvous at Prince Rupart's Bay in the Island of Dominica, and will have for their object the protection of our trade from St. Kitts as far windward as Tobago and Barbadoes; and will have attention to Curacoa; and as the force increases to the Spanish Main. A strong ship and four or five vessels of inferior force will rendezvous at St. Kitts and cruise as far leeward as Porto Rico. A strong ship, and one or two smaller vessels, will guard the windward passage between Cuba and Hispaniola; and a similar force will cruise in the vicinity of the Havannah for the protection of that trade. The greater part of the vessels destined for these several objects, have failed.
WARLIKE ARRANGEMENT.
The Americans who are released from the dungeons and Jersey-ships of Guadalupe, are obliged to swear, and pledge their honor "not to serve or take arms against the French Republic, until exchanged man for man of the same rank, in case of declared war between the United States and the French Republic."
The U. S. West-India Squadron Will be composed of the United States , 44 guns; Constitution , 44; Constellation , 36; Washington , 32; Merrimack , 24; Ganges , 24; Delaware , 24; Baltimore , 22; Montezuma , 22; Herald , 18; Pickering , 16; Norfolk , 18; Richmond , 16; and seven Revenue Cutters. These are all under sailing orders.
Independent of these two others of 22 guns will sail during the present month.
The Connecticut , of 22 guns, is building at Middleton, and will be commanded by Capt. Moses Tryon.
The General Greene, of 32 guns, will be launched on Monday next, at Warren. She will be commanded by Capt. Christopher Perry.
The United States cutter Retaliation, Capt. Bambridge, ( ci-devant la Croyable ) is taken by two French frigates, and a sloop of war, from France, bound to Guadalupe. Capt. B. it is said, bore down upon them to within gun shot, and was captured.—The same frigates permitted other American vessels to continue their voyages.
We have hopes, that all the squadron which failed from Brek, for Ireland, have fallen in the hands of the British; but we have well-grounded fears, that four of the frigates found their way back to Brek waters, like Job's comforters, to tell the news of another naval disaster.
Intelligence has been received from Porto Rico that the Spanish government have imposed a duty of 25 per cent on all French prizes brought into that island, which has put an end to pirating in that quarter.
From PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28.
I know of no person among the federalists in Congress, whether high toned or moderate, who disapproves either of the language or sentiments of the President. Our country has taken a strong ground of resistance to France, and it will be maintained with spirit, but without gasconade.
"The subjects before us now are the impeachment of Blount, a bankrupt bill, and a proposition for a law to punish intermeddlers with foreign powers. The impeachment has much formality but little substance.—The bankrupt bill enjoys that kind of calm which commonly precedes death, in a consumption—and the last mentioned subject bids fair to bring out all the bad blood, on both sides the house—I mean violence and irritation.
The cannon which the Herald and Pickering conveyed from Halifax,—were some of those which were taken by the British in Charleston, in 1781, and carried off by them when they evacuated that city. They formerly belonged to the Foudroyant man of war, and were presented to the then Colony of Carolina, by GEORGE the second.
The " United Irishmen " of Philadelphia are in a state of rude uproar, on account of the exposition of some of their names in the Gazette of the United States. Every one of them is swearing by St. Pat. he is not an United Irishman ."
Many of the convicted " United Irishmen " have been pardoned, on condition of transporting themselves to America.—Would it not be as injurious to the United States to permit the entry of these as a cargo of Hessian flies, cancer worms, and the yellow fever?
The donation of the citizens of Providence to the distressed Philadelphians, amounted to 1440 dollars.
The duty on Carriages last year produced 72,335 dollars. Duty upon refined Sugar 58,921 dols.
The character of our country, tho' it may and certainly will be brought into question by the baseness of our Jacobins, will be vindicated. The conduct of Congress has also been such as tends to retrieve it, as well as to secure our future safety and independence against the formidable power, and the more formidable arts of the French rulers.
THE FOREIGN NEWS
Contained in this days paper is interesting and correct. It is translated from Hamburg Papers four days, and Altona Papers six days later than before received. The translations are made by Mr. Kahler, whose ability and integrity are too well known to permit a suspicion of accidental or intentional error. These accounts confirm our News of Tuesday last, in most of its items, and contradicts none of them. The total destruction of the Brest fleet bound for Ireland is ascertained beyond query. Sir J. B. Warren took the Hoche of 80 guns, and 3 frigates.—The Melampus took one frigate, 3 were carried into Sligo Bay , and 1 into Greenock , which make the 1 ship of the line and 8 frigates. The Hoche is rated in a French Register at 130 guns.—We have inserted one article relative to an attack on the Texel , which is taken from the Hamburg Correspondent , of Oct. 31.—The Altona Mercury , of about the same date, has a similar paragraph. British papers have heretofore hinted at a design upon this Rendezvous of the Batavian fleet.—The dispatches from Buonaparte, &c. are of an ancient date, and are only noticed as curiosities. The account from Messina , corroborating other intelligence, announcing the French defeats in Egypt , appear, in a degree, warranted by Gen. B's own letters—in which he confesses the bravery, equipment and enmity of the Mamelukes and Arabs. Indeed it may be inferred that the Editor of the Vienna Gazette vouchers for most of the particulars in the statement.—We observe nothing contradictory of the advices of the conflagration of the transports. The late information on the subject, implied that the event happened about the 9th Sept. To say the French Gov. is rendered more favourable to Peace by BRUEY's defeat, is a bold assertion for a Paris Paper —and may therefore be concluded a stubborn fact. But they have lost the opportunity of making a good bargain. In grasping at too much they probably will get nothing. The Germans can find reasons for breaking off the Negotiations at any time.—The German troops are ready, and the Russians at hand to assist them, in case of a renewal of hostilities.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Philadelphia, Dec. 29.
Accounts from Barbadoes, say that the British frigate Amphitrite , has captured and sent in there three French privateers, and sunk another.
New-York, Dec. 31.
Arrived this morning brig Amiable Crehole , in 21 days from the Havannah, failed under convoy of the United States sloop of war Baltimore —by her we learn that the brig Amazon , Rapes, of this port, is taken by a French privateer and carried in there, and that five or six privateers were cruising off the Havannah, and captured all Americans no matter where bound, but were in dread of American cruisers. There were numbers of American prizes at the Havannah. The armed ship General Wayne , Seaman, was there.
New-London, Dec. 29.
Arrived, brig Eliza , E. Riley, 24 days from Tortola, came passenger, Capt. Stevenson, of this port, who was taken by the French. Two days before Capt. R. failed, a fleet of Americans failed under convoy, belonging to different ports in this State.
PORTSMOUTH, JANUARY 9.
We learn from Grenada, Nov. 12, that the price of fine Flour, was 15 dls. Rice 5, and Lumber, 30 do. N. B. Pitch Pine, in greater demand than White Pine.
The Dartmouth College Lottery has finished drawing. No. 3568 was the last drawn Blank, and is intitled to 1000 dollars.—In about ten days we are in hopes of receiving the whole list of prizes; notice will be given in the Gazette when the list is received.
Naval Article —It is proposed at N. York to establish a Society, to be called, " The N. York Society for the Improvement of Naval Architecture ," on the plan of one in England.
The Newspapers contain numerous accounts of losses of buildings, and other property, by fire. Be vigilant!
A NARROW ESCAPE.
ON the evening of the 24th Dec. as Messrs. Jonathan Patterson, Calvin Rice and Samuel Graves, all late of Northborough in Massachusetts, were passing through Guildhall, in the Upper Coos, in a sleigh with loading consisting of a half bbl. cask of rum, and salt in bags, to the amount of about 6 cwt. were attempting to make a short turn in order to pass down a dug way, made in the side of a steep bank, and being unable to turn or stop their horses, which ran furiously to the bank, and notwithstanding the exertions of Mr. Patterson, their driver, pitched off—and descended with him into a most hideous, thicket of standing and fallen timber, about 25 feet perpendicular. Fortunately, Messrs. Rice and Graves made shift to clear themselves from the sleigh so as to get footing on the brink of the precipice;—when, after recovering themselves, calling to Patterson, and finding him alive, they with much difficulty descended the steep, where they found the sleigh standing nearly level; supported behind on a small tree which lay against the bank, on which the ends of the runners rested, and forward on the spire, which stood perpendicular, with its point drove into the bank, so as to confine the horses by their necks, close down to the ground; one of which lay on its back, crosswise against a standing tree; the other had pitched over, and was extended down the hill, held fast by the neck by means of the yoke and neckstrap.—Patterson had fallen some distance from the horses into the thick top of a fallen spruce. The cask had been thrown out of the sleigh, in the fall, but the other loading remained in it. After the horses were extricated by cutting the harness, and they had rolled or pitched several times over, they arrived on the firm earth at the bottom of the hill. It is remarkable, indeed, that Patterson and the horses were not dashed in pieces by the fall, but much more so, that neither he, the horses, sleigh, harness, nor loading, received any injury, except a small piece of skin flayed from one of Patterson's fingers, and the damage done to his clothes, which were considerably torn, as he supposes, by falling among the spruce limbs.
MARRIED —In this town, Mr. Samuel Muchmore, to Mrs. Sarah M c Carten—Mr. John Walton to Miss Susanna Trefethen.
DIED —In this town, Mr. Thomas Loud aged 53.—A Child of Mr. Badger. At Hopkinton, Mr. Jos. Colby, aged 95 and 2.
Acts and Resolves passed at a session of the General Court, held at Concord November 1798.
An act, for filling vacancies where Representatives are disqualified, by accepting offices under the Federal Government.
An act, for a social Library in Alstead.
An act, to restore Nath'l Dodge to his law.
An act, to make perpetual an act, making further provision for the administration of justice.
An act, for a social Library in Lyndeborough.
An act, for a social Library for Lytchfield and Merrimack.
An act, to incorporate Farmington.
An act, to alter the name of Raby, to the name of Brookline.
An act, for a social Library for Tynsbrough and Dunstable.
An act, for a social Library in Londonderry.
An act, enabling Randolph Freeman, to assume the name of Payton.
An act, for a social Library in Pembroke.
An act, for a social Library in Concord.
An act, for a social Library in Dunbarton.
An act, to repeal the act for preserving Deer.
An act, to authorise the Guardians of Jonathan Chase, Esq. to sell real estate.
An act, for a social Library in Weare.
An act, in addition to an act, for taxing lands in Danbury.
An act, granting a ferry to Tilton Bennett.
An act, for a social Library in Salisbury.
An act, in addition to the Laws relating to proprietary matters.
An act, for altering the time of holding town meeting in Northwood.
An act, for a social Library in Lempster.
An act, for taxing land in Landaff.
An act, to extend the line of Pembroke.
An act, to incorporate the proprietors of Blodgett's Canal.
An act, for a social Library in Marlborough.
An act, granting a ferry to Salah Howe.
An act, to postpone an act, regulating Weights and Measures.
An act, giving proprietors of Paddy Seine and others, leave to draw a seine in certain places.
An act, for a social Library in Merrimack.
An act, to exempt from taxes Piscataqua Bridge.
An act, for a social Library in North Hampton.
An act, for a social Library in Kennington.
An act, to establish a new proportion of public taxes.
An act, to establish an equitable method of making taxes.
A resolve, respecting the qualifications of persons for the office of President and Vice President, Senators and Representatives, in Congress of the United States.
A resolve, for the amendment of the Constitution of the United States, respecting the choice of President, and Vice President.
An act, for taxing land in Tuftonborough.
An act, for a social Library in Chester.
An act for incorporating Cambells Gore, by the name of Windsor.
An act, in addition to the military Laws.
An act, against gaming at BILLIARDS.
An act, to rectify certain mistakes in proportion act.
An act, for taxing land in Chatham.
An act, relative to the Court of Common Pleas, county Strafford.
CAUTION!
THE public are cautioned against receiving a New-Hampshire Bank Bill, N o 279, amount one hundred dollars, endorsed J. and A. Crocker, as the bill was put into the Post Office in Boston, enclosed to Samuel Hale, Esq. Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, the evening of the 4th December last, and has not been received by said Hale. Payment of the above bill has been guarded against at the Bank from which it issued, and at the Banks in Boston. Ten dollars will be paid for the bill, if delivered to J. & A. Crocker, of Boston, or Samuel Hale, of Portsmouth. Jan. 9, 1799.
WANTED,
A JOURNEYMAN and an Apprentice to the Joiners business, both from the country would be preferred.—For further particulars apply to the Printer hereof.
FRESH RAISINS.
25 casks of fresh Malaga
Raisins, just arrived and for sale, by H. & B. Penhallow,
At their store in Market-street.
Also, at the same store, a large and general assortment of HARD-WARE as usual.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Benjamin Dow, late of Bedford, in the State of New Hampshire, yeoman, deceased, are hereby notified to exhibit their accounts for settlement; and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment without further notice. Hannah Dow, Administratrix.