The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-05-23 00:00:00

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Vol. XLI.—Numb. 2113.]
TUESDAY, May 23, 1797.
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FRANCE. NAVAL POWERS OF EUROPE.
CITIZEN Arnoult, chief of the Bureau de Commerce at Paris, has just published a work in one volume, entitled, Système Maritime et Politique des Européens, pendant les 19 siècles, fondé sur leurs traités de paix, de commerce, et de navigation.
The book abounds with much information relative to the maritime power of every state of Europe. The plan of the author is clear and simple, his distribution methodical, and his reasoning forcible and convincing.
Each maritime nation is treated of in succession, a brief view of their political history anterior to the 18th century is presented to the reader, together with a statement of their present situation, and a calculation of their absolute and relative forces. The author proceeds afterwards to describe the means employed by the different governments of Europe to create, maintain, or extend their respective maritime systems.
The following is an abstract of the author's statements relative to the naval strength of the different powers of Europe:
Spain.—At the commencement of the present war between France and Spain, the latter power had 72 ships of the line, 41 frigates, and 109 smaller vessels. Mounting in all 10,000 guns, and manned by 50,000 seamen.
Portugal.—The naval force of Portugal, at the commencement of the French revolution consisted of 10 ships of the line, 14 frigates and 20 inferior vessels. The whole mounted with 2000 guns, and manned by 10,000 seamen.
Sardinia.—This kingdom cannot be reckoned among the maritime powers of Europe. The court of Turin, however, maintains a few naval officers; but they are kept merely for parade and form.
Tuscany.—This state, which, when governed by the Medici, had a formidable marine, has now only five frigates, two of which belong to the grand duke, the other three are the emperor's.
Naples.—The navy force of Naples may amount to ten ships of the line, 10 frigates, and 10 chebecs,—mounting altogether 1000 guns, and manned by 5000 seamen.
Genoa.—Which once could send to sea 200 vessels, manned by 50,000 seamen, has now only three galleys and some tartans which cruise in the Mediterranean.
Sweden.—Nature has done every thing to raise this country to first rank or power. Surrounded, by seas, and intersected by large navigable lakes it possesses a number of excellent ports, such as Gottenburg, Stralsun, Kulmar, and particularly Stockholm. Twenty-seven vessels of the line, twelve frigates, and forty armed galleys, mounting in all 3000 guns,—and manned by 18,000 seamen complete the present force of the Swedish navy.
Russia.—The efforts of this power are as vast as the disadvantages it has to surmount in the career of navigation. The Russian navy consists of 67 ships of the line, 36 frigates,—and 700 galleys and other smaller vessels. The number of guns with which these vessels are armed is 9000; about 21,000 seamen are employed on board the fleet.
Venice.—This republic has preserved more traces of her ancient splendor than Genoa. If necessary, Venice can put to sea, 26 or 40 sail of the line, and 50,000 sailors. The present naval force of this state, does not exceed 80 armed vessels large and small.
Turkey.—The maritime force of the Porte consists of 80 ships of the line, mounting 8000 guns, and manned by about 50,000 seamen.
Batavian Republic.—Before the French revolution; the maritime force of Holland consisted of 87
ships of the line, 53 frigates, and 100 inferior vessels. They were manned by 15,000 seamen,—and mounting 6300 guns. But the Dutch naval power has been crippled by the deceitful alliance of the English, and by the treachery and supineness of their own officers.
Austria does not rank among the naval powers. Every attempt of the Imperial government to establish an exterior maritime commerce has failed.
Prussia.—The maritime system of Prussia proceeds sensibly towards amelioration by natural and well combined means. Frederick the second created a small marine, and gave some respectability to his flag by the vigorous execution of the armed neutrality, established in December 1781.
Denmark—by its position, commands the Baltic and the northern Ocean. The wisdom of this power is remarkable in carefully avoiding the entering into any warlike confederacies and particularly in refusing to join the coalition formed against the French revolution. The Danish navy is composed of 38 ships of the line, 20 frigates and 60 chebecs and cutters. The total number of seamen is 12,000; of guns 3000.
Great Britain.—In the month of December last, the British navy consisted of 661 vessels, of which 171 were ships of the line, 210 frigates, and 256 sloops.
France.—The following was the state of the French navy before the commencement of the revolution, viz. 81 ships of the line, 60 frigates, and 141 smaller vessels. The whole mounting 14,000 guns, and manned by 70,000 seamen. The maritime force of France in its present reduced state is not given.
The author concludes by proposing that France should promote a maritime confederacy, for the purpose of destroying the colossal power of England upon the ocean. This he endeavors to prove would be the second order.
Spain, Holland, Denmark and Sweden, united to France,—may oppose 270 ships of the line to the British navy. Should the English obtain Russia for an ally, they may add to their present force 60 or 70 ships of the line; but it ought to be remembered that Russia cannot find seamen to man its fleets. Admitting however, this alliance to take place, the relative force of Britain and Russia against the confederacy would be 230 ships of the line to 270. The feeble powers of Italy and the Portuguese, must remain neuter, during such a struggle. As to the Turks they may make a useful diversion against Russia.
Such a coalition of the naval powers of Europe appears to the author, to be the only means of emancipating the ocean from what he calls British Tyranny.
From a London Magazine. IN April, 1796, an Eel was taken just below Fulbridge, at Malden, in Essex, which weighed 26lb, it measured 5 1/2 feet in length, and 17 inches in girth; the largest fish of this species ever taken, or described in natural history. Twenty persons sat down to sup upon it at the King's Head Inn, in that town, it proved extremely delicate in color and flavor, and was more than sufficient for the repast of this numerous company.
IN April, 1796, a young Ox, weighing 2,800lb, measuring 6 feet in height, 18 feet in length, and 24 feet in girth, was killed at Hull.
A FIR tree which grew in the Highlands of Scotland, was lately sold for £700 sterling.
LADY Charlotte Campbell was the first, who, disregarding the artificial shape given by stays, introduced short waists. The elegant
person of her ladyship appears to greatest advantage when nature is unrestrained, and therefore her short waist is uncommonly graceful; but the little Dutch built dames who have adopted the same fashion, look as if they were peeping out of a hog-head covered by a petticoat.
From a late London Paper. The Elder Tree possesses the following valuable properties: 1. Saving turnips from the Fly. 2. Preserving wheat from the Yellow. 3. Preserving fruit trees from the Blight. 4. Preserving cabbage plants from Caterpillars. The fact has been ascertained by the Privy Council, in their inquiries relative to the Hessian Fly. The Dwarf Elder has the most potent effluvia, and it requires no other trouble than to strew the leaves over the ground, or to strike fruit trees with the twigs.
LAW ANECDOTE. At an auction of a gentleman's library, lately sold in Dublin, a manuscript law book was set up, the production of a late eminent hand, and to advance the price, the Auctioneer informed the company, that, besides its originality, it had the additional advantage of an opinion concerning it, written on a blank leaf by one of the most distinguished fages of the law, which he could not shew until the book was sold. This took so well with the literati, that they outbid each other, until it was knocked down at an advanced price, when all crowded round the purchaser to read the opinion, which to avoid being crushed to death, to their disappointment and his own mortification he read in these words:
"Men I have carefully read this book the performance of Counsellor S——n, and do pronounce it not worth one farthing."
AN elegant writer has said, "that the period of our courtship is the happiest of our lives." If this position be true, it is impossible not to admire the prudence of a couple lately married, who protracted this period of felicity for thirty-four years. That they should at last think it necessary to unite in the bands of wedlock, is a striking proof that all human felicity must some time or other have an end. Boston Paper.
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TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, On Thursday the fifteenth day of June next, at the house of Col. BOARDMAN, innholder in Exeter.
THAT Dwelling- House where Ward Clark Dean formerly lived; together with an Hat-maker's Shop,—also a small Garden and Barn. The above is an excellent stand for a trader or tradesman; the sale to begin at 3 o'clock, P. M. if not previously sold at private sale; Conditions to be seen at time and place of sale. JOHN DEAN. Exeter, May 15, 1797.
TO BE LET, A Convenient House, In a pleasant part of the town, with a garden adjoining. Inquire of G. TURNER.
A Bargain.
TO BE SOLD, If applied for in one Month, THE Mansion House of the Subscriber, which is situated on a pleasant spot of Land as any in the town, and is excellently calculated for a public Stage House, for the entertainment of travellers from the country or elsewhere.—The prospect is commanding and inviting.—The air is salubrious, conveniences agreeable, and is so well known that it needs no other recommendation than what nature has given it; it is an excellent stand for a gentleman's seat and may be highly improved. A price nearly equal to what is asked, has been offered for it, but it has been hitherto indetermined whether it would be sold or leased. The conditions of purchase will be made easy, one half payable in one year or more upon interest, and some English and West-India Goods will be taken. Any person at Boston, Salem, Newburyport or elsewhere, may now have a good opportunity of accommodating themselves with a fine stand for public business in the stage line. The premises will be leased after one month from this date, and none need apply after that time.—Terms may be known by inquiring of NATH'L S. GRIFFITH, Who will give the purchaser a good warrant deed of the premises above mentioned. Portsmouth, May 12, 1797.
A good strong second hand CHAISE for sale; Apply to the Printer hereof.
FOUND. A PURSE containing some Silver and some Bank Notes; any person having lost such, and properly describing the same, and paying for this advertisement, may probably have their purse again; Inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, May 9, 1797.
WHEREAS Joseph Meder of Lee, did on the 20th day of April last, write or cause to be written and published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, a false, scandalous and malicious Libel, setting forth that Israel Bartlett of Nottingham, did, on the 20th day of October, 1796, fraudulently obtain a note of hand signed by Joseph Meder of Lee, for thirty dollars; which note he has cautioned all persons against purchasing, because he says he is determined not to pay the same. I therefore have thought fit to give the public the particulars relative to my obtaining said note of hand, the facts are these, viz. Previous to the note being given to me I had said Meder under due arrest on a criminal process, in which situation as a prisoner he behaved himself in a very surly, cross, ill-natured manner; and in open violation of the Law, and in contempt of the Authority of the State of New-Hampshire, did, in a very violent manner, seize my right hand and force it to his mouth, and bit the forefinger of it in so shocking a manner as to nearly have deprived me of its use forever; for which I prosecuted said Meder, he then entered into an agreement with me, to submit the affair to the judgment of James Brackett, Esq. of Lee, and Mr. Stevens Smith, of Epping. They after considering the affair, agreed that Meder should sign said note, and acknowledge himself to have acted very wrong, all which he readily complied with; but he has since that time industriously sought to injure my character; but I hope the Quaker coat and hat which he wears, nor his thee and thou, although pronounced with the voice of a Scentor, will not add grace enough to his flories to deceive the public. ISAIAH BARTLETT. Nottingham, May 15, 1797.
NOTICE!
THOSE persons who are desirous of being Inoculated in this HOSPITAL, will send their names together with a description of the apartment they wish to occupy; which apartment will be reserved for those who first apply. Those who do not previously engage an apartment, will be provided for in such rooms as are unengaged, without favor or partiality. Those who engage an apartment must fill it at the time appointed; otherwise it will be filled by such persons as shall be most agreeable to the parties. HALL JACKSON, } Physicians. WM. CUTTER, } Inoculating Hospital, Shapley's Island May 6, 1797.
IT having been reported that Patients have been Inoculated previously to their coming into this HOSPITAL, and that the Physicians leave the Island without being thoroughly cleaned from infection: This may certify, That no Patient has been Inoculated excepting in the Hospital; that neither of the Physicians has left the Island until his apparel was entirely shifted, and his person otherwise perfectly free from infection; and that no Patient is permitted to leave the Island without a certificate signed by both the Physicians, that he is perfectly recovered from the disease; and also by the Superintendent, that his apparel and other clothing are perfectly cleaned from infection.
No person will be permitted, on any pretence whatever, to land on this Island without special leave first obtained from the Physicians and Superintendent. HALL JACKSON, } Physicians. WM. CUTTER, } GEORGE DAME, Superintendent. Inoculating Hospital, Shapley's Island, May 6, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. To Ebenezer Thompson, Esq. clerk of the proprietors of the town of Peeling, in the county of Grafton. THE subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of the said town, desire you to notify according to law a meeting of the said proprietors, to be held at the house of David Webster, Esq. innholder in said county, on Wednesday the 14th day of June next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. then and there to act on the following matters. 1st. To choose a moderator. 2d. To choose a committee to settle with the former collector, and report whether there is any money in his hands belonging to the proprietors. 3d. To settle the accounts and allow such demands as shall appear due to persons who have done services, or advanced money for the proprietors. 4th. To vote (if they think proper) any quantity of common and undivided land, in pay to any person to whom money is due from the proprietors. 5th. To see if the proprietors will vote to open any new roads in said town. 6th. To vote any sum of money that may be thought necessary for opening roads, or any other matter that may be determined to be beneficial to the proprietors; and if voted to appoint assessors and a collector, to assess and collect the money. THOMAS PINKHAM, TIMOTHY EMERSON, EBEN: THOMPSON, Jr. Durham, April 15, 1797. In pursuance of the foregoing request, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of Peeling, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes therein mentioned. EBENEZER THOMPSON, clerk of the proprietors of Peeling. Durham, May 8, 1797.

Foreign Intelligence.
FRANKFORT, March 11.
A Peace, between France and Austria, is much talked of. The French at least, certainly wish to conclude a separate Peace with the Emperor; and it is again strongly reported, though we know not on what foundation, that Russia will act as Mediator.
The Armistice between the Austrians and French, concluded in consequence of the capitulation of the head of the Bridge of Huningen, has been prolonged for a month.
LONDON, March 24.
On Tuesday, the 28th ultimo, a meeting of the trustees of the white and colored cloth halls acting for the whole body of the broadcloth manufacturers, was held in the commerce room at Leeds. Mr. Joseph Staincliff, of Hopetown, in the chair: when it was unanimously agreed to instruct the country members, Messrs. Wilberforce and Lascelles, to lay before the minister a statement of the deplorable situation of their trade, the enormous decrease in the quantity of goods manufactured, the difficulty of obtaining payment from the merchants, and the general distress of the country.
At the same time they have declared their conviction that the war is the sole cause of the present calamities, and nothing but an immediate peace can give them relief.
Should the answer to their remonstrances be unsatisfactory, it is intended to call public meetings in the several districts to petition in energetic terms against the further continuance of this mad and ruinous war, carried on against the liberties and happiness of mankind. There is no doubt the example will be followed by the whole of the manufacturing parts of this and the neighboring countries, who are now ready to raise their voice as one man against the further continuance of measures so calamitous in their progress, and so eventful and fatal in their consequences, to the liberty and prosperity of the nation. The minister can no longer boast of the flourishing state of our commerce. In the last quarter, the decrease in the manufacture of broadcloths in the West Riding of Yorkshire, has been from 6 to 7,000 pieces which at the lowest calculation, would average a decrease of nine million yards per year.
In Foreign Journals, as well as in the British there have been, for some time past, rumors of a new Treaty between the French Republic and the King of Prussia. These rumors were founded on the following circumstances—
It is generally known that the Treaty of Basse contained secret Articles. These Articles have not been divulged 'till lately; the divulging of them was produced by a Representation of Sir Charles Whitworth to the Court of Petersburg. The contents of them are of no less importance than the RECOGNITION and GUARANTEE of Belgium to the French Republic by the King of Prussia, together with his Prussian Majesty's approbation of the principle of the Rhine being the Boundary of the French Dominions—The independence of the Republic of the United Provinces, North of, and within the Rhine, is also recognized and guaranteed. The French Republic has also guaranteed to the king of Prussia a considerable Territory in Germany.
The secret articles include some stipulations relative to the Prince of Hesse and the Stadtholder;—and it is said, but we entertain some doubt upon the subject, that the latter is to have the United Provinces without the Boundary of the Rhine.
No less than fifty-two Bankruptcies were sealed yesterday. The Gazette of this evening will, consequently, display a distressing and melancholy appearance.
The Sheriffs of London attended yesterday at St. James's, and waited for above two hours to have an interview with the King, to know when the Address and Petition for turning out his Ministers, as carried in the Common Hall, should be brought up; when the Duke of Portland delivered a verbal message, that his Majesty had always received Addresses from the City of London in their Corporate Body, and not by Representatives; upon which the Gentlemen retired without going into the Presence Chamber!!!!
MARCH 27.
The two Hamburg Mails, which arrived on Saturday, give accounts of the most vigorous preparations making by the Emperor for another campaign. In Italy we expect the contest will be most desperate and bloody. Mr. Pitt has offered his Imperial Majesty Three millions Sterling to prosecute the War; this he has done at the time when the Bank cannot pay a guinea, and trade languishes for want of pecuniary aid.
Buonaparte, the Prussian Envoy, the Marquis de Lucchesini, and Prince Augustus d'Arenberg, are said to have had a conference near Bologna.
A Treaty of commerce between Russia and Prussia is ready to be signed, and an alliance will, it is said, also be concluded between the new Emperor and Saxony.
So general and so strong is the public indignation, at the refusal of His Majesty to receive the Petition of the Livery to dismiss the present ministers, who have involved the Country in its present calamities, that it is with much satisfaction we hear of any circumstance, likely to alleviate the indignation; because, as friends of the Constitution, we wish His Majesty to be beloved and respected. It is now said by persons about the Court that the King only refused to receive the Petition on the Throne, as that was an honor to which the common Council was alone entitled, and that he will readily receive the petition of the Livery at the Levee. As friends to His Majesty we hope this is true. We wish His Majesty would grant the prayer of the Petition; but for his own sake we hope he will receive it with respect.
MARCH 31.
Previous to the sailing of the Walsingham packet from Lisbon, a British Officer arrived there from Porto Ferrajo, in the Isle of Elba. He stated that an account had been received there of the Island of Corsica being in a state of Insurrection against the French Government. At Corte, and several other places, the British flag was flying, and invitations had been made for us to take possession of the Island. The guillotine was actively employed, and amongst those who had become its victims was Angelo, one of the Representatives who had gone to France to solicit a force to expel the English from the Island.
The capture of the two frigates in Brest water, which had landed troops in Wales, is the more fortunate, as they had on board correct soundings, which they made along the coast, in their way north about.
The peace between the Pope and the French Republic will enable Buonaparte to direct the whole of his force against the Austrian army in the Tyrol, and little hopes are entertained of the Imperialists in that quarter being able to oppose any effectual resistance to the victorious arms of the Republicans.
The Dutch Admiral Lucas arrived in town on Saturday, and attended yesterday at the Admiralty Office. He appeared much depressed in spirits; he conversed a short time with one of the secretaries, but had no audience with Lord Spencer.
According to the report of an American gentleman, who was at Brest at the time the two French frigates already mentioned were captured, it appears that the French commanders at Brest saw these two ships captured, but believed them to be English; and that the firing was only a feint on our part, to induce some of their men of war to come out of Brest.
Capt. Velters Cornwall Berkeley, of the Emerald frigate, is to have a Court Martial held on his conduct for not taking possession of the Santissima Trinidada, the Spanish Admiral's flag ship. It will be recollected, that after the late action Sir John Jervis dispatched three frigates in quest of the above ship, which they fell in with. Having hoisted the white flag as a signal that she had struck, and finding it not answered, the Spanish Admiral then hoisted the British Jack over the Spanish colours, but Captain Berkeley, who was Commodore, did not take possession, though pressed by his officers to do so, supposing these signals were a trap to deceive him. On his arrival at Lisbon, this matter was represented to Sir John Jervis, who ordered Capt. B. under arrest.
The Emperor of Russia has invited the king of Poland to come to see him at Petersburg, and has sent
him a considerable sum of money to bear the expenses of his journey. The Emperor has also prepared a place for his reception; after which, the king will be at liberty to withdraw where he likes, with a pension from the three Courts of Petersburg, Vienna, and Berlin.
APRIL 6.
This day arrived the mail from Hamburg due yesterday. It brings a body of very important intelligence; beside other interesting articles. We have subjoined the following—to which we more particularly direct the attention of our readers:
Revolution of part of the Venetian Territories.
MILAN, MARCH 15.
An unexpected and important change has taken place within the Venetian territory. Three of the principal towns of that State, Verona, Brescia, and Bergamo, the former of which contains 60,000, the second 48,000, and the last 13,000 inhabitants, as likewise the town of Crema, have thrown themselves under the French protection, and solicited to be annexed to the new Republic of Lombardy. The city of Vicenza, containing 30,000 inhabitants, has also shown an inclination to adopt the same measure.
The papal towns of Ravenna, Gubbio, and the Duchy of Gubbio, are likewise desirous to be included in the Cispadane Republic; and their General Assembly has abolished the torture.
Some accounts of this morning, brought by a cutter from the little island of Marcon, state, that all along the coast of France, incampments are forming; and by intelligence clandestinely received from the shore, it appears that at almost every port floating batteries and gun-boats are constructing, transports assembling, and every preparation is making for an embarkation of troops engaged on some important expedition.
The admiralty is in hourly expectation of further important intelligence from Sir John Jervis, as every effort will be made to intercept the Spanish homeward-bound Plata fleet, and for the defence of which, Admiral Cordova must hazard another battle.
The imperial subsidy for the present campaign is finally fixed for seven millions.
The report of the Financial Committee is expected to be made on Thursday next. Mr. Pitt underwent an examination on Wednesday last, which lasted upwards of two hours.
We have the satisfaction to announce, that the public inconvenience respecting the non-circulation of the current coin of the realms is not likely to be of much longer duration; as our letters of Saturday from Hamburg state, that the course of exchange having taken so great, and immediate a turn, English Guineas had fallen in value from 26s. to 20s. and 3d each; and that considerable quantities at the latter price were then packing for exportation to London.
His Majesty's mint has nearly completed a new coinage of 140,000 guineas; and the Directors of the bank have informed the master, that they are ready to issue bullion for another coinage to the same amount.
According to letters from Rome, of the 4th ult. all the gold and silver plate that can be spared, is to be carried to the mint, within the space of three days. Fifty-nine waggons laden with 2,000,000 of Roman crowns, and 50 saddle horses, have been sent from thence to Foligno, and delivered to the Chief Treasurer of the French army. An insurrection has taken place in some towns of the Duchy of Nobino, and the Mark of Ancona, having for its object the union of those places with the Cispa. in Republic.
In the navy list there appears the names of upwards of one hundred ships of war taken from the French, Spaniards, and Dutch, since the commencement of the war; of which there are twenty from 54 to 112 guns.
A letter from a respectable commercial house in Leghorn, to their correspondents in Glasgow, dated February 10, 1797, says, "We have the pleasure to inform you, that the French troops who have garrisoned this city since last June, evacuated it peaceably on the 7th inst. in virtue of a treaty concluded at Bologna to that effect. Only 100 men have been left behind for the formal delivery of the fortresses. A numerous corps of Tuscan troops is daily expected to be quartered here, to main-
tain our neutrality inviolable. Being thus secured against the renewal of those scenes that proved so prejudicial to the commercial interest of this city, we have every reason to hope, that trade will gradually revive. Our intercourse is re-established with all nations, our connections resumed, and, in short, every thing is reverting to its former state. The conduct of our merchants cannot fail to inspire the British with confidence towards them; and it is to be hoped, the unequivocal proofs of integrity and honor displayed during the presence of the French, will be daily appreciated by all friends of men."
The corporation of Salisbury at a common council held on Thursday last, resolved on an address to his Majesty, in which, after deplored that his Majesty's Ministers have plunged us into a war "undefined in its principle, and unattainable in its object—a war that has been, and still continues to be carried on by an unexampled profusion of the public money, a system of delusion and corrupt influence which threatens the subversion of the principles of our excellent Constitution,"—they earnestly beseech his Majesty to dismiss his present Ministers, &c. It was resolved that the said address should be presented to his Majesty by the Mayor, and that the Members for the city should be requested to attend him in presenting it.
DUBLIN, March 16.
A correspondent assures us by advice of the first authority from London, that the whole business in that great emporium of trade is now confined to the closing of sales, the winding up of accounts, and the calling in of scattered property; speculation sleeps and enterprise is at an end. The guineas, for there is no other coin whose intrinsic value approaches that of its denomination, daily disappear: they retire into the iron recesses of the rich, or sink into their parent earth. The law, he adds, may substitute paper as a succedaneum for gold, but it has no power to conjure the precious metal into view.
MARCH 18.
From the Belfast News Letter we learn that the several yeomanry corps in that town have published the following declaration, which is signed by the different individuals:
"That our opinions are not changed, that we continue firmly attached to the rights and liberties of all the people of Ireland, and that the sole motive of our enrolment was, and is to assist in repelling foreign invasion, and to aid in protecting the persons and properties of ourselves and neighbours."
KINGSTON (Jamaica) April 8.
Since the consequences of the depredations committed on the American trade by the French, have been felt in St. Domingo, the government there has come to a resolution of providing convoys to and from America, and the vessels in government service are to be employed in it. The ship Lyon will sail very soon from Port-au-Prince, with the vessels laying there, and will call at different ports in America, to convoy vessels bound to St. Domingo. It is intended the convoys should sail monthly.
ST. JOHN'S, (Antigua) March 21. ON Wednesday last his Majesty's ships Roebuck and Woolwich, convoyed several American vessels out of the track of the French cruisers, and have since returned.
April 11.
A few days ago an American brig was met with near St. Bartholomews, by a French privateer, which fired at her to bring to, but the Capt. of the brig refused, and at the same time cautioned the crew of the privateer not to fire again, as his brig was armed and he was determined to defend himself. They paid no regard to him and fired twice more, and being very near each other the brig fired at the privateer, carried away one of her masts, and killed some of her men.
BALTIMORE, May 9.
Arrived yesterday, Schooner Nancy, of Norfolk, Capt. Spotwood, 18 days from Guadalupe—wine, coffee and sugar. Mr. P. Garts.
Capt. Spotwood informs, that three English cartel ships from Trinidad, bound to windward to exchange Spanish prisoners, in sight of Guadalupe were pursued by 10 or 12 French privateers, which went out of Basseterre to attack them, but were discovered by three English frigates lying in the Saints that immediately put to sea to relieve them. They succeeded however in capturing one of them, full of Spaniards, but not without losing one of their
own number commanded by an American by the name of Williams, who fortunately for himself saved his neck by taking to his boat.
CHARLESTOWN, April 18.
Capt. Dalton says, that a French Agent has lately been sent from some of the Windward Islands to Havannah, to demand the condemnation of the American vessels there. The Spanish Gov. had ordered them to be tried first!
PHILADELPHIA, May 8.
Saturday last, the ship Liberty, Captain Ramage, dropt down to New-Castle, bound to Havre-de-Grace. This vessel, we are informed, is furnished with a passport from the British Minister, for citizen P. A. Adet, late minister plenipotentiary from the French Republic, who goes passenger, and will embark in a day or two.
MAY 9.
The King of Spain has annulled the permission given to certain individuals for carrying flour from the U. S. to the Havannah. Mr. Iznardi, is of course thrown out of that business: But we are informed has gone to the Havannah, as agent for the American Government, respecting the vessels of our country carried into the ports of Cuba by French privateers.
Capt. Horsborough says, that at Jamaica government Bills have fallen 16 pr. cent in consequence of the alarming advices of the state of public credit in England.
MAY 12.
Arrived last evening at Gloucester Point, the Schooner Expedition, Swain, 12 days from St. Thomas—Capt. S. informs that the day before he failed a vessel arrived from Porto Rico, with an account of that place being attacked by the British, who had carried one of its principal forts, with inconsiderable loss on their part.
The captain of a brig arrived yesterday from Tortola informs, that the British cruisers in the West-Indies were capturing and condemning Danish merchantmen as well as Americans, and that a war between Denmark and England was spoken of. This rumor of a war was probably founded on the British depredations.
It is reported, and we believe the report has some foundation, that the Spanish ambassador has presented a memorial from his court to the secretary of state, complaining of sundry vexations and breaches of treaty which the subjects of his most catholic majesty experiences from the United States, or the citizens thereof. The specific grounds of complaint we have not been informed of.
NEW-YORK, May 10.
Extract of a letter from Antigua, dated April 17.
"We have been long looking for the intended attack on Guadalupe, which I begin to think will never commence. Sir Ralph Abercrombie, our General, having failed four days since to attack Porto Rico."
MAY 12.
A letter from Ireland directs the writers correspondent to vest a considerable sum of money in the American stocks, in consequence of the precarious state of property in that country.
We can inform the public, on good authority, that the French government is pursuing its plan of controlling neutral nations, to annihilate the commerce of Great-Britain. A peremptory demand has been made on the governments of Denmark, Hamburg and Bremen, to exclude British vessels from their ports, which has been refused. In consequence of this refusal, the French consul has withdrawn from Hamburg, and preparations for defence are making by those neutral powers of the north.
NEW-YORK, May 12.
Extract of a letter from a merchant of the first respectability, dated Dublin, March 17.
"Whatever your commercial distresses may have been, they hardly can bear any comparison to ours. The present ill-fated war has drawn after it a train of the most tremendous consequences, and although thou wilt think of thy own good fortune in having removed from hence, still I imagine thou wilt not hear of the misfortunes of thy native country with composure. After a succession of prognosticks, the stoppage of the bank of England and Ireland has thrown both into the utmost confusion. The full effects of this recent calamity have not yet been developed; but credit seems at an end, and trade of course must come to the most dismal state of stagnation; added to this both Kingdoms are threatened with an invasion from France, and this is far from being in a state of internal security. The state of Ulster is peculiarly alarming, and bids fair to produce a suspension, if not an entire extinction of the linen manufacture in that quarter. Happy America! thrice happy if she will but be wise enough to cherish her own prosperity, and avoid external war or internal discontent. I have not yet learnt who is your President, but I hope it is Jefferson."

President's Speech.
PHILADELPHIA, May 17.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
MONDAY, May 15.
A QUORUM of both branches assembled.—The House of Representatives was immediately organized. The Hon. JONA DAYTON, Esq. was chosen Speaker, having 78 out of 80 votes. Some debate arose on the choice of a clerk; and on the ballot being taken, WM. S. CONDI, had 41, & JOHN BECKLEY 40 votes. The former being declared chosen took his chair. The usual introductory proceedings being over, a committee which had waited on THE PRESIDENT, reported, that he would meet the two Houses, to-morrow at 12 o'clock.
TUESDAY, May 16.
The Senate attended in the Representatives Chamber, and at 12 o'clock, the PRESIDENT delivered the following
SPEECH.
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. THE personal inconveniences to the members of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, in leaving their families and private affairs, at this season of the year, are so obvious, that I the more regret the extraordinary occasion which has rendered the convention of Congress indispensable.
It would have afforded me the highest satisfaction, to have been able to congratulate you on a restoration of peace to the nations of Europe, whose animosities have endangered our tranquility. But we have still abundant cause of gratitude, to the supreme dispenser of national blessings, for general health and promising seasons; for domestic and social happiness; for the rapid progress and ample acquisitions of industry, through extensive territories; for civil, political and religious liberty; while other states are desolated with foreign war, or convulsed with intestine divisions, the United States, present the pleasing prospect of a nation governed by mild and equal laws, generally satisfied with the possession of their rights; neither envying the advantages, nor fearing the power of other nations; solicitous only for the maintenance of order and justice, and the preservation of liberty; increasing daily in their attachment to a system of government, in proportion to their experience of its utility; yielding a ready and general obedience to laws flowing from the reason, and relying on the only solid foundation, the affections of the people.
It is with extreme regret that I shall be obliged, to turn your thoughts to other circumstances, which admonish us, that some of these felicities may not be lasting, but if the tide of our prosperity is full, and a reflux commencing, a vigilant circumspection becomes us, that we may meet our reverses with fortitude, and extricate ourselves from their consequences, with all the skill we possess, and all the efforts in our power.
In giving to Congress information of the state of the Union, and recommending to their consideration such measures as appear to me to be expedient or necessary, according to my constitutional duty, the causes and the object of the present extraordinary session will be explained.
After the President of the United States received information that the French government had expressed serious discontent, at some proceedings of the government of these States said to affect the interests of France, he thought it expedient to send to that country a new Minister, fully instructed to enter on such amicable discussions, and to give such candid explanations, as might happily remove the discontent and suspicions of the French government, and vindicate the conduct of the United States. For this purpose he selected from among his fellow citizens, a character whose integrity, talents, experience, and services, had placed him in the rank of the most esteemed and respected in the nation. The direct object of his mission, was expressed in his letter of credence to the French Republic, being "to maintain that good understanding, which from the commencement of the alliance, had subsisted between the two nations; and to efface unfavorable impressions, banish suspicion, and restore that cordiality, which was at once the evidence and pledge of a friendly union," and his instructions were to the same effect "faithfully to represent the disposition of the government and people of the United States, their disposition being one, to remove jealousies, and obviate complaints, by showing that they were groundless, to restore that mutual confidence, which had been so unfortunately, and injuriously impaired, and to explain the relative interests of both countries, and the real sentiments of his own."
A minister thus specially commissioned, it was expected, would have proved the instrument of restoring mutual confidence between the two Republics; the first step of the French government corresponded with that expectation: A few days before his arrival at Paris, the French minister of foreign relations, informed the American minister, then resident at Paris, of the formalities to be observed by himself in taking leave, and by his successor, preparatory to his reception. These formalities they observed, and, on the 9th of Dec. presented officially to the minister of Foreign Relations, the one a copy of his letters of recall, the other a copy of his letters of credence.
These were laid before the Executive Directory two days afterwards, the Minister of Foreign Relations, informed the recalled American Minister, that the Executive Directory, had determined not to
receive another Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States, until after the redress of grievances demanded of the American government, and which the French Republic had a right to expect from it. The American Minister immediately endeavored to ascertain, whether by refusing to receive him, it was intended that he should retire from the territories of the French Republic; and verbal answers were given, that such was the intention of the Directory. For his own justification he desired a written answer; but obtained none until towards the last of January, when receiving notice in writing to quit the territories of the Republic, he proceeded to Amsterdam, where he proposed to wait for instructions from this government. During his residence at Paris, cards of hospitality were refused him, and he was threatened with being subjected to the jurisdiction of the Minister of Police—but with becoming firmness, he insisted on the protection of the law of nations, due to him as the known Minister of a foreign power. You will derive further information from his dispatches, which will be laid before you.
As it is often necessary that nations should treat, for the mutual advantage of their affairs, and especially to accommodate and terminate differences, and as they can treat only by Ministers, the right of embassy is well known, and established by the law and usage of nations: The refusal on the part of France, to receive our Minister is then the denial of a right; but the refusal to receive him until we have acceded to their demands, without disputation, and without investigation, is to treat us, neither as allies, nor as friends, nor as a sovereign state.
With this conduct of the French government, it will be proper to take into view, the public audience given to the late Minister of the United States, on his taking leave of the Executive Directory. The speech of the President discloses sentiments more alarming than the refusal of a Minister, because more dangerous to our independence and union; and at the same time studiously marked with indignities towards the government of the United States. It evinces a disposition to separate the people of the United States from the government; to persuade them that they have different affections, principles and interests, from those of their fellow-citizens, whom they themselves have chosen to manage their common concerns, and thus to produce divisions fatal to our peace. Such attempts ought to be repelled, with a decision which shall convince France, and the world, that we are not a degraded people, humiliated under a colonial spirit of fear and sense of inferiority, fitted to be the miserable instruments of foreign influence, and regardless of national honor, character and interest.
I should have been happy to have thrown a veil over these transactions, if it had been possible to conceal them; but they have passed on the great theatre of the world, in the face of all Europe and America, and with such circumstances of publicity and solemnity, that they cannot be disguised, and will not soon be forgotten; they have inflicted a wound in the American breast; it is my sincere desire however, that it may be healed; it is my desire, and in this I presume I concur with you, and our constituents, to preserve peace and friendship with all nations; and believing that neither the honor nor the interest of the United States, absolutely forbid the repetition of advances, for securing these desirable objects with France, I shall institute a fresh attempt at negotiation, and shall not fail to promote and accelerate an accommodation, on terms compatible with the rights, duties, interests and honor of the nation. If we have committed errors, and these can be demonstrated, we shall be willing to correct them;—if we have done injuries, we shall be willing on conviction to redress them, and equal measures of justice we have a right to expect from France and every other nation.
The diplomatic intercourse, between the United States, and France, being at present suspended, the government has no means of obtaining official information from that country; nevertheless there is reason to believe, that the Executive Directory passed a decree on the 2d of March last, contravening in part the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight, injurious to our lawful commerce, and endangering the lives of our citizens. A copy of this decree will be laid before you.
While we are endeavouring to adjust all our differences with France by amicable negotiation, the progress of the war in Europe, the depredations on our commerce, the personal injuries to our citizens, and the general complexion of affairs, render it my indispensable duty to recommend to your consideration effectual measures of defence.
The commerce of the United States, has become an interesting object of attention, whether we consider it in relation to the wealth and finances, or the strength and resources of the nation. With a sea coast of near two thousand miles in extent, opening a wide field for fisheries, navigation, and commerce, a great portion of our citizens, naturally apply their industry and enterprise to these objects; any serious and permanent injury to commerce would not fail to produce the most embarrassing disorders, to prevent it from being undermined and destroyed, it is essential that it receive an adequate protection.
The naval establishment must occur to every man, who considers the injuries committed on our commerce, the insults offered to our citizens, and the description of the vessels by which these abuses have been practised; as the sufferings of our mercantile and seafaring citizens, cannot be ascribed to the omission of duties demandable, considering the neutral situation of our country, they are to be attributed to the hope of impunity, arising from a supposed inability on our part to afford
protection. To resist the consequences of such impressions, on the minds of foreign nations, and to guard against the degradation and servility, which they must finally stamp on the American character, is an important duty of government.
A naval power next to the militia is the natural defence of the United States. The experience of the last war would be sufficient to shew, that a moderate naval force, such as would be easily within the present abilities of the Union, would have been sufficient to have baffled many formidable transportation of troops from one state to another, which were then practised; our sea coasts from their great extent are more easily annoyed, more easily defended by a naval force than any other: with all the materials our country abounds; in skill, our naval architects and navigators are equal to any; and commanders and seamen will not be wanting.
But although the establishment of a permanent system of naval defence appears to be requisite, I am sensible it cannot be formed so speedily, and extensive as the present crisis demands: Hitherto I have thought proper to prevent the sailing of armed vessels, except on voyages to the East-Indies, where general usage, and the danger from pirates appeared to render the permission proper; yet the restriction has originated solely from a wish to prevent collisions with the powers at war, contravening the act of Congress of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, and not from any doubt entertained by me of the policy and propriety of permitting our vessels to employ means of defence while engaged in a lawful foreign commerce. It remains for Congress to prescribe such regulations, as will enable our seafaring citizens to defend themselves against violations of the law of nations, and at the same time restrain them from committing acts of hostility against the powers at war. In addition to this voluntary provision of defence by individual citizens, it appears to me necessary, to equip the frigates and provide other vessels of inferior force, to take under convoy such merchant vessels as shall remain unarmed.
The greater part of the cruisers whose depredations have been most injurious, have been built, and some of them partially equipped in the United States. Although an effectual remedy may be attended with difficulty, yet I have thought it my duty to present the subject generally to your consideration. If a mode can be devised by the wisdom of Congress to prevent the resources of the United States from being converted into the means of annoying our trade, a great evil will be prevented. With the same view I think it proper to mention, that some of our citizens resident abroad, have fitted out privateers, and others have voluntarily taken the command, or entered on board of them and committed depredations on the commerce of the United States; such unnatural and iniquitous practices can be restrained only by severe punishments.
But besides a protection of our commerce on the seas, I think it highly necessary to protect it at home when it is collected in our most important ports. The distance of the United States from Europe, and the well known promptitude, ardor and courage of the people, in defence of their country, happily diminish the probability of invasion; nevertheless, to guard against sudden and predatory incursions, the situation of some of our principal sea ports demands your consideration; and as our country is vulnerable in other interests, besides those of its commerce, you will seriously deliberate whether the means of general defence ought not to be increased by an addition to the regular artillery and cavalry, and by arrangements for forming a provisional army.
With the same view, and as a measure which even in time of universal peace ought not to be neglected, I recommend to your consideration a revision of the laws for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, to render that natural and safe defence of the country effectual.
Altho' it is very true, that we ought not to involve ourselves in the political system of Europe, but to keep ourselves always distinct, and separate from it if we can; yet to effect this separation easily, punctual, and continual information of the current chain of events, and of the political projects in contemplation, is no less necessary than if we were directly concerned in them; It is necessary in order to the discovery of the efforts made to draw us into the vortex, in season to make preparations against them. However we may consider ourselves, the maritime and commercial powers of the world, will consider the United States of America as forming a weight, in that balance of power in Europe, which never can be forgotten or neglected; It would not only be against our interest, but it would be doing wrong to one half of Europe, at least, if we should voluntarily throw ourselves into either scale. It is a natural policy for a nation that studies to be neutral to consult with other nations engaged in the same studies, and pursuits at the same time, that measures might be pursued with this view, our treaties, with Prussia and Sweden, one of which is expired and the other expiring might be renewed.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. It is particularly your province to consider the state of the public finances; and to adopt such measures respecting them, as exigencies shall be found to require the preservation of public credit, the regular extinguishment of the public debt, and a provision of funds to defray any extraordinary expenses, will of course call for your serious attention; although the imposition of new burthens, cannot be in itself, agreeable, yet there is no ground to doubt that the American People will expect from you, such measures, as their actual engagements, their present security, and future interests demand.
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. The present situation of our country
imposes an obligation, on all the departments of government, to adopt an explicit and decided conduct. In my situation an exposition of the principles by which my administration will be governed, ought not to be omitted.
It is impossible to conceal from ourselves or the world, what has been before observed, that endeavours have been employed to foster and establish a division between the government and the people of the United States. To investigate the causes which have encouraged this attempt is not necessary; but to repeal by decided and united councils, insinuations, so derogatory to the honor, and aggressions so dangerous to the constitution, union and even independence of the nation is an indispensable duty.
It must not be permitted to be doubted whether the people of the United States will support the government, established by their voluntary consent, and appointed by their free choice; or whether by surrendering themselves to the direction of foreign and domestic faction; in opposition to their own government, they will forfeit the honorable station they have hitherto maintained.
For myself having never been indifferent to what concerned the interests of my country; devoted the best part of my life to obtain and support its independence, and constantly witnessed, the patriotism, fidelity and perseverance, of my fellow-citizens on the most trying occasions, it is not for me to hesitate or abandon a cause in which my heart has been so long engaged.
Convinced that the conduct of the government has been just and impartial to foreign nations, that those internal regulations, which have been established by law for the preservation of peace, are in their nature proper, and that they have been fairly executed; nothing will ever be done by me to impair the national engagement, to innovate upon principles, which have been so deliberately and uprightly established; or to surrender in any manner the rights of the government; To enable me to maintain this declaration I rely with entire confidence, under God, on the firm and enlightened support of the national Legislature, and upon the virtue and patriotism of my fellow-citizens.
JOHN ADAMS.
BOSTON, May 17.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived at Kennebec, May 7.—Schooner Columbus, B. Mason, master, 26 days from St. Vincent's—left there no American vessels, sailed in company with sloop Clarissa, Barkley, of Wethersfield, (Conn.) parted with her in lat. 20. In lat. 29, long. 30, Capt. M. was boarded by a French privateer, who detained him six hours, and "fraternized" him out of about 60 gallons of rum, 1 bbl. of sugar, 1 bag of coffee, 2 firelocks, and a number of vessels tools and papers. The privateersmen said they would have carried him in, if they had found property enough on board worth their attention. They brought fire from the privateer, ordered the boy to kindle it in the caboose, said they were going to burn the vessel, and ordered the crew to put their things on board of the boat, and convey them to the privateer. One of the privateersmen then carried a firebrand to the mast-head, another took one into the cabin, while a third conveyed one into the steerage; but on Capt. M's declaring he had no money, and refusing to quit his vessel, they desisted and permitted him to proceed. "Our allies the French, are a very polite nation!"
On Sunday arrived at Salem, Capt. Ropes, in a barque from Calcutta. On her passage, in the W. India latitudes was brought too by a French privateer, and commanded on board with his papers—When four men from the Republican vessel were sent to the barque. Capt. R. discovering that the privateer had but few men on board (having been weakened by manning other prizes) and that they intended to capture his vessel, he hailed her, and commanded the mate and crew to confine the privateersmen who were on board, and use a few carriage guns they had on board, to keep the privateer off. After a few ineffectual attempts to reduce the American, the Frenchman at length came to terms—agreeing to put Capt. R. in possession of his vessel, if he would insure the return of the four privateersmen. This was readily consented to, and Capt. R. got on board his barque and pursued the remainder of his passage in safety.
From Philad. May 8. March 26, the Dominick Terry, from Liverpool for Philadelphia, was brought in lat. 49. 34. long. 11. 36. by a French Corvette of 20 guns, from Havre-de-Grace, who, after detaining Capt. Dehart 4 hours on board, and finding they could not make a prize of either vessel or cargo, they fell to plundering the Captain of his stores, took all his news papers, and robbed the passengers of their money and clothes, after which the Dominick Terry was suffered to proceed.
PORTSMOUTH, May 23.
In order to give place to the President's Speech, received by last evening's mail, we are obliged to omit sundry matters prepared for this day's Gazette; the Speech is lengthy, and the subject truly important,
and we doubt not will be read by our numerous patrons, with that attention and candor the importance of the subject merits.
On Sunday last arrived the ship Alligator, Capt. George W. Harris, 42 days from Liverpool, b't only one Liverpool paper of the 8th April, contained but little news, which we have selected, and our readers will find in this day's Gazette. Capt. Harris brings nothing further, than what we have had before, except that the French troops which were lately landed in England, and taken prisoners, were sent back to France in a cartel, but the French would not exchange them, nor suffer them to be landed. The following melancholy account is extracted from the paper b't by Capt. Harris.
Copy of a letter, received the 5th of April, 1797, by Messrs. J. and A. Lodge, dated Cork, March 30, 1797.
"We request the favor of you to take the first opportunity of acquainting our mutual friends, Harris & Peirce of Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, that their brig Fufilier, arrived at Cove this day, under care of the mate, and without the ship's papers and owners letters, which were lost by the fatal event which deprived the master (Capt. Titcomb) and two of the crew (Edward Dearing and William Stevens) of their lives. On the 25th, about 40 leagues to the west of Cape Clear, they were hailed by a French privateer, name unknown, whose commander ordered Capt. Titcomb on board, and on the latter declining to go, on account of the heavy sea running, and the smallness of his boat, threatened to fire into him, which forced him to comply, he was again sent back for his papers, and having taken them on board the privateer, was dismissed, when, in attempting to regain his vessel, the boat upset by a sea, and he and his comrades perished, in spite of all the endeavours used on board the brig to assist them; a few letters were brought to us by the mate, which we have forwarded by post, and amongst them are some for you, which you will receive herewith.
"In haste, we are, Your assured friends, HARVEY and DEAVES."
MARRIED—In this town, by the Rev. Mr. Willard, Mr. Benjamin Brierly, merchant, to the amiable Miss Margaret Mary Thompson, eldest daughter of Col. Thomas Thompson of this town.—Mr. Richard Jones to Miss Margaret Williams; Mr. John Thurber to Miss Polly Stocker.
DIED—In this town, Mrs. Mary Savory aged 75; Mrs. KENNADY aged 80; a child of Capt. Nathaniel Ham; a child of Mr. Samuel Larkin; a child of Mr. John Redding; and a child of Mrs. Shute.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE; District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
   ENTERED FROM     Ship Mary, Schooner Betsy, Rice, Hamburg.   Brig Brothers, Hooper, Demarara.   Brig Narciss, Smith, Plymouth.   Ship Aligator, Harris, Liverpool.   CLEARED FOR   Brig Betsy, Lunt, West-Indies.   Schooner Betsy, Bentall, S. Carolina.  
For Philadelphia, THE SLOOP Amity, Moses Woodward, jr. master, now lying fourth fide Long-Wharf, for freight or passage apply to the Master on board; will sail in about 10 or 12 days.
FOR SALE By James Sheafe, OLD white Lisbon WINE in quarter casks—Also, few hlds. London PORTER in bottles.
To-Morrow.
Will be sold at Public Auction at Abraham Isaac's
Auction-Room, at 10 o'clock, A. M. SEVERAL pieces of Jane, Irish Linen, Hats, Buttons, Shoes, Copperas, Alpice, 400 small rolls of Ladys' twill Tobacco from Philadelphia, and a quantity of Hard Ware, &c. &c. &c.
N. B. For private sale the best Marfeilles Sweet Oil of a superior quality, in pint bottles.
TOBACCO.
Neal M'Intire Has constantly for sale at his Store in Forest-Street, Portsmouth,
TOBACCO by the Hoghead; best Fig Tobacco by the Keg, of an excellent quality; fine and common Pigtail of the best kind, warranted; Cutt Tobacco, different sorts; Segars by the thousand or single, very mild and pleasant. Country traders will find it to their advantage to apply there, as they may depend on having the Tobacco of the very best quality and manufactured in the most masterly manner, and in any quantity at the shortest notice, as said M'Intire imports his tobacco directly from Virginia, he flatters himself that his customers will always find such as cannot fail to please.

Public Auction.
On THURSDAY the 1st of June next WILL BE SOLD At Public Vendue, The Whole Household FURNI- TURE of Mr. John Turn- bull, in Daniel-Street; consisting of every article in the house-keeping way.
The Sales to commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. ABRAHAM ISAAC, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, May 6, 1797.
M. Manent, & Co.
In Daniel Street, opposite Mr. John Turnbull's,
INFORM their friends and the public in general that they will keep
A large assortment of Pastry & Cakes
Of all kinds.
An assortment of CONFECTIONARIES,
Prepared in the nicest manner, where private families may be supplied on the shortest notice, or for public En- tertainments. The BAKERS BU- SINESS , in all its various branches, executed with neatness and dispatch.
Said Company will exchange a pound of Loaf Bread for the same quan- tity of Flour, either in large or small quantities.
Portsmouth, May 12, 1797.
MOULTONBOROUGH.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of the common and undivided land in Moul- tonborough, in the county of Straf- ford, and State of New-Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of said pro- prietors held at Hampton on the 31st day of May, 1796, a tax of 8 dollars on the common and undi- vided land belonging to each original proprietors right or share was voted to be assessed and raised, and that the same hath been assessed and com- mitted to me the subscriber to collect, and notice has been given in the New- Hampshire Gazette thereof, and that unless the said tax of eight dollars as aforesaid was paid to me the subscri- ber, on or before the 4th day of May then next now past, being more than 14 days after the last week of said no- tice, the tax would be levied by sale of so much of the interest & property of the proprietor or owner who should be delinquent therein, and whereas the tax of eight dollars as aforesaid yet remains unpaid by the proprie- tors or owners of the common and undivided land belonging to the rights or shares of the following ori- ginal proprietors, viz.
Nathaniel Ambrose, Benj. Batch- elder, Eben. Blake, Samuel Brown, Thomas Brown, Shubel Dearborn, Josiah Dearborn, Simon Dow, Jona. Elkins, Anthony Emery, Jona. Gar- land, Joseph Garland, Philip Hooker, Joshua James, Joseph Johnson, John Lamprey, Wm. Lane, Joshua Lane, Jr. Ebenezer Lane, Jeremiah Marston, Ephraim Marston, Benjamin Mason, Jona. Moulton, Esq. Josiah Moul- ton 3d, Jonathan Moulton 3d, Ben- ning Moulton, John Moulton 3d, John Moulton, Worthington Moulton, Ri- chard Nason, Esq. John Neal, Simon Nudd, Stephen Page, Benjamin Page, George Place, James Philbrick, Thomas Rand, Bradbury Richard- son, Samuel Robinson, Benjamin Sanborn, Joseph Sanborn, Richard C. Shannon, Edward Shaw, Jr. Jona- than Shaw, Jr. John Taylor, Chris- topher Toppan, Esq. Nath. Towle, Elihu Towle, Samuel Towle, Joshua Towle, John Tuck, William Vittum, William Vittum, Jr. Thomas White.
So much of the interest or proper- ty of said proprietor or owner in the common and undivided land belong- ing to each of the aforesaid original proprietors right or share as will be sufficient to pay said tax and charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of Elias Smith, innholder in said Moultonborough, on Wednesday the 31st day of May, 1797, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevent- ed by previous payment.
NATHAN HOIT, Proprietors Collector.
Moultonborough, May 5, 1797.
[4 w.]
WANTED
A good young MILCH COW , lately calved; Apply to the printer hereof. May 15.
The Editor
OF THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE respectfully in- forms his friends and customers, that he has just received by the last vessel from Europe a complete assortment of new Types, on which he will ex- ecute every command in his line, in the neatest and best manner, with fi- delity and dispatch; and assures the public every kind of Printing shall be done in his Office on as moderate terms as at any place in the United States; being determined for cheap- ness and goodness of work to be excel- led by none.
The GAZETTE is now pub- lished on Tuesdays, with an elegant new Type upon large Royal Demy Paper, for only Nine Shillings a year, and is the cheapest paper printed on the continent, considering its large size, will be ready for subscribers by 10 o'clock in the morning. By this arrangement the Gazette will present to the public the latest news, and will contain every article worthy notice brought by all the Mails, beside a great variety of entertaining matter.
Notwithstanding our numerous list of subscribers, we should be happy to enter a few more on the following CONDITIONS
1st. Two Shillings and three pence to be paid at entrance, being for the first quarter.
2d. The remaining three quarters to be paid at the end of the year. May 9.
ALL persons indebted to the Subscriber for news papers , are requested to settle up their accounts to the 1st of April last, without further notice, more particularly those who are indebted to him for the paper lately printed at Exeter.
N. B. Dartmouth College Lottery Tickets for sale.
JONATHAN EDGERLY. May 15, 1797.
Fresh Goods.
Peter Coffin
Has just imported in the Gustavus , Capt. Turner, from Liverpool,
A GREAT VARIETY OF Fashionable, fancy & other GOODS,
Which are now opening for sale, by Wholesale and Retail,
Among which are the following, viz.
BEST superfine Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colors. Cashmeres, printed, plain and mix'd, some of which are double mill'd. A great variety of fancy Waistcoat- ing.
Jeans, Fustians, Cordelures. Strip'd, clouded and silk Nankinets. Chintzes, a great assortment. Ginghams, a great variety, some very fine. Copperplate and fashionable Chintz Furniture.
Book, Jaconet, clouded and Tam- bor'd Muslins.
Muslin Handkerchiefs and Aprons. Silk, muslin, purple & chintz Shawls. Lawns, Cambricks, Long Lawns. Iris Linens, Brown Holland, Sheet- ings.
Diapers, Table Cloths all sizes. Mouselinet, Dimities, Marceilles Quilt- ing.
Lustrings, Satins, Modes. Pekin Silks, Italian Silks. Saracens, Tiffanies, Gauzes.
Patent black Laces, some very wide for veils.
Thread Laces and Edgings, a great as- sortment.
Gold, silver, thread & bobbin Fringes. An elegant assortment of fancy Hats and Bonnets, with straw wreaths and feathers.
A few elegant Satin Boavers. A great variety of spangled and fancy Fans, some very elegant.
Elegant Gilt, Agate & Patent Nock- laces and Ear-Rings.
Morocco and Kid Sandals. Black and colored Morocco Slippers. Russell and Florentine Shoes and Slippers.
White and colored Kid Gloves. Hosiery of every description.
Knit Breeches Patterns, Pantaloons. Worsted and silk Gloves and Mitts. British and India Cottons.
Durants, Tammies, Shalooms. Calamancoes, Russells, Moreens.
Lasings, Satinets, Florentines. Gilt, plated, Pearl, Steel and Italian Buttons.
Gold and silver Epaulets.
Patent Elastic Shoe Buckles.
Satin Hair Cloth for hair bottoms.
Pins, Threads, Tapes, Bobbins. Carpets and Carpeting, &c. &c. &c.
Portsmouth, May 10, 1797.
REMOVED.
Joseph Haven
Has removed to the New Brick Store (middle apartment) on Spring-Hill,
Where he has opened a large assort- ment of
European and India GOODS,
For sale at the lowest rate. Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1796.
Ladies' fancy Hats and Bonnets of the newest fashion.
JUST RECEIVED And now opening for sale by
Edw'd Parry
At his Store in Market-Street, SIGN OF THE
LAMB AND FLAG.
A beautiful assortment of
LADIES' fancy Hats and Bonnets, with straw trim- mings, bands and tassels. Also, 50 dozen of Chip Hats for coverings, which will be sold by the dozen or less quantity.
Elegant assortment of Book and Jaconet Muslins, sprig'd Muslins of all kinds, strip'd and sprig'd do; Book muslin Handkerchiefs of all kinds.
A large assortment of fi- gur'd Muslinets and Dimities; La- dies' and Gentlemen's best Beaver Hats; Superfine Broad and Forest Cloths, and other Goods as usual, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased at any store in town.
Just Published,
Agreeable to an Order of the General Court,
By J. Melcher
And for sale at his Printing-Office & Book-Store, Corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth, [Price two Dollars.]
THE LAWS
OF THE State of New Hampshire, up to the present time, The Constitution of the State,
AND THE Constitution of the United States, with its proposed amendments.
The whole is comprised in one large octavo volume, with a copious index, handsomely printed on good paper, and neatly bound and lettered.
Subscribers are requested to call for their books without delay; those who do not call previous to the first day of August next, will be considered as having re- linquished their right as subscribers. Portsmouth, April 20, 1797.
FOR SALE BY
John Man,
Opposite the State House: On good terms for CASH.
FRESH Raisins by
cask or retail; 2d and 3d proof Rum by the hhd. bbl or gallon; French Brandy; Hollands Gin; N. E. Rum; Sherry and Lisbon Wines; Brown Sugar of different qualities per bbl. or pound; Philadelphia Loaf do; Boxes of Chocolate; Hy- son, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee; Cotton; Molasses; a quan- tity of Redwood; Logwood; Cop- peras; Alum; Ginger; Cinamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Allspice; Pep- per; Cake and Bar Soap; Candles; Sweet Oil; Gun-Powder; Hair- Powder; Starch; Fig, Pigtail, fine Twist and Smoking Tobacco; Se- gars; Cotton and Wool Cards; Iron Hollow Ware; Dogs; Cart Boxes; Iron Shovels; Flat Irons; Bar Iron; German Steel; 4d, 6d, 10d and 20d Nails per cask or thou- sand.
Portsmouth, March 24, 1797.
TO BE SOLD BY
Wm. Neil,
PORTSMOUTH,
THREE chests Bo-
hea Tea, 1st quality. 6 bags Demarara Cotton. 6 cwt. Loaf Sugar. 50lb. Spanish Indigo. 5cwt. Redwood. 6 boxes Candles, dipt and mould. 8 bhd. Rum. 9 barrels Flour. 36 Liquor Casks, elegantly gilt. 5 boxes fresh Lemons and Oranges. 20 frails fresh Figs. 100lb. Almonds. Cakes Oil in flasks. 5 casks Raisins. 10 boxes do very nice. 100lb. Currants. 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d and 20d inspected Nails per cask or M. Brandy per barrel or gallon. 20 boxes Window Glass 7 by 9. 10 crates Earthen Ware, assorted. 4 pieces Velveteens. 2 pieces Corduroys. Boxes Linens per box. 50 pounds Pins.
The above Goods being a fresh supply and mostly chosen by himself, will with his usual assortment of Groceries be sold cheap for cash.
Wanted by said NEIL , 100 bushels White Beans, for which he will pay cash, or exchange Goods at cash prices. March 2, 1797.
Nath'l White
Has received an assortment of
Summer Goods,
Which are now ready for sale at the lowest prices for cash, at the sign of the Golden Eagle, on Spring-Hill.
He has also just received a great variety of Paper Hangings for sale; as low as can be had in the United States.
Wholesale Store.
Lang, Brierley & Co.
Have just received by the Gustavus , from Liverpool,
Part of their assortment of
Spring Goods
Which they are opening for sale at a low advance for cash or approved credit.
They have likewise a few Crates of well assorted
CROCKERY.
Portsmouth, April 26, 1797.
Wrapping Paper.
Just received and for sale at the
Portsmouth Book store,
A QUANTITY of Excellent Wrapping Paper.—Likewise Prels and Bonnet Paper by the gross, dozen or single, of a very good quality.
Sheathing Paper,
very good and cheap. Portsmouth, April 29, 1797.
PHNOMENON
THAT beautiful full blooded STALLION, lately im- ported by Lang, Brierley and Co. from England, will stand for cover- ing this season, at the stable of Maj. Thomas Leavett, of North Hamp- ton.
He is a fine chestnut, rising 5 years old, sixteen hands and half high, got by the famous Phenomenon (whose grand sire was the noted Eclipse) Dam Recovery by Hyder Ally, Grandam Perdita by Herod, great Grandam by Sampson, and out of the Lass of the Mill.
A horse with such a pedigree can need no other recommendation.
The price fifteen dollars the season, eight dollars a crop and one dollar the Groom, which will never be lowered. April 22, 1797.
PHNOMENON.
THE subscribers ac-
quaint their friends that they have disposed of their Horse Pheno- menon to Maj. Thomas Leavett of North-Hampton, where in future he will stand for covering.
They will be obliged to those gen- tlemen who proposed sending their Mares to Portsmouth, to have them sent to the Stable of the aforesaid Mr. Leavett.
LANG, BRIERLEY & Co. Portsmouth, April 21, 1797.
Just arrived from Hamburg, in the
ship Mary,
AND FOR SALE
By James Shapley,
On Mr. Samuel Hill's Wharf,
RUSSIA Iron per ton or hundred.
Sweeds, do.
Crates Glass Ware, containing Tumblers,
Decanters, and Wine Glasses.
Casks Coffee Mills.
Belt and second quality Russia Duck.
Ravens, do.
7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, and 12 by
14 whole and half boxes Window Glass.
Large and small Scrubbing Brushes.
Gin per Pipe.
Likewise for sale,
Sherry Wine per quarter cask,
And a quantity of
St. Ubes SALT.
Portsmouth, May 20, 1797.
J. & J. Goddard
Have imported in the last vessels
from England, a large and very
General assortment of
Hard-Ware
GOODS,
Which they are selling on the most,
reasonable terms
By Wholesale and Retail,
At their Store in Market-Street,
Where may be had
A FEW Hogsheads
of Rum and Pipes of Brandy,
both of a superior quality.
Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga
Wine; Brown Sugar; Hyson, Sou-
chong and Bohea Teas.—ALSO—
20d, 10d, 6d, & 4d, Nails;
Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot of all
sizes; Painters Oil and Colours;
Window Glass, &c. &c.
Pot-Ash Kettles, first sort.
Manufacturers of Pot
and Pearl Ash are respectfully
invited to call at the store of the sub-
scribers, south-end Boston, and pur-
chase the best Easton Pot-Ash Ket-
tles, cast in an improved mould,
very thick at bottom, and are every
way calculated to do great service.
Robert & Jos. Davis, Jr.
Boston, April 4, 1797.
Dartmouth College
Lottery. Class Third.
THE MANAGERS of Dartmouth
College Lottery offer to the Pub-
lic a SCHEME of the third Class,
consisting of six thousand Tickets at
four Dollars each—the amount of
which they have divided into Prizes
of the following value—subject to a
deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
SCHEME.
 Prizes.
of
Dollars.
Dollars.