The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-05-30 00:00:00

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Vol. XLI.—Numb. 2114.]
TUESDAY, May 30, 1797.
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Tuesday's Omissions.
HARTFORD, May 8.
CHARLESTON paper mentions advices to have been received there from Holland, stating, that the Minister of the French Republic, at the Hague, had been directed by the government of France, to apply to the Dutch convention, and request them, that orders might be issued to treat the American Minister, shipping & government, exactly as the French Republic had treated them.
PROVIDENCE, MAY 13.
Thursday evening arrived the brig Maria, Capt. Whitney, in 34 days from Cayenne. By him we are advised of the seizure and prompt condemnation of the brig Peace, Capt. Samuel Allen, of this Port; vessel, cargo and specie on board, valued at 25000 dollars. Capt. Allen was from Dover, bound for Surinam, but touched at Cayenne, where he had been several days before the seizure was made. The pretext was, his being from an English port.
[We are respectably informed that as some specie which had been on board of the above vessel, was missing at the time of capture, the Capt. having purchased certain articles and remitted them to his owner, they obliged him to draw a bill on his Employer for the amount so remitted. [Mercury.]
BOSTON, May 16.
Capt. Williams of Connecticut, whom we lately mentioned as commanding a French privateer out of Guadalupe, very narrowly escaped the twiggings, which such privateersmen deserve. His vessel has been taken; and he made his escape in the boat.
Two attempts have been made to rob the Treasury of Virginia. A bon fire has lately been made in Richmond, with all the gaming tables of the city, except billiard.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Capt. Keefe, of the ship Fortitude, from Martinique, has entered a protest before Mr. Justice Barrett, that on the 12th inst. he fell in with a fishing boat in the bay, which he hailed and requested the skipper to exchange a fish for some pork; which he consented to. Previous to hailing, Capt. K. told the man at helm to keep up near the boat, but to be careful not to run her down; the people in the boat seeing the ship come near them, called to put the helm up, which the man at helm mistook for Capt. K.'s orders, complying therewith unhappily ran the boat down. Every effort was used to save the men—the ship was hove too, the boat hoisted out immediately, and rowed to windward, where the men were supposed to be, but two of them were unfortunately lost, and one only saved. The names of the two unhappy men lost, were James Atkins and James Jones, belonging to Cape-Ann. Capt. Keefe feels the liveliest emotions of regret at the unhappy event; and sincerely condoles with the families which have met the unfortunate calamity.
May 17.
Capt. Blunt, arrived here yesterday from St. Ubes, [about 15 miles from Lisbon,] informs, that Ad. Jarvis's fleet were then lying at Lisbon, repairing, and impressing men; and that it was the report at St. Ubes, that the Santissima Trinidad of 130 guns, sunk after the action of 14th February, going into Cadiz. It is the London accounts of March 31 (by no means so late as Capt. Blunt) which mention the arrival of this immense floating fortress at Algeziras.
Mr. ADET has failed for France.
The number of votes in the Commonwealth for GOVERNOR this year, is about 24,000, of which Judge SUMNER has about 14,000.
His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, is re-elected Governor of Connecticut; Hon. Jonathan Trumbull, Lt. Governor. The Governor commences his communications to the Legislature in the following spirited language:—
"By the favor of Divine Providence, the internal affairs of the state continue prosperous and happy. The unprovoked aggressions, made under the authority of the French nation, on our external commerce, by which we are affected in common with the other of the United States, have occasioned such an extensive destruction of property, and diminution of the national revenue, that the losses resulting therefrom will admit of no easy calculation.—Should these depredations continue, the reduction of our exports, and of the prices of our productions, and the check which will be given to enterprise and industry, will be injuries which will be very sensibly felt. There are, however, evils of still greater magnitude, which this conduct is probably intended to produce; but which it will be more in the power of our country to prevent."
"We may trust that no sacrifices will be thought too dear to be made, rather than resign our national character, and our absolute independence."
"As the obtaining of redress for national injuries, and providing for our general security, are subjects which fall under the cognizance of our national government, no other duties are therefore incumbent on us relative thereto, but as members of the union; to carry into effect such measures as the national administration shall prescribe. It may, however, be expedient to attend to such equipments of the military force of the state, as may place it in a condition to act most effectively when legally required; and to provide such necessary means for our local defence, as the national government may not probably afford."
"We shall be happy if there be ground to believe that better reflections will restrain the pursuits of the nation by whose conduct we more especially suffer. But, when a nation shall assume the power to limit and direct the commerce of every neutral nation on which they can make an impression, and manifest their first hostile designs by acts of general plunder, not only in violation of the laws of nature and nations, but of treaties and a professed friendship, it will be difficult to ascertain any known principles by which their conduct will be regulated, or the limits they will impose on their ambition."
"It cannot be doubted but the agents and partisans of the French nation have long endeavored to involve this country in the calamities of war; and finding that our national administration could neither be influenced nor controlled, they have sedulously attempted to alienate the confidence and affections of the people from it. To effect this purpose, they have assailed the character of the late supreme Executive of our nation—a character precious to America, and which will be revered as long as moral excellence shall be known and respected by mankind."
"This nation has also refused, with circumstances of indignity, to give audience to a Minister lately sent to them from this country, charged with the most friendly embassy."
"Although we may be assured that the United States will wish to maintain the neutral ground which they have wisely assumed, and will deprecate the calamities of a war; yet, under such an accumulation of untoward circumstances, has it not become our duty to prepare for a serious state of things?"
"Should matters be brought to the last necessity, we cannot doubt but the Genius of America, that Genius which the Almighty inspired to vindicate our liberties and assert our independence, will exert itself with the most active energy, and will con-
vince the world that America, determined to be free, will never dispute about the qualifications of a master."
"We are happy in our confidence in the wisdom and rectitude of the person to whom the national executive power is at present committed. His wisdom and stability have been often manifested, upon most important and trying occasions, in support of the liberties, the honor and independence of our country; and we have the satisfaction to know that foreigners had no share in his appointment."
On Wednesday last, the "United States" frigate, built at Philadelphia, was launched into her wonted element, amidst the acclamations of many thousand spectators, and a salute from a corps of artillery. Capt. Barry, commanded on board in person; and the Heads of Departments, &c. of the General Government witnessed the launch from the United States brig Sophia, Capt. O'Brien. No accident happened, although the spectators were supposed to amount to 40,000. This frigate is said to be one of the handsomest and completest in any country.
Translated from Cape Francois Paper.
Theveneau, by an official letter to the Colonial Directory, dated March 1, informs them, that a small French barge, commanded by one Millau, with one swivel gun and 14 men, had taken an English privateer of 14 guns and 40 men! She is said to have been called the Port Royal, commanded by a Lt. in the British Navy; and that many interesting letters were found in her, among them 2 from Gov. Simcoe. The English, says the account, had 7 men killed. The French 3 wounded. The British in attempting to regain the vessel, were again defeated by Millau. Much blood was spilt in the second rencontre. Millau gave to the English crew all their effects. The Capt. was covered with wounds.
The French appear to have lately met with considerable success in St. Domingo. The camp of Malo, was taken March 2, by Desfourneaux, with 100 muskets and 2 bbls. powder. March 4, the fortified camp of Rabi, was captured. The district of La Valere, was recovered. The war against the Northern brigands is said to be terminated. General Desfourneaux, is declared to have deserved well of the Republic.
VIA PHILADELPHIA.
Extract of a letter to the Editor. Cape-Francois, April 10.
Our situation in St. Domingo has become truly brilliant. Every where we are victorious, & cultivation and commerce flourish once again, especially since the commissioners have determined to rent out the plantations.
You will see in the newspapers that accompany this, that the Eastern mountains of the French part of St. Domingo are totally freed from the brigands. The English and Emigrants have been every where either cut to pieces or completely routed. The count Ed. De Renvray has been beaten. He fled leaving his correspondence, of which you will find extracts in the papers, behind.—Banique has been evacuated. The English and Emigrants before leaving it set fire to it, and assassinated the Spaniards who were there.
Gen. Toussaint L'Ouverture, with an army of 20,000 men, well disciplined and well provided, has already conquered the Mirebalais. He marches towards Port au Prince and is to-morrow to attack La Croix des Bouquets. General Moise, his nephew is to penetrate with a division of his army in the quarter of l'Archaye, and then to attack St. Marc, which he will perhaps find evacuated.
But in the mean time, the commu-
nication between the North & South of the Colony is completely restored, and already the armies of Generals Toussaint, Laplume and Beauvais have formed a junction to attack Port au Prince. I am in hopes we shall not want the treaty of peace to put us in complete possession of St. Domingo.
Part of POLAND is to be restored again as a great State, and the Grand Duke Constantine, is to succeed Stanislaus.
The Lyon, British frigate, has convoyed a fleet of Americans to the Chesapeake, and is to remain three weeks for a convoy to the West-Indies.
From a London paper.
A DIALOGUE.
Between a Guinea and Bank Note, March 31, 1797.
Note. HOW fare you Brother?
Guinea. Brother indeed; mighty familiar, truly, pray fir how long have we been so near of kin?
Note. Surely my dear fellow you wont disown relationship.
Guinea. Not wholly, but fellowship I must disclaim; let servants keep a due distance and respect superiors.
Note. Superior say you, you are ignorant then of my new honors.
Guinea. New indeed, and how the devil came you by them? I never dreamt it possible for you to receive any honors but those which I confer.
Note. Poh, poh! friend, you're quite out, you can't conceive what an act of Parliament can do.
Guinea. But I know what an act of Parliament cannot do, it cannot make a substance of a shadow, and what are you but a shade representing my substance; remove me from sunshine and your importance vanishes?
Note. How so, have I not travelled in great stile with high respect in a thousand expeditions, inconvenient and perilous for so weighty and tempting a personage as yourself.
Guinea. True; but in the name of modesty be not so vain as to imagine this honor paid thee for thine own sake.
Note. How then?
Guinea. Thou wast respected merely as my running footman, with a hope of seeing me soon; without this hope you might have gone a begging from door to door, and not a soul would have taken thee in.
Note. Ay, this was true enough, whilst you employed me as a mercenary drudge in selfish commerce, but my dignity is not exalted, and I trust that in a patriot character I shall receive equal honor with your glittering highness.
Guinea. Patriot! ha, ha, ha, a paper patriot! Risum teneatis?
Note. Laugh on fir if you please, while public virtue exists, I am confident I shall be respected.
Guinea. Yes, if folks have confidence in thee, but to win this, public virtue must give thee birth; for if thou be the offspring of insolvency and desperation, hope for no more respect than thy parents deserve.
Note. Pray, be not abusive.
Guinea. Then don't you hope to abuse the public confidence by setting up for something substantial in my absence, my countenance alone can help thee, my virtues are intrinsic: if I leave thee, the devouring dog discontent will soon eat thee up, all own a vast difference between specie and the specious.
Note. But you will surely pay some respect to the great political characters, who have stood our godfathers and become sponsors for the orthodoxy of our faith.
Guinea. Let their politics first be orthodox, a good faith needs no penal code to enforce its reception.
Note. But friend your honest face has been rarely seen of late, and your presence being daily more wanted; can you blame my authors for finding you a substitute?
Guinea. There's the heresy in
their political creed; banish a titular hero and then hope for salvation by a trust in his image: what credulity!
Note. But if we be not quite so potent as your highness we may boast of our numbers daily increasing.
Guinea. Increasing indeed: but how degenerating, when I fostered your predecessors, they were not so numerous but more stout, at least 10 feet high; now you are dwindled to pigmies but one foot long, for multitude and insignificance as the ephemeros of a summer's day, and as shortlived; if the sunshine of my countenance be not upon you.
Note. May we not expect that blessing?
Guinea. Alas! my precious family has emigrated by millions for five years past, and the few that remain of us are condemned to imprisonment or exile.
Note. How so?
Guinea. Whilst thy flimsy generation puff in paper patriotism at home, such of my kindred as per chance escape the hoarding farmers lock are to figure in philanthropy amongst our dear allies in Germany.
Note. What then?
Guinea. Then may your tribe hang their diminished heads in disgrace, 'till peace give resurreccion to commerce and recal my banished relations, this done, your insect race shall disappear, and Britons cry aloud "blessed be the peace makers"
TOBACCO.
Neil M'Intire
Has constantly for sale at his Store in Fore-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 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.
For Philadelphia,
THE SLOOP
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now lying south
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for freight or passage apply to the
Master on board; will sail in about
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Innoculating-Hospital, Shapley's Island, May 22, 1797.
THE second Class of Patients, having happily recovered from the disease, are now leaving the Hospital. After Monday next, the 20th inst. apartments will be thoroughly cleansed, and open for the reception of such Patients as may apply, and will be kept open until the Hospital is moderately filled. The delightful and airy situation of this island, so near the town, renders it a convenient and suitable place for an Hospital in every season of the year. A refreshing, cool breeze is always found on this island, though it be calm and sultry in the town or elsewhere.
ALL persons that have any demands on the Innoculating-Hospital, Shapley's Island, are desired immediately to exhibit the same; and those who are indebted, are requested to discharge the same. The expenses of the Hospital are great and require a settlement at the discharge of every Class.
May 22, 1797.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, MAY 16.
A COMMITTEE of Elections was chosen, viz. Messrs. COIT, VARNUM, WILLIAMS, DENT, HARRISON, HARTLEY, and BALDWIN.
[The Senate informed, that Bishop WHITE was appointed their Chaplain, to interchange weekly with the House's Chaplain.]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17.
DR. GREEN was chosen Chaplain of the House—Votes for him 60, Dr. Priestly 12, Carril 2, Halmuth 1.
PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.
Committee of the whole, Mr. DENT, Chairman. The speech being read, Mr. CRAIK submitted the following Resolution:
"Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that a respectful address ought to be presented by the House of Representatives to the President of the United States, in answer to his speech to both Houses of Congress, at the commencement of this session, containing assurances that this House will take into consideration the various and important matters recommended to their attention."
The resolution passed unanimously in the Committee, and the House concurred.
The Speaker nominated Messrs. VENABLE, GRISWOLD, N. FREEMAN, KITTERA and RUTLEDGE—to prepare an address accordingly.
The House agreed unanimously to take up the speech to-morrow.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, MAY 18.
A committee was appointed on the unfinished business of the last session. In the course of debate it appeared to be the expectation and wish of the members that the session should be short.
FRIDAY, MAY 19.
The Speaker informed the house that he had received a communication from the Department of State, containing sundry documents referred to by the President in his speech to both houses, numbered from 1 to 18. He proceeded to read, viz.
No. 1. A letter from Gen. Pinckney to the Secretary of State, dated Paris, Dec. 20, 1796, giving an account of his arrival at Bourdeaux; of his journey from thence to Paris, in which, from the badness of the roads, he broke three wheels of his carriage; of the ill treatment he received from M. Delacroix, &c. He remarks that it is not surprising that the French Republic have refused to receive him, since they have dismissed no less than thirteen Foreign ministers; and since they have been led to believe by a late emigrant, that the United States was of no greater consequence to them than the republics of Genoa or Geneva. He also mentions, that it seemed to be the opinion in France that much depended upon the election of the President, as one of the candidates was considered as a friend of England, and the other as devoted to France. The people of France, he observes, have been greatly deceived, with respect to the United States, by misrepresentations, being led to believe that the people and government have different views; but, adds he, any attempt to divide the people from the government, ought to be to the people of the United States, the signal for rallying. Gen. Pinckney several times mentions Mr. Munroe in his letter with great respect; and says that before his arrival the Directory had been very cool towards him, but, since that time, they had renewed their civilities to him.
2. Is a report of Major-general Mountflorence to Gen. Pinckney, dated Dec. 18, 1796, on subject of American vessels brought prizes into the ports of France.
3. Extract of a letter from Gen. Pinckney to sec'y of state, dated Paris, Jan. 6, 1797, in which he mentions the distressed situation of American citizens, arriving in the ports of France, who were immediately thrown into prison, and could not be released, until an order was got from the American minister, countersigned by the French minister of foreign affairs; and no minister being acknowledged there at present, no relief could be afforded. He however applied to M. Delacroix on their behalf, by means of the Secretary, major Rutledge, and got them attended to thro' the minister of general police. Gen. Pinckney gives
a further account of conversation which passed between his secretary and Delacroix, on the subject of his quitting Paris, in which he told him he must do so, or be liable to the operation of the police laws; but refused to commit his orders in writing. He mentions Barras' answer to Munroe's address, as a curious production; but says it was not particularly calculated as an answer to what was said by Mr. Munroe, as he had it prepared before he was acquainted with what would be said by Mr. Munroe.
4. Extract of a letter from Gen. Pinckney to the secretary of state, dated Amsterdam, Feb. 18, informing him, that having had official notice to quit the French republic, he had gone to Amsterdam.
5. Extract of a letter from Gen. Pinckney to the Secretary of state, dated Amsterdam, March 5, in which he observes that before he left Paris, it was rumoured that the Dutch were determined to treat American vessels in the same manner as the French had done. He now believes that the French wished them to do so. As he had lately received intelligence that the Dutch had objected to do this, alleging that it would be a great injury to them, as they should then lose their trade with this country, and if so they would be deprived of furnishing that support to the French, which they then gave them. France acquiesced, because the law it was her interest; and having 25,000 troops in Batavia, it was generally known, they could do what they pleased with that country. The Gen. adds, with detestation, that there are American citizens who fit out privateers to cruise against the trade of this country.
6. Extract of a letter from Major Gen. Mountflorence to General Pinckney, dated Paris, February 14, mentioning the capture of a vessel from Boston, and another from Baltimore, by an American citizen on board a privateer; adding that American citizens, of this class are continually wishing for more rigorous laws against American commerce.
7. Extract of a letter from the same to the same, dated Paris, Feb. 21, giving an account of two more American vessels being brought into L'Orient by the same man, and another vessel taken by a French privateer.
8. Extract of a letter from Gen. Pinckney to the secretary of state, dated Amsterdam, March 8, mentioning the capture of several American vessels; he also speaks of the disagreeableness of his situation; and was of opinion that the new third of the French councils, would determine whether this country & France were to remain at peace, or go to war. Though the former was desirable, he wished the measures of our government to be firm.
9. Speech of Barras, president of the French Directory, on Mr. Munroe's recall.
10. The decree of the executive directory of March 2, relative to the seizing of American vessels.
11. Extract of a letter from John Quincy Adams, Esq. minister resident of the United States, near the Batavian Republic, to the Secretary of State, dated at the Hague, Nov. 4, '96, giving an account of the disposition of the people of that country towards this, which he states to be friendly; and this he attributes to its being their interest to be so. This country, he remarks, is the only quarter from which they receive regular payments. He adds, however, that they have no will in opposition to the French Government.
12. Extract of a letter from the committee of foreign relations of the Batavian Republic to the above minister, dated Sept. 27, 1796, making it appear very desirable that the United States should join them in their common cause against Great Britain, reminding him of the many services which they had rendered to this country.
13. Extract of a letter from John Quincy Adams in answer to the above, wherein he says he shall not omit to forward their letter to his government.
14. Extract of a letter from John Quincy Adams, to the Secretary of State, dated Hague, Feb. 15, 1797, representing the French Republic as paying as little attention to other neutral powers as to the United States. He alludes to their conduct towards Hamburg, Bremen, Copenhagen, &c.
15. Extract of a letter from Rufus King, Esq. to the Secretary of State, dated London, March 12, 1797, to the same effect.
16. A letter from the Minister of Spain resident in Philadelphia, to the Secretary of State, dated May 6, 1797, complaining of the injurious operation of the British Treaty against Spain, in three respects, viz. as it destroys the doctrine of free ships making free goods; as it makes certain articles contraband of war, which in former Treaties were not considered so; and as it gives to Great-Britain a right to navigate the Mississippi, which that Minister insists belongs not to us to give, as it belonged wholly to Spain before it gave the right to the United States, by the late Treaty, to navigate that river. He concludes his letter with saying, that the king of Spain is desirous of harmony between the two countries, and relies upon the equity of his complaints for satisfaction.
17. A letter from the Secretary of state to the Spanish minister, in answer to the above; in which he acknowledges that the treaty lately concluded between the two countries had proved satisfactory to the United States, as it put an end to a dispute which had existed for many years respecting the navigation of the Mississippi, and also as it afforded satisfaction to our mercantile citizens for the capture of their ships and cargoes. All these, he allowed, were acts of substantial justice; but all the other stipulations were wholly voluntary, and perfectly reciprocal. With respect to the three articles of complaint respecting the British treaty, he justified the stipulations as being just and consistent, and such as this country had a right to enter into.
18. A letter from Gen. Pinckney to the Secretary of State, dated Paris, Feb. 1, stating, that the day after the arrival of the news of Buonaparte's successes in Italy, he received a letter from M. Delacroix, directing him to leave Paris. Gen. Pinckney concluded this letter with observing, that the French seemed to speak of this country as if it were indebted to them for Independence, and not to any exertions of our own. Our treaty with Great-Britain is execrated; they wish us to have no connection with that country; they wish to destroy the trade of Great-Britain, and they look upon us as her best customer.
The whole of these documents, have been read, on motion, they were committed to the committee of the whole on the State of the Union, and 500 copies ordered to be printed.
SENATE, MAY 17.
Messrs. Tracy, Lawrence and Livermore, are appointed to Draft an answer to the President's Speech.
MAY 19.
An answer to the President's Speech was reported; and after a little debate, re-committed. And Messrs. Tazewell and Kenny, added to the committee.
WEST-INDIES.
ST. JOHN'S ( Antigua ) April 25. A fleet of 21 sail transports, and the Acquilon frigate, from England, arrived at Martinique on Wednesday last.—1500 foreign troops, and the 43d regiment are on board.
BALTIMORE, May 9.
IMPORTANT!
Capt. Craig left Barbadoes on the 18th April, and has politely favored us with the following information, and Barbadoes papers as late as the 15th.
That on the 16th April a vessel arrived at Barbadoes, 48 hours from Dominico, bringing the important news of the English having effected a landing at Grozier, in Grand Terre, 3000 regular troops and as many others as would make their number amount to 15,000 effective men. She brought no other particulars, that had transpired previous to sailing; but the opinion there was, that Guadaloupe (separated from Grand Terre only by a narrow strait) had, or shortly would surrender to the British arms.
PHILADELPHIA, May 15.
On Wednesday, after the frigate of the United States was along side the wharf she was visited by a vast number of citizens among whom was a young lad, apprentice to a silver smith and about 16 years old, who, on quitting her, missed his footing, fell into the river, and was unfortunately drowned.
We are informed that Don JOSEPH IGNATIUS DE VIAR, Commissioner on the part of his Catholic Majesty, and MATTHEW CLARKSON, Commissioner on the part of the United States of America, have agreed on the choice
of SAMUEL BRECK, of the city of Philadelphia, as the third Commissioner, to carry into effect the twenty-first article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation, between the United States and his Catholic Majesty, for the purpose of terminating all differences on account of the losses sustained by the citizens of the United States, in consequence of their vessels and cargoes having been taken by the subjects of his Catholic Majesty, during the late war between Spain and France.
COMMERCIAL.
To the Editor of the Aurora.
Philadelphia, 20th Floreal, 5th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
SIR,
I have seen with pain, by certain newspapers, printed at Philadelphia, that vessels were not well treated in the Southern parts of St. Domingo. Having lately come from that port, I know the sentiments with which the French Republicans, who inhabit it are animated, and I assure you, that every thing said of them, disadvantageous, is false. If the American merchants were better informed of the tranquility and good faith which prevail there; were they convinced that the enemies of the Republic, and sometimes, under the garb of commissioners, spread calumnious reports against the Southern ports of St. Domingo, for the purpose of starving, or compelling its defenders to give it up to the enemy, and thus covering all the misdeeds of which they themselves are guilty. It is also said, that all the white citizens have left the Southern part: this is also a falsehood, some indeed, did obey the proclamation of the 23d Frimaire, which authoritatively conveyed such an order, but ignorance and pusillanimity led them to believe that it was sufficient that the commissioners were invested with great powers for doing every thing with impunity, and they were afraid to displease them by remaining in the south part—I say, were the American merchants better informed of what is passing at St. Domingo, they would send cargoes of produce to the southern part of that Island. Payments were suspended only during the residence at Aux-Cayes of Sonthonax's deputies. This commissioner wished the suspension to continue by the 8th article of his proclamation of the 23d of last Frimaire, but that proclamation was rejected by the citizens, and at present an administration entirely different prevails.
J. LAURENT.
NEW-YORK, May 19.
"The army of the King of PRUSSIA is actually in motion; his designs are no longer equivocal; he threatens to fall on Bohemia, while Buonaparte penetrates by the Tyrol, and Hoche by the Lower Rhine—this formidable attack, in this exhausted state of the house of Austria, threatens the very existence of the Emperor."
(Lon. Star, April 1.)
From Jeremie and Aux-Cayes , ( Hisp. ) we learn, that RIGAUD, after attacking the posts of Jeremie , was repulsed, losing 500, besides one Gen. and himself wounded. When he attacked Irois he had 9000 brigands.
NEW-LONDON, May 9.
Capt. Clarke, commanding a vessel of ten guns, and another captain commanding another vessel mounting 12 guns, have just set sail for the English Islands, whither they escort twelve vessels laden with ammunition and provisions. The orders of the secretary of state of the United States to disarm the two vessels, arrived sufficiently late to give time to those captains and their convoy to make sail. This expedition took place from Norwich, state of Connecticut.
BOSTON, May 24.
From Philadelphia, May 18.
"You may judge from THE PRESIDENT'S speech the temper of the times in this city. He is firm in his integrity and principles; and the wealthiest citizens are determined to sacrifice their lives and property in support of them. The House is already very full. All have arrived, except Messrs. Gordon and Smith, of N. H.—Skinner of M. Champlin and Potter of R. I.—Findley and Gregg of P.—Smith of Maryland.—Parker of Virginia.—Davis and Fowler of K.—Burgess and M c Dowell of N. C.
and Smith & Sumpter of S. C. Three of the Committee on the President's speech are good:—Indeed every thing augurs a peaceable session.
"There is a decided majority in both branches, to support the most efficient measures of the Executive."
Yesterday arrived Schooner Carmelite, captain Johns, 15 days from Aux-Cayes.
Captain Johns informs, that an embargo had been laid on at Aux-Cayes, for 17 days, on account of general Rigaud going on an expedition against Irois Bay, in which it was reported he had failed, and met with a defeat, as the embargo was taken off, and a number of the wounded brought back to Aux-Cayes.
The Lion, British frigate, from Nichola Mole, convoying 27 American vessels passed New Castle, May 3, interchanging a salute with the fort.
The Hon. Mr. Church, lately of the British Parliament, has arrived at N. York from London, with his family.
Capt. Lillibridge of Philadelphia, lately captured by a British privateer, retook his vessel with the assistance of two passengers and a black man, although there were 7 privateers on board, whom he brought prisoners to Philadelphia, and one, an American, was put into jail.
The Privateer-Proprietors of St. Domingo have offered the government, 12 1-2 per cent. of their captures. [No wonder that we bear of sudden condemnations!]
The board of Commissioners in London have awarded 4658 dolls. to the owners of a New-Haven vessel unlawfully adjudicated, with 5 per cent. interest from the time of her adjudication to the payment of the money.
REPARATION vs SPOLIATION.
From WARREN, (R. I.) May 20.
The following has just been received from Mr. BAYARD, the American Agent in London:—
London, Jan. 11, 1797.
"BETSY—BURR.
"WE award 1882 dollars, American currency, with interest thereon at 5 per cent. from the 15th of April, 1794, until payment, in compensation of the loss and damage sustained by the capture."
WILLIAM SCOTT,
JOHN NICHOLL.
"Messrs. Simon and Rufus Burr, Joshua Ormsbee, Coomer Hale, and James W. Brayton—Warren, R. I."
Citizen THOMAS PAYNE, and citizen MUNROE, have set out from France, for the United States.—After the KIND and FRIENDLY services they have rendered the country, in France; and the good news of it they have reported to the Executive Directory, there can be no doubt of their cordial reception!!!
The President's Speech,
With few, very few exceptions, meets the unanimous approbation of his fellow-citizens.—Uniting as it doth, the dignified and energetic language of a "Ruler of the Free;" with the calm investigation of principles and proceedings; added to a sincere desire to reopen the doors of honorable and friendly negotiation; it strikingly resembles the American Eagle —presenting in the one talon the Branch of the Olive ; and grasping in the other the Emblems of Defence .—It is sincerely hoped, it may as well prove the cement of Union to all Americans—as it is calculated to convince The World , that though loving Peace , and the tranquil arts which lead to National Prosperity , there are points beyond which forbearance degenerates into pusillanimity; and where even Peace and National Prosperity must be sacrificed to National Honor and Independence . It cannot be required of any nation to "sell the truth for Peace , nor found policy for the forms of civility;" But if the etiquette of European Courts, Republican as well as Monarchical, requires, that an Envoy Extraordinary , instead of a Minister Plenipotentiary should be the organ of a friendly discussion, then in the name of every peaceful attribute, let an Envoy Extra , be sent, or Gen. PINCKNEY clothed with that title:—Satisfied as we are, that "nothing will be done to impair the national engagements, or innovate upon principles deliberately and uprightly established."
John Allen, Esq. is appointed Federal Representative, for the State of Connecticut, vice Zephaniah Swift resigned.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, MAY 22.
In committee of the whole, Mr. Dent in the chair on the address reported in answer to the President's speech.
[The following is a Copy of the Address, as reported.] TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
SIR, The interesting detail of those events, which have rendered the convention of Congress at this time indispensable (communicated in your Speech to both Houses) has excited in us the strongest emotions. Whilst we regret the occasion, we cannot omit to testify our approbation of the measure, and to pledge ourselves that no considerations of private inconvenience, shall prevent, on our part, a faithful discharge of the duties to which we are called.
We have constantly hoped, that the nations of Europe, whilst defolated by foreign wars, or convulsed by intestine divisions, would have left the United States to enjoy that peace and tranquility, to which the impartial conduct of our government has entitled us; and it is now, with extreme regret, we find the measures of the French Republic tending to endanger a situation so desirable and interesting to our country.
Upon this occasion, we feel it our duty to express, in the most explicit manner, the sensations which the present crisis has excited, and to assure you of our zealous co-operation in those measures which may appear necessary for our security or peace.
ALTHOUGH it is the first and most ardent wish of our hearts, that peace may be maintained with the French Republic, and with all the world; yet we can never surrender those rights which belong to us as a nation: And whilst we view with satisfaction the wisdom, dignity and moderation, which have marked the measures of the Supreme Executive of our country, in its attempts to remove, by candid explanations, the complaints and jealousies of France, we feel the full force of that indignity which has been offered our country in the rejection of its Minister. No attempts to wound our rights as a sovereign state will escape the notice of our constituents: They will be felt with indignation, and repelled with that decision which shall convince the world that we are NOT a degraded people, that we can never submit to the demands of a foreign power without examination and without discussion.
Knowing as we do the confidence reposed by the people of the United States, in their government, we cannot hesitate in expressing our indignation at the sentiments disclosed by the President of the Executive Directory of France, in his speech to the late Minister of the United States. Such sentiments serve to discover the imperfect knowledge which France possesses of the real opinions of our constituents. An attempt to separate the people of the United States from their government is an attempt to separate them from themselves; and although foreigners, who know not the genius of our country, may have conceived the project, and foreign emissaries may attempt the execution, yet the united efforts of our fellow-citizens will convince the world of its impracticability.
HAPPY would it have been, if the transactions disclosed in your communication had never taken place, or that they could have been concealed. Sensibly, however, as we feel the wound which has been inflicted, we think with you, that neither the honor nor the interest of the United States forbid the repetition of advances for preserving peace; and we are happy to learn that fresh attempts at negotiation will be commenced: Nor can we too strongly express our sincere desires that an accommodation may take place, on terms compatible with the rights, interest and honor of our nation. Fully, however, impressed with the uncertainty of the result, we shall prepare to meet with fortitude, any unfavorable events which may occur, and to extricate ourselves from their consequences, with all the skill we possess, and all the efforts in our power. Believing with you that the conduct of the government has been just and impartial to foreign nations, that the laws for the preservation of peace have been proper, and that they have been fairly executed,
the Representatives of the People do not hesitate to declare, that they will give their most cordial support to the execution of principles so deliberately and uprightly established.
THE many interesting subjects which you have recommended to our consideration, and which are so strongly enforced by this momentous occasion, will receive every attention which their importance demands—and we trust, that by the decided and explicit conduct which will govern our deliberations, every insinuation will be repelled which is derogatory to the honor and independence of our country.
PERMIT us, in offering this Address, to express our satisfaction at your promotion to the first office in the government, and our entire confidence that the pre-eminent talents and patriotism which have placed you in this distinguished situation, will enable you to discharge its various duties with satisfaction to yourself, and advantage to our common country.
A member from Virginia moved to substitute for the word indignation in the following sentence, of the reported answer, "we cannot hesitate in expressing our indignation at the sentiments disclosed by the President of the Executive Directory of France, in his speech to the late minister of the United States,"—the word sensibility .
Mr. Nicholas arose and read three sections, which he moved to have introduced into it, and which, of course, would require that the report should be committed.
The tenor of those additions were, to soften the address so as to remove some expressions which might be thought irritating; and which might produce that unanimity in the House, which is, at this time, so essentially necessary.
To express their belief, that the French Directory's refusal to receive Mr. Pinckney, did not arise from a wish not to treat with this country; but because he was only clothed with the powers of an ORDINARY ambassador, whilst the differences subsisting between the two countries required the powers of an envoy extraordinary, specially deputed for the purpose of accommodating them.
To request of the Executive that he should empower an envoy extraordinary to place the French Republic in the same situation which Great-Britain now stands, in consequence of our late treaty with that nation—This had reference to the extension of articles contraband of war, free ships making free goods , allowing of the detention of provision vessels, &c.
In enforcing the necessity and pointing out the advantages likely to arise from this mode of conduct, he embraced a wide range of argument—and seemed equally averse from prostrating the honor of this country, or rushing into immediate hostilities, which he thought inevitable if irritating language was made use of in the address which must necessarily precede any ambassador which may be sent from this country.
This was opposed by Mr. Smith, S. C. who insisted, that France had intentionally insulted this country; that concessions would only produce fresh injuries and contumely; that the British treaty was merely the pretence for the various spoliations and vexations which we experienced from the Republic; that the latent design was to ruin the trade of Great-Britain through America, as the same language had been held to other independent states and kingdoms which had not formed any such treaty; that France had actually put herself in the same situation as Great-Britain, by her decree of March 2, without consulting the government of the United States—That it was now high time to speak a firm and decided language, and to call forth the resources of the country by taxes and armaments; so as to be prepared for any exigency—this, instead of producing a war, which he deprecated and would wish to avoid by all means short of national humiliation and abasement, he was of opinion would ensure peace, and place the American character in a fair and proper point of view to all nations in Europe. Finally, he declared that however desirable unanimity might be, he would rather have the report of the committee carried by a majority of one, than that the amendment [addition] of the gentleman from Virginia [Mr. Nicholas] should be carried unanimously.
It was then resolved that Mr. Nicholas's proposition should be prim-
ted for the use of the members; and the house adjourned 'till to-morrow.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23. Extract of a letter from St. Croix, dated May 7.
"An expedition of some magnitude was formed against Porto-Rico, about a fortnight ago, by the British admiral & general of Martinique. They carried with them several ships of the line, some frigates, and a great many transports and small vessels. After having effected a landing at Cangrejos, erected batteries within gun shot of the bridge, and bombarded the outworks in the neighborhood of St. Christopher's so effectually as to demolish the formidable batteries. They suddenly relinquished the enterprise, and embarked last Sunday morning, after leaving behind their artillery, ammunition, provisions, baggage, &c. &c. This retreat was sudden and unexpected, and has disappointed many."
The failure of this expedition cannot be explained satisfactorily, but I believe it was occasioned by defective intelligence respecting the strength of the fortifications and a want of troops, as they took with them scarcely 3000 men. The English lost 100 men killed and wounded, and as many more by desertion. The Spaniards had 500 men killed in the different engagements. This business has been badly conducted on the part of the English.
Capt. De Costa informs, that on the 4th inst. a vessel that went down with the British against Porto Rico, arrived at St. Croix and reported, that the troops destined for the reduction of that island, had been landed on the 17th of April; that on the 30th a frigate arrived express from Martinique, with intelligence of a French armament having been seen off that island. In consequence of which, the British immediately evacuated Porto-Rico, after having lost in the course of the expedition 250 men, all their artillery, stores, &c.
May 16th, Capt. De Costa spoke a sloop from Bermuda, bound to Charleston, the Capt. of which informed that Admiral Vandeput, having received information of the sailing of a French squadron for the relief of Commodore Barney, had ordered all his ships to rendezvous off the Capes for the purpose of intercepting it.
NEW-YORK, May 23. The redoubtable Duke of Brunswick has MARCHED (not to Paris, as he declared he would, but) to that BOURNE from whence no traveler returns—where his drift will be promiscuously mingled with that of his meanest slave.
BOSTON, May 23. DIPLOMACY.
His Excellency JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, has been appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Lisbon , in the room of His Excellency DAVID HUMPHREYS, who goes in that character to the Court of Madrid . The appointment of the Hon. Mr. MURRAY, as resident at the Hague , is in consequence of this arrangement.
Accounts from Lisbon , to April 11, inform—That Admiral JARVIS's squadron, re-inforced by five sail of the line from England , and the four Spanish prizes, had sailed from thence, in quest of the united Spanish and French armada, which it was said had sailed from Cadiz for the Mediterranean . The United Fleet, after being re-inforced by the French squadron, amounted to about 30 sail of the line.—The English fleet comprised only 24.
PORTO-RICO. Capt. TATEM, arrived at Philad. May 17th, from St. Thomas's , 18 days, says, the British had taken Porto-Rico .
Capt. DOANE, from Gonaives , 18 days, informs, that Gen. Toussaint had gone to the Cape to stop the condemnation of American vessels.
The British were about to attack Leogane , in Hispaniola , at our latest dates.
Admiral VANDEPUT, with his squadron, has arrived at Halifax , from the Barney -blockade.
Commodore BARNEY has failed, it is said from Norfolk .
Latest from France. By an arrival, since our last, at this port, from Bordeaux , accounts are received from some days later than we have before communicated.
These accounts in general, state, that advices from Italy , had been received at Paris by the Venetian Ambassador, March 26, informing, that a great and important Victory had been gained by the army under Buonaparte, in Italy , over the Austrians, under Prince Duke Charles, who narrowly escaped being taken: his loss is estimated at 10,000. The bulletin of the Directory mentions, that this News had not yet come officially to hand, but was hourly expected by the Executive. That on the Rhine the most active preparations were making for another campaign—reinforcements were daily arriving—There was scarcely any prospect of a general Peace in Europe . All was tranquil at Paris , and the day for choosing Electors of Legislators, had passed in the greatest good order. An Ambassador has been sent to Rome , since the Peace, and the Pope was fulfilling the Treaty.
In short from a general view of intelligence, from that magnanimous and "wonderful" Republic, their affairs, both internal and external, appear, at this moment, in a more eligible & prosperous state, than at any period since the commencement of the war. And yet strange to tell, there are certain "wild beasts" in America , who are continually abusing them with the avowed object of irritating and provoking a War with that illustrious Commonwealth.
CANDID REMARKS. The idea of arming our Merchants, is an actual breach of the Peace. It is the grossest quixotism ; and the good sense of Congress will undoubtedly reject such inveterate policy.
The French wish us a Free Trade with all the world. They with our vessels may protect the property of all the Belligerent Powers. The English, are determined we shall not profit by this all-important branch of our Carrying Trade.—Which is our friend? those who with us all the benefits of Trade, or those who are determined we shall not enjoy those benefits?
The moment a gun is fired our country is ruined, at least for some years. Our prosperity becomes a dream, and our merry meetings will be turned into mourning and lamentation.
The right of declaring War, is vested in Congress. The President's Philippic against France, therefore, only shews his zeal against that Republic; but the ultimate decision, is exclusive in Congress. He may recommend, but that is all. He has no voice, or vote in the question, or mode of declaring War, and if he attempts indirectly to negotiate the country into hostilities against any nation, he is responsible for the consequence. A Declaration of War is a Legislative Act; it is not therefore to be submitted to Presidential inspection. He is simply to execute the National Will—But it does not appear that he has any right to influence that Will. Let us wait therefore in patience, relying on the only Constitutional Authority deposited by the People in Congress, no doubt to guard against personal prejudice and passion, to save our country from a War with the Republicans of France, which would indeed be our destroying Angel.
The account of the capture of Porto-Rico , by the English, we have reason to believe is premature. We have heard of an arrival at this port from St. Thomas's which contradicts it. On the contrary, it is said, that altho' the English actually landed, they were beat off with a great loss.
A mad dog was killed last week at Charleston . He had previously bitten many dogs, horses, &c.
A man at Charleston , by the name of Needham, has two daughters married, who have produced their husbands seven pair of twins, at seven births, all hearty, large children. [Worcester Gazette.]
AUSTRIAN DEFEAT. May 29. Capt. Collins arrived yesterday morning from Hamburg , left there the 6th April, informs, that the account of the DEFEAT of the Arch Duke Charles, by the French Republicans, was brought to Hamburg the 1st April, and published in all the German papers. The account was official; the loss of the Austrians, in killed, wounded and prisoners was 12,000. It was said
in Hamburg , that this defeat was the mortal wound to the Emperor, and that he could not make another exertion, short of unconditional terms, to save his empire. The Captain further says that the report had circulated there for several days before the official account's arrival, and the day before he sailed the American Consul told him he might depend upon its authenticity.
It was reported in London , that the Brest Fleet had failed, all but two ships, with 30, or 40,000 troops, supposed for Halifax , or the West-Indies , in spite of Lord Bridport's vigilance; and that they had been out three weeks!
PORTSMOUTH, Mar 30.
From a Portland Paper. We are happy to have it in our power to contradict the report, published in our last paper, of the melancholy accident of ten men being killed, by the falling of a barn frame in Fryburg . The rumour, tho' circulated and believed, we are now told, is groundless.
On Sunday last arrived here the brig Orion , Capt. Rice, in 47 days from Bilboa , brings nothing new. Left at Bilboa Schooner Peacock , Joseph Barber, master, of Marblehead , last from Georgetown .
DIED —In this town, a child of Mr. Joseph Broughton.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H. ENTERED FROM Brig Orion , Rice, Bilboa . Brig Thomas , Fernald, Bristol .
THE LARGEST EDITION OF Smith's HYMNS FOR THE USE OF Religious Assemblies, AND PRIVATE CHRISTIANS, For sale at J. MELCHER's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.
THE subscribers have no objection to Mr. DARBY CRONY being employed as a Town Crier. SUPPLY CLAP, GEORGE GAINS, SAMUEL HUTCHINGS, } Se- left Portsmouth, May 18, 1797.
100m Good Laying SHINGLES for sale cheap for cash. Apply to James H. M'Clary, Epfom.
AN EXCELLENT WORK.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE By S. Larkin, At the Portsmouth Book-Store, [Price Fifty Cents.] A VIEW
OF THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE Present War with France. By the Hon. Thomas Erskine. The first Boston, from the 24th London, Edition. Portsmouth, May 29, 1797.
An Apprentice wanted.
A LAD from 12 to 15 years of age is wanted as an apprentice to the Painting and Gilding business; good encouragement will be given to one who is steady and has a taste for drawing. Apply to G. Doig, Portsmouth.
TO BE LET Half of a convenient new HOUSE at the south end of the town. Apply to Charles Grace, Portsmouth.
FOR SALE, A FARM
PLEASANTLY situated in Exeter, within about one mile of the Academy, containing one hundred and fifty acres, thirty of which is excellent interval, suitable for tillage or grass—with one old and two young-bearing orchards, a fine growth of oak, white walnut, pine and hemlock timber, and a convenient new House, Barn, &c. The Farm is divided by a river which leaves one hundred and twelve acres, including the interval, two orchards and the buildings on the side nearest the town, which will be sold exclusively, if most agreeable to the purchaser. Apply to NATHI GILMAN. Exeter, May 29, 1797.

JUST PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE BY S. Larkin, At the PORTSMOUTH BOOK-STORE, THE COMPLETE Fortune Teller; Or, an infallible guide to the hidden Decrees of Fate; Being a new and regular system for foretelling future events, by Astrolgy, Palmistry, Numerology, Physiognomy, Cards, Dreams. May 19.
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.
ALSO 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 Mou- ltonborough, 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 commit- ted 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 Mou- lton 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 Tappan, 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.
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 Nanquins. Chintzes, a great assortment. Ginghams, a great variety, some very fine. Copperplate and fashionable Chintz Furniture. Book, Jaconet, clouded and Tam- bord Muslins. Muslin Handkerchiefs and Aprons. Silk, mousel, purple & chintz Shawls. Lawns, Cambricks, Long Lawns. Irish Linens, Brown Holland, Sheet- ings. Diapers, Table Cloths all sizes. Mouselins, Dimities, Marceilles Quilt- ing. Lustrings, Satins, Modes. Pekin Silks, Italian Silks. Saracets, 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 Beavers. A great variety of Spangled and fancy Fans, some very elegant. Elegant Gilt, Agate & Patent Neck- 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, Pantaloon. Worsted and silk Gloves and Mitts. British and India Cottons. Durants, Tammies, Shaloon. Calamancoes, Russels, Moreens. Lastings, Satinets, Florentines. Gilt, plated, Pearl, Steel and Italian Buttons. Gold and silver Epaulets. Patent Elastic Shoe Buckles. Satin Hair Cloth for chair bottoms. Pins, Threads, Tapes, Bobbins. Carpets and Carpeting, &c. &c. &c. Portsmouth, May 10, 1797.
A Bargain.
TO BE SOLD, If applied for in one Month, THE Mansion House of the Subscriber, which is situ- ated on as pleasant a 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 in- viting—The air is salubrious, conve- niences agreeable, and is so well known that it needs no other recom- mendation than what nature has gi- ven 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 indeter- mined 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 Bolton, 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 NATHAN S. GRIFFITH, Who will give the purchaser a good war- ranty deed of the premises above men- tioned. Portsmouth, May 12, 1797.
TO BE LET, A Convenient House, In a pleasant part of the town, with a garden adjoining. Inquire of G. TURNER.
TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, On Thursday the fifteenth day of June next, at the house of Col. BOUDMAN, 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 tradef- man; 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.
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, set- ting forth that Israel Bartlett of Not- tingham, did, on the 20th day of October, 1796, fraudulently obtain a note of hand signed by Joseph Me- der 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 re- lative to my obtaining said note of hand, the facts are these, viz. Pre- vious to the note being given to me I had said Meder under arrest on a criminal process, in which situation as a prisoner he behaved himself in a very surly, cross, ill-natured man- ner; and in open violation of the Law, and in contempt of the Au- thority of the State of New-Hamp- shire, 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 agree- ment 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 acknowledged himself to have acted very wrong, all which he readily complied with; but he has since that time industriously fought 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 Stentor, will not add grace enough to his stories to deceive the public. ISRAEL BARTLETT. Nottingham, May 15, 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 ac- cording 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 follow- ing 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 proprie- tors.  3d. To settle the accounts and allow such demands as shall appear due to persons, who have done ser- vices, or advanced money for the proprietors.  4th. To vote (if they think pro- per) any quantity of common and undivided land, in pay to any person to whom money is due from the pro- prietors.  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 ben- eficial 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 pro- prietors 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.
A good strong se- cond hand CHAISE for sale; Ap- ply to the Printer hereof.
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, is 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 relin- quished their right as subscribers. Portsmouth, April 22, 1797.
FOUND, A PURSE containing some Sil- ver 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.
ALL persons indebted to the A. 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.
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 Sugars 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.
PHENOMENON
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 high, got by the famous Phenomenon (whose grandfire 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 leap and one dollar the Groom, which will never be lowered. April 22, 1797.
FOR SALE By James Sheafe, OLD white Lisbon WINE in quarter casks—Also, few hhd. London PORTER in bottles.
Road to Fortune. Tickets in Dartmouth College LOTTERY which commences Drawing 13th June.
WHOLE and quarter Tickets in the 3d Class of Dartmouth College Lottery, for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office and Book-Store, Market-Street, Port- mouth, where the prizes drawn to the tickets sold there will be paid on fight.
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. Dollars. Dollars.     2 of 1000 are 2000   3 500 1500   10 200 2000   30 100 3000   40 50 2000   80 20 1600   122 10 1220   1335 8 10,680   1622 24,000   4378  
6000 Tickets at 4 Dollars are 24,000 In compliance with the wishes of a large proportion of Adventurers in the former Classes, the Managers have divided the Prize of 3000 Dol- lars into 30 Prizes of 100 Dollars each; have increased the number of intermediate Prizes; and have sub- stituted 8 Dollars instead of 6 Dollars for the lowest Prize. With these al- terations, joined to the laudable de- sign of the Lottery, they anticipate a complete sale.
This Class will positively commence drawing at Concord, on Tuesday the 13th of June next—and when com- pleted a List of Prizes will be imme- diately published, and the Prizes paid on demand.
JONA. FREEMAN, } Managers. BENJ. CONNER, } W'm A. KENT, }
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. Sweets, do. Crates Glass Ware, containing Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses. Casks Coffee Mills. Best and second quality Russia Ducks 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.
Wholesale Store.
Lang, Brierley & Co. Have just received from 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.
Public Auction.
By virtue of a licence from the Judge of Probate for the coun- ty of Strafford, will be held at Pub- lic Auction on the 23d of June next, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Capt. Joseph Richardson in Durham—All the real estate lately belonging to the honorable John Sullivan, Esq. of said Durham, deceased, by JONA. STEELE, } Administrators. GEO: SULLIVAN, } Durham, May 22, 1797.