The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1809-09-05 00:00:00

Political Miscellany.
FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT.
MR. ADAMS' CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot, SIRS,
THOUGH I thought I was negotiating for peace, to better purpose in Holland than I could in France, yet as I could not be responsible for that, I was obliged to depart. The adventure of a journey, which, in the hands of Sterne, would make a sentimental romance, are of no importance here. On the 7th day of July 1781, I wrote the following note to the Comte De Vergennes.
Versailles, July 7, 1781, Hotel de Foy.
SIR, I have the honor to inform your excellency, that upon an intimation from you, signified to me by Mr. Bayner, (secretary of legation) and afterwards by the Duke de la Vauguion that the interests of the United States required me here, I arrived last night in Paris, and am come to-day to Versailles to pay my respects to your excellency, and receive you farther communications. As your excellency was in council when I had the honor to call at your office, and as it is very possible that some other day may be more agreeable, I have the honor to request you to appoint the time which will be most convenient for me to wait on you.
I have the honor to be with great respect, sir, your most obedient and most humble servant, JOHN ADAMS.
His Excellency the Comte De Vergennes.
The foregoing letter I sent by my servant, who waited until the Comte descended from council, when he delivered it into his hand. He broke the seal, read the letter, and said, "he was very sorry he could not see Mr. Adams, but he was obliged to go into the country immediately after dinner, but that Mr. Adams' sera dans le Cas de voir Mr. De Raineval (i. e. Mr. Adams might see Mr. De Raineval) who lived at such a sign in such a street.
After dinner, I called on Mr. De Raineval, who said, Monsieur de la Vauguion has informed you that there is a question of a pacification, under the mediation of the Emperor of Germany and the Empress of Russia, and that it was necessary that I should have some consultations, at leisure with the Comte De Vergennes, that we might understand each other's views—That he would see the Comte, to-morrow morning, and write me when he would meet me—That they had not changed their principles, nor their system—That the treaties were the foundation of all negotiation.
I said I lodged at the Hotel De Valois (Rue de Richelieu) where I did formerly; that I should be ready to wait on the Comte when it would be agreeable to him, and to confer with him upon every thing relative to any propositions which the English might have made. He said, 'the English had not made any proposition; but it was necessary to consider certain preparatory arrangements, to know whether we were British subjects, or in what light we were to be considered,' smiling. I said, I was not a British subject; that I had renounced that character many years ago, forever; and that I should rather be a fugitive in China or Malabar, than ever re-assume that character.
On the 9th of July was brought me by one of the Comte de Vergennes's ordinary commissaries, a bill, which the following is a translation.
Versailles 9th July 1781.
I have the honour to inform you, sir, that M. the Count de Vergennes would desire to receive you, and that you will give him a pleasure if you will be so good as to come here on Wednesday next at nine o'clock in the morning.
Expecting the honor of seeing you, I have that of being, with a sincere attachment, sir, your most obedient servant.
GERARD DE RAYNEVAL.
Mr. Adams,
My answer was returned by the same commissary.
Paris, 9th July 1781.
Sir—I have this moment the honor of your billet, of this day's date, and will do myself the honor to wait on
his excellency the Comte De Vergennes, at his office, on Wednesday next at nine of the clock in the morning according to his desire. I have the honor to be, with much esteem, sir, your humble and obedient servant. JOHN ADAMS.
Mr. Raineval,
Accordingly, on Wednesday I went to Versailles, and met the Count at his office, with Mr. Raineval at nine o'clock. They communicated to me the following articles proposed by the two Imperial Courts—That Spain had prepared her answer: that of France was nearly ready; did not know that England had yet answered.
Articles to serve as a foundation of the Negotiation for the re-establishment of Peace.
ART. I. There shall be a treaty between Great Britain and the American Colonies, concerning the re-establishment of peace in America; but without the intervention of any of the other belligerent parties, nor even that of the two Imperial Courts, at least unless their mediation should be formally demanded, and granted, upon this object.
ART. II. This particular peace shall not, however, be signed, but conjointly and at the same time with that of the powers, whose interests shall have been treated by the mediating courts. The two peaces, by this means, although they may be treated separately, not being to be concluded, the one without the other, they shall take care constantly to inform the mediators, of the progress and the state of that which regards Great Britain and the colonies, to the end that the mediation may be in a situation to be able to regulate itself, in the prosecution of that which is confided to it, according to the state of the negotiation relative to the Colonies; and the one and the other of the two pacifications which shall have been concluded, at the same time, although separately, shall be solemnly warranted by the mediating courts, and every other neutral power whose warranty the belligerent parties may judge proper to demand.
ART. III. For rendering the pacific negotiations independent of the events, always uncertain, of war, which might stop or at least interrupt the progress of them, there shall be a general armistice between all the parties, during the term of one year, to be computed from the day of the month of
the years, to be computed from the month of of the year 1782, if it should happen that the general peace should not be established in the course of the first term. And during the continuance of one or the other of these two terms, all things shall remain in the state in which they shall be found to have been on the day of the signature of the present preliminary articles.
These articles were given me in French, and they graciously condescended to let me see the original communication from the two Imperial Courts as far and no farther than these three articles extended. All the rest was carefully covered up with a book. I desired to see and have a copy of the whole; but no, that could not be permitted.
I returned to Paris, where I was alone. Congress had taken from me my bosom friend, my fellow traveller and fellow sufferer, in whole society I always found satisfaction, and in whose enlightened counsels, ample assistance and confidence, Mr. Dana, and sent him on a mission to Russia. My private secretary, Mr. Thaxter, I was obliged to leave in charge of my family and affairs in Holland. I had therefore every thing to write, translate and copy with my own hand. Having an opportunity to send a letter to congress, I enclosed the forgoing articles in this letter.
Paris, July 11, 1781.
Sir,
I have only time, by Major Jackson, to inform Congress, that upon information from the Comte De Vergennes, that questions concerning peace, under the mediation of the two Imperial courts, were in agitation, that required my presence here, I undertook the journey, and arrived last Friday night, the sixth of the month, and have twice waited on the Comte De Vergennes, at Versailles, who this day communicated to me the enclosed propositions.
These propositions are made to all the belligerent powers by the course of Petersburg and Vienna, in consequence of some wild propositions made to them by the court of London, that they would undertake the office of mediators, upon condition, that the league, as they call it, between France and their rebel subjects in America, should be dissolved, and these left to make their terms, with Great Britain, after having returned to their allegiance and obedience.
France and Spain have prepared their answers to these propositions of the Empress and Emperor, and I am desired to give my answer to the articles enclosed. It is not in my power, at this time, to enclose to Congress my answer, because I have not made it, nor written it; but Congress must see that nothing can come of this manoeuvre, at least for a long time. Thus much I may say, that I have no objection to the proposition of treating with the English separately, in the manner proposed, upon a peace with them, and a treaty of commerce, consistent with our engagements with France and Spain—but that the armistice never can be agreed to by me. The objections against it are as numerous as they are momentous and decisive. I may say farther, that as there is no judge upon earth of a sovereign power but the nation that composes it, I can never agree to the mediation of any powers, however respectable, until they have acknowledged our sovereignty so far at least, as to admit a Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States as the representative of a free and independent power. After this we might discuss questions of peace or truce with Great Britain, without her acknowledging our sovereignty, but not before.
I fancy, however, that congress will be applied to, for their sentiments and I shall be ever ready and happy to obey their instructions, because I have a full confidence that nothing will be decided by them but what will be consistent with their character and dignity.
Peace will only be retarded by relaxations and concessions, whereas firmness, patience and perseverance will insure us a good and lasting one in the end.
The English are obliged to keep up the talk of peace, to lull their enemies and sustain their credit. But I hope the people of America will not be deceived. Nothing will obtain them real peace but skillful and successful war. I have the honor to be &c.
JOHN ADAMS.
President of Congress.
In some future letters I shall give you my answers to the French minister and the propositions of the Imperial courts. JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, June 30, 1809.
BRITISH POLITICS.
[The following exhibits the undigested frankness of the highway robber—"We have arms in our hands—the dominion of the highway is ours—and plunder must be our law"—is the pithy substance of Cobbett's argument. Between his plain English honesty, and the more latent and incomprehensible integrity of the advocates of the British cause in America, the will of his Most Gracious Majesty may be as distinctly understood, as those of his liege subjects of either part of his united kingdom, when they present a pistol and demand the purse.]
[Patrick.]
From Cobbett's Weekly Political Register.
WHEN the ministers found, that the American government was determined not to settle the affair of the Chesapeake, unless the settlement included a renunciation on our part of the right of searching their merchant vessels for our deserters, they resolved upon sending a special envoy to offer atonement for the attack upon the Chesapeake, but not to permit him to negotiate upon any other point whatever; and, at the same time, they issued a proclamation, in which the king declared, that he never would give up the right in question. It is therefore probable that the negotiation between Mr. Rose and Mr. Madison would, if it had been commenced, have soon been broken off; but it was, as the reader will perceive, prevented from beginning by the refusal of the American government to rescind their hostile proclamation, which our ministers justly considered as an act of retaliation, and the rescinding of which they demanded as a step previous to their tendering any reparation at all.
The demands were refused, and of course Mr. Rose came back as he went. The reader will perceive, that the Americans now chose to represent the hostile proclamation, not as an act of retaliation, but as an act of precaution. As if they were afraid that we should send in our ships to burn their towns! Believe them who will; for my part, the contrary is evident to me; and so it, at first was to them; for they in all their newspapers, called it an act of retaliation. See the proclamation itself in page 249 of Vol. XII. and say whether it be an act of mere precaution. It was the mildest measure they could adopt. Mr. Madison says; and I say it was the harshest, because they had it not in their power to injure or annoy us in any other way. It was the worst they could do. It was not a blow, for a blow they were unable to deal us; but it was spitting in our faces. It was, too, a measure still in existence, at the time when Mr. Rose arrived in America; and therefore, to have offered reparation, until it was rescinded would have been disgraceful to us in the highest degree.—It would have been begging pardon with a cane suspended over our shoulder. It would have been going one step further than the late ministers, who entered upon a negotiation touching the right of search, while the Americans had a non-importation act passed for the avowed purpose of compelling us to give up that right, and keep suspended over our heads ready to be put in execution, in case we refused to accede to the terms proposed. The result of this negotiation, or rather the total failure of it proves the truth of what I told the ministers from the first; that is, that every step in the way of concession, would but cause the difficulties to thicken. If they had stood firm upon the ground of maritime dominion, there would have been a loud cry for a few weeks; but what would the Americans have done "more than they have done now?"—They have now done their worst, and they could have done no more. There would have been an end, forever, of all claims and disputes about searching ships. And to this it must come at last. IN REALITY it is now. We do exercise an absolute maritime dominion. We must exercise it, or we cannot remain independent of France. It would, therefore be better to do it, at once avowedly, and not encumber the thing with orders in council, and trappings, which only serve to rob the principle of its simplicity and dignity. The alarm of Mr. Alexander Baring and his brother Wilseacre, Mr. Roscoe, that the open disavowal of such a principle will rouse and unite the world against us, is curious enough at a moment when all the world is actually so roused and united. AMERICA is as much our enemy as she can be—Nothing can possibly make her more so.—She would declare war, but she dare not—There is no fear of "throwing her into the arms of France." She is there already as much as she can be. Our ships of war keep the two dear friends asunder. What the revolution in Spain may do, by placing the countries joining the United States, under the immediate control of France, I know not.
If the Americans were not such miserable slaves to their envy and hatred of England, this event would, at once, produce an alliance offensive and defensive between us and them; but I am of opinion, that it will produce no such effect, until severe suffering (which is in store for them) shall have taught them justice and modesty. The Floridas are inhabited by Spaniards and Frenchmen; the key of the Mississippi is in their hands. Without the aid of England it is impossible for the Southern and Western States of the American union to maintain themselves against France, if attacked by her; and to avoid being attacked, there is but one way, that is, by doing what Napoleon shall command; in other words, yield to him without resistance. What a fine field would by this revolution in Spain, be opened for a grand co-operation of England and America, were it not for the rancour of the leaders in the latter country. The way for them to proceed is so very plain that it needs not to be pointed out.
How natural, how glorious would such a co-operation be! But, it is not for us to endeavor to hasten it. The
first motion towards it must come from the other side, and they will come 'till the people, the real people of America, shall rouse themselves, trample under foot the slaves of France and resolve to act for their own interest. This event can be at no great distance. They know what French armies are. They personally hate the French; and when once they have them in their neighborhood, they will begin seriously to think of their means of defence. Drive them from the continent of North America they must; or they must themselves become subjects of France. There is no alternative. They cannot drive them without the aid of England; and the giving of that aid will naturally and necessarily lead to a connection, which may have a wonderful effect in the world. But, it cannot be too often repeated, that the first movements towards such a connection "must not be made by us."
From the Norfolk Herald.
[A FEDERAL PAPER.]
In our last we expressed confidence in the truth of Canning's disavowal of the proceedings of Erskine—by yesterday's mail official accounts were received, establishing our assertions. Indignation had not arrived at its proper height when we were first put in possession of the intelligence—because among some it was totally disbelieved, who by their arguments, naturally produced a wavering disposition among the believers; but when confirmation spread forth, its blaze arrived at its meridian height.
We never believed that the government of England was so treacherous and depraved as to be lost to all sense of honor and justice; we knew well that in all foreign cabinets, corruption in a greater or less degree prevailed; but in the present instance, such cupidity and bad faith are blended together; that we are lost in astonishment at the boldness of its cabinet, whilst we execrate the men who are composed of such ingredients.
Mr. Canning is represented as a dabbler in poetical trifles—but in his late disavowal, we think that he has taken complete benefit of the license granted unto the sons of Parnassus, and outstripped Herod himself.—He says that Erskine's accommodation with our government was "unauthorized."—Can any man of common sense believe, that a gentleman filling a high diplomatic station, possessing talents that would not disgrace any office in the gift of his government, should be so lost to all discernment as not to understand the nature of the dispatches received?—Or are we to believe that Mr. Erskine would, of his own accord, so far commit himself as to offer overtures when he had no authority for so doing? Those two questions are all that present themselves for solution. The indignant voice of millions unravel them by testifying their hearty dissent, and attribute the whole of this cabalistic proceeding to the imps who have sunk into the deep of degeneracy.
We have patiently borne the sufferings inflicted upon us by Great Britain; we have ever evinced a spirit of conciliation, bordering on humiliation; have resorted to all measures and means to procure such a desirable object; for those we have met with a reward, the history of treachery practiced towards nations afford no parallel. Whilst the sword of war has been suspended over our heads; when a temporary sheath has been allowed for its deposit; when the evils of which we complained, justified us in thinking they were buried under the olive branch of peace; when millions have been set afloat on the watery element and those too in consequence of confidence reposed in the honor of the aggressor—and all in a moment to be blasted by the actions of foul dishonor and contumely—reason bids us prepare for the worst, and love of country urges us to act.
Mr. Jackson (Erskine's successor) probably comes loaded with the usual preliminary articles of treachery—this man was minister to the Danish government when their second fleet became possessed of by the British.—The day preceding its destruction, he accepted an invitation to a public dinner, given by the Danes in testimony of their confidence in the friendship of the British government. The next day he returned with his orders for the delivery of the fleet into the

refusal, and the horrid scene which ensued in consequence, have been in tellibly stamped upon our minds.
What we have written is not to increase the irritation of the public; we have given vent to our feelings, and in so doing, believe that we are in the latitude of our fellow citizens.
From the National Intelligencer.
Whether the agreement made by Mr. Erskine with our government be in any or what degree binding on the British government, his occasioned much discussion. The solution of this point certainly depends on the powers vested in Mr. Erskine. If those powers were such as Mr. Erskine most unequivocally alleged them to be, the agreement would have been absolutely binding in all its parts. In his correspondence with Mr. Smith he declares, every step taken to have been in consequence of full power from the king of England; power not to form the article of an ordinary treaty, subject to the confirmation or rejection of each sovereign that was a party to it; but an agreement absolute, unconditional final, and to take effect in both countries at the same time, and particularly in the United States, before any measure taken by England should be known here. On this point the writers on the laws of nations use a language altogether unambiguous—Vattel says:—
"Sovereigns treat with each other by their proxies, who are invested with sufficient power, and who are commonly called plenipotentiaries. We here apply all the rules of the law of nature, to things that are done by commission. The rights of the proxy are impressed in the instructions that are given him: he ought not to deviate from them; but every thing he promises within the terms of his commission and the extent of his powers, bind his constituent."
Again,
"But to refuse with honor to ratify what has been concluded on, by virtue of a full power, it is necessary that the sovereign should have strong and solid reasons, and that he show in particular that his minister had deviated from his instructions."
Martens says—
"The treaty must have been contracted in the name and by the authority of the sovereign power. Any thing that has been promised by the chief or his agent, beyond the limits of the authority which the state has entrusted him, is at most, no more than a simple promise (promesse) which only obliges the person who promises to use his endeavours to procure its ratification, without binding the state, which of course may refuse its ratification. On the contrary every thing that has been stipulated by an agent in conformity to his full powers, ought to become obligatory for the state, from the moment of signing, without even waiting for the ratification. However, not to expose a state to the errors of a single person, it is now become a general maxim, that public conventions (but not simple military arrangements in time of war) do not become obligatory till ratified. The motive of custom clearly proves that the ratification can never be refused with justice, except when he who is charged with the negotiations keeping within our compass with respect to his public full powers, has gone beyond his secret instructions, and consequently has rendered himself liable to punishment."
The binding force then of the agreement on Great Britain must depend on the instructions given to Mr. Erskine. If those instructions did not authorise the course pursued by him it instantly became the duty of the British government to do every thing in its power to prove that no such authority was given, "to shew in particular," in the language of Vattel, "that its minister had deviated from his instructions." Has this been done? A solitary dispatch, of old date, has been published. Other instructions are referred to on its face. Various letters must have passed between Mr. Erskine and his government. These documents, essential to a clear understanding of the subject, and to the shewing, to the satisfaction of our government, that Mr. Erskine really deviated from his instructions, are all suppressed. We repeat the question, why are they withheld, but, because if published, they would give the whole affair a different complexion, from that attempted to be stamped upon it by the note of the 23d of January? Under circumstances so extraordinary as those involved in the agreement, a government anxious to avoid imputations unfavorable to its reputation, would not have hesitated to make a frank and full disclosure of every thing. The objection to this arising from a pending negotiation is altogether lame, as the injury from such a disclosure would be infinitely less than the continuance of the obscurity. Besides, if a negotiation be still pending, what serious inconvenience could be suffered by England by such a disclosure? It could only expose the terms which she was disposed to come to under particular circumstances. If those circumstances are altered, the obligation to comply with them no longer exists, and if they remain the same, an honest government would not hesitate to comply with them.
But, should it be admitted that the stipulations entered into by Mr. Erskine were totally unauthorised, inasmuch as he was possessed of the full powers of a minister of the highest standing, and as the American go-
as acting strictly in obedience to the views of his government, there can be no doubt but that government, on disavowing his act, was bound to indemnify those who had reposed their confidence in it. "A nation," says a writer on this head "is bound in honor, and by the principles of justice and the duty of self respect, to see that those governments who treat with her accredited agents, shall sustain no detriment by their mistakes or misconduct."—This is so obvious, that we find it admitted even by Mr. Canning himself on the face of the order of the 24th of May. Let us examine whether this indemnity has been made.
By the agreement with Mr. Erskine, all the British orders were stipulated to be revoked, so as, in the language of the act of congress authorising a renewal of commerce, "to cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States." Thus revoked, the trade of America was free to take any destination except to ports actually blocked. Every other restriction upon it was dependent upon our own laws, which of course we might enforce or relax at pleasure. By the order of May 24th, American vessels sailing from the United States to Holland between the 19th of April and the 20th of July are permitted to pursue their voyage. American vessels sailing from the United States during the same period for any other permitted ports (under the orders of April we presume) which shall have changed their destination and are proceeding to Holland, shall not be molested, unless informed of this order and warned not to proceed. American vessels clearing after the 9th of June for Holland, from ports, permitted by the order of April 26, shall not be molested, unless advised of this order, or during the periods fixed for constructive notice by the previous orders. American vessels may clear out from Holland to any ports not declared to be under the restriction of blockade, between the 9th of June and the 1st of July.
From these provisions it appears that the time, no less than the degree, of the suspension of the order of April, is extremely limited and narrow. To extend an adequate indemnity to our merchants it was essential to have been liberal in both these respects.
With regard to time, as the order, disavowing the arrangements, only reached this country on the 21st of July, and must have taken a considerable time to be known throughout the United States, even taking the widest latitude allowed, a large number of vessels must have cleared out in violation of it, and thereby subjected themselves to capture and condemnation. Another description of vessels are allowed the periods fixed for constructive notice by the order of 11th November, thus subjecting so like capture and condemnation all those which shall not have completed their voyages within the narrow limits assigned. While all vessels clearing from permitted ports for Holland are restricted to the 1st of July. This liberal indulgence applies to the trade between the ports of Britain and Holland!
It requires no great mercantile knowledge to estimate the immensity of the loss that will be incurred by our merchants from these unjust and narrow limitations in point of time. The greater part of our property embarked was destined in the first instance to England, on which, as soon as it gets there, the violently shuts the door, gains a monopoly, creates a glut and brings down the prices, as actually ascertained in some important articles, above a hundred per cent. Such goods as are shipped to Holland are obliged to be carried off with the greatest haste, instead of being exported as a favorable market offered, and thus exposed to all the risks and dangers of precipitation; vessels bound from Holland to permitted ports are exposed to still narrower periods, and in many cases advice being given them of the new order is sufficient to stop their voyage on the pain of capture and condemnation. Can any thing exhibit a livelier mockery of justice? Every place to which our vessels are permitted to go from the limited time allowed, becomes a trap to the unsuspecting confidence of our citizens and just in proportion to our loss is the gain of Great Britain. As well might a highwayman offer to indemnify the victim of his robbery by returning to him a portion of his spoils. Had a solid indemnity been intended, such a time would have been allowed as would have enabled our merchants to have carried into full effect their adventures. For this purpose a year would scarcely have been adequate.
But the degree in which the orders in council have been suspended, independent of the limitations of time, still more forcibly proves the hollowness of the indemnity offered.—The order of April 26th, more injurious to our commerce than the preceding orders, is reinstated with only a few
tolerated under conditions which connected with subsequent events, make it a mockery; for we learn that the ports of that kingdom are declared to be under a strict blockade, and all intercourse consequently inhibited unless, indeed, that under British licences; thus, annihilating our resources for the sale of our goods on the continent, at the very moment their own subjects are licensed to play the part of smugglers, and in this ignominious character to build up their fortunes on our ruin.
With the exception of Holland which from the blockade of its ports, is a perfect nullity, the order of April is enforced, an order, which we have in preceding articles shown to be more rigorous, more invasive of neutral commerce, than, even the orders of January and November, 1807. So far then from our trade experiencing a temporary relief from the arrangements of Mr. Erskine, and the indemnifying order of May 24th, the dangers to which it is now exposed are greater than those which sprang from the celebrated orders of November, which produced our non-intercourse law which was solely removed on the stipulation to annul them. Such are the tender mercies of the British government!
It is not however on account of the depressed prices of our exports, occasioned by this iniquitous order, that we have the greatest reason to complain. It may be assumed as generally correct that our importations are equal to our exports. This order confines almost entirely our importations to the British market, and altogether destroys those circuitous voyages, which, it is well known, have proved the greatest sources of our gains. If it be computed that our exports amount to fifty millions, by being limited to the British market, an immense demand will be created for her goods, which will have the inevitable effect of raising their prices, and of producing a correspondent loss to this country. We shall thus be losers in every way, as well from the diminished value of our exports as from the augmented value of British fabrics, which, if we compute at only 20 per cent. will saddle us with a loss of at least twenty millions, a sum double the amount of our annual commercial profits. With what color of truth then, can it be contended that the order of May indemnifies us?
We have, as yet, abstained from one consideration still more important than any touched upon. The disavowal of Mr. Erskine's arrangement, and the iniquitous refusal to indemnify us for our confidence in it, does not merely affect the commercial capital afloat; but it likewise deeply affects the whole internal commerce of the U. States; every sale that has been made either of the products of the soil, or the soil itself. Such was the universal confidence and animation inspired by that event that our produce rose, new directions were given to our wealth and the labor of our citizens, under the liveliest expectation of remuneration and profit. The order of May, by its instantaneous operation, by its cruel operation indeed in many cases before it was known, blasts all these hopes, and in one fatal moment, destroys the property and comforts of thousands, annihilates millions at a blow, and scatters the remaining wealth with the fickleness of fortune.
FOREIGN NEWS.
STOCKHOLM, (Sweden) June 14.
When the resolution of the States of Sweden assembled in Diet for the deposition of Gustavus, was read and presented to him at Gripsholm, and a certificate of service being required by the Deputies, the unfortunate Prince wrote in answer, that he abdicated his throne with a free conscience, but with a bleeding heart. The State Council, appointed by the new Constitution, responsible to the nation for every act. A Lord Chief Justice of the nation is invested with authority to impeach all and every one, who shall act in contravention of the Constitution. The Judges cannot be removed from their office, quandiu bene gererint . The Constitution was almost unanimously agreed to by the Nobles, Clergy and Burghers; but the peasants declared, at first, that they would never agree to it, unless the Nobles, & the other States, would consent to give up their exclusive privileges; but as the Nobles, &c. declared themselves willing to pay the personal taxes, in common with other subjects, the peasants signed the new form, stipulating, at the same time, that the Nobles should also furnish men and horses for the conveyance of troops and baggage—that their town and country houses should be liable to the quartering of soldiers on their march. This was, however, rejected by the Nobles. A nobleman of the name of Silverstolpe rose and spoke in favor of the peasants.—The peat-
and so are the Nobles.
PARIS, June 20.
The Minister of War has received from the Duke of Dalmatia (Soult) the details of his evacuation of Portugal. They contradict the report of the death of Gen. Lorison. The following are extracts from the dispatch: "The 10th of May, the vanguard of the Duke's army was on the Vouga. It was attacked by several thousands of foot, 1500 horse, and six pieces of cannon, which formed a part of Gen. Wellesley's army, lately landed in Portugal. The vanguard retreated behind Feyra, and on the 11th re-crossed the Douro, with the division of Gen. Mermet. The increase of the British force in Portugal, and that of the Portuguese insurgents, through the influence of British gold, had as early as the 10th, determined the Duke of Dalmatia to effect his retreat through Amarante, Villa Real, and Braganza, ascending the right bank of the Douro. But a numerous corps of English and Portuguese having compelled Gen. Lorison to evacuate Amarante, the Duke found it necessary to pass thro' the defiles of Salamonde, and in order to gain two marches on the enemy, to sacrifice a few pieces of cannon and their caissons, which he ordered to be destroyed, and the remains of which could prove of no use to the English. "The latter not having been able to gain any advantage on the second corps during the retreat, the only action which took place was with our rear guard at Oporto, the English having found means to convey on the right bank of the Minho about 1000 infantry and 50 horse. They have swelled this trifling engagement into a battle, the pompous relation of which (in no point of view a military one) has had no other end than to deceive the people of London, and perhaps the Ministers themselves, in order to repay them for the immense sums of money which this expedition must have cost the British Treasury. On the 19th of May the Duke of Dalmatia was at Allaritz; the 20th, he crossed the Minho at Orefe; and the 23d, formed a communication with the Duke of Elchingen himself, and the corps under his command."
STRASBURG, (France) June 10.
The French troops now united in the Austrian States amount to 200,000 men, exclusive of the troops of the Confederation of the Rhine. The Austrian H. Q. are about 20 miles from Vienna.
PRAGUE, (Bohemia) June 7.
The Archduke's army, among other reinforcements, has received 16,000 Hungarian Cavalry.—He has sent the Archduke John 20,000 men. It is officially announced, that 60,000 men of the Hungarian levy, will join the Archduke Charles the 9th inst.
LONDON, (Eng) July 3.
Bonaparte in one of his bulletins, ordered, that the Austrian Field Marshal Chasteller, if taken should be executed as a brigand.—In consequence, the Austrian Emperor has notified Napoleon, that the French Generals Deroussel and Foulers, as well as other French General Officers should be held as hostages for the personal safety of the Field Marshal should the chance of war put him in the power of the French.
Of Austria.
Dusseldorf, June 24.
An express dispatched from the Imperial head quarters on the 16th inst. has brought the following intelligence:
"The military movements of the grand armies are on the point of being recommenced. The Emperor is merely waiting the arrival of 50,000 Russians, who are approaching Vienna by forced marches to strike a decisive blow. They are to arrive at the same time with a Polish army, which, after having subdued all Galicia, is advancing to form a junction with the grand French army."
"The King of Westphalia, has taken the field, and is marching in the direction of Leipzig to meet the enemy. The Westphalian force, joined by the Saxon troops, amounts to 15,000 men, and 35 pieces of ordnance. The King has established his headquarters in Frankenhausen. On the 21st his Majesty's patrols advanced to a considerable distance without falling in with the enemy. The troops entertain no other apprehension than that they shall not be able to overtake him."—Royal Amsterdam Gazette, July 5.
Warsaw, June 19.
Last night intelligence was received here by express, that the Polish General Scholnicki, on the 16th inst. defeated the Austrians near Sandomir. Their loss consists in 1200 prisoners, 2000 killed and wounded, and four pieces of cannon.
Leipzig, June 23.
Yesterday about 10,000 men passed by this town, who, we understand will be followed by a much larger
arrived here yesterday, but immediately set out again in pursuit of the Saxons.—A violent cannonade was heard this morning from the site of Lutzen.
DUTCH DEGREE, June 30.
Art. I. The list of articles allowed to be imported by the act of 31st March, shall be extended to the following:—Rice, flaves, bark and other drugs used in medicine; cotton, Georgia, Louisiana and Carolina; Java coffee and sugar from our colonies.
II. Besides certificates of origin, required by our former act, the Director of the Board of Trade shall appoint seven brokers to examine the goods, to ascertain if they are really the produce of our colonies, or of the United States; and for the better means of examination all goods be unloaded in the royal stores.
III. A month from the date hereof, our Directors of the Board of Trade shall report us if it is advisable to admit the continuation of these measures.
IV. American vessels arriving within three months from the date hereof and those already in port shall not be subject to the blockade decree, provided the same have not been in England, nor been visited by the enemy. All captains shall make declaration conformable to this article and in case of prevarication, ship and cargo to be confiscated.
V. Forasmuch as the cargoes appear to be conformable to our aforementioned articles, the same shall be placed at the disposal of the proprietors or consignees; the sequestered goods that remain in the royal stores to be disposed of according to law.
A private letter from Stockholm, states, that Sweden has at length been permitted to send Baron Steding to negotiate a peace. The conditions, however, previously demanded, are:—"The guarantee and possession of all Finland and the Isle of Aland; the frontier on this side being the River Kalix; and that Sweden must consent to shut her ports against England."
A letter from Stockholm states, that the late King is to be allowed to retire from Gripsholm, and reside free from guards on the Island of Wisingsö, in the lake Wettern; and that at the end of the war, he will be permitted to live in any part of Europe which he may prefer. [English paper.]
HILLSBOROUGH BANK.
Statement—to the Public.
It is with extreme regret, that the Directors of this Bank find it the imperious dictate of their duty to deviate from the ordinary and proper course of paying their Bills, and to make this appeal to the good sense and generosity of the public.
It is needless to enter into a minute detail of the various causes which have contributed to create a distrust of the credit of what are called Foreign Bills.—Such only will be mentioned as are obvious to all.
Since the re-estimation of our commerce, the capital, otherwise appropriated in more prosperous times has been to a great extent employed in the exchange and return of the Bills of country Banks. These Banks, when drained of their specie, have of necessity resorted to the expedient of recruiting their funds by the sale of their bills at the current discount in the market. This discount, while it has increased, has increased also the discredit, the collection and return of foreign bills.
In this deplorable state of things, the Directors of Hillsborough Bank do not complain of the profit made by those who have been in the habit of collecting and returning their bills—but the loss to them has been of most serious concern. It would, however, have been borne with patience, had prompt payment remained practicable, by any other means than those sacrifices, which must evidently deprive them of the ability of ultimately doing justice to the ordinary holders of their bills.
Placed in this unhappy situation, in which they cannot possibly answer the demands of rigid justice, they wish to evince their honest intentions. They hold what they believe to be ample security for more than the amount of their bills in circulation. They will use every mean to collect their outstanding dues, that is consistent with the indulgence which the times so imperiously demand. To such holders of their bills as distrust their security, they will, if requested negotiate approved notes on interest in exchange; after giving a reasonable time to the promisors for their payment at the bank.
They trust their peculiar charter will guarantee still further security for the ultimate payment of their bills. They are held with each of the stockholders in their private capacity. They accepted their charter under this responsibility, persuaded that it was in principle a precaution essential to the public interest. They are now aware that this responsibility, without the indulgence of the public, may involve them in inevitable ruin. They are, however determined not to conceal their persons nor their property from its consequences. They have mortgaged their respective estates to the Bank for the faithful fulfilment of this condition of their charter. Having done thus much, they can do no more under present exigencies than to pledge themselves to the public, that all their receipts in behalf of the institution shall be punctiliously appropriated to the payment of their outstanding bills; and to declare that nothing in their apprehension can prevent their doing final and equal justice to their holders, but the accumulated costs of suits that might be brought against them.
SAMUEL BELL, President of Hillsborough Bank. Amherst August 22.

Last evening's Mail furnished us with only the following article, of any interest:
"NEW YORK, SEPT 1.—Capt. Biscoe of the Schooner Unity, 4 days from Hampton Roads on Tuesday last, in the roads, saw a frigate standing in supposed to be British, probably the frigate with Mr. Jackson on board, the new envoy from Great Britain."
"Britain has done us no essential injury."
Where is the honest AMERICAN, who can repress a burst of indignation, at so gross an insult to our understandings?—Go ask the widowed mother, the prop of whose declining years was the industry of a beloved and only son, whether it is no essential injury that she is deprived of her last hope by a ruffian press gang—Ask the forlorn wife, whose bright prospects of life are blasted—her husband torn from her by the myrmidons of despotism, whether it is no essential injury that herself and infant progeny are cast unprotected upon the mercy of an unfeeling, unyielding world.—Ask the affectionate brothers and sisters, whether it is no essential injury that their circle is broken, and a beloved brother consigned to worse than barbarian slavery, and scarce a hope of its termination but from the kind release of death—Ask the venerable father, tottering on the verge of time, whether it is no essential injury, that the stay and staff of his age has been wrested from him by the ruthless minions of power. Ask the merchant, who has become bankrupt from the spoilation of the tyrants of the ocean, whether he deems it no essential injury, to be driven from his home or immured in the gloomy cells of a prison, by grasping creditors, the means of satisfying whom swell the plunder of his most gracious Majesty's cruisers—And finally, go ask the patriot, whether it is no essential injury, that his country is continually insulted, its honor outraged, its rights violated, its frank advances for reconciliation, spurned with contempt—its demands for reparation of past injuries refused, with additional insult—When all these answers in the negative, we may concede that Britain has done us no essential injury.
A mile is added to the list of wrongs of which we complain, by a knowledge of the following facts:—
DAVID CARLTON, having recently escaped from a British King's vessel, states, that he, with two other American Seamen by the names of John Kennedy and James Graham, of Vermont, belonged to the brig Sally, an American vessel, J. Boulin, master.—That they were impressed at St. Thomas, while watering their vessel, and carried on board the British armed Schooner Dolphin, James Erens, commander; after continuing there 11 months he was put on board the British armed brig the Flying Fish, J. Dickinson, commander;—That he continued there until about a month past, when he escaped at Pallassquoddy. He also states, that between 30 and 40 more impressed Americans were on board the Flying Fish, and were not allowed to approach near to any American vessel, or write to their friends in the U. S. The above Seamen were in possession of Proclamations at the time of their impressment.
COMMERCIAL.
Recent accounts from the North of Europe appear to be favorable to American commerce. A letter from Mr. Williams in London, dated 6th July, says:
"This moment I get advice from Mr. Joseph Pitcairn, dated 13th June, of which I give you the substance.—Three vessels had arrived with coffee and some sugar at Tonnigen and were freely admitted by the Danish Government; which gave the most positive assurances that they would continue to protect and receive them. Mr. Pitcairn recommends the Danish port of Kiel, for those who are bound to Russia; the distance from it to Hamburg is small, with regular waggons, and the harbor good. He adds, that there is no law of Denmark against vessels which have been boarded or touched at England, though it would be so much the better if neither happened; but the ship's papers must clearly show that the whole cargo was shipped in the United States."
"Mr. Pitcairn has written to several Captains and Supercargoes at Gottenburg, recommending the port of Kiel, from its vicinity to Hamburg, where Teas, Nankeens and Sugars will produce higher prices than further up the Baltic."
We understand that accounts are also favorable from the South—that cargoes are sold at Sardinia, and from thence find a channel to the continent, at a good price. Salem Gazette.
From Jamaica papers to the 29th of July, we learn, that the British troops in Santo Domingo are in bad health, upwards of 200 being in the hospitals, confined with dangerous fevers.—They also state that in consequence of the severe privations endured by the French troops during the late siege and blockade of St. Domingo, and their change of diet since their arrival at Jamaica, the dysentery had broke out amongst them, and carried off a considerable number daily. Boston Gaz.
Capt. Dodge at New York from St. Bartholomew, informs that a British frigate and two brigs of war, blockading Guadalupe, were driven ashore in a hurricane on the S.E. part of the island, on the last of July, and every soul on board except two, perished.
We understand that on the 26th ult a French privateer sch. of 16 guns, was cruising about 10 miles to the southward of Sandy Hook, where she had boarded several vessels, and the last time seen, was lying to.
Refinement upon Swindling.
We are informed, from good authority, that a son of one of the Directors of Coos Bank, was lately at Concord, in this State, purchasing the bills of Coos Bank at fifty per cent discount!—It is calculated that this bank has bills in circulation to the amount of nearly two millions of dollars!—By this calculation, that single bank have swindled the public of one million of dollars.
Banks.—It is now said that Northampton & Penobscot Banks are added to those which have locked their doors against their creditors.
The Rev. Joseph McKean has been chosen Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory at the Harvard University, vice Mr. Adams, resigned.
R. Hunnewell, Esq. is appointed Sheriff of Cumberland county (Maine) in the room of John Waite, Esq. resigned.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
The citizens of Baltimore have set an honorable example for the encouragement of domestic industry. We find the following in a late Baltimore American:
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Baltimore, held at the Pantheon on the evening of the 23d August—the following report of the committee appointed at a preceding meeting, was read and unanimously concurred with.
REPORT.
From a due consideration of the treatment which the government and citizens of the United States have, for several years, experienced from the nations of Europe, and the unreasonable prohibitions and depredations practised on, and against, the commerce of this country, it becomes the bounden duty of every citizen of the Union, to use all fair and honorable means for counteracting these infringements of our national rights; and since experience as well as the history of mankind, proves, that the independence of a nation is directly proportional to the extent and variety of its internal resources, it becomes, likewise, the duty of every citizen to endeavor to introduce and encourage whatever may have a tendency to lessen our mercantile dependence on other nations, and to increase the wealth of our own. Among the various means for promoting these ends, the encouraging of Domestic Manufactures, that of clothing claims the first regard. Presuming, then, that the best mode of encouraging the Domestic Manufacture of Clothing is to wear it, we, whose names are hereunto annexed, have entered, and by these presents do enter into an association, to be known by the name and title of "The Maryland Association for the encouragement of Domestic Manufactures."
The extent of the encouragement intended to be given to domestic manufactures by this society, will be seen by the following extract from their Articles of Association:
"Each and all the members of this association, do mutually and severally pledge themselves to one another and their country, that they will, as far as practicable, exclusively wear clothing of Domestic Manufacture; and that in all cases, they will give a decided preference to each and every species of the manufactures and products of the U. States; provided, nevertheless, that nothing herein contained shall extend to clothing in the possession of any person at the time of his becoming a member of this association. "The Officers of the association shall be a President and Secretary, each to be chosen annually by ballot."
It is considered by the greatest cotton Manufacturing house in Providence, R. I. that the consumption of 1809, in the mills within 15 miles of that town is 15,000 lbs. per week, or 780,000 lbs. per annum.—They add that the consumption of 1810 will be 20,000 lbs. per week, or 1,040,000 lbs. per annum.—This will make two 100 ton pantaloons, and two fummer coatees for 200,000 men. The value will be one million of dollars at the wholesale each price of the stuff only. To a country of 30 miles square this is a serious matter for subsistence and profit. The works of this house only (the greatest in that district) employ in various ways one thousand persons.—B. Gaz.
We learn that a Cotton Manufacturing Company has been established in the city of Washington, with a capital of 15,000 dollars.
MAD DOGS.—Several instances of canine madness have lately taken place in the interior of this State. Several dogs have been bitten by those affected in the vicinity of Concord.
In the Salem Gazette of Friday last we notice a communication from Andover, which states, that "On Saturday last a Mad Dog made his appearance in Haverhill, and bit a child in that town. On his way from that place he bit a dog, which has since died. On the Methuen side of the river, adjoining Andover bridge, he bit three children; and passing over the bridge bit another child—the mother of which, who lived in the toll-house, endeavoring to beat off the ferocious brute, was severely bitten herself. As soon as surgical assistance could be obtained, the flesh which was contiguous to the wound, was cut away and cauterized. The children were bitten in those parts of their bodies, to which neither the knife nor the caustic could safely be applied."
Commencement at Cambridge.
At the Commencement in Harvard University, the 30th ult. thirty one young gentlemen were admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts—and thirty-one to the degree of Master of Arts.
Mr. Nathaniel Bemis and Mr. Timothy Wellington were each admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine.
James Jackson, Bachelor of Medicine, was admitted to the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
Honorary Degrees.—The degree of Master of Arts was conferred on the Hon. Eli P. Ashmun.—The degree of Doctor of Medicine on John Bartlett, Bachelor of Medicine.—The degree of Doctor of Divinity, on the Rev. Andrew Lee, of Connecticut, and the Rev. Daniel C. Sanders, President of the College at Burlington, in Vermont.—And the degree of Doctor of Laws on his Excellency Christopher Gore, Governor of Massachusetts.
At the Commencement in the University of Vermont at Burlington, on the 17th inst. twelve young gentlemen were admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts—and three to the degree of Master of Arts.
The honorary degree of Doctor of Medicine was conferred on John Pomeroy, and the degree of M. B. on Thomas Powell.
The Supreme Court of Vermont, at their session at Woodstock, within and for the county of Windsor, on the 19th ult. passed sentence on the following persons, viz.—Daniel Wilbour, of Westmoreland, N. H. for passing counterfeit bank notes, confined to hard labor seven years. Samuel Hemenway of Weare, Mass. 40 six years. Abel Whitman, Cavendish, Vt. do five years. Amos Hartwell, Springfield, Vt. do three years.—John Frazagat, for stealing, two years.
The following persons have also been committed since the above.—William Gilman, Abiahath Smith and Alexander Palmer, for passing counterfeit bank notes, sentenced to 7 years hard labor in the State's Prison.
TIMOTHY PICKERING, a Senator of the United States, from the State of Massachusetts, has commenced an action for a libel against Baptiste Irvine, Editor of the Whig, printed at Baltimore, having laid his damages at Ten thousand dollars. [Nat. Int.
The Season.
The year 1809, is prolific in events which in any age would astonish mankind, is no less remarkable for the extremities of its seasons. Perhaps the oldest inhabitant does not recollect a parallel instance in the months of July and August, of cold weather or of great falls of rain. The damage done to the crops in the early harvest was very great—grains was very productive, but the farmers have hardly had an opportunity to dry their hay after it was cut; potatoes and other root vegetables will be plenty. Indian corn, already three weeks retarded by the cold, will probably be much injured by the wet weather, and run a great risque of being cut off by frost. [N. H. Patriot.
The resolution of thanks to Mr. Wardle (who introduced into the British parliament the scandalous business of "the duke and my darling") passed at a meeting of the inhabitants of Sheffield, was signed by upwards of 15,000 persons, on 40 skins of parchment, which measured thirty five yards and a quarter in length.
Capt. Haskell informs us of a most barbarous murder perpetrated on a respectable young man, the Mate of the Tom, of Portsmouth, at Gottenburg. He knows not from what cause it originated; but on the 25th of June, while the Captain was on shore, the Mate was attacked by the crew or part of them, who whipped and beat him till he was exhausted of all power of resistance, when they left him senseless. Recovering afterwards in some degree, he crawled into the cabin, and pistol'd himself of his pistols. Finding he was still living they pursued him into the cabin, and seized upon him, when he fired a pistol, and shot off the thumb of one of the mutineers. They however, dragged him out, renewed their blows with handspikes, and in their savage fury totally beat the head from his body, stamped upon him, and exposed his lifeless corpse a most horrid spectacle. They then proceeded to the Consul's in a body, exhibiting the bleeding thumb of the wounded mutineer, and demanding satisfaction.—Proper steps were however taken by the government; a trial was had; and the ring-leader (a Dane who had been newly shipped) and another sailor, who had an American protection, but supposed to be an Englishman, were sentenced to be hanged, and execution was to take place on the 29th. [Boston Gazette.
* Mr. William Cushing, late of Berwick.
Five ware houses, with nearly all their contents, situated on Southgate and Dixon's wharf, in Norfolk, were consumed and the wharf considerably injured by fire, 16th ult. Damage estimated at 15,000 dollars. Messrs. Southgate & Dickson the principal sufferers. Three buildings were consumed by fire in Philadelphia, the morning of the 20th ult.—The occupants just escaped with their lives.
ROBESPierre just before his fall.—He received a multitude of letters expressive of the wildest adoration; but others contained threats and imprecations which must have congealed his blood. Read these appalling words that were addressed to him:—"This hand, that writes thy doom; this hand which thy bewildered eye seeks in vain; this hand, that presses thine with horror, shall pierce thy inhuman heart. Every day I am with thee; every day I see thee; at every hour my uplifted arm seeks thy breath. O thou vilest of men! live still a while to think on me; sleep still to dream of me; let my image and my fear be the first prelude of thy punishment. Farewell. This very day in beholding thee, I shall enjoy thy service."
We have seen several labored Essays in different federal papers, the object of which appears to be to prove that Mr. Madison acted unauthorized in issuing his proclamation to suspend the non-intercourse law as it respected Great Britain—yet it is well known that this was the very act for which he received the approbation of the federal party [and the first time their approbation has ever been bestowed upon him.] Was it because they supposed he acted without authority, that they approbated his conduct. Essex Register.
DIED.
At Samford, Eng. June 28, very suddenly, Mr. DANIEL LAMBERT, the Mammoth man of the Age—weighed 739 pounds—15.1 heavier than the famous Bright. His coffin was 6 feet 4 inches long, 4 feet 4 inches wide, 2 feet 4 inches deep. He measured 3 yards 4 inches round the belly, and 1 yard 1 inch round the leg. His clothes cost him about 120 sterling a suit.
Mr. LAMBERT's corpulency had constantly increased, until the clogged machinery of life stood still. He was in his 40th year.—He had apartments on the ground floor, for he had long been incapable of ascending stairs. His coffin was placed on two axletrees and four wheels, and the window and a part of the wall of the room was taken down to allow of its passage. The earth was cut away sloping towards his grave for a considerable distance, and the coffin was moved on wheels to the very place of final deposit.
In Baltimore, Mr. — Herbert; in descending a well he perished from the state of the air; as did a negro who went down to relieve him.—In Philad. during the week ending 21st inst 64, viz. 29 adults, and 35 children, of aphonia 1 (Dr. Neill's cholera 3, diarrhoea 5, consumption 8, small-pox 1.—In N. York, during the week ending 26th ult. 66, viz 12 men, 7 women, 26 boys and 21 girls; of consumption 8, flux infantile 17. In New-Boston, (N. H.) Mr. William Starrett, aged 50; of hydrophobia produced by the bite of a fox (about three months since), which, with her young, he had caught and was endeavouring to tame; he died about a fortnight since, in all the agonies peculiar to that disorder.—In Loudon (N. H.) Mr. Nathl Batchelder, of Chichester aged 50: His horse, having took fright he seized him by the head, but was thrown and the wheel of the chaise struck his head, and killed him.
At Fort Constitution, Mr. Gideon Gould, aged 28—another of the unfortunate soldiers wounded by the explosion on the 4th July—We understand this is the last but one who was badly wounded on that day.
In this town, Mrs. JOANNA, the amiable consort of CHARLES CHAUNCY, Esq. aged 70.—Mrs. JANVIN, wife of Mr. George Janvin.
The Secretary of War arrived in Boston 27th ult from the southward.
"Care" may be useful at the approaching crisis, when we shall solicit further contributions from his pen.
ORDAINED.—At Colbrook (NH) July 27, the Rev. Dyer Burge, to the pastoral care of the Congregational Church and people of that town and its vicinity.
At Montpelier, (Vt.) 16th ult. Mr. Chester Wright, Minister over the Congregational Church and Society in that place.
Concord Bills at par, AND uncurren bills at a small discount, received at DRAPER'S CHEAP CASH STORE, For ENGLISH GOODS, if brought in immediately.
WANTED AS ABOVE 5000 yds. good TOW CLOTH. September 5
Now Landing and for sale By Isaac Waldron, jr. 1500 bushels Maryland Corn, 140 bbls. Fresh Flour. September 5.
FOR SALE BY Elisha Hill, jun. Hhds. Grenada RUM; Hhds brown and Loaf SUGAR; Boxes white and brown Havannah SUGAR, of superior quality; Casks of new RICE; Kegs of Fig TOBACCO; Chests and boxes of TEAS; Bales of COTTON; FLOUR, GIN, BRANDY, BEEF, PORK, &c. &c. Also, A two story dwelling House, few Rods from the North Bridge, payment would be received in W. India Goods. Sept. 4.
JUST PUBLISHED BY Charles Norris & Co. And for sale, wholesale and retail, at their Book Store in Exeter.
REPORTS of Cases argued and determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts—Vol. IV. Part I. Containing the Cases from January to June, 1808, inclusive, by DUDLEY ATKINS TYNG, Esq. Counsellor at Law. September 1.
THE Co-partnership of WIGGIN & PARSHLEY, is this day by mutual consent, dissolved. ANDREW WIGGIN, MICAIAH PARSHLEY. August 28, 1809.
Micaiah Parshley, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he still continues to carry on the BOOT and SHOE MAKING BUSINESS in all its branches at his shop in Buck street, where he flatters himself he shall give satisfaction to all his customers. Sept 5.
For Sale or to Let, BY CHARLES B. GRACE, TWO large two story dwelling HOUSES, with outhouses thereto belonging, situated at the south part of the town, one in Water-street, the other in Gates-street—a good Well and pumps to each, close to the door, likewise the aqueduct in each—good Gardens, and every other convenience necessary for such buildings. Any person that would wish to hire or purchase, are desired to call upon him at his Store near Liberty-bridge, where they will be informed of the particulars. N. B. Only one of the buildings is intended for sale or to let; but the person intending to purchase or hire may take his choice of either. (6w) Portsmouth, Sept 4, 1809
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS sundry persons have made a practice of trespassing on the lands of the subscribers and have taken away the produce,—This is therefore to caution all persons against committing the like offence, if they would wish to avoid the penalty of the law, we being determined to prosecute to the utmost extent of it. And we hereby offer a reward of TEN DOLLARS, to any person who will give such information as shall bring to conviction any such offender. ROBERT HAM, WILLIAM CUTTER, SAMUEL HAM. Sept. 5.
TO LET;
A Convenient Dwelling House, with out houses, situated on the north side of Pitt street.—For terms apply to RICHARD RICE, Long-wharf. Sept. 5.
JOSHUA PIKE,
RESPECTFULLY informs his customers and the public that he has removed his BARBER'S SHOP from Esq. Brown's tavern, to Mr. Austin's Store, near the Spring Market. He requests all persons having accounts open with him of more than a years standing to close them as soon as possible. Sept 5.
PUBLIC SALES.
On Thursday next, 12 o'clock On Mr. JOHN HILL's Wharf, 30 M of BOARDS, at a credit of 90 days. S. LARKIN, Auct. Sept. 5.
Banks.
THE Committee appointed by the Merchants and Traders of this town, to receive and send home the Foreign Bank Bills in this town and its vicinity, give notice that they will commence receiving them this day at nine o'clock, at their Office in Sheafe's Buildings, Market-street, lately occupied by Mr. Nathan Dean. EDWARD J. LONG, Chairman of the Committee. August 29.
Samuel Lord, Has for sale—No 11, Merchant's Row, Fresh superfine Flour per barrel, New-Orleans, and } COTTON. Upland Manufactured Tobacco per keg } TEAS, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, Souchoong, Campoy and Bohca } per whole, half or quarter chest. 20 casks New RICE Havana, Mulcovado and Loaf Sugars COFFEE, per bag Swedes IRON German STEEL, TAR per barrel 50 casks cut and wrought NAILS at the Belfon Factory prices 20 M feet clear BOARDS of a good quality, R O Staves, } and may be delivered at short notice, and on liberal terms, by the car-load. W O & R O Shooks, W O Butts, W O hhd. Hoops, Clapboards & Shingles go. August 29.
MILITARY GOODS.
FOR SALE BY Nathaniel B. March, At his Shop in Broad-street, nearly opposite the Post-Office.
CARTRIDGE Boxes and Belts, Bayonet Belts, Bayonet Sheaths, Pistol cartridge Boxes, bear-skin and canvas Knapsacks, Priming Wires and Brushes, Canteens, Gun-Slings, brass mounted Holsters, black and red morocco Sword Belts, white leather and web Sword Belts, Holster Caps, and few brass mounted Swords. ALSO—Hogskin & common Saddles, plated and common Bridles, plated Collars and Martingills, plated and brass mounted Chaise and Gig Harnesses, Portmanteaus and Saddle Bags, Matrasses, Fire Buckets, Halters, Trunks, Whips, &c. N. B. Chaise trimmed and repaired at the shortest notice. Aug. 29.
ELEGANT COMBS,
At C Peirce's Store. LADIES Hair Combs of the new fashion; neat Cate and fine Ivory Combs, Elegant plated Sugar Tongs, for 75 cts a pair. Lake, with almost every other color of Paints usually made use of in drawing and painting in water colors—Also, elegant Paint Boxes, Camel's Hair Pencils, Tooth Brushes, Powder and Paste, Court Plaster, per gross, dozen or single sheet, Letter Sealers; red and black Wax, Gentlemen & Ladies Pocket Knives & Purse Blank Ledgers, Journals, Day, Memorandum, Note, Receipt, Docket & Check Books. Also, Cyphering and Writing Books, made of the best of Paper, for C. PEIRCE'S Stationary Store. Sept. 5.
To RICHARD CUTTS SHANNON, Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace throughout the State of New Hampshire.
WE the subscribers being proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the common and undivided lands in the township of Northumberland, in the county of Coos, in said State, request you to call a meeting of the proprietors of the common and undivided lands in said township, to be held at the Dwelling House of Thomas Pevery, Esq. in said Northumberland, on Monday the second day of October next, at four of the clock in the afternoon, to act on the following articles, viz.
1. To choose a Moderator of said meeting. 2. To set off and assign in severality to any original right or share which has not had its equal proportion in the divisions heretofore made in said township, the proportion of the common land which belongs to such right, and also to do what said proprietors when met shall see fit, towards completing the division of lands in said township. A. R. CUTTER, DANIEL R. ROGERS. July 26 A. D. 1809.
State of New Hampshire ss. Pursuant to the above request which has been made to me the subscriber, the proprietors of the common and undivided lands in said Northumberland are hereby notified and warned to meet at said time and place and for the purposes abovenmentioned. Dated at Portsmouth in said State, the 26th day of July, A. D. 1809. R. CUTTS SHANNON, Just. Peace throughout said State

THE Subscriber once more calls on all those indebted to the late firm of PEIRCE & GARDNER, that an immediate settlement of all accounts is expected—he has taken a chamber in the same building with the Gazette Office, where he will tarry one month for the purpose of adjusting all debts and demands. Persons indebted will do well to call within the above mentioned time, if they would wish to avoid costs of suits—which would perhaps double the amount of their respective debts—but those who refuse to comply with such a reasonable request after having been called on for months, may expect to have costs of prosecution added. All who are unable to pay, will avoid trouble and expense by making it known—it is to be wished that all concerned may hearken to a call which will in the end prove so much to their advantage. NATH'L S. PEIRCE. Portsmouth, August 7.
Horse Stolen.
STOLEN from the Stable of the Subscriber in Portsmouth a Horse, Saddle and Bridle, on the night of the 17th inst.; said horse is a dark bay colour, black mane and tail, dock long and square at the end, trots and canters, has a small white spot under or near the left ear, and is thin in flesh, about 10 years old, his main worn by work in the collar. Whoever will secure said Horse, with or without the thief, so that he may be had, or return him to the owner shall be well rewarded for their trouble and expenses and receive the thanks of JOSEPH ELA. August 19, 1809.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber informs all persons that are wounded or afflicted with any disease whatever, that by leaving a letter at the Bell Tavern directed to Mr. AUSTIN of Colchester Vermont, and mentioning the disorder they are afflicted with, and their names, may, in all probability have a cure effected by the help of God thro' him, an instrument. He voluntarily offers to carry communications from all persons who may wish to be healed of their various maladies; He will leave Mr. Brown's Tavern in Portsmouth, on the 2d of October next; Capt. Wentworth's Tavern in Dover the same day, and for the purpose of accommodating the poor and unfortunate of his fellow-creatures, he will call at the following places for the purpose of receiving letters on his journey, viz.—at Capt. French's in Gilmanston, Col. Webster's in Plymouth, Clemens' in Wentworth, and Capt. Bliss' in Haverhill Coos county, where letters may be left prior to the 1st October. The name of the person and the complaint they wish to be cured of must be stated in the letter particularly. JOHN FITFIELD. August 22.
PAINTS, &c.
Smith & Haven, No. 10, Merchant's Row, Have for sale, 10 casks London White Lead, at a reduced price. Red Lead, Spanish Brown, Venetian Red, Spruce Yellow, Yellow Ochre, York Brown, Whiting, Patent Yellow, Prussian blue, Rose Pink, Black Lead, Stone Yellow, Yellow Pink, Lump Yellow, White Vitriol, Litharge, Umber, Verdigris, Vermilion, Lampblack, Glue, Rottenstone, &c. In kegs ground in Oil, red and black Lead —Yellow and blue Paints—Also,—Linseed Oil—Sperm and Train oil. Spirits Turpentine, Black and Bright Varnish, Likewise a good assortment of Painter's Brushes, Tools and Pencils. August 15
Hats, of a Superior Quality.
FOR SALE BY
Peck & Cleland,
WHO informs the public that they have opened a shop in Daniel-street (nearly opposite to Mr. CHARLES PEIRCE's Bookstore) where they have on hand of their own manufacturing, by the box dozen or single, drab and black beaver HATS; fine and coarse Castors, do. Furs or knap'd do. drab and black beaver hats for youths, all of the best quality being manufactured in White Brothers and Co's. manufactory and of the newest fashion from New-York—which they will sell as low as can be bought in Boston or New-York, those who purchase by the box to take into the country or elsewhere to retail, will find an interest in calling on the subscribers who keeps boxes ready made to accommodate customers. All orders in their line gratefully received and punctually attended to. Portsmouth, Aug. 22.
REMOVAL.
THE Portsmouth Livery Company have removed their Horses and Carriages to their new Stable near the dwelling house of Col. Wm. Brewster. August 22.
CHARLES TAPPAN, PORTSMOUTH, MEDICINES, &c.
THE whole of the following Medicines, are recommended with that confidence, which results from long experience, together with the Royal and noble patronage they meet with in England, induces the proprietor for the public good, to make the same known throughout the United States, being the judicious compounds of learned men, highly esteemed in the profession as Physicians,—the public are therefore assured, they are faithfully prepared from the original recipes M. S. by the sole proprietor, W. T. Conway, 14, Charles street, Boston by whom they are sold wholesale and retail, by his appointment by CHARLES TAPPAN, Bookseller, Portsmouth, and most druggists of respectability throughout the United States. None are genuine but those signed "W. T. Conway" on the label—in this you cannot be too particular.
LEMON SYRUP,
For making Punch, Lemonade, Shrubs, &c. This Syrup, having all the properties of the Lemon, being made from the juice of the choicest fruit, will be found so formed as to make punch, lemonade, jellies, &c. equal, if not superior in flavor to the fruit itself, without the trouble usual in making that delicious beverage, nothing being required but the addition of the spirit and water.—To comment on the convenience and advantages of the Lemon Syrup, is perfectly needless, as the fact will be established immediately on trial. This Syrup is recommended to captains of ships, coffee houses, boarding-houses, tavern-keepers, sherb-makers, &c and to all families, as an article well worthy their notice. Glas quart bottles price 1 dollar 50 cents.
Dumfries Chemical Lotion,
Without Smell or stain, with which persons may cure themselves of that unpleasant complaint the Itch and other cutaneous eruptions with so much secrecy as not to be discovered even by a best fellow. Price 1 dollar.—Likewise the
Infallible Dumfries Ointment,
For the same complaint, which be it ever so inveterate, will be cured thereby in one hour's application, may be used by the most delicate pregnant female, and children at the breast.—Price 50 cents.
Royal British Antiseptic Dentifrice,
For cleaning, whitening, and preserving the Teeth and Gums; patronized by his Majesty, Queen, Prince of Wales' Royal family and nobility in general. This Dentifrice truly possesses the desirable qualities of rendering the teeth beautifully and permanently white, preventing their decay, and tooth ache, restoring the Gums to their original efflorescence, removes the cause of offensive breath, and at the same time imparts thereto the most delectable sweetness. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Asthmatic Pills,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Consumption &c. These Pills give immediate ease in all Asthmas, difficulty of Breathing, Hoarseness, Wheezings, Catarrhs, &c. while the gentle expectation they promote, discharges those obstructions that occur in the glands, acimony that arises in the fluids, and every species of congealed phlegm. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Jebb's Liniment,
For Rheumatism, Bruises, Sprains, Chilblains, Numbness, Stiffness in the Joints, &c. Prepared from the Original Recipe of Sir Rd. Jebb, Bart. Physician to her present Majesty and Royal Family. Numerous instances have occurred, when a fixed Rheumatism for a length of time after every medical advice had failed, this Liniment has perfected a cure in less than 48 Hours after it has been applied. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Botanical Drops.
These Drops are a most effectual remedy for the Scurvy, Pimpled faces, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, foul festering Eruptions, and every disorder arising from an impure state of the Blood and Juices, and superior to any other medicine as spring physic.—These drops also perfect digestion and by purifying the Blood prevent malignant humors from being thrown on the lungs. Price, 1 Dollar.
Dr. Relfe's Aromatic Pills,
For Female complaints, Obstructions, Debility &c. &c. &c. These pills cleanse, purify and cause a free circulation of the blood when in a manner suspended, assist the female when nature requires such assistance, whereby health is established, and the patient, before pale as death, restored to a lively and animated complexion. They are equally conducive to the health of married women, unless when pregnant, when they must not be taken. Price, 3 Dollars.
Vegetable Tincture,
For the Hooping or Chin Cough. The relief is almost, immediate, and the cure in general in a few days. Price, 1 Dollar.
British Chemical Liquid Blacking,
For Boots, Shoes, &c. prepared with Oil, where a beautiful jet black lustre is acquired equal in brilliancy to japan, combined with cleanliness elegance and ease. This Chemical Liquid will be found on trial superior to any yet offered. The facility with which the excellence of its gloss is obtained, being without labour, and the increased durability it affords the leather, renders it an article worthy the notice of most individuals. Glass quart bottles price 1 dollar. At the same place may be had.
The Incompatible Boot Top Refresher and Beautifier,
which effectually removes stains, spots and dirt, restoring the old boot top to its original colour, without injury to the leather. Price 1 dol.—small bottles 50 cents.
Chemical Bug Liquid,
The Liquid has the peculiar property of effectually destroying the most offensive vermin, Bugs, without the unpleasant method usually adopted, which seldom, if ever succeeds.—It is perfectly free from smell or stain, and during a series of 30 years, that it has been used in London was never known fail. One bottle, price 1 dollar, is sufficient for 4 Bedsteads. None are genuine but those signed "W. T. CONWAY" on the label—in this you cannot be too particular.—1st August 8.
Narraganset Cheeze, OF an excellent quality, for sale at the Store of S. LARKIN.
where may be had an assortment of genuine Teas, Wines & Groceries. August 29.
Uncurrent Bills.
TIMOTHY UPHAM, will receive the Bills of the several Banks which have become uncurrent, at various discounts. August 29.
THE Subscribers being appointed
by the Hon. NATH'L ROGERS, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, a committee to receive examine and adjust all the claims of the creditors to the estate of Anger Hypolite Nicholas Le Bel, late of Portsmouth in said county Gentleman, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months from the tenth day of August instant being allowed the creditors to exhibit and support their claims, we hereby notify all persons concerned that we will attend on that business on the last Mondays of October, December, and January next, at 11 o'clock A. M. and on the ninth day of February next at 6 o'clock P. M. at the office of PEYTON R. FREEMAN the subscriber, in said Portsmouth. PEYTON R. FREEMAN, DANIEL WALDRON, EDWARD CUTTS, jr. August 18. 1809
Copal Varnish.
HENRY BECK, has just received and for sale at his Chair Manufactory, Congress-street. 7 gallons of Copal Varnish, warranted of the very best quality.—Also 800 papers of Lamp Black, on reasonable terms. A large assortment of Fancy, Bamboo and Windsor CHAIRS, of the most fashionable patterns, for sale at the lowest cash prices. August 29.
Concord Bills at par.
TIMOTHY UPHAM, will receive the bills of either of the Concord Banks at par. August 29.
BANK BILLS.
JAMES RUNDLETT, will receive for a few days, uncurrent Bank Bills, at a discount. Aug. 29.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to THOMAS P. DROWN, are requested to make payment or settlement without delay; and those to whom he is indebted are requested to call on him and have their accounts settled. August 29.
THE Subscribers being appointed
Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of the Hon. JOSEPH BADGER, Esq. late of Gilmanston, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, six months being allowed us from the 17th of August instant, we will attend that service at the dwelling-house of the deceased, in said Gilmanston, the second Tuesday in September next and the five ensuing months, from one to five o'clock in the afternoon. EZEKIEL HOIT, JOHN SHEPARD, DAVID SANBORN, } Commissioners. Gilmanston. August 17, 1809.
Wanted immediately,
A Journeyman Cabinet Maker by J. BURLEY & SON. Exeter, Aug. 28, 1809.
STRAW BONNETS.
Wm. Jones jr.
Has this day received the following articles which he will sell cheap for Cash or short credit. STRAW and Willow Bonnets from 10/6 to 22/6—Buff plaid Silk for Bonnets; Millinets; Cap Patterns from 9/1 to 10/6; Habit Handkerchiefs, very nice, price 1/6; Vined Sattin Stripes Cambricks; very nice India Book Mullin; 3/4 Jacquet do. some nice for gentlemen's neckcloths; 3/4 fancy Mullins; 3/4 and 1/2 White Cotton Cambricks; plain and figured White Cotton Lace Armlets; Pins; Parasols, with netting fringes; best Black Crapes;—1800 yds. fine Calico, at 1/6.
Imperial Coat Buttons; Silk Habit Gloves; Drab Florentine; mix'd Cotton Cambricks; Ladies and Gentlemen's White Cotton Hose, with and without clocks; white Cotton Sewings; plaid Lustre Ribbons; Cotton Dapers, &c. &c.
July 11.
SALT afloat.
COARSE Liverpool SALT for sale. Apply on board the ship Charles at Harris' Wharf, or to JOHN E. PARROT. August 29.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber
some days ago, a white MARE with iron gray spots—said mare was owned by the subscriber some time ago. THEOPHILUS SANBORN. Hampton Falls, August 21, 1809.
THE subscriber having been appointed by the Hon. Nathaniel Rogers, Judge of Probate of Wills for the County of Rockingham—Administrator upon the estate and effects of BENJAMIN SWETT, (late Benjamin Swett, jr.) late of Portsmouth, deceased, intestate, hereby requests all persons indebted to said estate to make payment, and all having demands to present them for settlement. TIMO. UPHAM, Administrator. August 27, 1809
ROCKINGHAM ss.
To the Honorable NATHANIEL ROGERS, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham.
THE Petition of DOROTHY WENDELL, of Portsmouth, in said county, Widow, Administratrix with the Will annexed on the Estate of JOHN WENDELL, Esq. late of said Portsmouth, deceased,
HUMBLY SHEWETH,
That the said John Wendell, in his life-time, by George W. Wendell, his Attorney, to that effect duly authorized and appointed, entered into certain bonds, agreements, and written contracts, with sundry persons in this state, to transfer and convey to them severally, certain lands, or parcels of real estate within the same; but was prevented by death, from performing those engagements. That said contracts were made with the persons hereinafter named, and of the dates following, to wit: With John Douglass of Lyman, in the county of Gilmanston, October 19th 1807, to convey to him twenty five acres of land in said Lyman out of the lot, number thirty-nine, bounded as the said twenty five acres are laid down and bounded in a general plan of said town—With Samuel George, of Wendell, in the county of Hillsborough on or about the 20th day of June 1807, to convey to him sixteen acres and 152 rods of land in said Wendell, in the eighty five acre lot in said town, being No. 2, in the fifth range, bounded as in and by a survey and plan thereof, the same acres and rods are set forth and laid down.—With Benjamin Sherman, by bond dated October 17th, 1804, to convey to him one hundred acres of land in Lyman, aforesaid, out of lot numbered sixty two, bounded as said hundred acres are laid down in the general plan of said town, or according to a plan and survey of said hundred acres.—With John Smith Titus, by bond of the 17th of October 1804, to convey to him one hundred acres of land in said Lyman, out of said lot, number sixty two, bounded according as in and by a survey and plan of the said hundred acres, the same is described and laid down.—With Joseph Porter, to convey to him eighty nine acres of land in Lyman aforesaid, according to a bond of the date of October 21st, 1803, said eighty nine acres to be taken out of the lot No. forty three, and is bounded as laid down on the general plan of said town.—With William Gage of Wendell aforesaid, by contract in writing dated the day of October, A. D. 1806, to convey to him forty acres of land in said Wendell, to be taken out of Lot No. eight in the fourth range of seventy five acre lots, bounded and described, as laid out and down in a plan of said forty acres made by Aaron Willey, Esq. surveyor. And your Petitioner further says that all the persons before named, contracted with as aforesaid, have on their parts severally performed or stand ready to perform the conditions of their several contracts made with said deceased as aforesaid; that is to say the said George, Sherman and Gage have paid, and the said Douglass, Titus and Porter, stand ready to pay for said Lands, respectively. Whereupon your Petitioner prays your Honor to grant her license, and empower her in her said capacity to make and execute such conveyances to the persons so contracted with, as aforesaid, severally and respectively, as the said deceased, if living, would be obliged to make and execute; and she, as in duty bound, &c. &c. &c. DOROTHY WENDELL, Administratrix. Portsmouth, August 21st, 1809.
Rockingham, ss.
Probate Court, at Exeter, August 26, 1809.
Upon reading the foregoing petition, the thirtieth day of October next, eleven of the clock before noon and the Probate Office in said Exeter, are assigned for taking the same into consideration.
NATH'L ROGERS.
REMOVAL.
Thomas W. Penhallow,
RESPECTFULLY informs his customers that he has removed to the store which he formerly occupied, fronting Spring Hill—where he solicits a continuance of their favours. Constantly for sale an extensive assortment of CUTLERY, IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE GOODS. Also, Patent Sky Lights and Binacle Lamps. May 30.
Public Sales.
Valuable Real Estate,
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
PURSUANT to licence from the Hon. NATH'L ROGERS, Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham, will be sold at Public Vendue, all the Real Estate of KEYRON WALSH, late of Portsmouth, in said county Mariner deceased—Consisting of sundry lots of Land, Dwelling Houses and other buildings, situated in Portsmouth, viz.
A Lot of LAND, bounded westerly by the eastwardly of Washington street, and measuring in front by said street Eighty six feet, thence northwardly and eastwardly partly by land now or lately in the occupation of Benjamin Bigelow, and partly by the Creek, and southwardly by other land of said Walsh, with a large well finished and commodious Dwelling House, on the same, and a large store and convenient wharf, in rear of said lot adjoining the Creek.
Also, one other Lot of Land, with a Dwelling House on the same fronting twenty feet, or thereabouts by the eastwardly side of Washington street, and bounded northwardly by the last described premises, and southwardly by land of Benjamin Bigelow.
Also, one other Lot of Land, situated by the westwardly side of Washington street, measuring thirty six feet on said street, thence bounded southwardly by Cold lane, (so called) to land lately owned by Obadiah Marshall, and bounded westwardly by said land, thence northwardly by land of Samuel Waterhouse to Washington street; this lot is considered one of the most eligible spots for building in that part of the town, and has nearly a sufficient quantity of Rocks laying on it for making a cellar.
Also, one whole right or Proprietary Share, being one thirtieth part in the New Hampshire HOTEL, and Portsmouth PIER, held in common and undivided among the Proprietors, and subject to the Rules and Regulations of said proprietorship, according as it is provided in the act of incorporation. ANDREW DUNLAP, Administrator. S. LARKIN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, August 22, 1809.
Sale to be on the premises, on
Saturday, the 30th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, forenoon, which time and place the conditions will be made known and a more particular description given.
Lands at Auction.
BY virtue of a licence from the Superior Court will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Col. WILLIAM WEBSTER, in Plymouth, on Wednesday the 4th of October next, at 2 o'clock P.M. (if not previously disposed of at private sale)—
About 800 acres of LAND, lying partly in Campton and partly in Plymouth, in the County of Grafton, on the westerly side of Baker's river. There is a sufficient quantity under improvement for a large farm, and a convenient House, and Barn on the same. About 400 acres of the land has a remarkable growth of white pine timber on it, which with very little expense may be taken down the Merrimac river.—Gentlemen interested in saw-mills on the Merrimac will seldom meet with so good an opportunity of supplying themselves with timber.—Also—
Two fifty acre lots in said Plymouth, Nos. 2 and 3, in the 5th range and second division.
The above lands will positively be sold to the highest bidder—Conditions made known at time and place of sale. Any person wishing to purchase may receive further information by applying to Col. WILLIAM WEBSTER, Plymouth. JAMES LITTLE, Esq. Campton, or the subscriber at Center Harbor. CHARLES LITTLE. August 26, 1809.
TO be sold at Public Auction, on
Thursday, the 28th day of September next, at 3 o'clock P. M. at the University Meeting House on Pleasant Street, the following PENS in said House, for taxes due thereon for the year 1808, unless prevented by previous payment of said taxes and charges, viz.
   No A C No A C     3 7 35 59 6 15   14 12 15 61 5 70   18 9 70 66 4 25   24 9 85 67 5 45   33 8 10 72 7 90   42 5 75 90 7 55   47 6 65 92 6 55   49 5 90 94 5 45   53 3 50  
By order of the Wardens NATH'L MELCHER, jun. Collector. Portsmouth, August 28, 1809.
Notice to Creditors.
THE creditors of Mr. PETER COFFIN are requested by the Assignees to meet at the Office of DANIEL HUMPHREYS, Esq. on Tuesday the 5th of September next, at ten o'clock A. M. on business of importance. Portsmouth August 29.