The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1798-11-07 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
— MY COUNTRY'S GOOD SHALL BE MY CONSTANT AIM —
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
Vol. XLIII—Numb. 2188.]
WEDNESDAY, November 7, 1798.
[One Dollar & half pr Annum.]
FROM THE CENTINEL.
MR. RUSSELL,
WHILE our country is surrounded by contending nations, our commerce, our honor, and our rights insulted.—While jacobinic faction with its Hydra head , lies growling in its empire, (the dirt.) Will it be time thrown away, to read a few reflections on one of the noblest subjects, that ever inspired the breast of man?
Patriotism—this is the manly impulse which animates the aged hero , and fires the breast of the untaught youth, who is led, when his country calls to the field of battle, there to spill the dearest blood, which thrills through his veins. Patriotism gave birth to liberty, and happiness to man; and liberty is the noblest treasure that man can possess. "Liberty! with thee to smile upon him as he eats his crust, the swain is happier than the monarch, from whose court thou art exiled. Gracious Heaven! Grant me but health, thou great bestower of it, and give me liberty for my companion," and for what more can I ask?
Our country!—What is it?—It is the land of our fathers—it is our life, and we ought to hold it as dear. Our country, my Fellow-citizens, is that land, where liberty found an asylum and protection, after being driven from various Governments of Europe. Her altar was reared on these western shores, and WASHINGTON was her Moses. He led us from the hands and government of a tyrant parent, and told us to be free and happy, for we inhabited the blessed land of Canaan. Let us not disobey his laws, and the laws of his Goddes, for fear she, in her wrath, should make us like unto the French—that is, like unto the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorah.—And the Lord our GOD, send the destroying Angel among us.
What was the flame that led our fathers to face the dangers and endure the fatigues of war on that memorable era, which gave to us our freedom. They fought and conquered, when many of them had nothing more than patriotism for their shields, and ploughshares and pruning hooks for their muskets. They suffered every hardship, and almost without a murmur. The bloody ice often bore witness to their marches; and the frozen bodies of their fellow-soldiers informed their children of the lodgings of their parents. Even through such toils and dangers, Patriotism led them; nay, even greater than these, for when they saw themselves reduced to an handful of men, destitute of almost every kind of clothing, and with nothing but a hard crust, to satisfy their hunger, Patriotism cheered their hearts, and soon led them to victory and Independence. Bunker-hill is wreathed with its laurels, and Vernon's hallowed grove now shines with the deeds it has done.
The field of battle is not the only place where this virtue is to be discovered, nor the only place where it is to be exercised. It often requires greater exertions, and is of more importance to preserve our land by good government, than to conquer nations, or destroy armies. Far may it be from any one to imagine, that by such sentiments, I think any thing can be put in competition with our rights. When they are infringed, every arm ought to be extended, and every sword unheathed, until they are again respected. Now is the time for men to show their patriotism. In our revolution we contended against a tyrant parent, who forgot the feelings of a mother, who forgot that she gave us the same blood, and the same spirit which she herself possessed. If we had been subdued, all we could have expected, all we could have realized, would be to have had the rod inflicted a little harder. Some may say we fought for our Independence—we did, and thank Heaven obtained it. Now we are to preserve it, and it is not easier to be borne, than to preserve to life? I need only ask my kind mother.
AMERICANS!
When we fought for our independence, we fought with a nation, who intended honorably to conquer or be conquered. Now we are contending for our rights, and against a secret
enemy; against men, who use every artifice to blind our eyes, joined with discontented, growling citizens who long to set the political pot a boiling, that they, like all froth, may for a time boil to the top. If we are overcome by those creatures, all we can expect, is to be treated like other Republics, who have fallen victims to their art.—To have our treasures, both public and private, robbed, our virgins and our priests dismasted. O Patriotism! Inspire every American bosom with thy spirit, kindle thy flame, and show them their situation, that they still may be free, and give to posterity a name unfullied by slavery.
THE HONEST MAN'S MITE.
To the honorable the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, holden at Dover in and for the county of Strafford on the first Tuesday of September, 1798.—Humbly Shews.
NATHANIEL Giddings of Exeter, in the county of Rockingham, Esq. guardian unto Eliphalet, Dolly, Polly, Harriot and Nath'l Giddings, minors under the age of fourteen years, his children.—That said minors are owners of the following lots of land lying in Sandwich, in said county of Strafford, viz. lot No. 22 in the 13th range, 2 in 13th, 20 in the 11th, 5 in the 9th, 4 in the 3d, 30 in the 12th, 20 in the 9th, 27 in the 3d, 6 in the 10th, 28 in the 9th and 20 in the 13 ranges, containing 100 acres each, also No. 3 in the 3d short range, and 90 acres on Sandwich line, all which premises lie in a state unproductive to said minors and subject to taxes and many expenses, inconvenient to said guardian, and are every day depreciating in value, that it would be greatly for the profit and advantage of said minors that said land should be sold and the proceeds thereof put to interest for their benefit, he the said guardian therefore humbly prays your honors to grant him licence to sell the said premises, agreeably to the provision by law in such cases made and provided, he giving bond to the Judge of Probate to account for the proceeds thereof as the law directs, and as in duty bound he will ever pray, &c.
NATH'L GIDDINGS.
Exeter, Sept. 6, 1798.
Strafford, ss. Superior Court, September term, 1798. Ordered by the Court that the said Nath'l Giddings notify all persons concerned, to be before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature to be holden at Dover, in and for the county of Strafford on the fourth Tuesday of February next, to show cause if any they have, why the prayer of the foregoing petition should not be granted, by causing said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication whereof to be six weeks prior to said term.
Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, State of New-Hampshire, to receive and examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Nathaniel Bachelder, late of Loudon, innholder, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that we will attend on said business at the house of Anna Bachelder, widow of said deceased, on the last Monday of this and the second Mondays of the four following months, from nine o'clock A. M. to six o'clock P. M. on each days. SAMUEL PIPER, MOSES CHAMBERLAIN, } Commis'rs. JOSEPH CLOUGH. Loudon, Oct. 23, 1798.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Lieut. ABRAHAM SANBORN, late of Exeter, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts to the subscribers, executors to his last will and testament. MARY SANBORN, BENJ. SHAW. Exeter, Oct. 26, 1798.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Nathaniel Stevens, late of Stratham, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same as soon as may be; also all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to SIMON STEVENS, Executor. Stratham, Oct. 26, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Lyman, in said county, who have not paid their taxes of three cents on the acre, assessed agreeably to an act of the General Court, passed December 1796, and advertised by the selectmen of said town for payment according to law; and that the taxes on the following lots and rights yet remain unpaid. Therefore so much of the said lots and rights of land, as will be sufficient to pay the sums affixed to each person's name, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, on the fourth day of February next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling house of the subscriber in Lyman aforesaid, unless previous payment of the same shall prevent.
   No. acres. dols. cts.    Edward Cutts, 1 228 6 84  Elisba Lyman, 3 228 6 84  John Baker, 8 178 5 34  Stephen Johnson, 11 328 9 84  John Millar, 12 328 9 84  Joseph Root, 16 328 9 84  Andrew Bradley, 17 328 9 84  Thomas Willmot, 18 328 9 84  Ezra Dodge, 20 328 9 84  Daniel Basset, 21 328 9 84  Joseph Thomson, 22 328 9 84  Zadock Allen, 24 328 9 84  Phineas Bradley, 28 178 5 34  Ezekiel Hotkis, 29 178 5 34  Benjamin Bradley, 33 328 9 84  Hezekiah Tuttle, 34 328 9 84  Timothy Bradley, 36 328 9 84  Samuel Bishop, 38 328 9 84  Moses Ford, 39 328 9 84  Elisha Southwill, 40 228 6 84  Amos Perkins, 41 278 8 10  Gideon Lyman, Esq. 45 328 9 84  Elisha Lyman, 49 228 6 84  John Mix, 50 228 6 84  Jacob Heaton, 53 328 9 84  John Baker, 55 328 9 84  Silvanus Bishop, 56 278 8 34  Samuel Auston, 57 228 6 84  Eliakim Hall, 59 278 8 34  Midiah Lyman, 60 278 8 34  Timothy Peck, 61 328 9 84  
ROBERT BARKLEY, Collector. Lyman, October 25, 1798.
SANDWICH.
NOTICE is hereby given to the following non-resident owners and proprietors of land in Sandwich, who have not paid their State and highway taxes for the year 1798, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Nathaniel Weeds in said town, on the eighth day of January next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges unless prevented by previous payment.
   Names. No. acres. dols. cts.    Samuel Folsom, 9 30 50 0  Agents, 7 12 100 2 1/2  James Nevin, 10 18 100 2 1/2  John Wadley, 13 20 100 2 1/2  Edward Bean, 10 5 100 7 1/2  J. Chisman, Esq. 7 6 100 5  Gov. Wentworth, 500 0  John Folsom, 3d. 10 22 100 2 1/2  John Folsom, jr. 11 23 100 2 1/2  6 27 100 7  S. Gilman, jr. Esq. 12 29 100 5  Andrew Gerrill, 12 20 100 2 1/2  Short, 4 3 50 7 1/2  Thomas Runnels, 13 12 100 2 1/2  Nath'l Barrell, Esq. 4 1 38 7 1/2  Joshua Young, 4 85 100 1 1/2  5 6 100 2 1/2  10 13 100 1 1/2  11 30 100 2 1/2  Jacob Longfellow, 11 23 100 2 1/2  Robert Hale, Esq. 5 26 100 7 1/2  7 13 100 2 1/2  11 18 100 2 1/2  James Thurlin, 5 25 100 5  6 6 100 2 1/2  9 23 100 1 1/2  Thomas Odiorne, 12 28 100 6  Joseph Roberts, 13 15 100 2 1/2  John Bowden, 13 16 100 2 1/2  Rich'd Sinkler, 8 9 100 2 1/2  Peter Coffin, 7 23 100 5  Josiah Miles, 10 21 100 2 1/2  7 10 100 2 1/2  Wodey Cram, 9 27 100 5  John Folsom, 11 21 100 2 1/2  Samuel Moody, 7 3 100 2 1/2  
JOHN PURINTON, Collector. Sandwich, October 10, 1798.
TO BE LET, A convenient Dwelling House in Washington-street; for further particulars, apply to JOHN SALTER. Portsmouth, Oct. 30.
New Goods.
Oliver Briard
Has just received a general assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Which are now opened and ready for sale, at his shop in Market-street, cheap for cash. Portsmouth, Oct. 31, 1798.
New Insurance Office.
THE subscriber most respectfully informs the public, that a NEW INSURANCE OFFICE is established in this town, on very liberal principles, where such persons as may have occasion to secure their VESSELS or MERCHANDIZE, from the many risks that attend navigation, are invited to call on him, who will promptly attend to the business.
N.B. The Company of Underwriters meet at the Hotel on Tuesday and Friday evenings, at 7 o'clock.
Wm. Gardner, Broker. Portsmouth, Oct. 29, 1798.
TO BE SOLD, (If applied for soon) Two House Lots,
On the south side of Deer-Street.—Inquire of JOHN NOBLE, near the ferry. Portsmouth, Oct. 30, 1798.
THE person who took on the 11th day of October, inst. between 6 and 7 o'clock, P. M. an ENSIGN, (almost new, the red part very bright) from on board the ship Betsey, is requested to send the same to the subscriber's store in Washington-street, and no questions will be asked. Oct. 30. J. SALTER.
Dartmouth-College LOTTERY. Class Fifth.
THE Managers of Dartmouth-College Lottery, to accomplish, as far as possible, the design of the Lottery, are again induced to solicit the patronage of the friends of Literature, and request the attention of the enterprising, to the chance exhibited in the following
SCHEME.
   Prizes. Dollars. Dollars.    1 of 2000 is 2000  1 - 1000 - 1000  2 - 500 are 1000  3 - 300 - 900  5 - 200 - 1000  25 - 100 - 2500  30 - 50 - 1500  40 - 30 - 1200  50 - 20 - 1000  110 - 10 - 1100  1350 - 8 - 10,800  1617 24,000  4383  
6000 Tickets at 4 dollars, are 24,000 Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
The Prize of 1000 Dollars will be placed to the last drawn Blank. The drawing will commence at Concord, on Thursday the 22d day of November next; and when completed, a List of Prizes will be immediately published, and the Prizes paid on demand.
JONA. FREEMAN, MICHAEL M'CLARY, } Managers. WILLIAM A. KENT. June 19th, 1798.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of Dea. ELISHA HILL, late of Portsmouth, deceased, are requested to exhibit them without delay; all persons who are indebted either by Note or Account, are requested to make immediate payment to ELISHA HILL, Jr. Executor.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Israel Marden, late of long lane, so called, wheelwright, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts to the subscriber, Executor to his last will and testament. FRANCIS MARDEN. Portsmouth, Oct. 19, 1798.
Rich'd Evans
Has opened part of his Fall and Winter Goods,
CONSISTING of a good assortment of such as are necessary for the season. He has a large assortment of INDIA COTTONS, which admit of an excellent choice, at his store opposite the Printing-Office, Market-street. Portsmouth, Oct. 30, 1798.
NOTICE.
AS the AQUEDUCT is nearly brought into the town of Portsmouth, the course for this year being through Congress and Daniel streets.
This is to inform any persons living in said streets who wish to take water from the Aqueduct, for the use of their families, that they now have an opportunity to furnish themselves, by applying to the subscriber's store, No. 3 Portsmouth Pier, who will inform the terms. GEO: LONG. Portsmouth, Oct. 29, 1798.
By virtue of a licence from the Judge of Probate, of the county of Rockingham, will be sold
At Public Vendue, On Thursday the 22d inst. at the late dwelling house of Tristram Redman, late of Northampton, deceased, at 2 o'clock, afternoon.
SO much of the real estate of said deceased, as will amount to twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Conditions of sale to be made known at the time and place. JOHN FOGG, Executor. Northampton, Nov. 3, 1798.
Wanted Immediately,
IN a private family, a woman that understands cooking, her work will be only in the kitchen—Inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, Oct. 23
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Raby, who have not paid their taxes for the years 1784, and 1787, that unless the said taxes is paid to me the subscriber on or before the third Monday of November next, so much of their land as will pay the same together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the house of Samuel T. Boynton, in Raby, at one o'clock afternoon. Common land, North of the pond (so called)
State. Specie. Intents. Certificates. Qu'ty. l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d. 300 0 113 0 150 0 88 0 40 R. McDONALD, Constable. Raby, Oct. 1, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Rockingham.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Northwood, who have not paid their town, school, County, State and Highway taxes for the year 1798, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Jonathan Clarke Esq. innholder in said town, on the 26th day of January next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Names. No. acres. dols. cts.    Abner Davis, 7 10 56 17  Vol' Leather, 9 18 40 0  John Calf, 8 13 78 0  John Waite, 8 21 156 0  Samuel Jones, 9 17 90 0  Cutts & Moulton, 26 26 0 0  Ann Smith, 7 18 52 0  Jo'h Manton, 10 8 180 0  
ACHANCE for 2000 dollars.
WHOLE and QUARTER Tickets in the 5th Class of Dartmouth College Lottery, for sale at J. MELCHER's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market and Congress Streets, Portsmouth, where prizes drawn to the tickets purchased there will be paid.
Stamped Paper,
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PLYMOUTH, (Eng.) Sept. 5. The Decade is now about to go up to Hamoaze; she is a very fine frigate, and one of the largest class; she is pierced for 44 guns, but when captured, had only 34 on board, the other ten, the Frenchmen say, they left at Cayenne; she has on board a quantity of spice, supposed to the value of nearly 5000l. This frigate carried out from Bourdeaux, 300 banished priests, together with Monsieur Barthelemy and General Pichegru, who were all landed at Cayenne; she is commanded by Citizen Villeneuve, a Chef d'Escadre, and carries a broad pendant at the main-top-gallantmast head.
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 23. Protection to Commerce, combined with Patriotism.
The armed Schooners Neptune and Welcome Return, sailed from this port yesterday for Barbadoes—the former, carrying 12 carriage guns and 6 swivels, commanded by Capt. Willis; the latter, carrying 6 carriage guns and 12 swivels, commanded by Capt. Guthrie—both of the vessels are, however, under the immediate command of Capt. Willis. They have been fitted out at this port by R. T. Hoee, Esq. and afford a specimen of naval architecture and patriotic spirit, worthy of imitation—and they are the first regularly commissioned vessels that have sailed out of this state since the passing of the late acts of Congress." On passing the town, they honored it with a federal salute of 16 cannon, which was returned by repeated huzzas from numerous citizens, who crowded on the wharves. It was truly a pleasing sight, and every heart was interested in their success. On passing the mansion house of the venerable WASHINGTON, a similar salute was fired, and the Schooners proceeded on their destined voyage.
NORFOLK, Oct. 16. On Friday night last, as soon as the Iris anchored in Hampton Roads, Capt. Keckwich hoisted out his boat for the purpose of coming up to this town into which he got with a lady passenger from Cork, named Maria Hornby, and four seamen; he also took his trunk, which contained all the letters and papers for this place, except one newspaper which inadvertently lay in his pocket. As soon as they dropped astern of the ship, a sudden flaw of wind upset the boat, by which all on board were instantly immersed in the devouring deep, and from which, with infinite difficulty, the Captain and hands were rescued by the timely aid of another ship's boat. With concern we have to relate the loss of the unfortunate lady & one seaman.
BRATTLEBORO, Oct. 20. Arrived in Vergennes, on the 8th inst. an Indian Chief with six attendants, of the tribe of Kontanawagah, the head of the Seven Nations of Northern Indians. Their business, we learn, is to petition the Legislature of this state for the relinquishment of Swanton, and a part of Highgate, lying on the Michigou River; to which townships they lay claim. It is probable the Legislature will not give up the lands, if they can be purchased, and no differences ensue; which is not expected, as they are in perfect friendship; and very flattering attentions are paid them by the citizens of this state.
NEW-YORK, October 20. We are happy in congratulating our fellow-citizens on the rapid decrease of deaths, and the return of health, as will appear by the following report:
Number of deaths in this city for 24 hours, ending yesterday evening, FIVE—FOUR of the fever.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in the Island of St. Thomas, dated Sept. 1, 1798.
"I look upon these seas as pretty secure now. Since the last news from America, every regard is paid to our flag by the English, and the French force is but insignificant, comparatively."
"The frigate United States , Commodore BARRY, is now in the Offing. Some of the officers are ashore. She has made FOUR PRIZES, two carried into Martinico, and two into Portola."
October 23. By a gentleman just arrived from the Hague, we are informed, that the great mass of the people of Holland are heartily sick of their new Governors, who have given them nothing in exchange for their former Administration but oppressive taxes and a ruined Commerce. The Convention is principally filled with men of desperate fortunes, or persons, through interest, attached to French principles—the latter, therefore, are playing in concert with the Executive Government of France, whilst the former act for their daily pay. Such is the present
condition of things.—The people murmur, and publicly drink the healths of the Orange family; but can go no farther, whilst the bayonet alone upholds the Constitution.
ALBANY, October 15. Captain Mott , of Poughkeepsie , who sailed from this port a short time since, was cast away in a gale of wind—and vessel and cargo lost.—A very uncommon circumstance this, to have happened in our river.
GREENFIELD, Oct. 20. We are informed by a gentleman from Vermont, that Gen. Fletcher, (Sheriff of Windham county,) on his way to Vergennes, the seat of Government, was attacked, on the west side of the mountain, by a party of Lyon's deluded wretches, who attempted to disarm him of his federal badge; but being armed with a well loaded hunting whip, he resolved to defend himself, for which purpose he aimed a stroke at one of them, which killed him on the spot. The General, we are told, has surrendered himself for trial.
VERGENNES, (VER.) OCT. 12. Trial of Matthew Lyon, FOR SEDITION.
WE regret that we have not an opportunity to inform our readers particularly of the circumstances of the Trial of Matthew Lyon, before the Circuit Court of the United States, which sat at Rutland, in this State, on the 3d inst. and adjourned last Tuesday, but a correspondent has politely favoured us with the following brief sketch as a correct statement:
On Friday last, the Grand Jury brought into court an indictment containing three counts; the first of which charged Mr. Lyon with writing a letter to Mr. Spooner, printer of the Windermere paper, published on the 31st of July last, containing artful and indirect accusations of the President of the United States importing corruption in his appointment of men to office, displacing and "rejecting men of age, experience, wisdom and independency of sentiment," and preferring "men of meanness and ignorance," and insinuating that he is devoted to a fondness for "ridiculous pomp, idle parade, and selfish avarice." The second and third counts were for uttering, publishing, and printing, of certain parts of a letter said to be from an American diplomatic character in France, (commonly called the Barlow letter) abusing in a most virulent manner the President and Senate of the United States; and particularly for their conduct towards France.
The indictment contained inuendoes in common form and averments of the "INTENTION of the defendant to stir up Sedition, and to bring the President and government of the United States into contempt, &c."
Mr. Lyon was apprehended and brought before the court on Saturday morning—put to plead—pleaded not guilty—and was desired to name his council—he informed the court that he had sent to Bennington for council (Jonathan Robinson and David Fay, Esqrs) but that he did not expect them until Monday—The court told him the cause might be continued to the next term if he wished it, he replied that he chose to have a trial at this term, he was admitted to bail, and the court put the cause over to Monday. Accordingly on Monday at 10 o'clock, Mr. Lyon was called—he observed that his council had not arrived, and requested a postponement, and the court again adjourned to 12 o'clock, after informing him the cause might still be continued if he wished it, to which he replied that he would not trust any of the council then in town, and would proceed to trial without council if his friends from Bennington should not arrive.
At 12 o'clock the Court again opened, and Mr. Lyon informed the Court that he still chose to proceed to trial, altho' his Council from Bennington, had not arrived—he sent for Judge (Israel) Smith to advocate his cause, who declined being particularly assigned as counsel, but at Mr. Lyon's desire, he sat by him during the trial, and advised.
The cause then opened and proceeded in the usual forms; and after an able and candid statement of the case by Charles Marsh, Esq. Attorney for the United States, a long and minute examination of the witnesses was had on the part of the public; when Mr. Lyon was called upon to make his defence. He began by stating, that he should firstly contend that the court had no jurisdiction of the cause, for that the Law of Congress was unconstitutional and void; 2ndly, that the publications were innocent—and thirdly, the truth of their contents. On this head he said he should call on Judge Patterson, and his friend Judge Smith—he accordingly asked Judge Patterson if he had not frequently dined with the Presi-
dent,—and observed his ridiculous pomp and parade; Judge Patterson replied that he had sometimes, though rarely, dined at the President's, but he had never seen any pomp or parade; he had seen on the contrary, a great deal of plainness and simplicity there. Mr. Lyon then enquired whether he did not see more pomp and servants there than at the Tavern where he lodged in Rutland; to which the Judge made no answer, as it was manifest Mr. Lyon expected none. Judge Smith was not examined; and Mr. Lyon proceeded to read several parts of the publications complained of, and to make several observations. The cause was then argued by Mr. Marsh on the part of the U. States, and Mr. Lyon for himself.
Mr. Lyon occupied about two hours and an half in his address to the jury.
The charge of Judge Patterson was cool, candid, and perspicuous; it was a most illustrious specimen, of the noble talents and judicious rectitude of that great admirer and respected Judge.
The Jury retired at eight o'clock in the evening, and brought in their verdict of "GUILTY" about nine.
After a few very pertinent and affecting remarks, the Judge pronounced sentence on him; that he be imprisoned Four Months, pay costs and a fine of One Thousand Dollars, and stand committed until the judgment should be complied with.
The court called on the prisoner to show cause wherefore judgment should not be pronounced on him; also to give any information he pleased that might serve to reduce the fine; he declined saying any thing on the subject, and the court adjourned to 8 o'clock the next morning.
On Tuesday morning he told the court "he very lately had property which he estimated at 20,000 dollars, and had conveyed it to certain persons who were bound for his debts, amounting to 1500 dollars—he did not know that he could command 200 dollars by his property, but he said he was worth more than any sum it was in the power of the court to impose on him as a fine."
It is said that eleven of the jury were ready to find a verdict of guilty immediately on leaving the bar, that one doubted; on which they read over the papers and recapitulated the evidence, and the doubting juror said "it was impossible to acquit him."
During the course of the trial, Mr. Lyon repeatedly observed that "the jurors were picked, and brought from towns which were known to be inimical to him, for the purpose of crushing him," but the court at its last May session, ordered the clerk to summon the petit jury from the towns from which they actually came, so that it was impossible any reference could have been had to him.
He also repeatedly complained that he was hurried on to trial, and therefore was not prepared; but the public may rest assured that both on Saturday and on Monday the court several times told him, the cause might be continued, that he might have ample opportunity to prepare himself with council and evidence.
There was a very crowded auditory, and there has been no attempt to impeach the court or jury of any partial and improper conduct on the occasion; on the contrary there seemed to be an unanimous approbation of the Court, the attorney and the jury.
Mr. Lyon was brought to this city yesterday, and is now confined in our gaol.
BOSTON, Oct. 31.
We understand, that the Dispatches which were brought by Mr. Woodward, and immediately sent to the President, contain nothing more than an official communication to Mr. Skipwith, of the late arrest's taking off the embargo on our vessels, and enjoining the liberation of American sailors, with a copy of new Orders to the Commanding Officers in the ports of the Republic, directing them to treat our vessels as they treat other neutrals, notwithstanding the late acts of our government.
But with all these fair appearances, the laws which authorize the capture of our vessels and property, are not yet repealed; though we learn it is Mr. Skipwith's opinion, that the Directory will recommend to the two Councils a reversion and modification of those laws, and we may presume that the two Councils will continue to do as they are bidden.
Letters from gentlemen of the first information, and of different political principles in Paris, to others in this town, all concur in stating, that the vigorous and decided conduct of our government, and the appearance of unanimity in the addresses of the people, have produced a strong sensation throughout France, and to these measures we are indebted for any apparent change in the sentiments and conduct of the Directory.
It is confidently said, and we have no doubt of the fact, that the King of Naples has made a treaty with the King of Great-Britain, granting protection to British ships and property, and that the Emperor has agreed, in case the French oppose the execution of this treaty, to support the King of Naples.
The island of Grenada, had not been opened a month ago, for the importation in American vessels, of salted provisions of any kind; nor was it probable, from the quantity on hand, it would be. Lumber was 25 dolls. per thousand, payable in Rum. Flour 7 a 8 dollars. It was extremely sickly in the island, when the Camillus sailed.
A letter to the editor of the Centinel, from Walpole, (N. H.) says, "The Legislature of Vermont, in their present session, have voted a spirited Address to the President of the United States; and in their new choice of officers have left out every Jacobin—The Legislature are truly federal, and have not left a jacobin bone unbroken. This event will totally crush the faction of the Lion, and all his whelps."
TOM PAINE.
A London paper says—Tom Paine has fallen into the most perfect contempt at Paris—he is excluded all society, and shunned even by his co-peers, Muir, Stone, &c.—he derives a small allowance from some of the public prints, which he expends in liquor—he is seldom sober.
U. S. Naval Register.
Capt. Allen, from Baltimore, left Hampton Roads in co. with the Constitution, and a cutter, her tender, bound on a cruise; off the Capes of Philadelphia, spoke the Delaware, Capt. Decatur; off Nantucket Shoals, fell in and spoke the United States sloop of war Herald, Capt. Seaver, with the Pickering, Capt. Chapman, in co. who were, in a few days, to put into Newport for fresh orders.
The America, arrived at Philadelphia, sailed from the Havannah, in a large fleet, convoyed by the Constellation and Baltimore. A French privateer approached the America, and received a shot, which killed two and wounded one man.
Our Jacobins have frequently received severe correction from the versatility of the French for their folly in supporting them. The Jacobins have raved at a principle which our Rules never adopted; when lo! a French Legislature declares a "public debt a public blessing." The Jacobins contend for the unrestrained liberty of the Press; when lo! the French Government transports 20 or 30 Printers who displeased them—and compel Editors to be merely their panegyrists. The Jacobins deprecate a standing army—and strait we hear the French Government talks of perpetuating her Military Establishment. The Jacobins have been long raving at American Taxes—now we hear the French Republic is reviving the most odious of the Monarchical Taxes—those which were the abhorrence of all Europe!
The French have lost the esteem and friendship of all the Jacobins in Europe, in Hamburg, and other neutral countries, the Jacobin papers have changed their complexion. In the "Spectateur du Nord," a Hamburg paper, there is a dialogue between Robespierre and Cromwell in hell, in which the French Directory, their aspiring ambition and dangerous principles, are exposed with great wit and propriety—A few American Jacobins only still hold out.
Our Jacobins pretend that the late change of the measures of the French Directory must be imputed to Logan, their private Agent; but the fact is, that all the favorable arrests were passed ten days before Logan's arrival!—It is true that Logan was frequently closeted with three of the Directory, and no doubt informed them that they were going too fast—But this fact was not realized by Logan himself, or those who sent him, until the late unanimous expressions of the will of the people.—It was a surprize upon the French party in this country, and, like faithful friends, they were anxious to communicate it to their Masters at Paris.
A public Dinner was given on the 19th inst. at Newark, (N. J.) to Mr. Pinckney. Among other toasts was given, "The State of Massachusetts, the cradle of Adams and American Liberty."
Federal Register.
North-Carolina. Gen. Dickson, Arch. Henderson, William H. Hill, Judge Stone, Willis Aton, William B. Grove, Robert Williams, Richard Stanford and Nath'l Macon. The first 5 are new Members. Among the above, seven are said to be Federalists.
The Hon. Richard Bassett, is elected Governor of Delaware, by a large majority.
Marine Intelligence.
Monday, Oct. 29. Arrived sch'r Lively , Rogers, Martinico, 29 days—Oct. 24, lat. 38, o. long. 66, spoke brig America , of Kennebec, Hatch, 40 days from Grenada, had left her mate and two men, and had one man sick. Same day spoke sch. Friendship , of Provincetown, Snow, 58 days from Jamaica for Boston. Sailed under British convoy, in a fleet, composed of brig Ceres , Dogget , for Boston; brig Betsey , Griffin , do; Ozobah , Whiting , New-Haven; Sarah , Whitehouse , Newburyport; Jos. Portland ; Dispatch , Vincent , Baltimore; Kennebec ; Atlanta , Chapman, N. London; ship Adolph , Hodgkins, Baltimore; sch. Betsey , Rider , Plymouth; Hannah , Stanwood, Gloucester; Polly , Green , Salem; Margaretta , Crowell , Baltimore; Intrepid , Baltimore; sloop Charlotte , Smith, Middletown, and Genet , Drendle , New-Haven. Left in St. Pierre, brig Harriet , Adams , Newburyport; sch. Sally , Ripley , Boston; Hannah , Crandon , Plymouth; Chloe Ann , Whitefield , Norfolk; Friendship , Parsons , Boston; and ship Thomas , Harrison , Baltimore. Carried into Guadalupe, sch. Peggy , Lathrop , Boston; Resolution , Crandon , Plymouth; Green , of Eastham; and brig —, of Newburyport.
Same day, sch. Collins , Stevenson , Grenada, 37 days. Left no American vessel there, and spoke nothing on the passage. The West-India fever raged with the most extensive fatal violence at Grenada—Many English merchant ships had left their whole crews.
Same day, brig Ceres , Dogget , Martinique , 29 days. Sailed under British convoy. Left at St. Pierre, Capt. Pettes , for Providence, to sail next convoy; Capt. Onley , for do; ship John , of Philad. cargo condemned; Capt. Blackey , of Middletown, vessel and cargo cleared. Left at St. Lucia, Capt. Leach and Shillababy . On the outward bound passage, Capt. Dogget was taken by the French frigate Decade , who put 22 Americans on board, without any more provisions or water, and then dismissed him!
The Newbury-Port paper says, "The Commerce , Ham , of Newbury-Port, with salt, is left on Cape Cod; people saved. A Boston ship bound to Europe, with tobacco from the southward, met the same fate."—Capt. Geddes , of U. S. brig Sophia , arrived at New-Castle, says, "that on the 11th inst. he saw a large ship with figure head and quarter badges on shore 4 miles N. W. of the highlands off Chatham, near Cape-Cod, only the foremast standing, a number of people on board, and others on shore, assisting in taking out large hogheads from the vessel. A brig dismasted lay at a small distance from her."
Sch. Lucy , Capt. Howes , who arrived on Saturday, from N. Carolina. Oct. 14, 20 leagues S.E. of Cape-May, spoke sch. Industry , 20 days from Martinico, for Boston, in distress—bore down upon an American frigate, and probably was relieved.
Norfolk, Oct. 16.
On Thursday, Oct. 11, at 10 A. M. Capt. Colley spoke the bark Rachel , Capt. Philip Sloane , belonging to Boston, bound from St. Ubes to Norfolk; sailed from St. Ubes on the 9th July, on the 24th in lat. 37, N. long. 48, W. left her rudder, bowsprit, foremast, and main-topmast, the sea sweeping off her boats, companion, and every thing on deck; the crew, 11 in number, had been some days destitute of water and provisions. Capt. Colley supplied her, and parted on Friday, the 12th.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of Mark Ham, late of Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, cabinet maker, deceased, are desired to exhibit them; and those who are indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to LOIS HAM, Administratrix. Portsmouth, Nov. 5, 1798.
TO BE SOLD By Retail—By George Manent, Opposite Doct. Cutter's dwelling house, a general assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries;
FOURTH proof Rum by the barrel; French Brandy; Holland Gin; new assortment of Confectionaries; shell'd Almonds; Raisins; Chocolate.
ALSO French Hair-Powder; few bbls. ship Bread; new Bread as usual. Portsmouth, Nov. 7, 1798.
STRAYED or stolen, out of the field of Capt. Daniel Gale, of Gilmantown, on Wednesday night the 3d day of October last, a light chestnut MARE, about 15 hands high, with a white strip in her face, dark mane and tail, trots all.—Whoever will return said Mare, or give information to the subscriber, so that he may find her shall have Ten Dollars reward.
DANIEL BUSEL. East-Kington, Nov. 5, 1798.

State of New-Hampshire. Exeter, October 31, 1798.
General Orders.
T HE Commander in Chief having in the last and present month, reviewed the following regiments of militia, viz. the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth, eleventh, twelfth, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, twentieth, twenty-first, twenty-second, twenty-fifth, twenty-sixth and twenty-eighth, cannot omit a public return of his most cordial thanks to the General and Staff Officers who accompanied him on the occasion, and to the officers and privates of the respective regiments, for their marked attention to order, discipline, and soldierly conduct.
Although some regiments from extraordinary and laudable exertions towards perfection in discipline, so highly becoming in the present crisis, have fair claims to distinguished merit; yet the respectful deportment, alacrity, and cheerful obedience, manifest in all, entitles them to this public testimonial of the General's approbation; neither can he refrain on the present occasion from offering his congratulations on the good understanding, harmony, and unanimity of sentiment, which at this interesting period prevails among the militia.
At a time when our common country is suffering from the barbarous depredations of a licentious enemy, when our nation has been so repeatedly and grossly insulted, when the arts and intrigues of our enemies are exerted to the utmost in attempts to divide, in order that they may destroy; at such a time as this, it is highly important that union and harmony should be cultivated throughout our land, that we should avoid contentions about the lesser matters, rally round our national standard, and determine, as with one voice and mind, to support our excellent system of national government and its administration, by those who are selected for that purpose.
The great exertions made by officers and privates in arming, equipping, and forming themselves for the service of the field, affords a strong proof of the intelligence and patriotism of the militia in general, and entitles them to the approbation, gratitude, and favour of their fellow citizens; it exhibits a knowledge of, and due regard to the happy constitution of government, under which we live, and a fixed determination to support and defend the same against all hostile attempts whatever.
The Commander in Chief reiterates his acknowledgments for the exertions hitherto made, and exhorts both officers and privates to persevere in a pursuit so highly laudable, and he cannot omit recommending to every citizen, whither immediately engaged and enrolled in the militia, or not; to be in the best possible state of preparation for defending our invaluable rights and privileges; and to be doubly guarded against the arts and intrigues of our enemies.
The polite attention of the reverend gentlemen of the clergy, the magistrates and other respectable citizens at the various places of review, was peculiarly pleasing to the Commander in Chief; and finding citizens of all ranks entertaining sentiments of high respect for the militia, and deeply impressed with a sense of their importance at this eventful period, was highly satisfactory, and he trusts will prove a fresh incentive to future exertions in discipline throughout the State.
By Order of His Excellency the Commander in Chief. MICH'L M'CLARY, Adjutant Gen.
The above mentioned eighteen regiments having been duly inspected, it appears by returns, that the Infantry actually in the field equipped and fit for duty, was ten thousand seven hundred and ninety-six; and the cavalry attached to the above regiments in uniform, completely equipped eight hundred and seventy-four, making in the whole eleven thousand six hundred and seventy, exclusive of General, Field and Staff Officers.
MICH'L M'CLARY, Adjutant Gen.
Foreign Articles.
Received by the Venus, arrived at Philadelphia from Bourdeaux, in 27 days.
CONSTANTINOPLE, AUG. 10.
There now exists not the least doubt of the French Toulon fleet having landed in Egypt. Our government has received information of it through several different channels; but it has not yet received any circumstantial details of the military operations of Buonaparte, and the opposition made by the inhabitants. The letters and reports which continually arrive, are too vague and contradictory to be relied upon. Some announce the taking of Alexandria and Rosetta with the loss of much blood, and that the Candian merchants who were there in great numbers, were all put to the
sword. Others assure, that the French are already in possession of Cairo (situated at 153 miles from Alexandria) whilst our best informed politicians affirm that the army of Buonaparte has been obliged to retreat, after a battle fought with the army of the Bays, between Cairo and Rosetta. The disagreement of all these reports is a fresh reason for placing confidence in the official advices, received by the Porte from Damietta, dated July 18, which say, that the French were entrenched in the environs of Rosetta (30 miles from Alexandria) in view of the army of the Bays, which was only one mile and a half from their camp.
A great fermentation still reigns in this capital, and the police will be forced to redouble its vigilance in order to hinder the people from committing violence upon the French who are here. However, the government still continues to act with moderation and caution towards them. Every one interprets this conduct according to his own wishes or opinion. Some see it in a secret intelligence with the French, others believe it to be only an act of circumspection, which agrees with the secrecy of the military operations that are preparing. If any thing can solve this species of problem, it is the orders issued by the Porte to all the provinces of the Empire. The preamble is conceived in terms of the most marked indignation; the proceeding of the French is there represented as the most unjust act of aggression, and highly contrary to the faith of treaties. These orders prescribe measures offensive and hostile.
LONDON, Sept. 18.
A mail arrived this day from Dublin, but, happy for Ireland—happy for Britain! order and quiet are now so generally restored, that hardly any other fact is left to us to communicate in the way of intelligence.
A French paper says "all communication between the English and Spanish is now prohibited at Cadiz. Three hundred sheep, destined for the English fleet were lately confiscated."
A ship from Baltimore for Martinico has been taken by a privateer, retaken by the Santa Margareta frigate, and sent into Antigua.
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 20.
By the Captain of the Sch. American Fabius, who arrived in town yesterday morning, from Guadaloupe, which island he left on the 13th ult. (3 days later than Capt. Frost) intelligence has been received, that Victor Hugues' orders for imprisoning American citizens were implicitly obeyed. The American Fabius was carried into Basseterre, where the Schooner and cargo were condemned, without even the form of trial; and the mate and crew were carried to prison.
The British frigate Concord sunk a privateer sloop belonging to Victor, in Capt. Berry's sight, and under the guns of 2 forts, which kept up a brisk fire on the frigate. This is, however, rather a melancholy circumstance, as the privateer had several Americans on board; particularly the crew of the sloop Julia, Capt. Green, of East-Haddam, N. E. which she had taken a few days before. The Julia's cargo being chiefly of live stock, was landed by Victor, to whom, as before remarked, the privateer belonged, without even an examination. The Hitty Jane, of Portsmouth, N. H. with a valuable cargo from Cadiz, was carried into Basseterre, as a prize, the day before Capt. Berry failed.—All the crew, not excepting officers, were immediately carried to prison—and the vessel and cargo condemned.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26.
Latest from France.
The express which we dispatched to Chester, did not arrive until late last evening. We however, have endeavoured to translate a few articles for this day. It does not appear that hostilities had actually commenced between the Emperor and the French, though every appearance indicated that they would in a short time. An article in a Paris paper, of the 10th of September, mentions, that a letter from Dusseldorf says, the French army is in full march towards Hanover.
In consequence of an expectation at Vienna of hostilities recommencing, every person who had any connexion with Bernadotte, from his physician to his cook, have been arrested. It is said the number imprisoned, amounts to 60.
An article from Cologne, dated Sept. 4, says, "An express, which arrived here this day, brings intelligence that the French troops entered Arensberg, on the Roer, (circle of Westphalia) the day before yesterday. Thus the line of demarcation must be either broken or annulled."
The Neapolitan Ambassador was about to quit Paris. M. de Noruna is arrived at Paris, in quality of Ambassador extraordinary from the court of Portugal.
Under the head of Constantinople,
Aug. 17, we find it confidently asserted, that Buonaparte is in possession of Alexandria and Alexandretta, but had experienced much greater opposition than he expected.
The Courier de Paris, contains an article from Brussels, of Sept. 4, which states, "that all which remained of the troops, on the left Bank of the Rhine, without excepting even the garrison of Cologne and Bonn, are in motion to join the main body of the army of Mayence, which occupies positions between the Lahn, and the Nidda. Gen. Joubert has issued the same orders to the troops which are in the electorate of Treves and the Luxemburg. Letters from the head quarters of the army of Mayence, continue to assure us, that the campaign will be immediately opened, unless the deputations of the Empire at Rastadt agree to all the demands that shall be made by the French ministers, without any exception."
PHILADELPHIA DEATHS.
 Oct. 25 16. New Cases 12  Oct. 26 20 New Cases 12  Oct. 27 23 New Cases 12  Oct. 28 20 New Cases 25 
Of twenty-one of the elders or heads of the Friends' Society, who assembled at their place of meeting in Philadelphia, seven, we understand, took the fever and died.
FIRE!
Last evening the city was alarmed by the cry of fire. It proved to be a house in Fifth near Catharine street, belonging to Mr John Burchill, in the occupancy of captain William Rofs. The fire first appeared in the roof; and, notwithstanding the alertness of the citizens, entirely consumed it. Captain Rofs and one of his children were ill of the fever at the time the fire broke out, but were immediately removed.
BOSTON, Nov. 1.
FEAST OF REASON.
The sixty third anniversary of the distinguished day, which gave birth to the illustrious chief, philosopher and patriot, who presides over the government of the United States, and rules in the hearts of its citizens, has been celebrated with every mark of festivity, gratitude and honour in most of the principal towns of the northern states. The staunch old patriots of the country, have preferred the old style, and with heart-felt hilarity have sung, gladly, and kept holiday on the 19th of October.
The citizens of Boston who always love the new style, in every thing, deferred their "merry meeting" till the 30th. It was the birth day of
JOHN ADAMS,
and it was a red-lettered day in every man's Almanac. It was the nativity of that intrepid Statesman, who asserted our Independence in 1776; who rescued us from a dishonourable peace, in 1783, and WHO PRESERVED OUR LIBERTY, LAWS, and TERRITORY IN 1798. It was therefore set apart by all classes and orders of the people, as a day devoted to the festival of the heart to grateful commemoration: and on no occasion do we recollect a more brilliant display of MILITARY, CIVIC, and THEATRICAL honors. One sentiment, one soul, pervaded and inspired every scene and every bosom.
The Venus, arrived at Philadelphia, on the 24th ult. in 27 days from Bourdeaux, reports, that hostilities have actually commenced between the Emperor and France.
We understand a letter has been received from Bourdeaux, which states, that the Embargo on American vessels has been renewed in all the ports of France.
A Packet arrived at the Cape on the 1st Oct. in 28 days from France. Nothing certain had transpired. Rumour hinted that an accommodation had taken place between France and America. In lat. 38, 59. long. 62, 30. spoke brig Eagle, Weeks, who had lost his mainmast and bowsprit in long. 66, after being out 22 days from Philadelphia, for Bilboa; was then returning to Philadelphia to repair damages. Capt. Dennis of Salem, came passenger in the Caroline. Privateering from P. de Paix is practiced with more spirit and atrocity than ever. There is, as yet, plenty of provisions—a constant supply being derived from piracy. The Mole was evacuated by the English Oct. 1, and thus the field for French plunder is extended.
November 4.
Extract from the log-book of the Schooner Industry, commanded by the mate, Wm. Barret who arrived here the 29th ult. from Martinique.
Sept. 17, at 8 P. M. a hurricane drove me to sea, the Capt. being on shore. The gale continued about 12 hours, and having neither anchors nor boats, and being forced far to leeward—thought best to steer for Boston.
Next day saw a Danish brig in great distress; and soon after met with a schr. without a person on board. Lat. 30, long. 68, spoke the brig America, bound to Kennebec. Next day, spoke brig Retrieve, from Trinidad, had lost her main mast. Oct. 15, spoke the Delaware sloop of war, Capt. Decatur, who gave us a barrel of bread—and offered any thing else that we wished.
The Endeavor, Rice, of Boston; the Argo, Barnes, of do. Little John, of do. Mary, Shuller, of do. and Capt. Lunt of Newburyport, were at Bourdeaux 19th Sept.
The Zenobia, Brown, arrived at Providence from Jamaica, left there Sept. 13, prizes, the following vessels among others, viz. brig Britannia, Young, of N. Yarmouth, libelled as French property; brig John Jay, of Boston, condemned as being French property; sloop Fox, of Charleston, libelled as being bound to an enemy's port.
The ship Sea Nymph, Capt. M'Dougal, who sailed from this port for Martinico, on the 29th July last, having parted her convoy, fell in on the 24th Aug. with a French privateer of 20 guns and full of men. Being armed with 14 guns, and having 34 hands on board including passengers, she engaged the pirate for two hours and a half, within half musket shot, and obliged her to shear off. The passengers, among whom were Messrs. William Baylis, and James Robinson, acted as mariners, on the quarter deck, and discharged 38 rounds each. Capt. M'D. had only one man wounded, and received about 20 guns shots in his hull and rigging. There were on board several women & children.
PORTSMOUTH, November 7.
The dispatches from our Envoys were published only in one department in France; a few copies only found their way to the light. They were immediately suppressed by order of government. Thus stands the French liberty of the press.
A Medical Gentleman of the first respectability informs, that upwards of 400 patients in this town have been sick of the Dysentery, during the course of the autumnal months, and that not one eighth of the whole died thereby.
His Excellency JAMES JACKSON, Governor of Georgia, has by proclamation, forbidden cattle being driven from that state, to any country from without the limits of the United States. He has been led to this measure from having been informed "that large droves of cattle are continually driving off from the southern counties of that State, to countries from and without the boundary of the United States, which proceeding, in case of invasion or hostile attack, may, by a failure of necessary provision, impede the troops of the United States in those exertions in favor of that State, which the Executive of the United States may deem proper and necessary; as well as those exertions which the Executive of the State may be compelled, from the suddenness of attack to resort to."
The last convoy from England, was composed of 103 vessels.—Eighteen for Charleston, 3 for N. Carolina, 11 for Philadelphia, 16 for N. York, 7 for Boston, 17 for Virginia, 11 for Baltimore, and some for other ports.
The Commune of Paris alone is in arrear for 27 millions of livres of the contributions imposed upon it.
By the latest accounts from the Savannah American produce was very low, that of the islands very high.
Marine Intelligence.
Arrived here the ship Adolph of Baltimore, John Hodgdon, master, her supercargo is Mr. Peter Billings, in 32 days from Fort-Royal, Martinico, where she had been carried in by the English, tried and acquitted.
We learn by a person in the above vessel, that the French cruiser, so well known for the piracies he has committed on the American coast for months past, was captured by the Vitron (Eng.) sloop of war, and carried into Fort-Royal. She had on board part of the crews of four American vessels which she had taken, and was then bound with to Guadaloupe.
On the 17th of Sept. there was a severe hurricane at Martinique, which did much damage on shore as well as to the shipping.—A number of vessels were driven to sea—some on shore and dismasted—and many lives were lost.
On the 29th Sept. 24 American vessels sailed from Martinique under convoy of the Vitron (Eng.) sloop of war.
The English carry in all vessels from Dutch ports, for adjudication.—The ship John of Philadelphia, and a number of others, were lying at Fort-Royal—cargoes condemned.
Arrived here snow Abigail, Capt. Josiah Smith, in 30 days from Barbary.
does, left there the schr Orange of Kennebec, John Holman, master.
Schr Ranger, Joshua Boyington, master, from Wilkesbarre—in his outward passage, lost his Mate, deck-load, and boat overboard.
Schr Jason, John Willbridge, master, from Portland, lost his deck-load, boat, and head of the foremast. Capt. Willbridge and a sailor were washed overboard, but happily recovered the vessel again. All the above vessels expected to sail for home in 8 or 10 days.
Arrived here the private armed ship Nancy of Portsmouth, Capt. Orne, from London, via Boston. The town was saluted as she came up. Nothing new.
Arrived here the brig Olive, Capt. Stoodley, in 31 days from Martinico, failed with convoy the Vitron sloop of war, who left them in lat. 20, 18. lon. 64, 20. W.—Sailed in company with ship Adolph, Capt. Hodgdon, for Portsmouth, and a number of other vessels.
MARRIED —At Dover, Dec. Benjamin French of Monmouth, to the amiable Miss Mary Riley.
At Berwick, Mr. John Merriam, son of the late Rev. Matthew Merriam, to the amiable and very agreeable Miss Patience Neal, of that town.
Died in this town, a child of Mr. William Pitman; and a child of the Rev. Mr. Willard.
Messrs. Renard & Barbot
RESPECTFULLY inform those parents whose children began the last quarter, that they have opened their School again, agreeably to their last advertisement, only they think the season is so far advanced that they shall give three lessons, instead of two per week.
Messrs. R. & B. also inform the public that a subscription paper is left at Mr. Melcher's Printing-Office, for those young Gentlemen and Ladies to subscribe who wish to attend an Evening-School.
Portsmouth, Nov. 2.
MUFFS & TIPPETS,
Blankets, and Devonshire Kerseys, With a general assortment of FALL AND WINTER
GOODS,
Just received and for sale, cheap for cash—By Edward Parry,
At his store, Market-Street. Portsmouth, Nov. 2, 1798.
For New-York,
THE fast sailing sloop
Anna, she will be ready to receive freight on board in a few days, at Langdon's wharf, and will sail with all convenient speed—For freight or passage please to apply to Andrew Tombs, or to Mr. Jacob Walden, at N. H. Hotel. Nov. 6.
By licence of the Superior Court. ON Monday the 19th day of Nov. inst. will be sold at Public Auction, at Hale's Tavern, in Greenland, at three o'clock afternoon, a tract of pasture land in said Greenland, being part of a parcel of land commonly known by the name of the Long pasture; and is a part of the estate of George Lang, of Greenland, who is under guardianship.
EBENEZER JOHNSON, jr. Greenland, Nov. 6. '98.
Evening School.
Mr. Payson's
EVENING SCHOOL will commence on the 12th inst. at the North School House—terms, one dollar and a half per quarter, wood and ink gratis. Nov. 7.
TO BE SOLD AT
Public Auction,
On Monday the 12th November inst. at 9 o'clock, A. M. at the store of the late William Plummer, deceased, in Market-Street.
ALL the stock in
trade of the said deceased, consisting of the following articles, viz. pipes of Brandy; W. I. Rum; Gin; Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon and Malaga Wines; ad. 6d, 1od and sod Nails; loaf and brown Sugar; Coffee; Chocolate; London Porter; Pepper; Allspice; Mace; Nutmegs; Cloves; Cassia; Ginger; Mustard; Oatmeal; Florence Oil; Raisins per cask; Corks; Almonds; Starch; Spermaceti Candles; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Tea; Scales; Weights.—With a variety of other articles worth the attention of all who wish to buy good bargains. Conditions of sale will be made known at time and place.
Abraham Isaac, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, Nov. 6.
WANTED in a small family, where the work is easy, a person capable of sewing and cooking, honest and cleanly, to whom good wages will be given.—Inquire of the printer. Oct. 29.

THE COUNTRY CLUB.
SOME OF DIBDEN'S FUN.
NOW we are all met here together, In spite of wind and weather, To moisten well our clay; Before we think of jogging, Let us take a cheerful noggings, Where's the waiter? ring away, Where's the glee and the catches, The tobacco pipes and matches, And plenty of brown stout? Yet the glasses e'er we start 'em, Let's proceed secundum artem; Let the clerk all the names read out.
Gentlemen of the Quizzical society, please to answer to your names.—Farmer Scoggins! Why I be here—Doctor Horleach! Here—Parson Paunch! Here—Taylor Tit! Here. So he goes on for about twenty. At last you hear, Are you all assembled. All, all, all. Then here's to you, Mr. Wiggins; Here's to you, Mr. Figgins; So put the beer about. Come tell us what the news is, Who wins and who loses, Of the times what do people say? Hard, hard the landlord racks us, Then we've such a load of taxes—Indeed! well, and how goes hay? Why now there's master Wileman, He told the exciseman That the cause of this pothor and rout—
Order, order, and sobriety! The rules of this society, Let the secretary read them out. Every member of this society that spills his liquor in his neighbour's pocket shall forfeit two pence.—Every member of this society that fings his neighbour's wig with his pipe shall forfeit two pence.—Every member of this society who refuses to laugh at a good joke shall forfeit two pence.—Every member of this society who reproaches his neighbour with coming to distress by unavoidable misfortunes shall forfeit two pence.—Mr. President, I move that this forfeit be a shilling. And I second the motion. Are you all agreed; we are unanimously. A noble resolution. D'ye think so—
Then here's to you Mr. Higgins; And here's to you, Mr. Spriggins; So put the beer about. And now the potent liquor Not even spares the vicar, But in all their noodles mounts; While, among this set of queers, All talkers and no hearers, Each his favorite tale recounts. The soldier talks of battle, The grazier sells his cattle, Conversation to provoke: Till the juice of the barrel Begets some curious quarrel,
While the company's lost in smoke. Upon my soul neighbour, I had no hand in the death of your wife; it was all in the way of business.—Nay but doctor, it was a cursed unneighbourly thing of you; not that the woman was any fitch great things; but to run a body to fitch an ex-peace.—Why you don't tell me so! killed fifteen with your own hand! Fifteen, by my laurels.—Do you hear that butcher? Hear it, yes; but I'll lay what he dares be has not killed so many as I have by hundreds. Come, come, gentlemen, says the bellows maker, no breezes!—Let me exhort you to temperance, says the parson.—Amen, says the clerk.—That's right, says the undertaker, let us bury animosity. Now that's what I like, said the fiddler; I like to see harmony restored; Do you think; you like to see harmony restored—why then—Here's to you, Mr. Higgins; And here's to you, Mr. Wiggins; So put the beer about.
Rockingham, H. NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber Executor of the last will and testament of Stephen Pease, late of Ancebury, in the county of Essex, and commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, deceased, has produced to the Judge of Probate, for the county of Rockingham, a copy of the said Will, with a copy of the probate thereof, and petitioned him that the same may be filed, and recorded in the Probate office for said county, whereupon the said Judge has assigned the first Monday of December next, at eleven of the clock before noon, at the Probate office in Exeter, for taking the same into consideration. By order of the said Judge. EZEKIEL JONES Jr. Exeter, Oct. 23, 1798.
THE inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth are hereby informed—that the Selectmen of said town have appointed Capt. Geo: Wentworth, Collector of taxes, in the room of Col. Elisha Hill, deceased, by whose death and the late distressing calamity, the collection of taxes has been unavoidably postponed—and as the season of the year is far advanced, and the calls for money to support the poor, schools and other charges of the town is become pressing, it is hoped that the inhabitants will cheerfully and speedily discharge their taxes to the present Collector. Portsmouth, Oct. 22, 1798.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Effingham, in the county of Strafford, and State of New-Hampshire, that have not paid their State and highway tax for the year 1798, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on the second Monday of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on said day, at the dwelling house of Isaac Lord, in said town, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, if not prevented by previous payment. No.div.q'ty.h'wy.state. cts.cts.M. Joshua Wingate, jr. 3 2 200 20 2 5 do. 100 1 56 12 1 5 Abner Fogg, jr. 5 2 200 16 2 do. 67 1 56 16 2 Abner Fogg, 7 2 200 16 2 Jeremiah Dearborn, 9 2 200 40 5 Thomas Nudd, 13 2 200 60 7 5 Benjamin Perkins, 17 2 200 40 5 William Weeks, jr. 21 2 200 40 5 Ebenezer Smith, 23 2 200 36 4 5 Jona. Wedgwood, 29 2 200 24 3 Samuel Marsten, 44 1 56 16 2 Samuel Wedgwood, 55 1 28 16 2 Samuel Smith, 2 2 200 16 2 Matthew Livermore, 6 2 200 49 6 Abraham Drake, 12 2 200 60 6 5 Weare Drake, 20 2 200 32 6 5 John Weeks, 22 2 200 44 5 5 Thomas Parsons, jr. 26 2 200 76 9 6 James Wedgwood, 19 1 56 8 1 Nathaniel Drake, 32 2 200 40 4 do. 29 1 56 20 2 5 John Taylor, 44 2 100 32 4 Mose Leavitt, 48 2 200 39 5 Joshua Brown, jr. 50 2 200 40 5 do. 22 1 56 8 1 Zacha. Batchelder, 74 2 200 16 2 J. Wentworth, Esq. 63 2 200 28 3 5 do. 13 1 56 8 1 Thomas Packer, 42 2 120 28 3 5 John Johnson, 25 2 20 4 5 John Taylor, 37 1 56 20 2 5 Samuel Sherburne, 38 1 56 20 2 5 Ebenezer Loving, 17 1 56 8 1 Simon Marsten, 15 1 56 7 1 Nathaniel Hobbs, 14 1 56 7 1 Jeremiah Avery, 41 1 38 5 6 Josiah Marsten, 61 1 56 12 1 5 Joshua Peirce, 66 2 200 40 5 Simon Nudd, 78 2 200 78 11 7 Joseph Towle, jr. 40 1 56 16 2 Thomas Leavitt, 86 2 200 40 5 do. 86 1 56 7 3 5 John Johnson, 65 1 56 20 2 5 Jeremiah Page, 35 1 56 12 1 5 David Wedgwood, 57 1 56 8 1 Benj. Johnson, 100 2 180 78 11 7 do. 60 1 56 14 1 8 Jonathan Marsten, 75 2 200 20 2 5 Joseph Towle, 82 1 56 7 8 John Leavitt, 1 2 56 7 8 Jona. Wedgwood, 52 1 56 7 8 Thomas Parsons, 56 1 56 7 8 James Marsten, 48 1 56 8 1 Jeremiah Avery, 65 2 200 40 5 Thomas Parsons, 95 2 200 60 7 5 Simon Dearborn, 54 1 56 7 8 Coffin Page, 38 1 56 12 1 5 David Young, 42 2 100 19 2 4 Thomas Wedgwood 60 2 200 60 7 5 ISAAC LORD, Collector. Effingham, Oct. 26, 1798.
To Josiah Little, Esq. Proprietors Clerk for the town of Concord. THE subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of the original rights or shares of land in the township of Concord, county of Grafton, request you as proprietors clerk for said proprietors, and agreeable to a vote of said proprietors for that purpose; to call a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the dwelling house of Maj. Samuel Young, innholder in said Concord, on the twenty third day of November next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, to vote and act on the following articles, viz. 1st. To choose a moderator for said meeting. 2d. To make such lawful grant or grants to any settler or settlers in said Concord, that they may think just and reasonable. 3d. To see if said proprietors will agree to make division of their lands in said town agreeable to allotments already made, or proceed to allot anew and divide the same as may be agreed on. 4th. To choose a committee to examine the bills of charge against said proprietors, and make report. 5th. To raise such sum or sums of money for defraying charges as they may think best. 6th. To choose all necessary officers to carry the aforesaid articles into effect. Thomas Dodge, for Leonard Whiting, Stephen H. Whiting, for Nathaniel Whiting, John Young. Pursuant to the foregoing request, I hereby notify and warn the proprietors of Concord, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes therein expressed. JOSIAH LITTLE, Clerk of said Prop's. Newbury, October 19, 1798.
FOR SALE, ABOUT 4000 acres of excellent land, lying in the town of Parsonsfield, in the county of York, within fifty miles of Portsmouth, which land will be disposed of altogether to any one person, or in 100 acre lots, as will best suit the purchaser, the terms may be known by applying to the subscriber at Parsonsfield. David Hobbs. Oct. 23.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Piermont, in the county of Grafton, State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their county tax for the year 1797—and their State and highway taxes for the year 1798—that unless they pay the said several taxes to me the subscriber on or before the seventh day of February 1799, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold on said day at public vendue at the dwelling house of Thomas Russell, Esq. in Piermont at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 8 columns: No., Range, County tax, 1797, State tax, 1798, Highway tax, 1798. Rows include J. W. Waldron, 4th div., Joseph Smith, Howard Henderson, 4th div., Samuel Wentworth, 4th div., Clement March, 4th div., Joseph Newmarch, 4th div., Peter Levius, 4th div., Charles Paxton, 4th div., Maj. John Wentworth, 4th div., Robert Auchmory, 4th div., Zebulon Giddings, 4th div., Nathan Whiting, 4th div., Christopher Toppan, Robert Temple, 4th div., William Parker, half 4th div., Henry Sherburn, 4th div., Meshech Weare, 4th div., Andrew Wiggins, THOMAS RUSSELL, Jr. Collector. Piermont, Sept. 24, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Grafton.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Tamworth, who have not paid their highway and state taxes for the year 1798, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of December next, so much of their land as will pay the same together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Simon Gilman, in said town at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day.
Table with 8 columns: No., Range, County tax, 1797, State tax, 1798, Highway tax, 1798. Rows include T. Stickney, S. part of do north end, south part Joseph Hall, jr. east range, long lots do long lots, corway ridge Daniel Stickney, John Cochran, Stephen Holland, Jonathan Cochran, James Wallace, Isaac Cochran, Jonathan Morrison, James Head, S. end of do. west range long lots on corway ridge, George Abbot, Israel Gilman, Jacob Fowler, Thomas Cogswell, John Webster, Samuel Cochran, Alexander Lesley, in 50 acre lots Joseph Emery, N. end of 10 do. east side of do. north ends of 5 & 6 Walter Bryant, jr. Esq. do. in 50 acre lots, no. 36 & 34 Robert Fulton, Robert Batner, S. end of 12 do. north end of do. Samuel Dickey, in 50 acre lots Samuel Moore, in 50 acre lots, No. 5, 7, 26 & 28 James Dwyer, Samuel Gilman, Lt. Col. Barr, in 50 acre lots Robert M'Donald, John Ames, part of Samuel Ames, middle part of do. do. Lots northwesterly from white pond, do. do. do. south end of South ends of 125 & 126, South of Weed's mills, Governor. SIMON GILMAN, Collector. Tamworth, October 22, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Piermont, in the county of Grafton, State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their county tax for the year 1797—and their State and highway taxes for the year 1798—that unless they pay the said several taxes to me the subscriber on or before the seventh day of February 1799, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold on said day at public vendue at the dwelling house of Thomas Russell, Esq. in Piermont at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 8 columns: No., Range, County tax, 1797, State tax, 1798, Highway tax, 1798. Rows include J. W. Waldron, 4th div., Joseph Smith, Howard Henderson, 4th div., Samuel Wentworth, 4th div., Clement March, 4th div., Joseph Newmarch, 4th div., Peter Levius, 4th div., Charles Paxton, 4th div., Maj. John Wentworth, 4th div., Robert Auchmory, 4th div., Zebulon Giddings, 4th div., Nathan Whiting, 4th div., Christopher Toppan, Robert Temple, 4th div., William Parker, half 4th div., Henry Sherburn, 4th div., Meshech Weare, 4th div., Andrew Wiggins, THOMAS RUSSELL, Jr. Collector. Piermont, Sept. 24, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Grafton.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Piermont, in the county of Grafton, State aforesaid, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1798, that unless they pay the same to the subscriber, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Joseph Burley, Esq. in said town, on the 16th day of January, 1799, at 10 o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 8 columns: No., Range, County tax, 1797, State tax, 1798, Highway tax, 1798. Rows include Samuel Parker, John Parker, William Gardner, Dan'l Peirce, Esq., James Melcher, Ric'd C. Shannon, Geo: Marshall, jr. Thomas Porter, John Hous, Esq., Abijah Smith, Joseph Patterson, Otis Little, Thomas Davidson, Joshua Brackett, Benzenjer Salter, Asahel Clarke, Paul Langdon, John Nelson, Esq., Sam'l Hobart, Esq., Ebenezer Lewis, John P. Williams, Wiseman Claggett, John Smith, Jacob Marston, Ambrose Chusman, Henry Sherburne, Joseph Ward, Jonathan Freeman, John Sparhawk, Giles Tiffany, David Woodward, GILMAN FOLSOM, Collector. Dorchester, Oct. 24, 1798.
TO be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, by me the subscriber, on the second Tuesday of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the dwelling house of me the subscriber, in Bridgewater, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire; so much of the following lots of land in Bridgewater as will pay the highway and State taxes for the year 1798, annexed to the same with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment of said taxes levied for the year 1798. No.div.q'ty.h'wy.stat. Cts.Cts.
Table with 8 columns: No., Range, County tax, 1797, State tax, 1798, Highway tax, 1798. Rows include Dr. A. Blanchard, Mathew Thornton, William Tolford, James M'Farson, James Shirley, James Shirley, jr. John Tolford, jr. Robert M'Murphy, John Mills, Capt. Nason Cofs, Daniel Ordway, John M'Murphy, Timothy Ingals, Joshua Tolford, John Wentworth, Phinehas Sargent, Meservey & others, Joseph Morrill, SAMUEL STEARNS, Collector. Bridgewater, Oct. 5, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the township of Apthorp, alias Littleton, in said county, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1797, and their highway tax for the year 1798; that unless they pay their said taxes (viz. county and highway taxes) to me the subscriber, on or before the 9th day of January next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the house of Henry Bemies, in said Littleton, at 10 o'clock A. M. on said day.
Table with 8 columns: No., Range, County tax, 1797, State tax, 1798, Highway tax, 1798. Rows include Moses Wheeler, Smith Williams, Peleg Williams, John Weatherpoon, Benning Wentworth, John Hard, Nathaniel Carler, Alexander Phelps, John C. Jones, Moses Little, ditto, undivided 118 3/4 acres, John Baley, Nathaniel Peabody, 500 1 75 ditto, undivided 600 acres, Samuel Blake, undivided 50 acres, HENRY BEMIES, Collector. Littleton, Oct. 18, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Wolfborough, who have not paid their highway and State taxes for the year 1798, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Mr. Thomas Whittle, in said town, on the first day of January next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 8 columns: No., Range, County tax, 1797, State tax, 1798, Highway tax, 1798. Rows include Jotham Odiorne, Jonas Minot, James Southern, Stephen Evans, Samuel Tucker, Phineas Johnson, JONA. BICKFORD, Jr. Collector. Wolfborough, Oct. 19, 1798.
FOR SALE, A good FARM pleasantly situated In MADEBURY.
ABOUT 8 miles from Picataqua Bridge, on the main road leading to Gilmentown, contains about 100 acres of excellent land, with a thriving young orchard, plenty of mowing, tillage and pasturing, is well watered, has a convenient house and out buildings suitable for said farm; likewise about 50 acres of land in Bar-rington, which will be sold with said farm or separate, for further particulars apply to TIMOTHY DREW, living on said farm. Oct. 31.
Treasury Department, June 27, 1798.
NOTICE is hereby given, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, 1795, as bars from settlement or allowance. Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interests, is suspended until the 15th day of June, which will be in the year 1799.
That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrearages of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January, 1799. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the 1st day of January, 1791, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
June 28. [6 m.]
Philadelphia, June 30th, 1798. Public notice is hereby given,
PURSUANT to the act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of June 1798, entitled, "an act respecting Loan Office and final settlement certificates, Indents of interest, and the unfunded or registered debt credited in the books of the Treasury."
1st. That on the application of the creditors respectively, or their legal attorneys at any time after the last day of December in the present year, the principal sums of the unfunded or registered debt of the United States credited on the books of the treasury, or commissioners of Loans will be reimbursed at the treasury of the United States. 2d. That interest upon the unfunded or registered debts aforesaid will cease from and after the last day of December in the present year.
3d. That the creditors respectively will be entitled on requisition to receive from the proper officers of the treasury, certificates of funded three per cent stock, equal to the arrearages of interest due on the debts aforesaid prior to the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, EDWARD JONES, Secretary.