The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1796-05-21 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XL.—Numb. 2060.]
SATURDAY, May 21, 1796.
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4. MESSRS. Bradbury, Kitchell, Kittera, Read, Sitgreaves, Breun and Hartley, presented petitions in favor of the British treaty, and Mr. Christie one against it, which were ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Goodhue chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill for the relief of Samuel Brown; another for the relief of Moses Miers, another for the erection of a light House on Cape Cod, and one for the establishment of certain new ports of entry and delivery, which were severally twice read and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Goodhue also made a report on the petitions of certain Custom House Officers—recommending that they should lie over till the next session. Agreed to.
Mr. Nicholas, chairman of the Committee appointed to confer with a Committee from the Senate, with respect to the business which remained necessary to be finished before the session ended, and when it would be proper to adjourn the same, reported it as the recommendation of that Committee, that the session should be adjourned on the 20th of the present month.
He also reported a list of business which was entitled to a preference.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the report of the Committee on the subject of Post Offices and Post Roads, which having gone through and made several amendments, the House took up the consideration of them, and the report referred to a select Committee to bring in a bill or bills.
A message was received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate had agreed to the several bills for carrying into effect the four treaties lately concluded. Two trifling amendments were made in that for carrying into effect the treaty with Spain which were taken up and agreed to.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the bill allowing a certain compensation for horses killed in battle, which having gone through the House took it up, and ordered it to be engrossed for a third reading.
THURSDAY, MAY 5. The Speaker informed the House that he had received a letter from the Governor of Maryland, informing the House that an election for a Member in Congress, in the place of Mr. Duval, resigned, had taken place which communication was read—The gentleman elected is Richard Sprigg, jun. Esq.
Mr. Parker presented two petitions respecting the Treaty, one in favor and the other against its being carried into effect, from Norfolk; Mr. New one from King's William, and the Speaker one from Westmoreland in Virginia, in its favor. Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. New reported the bills for carrying into effect the Treaties lately concluded with Spain, Great-Britain, Algiers, and the Indian Tribes, which were laid before the President.
Mr. Goodhue, chairman of the committee of commerce and manufactures made a report on the memorial of Sylvanus Bourne, vice-consul at Amsterdam, for the reimbursement of 206 dollars expended in the relief of the master and crew of the ship Washington, which was wrecked upon the coast of Holland, in November last; and also upon the petition from the State of Delaware, praying that provision might be made to prevent the stealing of negroes & mulattoes. On the first case, the report was in favor of the memorialists, it was twice read, and a bill ordered to be brought in. Upon the latter, a law was recommended to be passed, and the report was committed to a Committee of the Whole.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, Mr. Bourne in the chair, on the bill making provision for the payment of certain debts due to the bank of the United States,
which having gone through, the Committee rose, the House took it up, and it was ordered for a third reading.
The House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, Mr. Bourne in the chair, on the message of the President relative to the Tenessee country, and after some debate thereon, the Committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Sitgreaves reported a bill for repealing so much of the act as directs that the district courts of Pennsylvania shall be held alternatively at Philadelphia and Yorktown, which was twice read and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
FRIDAY, MAY 6. Mr. Richard Sprigg, jun. from Maryland, yesterday took his seat in the house, in the place of Mr. Duval, some time ago resigned.
Petitions, praying the British treaty to be carried into effect, were presented by Messrs. Bradbury, Bourne, D. Foster, S. Lyman, Brent, Wadsworth, Read, Williams, Van Allen, Sprigg, jr. Rutherford, Gilbert, and Hartley.
A bill for the relief of Sylvanus Bourne, was twice read, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The bill making provision for certain debts of the United States, was read a third time, and passed. The blank for the sum which the President was entitled to borrow on an irredeemable number of years, was filled up with five millions.
Messrs. Sedgwick, Dearborn, and Varnum obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the session.
Mr. S. Smith laid a resolution to the following effect on the table.
"Resolved, that there be allowed and paid for the year 1796, to the secretaries of the treasury and war department, the treasurer, comptroller, auditor, register, surveyor, and attorney general per cent on their respective salaries, in addition thereto."
The house took up the order of the day, and resolved itself into a committee, to whom was referred the message of the President relative to the territory of the United States, south of the river Ohio. The resolution recommended to the consideration of the house by that committee, and the propriety of adopting or rejecting which was the subject of debate yesterday and to day, was in the following words:
"Resolved, that by the authenticated documents accompanying the message from the President of the United States to this house, on the 8th day of the present month, and by the ordinance of Congress, bearing date the 13th of July 1787, and by the law of the U. States, passed on the 26th of May 1790, it appears that the citizens of that part of the United States, which has been called the territory of the United States south of the river Ohio, and which is now formed into a state under a republican form of government, by the name of the Tenessee, are entitled to all the rights and privileges to which citizens of other states in the Union are entitled, under the constitution of the United States, and that the state of Tenessee is hereby declared to be one of the sixteen United States of America."
It appears by the ordinance of Congress, passed in July 1787, and by a law passed on the 26th of May, 1790, that the people of this territory were entitled to become one of the states of the Union, when they should amount to 60,000 free male inhabitants; and the temporary government of that territory, conceiving that there were that number at present, had passed an act for taking a census; by which it appears there are upwards of 67,000 besides about 15,000 negroes: they have therefore, proceeded to form themselves into a state, under the name of Tenessee; and requested to become a member of the Union, and to send Representatives to Congress, according to their population. The President some time ago, sent the documents which he had received from thence, to Congress, giving it as his opinion, that the State of Tenessee, should be admitted into the Union.
That message was referred to a select committee, who reported the above resolution.
It was objected by members, opposed to the resolution, that, before the state could be admitted into the Union, it should first be declared a state by Congress, and the number of its inhabitants ascertained, under the direction of Congress; and that it was not sufficient for the state to declare itself entitled. Some objections were also made to their Constitution, and to the manner of taking the census.
It was asserted on the other hand that the fact of there being 60,000 free male inhabitants was sufficient to entitle them to become a state of the Union; that the census having been taken by the legislature of the state (the governor and council of which were appointed by the President of the United States) was as good authority as they could wish, and that they ought not to be too strict with respect to forms, but admit the citizens of that country to all the rights of freemen.
After several propositions being offered in place of the resolution reported by the committee, which were not received.
The resolution of the select committee passed Yeas 43 and Nays 30.
A message was received from the President, informing the house that he had approved and signed the following acts, viz. an act authorizing a loan for the city of Washington; an act for making further provision relative to revenue cutters; an act declaring consent to an act of the state of Maryland, appointing an Health Officer at Baltimore; and to the several acts for carrying the treaties with Spain, Great-Britain, Algiers, and the Indian Tribes into effect.
SATURDAY, MAY 7. Messrs. Parker, Findley, Crabb, Sprigg, sen. and Clairborne presented petitions in favor of the British treaty.
Mr. Murray presented an address from the Grand Jury of Kent county, Delaware, to the same effect.
Mr. Clapton presented resolutions respecting the treaty, wishing the house of Representatives to use their own discretion in the business.
The Speaker presented resolutions and a petition from Huntington county, in favor of the treaty. Some debate took place upon the propriety of receiving the resolutions, on account of their being said to contain a censure on the proceedings of that house, they were read, the sense of the house was taken, and they were rejected. The petition with those presented above, were laid upon the table.
The bill for the relief of Sylvanus Bourne, was read a third time and passed.
A bill to regulate compensation to clerks, and a bill to regulate quarantine, were twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. S. Smith laid a resolution on the table, putting all nations upon the same footing, with respect to selling of vessels and goods within the ports of the United States, by recommending it to be enacted that no nation shall be allowed in future to sell their prizes within the United States.
A message was received from the Senate with the bill authorizing the sale of lands north-west of the river Ohio, with several amendments thereto. The amendments were read and referred to a select committee.
Mr. W. Smith, from the committee of ways and means, reported two resolutions, which were referred to a committee of the whole.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole. Mr. W. Smith in the chair, upon the bill for laying certain duties on carriages, and for repealing a former act for the same purpose; which being gone through, the house took it up, and it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Sitgreaves, from the committee to whom was referred the memorial of certain creditors of the French Republic, residing in Philadelphia, reported that they found the extent of the claims of the memorialists sufficient, to entitle them to the interference of Congress; but, as the session was drawing to a close, the committee wished to be discharged from further consideration of the memorial, and that it might be referred to the secretary of state, to report thereon, at the next session of Congress. The report was twice read and agreed to.
Mr. Tracy, from the committee of claims, made a report, which being gone through, and agreed to, the house adjourned.
The readers of our account of yesterday's proceedings on the Tenessee business, will notice, that the ordinance of Congress of July 1787, by the south western territory was to be laid out into states, and each state, containing 60,000 free inhabitants, was entitled to admission into the Union; the numbers returned by the census taken by the authority of the temporary government were 66,649 free inhabitants, and 10,613 slaves in the territory south of the Ohio. The President did not give an opinion that the state of Tenessee should be admitted into the Union; but referred to the ordinance above mentioned, and the act of session for the rights of the territory.
New Goods.
*****
JUST RECEIVED BY
Phineas Ellis,
And ready for sale at his store in Market Street (next door but one to the Printing-Office.)
A LARGE assortment of Calicoes and Chintzes. Chintz and Purple Shawls. Book, Jaconet and Sprig Mullins.
Muslin Handkerchiefs, Cambricks, Lawn, Gauzes.
A good assortment of Dimities and Muslinets; clouded and striped Nankins, Jeans and Fustians. India Cottons, Nankins, and Bandanno Handkerchiefs.
Cassimeres & fancy Vesting, Shalloons, Durants, Joans, Moreens, Taboreens, Tammies, Calamancoes, Russel, Florentine, Ribbons, Tastes, Bindings.
Modes and Sarfnets. A large assortment of Linens.
A great variety of Buttons and Button Moulds, fancy Hosiery.
Ladies' Kid and common Gloves and Misses ditto, &c. &c. May 12, 1796.
Wholesale Store.
Lang, Brierley, & Co.
Ladd Street, Portsmouth, Have imported by the latest arrivals from London and Liverpool,
A general assortment of Seasonable Dry Goods
AND HARDWARE, which they are now disposing of at a low advance by wholesale only, for cash or approved credit.
TO BE LET, And entered upon immediately, A convenient, snug
BOX of a House, in good repair, suitable for a family of 3 or 4 persons, situated very pleasantly in the neighborhood of St. James's, with a large garden, and a well never known to be dry, its water washes equal to rain water; for further particulars inquire of the Printer. Portsmouth, May 18, 1796.
Samuel Sparhawk, jr.
At his shop in Daniel Street, Has received by the late arrivals,
AN assortment of Ladies' willow and silk HATS & BONNETS, a variety of BEADS, &c. Also—Ladies', Gentlemens' & Childrens' Beaver Hats. Portsmouth, May 5, 1796.
WHEREAS
persons have of late made a practise of crossing land belonging to the subscriber, and leaving down the fence, very much to his injury, this is therefore to caution them against continuing said practise, otherwise they will be dealt with in future as the law directs in case of such trespass.
MICHAEL PENDERGAST. Durham, May 12, 1796.
Foreign Intelligence.
By the latest arrivals from Europe to April 3.
OSTEND, Feb. 22. I have the misfortune of announcing to you the capture of the Dutchess of York, which was on Saturday the 20th inst. at 8 A. M. Lowest off N. W. by N. 4 or 5 miles, by La Vengeance privateer of Flushing; two more vessels shared the same fate; the Coldstream, Capt. William Taylor, of and from North Shields, and Captain William Taylor of the Chandlers of Blyth, bound for London. We are all at present (although not in prison) almost in the same state. We are hourly in expectation of going to Dunkirk, but at present our fate is not determined. I can lay no more. Yours, &c. DONALD DENDON, jun.
Another letter says, the enemy's ship mounts 14 guns. It is surprising how they got their prizes into Ollend, as there were no less than three English cutters engaged her, one of equal force. The people on board the Frenchman said, they received more damage from a Collier of 4 guns, than from all the English cutters. The French vessel mounts 14 guns 8 pounders.
Two Berwick smacks, bound for London, were taken by the above privateer off Holy Island on Thursday morning. After taking out the crew, and the most valuable part of the cargo, they sunk one, and carried the other with them, as also the sailors and three soldiers, but put the passengers on board a Danish vessel, giving them all their baggage.
DUBLIN, March 1. Outline of the enactment of the bill for more effectually suppressing Insurrections.
It first makes the administration of any unlawful oath or engagement felony of death—those who take it, if not by force, to be deemed felony, and transported. Force to be no plea, unless a discovery is made before a Magistrate of all the circumstances attending the transaction. And unless such discovery be made before the 1st of June next, the plea of force or necessity to be no plea for any oath taken within the last five years.
It obliges all persons to register their arms by the 1st of May next—and to swear to the truth of their registry—under penalty of 10l. for the 1st—20l. for the 2d—and 4 months imprisonment for the 3d. It also authorizes Magistrates to grant warrants to break into houses, and every part of them, in search of unregistered arms.
It makes the written information of any witness who shall be murdered, evidence, and gives a power to the Grand Jury to present for such a sum as they may think proper to the personal representative of such murdered or maimed witness.
It enables magistrates to send for strangers and commit them to gaol, if they do not find bail for their good behaviour—to hold a special session of the peace, and signify to the Lord Lieutenant that the country is in a disturbed state, or in immediate danger of being so, who may thereupon proclaim it, when the magistrates are to hold petty sessions, and warn the inhabitants to keep within their dwellings between fun rifle and fun set, on pain of being sent on board his Majesty's fleet! ! ! ! ! no trial by jury!
It enables the magistrates between fun set and fun rifle, in any county so proclaimed, to—break open—any house, to discover whether the inhabitants or lodgers are at home, and to send those who may be absent, when found on board the fleet, unless they can prove to have been employed on their own proper and lawful occasions, to the satisfaction of the magistrate. Persons charged on oath of having taken unlawful oaths are also to be sent on board the fleet—no trial by jury!
If persons coming within these clauses give bail, they may appeal from the single magistrates of session, one of whom is to be of the quorum!
If any persons shall assemble tumultuously in the day time, the magistrates is enabled to send them on board the fleet! no trial by jury!
Any person obstructing or opposing magistrates in searching at night for inhabitants, lodgers, or arms, to be sent on board the fleet! no trial by jury!
Any person vending or selling any sedition paper, or any paper unstamped which is required by law to be stamped, to be taken up as a vagabond, and by two magistrates

to be sent on board the fleet!—no trial by jury!
Any woman vending or selling such seditions or unstamped paper, to be committed to gaol, there to remain until she shall discover the person from whom she received such paper!
Should any action be brought against any magistrate for acting under this bill, and damages given by a jury to any amount, the plaintiff shall be entitled to no more than six pence, and no cost, if it shall appear to the judge that there was probable cause for the magistrate acting as he did!
BASLE, March 9.
I have just learnt most important news from a correspondent, who informs me exactly of every thing which passes. He writes to me, that Baron D. Inglestorn, who arrived lately from London, has been for some time in Paris, and is now on his way to Vienna. It is believed, that he has had some conferences with Mr. Pitt, on the subject of Peace; the result of which he has made known to the French government.
It is said that Mr. Pitt gave him to understand, that England would consent to the decision of Belgium; but that he insists upon an indemnification for the expenses of the war, viz. Corsica, the Cape of Good Hope, and the Dutch establishments in the East-Indies; to which the French Government would never accede.
All the rumours respecting the march of a Prussian army towards the Rhine, are without foundation. The King of Prussia has too much to fear from the ambitious Catharine to engage in a new war, which would leave him defenceless on the side of Russia.—L'Eclair, of the 19th and 20th.
PARIS, March 24.
PICHEGRU.
A public misfortune is announced; it appears alas! to be too true. Pichegru has sent in his resignation of the command of the army of the Rhine and the Moselle. And this resignation was accepted on the 24th Ventose, (March 14) by the Directory!
March 27. We learn that the Directory has invited Gen. Pichegru, to resume the command of the army of the Rhine.
THE NATIONAL BANK
Is in full operation. It is the great engine of the government; and is equally beneficial to individuals. Its capital is immense.
NATIONAL DOMAINS.
The law which put at the disposal of the Executive Directory, the National Domains, is repealed; and the domains and others, are to be pledged for the redemption of the assignats. A National Lottery is proposed for the sale of other parts of those domains.
The Directory in a Message, have stated, that the National Domains put into their disposition, have been valued at eight hundred millions specie.
NEW MONEY.
The Legislature have enacted, That there shall be created Two Billiards, four hundred millions of territorial Mandates.—To have a forced circulation, as silver, under severe penalties to be received in the Treasury, as specie; to be exchanged for assignats at 30 for one, within three months; after which assignats is to have no circulation, except for mandates. The law which declares gold and silver, merchandise is repealed. [The above are of the nature of the new emission Bills issued during the American war.] The concluding paragraphs of the message of the Directory, recommending this emission of "landed assignments," is firm and energetic.—"It is necessary," say they, "that severe penalties shall be decreed against those who attempt to make the smallest alteration in the relative value of republican money? Those who exchange mandates against money otherwise than at par, must be rigorously punished. It was by relaxing from this essential point, that assignats have fallen into their present state of depreciation, and that it is impossible to raise them suddenly to their primitive value, without passing beyond the value of the security, and stripping the nation of its last resource. It is solely from your firmness and fidelity, Citizen Legislators, in the adoption and execution of these measures, that France can be saved and revived, and that she can arise free, glorious, and happy, after all the storms of the Revolution." (Signed.) LETOURNEUR, President.
THE PRESS
Has been severely handled in the Council of Five Hundred; and several measures proposed to restrain its licentiousness. LOUVEY has attacked it with zeal; but the Council could find no remedy for the evil, without hazarding the existence of that general Freedom, which is the vital principles of republican liberty.
On the subject of Peace, the Directory will be called upon, to say what proposals they have made with the coalesced powers. Every one wishes peace but the Jacobins. Courier Francaise.
Symptoms of continued War!
FRANKFORT, Feb. 27.
The resignation of Field-Marshal Clerfayt, was occasioned by the jealousy which the Aulic Council of War, had entertained of him, as being they say the personal enemy of Gen. Wurmsler. The resignation surprises all the world, and is regarded as a bad omen for the next campaign. Prince Charles, who succeeds to the army of the Rhine, is an intripid man; what his military talents may be, time will discover. According to the new plan of operations, Gen. Werneck will act on the defensive in the Hundsrucken; while on one side Wurmsler will try to penetrate with all his forces into Alsace, and on the other a considerable force under Generals Bellegarde and Lauer, will attack Dusseldorf, and attempt to pass the left wing of the Sambre and Meuse army on that point.
March 2. The elector of Saxony has assured the emperor, that the Saxon contingent, composed of 15 squadrons, and 8 battalions of excellent troops, would march for Frankfort on the Main on the 17th inst.
VIENNA, Feb. 25. Prince Ferdinand is to command the Imperial armies in Italy, with Gen. Beaulieu under him.
MADRID, Feb. 2.
Great preparations are still making in all our ports. At Cadiz, Ferrol and Carthagena, several more ships have been put in commission.
CARTHEGENA, Jan. 24. Admiral Drioz, has failed for Cadiz, with 10 sail of the line. It is said he goes to America, to relieve Don Solano. There remain here 15 sail of the line, under Mazarreda, and Don Langara commands as many at Cadiz.
LONDON, March 23.
Admiral Cornwallis is arrived in town from Portsmouth.
The accident to Admiral Cornwallis's ship happened in the channel: he proceeded on his voyage as far as Cape Finisterre, had the Captain of the Mars on board, and his own boats out several days, before he thought of returning to England. There is a mystery in the whole of this affair, for the solution of which we must wait with patience.
The following is the precise state of the force of the British navy, in ships of the line on the Mediterranean station, including the ships with Rear Admiral Mann, that are chiefly employed in looking after Richery's squadron at Cadiz: two ships of 100 guns and upwards five of 90 to 98 guns each, two of 80 guns, thirteen of 74, and two of 64, with a full proportion of frigates and sloops. One of the 80 gun ships, the Ca-Ira French prize, has been converted into an hospital ship, at Florence Bay; the others are in actual service, one of 98 guns, four of 74 guns, and one of 64 guns, are with Admiral Mann; the rest are with the commander in chief Sir John Jervis.
Thursday, a young man was taken into custody at a public house in Westminster, for drinking, "Success to the arms of the French by sea and land, and confusion to their enemies."
MARCH 26.
It was yesterday reported in the city, upon what authority we know not, that Admiral Duncan had received certain intelligence of the destination and situation of the Dutch fleet, and was gone after it, in the hope of bringing it to action.
Symptoms of approaching Peace.
MARCH 27.
A SYMPTOM OF APPROACHING PEACE.—The vast contracts for powder, lately entered into by government, are for the present suspended; and many well-informed persons say that it is not the intention of Ministers to have them completed at all.
March 30. The immense speculations which have for some time past been carried on in the funds, are founded on a report, which is considered to be well authenticated, that both the Emperor and his Majesty's Ministers have signified to the Executive Government of France the terms on which they are willing to treat for peace. We think this report to be not improbable; but at the same time it appears to us to be very problematical whether the French Government will consent to the terms which the Allies may have thought fit to propose.
The Marquis Cornwallis's expected resignation is totally unconnected with the affair of his brother, the Admiral. His Lordship is said to have expressed his disapprobation of the continuance of the war in terms too open and decisive to be agreeable to the abettors and promoters of it.
It is generally understood that the Marquis Cornwallis, retires from the ordnance, but his resignation has nothing to do with the affair of his brother. If we may trust to the report of the best informed circles, this distinguished Nobleman, since he came into office, and was made acquainted with the state of our resources, and the magnitude of the expense, has been uniform in his opinion that we ought not to continue the war. This opinion he has maintained with the zeal and patriotism which are to be looked for from the known integrity of his character; and, finding that the Cabinet is resolved to prefer a system so pregnant with danger to the dearest interests of his country, he resigns his office.
April 1. The only Paris material news contained in the above Gazettes is, the acknowledgment of the negotiation between France and Sardinia, being completely broken off; and that Pichegru had been displaced in the command of the army of the Upper Rhine, in consequence as it is said, of his recommending a negotiation for peace.
April 3. The French according to report, have 500,000 fighting men in the neighborhood of Dusseldorf.
Besides the French camp of reserve established between Maestricht and Liege, destined to guard Holland, and serving in the mean time to support the army of the Sambre and the Meuse, which is to proceed to the Lower Rhine, there will be formed a second near Luxembourg. This will form a reserve for the army which is on the Moselle.
Spain.—The orders for disarming have been revoked. Admiral Drioz, with ten sail of the line and three frigates, has failed from Carthagena for America.
Miscellaneous.
MARCH 28.
The Court-Martial against Admiral Cornwallis, is to be undertaken by the Admiralty itself; and the serious charge is, disobedience of orders, and his return to port without necessity. This is the first trial by the Executive Government, without the intervention of a private prosecutor, since the case of Admiral Byng.
Admiral Cornwallis has requested of the Admiralty Board, that no unnecessary delay may be made in bringing him to trial.
Yesterday afternoon an express arrived at the Admiralty from Admiral Rainier, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Naval Forces in the East-Indies. The dispatches bring an official detail of our naval and military operations in that quarter since the capture of Ceylon, which have not yet been circumstantially known in this country. The Dutch Settlement of Batavia has been added to our conquests; and a very important and valuable acquisition it is.
An account reached town yesterday of the Dutch fleet being in the harbour of Bergen, off which place Admiral Duncan was cruising with the view of intercepting them in their homeward bound passage, having received information, by means of a cutter which he had sent into the harbour, that the object of the enemy was to convoy their trade from that and other ports to the Texel. This intelligence is not official.
A letter from an officer on board Admiral Pringle's ship reached town yesterday, which says, that the mouth of the Texel had been well examined even beyond Oosteyndge, before our united squadrons failed to the northward. There were only a large frigate, or 50 gun ship, stationed for a guardship, and two large cutters, within light.
Persons at a distance will hardly believe the circumstances which daily present themselves in the city of London. The Bills of the most eminent commercial houses in England are thrown out at the Bank, without the slightest scruple, and no apparent distinction is made, as to the line of merchandise in which the houses are engaged. Whether Brokers or Bankers, Manufacturers or Merchants, the quantity discounted in proportion to the quantity sent in is trifling beyond measure; it is almost ridiculous to say that they discount at all. One great house, for instance, had 1400. discounted out of 36,000. sent in; another had 1501. taken out of 8000.!
When contending sovereigns, after mutual loss and disgrace, grow tired of war, they willingly propose the Status quo ! How unfortunate they are not to content themselves with that, ere they drew the sword, and still more their subjects cannot be included in the treaty. Let our American war-hawks consider this!
In consequence of the frequent frolics of wit, aimed at the French Directory, they have ordered the Theatre of Rue Feydeau to be shut up. The following is one of them:
CALAMBOUR.
The meaning of the jest of La Boutique d'un Savatier a vendre , was this. On the occasion of the Forced Loan , a cobler wrote upon his stall—
"This shop to let. The flock consists of 500 Savattes. 250 Sabots. 5 Tirants. He will give the whole for one Louis."
FALMOUTH, March 25.
This evening arrived Sir John Borlase Warren, with the Anson and Galatea frigates. The Artois was left in chase, and is not yet come in. Sir John captured five prizes; two of which, the Etoile, a French frigate, and a brig, came in with him; the others are not yet come up, as the wind has been fresh from the North East, and contrary these two days.
During the late cruise of Sir John Warren, he took from the enemy a frigate, a privateer, thirteen merchantmen, and detained three Danes.
Admiral Mann, in the Windsor Castle, of 98 guns, with five other ships of the line, and two frigates, after convoying a fleet from Gibraltar, as far home as long. 10. W. returned to his station off Cadiz, to block up the French fleet there.
The Phaeton, Capt. Stopford, has captured off Cape Finisterre, the French corvette La Bonne Citoyenne, 20, 9 pounders, and 145 men.
WEST-INDIES.
ST. GEORGE'S, (Grenada) March 19.
On Tuesday night the 22d inst. Gen. Nicolls, with such of his Majesty's regular troops as could be spared from garrison, the different corps of black rangers, and the regular and militia light cavalry, took their departure from hence in order to attack the rebels, who were assembled in great force on Post Royal Hill and at La Bay.—They arrived before the former place sometime next forenoon, and were joined on Thursday by the troops from the Isle Ronde. We are unable to lay before our readers the particulars of their operation, as no official accounts of those that were present are variously related; we can only say, that Post Royal Hill was stormed on Friday last, and the slaughter amongst the miscreants that defended it was dreadful;—and by the spirited exertions of Capt. Black, with the 17th light dragoons, and Major Ker with the island militia cavalry, the retreat was rendered equally disastrous and bloody.—By the report of some prisoners brought to town, it appears that Fedon himself was present at the commencement of the engagement, but received a slight wound by the bursting of a shell, he immediately set out for La Bay, which place they soon evacuated, but previous to their departure they burnt the block house on Pilot-Hill, and scuttled and sunk the Jack, which they had got off the reef in Marquis Bay, and was then lying at anchor in La Bay harbour. We are sorry to mention the loss of the Indian that brought the troops from Isle Ronde, the got ashore on a rock in Madame Hook's Bay, and the heavy surge has rendered her a wreck.
MARTINSBURG, April 28.
A most savage murder was committed last Sunday night, on the body of Mr. Nicholas Young, an honest, aged citizen,
living in the borders of Shepherd's Town. About twelve o'clock on that night, Mr. Young discovered attempts making to enter his house by a back window; he immediately rose from his bed, went out of the door to the back part of the house, where he was instantly seized, a pistol put to his body, discharged, and the contents lodged in his breast;—he, after walking two or three paces, fell and expired;—his unhappy wife, on hearing the report of the pistol, ran to his relief, when she no sooner saw the partner of all the held dear lying a corpse, but an immediate attempt was made at her life by the discharge of another pistol, which, fortunately, only burnt the priming in the pan, and she escaped. From her best recollection, she saw two persons, who were accessory in the horrid act, and heard her husband speak to the one who shot him, previous to his fall.—The villain's name was mentioned but the disreputable. The cause of this daring attempt appears to have been from the unfortunate Mr. Young's having received a large payment the evening before, for a plantation he had sold, and the villains apprehending the money to be in the house, determined on the murder, with a view to obtain it; however, it was left in Shepherd's town the evening it was received, but the aged proprietor lost his life by its means.—No discovery has as yet been made of the perpetrators of this horrid deed.
LEXINGTON, March 22.
Saturday last was announced in this town, by a letter received from a member of Congress, the free navigation of the river Mississippi to the citizens of the United States. So ardent were the inhabitants on receiving this long looked for and important information, that, in the evening every individual seemed to vie with each other in testifying their anxiety to celebrate it, by the making of bonfires, firing small arms, and other demonstrations of joy.
No doubt the utility of this great and advantageous privilege must excite in the breast of every friend and well wisher to the western country, the most lively sensations, as it will be the means of encouraging agriculture, arts and manufactures, and enriching this fertile and flourishing country.
KNOXVILLE, April 13.
As a proof of the sincere friendship of the Cherokees, we with pleasure inform our readers, that in the course of the past week, three families arrived at Fort Granger, on their way to Nashville, consisting of twenty persons, men, women and children, having travelled from Tugelo, in Georgia, through that nation, distant about 140 miles. On their journey, they were treated with the greatest hospitality and friendship by the Cherokees, and plentifully supplied with corn on a moderate price.
PITTSBURGH, April 30.
We hear by the way of the Illinois that the inhabitants within the United States territory, near Detroit, have moved off, or are preparing to move to the Canada side of the lake, and Detroit river; and also within these two days, from 'Presqu'isle we hear that the inhabitants at the garrison of Niagara are preparing to move: All much chagrined at the treaty with the United States.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6.
Extract of a letter, dated Huquannah, April 11, 1796, to a merchant in this city.
"The packet that arrived a few days ago from Spain, brings out an order to suspend the admission of vessels from the United States, with flour and provisions into this port."
Extract of a letter from an American Capt. at Cape Nicholas Mole, dated April 3, 1796.
"Yesterday had one of my men fired on board the Scorpion sloop of war. They behave like a set of tyrannical rascals here, and press mates, as well as foremast men. There are in this port seven sail of king's ships,—which are not half manned; they have determined to take at least one man out of every American that arrives, whether they have protections or not."
RICHMOND, May 4.
The elegant statue of THE PRESIDENT of the United States, which was ordered from Paris some time ago, by the Legislature of Virginia, arrived here a few days since, via Philadelphia.—It is said to be a masterly piece of workmanship of its kind, and we understand is to be placed in the Capitol in this city.
ALBANY, April 27.
A few days (1st June 1796) will put us into the quiet and peaceable possession of the WESTERN POSTS. Troops to garrison Niagara and Oswego, we expect will be ordered from Westpoint, and their arrival in this city on their route thither, is daily looked for.
HARTFORD, May 16.
The General Elections took place on Thursday. His Excellency OLIVER WOLCOTT, was chosen Governor, and the Hon. JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Lieutenant-Governor. In the speech of his Excellency, at the opening of the session, he says, "We have abundant reason to felicitate ourselves, that the dark cloud which has been suspended over our country, and which presented itself with the most portentous aspect has been dispelled; and that the firm and virtuous conduct of the Executive of the Union, has preserved the National Constitution from encroachment and violation.—We may now flatter ourselves that the wise measures he has pursued to avert from our country, evils the most calamitous and distressing, will finally prevail."
NEW-YORK, May 4.
Extract of a letter, from Philadelphia, dated the 3d instant.
"We have this moment passed the bill appropriating monies for carrying into ef-
fect the British Treaty—fifty-two rising in favor of it—which was a majority of all present—the opposite opinion was not called for. Varnum, of Massachusetts, and Heath and Brent, of Virginia, I noticed voted with us, but great obstinacy, and even anger, was shewn by many. The bill, totally unshackled by preambles, or any prefatory noontense has passed our house and gone to the Senate."
BOSTON, May 16.
Evidences of British Amity.
Extract of a letter from Capt. THORNDIKE DELAND, to a merchant in Philadelphia, dated
"Kingston, (Jam.) April 1.
I take the liberty of addressing to you the enclosed list of American vessels taken and brought in here, and to request you will hand it to an American Printer at Philadelphia. The Americans brought in here as soon as examination has taken place are without exception turned on shore, without any provision being made for their support, it is not even enquired whether they have money, friends or acquaintance. No one is considered as a citizen of the United States by the British, who was not there before Independence was declared, and one having any concern in a house, or has a factor in the Island of St. Domingo, or in any other French Port is deemed a Frenchman, and their property will be condemned as such.
List of Americans taken into Kingston, (Jamaica,) by the British ships.
In December 1795—Schooner Voluptuous, Hall of Baltimore, from Gonaves to Platform—cargo 31,000 lb. coffee, 900 bbls. flour, beef and pork;—dry goods, and 5,000 dollars specie, &c. captured by the Severn. Given bail for trial.
In Feb. 1796, Paragon, Ballard of Norfolk, from St. Domingo, to Norfolk, 800,000 lb. coffee. Given bail, and released.
January 22—Swallow,—Stubbs, of Boston—from Cape Francois, for Bolton, Sugar and coffee 500 dollars Captains adventure, condemned by Argonaut, American property condemned.
Adeline Stanley,—of Baltimore, from Jacquemel, for Baltimore, to touch at Aux-Cays; 83,000 lb. coffee, gave bail to stand trial.
February. Fortitude, Rose, from Aux-Cays, to Leogane, coffee,—for trial.
March. Active,—Scompton, from Baltimore, to Jacquemel, provisions and dry goods;—For trial.
March 12, Indostan,—Wywell, from Aux-Cays, to Baltimore, sugar and coffee;—For trial.
Dolly; Polding, of New-York, from Curacao, to New-York, hides, coffee &c. for trial.
March 15, Regulation, Deland, of Charleston from Aux-Cays to Charleston 37000 lb. coffee, 56 bags cotton, for trial.
16, Eagle, Poules, of Norfolk, to Norfolk, 53,000 lb. coffee,—for trial.
28, Droning, fupercargo, of Baltimore, from Kingston to Baltimore, coffee and sugar, taken by a French Privateer, retaken by an English; salvages claimed.
Eliza, from Ornetto Bay (Jamaica) to St. Jago, file Cuba; taken by Cormorant, without a clearance.
Capt. D. further says in his letter, that he understands, there are twenty-seven sail of Americans in Tortola, also in jeopardy.
From PHILAD. May 5.
Yesterday arrived at this port the schooner Mermaid, Capt. Taber, from the Mole and North Carolina. Being at the Mole, the Regulus, a British 40 gun frigate, sent his boat along side on the 27th March, and pressed from on board, his mate, SAMUEL WESTON, of New-Bedford (Mass.) Capt. T. attempted to regain his mate the next day, but was not suffered to go on board the Regulus. Several other Americans were pressed from other American vessels, by said ship at the same time. It is worthy remark, that Capt. T. was from this city, with a load of lumber for the British (governmental) account.
At a general meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati, held at Philadelphia, on the 6th of May, 1796.
George Washington was unanimously elected President General of the Society.
Thomas Mifflin Vice-President General.
Henry Knox, Secretary General.
William Macpherson, Assistant Secretary General.
William Jackson, Treasurer General.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, to his friend in this town, dated May 7th.
"Since all the Treaties with foreign powers are likely to be carried into immediate effect, lands to the westward, are rising in value every day. Yours in Virginia, and mine in North-Carolina, are worth sixteen cents an acre more at least, than they were before the appropriation bill passed the House of Representatives, and are augmenting in value every hour rapidly."
The Hon. SAMUEL LIVERMORE, is chosen President of the Senate, pro hac vice .
Congress it is expected will rise about the 28th inst. The principal business is completed. The bills for carrying into effect the several treaties has received the Presidential signature. The Secretary of State has been directed to report a system for Direct Taxation the ensuing session.
From GUADALOUPE.
By an arrival on Thursday from this island, we learn, that 24 days since, no movements had been made by the British forces in the windward islands: That

Victor Hughes has under his immediate command 20,000 troops, well disciplined, and in fine spirits; and the expectation there is, that the British will only attempt to retake the possessions they have lost in St. Vincents and Grenada.
MAY 18.
An arrival from Cape Francois informs, that information had been received there, and generally credited, that seven-tenths of the line, with troops from France, had arrived at the city of St. Domingo, Spanish part of Hispaniola. We conjecture the report to have arisen from the [probable] arrival of the Spanish Squadron of ten sail of the line from Cadiz, which had on board the French Commissioners dispatched to take possession of that part of the island lately ceded by Spain to France.
There is much reason to imagine the war will continue yet longer; though there are rumours of active and contemplated negotiations between France and some of her enemies, they are generally consumed by a little time, & evaporate in smoke; this has been the fate of the numerous ones we have heretofore heard. The most active preparations are making by the armies of the French and her opponents, and when the Armistice ceases (which yet continues) both sides are determined something decisive shall take place; the most bloody conflict ever known, will undoubtedly open the campaign.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
By Capt. Higgins, from Cape Francois, April 20, we learn, that the conduct of the ruling French at that place, was extremely bad—there being little faith to be placed in their most solemn contracts.—The fears and divisions which burst into open contentions at the period when Lavaux and Perron were imprisoned, still rage with violence.—Neither side is yet complete master. These circumstances considerably embarrass the little individual trade which might otherwise be carried on to some profit. Capt. Higgins informs us, that a Schooner reached that place, in one week from the town of St. Domingo, Spanish part of Hispaniola, with news of the arrival of Seventeen sail of the line with troops from France—which information was generally credited.
By Capt. Smith, from Martinique, the 18th April, we learn, that the permission for landing American provisions had been revoked; owing to the amazing quantity that had arrived in the fleet from Cork, consisting of a number of vessels.
From Tobago, April 7. [By Captain Gray] Arrived Gov. Linzee, in his Majesty's ship Fanny, with 250 troops, to reinforce the garrisons of the Island. By the best information which could be obtained, it appeared that 140 sail of the fleet from England had arrived at Barbadoes, among which were three sail of the line. They brought out 21,000 troops, which were landed. An embargo existed in all the British windward Islands.
Arrived ship Polly, Adams, Liverpool, 65 days. March 24, lat. 48, 49, long. 11, spoke ship Little Mary, from Philadelphia for Amsterdam. April 4, lat. 48, 30, long. 11, 22, spoke ship Greenough, of Portsmouth, 21 days from Charleston, for Greenock. April 25, lat. 41, 25, long. 47, spoke ship Mary, Swett, of Newburyport, 14 days from Norfolk for Cowes.
By the brig Liberty, in 14 days from Port-de-Paix, we learn of 5 privateers being fitted out there, and at the Cape, for the purpose of capturing all American vessels.
From NORFOLK, April 23. From the Courier Francaise of the 13th inst. translated for the Norfolk Herald.
COLONIES.
Authentic Relation of the Occurrences at St. Domingo, and the Mountain of Port de Paix, in the month of Feb. 1796. In the night of the 9th and 10th of February, when a faint glimmering of security was preparing our minds for the establishment of confidence, an insurrection appeared in the work houses of Pailler, Tendon, Belfard, Colas and those of the neighborhood. They all united, having at their head Bilton and Louis, and went to carry off Jean Baptiste, whom Gen. Lavaux had appointed inspector of the work shops of the Mountain. They murdered him with the butt end of a musket, stripped him, and carried him to Etienne, a canton at the head of the canal belonging to the widow Audrand, at the Three Rivers, and surrounded by insurgents, called in from all quarters.
10th. Soon as the news of the violence was spread abroad, the workmen embodied themselves, rushed into the ways, seized on all the avenues, and placed themselves in ambuscade in the bushes and coverts. Numbers of banditti dispatched from the meeting at the head of the canal flocked to the mountain, behind Courleau de Navailles, and deaf to the prayers, tears, and cries of his wife, fainting at their feet, dragged him away to Etienne; they then pretended to carry him back again, but massacre him at about a quarter of a league's distance. They then return to Navailles, where the unfortunate wife perceived on one of them the pantaloons of her murdered husband.
11th. Morange (a Creole) was bound with cords by his own negroes, and massacre whilst imploring their pity, and begging, as the last favor, to embrace his son, before his death. Souverbie, before supper, entering his own house, fees, under the gallery, about 40 armed men—on his asking why armed at such an hour, they replied by a discharge of their pieces. He escapes into the hall, where he and his family fly to their arms, but wishing to avoid extremes, orders his men not to fire; but a second discharge from the assailants wounding his man Neptune and two others they return the fire, and the negroes fly.
12th. Magnot (a Nantes) Secretary and Counsel of Etienne, hearing the failure of the evening attack, sent a fresh supply of ammunition, and promised the command of the whole district of the
mountain to him who would bring Souverbie's head to Etienne. At ten in the morning the murderers again returned, and after a thousand instances of the rankest cowardice and treachery, after violating the most solemn promises to Souverbie they massacre himself and all his faithful attendants. Jean Louis de Souverbie one of the assassins, carried his old master's head in triumph to Etienne—Simon, a still greater monster, boasted to have eaten bread, made of his master's blood, and added that all the other negroes had participated this horrid banquet; Pompey ratified the assertion by observing, that the blood of the whites, was sweet and that he must drink it all.
13th. The next day they attacked the houses of Baragar de la Rochelle and Hardy de Versailles, each seventy years old, whom, after much barbarity they massacred, the wife of the latter escaped through the impatience of her murderer, those indignities which they first intended.
A negro was heard to say, "He has talked to me of love: Oh God! I could now clasp him in my arms! now, that I know he has drank the blood of Souverbie, and that he says the blood of all whites is sweet."
Baracid, another leader, stopped the execution of Paul Colas, who remained faithful to his master.—"Bring me a goblet," cried Baracid, "until I drink his blood," The glass is brought—the cantibal drinks.
The head of La Perriere (a Creole inhabitant of St. Louis du Nord) was carried to Etienne, suspended from the bough of an orange tree, and afterwards thrown down the glacier. They then formed a circle round which they tossed the head as a ball in play, or banded it around with the butts of their muskets, whilst the females in the drunkenness of their joy, cried out, "Give us a bit of it to put in our Calobore." Twenty-five unfortunate inhabitants of Port de Paix, St. Louis, and Cros Morne, were the victims of this frightful insurrection.
Such are the happy consequences of that liberty which we here enjoy; and such the example offered by the Africans on their principles. Principles which point out to them not even to spare their own species, for the negroes who do not wish to associate with them are the first objects of their fury.
*Our translator is at a loss for this word.
TO ALL PRINTERS OF PUBLIC NEWSPAPERS.
"Tell it to the world, and let it be published in every newspaper throughout America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, to the eternal disgrace and infamy of the British King's commanders at New-York, that, during the late war, it is said ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY FOUR American prisoners have suffered death by their inhuman, cruel, savage, and barbarous usage on board the filthy and malignant British ship called the Jersey, laying at New-York! Britons, tremble lest the vengeance of Heaven fall on your Isle for the blood of these unfortunate victims. AN AMERICAN. "Fithill, May 8, 1783."
UNCOMMON VORACITY.
A German Professor at Wittenburgh, has published an attested account of a gardener lately deceased, of the name of Jacob Kahlens, who not only consumed an immoderate quantity of all kinds of food, but several other substances, such as Walnut shells. When at gentlemen's houses, he would frequently eat pastry, with the vessels that contained it, and would at other times swallow the glasses out of which he had drunk. His teeth were so strong and sharp, that he could split the thickest deals with the greatest facility, and would often perform that service for the maids of the house. Rats, mice, moles, and live fowls, he looked upon as the most exquisite dainties. And at one time unthinkingly, he is said to have swallowed a pewter inkstand, with the pens, sand, &c. This was verified upon the oath of eye-witnesses. At another time, he devoured a pair of bagpipes in the presence of several people, and turning upon the piper, the man was so terrified that he jumped out of the window. These, and exploits of a similar cast, gave the common people an idea that he was assisted by an evil spirit, in consequence of which the clergy of the place examined a number of witnesses, but as no crimination followed, he died peaceably in the 79th year of his age.
The following Extract is taken from a letter to a respectable gentleman in Philadelphia, dated London March 25, received by the Venilia.
"I have no political news to communicate, of any import. The last accounts from the Rhine, say that both armies are making vast preparations, and dreadful will be the carnage no doubt—and when the scene of destruction will be at an end God knows. The only thing we can calculate is taxes, but how they are to be paid, I know not; and yet we are told that the commerce of our country is in a most flourishing state. The Bank of England has come to a determination, to be very circumspect in discounting, which must be a fatal thing to many, and the failures that are expected, are very alarming—by many it is dreaded to be a counterpart of 1793. All this is of little consequence to placemen, pensioners and contractors. Nothing but the glorious war can answer their purposes."
A report was in town yesterday of the arrival at New-York, of a Packet Boat in 21 days from London. What she has brought we have not heard.
Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out in the Starch and Candle works belonging to Mr. Robert Hewes, at the fourth part of the town—the building together with some utensils were consumed.
Capt. Higgins who arrived last Sunday, from Cape Francois, informs that previous to his sailing, a Packet Boat arrived
there giving intelligence of the arrival at St. Domingo, (Spanish part of Hispaniola,) of 17 sail of French ships of the line.
In addition to the foreign intelligence the London accounts further state—That the National Convention of Holland have named a commissioner to form a New Constitution for that Republic; that the Marquis Del Campo, Ambassador from the Court of Spain, to the Republic of France, was received at Calais on the 25th of March, with much joy and etiquette; that on the 28th of March, Admiral Sir John Barlafe Warren chased a fleet of merchantmen and their convoy on the French coast, and took L'Etoile of 32 twelve pounders, 1 merchant ship, and 3 brigs bound from Brest to other ports in France; that Gen. MOREAU, is appointed Pichegru's successor—The late increase of failures, in London, causes many long faces on change.
Capt. Buffington arrived at Salem, on the 10th inst. in 48 days from Lisbon. Five days after he left the rock of Lisbon, he fell in with an English fleet, and was boarded by the officers of a sloop of war belonging to it, by whom he was treated very civilly. They informed him, that the fleet consisting of 7 sail of the line, 3 frigates, and 50 transports were bound to the West-Indies. Two days after, Capt. B. fell in with a French fleet, by which he was also brought too and boarded. He gave them every information in his power respecting the English fleet; for which, from their conduct, he conjectured they were cruising. He supposed their force to be superior to that of the English, tho' they stated it about the same; and he supposed, if it was their wish, that they must have met with them in about three or four days.
From NEWBURY-PORT, May 19. Sunday arrived Schooner Sukey, Moses Goodrich, master, 20 days from St. Thomas, via Martinique. Left at Martinique, brig Dianna, Capt. Cook, Boston; sloop Nancy, Capt. Soames, Cape Ann; do. do. Mitchell, Newburyport, brig Lucy, Capt. Goodrich, do. Markets very dull.
Last Saturday, lat. 40, 50, long. 60, 20, spoke a ship from Ireland, bound to New-York, 64 days out, Capt. Joice having 150 passengers on board, short of provisions, which Capt. G. supplied.
Tuesday arrived here Schooner Martha, Gee Colby, master, in 29 days from Cape Francois, informs, that his cargo was taken from him by the French, for the use of Government, and he received little or no compensation therefor. All the Americans there were treated in a similar manner. Capt. C. spoke a vessel from Bermuda, the Capt. of which mentioned the condemnation of brig Harriot, Pierce, Goodrich, and schr. Judith, Bartlet, all of this port.
Left at Cape-Francois, Schooner Polly, Coffin, of Exeter, cargo taken for the use of government—sch. Dianna, Higgins, of Boston. April 22, saw a ship at anchor at the West Coreus, saw her fire upon a sloop called the Democrat, bound to New-York, with 90 passengers on board; afterwards saw the sloop standing to the northward, supposed for Bermuda.
PORTSMOUTH, May 21.
Information to Merchants.
A statement of the claims of citizens of the United States, upon the French Republic, for the capture and detention of vessels and other property presented by Mr. Skipwith, Consul General of the United States at Paris, with his proceedings and remarks thereon, may be seen at this office by any persons having connection therewith.
Custom House, Portsmouth, May 17, 1796.
Wednesday arrived here the brig Nancies, Capt. Kennard, in 31 days from Tobago—left there, Capt. James Brown in the brig Fulgier of this port, all well.—In lat. 38, 30, long. 69, 30, (7 or 8 days since) spoke a brig six weeks from Bristol, with passengers, bound to Philadelphia, the Captain of which informed Captain Kennard, that WAR was declared by Spain against Great-Britain,—passing each other quick, could not learn any thing further.
Four frigates with about 800 or 1000 troops, had failed from Barbadoes about the middle of April to besiege Demarara and the Dutch Maine.
A melancholy accident took place as the above brig was coming into the harbour, Mr. JAMES HICKEY of this town, in assisting to get the anchor off the gunnel, in a position to let it go, fell overboard, and notwithstanding every exertion of the people on board to save him, by heaving over hen-coops and with the boat, the wind blowing fresh and a large swell, he was unfortunately drowned.
Mr. HICKEY was an enterprising man, of about 30 years of age; has left a wife and a number of young children to lament the loss of an affectionate husband and tender parent.
Arrived here, the brig Union, Captain Charles Treadwell, in 32 days from Gonaives. Capt. Treadwell informs that the expedition of Leogane failed of success; the ships of war were driven from the Forts, and the troops re-embarked, with as much of the ammunition and baggage as possible, for so short a time. A large quantity of cotton that was carried down for breast works, was burnt; and a number of horses and mules were left. At the commencement of the preparation, an embargo took place, all the American vessels and long boats, were impressed and carried down to Leogane; several American vessels forced into the service, among which was the brig Venus, Capt. Hammond, of Wells; he first had his mate
and all his men pressed; his vessel being partly ballast for home, they ordered him to get his vessel into the wharf, to take on board troops and horses; he replied, he had no men; they told him to go on board the American vessels and get them; but Capt. Hammond not inclining to, they went on board his vessel and unmoored her; brought her to the wharf in the evening, and ordered him out of her, or even took him by the shoulders and pushed him out; he made every entreaty to go to his chest before he could obtain permission, and then they followed him down into the cabin, and afterward by main strength forced him again out of his vessel, at 12 o'clock at night, and treated him with every abuse and insolence; his vessel was finally returned, but much damaged; his mate died fifty hours after.
Capt. Treadwell failed from Gonaives, in company with the Schooner Illinois, Capt. Anderson, of Philadelphia; sloop Nancy, Capt. Dithill, of Baltimore.—Lat. 29, long. 71, was boarded by a French privateer of 14 guns, and was treated very politely. Left at Gonaives, Schooner Hope, Captain Abel Lunt, of Newbury-Port, bound to New-York, to sail in three days; Schooner Republican, Capt. Bowler, of Baltimore, (condemned.)—Sloop Lady Washington, of Connecticut, Capt. Doane, brig William, Genny Doane, master for Philadelphia.
Capt. Treadwell had two hands impressed by the English ship of war, Sovereign, Capt. Trip; both belonging to this town, viz. Mr. Joseph Stoodly, and Mr. Alexander Connell, the former has a family. Capt. Treadwell afterwards shipped three more hands, which belonged to Baltimore, but as soon as shipped, they were impressed also.
PUSANG, (a black) is proclaimed Lt. Governor of the Island of St. Domingo.
A few days since a man was found dead in a barn of Mr. T. A. Cuts, of Kittery; it is supposed that he had been dead about six weeks or two months; his flesh was withered to a crisp, it is thought he must have starved to death, as the hay near him was much chewed, and his hat partly ate. As the person of course was very much altered, it was hard conjecturing who it was, but it is supposed by some to be a Mr. Elijah Green, formerly of said Kittery.
MARRIED—By the Rev. Mr. Willard, Mr. ANDREW HALLIBURTON, to Miss ELIZABETH UNDERWOOD.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, DISTRICT OF PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED FROM Schooner Lucy, Prowle, Figueira. Sloop Sally, Norton, Georgia. Brig Union, Treadwell, Hispaniola. Brig Nancies, Kennard, Tobago.
Edward J. Long Informs his friends and the public that he has opened a Grocery Store,
at the North end of Market Street, opposite Mr. William Boyd's house, where he has for sale,
WEST India Rum.
French Brandy. Sherry, Red Port, } Wines Lisbon, Cape Ma- } pr. cask. deira, and Malaga }
Molasses pr. hoghead; Hyson and Souchong Tea, Bohea do. pr. chest and quarter chest; Coffee; Chocolate; Cotton; Rice; Ginger; Pepper; Alum; Cassia; Copperas; Currants; fresh Figs; Raisins pr. cask.
Sweet Oil; English Mustard; Smoking Tobacco; Loaf Sugar, Brown do. pr. barrel; 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Window Glass pr. box; Whale Bone; Stone Jugs; Logwood; Chalk; Corks; Soap; Writing Paper, Wrapping do; Iron Ware; Honey; Tow Cloth; 1700#s shipping Butter; Peas; Beans; new Rum barrels; 2 Iron Caboose, &c. &c. &c. May 20, 1796.
Cheap Muslins Just imported and for sale by Edward Parry,
AT THE SIGN OF THE
A LARGE and elegant assortment of Book and Jaconet Muslins; stript and check'd Muslins; India Mul-
Mul Muslins, some very fine, a beautiful assortment of each; Tambor'd Muslins from 5/ to 20/ per yard; some elegant Amelia clouded Muslins for gowns; a large assortment Muslin Handkerchiefs; color'd check'd Silk Handkerchiefs for termers; some very elegant new fashion Summer Cloths for Gentlemen's Coats; twill'd and clouded Nankins; Ladies' Beaver & new fashion Hats & Bonnets, and other GOODS as usual, cheap for cash or short credit. Portsmouth, May 20, 1796.
Nathaniel Dean
Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has taken Mr. JOSHUA BLAKE, 120 partnership, that the business will be carried on in future under the firm of
Dean & Blake,
That they have just received, and have now ready for sale at the store formerly occupied by said Dean, in Market Street,
An assortment of European and India GOODS,
Suitable for the season (particularly)
A GREAT variety of plain and changeable Lute-strings; Satins; Modes; Persians; Sarisets; English & India Chintzes and Calicoes; red and purple Copper-plates; chintz and purple Shawls; Book, Jaconet and Mul Muslins; plain & Tambor'd Muslin Handkerchiefs; Lawns; Lawn Handkerchiefs; Gauzes; Cambrics; Mens' color'd & worked border'd Muslin Handkerchiefs; India Cottons; Linens; Plaitiles; Muslinets; Dimities; plain, clouded, stript & twill'd Nankins & Nankinets; Jeans; Jeanets; Puffs; Thicklets; broad & narrow Cloths; Serges; Elastics; Kersseymere; Shaloons; Durants; Tamies; Moreens; Russels; Cambrics; Florentines; Satinets; Laftings; Quilt; Muslinet; Jean and other fashionable Waistcoating; Mens' white, plain and ribb'd fancy Cotton, and Silk and Cotton Hose, Ladies' do; Florentine and Russel Shoes and Slippers; Childrens' best Morocco Shoes; Beaver and low priced Hats, Ladies' Beaver do; Ladies' newest fashion willow Hats & Bonnets; Bandanna, Suftefey, check'd & black silk Handkerchiefs; Romalls; linen and cotton and linen Pocket Handkerchiefs; Fans; Ladies' long and habit, color'd Kid and common Gloves, white do. Childrens' do. Gentlemens' Beaver, Kid and Lambkin ditto; French, English, Dutch and Chinese Ribbons; Tapes; Laces; Edgings; Quality and Shoe Bindings; Ferrers; Galooms; Sewing Silks; Twists; Threads; Imperial, Italian, Pearl and Metal Coat and Vest Buttons; pound and other Pins; fashionable Beads and Necklaces, &c. &c.
A small assortment of Hard Ware, 4d, 6d,
10d, and 20 Nails; Whalebone; Mustard; Elliots best Snuff; Elyon, Souchong and Bohea Teas.
Likewise— West-India Goods and Groceries of all kinds.
All persons indebted to said DEAN either by account or note of more than three months standing, are requested to call for immediate settlement. May 13.
Fresh Goods.
Peter Coffin, Has just received from the Manufactory of England and Scotland,
A very extensive assortment of fashionable, fancy and other
GOODS,
Which are now opening for sale by Wholesale and Retail. Portsmouth, May 18, 1796.
Five Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 16th inst. an apprentice boy named HENRY BURFORD, about 18 years of age, had on when he went away a blue Broad Cloth outside Jacket and Trousers, and carried away with him sundry other articles of cloathing—said apprentice was intended to the subscriber to learn the Painter's business, had served about four years. Whoever will apprehend said runaway and return him to his master shall have Five Dollars reward and all necessary charges. All persons are cautioned against harbouring said apprentice as they will be dealt with as the law in such cases directs. GEO: DOIG. Portsmouth, May 20, 1796.
An apprentice wanted.
Wanted a lad of about 14 years of age to serve as an apprentice to the Painting business, for particulars apply to George Doig.

The Garland. THE pride of every grove I chose, The violet sweet, and lily fair, The dappled pink, and blushing rose, To deck my charming Chloe's hair. At morn the nymph vouchsaf'd to place Upon her brow the various wreath: The flow'rs less blooming than her face, The scent less fragrant than her breath. The flow'rs she wore along, the day; And ev'ry nymph and shepherd said, That in her hair they look'd more gay Than glowing in their native bed. Undress'd at ev'ning, when she found Their odors lost, their colour pale, She chang'd her look; and on the ground Her garland and her eye she cast. That eye dropt sense, distinct and clear As any muse's tongue could speak; When from its lid a pearly tear Ran trickling down her beauteous cheek. Dissembling, what I knew too well,— My love, my life, laid I, explain This change of humour: Pr'ythee tell, The falling tear—what does it mean? She sigh'd, the smil'd; and, to the flow'rs Pointing, the lovely mor-list said: See! friend, in some few fleeting hours, See yonder, what a change is made! Ah me! the blooming pride of May, And that of beauty are but one; At morn doth flourish bright and gay, Both fade at ev'ning, pale and gone. At dawn poor Stella danc'd and sung, The am'rous youth around her bow'd: At night her fatal knell was rung! I saw, and kiss'd her in her bier. Such as she is, who dy'd to day, Such I alas! may be to-morrow; Go, Damon, bid thy muse display The justice of thy Chloe's sorrow.
From the New Jersey Chronicle.  PARODY. On the attempt to force the British Treaty on the People of the United States. AMERICANS, behold the fruits, The end of all your vain pursuits, Whole years in blood and warfare spent To save this injured continent. How must it mortify your pride, To take once more the British side; How will your eyes contain the tears, When all the sad effects appears!
This treaty in one page confines The sad result of bale designs; The wretched purchase here behold Of traitors—who their country sold— Here, in their proper shape and mein, Fraud, perjury, and guilt are seen, And few, a chosen few, must know The MISERIES that lurk below.
Go home, ye merchants, poor and lean, And kiss the hand of Britain's Queen. I see you of your cargoes ship, Your vessels stolen, your seamen whipt; I see them from their decks compell'd To wonder o'er the wat'ry field; In British ships, by force detain'd, I see the gallant sailor band Engage the power that lent us aid, When Britain here her entry made; I see them mix'd with George's son's, I see them torn by gallic guns, Disfigur'd, in the ocean cast, To find a resting place at last.
Philosophy! thou friend of man, Teach me these strange events to scan; Aid me to learn the secret cause, That alien seems from Nature's laws, Why, on this stage of human things, Man bows his neck to tyrant kings? Say, did the GOD, when life he gave, Design his IMAGE for a slave? Necessity, the tyrant's law, All human race doth this way draw, All prompted by the same desire, The vigorous youth, and aged fire, Observe the coward and the bold, Agree to have their freedom sold; Physician, lawyer, and divine, All make oblations at this shrine.
Yet from this dismal state of things In time a new creation springs; From vile materials, fresh, shall rise, And fill the earth, and air, and skies, In various forms appear again, Popes, Presidents, and gentlemen: So Jove pronounc'd among the Gods, Olympus trembling as he nods!
Abraham Isaacs, At his shop in Buck Street, Sign of the Golden Teapot.  Has lately received a large quantity of
SEA-Fowl and Geese FEATHERS, fresh and good,  Crockery & Glass Ware of all sorts and kinds; Looking- Glasses; Green Dining and Round about Chairs,—which he will sell cheaper than cheap.
Wanted Immediately 200 quintals Scale Fish for which the cash will be paid on delivery; apply to SAMUEL BRIARD. Portsmouth, May 14, 1796.
Piscataqua Bridge. THE new draw of Piscataqua- Bridge is now completed, and passable for all kinds of carriages, and vessels may pass up and down the river. May 13, 1796.
Samuel Larkin Informs his friends and the public that he has just received a large and valuable collection of  BOOKS, Too many to be particularized in an ad- vertisement, all of which he offers for sale at the  Portsmouth Book-Store, MARKET-STREET,
As cheap and on as good terms as can be purchased at any o- ther place in town—he has likewise made some additions, & in the course of a few days expects to make an ad- dition of from two to three hundred vols. to the
Circulating Library, consisting of Novels, History, Voyages, Travels, Magazines, &c. &c. Catalogues of the whole will be de- livered gratis. At the above place may be had,
An assortment of  Stationary, Consisting of Writing Pa- per of every size, quality and price; Marble, Bonnet, Wrapping and Log Book Paper; Seamen's Journals; Dutch Quills, best and common kind; Sealing Wax; Wafers; black and red Ink and Ink Powder; Cake Ink; Ink Chests; Ink Stands and Inkpots, various kinds; Lead Pencils; Copy Slips; Copy Books; Ivory Folders; Counting House & other Penknives; Rulers; Scales and Dividers; La- dies' & Gentlemen's Morocco Pock- et Books, with and without instru- ments; Afs Skin and Ivory Memo- randum Books; Money Scales; Mu- sic Paper and Music Books; Parch- ment and Leather bound Account Books; Receipt and Note Books; Record Books, &c. &c.
Tickets and Quarters in the  Harvard & Dartmouth College Lotteries for sale as above.
Robert Taylor, Sign of the Barrel and Sugar Loaves, Respectfully informs the public in general, that he improves the store lately occupied by Messrs. Adams and Raynes, head of Buck Street, Portsmouth, where he has for sale on the lowest terms,
RUM, Brandy, Gin, Mo- lasses. Loaf and Brown Sugars. Bohea, souchong & hyson Teas. Coffee, Chocolate, Cotton and Cinnamon. Allspice, Pepper and Ginger. Best Spanish Indigo. London Porter by the bottle or dozen. Yellow Soap and Candles. Fig and Pig-Tail Tobacco. Fine twist and smoking do. Spanish Segars. Rice and Durham Mustard. A few quintals Fish. Crockery, Glass, &c. &c. R. TAYLOR flatters himself, the quality of the above goods will re- commend them to the public.—Or- ders from the country punctually at- tended to, and the smallest favors thankfully received.—Constant at- tendance given, till 9 o'clock at night. P. S. Sailors' adventures pur- chased and sea stores furnished.
New Fancy Summer  GOODS, By wholesale and retail.  John Turnbull, Daniel-Street, Has just received direct from the manufac- tories in England and Scotland, a beau- tiful assortment of fancy Summer Goods, (particularly.)
AN Elegant Assort- ment of rich Tambor'd Muf- lins, ¾ and ¾ plain Book and Jaco- net ditto, ¾ and ¾ India Mulmul do. Mullin Handkerchiefs and Shawls of every kind; Ladies' and Gentle- mens' tambor'd Handkerchiefs; La- dies' and Gentlemen's black and co- lor'd Beaver Hats; Ladies' fancy straw Hats and Bonnets; a beauti- ful assortment of Sash and other Rib- bons; fine cotton and silk Hosiery; elegant furniture Chintzes by the piece; common Copperplate do; white and color'd Threads cheap by the pound; Tapes by the dozen. With a number of other fancy goods too numerous to mention. Constant attendance and the smallest favors acknowledged with thanks. Portsmouth, May 12, 1796.
Holland Company  LANDS, ADVANTAGEOUSLY situated up- on the navigable waters of Allegany, River and French Creek, affording an in- teresting variety of arable and meadow grounds, and capable of easy improve- ment and cultivation, are now offered for sale, and settlement.
All the advantages of soil, climate and situation, are here combined in a most extraordinary manner. The Lands are rich, fertile and finely watered. —The air, like all the country beyond the Allegany Mountains, is mild, pure and healthy; and the Rivers open a commu- nication with all parts of the continent. No tract of country within the United States, is more materially benefited, by the commercial advantages arising from the free navigation of the Northern Lakes, and Southern waters. A large propor- tion of the wealth and merchandise of en- terprising adventurers from the Eastern and Atlantic states, will, from motives of in- terest and convenience, in a very few years, pass through this delightful country, to all the western world.—This, added to the natural productions, will supply the in- habitants at a very reasonable price, with every thing necessary for their health and happiness.
To those who are determi- ned to settle in the country, and wish to make purchases, a liberal credit will be given, upon easy and advantageous terms. To those who are desirous of holding un- der improving leases, generous supplies of provisions and farming utensils, or gratu- itous grants of lands and privileges will be given; and good wages and beneficial of- fers are made to sober, honest, and indus- trious mechanics and labourers. A rich and thriving settlement, affording many accommodations and advantages, a con- sisting of above thirty families, is fixed in the centre of this country, upon the pro- perty of David Mead, Esq. where all the necessaries and many of the conveniences for living may be procured at a reasonable price. A saw-mill is already erected—a grist-mill will be established in the course of this season. A great plenty of grass and hay can be easily procured with no o- ther expense than cutting and curing, up- on the large and extensive meadows bor- dering upon French creek.—All those, who are desirous of knowing the truth of these facts, or wish to become interested by pur- chase of settlement, may receive further information by applying to Mr. Charles Cazenove at New Geneva in Fayette County; to Messrs. Denny and Beelen at Pittsburgh; to Alexander McDevitt, Esq. at Franklin; or at Cusfawaga, in Mr. Mead's settlement about 240 miles from Lake Erie, or
R. ALDEN. N. B. The printers of the Worcester, Northampton, Exeter, Dart- mouth, and Portsmouth papers, are de- sired to insert the above for 6 weeks, and the expense will be paid at the Centinel Office. Philadelphia, May 14, 1796.
James Whitelaw TAKES this method to inform the proprietors and owners of lands in the State of Vermont, that he keeps a complete Register of the times of all proprietors meetings, constables and collectors sales, and can at all times give information when lands have been sold for taxes, and whether the time of redemption is out in any town in said State.— All persons who wish to have their lands taken care of, and their pre- sent and future taxes paid, or who wish to be informed of the situation, quality, or any other matter respec- ting lands in said State (but more especially in the Northern part;) by applying to him may have their bu- siness faithfully transacted for a rea- sonable compensation. Commissions directed to him at Ryegate, in the county of Orange and State of Ver- mont, will be punctually attended to. May 4, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of New-Con- cord (now called Washington) in the county of Cheshire, & said State, that the proprietors at a legal meeting held at New-Ipswich, in the county of Hillsborough and State aforesaid, on Monday the 4th day of April, 1796, did vote to raise a tax of ten dollars on each original right or share in said township, for the purpose of peram- bulating the lines of said township & other charges that may arise in said proprietary, which sum is assessed and committed to me to collect; I therefore notify said proprietors and owners of said lands, that unless pay- ment be made to me at my dwelling- house in said New-Ipswich, by the 20th day of June next, their lands will be advertised for sale as the law directs. ISAIAH KIDDER, Prop'r's Collector. New-Ipswich, April 22, 1796.
A general assortment of  BLANKS Printed on good Paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. MELCHER's Print- ing-Office and Book-Store, Corner of Market Street.
A Good Speculation. TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, On Wednesday 15th June next, At 11 o'clock, A. M. Of said day on the premises, if not sold before at private sale,
THE Mansion House of the subscriber, in Port- mouth, with the land there- to belonging. The situation of this house is as eligible as any in town for a gentleman's seat, it has a com- manding prospect of the sea, the har- bor, and part of the town, and a pleasing view of the adjacent coun- try. The air is free, open, and salu- brious, and on that account very in- viting, it lies on the great Stage road, and chief of the marketing passes by it, it is but to be seen and must be acknowledged a delightful situa- tion for retirement from the busy scenes of life. The only obstacle which has hitherto prevented its sale for that purpose, is now removed, as land may now be purchased to en- large the front and rear—it now fronts sixty feet on the great road into town, and extends back eighty —great improvements may be made on the premises. Conditions may be known at the time and place of sale, or of NATHANIEL S. GRIFFITH. Portsmouth, May 5, 1796.
Broad Sheetings. A large parcel of SHEETINGS JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY  WILLIAM NEIL, At his Store in Buck-Street.
—ALSO— A number of packages of  Stout Britannias, which will be sold very low for cash or on approved credit. Portsmouth, May 6, 1796.
Pepper and Cassia. A few Bags of each for sale at the lowest Cash price. —LIKEWISE—
A few chests of Sou-  CHONG TEA, By Thomas Martin. May 6, 1796.
Nathaniel White HAS JUST RECEIVED A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  English and India  GOODS, SUITABLE for the present and approaching season, which he is determined to sell very cheap, at the Store lately occupied by White and  Long , those who are disposed to favor him with their custom may depend on good attendance, the lowest price at first asked, and the smallest favor acknowledged with gratitude. Portsmouth, May 7, 1796.
TO BE LET,  That convenient Brick  HOUSE, Lately occupied by Mr. Ezekiel Pit- man, in Washington Street.
—ALSO—  Half a House in said Street, convenient for two families; for further particulars apply to SAMUEL STORER. Portsmouth, May 4, 1796.
NORTHUMBERLAND. THE proprietors of Northum- berland, in the county of Graf- ton, in the State of New-Hampshire, are requested to meet at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf in Portsmouth in said State, on Saturday 28th instant, at 6 o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes. 1st. To choose a moderator. 2d. To choose a clerk. 3d. To see if the proprietors will choose a committee, to compromise any difference that may exist respec- ting the boundaries of the town. 4th. To see if the proprietors will repair the road through the town, and what money they will vote. 5th. To transact any other busi- ness that may be thought necessary. By Order of the Assessors. DAN'I R. ROGERS, Prop'r's Clerk.
Halves, Quarters, and Whole Tickets, in  Dartmouth College LOTTERY For sale at J. MELCHER's Printing Office and Book-Store.
NEW-HAMPTON. State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of New-Hampton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that unless they pay the said taxes to me the subscriber, on or be- fore the 2d day of June next, so much of their lands as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling- house of Phineas Fogg, innholder in said town, at 10 of the clock, A. M. on said day. No. R. Q'ty. Cents. Thomas Rand, 8 2 150 19 Joseph Garland, 19 1 80 11 Jonathan Elkins, 8 1 100 14 Rich'd C. Shannon, 16 2 200 28 Nathaniel Towle, 19 2 64 8 John Wentworth, 3 5 200 28 JOHN SMITH, Collector. New-Hampton, May 4, 1796.
PERCY. THE proprietors of Percy, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, are requested to meet at the house of Mr. John Green- leaf, in Portsmouth, in said State, on Saturday 28th inst. at 7 o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes. 1st. To choose a moderator. 2d. To choose a clerk. 3d. To see if the proprietors will lot out the town, and complete lay- ing out the lots for the settlers. 4th. To see if the proprietors will make any new roads, or repair the old ones. 5th. To see what money the pro- prietors will vote for the above pur- poses, and to transact any other busi- ness that may be thought advisable. By Order of the Assessors. DAN'I R. ROGERS, Prop'r's Clerk.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Strafford. PURSUANT to the request of the proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the rights and shares of all the lands in the town of New-Durham, in said coun- ty, desiring me to warn a meeting of said proprietors, to meet in some convenient place in said town, to act on the following particulars, viz. 1st. To choose a moderator to regulate said meeting. 2d. To receive and accept in part the survey and laying out of the se- cond division of said town into lots, as laid out by Capt. Peter Drown. 3d. To receive and accept the perambulation of the first and fifth range lines in said 2d division, to be reported to said meeting, by the committee appointed by said town of New-Durham, at their annual meet- ing in March last for that purpose. 4th. To vote any sum or sums they may think proper to defray the expense of laying out said second di- vision. 5th. To choose assessors and col- lectors of the same, as they may see fit. 6th. To pass any other vote or votes relative to said purposes they may think necessary. This is therefore to notify and warn all the proprietors and owners of land in said town of New-Durham to meet at the meeting-house in said town, on Monday the 11th day of July next ensuing, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon, then and there to pass any vote or votes on the above articles as they may judge proper. SAMUEL RUNNALS, Justice Peace. New-Durham, April 11, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire. PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Addison (now called Marlow) in the county of Cheshire, and said State, that the proprietors at a legal meeting held at New-Ipswich, in the county of Hillsborough, and aforesaid State, on Monday the 4th day of April 1796, did vote a tax of ten dollars on each original right or share, for the pur- pose of severing said lands, and other charges that may arise in said pro- prietary, which sum is assessed and committed to me to collect; I there- fore notify said proprietors and own- ers of lands unless payment be made to me at my dwelling-house in said New-Ipswich, by the 20th day of June next, their lands will be adver- tised for sale as the law directs. ISAIAH KIDDER, Prop'r's Collector. New-Ipswich, April 22, 1796.