The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1799-01-30 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XLIII.—Numb. 2200.]
WEDNESDAY, January 30, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
EXCELLENT LETTER, FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
Navy Department, 29th Dec. 1798.
SIR,
I HAVE given to the enquiries you have done me the honor, as Chairman of a Committee of the House of Representatives, to make of me, all the consideration my desire to comply promptly with the wishes of the committee would permit; and now proceed, with great diffidence, to submit the result.
The protection of our coast; the security of our extensive country from invasion, in some of its weaker parts; the safety of our important commerce, and our future peace, when the maritime nations of Europe war with each other, all seem to demand that our naval force should be augmented—so much augmented, indeed, as to make the most powerful nations desire our friendship, the most unprincipled respect our neutrality. The peaceful character of America will afford to the world sufficient security, that we shall not be easily provoked to carry war into the country of an enemy; and it well becomes the wisdom of America to provide a cheap defence to keep it from our own.
Twelve ships of 74 guns, as many frigates, and 20 or 30 smaller vessels, would probably be found (our geographical situation, and our means of annoying the trade of the maritime powers considered) a force sufficient to insure our future peace with the nations of Europe. It would not, perhaps, be hazardous too much to say, that had we possessed this force, a few years ago, we should not have lost, by depredations on our trade, four times the sum necessary to have created, and maintained it, during the whole time the war has existed in Europe. If we do not profit by experience, and put ourselves in a situation to resist insult, and punish aggression, nothing is more likely than that in less than half a dozen years, another occasion may be presented for a repetition of the same mortifying observation. In another and still more interesting view of this subject, mutual safety was a leading motive, and must ever remain a strong cement of our union. Whether this security can be afforded, unless we are able to command our own coast; and whether the union of all the states can long be preserved without it, are questions which merit the most serious and attentive consideration of American legislation. I forbear to dwell on this fruitful, perhaps delicate topic.
However, to attend to our more pressing concerns: We cannot feel entirely secure that we are not to be exposed to great calamities from the ambition or animosity of France, until a considerable addition be made to our naval force. If twelve ships of 74 guns, are added to our navy, an invasion of any part of our country would be rendered so difficult, that it would scarcely be attempted; for it is not possible to conceive that France could promise herself any advantage by an invasion of this country, equal to the enormous expense, and still more enormous risk, if we should be so prepared to resist her. She would be obliged to employ more than double the number of ships of equal force, to convoy her armies, provisions and stores, & to keep the communication open between her armies and her own country. France can calculate, and will calculate, the loss and probable gain of her enterprises. When she finds that she cannot deceive us; that she cannot arm our citizens to carry on her work of subjugation—insolent and unfounded expectation! that we are determined on manly resistance; and that we take vigorous measures to put ourselves in a proper posture of defence—even France, with all her pride and heroism, will consult her interest and avoid war with America; and, like other nations, she will discover, that it will not only be just, but politic, to indulge us in our favourite wish of preserving peace with all the world.
Thus, then, in whatever view the subject is considered; whether our object be to prevent invasion, to protect our commerce, to obtain a speedy and a proper peace, to maintain peace hereafter, or by affording security to every part of our country, to guard against the long train of ills
which must result from disunion; the wisest, cheapest, and most peaceable means of obtaining the end we aim at, will be prompt and vigorous measures for the creation of a navy, sufficient for defence, but not for conquest.
The United States are doubtless able to bear any expence necessary for their present safety and their future tranquility. No country increases so fast in population and resources, and no country can incur a debt, with such an absolute certainty of discharging it, without laying new burthens on the people. Our revenue arising from the impost and other sources, must increase in proportion to the increase of population; and as the increase of the latter is certain, no country ever had less to fear, from the consequences of incurring any debt, necessary for defence and safety.
On the subject of procuring ships of 74 guns, we probably have it in our option to buy them or to build them. The former will be the most expeditions mode of procuring them, but the latter, if the pressure of our affairs will admit, will be the most honorable and the most advantageous for our country. If we buy them from a foreign nation, it is not to be expected that we shall be able to obtain those of the best quality; and the sum given for them will not be kept at home, and distributed among our own citizens, but will operate against us, like an unfavorable balance of trade. My own idea is that we certainly ought to build the vessels, in preference to purchasing them; that immediate measures should be taken to secure all the necessary timber; but that the President should be authorized to obtain, as the exigency of our affairs may require, twelve ships of 74 guns, by purchase or otherwise. If it should be found necessary to procure them sooner than they can be built, the timber may be preserved by docking, until those purchased decay, or for a century, if it should not be sooner wanted.
The estimates herewith will shew the expence of building and equipping twelve ships of 74 guns, and six brigs or schooners to mount, not exceeding eighteen guns. The latter would be highly useful in scouting the West-Indies, and we have not a sufficient proportion of vessels of this size. Three of the largest of the 24 gun ships, might be converted into frigates of 32 guns. The whole annual expence of maintaining the navy would then be,
  Dolls.  5,383,540  6    The annual expence of the existing navy is  2,434,261  10    The difference would be the annual expence of the proposed addition  2,949,278  96  
In times of peace, a small proportion of this sum would be sufficient to keep the ships in a state of preservation.
Every material article for the building and equipment of ships of war, copper excepted, and probably copper also, may be procured, the growth or manufacture of our own country. It is true, that we have heretofore used cordage, made of hemp of foreign growth, and imported canvas; and these articles constitute, if wear and tear be included, one third of the expence of building, equipping, and fitting our vessels of war. But manufactures of canvas have been heretofore established in the Eastern States, and with proper public encouragement, may be revived, and made to supply at least the public demand; and it is most certain, that any quantity of hemp can be raised on the Ohio and Mississippi, the Susquehanna, the Potomac, James River, and other parts of the United States, if the growers of it are assured of a ready market, and at a price less than that given for imported hemp; though if the prices of cordage and canvas, the entire growth and manufacture of the country should be found at first a little dearer than the imported, the good policy of paying the difference to our own citizens, to render ourselves independent of foreign countries for articles so essential to our defence, cannot for a moment be doubted.
Timber at present can be had in almost every part of the United States, but in the greatest abundance, and of the best quality, on the Chesapeake bay, and the waters which empty into it—and in the Southern States.—
The live oak of Georgia, is thought to be almost indispensable in the construction of our largest ships, to be used in those parts most subject to decay; but the white oak of the Chesapeake is not greatly inferior. It is, however, highly desirable, to use the live oak of Georgia as long as it can be obtained, more especially in the ships built eastward of the Chesapeake—and by a proper mixture of this timber with that of the growth of the country, good vessels may be built in every part of our country.
The islands on the coast of Georgia, on which the live oak is found, and supposed to be more healthy than the main land near the coast—they are also thought to be very important for the production of cotton.—Hence this valuable timber is becoming scarce every where,—convenient to water transportation.—Two methods suggest themselves for obtaining supplies, beyond the immediate demand: To buy one or two of the most valuable islands, and cause the timber to be preserved for the future uses of the navy; or to purchase the timber as the islands are cleared by the owners, and have it transported to the places fixed on for building our ships, and docked until it be wanted. With respect to a purchase, the lands are held at prices greatly beyond what was the supposed value of them, a few years ago, and it is believed they have become less valuable for public purposes, in consequence of the efforts which have been made, and are daily making, to clear them for cultivation.
On the subject of other kinds of timber, possibly when it is seen by the citizens, that it is worth preserving, it may be sufficient to trust in a great degree to their attention to private interest, for the preservation of a quantity equal to the public demand. It would however be but provident to expend one hundred thousand dollars, in a way to secure enough of the white oak and yellow pine, both of which are indispensable in the construction of good vessels, to last the public, in aid of supplies from individuals, for ages—100,000 dollars could be so laid out; and I believe the expenditure would be judicious.
No extraordinary means are necessary to be used for procuring naval and military stores, except the articles of hemp, canvas and copper. Cannon can be made in many of the states equal to any that could be obtained from foreign countries, also muskets and bayonets, pistols, swords, boarding pikes, and indeed every other article necessary for ships of war.
Although copper mines are found in many parts of the country, yet the most certain means of procuring present supplies will be by importation. The enterprising spirit of the merchants, has heretofore furnished enough for the, public demand, and may be trusted for future supplies, so far as may be necessary for the ships now contemplated to be added to our navy. It is to be presumed, that before more ships are wanted, and possibly before any that may now be authorized, are in a state to require the copper, means may be devised for obtaining it in the United States.
Docks will be highly necessary in repairing our ships, to avoid the tedious, expensive and sometimes dangerous operation of heaving down. They can undoubtedly be made in the eastern states, where the tides rise very considerably,—probably in New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Rhode-Island. Whether they can be made with equal advantage, or to answer valuable purposes, to the Southward of R. Island or New-York, I cannot form any accurate judgment from any information I possess:—though it would unquestionably be a great public advantage, to have a dock, near the entrance into the Chesapeake Bay, and another still further south, if circumstances will admit. Docks for repairing ships ought to be convenient to the sea, and yet not easily accessible to any enemy. Yards for building the ships, where large quantities of materials would be deposited (the destruction of which would always be an object with an enemy,) should be according to the opinion of Mr. Humphreys, a gentleman of considerable science, and experience in naval architecture—"in the vicinity of a commercial city, for the convenience of procuring able workmen—within
"the reach of good white oak timber "—in fresh water, where timber may "be deposited without danger from "the worm; on a river running East "and West, or nearly so, with a high "bank, and where the harbour is se- "cure from freshets, and stormy wea- "ther; out of the reach of an enemy "—and near a good stream of water, "18 or 20 feet higher than the sur- "face of the river, for the convenience "of making lock docks, sawing timber, "and for many other valuable uses."
Perhaps the most expeditions mode of building ships immediately wanted, will be to set them up in several different places, and by such means avail ourselves of the resources of different parts of the country. I am by no means certain that this method will not also be the most economical under present circumstances, and with little seasoned timber in the country:—and it will certainly distribute more equally among all the states, the advantages which may rise from supplying the materials and the labour. But the subject being new, I am not possessed of sufficient information, to state with precision, where these places ought to be. At a future time, when the pressure may be less, and our experience greater, two or three places, uniting the greatest number of advantages, may be fixed on for building all the large ships of the U. States.
The mode heretofore pursued for obtaining naval stores for the ships in public service, has been to get such supplies on the spot, as could be procured on moderate terms by the agent for building or equipping the ship—sending from Philadelphia, or elsewhere, such articles only, as could not be so supplied. Until it can be ascertained, what places should be selected for permanent building yards, no great inconvenience will result from pursuing the mode already adopted, for supplying the naval stores. Deposits of masts, to supply quickly vessels which may come in dismasted, will be made at Boston, and Norfolk—measures indeed have already been taken for this purpose—and like deposits must be made at New-York or Rhode-Island—other articles required by vessels in distress, can generally be had in these places, and in our other commercial cities.
The business of naval armament being new in this country, and complicated, it is impossible in this early stage, to devise a perfect system on the subject. Every day's experience will add to the stock of knowledge possessed by the country; and it may be best for the public interest, that the Congress at their present session, should rely a little more on executive discretion than may hereafter be necessary. At the present session, it may be expedient and sufficient—that the President be authorised to procure by purchase or otherwise—12 ships of 74 guns, and 6 brigs or schooners to mount not exceeding 18 guns; to take measures for procuring and depositing in docks of fresh water and in places of safety such quantity of live-oak timber, proper for ships of 74 guns and frigates, not exceeding in the whole, such parts of the frames of 12, 74 gun ships and as many frigates, as may be deemed essential to be of this species of timber;—to cause to be laid out in securing other kinds of timber for the future uses of the navy, a sum not exceeding 100,000 dollars:—and to cause not exceeding three docks to be erected for the convenience of repairing ships. For so much of these objects as can be accomplished before the next session of Congress—an appropriation of 1,200,000 dollars, with a promise of further appropriations, may be sufficient.
I have suggested no plan for the encouragement of the manufacture of sail cloth. This subject will be better understood in Congress. A certainty of sale, as already observed, will be encouragement enough for the growers of hemp.
I shall take the liberty to lay before you in a few days, such alterations in the rules for the government of the navy, as have been suggested by some of the most experienced Captains, with my own observations.
I have the honor to be, with great respect and esteem, Sir your most obedient servant,
BENJAMIN STODDERT.
To the Chairman of the Committee of the Naval Establishment.
The following estimates accompanied the above letter of the Secretary of the Navy.
Amount of cost of building and equipping a Seventy four gun ship, of 1620 tons, exclusive of military stores.
  Live oak timber, dols. 40,000   White oak and pine, &c. 30,000   Labour, 85,100   Cables, rigging, cordage, &c. 32,400   Smith's work, 30,400   Anchors, 3,200   Marlin, 5,500   Sail maker's bill, two suits, including canvas, 16,200   Joiner's bill, including stuff, 7,800   Carver's bill, 1,620   Rigger's do. 2,240   Tanner's do. 700   Painter's do. 3,240   Cooper's do. 4,860   Blockmaker's do. 3,240   Boatbuilder's do. 1,620   Plumber's do. 2,430   Ship chandlery, 9,720   Turner's bill, 1,215   Copper bolts, 10,960   Sheathing, copper, nails, &c. 17,440   Woolens, for sheathing, 1,215   Contingencies, 31,600 
Dollars 342,700
Estimate of pay and rations of the officers and crew of a ship of war of 74 guns—complement 650 men, for 12 months.
   Dolls. per mth. Dolls. per ann. Rations per day.     Commander, at 75 900 6   5 lieutenants, 40 2400 15   2 lieutenants of marines, 30 720 4   16 midshipmen, 19 3648 16   3 master's mates 20 720 6   1 surgeon, 50 600 2   3 surgeon's mates 30 1080 6   1 clerk, 25 300 1   1 carpenter, 20 240 2   8 carp'r's mates, 10 1824 8   1 boatwin, 20 240 2   4 do mates, 19 912 4   2 yeoman of gun-room, 18 432 2   1 gunner, 20 240 2   18 qr. gunners, 18 3888 18   1 chaplain, 40 480 2   10 quar. masters, 18 2160 10   2 gunners mates, 19 456 2   1 armourer, 18 216 1   1 steward, 18 216 1   1 cooper, 18 216 1   1 sail maker, 20 240 2   1 cockswain, 18 216 1   2 master's at arms, 18 216 2   1 cook, 18 216 1   87 22,776 116  
  280 able seamen 17 57,120   170 ordinary do. 12 24,480   63 boys, 8 6,048   50 marines, 3,720 
Dollars 114,144
Total pay, 144,144 116 rations per day, amounting to 42,340 for 12 months, } 11,885,20
Dollars 126,029,20
Estimate of provisions for 650 men, for 12 months.
   Dolls. Cts.     503 bbls. beef, at 13. 6,539.   503 bbls. pork, 17. 8,551.   1982 gallons molasses, 75 1,486.50   234 cwt. rice, 4. 936.   3136 lbs. butter, 15 470.40   24375 lbs. cheese, 12 2,925.   1982 lbs. candles, 20 396.40   2811 gals. vinegar, 30 843.30   390 bushels beans, 80 312.   14056 gallons rum, 1. 14,056.   1346 lbs. soap, 13 30.498.   86 barrels flour, 8. 688.   80 bbls. Indian meal, 4. 320.   1665 cwt. of bread, 3.33 5,533.33   235 gallons lamp oil, 1. 235.   1186 bushels of potatoes, 50 593.   287 cwt. salt fish, 6. 1,722.  
Dollars 45,911.91
RECAPITULATION.
  Pay and subsistence, 126,029.20   Provisions, 45,911.91   Medicines & hospital stores, 5,000.   Contingencies, 40,000. 
Dollars 216,941.11

  Amount of cost, for building and equipping a ship of war of 18 guns. Dolls. Cts.   Different trade. Price per ton. 200 tons.   Shipwright's bill, 44. 13,200.   Cables, rigging and cordage, 18. 5,430.   Smith's bill, 12. 3,600.   Anchors, 2. 600.   Sail makers & can-vaiss, two suits, 8. 25 2,475. 50   Joiner's bill, includ- ing stuff, 2. 25 675.   Carver's, 1. 300.   Rigger's, 2. 600.   Matting, 3. 900.   Tanner's, 33. 100.   Painter's, 1. 300.   Cooper's, 1. 75 525.   Block maker's, 1. 50 450.   Boat builder's, 67 200.   Plumber's, 1. 300.   Ship chandlery, 4. 50 1,350.   Turner's bill, 40 120.   Sheathing, copper, nails and rudder braces, 12. 3,600.   Woolen for sheathing Contingencies, such as ballast stores, camboose, rum, wharfage, port- age, superintend- ing, &c. 26. 7,800.   Military stores, 20. 6,000.   Total amount in dolls. 162. 40 48,720. 50 
Estimate of the proposed addition to the Navy.  The annual expense of a 74 gun ship per estimate is dolls. 216,941.11—12 will therefore amount to 2,603,293.32  The annual expense of a brigantine of 18 guns, per estimate is dolls. 51,989.10 —6 will therefore amount to 311,934.60  Extra annual expense attend- ing converting 3 ships of 24 guns into 32 gun frigates, 34,851.04  Amount of proposed addition, 2,949,278.96  Annual expense of the existing establishment, 2,434,261.10  Dollars 5,383,540.06
THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES.
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 10. THE Senate of the United States have concurred in the appointment of the Officers of One new Regiment of Cavalry, and Six new Regiments of Infantry. The Officers of the Cavalry are appointed from New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. [The following are the names of all the FIELD OFFICERS of the Infantry; and of the CAPTAINS and SUBALTHERNS belonging to Massachusetts, N. Hampshire, Rhode-Island and Vermont.] FIELD OFFICERS OF INFANTRY. Lieutenant-Colonels, Simon Elliot, Massachusetts; William S. Smith, New-York; Aaron Ogden, New-Jersey; Thomas L. Moore, Pennsylvania; Josiah C. Hall, Maryland, and Thomas Parker, Virginia. Majors, John Walker, Isaac Win- low and John Rowe, Massachusetts; William Wilcox, Christopher Hutton, New-York; William Shute, New-Jer- sey; John Allum, William Henderson, George Stephenson, Pennsylvania; Wil- liam D. Beale, David Hopkins, Mary- land, and Simon Morgan, Virginia. CAPTAINS AND SUBALTHERNS. Captains, Josiah Dunham, Nathaniel Greene, Robert Parker, Henry Tilton, New-Hampshire; William Woodward, Israel Elliott Trull, Vermont; John Rogers, George Tillinghast, Abraham R. Ellery, Rhode Island; William Jones, James Brown, Erasmus Babbett, jun. Ephraim Emmer, John Tolman, Sol- omon Phelps, Ebenezer Thatcher, Tho- mas Chandler, Nathaniel Trowing, John Barbeck, Nathaniel Batch, jun. Hall Tufts, John Pynchon, Simon Draper, John Blake, Samuel Fordon, William Heywood, Caleb Aspinwall, Stephen Pea- body, Thomas Phillips, Massachusetts. Lieutenants, Francis Gardner, Daniel M'Durell, Abel Hutchins, Sylvester G. Whipple, New-Hampshire; Ephraim Whitney, Vermont; Whipple Lovett, Robert Oering, Thomas Brindley, Rhode Island; James Church, Nathaniel Soley, Jacob Allen, William A. Baron, Robert Duncan, jun. Phineas Aspinwall, Alphe- us Cheney, Samuel Flagg, jun. John Wheelwright, Isaac Rand, jun. Charles Cutler, William Swan, Samuel P. Foy, Ebenezer Williams, Nathaniel Kidder, Thomas Bowman, Ebenezer Bradish, jun. John Shepard, Joseph Lee, David C. D. Forrest, Massachusetts. Ensigns, Arthur Rogers, Moses Sweet, Israel Bartlett, Samuel Parker, New- Hampshire; Jesse Lull, Daniel Baker, Vermont; Cary Clarke, Ozias Dan- forth, William E. Greene, Rhode Island; Thomas Heald, Abijah Harrington, Mo- ses M. Bates, Charles Hunt, James Gardner, Marshall Spring, Daniel Hast- ing, Duncan Ingraham, tertius, Wil- liam Leavitt, John Rouseme, Jona- than Nichols, Daniel Bell, John Page, jr. Thomas Durant, David Fales, jun. Franklin Tinkham, Willard Fales, War-
ven Hall, James D. Wheaton, Massa- chusetts.—This arrangement does not determine the rank.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 18. IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Yesterday arrived the brig Sea Nymph, 66 days from Gibraltar, the Capt. of which has favoured us with the following:  The day before he left Gibraltar, his Majesty's ship Colossus, arrived from Naples and brought information that Buonaparte and his army was entirely destroyed by the Turks, after a severe action, and that the Turks lost 17,000 men in the engagement.  On the 21st of Oct. 4 sail of the line and 14 transports, with 8,000 men, sailed from Gibraltar on a secret expedition, it was supposed they were going to take Malta.
NORFOLK, Jan. 8.
The brig Industry, Capt. Lombard, in 20 days from Jamaica, bound to this port, was blown ashore on Satur- day evening last, on Willoughby beach.  By some gentlemen, passengers in the above vessel, we are informed, that about the 15th of December, a brig arrived at Kingston after a short pas- sage from Ireland, and brought ac- counts of Admiral Lord Duncan having captured six Dutch ships of the line, that were attempting to get out of the Texel.—Kingston was illu- minated on the evening the news arrived there.  The Bankrupt Bill has finally been rejected in Congress—Ayes 44, Nocs 74.
BOSTON. SUMMARY.
Genoa is in a disturbed state. The people are openly invited to rise and murder the French. The English have taken 5 Genoese vessels.  At Amsterdam it is found necessary to assign a military guard to assist the police in preserving tranquility.  The French Legislature dreads internal commotions when the troops shall be marched beyond the frontiers—and has directed that every com- mune shall be answerable for the tran- quility of their whole districts.  Certain demands of the Prussian En- voy at the Congress of Rastadt, rela- tive to the neutral line, have been re- fused by the French Directory and Deputies.  At Rastadt, Oct. 28, the French Deputies presented two fresh Notes. They refuse to recede from the pre- vious propositions—and charge the Empire with all the delays which has attended the Negotiation.  The Russian army continues its march towards Austria, under the direction of that Empire.  The Austrians have entered the Grison Country to protect it from the French. The French in an attempt on it have been defeated.  Gen. Jourdan has resigned his Legislative to resume his Military Office in France.  The prospect of a new coalition is greater than ever.  Sweden and Denmark, it is said will form part of the new coalition. This is necessary by their treaty with the Porte.  The Quarantine orders in England were extended to vessels from N. York and Massachusetts.  The Prince of Conde, it is said, has been killed by a musket-ball.  The Portuguese in the East Indies have taken 3 French vessels.  It has been decided in England, that in a case of recapture it is not necessary to bring the vessel into port in order for salvage. Security may be taken at sea—and the vessel suffer- ed to proceed.  Nelson does not intend a sudden return to England. He has recover- ed of his wound. The Turkish pres- ent entitles him to command their fleet whenever he falls in with it.  It is said Zante and Cephalonia, in the Mediterranean, have been taken by the Russians from the French.  Passawan Oglou is yet master of Widdan.  Tippoo Saib has formed a Treaty offensive and defensive with the French. This the English say they expected and are prepared for.
BUONAPARTE.
Our late information respecting him and his Transports is not formal- ly contradicted in the English prints, in which it has been published; and there is no confirmation. The com- munication between Constantinople and Vienna is intercepted by the plague at Belgrade, and thus the British Editors account for the non- receipt of recent information from that quarter. French papers contain some private articles, which exhibit the French as completely suc- cessful there—and pushing on for India. But these accounts have met little at- tention.
MALTA.
The Maltese were furnished with
arms and ammunition by the English for conquering their Island.
THE FR. COMMANDANT AT MALTA was killed. ISLES FRANCE and RE UNION.
It is suggested in the London papers, that Commodore Blanket, with troops from the Cape of Good Hope is to attack those Islands.
THE FRENCH IN EGYPT.
A letter from a French Officer in Egypt, states, that in passing the de- serts, between Alexandria and Rosetta, the soldiers were so overcome with heat, that in a frenzy they threw away their stock of provisions and water; that soon afterwards they were seized with hunger and thirst without the means of allaying either, and thus we beheld many of them dying, under the pressure of calamities, while their more hearty comrades, observing their sufferings, blew out their brains, or threw them into the Nile. Every day's march presented some such spec- tacles as these. The whole army, during a march of seventeen days, never tasted bread. They subsisted on pulse and poultry. The Gen. was worse off than the soldiers. He has often had to fast from 18 to 24 hours; The prisoners, on first arriving at any village, lived upon almost every thing; and the General had no other fare than the refuse of their intem- perance. This Colony, if secured, can- not be founded with such soldiers as ours. They are terrible in battle, but not calculated for distant expeditions, as they are soon dispirited, and are, consequently, cowardly; and they have been often heard to say, as our Generals passed them, "there go the Executioners of the French," and a thousand other things of the same kind."
Buonaparte, according to statements not contested, carried with him only 40,000 men. Many of these have been lost in the numerous battles which have occurred, by assassination, fatigue, hunger and disease. This must have thinned his ranks extreme- ly. The number of the places which he had captured, and where he has found it expedient to station a respect- able force—together with the troops necessary for the advance posts he had established; and those marched a- gainst Damietta, Suez and Fioume, must have reduced his main body to a few regiments—and have disseminat- ed his forces in such a manner, that a very inferior body of Mamelukes would be competent to their defeat. The population of Cairo, Buonaparte states at 300,000; and he calls it "the most abandoned populace in the world." He also says, that "the Arabs are the greatest robbers and greatest villains on earth." It is from this certain he has more enemies to watch than the Beys and Mamelukes. The Arabs had violated one treaty—and it is ridiculous to suppose either side has congealed to a second. The story of 100,000 joining him—must have been an experiment upon the credulity of the public.
Extract of a letter from a respectable character in Europe, to his friend in this town, dated Oct. 4, 1798.
"I am happy to find confirmed by you, the accounts which we have from all parts of America, that France had lost many of her partizans among us. It was indeed high time for those, whose attachments to her did not ex- tend to the sacrifice of their Country, to decide under which of the banners they chose to be found. The spirit of which the people of the United States have discovered upon this occasion, has done them the greatest honor, and has been admired in every part of Europe. It has driven the Government of France itself to a very different course of measures, and a very different style of language, from that which our former excessive mo- deration and excessive compliance had emboldened it to assume. It is to be hoped, however, that our Countrymen will not be more easily deluded by their coaxing artifices, than they were intimidated by their threats. We have a very striking recent example, not to mention many others that preceded it, to shew what confidence can be placed in French professions of friendship. They have invaded Egypt with 40,000 men, and even whilst completing the conquest of it, even to this day, fill their Proclamations and their Manifestos with the most solemn declarations of friendship and good will towards the Turkish Government."
TO MERCHANTS.
A letter has been received from the American Consul at Algiers, noti- fying, that the brig Mary of Philadel- phia, with a valuable cargo, had been captured and brought in, the vessel not being provided with a Mediterra- nean Passport ; but by the intercession of the Consul, and other friends, the Dey and Ministry were prevailed upon to acquit the vessel, cargo, and crew; declaring at the same time, that if any American vessels in future, should be
brought in thus circumstanced, they will be condemned as legal prizes, the treaty with America, stipulating that such paper is necessary. The Consul also observes, that vessels purchased in Europe by Americans, are liable to be made prizes of, having no Ameri- can passport; he also remarks, that the cut of the paper particularly at the top, should be attended to, and the parchment of the best kind; and that all citizens of the United States whether marines or passengers, on board American vessels should have certificates of their citizenship with them, and the seal of the United States, or some similar seal thereto; BUTTON SEALS to a certificate not having the desired effect in that country."
Capt. Crowninshield, has arrived at Norfolk, in the ship Brutus, from Mad- ras, 110 days.—The information by this arrival, is, that the English in In- dia, expected an immediate war with Tippoo Saib, who had 120,000 Asiatics ready for a movement; that 2000 European [English] troops had left Bengal for the coast of Coromandel, and 2500 more had been sent thither from the Cape of Good Hope.
The navigation of the Delaware is open.
The Constellation frigate has arrived at St. Thomas.
The trial of Admiral Bloys de Treslong, for misconduct in the action of the 11th Oct. between the British and Dutch fleets is finished; he is de- prived of all his military employments, and sentenced to pay the costs of trial, amounting to 10,000 guilders.
Messrs. Willing and Francis, of Philadelphia, have purchased the beautiful large ship built by Mr. John Jackson last summer at Brooklyn. We are informed she sold for 35,000 dollars.
The expedition from Gibraltar to the Mediterranean, combines five sail of the line, six East-Indiamen, and se- veral brigs with sliding keels, having 4000 men on board. Sir Sydney Smith is the Commander.
Amongst the appointments receiv- ed by the last Mails, are the follow- ing. For the ship Portsmouth.
Richard Salter Tibbetts and George R. Turner, Lieutenants. Joshua Gee Symmes, Surgeon. Abiah Wile Noble, Purser. Jacob Nutter, Gunner. Daniel M'Neil, jun. and Geo. Boyd, Midshipmen. Thomas Hoit, Lt. of Marines.
The United States Galley, St. Ma- ry's, has been launched on that river. She is 53 feet keel, 10 beam, carries a 24 pounder in her bow, four six pounders in her waist, and rows 26 oars.
Lyon has issued a scheme of a Lot- tery for raising 1100 dollars, "to ransom him" as he says "from the oppressive hand of usurped power."
Lyon is re-elected—majority 199. The cubs of the roaring animal of Vermont, are not quite sure he will quit his den in February; as he will then have eleven hundred dollars to pay, before his toils are lessened.
NEWBURYPORT, Jan. 22.
A letter from St. Bartholomew, dated Dec. 8, addressed to a gentleman in this town, contains the following Intelligence.
"Three French frigates, a brig and a cutter are arrived at Guada- loupe. They had on board Desfour- neaux the agent of the Executive Di- rectory, and Gen. Pelardy with 800 men, some reports say only 300. We have not been able to ascertain the exact number, in consequence of an Embargo laid on all vessels in Guada- loupe, no merchant vessel has of late entered this port. We learn however, yesterday, by a French privateer which appeared to have been sent ex- press from Guadalupe, but which did not anchor in our harbour, that Des- fourneaux and Pelardy had taken the reins of Government, that citizen Hughes was no longer invested with any authority, and that a month had been granted him to render his ac- counts.—It is even reported that the said citizen is closely watched, that they are no ways friendly disposed towards him. It is also asserted, that proclamations have been issued, to or- der all the negroes who had left the plantations of their ancient masters, to return to their works and to forbid under pecuniary or even corporal penalties every Captain of privateers to take on board any of the ancient slaves."
Anecdote of the Talents and Benevolence of an Indian Chief.
There lived a few years ago on Nantucket—A Sagamore or In- dian Chief, whose character deserves to be preserved. He had a peculiar talent for setting dislocated bones. In the last fourteen years of his life, in which he kept an exact account, he set or healed no less than 1134 bones,
and as he had practised some years before, he supposed he had operated on 1600 or 1700 persons. What is a remarkable trait in his character, he never took fee or reward, for the most important services; as when he spent days and weeks in dressing wounds. He had the satisfaction of never losing a patient while under his care. This honest, worthy Indian died in Nov. 1797, at the advanced age of 84 years—a remarkable instance of native in- genuity and humanity.
AN Act limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury may be presented for allowance.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, of the United States of America, in Con- gress assembled, That all Credits on the books of the Treasury of the United States, for transactions during the late war, which according to the course of the Treasury, have hitherto been discharged by issuing certificates of Registered debt, shall be forever bar- red, and precluded from settlement or allowance, unless claimed by the pro- per creditors, or their legal Represen- tatives, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine.  And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby required to cause this act to be published, in one or more of the public papers of each State.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THEODORE SEDGWICK, President of the Senate Pro Tempore. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Approved, July 9, 1798.
FRESH GOODS,
Just received Winter and other Goods,—among which are a beauti- ful variety of
PLAIN, colour'd and Sprig'd MUSLINS, of a supe- rior quality, very cheap.—Also In- dia Cottons, and Paper Hangings, &c. &c.
By Wm. Stanwood, jr. Market-Street, next door to the Print- ing-Office.
N. B. He wants a large quantity of TOW-CLOTH. Portsmouth, Jan. 29, 1799.
Neil M'Intire HAS FOR SALE The following articles, on very reasonable terms, viz.
TEN Chests Bohea
Tea, of an excellent quality.  18 Bags Coffee.  10 Casks best Linseed Amsterdam Oil. Cotton by the bag.  12 Hhds. Grenada & Demerara Rum.  6 Ditto Molasses.  Boxes old Castile Soap, suitable for washing Muffin, &c.  Number Hhds. and barrels Sugars.  Number oblong Ovens very conveni- ent for fish or baking.  16 Hhds. very best sweet scented Vir- ginia Tobacco.  40 Kegs best fig Tobacco.   Tobacco.  Segars that are very mild.  Pigtail and every kind of manufactur- ed Tobacco of the very best quality.   —LIKewise— A quantity of excellent new Cordage of different sizes. Portsmouth, Dec. 21, 1798.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A VESSEL between Thirty and fifty Tons, that sails well, shifts without ballast and suitable for a coaster, any person hav- ing such a vessel for sale may hear of a purchaser by applying to John Noble, near the ferry. Portsmouth Jan. 30 1799.
TO BE SOLD, At Public Auction,
On Tuesday the 19th day of February next, on the premises.  A LARGE and convenient dwelling House, two stories high, with four rooms on a floor, mostly finished, together with a Barn and Shop suitable for a Trader, or Tradesman, situate at the Newfields, in Newmarket, on the main road from Port- mouth to Concord, lately improved by Henry Wiggin.—Conditions of Sale to be made known at time and place, or before by applying to the Printer, or to Michael Wiggin, of Newmarket.
TO BE LET, A GOOD FARM, CONTAINING 150 acres, within five miles of Port- mouth.—Inquire of the Printer. Portsmouth, Jan. 23, 1799.
WANTED,
A JOURNEYMAN and an Ap- prentice to the Joiners business, both from the country would be pre- ferred.—For further particulars apply to the Printer hereof.

LONDON, Nov. 11.
In consequence of the remonstrances made by the American ambassador, the state prisoners in the several gaols in Dublin received official notice from the Irish government on Tuesday last, stating that they could not go to any part of the United States, as had been proposed. Government has it now, it is said, in contemplation to send them to his majesty's possession in Canada.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 21.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Betty, says he was informed the day before he sailed by a gentleman of information,—that the court of Spain had sent a special envoy to Great Britain to negotiate a treaty of offensive and defensive between those two powers, and to obtain a convoy for their Vera-Cruz fleet, with money from South America, which was stipulated should be appropriated to the payment of the combined Austrian and Russian armies, acting against France.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 19.
Extract of a letter dated Post-Office, Baltimore, 15th inst. to a respectable merchant in this city.
"A vessel is just arrived at Annapolis from Portsmouth, (Eng.)—left that 20th November. The Irish rebels, Holt and Wolfe Tone are taken, and a confirmation of Lord Duncan taking 6 line of battle ships from the Dutch is received.—I write this at the Post Office." The New-York Editor adds, we understand there are letters in town which announces the receipt of the above intelligence officially.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his friend in this city, dated Nov. 12, '98.
"The last mails have brought me a letter from Pittsburg, another from Amsterdam. Both mention disturbances in Brabant, owing to the Requisition—The young men revolt at the idea of being sent to the field.—Should these contents once gain head, the probability is, that it will spread. The papers talk of a new war with the Emperor—I doubt it—unless Prussia joins him, in which case, France will certainly be done over, as their finances are exhausted, and the people universally tired of war, if entered upon, I expect to see another revolution soon."
A letter from St. John's, New-Brunswick, dated the 27th inst. mentions, "We have just received the intelligence of the complete defeat of the French in Egypt, and of the destruction of the Transports in Alexandria. God grant it may be true."
WARREN, Jan. 19.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Caleb Littlefield, of the Schooner Chance, belonging to Bristol, to his father, dated "Havannah, December 20, '98."
"I arrived at this port after a passage of 45 days: Six leagues to windward of Moro-Castle, had the satisfaction of giving one d—d Frenchman a good beating—he had eight four pounders and ninety men on board—I killed three of them and wounded seven, shot away several of his shrouds and splintered his mainmast so that he was obliged to take it out. He is now lying to windward of this port about 40 miles resisting his vessel, and I fear he will hang me at his yard arm if ever he takes me; but I feel myself very easy about the business, as I shall with pleasure present him a second time with the best role d'equipage I ever failed with. I have had great applause since my arrival, from the Spaniards and Americans in port."
NEW-LONDON, Jan. 23.
VICTOR HUGHES.
From the relation of several West-India Captains, arrived at this port, it is reduced to a certainty, that Victor Hughes is displaced from the office of Governor of Guadalupe. Being decoyed on board one of the frigates lately arrived there, he was detained until the government of the Island was re-organized, when he was permitted to go on shore under a guard to arrange his business preparatory to his departure for France.
NEW-PORT, Jan. 22.
LAUNCH.
Yesterday morning at sun rise, the United States Frigate General Greene was launched at Warren. The business was accomplished with ease and expedition, and without an accident of any kind. The frigate was expected to arrive in our harbour this day. The memory of the great and gallant General, whose name she bears, is dear to the citizens of this state, and renders interesting to us every thing which renews the recollection of Rhode Island's Favorite Son.
BOSTON, Jan. 28.
CONGRESS.
Since our last publication of Congressional debate, no very essential
business has been brought forward, in that body.
On the 19th a message was received from the President, communicating the Dispatches of Mr. Gerry, which relate the whole progress of his negotiation with Talleyrand after the departure of Messrs. Pinckney and Marshall. They were read in part; but being extremely lengthy were ordered to be printed for the use of the House. A report from the Secretary of State thereupon, will accompany them to the public.
Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress at Philadelphia, dated Jan. 14.
"I find, that in the course of last week, the commissioners who were sitting in this city on British Claims, have, on the part of the British agents, endeavoured to establish some rules and regulations, with respect to said claims, which are not founded on any rules of law or equity that have been acknowledged in this country as such. In consequence of which our two Commissioners have seceded from the business; and, from what I hear, there will be an end of that business at present. This when known in London will have an effect on the Commissioners who are settling our claims for the spoliations made on our Commerce; and will without doubt prevent any farther payment until this matter is so far adjusted as again to be in a train for settlement."
"I understand the claims made amount to about 19 millions of dollars, though on a fair and just settlement there would be but a small proportion which could in justice be allowed."
[The exact nature of the demand on the part of the British Commissioners, we have not yet been able to ascertain; as soon as we are, we shall endeavour to give a clear statement to our readers. It is to be hoped and expected from the justice of the government of Great Britain, that if the claim is an improper one (as we believe it is,) it will be relinquished upon the necessary explanations. At any rate, that the difference may be adjusted by amicable negotiation, there can be no doubt. The Jacobins and French party we know will do all in their power to make it terminate in a rupture; therefore they should be looked to, with suspicious vigilance. It is to their rash, violent, and wicked proceedings, that we are to lay three quarters of the depredations on our commerce in '98 and '99. They now stand, thank God, much lower than they then did, but they are never too low to do mischief. Any misunderstanding with a government not jacobinised, would at the present time, be a subject of peculiar regret to all good men. Even now, Honestus chuckles, and the Chronicle will exult, because they have got a story, they know not what, which may be turned to some account. May confusion cover the whole party.]
We observe in a late London paper, that the Union of Great Britain, and Ireland, is progressing. The Irish Chancellor has had a conference with Mr. Pitt, on the subject, at which the plan was discussed. It is proposed that Ireland should send sixty members to the House of Commons, and twenty to the House of Peers. This projected plan of Union, which will take some time in preparing it is said has prolonged the meeting of parliament.
The Legislature of New-York have rejected the amendment to the Constitution of the United States, proposed by Massachusetts.
Capt. Philips, of the Baltimore, we learn by letters from Philadelphia has been dismissed the naval service of the United States.
THE WEST-INDIES.
Guadalupe is closely invested by a British squadron, under Ad. Harvey. The corvette which came out with the new French Governor of Guadalupe, Deformo, has been captured by the Partridge English sloop of war. An embargo has taken place at Guadalupe, which will not be off until the first of March next.
The Dutch at Surinam are anxious for the arrival of the British expedition, to welcome them as deliverers from French tyranny.
ENGLISH FUNDS.
An English paper of Nov. 6, says:—"Our readers would see by the prices of Stock we gave yesterday, that an uncommon rise had taken place in the funds. The three per cent Consols were done at 57 3/4, which is full 5 per cent higher than they were last week, and they closed for the day above 56. A start so unusual and so gratifying to the feelings of all those who regard the Stocks as the barometer of British prosperity, gave birth to a variety of surmises."
The Russian Squadron in England, is commanded by Admiral Tate, a native of Massachusetts. It consists of six 74s, two 66s, two 64s, two 44s, a 40, and two cutters.
Lord Nelson, is in the 40th year of his age.—He was a Lieutenant in Rodney's engagement with De Grasse, in the West-Indies, and was made Post-Captain in 1779.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Boston, Jan. 24. Arrived ship Columbus, Hinkley, from London, 63 days. Jan. 5, lat. 42, 51. long. 48, 18. spoke ship Olive Branch, 15 days from Portsmouth—wind blowing hard, could learn no further particulars.
Same day, arrived sch. Minerva, Malcom, from Demarara, 37 days. Left there the Aurora, Cowell; Polly, Smith; and Abigail, Hastings, all of Boston; Washington, Atwood, of Plymouth; Sally, Homes, do. Adeline, Thayer, (sick); Eliza, Mansfield, Newbury-Port; Centaur, Cutts, Portsmouth; Sally, Downs, Bristol; William, Pratt. At Essequibo, Capt. Fellows and M'Gutty, in two sch's from New-London. Dec. 24, lat. 53, long. 65, spoke sch. Isabella, Jones, of Boston, 85 days from Hamburg, bound to Charleston.
Jan. 25.
This day arrived brig Gen. Warren, Rice, from Jamaica, 60 days. Left at Kingston, Capt. Gould, of Baltimore; Capt. Clark, of Philadelphia; ship Black River, of New-York—White pine Lumber from 70 to 80 ds. Jan. 3, lat. 41, 52. long. 71, spoke sloop Union, Bosworth, 28 days from Charleston, bound to Providence, had made land twice and foundings five times—supplied him with candles, &c.
Newbury-Port, Jan. 25.
Arrived, on Wednesday last, sch'r Hannah, Nowell, 23 days from St. Thomas'. Came out in company with brig Union, Crabtree, of Portland, who had touch'd at that port from Surinam, being worm-eaten and very leaky—kept company with Captain Crabtree until the 2d inst. being then in lat. 26, 38. long. 68, 48. when his leak rather increasing, he thought best to bear away for Charleston, desiring to be noticed in the papers. On Friday 11th inst. in lat. 38, 20. long. 68, 30. spoke a brig from New-London, with stock bound to Martinico.
Capt. Nowell adds, that the French prisoners were very numerous among the islands, more especially to windward; who, together with two 40 gun ships, way-laid the Americans, and treated in the most rascally manner all those who unfortunately fell into their power, condemning without exception.
PORTSMOUTH, January 30.
The Report of the Secretary of War, made to The President of the United States, the 24th Dec. and by the latter communicated to Congress, is one of the best State Papers we ever recollect to have read.—The present situation of the United States is plainly portrayed, and the necessity of their being constantly prepared to repel aggressions, is enforced with all the energy of truth and patriotism. "Paying due respect to the state of things: regarding the overthrow of a large portion of Europe, as not entirely chimerical, and standing as it were, in the midst of falling empires," The Secretary thinks "it will be our prudence to cultivate a spirit of self-dependence, and endeavour, by unremitting vigilance and exertion, under the blessings of Providence, to hold the scales of our destiny in our own hands." Such is the wise maxim of the Secretary at War—and he recommends some amendments in the organization of the army, which are presented in a concise view, in the subsequent recapitulation:—
1st. A new modification of the military, so as to admit of an increase of numbers to the companies and regiments, in case of war; an alteration in the denomination of certain grades; and a perfect uniformity of arrangements in corps of the same species of troops.
2d. Regulations to preserve to the companies and regiments, their competent number of officers, in cases where any are taken from the line to act as aids-de-camps, inspectors, paymasters, quarter-masters, &c.
3d. To designate the grades, from which aids-de-camp and officers of inspection may be taken, in order to prevent the multiplication of the higher grades.
4th. To add to the existing establishment two companies of horse, to be denominated and act as hussars; and a surgeon and mates to the regiment of cavalry.
5th. To include in the arrangement for the war establishment, a proportion of rifle-men, estimated at one twentieth of the whole number of infantry.
6th. An alteration in the provision for a quarter-master-general, to ensure the procurement of a fit character, to execute the duties of this important office.
7th. A provision for an hospital department for the army.
8th. A power to procure from abroad, one distinguished engineer, and also an officer of artillery, and suitable appointments for the same.
9th. To provide for the appointment of an inspector of fortifications. 10th. That the choice of an inspector of artillery be left at large.
11th. A provision for altering and fitting the clothing issued to the soldiers.
12th. An alteration in the rations to be issued to the troops.
13th. A provision for the reasonable expenses of officers and soldiers, in returning to their homes, when disbanded, incapacitated by age or sickness, for further service.
14th. A revival and extension of the power to raise a provisional army.
15th. A specific provision for the appointment of appropriate officers for the volunteer companies, that are or may be accepted, when formed into regiments, brigades or divisions; and for pay and rations to such volunteers, for those days in every year, it may be necessary to assemble them in bodies, for the purpose of discipline and training.
16th. A further provision for the extra services and expenses of the inspector general, and to allow him, besides his aids, one Secretary.
17th. The employment of a purveyor of public supplies, exclusively for the war department.
On Thursday, at sun-rise, Capt. M'Neil, commander of the United States ship of war Portsmouth, made signal for unmooring, and at 10 o'clock A. M. stood down the river under easy sail, saluting the town by a federal discharge, the ship was moored in the outer harbour, Capt. M'Neil receiving orders for sailing, proceeded on Monday, to join his brave companions in defensive arms, taking under his protection all the outward bound vessels that were ready. The Portsmouth sets remarkably well on the water, and bids fair to sail incomparably fast. Most of the officers, and many of the men, were of late our respected fellow citizens; they are followed by the best wishes of community. They go to protect our rights, to secure commerce from depredation, to support the honor of the American name, and may they return with the glory of well done, good and faithful, in the cause of an injured and insulted country.
The same day John Adams, Esq. commander of the Revenue Cutter Scammon, received orders and sailed in company with the Portsmouth.
THE THIRTY-SIX GUN SHIP, Named the CONGRESS,
building in this port, progresses with great rapidity. Had not the building of this ship have been suspended by order of Congress, she would now have been in complete readiness for the sea. During the time of her suspension a variety of drafts were made upon the Navy Yard for the timber that was in reality provided for her, and when new orders were expedited to go on with the building, Mr. Sheafe found the yard nearly destitute of proper timber: His orders also arrived in the month of August, when the town was nearly depopulated by the fever, and the country communication almost at an end: Nevertheless his exertions were such, that the workmen were soon enabled to go on, and from that moment to this, every hour has been faithfully devoted to work. At present, there are from 70 to 80 hands employed daily. They begin work at early light and work until dark, with only half an hour's intermission for meals, and ten minutes for grog. The pay is from 3/ to 5/ per day; and altho' this ship is finishing in the shortest days of the year, yet we are persuaded that she will be the cheapest 36 that has been built. The regularity, and exact order of the yard is almost incredible. Every workman is ambitious to distinguish himself for sobriety, steadiness and industry. It is with pleasure that we notice the abilities of young Mr. Hackett, the Colonel's son, James. He will at some future day be eminently useful as one of the prime naval constructors.
Ship Martin, of Portsmouth, from Calcutta, for Hamburg, was at St. Helena, 21st Oct.
MARRIED.—In this town, Mr. EPHRAIM AMAZEE, jr. to Miss HANNAH TARTLON—Mr. ANDREW WATKINS BELL to Miss PATTY TREDICK.
DIED.—In this town, Mrs. Sarah Clarke, aged 82; and Mr. John Jones.
WHEREAS,
By an Act of Congress passed on the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, the President of the United States is authorized to borrow on behalf of the United States from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas, it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on Imposts and Tonnage beyond the perma-
nent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed, pursuant to the authority aforesaid—And whereas by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, authorize and empower, the Secretary of the Treasury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five millions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited.
Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit.
1st. A book for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which book shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. If more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening, the said Loan, the surplus shall be deducted in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars.
2d. For every hundred dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents; and like payments of twelve dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October ensuing. The Secretary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by special agreements, with the individuals who may become subscribers.
3d. On the failure of payment of any installment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next preceding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the United States.
4th. The sums subscribed shall and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the offices of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at either of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hartford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments, the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Discount and Deposit and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of a subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than that where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in case any deposits shall be made at the offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscriptions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith returned by directions from the Treasury.
5th. For the sums or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, certificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery of the parties in whose favor the said certificates may be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding.
6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursuance of the tenor of the second article preceding, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the times fixed for the payment of the respective installments payable quarterly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight.
7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said capital stock either at the treasury of the United States or at the Loan offices where the same may stand credited.
8th. The credit for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credit so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been, or which may be established relative to the transfer of funded stock of the United States.
9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on Imposts and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, together with the faith of the United States are hereby pledged for the fulfillment of this contract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at (L.S.) Philadelphia, this twelfth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
Jan. 28.

State of New-Hampshire.
Cheshire, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors of the last division of lands in Winchester, in the county of Cheshire, who have not paid their taxes...
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like Joseph Willard, Esq., Noah Dodge, Ephraim Peirce, etc.
This is therefore to give notice, that the above described lands will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Capt. John Alexander...
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in Ossipee, who have not paid their highway and State taxes for the year 1798...
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like Theo'd Atkinson, Jotham Odiorne, John Moffat, etc.
JOSEPH FOGG, Collector.
Officer, Jan. 19, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Chatham, who have not paid their proprietary tax...
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like Capt. Nathaniel Adams, Theodore Atkinson, Esq., John Bennett, etc.
JOSHUA HEATH, Collector.
Conway, Jan. 9, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Wendell, in the county of Cheshire...
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like Joseph Johnson, Stephen Jewet, Jr., Benjamin Harris, etc.
WHITTIER PERKINS, NATHANIEL PERKINS, Selectmen.
Wendell, Dec. 31, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in Chester, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1798...
Tax for 1798 of non-residents, unknown and known.
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like Clement Meservy, Benjamin Sanborn, Col. Rich'd Kent, etc.
Non-Residents Known.
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like John P. Williams, James Wooduffs, Joseph Lins, etc.
Wendell, Dec. 31, 1798.
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like James Towl, Esq., Jeremiah Towl, Sam'l Freer, Esq., etc.
JOSHUA TRUE, Collector.
Chester, Jan. 3, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire.
Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Orford, in said State...
Names of original proprietors with the sum due on each lot, are as follows, viz.
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like John Moulton, John Nelson, Thomas Rand, etc.
SIMEON DARBY, Collector.
Orford, January 7, 1799.
To be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, by the subscriber, on Tuesday the 26th day of March next...
ADAM SMITH, Constable for 1799.
Bedford, Jan. 4, 1799.
FOR SALE.
A small Farm, Pleasantly situated in the town of Lee near the Meeting-House, CONTAINS about 34 acres...
PAUL WIGGIN, living on the farm. Jan. 30.
FLOUR.
For Sale, by Moses Woodward, Jr. A FEW bbls. of superfine, fine and midling Flour. Portsmouth, Jan. 15, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in Rumney, in said county, who have not paid their State and highway tax...
Table with columns: Name, D., C., Amount. Lists names like The land sold to the Rev. Selden Church, Jedediah Barker, Esq., Daniel Appleton, etc.
JAMES RAMSEY, Collector.
Rumney, Jan. 15, 1799.
To be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at my dwelling house in Hebron, on the first Monday in April next...
JOHN PHILIPS, Collector.
Hebron, Dec. 3, 1798.
TO BE LET.
THAT commodiously situated TAVERN HOUSE in Greenland, known by the name of Pickering's Tavern, together with the other buildings...
Greenland, Jan. 19, 1799.