The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1789-05-06 00:00:00

The New-Hampshire Gazette, and the General Advertiser.
Volume xxxiv.—Number 1704.)
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 1789.
(Letter-Box in the window.)
PORTSMOUTH: Published by JOHN MELCHER, at his Office in Market-Street, where Advertisements, Articles of Intelligence, &c. are thankfully received and carefully inserted.—This Paper contains all the Laws of the State passed since January 1787.
Proceedings of CONGRESS.
(Continued from our last.)
NEW-YORK, April 15.
In the House of Representatives of the UNITED STATES.
Friday, April 17, 1789.
Met agreeable to adjournment.
Mr. Sherman moved for the order of the day.
In committee of the whole—resumed the consideration of the impost proper to be laid on salt.
Mr. Burke, moved that the article be struck out of the enumeration.
Mr. Lawrence—I am not convinced, sir, by all that has been urged upon the subject, of the inexpediency of a duty on this article—Upon the general principle, this article, it is true, will come in, but when it is considered that it is our duty to avail ourselves of the most productive sources of revenue: When it is considered that this duty will operate more equally than some others, by reason of the greater consumption for the purposes of luxury than will be consumed by the poor—considering also, the low price at which salt is imported, it must be confessed a very eligible source of revenue: It has been said that it was oppressive, and would be as odious as a poll-tax. As to its being oppressive, he could not conceive of it, as the quantity consumed by families upon an average, did not exceed, perhaps, three bushels per annum; which, at six cents was little more than one-sixth of a dollar a year; and it was very well known, that a poll-tax was common in some of the States, and had been so, time immemorial, and no greater complaint existed as to that denomination of taxes, than against others.—The truth was, all taxes were odious, and were submitted to, from principal and necessity. In the Southern governments, it has been said, that the heavy land carriage of this article, would enhance its value beyond all toleration — To this, it might be replied, that whatever the price of salt might be, the impost would be uniform, and not in proportion to the price of the article; let salt be cheap or dear, still six cents only was the proposed duty; and if from local circumstances, some parts of the Union paid an excessive price on a particular article, still it lay with them very much to lessen the price, and diminish the amount of the duty by retrenching the consumption of such article. At any rate, it was morally certain, that a balance would be produced upon the whole, when the system should be completed, by the States upon the shores of the Atlantic consuming many articles on which heavy duties would be assessed, and which were not, and would not be made use of, in the inland parts of the country—A tax upon this article had existed for some time in this State, and was collected with the same ease with other duties: There were other objections answered by Mr. Lawrence; his replies were to the point, and he concluded by wishing that the article might not be erased.
Mr. Madison was in favor of the duty; he considered the subject upon the principles of justice and policy, and from both determined that the proposed duty was eligible; he was however in favor of a small one, but could by no means think of leaving the article out.
Mr. Huntington adverted to the facility and punctuality, with which a great revenue was raised from this article in European countries—the duty proposed was low, and in a great
majority of instances, would be borne by those who were best able to pay.
Mr. White opposed the article's being continued in the resolve, or a duty's being imposed on it—His constituents expected relief from the operation of the New Government, this would be considered as a great burthen, and have a very inauspicious influence. Five per cent he was in favor of; but the proposed sum amounted to almost 33 and a 3d. per cent.
Mr. Scott was in opposition to the continuance of the article in the list, and observed, upon the assertion that had been made respecting the people in the Western country, not consuming many articles which the sea ports paid a heavy duty upon; that every article of luxury, both of Europe, the East and West-Indies had found their way 500 miles inland; and that according to their property, the people in those regions, consumed their full proportion of luxuries: He was therefore for expunging the article, as he dreaded the consequences, which in his opinion, would result from an impost that would be considered in so odious a light.
Mr. Fitzsimons observed, that justice was the great principle that should influence the decisions of that House; that it would be a poor compliment to the judgment and patriotism of their constituents, to suppose that their attachment to good government and the Constitution, depended upon a circumstance of this nature: He did not think it was in human justice to adopt a tax less injurious to the poor; he conceived that no people upon earth had higher sentiments of justice than the people of these States; and as so great a sum as nearly 100,000 dollars might, according to a calculation he had made, be raised with ease upon this article; he was opposed to expunging it, and hoped the duty of six cents would obtain.
The question being taken, it was voted not to expunge the article.
Mr. Goodhue then moved that a draw back should be allowed on salt used for the Fisheries, and provisions —this passed in the affirmative.
It was then voted that the duty on salt should be six cents per bushel; on manufactured tobacco, six cents per lb. on snuff, ten cents per lb.
Mr. Carroll then proposed that window and other glass, should be added to the general list of articles: This, after some debate, was acceded to, and ten per cent ad valorem was voted upon window and all other glass. After considerable further debate, the committee voted that a duty of seven and half per cent. ad valorem, should be laid upon all writing, printing and wrapping paper and paste-board, walking-sticks and horse-whips, clothes ready made, and gold and silver, and plated ware, jewellery and paste-work and upon all coaches, chariots, and other four wheeled carriages, duty of fifteen per cent ad valorem.
Upon motion the committee then rose, and the Speaker resumed the chair. A letter was then read from the Hon. Senate enclosing two orders.
A report from the joint committee appointed to determine upon the mode of conducting conferences: also respecting the election of Chaplains.—This report was accepted on the part of the House—And an order of the Senate appointing Mr. Strong, Mr. Izard and, Mr. Lee, to join a committee of the House, to consider the most eligible mode of communicating papers, bills and messages Mr. Lee,
Mr. Burke and Mr. Seney were appointed. Adjourned.
Saturday, April 18, 1789.
Mr. Lawrence introduced a petition from the Mechanicks and Manufacturers of the city of New-York, praying the attention of Congress to their interests, referred to a committee of the whole.
In committee of the whole, the state of the union was resumed, by taking up the Resolve upon Revenue.
An impost was voted upon the following articles, viz.
On Anchors, 7½ pr. cent. ad valorem. Wool Cards, 50 cents pr. dozen. Wro't Tin Ware, 7½ pr. cent. ad valorem Coal, 3 cents pr. bushel. Every barrel Salmon, } 75 cents. do. Mackarel, } do. Sba. quantil Fish, 50 cents.
Teas imported direct from India or China, in American ships.
Bohea Tea, pr. lb. 6 cents.
Souchong and black do. 10 cents.
Superior Green, do. 30 cents.
All other Green, do. 18 cents.
Teas imported from any other country, or in foreign ships from India or China.
Bohea Tea, pr. lb. 8 cents.
Souchong and black do. 15 cents.
Superior Green do. 30 cents.
All other Green do. 18 cents.
Some of the above articles, it was proposed by particular Members, should be struck out, for reasons which had been assigned to have other articles expunged. Wool Cards were objected to—but the Members from the Eastward satisfied the committee, that the American Manufacture of that Article was carried to great perfection, and there was no doubt but such a supply could be obtained, of every species of cards, made in a superior manner, as was more than adequate to the consumption of the States.
One gentleman observed, that he supposed the preference given to Teas imported in American vessels, was to encourage our shipping. So far as the measure conduced to that object, he was satisfied, and he was ready to hear arguments in favor of the trade to India—the advantages of which were doubted by some persons. The trade it was observed, was flattering to the pride of America—but it was not for revenue—it was not for necessaries—not to export superfluities—but to export the specie of our country, &c.
To these remarks it was replied, That since the revolution, the trade to India had commenced, that it had been prosecuted to advantage, and was an extensive mart for a great variety of our superfluous articles—that from our local situation, we were enabled to prosecute the trade with many advantages, that it was evident, that our success had excited the jealousy of European powers, who would avail themselves of every circumstance to ruin our speculations to that quarter of the world—that therefore it was the duty of the National Legislature, to hold out every possible encouragement, to counteract the machinations of our rivals, and prevent the ruin of the trade.
It was further observed, that cash was not the only remittance to India—that immense quantities of produce were shipped, Ginseng, Lumber, Provisions, &c. &c.
Some objections were made to a tax on Coal, but this duty was advocated from the policy of the measure, as conducing to the promotion of Navigation, increase of seamen, and ex-
ploring the earth in search of additional mines—for it was highly probable, that the country abounded with that article. Adjourned.
Monday, April 20.
Committee on John Churchman's and Dr. Ramsay's petition, recorded.
Mr. Sherman called for the order of the day, the House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the state of the Union.
On motion, it was voted, that the Impost on all goods imported, not specified in the foregoing enumeration, excepting the following, viz.
Tin in pigs, and Tin Plates—Lead—Peavier—Wool—Raw Hides—Brass—Copper in Plates—Beaver, and other Furs—dying Woods, and dying Drugs—(other than Indigo)—should be 5 pr. cent. ad valorem.
Article of Tonnage was the next in order—previous to entering upon which,
Mr. Fitzsimons moved that a draw back should be allowed upon all Rum distilled from Molasses in the States, and exported to any foreign port.
Mr. Madison objected to draw backs, as opening a wide door to defrauding the revenue—wished the gentleman to offer his reasons for the measure.
Mr. Fitzsimons suggested, among other reasons, that it would ease the minds of our brethren of the Eastern States, who were so largely concerned in the Distilling business—that rum distilled in the country could not be exported, if loaded with a tax—that it would materially affect an important branch of business, in a way, that no other article would be affected. The gentleman further observed, that it was more easy, in his opinion, to provide checks to prevent frauds than to devise methods to ensure the collection of the duties.
Mr. Lawrence spoke in favor of the draw back .
Mr. Madison then read a passage from the account of exports from Massachusetts, by which he said it appeared, that but a small proportion of the Rum distilled there, was exported to foreign markets, and of that proportion, the greatest part was sent to the coast of Africa—with the duty, the sale had been great—too great through the States—and if now allowed a drawback, the consequences were to be deprecated. The exportation of it, to the only foreign part that received any considerable quantity, the gentleman reprobated.
Mr. Bland observed, that the other day gentlemen were so strenuous for the encouragement of Manufactures, that Commerce appeared an inferior object—now they appeared equally zealous, to extend and protect commerce—He was opposed to a draw back .
Upon the votes being taken, it passed in the negative, yeas 19, nays 21.—so no draw back was allowed.
Mr. Fitzsimons then introduced a motion, that a draw back should be allowed on merchandise that may be exported within a limited time, the impost of which had been paid, or bonded—the gentleman assigned various reasons for the motion.
Mr. Hartley, proposed that the vote against the draw back on Rum, should be re-considered for the present.
Mr. White was opposed to a draw back it appearing to him, conducive to no advantage, and operating against the Revenue, by affording great opportunities for fraud.
Mr. Madison observed, that when the intercourse between the states should become more intimate and ge-

neral, it would encrease the opportunities for frauds, and render it extremely difficult to provide a sufficient remedy, upon the most simple plan of Revenue, for the evil.
Mr. Lee said something upon the trade to India, which we did not distinctly hear.
Mr. White observed, that it was evident the trade to India did not need encouragement--He had been informed, that there were near forty sail in that line only from Massachusetts--an evidence that the trade was flourishing.
Mr. Boudinot--Sir, I am averse to restrictions upon Commerce, and think it found policy, that no duties should be laid, but such as are absolutely necessary--but the present plan of raising a revenue upon importations, renders a deviation from such a system necessary. Articles, however, that are not consumed after importation, should not certainly be subject to a duty--this would be a fatal blow to commerce, for it is within my knowledge, Sir, that large quantities of Madeira wine were imported, for the express purpose of exportation. Not to allow of a draw back in this and other similar cases, would clog trade excessively. Checks, Sir, may be easily provided to defeat fraudulent designs--I must therefore be in favor of the draw back.
It was moved, that the resolution on draw backs be postponed. On motion, the committee rose--and the speaker resumed the chair. Took up report on Churchman's petition.
Mr. Madison expressed a wish, that adequate ideas of Mr. Churchman's theory might be obtained, not only that full justice might be done him, but that the public approbation and countenance might be bestowed with dignity to government. Public bodies were liable to be assailed by ignorant projectors. He was aware, however, that unpromising appearances had sometimes issued in important discoveries.
Mr. White was in favor of the report. Mr. Huntington entered into an extensive examination of the subject, and concluded by giving his opinion in favor of accepting the report.
On motion the report was divided, and the first part, giving to Mr. Churchman the sole and exclusive right of making and vending his tables, plans and charts, was accepted--the other respecting a projected voyage, was recommitted.
The report on Dr. Ramsay's petition, was next taken up--upon which,
Mr. Jackson, (of Virginia) arose and objected to the report; Dr. Ramsay, he observed, had given a partial account of some transactions, that respected the state of Georgia; and if so respectable a body as Congress should sanction the work by making it the subject of a legislative act, it would so far confirm his relations as to deter some other historian from taking up the subject, and do justice to the state of Georgia; he would therefore move for an act upon general principles. A committee was then appointed to prepare a bill upon general principles, to secure to authors, &c. &c.
The bill prescribing the oath required by the 6th article of the Constitution, to be taken by the continental and state officers, to support the constitution, was read--after some debate, the committee rose without coming to a determination upon the subject--Chairman reported progress, and Wednesday next is appointed for the committee to sit again upon this bill.
Tuesday, April 21.
House met agreeably to adjournment, and having resolved itself into a committee of the whole, took into consideration the state of the union, by resuming the subject of the revenue.
On all vessels built in the United States, and owned by a subject or subjects of the same, it was voted that six cents per ton should be laid.
On all vessels not built in the United States, belonging to a citizen or citizens thereof six cents per ton.
On all vessels belonging to a subject or subjects of any foreign state, with whom treaties had been formed, or partly to such and partly to citizens of the United States, thirty cents per ton.
On all vessels belonging in part or wholly to the subjects of other powers, fifty cents per ton.
Vessels built in the United States, belonging to a citizen or citizens thereof, while employed in the coasting trade; also vessels employed in the fishery to be exempted from tonnage.
No ship or brig built in the United States, to pay tonnage first voyage.
The resolution as amended was then read, and accepted by the committee. The committee then rose, and the chairman reported, That the committee had agreed to sundry resolutions to be submitted to the house. Adjourned.
OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
April 24. Yesterday at 2 o'clock, arrived in this city his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States of America.
A committee of the honourable the Congress--a deputation of the State Officers, consisting of his Honor the Chancellor, and the Adjutant-General, accompanied by a deputation from the corporation of this city, consisting of the recorder, received his Excellency the President at Elizabeth-town, in the elegant barge which was previously constructed for the purpose, and rowed by thirteen pilots, under the superintendence of Capt. Randall.
On the President's passing the battery, a federal salute was fired, and repeated upon landing near the city Coffe-House--where he was received by his Excellency the Governor, the principal officers of the State--his Honor the Mayor, and the principal officers of the corporation; and then accompanied to the house prepared for his reception, in the following order, viz.
1. Troop of horse. 2. Artillery and the residue of the legion under arms. 3. The military officers in uniform who were off duty. 4. The President's guard, composed of the grenadiers of the first regiment.
The PRESIDENT, attended by his Excellency Gov. CLINTON, and their Suits.
6. The principal officers of the State. 7. The Mayor and Corporation. 8. The Clergy. 9. The citizens.
The bells were rung, and colours were displayed from the fort--from the vessels in the harbour, and from several buildings in the city; the streets were crowded with citizens, and the windows decorated with the fair daughters of Columbia.
In the evening the city was elegantly illuminated.
The joy and satisfaction universally expressed on the safe arrival of this illustrious personage, clearly evinces that patriotism and magnanimity, are still held in respect and veneration among our citizens.--His Excellency having, in a distinguished manner, displayed those eminent virtues, in a series of important and faithful services, rendered his country in the most gloomy and distressing periods.
While happiness added brilliancy to the beauty of those of our fair countrywomen, who filled the windows of all the houses, joy burst forth from the bosoms of the vast concourse of citizens whom the occasion had assembled together: And all testified the pleasure they felt on beholding their illustrious countryman, again taking on himself the cares of his country.
A circumstance which it is said happened to our illustrious President, on his journey here, may be worth mentioning.
At Trenton-bridge, an arch of ever-greens was thrown over--and a gallery raised on each side--on which a large number of ladies and gentlemen were seated. On the President's entering the arch, a select choir of almost angelic singers, began an Ode, composed for the occasion. Transported with the melody, his Excellency was unable to proceed, and with silent astonishment, he sat,
Unconscious of the tear Which trickled down his cheek
Until the cessation of the musick--when, amidst the shouts of ALL, he pursued his journey.
OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT.
Monday arrived amidst the acclamations of all ranks of citizens, his Excellency JOHN ADAMS, Esq. Vice-President of the United States. The Cavalcade which escorted his Excellency into the city, was numerous, and respectable. His Excellency alighted at the house of the Honorable John Jay, Esq.
A Committee of both Houses of Congress, specially appointed for that purpose, attended to congratulate his Excellency on his arrival.
On the 21st inst. a committee of the Senate, consisting of Mr. Strong and Mr. Izard, conducted the Vice-President to the Senate Chamber, and Mr. Langdon, the President pro tempore, left the chair, and addressing the Vice-President said, 'that he had it in charge from the Senate to introduce him to the chair of the House, and to congratulate him on his appointment to the office of Vice-President of the United States of America.' He then conducted the Vice-President to the chair, who addressed the Senate to the following purport:
Gentlemen of the Senate,
INVITED to this respectable situation, by the free suffrages of our fellow citizens, according to the Constitution, I have thought it my duty, cheerfully and readily to accept it. Unaccustomed to refuse any public service, however dangerous to my reputation, or disproportioned to my talents, it would have been inconsistent, to have adopted another maxim of conduct, at this time, when the prosperity of the country, and the liberties of the people, require, perhaps, as much as ever, the attention of those, who possess any share of the public confidence.
I should be destitute of sensibility, if, upon my arrival in this city, and presentation to this Legislature, and especially to this Senate, I could see without emotion, so many of those characters, of whose virtuous exertions, I have so often been a witness; from whose countenances and examples I have ever derived encouragement and animation, whose disinterested friendship has supported me, in many intricate conjunctures of public affairs, at home and abroad:--Those celebrated defenders of the liberties of this country, whom menaces could not intimidate, corruption seduce, or flattery allure:--Those intrepid asserters of the rights of mankind, whose philosophy and policy have enlightened the world in twenty years, more than it was ever before enlightened in many centuries, by ancient schools or modern universities.
I must have been inattentive to the course of events if I were either ignorant of the same, or insensible to the merit of those other characters in the Senate to whom it has been my misfortune to have been, hitherto, personally unknown.
It is with satisfaction, that I congratulate the people of America on the formation of a national constitution and the fair prospect of a consistent administration of a good government of laws; on the acquisition of a House of Representatives, chosen by themselves; of a Senate thus composed, by their own State Legislatures; and on the prospect of an executive authority in the hands of one, whose por-
trait I shall not presume to draw. Were I blessed with powers to do justice to his character, it would be impossible to increase the confidence or affection of his country, or make the smallest addition to his glory. This can only be effected by a discharge of the present exalted trust, on the same principles, with the same abilities and virtues, which have uniformly appeared in all his former conduct, public or private. May I, nevertheless, be indulged to inquire, if we look over the catalogue of the first magistrates of nations, whether they have been denominated Presidents or Consuls, Kings or Princes, where shall we find one, whose commanding talents and virtues--whose over ruling good fortune, have so completely united all hearts and voices in his favour? Who enjoyed the esteem and admiration of foreign nations and fellow citizens with equal unanimity? Qualities so uncommon are no common blessings to the country that possesses them. By those great qualities and their benign effects has Providence marked out the head of this nation, with a hand so distinctly visible as to have been seen by all men, and mistaken by none.
It is not for me to interrupt your deliberations by any general observations on the state of the nation, or by recommending or proposing any particular measures. It would be superfluous to gentlemen of your great experience, to urge the necessity of order. It is only necessary to make an apology for my self. Not wholly without experience in public assembly, I have been more accustomed to take a share in their debates, than to preside in their deliberations. It shall be my constant endeavour to behave towards every Member of this Most Hon. Body, with all that consideration, delicacy and decorum, which becomes the dignity of his station and character: But if, from inexperience or inadvertency, any thing should ever escape me inconsistent with propriety, I must entreat you, by imputing it to its true cause, and not to any want of respect--to pardon and excuse it.
A trust of the greatest magnitude is committed to this Legislature, and the eyes of the world are upon you. Your country expects from the results of your deliberations, in concurrence with the other branches of government, consideration abroad and contentment at home--Prosperity, Order, Justice, Peace and Liberty;--And may GOD Almighty's Providence assist you to answer their just expectations.
JOHN ADAMS.
April 21, 1789.
M A D R I D, January 20.
The King of Spain was proclaimed in this capital on Saturday the 17th instant, with all customary ceremonies.
V I E N N A, January 24.
We learn by some private letters from Constantinople, of the 22d of December, that they have received the ill news of the capture of Oczakow, and that it had so strong an effect on the Grand Signior, that he fell ill, and is in great danger. These letters add, that the fury of the people is at its height, and that the Captain Pacha, fearing their resentment, has killed himself. The Grand Vizier is equally detested, and will, it is said, be banished to the island of Rhodes, and will be succeeded by Adgi Mehemed, governor of Asca, who is regarded as one of the greatest men in the Ottoman empire, and who, having been a member of the Divan for many years, has merited the confidence of the nation.
B E R L I N, January 31.
By the accounts from Poland, we learn, that the Russian General Kementkoy, attacked and destroyed the outworks of Bender, on the 4th, upon which occasion 700 Turks were killed, and among the rest the son of the Chan of the Tartars.

Lower Elbe, January 20.
Private letters from Poland inform us, that an army of 80,000 Russians is to assemble in White-Russia, and another of 40,000 near Novogrod, and that the Prince of Nassau is to be governor of Oczakow.
L O N D O N, February 14.
A morning paper of yesterday says, that authentic letters have been received by a considerable merchant in the city, mentioning that Oczakow has been retaken by the Turks after an obstinate resistance; and that with the exception of 1800, every inhabitant and soldier were put to the sword.
The principal object will be to prevent the Vizier from throwing any succours in the Belgrade, of which we are told the siege will be undertaken by Field Marshal Laudohn, while Prince Charles of Lichtenstein, covers it with an army in Bosnia.
Feb. 25. The Empress of Russia has positively refused the King of Prussia's mediation; and the Porte has refused that of the Spaniards. Arming still continues all over the Russias, both for land and sea service.
Feb. 26. The late frost has been felt in countries to which it was a stranger before. At Algiers, the snow was four feet deep. At Lisbon, the thaw was so violent, accompanied by a heavy rain, that the streets were inundated, and several persons carried off into the river.
Kew Palace, 10 o'clock, Feb. 26.
"There appears this morning an entire cessation of his Majesty's illness."
Signed, G. Baker, L. Pepys, F. Willis.
March 1. All the reports that are circulated on the subject of a regency, are entirely without foundation. His Majesty will certainly, and we speak from due authority, assume the government in a proper time, for all the necessary business of the kingdom.
WINCHESTER, April 15.
There are three reports in town, that a speedy draft of the militia is to take place in this state, but for what purpose we are not able to learn—also, that his Excellency the Governor has issued a proclamation, prohibiting any person from leaving the state, without permission under severe penalties. To these we may add another report, that the garrison of Quebec is reinforced with 6,000, or upwards, fresh troops from Britain. We hope we shall be enabled in our next to certify the truth or falsity of these reports—at present we cannot vouch for their authenticity.
PHILADELPHIA, April 17.
The friends of American manufactures in this city and state will doubtless be highly pleased to hear that Mr. Nathaniel Aspinwall, a native of Connecticut, has just arrived in Philadelphia, with a view to the extensive establishment of the silk manufacture here.—In his native state, he raised about 150,000 mulberry trees, and extended the culture of silk in such a manner as bids fair to be a source of wealth and prosperity, and to afford employment to a number of old people and children, who would otherwise pine in want and indigence. From the patriotic spirit of the citizens of Pennsylvania, and the laudable prevalence of a disposition to foster domestic manufactures, there is every reason to hope that this worthy and valuable citizen will receive that degree of encouragement which he so highly deserves, and which must eventually promote the lasting advantage of the state.
B O S T O N, May 4.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS
TUESDAY, April 28, 1789.
THE Committees of both Houses of Congress, appointed to take order for conducting the ceremonial of the formal reception, &c. of the President of the United States, on Thursday
next, have agreed to the following thereon, viz.
That General Webb, Col. Smith, Lieutenant - Colonel Fish, Major Franks, Major L'Enfant, Major Bleeker, and Mr. John R. Livingston, be requested to serve as assistants on the occasion.
That a chair be placed in the Senate-Chamber for the President of the United States. That a chair be placed in the Senate-Chamber for the Vice-President, to the right of the President's chair; and that the Senators take their seats on that side of the chamber on which the Vice-President's chair shall be placed. That a chair be placed in the Senate-Chamber for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the left of the President's chair—and that the Representatives take their seats on that side of the chamber on which the Speaker's chair shall be placed.
That seats be provided in the Senate Chamber sufficient to accommodate the late President of Congress, the Governor of the Western territory, the five persons being the heads of the three great departments, the Minister Plenipotentiary of France, the Encargado de negocios of Spain, the Chaplains of Congress, the persons in the suite of the President, and also to accommodate the following Public Officers of the State, viz. The Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Chancellor, the Chief Justice, and other Judges of the Supreme Court, and the Mayor of the city. That one of the assistants wait on these gentlemen, and inform them that seats are provided for their accommodation, and also to signify to them that no precedents of seats is intended, and that no salutation is expected from them on their entrance into, or their departure from the Senate-Chamber.
That the members of both Houses assemble in their respective Chambers precisely at twelve o'clock, and that the Representatives preceded by the Speaker, and attended by their Clerk, and other Officers, proceed to the Senate-Chamber, there to be received by the Vice-President and Senators rising.
That the Committees attend the President from his residence to the Senate Chamber, and that he be there received by the Vice-President, the Senators and the Representatives rising, and be by the Vice-President conducted to his chair.
That after the President shall be seated in his Chair, and the Vice-President, Senators and Representatives shall be again seated, the Vice-President shall announce to the President, that the members of both Houses will attend him to be present at his taking the Oath of Office required by the Constitution. To the end that the Oath of Office may be administered to the President in the most public manner, and that the greatest number of the people of the United States, and without distinction, may be witnesses to the solemnity, that therefore the Oath be administered in the outer Gallery adjoining to the Senate-Chamber.
That when the President shall proceed to the Gallery to take the Oath, he be attended by the Vice-President, and be followed by the Chancellor of the State, and pass through the middle door, that the Senators pass through the door on the right, and the Representatives pass through the door on the left, and such of the persons who shall have been admitted into the Senate-Chamber, and may be desirous to go into the Gallery, are then also to pass through the door on the right. That when the President shall have taken the Oath, and returned into the Senate Chamber, attended by the Vice-President, and shall be seated in his Chair, that the Senators and the Representatives also return into the Senate-Chamber, and that the Vice-President and they resume their respective seats.
That when the President shall retire from the Senate Chamber, he be conducted by the Vice-President to the door, the members of both Houses rising, and that he be there received by the Committees, and attended to his residence.
That immediately as the President shall retire, the Representatives do also return from the Senate Chamber to their own.
That it be instructed to the assistants to take proper precautions for keeping the avenues to the Hall open, and that for that purpose, they wait on his Excellency the Governor of this State, and in the name of the Committees request his aid, by an order or recommendation to the Civil Officers, or Militia of the city, to attend and serve on the occasion, as he shall judge most proper.
The patriot of America, must view with the utmost pleasure, the rising greatness of his country. Glorious indeed! is the prospect she now presents to view. Industry seems to have taken up a residence among us, and with vigour to push forward the arts and sciences: manufactories flourish—agriculture thrives, and literature prevail, in every rank. The warrior, who fought in his country's, cause and returned triumphant from the field of battle, cheerfully resigns the military, for a rustic garb. How wise is this! thus to promote husbandry the glory of America.
We enjoy a soil, the most luxuriant on earth; we breathe in a climate the most favourable, and to complete the portrait, we ourselves, the freest People on earth—unlike the European States, we enjoy the fruits of our labour—we reap what we have sown. Here no despot sways—no tyrannic monster reigns, and intrudes upon our rights. Such a reflection, how it transports! and with what reverence and love, ought we to look up to the Author of the Universe, and thank HIM for such unbounded goodness.
In this our infant country, science begins to rear her drooping head, and bids fair to produce many a noble son. Seminaries of learning are instituted in every state, and annually pour forth numbers, to grace the literary page. And why should it not be so? Surely encouragement is here given, to all who pant for fame! The wise,—the noble fabric of our American artists, while it secures and preserves our liberty, opens also a field for the exertion of genius and learning. Who, that possesses the powers of a Cicero or Demosthenes—the wisdom of Socrates, or the virtue of a Cato, but may display them here, and may be amply compensated!
After this short view of the American character, but one thing is wanting, justly to entitle her to be called an asylum for liberty—And may we not, from daily experience, reasonably expect this will soon take place? May we not, from the exertions of many eminent citizens, hope ere long to see the African breathe the air of freedom in common with us all? Yes, in this our thriving country, slavery shall be entirely extinguished—No more shall the unhappy victim be dragged from his native home—his relatives and friends—from all he holds most dear—and savage like, transported to some unknown region. The helpless widow—the distressed orphan, no more shall heave their sighs to heaven, and implore its vengeance on Americans.
Here now let us pause, and contrast the present era with the past. Let us call to our remembrance the direful year of 76, and let the recollection stamp on our breasts indelible impressions of gratitude, for the author of so great a change. Oh WASHINGTON! thine be the praise—thine the glory of so great a work. Oh Heroe of America, thou art freedom's dearest Son!—Thou, in thy infancy, was fostered in her bosom, and like an obedient child, thou didst defend her in thy maturity, for such an act, thy
country gives thee thanks. All mankind hail thee happy—the blessings of Heaven attend thee.
But, while I delineate a character so great—so noble—so patriotic, I loose myself in admiration and surprise.
"Come then expressive silence, muse his praise!" [Fed. Gaz.]
PORTSMOUTH, May 6.
From New-York we learn, that on Tuesday, April 28, the Honorable Congress took up the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
A motion was made to strike out the paragraph laying a duty of 6 cents on molasses—on this question very animated debates took place.
The topics were dilated upon largely on both sides, and the question being put, was lost by a small majority.
The house having proceeded thro' the remainder of the report, and agreed to the same, (except the duty on tonnage, which was postponed) appointed a committee to prepare and bring in a bill agreeable thereto.
DIED Mrs. SARAH PURCELL, relict of the late Grigory Purcell, Esq. of this town, aged 48—a child of Mr. William Weeks, and a child of Mr. George Briant.
NAVAL-OFFICE,
Port of Piscataqua, May 6, 1789.
ENTERED from Brig Polly, Smith, West-Indies. Brig Susannah, Parker, St. Eustatia. Schooner Betsey, Salter, Gaudaloupe. Brig Elizabeth, Hooker, Tobago. Brig Cooper, Fernald, Cape Francois. Brig Mary-Ann, Gerrish, Turks Island. Brig Betsey, White, Tobago.
CLEARED for Ship Charlotte, Mendum, West-Indies. Schooner Jane, Shackford, ditto. Brig Olive, Shores, Tobago. Sloop Mary, Yeaton, ditto.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Capt. Edward Butler, late of Portsmouth, or against Mrs. Elizabeth Butler, late of Canterbury, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts to me the subscriber for settlement.
THOMAS SHEAFE, Administ'r. Portsmouth, May 5, 1789.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of Capt. James Stillson late of New-Durham, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts immediately to Mary Stillson, administratrix, in order for a speedy settlement.
New-Durham, April 26, 1789.
NOTICE is hereby given that the sale of the real estate, belonging to Jacob Treadwell, late of Portsmouth, merchant, at the time of his decease, stands adjourned to Tuesday the second of June next, at three o'clock, P. M. at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf, innholder in Portsmouth, when the following land will positively be sold, viz.—Ten rights in Northumberland, among which is a valuable farm under improvement, with the dwelling house and other buildings thereon;—also, twelve rights land in Percy, one ditto in Dummer, one ditto in Thornton, part of two rights in Lancaster, and one hundred acre lot in Luningbourg, in the state of Vermont.
DANIEL RINDGE ROGERS, Administrator. Portsmouth, April 29, 1789.

Parnassian Spring.
O D E,
Sung on the arrival of the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES Tune—"God save, &c."
Composed by Mr. Lee.
ALL thou auspicious day! Far let America Thy praise resound: Joy to our native land! Let ev'ry heart expand, For WASHINGTON's at hand, With Glory crown'd!
Thrice blest Columbians, hail! Behold before the gale, Your CHIEF advance; The matchless HERO's nigh! Applaud HIM to the sky, Who gave you Liberty, With gen'rous France.
Illustrious, Warrior, hail! Oft did thy sword prevail, O'er hosts of foes; Come and fresh laurels claim, Still dearer make thy name, Long as Immortal Fame Her trumpet blows!
Thrice welcome to this shore, Our Leader now no more, But Ruler thou; Oh, truly good and great! Long live to glad our State, Where countless Honors wait To deck thy brow.
Far be the din of arms, Henceforth the Olive's charms Shall war preclude; These shores a HEAD shall own, Unsoil'd by a throne, Our much lov'd WASHINGTON, The Great, the Good!
Nathaniel A. Haven
continues to negotiate Continental and State Securities at his Store in Market-Street, where may be had as usual a general assortment of Drugs, Medicines, and Groceries, at the lowest cash prices.
L O U D O N.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Loudon, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1788, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or be- fore Thursday the 28th day of May next, so much of their land as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Lt. Samuel Piper, innholder in said town, unless prevented by previous payment.
First division.
Spec. Cert. Ind.
N. Q'ty. s. d. s. d. s. d.
  Joseph Mason 74 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Joseph Hussy 75 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   John Woodman 130 100 11 2 8 1 9   Samuel Tilley 132 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Thomas Drew 133 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Thomas Willey 134 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Jon. Woodman 135 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Abr'm Mathews 136 100 11 2 3 1 9   Cap. T. Westbrook 163 50 0 5 1 0 0 9 
Second division.
  Timothy Tibbets 72 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Edward Tibbets 76 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Francis Durgin 101 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Elias Critchett 129 100 1 6 4 0 2 9   Benj. Mason 135 100 10 2 4 1 7   Nath'l L. Muckes 151 50 0 3 0 8 0 6   Paul Wentworth 156 66 0 7 1 8 1 2   Joseph Easters 167 100 11 2 8 1 9   T. Stephen 168 100 0 9 2 0 1 8   Abr'm Mathews 169 100 1 5 4 0 2 9   Daniel Davis 183 100 0 9 2 0 1 5   Wm Fellows 188 100 11 2 8 1 9   Henry Tibbets 127 100 0 9 2 0 1 5 
JOSEPH TILTON, Constable.
Loudon, April 14, 1789.
E X E T E R.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors or own- ers of land in the town of Exeter, who have not paid their taxes for the years 1784, 1785, and 1786, that unless they pay the same to me the sub- scriber, on or before the 18th day of May next, so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Col. Eliphalet Giddings, innholder in said town, at 3 o'clock P. M. as will pay said taxes together with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
For 1784.
State. county. town. parish
  s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.   David Burley 1 9 1 0   Jona. Tilton, Jr. 7 0 0 6   John Rundlet 0 8 1 0 
For 1785.
  The heirs of Satchel Clark 0 0 0 2 0 0 0   Joseph Norris 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 
For 1786.
Facility. state. town. parish
  David Burley 1 5 1 0 0 7 0 0   The heirs of Satchel Clark 3 9 2 0 0 0 0 0   Benj. Green 3 0 2 0 3 10 1 11   John Rundlet 0 6 0 4 0 8 0 4 
EPHRAIM ROBINSON, Collector.
Exeter, April 20, 1789.
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The Acts and Laws of this State,
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Portsmouth, April 16.
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that a petition hath been pre- ferred to the General Court of said State, by Samuel Gragg, of a place called Petersborough-ship in said state in behalf of himself, and sundry o- ther inhabitants of said place, setting forth, that the public road in said place is six miles in length and ve- ry bad—that the inhabitants of said place are very poor, and unable to repair the roads and build the ne- cessary bridges, they therefore prayed that the lands in the said place might be taxed three pence per acre annu- ally, for the term of three years, to be expended in repairing said roads and bridges. Upon which petition the General Court ordered that the pe- titioner be heard thereon, before them on the second Tuesday of their next session: and that in the mean time, the petitioner cause the substance of said petition and order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in one of the newspapers, prior to the sitting of said Court, that any per- son or persons may then appear and shew cause why the prayer thereof should not be granted.
Attest, JOSEPH PEARSON, Sec.
Exeter, February 4, 1789.
ALL persons concerned are here- by notified that a petition was exhibited to the court of general ses- sions of the peace for the county of Strafford, in February last, signed by a great number of inhabitants of Gilmantown, Rochester, and other towns, setting forth that the road from Rochester-line through New- Durham and New-Durham-Gore, to Barnstead-line, is exceedingly bad and unsafe for travellers, that the road through said Gore is not laid out, and as said Gore is not incor- porated, cannot be done without the aid of said court; that said road through New-Durham is but two rods wide, and that the selectmen of said town refuse to make it wider; wherefore they prayed that as said road was the country road from the upper part of the State to Dover, that said court of sessions would or- der the same from Barnstead-line to Rochester-line, to be laid out and made passable: On which petition, the said court ordered that the clerk serve the selectmen of New-Dur- ham with a copy of the petition and order of court thereon; and also that he cause the substance of said peti- tion and order thereon, to be printed three weeks successively, in one of the New Hampshire news papers, that any person or persons may have opportunity to appear at the next term of said court, to be holden at Durham, in and for said county, on the Thursday next following the third Tuesday in August next, and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
By order of Court, BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Clerk. April 1, 1789.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that a petition hath been ex- hibited to the court of general sessions of the peace holden at Dover, in and for the county of Strafford, in Fe- bruary last, signed by a great num- ber of the inhabitants of Moulton- borough, Sandwich, and other towns, setting forth that the road called the college road through Tuftonborough in said county, is so bad that it can- not be passed with waggons or other carriages, nor with horses without great danger; that a good road may be had, beginning near Col. Richard- son's in Moultonborough & keeping near- ly a straight course through Tufton- borough and Wolfborough to the old road near Smith's bridge, which would be several miles shorter than the way now used; wherefore they prayed that said court would appoint a committee to lay out said way and give orders for the same to be made passable: On which petition said court ordered that the clerk serve the selectmen of Moultonborough, and the selectmen of Wolfborough with a copy of said petition and order of court thereon, and also that he cause the substance of said petition, and or- der of court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in one of the New-Hampshire news papers, that any person or persons concern- ed may have opportunity to appear at the next term of said court, to be held at Durham, in said county, on the Thursday next following the third Tuesday of August next, and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
By order of Court, BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Clerk. April 3, 1789.
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