The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1802-01-12 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
"WHEN ANGRY NATIONS PART IN LEAGUES OF PEACE, LET PRIVATE FEUDS AND CIVIL DISCORDS CEASE."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
No. 3, of Vol. XLVII.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1802.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
Hard-Ware GOODS,
By Wholesale and Retail.
H. & B. Penhallow,
Have imported in the ship Sally, Capt. Webber, and John and Phoebe, Capt. Dyer, from LIVERPOOL, and the Mary, Capt. Luce, from BRISTOL.
A great variety of
Hard-Ware GOODS.
Which together with their former stock, make a large and complete assortment,
Consisting of
BRASS KETTLES ; brass and copper Warming Pans; copper, sheet-iron and patent Tea Kettles; brass, copper and iron Chafing Dishes; brass, japan'd and iron Candlesticks; brass Skimmers; brass cabinet and clock Furniture; Clock-Faces and Clock Pinions; brass Thumb Latches and Rappers; brass Nails; Pewter; block-tin Tea Potts, of various sizes; Flatirons; Frying Pans; a great variety of Shovels and Tongues; Andirons; brass-nose and common Bellows; bell-metal Kettles; brass and steel Chimney Hooks; Pins, No. 3, 4, 4 1/2, and 5, pound and packet Pins.
A great variety of
Knives and Forks ; Jack-nives; Penknives; Razors; Scissors and Shears; floor, hearth, dust, wax, clothes, scrubbing, whitewash, teeth, paint, tar and shoe Brushes.
A great variety of low priced Looking-Glasses, from 1 dollar to 13 dollars each.
Tea-Trays ; Waiters; Snuffer Trays; best and common steel Snuffers; block-tin, composition and tin'd iron, Tea and Table Spoons.
Box and steel Coffee Mills; Hones and Oil Stones.
A very large assortment of
SADLERY.
Joiner's, Ship-carpenter's, Carver's, Sadler's, Cooper's and Shoe-maker's Tools; iron and brass Wire; Lanthorn-Leaves; devonshire and square Iron Shovels; Sheet-Iron; Patent Shot; Crowler, blistered and Halback Steel; Anvils and Vises.
An extensive assortment of brass and iron Locks, Hinges, Latches and Bolts.
Steel and common plate Saws, viz. pit, cross cut, webb, band, panel, sash, dovetail, compass, cooper's and key hole Saws; brass Scales; painted Scale Beams; Steelyards of all sizes; Razor Cales; Shaving Boxes; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Curling Tongs; Ivory Combs; Church Plate; Scales and Dividers; Mathematical Instruments; Surveyor's Instruments; Spy Glasses; Ship Scrapers; Caulking Irons; Pitch Ladles; Cabin Mops; Palms; Sail Needles; Twine; Time Glasses; Codlines; a complete assortment of small Fish Hooks; sash and chalk Lines; log, hand and deep sea Lines; Hadley's Quadrants; Patent Lamps; Muskets with Bayonets; Hangers and Hanger Blades; Wood Screws of all sizes; Bed Screws; Bed Keys; English and American Sleigh Bells; House, Tea-table and Cow Bells; Cork Screws; Thimbles; Shoe Clasps; Knitting Pins; Rat and Mouse Traps; Curry Combs; Flints; Gun Locks, and Mountings; best Currier's Knives; common and patent Brick and Planishing Trowels; Bed and Chair Pans; Coffin Letters, Figures and Ornaments; Slates, &c.
They have also for sale,
7 by 9 and 6 by 8 crown Window Glass; Spikes; Deck Nails; Brads; Nails and Tacks of all kinds; Cart, Chaise and Waggon Boxes of all sizes.
A large assortment of
English iron Potts and Kettles; best German steel Mill Saws. Portsmouth, October 22, 1801.
For CANTON,
THE fast sailing Ship RESOLUTION, Capt. OXNANT, will sail by the 20th of January—any person wishing to ship Specie, may know the terms by applying to Messrs. CLARK & CONNOR, or SAMUEL HAM. Dec. 12, 1801.
Miscellany.
EXTRACTS
From an elegant and patriotic Oration, on 'Party Spirit,' delivered at Bridge-water on the 1st October last, by HECTOR ORR, A. M.
CIVIL society cannot exist without fixed, sacred and inviolable principles, which have power to control the appetites, and govern the passions of men. Personal and genuine freedom cannot be secured in free governments, without a general diffusion of knowledge, of virtue and morality. It is preposterous to talk of subordination, established order, peaceful rights, a durable and permanent government, or to look for liberty, that pure, ardent affection, in a country where all moral obligations are denied, are ridiculed or exploded. It is repugnant to the eternal order of nature, and the constitution of things, that men unrestrained by reason, by morality, or religion, should be free and happy. The passions which are at war with reason, forge their fetters; peace denies them her friendly visits, she flies their barren inhospitable plains, and seeks her wonted repose beneath a sky more serene and mild."
"America has passed through the political circle of changes from Tories to Shayites, and from Whiskey-boys to Jacobins. And had our national character partaken largely of the gay, frivolous, versatile manners of France, we might have long before this experienced all the confusion, persecutions, and calamity, which the violence of party rage has inflicted upon that deluded nation. The same force which has been acted there with so much aplomb and success, has had its rehearsal and benefit-nights here. But those political tragi-comedians have neither enriched the poor, by their pretended munificence, calumniated the ignorant, to whom they promised the empire of reason, nor given to the dregs of the populace, whom nature seems to have defined to perpetual obscurity, the high confidence of honorable service."
"America has fostered in her bosom hired assassins, who have been ready to imbue their hands in her blood: Who have fought in all the avenues of corruption, means to accomplish their diabolical purposes; and who have practiced the most unprincipled and deceitful arts, and propagated the most false and destructive doctrines to corrupt and divide her citizens, and sacrifice the country to a foreign power. But notwithstanding, while a Washington and an Adams, guided with a firm and steady hand, the helm of State, through all the squalls which the breath of faction had raised, with their setting sun, the horizon of American prosperity looked bright. But the dawn of the present administration "is overcast, the morning lowers," and we trace in vision, with all the impatience of uncertainty, the future fate of our Government."
From the New-York Spectator.
WRITE , write, why the devil don't you write, Mr. Editor! what's the matter? "Matter, why don't you see? The Jacobins are in power; they turn all the Federalists out of office—all the old faithful servants are dismissed—and a parcel of unfledged boys are put into office! Why the government is turned topsy-turvy. We are all ruined! undo! Write, I say; write down the upstarts—convince the people of their folly—tell them to change their opinions—change the officers of government—restore us to order—and all that! But my dear Sir, be quiet, Don't urge a man to write when he has nothing to write about—A man is in a dismal hobble, who must write every day, whether he has a subject or not! "A subject! Why if he has no other subject let him rail—and roar—as some of the printers do, on both sides of the house—and when they have no sense to print, fill columns with hard names and nonsense. FEDERALISTS—Aristocrats—Monarchymen—Tories—Jacobins—Democrats—Bankrupts—Rascals—Scoundrels! "Aye, that's right, I like that sort of style—it is just to the point! Write 'em down—the devil is in't if you can't write them down."
Now, look ye, my good Sir; do not fret yourself—You have chosen a republican government—you say it is the best sort of government. Yet you say, the principal officers of government have got into the hands of boys or scoundrels. Surely that is not a good government, which puts the most important business into the hands of the worst and weakest men. But how will you help it? Suffrage, that inestimable privilege, the right of suffrage is the property of
the Sovereign people. To get power, you must go to the source. If you want offices, you must apply to those who have them to bestow. How do the Jacobins succeed? they write—True, and they write lies! but one lie, when it has taken hold of the mind, is more than a match for ten contradictions. This however, is not the principal instrument of their success. No, they go to the Sovereign people, sit down in their work-shops, or by their firesides, talk with them, flatter them, praise them, excite suspicions against men in office, fomente eternal fidelity, like lovers, with their taxes will be lessened, if they will just change the officers of government, in short, make them feel their consequence, and a little money, here and there judiciously distributed, may have its effect, as to morality, why, the end justifies the means!
Pray, how would you court a lady? certainly you would not write to her only: especially you would not address her with reason? What kind of figure would you make, with your arguments, logic, and the reasonableness of the proposed connection? If I know anything about courting, the Jacobins understand it best. The federalist, like a good honest countryman, approaches the Sovereign people, his mistress, with a manly air, and says, "Madam, you see I am a plain, honest man, who will make you a good husband, slay you no tricks, and take good care of your property and children." The Jacobin, puts on his dancing school airs, and as he approaches, smiles, squeezes the hand, and presses the lady to his bosom, and with tender caresses, flatters, sighs and lips the footing tale. Now, my friend, which of these will bear away the prize?
As to writing and reasoning against a tide of evil passions, of what avail? for Hamilton writes and speaks with energy and eloquence; a Burr neither writes nor speaks in public, and who succeeds? When, my friend, will men, cease to preach to the winds and roaring waves? When will they cease to compliment that vile, ferocious animal, man, with the false honor of being governed by reason.
A plain countryman was told time after time, before the election that Governor Jay, had taken from the public treasury, and applied to his own use, several hundred thousand dollars. The man can neither write nor read, but he was told this story by men who wear ruffled shirts and ride good horses; men who, in ordinary business, have no conscience. When this lie is well established, it is not to be removed by an analysis of reason and truth! The lie must have its effect—the good Governor is injured, and the liar escapes for the present; but probably in some future day, he in his turn is destined to neglect and absurdity by a fresh and successful liar.
But parties must have their papers—they must be well supported! How does this operate? Why, to convey opinions to one side only. If the Federalists want to diffuse truth among their opponents, they must do it through the democratic papers. In the Federal papers, arguments and facts go where they are least wanted. And this is more certainly the case, when a paper is established for the avowed purpose of supporting a party; for in that case, it is sure not to get into the hands of the other party.
REVIVAL OF RELIGION.
CHAMBERSBURG, (P.) Nov. 18.
WE have been politely favored with the following extract of a letter from Colonel ROBERT PATTERSON, of Lexington, (Ken.) to the Rev. Dr. JOHN KING, of this county:
"REVEREND SIR, "By the following, I mean to communicate to you, as accurate and comprehensive an account of the revival of religion, at present, in the eastern parts of this State, and round about where I live, as I am able."
"On the first of May, at a society on the waters of Fleming creek, on the east side of Licking, a boy, under the age of twelve years, became affected in an extraordinary manner, publicly confessing and acknowledging his sins, praying for pardon, through Christ, and recommending Jesus Christ to sinners, as being ready to save the vilest of the vile.—Adult persons became affected in the like manner. The flame began to spread the Sabbath following, at Mr. Camble's meeting-house—a number became affected. The third Sabbath of May, on Cabin creek, six miles above Limestone, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered by Mr. Camble and Mr. M'Namara, at which time about sixty persons were struck down.—Next Sabbath, on Fleming creek, under Mr. M'Namara and Mr. Camble, on a like occasion, about one hundred persons were struck down and deeply convinced. The first Sabbath of June, Mr. Stone administered the Lord's Supper, in Concord congregation, on the head-waters of Kinglton, in the bounds of which exercises of the same kind had made their appearance in society, and at sermon. On Friday night preceding the Sacrament at Concord, I
was present at a society, held at Kainridge, a united congregation of Mr. Stone's, and saw the extraordinary work. Of fifty persons present, nine were struck down. I proceeded next morning to Concord, ten miles distant, where a sermon was preached, at which several became affected and struck down. The exercises continued all night. This was the first occasion, that shewed the necessity of performing out of doors. The number being so great, the Lord's supper was administered at a tent. A great solemnity appeared all day. A number were struck down; on the whole occasion about one hundred and fifty. The exercises continued from Saturday till Wednesday, day and night, without intermission. The appearance itself was awful and solemn. It was performed in a thick grove of beechen timber; candles were furnished by the congregation. The night still and calm. Add to that, exhortations, praying, singing, the cries of the distressed, on account of sin; the rejoicing of those, that were delivered from their sin's bondage, and brought to enjoy the liberty that is in Christ Jesus; all going on at the same time. About 4000 persons attended, 250 communicated; twelve waggons had brought some of the people with their provisions, &c. from distant places. This was the first occasion that shewed the necessity of encamping on the ground; the neighborhood not being able to furnish strangers with accommodation; nor had they a wish to separate.
"The Lord's supper was appointed to be held at Point Pleasant, on Stoney creek, ten miles above Paris, being one of Mr. Joseph Howe's congregations. There the flame spread more and more. Curiosity led a great many strangers, I with my family attended.—About 40 waggons, 4 carriages, in all about 8000 persons. The meeting commenced on Friday, and continued till Wednesday. Three hundred and fifty communicants, 250 were struck down. There was an opposition both on this and the former occasions, by some who appeared to be real christians, by nominal professors, and by deists. The first class stood astonished, not knowing, and wondering what these things meant; not willing to reprobate it, and many at last closed in with it. The next class, the most inveterate, call it enthusiasm, hypocrisy, witchcraft, possession of the devil, sympathy, in fine, every thing but what it really is. The latter confines it to sympathy, agitation, delusion, &c."
"As well as I am able, I will describe it, as I have had it from the subjects, not being able to describe it experimentally. Of all ages, from 8 years and upwards; male and female; rich and poor, the blacks; and of every denomination; those in favor of it, as well as those, at the instant in opposition to it, and railing against it, have been instantaneously laid motionless on the ground. Some feel the approaching symptoms by being under deep convictions; their heart swells, their nerves relax, and in an instant they become motionless and speechless, but generally retain their senses. It comes upon others like an electric shock, as if felt in the great arteries of the arms or thighs; closes quick into the heart, which swells, like to burst. The body relaxes and falls motionless; the hands and feet become cold, and yet the pulse is as formerly, though sometimes rather slow. Some grow weak, so as not to be able to stand, but do not lose their speech altogether. They are all opposed to any medical application; and though the weather is very warm, and people in large crowds around them, yet they do not incline to drink water. They will continue in that state from one hour to 24. When they regain their speech, which comes to them gradually, they express themselves commonly in the following manner—that they are great sinners; the vilest of the vile, and pray earnestly for mercy through Christ. Some think there is mercy for all but for them; that salvation through Christ, is a wonderful salvation, but will not be applied to them. They often continue in this state many days. Many have not yet recovered, so that it is not certain that they will.—Others will recover in an hour, and speak of salvation sure and
are in possession of great gifts in praying and exhortation, which they often perform in an incredible manner. Indeed it is a miracle, that a wicked unthoughtful sinner, who never could, or did address himself, to an audience before, should rise out of one of those fits and continue for the space of two hours recommending religion and Jesus Christ, to sinners, as a lovely Saviour, free, willing, and all sufficient, and calling to sinners and inviting them to come to Christ and close in with the offer of salvation, in the most pressing and engaging manner. But, I am sure, my description, and your view (if you were an eye witness) would differ as much as day and night. So say those who have first heard and then seen. Notwithstanding that all our ministers, and a vast number of the most respectable and sensible people, in the country, acknowledge that it is the wonderful work of God; and is marvellously manifested to us; yet, there are people so hardened, that they either cannot or will not acknowledge the work to be of God, but represent it in an unfavorable view."
"People, in a number of instances, in opposition, have felt it coming on, and have endeavored to fly, but could not get away. They have been struck in the woods, in the act of running away. Some have been struck at home; on the road; in the field; in bed; at the plough; asleep; whole families together, at home, and sometimes one of a family."
"On the 3d Sabbath of June, the Sacrament was administered at Lexington, Mr. Welch's congregation; the same day at Indian creek, Mr. Robertson's congregation, the latter on Kinglton creek, eighteen miles below Paris, and twenty miles N. of this place. The former began on Friday and continued till Tuesday, being the first time that this strange work made its appearance here. About 70 were struck; 300 communicants; 6000 persons in all attended. The latter commenced on Thursday, and continued till Thursday, day and night, the first night excepted.—About 10,000 persons; 50 waggons; 800 struck; 500 communicated."
"On the first Sabbath in August, was the Sacrament at Kainridge, the congregation of Mr. Stone.—This was the largest meeting of any that I have seen; It continued from Friday till Wednesday. About 12,000 persons; 125 waggons; 8 carriages; 900 communicants; 300 were struck. One girl, aged 10 years, after recovering her speech, continued to pray and exhort in an extraordinary and most pathetic manner, for the space of 2 hours."
"I attended the like occasions, at the following places, viz. Paris, Mr. Reynold's congregation; Walnut Hill, Mr. Crawford's congregation; Salem, Mr. Lyle's congregation; Beaver, Mr. Marshall's, and last Sabbath, Blue Spring, Mr. Marshall's—all similar to those I have described. The work is greatest on Sacramental occasions."
"In order to give you a more just conception of it—suppose so large a congregation assembled in the woods, ministers preaching day and night; the camp illuminated with candles, on trees, at waggons, and at the tent; persons falling down, and carried out of the crowd, by those next to them, and taken to some convenient place, where prayer is made for them; some Psalm or Hymn, suitable to the occasion, sung. If they speak, what they say is attended to, being very solemn and affecting—many are struck under such exhortations. But if they do not recover soon, praying and singing is kept up alternately, and sometimes a minister exhorts over them, for generally a large group of people collect, and stand round, paying attention to prayer, and joining in singing. Now suppose 20 of those groups around; a minister engaged in preaching to a large congregation, in the middle; some mourning; some rejoicing, and great solemnity on every countenance, and you will form some imperfect idea of the extraordinary work! Opposers call this confusion! But in any one of these parties, employment for the mind, may be found. The work being engaging, persons subsist with less sleep and victuals than at any other times."
"Lexington, Sept. 25, 1801."

In order, that our readers, should enter into the life and spirit of the following advertisements, it is necessary they should be informed that Frederic Wiser , is an old Countryman, and a barber, living on the College-Plain, at Hanover. The advertisement is in his own language; it is the ingenuity of some Wit, for the truly noble purpose of burlesque on John Graham, L. L. D. for his pompous advertisement.
From the DARTMOUTH GAZETTE.
SOMETHING EXTRA.
[The imitative genius of the citizens of New-Hampshire permits not a single excellence to pass without attempting "to be excellent also." No sooner does a Vermont Lawyer publish a very humble and modest advertisement, than emulation to rival it springs up on this side of Connecticut river. Read the following :]
JOHN GRAHAM, L. L. D.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the citizens in general of the New England States and the State of New-York, that he is returned to his former residence at Rutland, in Vermont, from London, where he is now seated down and will continue business in the line of his profession as a Lawyer. He begs leave to solicit the favors of his Old Clients, Merchants, &c. &c.; should they be under the disagreeable necessity of employing counsel, or stand in need of the aid of Law, in the collection of their demands, &c. they may be assured that every order with which he may be honored shall be executed with the utmost fidelity and punctuality.
Doctor Graham flatters himself, that his having attended at the different Courts in Great Britain for the last six years (the more to perfect himself in the science of the Law for the service of the public) can be no objection to his being employed by those who may in some degree differ from him in opinion on political subjects.
"Whatever is best administered is best." POPE.
Rutland, Vermont, May 20th, 1801.
HUMBLE IMITATION.
FREDERIC WISER, L. L. D. Tonfor Nincom, &c. &c.
BEKS leaf to inform his old friends, (if dere be any off de damt radical left) as well as de shitizen off de New-Ingland shiate, and more altho' as de shiate of New-York, and all shiate (but de future) dat, after having been most tamly shave—crate mennny time himself, in Europe, he is now vonce more comd home agin, to his old Parpers shop, at Hanover, in New-Hampshire (ince de damt radical of Colon and Spondee has rund away and gone to de tivil I hope) vere he is now shaving de peeples, as usual.
Mynheer Tonfor, L. L. D. &c. &c. Dat is in plain Englis, de Parber—becks leaf to shave all his old customers, vonce more, if dey please especially de poor Merchant in London, and elsevare, &c. &c. dat was so cutely shave py him, ven he was in Europe, creepin up vid his nose so close to de pehine of de grate Duke of Montrose, to shew him his fine picture in his fine kilt Book, vich, like de fine razor of squire Pindar, was made to fell; but vich (tam de taste of de peeples) is much better for give away, or to keep to grace de larned and noble author's own shelf, dan to fell—I say de Doctor vould be clad to shave all de peeples akin, if dey be under de disagreeable necessity of employing a shaver, or stand in need of de aid of lathor, such as vill take of de peard vidout shavin.
N. B. Gentlemans may be sure dat every order vid vich dey may honor himself, shall be executed; or vat is de same thing in England, he hang'd; and every head dey send to be Doctor, de Doctor will shave if de Doctor is not already too much shave himself before it come.
Mynheer Tonfor , dat is to say my crate and noble self, Dr. Wiser, dat was admitted to de honor of shaving crate many fine Gentlemans and Lady in Crate Britain, altho, of shteepling von kist from deir fat posterior for the pay; peks leave to flatter himself (vich honor he will bek leave to take upon himself, vedther he has any leave or not) dat having attend crate many shaving shop in de crate shity of London (for six years pafs) speshaily in de Fleet street (vich is de damiush fleet in de world, vere de Doctor was confined; de more to perfect himself in de science off shaving for de pooblic service whose hed he vud pe villain to shave in de neatest manner from Paris (dat is de coot french vay to shave bed and all) I say, de larned and nople Doctor tinks all dis can pe no objection vid any body, who vud employ a keen shaver, who can talk politics and tell lies, on bote side of de question, as well as he can shave bote side de face: Altho' de Doctor must be permit to acknowledge, dat, as de Tivish Ariftoorat haf more money in deir purse, dan de poor rogue of de Democrat, he
should prefer deir custom, if agreeable: tho' de Doctor pe so tam poor, dat he ih under de disagreeable necessity of peing von Jacobin himself—Gentlemans who vant shaving must remember, dat, "Vatever razor is best scrap't is best." POPE.
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, AND FARMERS' WIVES.
FEW persons are aware of the vastness of the consumption of Butter . In its perfect state, it is a sweet, wholesome oil. By sluttishness in making, want of skill in curing, by hot weather and by time, the acid gets disengaged from the oil, it becomes rancid, and is a sort of poison to the stomach. While it feeds a great many, there is no doubt it kills some, especially infant children, whose want of exercise and of strength of digestive power exposes them to fits, cholics and consumptions, in consequence of the taking for food a sustenance as acid as aqua fortis ; and such is rank butter.
It is computed, that the consumption of the city of London alone is not less than fifty thousand tons of butter yearly. This is supplied from the country forty miles round the city. How prodigious the encouragement to dairies!
It is calculated in the Bath Society's Memoirs , that an ordinary cow will not bring in more than from three to six pounds sterling a year (from 13 to 26 dollars) while a good cow, that will cost no more to keep than a bad one, will produce nearly as much again. Attention to the breed of cows is hence obviously of the first importance.
It may be added that the profit of the dairy is not inferior to any branch of the farmer's business: But there is this peculiar advantage in it, that a good dairy requires a good farm. Slovenly lazy farming will not answer for the dairy. It is of course highly important to the public to encourage a business that of itself enforces improvement.
A cow should fill a pail, and, by attention to the breed, every cow within seven years might do it. This would double the profits of the dairy. Nothing would be more easy—their breed is far more certain, and ten times more important, than that of horses.
It is impossible to produce a general spirit to improve dairies without making absolutely certain two good consequences: 1st, the pernicious and silly expense of horses would be lessened, and 2dly, the farmers daughters would be brought up in the best manner.
FROM AN ENGLISH PAPER.
A well known Israelite , having some time since invited an Emigrant Nobleman of very high rank to dine with him, expressed great admiration of a beautiful gold snuff-box, which his guest took out after dinner, and laid upon the table. M. Le Duc , with all that politeness which once characterized his country, but which was always meant to pass for nothing, told him, as a matter of course, that the box was at his service: but, to his perfect astonishment, instead of taking the compliment as it was intended, the host immediately accepted the offer, thanked him very kindly and put the box in his pocket! It may easily be supposed that the Frenchman felt no great enjoyment during the remainder of an entertainment which he purchased at the expense of a box of the value of the Lord knows how many thousand livres. It was some time before the pride of the French Nobleman allowed him to divulge this trick; but what, he said, fretted him still more than the loss of his precious snuff-box was, that the same fellow had the impudence to send him another invitation—with the hope, no doubt, of pocketing another snuff-box!
Foreign News.
LONDON, OCT. 26.
British and French Treaty.
A Swabian Gazette speaks of several Secret Articles in the Preliminaries of Peace between France and England, of which it pretends to give the following: "Spain, in lieu of Trinidad, shall receive the island of St. Lucia—the cession of the Spanish part of St. Domingo shall be recalled; and Louisiana be ceded instead to the French Republic—the possession of Piedmont by the French—the king of Tuscany, the Cisalpine, Ligurian, Helvetic, and Batavian Republics, together with the Sovereignty to be founded for the late Stadtholder, shall be acknowledged by England—the Batavian Republic shall receive indemnifications in Belgium, and the late German Countries on the Left Bank of the Rhine, for the cession of Ceylon. In case the Definitive Treaty should not be concluded, there shall be a three years Armistice between France and England, on the footing of present possession.
A report has been lately prevalent among a certain description of well
informed persons, both in this country, and on the Continent, that Bonaparte, as soon as he has established a sufficient ascendancy over the French nation to enable him to carry the measure into effect, intends to restore Monarchy in France in the person of the Duc D'Angouleme, who married the amiable daughter of Louis XVI, and to reserve for himself the ancient dominions of the King of Sardinia! We give the report as it exists, and shall leave our readers to appreciate it, without the aid of any comment from us. [Porcupine.]
A singular speech is put into the mouth of Citizen Bourgoing, at the Court of Sweden, which, if at all to be considered as the language of the present French Government, may be said to be a solemn protest against Jacobinism, of which, however, the Monitor speaks as follows:
"We read in several Journals a speech, purporting to have been made by Citizen Bourgoing, Minister of the Republic at Stockholm. This speech appears to have been altered in several passages. Citizen Bourgoing, who has been long employed in a diplomatic capacity, knows too well that a French Ambassador ought not, deliberately, in addressing a foreign Power, to abuse a portion of the French people. But the Journalists who made this alteration, are not obliged to know as much as he upon this point."
It is understood that Bonaparte means, the first opportunity, to propose some plan to the French Legislative Body, for the relief of the exiled Bourbons, by allowing each a handsome pension for life.
Domestic News.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.
St. DOMINGO.
General Moyse, was tried by a Military Commission, at Cape Francois, on the 11th November 1801, for conspiracy against the Public Safety, and disobedience of the orders of Toussaint Louverture, Governor of St Domingo. He was found guilty, and sentenced to Death. The sentence was approved by Toussaint on the 12th November.
NEW-YORK, December 23.
MODERN DIVERSION!
On Friday evening, what is usually termed "an affair of honor," took place at Powles-Hook, between Messrs. John Langstaff and Oliver Waldron, jun. in consequence of some trifling dispute in a mixed company. The parties met about 5 o'clock, and exchanged two shots, with what effect we have not learnt, except that neither of them were mortally wounded. The seconds (Messrs. Augustus Smith and Archibald M. Cock) interfered, and endeavored to bring about a reconciliation. In doing this, an altercation ensued between the seconds, which terminated in a challenge. They exchanged shots—and each, having convinced his antagonist that he could bear the smell of powder, this dispute, and the original cause of the quarrel, were amicably adjusted. None of the parties, we understand, are more than 21 years of age.—M. A.
An honest sailor, a few evenings since, was sitting in the bar room of a tavern, where a cluster of modern reformers were contending for the perfect equality of mankind. At length Jack was appealed to for his opinion; and was asked by a young upstart if he did not think that every officer was a servant of the people. "Faith I don't know (says Jack) if all are equal ashore, it must be the same at sea; and if all are captains, who will swab the decks and bail the water out of the long boat?"—Balance.
JANUARY 1.
FRENCH TREATY.
There is a considerable difference between expunging the article of the French Treaty, which provided for a future consideration of the claims of the United States and France —and the adding of a clause renouncing them altogether. In the former case the claims might have been revived or not as circumstances might authorize—in the latter they are put to an "eternal sleep." However justice requires, that the following message of President Adams, when the treaty was first ratified, should be kept in remembrance:
"Gentlemen of the Senate, "I have considered the advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of the convention with France, under certain conditions. Although it would have been more conformable to my own judgment and inclination, to have agreed to that instrument unconditionally, yet, in this point, I found I had the misfortune to differ in opinion from so high a constitutional authority as the Senate. I judged it more consistent with the honor and interest of the United States ,
to ratify it under the conditions prescribed, than not at all."
BOSTON, January 8.
Federal Representative.
The period for the return of the votes for Federal Representative in the First Eastern District has expired, and no choice has been made. A considerable majority of the votes were for federal candidates.
From Lisbon, Nov. 16—"The markets are very poor. Flour has been sold at 8 dollars."
Marquis Cornwallis left London, for Paris, the 2d November. Very splendid preparations were making in France to receive him.
The Little Turtle, principal Chief of the Miami tribe, and a Chief of the Pattawattami tribe, are at Washington, on a visit to The President.
IMPORTANT.
We understand that the Consul General of the French Republic, for the United States, has received orders to grant French Registers to American Vessels, purchased and owned by citizens of the French Republic.
[Phila. Paper.]
WHO'S TO PAY THE PIPER?
Every government is bound for the protection of the persons and property of its citizens, against the unlawful enterprise and unwarranted hostility of other nations.—Our merchants, trading under the sanction of this principle, have been plundered by the belligerent powers to the amount of many millions. From all except France, restitution has been obtained, or in a train of obtainment; but on her, the ratificatory clause of the treaty by Bonaparte informs us, we are to have no claim, or to expect no compensation. The spoils taken by France, are stated to be 20 millions—In this town the claims are considerable—the Baltimore Insurance Company have demands to the amount of 600,000, the Maryland Insurance Company to 300,000 dollars, and individuals, perhaps, to nearly as much—amounting to nearly two millions of dollars in this place alone. If government be bound to indemnify its citizens for the illegal captures of other nations, it may not be improper to ask, who's to pay the piper? Balt. pap.
A person by the name of George Horn, charged with setting fire to a building on May's Wharf, has been committed to goal.
THE TEXT.
"I cannot omit recommending a revision of the Laws on the subject of naturalization."
"And shall we refuse to the unhappy fugitives from distress, that hospitality which the savages of the wilderness extended to our Fathers arriving in this Land? Shall oppressed humanity find no asylum upon this globe?"
Extracted from the President's "Message."
IS this a correct representation? Is it true, that fugitives from distress arriving in this land are denied the rights of hospitality? Have we indeed exhibited to them less humanity, than the savages of the wilderness extended to our fathers?
A fair statement of the rights enjoyed by Aliens, residing in our country will give the best answer to the President's interrogatories, and teach us what reliance is to be placed upon information communicated by the Executive.
1. We permit Aliens freely to emigrate from their own to this country.
2. We permit them quietly to occupy real estate here.
3. We protect their persons, their reputation and their property from injury. In other words—Aliens have a right to sue in our courts for the recovery of their debts; and for redress of wrongs done to their persons, to their reputation and to their estate;—and executions obtained by Aliens may be levied upon the property or bodies of their debtors found here.
4. We permit them to go home to their own country, with their families and property, whenever they please.
These rights are secured to foreigners of every nation of the globe so long as they reside here in a state of alienage.
For these immunities, we simply require, that they shall not during their residence here, disturb our peace;—but shall render justice to others, as others are bound to render justice to them.
But they complain that we do not naturalize them at once. That we require them to give some evidence of attachment to our constitution and laws; of good conduct and morals, manifested by a long and peaceful residence, before we permit them to vote in the choice of our rulers.
If this requirement is a denial of the rights of hospitality to foreign fugitives, then Mr. JEFFERSON has justly fixed the charge of barbarism upon us.—If on the contrary, it is the pru-
dent exercise of a right adopted and practiced by all nations of the globe as necessary to their preservation and security, then with painful anxiety we must doubt either the wisdom or patriotic views of the executive chief.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Dec. 28th, 1801.
National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, DEC. 21.
THE inhabitants of Alexandria petitioned for leave to tax strangers. Committed.
LIBRARY.—A bill was reported respecting the Congressional Library. It is to be kept in the room formerly occupied by the House of Representatives. The Secretaries of the Senate and House have the care of it.
Mr. Nicholson had leave of absence for 10 days.
A communication was received from the Secretary of the Treasury.
Gen. Smith proposed an adjournment from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2.
TUESDAY, DEC. 22.
DRAWBACKS.—A bill relative to the duty on drawbacks was twice read, and made the order of the day for Jan. 4.
STATE OF THE UNION.
Gen. Smith proposed a resolution for fixing the peace establishment.
MILITIA.—Mr. Gregg proposed a resolution for dividing the Militia into two classes. The division of the Militia was disagreed to.—An amended resolution passed.
MILITARY STORES.—A resolution passed for an enquiry whether additions to the Military Stores are necessary.
FORTIFICATIONS.—A resolution passed for an enquiry, whether amendments are necessary in the laws relative to the fortification of harbors.
The committee of the whole rose, and the House took up the resolutions, but postponed the decision upon them for a few days.
GARRISONS.—A resolution was proposed, directing the Secretary at War to lay before the House a statement of the situation of the garrisons, &c. and the men required, Committed.
DOCUMENTS.—Sundry additional documents were communicated respecting the Barbary Powers, including a letter from the Bey of Tunis.
Gen. Smith's motion for adjournment to Jan. 2, was negatived.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23.
LIBRARY.
On motion of Mr. Randolph the house went into committee on the resolutions from the Senate, respecting a congressional library.
Mr. Rutledge in the chair.
The resolution appropriating 1000 dollars annually for increasing the library, brought on a debate of very considerable length. It was finally agreed in the committee to appropriate 1000 dollars, and leave it to every future session of the legislature to act on the same subject as they should think proper.
The committee rose, reported the resolutions as amended, and they were taken up.
Mr. Bayard in the house moved, that there should be an annual appropriation of 1000 dollars for ten years. After some observations in favor of this amendment, he said after congress had resolved that the people of the United States were the most enlightened people in the world they surely would not complain that 10,000 dollars should be applied for the purpose of procuring a library.
When the question on the amendment was put, 41 rose in favor of it, and 42 against it. The resolutions were finally referred to a select committee of five members.
THURSDAY, DEC. 24.
A report was received from the Secretary of War, giving a statement of the present military establishment in the United States, the number of men necessary, &c. Referred to a committee of the whole.
A report was received from the Post-Master General, giving a statement of routes on which the mail is carried without sufficient income from postage to authorise the continuance. Referred to the committee on Post-offices and Post-roads.
Mr. Griswold offered a resolution: that the Secretary of State be directed to lay before the house a table shewing the comparative duties on goods imported into Great Britain in American and other bottoms, so far as they related to American Commerce. Agreed.
Mr. Dennis offered a resolution, that the Secretary of State be directed to lay before the house the laws of the North western and Indian territories, relating to the imposing of taxes on lands of non-resident proprietors. Agreed.
On motion to come to the order of the day on census bill, Mr. Bayard

and Mr. Rutledge were for postponing on account of the thinness of the house; Mr. Vannest and Gen. Smith for taking them up. After some debate it was postponed 'till the first Monday in January.
The house adjourned 'till the 28th inst.
National Official Documents.
LETTER From the SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY accompanying a REPORT, and sundry statements prepared in pursuance of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An Act to establish the Treasury Department."
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. 18, 1801.
SIR, I HAVE the honor to enclose a Report, prepared in obedience to the directions of the act, supplementary to the act intitled, "An Act to establish the Treasury Department." I have the honor to be very respectfully, Sir, your most obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. The honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
REPORT.
IN obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act intitled "An Act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following Report and Estimates:
THE permanent revenues of the United States, according to the laws now in force, consist of—1st. Duties on merchandise and tonnage—2d. Internal duties on stills and domestic distilled spirits, refined sugar, licences to retailers, sales at auction, and pleasurable carriages—3d. Proceeds of the sales of public lands—4th. Duties on postage—5th. Dividends on shares in the Bank of the United States—6th. Incidental, arising from fees, fines and penalties, repayments in the treasury, and sales of public property, other than lands.
Duties on Merchandise and Tonnage.
The receipts in the Treasury, arising from that source, have amounted, for the year ending on the 30th September, 1801, to dollars 10,126,213 92. If to this sum be added the drawbacks paid by collectors, on the exportation of domestic distilled spirits and refined sugar, which are a charge on internal revenues, and that part of the additional duties laid in the year 1800, which did not operate during the year to which those receipts refer; the sum which would have been received, at the present rate of duties, cannot be estimated at less than 10,500,000 dollars. The amount of duties secured on the 30th September last, and falling due in the course of the year 1802, compared with that of preceding years, justifies an opinion, that, had the importations and exportations continued in the same proportion, those duties would have brought in the Treasury, during the year 1802, near eleven millions of dollars.
How far this branch of revenue may be affected by the restoration of peace in Europe, is rather a subject of speculative conjecture than of calculation: That it will be liable to sudden and considerable fluctuations, cannot be doubted; and for that reason a greater degree of correctness may be obtained, by forming an estimate for any number of years than for any one year.
The period for which such an estimate should be made, being arbitrary so far as relates to the revenue; that of the eight years 1802—1809 is selected, principally in reference to the payments to be made on account of the public debt; the whole of the foreign debt being actually due within that term of years, and the eight per cent. stock becoming redeemable the last year of the period.
The best data on which the estimate may be predicated seem to be the actual consumption of imported articles during former years, and the ratio of encrease of population, as ascertained by the census.
With a view to the first object, the statements A to H have been abstracted from the records in the Treasury. They exhibit the value or quantities of imported articles on which duties have been actually paid for each calendar year from 1790 to 1800, deducting from the gross amount imported each year, the value or quantities of articles re-exported during the same year, which were entitled to drawback.
Those statements do not, however, show correctly, principally for the last years, the actual annual amount of consumption, because, 1st. exportations to a considerable, but not precisely ascertained amount, have taken place under such circumstances as did not entitle the articles exported to a drawback; and 2d, the amount of foreign articles remaining on hand at the close of the year 1800, was much greater in proportion to the respective
population, than that on hand at the commencement of the year 1790. Those causes which affect to an inconsiderable degree the years 1790 to 1792, and but partially those immediately succeeding, would, however, render any deduction drawn from those documents, in relation to the years 1799 and 1800, altogether fallacious.
The preceding nine years may be divided into distinct periods; the first, from the 1st day of January 1790, to the 31st day of December 1792, includes the three years which immediately preceded the European maritime war; the second includes the six first years of that war, viz. from the commencement of 1793, to the close of 1798.
In order to obtain a distinct view, for each of these two periods, of the annual average consumption of foreign articles, and of the annual average revenue which, at the rate of the present duties, would have accrued thereon, the table (L.) has been prepared, which shews that the net annual revenue, which would, at the present rate of the duties, have accrued during each of those two periods, amounts on an average, for the years 1790 to 1792, to 6,163,000 dollars: and for the years 1793 to 1798, to 8,350,000 dollars. These sums constitute, not the receipts in the Treasury, but the revenue which would have accrued during the respective years to which they refer. The first may be considered as the revenue accruing during the year 1791; the last as that accruing during the year, ending 30th June 1796; and as on account of the credit given for the payment of duties, the revenue accruing during one year, constitutes nearly the receipts of the year ending nine months later, those two sums, and the receipts of the year ending on the 30th September 1801, as above stated, may, without material error, be considered as the receipts, of three distinct years, four years and a half distant each from the other, viz.
  For the year ending the 30th September 1792, 6,163,500   For the year ending 30th March 1797, 8,350,000   For the year ending 30th September 1801, 10,500,000 
The ratio of encrease during the whole period of nine years, exceeds seventy per cent, whilst that of population, during the same time, was hardly more than thirty per cent. The ratio of encrease during the first period of four years and half, is near 35 1-2 per cent. and during the last more than 25 1-2 per cent; whilst that of population, for each period, was only at the rate of 14 per cent. The greater ratio of encrease during the first, than during the last period of four years and a half, is owing to the comparison in the first, being between a period of European peace, and a period of European war, and in the last, between two periods of European war.
The ratio of encrease of population being ascertained by the census to be at the rate of 34 per cent for ten years; if the encrease of consumption shall be supposed to be hereafter precisely the same as that of population, the annual receipts of the eight years, 1802—1809, may be estimated as nearly fifty per cent greater than those of the years 1790—1792, or at a sum of near 9,250,000 dollars, if that period be assumed as the basis on which to predicate the estimate. But if the calculation shall be grounded on the revenue of the years 1793—1798, the annual receipts, of the years 1802—1809 should be estimated as about 30 1-2 per cent greater than those of that period, or at about 10,900,000 dollars.
It seems that those two respective sums may reasonably be considered at the two extremes, which the average annual receipts of the eight ensuing years will not exceed. The first calculation of 9,250,000 dollars, appears to be below the probable result, since, being predicated on the consumption of the three years preceding the European maritime war, without any other addition than that resulting from the ascertained encrease of population, it rests on the supposition that the permanent wealth of the United States has not, during that war, encreased in any greater proportion than their population; and that the whole of the external commerce acquired during the same period, must necessarily be lost by the return of peace amongst foreign nations.
Although, therefore, it is presumable that the receipts of some of these years will, from temporary causes, fall below that sum, it is believed that, taking the whole period of eight years, the duties on merchandise and tonnage may safely be averaged at a sum not less than 9,500,000 dollars.
As a minute investigation of the several rates of duty now paid by the several species of foreign merchandise may, perhaps, suggest some advantageous modifications, a table of
those rates is annexed to this report. Without any view to an increase of revenue, but in order to guard as far as possible against the value of goods being underrated in the invoices, it would be eligible to lay specific duties on all such articles, now paying the duties ad valorem, as may be susceptible of that alteration. Amongst such, the following have been suggested: Fruits and spices, pickled and dried fish, oil, glue, several species of drugs, watches, gun-powder and fe-gars.
Legislative provisions seem necessary in order better to define the restrictions, under which the intercourse with the adjacent British and Spanish possessions shall be carried on, in conformity with treaties; under which the articles of the growth or manufacture of the United States may be imported free of duty, by the way of New-Orleans, from the western parts of the union to the ports of the Atlantic states, and from these to the interior districts of collection on the Western Waters; and under which drawbacks shall be allowed on the exportation of foreign articles.
Permanent Internal Duties. The annual statement prepared by the commissioner of the revenue, and which will be completed in a few days, precludes the necessity of exhibiting here all the details pertaining to this branch of revenue.
The statement [M] is an abstract of its amount for the year 1800, during which the duties on spirits and stills, refined sugars, licences to retailers, sale at auction, and pleasurable carriages, produced a nett sum of 576,888 dollars and 80 cents. The duties on stamps, which, as under the existing laws, they will cease after the 4th day of March, 1803, are not included amongst the permanent revenues, amounted for the same year to 209,851 dollars and 32 cents; both together constitute an item of dollars 786,742 12-100ths.
The receipts in the Treasury from all the internal revenues, have amounted for the year ending on the 30th September 1801, to 919,710 dollars, and 15 cents; deducting from this sum 65,000 dollars, being the estimated amount of drawbacks, paid during that year, out of the proceeds of the external revenues, on the exportation of domestic distilled spirits and refined sugar, leaves a nett sum of about 854,000 dollars, and an encrease of near 70,000 dollars beyond the revenue of 1800.
The accounts of the last nine months being not yet partially rendered, it is not practicable to ascertain to what class of duties the encrease belongs, nor particularly to discriminate between the encrease of the revenue arising from stamps, and that of the permanent internal revenues. Yet it is believed that these, exclusively of the stamp duties, may safely be estimated, for the average of the years 1802—1809, at an annual sum not less than 650,000 dollars.
In order, however, to secure that amount, a revision of the system, so far as it relates to country stills, is essentially necessary. Whilst the owners of small distilleries, in some parts of the union, complain of the operation of a tax, raised on the capacity of their stills; that same regulation has enabled all those whose capitals are larger, and local situation more advantageous, especially in the middle states, to reduce the actual duty on the quantity of spirits, distilled from grain, to about three cents per gallon. But improvements have lately been introduced, which, by accelerating the process of distillation, will, according to the estimate of the commissioner of the revenue, reduce the duty on stills to about three-fifths of a cent per gallon of distilled spirits. The effect of these on the revenue has already been sensibly felt in one of the most productive districts in the United States; and unless it shall be counteracted, either by restricting laws, or by an encrease of the duty on the capacity of the stills, or by a change of the subject of taxation a considerable defalcation must be expected.
Whatever mode may be adopted, it is respectfully submitted, whether the revenue may not be benefitted, and just grounds of complaint removed by a repeal, or modification, of the clause which compels a yearly entry of stills in the month of June, under a penalty of 250 dollars; by a permission to persons who take short licences to continue distilling beyond the time limited in their licences, on paying a proportionate duty; and, by reducing into one act, all the laws in relation to duties on stills and domestic distilled spirits.
It will appear by the same statement, [M.] that whilst the expense of collection on merchandise and tonnage, which are defrayed out of the revenue, do not exceed 4 per cent; those on the permanent internal duties, amount to almost 20 per cent. This, however, is an inconvenience which, on account of the great number of individuals on whom the duties are raised,
and of their dispersed situation throughout the whole extent of the United States, must, more or less attach to the system of internal taxation, so long as the wants of government, shall not require any considerable extension, and the total amount of revenue shall remain inconsiderable.
We are necessitated to defer the insertion of the remainder of this interesting report, until our next.
Foreign and Domestic Articles.
LONDON, NOV. 4. Agreeably to the preliminaries of Peace, the Marquis Cornwallis has been instructed to negotiate for the surrender of Tobago, to England, as an equivalent for what France owes for the maintenance of prisoners.
A Commercial Treaty is to follow the Definitive arrangement of peace. In the House of Commons yesterday, in the debate on the preliminaries, Mr. Whitebread asked, whether the stipulations for the cession of the Dutch possessions in Ceylon, and the Spanish island of Trinidad, to Great-Britain, were agreed to by any authorized Ministers from Holland and Spain? Lord Hawkesbury replied, that the contract was with France only! Oh! the blessings of National Independence! How charming is Republican moderation and modesty.
BOSTON, January 9. Messrs. WOLCOTT and DEXTER, late Secretaries of the Treasury, were at Washington the 30th ult. The Cheshire Cheese arrived at Washington, the 29th ult. in a waggon drawn by six horses.
On Tuesday last, Mr. THOMAS PAINE, and ARTEMAS SAWYER, were admitted to the bar, at the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Suffolk.
From Mr. Gallatin's statement it is made to appear, that "the present revenue of the Union, are sufficient to defray all the expenses, civil and military, of government, to the extent authorised by existing laws; to meet all the engagements of the United States; and to discharge within 8 years thirty-two millions of dollars, of that principal, and within 15 1/2 years, the whole of the public debt."
Amount of flour inspected within the city of Baltimore, from 1st Jan. 1801, to 1st Jan. 1802, viz.—349,749 bbls.; 19,604 half do.—13,817 bbls. rye do.—34,127 bbls. indian meal, 2895 half do. 50 hds. do.
The meeting of the Societies known by the name of the Theophilanthropists , in the public edifices in France, has been prohibited by Bonaparte. The London Editor makes the following remark upon this subject:
The expulsion of the Theophilanthropists , from the national places of worship in France is one of the most agreeable subjects of contemplation which France has for a long time afforded. The destruction, for such it may be considered, of the most infamous knot of Deists that ever existed since the Machidean heretics, must give confidence to the timid friends of the Catholic Church in France, and will doubtless be considered by the respectable body who composed the Episcopate of that country, as a very grateful reward in the general benefit that religion derives from it, for the personal sacrifices they have made."
PORTSMOUTH, JANUARY 12.
In one of the late New-York papers NINETY-TWO vessels are advertised, of which thirty-one are for sale.
A letter from St. Kitts, dated 2d Dec. mentions the arrival at Martinique, of a new Governor from France, in the frigate La Ponce—That Gen. Lacroffe was waiting for troops at Dominico, in expectation of possessing himself of Guadaloupe.
Capt. Waterman, lately arrived at Guadaloupe with French passengers from New-York, says he was visited by the new mulatto Governor, to welcome his countrymen home; to whom he promised protection, and the restoration of their former property. The American flag is treated with respect by the new black "powers that be."
A letter from Halifax, (N. S.) of the 8th of December, mentions the loss of a brig, the property of Mr. Lang of that place, bound to St. Johns. The vessel caught fire at sea; 28 persons who were on board took to the boat, and after being 3 days out, five only survived. A woman and three children perished. The mate fell a victim for their subsistence.
If it be true, as reported in the London papers, that the Marquis Cornwallis understands no French, and Joseph Buonaparte no English, it is evident that before the definitive treaty is concluded, the negotiators will have great difficulty to come to an understanding!
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Savannah, dated 18th December, 1801, to his friend in New-York.
"Our city still remains dull. Cotton lately has taken a fall—The planters will bring none to market. Rice and tobacco bear a tolerably good
price. Provisions of all kinds are very high."
The Legislature of South-Carolina have rejected the amendments to the Federal Constitution proposed by the Legislature of Maryland. Many are of opinion the Constitution has already been injured by tinkering.
There were forty deaths of various disorders at New-York in the week ending Dec. 27.
Marine Intelligence.
VESSELS SPOKE. —Dec. 11, lat. 28, 30, long. 74, 30, sch. Fanny, of Portsmouth, from Montserrat, for Boston.—Dec. 26, was passed a large brig waterlogged, with a white head, red and white paint work, both masts gone, no boats or people on board.—Dec. 9, lat. 39, long. 67, Snow William, from Boston, for Jamaica.—Dec. 15, lat. 37, 20, long. 69, 30, sch. Hope, 2 days from Boston, for West Indies.—Dec. 22, lat. 29, 50, long. 66, brig 2 Friends from Portsmouth, for Porto Rico, 6 days out. Dec. 17, was spoke brig Hector, Hart, from this port, for Cadiz.
Hymeneal Register.
MARRIED At Little-Harbour, by the Rev. Mr. Willard, John Wentworth, Esquire, to Miss Martha Wentworth, daughter of Madam Martha Wentworth.
Bill of Mortality.
DIED At Gloucester, R. I. Mr. BENONI TUCKER, in the 95th year of his age. He lived with his surviving companion 70 years; he has left 203 children, grand children, and great grand children. In Prince George's county, Maryland, lately, a man by the name of Riddle, at the enormous age of CV years, having been for many years totally blind and deaf. In Caroline county, Maryland, Mrs. Mary Beauchamp, at the very advanced age of CXLIX years; she possessed to the last an unusual retention of all her faculties. At New-London, Rev. WILLIAM GREEN, aged 30, late instructor of the female Academy. Upwards of 80 of his pupils, clad in white, preceded the corpe at his funeral.
At Boston the Hon. George Richards Minot, Esq. aged 44—Judge of Probate, Judge of the Municipal Court, and Commissioner of Bankruptcy.
At Londonderry, Mrs. LUCY DANFORTH, aged 41, consort of Capt. William Danforth.
In this town, Mr. Nahum Akerman, aged 64.—Two children of Mr. Adam Simpson.—Flora Shores, a black woman. The Poor and Rich, the Simpleton and Sage; The Gay and Grave—hale Youth and halting Age; Seraphic Virgin, Beauty's virgin bloom—Alike are fated to the dreary TOMB!
TO BE SOLD,
A VERY valuable FARM, lying in the town of Sanbornton, in the county of Strafford, containing one hundred and fifty acres of tillage and mowing land, with a good orchard that produces from 60 to 70 barrels of cyder a year, with other valuable fruit trees, well watered, with an aqueduct into the yard, two houses with barns thereon; any person desirous to obtain further information may, by applying to Daniel Jewell, of Stratham, or of Fona Thompson, living on the premises. Stratham, Jan. 9, 1802.
TAKE NOTICE.
SIX months longer being allowed the Commissioners, by the Hon. Jeremiah Smith, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. in and for the county of Rockingham, to receive the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Capt. JOHN MOULTON, late of Hampton, in said county, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that they will attend for that purpose, on the third day of this and the five following months, from two to seven o'clock in the afternoon, on said days, at the dwelling-house of James Leavitt, innholder in Hampton. COTTON WARD. JONA. MARSTON. JAMES LEAVITT. Hampton, Dec. 14, 1801. Commissioners.
A WET NURSE.
WANTS a place—A young healthy married woman, with a good breast of milk, would go into a small family for two or three months.—Apply to the Printer.
THE Probate Court
to be holden at Epsom, on the third Wednesday of this month, will then be adjourned to the third Wednesday of May next. W. PARKER, Reg. January 11, 1802.
Tame-Geese.
A FLOCK of Tame-Geese have remained some time in the inclosure of the widow KNIGHT, in Newington, the owner is requested to call and take them home. Jan. 10.

EPITAPH.
STOP, passenger! with reverence view the dust, For here lies one who ne'er betray'd his trust; Who gave no hopes but what he wish'd to crown— True to his friends, did Fortune smile orrown. Favours receiv'd he never could forget, And, though repaid, still thought himself in debt. With wit and sense enough, he never strove Proudly to shine—except in acts of love.
Reader! how suits this picture to thy mind? Art thou like him, true, faithful, just & kind? If not, reform, or hide thy head from shame. This was a Dog—and NERO was his name
AN OLD EPITAPH.
HERE lies the body of John Straw, Who forty years follow'd the law; And when he dy'd, The Devil cry'd, Jack—give me your paw.
MONITORIAL.
To aid the cause of virtue and religion. "NO degree of wit and learning, no progress in commerce, no advances in the knowledge of nature, or in embellishment of art, can ever thoroughly tame that savage, the natural human heart, without religion. The arts of social life may give a sweetness to the manners and language, and induce, in some degree, a love of justice, truth, and humanity; but attainments derived from such inferior causes are no more than the semblance and the shadow of the qualities derived from pure christianity."
RELIGION.
Reader, whoever though art, deceive not thyself; suffer not thy passions to seduce thy reason from truth. If thou hast the faculties of a man, thou canst never persuade thyself that religion and morality are idle names. Struggle how thou wilt against their truth and reality, be assured that it is thy passions that have misguided thee. There will be a moment when glaring conviction will burst upon thy mind.
Without religion, what a forsaken, disconsolate creature is man! lost to happiness—a prey to his own passions—a self-tormentor, & subject to all the miseries of conscious guilt. Whither shall we fly for refuge from the pursuing evils? Whither shall we resort for peace and comfort? In religion behold the asylum! Religion closes up every dismal prospect—opens all that is delightful, enlarges, purifies and refines the faculties of the soul, & points the road to bliss, through paths of peace and pleasantness.
MILITARY ANECDOTE.
WHEN his Grace of Northumberland was only Earl Percy, and commanded the fifth regiment of foot at Limerick in Ireland, he after many hints and rubs in the newspapers, consented to give the officers in garrison a dinner, which he did at a tavern, ordering it for fifty persons, at eighteen pence per head. The officers hearing this, were resolved to shew him the superior generosity of their minds; for which purpose they went to the tavern-keeper and desired him to prepare the dinner at one guinea per head, and they would make up the difference. When the company was called into the eating room, they found a first course of all that the season could afford, a second still more costly, and a desert of the most expensive kind. The noble Earl was astonished, and this astonishment grew greater when Champagne, Burgundy, and other the most costly wines, appeared on the board. But he durst not make a remark. The company drank his health, admired the splendor and magnificence of the entertainment, which they said was worthy of the house of Percy; and so well did they enjoy it, that they sat to the bottle until eight the next morning, breaking and spoiling more than they drank in order to swell the amount. The noble Earl retired early, sent for the landlord, and asked him the meaning of such a dinner. The landlord telling the truth, his lordship appeared much ashamed of his penurious conduct, desired the whole bill to be brought in next day, and with a sigh discharged it.
MEMORY.
THE late Dr. Franklin, in the more early part of his life, belonged to a debating Society in Philadelphia. At one of their meetings, it was the doctor's turn to propose to two questions, which were as follows—"Who of all the people in the world, have the best memories?"—Second, "Who, of all the people in the world, have the worst memories?" This occasioned much learned disquisition among the members. One argued that people of the best memories, are those blessed with health, strength, strong nerves, vigorous apprehensions and in prime of life—Others pretended, that memory, like all other human faculties, is improvable; that those have the best memories that had, during a long course of education, been obliged to learn much by heart, and thus became adepts in the art of remembering.—Multitudes of arguments were brought, according to every one's fancy; but on the other question, it was universally agreed upon, that very old people must have the worst memory of any, as in the declining stage of human nature the nerves become weak, and the organization of the brain so far calloused as to retain but weekly the impression of past events. There was no end to the learned theories broached on this occasion. At last Franklin got up, and with the gravest face in the world, informed the Society, that of all men living, Creditors had the best memories, and Debtors the worst.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Rockingham, ss.
THE subscribers being appointed executors of the last Will of the Hon. GEORGE JAFFREY , late of Portsmouth, in said county, Esquire, deceased—and having given bonds as the law directs; ALL persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment to JEREMIAH LIBBEY , of said Portsmouth, without delay, and all those who have demands, are desired to exhibit them to him.
JOHN JEFFRIES, JEREMIAH LIBBEY.
Portsmouth, Jan. 4, 1802.
State of New-Hampshire. THE subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. the Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham, to receive, examine and adjust all the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOHN GILE , late of Nottingham, Esquire, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice that we will attend for the above purpose on the last Thursday of this, and the five following months, at the dwelling house of Mark Gile in Nottingham, from 10 o'clock A. M. to 6 o'clock P. M. on each of said days. GEORGE TUTTLE, SAMUEL GILE, Commissioners. JOHN FORD, Nottingham, December 23, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of EFFINGHAM, in the county of Strafford, in said State who have not paid their Highway and County taxes for the year 1801, that so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Carr Leavitt, Esq. in EFFINGHAM, on the tenth day of March next, 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Number Division Acres Highway County   D C D C    Jeremiah Avery, 41 1 35 0 10 0 5  Joshua Brown, jr. 22 1 56 0 16 8  Jeremiah Dearborn, 9 2 200 1 25 5 9  Weare Drake, 20 2 200 1 75 8 4  Abner Fogg, jr. 5 2 200 0 50 2 5  ditto, 67 1 56 0 50 2 5  Abner Fogg, jr. 7 2 200 0 50 2 5  Nathaniel Hobbs, 14 1 7 0 2 1  John Johnson, 25 2 15 0 15 7  Moses Hodgdon, jr. 60 1 56 0 50 2 5  ditto, 61 1 56 0 50 2 5  Matthew Livermore, 6 2 20 0 10 5  Moses Leavitt, 48 2 200 1 25 4 7  Ebenezer Lovering, 17 1 56 0 10 8  Thomas Leavitt, 86 2 200 1 4 7  Simon Marston, 15 1 6 0 2 1  Daniel Marston, 58 1 39 1 12 6  Benjamin Perkins, 17 2 168 1 4 7  Jonathan Page, jr. 69 2 200 1 4 7  John Pierce, 66 2 100 1 4 7  Thomas Parsons, 56 1 56 0 15 7  Coffin Page, 88 1 55 0 50 2 5  John Shepherd, 11 2 200 2 9 9 4  Ebenezer Smith, 23 2 168 1 4 7  Samuel Smith, 2 2 200 1 75 8 4  Samuel Sherburne, 38 1 56 0 15 7  John Taylor, 44 2 100 1 4 7  do 37 1 56 0 50 2 5  Joseph Towle, jr. 40 1 56 0 40 2  Joseph Towle, 32 1 32 0 15 7  Joshua Wingate, gd. 3 2 200 0 50 2 5  do 100 1 56 0 15 7  John Weeks, jr. 21 2 200 1 4 7  Jonathan Wedgwood 29 2 40 0 10 7  John Weeks, 22 2 200 1 50 7  James Wedgwood, 19 1 56 0 5 2  John Wentworth, 63 2 200 1 50 7  Thomas Wallingford, 16 1 56 0 5 2  David Wedgwood, 57 1 40 0 20 1  Jonathan Wedgwood 58 1 56 0 15 7  Nathaniel Gookins, 46 1 21 0 6 5  John Leavitt, 1 2 200 0 50 2 5  James Marston, 48 1 38 0 15 7  John Dearborn, 54 2 200 1 4 7  Joseph Towle, 41 2 50 0 50 2 5  Meserve & Company 28 2 50 0 50 2 5  David Marston, 30 2 50 0 50 2 5  Daniel Sanborn, 18 1 56 0 10 5  John Johnson, 69 2 56 0 10 5  Jonathan Marston, 14 2 200 2 50 11 9  JOHN LEAVITT, Collector.  Effingham, December 17, 1801.  
State of New-Hampshire.
Strafford, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of land in OSSIPEE GORE, in the County and State aforesaid, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1801, that so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Samuel Lovering in said town, on the sixteenth day of March next, at 10 o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Range Acres Taxes.   D. C.    Tho's Walling. 1 7 30 0  ford, do. 29 8 100  do. do. 97 12 100  do. do. 98 12 100  do. do. 98 12 90  do. do. 110 13 100  do. do. 76 14 50  do. do. 168 16 90  Solly & March, 19 1 50 52  do. do. 19 2 50  do. do. 200 2 100  do. do. 2 7 100  do. do. 36 9 50  do. do. 42 9 70  do. do. 99 12 100  do. do. 112 13 100  JOHN LEAVITT, Collector.  Ossipee Gore, December 15, 1801.  
NOTICE.
THE creditors of SAMUEL STORER , a Bankrupt, are hereby notified, that the commissioners, and the assignees of the estate and effects, of said Bankrupt, will meet at the Court-House in this town, on Monday the first day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to make a third dividend of said estate and effects, when and where, the creditors who have not already proved their debts, will be admitted to prove the same. JOHN GODDARD, H. S. LANGDON, CHARLES CUTTS, Assignees. Portsmouth, Dec. 29, 1801.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber an indentured apprentice named Michael White, had on when he ranaway a short blue out-side jacket, round hat and canvas trowsers, is about 15 years of age, was born in Ireland, thick set, light complexion and short dark hair; whoever will return said runaway free of expense shall have one cent reward, all persons are cautioned against trusting or harbouring said runaway on my account, as I will pay no expense whatever. THOMAS BROWN. Portsmouth, Dec. 29, 1801.
HANCOCK.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in Hancock, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1801, that unless they pay the same to the subscriber on or before the 15th day of April next, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue, at 10 o'clock A. M. on said day at the dwelling house of Andrew Seaton, innholder in said town.
   Number Range Acres Highway County   D C D C    Lemuel Marden, 50 13 0 19 0 7  Nathaniel Prentis, 90 11 22 8  Amos Whittmore, 40 0 0 15 6  Capt. James Davis, 35 6 4 0 1  Joseph Hayward, 100 13 5 37 1 4  Sam'l Dana's heirs, 50 1 5 5 6  John Moor, 100 8 2 33 1 2  Jonathan Pollard, 40 14 5 29 1 1  Robert Colburn, 100 9 2 33 1  Timothy Daniels, 60 0 0 17 6  Stephen Prichard & Moses Sterrett, 80 0 0 29 1  William Sterrett, 60 1 4 21 8  EZEKIEL PAGE, Collector.  Hancock, December 5, 1801.  
State of New-Hampshire, Strafford ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of the several pieces of land hereinafter named, lying in the town of Wolfborough, in said State and county, who have not paid their taxes in said Wolfborough for the year 1801, that so much of the said land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue on the 15th day of February next, at one of the o'clock in the afternoon, at the dwelling house of William Rogers, in said town, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. of a original lot. Acres. Highway County   D C D C    Jacob Wiggin, 3 add'l n 50 45 63 0 14  John Furnald, 9 48 16 25 38 5  Tho's Perkins 50 12 19 28 4  Masonian quarter, 50 12 19 28 4  Benja. Perkins, 5 add'l n 50 8 14 0 3  Nehem'l Lucas, 21 50 12 17 37 4  Eben. Horne, jr. land on which he formerly lived. 60 71 97 146 21  WILLIAM GUPPY, Collector.  Wolfborough, December 8, 1801. (6w.)  
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of PIERMONT, county of Grafton, State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their county and highway taxes for the year 1801, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the twenty-fifth day of February 1802, so much of their lands as will pay the said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold on said day, at public vendue, at my dwelling-house in said Piermont, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Original Grantees and Owners of LANDS. Lot. Acres. Highway County   D C D C    How. Henderson, 1th div. 35 0 160 3 68  John Wentworth, 4th div. 20 0 160 3 54  Clement March, 4th div. 54 0 160 3 54  Wiseman Clagget 2 2 100 2 96  Ezekiel Worthen, 4th div. 2 0 160 2 46  J. Montgomery, 1th div. 19 0 160 2 36  Maj. Joseph Smith, 2 2 100 2 36  Jonathan Carlton, 6 3 100 2 96  Charles Paxton, 7 3 100 2 46  Maj.