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THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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No. 29, of Vol. XLV.]
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1800.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
Late Foreign Intelligence
Received at Boston, by the brig Franklin, Walker, 45 days from London.
English dates to the 20th May.
PARIS, MAY 5.
FRENCH VICTORY.
A TELEGRAPHIC dispatch from Strasbourg, of the 5th inst. announces the following important news: The army of the Rhine, on the 3d, drove back the enemy. It has possessed itself of the important post of Stockach, and of the borders of the Lake of Constance, has made seven thousand prisoners, taken nine pieces of cannon, and very large magazines." [Moniteur.]
English official account of affairs on the Rhine.
From Mr. Wickham, to Lord Grenville.
Ulm, May 8, 1800.
"The enemy, by withdrawing their whole force from the North-east frontier of Switzerland, were enabled to unite a force of 100,000 men. The position of Stockach was attacked on the 3d with a very superior force, and carried with some loss on the part of the Austrians. At the same time the main body of the French, commanded by Gen. Moreau in person, made a desperate attack upon the Austrian force under Gen. Kray, at Engen; but after an obstinate contest, and sacrificing immense numbers of men, they were obliged to desist. In the mean time, the Archduke Ferdinand, who had defeated a body of the enemy that had attempted to cut him off, effected his junction with the main army. In consequence, however, of the loss of Stockach, and the absence of several considerable detachments, General Kray found himself under the necessity of withdrawing in a direction towards the Danube. In the course of his march he was attacked again on the 5th, in a temporary position at Moesskirch, by the whole French army, who were again repulsed, after an obstinate contest and experiencing a loss much greater than that of the Austrians. The French did not venture to renew the attack in the night, or on the next morning. On the 6th the Austrians took up a position behind the Danube, between Riedlingen and Sigmaringen, without any opposition from the enemy; and on the 8th had again repassed that river, and were preparing to advance. The Archduke Ferdinand is reported to have distinguished himself particularly."
It cannot be denied that the masterly manoeuvres of Gen. Moreau completely succeeded in diverting the attention of General Kray from the actual point of attack. The latter was induced to consider the feint made by Gen. Suzanne as the real operation, and he was concentrating his forces at Donaueschingen while the French were enabled to pass the Rhine without any check, and turn the positions of the Austrian army. The country to which General Kray has retreated is, however, more favourable to the effective display and evolutions of the Austrian cavalry, against which, in numbers, discipline, and every other respect, it is admitted by all military men, that the republican cavalry cannot make head. The French have been much indebted for their late successes to superiority of numbers.
Austrian Successes in Italy.
ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, May 10.
Letters received this morning from Lord Keith, dated April 21st, mention several important advantages gained by the Austrians in the vicinity of the city of Genoa, under the walls of which place the French have been obliged to concentrate their force. In many attacks the fire of the English ships was employed with considerable effect.
Downing-Street, May 10.
From Hon. Mr. Wyndham, to Lord Grenville.
Florence, April 29, 1800.
"The latest news arrived this morning from the vicinity of Genoa, states, that Massena, having been beat a second time at Voktri, on the 18th inst.
was obliged to take refuge with the remains of his army within the walls of Genoa; and that all the strong ports and forts without the city were in the hands of the combined powers, under the command of Gen. Melas and Admiral Lord Keith.
VIENNA, April 26.—(From the Court Gazette)
According to accounts received here from General Melas, from Madonna di Savona, Varaggio, and Sassello, from the 11th to the 17th inst. he continues his operations in the Riviera, and against Genoa. Every where the enemy makes the most obstinate resistance, and in one of the different engagements, which happened on the 11th, between Logaretto and Monte Fajale, they could only be driven to flight by the unexampled bravery of our grenadiers, and the skilful manner in which they make use of the bayonet. A Chief of brigade, several Staff-officers, and 60 privates were made prisoners on this occasion: Massena himself was in danger of being taken, and was saved with the greatest difficulty by his troops. On the same day Field-Marshal Lieut. Ertini was attacked on Monte St. Giacomo by the French General of Division, Souhet, whom he repulsed, but not without considerable loss.
At the same time the advanced posts of Field-Marshal Lieut. Kaim were attacked near Chaumons by a division of troops under Gen. Thurreau, from Briançon, but he repulsed them beyond the Thora.—On the preceding day, however, the enemy had succeeded, favoured by a fog, in surprising the brigade of General Ulm on the height of Sette Pani, and in driving him from that post, after which he joined Field-Marshal Lieut. Elsnitz, in his position on Monte St. Giacomo.
On the 12th, at ten in the morning, the brigades of our left wing were violently attacked at several points, by the enemy, who succeeded in dislodging the regiment of Terzy and a battalion of Reilly from the highest point of the Armetta, after they had sustained the most furious attacks. The fire continued from ten in the morning till night, with considerable loss on both sides. The brigade of Gen. Sticker maintained its position. This event induced Gen. Melas, on the 13th, to order the brigades Buffy and Latterman to the heights of Arbigola and Monte Reggio to attack the enemy with a concentrated force. The latter endeavoured to be beforehand with him, and on the evening of the 14th, Gen. Count St. Julien was attacked in front by about 4000 men, coming down from Mount P' Ametta, 2000 men attempting, at the same time, to make themselves masters of Saffello, and thus to menace that General's front and rear; but he maintained his position in spite of their repeated attacks, and on the 15th, the four brigades Buffy, Bramano, Bellegarde, and Sticker, advanced, so that the left wing of the army was on Monte Lodrino, the centre on Stella St. Giuffina, and the right wing, consisting of a brigade of grenadiers, on the heights of Arbigola. At two in the forenoon, the enemy, with their usual impetuosity, attacked both wings, but were repulsed by the brigades of Latterman, Buffy, and St. Julien; the engagement only terminating at nine in the evening.
On the 15th the enemy were driven from Saffello, and General Melas led the abovenamed brigades against the Ametta, ordering the regiment Stuart, with one of them, to Monte Fajale, to establish a communication with the troops under Field-Marshal Lieut. Hohenzollern. On the 18th Field-Marshal Lieut. Hohenzollern was at Lavezzara, and his advanced post, close to St. Pietro d'Arena. Throughout that neighbourhood the country people have taken up arms against the common enemy; and as Field-Marshal Lieut. Ott has likewise advanced to Calvari, on the Risagno, and his advanced post extending from Cretto to Quinto, on the sea coast, we must expect further intelligence from this concentrated situation of the army against Genoa. Gen. Melas promises soon to send positive intelligence of our own and the enemy's loss.
(Private Correspondence.)
By several Couriers sent hither from Gen. Melas, we have received the following intelligence respecting the further operations of his army:
From the 13th to the 17th the engagements continued without interruption. Gen. Melas made five different attacks upon the flower of his army. A corps of 6000 grenadiers, led by him in person, had 3000 killed and 1800 made prisoners. Massena was also in the habit of Imperial chasseur, whom a French officer shot, and thus liberated.
Massena seeing that his troops were beaten in every quarter, withdrew to Genoa with 18,000 men, the remainder of his army of 29,000 men, and is now entirely blockaded. He attempted to escape by sea, but was forced by the English to return, when he made proposals to Gen. Melas to capitulate, demanding the free departure of himself and his army; his offers were rejected, and he was informed, that, from the situation of affairs, a capitulation could not be granted, and that he must surrender at discretion. A courier is now hourly expected, with intelligence of the surrender of Massena and the rest of his army, which is said to suffer greatly from want of provisions.
The obstinacy and intrepidity of the contending armies, surpassed that which they had evinced in the battles of Novi and on the Trebbia. The loss of the French, who fought like desperate men, has been very great; but our own has likewise not been inconsiderable. By sea, Adm. Lord Keith blockades Genoa in such a manner, that during the day time his fleet is always drawn up in order of battle, and at night the whole fleet (even the smallest vessels) are illuminated, and stationed in such a manner as to make it entirely impossible even for Massena to escape in person.
Attack upon the King.
[The London paper of the 20th May contains several particulars respecting an atrocious attempt on the life of the King of Great Britain, on the night of the 15th May, by one Hatfield. As we have not received the papers of the 16th, 17th, 18th, or 19th; we are not in possession of the particulars of the attempt.]
MAY 20.
The Privy Council yesterday proceeded in examining evidence respecting the attempt on the King's life.—The surgeon of the 15th regiment depose, that Hatfield was under his care at Croydon barracks in 1796, being then afflicted by the most violent insanity, occasioned, as he believed, by a wound in the head; that he was pinned to the bed; and that his opinion then was, that he would be subject to violent relapses. I Jones stated, that the prisoner had frequently appeared to him to be in a disordered state. Mrs. Trulock said, "he certainly was mad, having frequently talked in a strange way to her." On the other hand, Mr. Nailor, a man with whom Hatfield worked, spoke as to his conduct in the shop, which, he said, was very regular. Hatfield's wife said, "she did not know that he was deranged, and was much astonished at his being suspected."
The examinations were sealed, and sent to the King, at Windsor.
We understand it was yesterday determined that Hatfield should be tried at the next Old Baily sessions.
Yesterday Mr. Ford attended at the Duke of Portland's Office, where a person was brought before him, charged with having said, that he had reason to believe that the next attempt on the King's life would be attended with better success. After a short hearing he was dismissed; as was also the shoemaker, charged with hissing his Majesty at the corner of Southampton-street, when the Royal Family were returning from the play on Thursday night. The wife of Hatfield made application for permission to see her husband, which was refused her.
Before the late atrocious attempt on his Majesty, by Hatfield, he was considered a loyal subject. Numerous anecdotes are told of his desperate bravery, and also of his loyal attachment to the King. Among others, it is said, that when in France, and when under the cure of his wounds, with his one arm, while the other was broken,
he was detected by the sentinels hacking down a tree of liberty in the yard of the prison where he was confined.
The examinations respecting the atrocious attempt on his Majesty's life are nearly brought to a termination.
The depositions of the different witnesses were yesterday sent to the Law Officers of the Crown, as materials for grounding the prosecution that is to be immediately instituted by special commission, and also for preparing a bill, not as it has been improperly stated, for the extension of the treason laws, but to give to his Majesty's prerogative that security and protection which are enjoyed by the meanest of his subjects.
London Gazette, May 10.
From Lord KEITH, to Mr. NAPIER.
Minotaur, off Genoa, April 18.
"I have the satisfaction of acquainting you for the information of their Lordships, that the Guillaume Tell having attempted to escape from Malva on the evening of the 29th ultimo, was intercepted and captured the following morning by his Majesty's ships Lion, Foudroyant, and Penelope; but as I have not yet received Capt. Dixon's account of the particulars of the action, or of the loss which has been sustained; I must take another opportunity of communicating them. I understand however, that the enemy was completely dismayed before the stroke, and that the Lion and Foudroyant have had killed and wounded about forty men each."
HALIFAX, June 19.
A person calling himself Major John A. Schaeffer, who arrived here about a fortnight since, from St. Andrews, Passamaquoddy, was, on Monday, committed to prison under the Alien Act, by the Justices of the Court of Sessions. He came from the States to Passamaquoddy, and appears to be the person pointed out in the following advertisement, which is taken from Fenn's Gazette published in Philadelphia:
A Caution to the Public.
John A. Schaeffer, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the Southern States, has had the effrontery to draw several Bills of Exchange on Timothy Pickering, Esq., Secretary of State, and myself; and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of letters and papers, with the names affixed of divers public characters and reputable Merchants, highly recommendatory of said Schaeffer; to one of those papers I find my name subscribed—but I do not know the man. These are villainous forgeries. To prevent further imposition, I have to request the Printers of newspapers in the United States to publish this for the benefit of their fellow citizens.
SAM M. MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. Trenton, New-Jersey, Oct. 24th, 1798.
CHARLESTON, June 10.
SHIPWRECK.
The British armed ship Argus, Capt. Johnson, bound to Liverpool, with a valuable cargo of cotton, rice, logwood, mahogany, naval stores, &c. in attempting to pass the Bar on Sunday forenoon, in the last quarter of the flood tide, was, from the wind dying away, driven on the north breaker head, and stranded—the vessel and greater part of the cargo supposed to be lost. Lighters went down yesterday to save as much as possible from the wreck.
JUNE 11.
The ship Argus, which got on the bar on Sunday, went to pieces yesterday morning; some of the cotton, about 100 bales, it is said, is picked up; the rest of the cargo is entirely lost.
BALTIMORE, June 24.
Arrived the private armed brig William, Capt. Hurst, from Martinico, which place he left the 3d inst.
On the night of the 4th inst. being under the lee of Guadalupe, a French privateer run under my bow and hove too for some time, not thinking I was armed, and expecting, I suppose, we were not in readiness, we got very near him before we offered to fire; and as soon as I thought we had good aim fired directly into him, but a very heavy rain squall coming on, he got off, and I thought it not worth while to follow him any further.
but joined my squadron again which was lying too for me.
June 6, lat. 19, 48, long. 65, 50, parted with the brig William, Story, bound to Turk's Island.
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 7.
LOCUSTS.
A Correspondent, to whom we applied for information respecting the appearance of the Locusts in the vicinity of this city; has favoured us with the following remarks upon the subject:—
IN the course of this spring my attention was drawn to the Locust year, and that we should certainly see them in swarms.
Believing that this impression had been made by the incident of their coming every 17th year, I thought no more of it till the beginning of May—when, removing about two inches of the surface of the earth from under a pear tree, I instantly saw a great number of holes, in which were Locusts, apparently ready for their approaching resurrection. This induced a closer attention to their movements, and on the 25th May in the morning, I observed them coming out in great numbers, and creeping up the shrubs and trees.
My neighbour, after inquiring if I had seen them, shewed me an almanack for the year 1766, which contained his father's notes respecting them—in which was written, opposite to the 25th May, "Locusts came this day and staid till the 27th June;" and in another page, "This is the Locust year; as was also 1749, 1732, and 1715, and will be, 1783 and 1800." This appears to be established beyond a doubt by many living witnesses.
As I have never seen any observations on this astonishing subject, it is wished that those who are conversant in the world of insects, would favour the agriculture with some account of these inhabitants of the earth beneath, and the air above—by answering the following queries:
1st. Do these insects exist more than sixteen years in the ground, in the state we generally see them, and then force their way upwards to live in the open air a month, in which short space they lay their eggs by cutting or making a small incision in the tender bark of fruit trees, and then perish?
2d. Is there any trace of an intermediate state?
3d. What nourishes them above ground as it is supposed they eat nothing?
4th. Are they not male and female, as some are, and others are not furnished with wings or darts about half an inch long, with which they rip open the bark and deposit a substance that is very destructive to the trees?
5th. Is it true, as confidently asserted, that they are found in some places 3 or 4 feet under ground?
6th. Are they peculiar to the middle states?
7th. Is the same insect found in any other part of the world exactly under the same regulations?
8th. Are they not an entire different species from the large Locust, some of which are found every year?
A FARMER.
Germantown, June 4, 1800.
It would appear, by the following paragraph from a London paper of the 15th April, that the Locust has also made its periodical appearance in England:
"Wednesday morning last just after a shower of rain, the inhabitants of Stoke by Clare, Suffolk, were much alarmed at the sudden appearance of a numerous swarm of animals on the village green, much of the shape and meagre frame of the grub-grasshopper, so called, with long black legs, heads and goggling eyes. They remained there for some hours, and the herbage, on which they preyed, was found soon after to have lost much of its verdure. They were seen next day in the neighborhood, grubbing a young hedge row on the road side, and are considered as Locusts of a very destructive species, and their presence much dreaded, as no attempts have as yet been used to destroy them have succeeded. About nine years ago, an insect, well known to naturalists to be a species of Locust, but larger, and of a more terrific appearance, was found on the College grounds, at Stoke, and other places, from which it is conjectured, the present destructive swarm owe their birth."

FURTHER Late European News, Extracted from London Papers, received by the Franklin, Capt. Walker.
Operations on and near the Rhine.
OFFICIAL—FRENCH.
General Dessel, Chief of the General Etat Major of the Army of the Rhine, to the Minister of War.
Head-Quarters, Waldshut, May 1.
CITIZEN MINISTER,
The Plan which I had the honour to send a Copy of, is executing daily, and to the present moment every thing promises us a happy success. The two Corps of the Army, com- manded by Lieut. Generals St. Su- zanne and St. Cyr, passed the Rhine on April 25.
The former proceeding from Kehl, and directing his course to Offen- bourg, came up with the enemy, who 15,000 strong, made a great re- sistance. The battle lasted from five in the morning to four in the after- noon. The enemy lost many men, and left in our hands one cannon, firelocks, and ammunition. We have to regret some brave men, among whom is Citizen Dubois Craice. He was killed at the head of his corps.
Lieut. Gen. St. Cyr, who passed the Rhine at Brisach, experienced but little resistance; the enemy retreated before him, and evacuated Fribourg, which he entered on the 25th in the evening.
The corps of the Army which the General in Chief commands directly, passed the Rhine at Bâle on the 27th April.
The first division of this corps, commanded by General Delmas, pro- ceeded down the right bank of the Rhine, and directed its course to- wards the villes Forestiers. A very warm action took place on the 27th April, in order to force the passage of the Alb, which the enemy had en- trenched. This division took 200 prisoners and two pieces of cannon.
The second division, commanded by Gen. Leclerc, marched as a se- cond line to the first.
The third, under the orders of Ge- neral Richepanse, after having made some feigned movements on the left, proceeded against Saint Blaise, where it found four battalions of the enemy, who were defeated, after a resistance very well kept up. This division made 100 prisoners, and quitted this position on the arrival of the corps of the army under Lieut. General St. Cyr, in order to resume its rank in the career of the corps under General Moreau.
The Austrians retired at all points, to take, I believe, the line of Stock- ach. Our Army, in the best disposi- tion, passed the Wutack this morning, and is marching at this moment to- ward Newkirk, where it will be join- ed by Lieut. Gen. Lecourbe, who passes the Rhine to-day at Rechingen. I shall write to you this evening to in- form you of the result of this opera- tion.
Not having yet received any official report, I can only calm your first im- patience. As soon as I shall have re- ceived these reports, I will hasten to transmit them to you.
Health and respect, (Signed) DESSOLLE.
OFFICIAL—AUSTRIAN.
VIENNA, MAY 3.
Respecting the opening of the Cam- paign on the Rhine, and in Suabia, the following Official Accounts have been received:
"General Kray, in a report dated Donauessingen the 25th and 26th of April, states, that on the 25th the En- emy had advanced in force from Kehl and Old Brisach; as this event had been foreseen, the van of our Army had orders, for the present, not to en- ter into any serious engagements with the Enemy. The Troops under Ge- neral Széchy are drawn up in the neighbourhood of Durlach and Ra- stadt, to render as difficult as possible the Enemy's plan of extending their positions in that quarter."
"General Kray has, meanwhile, joined the Right wing of the Division of Field-Marshal Lieutenant Nauen- dorf, with the Corps of General Count Giulay, and has given similar orders to Field Marshal Lieutenant Sztarray and Field-Marshal Lieutenant Kien- mayer, concentrating his principal force in the two Camps of Villingen and Donauessingen, to direct his op- erations from that position as circum- stances shall require."
"The Enemy is also said to be in motion against the Corps of F. M. Lieut. Prince Reuss, in the Grison Country and Voralberg, in confe- quence of which, farther accounts may be expected from that quarter."
ULM, MAY 8.
Recent occurrences, & con- dition of the Armies in Italy.
OFFICIAL—FRENCH.
They write from Nice, that the en-
emy having displayed forces much more considerable, General Massena has not been able to make them aban- don their position. This has induced the General to fall back on Genoa. On the 23d of April, his advanced posts were at Conigliano. All the heights round Genoa were provided with French Troops. There are pro- visions in Genoa that will last till the 30th Prairial (19th June). General Souhet still occupies the heights of Melogno and Finale. The two Ar- mies were in treaty for the exchange of their prisoners, General Massena had taken 6000 more from the enemy than they had taken from him— [Moniteur.]
General Souhet writes from the Head-Quarters at La Pietra, under date the 27th April, that he is still on the heights of Melogno and of Sette- pani. On the 24th, he ordered Gen. Serras to take the heights of Muriatto. That General, at the head of the 10th and 99th, has made one hundred and fifty prisoners, of whom three are offi- cers.
General Massena is at Genoa, hav- ing daily engagements with the ene- my. On the 24th, General Soult had made, near the Bridge of Polce- vera, 600 prisoners, of whom twenty- seven are Officers, and a Colonel of the Regiment of Nadasti.
PARIS, May 2.
Lieut. General Souhet writes from his Head-Quarters at Melogno, under date of the 21st ult. that in order to prepare for the general attack, he had on the 19th attacked the first po- sition which the enemy occupied. General Clausel had carried that post and taken 300 prisoners, of whom 13 were Officers.
That during the whole of the day of the 20th, he was engaged with the enemy without having either gained or lost ground, although they often came to the bayonets, and that the affair was extremely warm. General Compans was wounded.
That General Massena had assem- bled his forces in a mass, and put off a decisive attack until the 22d or 23d.
Nothing new had taken place near Genoa.
OFFICIAL—AUSTRIAN.
"Since our last accounts, General Melas reports from his Head-quarters at Sestri di Ponente under the 22d of April, that, after so many fatiguing marches and operations, it was his in- tention to grant some repose to the Troops encamped before Genoa, and, by throwing up Entrenchments, to render his position still stronger."
"General Count St. Julien, with the Brigade under his command, is charged with the blockade of Savona, the nine Brigades of Stuart, which had been employed in that business having orders to join the Army."
Miscellaneous Articles of Informa- tion.
LONDON, MAY 10.
15000 men of the army of reserve are gone for Switzerland, to act as a Corps of Observation.
Gen. Mack has broken his parole and left France.
The Court of Vienna is preparing to publish, an explanation respecting the murder of the French Ministers near Rastadt.
It is said the English are restricted from leaving Russia.
The French Government permits the importation of English goods into Antwerp.
Pichegru is at Augsburg.
Dumourier is at Altona.
Ad. Bickerton goes to the Mediter- ranean.
Disturbances occur in several parts of the country in consequence of the scarcity of provisions.
Mr. Pitt is about to propose to Parliament the suspension of the im- portation of Africans into the British West India Islands, for a limited pe- riod, by way of experiment.
Sir Ralph Abercrombie will sail in a few days for Minorca, from whence he will proceed on an expedition, pre- parations for which are making.
Ad. Lord Seymour is appointed for the Jamaica, and Ad. Duckworth for the Windward Island station.
Gen. Maitland commands in Ireland.
A Royalist Conspiracy has been discovered at Paris, and some of the authors, or rather the instruments of it, have been seized with their papers, and carried to the Temple. The nomination of four Counsellors of State, among whom is Brune, to ex- amine into this affair, and the nature of the details which are given respect- ing it, may lead to a belief that it is not imaginary, and that it is more im- portant than all others of which we have before heard.
MAY 12.
A Dutch ship of the line it is said has been carried into Yarmouth.
It is reported that Government have authentic accounts that 40 sail of the line, with frigates, and having 24,000 men on board, were under way when the British fleet appeared off Brest.
Prince Suwarow has relapsed into his late illness.
Another motion for Peace was re- jected in the British House of Com- mons, on the 8th of May. Ayes 8 —Nays 59.
MAY 19.
Napper Tandy's trial has not yet commenced.
It is reported that an English fri- gate has lately captured a French frigate on the coast of Africa.
The Union of England and Ire- land being agreed upon in the Par- liaments of both countries, and re- ceived the approbation of His Ma- jesty, measures are adopting for their incorporation.
It was yesterday reported that the Admiralty had received an account from the Mediterranean, that two Frigates, attempting to make their escape out of Malta, had been captured by the British Ships cruizing off that Island, and that a number of Officers, with considerable treasure, had been found on board.
MAY 20.
The remnant of the army of E- gypt, are performing quarantine at Toulon, previous to landing again on French soil.
The Russian Ambassador is to leave London in a few days. Some im- pediment exists in the communica- tions with Russia.
Latest Foreign News.
By an arrival at New-York, regular files of London Papers have been re- ceived to May 21.
LONDON, May 15.
AN ACCIDENT!
This morning, as the King was re- viewing the Grenadier Guards in Hyde-Park, a ball, accidentally dis- charged from one of the muskets, wounded a man about seven yards from his Majesty, in the thigh; af- terwards passed through the skirts of a Frenchman's coat, and struck a button on a boy's breast with so much force, as to occasion a considerable contusion. His Majesty, with his usual humanity, ordered a coach to be called for, and a surgeon to at- tend the wounded man; and soon after quitted the ground.
PARIS, MAY 21.
LATEST NEWS FROM SUABIA. The General of Division, Chief of the Staff, Major-General, to the Minister of War, head quarters, Biberach, 20 Floreal, May 10.
Citizen Minister —There are few ex- amples of a resistance so obstinate as that of the enemy, and of an advance so vigorously pushed as that of the army of the Rhine in Germany. It might have been expected, after the two battles of Engen and Molskirch, that general Kray would have retired behind the Yller, and to his entrench- ed camp of Ulm; but the enemy, af- ter these two bloody defeats, gained by forced marches the line of the Riss, and on the 9th the body of the army commanded by lieutenant-general St. Cyr, and the reserve, met him on their march, and encountered him. The enemy occupied the heights in front of the Riss. Two divisions of the corps of general St. Cyr, (Baraguay d'Hill- iers and Turreau) had scarcely come out of the woods, and formed their columns, when they drove the enemy into the deep ravine formed by the riv- er, and penetrated as far as Biberach. General Richepanse, who for 4 hours had sustained a violent cannonade, see- ing himself then supported, crossed the river at a ford with his troops, and gained the almost inaccessible height that commands Biberach. At the same time his cavalry, which on ac- count of the marshes was unable to follow the infantry, went along the river and, after having crossed by the bridge at the gates of the city, formed, by a bold manœuvre, in the rear of the Austrian army, which stood still firm.
This courageous movement of the cavalry of the 3d division of the corps of reserve did not a little contribute to the victory. The enemy retired, leav- ing 3000 prisoners, at least 2000 dead on the field of battle. Thus, citizen minister, the environs of Biberach have been twice distinguished by splendid victories: one, when the army of the Rhine, by the finest of retreats, drew the attention of Europe, the other, when, more formidable, it carries its arms into the heart of Germany. I am unable to send you more circum- stantial accounts. The army marches so rapidly that there is scarcely time to receive accounts of the successes of every day. I shall however, commu- nicate them to you, and recurring to these three battles shall point out to you all those who have distin- guished themselves in them by their talents and bravery. Health and respect. (Signed)
DESSOLES, chief of the staff.
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH.
General Moreau to the Minister at War. Huninguen, 26 Floreal, May 16.
"The right wing, commanded by general Lecourbe, attacked the enemy
on the 11th, in the position of Mem- mingen. They have been completely beaten. More than 2000 men have been made prisoners, and a great num- ber of dead are left on the field of bat- tle." Moniteur, May 17.
BONAPARTE.
Bonaparte arrived at Geneva late on the 8th of May. Dispatches were received from him on the 16th. On the 13th the head quarters of the ar- my were at Laufane. The chief coun- sil reviewed the advanced guard, which was to set out the same day un- der the command of general Lannes. The whole army is reported to be in a most excellent state.
A letter from Merlin, the ex-direct- or's son, to his friends at Paris, states, that the army of reserve was about to proceed to Italy by the Great St. Bar- nard and the dutchy of Aosta, into Piedmont; and that the Austrians would soon have 60,000 men in their rear. Bonaparte said on the parade, that they would be at Milan in two decades. Prodigious exertions have been making to send provisions and stores to Geneva, and it has been neces- sary to have recourse to requisitions for many articles.
MASSENA.
From Massena there is no direct news; but an official letter from general St. Hilaire, commandant of Marfeilles, contains some accounts from Genoa as late as the 3d instant.
ARMY OF THE RHINE.
The private letters in the Paris jour- nals state, that the battles of the 3d and 5th were most bloody. The loss of the Austrians is estimated at 10,000 killed and 11,000 wounded; the French 5,000 killed and 7,000 wound- ed. On the 7th the Austrians are said to have gained some advantages, but were soon compelled to retreat. The right wing of the French on the 9th, it is said, entered Lindau, and an- other was preparing to attack Bre- gentz, after passing the Rhine at Rhei- neck. The French army seems to be advancing to Augsburg.
NORFOLK, June 5.
As our papers were going to press, Capt. Merry arrived in town, from the brig Iphigenia, 37 days from Bel- fast. In lat. 37, 10, lon. 19. E. of Philadelphia, was brought to by La Sophie, French frigate, and treated in the most friendly manner. On the 30th May, in lat. 36, 46, was board- ed by the French privateer Schooner Sans Souci, of fourteen 6 pounders, who plundered the brig of linens to the value of 10,000 dollars, belonging to Mr. Montgomery, of Richmond; also destroyed a considerable quantity of furniture belonging to Dr. White, of Baltimore; broke open every thing in the hold, tore up the lockers in the cabin, plundered the passengers of their clothes, the Capt. of 50 guineas and carried off the letter bag with 500 letters, many of which were for this place. They put on board the Iphigenia, the mate and crew of the sloop Industry, Capt. Savage, bound from New London, to the West-In- dies, with stock. The privateer then gave chase to a vessel in the N. W. quarter, supposed to be snow Experi- ment, Kirby, from Corunna to Phi- ladelphia, 62 days out.
ALBANY, JULY 4.
From the London paper of Tuesday last.
The following melancholy accident happened at Troy on Friday last: A person, having dropped his shoe into a well near Mr. Ahlsey's tavern, which had been covered and unused for some time, persuaded master Jack Tillman, a young lad about 14 years of age, son of the late Christopher Tillman, Esq. of this village, to descend into the well to fetch it up. A stick was tied on the end of a rope for the pur- pose, on which he placed his feet, and was lowered down; but as he ap- proached the bottom, he was almost instantaneously suffocated with the dead air, and dropped from the rope. A Mr. Jesse Benham, who has attend- ed the ferry at Troy, inconsiderately went down after him, and met with a like fate. The water in the well not being more than a foot in depth, the bodies were soon taken up, but every attempt to reanimate them proved in- effectual.
BOSTON, JULY 11.
PAPER MONEY.
Such is the miserable state of the French finances that another edition of assignats has been ordered. After the experience which they have had of the improbability of securing faith in paper money, without establishing the fact, that there is specie in bank for its redemption, this measure must be conceived the forlorn hope of in- solveney.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, May 13.
"Rice is in brisk demand at pre- sent, but doubtful if these prices can be long supported, should large sup- plies come forward, yet 35s. per cwt. is now warranted by government for all rice imported until 1st October next, 100s. per 28cwt. for fine wheat
flour, and 90s. per quarter of 8 winch- bushels for wheat—the former to be ascertained by the average price to be published each week in London, and latter articles according to the aver- age price of the kingdom."
The export demand for sugars and coffee has again become more limited within these few days, but prices are notwithstanding expected to keep pretty steady, at least until the summer West India fleets arrive.
Prices of cotton, particularly of the lower description, have experienced some improvement in the course of last month, and the demand for all sorts continues very regular, which is encouraged by a brisk vent for our manufactures, as well as an export de- mand for twill. The manufacturers are applying to government to lay some restrictions upon the latter in the way of duty on exportation, or other- wise, and such a circumstance should they succeed (contrary to expectation) would certainly tend to depress the raw materials, which otherwise we think likely to maintain the present prices until more abundant supplies come forward! altho' they may prob- ably become precarious some months hence, should our importations from all quarters prove so considerable as is generally expected.
NEWS FROM EUROPE.
In Italy, after a series of dead- ly and inveterate conflicts, Victory has deserted the standards of her favorite child, Massena; who has been obli- ged to seek shelter under the walls of Genoa, from the reiterated attacks of General Melas. All accounts agree, that the French affairs in that quar- ter were in a disastrous state; and some that Massena had made offers to capitulate. A reinforcement, how- ever, 26,000 men, were proceeding from Dijon, to succour him. Accounts from Gibraltar, to the 28th May re- ceived via Salem, mention, a letter having been received there from Ge- noa, dated the last of April, stating, that Massena found himself obliged to offer terms of capitulation; which Gen. Melas would not accept; and that in consequence Gen. Massena had remonstrated Lord Keith on the sub- ject. The result was not known.
Consul Bonaparte left Paris the 5th May, and travelled to Dijon (185 miles) in 25 hours—On the 7th, he entered Geneva; and in fifteen days he was to return to Paris.
The French army of Egypt has arrived off Toulon; where it was performing quarantine!
The English channel fleet was at sea; and the captures made by the British cruisers increase daily. Amongst the late ones, is the William Tell, of 80 guns; the last remaining ship of the line of the Egyptian expedi- tion.
A very serious attack has been made on the life of the King of Great Britain. We are not in possession of the papers which contain the first ac- counts of it; but from the numerous addresses, from both Houses of Par- liament, from the city of London, and from all the counties, &c. con- gratulating his majesty on his prov- idential escape from assassination; we conclude it must have been violent and vindictive.
THE NEGOTIATION.
We do not find an article in the London papers respecting our Nego- tiators at Paris; nor is there any truth in the report, that an express passed through Philadelphia, with dis- patches to The President from them. —[It is full time, however, our gov- ernment were in possession of accounts from them.]—A Halifax paper of the 21st ult. relates, "that letters from France, found on board the Fly, an American vessel, from St. Sebastien, for New-York, sent in there, mention, that the treaty between America and that country was progressing fast, and would probably have been concluded, but for the indisposition of one of the Commissioners;—that persons were to be appointed on both sides, to as- certain the spoiliations on the Ameri- can trade—and that the balance of an old debt due to France was to be ap- plied as a compensation; that the commercial connexion between the two countries was to be improved, and the Americans were to be put on a footing with the most favored na- tion." That these letters may have contained the preceding terms we are not averse to believe; but we know of no balance due by the U. States to France. The United States owe to Holland about 11,000,000 of dol- lars: Possibly, as the French are in the habit of squeezing the Dutch, they may press that sum into their service as part of the compensation contemplated.—A letter from Paris, dated April 25th, received by a gen- tleman in this town, lays, "The ne- gotiation is in a pleasant train." Other letters, from London, men- tion, that from the magnitude of the object, it drags on heavily.

BOSTON, July 14. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Bourdeaux, to a respectable house in Philadelphia, dated May 2, 1800. "From the best information we have received from Paris, it appears that the negotiation with the American minister goes on but slowly at present. The French privateers are continually bringing in American vessels. On the 27th of last month, was brought in here, a fine ship called the Portland, Capt. Pollard, from New-York to Liverpool. Some hopes are entertained of her being released. The power with which Bonaparte is invested exceeds that of every king who ever ruled over France. Every thing is very quiet here. Reports state that the French army in Italy has been defeated. Coffee and sugar is in demand. Provisions are low."
IMPORTANT! Extract of a letter from an American gentleman, dated Liverpool, May 20. "By an American just arrived from Paris, I am informed that our Commissioners have obtained secret information, that the consuls had authorized, by recent instructions, the capture of every American found trading to any part of the West Indies; while orders are given to let those pass that are bound to Europe, except they are met by cruisers belonging to particular persons, who have paid for the special privilege to make general captures. Hence you will often find, that after a national frigate or corvette has let your ships pass, the privateers Talleyrand, &c. will find her into port as good prize. Thus, the national ships are made decoy ducks for the privateers belonging to the Favorites of the Consuls."
On Sunday the 5th inst. arrived at Bristol, the sloop Little Charlotte, Capt. Cornell, from the Havana, which he left the 22d ult. He informs that the day before he failed the United States ship General Greene, Capt. Perry, arrived there from the Mississippi with Gen. Wilkinson and Family on board. After watering, &c. Capt. Perry proposed taking under convoy such vessels as were ready to sail to the northward and proceeded to Newport.
From the NEW-YORK GAZETTE. Such is the noble spirit of our GALLANT SAILORS, that on the morning of the second day only, after the opening of the general rendezvous for the crew of the President, there were more than 140 volunteers, who were anxious to follow a favorite officer in pursuit of the numerous privateers that have recently followed our merchantmen to our very harbours; both the merchant and planter will join us in our wishes for their success.
Extract of a Letter from an American gentleman of the first respectability in London, to his correspondent in this town, dated May 12.
"Our last accounts from Paris do not flatter us with a speedy settlement of our affairs with France. The Government is occupied with more important business at present—with its preservation—one cannot imagine how they go on without money or credit; some suppose there must be a peace this year on that account. The French say they have gained some advantages in Switzerland, but it is very probably they will lose Maffena and his corps in Genoa."
"By a Decree of Bonaparte's, there are to be issued of Assignats one Million and a half sterling, with which the Public Creditor is to be paid at the Stock Exchange."
MISTAKE. It is reported that an old Negro Slave, called Thomas Jefferson, having died at Montecello, gave rise to the report of the demise of the Vice-President—the slave having borne the name of his master.
Philadelphia, July 7. The Constitution's tender (a small fchr.) is below, with dispatches ten days from Cape Francois. Capt. Raper of the Roebuck, left the Lizard Point the 3d of May. On the 15th June, in lat. 37, 36, N. long. 60, 00, W. spoke the Schooner Apollo of Wilkesoff, bound to Dominica. Captain Chase informed he had been captured on the 6th of June by the French privateer fchr. Union of Guadalupe, C. Roue the captain of the privateer stated, that he had captured between the latitudes of 32 and 36 and longitude 68 and 71 W. fourteen prizes.
Capt. C. on the 7th fell in with a corvette from Cayenne, destined to cruise on the American coast. Capt. Raper spoke on the 16th, in lat. 37, 49, N. long. 61, 00, W. the ship Charlotte, Fisher, of and for New London, from Liverpool, on the 18th, in lat. 37, 54, N. long. 65, fell in with the wreck of the fchr. Friendly Brothers, E. Bray, from Marblehead, bound to the Havana. June 22, lat. 39, 15, long. 66 spoke the ship William Little, John Kolic, from Philadelphia to Oporto. June 29, spoke the brig George of Norwich from New London to Barbadoes, the captain of which informed, that 2 hours before, Mont Point bearing N. N. W. distant 20 leagues was chased by a French privateer of 14 guns but was enabled to escape in consequence of a thick fog coming on—Capt. R. saw at 4 P. M. two vessels to windward, one of which supposed to be the privateer, the other a prize.
Yesterday arrived at the Port the ship Maria, Thompson, from Leghorn. Captain Thompson has brought with him, a Circular Letter, addressed by our Consul at Leghorn, to the American masters of vessels, informing them of his having received official advice from the American Consul at Tunis that all differences with the Barbary States had been amicably adjusted.
EXETER, July 14. Friday the 4th inst. being the anniversary of American Independence, the day was celebrated in this town, with demonstrations
of perfect joy.—The morn was ushered in with federal discharge from the artillery, and the company composed of the Students of the Academy, and the ringing of bells. At ten o'clock the Artillery paraded under the command of Lieut. Hutchins, and after performing various military exercises, highly pleasing to a numerous concourse of spectators, they escorted his Excellency the Governor, the principal officers of the State, and a large number of strangers and citizens, to the Rev. Mr. Rowland's meeting-house, where an ingenious Oration was pronounced by George Sullivan, Esq.—After which about fifty gentlemen of the town and several strangers of distinction, repaired to Lieut. Hutchins' Assembly-room, and partook of an elegant entertainment provided for the occasion—after dinner they drank the following TOASTS:
1. The day we celebrate; to latest posterity may no political cloud obscure its brightness. 2. The President—may his virtues and invaluable services, secure him the esteem and veneration of a grateful people. 3. The United States—may they ever have a patriotic Congress, equal Laws, wise Judges, and an energetic Executive. 4. Secretary Marshall; as prudent as Washington—as faithful as Adams—and as firm as Pickering. 5. The approaching Presidential Election; may the lot fall on the RIGHTONE, and the ungodly be confounded. 6. The memory of the Immortal Washington; take him all in all, "we ne'er shall see his like again." 7. Our Envoys to France; with EAGLE eyes, may they trace the Gallic Fox through all his wiles. 8. Alexander Hamilton; in the fiery furnace of Jacobin malice, unhurt. 9. Charles C. Pinckney; may his country delight to honor the man, whose Philosophy* never taught him to desert his post in times of danger and alarm. 10. The memory of those American heroes, who have died for their country. 11. Democracy; where truth will not enlighten, nor virtue restrain, may the strong arm of Government, control. 12. Political Falsehood—the wily serpent in the garden of Liberty; may the feed of Woman bruise the Reptile's head. 13. The Federal Constitution—the fate of SAMPSON to the man who shall attempt to shake the Pillars that support it. 14. A New-Hampshire Legislature, to all pretended Patriots. 15. Our Navy—may the voice of its cannon declare to the world, that the manhood of our nation, will not surrender the Independence acquired in its youth. 16. Our Agriculture and Commerce.
VOLUNTEERS. After his Excellency had retired. 1. Governor GILMAN—whose only enemies, are the enemies of their country. 2. The Orator of the day. 3. Porcupine's example; a fair wind, full sail, and a speedy voyage to all tools of foreign powers. 4. May we never lose substantial liberty, in pursuit of imaginary equality. 5. The American Fair.
* As Jefferson's did. † Properly termed PAT—RIOT! See Swift's Etymologiae. The Toasts were saluted by the Artillery. Too much cannot be said in praise of this excellent and elegant company; nor of the officer who commanded it for the day—whose great exertions and assiduous attention, enabled him and his company to gain the approbation and applause of all who witnessed their performances. At sunset another federal discharge was fired, and each one returned to his home, highly pleased with the union, harmony and order which distinguished the day.
PORTSMOUTH, July 15.
The Legislature of Newport have enacted that no pedlar or hawker shall sell or offer for sale any feathers, indigo or tin-ware, under penalty of forfeiting those articles, the horse and cart employed in carrying them, and paying a fine of 20 dollars.
AUTHENTIC. The great interest which all good men take in the good or ill fortune of their Benefactors has been strongly manifested in the case of Mr. PICKERING, for whose welfare and success much anxiety is felt by his numerous friends.—To all such, however, it will be gratifying to know that Mr. PICKERING's project of settling in the wilderness is not the result of a sudden impulse, but had long been contemplated; as appears by the following genuine extract of a letter written by him the 7th March last; about two months before his dismissal from office. Referring to the uncertainty of the next election, whether Mr. ADAMS or Mr. JEFFERSON would be President, he says, "I am prepared for either event, determined to act independently, whether in or out of office. My only solicitude is for my children, that I may have it conveniently in my power to give them educations suited to their capacities and dispositions; and this I can accomplish by sales of lands, if other means fail me. For the rest, though ashamed to beg, I am willing and able to dig; and if it were convenient to gratify my own inclinations, I would return to the calling of my ancestors, and become a tiller of the ground. When the occasion occurs I shall do this without the least reluctance."
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Extract of a letter from Messrs. Thos. Dickinson, and Co. dated London, April 30th, 1800, to Robert Hooper, Esq. of Marblehead. "The Polly, Larksey's case, was yesterday argued in the Admiralty
Court, and we have much pleasure in informing you that restitution of the cargo was decreed." The Polly was loaded with Havana sugar and cocoa, and bound to Bilboa. The sugar was purchased with bills on the Havana, that were bought at Bilboa by the same master the preceding voyage. The cocoa was never landed, but taken from a vessel belonging to the same owner, and immediately put on board of her. The Admiralty Court, however, being convinced that the whole was bona fide American property, ordered restitution therefor.
Capt. Josiah Obeir, of the ship Betsey, arrived at Salem since our last, from Cayenne—where he was carried in and condemned with a rich cargo of coffee, spices, &c. from Java—he had permission to purchase his vessel, and return home. He left there June 4th. The particulars of his capture we believe have already been published. No prizes had been brought in during Capt. Obeir's stay there, from April 13 to June 4. There were 5 Cruisers out of Cayenne, one ship of 18 twelve pounders—1 do. 12 six do.—1 fch. 4 four do. which failed the 17th May. They took on board a great deal of water, and it was conjectured they were bound to cruise off the Isle of Ascension, to capture American Indianmen—a brig of 18 long 9 pounders was repairing—and there was one other out of 16 six pounders—As far as Capt. Obeir could judge, they would take the ships of any nation and condemn them. The day Capt. Obeir failed, he saw a ship at anchor, which appeared to be American—she had a head, and was armed, as several signal guns were fired from her.
The New-York papers contain information of Massena, as late as May 4—he remained cooped up at Genoa—had received some supplies of provisions, and it is said, possessed sufficient for 20 days.—He appeared determined upon making a desperate defence. It is said preparations are making in England for a new expedition.
An old English author draws a pretty picture of the provision made by Providence for the brute creation: "As soon as nature casts them into the world, they find their meat dressed, the cloth laid, and the table covered; they find their drink brewed, and the buttery open, their beds made, and their clothes ready."
HEROIC MERIT.
Last week, master Samuel Lord, aged 12, son of John Lord, Esq. of Berwick, seeing a person struggling in the river and sink twice, unaided plunged into the stream and swam to his assistance—but recollecting the danger of a drowning person's grasp, he instantly procured a board, and swimming it to the hand of the drowning lad, he seized it instantly—then cheering the sinking lad, he told him to hold fast, and while he held the board with one hand, the other enabled him to reach the shore with the object of his exertions, a lad of 15, amid the applause of several astonished spectators, whom, first fear, and then admiration, had prevented from any effort. This is indeed an uncommon instance of youthful intrepidity, and is worthy the notice of the humane Society.
Cleared from the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Acuna, Cox. Turks-Island. Brig Little Cherub, Apollon, Tobago. Schooner Londonderry, Mach, Annapolis.
MARRIED. —On Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Willard, the Hon. JAMES SHEAFE, Esq. to Miss SALLY FISHER, daughter of John Fisher, Esq. of London.
DIED. —In Europe, the celebrated Mallet du Pan. In Ireland, W. Spillard, the pedestrian traveller, who traversed so great a part of the American continent.
In this town, a child of Mr. Joseph Benson.
FOR SALE, A Lot of Land
On Bow-street, Portsmouth, opposite to the estate of Mr. Geo. Wendell.—BEGINNING on said street, and running by land of John S. Sherburne, Esq. one hundred and two feet four inches; thence on land of Capt. Thomas Roach fifty-one feet; then on Church land eighty feet six inches; thence on Bow-street sixty-five feet four inches to the first bound—in addition to this beautiful situation, there is a well of good water which is in common with the neighbors as long as they keep the well in good repair.—A plan of said land may be seen and terms known by applying to ALEXANDER EWEN. If the aforesaid property is not sold before 1st August next, will then on that day be sold at public sale. Portsmouth, July 14, 1800.
India SALES.
ON TUESDAY, 22d JULY inst. at the STORE of Mr. WILLIAM GRAY, jun. at NINE in the Morning, will begin the Sales by Public Auction, of a part of the Cargo of the ship Palas, Capt. Ward, from China, consisting of the following—viz.
FRESH TEAS. ONE hundred chests of BOHEA TEA. One Hundred Chests Hyson do. One Hundred do. Souchong do. All of an excellent quality. Two to Five Thousand Pieces NAN-KEENS. Satins, Lutestrings and Taffeties.
AN ELEGANT Assortment of China, viz. Fifty Boxes China Cups & Saucers. Thirty Boxes, each containing five sets of forty-nine pieces. Boxes of Tea Potts—ditto of Sugar Bacons—do. of Milk Ewers—do. of Bowls, &c. &c.
Also, Twenty to Thirty Bales BENGAL COLOURED GOODS. Purchasers of less than One Thousand Dollars, 60 days credit for approved Notes—of more than One Thousand Dollars, half in 60 days and half in 120 days. A good Opportunity for Purchasers—Sales free and unlimited. Customary Discount for Prompt Pay. Further particulars communicated at the time of Sale.
W. P. BARTLETT, Auspr. N.B. Purchasers are requested to attend precisely at 9 o'clock, at which time the Sale will begin. Salew, July 14, 1800.
TO BE SOLD, ON LIBERAL TERMS, AT AUCTION, On Tuesday 5th August, 11 o'clock forenoon, on the premises, if not sold before at private sale; that large convenient CORNER lot of Land and new dwelling House, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, with a good cellar, near the south Meeting-House, on Water-street, the property of Tobias Herald. Conditions made known by applying to JACOB WALDEN, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, July 14, 1800.
WESTFIELD.
200 Farms, of 160 acres each, LYING at Westfield, about fifty miles South West of Esopus, not one of which but may be cultivated. These FARMS are of a good rich soil, having a proportion of low land to many of them.—The country is extremely healthy, not five sick persons having been known out of 52 families, settled there in several years. They are well watered by three large streams, a number of small ones, and several beautiful Lakes, the waters of which abound with fish and wild fowl. Deer, Elk and Bear are in such plenty as to sell from two to three cents per pound; and from the number of Beech Nuts and Acorns in the woods, any quantity of Pork may be raised free of expence.
At Westfield there are Saw and Grist Mills—Also, other conveniences for new settlers.—The road from Esopus is a good one for waggons and carts, and as it is very little out of the way, persons going to the Western Country will find this an eligible route; and those that have not already taken up lands, may be prevented a long and tedious journey, at the same time be enabled to procure more eligible settlements in a healthy place, contiguous to the Markets at Philadelphia, (being only 12 miles from the Delaware) and New-York, to which the cost of carrying produce is but a trifle, compared with that of the Genesee Country.
These Lands are 137 miles by land from New-York, 150 by Esopus, (100 of which is by water.) Wheat per bushel at the Genesee, 45 do. at Esopus, 12 1/2. Apply to Thomas Thompson, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The road from Esopus is through Hurley, Marbleton and Waarsing, to Lackawack 30 miles, from Lackawack to Naverine 10 do. from Naverine to the further end of Westfield 14 do. total 54 to Esopus landing. July, 1800.
TO BE LET, PART of a convenient DWELLING HOUSE and part of a BARN, pleasantly situated near the South Meeting-House.—Apply to the printer. July 14.
TO BE LET, A VERY convenient SHOP in Buck-street. Inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, July 15, 1800.
NEW GOODS.
Oliver Briard Has received per the Minerva, from London, an additional Assortment of SUMMER GOODS; among which are the following, viz. BOOK, jaconet, printed, sprig'd and black Mullins; Mullinets; Dimities; Chintzes; Hoisery; Jeans; Durants; Ruffles; Calimancoes; Tamies, &c. &c. making in the whole a general assortment of NEW GOODS, CHEAP for cash, at his Store in Market-street. Portsmouth, July 15, 1800.
JUST IMPORTED In the Packet and Minerva by Eliph't Ladd,
And to be sold on the very lowest terms, by large or small quantities;— BROAD CLOTHS, Calf- fineries; Searges; Carpeting; Baizes; Flannels; Buntings; Velvets; Thicksets; Jeans; Brine Nankeneers, silk do.; China Furnitures with silk, junger and towels; plain, book, and open work Mullins, and Mullinets; Dimities; Lawns; Shawls; Diapers; Bedicks; dy'd Pillows; Handkerchiefs; Sewing Silks of all kinds; Lutestrings; Satins; Modes; Percons; Florentines; Sarfnets; color'd and white threads; Tapes; shoe, quality and silk Bindings; color'd and white, silk, cotton and worsted Hose; Caps; Gloves and Mitts; beaver Gloves; Durants; Tamies; Shalons; Calimancoes; Ruffles; Camblets; Wildbore; Irish Linens; Checks; Brown Hollands; Sheetings; Men's and Lady's HATS.
Deep-sea Cod, Mackerel and Chalk-lines; Twine and Herring Nets; Cod and Mackerel Hooks; Cate and Penknives and Scissors of all kinds; Sail and other Needles; Pins; Gun-locks and Flints; Pewter Dishes; Plates; Tea-Pots; Bacons; Porringers; Spoons, &c. Large and small Bibles; Testaments; Wafers; Paper; Pocket-Books, &c. PAINTS. —White and red Lead; Spanish Brown; Spruce Yellow; Patent-do. Venetian Red; Prussian Blue; Verdegreafe; Vermilion; Dutch and Rose Pink; Varnish. Looking and Time Glasses; Spectacles; Slates; Ivory Combs; Pencils; Brats Candlesticks; Cannister Rules; Wafers; Bar and Sheet Lead; Powder and Shot; a general assortment of Sadlery and Horlewhips; a general assortment of Hard Cutlery, Hollow Ware and Sad Irons. Floor, hearth, hand, shoe, tar, paint, horse and tooth Brushes; Sieve bottoms; pepper, faddle, clout, pump and clapper NAILS; Brads of all kinds.
ALSO St. Ubes and St. Kitts SALT; Beef; Pork; about 600 tides of Leather; 88 casks Fig Tobacco.
Strayed from said LADD on the 11th inst. a Red COW, with a white face, about 5 or 6 years old; supposed to be gone over the bridge.—Any person that will bring her or inform where she is, shall be paid for their trouble.
A FINE CHANCE to make a spec of 3000 Dollars.
Whole and quarter TICKETS, IN the third class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery, which positively commences drawing at Boston this day, may be had at J. MILCHER's Printing office and Book-store, 'til Friday evening, at which time, if any remain unsold they will be sealed up and sent to the Managers at Boston. July 15.
A BARGAIN! TO BE SOLD. A large tract of valuable Land, LYING on the easterly side of Cocktan in this State, marked in the plan, William Erwing's land, containing about 3400 acres, on such terms as will prove advantageous to the purchaser. Inquire of JACOB SHEAFE. Portsmouth, July, 1800.
FRESH TEAS. FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh, Hyson Skin TEA; Bohea ditto; in whole, half, and quarter chests. Portsmouth, July 12, 1800.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 11th inst. an indentured apprentice, named Nicholas Pickering, about 19 years old, had served about four years at the tanning, and shoemaking business; had on when he ran away a brown outside jacket and fustian trowsers, and a round hat, is about five feet six inches high, light hair and light complexion.—Whoever will take up and return said runaway free of cost to his master, shall have one cent reward—all masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harbouring or trusting said runaway. JOHN S. DURELL. Newmarket, July 15, 1800.

LINES For a Miss, to work upon an URN of WASHINGTON.
COLUMBIA's fair daughters forever Shall mount While Genius stands keeping at WASHINGTON's urn; Let hope still support you, fair daughter's arise, In faith that your WASHINGTON's soar'd to the skies, Where still as your guardian he'll ever preside, To virtue and goodness the pole star and guide.
The Sheep and the Bramble-Bush.
A THICK-TWISTED brake, in the time of a storm, Seem'd kindly to cover a sheep: So long, for a while, he lay shelter'd and warm, It quietly sooth'd him asleep. The clouds are now scatter'd—the winds are at peace, The sheep to his pasture inclin'd; But ah! the fell thicket lays hold of his fleece, His coat is left forfeit behind. My friend, who the thicket of law never try'd Consider before you get in; Tho' judgment and sentence are pass'd on your side, By jove, you'll be fleec'd to your skin.
New-Hampshire
TURNPIKE ROAD.
THE Directors of the New-Hampshire Turnpike Road have voted an assessment of Two Dollars on each proprietor's share, and have directed the Treasurer to collect the same, on or before the 15th day of JUNE next.—The proprietors are therefore requested to pay the same to him, at the Custom-House in Port- mouth, agreeably thereto. THO: MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, May 24, 1800.
The Treasurer calls on the pro- prietors to pay in their money, as it is IMMEDIATELY WANTED.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands against the sub- scriber, either by Book, Bond or Note, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, on or before the first day of November next, to JOHN NOBLE , my agent, as I am determined at that time to leave the State—and all per- sons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to make payment to said NOBLE , previous to that time; other- wise they may expect to be sued without further notice.
HOPLEY YEATON.
Portsmouth, July 1, 1800. [Gw]
NEW GOODS.
Edw'd Parry Informs his friends and the public that he has received by the ship Venus , capt. Jamieson , and the ship Narcissus , capt. Lunt , from Liverpool, An Extensive Assortment of Fashionable Summer GOODS,
Which are now ready for sale
At his Store in Market-Street;
AMONG WHICH ARE
PRINTED Calicoes and Mullins; Dimities; Mullis- nets; Ginghams; clouded Nankinens; India Nankinens; Lappet, Tambore and sprig'd Mullins; plain, jaconet and strip'd Mullins; Italian & English Luttrings and Osnaburgs; Parasols, and silk Umbrelles.
Best superfine and low pric'd Broad Cloths; ladies' and gentlemen's beaver Hats; mens' silk and cotton Hose with lac'd clocks; Durants; Tammies; Russels and Calimancoes; Irish LINENS.
A large assortment of
INDIA COTTONS;
and other Goods as usual, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail.
Cash and the highest price given for Pot and Pearl Asbes. Portsmouth, June 24, 1800.
TO BE LET,
THE front part of the HOUSE and the whole of the SHOP, with the GARDEN, &c. be- longing to the estate of Capt. T. Mountford , deceased, (now occupied by Mr. John Raynes )—Possession will be given the first of August. Apply to Wm. Stanwood, jr. June 30, 1800.
THE Proprietors in- corporated for the purpose of building a Bridge across Little Har- bour, from New-Castle to Rye, are hereby notified to meet at the house of Mr. George Bell , innholder in New- Castle aforesaid, on Monday the 21st day of July next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the following pur- poses, viz. To choose a moderator; a proprietor's clerk; managers or di- rectors, and all other officers necessary for carrying the design into effect;— also to fix on a mode for calling pro- prietors' meetings in future.
By Order of Court,
HENRY PRESCOTT.
New-Castle, June 30, 1800.
N. B. There will be a boat and hands at the place intended for building the Bridge, to ferry over the Proprietors on said day.
FOR SALE,
AT THE STORE OF
Samuel Hill,
UPWARDS of 100 bbls. Beef warranted in good order, if the said Beef is not sold before the 15th inst. it will on that day be sold at pub- lic sale, for cash on delivery—without any reserve, at the said store.
ALEXANDER EWEN, Auc'r, Sale at 11 o'clock.
GROCERY STORE.
B. Leverett,
Has just Received, and FOR SALE,
FRESH Olives pr. jar;
fresh Oil per jar; do. Florence Oil in flasks for sallad; fresh Figs by the frail; ditto Turkey Figs; fresh Muskallat Raisins per box; shell'd and soft shell'd Almonds.
Fresh Lemons; Citron; Mace; Cinnamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Anchoives and Capers per bottle; English Mustard per pound or bottle; table Salt per basket.
Spermaceti, mould and dipt Candles; Spanish Segars.
Gun Powder, Hyson, young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the first qualities.
Philadelphia Loaf Sugar per hundred or Loaf; East India Sugar per bag.
Lisbon, Sherry, Malaga and Red-Port WINES.
Elliott's warranted SNUFF per keg.
With a general Assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries, as usual, and as cheap as can be pur- chased at any Store in Portsmouth. Portsmouth, June 29, 1800.
Hyde & Lyel,
Tailors & Habit-Makers,
FROM LONDON,
Respectfully inform their friends and
the Public, that they have for Sale,
At the Sign of the GOLDEN ANCHOR,
Buck-Street, Portsmouth,
A general assortment of Sea- men's and other CLOTHING.
Which they are determined to sell on moderate terms, either for Groceries, West-India Goods, or country pro- duce; and as every attention will be paid, both to bespoke and ready made work—they solicit the patronage of Merchants, &c. whose orders shall be answered, with fidelity and dispatch.
N. B. Wanted a number of Fe- male Apprentices. Portsmouth, July 7, 1800.
For Sale at Auction, On MONDAY the 27th of October, 1800, at 10 o'clock A. M. on the premises, (if not sold before at private sale;)
THAT Valuable Lot
of LAND, with the HOUSE and out Houses, with the privilege of a good Well, and the Aqueduct in said House, situated at the north part of the town, now in the occupation of the subscriber.—Conditions of sale made known by applying to JOHN NOBLE near the premises.
Hopley Yeaton, Portsmouth, July 1, 1800. [Gw]
LIST OF
LETTERS remaining in the Post-
Office at Exeter, July 18, 1800.
JOSHUA Barstow, 3, John Davis, Caleb
Johnson, William Meeds, Robert Kim-
ball, Benjamin Page, Josiah Stone, Exeter.
Daniel Dow, Lucy Hilton, Joshua Lane,
Epping. Robert Calet, Kingstown. Jo-
nathan Wells, William Gregg, Nathan Mer-
ril, Poplin. William Graves, Sam'l Mar-
ston, Brentwood. Hannah Naffon, Hamp-
ton-Falls. Josiah Prescott, John Palmer,
Theophilus Sanborn, Kensington. Isaac
Tilton, Sandown. J. W. GILMAN, P. M.
Sheathing Paper
For Sale, at
J. MELCHER's
Printing-Office and Book-Store.
Treasury Department,
APRIL 21, 1800.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, in pur- suance of the act of Congress, passed on the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred, intitled, "An act in addition to an act, intitled, an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Hea- then," as follows:
1st. All the fractional parts of the quarter townships adjoining to the Indian boundary line of the tract of land referred to in said act, except the fractional quarter townships number four in township number seven of range number twenty ; Also, all the frac- tional parts of the quarter townships adjoin- ing to the river Scituate, except the quarter townships number one and four , in township number one of range number nineteen ; the quarter townships number two and three of township number three , in range number nineteen ; and the quarter townships number one and four in township number five , of range number twenty ; together with the fifty quarter townships hereafter described, are reserved to be located, for the original holders of warrants granted for military ser- vices, or their heirs, in lots of one hundred acres, pursuant to the act above recited.
2d. The following is a description of the fifty quarter townships referred to in the preceding article, and which were designated by lot in the presence of the Secretary of War, pursuant to the act above recited:
   Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot.    1 1 3 6 1 10 1 2 2  1 2 2 6 2 11 1 3 1  1 3 1 6 3 12 1 4 1  1 4 1 6 4 13 1 5 1  1 5 1 6 5 14 1 6 1  1 6 1 6 6 15 1 7 1  1 7 1 6 7 16 1 8 1  1 8 1 6 8 17 1 9 1  1 9 1 6 9 18 1 10 1  1 10 1 6 10 19 1 11 1  1 11 1 6 11 20 1 12 1  1 12 1 6 12 21 1 13 1  1 13 1 6 13 22 1 14 1  1 14 1 6 14 23 1 15 1  1 15 1 6 15 24 1 16 1  1 16 1 6 16 25 1 17 1  1 17 1 6 17 26 1 18 1  1 18 1 6 18 27 1 19 1  1 19 1 6 19 28 1 20 1  1 20 1 6 20 29 1 21 1  1 21 1 6 21 30 1 22 1  1 22 1 6 22 31 1 23 1  1 23 1 6 23 32 1 24 1  1 24 1 6 24 33 1 25 1  1 25 1 6 25 34 1 26 1  1 26 1 6 26 35 1 27 1  1 27 1 6 27 36 1 28 1  1 28 1 6 28 37 1 29 1  1 29 1 6 29 38 1 30 1  1 30 1 6 30 39 1 31 1  1 31 1 6 31 40 1 32 1  1 32 1 6 32 41 1 33 1  1 33 1 6 33 42 1 34 1  1 34 1 6 34 43 1 35 1  1 35 1 6 35 44 1 36 1  1 36 1 6 36 45 1 37 1  1 37 1 6 37 46 1 38 1  1 38 1 6 38 47 1 39 1  1 39 1 6 39 48 1 40 1  1 40 1 6 40 49 1 41 1  1 41 1 6 41 50 1 42 1  1 42 1 6 42 51 1 43 1  1 43 1 6 43 52 1 44 1  1 44 1 6 44 53 1 45 1  1 45 1 6 45 54 1 46 1  1 46 1 6 46 55 1 47 1  1 47 1 6 47 56 1 48 1  1 48 1 6 48 57 1 49 1  1 49 1 6 49 58 1 50 1  1 50 1 6 50 59 1 51 1  1 51 1 6 51 60 1 52 1  1 52 1 6 52 61 1 53 1  1 53 1 6 53 62 1 54 1  1 54 1 6 54 63 1 55 1  1 55 1 6 55 64 1 56 1  1 56 1 6 56 65 1 57 1  1 57 1 6 57 66 1 58 1  1 58 1 6 58 67 1 59 1  1 59 1 6 59 68 1 60 1  1 60 1 6 60 69 1 61 1  1 61 1 6 61 70 1 62 1  1 62 1 6 62 71 1 63 1  1 63 1 6 63 72 1 64 1  1 64 1 6 64 73 1 65 1  1 65 1 6 65 74 1 66 1  1 66 1 6 66 75 1 67 1  1 67 1 6 67 76 1 68 1  1 68 1 6 68 77 1 69 1  1 69 1 6 69 78 1 70 1  1 70 1 6 70 79 1 71 1  1 71 1 6 71 80 1 72 1  1 72 1 6 72 81 1 73 1  1 73 1 6 73 82 1 74 1  1 74 1 6 74 83 1 75 1  1 75 1 6 75 84 1 76 1  1 76 1 6 76 85 1 77 1  1 77 1 6 77 86 1 78 1  1 78 1 6 78 87 1 79 1  1 79 1 6 79 88 1 80