The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1804-07-03 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endeavor to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE, HILL & PIERCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
FARM FOR SALE.
To be Sold at Public Auction, on Thursday the 19th day of July next, at eleven o'clock A. M. at Col. Walker's Inn, the Farm lately owned by Dea. John Noble, deceased.
CONTAINING about 105 acres,—with a dwelling-house, and out Houses thereon, about two and an half miles from Portsmouth State-House, on the Post Road.—The terms of payment will be made known at the time and place of sale. Portsmouth, June 26, 1804.
FOR SALE—
THE Sloop GEORGE, 62 tons burthen, 4 years old.—Terms of payment may be known by applying to JOSEPH S. AYERS. Portsm. June 26, 1804.
Exeter Bank.
THE Stockholders of the Exeter Bank are hereby notified that the Directors of said Bank, at a meeting held at the house of Ezra Hutchins in Exeter the 16th inst. voted that twenty-five dollars on each share of the capital stock of said Bank, shall be paid to the cashier at the Bank, on the 20th day of August next, one half at least to be paid in specie, the other half may be paid either in specie, bills of either of the Banks in New-Hampshire, or of the Banks in Boston, Salem, Gloucester, Beverly, Newbury-Port and in the district of Maine.
NATH'L ROGERS, Cashier.
Exeter, June 25, 1804.
THE Commissioners in a commission of Bankruptcy issued against CLEMENT JACKSON, of Portsmouth, merchant, intend to meet on the second day of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of Nathaniel Adams, Esq. in Portsmouth, to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. All claims not then substantiated will be disallowed. A general attendance of the creditors is requested, to consider of other business which will then be submitted to them.
Jeremiah Mason, Assignee.
Portsmouth, June 26, 1804.
ALL Persons indebted to the estate of the Rev. SAM'L M'CLINTOCK, D. D. late of Greenland, deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those who have any demands, are desired to bring them forward for settlement to
JOHN M'CLINTOCK, Executor.
Portsmouth, June 26, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of
JOHN GREENLEAF,
late of Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, gentleman, deceased; and has given bonds as the law directs—All persons having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same, and those indebted, to make immediate payment to
JOHN GRAY, Administrator.
Portsmouth, June 26, 1804.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of ELIJAH FRENCH, late of Stratham, deceased, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and all who are indebted to said estate, are called on for immediate payment.
MARY FRENCH, Administratrix.
Stratham, June 25, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber is appointed by the Honorable Judge of Probate for the county of York, Guardian to THOMAS H. LEWIS, of Kittery, in the county of York, a distracted person,—and all persons are hereby forbidden, to trust or trade with the said Thomas H. Lewis, as all such trading or bargaining will be utterly void in law; also all debts that he shall contract.
ENOCH H. LEWIS, Guardian.
Kittery, June 20, 1804.
(By Authority.)
EIGHTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at the First Session begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the seventeenth of October, one thousand eight hundred and three.
AN ACT Erecting Louisiana into two territories, and providing for the temporary government thereof.
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all that portion of country ceded by France to the United States, under the name of Louisiana, which lies south of the Mississippi territory, and of an east and west line to commence on the Mississippi river, at the thirty third degree of north latitude, and to extend west to the western boundary of the said cession, shall constitute a territory of the United States, under the name of the territory of Orleans; the government whereof shall be organized and administered as follows:
Sec. 2. The executive power shall be vested in a governor, who shall reside in the said territory, and hold his office during the term of three years, unless sooner removed by the President of the United States. He shall be commander in chief of the militia of the said territory; shall have power to grant pardons for offences against the said territory, and reprieves for those against the United States, until the decision of the President of the United States thereon shall be made known; and to appoint and commission all officers, civil, and of the militia, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law. He shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
Sec. 3. A secretary of the territory shall also be appointed, who shall hold his office during the term of four years, unless sooner removed by the President of the United States, whose duty it shall be, under the direction of the governor, to record and preserve all the papers and proceedings of the executive, and all the acts of the governor and legislative council, and transmit authentic copies of the proceedings of the governor, in his executive department, every six months, to the President of the United States. In case of the vacancy of the office of governor, the government of the said territory shall devolve on the secretary.
Sec. 4. The legislative powers shall be vested in the governor, and in thirteen of the most fit and discreet persons of the territory, to be called the legislative council, who shall be appointed annually by the President of the United States from among those holding real estate therein, and who shall have resided one year, at least, in the said territory, and hold no office of profit under the territory, or the United States. The governor, by and with advice and consent of the said legislative council, or of a majority of them, shall have power to alter, modify, or repeal the laws which may be in force at the commencement of this act. Their legislative powers shall also extend to all the rightful subjects of legislation; but no law shall be valid, which is inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the United States, or which shall lay any person under restraint, burthen, or disability, on account of his religious opinions, professions or worship; in all which he shall be free to maintain his own, and not burthened for those of another. The governor shall publish throughout the said territory, all the laws which shall be made, and shall, from time to time, report the same to the President of the United States, to be laid before Congress; which if disapproved by Congress shall thenceforth be of no force. The governor, or legislative council, shall have no power over the primary disposal of the soil, nor to tax the lands of the United States, nor to interfere with the claims to land within the said territory. The governor shall convene and prorogue the legis-
lative council, whenever he may deem it expedient. It shall be his duty to obtain all the information in his power, in relation to the customs, habits, and dispositions of the inhabitants of the said territory, and communicate the same, from time to time, to the President of the United States.
Sec. 5. The judicial power shall be vested in a superior court, and in such inferior courts and justices of the peace, as the legislature of the territory may, from time to time, establish. The judges of the superior court, and the justices of the peace, shall hold their offices for the term of four years. The superior court shall consist of three judges, any one of whom shall constitute a court, they shall have jurisdiction in all criminal cases, and exclusive jurisdiction in all those which are capital; and original and appellate jurisdiction in all civil cases, of the value of one hundred dollars. Its sessions shall commence on the first Monday of every month, and continue till all the business depending before them, shall be disposed of. They shall appoint their own clerk. In all criminal prosecutions their clerks are capital, the trial shall be by a jury of twelve good and lawful men of the vicinage; and in all cases, criminal and civil, in the superior court, the trial shall be by a jury, if either of the parties require it. The inhabitants of the said territory shall be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus; they shall be bailable, unless for capital offences, where the proof shall be evident, or the peremptory great; and no cruel or unusual punishments shall be inflicted.
Sec. 6. The governor, secretary, judges, district attorney, marshal, and all general officers of the militia, shall be appointed by the President of the United States, in the recess of the Senate, but shall be nominated at their next meeting for their advice and consent. The governor, secretary, judges, members of the legislative council, justices of the peace, all other officers, civil, and of the militia, before they enter upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take an oath or affirmation, to support the constitution of the United States, and for the faithful discharge of the duties of their office; the governor, before the President of the United States, or before a judge of the supreme or district court of the United States, or before such other person as the President of the United States shall authorise to administer the same; the secretary, judges, and members of the legislative council, before the governor; and all other officers, before such persons as the governor shall direct. The governor shall receive an annual salary of five thousand dollars; the secretary, of two thousand dollars; and the judges, of two thousand dollars each; to be paid quarterly out of the revenues of import and tonnage, accruing within the said territory. The members of the legislative council shall receive four dollars each per day, during their attendance in council.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the following acts, that is to say,
An act, for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
An act, in addition to an act, for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
An act, to prevent citizens of the United States from privateering against nations in amity with, or against citizens of the United States.
An act, for the punishment of certain crimes therein specified.
An act, respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from service of their masters.
An act, to prohibit the carrying on the slave trade from the United States to any foreign place or country.
An act, to prevent the importation of certain persons into certain states, where by the laws thereof, their admission is prohibited.
An act, to establish the post-office of the United States.
An act, further to alter an establish certain post roads, and for the more secure carriage of the mail of the United States.
An act, for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States.
An act, in addition to an act entitled, an act, for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States.
An act, to promote the progress of useful arts, and to repeal the act, heretofore made for that purpose.
An act, to extend the privilege of obtaining patents for useful discoveries and inventions to certain persons then men-
tioned, and to enlarge and define the penalties for violating the rights of patentees.
An act, for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned.
An act, supplementary to an act, entitled, an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints.
An act, providing for salvage in cases of recapture.
An act respecting alien enemies.
An act, to prescribe the mode in which the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings in each state shall be authenticated, so as to take effect in every other state.
An act, for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes.
An act, for continuing in force a law, entitled, an act for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes. And
An act, making provision relative to rations for Indians, and to their visits to the seat of government, shall extend to, and have full force and effect in the above mentioned territories.
Sec. 8. There shall be established in the said territory a district court, to consist of one judge, who shall reside therein, and be called the district judge, and who shall hold, in the city of Orleans, four sessions annually: the first to commence on the third Monday in October next, and the three other sessions, progressively, on the third Monday of every third calendar month thereafter. He shall in all things have and exercise the same jurisdiction and powers, which are by law given to, or may be exercised by the judge of Kentucky district; and shall be allowed an annual compensation of two thousand dollars, to be paid quarterly out of the revenues of import and tonnage accruing within the said territory. He shall appoint a clerk for the said district, who shall reside, and keep the records of the court, in the city of Orleans, and shall receive for the services performed by him, the same fees to which the clerk of Kentucky district is entitled for similar services.
There shall be appointed in the said district, a person learned in the law, to act as attorney for the United States, who shall, in addition to his stated fees, be paid six hundred dollars, annually, as a full compensation for all extra services. There shall also be appointed a marshal for the said district, who shall perform the same duties, be subject to the same regulations and penalties, and be entitled to the same fees to which marshals in other districts are entitled for similar services; and shall moreover be paid two hundred dollars annually, as a compensation for all extra services.
Sec. 9. All free male white persons, who have resided one year, at least, in the said territory, shall be qualified to serve as grand or petit jurors, in the courts of the said territory; and they shall, until the legislature thereof shall otherwise direct, be selected in such manner as the judges of the said courts respectively shall prescribe, so as to be most conducive to an impartial trial, and to be most burthensome to the inhabitants of the said territory.
Sec. 10. It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to import or bring into the said territory, from any port or place without the limits of the United States, or cause or procure to be so imported or brought, or knowingly to aid or assist in so importing or bringing any slave or slaves. And every person so offending, and being thereof convicted before any court within said territory, having competent jurisdiction, shall forfeit and pay for each and every slave so imported or brought, the sum of three hundred dollars; one moiety for the use of the United States; and the other moiety for the use of the person or persons who shall sue for the same; and every slave so imported or brought, shall thereupon become entitled to, and receive his or her freedom. It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to import or bring into the said territory, from any port or place within the limits of the United States, or to cause or procure to be so imported or brought, or knowingly to aid or assist in so importing or bringing any slave or slaves, which shall have been imported since the first day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, into any port or place within the limits of the United States, or which may hereafter be so imported, from any port or place without the limits of the United States; and every person so offending, and being thereof convicted before any court within said territory, having competent jurisdiction, shall forfeit and pay for each and every slave so imported or brought, the sum of three hundred dollars, one moiety for the use of the United States, and the other moiety for the use of the person or persons who shall sue for the same; and no slave or slaves shall directly or indirectly be introduced into said territory, except by a citizen of the United States, removing into said territory for actual settlement, and being at the time of such removal bona fide owner of such slave or slaves; and every slave imported or brought into said territory, contrary to the provisions of this act, shall thereupon be entitled to, and receive his or her freedom.
Sec. 11. The laws in force in the said territory, at the commencement of this act, and not inconsistent with the provisions thereof, shall continue in force, until altered, modified, or repealed by the legislature.
Sec. 12. The residue of the province of Louisiana, ceded to the United States, shall be called the District of Louisiana, the government whereof shall be organized and administered as follows:
The executive power now vested in the governor of the Indiana territory, shall extend to, and be exercised in the said District of Louisiana. The governor and judges of the Indiana territory shall have power to establish, in the said District of Louisiana, inferior courts, and prescribe the jurisdiction and duties, and to make all laws which they may deem conducive to the good government of the inhabitants thereof; Provided however, That no law shall be valid which is inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the United States, or which shall lay any person under restraint or disability on account of his religious opinions, profession, or worship; in all of which he shall be free to maintain his own, and not burthened for those of another; And provided also, That in all criminal prosecutions, the trial shall be by a jury of twelve good and lawful men of the vicinage, and in all civil cases of the value of one hundred dollars, the trial shall be by jury, if either of the parties require it. The judges of the Indiana territory, or any two of them, shall hold annually two courts within the said district, at such place as will be most convenient to the inhabitants thereof in general, and shall possess the same jurisdiction they now possess in the Indiana territory, & shall continue in session until all the business depending before them shall be disposed of. It shall be the duty of the secretary of the Indiana territory to record and preserve all the papers and proceedings of the governor, of an executive nature, relative to the district of Louisiana, and transmit authentic copies thereof every six months to the President of the United States. The governor shall publish throughout the said district, all the laws which may be made as aforesaid, and shall, from time to time, report the same to the President of the United States, to be laid before Congress, which, if disapproved by Congress, shall thenceforth cease, and be of no effect.
The said district of Louisiana shall be divided into districts by the governor, under the direction of the President, as the convenience of the settlement shall require, subject to such alterations hereafter as experience may prove more convenient. The inhabitants of each district, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five shall be formed into a militia, with proper officers, according to their numbers, to be appointed by the governor, except the commanding officer, who shall be appointed by the President, and who, whether a captain, a major, or a colonel, shall be the commanding officer of the district, and as such shall, under the governor, have command of the regular officers and troops in his district, as well as of the militia, for which he shall have a brevet commission, giving him such command, and the pay and emoluments of an officer of the same grade in the regular army; he shall be specially charged with the employment of the military and militia of his district, in cases of sudden invasion or insurrection, and until the orders of the governor can be received, and at all times with the duty of ordering a military patrol, aided by militia if necessary, to arrest unauthorized settlers in any part of his district, and to commit such offenders to jail to be dealt with according to law.
Sec. 13. The laws in force in the said district of Louisiana, at the commencement of this act, and not inconsistent with any of the provisions thereof, shall continue in force until altered, modified or repealed by the governor and judges of the Indiana territory, as aforesaid.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That all grants for lands within the territories ceded by the French Republic to the United States, by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three, the title whereof was, at the date of the treaty of St. Ildefonso, in the crown government or nation of Spain, and every act and proceeding subsequent thereto, of whatsoever nature, towards the obtaining any grant, title or claim to such lands, and under whatsoever authority transacted, or pretended, be, and the same are hereby declared to be and to have been from the beginning null, void, and of no effect in law or equity: Provided nevertheless, That anything in this section contained shall not be construed to make null and void any bona fide grant made agreeably to the laws, usages and customs of the Spanish government to an actual settler on the lands so granted for himself, and for his wife and family; or to make null and void any bona fide act or proceeding done by an actual settler, to obtain a grant for lands actually settled on by the person or persons claiming title thereto if such settlement in either case was actually made prior to the twentieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and three; And provided further, That such grant shall not secure to the grantee or his assigns more than one mile square of land together with such other and further quantity as heretofore hath been allowed for the wife and family of such actual settler, agreeable to the laws, usages and customs of the Spanish government; and that if any citizen of the United States, or other person shall make a settlement on any lands belonging to the United States, within the limits of Loui-

...or shall survey, or attempt to survey, such lands, or to designate boundaries by marking trees, or otherwise, such offender shall on conviction thereof, in any court of record of the United States or the territories of the United States forfeit a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, and suffer imprisonment not exceeding twelve months; and it shall, moreover, be lawful for the President of the United States to employ such military force as he may judge necessary to remove from lands belonging to the United States any such citizen, or other person, who shall attempt a settlement thereon.
Sec. 15. The President of the United States is hereby authorised to stipulate with any Indian tribes, owning lands on the east side of the Mississippi, and residing thereon, for an exchange of lands, the property of the United States, on the west side of the Mississippi, in case the said tribes shall remove and settle thereon; but in such stipulation, the said tribes shall acknowledge themselves to be under the protection of the United States, and shall agree that they will not hold any treaty with any foreign power, individual State, or with the individuals of any State or power; and that they will not sell or dispose of the said lands, or any part thereof, to any foreign power, except the United States, nor to the subjects or citizens of any other foreign power, nor to the citizens of the United States. And in order to maintain peace and tranquility with the Indian tribes who reside within the limits of Louisiana, as ceded by France to the United States, the act of Congress, passed on the thirtieth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and two, entitled "An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers," is hereby extended to the territories created and established by this act; and the sum of fifteen thousand dollars of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated by law, is hereby appropriated to enable the President of the United States to effect the object expressed in this section.
Sec. 16. The act, passed on the thirty first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and three, entitled "An act to enable the President of the United States, to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris, on the thirtieth day of April last, and for the temporary government thereof," shall continue in force until the first day of October next, any thing therein to the contrary notwithstanding; on which said first day of October, this act shall commence and have full force, and shall continue in force for and during the term of one year, and to the end of the next session of Congress which may happen thereafter.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 26, 1804. APPROVED. TH: JEFFERSON.
Political Miscellany.
FEDERAL WIT AND LEVITY TRANSFORMED INTO REPUBLICAN TRUTH AND SERIOUSNESS.
"The President fears nothing,"—for a righteous man can fear nothing from the evil machinations of his enemies.
"Congress has done little or nothing," to gratify the extravagant wishes of federalists, and to aid all their visionary schemes of advancing fortune and power by armies, stamp acts, excise laws, 8 per cent loans, land taxes, and multiplying judges, to eat out the fat of the land.
"Gallatin has done worse than nothing"—in the estimation of federalists, for his financial calculations have been so exact, as to enable the government to dispense with all the odious system of internal taxation, adopted by the Adams administration, and yet to pay off the national debt at the rate of seven million three hundred thousand dollars every year since he has been appointed.
"Honor and honesty is esteemed as nothing"—by federalists, as may be daily witnessed by their vindictive opposition and slanderous speeches against the best of governments.
"The Judiciary is reduced to nothing"—say the federalists, because the "army" of useless Judges appointed by Adams have been dismissed, and the excellent Washington Judiciary system restored to its former state.
"The Navy is crumbling to nothing"—say the federalists, although the present government are calling more of the ships into actual service, than was contemplated by the Naval peace establishment, adopted by Mr. Adams; are building more vessels and vigorously prosecuting the war against the piratical states of Barbary, thereby punishing their treachery instead of rewarding it by tribute.
"The Democrats tick at nothing"—by which they can advance the glory, prosperity and happiness of an enlightened nation.
"God made every thing from nothing;" "God grant we are not reduced to nothing," by any extravagant and visionary plans of an overbearing Juno of the self-boasters of all the religion, virtue and talents of the country—the lawyers, priests, speculators, and contractors.
"The President rules all"—and will continue to do so, with the United aplause and content of three quarters of the citizens of a great and free nation.
"Gallatin contrives all"—in the financial line, with such masterly abilities as, without the aid of land taxes,
stamp acts, and excise laws, to diminish the national debt, to meet the exigencies of government, and keep our coffers full of the specie.
"Granger displaces all"—factious Tories, monarchists and rogues, and puts good honest and capable republicans in their places.
"Virginia grasps at all"—her rights and privileges and repeats those of her sister states.
"The small states pay all"—which duty and patriotism require, and no more.
"France plunders all"—that Great Britain leaves un plundered.
"Trade and Commerce suffer all"—from British, French and Barbary cruisers; but the firmness and vigor of our government will soon evince to those people that our merchant vessels are not to be plundered with impunity.
"Honest men are obliged to bear all"—the reproach, ribaldry, slander and calumny of a factious set of disappointed Federalists, without the aid of the federal sedition law.
"Democrats get all"—that peace of conscience, which their constant endeavors to preserve the rights of the people and promote the true happiness of the country never fail to give.
"If God has no pity on all"—of those factious Federalists, who have grossly sinned against Him and their country,
"The Devil will take all."
[Phœnix.]
GOVERNOR GILMAN.
THE Palladium of 26th ult. contains the following Communication from Governor Gilman to the Senate of New-Hampshire, expressing his negative to the resolutions which had originated in that body, and passed the Senate and House, approving the measures of the General Government. There is also a statement, that he has passed his veto on the bills, directing the choice of Electors and Members of Congress by Districts.
"The Governor having received certain Resolutions of the Honorable the Senate & House of Representatives—expressing their opinion respecting divers organizing sentiments inculcated through the medium of the press; congratulating their fellow-citizens upon the result of certain measures of the General Government; and declaring their full confidence in the present administration of the same, and in the justice, benevolence and wisdom of the President of the United States—returns those Resolutions to the Hon. Senate, where they originated, with the following observations:
"If it had been the pleasure of the Legislature to have expressed the sentiments contained in those resolutions in any other mode than that by Bills or Resolutions, the opinion of the Governor thereon would not have been necessary; but the Constitution having made it his duty to sign such Bills and resolve as he approves, and to return such as he does not approve, his task on this occasion, however unpleasant, is unavoidable.
"While he declares his readiness to cooperate with the Legislature in all constitutional measures for preventing the licentiousness of the press, and is ready to do all in his power for the preservation of our union, and for supporting such measures as may be best calculated to promote the general welfare, he is compelled to say, that if the second of those resolutions refers to the purchase of Louisiana, he is not sufficiently informed respecting the probable advantage of that purchase, to enable him to congratulate his fellow-citizens thereon; more especially as it is said to have been purchased at great expense. And such has been his opinion respecting some measures of the administration, that he is not prepared to express that unlimited confidence, which the resolutions seem to purport."
In the course, which the Governor of New-Hampshire has, in this instance, thought proper to pursue, we are greatly disappointed. Considering the delicacy of his situation, contemplating the frail tenure, by which he holds the small remnant of his popularity, we had anticipated, in his official conduct, moderation, prudence and cautious vigilance. We had not calculated on a display of blazing party zeal, nor rancorous party prejudice. Feeling that he was elected to the First Magistracy of a people, with whose political sentiments he was at variance; feeling that he was elected, not by a majority of suffrages, but by a fortuitous concurrence of circumstances, feeling from these facts, that he had lost the confidence of his constituents;—we had supposed, that, by a dignified yet accommodating, by a manly but moderate, demure, and by a faithful and impartial discharge of his official duties, he would have endeavored to regain the confidence he had forfeited, to conciliate those affections, which had been estranged from him.
Yet how different has been the event. In his very first official act, he has manifested a temper and disposition, disgraceful to himself, insulting to the Representatives of the People, and hostile, beyond all precedent, to the General Government. He has manifested the temper and disposition of a disappointed partisan, who feels that the brighter days of his public honors "are numbered and finished;" that he must soon descend from an elevation, to which he was unworthily raised; and who has resolved, in the desperate paroxysms of political death, to evince the malignity of his heart, powerless and unefficient as it soon must be—to preserve the consistency of his character, and complete the perverseness of his public life, by the malicious struggles of his exit. He has displayed the little malice of a knavish recreant, who commands his rages on premises, from whence he is to be soon evicted. To expole the impropriety of his conduct is totally unnecessary. It is apparent to the most doltish intellect, or the most determined prejudice. That the Governor's of-
ficial power to arrest the acts of the Legislature should be cautiously exercised; that the best reasons of expediency should always be rendered; that no reason could weigh against the Resolutions, to arrest which Governor Gilman has interposed his authority; but that on the contrary, two of these are in the highest degree eligible and even necessary; and the other right, decorous and proper; these facts are capable of the fullest demonstration. Nor, are the motives which produced this wanton insult on the General Government and the Legislature of M. Hampshire, a whit less clear and evident.
It is hoped, and confidently expected, that the respective Houses of this Legislature will conduct, on this occasion, with that propriety, decision and energy, which become real Republicans—that they will resist the encroachment of this Northern ARTHUR ST. CLAIR, with becoming firmness. It is possible, should the Governor continue his insulting aggressions, that his "little brief authority," which will inevitably die a natural death in one short year, may be curtailed even to a shorter term. On this subject we would not be explicit. We would merely hint to Mr. GILMAN, that the People of New-Hampshire are Republicans; and that REPUBLICANS WILL NOT BE INSULTED.
AN ENQUIRY Into the causes of the failure of the commonwealth of England.
The monitions of history are peculiarly worthy of the attention of the American people. No period of the former times deserves more of their consideration, than that in which the name of "a commonwealth," many of its forms, and some of its substance were adopted in South Britain. In Scotland the government remained a confederacy of Military chiefs. Ireland was treated as a conquered country, and none of its laws proceeded from the authority of the people.
It is an impressive fact, that the friends of republican principles in 1688, did not attempt to form a written constitution, in which by a bill of rights, to display before the people of England, the rights of men, the rights of citizens, and the true characteristics of the public agents of a free nation. Nor did they impole upon their legislators, chief executive magistrates and judicial officers, those limitations of their duties, and powers which are necessary for the preservation of public liberty, even when profound peace, at home and abroad, appears to remove all danger from a nation.
The largest part of the English republicans did not perceive the indispensable necessity of examining into the state of the elective franchise, in order to place it upon the basis of equal rights, in all, who, (according to the revolutionary language of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania) have "a sufficient evident common interest with, and attachment to the community."
The friends of liberty, in the civil and military councils of the English commonwealth, thinking all was safe when the sword of the State fell from the hand of Charles the First into the hands of an army, which was not royal, omitted the necessary examinations into the constitution and condition of the militia. They did not consider that Cromwell's army of thirty thousand men, was sixty times as numerous as the largest body of civil officers which were anywhere assembled; and that a single regiment of foot could expel the unarmed members from the hall of Parliament. They did not perceive, that a militia, armed, disciplined & identified with the corners of their country, are, without doubt or question, the only practicable counterbalance for the regular army; the only force ever present and prepared to suppress insurrection; the only high, and bold, and broad mound to oppose to foreign invaders. A faithful army would have been an sharp sword, a feel edged weapon, to oppose whatever it could reach: but while it defended the seats of the civil power, the arsenals of Portsmouth, Chatham, and Plymouth might be wrapt in flames, and the ports of the island might be seized by the masked operations of foreign detachments. The neglect of the militia may therefore be considered as producing the necessity of the plea for a dangerous increase of the regular army, which was the immediate destroyer of the commonwealth of England.
SAMUEL ADAMS.
From the Eastern Argus.
Messrs. Printers, Thousands are quitting the ranks of false Federalism, and forsaking their political deceivers, who have hitherto been their leaders—while other thousands who are convinced of the perfidy of those leaders, yet through a groundless fear of a charge of inconstancy, still suffer themselves to be called Federalists, and do yet support men who have long since ridiculed the primary principles of our Revolution.
As the political profession and practice of many depend on a just understanding of this subject, it may be useful to enquire, and determine on which side the charge of Inconstancy, or Apostasy legitimately belongs—whether to the seceders or supporters of the Adams administration.
The great body of the American People are zealous Republicans—believing Mr. Adams agreeably to his Revolutionary writings and actions, to be a genuine friend of Freedom, he received the suffrages of a large proportion of the New-England States.
Admit that Mr. Adams and his coadjutors have apostatized from the noble sentiments which they to ardently avowed in the year 1775, will it not appear that those who still follow them in their devious track, are inconstant to principle, and are the only and real Apostates? Does not the result of his proposition equally manifest that seceders from such Apostate Leaders are the true, constant, consistent, unswerving Republicans? If any honest seers of truth be in doubt whether the Federalists of the present day have abandoned their former sen-
timents and professions—let him carefully compare the orations, sermons and revolutionary writings with the present productions, professions and defence of the same men, and he can no longer doubt.
The opposers of the present Administration are justly chargeable with versatility, with a dereliction of primary and fundamental principles, and with many innovations on our revolutionary and republican principles.
When the present advocates for strong government aimed at supplanting the British King, they were not sparing of their adulations of the "common herd"—then they affected to address the awakened reason and interest of mankind; man was then taught self-esteem, and declared to be highly capable of self-government; civil and religious freedom was nobly contended for; modes of faith and forms of worship, were made to give place to pure morality and public virtue; compulsory religion and persecution discountenanced; hierarchy and established faith were considered as wicked and profane; equality of rights asserted; the distinctions of profane titles exploded; the honor of birth, blood, family or nation justly ridiculed. At that time, no Governor of Massachusetts would have dared to assert, that an extreme degree of Equality is disgraceful, and that distinctions in society are necessary—at that time, no Governor would have hinted at denying an asylum to the oppressed of any country; but the Governor's late speech is worthy of a man who signed the Address in favor of Gov. Hutchinson!
We are now instructed, that mankind are all running mad after Liberty; that they are forsaking the wisdom of their fathers, contemning kings, princes and great men; that men cannot govern themselves better than by tygers; that all men are unequal; that the British government, formerly held up to the people as the most corrupt and odious despotism, is now transformed into "the most stupendous fabric of human wisdom;" established religion and tests, formerly declared to be only auxiliaries to tyrants, are now prayed for by the Dr. Blick's of our country. Hence the hellish falsehoods and slanders of a wicked Federal Priesthood against our beloved President. This man, the first of scholars, the most uniform and undeviating patriot, is vilified for his regard to the sacred rights of conscience, and because he is known to be averse to the union of Church with State, or the establishment of any one religious sect over the heads of all other sects—because he believes in the power of Religion, and that God will prosper and succeed the true, by bringing all the false creeds to an end; and that all men have a right to worship God according to the dictates of their own consciences—well knowing that in a country where the subject is compelled to believe and worship according to the statute law, there he may be restrained from eating or drinking but only by law.
John Adams was formerly a professed Democratic Republican—he is now considered as a Monarchist by many of his former adherents. Have not those who have forsaken him for his defection, thereby proven their inelasticity to a change of principle?
Was not Benedict Arnold once considered a brave and deserving Patriot? When he plotted to deliver West-Point to the British, the Americans very justly withdrew from him their good opinion; the whole American mind was altered, as it respected that man. Will any from thence infer, that at that time the Americans were justly chargeable with Apostasy; that they had altered their principles?—most certainly not; for their adherence to virtue and principle led them to hate and forsake the discovered Traitor.
Thus it is plain to every man of sense, that those persons who have ever claimed to be Republicans, who have followed the Leaders of Federalism, believing them to be Patriots, and who have at length discovered their treachery, should instantly abandon and forsake their crooked ways—for an adherence to them, after such discovery, is an inexcusable apostasy from the sacred principles of Freedom.
LOCKE.
The National Intelligencer, which we find a rich source of correct information in Statistical affairs, has favoured the public with two tables exhibiting the state of our national exports in the years 1802 and 1803. By a comparative view, the value of the whole exports, from the changes in the Carrying trade after the close of the war was diminished 22 million of dollars. The Comparative value of exports in 1803 was less than in 1802 above a fourth, being in 1802 71, and in 1803, 55 millions of dollars. But the exportation of domestic productions was greater in 1803, than in 1802, one sixth part, being in 1802, 36, but in 1803, 42 millions of dollars, the increase being 6 millions of dollars.
Late Foreign Articles.
NEW LOAN AND TAXES.
LONDON, MAY 2. Mr. Addington has negotiated a very advantageous loan:—The interest of which is to be met by consolidating the Stamp duties and increasing the Ramps for the transfer of property.—This, it is expected, will produce 800,000 per ann. The War Taxes are to be augmented in their produce one million, by additional duties upon Wines, Teas, Raisins, Sweetmeats; and on the articles under the head of consolidated customs.
About the Invasion.
MAY 5. Two hundred of the enemy's Boilers have come out of Boulogne; and were yesterday morning seen from Dover Heights, at anchor, about two miles from the French shore. The weather then became thick—a distant cannonade has been heard several times. The convoy under Duongues have failed. Large bodies of French troops have within these few days encamped on the coast opposite Dover.
Joseph Buonaparte, Grand Officer of the legion of honor, at his request, has been appointed Colonel-Commandant of the 4th regi. of the line, encamped on the coasts of Boulogne, that he may share in its glory. [Paris paper.]
From Constantinople March 14.—Ali Pacha, who had been sent to Epirus to restore tranquility, has been murdered between Alexandria and Cairo, supposed by the Bays. This event has caused much consternation here.
Hamburg, April 24.—The report of the intended divorce of Buonaparte and his wife is renewed here with greater confidence, and it is added, that Buonaparte will then espouse the Queen Regent of Etruria, to which kingdom the States of Parma and Piacenza will be immediately added, and that Madame Buonaparte will marry some other Prince, who however is not named.
The French have obtained liberty to make domiciliary visits, at Hamburg, for the purpose of arresting persons implicated in some of the French conspiracies.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
FRANKFORT, (K.) JUNE 9.
Yesterday 15 Indians of the Ofage tribe arrived at this place. They are on their way to Washington City, in obedience to a Message from the President, who it is said is desirous to negotiate a peace with them. They are from a nation remotely situated on the Missouri, near the borders of our new acquisition. These men are remarkable for their size and robustness. Although they have been little conversant with men in civilized life, they have, however, little of the ferocity of the savage manners, and all the sociability of the natural state.
NORFOLK, (V.) JUNE 16.
By the Hannah, from Trinidad, we learn, that information had been received there by a government vessel, that a French fleet of fifteen sail, of which four were of the line and all full of troops, had been seen off that Island.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 25.
Capt. Tailor, of the brig Favorite, from Bordeaux, informs that, about the 20 of May, on the coast of Spain, he spoke a vessel from the Straits, which reported that a number of the British men of war had been driven on shore and wrecked in the Mediterranean, in a gale of wind.
More impressment. The Driver British sloop of war has impressed from the Diligence, arrived here from Dublin, two passengers (foreigners) and two American seamen, who had lost their protections. The Master of the Driver gave a receipt for the men.
THE FRIGATES.—We are informed that the commanders of the French frigates Cybele and Didon, express themselves ready to leave the port, and engage the Cambrian and Boston British frigates, if they can be assured that they shall not be attacked by other vessels.
No formal communication is as yet understood to have passed between them, but from the appearance of things, and the interference of friends, there is much probability that it will come to a fight.
The British frigates continues in what is termed the horseshoe, below the narrows, but within the hook. The French vessels are up near the city. The Cambrian is commanded by Capt. Bradley, the Boston by Capt. Douglas, both gallant and capable officers. The Didon is commanded by Capt. Brouard, an officer reputed of much courage and skill; and the Cybele by Capt. Sennes, whose bravery has been particularly distinguished. It is stated that he has had three vessels sunk under him. It may be therefore presumed, that if an engagement does take place, it will be no child's play.
So sincere is the belief of English influence in the late conspiracy in France, that it has been thought best to propagate stories of some late attempts to assassinate several persons in England, in order to throw some odium upon the French in the minds of the people. But as no facts are before the nation, the whole matter is understood. Satin Reg.

Portsmouth.
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1804.
SUMMARY—FOREIGN.
By arrivals at Boston and New-York, London papers to the 6th May is received.—The European details of news, present few circumstances involving the question of a continued war or a possible peace? The return of Mr. Pitt to the first place in British councils, indicates from various causes a continuation of the war, or rather a more active and enterprising prosecution of it.
Were there a disposition to bring about a peace, Mr. Pitt for his conduct during the preceding war, would not seem to be the person chosen for such a purpose; in truth had he remained in power, the treaty of Amiens had never been concluded.
The probability is, that a course very different from that pursued by Mr. Addington, will be adopted, and that instead of declaring war and then acting on the defensive, expeditions and enterprises of a new complexion will be undertaken.
It is on the sides of Switzerland and Italy that France is most vulnerable. It was the feeble ties by which the people of the south and the north were held, which determined the papal concordatum; and the re-establishment of religious institutions, the functions of which were dependent on the consular authority. It was not piety but policy which restored the church to its nominal authority.
It is by the bigotry of the southern people, that revolt had heretofore been organized; the force of that influence tho' broken is not destroyed. But the French government appears to have foreseen and prepared against such danger by the well appointed armies which penetrated Italy, under able generals.
In Switzerland, unhappily the seeds of revolt have been already sown; but unless in the event of Austria embarking in the war, no serious impression can be made in that quarter. In the event of a war in which the continental powers may engage, then Switzerland and the Alpine ranges might once more become the theatre of human carnage.
Appearances on the side of the Baltic, are extremely novel, and on that account difficult to comprehend. By a treaty subsisting between Sweden and France; the latter is entitled to the right of mercantile deposit and police, over a town favorably situated at the entrance of the Baltic. This might have been hitherto defeated by the successful negotiations of Great Britain, and the effect of the memorable attack upon Copenhagen. France it is said proposes now to assert her right by arms, and that her troops are advancing to the Baltic for the purpose.
On the other hand it is alleged that France having endeavored to renew the principles of the armed neutrality by which the powers not at war should pass over the ocean free and unmolested; and finding Denmark opposed to the measure; that France proposes to occupy certain military positions, and shut the Baltic against the British; and that Prussia will co-operate in consideration of certain territory on the Baltic being ceded to Prussia, in exchange for certain territory of the house of Brandenburg.
These pretences may nevertheless prove all fallacious. On no occasion during the eventful wars of the revolution, has the sagacity of the politician been competent to reach by anticipation the real designs of French enterprize; and while the same genius presides over its destinies, the same uncertainty will most probably prevail.
The system of Mr. Pitt will be that of continual alliances—and subsidies—continental armies and battles—and desultory military havoc and annoyance. The systems of such a minister promise no repose to Europe—no speedy return of peace to England—no friendship to any nation which will not bend to British interests and views of ambition. The anticipation is a melancholy one for human nature—and the facts staring mankind in the face, exhibit a deplorable satire on the pretended wisdom of ancient governments—and the policy of States—and of the stupidity of the several people who suffer themselves to be made the sport of ambition, and for no other end but to perpetuate their own subjection, or the subjection of another nation equally duped, to the power of the few.
Capt. Taylor, of the Columbia, arrived at New-York in 53 days from Lisbon, informs, that Lord Nelson was certainly DEAD! and that the vessels in the harbour of Lisbon wore their colours at half mast, as mourning for that event, two days previous to his sailing.—He also states as a report current on the change at that place, that the King of Naples, and the Royal Family had been arrested by order of the First Consul.
4th of JULY.
On the morrow the anniversary of our Independence, we are again called to evince, by every laudable expression of joy and gratitude, the deep sense with which we are impressed, of the exalted privileges and rich blessings which indulgent Heaven has conferred upon us. May our joy be universally the joy of a wise, virtuous and truly grateful People, worthy of the distinguishing regard vouchsafed to us by the greatest, and the best of beings. While a just temperance presides at our festive boards on this memorable day, may a noble liberality of soul display itself in those acts of charity and benevolence which God, nature and gratitude demand from a nation listed up to heaven with privileges. Thus will the day be rendered truly great and glorious, exhibiting an illustrious example to the nations of the earth; and the joy of those beneficent intelligences, who, though to us invisible, have cognizance of the affairs of men, will be in unison with ours.
The citizens of this and the neighboring towns, are requested to meet to-morrow, at the State-House, at 10 o'clock A. M. to form in procession to the Rev. Dr. BUCKMINSTER's Meeting-House, where an oration will be delivered by J. WENTWORTH, Esq.
Those who intend to dine at Jefferson-Hall, are informed that dinner will be on the table precisely at 2 o'clock.
The following sketches of the character of Mr. Jefferson, is copied from the Columbian Magazine, printed at Philadelphia in the year 1787.
MR. JEFFERSON.
Let us describe to you a man, not yet forty, tall, and with a mild and pleasing countenance, but whose mind and understanding are ample substitutes for every exterior grace. An American, who, without ever having quitted his own country, is at once a musician, skilled in drawing, a geometrician, an astronomer, a natural philosopher, legislator and statesman.—A Senator of America, who set for two years in the famous Congress, which brought about the Revolution, and which is never mentioned without respect, though unhappily not without regret: A Governor of Virginia, who filled that difficult station during the invasions of Arnold, of Philips, and of Cornwallis; a Philosopher in voluntary retirement from the world and public business, because he loves the world, inasmuch only as he can flatter himself with being useful to mankind. A mild and amiable wife, charming children, of whose education he himself took charge, a house to embellish, great plantations to improve, and the arts and sciences to cultivate; these are what remained to Mr. Jefferson at the time this character was drawn, after having played a principal part on the theatre of the new world, and which he then preferred to the honorable commission of Minister Plenipotentiary in Europe. His knowledge indeed was universal. Sometimes natural philosophy, at other politics or the arts were the topics of his conversation; and it seemed as if from his youth he had placed his mind, as he has done his house, upon an elevated situation, from which he might contemplate the Universe.
COMMUNICATION.
A deep plot is hatching in the dark recesses of villainy to destroy our union. Is there not too much reason for believing that there are men engaged in it, yet deemed, by many, to be firm republicans—the most dangerous of all the projectors of mischief. They are enemies to the principle of universal suffrage, and of consequence to the honor and dignity of Americans. Could the meditated separation be effected, it would be the most horrid exploit of wickedness the powers of darkness could achieve. None, but beings, resembling Demons, can seriously contemplate without horror, the dissolution of a union established in consummate wisdom, the glory of America, and our only security against foreign and internal enemies.—Citizens be on your guard—be watchful—for your rights—for your honor—your necessary union—the destruction of which would forever disgrace your fame, render you obnoxious to the displeasure of that Heavenly power which inspired your Councils, when you established it, and which tells you your security, & happiness depends upon its continuance. United we stand—divided we fall—and O how dreadful, how ruinous, how disgraceful would be such an apostasy from principle, from duty to ourselves and posterity, to God, to mankind.
SUICIDE.—We hear from Fitchburg, (Mass.) that the Rev. Mr. John Payson, formerly minister of that place, on Wednesday last, swallowed a large quantity of Arsenic, and afterwards cut his throat in a most horrid manner. He expired the same day.
The editorial quack, who has been for some time past, vending his deleterious drugs among the hood-wink'd federalists of a neighboring capital, is now himself going through a course of medicine, administered by the caustic band of the Political Observatory. And it is somewhat expected that this wholesome physic will work a reformation in the Doctor's system of bad habits: for though the drastic nature of the application, has produced a temporary debility, it is apparent that his inflammation has so considerably abated, as to afford hopes that one or two more such powerful purgatives, from the same hand, will effectually cool the burning fever of his brain, and restore him to the exercise of his reason.—In the paroxysms of his disorder, he raves bitterly against the friendly physician, who has undertaken his cure; most vehemently swearing that the Political Observatory has ruined him. It is expected, the faculty in a short time will be able to pronounce with certainty as to his fate—until when, they have cautiously inhibited a further sale of his drugs, as by a chemical process it has been discovered, that so large a share of the opiate is blended in their composition, as to produce a drowsiness, bordering on death. We shall occasionally publish a bulletin of this unhappy man's health, and carefully note the indications of his approaches to insanity, if any. And from the known skill and perseverance of the operator, who has undertaken the cure of his cure, we anticipate a speedy crisis and happy issue of his disorder. It is said the operator is a disciple, not of the "Washingtonian," but of Dr. Willis' school, and like him administers the coarsest applications, as most likely in such cases to effect a speedy and certain cure.
In the address of Gov. Gilman to the Legislature, published in the Gazette of 19th ult.—which the federalists term "spirited," &c. our readers will doubtless notice more than we choose to express. When "the mighty fall" with dignity, they are objects of our admiration; but petulance interests no one in their favor. Never was there a better opportunity for a man in the situation of his excellency to make a favorable impression upon his constituents—and never, in our opinion, was an opportunity worse improved. We should have been gratified by a definition of the "Washingtonian school" of which his excellency announces himself, from the chair of state, a disciple: and it might have been well, if he had explained, to what school he considered the majority of both branches of the legislature whom he was addressing, to belong. We add no more.
COMMUNICATION.
IT must afford great pleasure to the Boston Merchants to see the patres conscripti of Massachusetts, pay such a ready attention to the establishment of a Boston Exchange Bank, on the petition of Mr. Sumner, and his associates, which was no sooner presented than it was rapidly promoted by the whole court. By this institution trade will be relieved from its many embarrassments, and as this Bank will not be subject to a run upon it, private notes will be discounted, and speculators & usurers receive a mortal shock. The prospectus of this Bank needs only to be known to be adopted; men of real property may feel their own weight, if such institutions can be encouraged, and if our monied men in New-Hampshire were not so deeply interested in the several Banks, we might have expected to have seen some patriotic Gentlemen preferring petitions for such salutary purposes—and even now what prevents those Banks newly incorporated, whose bills are not out in circulation, to change their proposed system. The cashier of the Exeter Bank calls for assessments, payable one half in specie and the other half in any Bank bills, upon which they may immediately discount, without waiting for the specie, as fast as the assessments are paid in, they will find customers for their bills; they need not fear that any Banks will run upon them so long as their funds and deposits keep pace with their emissions.—Bankers will not be so jealous of each other, they will find it for the banking interest to be more universally confidential and more generous in their discounts. The people at large will not be so much afraid to trust their credit in Banks when they can give reasonable security for their loans.
As a respectable farmer was proceeding lately on business to Newport, he met a waggon loaded with coals passing down the street—when he deliberately threw off his hat, and, with horrid resolution, precipitately laid his head between the wheels, which crushed it to atoms, exhibiting a spectacle too shocking to be described. The waggoner, being on the opposite side had no knowledge of the event. It is rumored that an avaricious disposition, combined with a recent disappointment in the purchase of a farm, instigated him to the commission of the dreadful act. He was a man of considerable property.—London pap.
It is asserted that our Republic has been ungrateful. The S. Carolina Legislature laughed at the folly of a man whose conduct they understood better than we do. But who laughed at and expelled President Adams? Who insulted Samuel Adams, Hancock and the whole galaxy of our Patriots? Who revile and are ungrateful to the most uniform and firm friend of the people, Mr. Jefferson? When answers are brought to these questions, we shall see what party of men in the U. States has been most ungrateful to Patriots. We shall then sing the song of deserted and insulted patriotism. While we are supporting in our arms one of the best of Patriots, we are deserting our friends, because we will not take what others have rejected, and insult the greatest national Benefactor! Salem Reg.
Extract of a Letter from Aaron Dexter M. D. Corresponding Secretary of the Massachusetts Humane Society, to Mr. Alden of this town.
BOSTON, JUNE 21, 1804.
Rev. Sir, "I received your communication respecting the exertions of BRAY COX, and others in saving the shipwrecked people at Kittery, and handed it to the trustees of the Society at their next meeting. They voted to reward Mr. Cox, as being the first to discover and exert himself in saving those unhappy people, with TEN DOLLARS, & FIVE DOLLARS, to each of the others named in your letter, and their thanks to all of them for their spirited exertions in the cause of humanity. ***** "I have enclosed a list of their names and seventy dollars, & request you to take the trouble to distribute the same." The money has been distributed agreeably to the above directions among the following, whose names will long be had in remembrance, viz.
Bray Cox, William Seawards, Benjamin Mitchell, Ambrose Perkins, Darius Fossit, Samuel Williams, Josiah Williams, Thos Phillips, Samuel Hall, David Lewis, James Mitchell, Samuel Mitchell Perkins, Andrew Tobey.
Marine Memoranda.
Portsmouth, JULY 3, 1804.
Tuesday last arrived here, brig Franklin, Capt. Mark S. Blunt, from Guadalupe, last from St. Thomas's. Off St. Johns, was boarded by the sch. Burk, armed privateer, of Antigua. As Capt. B. could not deserve to as soon as they wished, several musket balls were fired at his vessel, and reached very near; they boarded him, & used much unbecoming and opprobrious language; opened one of the letters: carried the Capt. and Mate on board their vessel—overhauled the log book, and detained them 2 hours.
Lat. 27, lon. 68, was boarded by a three mast lugger, from St. Jago, who ordered Capt. B. to hoist out his boat and to come on board—which done, they overhauled his papers, and treating him civilly, permitted him to depart, after detaining him an hour.
Friday arrived sloop Amity, Capt. Treadwell, in 34 days from St. Vincent's. Left there, sch. Enterprize, Hall, Damietta; sch. Dolphin, Gould, Kennebec; sch. Belley, Fols, Biddeford; sch. Danube, Rhode Island; brig Charles, Williams, Middlesex; sch. Delight, Yorktown.
Saturday arrived brig Rebecca, Capt. Butman, in 34 days from Madeira. Left at Madeira, 26th May, ship Octavia, Stour, from London for New York; brig Jefferson, S. Richmond, from Norfolk for Bristol; G. B.; brig Peggy, Macy, from Norfolk, to be sold; brig Luna, Coffin, from Lisbon for New York.
At Isle-of-France, 86 days since, ship India Packet, Rindge, of Portsmouth.
At Surinam, June 1, brig —, Blunt, of Portsmouth.
MARRIED.
In this town, Mr. JOHN SAWYER to Miss HANNAH PERKINS.—Mr. SAM'L MUCHMORE to Mrs. MARTHA GALE. Also in this town, Dr. JAMES H. PIERREPOINT, to the amiable Miss STATIRA MANNING; daughter of Capt. Thos. M.
DIED.
In this town, Miss SALLY COTTON, aged 19; a child of Mr. John Gains.
Important Intelligence.
A Lottery worthy encouragement and which every person who feels a spark of Public Spirit and Enterprise, should come forward and encourage; separate from the view of obtaining EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS. This Lottery is for the sole purpose of repairing that beautiful, commodious, and elegant piece of mechanism, PISCATAQUA BRIDGE, the toll of which has not at any time netted the Proprietors three per cent for their money. And this Bridge must soon go to decay, and be rendered impassable, unless there be several thousand Dollars expended on it, in a few months.
The scheme of this Lottery is excellent. It presents to adventurers one prize of EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS, others of 4000; 1000's; 200's; 50's; 20's and 10's in multitudes!
It is hoped that adventurers in this Lottery, will be greatly multiplied, and that there will be such a spirit to aid in the object that C. PEIRCE's Lottery Office, will be crowded with purchasers, at least for a few days, till the drawing commences. It will be for the advantage of those who mean to become adventurers, to apply soon before the Tickets take another rise. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
Wants Employ,
IN a store or some office, where he can have good encouragement, a young man, who has a tolerable knowledge of business, and can bring good recommendation.—Apply to the Printer. July 3, 1804.
Massachusetts District.
By virtue of a warrant from the Hon. JOHN DAVIS, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Massachusetts, there will be exposed to sale at Auction on Tuesday the 3rd day of July next, at Jeffery & Russell's wharf, at 12 o'clock, M.
THE ship GOVERNOR GILMAN, burthen 316 tons 3/4—together with her tackle, apparel and furniture—decreed to be sold for the payment of Mariner's wages. SAMUEL BRADFORD, Marshal. Dated at Boston, June 29. 1804.
FOR SALE, or TO LET,
UPON reasonable terms, a good dwelling House, garden and out houses, situate on Norwayplain, in Rochester; lately occupied by Levi Dearborn, esq. deceased; and is a most excellent stand for a tavern. Any gentleman who wishes to purchase said House shall have a credit of six months for one third part, twelve months for the second, & two years for the remaining third part, (with good security). A good warrantee Deed will be given, and immediate possession of the premises. Otherwise will be let, and a lease given to any person who will keep a good tavern, and give security for the rent. It is necessary that immediate application should be made to the subscriber, by any person who wishes to purchase or hire the farm. JOHN H. DEARBORN. Berwick, June 26, 1804.
For Sale, Freight or Charter, THE good brig MARIA JANE—176 tons burthen; now lying at Portsmouth Pier—A strong, burthen-some vessel—Apply to JOHN SALTER. Also for Sale, Rum, Sugar and Coffee, per Hhd.; Flour, Pitch & Tar, per Bbl. Salt, per Hhd.; Russia Duck per bolt, &c. &c. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM HILL, SIXTY bales COTTON, and thirty seven casks RICE. Apply at No. 6, Merchant's Row. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
Just received and for sale at the store of Peirce, Hill & Peirce, Head of Moffitt's wharf. A good assortment of Flat & square Bar IRON; —ALSO,— 80 Bushels of WHEAT; the pre-60 Bushels of RYE; 200 Weight of FLAX; A few Bbls. BLUBBER; LIME per cask. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
90 Thousand merchantable, and a few ditto clear BOARDS. Also, CLAP-BOARDS & SHINGLES, for sale— APPLY TO J. GAINS PEABODY, Moffitt's wharf. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
SCYTHES.
TILTON's much approved and warranted SCYTHES, for sale by JOHN WARNER, opposite the Court House. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804.
John P. Evans,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he Manufactures, and keeps constantly for sale, best Pigtail, fine Twist, Fig, and Smoaking TOBACCO; Segars, &c. Warranted of the first quality, at his shop near Portsmouth Stone, Congress-street.—Cheap as can be purchased in town or elsewhere. Portsmouth, July 3, 1804. 99—32
AQUEDUCT.
RECEIVERS of Water are hereby notified that six months rent becomes due on the first day of July, which they are requested to pay to the subscriber without delay. Thomas Thompson, Treasurer. Portsmouth, July 3.
Just published, an excellent collection of HYMNS, BY SMITH & JONES, bound both in one; several of the Hymns not before published—Price 25 cents.—Sold by Benj. Welch, Federal-street, Newburyport; by B. B. Maccanthy, Salem; by Manning & Loring, Boston; by Jona. Carlson, Haverhill; by Capt. J. Peab, Kennebec; and at the Gazette Book-store, Portsmouth. June 26, 1804.
THERMOMETERS,
For sale at C. PEIRCE's Book-store. —ALSO— A new CHASE for sale. July 3, 1804.

Miscellaneous Repository.
For the Gazette. The 72 Psalm, ed. pt. L. M. metamorphos'd. JEFFERSON's kingdom among the FEDERALISTS.
THOMAS shall reign where e'er the sun Does his republican journey's run; His honour fetch'd from shore to shore, Till Federalists tax and stamp no more. Behold the Tories with their kings; And Federalists their best tribute brings; From north to south the rogues shall meet To pay their homage at his feet. There VERNON, glorious to behold, And HAMPshire shines in federal gold; While western empires own him Lord, And Federal tribes attend his word. For him shall public prayer be made, And endless praises crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise In spite of Federal sacrifice. Republics all of every tongue, Dwell on his name with sweetest song; And Louisiana shall proclaim Her early blessings on his name. What blessings flow where e'er he reigns; Our country builds her Federal chains; The weary find a happy rest, And all Republics are at rest. Where he displays his saving power, The curse of stamps are known no more; In him the Federal tribes may boast More than their father Adams lost. Let every Tory rise and bring Peculiar praise to such a king; Federalists return with songs again, While we repeat the long AMEN. From under the Federal Zone. (To be continued.)
SLAVE TRADE.
It will be recollected that during the last session of Congress, Mr. Bard, a member from Pennsylvania, introduced a motion for imposing a tax of ten dollars upon every slave imported into the United States—the object no doubt, was to impede as much as possible, the progress of the disgraceful traffic in which the citizens of South Carolina are at present engaged—a traffic, the bare mention of which makes every friend to freedom and humanity weep for the want of foresight, and the entire abandonment of every noble feeling, by one of our sister states! for certainly the Legislature of South Carolina must have been destitute of both, when they passed the law authorizing the importation of the unfortunate and distressed Africans. At a time too when every other state in the Union seemed convinced of the injustice & impolicy of dealing in the commerce of the human species, and were doing all in their power to prevent it. The constitution of the U. States, unfortunately denies to congress the privilege of prohibiting the importation of slaves until after the year 1808—all therefore, that could be done was to impose a heavy tax—Some progress had been made in Mr. Bard's resolution, and it would probably have received the sanction of the house, but from the suggestion of some of the South Carolina members, who alleged the probability that the law admitting the introduction of negroes, would be repealed at the extra meeting of the legislature, which was called by proclamation of the governor—that session has, however, just terminated, and the law still remains in force—till exists to blacken their code of laws, and perhaps to entail endless misery on their posterity. What anguish will not the future historian feel when relating to the world this unpardonable and cruel departure from reason, justice, and the common dictates of humanity!—How black will be that page which proclaims the melancholy truth, that in the commencement of the nineteenth century, and in one of the freest and most enlightened nations on earth, the state of South Carolina gave her approbation to an act, that would make even the tyrants of the old world blush with shame. In the late Charleston papers we observed advertised several large cargoes of "prime negroes"—indeed, not more than a month or two after the passage of the law, several vessels were brought in, which renders it probable that they were lying at no great distance, only waiting the signal for their admission. Several of the members, no doubt, must have been deeply interested in the business, or this abominable law never would have been enacted. Peterburg Intel.
The explicit manner in which Mr. Livingston expresses to the first Consul his detestation of all conspirators, meets the warmest approbation of every true American. But it is an additional and sublime pleasure which he affords, when, on so great a subject, he refuses meanly to dwell on general truths, or dark insinuations. When he dares generously to arraign the facts upon which the public judgement was demanded and with the competency of his diplomatic character, and as the representative of a free people, he decides on the guilt which was published to the world without fear of party, or awe from the proudest nation of the universe.
Two Thousand Bushels of YELLOW CORN, For sale at No. 9, Portsmouth Pier, By C. STORER. FOR SALE BY J. Langdon, jr.
A FEW bales Georgia Upland COTTON; 2d and 3d proof Grenda RUM; PIMENTO pr. bag; fresh Superfine FLOUR; few tons SHIP BREAD; boxes fresh Mufcadel RAISINS; do. real Havannah SEGARS, of an excellent quality; HERRING, in good shipping order. Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES.
COMMISSION BUSINESS TRANSACTED AS USUAL. Bow-street, June 10, 1804.
TO BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC VENDUE, ON WEDNESDAY the 18th day of July next, at the dwelling-house of Lt. Benj. Leavitt, in North-Hampton, (N. H.) at ten o'clock, A. M.
ONE undivided moiety or half part of that valuable tract of Land in Parsonsfield, in the county of York, called the Tracey Gore, not already sold—containing, by estimation, about fourteen hundred acres. Also—An undivided moiety of six other Lots of Land, in said Parsonsfield, which were conveyed by Mary Tracy to David Hobbs, and by said Hobbs to Moses Leavitt and Joseph Dearborn. ** Conditions of sale will be made known at time and place aforesaid, or upon application to the subscribers. MOSES LEAVITT, BENJ. LEAVITT, D. H. LEAVITT, Parsonsfield, June, 1804.
Stone Cutting & Ornament Carving in all the various branches.
NEAL M'KEEVER, now carries on the STONE CUTTING & CARVING BUSINESS, at CHARLESTOWN, near the Bridge—Which line of occupation he has followed in different parts of Europe and America. His knowledge and experience in that ancient art, he trusts will merit the approbation of those who may employ him. Orders from any part of the country shall be thankfully received, and punctually attended to, at his shop near Charlestown Bridge, where may be had all kinds of Stone Work, executed with neatness and dispatch:—Such as Porticos, Frontispieces for Doors, Entablatures, Geometrical Stairs, ornamented & plain Chimney Pieces, all kinds of Flagging, Mausoleums, Tombs, Monuments, &c. &c. either in European or American Marble, Granite or Statuary. Charlestown, (Mass.) May 28, 1804.
NOTICE.
MR. SILSBY has agreed to give his business into my hands the first of July next—after which time I shall continue to supply my old customers as usual, and those of his who do not give timely notice to him or me, that they wish to discontinue their papers. All business shall be attended to with fidelity and dispatch, by the public's humble servant, WM. THAYER. Portsmouth, June 18, 1804.
THE PROPRIETORS of New-Castle Bridge, are hereby notified that the meeting of said Proprietors stands adjourned to the 9th of July next, at three o'clock, P. M. at the house of Elizabeth Trefethen, in New-Castle, near the Bridge. HENRY PRESCOTT, Prop'r Clk. New-Castle, June 16, 1804.
MEDITERRANEAN PASS PORTS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable, and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804.
One Cent Reward and no charges paid. R ANAWAY from the subscriber on the 11th instant, an indentured apprentice boy named TEMPLE MORRILL—All persons are forbid trusting or harbouring him on my account. REUBEN TABOR. June 18, 1804.
Joseph Chase, No 7, Long Wharf—Has for Sale, 40 Hhds. good flavored RUM. SUGAR & MOLASSES per hhd. or less quantity. 150 Bbls. TAR. June 26.
FOR SALE BY EBENEZER THOMPSON, BOW-STREET—
Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-skin, Whole and half chests Souchong } TEAS, of the first quality.
—ALSO— 150 Quintals POLLOCK. Whole & half bbls. superfine FLOUR. Bbls. and half bbls. No. 1 PORK & BEEF; PEASE; 30 bbls. SHIP BREAD; Few pipes 4th proof BRANDY; Bbls. SUGAR; boxes Spanish SEGARS; NUTMEGS; &c. Bow-street, June 26, 1804.
Sewing Twine.
NETT and Seine ditto; Lines, Nets and Hooks of all sizes; just received and for sale, by the bale, box, or any less quantity, by ROBERT RICE. Fore-street, North-end. June 26.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of Land in the town of NEWGRANTHAM, county of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, who are delinquent in paying their taxes for the year 1803—that so much of their land in said town as will pay said taxes and all necessary charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said town, on Tuesday the 25th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 4 columns: Original Proprietors Names, Tax in Cents, No. of Acres, Quantity of land in Cents. Lists various names like Lt. Sam'l Hunt, Eliazr Stebbins, Benj. Hall, jr., etc.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of Land in the town of NEWGRANTHAM, in the county of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, who are delinquent in paying their taxes for the year 1802—that so much of their land in said town as will pay said taxes and all necessary charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said Newgrantham, on Tuesday the 25th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 4 columns: Original Proprietors Names, Tax in Cents, No. of Acres, Quantity of land in Cents. Lists various names like Lt. Samuel Hunt, Samuel Dickenston, John Hunt, etc.
SHOES.
ROBERT M'CLEARY, Has just received at his store a few doors west of the Bell Tavern, Congress Street, a fresh supply of the most fashionable
SHOES,
warranted good, which he offers the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portsmouth, and the public at large very low for cash—
THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: Ladies' English, black, white, blue, straw, pink purple and figured Kid SHOES, lower than usual; American do. assorted black Morocco Spring and black heels; do. purple, green and black Wertenburg heels, do.; red, yellow, blue, greer, purple and black Spring, do.; English & American Cork Sole, do.; Ladies' black and red Morocco walking do.; black and fancy stuff, do. some with heels; Gentlemens' Shoes of the best quality; Womens & Misses Leather Slippers; Misses English and American Kid and Morocco do.; Boys' lin'd and bound, & thick, do.; Mens' thick, do.; childrens' red, blue, and black Morocco Shoes; childrens' Leather, do.; some that Lace.
MASONIC APRON PATTERNS.
Suwarrows, Light Top & Short
BOOTS.
Fishermen's Long and Short, do. Also—Blue, green, red, yellow, purple and black
MOROCCO SKINS, by the dozen or single, as low as at the Manufactory, for cash, or in exchange for Shoes; striped binding Skins, white Sheep do. suitable for Welting or Apothecary's use; black, blue, straw and Pink Kid Skins.
Mens' and Youth's HATS, Rosetts; Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Horn Combs.
TRUNKS.
Allowance made to wholesale purchasers, but no credit by retail. Portsmouth, June 26, 1804.
FOR SALE, A few Hhds. good CIDER. Inquire of the Printers. June 10.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons are cautioned against buying a Note of hand signed by the subscriber in favor of William Randall, of Wakefield, for Fifty Dollars, payable in six months, from November 23, 1803; as said Note was writ and intended to be given as the difference between a horse, which the subscriber was about to exchange with said Randall but we could not agree. Said Randall carried of the Note which was written, without my knowledge—therefore I will not pay said Note, not having received the value thereof. JOSIAH HUCKINGS. Office-Gore, Dec. 6, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of Land in the town of NEWGRANTHAM, in the county of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, who are delinquent in paying their taxes for the year 1802—that so much of their land in said town as will pay said taxes and all necessary charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said Newgrantham, on Tuesday the 25th day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 4 columns: Original Proprietors Names, Tax in Cents, No. of Acres, Quantity of land in Cents. Lists various names like Lt. Samuel Hunt, Samuel Dickenston, John Hunt, etc.
TWINE.
Ladd & Smith,
HAVE received per the Lewis, from Bristol, and for sale, five bales 2 and 3 thread Sewing, Whipping, Roping and Packing TWINE. ALSO, ON HAND,
75 barrels No. 1 BEEF; 30 barrels SHIP BREAD; 100 boxes smok'd and pickled HERRINGS. No. 5, Merchant's Row, June 19.
THE Subscribers after returning their acknowledgments to their customers and other friends, for the liberal encouragement given; would inform them and the public in general, that having received a fresh supply of Furs and Trimmings, they continue the
Manufacturing of Hats
of all kinds, at their Manufactory bottom of Daniel street, where they trust those who will please to call, may suit themselves, both as to number and quality.—They will supply Gentlemen with Hats, by the year, at a moderate price.
An APPRENTICE wanted at the above business.
SPARHAWK & CURTIS. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF West-India GOODS
GROCERIES.
may be had by wholesale or retail, at the store of PEIRCE, HILL and PEIRCE, head of Moffat's wharf, North-end. May 29, 1804.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Bibles; Testaments; Webster's, Perry's & Maine SPELLING BOOKS; Webster's 2d & 3d parts; American Preceptor; Child's Companion; Young Ladies' Accidence; Columbian Orator; Walch's Mercantile Arithmetic.—All of the above Books may be had by wholesale or retail, at the store of PEIRCE, HILL and PEIRCE, opposite the N. W. corner of the State House, Congress-street. Portsmouth, May 29, 1804.
FOR SALE, on reasonable terms,
A valuable Stand ON Kingston Plains with a large, handsome, and convenient HOUSE thereon. It is pleasantly situated where four roads meet, which renders it an excellent stand for Tavern keeping or trading. For further particulars inquire of JOHN DAVENPORT. Portsmouth, June 19, 1804.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—
NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident proprietors or owners of land in UNITY, who have not paid the taxes assessed on said land for the year 1802—that so much of their land as will pay said taxes and incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Jacob Bartlett, innholder in said Unity, on the second Tuesday of October next, at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—
NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident proprietors or owners of land in UNITY, who have not paid the taxes assessed on said land for the year 1802—that so much of their land as will pay said taxes and incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Jacob Bartlett, innholder in said Unity, on the second Tuesday of October next, at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 4 columns: Original Proprietors Names, Tax in Cents, No. of Acres, Quantity of land in Cents. Lists various names like Edward Field, Samuel Wilton, Theodore Atkinson, Esq., etc.
BOOT LEGS, &c.
BEST Philadelphia short and long Boot Legs, at 12 1/2 & 18 3/4 per pair. Philadelphia Wax Calf Skins, and Graineds, at 16 3/4, 17 3/4 & 18 3/4 per whole skin. Philadelphia Soak Leather, at 31 cents per lb.—Best Harness Leather, at 31 cents per lb.—Belt No. 1 Skirting Leather, at 2 3/4 per lb. For sale by C. PEIRCE, Portsmouth.
WANTED—A HOUSE,
convenient for a family, in a central part of the town. Inquire of the Printers. May 22, 1804.
Cash and the highest price given for clean cotton, and cotton and linen RAGS. Apply at this office. July 7.