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From the CHRONICLE.
Fellow-Citizens,
THE dispute between France and Spain, and this country, has got so far involved in perplexity that the real objects of controversy, are almost thrown out of public view.
The cause of complaint is simply this, the Treaties which the United States have made with France and Spain, have secured to us the important privilege of the CARRYING-TRADE, by making free ships, free goods. By these Treaties, the Commerce of this country, as it respects those nations, has the most ample security for a free trade, even in the time of war. The great difficulty then arising between France and Spain, and this country, is, that by the British Treaty, we have expressly stipulated with England, that free ships shall not make free goods.
In consequence of this stipulation, the French and Spanish property on board American ships is subject to capture by the British, while the English property on board American ships is to remain free and unmolested.
France and Spain complain of this inequality of privilege, more especially as this is admitted on our part, by an express agreement in the Treaty with England.
Let then the Americans judge with respect to the propriety, and justness of this partiality. I am sensible, that the plea made by the advocates for the Treaty is, that England never acknowledged the principle, and never would accede to the term of admitting free ships to make free goods. But though this observation may be plead by Britain, yet the question naturally arises, whether it was good faith in the Government of the United States voluntarily to make a Treaty with England, in direct opposition to the principle on which their Treaties with France and Spain were founded. If Britain would not consent to the freedom of our navigation, was it politic or generous in us to grant them by Treaty the right to capture the property of those who had generously acceded to the principle?
Suppose two men had made an agreement to give free course to the trade of each other, and a third was so refractory as never to consent to it. In this case, would it not be the highest violation of the right of one, if the other should enter voluntarily into an agreement with him who would not recognize the privilege, to check and embarrass the trade of the man with whom he had made his first covenant.
The controversy with France and Spain, and the United States, stands on the same ground of equity. It is true, these nations do not dispute the right of England in not agreeing that free ships should make free goods. Neither do they dispute our right to make a Treaty with them for this purpose. But at the same time, while the right is acknowledged on our side, if we improve it to their injury, they also have a right to resent our ingratitude and duplicity. If we have inconsiderately and wantonly exercised our right in making a Treaty with their implacable enemies, and thereby given them advantages which destroy the mutual benefits contemplated in our former contracts, they have the same right to resent our conduct as we have to violate the principles of the Treaty made with them.
The people of America have been deceived by the frequent attempts to persuade them, that France wishes to interfere in our right to make Treaties. This, however, is false. France has never denied us this right. But if we are so imprudent as to make a treaty, which subjects French property to be taken on board American vessels, when at the same time, they are under engagements to us, that English property shall be secure in such bottoms, the operation becomes so excessively unjust, that we cannot reasonably suppose any nation would tamely place them-
selves in such a derogatory and unfavorable situation.
Nations like individuals will secure themselves against injustice; and the only question is, whether the French are wrong in their resentment, or we in giving them the provocation.
The objection of the Spanish Government against the treaty as it respects the Mississippi, is another ground of controversy, but the recent publication of the Spanish Minister, places the dispute in a more decisive point of view than I am able to state it, shall therefore omit any observations on this subject.
I have endeavoured to give a plain statement of what appears to be one of the essential points of controversy, between France and Spain, and the United States. The Merchants are left to judge of the benefits of a war with those powers, which will to support the Carrying Trade of the United States in alliance with one which is anxious to annihilate it.
If a war should commence between France and Spain, and America, what are the prospects of the Merchants? Will they be willing to expose the seaports to destruction? Will they be ready to abandon their habitations, and retire to the interior of America for protection, merely for the purpose of contending against France and Spain, who are desirous to promote the most essential branch of the American Commerce? Are they willing to join England in this warfare, who are anxious to destroy it?—Impossible that the good sense of the American Merchants should lead them to this excess of Quixotism and individual ruin.
A war with France and Spain is no less a war upon our own Commerce. It is commercial suicide; and provided the British Nation (consisting chiefly of the immediate dependents on the English Trade) are capable of deceiving the Merchants into a compliance with their wicked projects, the only satisfaction they will receive, after the expenditures of their property, the ruin of their trade, and the abandonment of their habitations, will be the ridicule of those who are living on the smiles and favoritism of a British party residing in this country. A LACO (more fortunate than an Hutchinson) will probably become the champion of their duplicity, and as a reward for his services, may again receive the consignments of the spoils of his countrymen.
A REPUBLICAN.
LONDON, May 6.
At length the important intelligence is confirmed, and it is known that the republic of France has reduced all her enemies to submission, except the kingdom of Great-Britain. Mr. Basset yesterday arrived with dispatches from Sir Morton Eden announcing the fact. He embarked on board the Martin sloop of war at Cruxhaven on Saturday afternoon, and was landed at Scarbro. He met Mr. Hammond within four posts of Vienna.
The preliminaries of peace were signed on the 18th ult. by Buonaparte, in the name of the French republic, and by the Neapolitan minister on the part of the Emperor. In regard to the basis of the separate peace between those powers, the matter is conclusive. All the leading features of the pacification are agreed on, but in regard to the ecclesiastical electorates, and every thing which relates to the new arrangement of the territories on the Rhine, which heretofore made a part of the Germanic Empire, those the house of Austria could not of itself surrender; and upon these points it is agreed, that there shall be held a Congress at Basle. To this congress it is also stipulated that the court of London may send a minister with full powers to treat for a general pacification.
Such is the report of this grand event which as it stops the effusion of human blood must give sincere satisfaction to every liberal heart.
Would to God we could also rationally encourage the hope, that the pause in slaughter, might afford time for generous reflection to make tranquillity complete. But we dare not flatter ourselves under the miserable auspices to which we are condemned by obstinacy on one side, and torpor on the other, for any such happy event. It turns the whole power of France to one direction;—And it is the misfortune of Great-Britain to be so governed, that not one power upon the continent will lament to see this illustrious island, added to the number of their victims. That our readers may see the feelings of the French people towards the English government, on the receipt of the news of the separate peace with the Emperor of Germany, we think it seasonable to translate a paragraph from the Grondeur, of the 28th ult. one of the most moderate of the Journals of Paris, and which is attached to the Directory.
“England alone now remains to us to combat. He who shall subdue that power, will do more for us than even the conqueror of Italy and Austria. We must not dissemble that the fall of Great-Britain is the inmost wish of government; that if we have forborne to revolutionize the continent, it is that we may crush the maritime powers. This design is so strongly pronounced—it is so profoundly engraven on the hearts of the state, that it would be ridiculous to contest it. If the house of Austria, and the Italian states, are not extinguished, it is to the ulterior intentions of our government that they are indebted for their political existence.
“Let us thank God that the rage of the French people is now to be altogether turned against a power odious to all parties! Never did a war obtain the national assent so perfectly as that which we have yet to terminate.—We have pitied all the other nations over whom we have triumphed: we have wept over the ruins of Italy, of Belgium, and of Germany; but we address with all our hearts, to England, the invocation which was addressed to Rome by the indignant sister of the Horatii.
Notwithstanding the repeated assertions of the friends of ministry, that the French refuse to make peace with their enemies, every regular government in Europe knows they have used force to promote that measure, a proceeding not easily reconcileable to their pretended reluctance.
The French Republic is now capable of maintaining the relations of peace and amity. Powder and ball are considered as indifferent arguments by logicians; but after the effect they have produced upon the Emperor of Germany and Mr. Pitt, who will deny that they have a wonderful effect in enlightening the understanding?
The progress of Mr. Pitt in levying contributions on the public is perfectly in character. First he seizes on the cash in the bank; then, as his courage and necessities increase, he takes to the highway, and tells John Bull to STAND and DELIVER.
Peace is at length so far restored to the Continent of Europe, that hostilities between the respective armies are put an end to. France has gained her point in establishing the Rhine as her boundary, and has obtained the accession of Belgium with consent, that Lombardy shall become an independent republic. The Emperor defended his territories as long as it was possible, but was at length forced to yield to that all powerful negotiator the Sword.
Take Notice,
THE subscriber requests those against whom he has demands, of unusual standing, to settle before cost is added.
BENJ. BORDMAN, jun. Exeter, June 13, 1797.
A. Solis
INTERPRETER of different languages, from Boston, intends to tarry in this respectable metropolis a few weeks, he will be happy to accommodate any gentleman in the translation of the Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, high and low Dutch languages; for particulars inquire of the Printer.
July 10, 1797.
FAIRFIELD.
State of New-Hampshire. To the honorable Josiah Flagg, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace for the county of Rockingham, Humbly Shews,
WILLIAM S. Hart of Nor- wich, in the county of New- London, and State of Connecticut, Esq. that he is owner of more than one sixteenth part of the rights, shares and interests in the township of Fair- field, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, and prays that you would notify and call a meeting of the proprietors of said township of Fairfield, to be held on the dwelling-house of David Web- ster, Esq. in Plymouth, in said coun- ty of Grafton, on the first Tuesday of September next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
1st. To choose a moderator, clerk, collector and any other proprietary officers they may judge necessary.
2d. To choose a committee to settle all accounts between the pro- prietors and individuals.
3d. To raise such sum of money as shall be judged necessary.
4th. To agree on a method for calling their proprietary meetings in future.
5th. To transact any other mat- ter proper to be done at said meet- ing.
WILLIAM S. HART by A. LIVERMORE his Attorney. June 27, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ff.
To the proprietors of the township of Fairfield, in the county of Graf- ton, & State aforesaid. Greeting.
Pursuant to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify and warn the proprie- tors and owners of the township of Fair- field aforesaid, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes mentioned in said application.
Given under my hand at Chester in said county of Rockingham this 27th day of June, 1797.
JOSIAH FLAGG, Justice Peace.
Public Auction.
To be sold at Public Auction, by virtue of a licence from the Judge of Pro- bate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham, on Wednesday the 19th day of July current,
A CERTAIN lot of land situate in Portsmouth, adjoining Pleas- ant Street, between Messrs. Thomas Thompson & Joseph Haven's dwell- ing-houses, belonging to the estate of Thomas Flucker, late of Boston, de- ceased.
Sale to be on the premises at 11 o'clock, A. M. for further particu- lars apply to
JOHN P. HALE, Attorney to Henry Knox, Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Flucker, deceased. Portsmouth, July 4, 1797.
WHEREAS Jacob Cilley of Nottingham, on the 8th day of April last, obtained a Note of hand from the subscriber, by him signed, payable to said Cilley for sixty dollars, without paying any con- sideration therefor, and having been called upon, but refuses giving it up; this is therefore to caution all per- sons from purchasing said Note as I am determined not to pay the same, unless compelled to by law.
JOHN DAVIS, jr. Nottingham, May 1, 1797.
Two SHARES in
Picataqua Bridge for sale; Inquire of the Printer. June 30, 1797.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of Concord, county of Grafton, and State of New-Hamp- shire, who have not paid their coun- ty tax of one shilling and three pence on each of the following rights of land in said Concord for the year 1791, viz.
Joseph Burt, Jonathan Burt, John Moffitt, Josiah Pomeroy, Elijah Mat- toon, Aaron Burt, Joseph Wheel- right, Eleazer Warner, Ebenezer Walbridge, Eleazer Pomeroy, Jona- than Hunt, Joseph Blanchard, Wm. Lang, Phineas Lyman, William Hor- kins, Samuel Clark, Eleazer Burt, Eliphas Wright, Samuel Hunt, Ben- jamin Burt, John Smith, Shammah Pomeroy, Daniel Bull, Joseph Moseley, Asaph Hunt, Jona- than Gilman and Reuben Smith, that so much of each delinquent's land will be sold at public vendue on the third Tuesday of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of Major Samuel Young in said Concord, as will pay said tax with incidental charges, un- less prevented by previous payment.
JOSIAH BISHOP, Collector. Concord, June 15, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of War- ner, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that so much of their land will be sold at public ven- due on Monday the 7th day of Au- gust next, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of John George, Innholder in said town, as will pay the taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by pre- vious payment.
   Div. No. Qty. Cts.     Joseph Jewell, 2 27 80 15   do 2 20 60 18   do 2 46 60 12   Barnard Straw, 1 7 60 6   Doct. Ne. Ordway, 1 3 80 12   do 2 47 24 8   do 2 17 60 3   do 2 22 40 2   Maj. Nat. Currier, 1 10 60 4   Nath. Goodwin, 2 21 80 4   Peter Sargeant, 1 10 60 11   do 2 45 80 8   Simeon Morrill, 1 43 80 8   David Ring, 2 49 27 2   Jarvis Ring, 1 16 40 11   do 2 15 40 8   do 2 14 60 6   Joseph Jones, 1 8 60 4   Thomas Fowler, 2 60 20 1   Theodore Hoit, 1 1 40 13   do 2 16 80 7   Dea. Geo: Abbot, 2 57 40 4   Sam'l & Ith'l Straw, 1 2 80 5   Barnard Hoit, 2 11 80 11   Martin & Lowell, 2 20 60 5    TAPPAN EVANS, Collector. Warner, June 23, 1797.
NOTICE is hereby given that the proprietors of the town- ship of Eaton, in the county of Straf- ford, and State of New-Hampshire, being desirous of settling their bound- ary lines, have appointed a com- mittee for that purpose, and in or- der to know the northerly boundary lines, it is necessary to know the bounds of several grants of land made to a number of officers that formerly served in the war, under the King of England, said grants were made to Alexander Blair, Daniel M'Neal, Samuel Stark, Archibald Stark, Hugh Sterling, Nathaniel Martin, Joshua Martin, & one Mr. Colwall, and the said committee are desirous that the owners of the said grants would run them out agreeable to their several charters, and unless the same is done before the 29th day of August next, the committee afore- said will meet at the dwelling-house of Mr. Jeremiah Abbot, innholder in Conway, on said day, in order to measure the length and breadth of said grants, so as to find the said nor- therly bounds of Eaton, when and where the owners of said grants may attend, if they see cause.
Jacob Blaisdell, John Banfill, Thomas Shearman, John T. Blaisdell, Committee for the proprietors of Eaton.

CONGRESS.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23.
THE Senate postponed the consideration of the Resolution of the House for adjourning the 28th inst. to Tuesday next, by the casting vote of the Vice-President.
Mr. READ, of South-Carolina, gave notice, that he would to-morrow move to bring in a bill for authorizing the President of the United States to lay an embargo during the recess of Congress, should such a measure, in his judgment, be found expedient.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22.
Mr. SMITH's bill for prohibiting citizens of the U. States entering in foreign sea-service, was negatived 49 to 46.
Presidential Communication.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
IMMEDIATELY after I had received your resolution of the 10th of June, requesting a report respecting the depredations committed on the commerce of the United States, since the first of October, 1796, specifying the names of the vessels taken, where bound to or from, species of lading, the value, when it can be ascertained, of the vessel and cargo taken, and by what power captured; particularizing those which have been actually condemned; together with the proper documents to ascertain the same.—I directed a collection to be made of all such information as should be found in the possession of the government. In consequence of which the Secretary of State has made the report, and the collection of documents which accompany his message, and are now laid before the House of Representatives in compliance with their desire. JOHN ADAMS. United States, June 22, 1797.
[The report of the Secretary of State, contained an abstract of two cases, of British spoliation; a corrected copy of the French Decree of March 2, 1797—Documents of many French spoliations; and of the torture inflicted on Captain Martin, by a French cruiser. The French depredations exceed by twenty degrees those of the British.]
Mr. GILES moved, that these documents should be referred to a select (private) committee. But the House voted for printing the whole.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Resolution for adjourning was taken up, and amended, by making the proposed day the 28th.—It then passed 57 to 49. A motion for the 30th was negatived.
PROTECTION OF TRADE.
The Senate's bill on this subject was read. The clauses for purchasing and manning nine 20 gun vessels were struck out, without a division. A lengthy debate ensued on the desired service of the frigates and armed revenue cutters. It was moved, that they should not be employed as convoys, but their use confined to the limits of the U. S. In opposition to this, it was urged, that their employment was in the direction of THE PRESIDENT, and that it ought to rest on his discretion and responsibility. In support of this position, Mr. SEWALL observed, that if THE PRESIDENT were to be limited at all he should have no objection to limit him with respect to convoys, from the incompetency of three vessels to that end; but these frigates were to be considered as the public force, as the navy of the United States. It was true it was a small one; but it was such as Congress had thought proper to raise, and put in the power of THE PRESIDENT. And why should this power be limited? it seemed as if they supposed, from his natural disposition, or from some other cause, he would abuse it, by employing the vessels contrary to law, and thereby involve the country in war. The constitution, Mr. S. said had defined him to be commander in chief of the navy, and having a navy the command of course devolved upon him. If those vessels were but for a particular purpose, they might designate their object, but they were begun in 1794, and the act gave THE PRESIDENT authority to "equip and employ these vessels." If at that period, when, in the opinion of many gentlemen, there was a greater prospect of war, than at present, no object was pointed out for the vessels, he did not see why any should now be pointed out. With respect to the disputed articles in the French treaty, they had already expressed an
opinion to THE PRESIDENT, which he doubted not would have its effect.
The opposite ground was contended by Mr. Nicholas, and others, who denied the right of THE PRESIDENT to apply the naval force of the United States to any object he pleased. When a force was raised for a particular object, he agreed that it was his business to direct the manner in which this force should be used; but to say he had a right to apply it at his discretion, was to make him master of the United States, if that were the case, he said, the powers of that House were gone. When they raised men for the protection of the frontier, would the President, he asked, send them to any other place? He insisted upon it that they had a right to say the vessels should be kept in the river Delaware; if they pleased; the President might afterwards direct their conduct. If a contrary doctrine were to prevail, if they did not give up the right of declaring war, they gave up a power which would inevitably lead to war.
The debate continued through the day. In the course of it Mr. Giles said, when speaking of confidence in the present President, that he was free to own he had not much confidence in the present President! ! !—To this Mr. Harper replied, that Mr. G. need not have told them he had no confidence in the present Executive. He might have said in no Executive, for it was well known he never missed going out of the way to say rude things of the LATE President. Mr. Otis too, thought whatever it might display of candour in gentlemen to say they had no confidence in the first Officer of the government, it had very little of discretion in it. It was to destroy one of the objects of the session, which was to shew to the world, that we were NOT a divided people.
In the course of the debate, Mr. Smith, (of Baltimore) speaking on the subject of arming, said, when our commissioners arrive in France, the French Directory will ask, "For what are you arming? Your Congress have been called together, for the express purpose of taking measures against us." They would add, "DISARM OR WE WILL NOT TREAT WITH YOU." He trusted they should not put it in the power of any branch of government to plunge us in a war. It had been said by the gentleman from S. Carolina, that we were to force our way into the rebel ports of the West-Indies; if so, war must be the consequence.
Mr. Brookes was surprised to hear a gentleman declare, that we were brought to such a situation that we could not take up arms in our own defence, without offending a foreign nation. He was the more affected at the declaration, because it came from an American Soldier. "Mr. Barras, (says the gentleman) will say to the commissioners, "Go home and lay down your arms, and we will treat with you." He hoped the gentleman would retract this humiliating sentiment.
The question was put and negatived, 52 to 44. The committee then rose, and had leave to sit again. Adjourned.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23.
The Militia detachment Bill, and a bill to prevent captured vessels being registered, except by former owners; came from the Senate amended. The amendment was concurred in.
THE TRADE PROTECTING BILL
Was again discussed.—It was again moved, that the seamen's wages should be fixed by law, and not left to the discretion of the President. The motion was opposed, on the impossibility of fixing on wages, at the present fluctuating period, and negatived, 48 to 37.
Two sections for strengthening the revenue cutters, and increasing the number and pay of the crews were added; as were amendments respecting the number of Lieutenants, serjeants, &c. on board the frigates. The bill being gone through, a proviso was moved, that the frigates should not be used as convoys to any foreign port or place—which was carried 47 to 45. The duration of the act was moved to be confined to one year, and from thence until the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer. This motion was not carried. The bill was then reported to the House, and occasioned a second lengthy discussion. The amendment, preventing the frigates being employed as convoys, was agreed to as follows:
YEAS.
Messrs. Baldwin, Baird, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Burgess, Cabel, Chap-
man, Claiborn, Clay, Clopton, Coit, Davis, Dawson, Dent, Elmdorff, Fowler, N. Freeman, Gallatin, Giles, Gillespie, Gregg, Grove, Hanna, Harrison, Havens, Holmes, Jones, Locke, Lyon, Macon, M c Clenchan, M c Dowell, Milledge, New, Nicholas, Parker, Skinner, S. Smith, W. Smith, (P.) R. Sprigg, Stanford, Sumpter, Swanwick, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Venable, R. Williams—50.
NAYS.
Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bayard, Bradbury, Brookes, Champlin, Cochran, Craik, Dana, Davenport, Dennis, Ege, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, J. Freeman, Glenn, Goodrich, Gordon, Griswold, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Hofner, Imlay, Kittera, Lyman, Machir, Matthews, Morgan, Otis, Potter, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Shepard, Sinnickson, Sitgreaves, J. Smith, N. Smith, W. Smith, (C.) Thompson, Thomas, Thatcher, Van Allen, Wadsworth, J. Williams—48.
The question was then taken on striking out the 8th and 9th sections which provided for nine additional vessels of 20 guns each. It was taken by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS.
Messrs. Baldwin, Baird, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Burgess, Cabell, Chapman, Claiborn, Clay, Clopton, Coit, Davis, Dawson, Dennis, Dent, Elmdorff, Evans, D. Foster, Fowler, N. Freeman, Gallatin, Giles, Gillespie, Gregg, Griswold, Grove, Hanna, Harper, Harrison, Hartley, Havens, Holmes, Jones, Kittera, Locke, Lyman, Lyon, Machir, Macon, Matthews, M c Clenchan, M c Dowell, Milledge, Morgan, New, Nicholas, Otis, Parker, Potter, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Shepard, Skinner, Sinnickson, J. Smith, N. Smith, Sprigg, Stanford, Sumpter, Swanwick, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, J. Williams, R. Williams, W. Smith, (P.) Venable—72.
NAYS.
Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bayard, Brookes, Chaplin, Cochran, Craik, Dana, Davenport, Ege, A. Foster, J. Freeman, Glenn, Goodrich, Gordon, Hindman, Hofner, Imlay, Sitgreaves, W. Smith, (C.) Thatcher, Thomas, Van Allen, Wadsworth, Bradbury—25.
Mr. Sitgreaves moved to strike out the words, "within the jurisdiction of the United States," and to leave to the President the employment of the cutters as he pleased.
This question was negatived 52 to 46.
The question was then taken upon agreeing to the new additional sections relative to the Revenue cutters. It was carried 82 to 14. The Nays were Messrs. Allen, Blount, Coit, Dawson, Giles, Gregg, Locke, Macon, M c Dowell, Skinner, W. Smith, (P.) Stanford, Sumpter, Varnum—14.
Mr. Coit's motion for confining the continuance of the bill to one year, &c. was carried 53 to 43, and the bill ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
A CONFIDENTIAL MESSAGE Was received from the President. When the doors were closed until the House adjourned.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24.
Mr. J. Smith reported on several expiring laws: Committees were raised to report bills thereon; and a conference appointed with the Senate's Committee on the law fixing the next meeting of Congress for the first Monday in November.
The consideration of the report relative to the purchase of Arms, was deferred until Monday.
THE TRADE PROTECTING BILL
Was read a third time; and the number of seamen to be employed on board the cutters limited to 30.
Before the question for passing this bill was put, several members gave reasons for voting against it.—Mr. Gallatin went at length into the subject of the expenses of the frigates, three of which he said would cost 1,018,000 dollars—and declared as the bill would subject the U. S. to a great permanent expense, he should vote against it. The arguments for & against the passing of the bill were similar to those used in the various stages of it. It passed as follows:
YEAS.
Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bradbury, Brooks, Bryan, Burges, Champlin, Cochran, Craik, Dana, Davenport, Davis, Dennis, Dent, Ege, Elmdorff, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, J. Fowler, J. Freeman, N. Freeman, Gillespie, Glan, Goodrich, Gordon, Griswold, Grove, Hanna, Harper, Harrison, Hartley, Hindman, Holmes, Hofner, Imlay, Kittera, Livingston, Lyman, Lyon, Machir, Matthews, Milledge, Morgan, Nicholas, Otis, Parker, Potter, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall,
Shepherd, Sinnickson, Sitgreaves, J. Smith, N. Smith, W. Smith, (C.) Sprigg, Swanwick, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Allen, Van Cortlandt, Wadsworth, J. Williams, R. Williams—70.
NOES.
Messrs. Baldwin, Bard, Blount, Brent, Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Coit, Dawson, Gallatin, Giles, Gregg, Havens, Jones, Locke, Macon, M c Clenchan, M c Dowell, New, Skinner, W. Smith, (P.) Stanford, Sumpter, Varnum, Venable—25.
An Estimate of appropriations necessary the present session, was made by the Sec. of the Treasury, amounting to 559,572 dollars. Referred, and ordered to be printed.
The Licence Bill was taken, and progress made in its discussion. Adj.
The President has signed the act, granting 115,000 dollars for Fortifications, &c.
MONDAY, JUNE 26.
The enrolled vessels Register Bill, was signed.
Duty on Licences to sell Wine. This bill was considered in committee of the whole, amended, and reported to the House. In the House it passed to be engrossed. Its duration is limited to 1801.
A bill for continuing in force, until the end of the next session, certain laws which were about to expire, was twice read. [It has since passed into a law, in the House.]
Mr. Varnum laid on the table, the following:—Resolved, that every Member of this House, previous to his receiving pay for his attendance, shall deliver in to the Speaker an account in writing, signed with his name, stating the number of days he has attended the business of the House during the session, and the number of miles his place of abode is distant; and also the number of days he may have been detained from sickness or other lawful cause, from attending his duty in the House, or upon his journey.
Duty on stamped Vellum, &c.
The bill, on this subject, underwent much discussion. It was amended so as to include certificates of naturalization—and to insert Ten Dollars, instead of five for licences to practise as a Counsellor, Attorney, &c. in the Courts of the United States. It was moved, that the tax extend to practitioners in the State Courts; which was advocated by Messrs. Swanwick, Livingston and Sitgreaves; and opposed by Messrs. Nicholas, Dennis and M c Dowell; when the motion was withdrawn. A duty on Deeds was also proposed, and negatived 47 to 32. The Committee rose and had leave to sit again.
NAVAL ARMAMENT.
The amendments to this bill, as sent to the Senate, were disagreed to, in that body.
DETACHED MILITIA.
A message was received from the President, informing the House, that he had approved an act making a detachment from the militia of the United States.
[On Saturday Mr. Otis presented a petition of Samuel Moore, Deputy Collector of Revenue, at Boston, praying to be excused paying a sum of money, the property of the United States, of which he had been robbed on the highway. Laid on the table.]
TUESDAY, JUNE 27.
The Wine Licence Duty Bill passed—Yeas 57. Nays 27.
The Bill for appointing Agents to defend the suits of the United States, before the Treaty-Commissioners, came down amended from the Senate. The House disagreed to all the amendments.
NAVAL DEFENSE.
The Amended Bill on this subject, from the Senate, was taken up and several of the amendments rejected. Mr. New moved to defer the bill to November.—Negatived 61 to 29. Several other motions were made; when a committee of conference, with the Senate, was appointed to consider the bill.
Duty on stamped Paper, &c.
The House in committee of the whole, again discussed this bill. It was moved that Bank Notes should not be exempted from the duty—This motion was supported by Mr. Nicholas (the mover) Messrs. Gallatin, Swanwick, Venable, Potter, Rutledge, and Claiborn.—And opposed by Messrs. Sitgreaves, Coit, Brooks, Harper, Otis, and W. Smith. After a very ingenious financial debate, in which much ability was shewn on both sides, the motion was carried, 55 in favor of it. By this decision
Bank Notes will after a certain period be subject to a small duty.
The Senate having signified to the House, that the state of the public business would not admit of an adjournment on the 28th inst.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28.
The House in a Committee on the Stamp Act, was occupied near all day in debating two amendments.
The first for striking out a part of a clause on motion of Mr. Lyon; the second on striking out the whole section, moved by Mr. N. Smith; the former went to make the operation of the bill general on Notes, &c. the latter to exclude bills, bonds, notes, and bank paper generally, from the operation of the stamp duty.
For the first motion were Messrs. Venable, Rutledge, Swanwick, Gallatin, Giles, and Blount.
For the second Messrs. N. Smith, Sewall, Harper, Gordon, Coit, Brooks and Allen.
Upon a division on the last motion, Ayes 42.—Noes 51.
On the first motion, Ayes 43.—Noes 49.
It was then moved to comprehend all bonds, &c. and after various amendments of amendments, it was agreed to subject all bonds, single, or penal, foreign and inland, bills of exchange, promissory notes, and draughts, to the stamp duty of 10 cents on every such article for the value of from 20 to 100 dollars.
All certificates of shares of stock in banks are also subjected to a stamp duty, every share of from 20 to 100 dollars, & above 100 dollars 25 cents.
Upon a division on this proposition the Ayes were 74.
Mr. Gallatin laid a proposition on the table for regulating the stamps on bank notes, so that frauds may be prevented and the inconveniences of periodical resiles be obviated; by this regulation it proposed that bank notes once stamped need not be returned while whole, and it also provides against the difficulties that appeared to lie in the way of the bill respecting the bank notes which may be now in circulation; the subject not having been discussed, and as it possibly may be modified, it is unnecessary to state further than the principle and tendency of the proposition.
Mr. Swanwick also laid a new clause on the table, intended to enable the Executive to commute the stamp duty on bank notes with the chartered banks according to a certain ratio of their dividends.
A message was delivered from the Senate, signifying that they had receded from all their amendments to the bill for a naval defence, excepting only that clause which authorized the employment of the armed vessels of the United States as convoys, to which they adhered.
Mr. Giles wished the House to take up the consideration of this bill immediately.
Mr. Parker proposed to take it up to-morrow. Agreed to.
Mr. Giles called up the resolution for an adjournment of the session on Monday next.
It was proposed to postpone the consideration of that motion to Saturday. Agreed to.
Mr. Smith then moved that the galleries be cleared, and the House went into consideration of some secret business, after which they adjourned.
PHILADELPHIA, June 28.
Extract of a letter from the American Consul at Copenhagen, dated April 18, 1797.
"A new tariff of duties is lately published here, and takes effect from the first inst. The chief influence it will have on the American trade is, that the duty of leaf tobacco is considerably reduced; and the whole system of duties is thereby much simplified.—Only some woolen manufactures, China ware and glass are forbidden admission for inland consumption; but they may be admitted entry for exportation.
Mr. Monroe and family, who came passengers in the ship Amity, arrived in the river from Bourdeaux, arrived in town last evening.
List of Prizes RECEIVED.
Those persons who purchased Tickets in Dartmouth College
LOTTERY
AT the Printing-Office and Book-Store of J. MELCHER, are requested to call there and receive their prize money. July 11, 1797.

PARIS, April 29.
The Executive Directory have, it is said, directed Gen. Buonaparte to demand the liberty of La Fayette and his two companions in misfortune, Bureau de Pusy and Latour Maubourg. It is not to be supposed that the hero of Italy, so distinguished by every noble and generous sentiment, would have neglected to break the chains of the illustrious victims of the vengeance and tyranny of the English government. But it is pleasing to see the Directory themselves anticipating this act of magnanimity and justice. It is a glorious triumph of the spirit of moderation over the fury of party.
LONDON, May 12.
The quantity of gold lately found in the Wicklow mountains in Ireland, amounted to 800 ounces. The total value of it to the peasantry, who collected it at 31. 15s. per ounce, was 3000l. and this was the result of a week's labour. The largest piece found weighed 22 ounces.
HOUSE OF LORDS—May 9. LOAN TO IRELAND.
On the second reading of this bill, the Earl of Suffolk said, he could not give his assent to so large a sum being lent to Ireland, without some explanation being made on that head. Lord Grenville thought the present situation of Ireland was too obvious to leave a doubt of the propriety of raising a sum of money in this country for its defence, & which was to be disposed of under the direction of the Parliament of Ireland.
The Earl of Suffolk replied he was well aware of the importance of Ireland to this country, it was its right hand, and being lopped off, might be fatal; but if the money was intended to support a system of coercion, he wished it might not be lent, as he dreaded the consequence of such measures; he would not, however, agitate the subject at present, lest it might be attended with bad effects.
The Duke of Grafton declared, that he considered the grievances of Ireland had been greatly added to, instead of lessened, since the late dismission.
The Duke of Bedford did not see how the proposition lately made by the noble Earl, could in any sense be termed a violation of the solemn compact between the two countries. He thought this required some explanation from the noble Secretary of State.
Lord Grenville explained, that what he meant was the agreement between the two countries, by which the absolute and exclusive legislation of Ireland was vested in their houses of parliament.
Lord Moira considered these distinctions as mere evasions.
The bill was then read a second time, and ordered to be committed.
BALTIMORE, June 21.
LUCKY EXPEDIENT.
Capt. Francis Young, of the brig Polatki, of New-York, becalmed about three leagues from Cape Nicholas Mole, and surrounded by a French sloop, and three gun boats. They came within musket shot, hoisted the national flag, and fired. The brig had 14 wooden guns, and Capt. Young, finding they were reloaded to come on board, made two cartridges, over which he put tarred canvas and wound rope yarn round them till they were as big as a man's head, leaving holes to prime them. He then made them fast to a wooden gun on each side, and fired one to leeward, but hoisted no colours. They still approached. He then hauled up his courses, as is customary, when a ship engages, set the English colours, and fired his other cartridge to windward, which made as much noise as a six pounder. The expedient answered, for the whole of them put back and pulled for the shore for life, and the brig after them, till a good breeze sprung up, when she made all sail and got off. It was this alone that saved him and a Philadelphia brig which was in company, from falling into the clutches of a pack of piratical barbarians.
PHILADELPHIA, June 30.
In Senate yesterday, the principle of suffering merchantmen to arm was negatived, 19 members voting against it; a motion to regulate their arming when bound to Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean was agreed to, 15 members rising in the affirmative and Messrs. Marshall, Ross and Read, were appointed a committee to report a bill.
JULY 3.
On Saturday, an entertainment was given to Mr. Munroe, our late Minister to the French Republic, at which were
present—The Vice-President of the U. States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, a great number of both Houses of Congress, and the Chief Justice of the Commonwealth, and many of the citizens of Philadelphia; Mr. M'Keen and Mr. Tazewell, (of Virginia) presided.
BOSTON, July 5.
American Independence.
Yesterday, the periodical anniversary when the enlightened Patriots and Statesmen of our country, declared the then Colonies of America, Sovereign and independent States, was celebrated with accumulated splendor and festivity. In this, and the adjacent towns, and we trust every where from whence we shall hear, there appeared a spirit determined that the United States should be as Independent in reality from all foreign influence and power, as she was in name. Every demonstration of joy welcomed the Aurora of the day—nor ceased until the shades of night prevailed.—The artillery of several companies in this and the neighboring towns gave the signal to the bells to reiterate the welcome, and continued it at intervals thro' the day. Five military corps paraded. The new raised corps of cavalry, commanded by Capt. Amory, in a very handsome United States uniform, escorted His Excellency the Commander in Chief, from his seat at Roxbury, to the Council Chamber: Where a procession being formed, the Independent Cadets, commanded by Col. May, took up the escort, and proceeded to the Old Brick Meeting-house—where John Cullen, Esq. pronounced a judicious, appropriate and spirited Oration—in which, after doing justice to the piety, patriotism and enlightened policy of our illustrious Ancestors,—after marking the progress of British oppression in our country, and its effect on the minds of Americans in eradicating antient loyalty and affections, and inducing them to seek relief therefrom in Independence:—after contemplating the pre-eminent talents & virtues of the Patriots who gave existence to the immortal Declaration of '76; and the great principles in which it was founded—and recognizing, in the most feeling manner, the unrivalled wisdom and services of a Washington, the Adams's and many other Heroes and Statesmen—he took an ample review of the present situation of the United States as it respected the French Republic—deprecating the evil tendency of foreign influence in our country; and conjured his countrymen by the price they set on their Freedom and Independence; to swear to transmit them unimpaired to posterity.
It is impossible in a paragraph to do justice to this display of American principles; and their effect on the minds of a crowded auditory, was evidenced by the most enthusiastic applause. These civic testimonials being closed the military renewed the efforts of the morning; and after a handsome discharge of their duty as soldier-citizens, they retired to refreshment. The Cavalry dined at Watertown—the Independent Cadets at Mr. Bowen's hall—the Independent Fusiliers at Charlestown—and Capt. Roulstone's company of the 1st Regiment at Cambridge. The military evolutions and firing, of cavalry, artillery and infantry, afforded pleasing satisfaction. The Society of the Cincinnati, agreeably to annual custom, met at Concert-Hall, to transact the usual business of the Society; and to recognize the friendship founded during eight years of peril and sufferings. Their feast was truly fraternal, and their federalism undiminished. The toasts given at the various festive boards, we could not procure in season for this day. The following are among the toasts drank by Capt. Roulstone's company. "1. Our Country's Birthday. We celebrate it as Freemen, who are never unmindful of the Congress of '76.—2. The President of the Union—May the blessing of Heaven and gratitude of his country accompany his administration.—3. The Vice-President, and the several branches of the Federal Government—May they unite in supporting with dignity, the Independence of our country, and convince the world that Americans will be really free. 4. The enlightened and patriotic Governor of Massachusetts—Long may he grace the chair of Magistracy, & prove to the world, that His Excellency is not merely nominal. 5. Our worthy Lieutenant-Governor—May the name of Gill, be remembered while Benevolence is a Virtue.—6.
The militia—May they with alertness, attend the roll call of duty and honor.—7. The late President of the United States, WASHINGTON—a name that contains every thing good and great.
At Charlestown, an Oration, replete with information and own principles, was delivered by John Miller Russell, Esq. and the artillery of the town, announced the festivity of the inhabitants.
JULY 10.
Saturday arrived here, the Ship, belonging to Benjamin Beals, Esq. of Braintree, from Jamaica; left from Charlestown. This ship was armed in Jamaica; she saluted the Castle on passing, and the town when she came to off Long Wharf. Upon what principle this ship was armed, and under what commission, she presumed, to fire in our harbor, is a question of importance to the Merchants. If the whole commerce of America is thus exposed, by individuals assuming a right to arm themselves, the "constituted authorities" of our country are at defiance. But the important issue of these transactions will ultimately depend on the disposition of the French Republic.
A few years ago a hue and cry prevailed in this town, against some individuals, that they were arming against the British, the merchants assembled, and so far carried their point, as to put a number of citizens in jail; but Mr. Beals arms, and has the presumption to declare his violation of our neutrality, by firing in our harbor.
EUROPEAN.
WE still continue in anxious expectation of intelligence from Europe later than before communicated. An arrival at Philadelphia from Ireland brings news as late as May 16, the latest from that kingdom. The voice of complaint assumes a louder pitch and presents a bolder aspect—the government though evidently agitated appears determined to suppress every effort of the people—and numerous arrests, prosecutions, punishments and other coercive measures, are the consequence. Reform, civil and religious, is the ostensible object—Union the watchword and hope. Affections multiply, and affiliate, and every thing bears the strong marks of some important crisis! Conjecture is divided between a Civil War, and a complete reformation of the civil concerns of Ireland.
The reports laid to have been received by the arrival at Marblehead from Portugal, are various and in part contradictory. Under the Salem head will be found the most current of them. In our opinion, the prominent part of the report is founded on the frigate which happened on board Admiral Colpoys's ship, in which five sailors were killed, as we have before mentioned. Had we known the passage of the English frigate, and the reason why if bound to Ad. Jarvis, who was known to be off Cadiz, should put into Lisbon, we should be better enabled to calculate the amount of the intelligence.
None of the various arrivals yesterday brought any other than tidings of spoliations on spoliations. Several Captains returned in them vessels.
AMERICAN.
Some of the Members of Congress are returning home.—The Hon. Messrs. Langdon, Bradbury, and Freeman have arrived here. The adjournment we suppose took place on Wednesday or Thursday last. The celebrations of the 4th have been splendid and dignified; and if they are the genuine effusions of the hearts of the celebrators, they must convince the European world that it is the fixed determination and ardent wish of Americans to be really independent.
AT WOODBURN—A military corps paraded, who with a number of citizens, dined together. After which a compliment of federal, American toasts were given. One of them is regular—"Tom B. the gentleman—may he ride a long journey, have a hard trotting horse, a porcupine saddle, his head shaved with a dull razor, washed with cold water, then kept on a cooling diet, until he is so far cured of his delirium, that he will not again dare to insult a son of Massachusetts."
A vessel belonging to Messrs. Jeffry and Russell, bound for Curacoa, has been condemned at Guadalupe; two Sailors being bribed to swear she was bound to Maruino.
Captain Cruff, late commander of the Commerce, of this port, and taken by a French privateer, arrived here yesterday from St. Thomas's.
The Captains, &c. of several vessels taken and condemned at Malaga, have arrived here.
No. 7894 has drawn the 20,000 dollar prize, in the Washington Canal Lottery.
APPOINTMENTS BY AUTHORITY. SYLVANUS BOURNE, Vice-Consul at Amsterdam, to the Office of Consul-General of the U. S. for the Batavian Republic.
JOHN BUILDERNAKER, of Rotterdam, as Consul for that Port.
We understand that Mr. Gerry accepts the appointment of Envoy Extraordinary to France, and is making preparations for his voyage.
NEW-YORK, June 30.
By the Two-Sisters, from Amsterdam, we learn, that the army of the North was expected there every moment; and that Sixty Transports were taken up, in the Dutch ports, for some expedition, supposed against England or Ireland.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived last evening, brig Gray Hound, Rofs, Alicante, 29 days. Capt. R. has favoured us with the following.
List of American vessels and cargoes,
condemned at Malaga, by the French consular, from April 17, to May 22, 1797; being the whole no. taken, viz. Ships Three Brothers, Smith, Portland; Polly, Bradshaw, Salem; brigs Dispatch, Brum, Philad. Two Friends, Howland, Boston; sch'r Oriental, Atkins, Penobscot; sloop Peggy, Leader, Bristol.
Condemned at Carthagena, by the French. Ship Gov. Mifflin, Dove, Philad.
Condemned at Ceuta, by the Spaniards. Ship Levant, Farchild, Boston.
Sailed from Malaga, 27th May, under convoy of the English frigate, Andromache Capt. Mansfield, viz. Ships Lark, Munro, Boston, put into Gibraltar; Nancy, Billings, Philad. put into do. Rebecca, Russell, Haverhill, for Lisbon—Fame, Willson, of and for Philad. brigs Abby, Elliot, of and for do. Dispatch, McIntire, of and for do. Katy, Machett, Boston, for Lisbon; Union, Matthews, of and for N. York; Betty, Snow, of and for Boston, taken by a French privateer, in attempting to get off the frigate, and took back to Malaga—sch's Rebecca, Stone, Boston, for Lisbon; Laurel, Blake, of and for Boston; James, Tupper, Kingstow, for Hamburg.
Left at Malaga, May 27—Sch's Speedwell, Snow, taken by the Spaniards and cleared; brig Rover, Smith, Baltimore.
At Ceuta—Brig Minerva, Bray, Philad. taken by the Spaniards, and waiting trial; sch'r Martin, Williams, Cape-Ann, taken by the Spaniards and cleared.
Left at Alicante, May 20—Ships John and Martha, Knapp, Newbury-Port; Sarah, Hopkins, Boston; brigs Telemachus, Plummer, Boston; Muefford, Salem; schooner Abigail, Atwood, Boston.
SALE EM, July 7.
IMPORTANT.
Capt. Bray, in the brig Mercury, arrived at Marblehead yesterday, in 30 days from Lisbon.—She left there June 4.—By Capt. Hinckley, a passenger in the above brig, we are informed, that two days before he sailed he was told by a Mr. Dorman, a reputable English merchant in Lisbon, that an English frigate had that moment arrived from Portsmouth, having seized her Cables, and brought intelligence that the Mutiny on board the Grand English Fleet had arisen to such a height, that an Engagement had actually commenced between several ships, and it was conjectured, that this frigate was dispatched to give intelligence of the situation of the Grand Fleet to Admiral Jervis.—The passage of the English frigate is not mentioned, nor was it known by Capt. Hinckley.
N. B. Capt. Hinckley had read, previous to this intelligence, in the English Newspapers, the accounts of the mutiny in the Fleet at Portsmouth.
Previous to the arrival of this frigate, there were three mails due at Lisbon from England—which had excited considerable alarm.
It was currently reported at Lisbon, and generally believed, that Mr. Pitt had absconded from England—or rather that he dared not appear in public, and was obliged to continue incog.
Admiral Jervis still continued the blockade of Cadiz, and expected every day to receive orders to attack and take the City, which it was supposed he would effect, as the Spanish ships were all dismantled, and could make but a feeble resistance. Several English men of war lay almost within reach of the cannon from the Spanish Batteries.
Capt. H. informs, that 5 American vessels were carried into Vigo—2 of which belonged to Boston.
Persecuted Neutrality.
On the 28th April last in the evening, a number of Officers and Seamen belonging to the St. Joseph, British Man of War, went on board the Schooner Catherine, of Marblehead, James Cocks, master (who was then on board the brig Enterprise, of Salem, Edward Allen, master) all of them in the port of Lisbon—Capt. Cocks hearing a noise on board his own vessel, entered the boat of the Enterprise to go on board her, but before he got along side, he was cautioned to keep off by armed men. Notwithstanding which he attempted to get on board, and having approached close to the vessel, two of the said armed men (who by their dress appeared to be officers) flashed two pistols at him—he then took hold of the Gunnel of the vessel, on which one of the officers struck him on the arm with a banger, aiming a blow with the same at his head, hit his hat—at this moment, the men in the boat (alarmed at the imminent danger of their Captain) pushed off, and he was compelled to abandon his vessel; and returned to the Enterprise, after having taken up a man belonging to said vessel who had jumped overboard from the Catherine, as the only means of escaping the danger which threatened him there.
These heroes continued on board the Catherine near half an hour, after which Capt. Cocks went on board; and found they had carried off with them Benjamin Thompson, of the Catherine, a native of Marblehead, and Thomas Fuller, of the Enterprise, a native of Salem, both Citizens of the United States. Benjamin
Thompson was released, on application from the American Consul.
The above is extracted from the Proof of Capt. Cocks, made in the Chancery of the Consulate of the United States of America in the city of Lisbon, which is to be forwarded to Congress.
PORTSMOUTH, July 11.
BRIG HARMONY.
By Capt. John Salter, who arrived here last week, passenger on board the Jason, in 13 days from Charlestown, (S. C.) we have the agreeable information, that Capt. John Shackford, and all his crew are well. That the brig Harmony, from this port, of which he was master, and which we stated to have been wrecked on the Bahama Banks, was run on shore there by the Prize-master and crew of a British Privateer, which had previously taken the Harmony & were conducting her to New-Providance. After they had run the Harmony on shore the people took to the brig's boat, and after 12 days being out, in an open boat they arrived at New-Providance, where they found the Privateer that captured them. On their relating to the Capt. what had befallen the brig Harmony, he dispatched another vessel to the Bahama-Banks, to get her off and bring her to New-Providance; but when they arrived at the Banks, they could not find any thing of the Harmony, and therefore concluded, that she had been beaten off into deep water and funk.—When this vessel returned to New-Providance with the above information, Capt. Shackford commenced a prosecution against the Capt. of the Privateer who captured the Harmony, and we hear was likely to succeed in recovering damages.
Previous to the above vessel's arrival at the Bahamas, a New-York vessel had fallen in with the Harmony and got her off the Banks, and arrived safe at N. York with her.
Part of the Crew of the Harmony have reached home from New-Providance.
Arrived at his seat in this town, from Congers, the Hon. JOHN LANGDON, Esq.
DIED] In this town, Miss Polly SHERBURNE, aged 14; a child of Mr. William Sherburne; a child of Widow Cuts; a child of Mr. Harriot; a child of Mr. Broughton; a child of Mr. Thomas Sheafe. At Epping, Mr. James Chase, aged 79.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED FROM Schooner Jason, Lowell, S. Carolina. Brig Augustus, Langton, N. Carolina. Sloop Nancy, Wiggin, Philadelphia.
CLEARED FOR Ship Alligator, Harris, Liverpool. Brig Blossom, Moore, Virginia. Ship Harriot, Orr, ditto.
Superfine Broad Cloths.
Edw'd Parry
Has just received by the ship Accepted Mason, Capt. Delano, from Liverpool.
A LARGE Assortment
ment best superfine Broad Cloths of the newest fashion; few pieces French Navy blue; mix'd, black and blue Cashmeres.
A large assortment of Tambore and plain Muffins; new fashion Beavers, and fancy Ladies' Hats.
A good choice of all kinds of Table Cloths and Diapers, and other Goods as usual—the above goods will be sold very cheap for cash or short credit, by wholesale and retail.
Portsmouth, July 7, 1797.
TO BE SOLD
At Public Auction,
On Wednesday next at 10 o'clock, A. M.
At Abraham Isaac's
AUCTION-ROOM, a great variety of English Goods and Hardware, viz.
WOMENS' Gloves; Handkerchiefs; Ribbons; Tamnies; Gauzes; Chintzes; Buff-Corduroys; a variety of Ladies' fine fashionable Beavers; gentlemen's do. mens' common felt Hats; some of the newest fashion silk Shawls and Nabobs 2 yards square; black Feathers; an elegant Mahogany high post Bedstead with Copperplate Curtains, Fringes, Tassels and brass hooks, all complete; Tumblers in straw; Wine Glasses.—A great variety of Hardware; some Pewter; Knives and Forks; Buttons; silver Watches; 4 cakes 4d and 6d Nails; Tobacco; Segars; the best of French Hair-Powder, ala marshall, &c. &c.
Portsmouth, July 8, 1797.

THE PAINS OF MEMORY.  From Mr. MERRY's Poem.  As the proud vessel o'er the ocean glides, And seems to scorn the winds and mock the tides, The jocund Mariners expand the sail, To seize the vigor of the viewless gale: From the high prows their caroll'd ditties raise, To many a favorite maid, the notes of praise! But now more fallen blows the perilous blast, Unsparring tempests work the struggling mast; A moment lulls, & from the treacherous pause Fresh horror gains, & fiercer fury draws! In vain the pilot shouts the o'erwhelming wave, Useless the caution—for no skill can save! The timbers crack, the rudder quits its hold, At random here & there the ship is roll'd, Then comes the field of memory to dispense Among the crew affliction's keener sense; Dwells on each tender tie they left behind, Grapples the soul, and preys upon the mind! Shews the lone wife distracted at their fate, The weeping orphan's unprotected state; Tells of the slighted virgin's ceaseless moan, The faithful friend's dismay, the parent's groan, And as to endless darkness down they go, Clings to the last, & leaves the latest woe!
Just Published,  Agreeable to an Order of the General Court,  By J. MELCHER  And for sale at his Printing-Office & Book-Store, Corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth, [Price two Dollars.]  THE LAWS  OF THE State of New-Hampshire, up to the present time, The Constitution of the State, AND THE Constitution of the United States, with its proposed amendments.  The whole is comprised in one large octavo volume, with a copious index, is handsomely printed on good paper, and neatly bound and lettered.  Subscribers are requested to call for their books without delay; those who do not call previous to the FIRST day of August next, will be considered as having relinquished their right as subscribers.  Portsmouth, April 22, 1797.
Take Notice!  ALL persons who are indebted by note, account or otherwise to the late firm of WILLIAMS & COFFIN, or to JOHN P. WILLIAMS, are again called upon for an immediate settlement; as Mr. Coffin is now in town, and his business will not permit of his residing long in Portsmouth to attend to the settlement of their concerns.  The subscriber expects those who are not prepared at this moment to make payment, to call and renew their notes and settle their accounts; he hopes no one will neglect complying with this request, after so much lenity on his part; and all those who do, he is determined to prosecute without distinction at the next Courts.  JOHN P. WILLIAMS. Market-Street, Portsmouth, July 7, 1797.
For Freight or Charter  TO any port in the United States, if applied for in 15 days, the sloop Harmony, burthen 57 tons, Daniel Prows, master. July 4.
State of New-Hampshire.  N OTICE is hereby given to the proprietors or owners of common and undivided lands in Burton, in the county of Grafton, that at a legal meeting of the proprietors of said Burton, holden at the dwelling-house of Orlando WOODS, Esq. in said town, on the 14th day of June, 1797, the sum of five dollars was voted to be assessed on the common and undivided land belonging to each original proprietors right or share, and that the same has been assessed and committed to me to collect, and that unless the same be paid to me at my dwelling house in Tamworth, at or before the 22d day of August next, their lands will be advertised for sale for the payment of the same.  THOMAS SHERMAN, Collector. Tamworth, June 26, 1797.
FOR SALE BY William Plummer, In Market-Street, By Wholesale & Retail,  on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit.  WEST IN dia Rum. French Brandy. Madeira. Holland's Gin. Sherry, London Porter. Port, Loaf and Brown Tent, Sugars. Lisbon & Hyson. Malaga, Souchong & Bohea.  Coffee; Chocolate; Molasses; Alspice; Pepper; Cloves; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cassia; Almonds; Rice; Flour; Oatmeal; Raisins; Poland Starch; Ginger; Currants; English and American Mustard; Indigo; Basket Salt; Capers; Spanish Segars; 4d, 6d, 1od & 2od Nails; Window Glass.  Russia & Swedes Iron, &c.
Fashionable New Goods.  Ew'd Parry  Informs his customers and others that he has received a supply of fashionable  Summer GOODS,  which is ready for sale at a very low advance for cash only, at his store,  THE SIGN OF THE
LAMB AND FLAG, IN MARKET-STREET, Among which are the following articles,  A LARGE assortment of Chintzes and Calicoes, from 2/ to 7/6 per yard, some entirely new patterns; a beautiful assortment of tambor'd and sprig'd Muslins from 5/6 to 18/ per yard, some of them very fine.  India sprig'd Muslins; a good choice of India Colweb and English Jaconet plain Muslins; plain, book, strip'd and check Muslins.  Muslinets and corded Dimities of all kinds; few elegant Batavian Dresses, entirely new fashion.  A large assortment of Ladies' new fashion trim'd Hats and Bonnets; blue, green, white, yellow and fancy Satin silk Shawls; Chintz and Muslin Shawls of all kinds.  A good assortment of Ginghams and Lustrings; India Taffeties; Modes and Satins; blue and white, red and white, purple and white Copperplate Furniture.  A large assortment of very rich Chintz Furniture; a few Ladies' japan Dressing Boxes.  Ladies' black & color'd Beavers; London and American made Shoes and Sandals.  Silk Umbrellas; few elegant cut glass Necklaces; best superfine Broad Cloths and Kerseymeres.  A large assortment of new fashion Waistcoat Patterns.  Plain Nankins and Nankinets; silk, strip'd and printed Nankinets.  A general assortment of Hosiery; Cotton and Worsted Pantaloons.  Irish Linens and Sheeting; long Lawns and Cambrics from 6/ to 36/ per yard.  English Carpets and Carpeting; Cotton and Linen Checks; Durrants and Tammies; Shalooms of all colors.  English Sewing Twine and Shoe Threads, and every other article in the dry Goods line as usual.
TOBACCO, Neil M'Intire  Has constantly for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, Portsmouth,  TOBACCO by the Hoghead; best Fig Tobacco by the Keg, of an excellent quality; fine and common Pigtail of the best kind, warranted; Cutt Tobacco, different sorts; Segars by the thousand or single, very mild and pleasant. Country traders will find it to their advantage to apply there, as they may depend on having Tobacco of the very best quality and manufactured in the most masterly manner, and in any quantity at the shortest notice, as said M'Intire imports his tobacco directly from Virginia, he flatters himself that his customers will always find such as cannot fail to please.
Benjamin Leverett,  Informs the public that he has taken store No. 1, Bow-Street, where he has for sale a general assortment of  West-India Goods  And GROCERIES,  which he will sell as low as can be purchased in town,  Consisting of  WEST-INDIA Rum; best French Brandy, do Holland Gin.  Sherry and Lisbon Wines. London bottled Porter. Molasses; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee. Loaf and Brown Sugars. Nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; Pepper; Ginger; Alspice. Shelled and unshelled Almonds. Fresh cask Raisins. Best box Mufcalet Raisins. Currants; new Rice; superfine Flour. Welsh's No. 2 Chocolate. Sweet Oil in flasks. Basket Salt; Poland Starch. Best English Mustard per lb, do bottled Mustard. Cake & Bar Soap; Hair Powder. Powder and Shot; Elliot's Snuff. Dipt and Mould Candles, &c. &c. Constant attendance given and the smallest favors acknowledged with thanks. N. B. To be let, two Chambers in the Brick-store directly over the shop occupied by Mr. Joseph Haven, suitable for a wholesale apartment, school, or auction-room.—Inquire as above. t. b. c.
J. & J. Goddard  Have received by the last vessels from London, Liverpool and Bristol, a great variety of  Hard Ware Goods,  Which with their former assortment they will sell wholesale and retail on the most reasonable terms, among which are,  PEWTER, Composition and Britannia Wares, various kinds.  Japan'd Tea-Trays; Waiters; Canisters; Cadees; Bread & Fruit Baskets.  Brafs & Copper Warming Pans; Brafs Kettles; Copper Tea Kettles; Brafs Chafing Dishes.  A compleat assortment of Cabinet Brafs Furniture.  Sheet-Iron; Sheet-Lead; Shot. Saws, viz. Pit, Cross-Cut, Tenon, Turning, Hand, Sash, &c. Steel and common plate.  A very general assortment of Joiners, Coopers, Saddlers and Shoemakers Tools.  Locks, Latches, Hinges and Bolts, brafs and iron, of almost every description.  Knives and Forks; Jackknives; Penknives; Scissors; Razors; Tailors Shears; Sheep Shears; Curriers and Skinners Knives; Sickles. Steelyards; Brafs Scales, and Scale Beams.  Plated and common Stirrups; Snaffle and Pelham Bits; Saddlersweb; Flat and Inlet sets; plated Bridle Fronts; Buckles and Tips; Tacks; plated and Silver'd Saddle Nails; Chaife and Riding Whips; plated and common Spurs. Anvils; Vices; Files & Rasps; Cast Iron weights from 14lb to 1 ounce.  Box and Steel Coffee Mills; Shovels and Tongs; Brafs, Princes Metal and Iron Candlesticks; Brafs Cocks with and without keys, common and screwed.  Wood Screws of all lengths: Bed Screws.  Paint, White-Wash, Furniture, Clothes, Buckle, Tooth, Scrubbing, Tar, Shoe and Horse Brushes. Princes Metal Chair Nails; Inkstands; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Spades; Devonshire and square Shovels.  A very handsome assortment of Plated, Gilt and common Coat and Vest Buttons. Shoe and Knee Buckles. Window Glass. Elegant LOOKING GLASSES, Gilt and Mahogany frames. They have also for sale, Rum; Brandy; Sherry, Lisbon, Redport and Malaga Wines. Hyson and Bohea Teas; Loaf and Brown Sugar; Raisins; Pepper; Mace; Pimento; Cinnamon and Cloves. Hollow Iron Ware. Painters Oil and Colors; English and American Glue. English and German Steel. 4d, 6d, 1od, 2od, and Deck Nails. Nova Scotia Grindstones, &c. &c.
Dry Goods,  Received by the late arrivals from Europe,  A large and general assortment, consisting of  RICH Chintzes and Calicoes; Ginghams; Furnitures; Shawls and fancy Handkerchiefs; striped and clouded Nankinets; Dimities; Quiltings; Muslins & Muslin Handkerchiefs; Table Cloths & Diapers; Irish Linens and Sheetings; Counterpanes; Checks and Fustians; Tapes; Bindings; Silk Ferrers; Nuns Thread; Sewing Silk and Twist; Silk and Cotton Hosiery; Mitts and Gloves; Upholsterers Trimmings, a few boxes well assorted Hats.  ALSO—  A QUANTITY OF  Hardware & Cutlery,  with a few elegant MEDALLIONS, MASONICS, and gilt Lockets, which will be sold low for cash or approved credit, by  Lang, Brierley & Co.  At their Wholesale Store, Pleasant Street.  N. B. A few crates well assorted  CROCKERY.  Portsmouth, June 2, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.  W HEREAS an act of the General Court of said State, passed at their session in June, 1796, laying a tax upon all lands in Franconia, in the county of Grafton, except public lands, of three cents per acre for the purpose of making and repairing roads and bridges therein, as mentioned in said act, and by which the non-resident owners and proprietors are allowed to pay their proportion thereof in work, at six cents per hour, finding their own tools and diet.  This is to inform all concerned, that the selectmen of said Franconia for the time being, under whose direction the work is to be done, will be ready to employ any and all of the non-resident owners and proprietors for that purpose, any time between the 29th day of August and the last day of September next.  GEO: JESSEMAN, NICHOLS BOWERS, } Selectmen JOHN ALDRICH, Franconia, June 3, 1797.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of THOMAS PHILIP MOFFATT, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement without delay to  NATH'L A. HAVEN, Administ'r. June 22, 1797.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, At the Store on Warner's Wharf,  GOOD Lime by the Cask, cheaper than at any store in town; English Grind Stones; boxes of Short Pipes; Crates of Ware, and second hand Rigging and Blocks.  Likewise to be let, Half a House and sundry Stores, on said wharf.
FOR SALE BY John Man,  Opposite the State-House, on good terms for CASH.  IRON hollow Ware; 4d, 6d, 1od, and 2od Nails, by the cask and retail; Iron Shovels; Redwood per cwt. or lb; 2d and 3d proof Rum per hhd. bbl. or gallon; French Brandy; Holland Gin; Lisbon and Sherry Wines; W. I. Rum; Philadelphia loaf and brown Sugars; Hyson Tea of the first quality, Souchong and Bohea ditto; Coffee; Cotton; Molasses; Chocolate; Rice; Flour; Hair Powder; Poland Starch; cake and bar Soap; mould and dipt Candles; Gun Powder and Shot; German Steel; straw Brooms.  20 Quintals Pollock  FISH, with most every article in the West-India Goods and Grocery line. Portsmouth, June 23, 1797. 6w.
ALL persons that have any demands against the estate of PETER DURRELL, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, are desired to present them for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make payment to  ELIZABETH DURRELL, Executrix. Portsmouth, June 22, 1797.
FOR SALE, SEVEN Hundred and fifty-three acres of Land lying in the south end of Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, within half a mile of it are a Saw and Grist Mill. The land is all of a superior quality, perhaps scarcely an acre thereof but is capable of making tillage, or mowing, between 80 and 100 acres are of the best interval, bordering on Connecticut river, the quantity will make four, five, or six Farms, such number of persons might buy the whole, and divide it to their own minds, the town has from 40 to 60 families in it, the payment will be made convenient; no person need to apply with expectation of buying any part less than the whole; inquire of  THOMAS MARTIN. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Pepper in Bags, and Cassia. Portsmouth, June 20. t.b.c.
WANTED  A YOUNG lad in a Grocery-Store; for particulars apply to the printer hereof.  A general Assortment of  BLANKS  Printed on good paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.
Wm. Boyd  H AS removed to Col. Nathaniel Folsom's store, nearly opposite Madam Whipple's in Fore-Street. Portsmouth, June 23, 1797.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of CAPT. DANIEL HOIT, late of Stratham, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to  BENJAMIN HOIT, Administrator. Stratham, June 17, 1797.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of JOSIAH JONES, late of Londonderry, innholder, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same to us the subscribers, Jonathan Jones, Amos Jones, Executors to the last will and Testament.  Londonderry, April 15, 1797.
WHEREAS a person calling his name Jacob Woodman, did in a fraudulent manner obtain of me the subscriber a Note of Hand for fourteen pair of Shoes, dated the 6th day of April, 1797; this is therefore to caution all persons against purchasing said Note as I will never pay it.  THOMAS CHANCY. Derryfield, June 1, 1797.
R ANAWAY from the subscriber, NOAH G. WIGGIN an apprentice at the Hatter's business, about seventeen years of age, 5 feet 8 inches tall, had on when he went away a green and white hat, a home made fustian coat, striped pattern waistcoat, striped nankin overhauls, he is round favoured and of a fresh countenance. All persons are forbidden harboring or trusting him on my account, and whoever will return him to me shall have one cent reward and no charges paid.  PEARLEY AYER. Chester, June 19, 1797.
The noted thorough bred  HORSE  Grey Figure
W ILL stand the ensuing season at the stable of John P. Gilman, Esq. in Dover, at the moderate price of two dollars the leap, four dollars the season, and six dollars and two thirds to ensure a mare with foal.  Grey Figure is a beautiful dabble grey, above 16 hands high, for elegance and proportion, inferior to no horse on the Continent, is remarkable for getting large elegant well formed colts, for some of which, at six months old, one hundred dollars have been offered, is part English and part Dutch blood, was fired by an excellent horse 18 hands high; the Grey Figure being so noted for getting such excellent colts we conceive nothing farther need be said in his favor.—Come and try him, if he does not answer your expectation, you will have nothing to pay.
FOR SALE, SEVEN Hundred and fifty-three acres of Land lying in the south end of Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, within half a mile of it are a Saw and Grist Mill. The land is all of a superior quality, perhaps scarcely an acre thereof but is capable of making tillage, or mowing, between 80 and 100 acres are of the best interval, bordering on Connecticut river, the quantity will make four, five, or six Farms, such number of persons might buy the whole, and divide it to their own minds, the town has from 40 to 60 families in it, the payment will be made convenient; no person need to apply with expectation of buying any part less than the whole; inquire of  THOMAS MARTIN. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Pepper in Bags, and Cassia. Portsmouth, June 20. t.b.c.
WANTED  A YOUNG lad in a Grocery-Store; for particulars apply to the printer hereof.  A general Assortment of  BLANKS  Printed on good paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.