The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-03-11 00:00:00

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FEDERAL Legislative Sketches.
In the SENATE of the UNITED STATES, Feb. 15, 1797.
ON request of the VICE-PRESIDENT of the United States, being excused from further attendance in Senate during the session, he addressed them as follows:—
GENTLEMEN of the SENATE, If, in the general apprehension of an intention to retire in that most eminent citizen, to whom all eyes had been directed and all hearts attracted, as the centre of our union for so long a period; the public opinion had exhibited any clear indications of another, in whom our fellow citizens could have generally united; as soon as I read that excellent address which announced the necessity of deliberation in the choice of a President, I should have imitated the example of a character, with which I had co-operated, tho' in less conspicuous and important stations, and maintained an uninterrupted friendship for two and twenty years; but as a number of characters appeared to stand in the general estimation so nearly on a level, as to render it difficult to conjecture on which the majority would fall; considering the relation in which I stood to the people of America, I thought it most respectful to them, and most conducive to the tranquillity of the public mind to resign myself with others, a silent spectator of the general deliberation, and a passive subject of public discussion.
Deeply penetrated with gratitude to my countrymen in general, for their long continued kindness to me, and for that steady and affecting confidence, with which those who have most intimately known me from early life, have on so many great occasions, entrusted to me the care of their dearer interests; since a majority of their electors, though a very small one, have declared in my favor, and since, in a republican government, the majority though ever so small must of necessity decide, I have determined at every hazard of a high but just responsibility, though with much anxiety and diffidence, once more to engage in their service.—Their confidence which has been the chief consolation of my life, is too precious and sacred a deposit ever to be considered lightly. As it has been founded only on the qualities of the heart, it never has been, it never can be, deceived, betrayed, or disunited by me.
It is with reluctance, and with all those emotions of gratitude and affection, which a long experience of your goodness ought to inspire that I now retire from my seat in this house, and take my leave of the members of the Senate.
I ought not to declare, for the last time, your adjournment, before I have presented to every senator present, and to every senator of the United States, my thanks, for the candor and favorably received from them all. It is a recollection, of which nothing can ever deprive me, and it will be a source of comfort to me, through the remainder of my life, that, as on the one hand, in a government constituted like ours, I have for eight years held the second situation under the constitution of the United States in peace and uninterrupted harmony with the first, without envy in one, or jealousy in the other, so on the other hand I have never had the smallest misunderstanding with any member of the Senate. In all the abstruse questions, difficult conjunctures, dangerous emergencies, and animated debates upon the great interests of our country, which have so often, so deeply impressed all our minds, I have experienced a uniform politeness and respect from every quarter of the house. When questions of no less importance than difficulty, have produced a difference of sentiment (and differences of opinion will always be found in free assemblies of men, and probably the greatest diversities upon the greatest questions) when the Senators have been equally divided, and my opinion has been demanded according to the constitution, I have
constantly found, in that moiety of the Senators, from whose judgment I have been obliged to dissent a disposition to allow me the same freedom of deliberation and independence of judgment which they afforded for themselves.
Within these walls, for a course of years I have been an admiring witness of a succession of information, eloquence, patriotism and independence which, as they would have done honor to any Senate in any age afford a consolatory hope (if the legislatures of the States are equally careful in their future selections, which there is no reason to distrust) that no council more permanent than this as a branch of the legislature will be necessary, to defend the rights, liberties and properties of the people and to protect the constitution of the United States as well as the constitutions and rights of the individual states, against errors of judgment, irregularities of the passions, or other encroachments of human infirmity or more reprehensible enterprize, in the executive on one hand or the more immediate representatives of the people on the other.
These considerations will all conspire to animate me in my future course, with a confident reliance, that as far as my conduct shall be uniformly measured by the constitution of the United States and faithfully directed to the public good, I shall be supported by the Senate as well as by the house of representatives and the people at large; and on no other conditions ought any support at all to be expected or desired.
With cordial wishes for your honor, health and happiness, and fervent prayers for a continuation of the virtues, liberties, prosperity and peace of our beloved country, I avail myself of your leave of absence for the remainder of the session.
FEBRUARY 25.
The answer to the address of the Vice-President of the United States on his retiring from the Senate, was yesterday agreed to as follows:—
SIR, THE Senate of the United States would be unjust to their own feelings, and deficient in the performance of a duty their relation to the government of their country imposes, should they fail to express their regard for your person, and their respect for your character, in answer to the address you presented to them, on your leaving a station which you have so long and so honorably filled as their President.
The motives you have been pleased to disclose which induced you not to withdraw from the public service at a time when your experience, talents and virtues were peculiarly desirable, are as honorable for yourself, as from our confidence in you, Sir, we trust the result will be beneficial to our beloved country.
When you retired from your dignified seat in this house, and took your leave of the members of the Senate, we felt all those emotions of gratitude and affection, which our knowledge and experience of your abilities and undeviating impartiality ought to inspire; and we should with painful reluctance endure the separation, but for the consoling reflection, that the same qualities which have rendered you useful, as the President of this branch of the Legislature, will enable you to be still more so, in the exalted station to which you have been called.
From you, Sir, in whom your country have for a long period, placed a steady confidence, which have never been betrayed or forfeited, and to whom they have on so many occasions entrusted the care of their dearest interests, which have never been abused. From you who holding the second situation under the Constitution of the United States, have lived in uninterrupted harmony with him who has held the first.
From you we receive with much satisfaction the declaration which you are pleased to make of the opinion you entertain of the character of the present Senators, and of that of those citizens who have been heretofore Senators. This declaration, were o-
ther motives wanting, would afford them an incentive to a virtuous perseverance, in that line of conduct which has been honored with your approbation.
In your future course, we entertain no doubt, that your official conduct, will be measured by the constitution, and directed to the public good, you have therefore a right to entertain a confident reliance, that you will be supported, as well by the people at large as by their constituted authorities.
We cordially reciprocate the wishes which you express for our honor, health and happiness, we join with yours, our fervent prayers for the continuation of the virtues and liberties of our fellow citizens; for the public prosperity and peace; and for you we implore the best reward of virtuous deeds, the grateful approbation of your constituents and the smiles of Heaven.
REPLY
Of the Vice-President of the United States to the address of the Senate Feb. 23d.
AN address so respectful and affectionate as this, from gentlemen of such experience and established character in public affairs, high stations in the government of their country, and great consideration in their several states, as the Senators of the United States will do me great honor, and afford me a firm support, wherever it shall be known, both at home and abroad.—Their generous approbation of my conduct in general, and liberal testimony to the undeviating impartiality of it, in my peculiar relation to their body, a character, which in every scene and employment of life I should with above all others to cultivate and merit; has a tendency to soften asperities and conciliate animosities, whenever such may unhappily exist; an affect at all times to be desired, and in the present situation of our country ardently to be promoted by all good citizens.
I pray the Senate to accept my sincere thanks. JOHN ADAMS.
ON HAPPINESS.
Know then this truth—enough for man to know,
Virtue alone is happiness below. POPE. I OUGHT hourly to be looking up with gratitude and praise to the Creator of my being, for having formed me of a disposition that throws off every particle of spleen, and either directs my attention to objects of cheerfulness and joy, or enables me to look upon their contraries as I do on shades in a picture, which add force to the lights, and beauty to the whole. With this happiness of constitution I can behold the luxury of the times, as giving food and clothing to the hungry and the naked; extending our commerce, and promoting and encouraging the liberal arts. I can look upon the horrors of war, as productive of the blessings and enjoyments of peace; and upon the miseries of mankind, which I cannot relieve, with a thankful heart that my own lot has been more favourable.
There is a passage in that truly original poem, called the Spleen , which pleases me more than almost any thing I have read. The passage is this:
Happy the man, who innocent, Grieves not at ills he can't prevent; His skiff does with the current glide, Nor puffing pull'd against the tide: He, paddling by the scuffling crowd, Sees unconcern'd life's waster row'd; And when he can't prevent foul play, Enjoys the follies of the fray.
The laughing philosopher has always appeared to me a more eligible character than the weeping one; but before I sit down either to laugh or to cry at the follies of mankind, as I have publicly enlisted myself in their service, it becomes me to administer every thing in my power to relieve or cure them. For this purpose I shall here lay before my readers some loose hints on a subject, which, will, I hope, excite their attention, and contribute towards the expelling from the heart those malignant and sullen humours, which destroy the harmony of social life.
If we make observations on human nature, either from what we feel in ourselves, or see in others, we shall perceive that almost all the uneasinesses of mankind owe their rise to inactivity or idleness of body or mind. A free and brisk circulation of the blood is absolutely necessary towards the creating easiness and good humour; and is the only means of securing us from a restless train of idle thoughts, which cannot fail to make us burthensome to ourselves, and dissatisfied with all about us.
Providence has therefore wisely provided for the generality of mankind, by compelling them to use that labour, which not only procures them the necessaries of life, but peace and health to enjoy them with delight. Nay farther, we find how essentially necessary it is that the greatest part of mankind should be obliged to earn their bread by labour, from the ill use that is almost universally made of those riches which exempt men from it. Even the advantages of the best education are generally found to be insufficient to keep us within the limits of reason and moderation. How hard do the very best of men find it, to force upon themselves that abstinence or labour which the narrowness of their circumstances does not immediately compel them to? Is there really one in ten, who, by all the advantages of wealth and leisure, is made more happy in respect to himself, or made more useful to mankind? What numbers do we daily see of such persons, either rioting in luxury, or sleeping in sloth, for one who makes a proper use of the advantages which riches give for the improvement of himself, or the happiness of others! And how many do we meet with, who, for their abuse of the blessings of life, are given up to perpetual agonies of mind, and to the greatest uneasiness of bodily pain?
Whoever seriously considers this point, will discover, that riches are by no means such certain blessings as the poor imagine them to be: on the contrary, he will perceive, that the common labours and employments of life are much better suited to the majority of mankind, than prosperity and abundance would be without them.
It was a merciful sentence which the Creator passed on man for his disobedience, By the sweat of thy face thou shalt eat thy bread ; for to the punishment itself he stands indebted for health, strength, and all the enjoyments of life. Though the first paradise was forfeited for his transgression, yet by the penalty inflicted for that transgression, the earth is made into a paradise again, in the beautiful fields and gardens which we see daily produced by the labour of man.
And though the ground was pronounced cursed for his disobedience; yet is that curse so ordered, as to be the punishment, chiefly and almost solely of those, who, by intemperance or sloth, inflict it upon themselves.
Even from the wants and weaknesses of mankind, are the bonds of mutual support and affection derived. The necessities of each, which no man himself can sufficiently supply, compel him to contribute towards the benefit of others; and while he labours only for his own advantage, he is promoting the universal good of all around him.
Health is the blessing that every one wishes to enjoy; but the multitude are so unreasonable, as to desire to purchase it at a cheaper rate than it is to be obtained. The continuance of it is only to be secured by exercise or labour. But the misfortune is, that the poor are too apt to overlook their own enjoyments, and to view with envy the ease and affluence of their superiors, not considering that the usual attendants upon great fortunes are anxiety and disease.
If it be true, that those persons are the happiest who have the fewest wants, the rich man is more the object of compassion than envy. However moderate his inclinations may be, the custom of the world lays him under a kind of necessity of living up to his fortune. He must be surrounded by an useless train of servants; his appetite must be palled with plenty, and his peace invaded by crowds. He must give up the pleasures and endearments of domestic life, to be the slave of party and faction. Or, if the goodness of his heart should incline him to acts of humanity and benevolence, he will have the frequent mortification of seeing his charities ill bestowed, and by his inability to relieve all, the constant one of making more enemies by his refusals, than friends by his benefactions. If we add to these considerations a truth, which I believe few persons will dispute, namely, that the greatest fortunes, by adding to the wants of their possessors, usually render them the most necessitous of men, we shall find greatness and happiness to be at a wide distance from one another. If we carry our inquiries still higher; if we examine into the state of a king, and even enthrone him, like our own, in the hearts of his people, if the life of a father be a life of care and anxiety, to be the father of a people is a pre-eminence to be honoured, but not envied.
This happiness of life is, I believe, generally to be found on those stations, which neither totally subject men to labour, nor absolutely exempt them from it. Power is the parent of disquietude, ambition of disappointment, and riches of disease.
I will conclude these reflections with the following fable.
Labour, the offspring of Want, and the mother of Health and Contentment, lived with her two daughters in a little cottage by the side of a hill, at a great distance from town. They were totally unacquainted with the great, and had kept no better company than the neighbouring villagers: but having a desire of seeing the world, they forsook their companions and habitation, and determined to travel.
Labour went soberly along the road, with Health on her right hand, who, by the sprightliness of her conversation, and songs of cheerfulness and joy, lightened the toils of the way; while Contentment went smiling on her left, supporting the steps of her mother, and, by her perpetual good humour, increasing the vivacity of her sister.
In this manner they travelled over forests, and through towns and villages, till at last they arrived at the capital of the kingdom. At their entrance into the great city, the mother conjured her daughters never to lose sight of her; for it was the will of Jupiter, she said, that their separation should be attended with the utter ruin of all three. But Health was of too gay a disposition to regard the counsel of Labour: She suffered herself to be debauched by Intemperance, and at last died in childhood of Disease. Contentment, in the absence of her sister, gave herself up to the enticements of Sloth, and was never heard of after: While Labour, who could have no enjoyment without her daughters, went every where in search of them, till she was at last seized by a lassitude in her way, and died in misery.
Dartmouth College
Lottery. Class Third.
THE MANAGERS of Dartmouth College Lottery offer to the Public a SCHEME of the third Class, consisting of six thousand Tickets at four Dollars each—the amount of which they have divided into Prizes of the following value—subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
SCHEME.
   Prizes. Dollars. Dollars.     2 of 1000 are 2000   3 500 1500   10 200 2000   30 100 3000   40 50 2000   80 20 1600   122 10 1220   1335 8 10,680   1622 24,000   4378  
6000 Tickets at 4 Dollars are 24,000
In compliance with the wishes of a large proportion of Adventurers in the former Classes, the Managers have divided the Prize of 3000 Dollars into 30 Prizes of 100 Dollars each; have increased the number of intermediate Prizes; and have substituted 8 Dollars instead of 6 Dollars for the lowest Prize. With these alterations, joined to the laudable design of the Lottery, they anticipate a complete sale.
This Class will positively commence drawing at Concord, on Tuesday the 13th of June next—and when completed, a List of Prizes will be immediately published, and the Prizes paid on demand.
JONA. FREEMAN, } Managers. BENJ. CONNER, } WM A. KENT. } January 13, 1797.
Samuel Hill
HAS FOR SALE, ABOUT six hundred quintals very good Jamaica Fish; seventeen barrels Salmon, in good order; one ton Butter, and a quantity of Peas and Beans. Portsmouth, March 7, 1797.
Thomas Sparhawk
Informs the public that he has opened a Store in Daniel-Street, at the Corner of Ark-Lane, where he has
FOR SALE, A general assortment of West-India GOODS and Groceries. Portsmouth, March 10, 1797.
BOARDERS.
THREE or four boarders may be very conveniently accommodated in a small family in the centre of the town, on reasonable terms; for further particulars apply to the Printer hereof.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 13. About eleven o'clock, the evening before last, a gang of thieves were discovered to be in the store of Mr. Marlin, in Howard-street. Notwithstanding the strictest search was made for them, it seems they were so old in iniquity as to elude the vigilance of their pursuers all except one (about 12 years old, and not so great an adept at the business) who was apprehended and made to inform of the rest. They were four in number, all French West-India negroes, and belonged to one man; none of them appeared to be older than nineteen. It is supposed they skulked in and concealed themselves in the evening; and had they been able to have cleared themselves with their booty, might have preferred that mode, during the existence of patrols, to firing and pillaging. They had nearly broken open a desk, before discovered. This should make people examine their houses well before they commit themselves to sleep.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16. Some time ago, a ship, the property of Mr. Samuel Smith, of Baltimore, was taken by a French privateer, and carried into Guadalupe. The supercargo was put into gaol, and treated with harshness. Two days since, General Smith received notice that his ship was released by Victor Hughes, and the cargo has been allowed to be sold. The seizure happened from a curious circumstance. The name of the supercargo is Buchanan; there is in Baltimore a merchant of that name, a warm friend to the British interest, and the French, taking General Smith's supercargo for this gentleman, was the reason of their treating him so roughly. But as soon as it was known that the vessel belonged to Gen. Smith, she was set free, as above stated. Some time ago, Mr. A—— V—— of Baltimore, became obnoxious to the British. They searched every vessel from Baltimore, for his property, and the matter came at length to be so well known that no ship would suffer him to put an article on board. The French are now playing back this game, and insurers will do well to take this point into their calculations.
FEBRUARY 21. The Address of the Members of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati, and of the Members belonging to other State Societies of the Cincinnati, at present in Philadelphia; to GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States.
SIR, UPON this auspicious day, and in contemplation of an approaching public event, the most affecting which can ever occur, to us, either as men, as citizens or as your former fellow soldiers, we desire to congratulate, and address you. As men we offer to you the homage of a pure and heartfelt affection. As citizens we express to you the gratitude, which results from a just sense of the highest obligations. And as fellow soldiers we declare the respectful and inviolable attachment which we feel to a beloved and venerated Chief.
The moment in which America is to lose the public services of her most illustrious Citizen, would indeed be inconsonable, did not the review of his wife, firm, and virtuous administration, as Chief Magistrate, present a series of conduct, which it will be the pride and happiness of his successors to emulate and sustain. With this consolatory reflection, we naturally associate the proud sentiment that, in the instance of your dignified retirement from office, our country will exhibit to the world the rare and interesting spectacle that official station and authority are not required to obtain and to continue the utmost distinction among mankind, or to command the highest degree of their admiration and applause.
To that gracious providence, whose goodness has heretofore preferred you a prime Agent of human happiness, we prefer our fervent supplications for your present and future felicity. Signed by order, and on behalf of the Society.
THO: MIFFLIN. February 22, 1797.
PRESIDENT'S ANSWER. To the Members of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati; and the Members of the other State Societies of the Cincinnati, at present in Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, YOUR congratulations and the expressions of your attachment and approbation of my public services, are received with gratitude, and reciprocated with sincerity. Endeared to me by every consideration of public and private worth, I shall carry into that retirement which you are pleased to mention in terms so flattering, an inviolable affection and esteem, towards the faithful Comrades of my military career; and my best prayers will be offered for their present and future happiness.
G. WASHINGTON. United States, Feb. 22, 1797.
FEBRUARY 25. On Wednesday evening arrived in town, on a visit to the President of the United States, the famous Mohawk Chief Colonel JOSEPH BRANT, and the Seneca Chief Cornplanter.
On Monday evening an attempt was made to fire the house of Messrs. Joliff, Simpkins and Co. Philadelphia. The fire was placed on a table near the fair caie in the cellar, and was discovered by the barking of a little dog.
From CHARLESTON, Feb. 2. The Apollo was taken on her outward bound passage, by a French privateer, and ordered for a French port; but a British frigate retook her, and restored her to the Captain.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14. There is a report in circulation that Mr. Ellicot, who was appointed on the part of the United States, to run the lines agreeable to the Spanish Treaty, has been killed by a party of the Creek Indians. Other particulars are not yet come to our knowledge, and we sincerely hope that the rumour may be groundless.
KNOXVILLE, (KEN.) Jan. 14. We are sorry to inform the public, that disturbances of a very serious nature prevailed in the Upper Cherokee, occasioned by the murder of three Cherokee Indians, viz. the Red Bird, Will, a lame man, and another whose name we could not learn. These Indians were hunting on the lands assigned them by the United States, and were visited by four white men. The Red Bird received them in the most cordial and friendly manner, offered them a share of his provisions and a shelter in his camp 'till they could build one for themselves, as the whites informed them they were come out for the purpose of hunting; in return for this kindness these barbarians murdered them in cold blood. Upon the receipt of this news in the nation the Indians burnt the houses of their deceased brethren, and flew to arms. Young Watts, swore he would take instant satisfaction; but by the interposition and influence of Capt. Richard Sparks, the commandant of the federal troops in this State, who fortunately happened to be at Tellico when the news arrived, and by the aid of some presents, the Cherokees were for that time pacified, and they declare that they will wait patiently and see if the federal government will afford them any relief.
In our next we hope to give a more circumstantial account of this transaction, together with the names of the perpetrators, which is likely once more to involve the frontiers in the horrors of an Indian war.—We could not learn the exact time the murder was committed.
NEW-LONDON, Feb. 9.
Tale of Distress. At one o'clock in the morning of January 30th, the brig Polly, Perez Cheleborough, master, bound into this port, ran on a reef at the S. W. end of Block-Island. The boat being hoisted out, filled and broke her fast. At day break they were discovered by Islanders, who repaired to the beach, but having no boat, were under the necessity of remaining some time idle spectators of the shocking scene. Expecting no relief from shore, and believing to remain on board would be certain death, as the vessel had filled and began to separate, the Captain determined to endeavor to swim to the beach (distant but about ten rods) he threw himself into the sea, and was soon after followed by the Mate, and a Mr. John Fullerton, of Kennebec, who was a passenger. The Captain and Mate reached the shore, and were drawn on shore much bruised, and to appearance lifeless; but Mr. Fullerton sunk, and his body could not be found. The humane inhabitants bore the Captain and Mate in their arms to a neighboring house; and by proper treatment restored them to life. In the mean time others were busied in drawing a boat across the Island, which in getting off twice filled in the breakers; but by a third exertion, two noble spirited men, rowed along side; when they found John Gould, of Lyme, a mariner, had frozen to death, and dreadful to relate, a few moments preceding, a surge parting the quarter deck, a negro man fell into the opening deep to his middle, and the succeeding wave closed the space so far, that they were unable to extricate him, and he was left in that agonizing situation to perish.—The remainder of the crew, three negroes, were landed in safety. Soon after the vessel went wholly to pieces. The brig was owned by Messrs. Eliza Hinman, and Samuel Hurlburt of this city; had been with a cargo of salt to the southward, and not meeting a market, was returning home. Insurance was made by the owners to Wilmington, when it ceased, owing to not having intelligence from the Capt. The loss therefore falls heavy upon two enterprising and useful citizens. Capt. Hinman insured in this city; and the underwriters have very generously relinquished to him his bond. Capt. Hurlburt insured in Boston.
FIRE! A barn owned and improved by Samuel Tracy, Esq. of Norwich, was consumed on Saturday last, together with ten tons of hay. One horse was likewise burnt to death, and two others rendered useless. Yesterday noon, a barn of Mr. Lynde Lathrop, of that place, was also burnt.
Between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock last evening, after a few hundred papers were struck off, the barn of Capt. Gurdon Hewitt, in this city, was discovered to be on fire; the inhabitants collected with the greatest alacrity, but were not able to save it. The engines were played with great effect, and prevented the adjacent buildings from being likewise destroyed, altho' the torrent of fire was amazingly great. Providentially there was only a light air, otherwise a populous part of the city would inevitably have been consumed. It is with the deepest regret we are compelled to say, there is not the least probability of this fire being by accident.
BOSTON, Feb. 28. The house of F. Breckenbridge, at Charlotte, in Vermont, was destroyed by fire on the 30th ult. Two boys, the one aged 15 years, and the other twelve; and a girl of 9 years perished in the flames. About the 23d ult. at Georgia, in Vermont, two children of Mr. Prince, were scalded to death. One had the other in her arms, and they were accidentally jostled into a kettle of boiling water, by a neighbour's child.
A MIRACLE! —Miss E. Wesson of Templeton, in this state, who had been confined to bed by sickness—the last 4 of which she has been totally helpless, was on the 19th inst. restored to perfect health. Her right hand had been long withered; but on stretching it forth it became whole.
March 3.
European Accounts. By the arrival at N. York from Amsterdam, are as respects Continental information, a day or two later than we had before. The prospects of peace were unpromising. No recent actions had occurred with the armies. A fleet of Russian men of war were expected in England. The death of the Empress of Russia was reported, by some credited by others not. It was also reported, that Frederick of Prussia, was preparing to join in the war. Discontents prevailed in Holland. The French troops were almost entirely withdrawn from that Republic.
A letter from Amsterdam, Dec. 7, mentions the death of Catherine of Russia, and remarks, that there are many conjectures, as to the effect this will have on the affairs of Europe: It adds, that the French continue successful in Italy—and, that expectations of a sudden Peace are by no means sanguine.
Post to Halifax. By an arrangement which is about to take place between the American Deputy Postmaster at Schoodoc, and the British Postmaster at St. Andrews, we have a prospect of a regular communication with Halifax, in Nova-Scotia. Till a Road is prepared, the Mail is to go from St. Andrews to St. John's and Digby, in a Packet; from Digby to Halifax there is a good Post Road. A letter from Mr. Brewer, the Post-Master, of Jan. 24, says, "Tomorrow I shall dispatch the first Mail for St. Andrews; it will consist of about 140 letters."
MARCH 4.
THIS DAY commences the ninth year of the American government:—And on this day terminate the public labours of that highly-favoured and extraordinary Man, whose able services have long been witnessed by his country; and rewarded with the meed of universal gratitude and approbation. During his last administration the United States have exhibited the most splendid spectacles.—They have arisen from a disunited, imbecile confederacy, to an united Republic, which, for the wisdom of its government, and the high minds of its citizens, is not inferior to any nation in the world. We have seen Commerce ascending from coast wise speculation, to expansive enterprise, which whitening every ocean with its canvas, freights to us the riches, the raw materials, and the luxuries of every commercial nation under the sun—and, notwithstanding the wicked spoliation from our commerce by Europeans, has augmented the shipping of America an hundred fold.—We have seen our exports augmented from less than ten to more than sixty-seven millions of dollars per year.—We have seen Agriculture relieved from taxes, advanced and encouraged to a degree which human foresight had not kenned, nor desire anticipated. The Fisheries we have seen protected, and manufactures promoted.—The arts and sciences we have seen cherished; schools and colleges take the place of the trees of the forest; and knowledge brought to the threshold of the most remote husbandman. During his administration, we have seen the intire debt due to France wholly cancelled; and provision made for the payment of that which was more immediately the price of our Independence.—We have seen Banks and other national institutions increased; the arts of polished life disseminated; and benevolent associations patronized: New cities we have seen founded in the desarts, and gilded spires, and spacious mansions rising on the banks of rivers, which have for ages rolled undisturbed their brown currents to the ocean.—We have seen our Neutrality as a nation honorably supported.—Treaties of Peace with Algiers, and the hostile Indians concluded.—Our Western strongholds restored in a friendly dignified manner:—Our brethren relieved from a long captivity; and the public faith of our government called in question in no nation, save one.—We have seen Order dethrone Anarchy—a wise system of equal laws supplant a code of warring and contradictory resolutions—and the States united as well in principle and mutual friendship, as in name.
AND ON THIS DAY commences a new era in our political administration, and our most fervent acknowledgments are due to the benevolent ruler of the universe, that in the choice of a successor to our first President, the public suffrage has been directed to the same virtues, talents and patriotism in another man.—Still let us not forget what is yet necessary from ourselves: in a government free like ours,
even the ablest and best magistrate must flop far short of his object, unless cordially supported by the other constituted authorities, and the people at large. Mr. ADAMS to use his own words, has "determined once more to engage in the service of his country, at every hazard of a high but just responsibility." At his time of life, and with his reputation, he had nothing to expect from his adventuring in the thorn-covered path of political administration. He had already established a fame, durable as the history of his country; and his habits and inclinations evidently led to the tranquility of retirement; in relinquishing which, he has given a new proof of disinterested virtue, and entailed a fresh debt of gratitude on the people of America. May that people never lightly regard his sacrifices and services; but all unite in forwarding the great work of good government:—May a frequent expression of attachment to his person and character, and a cheerful co-operation in all measures calculated for the public welfare, "animate him in his future course," and next to the integrity of his mind, prove the prospect of a brighter world, prove his greatest consolation at that period, when most earthly concerns to him shall cease to be interesting.
Capt. Lambert, who arrived here yesterday, from Aux-Cayes, mentions, that he spoke a British frigate in the bite, who took from him two Frenchmen he had entered; but otherwise treated him respectfully and politely.—He was told by the officer, that the frigate had been cruising two months, and had spoken near fifty Americans, none of which were molested.—Aux-Cayes is a French port.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in Philadelphia, to his friend in this town, dated Feb. 14.
There never was a time when the faction opposed to government appeared more vile in my eyes.—While France spits in our faces, scourges and robs us, these patriots meet to celebrate the happy alliance by feasts and toasts, which express their hatred of our own government, and their adherence to the French. They say we meet with what we deserve. What they deserve I admit—Let them speak for themselves. Christie said publicly in Congress, that France was right, that we deserved it, &c.—O infamy! I am ashamed of my country and almost of my species, if this is the condition attached to my being an American and a man.—Not a word is said about preparation—No embargo—No power to convoy our ships, by equipping armed merchantmen, which would keep off the piracon boats that rob us in the West Indies. No power to borrow proposed for the President in case even of the most desperate emergency in the reefs of Congress—Spain like we lick the hand that cuffs our ears. We ought to make every effort to keep peace with France—that failing, we ought to prepare for the worst.—I believe the French will receive Gen. Pinckney, swear all shall be made up, make love in new forms, and go on after all, to plunder us, under old ones. Distress will come upon the merchants, rage will seize the public mind.—The government (forever the but of all passions) will be cursed for not exerting the powers withheld from it, by the party who intend it shall have none.
Another FIRE!
Yesterday morning, about four o'clock, this town was again alarmed by the cry of FIRE! It was in the house occupied by Mr. William Turner, in Bacon-Street, which was almost instantly consumed, together with a barn belonging to Mrs. Bowdoin; but by the timely and spirited exertions of the citizens, this destructive element was prevented from doing any further damage.
March 6.
Marine Intelligence.
BASSETTERRE, (ST. KITTS) Dec. 27.
A Schooner arrived here this day from Martinique, by which we learn that five sail of the line failed from Fort Royal on Saturday last to attack Trinidad.
January 3.
Thursday his majesty's ship Vengeance brought in a large ship under American colours, from the Isle of France, with a valuable cargo. She was taken off Guadalupe.
January 13.
A Liverpool ship with 12 carriage guns and 12 men, has been lately taken by a French privateer of 4 guns and 50 men, and carried into St. Martin's. The crew of which were suffered to go to St. Thomas.
January 17.
The Schooner Neutrality, Capt. Gray, arrived here on Saturday last from Savannah, in Georgia.
Capt. Gray fell in company with the American brig Polly, Capt. Clemens of Portland, from London bound to Virginia; she was by stress of weather driven off the coast and captured by a French privateer from Guadalupe on Thursday last the 12th inst.
January 31.
We are informed that about 160 privateers, from two to six guns, sail out of Guadalupe, and daily carry in valuable English and American vessels; the masters and crews of the latter are imprisoned as well as those of the former.
It is said that in the space of one month English goods to the amount of 160,000. sterling have been sold at Guadalupe.
A court of Vice-Admiralty was this day held before the worthy Robert Thomson, Judge of the said court, for the trial of the ship Grand Turk, captured by his Majesty's ship Vengeance, Capt. Russell. The trial was not over when this paper went to press.
The Brig Polly, Salter, from the Cape de Verds for Bolton, after beating on the coast for 30 days, was blown off—and arrived with much damage, at St. Thomas. Capt. S. writes, that about 20 sail of American vessels, similarly situated, were in at St. Croix, about 30 sail at St. Bartholomews; and many in the windward Islands.
Extract of a letter from Martinique, dated January 23, 1797.
"The Comet fire ship is come express from Admiral Jarvis, who was obliged to quit the Mediterranean, the Spanish fleet being too numerous for him, and in coming out of Algiers experienced a severe gale of wind: three of his line of battle ships got on shore, one of them the Courageux was lost, and the greater part of her crew got to Gibraltar. He expected to have found Admiral Mann, but he had proceeded as convoy to a rich fleet for England a few days before. Admiral Jarvis is gone to Lisbon and dispatched the Comet to advise Admiral Harvey, that 7 Spanish line of battle ships had proceeded to the westward."
NEW-YORK, Feb. 24.
List of vessels &c. left at Guadalupe, Feb. 6, 1797—received by the ship Franklin, John Gibaut master, 17 days passage.
Brig Swift, of Norfolk, Isaac Locke, master. Cargo sequestrated, Hull cleared.
Brig Polly Philadelphia, George Connell, master, compelled to sell his cargo.
Brig Neptune, Blanchard master, bound to St. Bartholomews with lumber, tried and acquitted, afterwards tried again (agreeable to Victor Hughes's orders) and condemned, in consequence, they said, of his not having a Sea letter, tho' Capt. B. had a certificate from the Custom-house that there were not any Sea letters in the Office at the time he failed.
Capt. Preble from Bolton, blown off the coast, fail in a few days in a brig.
Left there also, two ships from Baltimore Charlotte and Diana, the former bro't in loaded with flour, tried and acquitted. The Supercargo, Mr. Buchanan, in consequence, merely of his name, was, without any examination put in close prison for several days, by Victor Hughes's orders, who afterwards finding himself mistaken in the person, had him released.
Brig ——, Capt. Deane, bound to Europe, belonging to Mr. Wells Gardner, of Salem, obliged to bear away for the islands in distress, taken and carried in, and obliged to sell to the Republic.
Brig ——, Capt. Bickford, from Russia, bound to America, blown off the Coast, taken and carried in, hatches sealed down, &c. he waiting for trial—Cargo supposed to be damaged.
Several vessels had been bro't in at other parts of the Island, part were condemned, and part waiting for trial.
Any vessel that arrives cannot depart before her cargo is disposed of, whether they lose or gain.
Several vessels that failed from Point-Petre before us, were said to be carried in by the English for trial (as usual.)
Also, that the English (in those parts at least) take all vessels bound from French ports and send them in for trial, sequestrating the property, but clearing the vessels.
Ship Diana, of New-York, Captain White, taken within gun shot of us by an English 74, and sent into the Saints. We brought too under the French Batteries, prevented them from taking us, though they fired a long time at us without any injury.
SINGULAR.
HARTFORD, FEB. 27. In our last we mentioned the death of Capt. Caleb Bull; we have now to add the death of Mr. Joseph Bull, of this city, merchant, and Capt. Frederick Bull, of Windsor, lately of this city. In these instances, we have been presented with a striking picture of the frailty of human nature. Mr. Caleb Bull, and Mr. Frederick Bull, were two of nine brothers, a remarkably industrious, healthy and flourishing family. Mr. Joseph Bull was a near relation, as healthy and active as they; and for some years past had been a boarder in Mr. Caleb Bull's family. Mr. Caleb Bull was taken sick on Sunday evening, the 5th of this month. The next Sunday he was a corpse. On the Tuesday following he was buried. Mr. Frederick Bull and Mr. Joseph Bull were both of them well enough to be about at the time of his funeral, tho' as the day was very stormy, neither of them went to the grave. On Tuesday night they were both confined; and in the evening of the following Monday, within five minutes of each other they died. On Wednesday their funeral was attended. A procession of Free Masons preceded the bodies, which moved from the house of the late Caleb Bull, to the North meeting, where the day was rainy, there was as large an assembly of people, as perhaps was ever seen in this city, on a similar occasion. The funeral services consisted of two very interesting, pertinent and solemn prayers by the Rev. Mr. Strong and the Rev. Mr. Perkins; an excellent sermon by the Rev. Mr. Flint, accompanied by intermediate music. The diseases of which those three gentlemen died, were very similar, and they were sick about the same length of time.
"In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away; and the mighty shall be taken away without hand."
THOSE persons who have been so obliging as to take charge of subscription papers for printing the Laws of the State of New-Hampshire, will very much oblige the Printer by returning them to his Office in Portsmouth as soon as possible. The books will be ready for delivery in a few weeks. March 11.

Latest FOREIGN.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27. The following intelligence is translated from Leyden Gazettes to the 16th December, inclusive—brought by the Pomona, King, from Amsterdam.
Extract from the National Gazette of France.
BASLE, Nov. 30. The Austrians having damaged the bridge of Huningue so as to render it impassable, great hopes were entertained by the prince of Furstenberg—He summoned Gen. Abatucci to deliver up in the space of a quarter of an hour, the head of the bridge, all the intrenchments, all the batteries, and all the cannon, which were on the right of the Rhine—here is the answer which was given.
"Whatever may be the idea you have formed of the critical position in which you suppose I find myself, I have the honor to assure you that I am ready at any instant to convince you of your error." "This also will inform you, that I am as little disposed to accept the shameful capitulation you have proposed."
"The country of Baden continues to be ill-treated by the Austrians, the house of the Baron de Reizenstein, has been plundered and destroyed by them—this is the same Baron de Reizenstein, who concluded a peace for his prince, and is still at Paris."
DECEMBER 1. Yesterday at 5 o'clock a second Austrian flag of truce, proposed "the surrender of the fort of Huningue, or at least its evacuation, on a promise that it should be restored at the opening of the campaign, in the same state in which it was surrendered." Gen. Abatucci answered, "That to obtain the fort, it was necessary to take it"—when the flag had returned with this answer, the artillery of both armies commenced a most terrible fire, which is still heard.
At half past nine in the evening they assaulted the first fort, which is separated from the other by an army of the Rhine. All the French garrison immediately retired into the rear fort. The artillery then ceased to play on both sides, and in its place a fire of musketry was sustained which continued an hour after midnight—never was there a more murderous conflict; those of the Austrians who were not driven from the fort, perished there. The Austrians lost ten times more than the French. The dead exceed two thousand. Abatucci received 4 wounds; two with a sabre, one bullet, and a stroke with a cannon ball in his shoulder.
At this instant, the cannon are again heard. A courier direct from Vienna passed this yesterday, he is bound to Paris.
OFFICIAL LETTERS.
Army of Italy.
Letter from Gen. Buonaparte to the Executive Directory—Verona, 4th Frimaire (4th Nov.)
"I have informed you, citizen directors, by my last letter, that general Vaubois had been obliged to abandon the post of Rivoli, and that the enemy had already arrived at Castel-Novo."
"I improved the rout of the enemy at Arcola, by causing the division of general Massena immediately to repass the Adige, who effected a junction, at Villa Franca, with Gen. Vaubois, and united, they marched to Castel-Novo, the 1st Frimaire (November 21) whilst the division of Gen. Angeureau ascended the heights of St. Anne, to cut the valley of Adige to Dolce, and by this means to cut off the retreat of the enemy. Gen. Joubert, commanding the advanced guard of the divisions of Massena, and Vaubois united, attacked the enemy upon the heights of Camera: After a slight action, we overtook and surrounded a corps of the enemy's rear guard, and made 1200 prisoners, among which is the Colonel of the regiment d'Erbach. A body of 3 or 400 men attempting to save themselves were drowned in the Adige. We did not content ourselves with retaking Rivoli and Corona; we pursued the enemy to Breabano. Angeureau in the mean time had engaged a body of the enemy in the heights of St. Anne, and dispersed it—he made 300 prisoners, was arrived at Dolce, burnt two equipages of pantoons on Laqueta, and took some baggage."
"Gen. Wurmfur made a sally from Mantua yesterday, at 7 o'clock A.M. The cannonade lasted the whole day. Gen. Kilmaine made him return as usual, with greater speed than he came out, with the loss of 200 prisoners, an howitzer and two pieces of cannon. Wurmfur commanded this sally in person. "This is the third time (Gen. Kilmaine writes me) that Wurmfur has attempted a sortie, and always with as little success." Wurmfur is successful only in the journals which the enemies of the republic fabricate at Paris. (Signed) "BUONAPARTE."
Gen. Buonaparte to citoyenne Muiron. "Muiron died at my side immediately, at the battle of Arcola. You have lost a husband who was dear; I have lost a friend to whom I had long been attached: But the country has lost more than we, by losing an officer, equally distinguished by his talents, as by his singular courage. If I can render any service to you, or your children, I request you to repose entire confidence in me."
"BUONAPARTE."
ANTIGUA, Jan. 24. By the mail boat, Fanny Barton, Capt. Tapper, arrived on Saturday last, we learn that the Caribs of St. Vincent, have all surrendered to the number of 3500 of all descriptions, but that they were dying of a raging dysentery, 30 or 40 a day.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 21. Capt. Campbell from Cape Francois
Feb. 6, says a British brig, commanded by a Capt. Perkins, had almost broken up the nest of privateers infesting that latitude—having sunk one and captured a number—among the latter, was the infamous Marshall, who had just recommenced his piracies. He was determined, he said before leaving the port, not to return, without at least 4 Americans, and all except from Baltimore, he would treat like villains. The sch'r—Capt. Maffey, from Port de Paix to Cape Francois, was boarded by the above Capt. Perkins, who permitted her to pass, notwithstanding the property on board was French, as there were six or eight American Captains on board, going to the Cape for redress.
Capt. Johns says all was quiet at Aux Cayes; but one American vessel carried in by the French, which belonged to New-York, bound from Jeremie to Jamaica, coffee 25 fous.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20. The brig Georgia Packet, M'Keever, on her passage from Philadelphia, to Cape Nicholas Mole, was taken by a French privateer, and sent into Port de Paix—vessel and cargo condemned.
By a letter from Cape Nicholas Mole of 29th January, we are informed that the British will not suffer any vessel to enter Cape Francois. A large ship bound for the Cape had been sent in, two or three days before, and was there detained.
We hear by capt. Gardner from Demarara, that a party of Spaniards from Oronoke river had lately attacked and taken a post at Effiquibo, garrisoned by English and Dutch troops.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 25. The sch'r. Sally, Jones, from Jamaica for Boston, was lost in a late hurricane, upon the Isle Pines, near Cuba. The captain and three seamen drowned. The boy and two seamen who were sick, were preserved in a most extraordinary manner; they were in the cabin, when the vessel was thrown completely bottom upwards by the violence of the sea—the cabin was immediately filled with water—the scuttle of the run coming off, these poor creatures in the anxiety of preserving life crept through to the keel of the vessel, where their heads were just kept above water—while the whole deck, which was downwards, cabin and principal part of her cargo was immersed. Thus they continued till the tempest threw the ill fated vessel on shore, when, as the astonished inhabitants swarmed on the strand and gazed at the inverted barque, these miracle preserved mariners, made their appearance from the cabin windows, to increase their surprise.
BOSTON, March 8.
Prospect of Peace Dissipated. We have seen letters from houses of the highest respectability in Rotterdam, under the dates of Dec. 27th, 1796, and Jan. 1, 1797, informing, "THAT LORD MALMESBURY, HAD LEFT PARIS AND THAT THE PROSPECT OF PEACE HAD VANISHED." The above letters were received by Capt. Giles, who arrived at Marblehead, on Friday last, in 58 days from Rotterdam.
Various reports emanated from this arrival:—One was, that Malmesbury was ordered to quit Paris in 48 hours; and another, that the American Envoy was also ordered to retire in the same period. This latter is certainly unfounded; for the friendly reception of Mr. Pinckney at Paris, may be inferred from the silence of the Rotterdam letters on the subject.—Had he been refused, the merchants trading to America would have deemed the event highly interesting; and would have noticed it. The letters are to Jan. 5.
The common and Select Councils of the city of Philadelphia, have each presented an affectionate address to President WASHINGTON.
Ship News Extra.
The good old ship Fourth Congress , arrived snug in her destined haven, on Friday evening last, without being necessitated to take any land tack aboard. Her ship's company have been paid off; and with the old commander a number of able helmsmen are about to quit, after having saved her from the rocks of anarchy and civil commotion; piloted her over the banks of foreign influence; and brought her safe to port.
Sketches of Intelligence. Made by a young gentleman, belonging to Boston, who arrived at Philadelphia, on the 23d ult. in 17 days from Antigua. Forwarded to us in manuscript.
GEN. ABERCROMBIE. Had arrived from England, and some expedition was anticipated, as all the pioneers from the other islands were ordered to report to Martinico. Ten thousand foreign troops in British pay were daily expected in the West-Indies. General Abercrombie had orders from the Ministry to raise 2500 black troops from the various islands.
SPANISH VESSELS TAKEN. A Spanish ship, valued at 200,000 dollars in specie, captured by his Majesty's ship Le Raison , and sent into Bermuda. A Spanish brig, laden with Sugar, sent into Antigua.
A Spanish frigate, mounting 20 guns, captured by the Invincible , of 74 guns, and sent into Grenada, 100,000 dollars in specie on board.
There were 5 large Spanish frigates cruising in the West-Indies, they had escaped the vigilance of Admiral Jervis, who immediately dispatched a frigate to Martinico, informing Admiral Hervey of this circumstance.
FRENCH PRIVATEERS. These Banditti swarm through the West-India Islands and pay not the least respect to national neutrality, or the faith of Treaties. They have received orders to capture all American vessels without discrimination; and on the 26th January, 36
fall of American vessels were captured and carried into St. Martins, where their cargoes and many of their vessels are condemned, and the Americans subjected to every indignity as well as cruelty, without the least prospect of redress. Their privateers mount from two to six guns, and contain from 60 to 70 men, who are generally black, and who plunder every vessel they meet.
GUADALOUPE. From this island there are 75 French privateers, which have captured, from 1st Dec. to Jan. 30th British property to the amount of 150,000. sterling.
ENGLISH CRUISERS, Capture all vessels bound to or from French ports.
AMERICAN CONVOY. Owing to the depredations made by the French privateers on our commerce, and the indignities, to which the Americans are subjected, the inhabitants of Antigua petitioned the President and Council, to address Admiral HERVEY, requesting a Convoy to the American vessels, and a passage boat was immediately dispatched to Martinico, with dispatches to that purpose, and when the informant of the above, was at St. Kitts, on the 1st of Feb. it was reported a convoy was granted, and that Antigua was to be the place of resort for all American vessels homeward bound.
AMERICANS IN DISTRESS. Every island in the West-Indies, exhibits a scene of American distress, owing to the tremendous gales which were prevalent on our coasts during the months of Dec. and Jan. and we are sorry to anticipate that many vessels and crews must have been lost, if we reason from the complicated distress in which many vessels have arrived at the various islands.
ST. BARTHOLOMEWS. There were a great number of American vessels in distress blown off the coast, and one brig was reduced to that extremity, for want of provisions, that after having killed and devoured their cat and dog, the crew determined, as the only expedient to save themselves from starving, to sacrifice a beautiful infant, the darling of a fond mother, who was so unfortunate as to be passenger on board; but a gracious providence ordered it otherwise, for almost at the moment when this cruel sacrifice was to have been accomplished, a French frigate appeared to their deliverance, and supplied them with sufficient provisions to enable them to make the Island of St. Bartholomews.
In fine, every port is full of vessels in distress, and a vessel from Bermuda, reported, that there were from 15 to 20 sail at that port, in a similar predicament.
VESSELS AT ANTIGUA. Ship Elizabeth , Hewson from Halifax, bound to Philadelphia, having three feet and a half water in her hold, bore away on 25 Dec. for Antigua, and arrived on the 18th Jan. Extracts from ship Elizabeth's Log-Book from Dec. 6, to Jan. 18, 1797.
Dec. 10th, in lat. 38, 26, long 64, 10, spoke brig Venus , of Salem, Woodbridge Grafton master, from Jeremie St. Domingo, bound to Philadelphia, in distress, out 32 days, laden with coffee; supplied them with provisions.
Dec. 27, spoke a small schooner, with pole topsails, from Boston, bound to St. Thomas, had lost his mate, had had on deck, wind blowing hard, could not understand the name of the captain or vessel.
Jan. 1, spoke schooner Commerce , of Boston, Dixonwell, bound to Martinique, laden with lumber, out 11 days. Lat. 27, 10, long. 66. The property of Theodore Lyman, Esq.
Jan. 6, lat. 23, long. 66, W. spoke schooner Lark of Penobscot, Smith, from Portland, for St. Croix, laden with lumber, freighted by T. C. Amory of Boston.
Jan. 18, spoke schooner Fame , of Hartford, in lat. 17, 11, about 15 leagues to windward of Antigua, Stillman, out 58 days. Blown off the coast, in the greatest distress for provisions, and in a very shattered condition, bound to St. Bartholomews to repair. Laden with salt from St. Christopher's, bound for Hartford, Connecticut, owners, Messrs. Wadsworth and Robinson.
Also left at Antigua , ship Fabius , Pepper, of Boston, from St. Ubes—blown off—dismasted, and out of provisions; Galtot James, Standley, of Boston, from Cork—dismasted, and destitute of Provisions.—Sold for the benefit of the Underwriters, ship—Smith, of Norwich, from Antigua—short of provisions—and much shattered, ship James and William of Norfolk, from St. Ubes; brig Sally from St. Kitts; brig Fly from Tenerife, out 101 days; sch'r Nancy , from Cape Francois for N. York; sloop Lucy , from N. London for Virginia; and brig Meriam , Blount, from Newfoundland and for Halifax; all blown off and much damaged. Ship Lydia of Nantucket, from S. Seas, with 1100 bbls oil; after having anchored off Nantucket, and informed the owner of her arrival—lost two anchors, and was compelled to bear away for the W. Indies, with her pilot on board. She failed again for home, the beginning of February; and was reported to have been seen bearing away for St. Martins, supposed taken by some magnanimous French privateer.
Thursday, the thirteenth day of April next, is appointed by the Governor, with advice of the Council, as a day of Fasting and Prayer, throughout this Commonwealth.
MR. RUSSELL,
Plans to publish the following extracts from a Georgetown paper.
"THE mechanical ingenuity of the Americans, is already noticed in Europe—It appears the Empress of Russia sent to Mr. Whiting, of New-England, to be informed whether he can throw a Bridge over a river in
her dominions, which requires an arch of 600 feet. He has sent her a model for the purpose."
QUER? —If the Empress had made an impartial inquiry, would she have made application to a person who has never exhibited to the world, any proof of his abilities in that line. The model sent, (perhaps) was that of the Arch near Portsmouth, in New-Hampshire, conitruacted and built by Mr. Timothy Palmer, of Newbury Port, which is 244 feet in length, and the most extensive in America; the construction of which, Mr. W. has no claim to, any reports of his to the contrary notwithstanding. SNIP.
PORTSMOUTH, March 11.
The freeholders and other citizens of this town, are requested to attend at the meeting on Monday the 20th instant, in the forenoon, and give their votes for Governor, Counsellor, Senator and also to elect three suitable persons to represent said town in the GENERAL COURT, one year from the first Wednesday in June next, when it is hoped our numbers will appear respectable, and have their just proportion with their sister towns in the choice of men to serve in those important stations.
Latest from Congress.
The Presidential accommodation bill granting 14,000 dollars for furniture, &c. has passed; an attempt to substitute 8000 having been negatived.
The President has objected to the military establishment bill on account of the dragons having been struck out.
The Senate have amended the frigate bill, by striking out "repeal," and inserting, "suspend until next session," referring to a clause of the old bill which respects officering, manning, and finishing; which amendment was concurred, and the principles of course revived; and on motion of Mr. Gallatin the discussion postponed until the 1st Monday in December next.
Mr. Jefferson, Vice-President elect, arrived at Georgetown, on the 24th ult. on his way to Philadelphia.
A resolution has passed the House of Representatives, granting to Gen. Washington the privilege of franking letters during the remainder of his life.
William Vans Murray, is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Batavia.
The second session of the fourth Congress ended on Friday the 4th inst.
The Legislature of Massachusetts voted, to rise yesterday.
A letter from Springfield, mentions an attempt, by some children of the devil, to burn the meeting house in Long Meadow—it was however happily frustrated before much damage was done.
SHIP NEWS.
Arrived here the ship Stafford , Capt. Benjamin Balch, in 56 days from St. Ubes, who informs that every preparation was making in St. Ubes, Lisbon, and through all Portugal, for an attack which was daily expected from the Spaniards: That the presses were very hot, and every person capable of bearing arms was compelled thereto.—Ten days previous to his sailing, he saw two regiments consisting of about 1500 men, set off on their march to the Froniers. The whole kingdom was in great agitation.
On the 1st of Jan. was lost on Lisbon bar, in a gale of wind, one English 74 gun ship, and one frigate of 36 guns. The crews of each were chiefly lost.
Capt. Thomas Brown and crew of the ship Four Sifters of this port, came passengers with Capt. Balch; the ship Four Sifters having been lost off the port of St. Ubes, in a heavy gale.
Left at St. Ubes, Jan. 6, the ship Randolph , Greenough, and Harriot , Orr, of this port; ship Fair American , Sherman, of Boston.
Jan. 14, spoke the ship Betsy , of Newport, Capt. Avery, out 28 days, bound to Africa.
Captain T. Lunt arrived here from Cape-Francois, which place he left the 5th Feb. where his vessel and cargo was condemned by the French commissioners, under false and frivolous pretences, without his having the liberty to be at, or say anything at the trial. A number of other vessels were lately condemned there, amongst which Capt. Lunt recollects, ship Adive , Whitehouse of Newburyport, Brig Fanny , Gould, from Kennebunk, bound to Leogane; sch'r—Bright, of Salem, from Alexandria, bound to Meraguane; sch'r Harriot , from Philadelphia; brig. Patriot , of Baltimore, Bilhop, from St. Thomas, bound to Gonaives, with 1100 dollars in cash; Georgia Packet , M'Ever, Philadelphia, bound to Cape Nicholas Mole; brig Two Sifters , Abel, from N. York to Jamaica; sch'r Hope , well, Skinner, of Salem, from Jamaica, and blown off the coast, put into the Cape in distress, without water or provisions; condemned vessel and cargo; sloop Hiram , of New-York for Jamaica; brig Freeman , of Bolton, from St. Croix, bound home, and a number of others. Left at Cape Francois, sch'r Speedwell , Goodhue, of Newburyport; sch'r Jane , Patth, do. at Fort Dauphin both their cargoes taken by government and their waiting for payment; brig—Nash, from Boston, was cast away on one of the Seven Brothers bound to Fort Dauphin, part of cargo saved.
Arrived here, brig Olive-Branch , Capt. Joseph Noble, in 31 days from St. Bar-
tholomews, left there the following vessels, which were blown off this coast.
Ships, Francis , from Copenhagen, Joseph Mofely , of Salem; Beaver , from Cape-Horn, Nathan Long , of Nantucket; President, from Rotterdam, Smith, of Baltimore; Four Friends , from Lisbon, Eggars , of Philadelphia; Cecilia , from Bourdeaux, Geo. Andrews, of Boston; Martha , from St. Ubes, Wm. Appleton, of Portsmouth; Mary , from New-York, Newham, of New-York.
Brigs, Caroline Williams , from Cayenne, Peleg Hulley , of Baltimore; Harmony , from Port-au-Prince, Buell, ditto; Hannah , from Cape-Francois, Eallman, ditto; Sally , from New-York, Waldron, of New-York; Two Sifters , from New-York, Thurston, of New-York, from Guadalupe, Liras, of New-Haven; Polly , of Portland, condemned by the French.
Schooners, Lucy , from Martinico, Babson, of Boston; Sally , from Philadelphia, Marchant, of Philadelphia; Two-Sifters , from Ducktrap, Bullock, of Ducktrap; Hiram , from New-York, Buckanon, of New-York. Sloop belonging to Capt. Wm M'Intire, from North-Carolina.
The cargo of the Resolution , More, of this port, was condemned at Porto Rico, Jan. 20.
ORDAINED —At Hampton, the 23d ult. the Rev. JESSE APPLETON, pastor of the congregational society in that place.
The solemnities were introduced by a comprehensive, animated and well adapted prayer; peculiarly happy for the day; by Rev. John Andrews, of Newburyport. A discourse was then delivered from Acts 2, Chap. and 22 verse. "Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders, and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know," by the Rev. Doct. Samuel M'Clintock of Greenland.
The style was nervous, flowing, and elegant. The sentiments liberal, just and useful. A suitable ordaining prayer was made by the Rev. Doct. Haven of this town. An extemporaneous charge replete with instruction, by Rev. Doct. Langdon of Hampton-Palls. The fellowship of the Churches was tendered by the right Rev. Benjamin Thurston of North Hampton. Rev. Nathaniel Thayer of Is. Gater, closed with an excellent prayer. The judges of music, the singing was highly graceful. From the venerable council, entertaining and instructive performances were expected. We were not disappointed.
The company on the occasion, was numerous and respectable. And the society in expressing their joy, by propriety of conduct, evinced a regard to order and religion.
DIED —On the 4th ult. at Guadalupe, Mr. GEORGE WHIDDEN, of Salem, eldest son of Capt. Michael Whidden of this town, in the 31st year of his age; he has left a sorrowful widow to mourn the loss of a kind indulgent husband, and four promising children a fond parent. In this town, very suddenly, yesterday morning the Hon. JOHN SHERBURNE, Esq. aged 77.
Proposals for printing a Daily Paper at Philadelphia, entitled, "Porcupine's Gazette," is received, and for want of room is with sundry advertisements omitted, 'till our next, when they shall be duly attended to.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ENTERED FROM Brig Betties , Low, St. Croix. Brig Olive Branch , Noble, Martinico. Ship Stafford , Balch, St. Ubes.
Attended and Save Cost.
ALL persons indebted to the Printer hereof for Newspapers, &c. whose accounts have been more than one year standing, especially those who have not paid any thing for Newspapers for many years, are earnestly requested to call and have their accounts settled, or the printer will be under the disagreeable necessity of putting their accounts in suit without further notice.
FOR SALE AT No 17, on Portsmouth-Pier, By Thomas Manning, WEST India Rum per hhd. or barrel; St. Ubes Salt; Virginia and other SALT.
COALS.
THIRTY Chaldrons excellent Liverpool COALS, to be sold cheap for cash; apply to William Neil,
Who has for sale a large quantity Fresh RAISINS, by the cask and retail. March 10, 1797.
Morning-School.
A MORNING-SCHOOL will be opened on Monday 20th inst. at the North School-House by Mr. PAYSON, for the instruction of Masters and Misses in the useful branches of Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, & English Grammar.
Mr. PAYSON conceives it unnecessary to remind parents of the salutary advantages children derive by early receiving an education, the expense being trifling and the time such as can be no way inconvenient to miles in general. He assures them, that no pains shall be wanting on his part, to improve the morals as well as cultivate their understanding. He further requests those parents who may be favoured him with the charge of their children's instruction, to make application previous to the time appointed for opening the School.

REMOVED.  Oliver Briard. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has removed to the store lately occupied by Mr. Samuel Larkin, next door to Messrs. Dean & Blake in Market-Street, where he has for sale An assortment of  GOODS which will be sold at the lowest cash prices. Portsmouth, Feb. 4, 1797. [6w.]
TICKETS. WHOLE and quarter Tickets in the 3d Class of Dartmouth College Lottery, for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office and Book Store, Market-Street, Portsmouth, where the prizes drawn to the tickets sold there will be paid on sight.
REMOVED.  William Leverett INFORMS his friends and customers that he has taken the corner brick-store on Spring-Hill, formerly occupied by Mr. Wm. Greenough—where he shall be happy to supply his friends and customers as usual, with WEST-INDIA Goods & Groceries of every kind, which he keeps constantly for sale upon as low terms as can be purchased. The articles warranted good. Portsmouth, March 1, 1797.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against trading or dealing with GEORGE LANG of Golland, yeoman, he being legally adjudged to be incapable of taking care of himself and his estate, and under Guardianship.  EBENEZER JOHNSON, jr. his Guardian. Greenland, March 1, 1797.
FOR SALE, BY  John Noble & Co. At their Store at the North End,  TWENTY Hhds. Molasses. Three Hhds. Rum. A Bell weight about 200. Portsmouth, March 2, 1797.
TO BE SOLD,  A lot of land In Crofs-Street,  THIRTY by 48 feet, opposite the widow Dennie's; and a lot near the North-School, adjoining Mr. Perkins Ayers, 31 by 94 feet, with a small neat house on it, and a privilege of an excellent well. For conditions apply to  JACOB WALDEN. Portsmouth, Feb. 15, 1797.
Mr. Harrangl  VERY Respectfully informs the public that he opened a School for teaching the French language, at Diman's Hall (so called) on the 20th February, where he teaches the French language on Monday's, Tuesday's, Thursday's and Friday's, from 2 to 5 o'clock each afternoon;—Has likewise opened an evening School; for terms, &c. apply to Mr. Harrangl at the school room, or at Mr. Jotham Rindge's, at the foot of Daniel Street, Portsmouth.
Sam'l Hill Has for sale a quantity of fresh  Clover and Herds Grass  SEED, at a very low price—ALSO  English & W. I. Goods as usual at the lowest prices,  N. E. Rum & Molasses by the quantity. Portsmouth, March 1, 1797.
NOTICE. ALL persons having demands on the overseers of the poor for the town of Portsmouth, for supplies for the almshouse for the past year, are hereby desired to present their accounts to the subscriber for settlement, on or before the fifteenth day of March next ensuing.  NATH'L MARSHALL. Portsmouth, Feb. 10, 1797.
Hard-Ware Goods.  H. & B. PENHALLOW Have imported from London, Bristol and Liverpool, and by the Commerce from Amsterdam, A large addition to their former assortment of  HARD-WARE. Among which are,  A GREAT variety of Cutlery, Iron-Mongery, Ship, Chandlery, Sadlery, Cabinet and Brass Foundry Wares; Horsemen's Bits, Hangers and Broad Sword Blades. —ALSO— Brads, Pewter, Shot, Lead, Anvils and Vises; German Mill-Saws; Cross-Cut, Whip and Cabinet Joiners-Saws; Holland-Scates; Drawing-Knives and German Gimblets of all sizes; Sheathing and Drawing-Nails; Brads and Tacks. —LIKEWISE— Sheet-Iron; Carpenters, Carvers, Cabinet-Makers and Shoe-Makers Tools; Mahogany and Gilt Frame Looking-Glasses; Painters-Colours and Brushes; 6 by 8, 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Crown-Glass, &c. &c. All which will be disposed of, on the lowest terms for cash, at their Store in Market-Street. Portsmouth, February 3, 1797. [6w.]
R. Taylor, Head of Buck-Street, SIGN OF THE BARREL
AND SUGAR-LOAVES,  HAS FOR SALE,
WEST-INDIA Rum by the hog-shead, barrel or gallon. French Brandy by the pipe, bbl. or gal. Holland Gin per ditto. N. E. Rum by the barrel or gallon. Lisbon Wine by the pipe and quarter cask. A few casks Malaga Wine. Bohea Tea by whole and half chest. Hyson Tea by the chest, dozen or pound. Excellent Cotton by the bale or pound Loaf Sugar, Molasses, fresh Rice. Chocolate, Crown and Bar Soap. Raisins by the cask or retail. A quantity of fresh Lemons & Oranges. Cinnamon by the pound or ounce. Nutmegs by the pound, ounce or retail. Sugar Plumbs, Almonds, Citron and Lozenges. English bottled Mustard. Excellent Florence Oil in flasks. Poland Starch, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento. 3cwt. real Spanish Indigo. A few dozen pots patent Varnish for furniture, which by applying a little to the furniture, after being first well clean'd, it will give it an excellent gloss. Excellent Segars; Roll Tobacco by the quantity or single roll; Smoking Tobacco; Corks by the gross. A few handsome Japan'd Waiters. A few elegant Looking Glasses with gilt frames, to be sold as low as five dollars each. Skill and Son's Inestimable, curious and rich Sauces with which gravy for almost any kind of dish may be made in two minutes. A number of boxes 8 by 10 and 7 by 9 Window Glass. 4d, 6d, 10d and 20d Nails. A variety of Toys too tedious to enumerate. Excellent Flour by the bbl. or retail. Old Cheese equal to English. Common ditto. A large quantity of Crockery, consisting of Liverpool and India China in complete sets. Fancy and pencil'd Pitchers; a few sets of India China at one dollar per set. Sallad dishes, Flower Pots, Tea Pots of various kinds, Cream Pots, Bowls, Tea Cups and Saucers, Sugar Dishes, &c. &c.—All of said crockery will be sold at prime cost. Wine and Beer Glasses by wholesale and retail. Spermaceti Oil. A few of Miles' Patent Lamps remain unsold with directions for trimming them; those who have purchased said Lamps not having the directions, by applying to said store may be supplied with them. If any of the above articles are found upon trial, not to be as recommended, I hereby promise to take back such goods and return the money.  R. TAYLOR.
REMOVED.  Joseph Haven Has removed to the New Brick Store (middle apartment) on Spring-Hill, Where he has opened a large assortment of  European and India  GOODS, For sale at the lowest rate. Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1796.
Edw'd J. Long Informs his friends and the public that he has removed to the new store in Market-Street, directly opposite Judge Pickering's house, where he has A general assortment of  West-India  GOODS and Groceries, By Wholesale and Retail, viz.
WEST-INDIA and N. E. Rum; French Brandy; best Holland's Gin; Molasses; Sherry, Lisbon, Red port, Cape Madeira and Malaga Wines; Cotton; Coffee; double refined Loaf Sugar; brown Sugars; Pepper; Allspice; Ginger; Alum; Copperas; Redwood; Logwood; Poland Starch; Chocolate; Basket Salt; American and English Mustard; Snuff; paper Tobacco; Segars. Soap; Sweet Oil; Cassia; Cinnamon; Raisins; Figs; Almonds; Currants; Nutmegs; Cloves; Mace; Indigo; Writing Paper; Wrapping ditto; Fresh Lemons; 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails; Gun-Powder; Hyson, Sou-chong and Bohea Teas; Honey; Bees-Wax; Sieves; Chalk; 6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by 10 Window-Glass of different qualities. Forty barrels of fresh superfine and fine Flour; a few casks English Gun-Powder, &c. &c.
J. & J. Goddard Have imported in the last vessels from England, a large and very General assortment of  Hard-Ware  GOODS, Which they are selling on the most reasonable terms By Wholesale and Retail, At their Store in Market-Street, Where may be had
A FEW Hogheads of Rum and Pipes of Brandy, both of a superior quality. Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines; Brown Sugar; Hyson, Sou-chong and Bohea Teas.—ALSO— 20d, 10d, 6d, & 4d, Nails; Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot of all sizes; Painters Oil and Colours; Window-Glass, &c. &c.
District of New-Hampshire, to wit,   Be it remem- bered, that on the twenty-fourth day of January, in the twenty-first year of the Independence of the United States of America, NOAH WORCESTER of the said District hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit, " The natural teacher, or the best Spelling Book for little children. By Noah Worcester, A. M. minister of the Gospel in Thornton, New-Hampshire. " In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, 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 times therein mentioned. "  JONATHAN STEELE, Clerk of the District of New-Hampshire: A true Copy of Record, Attest,  JONATHAN STEELE.
J. FROST INFORMS the public in general, that he has opened a small assortment of GOODS , which he will sell on such terms, that a modest purchaser will not complain. N. B. If encouragement is given he will open a large assortment in the season following. Durham-Falls, Feb. 24, 1797.
FOR SALE AT  Bayley's Variety Store, Sign of the the Spin-ning Wheel, Daniel-Street.
FORTY pieces low priced blue Broad Cloths, twenty-five pieces blue twill'd Duffils, being a consignment direct from the Manufacturer, will be sold at 25 per cent from the sterling cost. His remaining stock of  English GOODS will be sold remarkably cheap, Genuine superfine Broad Cloths at 27/ per yard, and all other goods equally as low. A new assortment of Beverly Manufactured Cotton Bed Ticks, of a superior quality, warranted not to shed feathers.
Public Vendue. By virtue of a licence from the Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. will be sold at Public Auction, at the house of Mr. Benjamin Leavitt, innholder in Northampton, on MONDAY the twentieth day of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the following parcels of land belonging to the estate of Jonathan Moulton, late of Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, Esquire, deceased, viz.
ABOUT 20 common rights in the 1st div. in Moultonborough, about 50 acres on the neck in said Moultonborough being the same on which Mr. Wiggins lived. About 13 acres of lot No. 10 in the 1st range in New-Hampton. About 60 acres that was taken by execution from Phinehas Dolloff in New-Hampton. About 100 acres in Tamworth being the same where Joseph Allen lived, and all the land unford in said Moultonborough, New-Hampton and Tamworth belonging to said estate and not above described. About 200 acres in the common rights in Warren. All the land in Orford belonging to said estate not heretofore sold; one half of the following lots in Piermont, viz. half 13 in 5th range drawn to the right of Henry Sherburne; half 2 in 3d range, M. H. Wentworth original proprietor; half 4 in 6th range, Daniel Warner original proprietor; half 9 in 3d range, Peter Gilman, Esq. original proprietor; half 7 in 5th range, Richard Wibird, Esq. original proprietor, and all the land in said Piermont, not heretofore sold, and not above described, belonging to said estate. All the land belonging to said estate in Burton and Eaton; about half of an acre of land in Hampton where Benjamin Moulton, deceased lived, and about 2 acres of salt marsh in said Hampton. About 4 acres of meadow land in Kensington. All the buildings in Dover belonging to said estate. Conditions of sale to be made known at time and place.  THOMAS LEAVITT, Executor to the last will and testament of Jonathan Moulton, Esq. deceased. Feb. 16, 1797.
TO BE SOLD, Several valuable tracts of  L A N D, BEING part of the real estate of the late M. H. Wentworth, Esq. deceased, situate in the following towns, Barrington, Offipee, Meredith, Sandwich, Moultonborough, Effingham, New-Chester and Bridgewater; Jefferson, Bath, Orford, Andover, Bradford, Kearfarge, Gore, Sutton, Salisbury, Marlborough, Packersfield and Washington; Shelburne, N. London, Thornton, Campbell's-Gore, and an island in Winnepesaukee pond. Also two valuable lots in Claremont. Inquire of  JOHN PEIRCE, or JOHN FISHER. Portsmouth, Jan. 7, 1797. t.b.c.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of Edward Dimpley, late of Portsmouth, trader, deceased, are desired to exhibit their claims without delay, to the subscribers, executors to the last will and testament of said deceased, and all persons indebted must make immediate payment.  HALL JACKSON, SAMUEL DROWNE.
The Phillips Exeter Academy. ALL persons indebted to the trustees of the Phillips Exeter Academy are requested to make payment to the subscriber. Those whose obligations are of long standing, and those who have neglected to pay interest annually, are particularly called upon to make payment before the last day of March next, such as neglect this notice must not complain if they are compelled by law to fulfil their promises.  J. T. GILMAN. Exeter, Feb. 15, 1797.
George Doig Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general that he has removed to the westerly apartment of the new Brick Store, in Ladd's-Street, lately occupied by Messrs. Lang and Brierley, where he carries on the Painting Business in all its various branches, viz. COACH, sign, heraldry, house and ship painting; gilding; glazing; also mixes and prepares oil and colors for town or country, on the shortest notice and the smallest favors thankfully acknowledged.—Has for sale all sorts of water colors prepared in shells; India Ink and Camel's hair Pencils, as cheap as in Boston. —ALSO— To be let a good Stable for 5 or 6 horses; with a Chaise house and bay loft;—for sale 4 and half tons of good English Hay with a good Shop for a mechanic. N. B. Wanted a smart active LAD from 13 to 15 years of age as an apprentice to the Painting business, good encouragement will be given; one who has a taste for drawing will be preferred. Gw.
State of New-Hampshire Rockingham ss. To Thomas Leavitt, Esq. one of the justices of the peace, in and for said county, and clerk to the proprietors of the township of Tamworth, in the county of Strafford in said State.
THE undersigned owners of more than one sixteenth part of said township of Tamworth, request that you notify and warn the proprietors, owners and grantees of land in said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Col. Stephen Mason in Tamworth aforesaid, on Thursday the 20th day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, to vote and act on the following articles, matters and things, viz. 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2d. To choose a proprietors clerk. 3d. To choose and appoint assessors and collector, with necessary powers. 4th. To ratify and confirm any former votes or grants heretofore passed or made by the proprietors. 5th. To pass all necessary votes to confirm or to regulate all former pitches made upon certain lots or parcels of land; and to sever and divide the common and undivided land or dispose of a part or all of said common land, as they may judge best for their interest. 6th. To settle and adjust all accounts and demands against the proprietors. 7th. To settle with any person either by compromise or otherwise as they may think best, who have taken up or settled on any lands, without leave or consent of the proprietors, and to appoint agents with full power to prosecute any person who has or may trespass on any of the land belonging to the proprietors. 8th. To see what sum of money they will vote to raise to discharge the debts of the proprietors. 9th. To vote and transact all such other matters and things as may be thought best for the interest of the proprietary.
THOMAS COGSWELL, BRADBURY CILLEY. February 1, 1797. State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham ss. (*) In compliance with the above written request to me made, I do hereby notify and warn all the proprietors, owners and grantees of land in said township of Tamworth, to meet at the time and place, and for the purpose mentioned and set forth in the aforesaid request. Given under my hand and seal at Northampton, in the county and State aforesaid, this 3d day of February, 1797.  THOMAS LEAVITT.
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.