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No. 15, of Vol. XLV.]
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1800.
[One Dollar 3 half pr. Annum.]
Late European Advices.
[Received at Boston, by the ship Thomas Russell, Capt. Jackson, 52 days from London.]
Important Correspondence.
[In the Gazette of the 2d inst. we gave the introductory letter of Buonaparte to the King of Great Britain, and Lord Grenville's Answer thereto.—We now present the continuation of that Correspondence, by inserting the reply of Talleyrand, and the rejoinder of his Lordship.]
OFFICIAL.
SECOND LETTER from the MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, at Paris, with its accompanying inclosures; and the ANSWER returned by the Right Hon. LORD GRENVILLE, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
[TRANSLATION.]
Paris, Nivose, 8th year (Jan. 14, 1800.)
MY LORD,
I LOST no time in laying before the First Consul of the Republic, the official Note, under date of the 14th Nivose, which you transmitted to me; and I am charged to forward the Answer, equally official, which you will find annexed. Receive, my Lord, the assurances of my high consideration.
(Signed)
CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND.
To the Minister for Foreign Affairs at London.
Translation of the Note referred to in No. 1.
THE official Note, under the date of the 14th Nivose, the 8th year, addressed by the Minister of his Britannic Majesty, having been laid before the First Consul of the French Republic, he observed with surprise, that it rested upon an opinion, which is not exact, respecting the origin and consequences of the present war. Very far from its being France which provoked it, she had, it must be remembered, from the commencement of her Revolution, solemnly proclaimed her love of peace, and her disinclination to conquests, her respect for the independence of all governments; and it is not to be doubted, that, occupied at that time entirely with her own internal affairs, she would have avoided taking part in those of Europe, and would have remained faithful to her declarations.
But from an opposite disposition, as soon as the French Revolution had broken out, almost all Europe entered into a league for its destruction. The aggression was real long time before it was public; internal resistance was excited; its opponents were favourably received; their extravagant declarations were supported; the French nation was insulted in the person of its Agents; and England set particularly this example by the dismissal of the Minister accredited to her. Finally, France was, in fact, attacked in her independence, in her honour, and in her safety, long time before the war was declared.
Thus it is to the projects of subjection, dissolution, and dismemberment, which were prepared against her, and the execution of which was several times attempted and pursued, that France has a right to impute the evils which she has suffered, and those which have afflicted Europe. Such projects, for a long time without example, with respect to so powerful a nation, could not fail to bring on the most fatal consequences.
Affailed on all sides, the Republic could not but extend universally the efforts of her defence; and it is only for the maintenance of her own independence that she has made use of those means which she possessed, in her own strength, and the courage of our citizens. As long as she saw her enemies obstinately refused to recognize her rights, she counted only upon the energy of her resistance; but as soon as they were obliged to abandon the hope of invasion, she sought for means of conciliation, and manifested pacific intentions; and if these have not always been efficacious; if, in the midst of the critical circumstances of her internal situation, which the Revolution and the War have successively brought on, the former depositories of the Executive Authority in France have not always shown as much moderation as the Nation itself has shown courage, it must above
all, be imputed to the fatal and persevering animosity with which the resources of England have been lavished to accomplish the ruin of France.
But if the wishes of his Britannic Majesty (in conformity with his assurances) are in unison with those of the French Republic, for the re-establishment of Peace, why, instead of attempting the apology of the war, should not attention be rather paid to the means of terminating it? And what obstacle can prevent a mutual understanding, of which the utility is recognized and felt, especially when the First Consul of the French Republic has personally given so many proofs of his eagerness to put an end to the calamities of war, and of his disposition to maintain the rigid observance of all Treaties concluded?
The First Consul of the French Republic could not doubt that his Britannic Majesty recognized the right of Nations to choose the form of their Government, since it is from the exercise of this right that he holds his Crown; but he has been unable to comprehend how to this fundamental principle, upon which rests the existence of Political Societies, the Minister of his Majesty could annex insinuations which tend to an interference in the internal affairs of the Republic, and which are no less injurious to the French Nation, and to its Government, than it would be to England, and to his Majesty, if a sort of invitation were held out in favour of that Republican Government of which England adopted the forms in the middle of the last Century; or an exhortation to recall to the Throne that family whom their birth had placed there, and whom a revolution compelled to descend from it.
If at periods not far distant, when the Constitutional System of the Republic presented neither the strength nor the solidity which it contains at present, his Britannic Majesty thought himself enabled to invite a negotiation and pacific conferences, how is it possible that he should not be eager to renew negotiations to which the present and reciprocal situation of affairs, promises a rapid progress? On every side, the voice of Nations and of Humanity implores the conclusion of a war, marked already by such great calamities, and the prolongation of which threatens Europe with an universal convulsion and irremediable evils. It is, therefore, to put a stop to the course of these calamities, or in order that their terrible consequences may be reproached to those only who shall have provoked them, that the First Consul of the French Republic proposes to put an immediate end to hostilities, by agreeing to a suspension of arms, and naming Plenipotentiaries on each side, who should repair to Dunkirk, or any other town as advantageously situated for the quickness of the respective communications, and who should apply themselves without any delay to effect the re-establishment of Peace and good understanding between the French Republic and England.
The First Consul offers to give the Passports which may be necessary for this purpose. (Signed)
CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND.
Paris, 24th Nivose, (14th Jan. 1800) 8th Year of the French Republic.
Letter from Lord Grenville to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, at Paris.
SIR, Downing-Street, Jan. 20, 1800.
I have the honor to inclose to you the answer which his Majesty has directed me to return to the official Note which you transmitted to me.
I have the honor to be, with high consideration, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, (Signed)
GRENVILLE.
To the Minister for Foreign Affairs, &c. &c. at Paris.
NOTE REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING. THE official Note transmitted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs in France, and received by the undersigned on the 18th inst. has been laid before the King.
His Majesty cannot forbear expressing the concern with which he observes in that Note, that the unprovoked aggressions of France, the sole cause and origin of the war, are systematically defended by her present Rulers, under the same injurious pretences by which they were originally attempted to be disguised. His Ma-
jesty will not enter into the refutation of allegations now universally exploded, and (in so far as they respect his Majesty's conduct) not only in themselves utterly groundless, but contradicted both by the internal evidence of the transaction to which they relate, and also by the express testimony (given at the time) of the government of France itself.
With respect to the object of the Note, his Majesty can only refer to the answer which he has already given.
He has explained, without reserve, the obstacles which, in his judgment, preclude at the present moment all hope of advantage from negotiation. All the inducements to treat, which are relied upon in the French official Note; the personal dispositions which are said to prevail for the conclusion of peace, and for the future observance of Treaties; the power of insuring the effect of those dispositions, supposing them to exist; and the solidity of the system newly established, after so rapid a succession of Revolutions—all these are points which can be known only from that text to which his Majesty has already referred them—the result of experience and the evidences of facts.
With that sincerity and plainness which his anxiety for the re-establishment of peace indispensably required, his Majesty has pointed out to France the surest and speediest means for the attainment of that great object. But he has declared in terms equally explicit, and with the same sincerity, that he entertains no desire to prescribe to a foreign nation the form of its government; that he looks only to the security of his own dominions and of Europe; and that whenever that essential object can, in his judgment, be in any manner whatever, sufficiently provided for, he will eagerly concert with his Allies the means of immediate and joint negotiations for the re-establishment of general tranquility.
To these declarations his Majesty steadily adheres; and it is only on the grounds thus stated that his regard to the safety of his subjects will suffer him to renounce that system of vigorous detention, to which, under the favour of Providence, his kingdoms owe the security of those blessings which they now enjoy.
(Signed) GRENVILLE. Downing-Street, Jan. 24, 1800.
On the 28th of January, the above correspondence, having been communicated to Parliament, underwent a thorough discussion.—In the British King's message, his Majesty, alluding to the correspondence, says, "He entertains the fullest confidence that the answers will appear to have been conformable to that line of conduct which was required from his Majesty on this occasion, by his regard to all the most important interests of his dominions! And his Majesty having no object more at heart than that of contributing, as soon as the situation of affairs shall render it practicable, to the establishment of the general tranquility of Europe, on a sure and solid foundation, and of providing effectually for the security and permanent prosperity of his faithful people, places a firm reliance on the continued support of his Parliament, and on the zeal and perseverance of his subjects in such measures as may best tend to confirm the signal advantages which have been obtained to the common cause in the course of the last campaign, and to conduct the great contest in which his Majesty is engaged to a safe and honorable issue."—In both Houses answers were moved to this Address, respecting the above sentiments, and assuring his Majesty of the continued support of his Parliament and people, in the measures he had pursued, and was pursuing.—In the House of Peers, Lord Grenville went over the entire history of the French Revolution, and exposed the conduct of the French Republic towards all nations since 1792, during which time, he said "this lover of peace had been at war with every nation in Europe but two, Denmark & Sweden; against whom whom she had committed such acts of hostility, & she was now so situated with them, that the Ministers of both courts had actually withdrawn from Paris."—Her aggression, he also contended, were not confined to Europe, but extended to America, to Africa, and to Asia.—After dilating on these heads, his Lordship examined the pretensions of the Republic to an utter abhorrence of foreign conquests—and again brought in the occurrences of the pre-
sent war, in which he said it was not necessary to comment.—He then gave a spirited sketch of the political career of Buonaparte, and contrasted his real conduct in various negotiations with his pretended claim to the character of the pacificator of Europe;—and demonstrated that no reliance was to be placed in him; that he was governed solely by ambition, without the least regard to justice or humanity. His Lordship defended the Emperor of Germany against any hostile interference with the affairs of France, until France had become the aggressor.—He declared the so much talked of treaty of Pavia to have been a gross and impudent forgery; and that the treaty of Pilitz was a mere visionary scheme, never carried into execution. With respect to Great-Britain, his Lordship stated, that the Ministry, so far from encouraging the coalition, were actually ordered to labour to prevent it.—Instead, therefore, of being a party in aggression, Great-Britain remained tranquil in 1792, and refused applications from the continental powers. To prove this, a singular coincidence, occurred. The same M. Talleyrand, who is now Minister of Foreign Affairs in France, was the very person sent to negotiate with Great-Britain, in 1792, for which purpose he was joined in the commission with M. Chauvelin.—The letters of credence of these two Ministers, probably drawn up by M. Talleyrand himself, contains this positive acknowledgement of Louis XVI, then under the intire controul of the Jacobin faction:—"I THANK YOU THAT YOU HAVE NOT JOINED YOURSELVES TO THE COALITION OF THE POWERS AGAINST FRANCE." Here then, said his Lordship, is the assertion of Talleyrand, Minister to the King of France, with Talleyrand, Minister to the French Republic. After an abundant display of historical facts, and just deductions from them—His Lordship concluded, by asserting, that Great-Britain had no security but in a steady resistance against France: until it should be found by experience that the ruling powers of the Republic acted on the principles of the other powers in Europe. The Duke of Bedford answered Lord Grenville: His Grace concieved that a fair opening for an honorable Peace now presented itself; and that Ministers ought to embrace it. He censured that littleness of mind which prompted Ministers to attack the character of Buonaparte; and proved that as little reliance was to be placed on the sincerity of the allies, as on the Consul of France.—His Grace then moved an amendment, recommending to His Majesty to enter into negotiations for Peace with the French Republic. The debate was carried to a considerable length: when the question was taken on the original address:—
  For it, 92   Against it, 6   Majority for Ministry, 86 
The Minority on this question consisted of the Duke of Bedford, Earl of Albemarle, Lords Ponsonby, Holland, King and Camelford. Lord Holland entered his protest against the address, "Because it directly approves of the rejection of an overture for Peace, when that invaluable blessing might very probably be attained with honor and security; by opening a negotiation with the French Republic, and indirectly approves of the language in which the rejection of the offer was conveyed to the French government; a language which, in my opinion, can only tend to widen the breach between the two countries, to exasperate the enemy, and prolong the calamities of war."
WAR STILL CERTAIN. All the European accounts by the Thomas Russell indicate a continuation of the war with fresh vigour and augmented numbers.—The allied powers are taking measures to bring a prodigious force into the field, early in the campaign. A London paper of Jan. 28, inform, on unquestionable authority, that the Emperors of Germany and Russia had arranged every point in dispute; and that the armies of both Sovereigns were to act in co-operation against the French. Suwarrows's forces are returning towards the Rhine:—His head-quarters were to be at Augs-
burg.—He was to command an army of 100,000 men, and to endeavour to enter France, by French Compte.—Great-Britain is to furnish 30,000 men, or pecuniary supplies equal thereto; which will pay and subsist more than 150,000 Russian troops. The Austrian army contains 385,000 men, and is recruiting.—By a treaty between the British government and the Circle of Suabia, the former is to take 10,800 of the troops of the latter into their pay. On the side of France the most active measures are taking.—To quell the insurrections in La Vendee, Gen. Brune has been appointed Commander in Chief of the "army of England," now called army of the West.—He is clothed with plenary powers to pardon or to punish; and he has undertaken to reunite Frenchmen, whatever may have been their former opinions, to combat those whom reason could not enlighten; and to pardon delusion. Late accounts say he has wonderfully succeeded;—and that a great number of the Chiefs have surrendered. The names of many of them have been erased from the list of emigrants. Gen. Brune suggests to his troops that scenes of glory await them in foreign countries. The Arch Consul Buonaparte, in appointing Angereau to the command in Holland, speaks of inviting him to follow him to the field. Gen. Massena took the command of the army of Italy, the 16th January. His Head-Quarters were then at Antibes, (in France, cidevant Provence.)—He informs his soldiers, he was "come to participate their sufferings, to soften them; to put an end to them; and to bring back victory to their standards." On the Rhine, Gen. Moreau commands in Chief. The army has retreated to the left bank of the river. All is alacrity.
INTERIOR FRANCE.
PARIS, JAN. 26. All the necessary organic measures to give activity to the new government, have been consummated. The Constitution is universally adopted.
Amongst those whom the late dispositions of the Government have recalled to their country, are Barrere, Carnot, Jourdan, Barthelemy, Boissy d'Anglas, and other conspicuous champions of the revolution. Pichegru is not permitted to return.
The Chief Consul Buonaparte, has ordered the suppression of the numerous political papers of Paris, excepting Le Moniteur Universel; Le Journal des Debats et des Decrets; le Journal de Paris; Le Bien-Informe; Le Citoyen Francaise; La Gazette de France; the two Journals du Soir; Le Journal des Defenseurs de la Patrie; and La Decade Philosophique.
LONDON, Feb. 3.
The prospect of a rupture between Sweden, Denmark and France increases. Citizen Grouville has left Copenhagen, and Mr. Dreyer is recalled from Paris.
Switzerland is to be treated in future as a neutral country.
We have accounts from Brittany of a desperate battle between the Chouans and Gen. Brune's forces, 5000 of the latter being killed, wounded, or made prisoners. Rumor may have augmented these numbers; but it is certain, that government has received information by a brother of D'Autichamp, who arrived on Friday, that the Chouans, were in arms in great force, and in fine spirits;—that their numbers were from 50 to an hundred thousand men; and that hostilities had actually recommenced.
ACCOUNTS FROM EGYPT
Are extremely contradictory. Some assert that the Grand Vizier had been defeated by Gen. Kleber, on the confines of Syria, and had lost his camp, part of his baggage, and several thousand prisoners. This news comes from Constantinople but later Vienna accounts appear to doubt the intelligence.
The Brest fleet appears on the point of sailing.—And the Channel fleet is ordered to assume its station off that port immediately.
EXPEDITION (supposed) FOR EGYPT.
PARIS, JAN. 24. An official letter from Toulon, dated January 6, says, "Rear-Admiral Perree's squadron, of 1 74, and 4 corvettes, is ready for sea.—The ships are laden with provisions and warlike stores."

LONDON, JAN. 31. SONS OF ORLEANS.
The three sons of the late Duke, have arrived here from America. They applied for leave to pass through this country for Hamburg, to pay their duty to their mother. They profess a wish to live retired; and declare no consideration shall ever provoke them to take their arms against their native country.
Duke of Bedford's Motion.
The following is the Amendment moved by the Duke of Bedford, in the House of Lords on Tuesday last, instead of the Address moved by Ld. Grenville:
"That an Address be presented to His Majesty:
"To return our most humble thanks for his condescension and goodness in having been graciously pleased to communicate to us the Correspondence between the Minister of Foreign Affairs in France and His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; and most humbly to represent to His Majesty that, on the 8th of December, 1795, His Majesty was graciously pleased to acquaint this House, that he had been induced by the order of things in France, to meet any disposition for negotiation on the part of the enemy with an earnest desire to give it the fullest and speediest effect.
"That, in pursuance of this disposition, His Majesty directed an overture to be made in his name by His Minister in Switzerland, in the spring of the year 1796.
"That on the rejection of that overture His Majesty gave the most solemn assurances, in a Note dated April 10, 1796, that whenever his enemies should manifest more pacific sentiments, His Majesty would at all times be eager to concur in them by lending himself, in concert with his Allies, to all such measures as could be best calculated to re-establish general tranquility on conditions just, honorable and permanent.
"That His Majesty has since entered into two negotiations for peace with the French Republic, at Paris in the Autumn of the year 1796, and at Lisle in the summer of the following year, 1797.
"That His Majesty has repeatedly and solemnly declared that the rupture of both these negotiations was solely to be ascribed to the determination of the French Government to reject all means of peace, and to pursue, at all hazards, their hostile designs against the prosperity and safety of these kingdoms.
That, on the failure of the negotiation at Paris, His Majesty, in a Manifesto dated the 27th of December, 1796, was graciously pleased to renew in the face of all Europe, the solemn declaration that, whenever his enemies should be disposed to enter on the work of general pacification in a spirit of conciliation and equity, nothing should be wanting on his part to contribute to the accomplishment of that great object.
"That on the rupture of the subsequent negotiation at Lisle, His Majesty had again declared in a Manifesto, dated Oct. 28, 1799, that, he looked with anxious expectation to the moment when the Government of France should shew a disposition at all corresponding to his own; and that he then renewed before all Europe the solemn declaration that he was yet ready to conclude peace on the same moderate and equitable principles and terms which he had before proposed.
"That, we, His Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, in Parliament assembled, impressed with the justice of these sentiments, and equally anxious for the re-establishment of tranquility and for the preservation of the honor and dignity of His Majesty's Crown (of which we are, by the Constitution hereditary advisers), cannot conceal our regret at perceiving that His Majesty has been advised to reject the first overtures for a general pacification on the part of the enemy; and we beg leave most humbly to implore His Majesty to give direction for the immediate renewal, if possible, of a negotiation for peace with the French Republic, most fervently beseeching His Majesty to recur to those principles of moderation and equity so solemnly and so repeatedly avowed, and which, if strictly adhered to, must either ensure the speedy restoration of all the blessings of peace, or render our enemies alone accountable for all the calamities so certainly attendant on a continuance of hostilities." Negotiated by a large majority.
Sixth Congress of the U. States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, MARCH 24.
A RESOLUTION for presenting a Golden emblematical Medal, to Capt. Truxton; passed. Yeas 87, Nays 4. Those who were Messrs. Lyon and Randolph, Jackson and Sumpter.
Another Resolution expressive of a high sense of the meritorious example of Mr. James Jarvis, who gloriously preferred certain death to the abandonment of his post, passed unanimously.
The new census amendment bill, was read twice, and ordered for a third reading to-morrow.
The Government Removal Bill, was read and committed.
The Judiciary Bill came again under discussion.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25.
After some local business was disposed of, the Amendment Census bill passed.
The Judiciary Bill was again discussed, but no definite question taken.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27.
After the consideration of some private business, a resolution for adjourning Congress on the last day of April was laid on the table.
The Senate informed the House, of their concurrence in the resolution respecting Capt. Truxton, and James Jarvis.
THE JUDICIARY BILL.
The House again went into Committee on this bill. A motion was made to strike out a section which contained the principle of the bill. Mr. Marshall spoke against the motion, and in a lengthy speech defended the new system. Mr. Nicholas answered him. —Mr. Harper, in defense of the bill, answered the objections to it, on account of the increased expense, which some members had stated at 100,000 dollars; —whereas, Mr. H. made the increase only 46,500; which he contended was trifling, compared with the essential advantages of a more perfect administration of justice. Mr. Dennis also spoke against, and Messrs. Macon and Nicholas in favor of the motion; which was carried —Ayes 50. The Committee then rose, and obtained leave to sit again. [ Our readers will recollect that a revision of the judiciary system, was earnestly recommended by the President in his speech at the opening of the session. ]
FRIDAY, MARCH 28.
The Resolution was adopted to close the session on the first Monday of May next.
A resolution on the subject of the promulgation of the laws, was passed.
The Committee of Commerce was directed to report a bill for allowing a drawback on the exportation of imported cotton goods.
The Judiciary Bill was again taken up; and on motion of Mr. Harper, was recommitted —Ayes 53.
On motion of Gen. Lee, a Committee was raised, who reported a bill to extend the privilege of franking letters to Martha Washington, which was read twice, and ordered to be engrossed. Gen. Lee mentioned, that Mrs. W. had paid upwards 500 dollars postage.
The bill for dividing the territory N. W. of the river Ohio, into two separate governments passed to be engrossed. The new territory is to bear the name of WASHINGTON.
SENATE, MARCH 25.
The Committee of Privileges on the subject of the trial of William Duane, for various libels on the Senate, published by him in the Aurora, reported the usual forms of proceeding in the case.
The discussion of the report of the Committee of Privileges, occupied chief part of the day.
During the discussion Mr. Jefferson received the following letter:—
To the President of the Senate.
SIR, I BEG of you to lay before the Senate this acknowledgement of my having received an authenticated copy of their resolutions on Monday last in my case. Copies of those resolutions I transmitted to Messrs. Dallas and Cooper my intended counsel, soliciting their professional aid; a copy of my letter is inclosed marked A. Their answers I have also the pleasure to inclose; marked B. and C.*
I find myself in consequence of these answers deprived of all professional assistance, under the restrictions which the Senate have thought fit to adopt; I therefore think myself bound by the most sacred duties to decline any
* These letters contain the most insulting abuse of the Senate, and therefore doubtless gave Duane "pleasure." Dallas, (Gov. McKean's right hand man) says, "I should feel the situation" (of Counsel to Duane) "degrading to the profession, as well as myself." Cooper, (the English runaway) says, "I will not degrade myself by submitting to appear before the Senate with their gag in my mouth." In their refusal to attend they had the insolence to allege that the Senate had prejudged the case; —that anything they could say would be unavailing, and they obliquely advise Duane to treat the Senate with contempt, in not attending at the bar again. It is very evident from the phraseology and sentiment of these epistles, they were the effect of a preconceived arrangement.
further voluntary attendance upon that body, and leave them to pursue such measures in this case as in their wisdom they may deem meet.
I am, Sir, with perfect respect, WILLIAM DUANE.
MARCH 27.
The Committee of privileges reported Resolutions, directing the Sergeant at Arms, in consequence of Duane's contempt of the Senate, in refusing to attend at their bar pursuant to notification, to take him into custody until the further order of the Senate. Passed Yeas 18.—Nays 11.
MARCH 29.
The Bill to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy passed as follows, viz: Yeas, Messrs. Bingham, Chipman, Dexter, Foster, Green, Latimer, Lawrence, Livermore, Lloyd, Marshall, Paine, Read, Ross, Schureman, Tracy and Wells.—16.
Nays, Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Bloodworth, Brown, Cocke, Franklin, Goodhue, Hillhouse, Langdon, Mason, Nicholas and Pinckney.—12.
A bill prescribing the mode of deciding disputed elections for President and Vice-President, passed. Yeas 16. Nays 12.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 24.
How often the hardy roughness of the sailor incloses a generous, humane, and feeling heart! An honest Tar, reading the Theatre-Advertisement—"On Monday the Distressed Mother, for the benefit of Mrs. Jones,"—What! is that the widow of the worthy little fellow, who used to make us laugh so? cried he, (lifting a tear that began to glisten on his eye,) Ay, Ay, (said his messmate)—'tis she and four little Chaps of the old block, to look up to her for their stores, rigging, and education. Ilets them, said, the first! You'll go Jack, and Tom, and Ned, and Harry—that's just one a-piece. He that's gone aloft made us laugh often enough; and, d—n me, if those that remain upon deck shall ever cry, if a dollar of mine spent cheerfully in service, can help to dry up their tears.
BOSTON, April 5.
THE AMERICAN ENVOYS.
We still continue under disagreeable apprehensions for the personal safety of the Envoys to France. Since our last, Capt. Elkins has arrived here from Lisbon, which he left the 28th January. He informs, and letters by him confirm the account, that the United States frigate with the Envoys on board, failed from Lisbon, for some port in France, about the 20th December, in company with the British frigate Arathusa, of 36 guns; and that no further accounts respecting them had been received.
As Portugal and Spain are at war, it is indispensable that travellers from one kingdom to the other should submit to an inspection of their papers. An unwillingness thus to expose their instructions to the Spaniards, it was said at Lisbon, induced the Envoys to prefer a voyage to France to a journey through Spain.
Several accounts agree, that the Envoys failed from Lisbon, in December. The American Consul at Curacao (a gentleman of very accurate information) informs of the arrival there of certain accounts from Lisbon, that the Envoys had failed from thence for France, and that the two Secretaries to the Embassy had proceeded landwise to Paris. Capt. Elkins brings advice, that Mr. Gibbs, who was a private secretary to Judge Ellsworth, had gone by land to Paris; but we suppose Mr. Swift, the Secretary of the Mission, to have embarked with the Envoys.
The fact of the sailing of the Ministers being thus established, it is extraordinary that no intelligence should have been received of them at London, the 3d of February; nor at Paris on the 25th of January. In the month of January the winds prevailed in the European seas from the S. W. a fair wind from Lisbon, to either of the French ports on the Bay of Biscay, after passing Cape-Finisterre.
A letter to a respectable House in this town, dated Lisbon, Dec. 29, says, "Judge Ellsworth and Governor Davis, have failed in the United States frigate, the 25th current; for Orient, where, from the winds we have had, they must have arrived ere this."
There are several flying rumors in circulation, of the arrival of our Envoys at Paris;—of their cordial reception;—of the dismissal of our captured vessels; and other "shimble shamble stuff;" as idle as the winds that waft them. We should be happy to learn the safe arrival of our Envoys, and have no doubt of their being stuffed with promises. The French are in the habit of treating all the governments, with respect who resist their aggressions with spirit! and trampling on all which tamely submit
to their tyranny. They have bought experience of the resistance the United States are able to make against them; and we may expect to hear no more demands of tribute; so long as we continue in office men who while they seek Peace on honorable terms, know how to resent unprincipled insult and pillage.
From Philadelphia, March 28.
"The Editor of the Aurora, after the most infamous abuse of the Senate, has absconded or secreted himself. You will have heard of the uproar, he, Dallas and Cooper, have made about the infringement of the liberty of the Press; and you will smile when I tell you these same animals have been the most vociferous in justifying the conduct of the French Directors and Consuls, in placing seals on scores of Printing-Offices in Paris, and sending sans-trial, hundreds of the poor Printers, Editors, journeymen and devils to the Cattle-Island of Aleron. In a division in the Senate, when the Members were equally divided on a Resolution for apprehending Duane, Mr. Jefferson, gave his casting vote in favour of the Resolution, against the libeller. The Senate are firm; and although they most despise the scandalous libels against them, which have issued from the Aurora, they are bound in duty to bring their author to condign punishment. If vagrants from Europe are permitted with impunity to scatter their scurrilous full moons abroad, there is an end to government.—It is not the duty of Legislators to defend to a newspaper contradiction of the calumnies;—but to bring the authors to chastisement, in a legal manner."
"Duane, it is said, has absconded from the city. In the Aurora of the 28th he advertises his friends who may wish to communicate with him to commit to writing what they wish to say under seal, and deliver it at the office as usual, and they will be sure to reach him in less than forty-eight hours."
A letter from Philadelphia says, Mr. Jefferson is utterly opposed to the new French Constitution:—which he holds as ridiculous and tyrannical. Our Jacob's have been rather too precipitate in giving their opinion on the subject.—They have not as usual, waited to take the motion from their political sugarmen.
A Paris paper of Jan. 26, says, "Buonaparte has chalked out the plan of a campaign for the spring, which will necessarily produce peace. Already the troops are disposed for striking a grand blow."
COMMERCIAL.
[Communicated to the Editor of the Centinel, by an arrival at Marblehead, from Lisbon.]
[COPY.] "His Britannic Majesty's Ship Queen Charlotte, off Cadiz, 5th December 1799."
"I THINK it necessary to acquaint you for the information of those for whom you are concerned, that the blockade of Cadiz, continues with the same degree of rigour which prevailed previous to the departure of the Spanish fleet under the command of Don Joseph Massaredo—and that His B. M. ships are stationed off the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar, to enforce the due observation of the same. I request, therefore, that you will give notice thereof to all concerned in order, that none may pretend ignorance of the blockade after a lapse of two years since its commencement; and that you will make it known to them that all such ships and vessels as may be found attempting to enter either of the above mentioned ports, or to come out therefrom after having been discharged any cargo and taken another on board, during the existence of the blockade, will be detained and proceeded against according to law. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedt. hum. servt.
(Signed) KEITH.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
We are happy to announce the safe arrival of the Frigate Constellation, in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Capt. Phillips arrived at Baltimore, says every tongue in the West-Indies is loud in praise of the bravery and skill of the Commander and crew of the Constellation. The Captain of the Vengeance is foremost in paying the tribute of approbation; but he observed that owing to the badness of the metal, many of Capt. Truxton's balls split to pieces against the sides of the Vengeance. The Purveyor of the Ordnance must look to this.
The United States ship Petapso, of 18 guns, Capt. Geddes, has landed Gen. Wilkinson at the mouth of the Mississippi, where he was cordially received by the officers of the Spanish government. The Petapso has proceeded for the Havana.
Great BARGAINS.
Abraham Isaac,
INVITES town and country Shopkeepers and Traders of every description, to his Vendue at Lang, Brierly & Co. Wholesale Store, in Pleasant-street, Portsmouth—where they will have a capital chance for speculating in great Bargains, &c. on credit. Private families will have a fine opportunity to purchase Goods, for their use and consumption.
Sale to begin on Tuesday morning, 15th inst. at ten o'clock, and to continue every day until all are sold.
On TUESDAY the 15th inst.
WILL BE SOLD At Public Auction,
AT THE STORE OF Messrs. Lang, Brierly, & Co. —All the Goods they have now on hand, without any reserve whatever, —Consisting of
Broad Cloths. Chintzes. Calimeres. Muslin Aprons. Forest Cloths. Lawn do. Serges. Muslin Handkerchiefs. Cassimere. Lawn do. Thickets. Copperplates. Corduroys. Shawls. Velvets. Cotton Hose. Swansdowns. Silk do. Shalloons. Worsted do. Durants. Silk Mitts. Tamies. Worsted do. Calimancoes. Long Kid Gloves. Ruffs. Short do. Lastings. Threads. Wildbores. Edgings. Cambrets. Black Modes. Crapes. Quiltings. Poplins. Colored Threads. Glosetts. Quality Binding. Muffinets. Shoe do. Morceans. Linens. Britanias. Ladies black and color'd Beaver Hats. Brown Hollands. Men's and Boys Hats. Cotton Shirtings. Hat Bands. India Cottons. Shoe Buckles. Cottonets. Muffins. Jeannetts. Buttons. Mullins. Dimities.
— LIKEWISE
Blue Broad Cloths. short Kid Gloves. Printed Kerseymeres. Single and double Glove Ties. Printed Thickets. Spy Glasses. Silk Nankinets. Rich Maionics. Scarlet Plush. Locketts, do. Buff printed. Medallions, Gilt Frames. Jeans. do. marble. Furniture Calicoes. Sail Needles. Chintzes. Coat and vest Buttons. Purple Shawls. Button Moulds. Silk Ferrets. Sheep Shears. Gentlemens' silk and cotton Hose. Nippers. do. Gloves. Butchers Knives. London Tapes. Desert Knives and Forks. Diapers. Awl Hafts. Colored Threads. Clothes Brushes. Ladies' black and brown Hats. Iron Candlesticks. Boys' do. various colours. Brass Bolts. Ladies' long & do. Flat do. Round notched Plyers. With a great variety of other Goods, too tedious to insert in an advertisement.
CONDITIONS OF SALE.
All purchasers under 50 dollars, cash down—50 to 150 at three months credit—150 to 300 six months credit—above 300 dollars, eight months, for approved notes with endorsers.
Abraham Isaac, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, April 5, 1800.
ON WEDNESDAY the 7th of MAY 1800.
Will be Sold, at Abraham Isaac's Auction-Room, in Buck-street,
SEVERAL Trunks India Clothing, —AS FOLLOWS—
7 Gentlemen's striped summer Coats. 7 do. Silk and Chintz morning Gowns. 9 do. Spences. 2 Ladies elegant Silk Gowns and Skirts. 2 do. Quilted Silk short Gowns. 4 do. of other kinds. 2 do. Silk and Cotton. 24 small Childrens Gowns. 3 do. short waists. 1 pair Men's Trowsers, some silk. 60 pair Boys' Jackets and Trowsers. 9 handsome Counterpins. 12 handsome Chintz Coach Coverings. 2 Matresses. 12 handsome Chair Bottoms. 2 Chintz do. Coverings. 5 Elegant Red Quilts. 3 do. Cradle do. 2 Remnants Chintz. A number Bolsters and Pillow Cases. Several Pocket Handkerchiefs,—with a number of Articles of Clothing, too tedious to particularize.
N. B. The above to be sold without any reserve. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. By the Governor. A PROCLAMATION.
IF we duly consider the manifold favours bestowed on us by the benevolent Parent of the universe—our dependence for all mercies, and reflect upon our individual transgressions; shall we want arguments to prove the propriety of humbling ourselves before him—acknowledging our sins, and supplicating divine favours? And when we call to mind, that the prosperity of States and Nations depend on the good pleasure of Almighty God, the practice of setting apart certain days to unite as a people for those purposes must appear highly laudable.
I have therefore thought fit, by and with advice of Council, to appoint Thursday the twenty-fourth day of April next to be observed as a day of HUMILIATION, FASTING and PRAYER throughout this State—requesting ministers and people, of every denomination, to assemble on said day, at their respective places of public worship, that we may, unitedly, with penitent hearts, confess our transgressions, and implore pardoning mercy through the Redeemer.
That fervent prayers be made to the Supreme Governor of the world, for his blessing on the people and government of this State, and of the United States—That he would guide our Councils—preserve the life and health of the President—guard and direct him in the arduous and important duties of the station in which he is placed—
That our Rulers may be just men, impressed with a proper sense of the duties of their respective stations, and discharge the same with fidelity, considering themselves not only accountable to man, but to the Lord of the universe—
That the blessings of civil and religious liberty, with which our country is so highly distinguished, may be justly estimated—that we may be more and more united in supporting our civil Constitutions, Laws and National Rights—and the Union of these States be perpetuated—
That those licentious principles and opinions, which have been so destructive to civil Order, Morality and Religion in some parts of the world, may never prevail in our land—and that the evil designs of our enemies may be frustrated—
That the seasons of the year may be overruled in mercy—our Agriculture and Commerce prospered, and our Institutions for promoting Education abundantly blessed—
That we may have Peace in our borders, and Health in our habitations—
That a stop may be put to the progress of vice and immorality—a spirit of Peace, Harmony and christian Charity abound, and the Precepts of the Gospel be known and practiced throughout the world.
And permit me to invite your attention on this day of solemnity, to the recent loss our country has sustained in the death of the illustrious and beloved WASHINGTON; and while with humility we bow before the sovereign power of God, in this affliction dispensation, let us offer up our prayers, that the great examples exhibited in the Life—and the excellent precepts, of this much revered Man, may be deeply impressed on the hearts of all the People and Rulers of our Nation.
And I do recommend, that all persons religiously abstain from labour and recreations unbecoming the solemnity of the day.
Given at the Council-Chamber in EXETER, this twentieth day of March, one thousand eight hundred, and one of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty-fourth.
John Taylor Gilman. By His Excellency's command, with advice of Council. Joseph Pearson, Secretary.
LONDON, JAN. 31.
STATE OF ITALY.
THE following article appears in one of the Hamburg papers, last received, and from it we learn the views of Austria, and the grounds on which she will justify her plans of aggrandizement.
The Princes and States of Italy are now convinced, by the losses they have repeatedly experienced during the last and present century, that their political existence is very precarious, unless their frontiers are secured. During that epoch, they have severely suffered by wars with France. Now they have been happily delivered by the Austrians, they have made a convention, tending to their preservation. An Italian league, or confederation, is to be established between the Princes and States of that country, for their mutual safety.
The maintenance of Piedmont requires a very powerful defence, since it was by way of that country that the French have always made their inroads into Italy. The King of Sardinia on whom depended the defence of that frontier, was either too weak, or else the Cabinet of Turin, by wavering in its attachment to the different parties, always suffered the French to penetrate into Italy.
The Italian league now proposes to put a power into possession of Piedmont, which has the means and the inclinations to defend the entrance of Italy; and Austria alone will be capable of that task. The King of Sardinia is, therefore, called upon to give up Piedmont to Austria for a part of Lombardy and the Papal Legations of Bologna and Ferrara, so that that power may prevent the invasion of Italy by so strong and daring an enemy as France, by occupying the fortresses on the frontiers with the necessary garrisons. Salutary as this resolution of the Italian league may be, yet it is considered by other powers as a plan of aggrandizement, and as such, it meets with their opposition.
The French Government have received advices from the Army in Egypt, which they have arranged and mutilated, in order to meet the public eye with security. General Kleber, from his Head-quarters at Cairo, gives an account of marches and countermarches through the Deserts (now better known to the French than the Arabs,) all in pursuit of Murat Bey, who contrives to be always cut to pieces and always to escape.
A pardon has just passed the Great Seal of Ireland for Hamilton Rowan, now in America. Some persons of consideration have interfered in his behalf, in consequence of Rowan's having professed to have changed his political opinions.
BOSTON, April 7.
By Capt. Lovell, who arrived on Thursday, we are informed, that he was at the Isle of May, the 18th Feb. on board the ship Brutus, Capt. Pratt, of Philadelphia, who arrived a few days before, in 20 days from some port in France, where she had been detained 6 months, but, was released, with another American vessel, he believed in consequence of the negotiation about to take place.
On Thursday the 2d of Jan. there was a violent storm of snow in England, which did much damage by sea and land. A major Macpherson, of Loric, in company with four other gentlemen, were shooting wild fowl on the Duke of Gordon's grounds; they had retired for shelter to an old cottage, about sixteen miles distant from any town, which was blown down upon them by the fury of the wind, and they all perished under the ruins.
The loss of shipping on the northern coasts, says a London paper of Jan. 27, has been dreadful. No less than 150 vessels have been wrecked upon those shores, within the last months, and about one thousand souls have perished. The distress of the people of Sunderland, Shields, and many of the Scotch ports, is great beyond belief. There is scarce a family that has not lost a father, a son, or a brother; and not a ship-owner who has not suffered.
Extract of a letter from a young gentleman on board the U. S. Ship of war Connecticut, to his friend in Wethersfield, dated Basleerre Road, January 25.
"Since my last nothing particular has occurred. On the 23d I left the ship that I was prize-master of, and to day the Connecticut arrived from a cruise, after having sunk a French ship of 18 guns, and run ashore a French privateer schooner of fourteen guns."
Extract of a Letter from St. Bartholomew, dated Feb. 16, to a gentleman in this town.
"THE admission of French planters who have property at Martinique, but were absent for some time, becomes very difficult since the arrival of Victor Hugues at Cayenne. Yesterday we received here the certain tidings that this bold and enterprising man has taken possession of Demarara; and it is apprehended that he won't stop there, but that he is likely to carry his views on some other point, having a considerable force under his command."
Yesterday No. 7519, in the Philanthropic Lottery now drawing, was drawn a prize of 5000 dollars.
Surrenam, Feb. 6, 1800.
MR. RUSSELL. "On the arrival of the fleet in the United States, that failed yesterday, under the protection of the Maryland, Capt. Rodgers, it will be reported, that American vessels are permitted to be laden here with any produce.
I have it from his Excellency the Governor, that no such permission is granted.—The report which I imagine will be circulated, ought to be contradicted, to prevent any illusive speculations to this colony,—which is yet gorged with almost every article of consumption or use. Superfine Baltimore Flour was this day sold at 20 guilders, or about 72 dollars, payable in sugar at 4 livers.—the former paying a duty of 8 per cent, and the latter about 14-2 per cent.
Your humble servant,
T. TUTTS."
Philadelphia, March 25.
Capt. Meany, of the brig Rose, informs that he sailed from Mountcoidee, in the river La Plata, on the 6th of Jan. last, and arrived at New-Castle the 17th of March. Left at Mountcoidee, two Americans from Hamburg, admitted to send their cargoes to the Custom-House until they repaired, & obliged to take their cargoes away, owing to the royal order arriving and being made known some days before their arrival, prohibiting all neutral vessels from entry in the Spanish colonies.—Also a Hamburg ship, ordered out in 20 days.
Newport, March 31.
Arrived sloop Rising-Sun, Rhodes, of Pawtuxet, from Alexandria; passed the United States frigate Constellation, Commodore Truxton, at anchor in Hampton Roads, Thursday morning 27th inst.—Also arrived, George and Jane, of New-Haven, Capt. Ward—sailed the 12th inst. in co. with a fleet of 27 sail, under convoy of the U. S. ship Merimack, the Captain informs, he saw the Adams frigate bring into Martinico two French privateer Schooners, pierced for 10 guns each; three guns were thrown overboard in the chase.
The George and Mary, Gardner, of Boston, has put into Harwich [Eng.] being chased by a French Cutter privateer.
PORTSMOUTH, April 9.
We think we may now venture to predict with great safety, as well as pleasure, that His Excellency JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN, Esq. will be again re-elected Governor of the State of New-Hampshire by a very handsome majority; great pains has been taken to obtain an accurate statement of votes, and we have received information from a large number of towns in the country, and have no doubt but the statements have been pretty correct; according to which the votes for Governor stand thus—For
Governor GILMAN, 8968 Judge WALKER, 5321
Majority, 3647
The death of General Washington is mentioned in several London papers in the handsomest terms.
Flour at Liverpool, 6th February, was 77/3 a 80/ per American barrel; and Wheat had sold as high as 24/ per 70 weight.
Late accounts from Hamburg, mention the rise of Coffee and Sugar, on a prospect of a continuance of the war.
From a NEW-YORK Paper.
We are assured that a weekly newspaper will shortly be issued from the debtors apartment in the gaol of this city, with the appropriate title of "THE FORLORN HOPE."
FORTUNE TELLING.
Some time since two young ladies, near Newmarket, in England, were accosted by a gipsy woman, who proposed to shew them their future husband's faces in a pale of water. The water being procured, she desired them to look in, which being done, they exclaimed, "O Lord! we see only our own faces!" "Well," exclaimed the fortune teller, "these will be your husbands' faces when you are married!" The ladies moved off not a little disappointed.
MR. MELCHER. Your paper having a very general circulation throughout the State, and you being the State Printer, induces me to request you to republish in your useful Gazette the inclosed act, I think it will be of public utility at this time, and will oblige a number of your customers now the electioneering bustle has subsided.
AN ACT for laying a fine, on delinquent sheriffs and town clerks. WHEREAS many inconveniences have arisen from the neglect of sheriffs, and town clerks, in not seasonably making returns of votes for a President, Senators, and other officers, elected by the suffrages of the people:
Therefore,
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That if any sheriff shall neglect to make due return, agreeable to constitution, of the votes of the respective counties, for all or any of the officers aforesaid, that may reasonably come to the hand or custody of such sheriff, shall, for every such neglect, for-
feit and pay a fine of twenty pounds; the one moiety thereof, for the use of the county to which any such delinquent sheriff belongs; the other moiety thereof, for the use of the complainant, who shall sue for, and recover the same, by action, bill, plaint or information, in any court proper to try the same.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if the clerk of any town, parish or district, shall neglect to make return of the votes of his respective town, parish or district, for any of the officers aforesaid, agreeable to the Constitution and laws of the State, shall, for each and every such neglect, forfeit and pay the sum of forty shillings, to be recovered in manner aforesaid; the one moiety for the use of the complainant, who shall sue for and recover the same; and the other moiety thereof, for the use of the town, parish or district, to which such delinquent clerk belongs.
This Act passed February 24, 1786.
MARRIED.—In this town Mr. EDWARD COTTON, to Mrs. HANNAH SEWARD.
DIED.—At Hanover, Capt. SIMEON CURTIS, aged 80.
At Candia, on the 9th ult. departed this life—after a lingering and painful illness, aged 28 years, Mr. SAMUEL POOR, Merchant; son of Eliphalet Poor, Esq. of Candia: He endured his bodily distresses with great apparent patience, and in the near views of death, displayed a mind properly informed respecting the true character of God, and a heart reconciled to him and all his dealings. In him the bereaved parents have lost a dutiful son; the surviving children, an affectionate brother; and his sorrowing acquaintance an engaging pattern of an obliging friendly temper.
At Exeter, Mrs. MORRISON, aged 74, comfort of Mr. Alexander Morrison.
Marine Intelligence.
Capt. Pierce, arrived at Baltimore from the Havanna, informs, that on the 4th inst. the boat of the United States brig Norfolk was sent in there, dispatched with the intelligence that on or about the 22d of February, that brig had chased the noted pirate sch'r Beauty on shore at Point Jaco, on the Florida side. The Norfolk not being able to follow her into shoal water, brought her guns to bear in such a manner, that before her crew were able to abandon her, she battered the entire broadside of the Beauty to pieces.
A few days after the brig Betsy of this port, had left St. Croix, on her passage home, was taken by a French privateer, which took the Captain, mate and all the hands out of her except a black man named Moses; (who is well known on the Pier, in this town) the privateer then put on board a prize master and 5 hands, and ordered her for Guadaloupe; soon after the privateer had left the Betsy, the Frenchmen being distributed about in different parts of the vessel, Moses endeavoured to retake the brig, and engaged first with those on deck, whom he almost instantaneously killed and threw them overboard; he next had recourse to the cabin, where he killed the three others, either in the cabin, or as they were coming out of it, and threw them also overboard; he then took the command of the vessel, and put her head to the northward to bring her home. Two days afterward a Philadelphia brig fell in with the Betsy, and finding her situation, put on board her mate and three hands. But the Betsy was unfortunately recaptured soon afterward by another French privateer, and carried into Porto-Rico, where the brave, the heroic Moses, was put in irons and remained in this pitiable situation, when the letter which states the above particulars left there; it is feared, that Moses will either swing for his bravery or be sold for a slave.
The brig Charlotte Murdock, Capt. Walker, of this port, was taken on her homeward bound passage from Maderia, on the 12th of Dec. by a French privateer, and carried into Palma, when the people were sent in a boat to Teneriffe. The following vessels were left at Teneriffe on the 13th Jan. ship John, Capt. Ropes, of Salem; ship Jane, Capt. Gardner, of Boston; ship Effingham, Capt. Oliver, of New-York.
Some of the passengers and crew of the Charlotte Murdock, took passage in the ship Mercury, Capt. Treadwell, of this port, which was at Teneriffe, and have arrived at Savannah.
Entries at the CUSTOM-HOUSE.
Sch'r Industry, Trefethen, Grenada. Brig Eagle, Rollins, Grenada. Brig Good Intent, Blunt, T. Island. Ship Two Brothers, Turner, Tobago. CLEARED.
Sch'r Nancy, Noble, Barbadoes.
New-Hampshire Bank.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders in the New-Hampshire Bank, that the annual meeting for the choice of Directors will be held at the Bank, on Wednesday the 30th inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M.
Daniel R. Rogers, Cashier. Portsmouth, April 9, 1800.
WANTED
For a Brick building, the following articles, viz.
120 Thousand Bricks. 100 half hogheads of LIME. A quantity of hewn Stones for underpinning and paving. do. Pine Timber for flooring and for the roof. do. clear Joists, Plank & Boards.
Any person disposed to contract for any of the above articles are desired to apply to either of the subscribers.
GEORGE GAINS, ELIPHALET LADD, THOMAS THOMPSON, JOHN GODDARD, MARTIN PARRY, Portsmouth, April 9, 1800.
Misses DAY SCHOOL.
MISS GUY, respectfully informs the public that she has opened a School for Misses, at the north part of the town, near Mr. Thomas Chadbourne's, for instructing EMBROIDERY, PLAIN NEEDLE WORK ARITHMETIC, WRITING, READING, SPELLING and ENGLISH GRAMMAR; Those parents who may please to countenance her with the tuition of their children, may rely on her utmost endeavours to merit their approbation. Portsmouth, April 9, 1800.
THE inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth, are hereby notified and requested, to exhibit to the selectmen, a just and true account upon oath, of their poles and estates, that are taxable by the laws of this State, on or before the fifteenth day of May next, and the selectmen will attend upon that business at the town Hall in the brick school-house, every Thursday, from seven to nine o'clock in the evening until that time.
N. B. Good encouragement will be given to a suitable person with a small family, to dwell at the Pest-House—for terms apply to the selectmen.
Also—Went adrift some time last winter, an old Mast, with some ring bolts in it, and was part of the old ferry-ways; whoever has taken up the same, and will give notice thereof, or bring it to the ferry-ways in said town, shall be handsomely rewarded for their care & trouble by applying to
GEORGE GAINS, MOSES WOODWARD, SAM'L HUTCHINGS, ELIJAH HALL, SAMUEL DROWNE. Portsmouth, April 5, 1800.
TO BE SOLD
At Public Auction,
On the 28th day of June next, at 3 o'clock P. M. on the premises.
That New and well Finished Dwelling House,
WITH a convenient SHOP in front, an excellent Cellar, a Well of good water within the House, and convenient out-houses, now occupied by the subscriber.
John Boadge. The premises may be viewed any day previous to the sale. Portsmouth, April 9, 1800.
LETTERS in the Post-Office, at Exeter, April 1, 1800.
THOMAS Dean; John A. Harper; Edward Garrigas for Sarah Amos, Lee; Joseph Pearson, Esq. 4; Mrs. Smith, wife of Joseph Smith; Gideon Wiggins; Rufus Graves, Esq. 11. Tamson Barker; James C. Ewer.
David Clifford, jr; Ja. bez Smith.
Rev. James Miltimore; Aaron Wiggins.
Joseph Rowell, Newton.
J. W. GILMAN, Post-Master, Exeter, April 6, 1800.
THE subscriber
begs leave to inform the public, and his friends in particular, that he has opened a
BROKER'S OFFICE
in Market-street, Portsmouth, and offers his service in selling or purchasing on commission, all kinds of Merchandise, Bills of Exchange, Vessels, Houses and Lands, &c. &c.
He likewise has a licence as an Auctioneer, and will receive Merchandise or any of the above articles for public sale; and promises that those gentlemen who may be pleased to favor him with any articles for sale, that his best endeavours shall not be wanting to complete the same with fidelity and dispatch, and the smallest favor shall be duly attended to, by the public's most obedient humble servant
Alexander Ewen.
N. B. All letters directed to him in the line of his business (post paid) will be duly attended to. Portsmouth, March 19, 1800.

TO BE SOLD. A GOOD FARM LYING in Barnstead, on the main road leading from Dover to Gilmanston, containing 160 acres of excellent LAND with a good Orchard, House and Barn.—Whoever wishes to purchase may depend on having a good bargain by applying to John Bickford, Jr. On the premises. Barnstead, March 14, 1800.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. WHEREAS the subscriber am ordered by my uncle Josiah Batchelder, late of East-Kingston, deceased, in his last will and testament, dated October the 28th 1760; to pay to my uncle Joseph Batchelder, five shillings passable money, also to the children of my uncle Page Batchelder, late of Chester, deceased, two hundred pounds old tenor to be equally divided between them; also to my aunt Susannah Webster, wife of Ebenezer Webster, one hundred pounds in like money; also to my aunt Meribah, who was the wife of Elisha Page, one hundred pounds like money; and to many more seventy pounds like money; and to my uncle Benjamin Batchelder one hundred pounds like money; all in old tenor. This therefore is to notify all that can prove themselves lawful heirs to the aforesaid Joseph Batchelder, and children of Page Batchelder, and Susannah Webster, Meribah Page, Mary Morse and Benjamin Batchelder,—to apply to my attorney Samuel French, of East-Kingston, who will settle and pay the same. TIMOTHY BACHELDER. East-Kingston, March 28, 1800.
FOR SALE, A good Farm Lying on Londonderry, on the post road leading from Chester to Litchfield, in the west parish of said Londonderry, about one mile and a half from the west Meeting House, there is a comfortable dwelling house, together with a new barn and a small corn barn—with a small new building suitable for a work shop; and a well of never-failing water within two rods of the door, besides a good spring and a brook for watering cattle; the mowing and tillage ground corners within four rods of the house, and the pasture within six rods of the barn, this is a very good stand for a trader or tradesman; the growth of wood is principally oak; the Farm contains about seventy or eighty acres.—The conditions may be known by applying to DAVID M'ALLASTER , on the premises.
A Morning SCHOOL, FOR MISSES, Will be opened at the Brick School-House , the 21st of April. Attendance—From 6 o'clock till half past 7. Price—12 1/2 per Quarter. Amos Tappan.
By Licence from the Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, TO BE SOLD At PUBLIC AUCTION, At the dwelling house of the Widow Mary Sanborn, in Exeter, on Tuesday the 15th day of April, 1800, at 2 of the clock in the afternoon:
A PEW in the new meeting house in Exeter —also the LANDS owned by Abraham Sanborn, late of said Exeter, deceased, in Sanbornton, being about 40 acres.—Also the Lands owned by the said deceased in Effingham, viz. lot N o 69 in the 2d division, drawn to the original right of Jonathan Page, containing about 200 acres.—Also so much of the Lands owned by the said deceased in said Exeter, as shall with the lands aforesaid, produce on the sale 2500 dollars. MARY SANBORN, BENJAMIN SHAW, Executors. Exeter, March 21, 1800.
A PASTURE for Sale. TO BE SOLD At AUCTION, On Tuesday the 15th day of April, at Mr. GREENLEAF's Tavern (if not before disposed of at private sales). VALUABLE Pasture , containing about 15 acres, situate on the north side of the upper millpond, adjoining the estate of Col. S. Sherburne.—Many circumstances combine to enhance its value, among which are, its adjacency to the town, and convenient situation for water carriage, a part of it near the shore, being very suitable for a brick-yard, it contains also a spring of excellent water. The terms and price will be reasonable, if any person should wish to purchase at private sale—otherwise it will be sold at auction as above. For particulars apply to SAMI SPARHAWK. Portsmouth, March 26, 1800.
WILL stand this season at the stable of Mr. GEORGE LANE, in Wolfborough, on the Corbett farm (so called) until the 18th day of May next, then will be removed to the stable of Maj. ELIAS SMITH, in Moultontownborough, and will stand there one week, then will return back to the first mentioned stable and stand the remainder of the season, that beautiful HORSE called the
From a good blooded Mare, and fired by the well known full blooded horse called the Traveller, owned at Cambridge in Massachusetts, and is esteemed by good judges to be the best horse in New-England—The Ranger is large, full sixteen hands high, his colour a strong bay, is as well pointed as any horse in the state, is six years old this spring; has proved himself a very sure horse, and produced some of the finest colts in this part of the country, which may be viewed on the aforesaid farm. The terms will be three dollars the leap, six for the season, and eight to ensure a foal. Will stand for the season at the first mentioned stable the
HIGHLANDER, Sired by an imported horse called the Highlander, formerly owned by the Prince of Wales in England; said horse is of midling size, a beautiful dapple grey, four years old this spring, and will pass examination of the best judges. Terms two dollars the leap, four for the season and six to warrant a foal; punctual attendance will be given at the aforesaid places by NATHANIEL BROWN. Wolfborough, March 20, 1800. State of New-Hampshire.
TO be sold at Public Vendue, at the house of the subscriber, in Groton, in said county, on the 4th day of June next, at 9 of the clock in the forenoon, so much of the following lots of land in said Groton, as will pay the taxes assessed thereon for the year 1799, with all legal costs, unless prevented by previous payment, to me the subscriber. Also, the following Lots for the year 1798.   Thomas Ellett,  1  14  3  100  0  82    Rufus Thomson,  3  1  3  100  0  61    Jona. Johnson,  24  14  3  100  0  72    John Attwell,  5  5  3  100  0  61    John Green,  1  3  3  100  0  51    Samuel Hart, jr.  18  2  2  50  0  20    M.H. Wentworth,  8  3  3  80  0  65    Abraham Hunter, a part,  1  2  1  9  0  16    Samuel Cutt,  2  0  0  0  0  0    John Kambull,  0  0  0  100  0  81    part of B. Wentworth's farm,  0  0  0  100  0  81    John Nelson,  22  1  1  50  0  40    William Pool,  29  1  1  80  0  20    Samuel Hobart,  30  1  1  100  0  40     19  13  3  100  0  40   later value. Noah Thomson, 44 0 1 10 0 6 17 2 1 50 0 24 Jona. Eastmond, 42 0 0 10 0 7 Thomas Pratt, 46 0 0 10 0 7 John Hale, 2 0 0 100 42 6 ASA RIDER, Collector. Groton, March 3, 1800. State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in Stoddard, in said State, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1799, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, so much of the lands as will pay the same and all lawful charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Nathaniel Emerion, in said Stoddard, on the first Monday of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.   Asa Evans,  12  14  40  80    John Chamberlin,  24  5  61  80    Jotham Odiorne,  24  12  80  40    Josiah Willard,  17  15  30  40    Mary Parker,  25  13  80  40    Peter Hunt,  10  5  80  15    do  11  5  80  15    James Dunn,  22  4  80  40    Nathan Cummings,  6  14  32  10    Heirs of Joseph Blanchard,  24  14  80  60    do  12  7  80  15    Samuel Moor's heirs,  23  13  80  20    Joseph Read,  16  9  38  15    Reuben Kidder's heirs,  8  14  40  80    Mathew Thornton,  27  9  80  40    do  27  7  80  30    do  2  13  80  40    do  26  5  80  40    do  23  3  21  10    do  14  8  80  40    Ephraim Spaulding,  5  4  80  40    do  9  14  80  30    Joseph Crosby's heirs,  9  15  80  30    do  10  15  40  10    do  9  16  80  30    do  10  16  80  30    Col. Stoddard's heirs,  25  9  70  25    do  28  4  80  30    do  25  4  80  30    do  10  9  80  43   STEPHEN WRIGHT, Collector. Stoddard, March 14, 1800.
HOUSE LOTS for Sale. BY virtue of a licence from the Hon. SAMUEL TENNEY, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. Will be sold at Public Auction on Friday the 25th of April next at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the premises:— Four large commodious HOUSE LOTS; On the fourth side of Ilington road, near Martin's hill; each LOT being about 92 feet in front, and 250 feet back. The Conditions will be made favourable to purchasers, and may be known by applying to Thomas Sparhawk. Portsmouth, March 29, 1800. [t.b.c.]
JUST RECEIVED AND TO BE SOLD, BY Joseph Bals, At his Shop in Broad-street, Portsmouth;— EARLY Garden Peas & Beans, WITH a general assortment of English and American new Garden Seeds; a variety of Flower Garden Seeds; together with thirty dozen beautiful TULIPS, &c. N. B. The Upholsterer's business carried on at the above place with neatness, fidelity and dispatch. Portsmouth, April 2, 1800.
FOR SALE BY M. S. Marsh, Russia & Ravens Duck. Archangel Iron. Herring and Salmon Nets. Herring Seines. Sail, Salmon & Herring Twine. Lines, from 6 threaded to 18 threaded. Hooks. Superfine & common Flour. India Sugar. April 2, 1800. Rockingham, ss.
THE Heirs to the estate of JOSEPH FELLOWS, late of Kingston, Gentleman, deceased, are hereby notified that on the 21st day of April next, A. M. the account of the subscriber, of his Administration of said estate, will be exhibited to the Judge of Probate for examination and allowance. JACOB WEBSTER, Executor. Kingston, March 25, 1800.
FOR SALE, A Yoke of Oxen In complete working order. Apply to George Hodgdon of Greenland. March 28.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the township of Hebron, who have not paid their highway tax for the year 1799, that so much of their land as will pay said tax, together with incidental charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the house of the subscriber, in said Hebron, on the ninth day of June next, at ten of the clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.—The lands for sale are described as follows:
Original Proprietors Names.   Jacob Heldrith, N. P.  11  4  0  5  16    Eben. Hartshorne, N. P.  10  4  0  5  9    Benjamin Parker, N. P.  6  4  0  20  6    Joseph Warner, N. P.  8  4  0  50  16    Eben. Cummings, N. P.  7  4  0  50  16    Sam'l Cummings, N. P.  5  3  0  50  16    Stephen Powers, N. P.  6  1  0  50  16    do  7  0  1  50  16    John Harvell, N. P.  8  3  0  25  8    do  18  2  0  50  6    S. Cummings, Esq. N. P.  5  2  0  50  16    Dan. Emerson, Jr. S. P.  2  2  0  50  16    do  6  2  0  50  16    Elnathan Blood, Jr. S. P.  13  2  0  50  16    Nahum Powers, N. P.  9  2  0  25  8    Peter Hobart, N. P.  4  1  0  50  16    do  5  1  0  50  16    Mathew Patten, N. P.  12  1  0  50  16    Sam'l Goodhue, N. P.  9  1  0  50  16    William Nevens, S. P.  10  3  0  50  16    J. Willoughby, Jr. S. P.  12  2  0  50  16    do  2  3  0  50  16    James Nahor, S. P.  1  3  0  50  16    do  11  2  0  50  16    Jos. Blanchard, Esq. S. P.  19  2  0  50  6    Samuel Hale, S. P.  1  4  0  50  16    do  13  3  0  50  16    Tho's M'Clure, S. P.  2  4  0  25  8    do  3  4  0  25  8    The following are mostly proprietors of Cockermouth, now Groton.         Elnathan Blood, S. P.  5  3  0  50  16    do  14  2  0  50  16    Samuel Marsh, Proprietors of Cockermouth now Groton.  7  0  0  100  32    James M'Lellen, lower intervalle.  0  0  0  10  32    Pro's of Plymouth, S. P.  3  0  0  240  77    Richard Peirce, S. P.  1  1  0  50  16    do  2  1  0  50  24    Benjamin Abbot.  2  4  2  28  9    JOSIAH HOBART, Collector.         February 13, 1800.       
FOR SALE AT Jacob Sheafe's STORE—A QUANTITY OF SUGAR & COFFEE, entitled to draw back.
ALL persons having demands upon the estate of Mr. PETER BALL, late of Portsmouth, yeoman, deceased, are requested to present their accounts to the subscriber for settlement, and those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to MARK ROGERS, Attorney to the Executrix. Portsmouth, March 26, 1800.
Amoskeag Canal Lottery. THE Legislature of the state of New-Hampshire, having at their late session, passed an act authorizing SAMUEL BLODGET, Esq. to raise the sum of nine thousand dollars by Lottery, for the purpose of completing a Canal by Amoskeag Falls, on Merrimack River, the subscribers duly appointed Managers, conformably to said act, now offer the public the following Scheme of the first and second Class. FIRST CLASS, To consist of 5,000 Tickets, at 3 dollars, to be drawn all Prizes, as follows:   1 of 1,500 Dols.  1,500 Dols.    1 of 50 shares in said Canal, valued at  500    1 of 300 dols. is  300    2 200  400    3 100  300    6 50  300    12 25  300    18 20  360    40 10  400    60 6  360    1156 3  3,468    1200 2  2,400    2500 1  2,500    5000  13,088     Deduction, 1,912  
5000 Tickets at 3 dollars, are 15,000 The prizes will be paid by the Managers, or vendors of the tickets, without any deduction. EPHRAIM ROBINSON, } Managers. SAMUEL TENNEY, NATHAN L. PARKER,
Amoskeag Canal Lottery. SECOND CLASS, To consist of 5,000 Tickets at 3 dollars, two prizes to three blanks—Prizes as follows:   1 of 2000 dols. is  2000 dols.    1 1800  1800    1 50 shares in said Canal equal to  500    1 300  300    2 200  400    3 100  300    10 50  500    18 25  450    20 20  400    40 10  400    50 6  300    900 4  3,600    953 3  2,859    2,000 Prizes  13,009    3,000 Blanks  1,991   5,000 Tickets at 3 dollars are 15,000 The prizes to be paid as in the First Class. The design of the works on Amoskeag Falls, is in conjunction with the Middlesex and Patucket Canals, to open a water communication from the interior parts of New-Hampshire to Boston and Newbury-Port, for the conveyance of country produce and lumber of every kind, but especially the very important article of Fire-Wood.—From the great advantages which will accrue to the Public from the completion of these works, the Managers flatter themselves that their Tickets will meet a prompt and extensive sale; they are therefore determined to commence drawing of the first class above exhibited, on the 22nd day of April next, and of the second on the 27th day of May following. As these classes will be succeeded by several others, the Managers are determined to observe the utmost punctuality in the performance of their engagements, and to complete the business they have undertaken, with all the dispatch that its importance will admit. EPHRAIM ROBINSON, } Managers. SAMUEL TENNEY, NATHAN L. PARKER, N. B. The fifty shares in the Canal, in each of the above classes, will be severally conveyed by the Proprietor, free of all charge in completing said Canal—or he will obligate himself to pay to those, who shall draw them, 500 dollars each in two years with interest.
Whole and Quarter TICKETS In the above Lottery, for sale at J. MELCHER's Printing-Office and Book-Store, Portsmouth.
MORNING SCHOOL. MR. Payson's Morning School, will be opened at the north school house, for the reception of Misses, on the 14th of April; where will be taught, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, &c. &c. Portsmouth, March 24, 1800.
Tho's Morton Has just received and for sale at his Shoe & Leather Store, SIGN OF THE GOLDEN KEY, FORE-STREET, At the lowest prices possible; A Complete Assortment of Gentlemen's, Ladies, Misses' and Children's SHOES; Whole and half Boots; Boot Legs; Leather of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles. 50 dozen blue & white Cups and Saucers. 200 Straws, Tumblers. 200 Glass Decanters. A few black China Teapots, with Sugar Bowls and Creampots, of the newest fashion. 40 dozen cream colored Plates and Dishes. Common Teapots, do. Sugar Dishes, do. Creampots. 100 Fur and other Hats. Cotton; Sugar; Coffee; Tea; Rice; Flour, and Raisins. N. B. Any quantity of BOOTS, SHOES or LEATHER, suitable for any contract may be had at the above Store, by giving proper notice. Portsmouth, March 20, 1800.
On WEDNESDAY the 16th inst. WILL BE SOLD At Public Auction, A very large assortment of English piece Goods, without any reserve whatever,—Consisting of BROAD Cloths. Mullins. Cassimeres. Dimities. Forsel Cloths. Chintzes. Serges. Muslin Aprons. Cassimets. Lawn do. Thicksets. Muslin H'kerchiefs. Corduroys. Lawn do. Velvets. Copperplates. Swandowns. Shawls. Shalloons. Cotton Hose. Durants. Silk do. Tammies. Worsted do. Calimancos. Silk Mitts. Ruffles. Worsted do. Lalings. Long Kid Gloves. Wildbores. Short do. Camblets. Threads. Crapes. Edgings. Poplins. Black Modes. Glosetters. Quiltings. Mouselins. Color'd Threads. Morcens. Quality Binding. Linen. Shoe do. Britanias. Ladies black and colored Beaver Hats. Brown Hollands. Men's & Boys' Hats. Cotton Shirtings. Hat Bands. India Cottons. Shoe Buckles. Cottons. Buttons. With a great variety of other Goods, too tedious to insert in an advertisement. Conditions of Sale. All purchasers under 100 dollars, cash down—upwards of 100 to 200 dollars, 3 months credit—all above 200 dollars, 6 months for approved notes with endorsers. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. and to continue till the goods are all sold. Abraham Isaac, Auctioneer.
LOST, ON Monday evening between Mr. Stephen Chase's house and Mr. William Stavers's, a piece of Gold, 16 dollars value. Whoever has found the same and will return it to JACK HALLIS , a man of color, who worked very hard to earn it, shall be rewarded five Dollars. April 2.
TICKETS. WHOLE and Quarter Tickets in the 7th Class of Dartmouth College Lottery, for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-office and Book-store.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for the New-Hampshire Gazette are thankfully received by the Editor at his office corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth, at one dollar and fifty cents per annum—no money required till the expiration of one year. ADVERTISEMENTS inserted conspicuously, on very moderate terms in the GAZETTE, which has by far the most extensive circulation throughout this State, the District of Maine and in every State in the Union of any paper printed in New-Hampshire.