The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1807-09-29 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
[No. 43. — VOL. LII.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1807.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PEARCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HONEY — CHEAP! FOR SALE BY Joshua Wentworth, jr. Opposite the Brick-Market— HONEY of a most excellent quality for family use—by the gallon or smaller quantity—VERY CHEAP. Portsmouth, Sept. 22.
Randall & Wendell, At their store opposite the New Hampshire Hotel,—Have for Sale, Few Hhds. good flavored Grenada Rum; Cognac Brandy per pipe; excellent retailing Molasses per hhd.; fresh superfine Flour per barrel; Raisins per cask; India Sugar and Coffee per bag; retailing Sugar per hhd.; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas per chest; No 1, 2, and 3 Chocolate per box; ship Bread, and best Mels Pork per barrel. Portsmouth, Sept. 22, 1807.
LOST, a red Morocco Pocket-BOOK, containing several Bank Bills, a Gold Ducket, a note of hand, and several Certificates of Bank and Insurance Office shares in Salem, together with several other papers of no value to any one but the owner.—Whomsoever will return the above mentioned Book, shall receive a handsome reward, by applying to J. PAYSON, Market-street. Portsmouth, Sept. 22, 1807.
LOST,—Yesterday, A Silver WATCH, N o 9907, on the back part of Mr. Wm. Sheafe's wharf,—the finder shall be handsomely rewarded by leaving it with GEORGE PHIPPS, Sail-maker, Island-Wharf, Portsmouth.
TO BE LET, A CONVENIENT Tenement, for a small family, in Broad-street, opposite the house of the subscriber;—also, another adjoining the dwelling of Mr. Jeremiah Hart, in Jaffrey-street, near Judge Sherburne's—enquire of J. WHIPPLE. Sept. 22, 1807.
TO BE LET, THAT commodious Dwelling HOUSE, fronting Fore and Cross-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Daniel Ladd—Also two other Houses under the same roof, warm in Winter and cool in Summer, having the privilege of the aqueduct in each cellar—Likewise, a convenient Store lately occupied by Mr. George Clark. Terms which will be liberal may be known by applying to the subscriber; possession given at the shortest notice. — NEIL McINTIRE. September 22, 1807.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the original grantees and non-resident proprietors of the township of COVENTRY, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, who have not paid the tax of two dollars and fifty cents, which was voted by the proprietors of said township, at their meeting held in said town on the nineteenth day of December, A. D. 1806:—That so much of their lands, as will pay said tax, with incidental charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the dwelling-house of Mr. Daniel Davis, inn-holder in said town, on Wednesday the fourteenth day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.—The names of the delinquents are as follows, viz.—Theophilus Fitch, Esq. James Banks, Amos Weed, Samuel Weed, Peter Weed, Joseph Davenport, Josiah Waterbury, Ebenezer Hoi, Hezekiah Weed, Samuel Crissey, Gideon Leads, Obadiah Sealey, Deodate Davenport, Ebenezer Schofield, Samuel Belding, Ephraim Smith, James Smith, Jesse Smith, John Bettes, Peter Hulsted, Charles Smith, John Bates, Nathaniel Lundsbury, Reuben Weed, Admer Stephens, Obadiah Stephens, jun. Obadiah Stephens, Nathaniel Weed, Eleazer Bowton, jun. Eliphalet Sealey, jun. Sylvanus Sealey, one fourth of Silas, Hoi, Daniel Benedict, Enos Weed, Theophilus Hanford, Hezekiah Davenport, Nathaniel Waterbury, James Schofield, Thomas Seymore, jun. Sylvanus Weed, one half Samuel Bowton, Zebulon Hulsted, Matthew Fountain, Joseph Lockwood, Theodore Atkinson, Esq. John Temple, Esq. one half Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. and Isaac Weed.
WILLIAM COOLIDGE, Collector. Coventry, August 24th, 1807. Cash given for RAGS, at the Book store of G. PEARCE.
Lately published, and for sale at E. PEARCE'S Brick Book-store, Daniel-street.—New System of DOMESTIC COOKERY, formed upon principles of Economy, and adapted to the use of private families. By a LADY.—This volume contains Miscellaneous Observations for the use of the mistresses of a Family, by which much money will be saved, and the general appearance much improved.—Observations on Dressing Fish, Meats, Poultry, &c.—Directions for Roasting, Boiling, Frying, Broiling, Stewing, Potting, Pickling, Collating, Fricasseeing and Hashing all kinds of Meats, Fish, Poultry, &c. &c.—how to make Ragouts, Soups, Broths, Gravies, &c.—how to make Puddings, Fies, Tarts, Cakes, Biscuit, Ruffs, Rolls, Muffins, &c.—How to preserve Yeast—to make Flummaries, Syllabubs, Creams, Blamange, Jellies, Custards, Trifles, Pancakes, Fritters, Cheesecakes, &c.—how to keep and preserve Fruits of all kinds—how to make Welsh Ale, strong beer, excellent table Beer, to refine Beer, Ale, Wine or Cider, or make Vinegar and different kinds of domestic Wines.—Directions for cooking for the Sick, and some directions for assisting and cooking for the Poor. Also, useful Directions to give to servants about cleaning Floors, Floor-cloths, Carpets, Looking Glasses, Paperhangings, and all kinds of Furniture, price 6/.
May also be had at C. PEARCE'S Bookstore, Briggs' Art of Cookery, 8/3; Mrs. Gage's do. do. 6/; Mrs. Carter's Frugal Housewife, or complete woman Cook, price 4/6 bound and 3/6 half bound; American Cookery, price 1/6. Portsmouth, Sept. 22.
IRISH LINENS. Just received and this day opening at DRAPER'S CHEAP NEW CASH STORE, A very extensive assortment of 4 & 7/8 IRISH LINENS, imported by Mr. Wm. Nett, warranted of the very best fabric, and will be sold at a small advance. Likewise just received, a great variety of Gentlemen's HATS, from 2 to 7 dollars. Portsmouth, Sept. 15.
LADD & SMITH, HAVE FOR SALE. Just received per ship Patty from Alexandria, Fresh & Superfine FLOUR; Also on hand, Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR, by the Hhd. or less quantity; 30 Bbls high proof N. E. RUM; mels and prime PORK; warranted ANCHORS. Sept. 15.
Just received, and kept constantly for sale by E. WENTWORTH, FRESH Alexandria Superfine FLOUR, which will be sold at the lowest market price.—Also, excellent flavor'd Grenada, and St. Vincent's RUM; best retailing MOLASSES, and a few square Bales COTTON, in good order, &c. &c. Portsmouth, Sept. 15.
Now landing, and for Sale on board the brig John Adams, at Samuel Hill's wharf, A Cargo of Cadiz SALT; apply to EDWARD J. LONG, No. 11 Merchants-Row. Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1807.
A BOY WANTED. WANTED in a family in this town where he will be allowed the privilege of a school, a boy of good character and from 11 to 13 years of age.—Enquire of the Printers. Portsmouth, Sept. 15.
Coos Turnpike. THE holders of shares in this Turnpike, are notified that the third assessment of twenty dollars, on each share is made, and ordered to be paid to the Treasurer by the first day of October next.
GEO: WOODWARD, Treasurer. Haverhill, 5th Sept. 1807.
PITTSFIELD TURNPIKE. WHEREAS by an act of the Legislature, passed June 13th, 1806, entitled, "An Act to incorporate a company by the name of the Pittsfield Turnpike Corporation," it is, among other things, enacted, "that Jacob Peaslee and James Hight, or either of them, shall call a meeting of said Proprietors, to be held at any suitable time and place."—Therefore, in pursuance of the authority given us in and by said Act, We do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of the said Pittsfield Turnpike Corporation to meet at Charles Hodgdon, junr's house in Barnstead, in the county of Strafford, on Thursday the 8th day of October next, at one of the clock in the afternoon, to act on the following particulars:— 1st, To choose a Moderator. 2d, To choose a Proprietors Clerk. 3d, To agree on a method of calling proprietors meetings in future. 4th, To elect such officers and make and establish such bye-laws as to them shall seem necessary for the regulation and government of said Corporation, and for carrying into effect the purposes of incorporating the same.—Given under our hands at Pittsfield, this 15th day of September, Anno Domini 1807. JAMES HIGHT, JACOB PEASLEE.
LOAN OFFICE, New-Hampshire, June 11th, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for New-Hampshire, on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred stock as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans. Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stock, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice. And the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. abovementioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovementioned,) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stock-holders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam at par: in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States, and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. WILLIAM GARDNER, Commissioner of Loans.
NOTE. Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. Stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 644 37 If subscribed between the 1st October and 31st December, 1807, : : 619 03 Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78 If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, : : 853 64 between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42 Being the unredemed amount of the old Stock on the 1st July and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively. Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. Stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six per cent. Stock, June, 1807. (9m.)
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Washington, April 28th, 1807.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23d day of March, 1807, Peter Roe Dalton, Esq. cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Boston has been appointed agent under the superintendence of the Secretary of the Treasury to make purchases at private sale of the Eight per cent. Stock, on public account. Such persons therefore who are proprietors of Eight per cent. Stock, standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for New-Hampshire, and who may be desirous of selling the same within the price limited by law, are requested to make application to the Commissioner of Loans at Portsmouth, who will inform them of the course to be pursued.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that agreeably to a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, the principal of the Eight per cent. Stock will be reimbursed to the respective proprietors thereof, on the first day of January, 1807. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury
A quantity of American and English WRITING PAPERS, by the ream or quire, for sale very low at C. PEARCE'S Book store. Also, Room Papers & Borderings, at the Manufactory prices. Portsmouth, June 2.
Laws of the United States.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.] AN ACT
To prevent settlements being made on lands ceded to the United States, until authorized by law.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That if any person or persons, shall, after the passing of this act, take possession of, or make a settlement on any lands ceded or secured to the United States, by any treaty made with a foreign nation, or by a cession from any state to the United States, which lands shall not have been previously sold, ceded, or leased by the United States, or the claim to which lands, by such person or persons, shall not have been previously recognized and confirmed by the United States: or if any person or persons shall cause such lands to be thus occupied, taken possession of, or settled: or shall survey or attempt to survey, or cause to be surveyed, any such lands: or designate any boundaries thereon, by marking trees, or otherwise, until thereto duly authorized by law; such offender or offenders, shall forfeit all his or their right, title, and claim, if any he hath, or they have, of whatsoever nature or kind the same shall or may be, to the lands aforesaid, which he or they shall have taken possession of, or settled, or cause to be occupied, taken possession of, or settled, or which he or they shall have surveyed, or attempt to survey, or cause to be surveyed, or the boundaries thereof he or they shall have designated, or cause to be designated, by marking trees or otherwise. And it shall moreover be lawful for the President of the United States, to direct the marshal, or officer acting as marshal in the manner herein after directed, and also to take such other measures, and to employ such military force as he may judge necessary and proper, to remove from land ceded, or secured to the United States, by treaty, or cession as aforesaid, any person or persons who shall hereafter take possession of the same, or make or attempt to make a settlement thereon, until thereunto authorized by law. And every right, title, or claim, forfeited under this act, shall be taken and deemed to be vested in the U. States, without any other or further proceedings: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect the right, title, or claim, of any person to lands in the territories of Orleans or Louisiana, before the boards of commissioners established by the act, entitled "An act for ascertaining and adjusting the titles and claims to land within the territory of Orleans and the district of Louisiana" shall have made there reports and the decision of Congress been had thereon.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That any person or persons who, before the passing of this act, had taken possession of, occupied, or made a settlement on any lands ceded or secured to the United States, by any treaty made with a foreign nation, or by a cession from any state to the United States, which lands had not been previously sold, ceded or leased by the United States, or the claim to which lands had not been previously recognized and confirmed by the United States: and who at the time of passing this act does or do actually inhabit and reside on such lands, may at any time prior to the first day of January next, apply to the proper register or recorder, as the case may be, of the land office established for the disposal, registering, or recording of such lands, or to such person or persons as may by such registers or recorders respectively, be appointed for the purpose of receiving such applications stating the tract or tracts of land thus occupied, settled, and inhabited by such applicant or applicants, and requesting permission to continue thereon; and it shall thereupon be lawful for such register or recorder respectively to permit in conformity with such instructions as may be given by the Secretary of the Treasury, with the approbation of the President of the United States, for that purpose, such applicant or applicants to remain on such tract or tracts of land, not exceeding three hundred and twenty acres for each applicant, as tenants at will, on such terms and conditions as shall prevent any waste or damages on such lands, and on the express condi-
tion that such applicant or applicants shall, whenever such tract or tracts of land may be sold, or ceded by the United States, or whenever for any other cause, he or they may be required under the authority of the United States, so to do, give quiet possession of such tract or tracts of land to the purchaser or purchasers, or remove altogether from the land, as the case may be: Provided however, That such permission shall not be granted to any such applicant, unless he shall previously sign a declaration stating that he does not lay any claim to such tract or tracts of land, and that he does not occupy the same by virtue of any claim or pretended claim derived or pretended to be derived from any other person or persons: And provided also, That in all cases where the tract of land applied for, includes either a lead mine or salt spring, no permission to work the same shall be granted without the approbation of the President of the United States, who is hereby authorized to cause such mines or springs to be leased for a term not exceeding three years, and on such conditions as he shall think proper.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all the applications and provisions granted by virtue of the last preceding section, shall be duly entered on books to be kept for that purpose, by the registers and recorders aforesaid respectively; and they shall be entitled to receive from the party for each application, fifty cents, and for each permission one dollar.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful after the first day of January next, for the proper marshal or officer acting as marshal, under such instructions as may for that purpose be given by the President of the United States, to remove from the lands aforesaid, any, and every person or persons, as aforesaid, who were settled on such lands prior to the passing of this act. And every such person, who shall at any time after the expiration of three months after such notice shall have been given be found on any part of the lands aforesaid, shall moreover incur a penalty of one hundred dollars, to be recovered in any court having jurisdiction of the same, and be moreover liable, on conviction to imprisonment, at the discretion of the court, not exceeding six months; and the certificate of the proper register, or recorder, shall be a sufficient evidence that the tract of land which was occupied by the offender had not been previously sold, leased, or ceded by the United States, that the claim to such tract had not been recognized and confirmed by the U. States, and that the persons occupying the same, and removed, or to be removed, by the marshal, had not obtained permission to remain thereon in conformity with the provisions of this act: Provided always, and it is further enacted, That nothing in this section contained shall be construed to apply to any person claiming lands in the territories of Orleans or Louisiana, whose claim shall have been filed with the proper commissioners before the first day of January next.
NATHL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. MARCH 3, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Several British papers are full of the trial of one of the men taken from the Chesapeake, and hanged at Halifax. At the same time, they declare that the British do not claim the right of searching our armed ships. And they pretend to justify the outrage upon the Chesapeake by insinuating that our own government encouraged desertion, against their own express declarations. And as if such a vindication were not enough, they pretend that the spirit of desertion has arisen out of the measures of our Government. We shall expect to hear soon that our Ancestors deserted from Great Britain, that they were a detestible race of men who encouraged desertion, and drew thousands to them. That their children have followed their examples. That they deserved war, as they were aggressors. And that so long as by their prosperity, enterprise and industry, they continued as an example to the world, they would continue to attract the favor of British subjects, and therefore that the surest way and the shortest way would be to destroy their prosperity, subdue their spirit of enterprise, and interrupt their peace, and then no man would dare to come among them. Essex Register.

Foreign Intelligence.
BAYONNE, July 24. —Every thing on our shores wears a warlike aspect. We are in daily expectation of seeing French troops, who are to form an army of 40,000 men, for the purpose of compelling Portugal to shut her ports against the English.
LONDON, AUGUST 14.
Yesterday Parliament was prorogued, in the following Speech from the throne, by his Majesty's Commissioners:—
My Lords and Gentlemen,
[The three first paragraphs contain merely the usual compliments, and thanks, for the supplies; particularly provision "for those contingent and unforeseen events which the events of the war may render necessary.]
"His Majesty commands us to assure you, that he deeply deplores the unfortunate issue of the war on the Continent.
"The immense extension of the power and influence of France, and the undisguised determination of the enemy to employ the means and resources of those countries which he possesses or controuls for the purpose of effecting the ruin of this Kingdom, undoubtedly present a formidable view of the dangers and difficulties which this country has to encounter.
"But his Majesty trusts that the loyal and brave People over whom he reigns are not to be daunted or disheartened.
"From the recollection of those difficulties under which his people have successfully struggled, and of those dangers which they have happily surmounted, his Majesty derives the consolation of believing, that the same spirit and perseverance which have hitherto remained unbroken will continue to be exerted with unabated vigor and success.
"And while his Majesty commands us to repeat the assurances of his constant readiness to entertain any proposals that may lead to a secure and honorable Peace, he commands us at the same time to express his confidence that his parliament and his people will feel with him the necessity of persevering in those vigorous efforts which alone can give the character of honour in any Negotiation, or the prospect of security or permanency to any Peace.
"His Majesty, therefore, trusts that his People will always be ready to support him in every measure which may be necessary to defeat the designs of his enemies against the independence of his Majesty's Dominions, and to maintain against any undue pretensions, and against any hostile Confederacy, those just rights, which his Majesty is always desirous to exercise with temper and moderation; but which as essential to the honor of his Crown and true interests of his People, he is determined never to surrender."
From the Liverpool Chronicle of August 5.
War with America. —From the continent of Europe the attention of this country has been diverted to that of America, by an event which cannot be too much regretted—an action between an American and a British frigate, as we noticed in our last, in which several men were killed. This act of hostility originated in an attempt to search the American frigate, which was resisted. It is hardly possible to describe the consternation the first intelligence of this event occasioned amongst mercantile men, who contemplate the bare possibility of an American war with horror; yet the ministerial papers, with diabolical phrenzy, have not scrupled to congratulate the public on the probability of such a ruinous event taking place. If at any period it was the interest of a commercial country to enlarge its system of warfare, which has generally, if not always, ruined the cause it professed to serve, we think the present time of all others the most inauspicious. We sincerely hope that we shall not be plunged into a course of unmeaning hostilities with a nation which, for 17 years, has been a profiting but silent spectator of the convulsions which have occupied the attention of Europe; and in whose prosperity we are greatly interested. Several millions of our annual exports have their market in America; and though nine-tenths of the revenue of America may depend on her external commerce, and its consequent diminution would become certain from a rupture with England, yet the disadvantages of a contest would preponderate against us. While we have been augmenting our public burdens, America has been changing her internal economy, & widening the sources of her commercial prosperity. Our West India colonies would become materially injured by a war, the Atlantic would teem with innumerable cruizers, to the great annoyance of our trade, and to the ruin of our manufacturers. Our government ought not to forget that several of the powers which we assume upon the ocean,
such as those of searching neutral ships, or allowing or disallowing various branches of neutral trade, are such as to occasion no slight interruption, mortification and loss to the Americans; and undoubtedly these acts, if necessary for our interests, ought to be attended with as conciliatory a language and manner as possible. There is good evidence, however, to believe that the contrary is the case, and that they are very frequently attended with circumstances of studied insult and oppression. For this, the temper of our officers, and sailors, in many respects so admirable, is chiefly to blame; but it has not hitherto been sufficiently the care of government, by express and peremptory injunctions, to guard against this impolitic conduct.
At a late hour last night we received Charleston papers to the 6th ult. inclusive. Their columns are filled with details of the unhappy rencontre between the Leopard and Chesapeake, and the resolutions of meetings held in various parts of the United States, in consequence of that unfortunate affair. Our limits will not allow their insertion, but the substance of them is, to express the horror and indignation excited by the occasion—a determination to support with life and property the government, in obtaining satisfaction—to prevent all intercourse with British ships of war—to refuse all supplies—to invite the pilots to refuse their assistance towards conducting any such ships of war into their harbours—and to hold as infamous all who violate these resolutions or refuse co-operation. At Norfolk the conduct of the citizens of Hampton, who destroyed the water casks belonging to the British frigate Melampus, was voted highly laudable and praiseworthy. The meetings, it is said, have been conducted with great temper and moderation, considering the circumstances under which they met. The men taken from on board the Chesapeake are said to be native Americans, and 17 others, are reported to be detained on board the Bellona, a ship belonging to the same squadron. The volunteer companies throughout the Union are tendering their services to government. The Norfolk paper states, that the irritation of the public mind, far from moderating, appears daily to encrease—an officer from the Leopard had the temerity to venture on shore; the people, incensed, broke into the house where he had taken refuge, when captain Decatur of the Chesapeake arrived, and with great difficulty rescued him—he was afterwards put on board a boat, with a guard of soldiers, and conveyed to the ship. It was reported that threats had been thrown out, that the British squadron would obtain a supply of water by force. Preparations were made by the people to resist the attempt. Business, in Norfolk, was entirely at a stand. All party distinctions were set aside, and every man stood prepared to resist further aggression.
BY THE MAILS.
TRIAL OF AARON BURR, FOR A MISDEMEANOR.
RICHMOND, SEPT. 15.
Mr. Hay said that the counsel for the prosecution would attempt to go on as well as they could; and that they would attempt to introduce no evidence which interfered with the opinion of the court. He should state what he conceived to be a summary of that opinion. Mr. Hay stated one or two propositions, when the opposite counsel objected to this course. Mr. Martin suggested whether it would not be better to introduce particular points of testimony, for the court then to determine upon their admissibility. After some conversation Mr. Hay called up Mr. Neale. Q. Were you on the island on the night of Blennerhassett's departure? A. I was not; I left it about the 20th of August.
James McDowell was then called; when Mr. Hay observed that this witness was introduced for the purpose of proving an interview between him and the accused at the mouth of Cumberland river, when the accused stated to him the object of his expedition. Mr. Burr observed, that he understood that this was offered as corroborative or auxiliary testimony. Auxiliary to what? They ought first to demonstrate that he did commit the acts at the island that were laid in the indictment. Why do they thus attempt to prove acts done in Kentucky, out of this district?
Some argument ensued on this point; when Mr. Hay observed, that he considered the terms "providing and providing means" as the direct and operative terms of the law; he would prove that means for a military expedition had been provided at the island; and the question was, who did provide them? He would undertake to deduce from circumstances, to the complete satisfaction of the jury, that Mr. Burr was the provider. These circumstances were satisfactory to his
mind, and he thought they would be equally so to them.
Chief Justice. —If you have any testimony about providing the means at the island, let it be produced.
Mr. Dudley Woodbridge was then called up. He gave a particular history of his contract with Mr. Burr, the building of the boats, and the preparing of provisions. The prosecution interrogated him particularly about the corn which Mr. Blennerhassett had purchased on his island, and endeavored to show that in this transaction he acted under the power of the firm. The opposite counsel asked him whether this purchase of corn had ever been carried into the company's books. A. No. Whether were the partnership accounts settled? A. Yes.
Peter Taylor was then interrogated about the corn purchased by Blennerhassett on the island—He said the corn was kiln-dried on the island—then carried to the mills on the Muckingham and on the Kanawha—that the meal was brought back to the island—but he was not certain whether any had been carried away by Blennerhassett's party.
Mr. Hay at length rose. He said he perceived very distinctly that he could not proceed in his evidence without meeting the opinion of the court. That opinion had removed the great and most effective part of his testimony; that under such circumstances, he could not support the prosecution; he was willing therefore to enter a Nolle Prosequi , and he quoted Foster p. 327, 8, to show that after a jury was impanelled, it was within the discretion of the court to admit that practice; that he was led to this mode of proceeding by the consideration that the law under which this indictment was laid was vague in its terms and as yet undecided, and that this course might permit him to resume the prosecution at some future day, should any substantive testimony occur. The opposite counsel objected to this proceeding: that it was contrary to the uniform practice of the courts; that it was the right of the jury to give a verdict; that the consequences of this proceeding would be the delay of justice to the accused, to whom the constitution had awarded the benefits of a speedy trial. They attempted to show that the principle from Foster did not apply. Mr. Hay was perfectly willing to submit it to the court. The Chief Justice decided that the attorney could not enter a Nolle Prosequi .
The jury retired with the indictment, and after an absence of about twenty minutes, Mr. Orris Payne, their foreman, returned a verdict of "NOT GUILTY."
Mr. Hay then announced the course which he was to pursue; Mr. Burr was not yet discharged from his recognizance for the misdemeanor; that it was his intention to move for his commitment to that place for trial where the military expedition is said to have been completed; that he should combine in the same motion Messrs. Smith and Blennerhassett, and that he should have no difficulty in entering a Nolle Prosequi to their trials for a misdemeanor. Mr. Burr requested the attorney to alledge the place where the act is said to have been committed. Mr. Hay replied, that the evidence he should introduce would cover a vast extent of territory; that he would name if he could the very spot. Mr. Burr. The district then. Mr. Hay. I do not distinctly recollect the opinion of the court; but I believe it will be proved that troops were assembled at the mouth of Cumberland river and down the Mississippi to Bayou Pierre in a walking posture. It is not my business to locate the scene. It will be the province of the court, after they have heard the evidence, to fix the place where he is to be tried.
Mr. Martin mentioned the case of John Smith of Ohio; but no arrangement was made.
Mr. Wickham mentioned the case of Jonathan Dayton. Mr. Hay observed, that he did not think himself justified in entering a nol. pros. as that would discharge him from his recognizance and he was not certain but some evidence would occur in the course of the examination which would induce him to combine Mr. Dayton in his motion for commitment: that he had no doubt that Mr. D. was leagued in the general conspiracy, and if he had any the familiarity of the hand writing of the letter he had in his hand (Gen. Dayton's) with some he had previously seen, would have satisfied his mind.
Mr. Wickham then proposed, that Mr. Hay should enter a Nol. Pros. and that Gen. D. should continue his recognizance: to which Mr. Hay acquiesced.
From the Boston Democrat.
The following extraordinary Letter was some time ago in circulation, generally, thro' the United States.—The nature of that letter, and every circumstance attending it, gave it a high claim to the serious attention of every friend to his country. If anything could add to its importance, it is the result of the late trial of Burr at Richmond, for treason. The letter of itself proves the determination of leading federalists to support Burr in any scheme which could "disturb the quiet" and "shake the very centre" of our government, so long as it should
be administered by "these fellows," the Republicans. Viewed in connection with events which have occurred lately, it proves that not only Burr's scheme, but the impunity now secured to it, is the result of a deep and long standing conspiracy of federalists.
Gaylord Griswold, at the time of writing this Letter, was a leading federalist, and a member of Congress—Mr. Hathaway, to whom it was written, was also, then, a leading federalist—a lawyer of eminence. The letter is worth all attention—fellow-citizens, let not a word be lost:—
EXTRACT.
"Washington, February 27, 1804."
"The movements of Burr disturb the quiet of their souls—he will shake the very centre of their conclave. You may rest assured, my good fellow, that if our friends will but play true, Burr will chastise these usurpers of power with a rod they deserve—he is no more one of their party, though for certain purposes must so appear—rely upon this as true.—He is the only person who can chastise these fellows—and policy dictates our unity to give him support—all our friends in this city have the same opinion—all the judges of the supreme court are united with us in this opinion. It is a matter of great surprise among our federal friends here, how Hamilton can take so imprudent a part. Report says that H—n made a long speech in favor of Lansing and against Burr . I fear his personal resentment to Burr , and not policy, governs his conduct. —All our federal friends now in this city are looking up with anxiety to the Election in New-York—their hopes are founded on the success of Burr —tho' this should not be known to any but real friends. What have we to expect from Lansing —he is nominated by Clinton and Spencer, and their creatures—he must and will be their tool. The old governor is to be Vice-President, and all will be united to the great mammoth of Democracy by ties too strong to be broken.—We can do nothing of ourselves against the mighty torrent—shall we not then rather join the enemy of OUR ENEMY than the enemy of Burr and us both? Think well of this question!"
"G. GRISWOLD."
Here one federalist writes to another—"Burr is to shake the very centre of their conclave." The word their points directly to the republicans; the word conclave to the administration; for if it is not applicable to the members of the different branches of government, it is still less so to a party at large. Burr is to "chastise these usurpers of power"—this cannot mean the people at large—the officers of government are the persons who are unjustly represented as "usurpers." Burr is to be supported in his hostility to the government by the united strength of federalism. "All our friends here," says Griswold, "are of the same opinion"—that is, of the policy of uniting in his support. By "all our friends here," is meant all the federal Senators, Representatives, &c. who might be considered the oracles of federalism throughout the Union. Griswold adds—"ALL the Judges of the SUPREME COURT are united with us."
And what is the sequel? Shortly after this letter was written, the extraordinary peregrinations of Burr in the western country attracted our attention. This suspicious movement, combined with his character and circumstances, began, indeed, to "disturb the quiet of our souls"—He unfolded to Eaton the way in which he was to "shake the very centre"—by killing the President, and forcibly dispersing the national Councils—as the crisis approached, federalists, by words and actions, betrayed their "unity to give him support"—when he was finally taken for trial, their abuse of those who had been active in his detection; their clamor against every step in proceeding against him; their frequent lamentations for what they called his "persecution," betrayed their "unity to support him." The detection of Jonathan Dayton, who, at the date of Griswold's Letter, was, if I am not greatly mistaken, a member of the national Senate, has brought to light the "opinion" of one of those whom Griswold called "our friends here."
As to the agency of the judges of the supreme Court in this scheme, some light may be found in the conduct of Judge Marshall, during Burr's trial. In the first stage of the process, he publicly dined with him on the footing of a companion—he gave a lenity and a dignity to his confinement, altogether unprecedented—a comfortable dwelling house, and a guard of 7 men, distinguished the illustrious prisoner from vulgar Delinquents! He treated him with a marked respect, and a manifest regard, even in Court, that elevated him above the common herd of criminals!—He finally acquitted him by an extraordinary and unprecedented decision, which closed the volume of evidence in its very pre-
face, to the astonishment of both learned and unlearned.
After this astonishing coincidence of facts with federal plans, let no more be said of BURR's Conspiracy .—It was a CONSPIRACY OF FEDERALISM AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT AND LAWS OF THE COUNTRY! Let us not talk of Burr's acquittal at Richmond —He was acquitted at Washington , in the winter of 1804!
From the New-York Aurora.
BRITISH HONOR AND JUSTICE.
For this century past, the world has been eternally dinned with British clamour in favor of British honesty. Every trivial incident in the smallest degree creditable to themselves, they have manufactured into some great event. And when by them nations are insulted, their commerce oppressed, and their flag degraded, satisfaction is to be rendered them, not with equity or common honesty, but justice is to be administered according to the opinions expressed by Puffendorf, Grotius, or heaven knows who.
We are not to look for amends due from nation to nation—From the British, we have to expect none; the conduct to her American colonies—The murders and rapine committed on her possessions in India—Her revolutionizing attempts in Europe,—And her religious persecutions, public oppressions, and sanguinary conduct in Ireland, has rendered her hateful and accursed in the eyes of her sister nations.
England for a series of years past has ceaselessly attempted to enrich herself by the ruin of her best friends, and to accomplish these desirable ends, a most detestable system of piracy has been resorted to. The imperious language made use of by her officers at Halifax, during the trial of our unfortunate countrymen taken from the Chesapeake—in vilifying our government, and applauding the dastardly conduct of Humphreys, is another proof among the many of what we have to expect from British justice ! From the general conduct of subordinate officers, we can rightly judge the views and intentions of their superiors. The ministerial prints in London, advocate the conduct of Berkley and Humphreys—and they are, as is generally the case, the mouth-piece for the party that supports them to speak through. If we can give credit to these organs, we may count upon a war as almost certain—for it appears from them that hostilities with this country is popular in England.
John Bull is easily led into a broil, for it is his characteristic to be eternally wrangling—and when to his cost, he finds himself in error, he is as strenuously in favor of making up the matter on the best possible terms, as he was before in going to loggerheads. Bullies were ever cowards. In short, it becomes our duty to act decisively, to prepare ourselves for the worst, and by our conduct hereafter when our services are required, prove that the spirit of '76 still exists, to repel injury and to punish oppression.
In some rhymes which lately appeared in a federal paper, Britain is said to be 'a match for all the world.'
So it seems—She is a match that has set 'all the world' in flames.
[Democrat.
Must not our British hirelings be ashamed when they read the English newspapers, and see the attack upon the Chesapeake, which they have attempted to justify and palliate, most pointedly reprobated? Even the prints of the nation which has injured us, condemn that outrage which some mean, mercenary and dastardly traitors here at home are seeking opportunities to excuse. "O shame, where is thy blush!"
[Nat. Aegis.
SALEM, SEPT. 11.
On Tuesday last the Warren Baptist Association held their anniversary meeting in this town.—The Rev. Mr. Cano, of Providence, preached the introductory sermon, on the occasion. On Wednesday forenoon the business of the Association was transacted, and in the afternoon the Rev. Joseph Bentley, of Boston, was ordained as an evangelist minister. Introductory prayer by the Rev. Mr. Collier, of Charleston; sermon by the Rev. Mr. Grafton, of Newton, from 2 Cor. x. 4.—"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds." Ordaining prayer by the Rev. Mr. Blood, of Vermont; charge by Rev. Dr. Baldwin, of Boston; right hand of fellowship by Rev. Mr. Bachelder, of Haverhill; and the concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Peak, of Newburyport. A great number of strangers attended the meeting; and good fellowship and generous hospitality increased the pleasure of those who were interested in the solemnities. The next anniversary will be kept at Newtown; and the Rev. Mr. Clay, of Boston, is appointed to preach the introductory sermon.

LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
The Lydia, Captain Turner, from Liverpool, which arrived at Boston on Friday last, has brought London papers to the 17th August—two days late.
In a letter from the Elbe, of August 7, it is stated, that one of the secret articles of the treaty of Tilsit stipulates, that if England does not accept the mediation of Russia, to make peace, that Russia and Prussia are to attack the British possessions in India; and that the Russian forces now on the Mediterranean, are to join the Turks to expel the British fleet from the Mediterranean. The commercial relations between Russia and England, grew daily more perplexed; and the conduct of the former appeared unfriendly.
The Americans at Petersburg celebrated the last anniversary of Independence there. A number of Russian officers were present. One of the toasts was, "The freedom of the seas." The French troops which have served in Poland, immediately on their arrival in France, are to be ordered to repair to the coast opposite England; where camps were preparing of the most extensive and formidable kind.
The French force assembling on the borders of Holstein, are said to amount to 90,000. [Centinel.]
The late news from England must satisfy every candid citizen of the disingenuous policy of the federalists, in endeavoring for many years to bring this country into an alliance with Britain. If they had succeeded, how deplorable would be now our situation? Suppose we had adopted the plan suggested by Jona. Mason, and others, on the subject of New-Orleans, to obtain a loan of a number of British ships for the purpose of committing hostilities against Spain, what would have been our lot at the present important crisis? We should have been thrown into the scale of negotiation by the government of Great-Britain, and offered as a sacrifice to save them from ruin and wretchedness. The conduct of the President and the Republican administration has been happily directed to avoid this evil, and while the English party were clamorous for a war with France, the real friends of this country were assiduous to maintain tranquility with that nation.
This anglo federal party now begin to change their tone. It was then said, France will be conquered! and it is best for us to secure the friendship of England, lest we should be severely chastised on the conclusion of peace for our neutrality. We then constantly heard of the defeat of Bonaparte—that he was killed, wounded, eat up—with a long train of other disasters, which would inevitably prove destructive to the French nation! At that time we were told that we had better join the coalition: but since all their stories have turned out to be false, now forsooth we are urged to join England because France is likely to conquer all the world!—We were at first to go to war with France because she is victorious: and all this to please our good old friend John Bull!—The tories now urge this warfare because Bonaparte will come to America, if he conquers England. Why then should we provoke him to this enterprise, by going to war with him? If he will let us alone, why should we begin with him? We may expect he will resent our interference at this important crisis.
Besides, how are we to help Britain, when the tories say we cannot even help ourselves? What kind of assistance can we give the English in case of invasion? If all the powers of Europe united, could not avail against France, what can be expected at this juncture, when Britain is left alone? If we are afraid that Bonaparte will come to America, it is better policy not to put ourselves in the wrong, by commencing hostilities against him, than to adopt the quixotic plan of war without the least probability of success. Why are we so afraid of Bonaparte, when in no instance of his successes has he shown a disposition to injure the United States? But we experimentally know that the reverse has ever been the case with the English. The moment they gained an advantage, fresh impositions were thrown on our commerce. When they were successful, the English party here became more abusive and insulting. The tory papers were always more libelous against our government, in proportion to the apparent victories of the British.
Upon the whole, we have not so much to fear from France as from England, if we judge from what has hitherto taken place; neither have we more to apprehend from Bonaparte, than from some now among us. [Boston Chronicle.]
IMPORTANT.
The English Expedition.
The Schooner Joanna, Capt. Prince, arrived at Salem on Tuesday last in 50 days from Cronstadt, and 40 from Elsinore. Capt. Prince informs, that the English Expedition, consisting of 20 ships of the line, and about 80 other vessels, including transports, had arrived off Elsinore, and had demanded the delivery of that fortress, which commands the Sound, and of the whole island of Zealand into their possession. Messages continued to pass between the English commander and the Crown Prince of Denmark. The Crown Prince had delivered in answer to the English demand, that he would not give up the island while there was a man living to defend it. It was expected that the English would immediately attack Elsinore, which the Danes were preparing to defend. It was said the English had in their fleet 40,000 men ready for the attack. On the day after Capt. Prince sailed, he heard a heavy cannonading, from which he supposed that the English had begun the attack. Unfortunately the captain brought no papers.
From this information it is probable that a similar scene like that of 1801, has opened in Denmark. This unoffending people are again called to contend for the liberty and existence of their nation. The great population of Zealand, which contains their capital, and the true courage of the inhabitants which has been already proved, with the indignation excited by this second unprovoked invasion, might lead us to hope that their heroism will not on this as on a former occasion be disappointed. Having so long maintained their neutrality upon the peaceable principles of Bernstorf, it is to be wished they may assert their national rights with glory. [Register.]
In all probability Denmark has ere this come under the protection of those who are "fighting for the liberties of the world." By accounts via Salem, it appears, that England, in her zeal to protect Denmark against the overwhelming dominion of Bonaparte, has demanded, through the medium of a fleet of three-deck'd negotiators, the surrender of Elsinore.
This sort of friendly care of the liberties of nations, reminds us of the story of the highwayman, who stopped a gentleman and demanded his purse; saying "this is a very dangerous road; you must leave your watch and money to my care—else 'tis ten to one you will be robbed before you get much further!" [Boston Democrat.]
The British King's speech, makes it highly probable, that his Ministers had obtained information that a "Maritime Confederacy" was forming in Europe, against the English commerce, directed by Bonaparte, and embracing Russia, Prussia and Denmark. "It," says the Times, "the existence of such a combination against the just rights of this country has come to the knowledge of Ministers, they are entitled to great praise for the decision and vigilance with which they have prepared to defeat and counteract it."
In the United States we continue to discover that the same mind pervades our whole Union. According to accounts from New-Orleans, the public resentment was much awakened by the news of the attack upon the Chesapeake. For a moment all the prejudices of party seemed suspended, and the French, who had been doubtful of the part they ought to take in American affairs, were free to express the interest they felt in this transaction. We begin to receive information from the less frequented parts of the western states. In Champaign county, at Urbana in Ohio, their resolutions were spirited and unanimous. The military officers of Champaign and Green counties have held a meeting in which they recommended immediate attention to the arming of the militia and instant measures to secure the good dispositions of the Indians, and declared their disposition to support with their lives and fortunes the measures of the general government. In Halifax and Northampton counties in North-Carolina, they refused to submit to a draught, but made a general offer of their services and suffered the number for immediate service to be designated. The New-Hanover troop of cavalry offered their services to the government. In Maryland, to render the nature of their measures evident, the officers of the 27th regiment of militia, and the independent light dragoons, among other resolves, declared their highest personal respect for the President of the United States. These spirited resolves were unanimous, and accompanied with resolutions to diffuse similar sentiments and feelings among all the troops under their command. [Essex Register.]
The National Intelligencer, received by Tuesday's mail, contains several depositions clearly proving the neutrality of the three seamen taken from the Chesapeake.
Among the depositions, clearly proving three of the seamen taken from the Chesapeake to be Americans, is one from the father of one of them. It is then asked, how will the British agents set this aside?
From all the accounts we have seen, the British nation pay a greater regard to the President's Proclamation, the unanimous sense of the public meetings, and to the military spirit displayed in the United States, than to all the hopes that a few men can give them of the power to subdue the spirit of a free people. They see enough of the controversies in their own gazettes not to know how little they discover of the true national character, and while they wish for the best defence, they are not very confident in all the means which they cannot possess from the hearts of the people. They view the scribbling of a few men as an impartial Judge would the quibbles of the Bar, and by one honest decision can silence the idle contention. We hope that the English government will be in content with the national sense and interest. [Reg.]
The movements of the Indians on the western and north-western frontier, at the same moment that the English government are heaping wrongs upon us, and their emissaries insulting and menacing us, cannot be wholly the work of sympathy, or of a momentary impulse.
EXHIBITION.
The pupils of the Rev. Mr. Alden's excellent Academy, having for several weeks been occasionally employed in order to exhibit to the public some specimens of their improvement,—last Wednesday evening they presented themselves before a brilliant and crowded audience in the Assembly-Room, where each and every scholar performed their assigned parts to universal acceptance. [Oracle.]
On Tuesday last the Hon. HENRY DEARBORN, Esq. Secretary of War, accompanied by His Excellency Governor LANGDON, and Hon. General STORER, &c. visited Fort Constitution and other islands in this Harbor, suitable to erect Fortifications; and we learn their opinions were, that nature had been so bountiful in her formation of places the most suitable to put in a state of defence, that the expence in fortifying this harbor would be but trifling to almost any other harbor in the Union.
MILITARY.
On the 21st inst. the Second Battalion, Major Samuel Larkin; on the 23d, the First Battalion, Major Gideon Walker; and on the 24th, the Artillery Company, Captain Ham, were severally inspected by their respective Officers. From the marchings, firings and evolutions performed on said days, we are enabled to say that the Companies individually and collectively, are in a rapid and progressive state of improvement, which reflects the highest honor on their several Commanders, and gives us a pleasing testimony that their labours in the perfecting in Military tactics, of the Men under their command, have not been bestowed in vain.
With peculiar pleasure we notice the tender of services made by the "Light Infantry" Company, Captain James Nutter, of this town, and their acceptance by His Excellency the Governor. This company, which is advancing by rapid strides to military fame and perfection,—in whose ranks order & discipline alike prevail, have flown on the present occasion, a laudable and becoming zeal in stepping forward to defend (if need be) the violated and insulted rights of their common country, and to protect the Liberty and lives of their fellow-citizens. It is to be regretted that the ranks of this company are so thin, but we trust that means will be found out to fill up the vacancies,—perhaps from among the draughted men.
Yesterday the First Regiment of Militia was inspected on Portsmouth Plains.
A COMET.—A Comet was discovered one evening last week by D. M. DURRELL, Esq. of Dover, and is visible soon after sunset, when it appears a few degrees North of West, and from two to three hours high above the horizon. The tail of this Comet is very large and is on the side directly opposite the sun.—This Comet may be easily seen by the naked eye, and by the great glare of light issuing from the tail may be very readily distinguished from the Stars.—It is about as large as a fixed star of the first magnitude.
It is evident that the orbit of this Comet has never been ascertained by Astronomers, for none was expected at this time.
The Governor and Council have appointed Thursday the twenty-sixth day of November next to be observed as a day of Thanksgiving, praise and prayer throughout this State.
CHARLES CUTTS, Esquire, Speaker of the House of Representatives, resigned the office of Deputy Secretary, and Obadiah Garris, Esq. of Concord, has been appointed to that Office.
MECHANIC ANNIVERSARY.
The Associated Mechanics & Manufacturers of the State of New Hampshire, will celebrate their anniversary in this town on Thursday next, when a public Address will be delivered by one of the members.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Tuesday arrived, brig Ulysses, Capt. Hutchings, 20 days from Point Petre, (Guad.) Wednesday arrived, ship Falcon, captain Henderson, 54 days from Lisbon. Thursday arrived brig Hope, Capt Place, 43 days from Liverpool.
On the 8th inst. in lat. 47, long. 56, was fell in with the wreck of a brig of about 160 or 170 tons burthen—head and stern, about 2 or 3 feet above water—both masts carried away; the tops and bowsprit broke off; waist and mouldings painted yellow—her hold full of water. N. B. The above mentioned brig appeared to be about a or 3 years old—could not learn the name of her, as she was too much under water for it to be seen—she appeared to have been upset by a squall of wind, as her yards, topmasts, sails and rigging were along side of her.
MARRIED.—In this town, Mr. William H. Wilkins, to Miss Elizabeth Salter. At Newburyport, Robert Boyd, Esq. of Portland, to Miss Hannah Greenleaf, daughter of the late Hon. Judge Greenleaf of Newburyport.
.....DIED.....
In London, Mrs. R. Powell, of the Haymarket-Theatre; she was found dead in her bed, after having played the evening before.
In Charleston, 7th inst. Mr. Samuel E. Porter, aged 21, son of Rev. Mr. Porter, of Rye, N. H.
At Philadelphia, during the week ending 19th inst. 47 deaths; viz. 25 adults, and 22 children.
At New-York, during the week ending 19th inst. 66 deaths, viz. 21 men, 11 women, 19 boys and 17 girls.
At Dunbarton, (N. H.) Mrs. Sarah, wife of the Hon. Jeremiah Page.
At Langdon, Mr. Aaron Stearns, aged 61.
At Rye, on the 23d inst. Mrs. ANNAH, wife of David Locke, aged 68.—She has left an husband, and thirteen children, all married and settled in life, together with sixty-seven grand children, and three great grand children, to mourn her loss. But they are not called to mourn as those who have no hope. She, in early life, manifested a regard to religion, made a profession of it, and has uniformly exhibited the christian temper and character. She ordered her domestic concerns with economy and prudence; the heart of her husband safely trusted in her, and her children rise up and have reason to call her blessed. In her various relations she was dutiful, affectionate and faithful.
For a number of years, before her decease, she had been afflicted with bodily complaints, and at times with great distress; but under all, was patient, resigned, and supported with good hope through grace of future rest and blessedness: She even desired to depart; and, when the days of her appointed time were accomplished, calmly, and full of faith and hope, resigned her spirit to him who gave it—Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Blessed are all they whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching.
FRESH GOODS.
JAMES RUNDLET, Has just received per the Comet from Nantes, 4 cases of FRENCH GOODS—consisting of—women's long and short silk Gloves; men's black and white do.; mouselong white do.—a great variety of ladies and gentlemen's silk Stockings; black Crapes; linen Cambricks; an elegant assortment of Shawls, from 2 to 15 dollars each; extra long colored and white kid Gloves; habit do. Fans; thread Laces; Suspenders; Paris made beaver Hats, &c.
He has also received, per the Sally Ann & the Hope from Liverpool, and the New-Galen from London, 25 packages of
Staple & Fancy Goods, which will be opened in a few days, and will be sold at a small advance by wholesale and retail. Sept. 29.
The last Chance for 10,000 dls.
THE Hatfield Bridge Lottery, commenced drawing on Wednesday last; only a few Tickets and Quarters remain for sale at C. PIERCE'S Bookstore—wholes 33s and quarters 9s.
The Trial of John Wilson, for Mutiny and Desertion, at a Court Martial in Halifax, on Wednesday the 26th of August, 1807—price 25 cents. Sept. 29.
For Freight or Charter,
THE substantial fast sailing Brig Hope, 152 tons burthen.—Also, for sail on board said Brig, 500 Hhds. Liverpool SALT, and a quantity of
COALS.—Apply to JOSEPH CHASE, N o 7, Long wharf. Sept. 29.
THE subscriber has been duly appointed administrator to the estate of JOSEPH HICKS, Esq. late of Madbury, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs,—and all persons having demands upon said estate are requested to exhibit them, and those indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to JACOB JOY, Administrator. Madbury, Sept. 24, 1807.
To be sold at Auction, on
Monday the 12th day of October next, at ten o'clock A. M. at the house of Joseph Hicks, Esq. deceased, in Madbury, all the personal estate of said deceased, such as household furniture; a complete flock of cattle, six horses, hogs, &c. JACOB JOY, Administrator. Madbury, Sept. 24.
At a meeting of the committee of the subscribers for re-building St. John's Church, held on Monday the 28th day of September 1807—VOTED, that a sixth assessment of Twenty Dollars be, and is hereby laid on each and every share; payable to the agents, or their order, on or before the fifth day of October next. Attest, WILLIAM GARDNER, Chairman. N. B. Punctuality is requested.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of HENRY RANLET, late of Exeter, printer, deceased, are hereby requested immediately to settle the same with the subscriber,—and all persons having any demands on the said estate, are desired to present the same for settlement. CHARLES NORRIS, Administrator on said estate.
N. B. All persons indebted to the late company of Ranlet & Norris, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. CHARLES NORRIS. Exeter, Sept. 26, 1807.
Superior Court, September Term, 1807; ORDERED by the Court, That the petitioner notify all persons concerned to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be held at Portsmouth, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the First Tuesday of February next, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted—by causing said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New Hampshire Gazette, the last publication whereof to be six weeks before said term. Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
St. George's MILLS.
THE subscriber offers for sale, his MILLS; lately the property of Gen. H. KNOX; situated in the town of Warren, and county of Lincoln, and a little above the head of navigation, on the great falls of St. George's River—together with the lands and buildings thereto adjoining and belonging.
The natural advantages that here present themselves, together with the very great improvements that have been made at this Mill Seat, render it one of the first, if not the very first situation, for that branch of business in the District of Maine.
There are THREE distinct SAW-MILLS, each of which contains two saws.
One of said Mills is of a very unusual length, and calculated more particularly for sawing dimension lumber; it will saw a stick upwards of sixty feet in length. This long Mill contains, also, a gang of seven saws, moving together, and cutting a log into six boards at one operation, but is remarkably well adapted to the cutting of vessel plank, making them as equal in thickness, as smooth and perfect, in every respect as those sawed by hand.
There is also, a Grist Mill, of the best kind and construction, whose custom is from 6 to 10 bushels per day, through the year; with a bolting machine for the manufacture of flour.
The supply of water is very abundant, (with the exception of the 3 driest months of the year) to keep four of the saws in motion, and for four months in the year, will keep them all going together, with the grist mill; and there is no part of the year (except an unusual dry season) when two saws may not be employed even in the three lumber months. Each of the saws is capable of cutting four thousand of boards a day. The fall of water, is 15 feet on an average.
The St. George's River, which together with its Ponds, extends thirty miles into the back country, affords upon its banks an almost inexhaustible supply of lumber, of various sorts, well adapted to the saw mill.
In addition to the mills the Canal is also offered for sale, with all its privileges, as established by law. This canal is a magnificent work, connecting the waters above said mills with the tide waters, and calculated as well for the use of the mills, as the lumber merchants of the back country; as very much of the lumber of that extensive country passes through them to the head of navigation; making them productive of a revenue of more than 500 dollars a year exclusive of the advantage derived to the mills from them.
This canal may fairly be calculated on, as a progressive and certain revenue.
Adjoining the mills is a farm of about 150 acres of excellent land; one half of which is cleared, and under improvement, lying on both sides of the river; and in every point of view, whether of soil, situation or increasing value, is an object of great importance.
On this farm, is a large, handsome and well finished mansion house, barn and out houses; a large store, and tenements for the work people, with a cooper's shop, beautifully situated upon the bank of the river, and one quarter of a mile above the village. This estate is an extremely pleasant summer residence; to a merchant or trader, it is decidedly the best stand on the river, for the lumber trade; and is generally considered by those who are best acquainted with it, as one of the most eligible situations for business in this part of the country.
Any person inclined to purchase, on application to EBENEZER THACHER, Esq. living on the premises, can view the place, and receive any further information respecting the peculiar advantages of this estate—Possession will be given on the first of March next.
If not sold previous to that time, the whole of this valuable property will be let at an annual rent, or on shares as may be agreed upon. For terms of sale, apply to H. JACKSON. Boston, September 1, 1807.

who has left Ireland within the last fifteen years, who is an apologist for the British government, be you assured he has given incontrovertible evidence that he is a scoundrel—For myself, I loathe and detest him!
[Democratic Press.]
To prevent Iron and Steel from Rusting. Take equal parts of oil varnish and highly rectified spirits of turpentine, and mix them together, apply this varnish to the article you wish to pre- serve from rust, by spreading it even- ly with a sponge, and put it to dry in some place not exposed to dust. The polish and color of copper and brass is heightened and improved by this var- nish. [Aurora.]
ANECDOTES.
A certain Justice of the Peace, who was not very noted for his erudition, had a cause brought before him of rather an obscene nature; in which a young woman was introduced as a witness, who was not very delicate in the choice of words in her testimony: —The Justice observed to her, that she had Brass enough in her face to make a five-pail Kettle:—To which she answered, yes sir , and there is Sap enough in your head to fill it!!
Two sailors passing along a tailor's shop observed a tailor at work, with his coat off—and having the back of the waist-coat patched with different colors of cloth, induced the sons of Neptune to crack a joke upon the poor fellow—When one of the tars cried out to the other, "Look ye Jack, did you ever see so many sorts of Cabbage grow on one stump be- fore?"
It is extremely difficult to overcome old and bad habits. An instructive story is told of a man who used al- ways to stop at a certain house to take a dram. He formed the resolution to pass without stopping, and on his way said to himself, "Stick to it, resolu- tion! Stick to it, resolution!" After he had passed, he said, "Well done, resolution! Come back now, and I will treat you."
A gentleman had lately occasion to call on an acquaintance, and enquir- ing of an Irish servant if his master was at home, was answered in the ne- gative. "When will he return?" ask- ed the gentleman. "Faith, (says paddy) when my master gives orders to say that he is not at home, it is impossible to say when he will return."
REMARK. —Some men are silent for want of matter or assurance; and again some are talkative for want of sense.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
To GEORGE GAINS, Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace in said State: THE subscribers, proprietors and owners of more than one six- teenth part of the township of SHEL- BURNS, in the county of Coos, in said State, request you to notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling- house of Nathaniel Brown, keeper of the Bell tavern in Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham in said State, on Monday the second day of Novem- ber next at three o'clock in the after- noon; for the following purposes—
 1st. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2nd. To consider and determine what money will be necessary for repairing the roads in said town, the present year, and for clearing and making the new county road lately laid out, and also, to pay and discharge the debts of the proprietors for past govern- ment taxes, and the making and repairing roads in and through the town.  3rd. To consider and determine what as- sistance the proprietors will give to the in- habitants, for building School-houses and establishing schools.  4th. To vote and assess taxes, to raise money for such of the purposes aforesaid, as to the proprietors may appear for the in- terest of the town.  5th. To receive, ratify and confirm, any former divisions of land, vote or votes, passed in former meetings, and, finally com- plete, finish and establish any votes or do- ings that were predicted upon, or under au- thority given in and by the fifth article of the notification for the meeting held Mon- day August 22d, 1803, at the said Bell tav- ern in Portsmouth, which may not have been acted upon and fully completed.  6th. To choose a Clerk, Treasurer, Assess- ors and Collector.  7th. To receive, examine, allow and pay all such accounts and demands as exist against said proprietary.  8th. To settle and establish a method for calling future meetings of the proprietors of said township. 
Portsmouth, September 1st, 1807. HUNTINGTON PORTER, HUNTINGTON PORTER, Attorney for THOMAS CRAITS, DANIEL R. ROGERS, JOHN PEIRCE, ANN MARTIN, JAMES JORY.
Pursuant to the foregoing request, I do hereby notify and warn the pro- prietors and others owning land in said Shelburne, to meet at the time and place aforesaid, for the purposes set forth in the above request to me directed.
Given under my hand, this 3d day of September, 1807. GEORGE GAINS, Justice Peace.
State of New-Hampshire—Grafton, ss. To the Hon. JOHN MOONEY, clerk to the Proprietors of Peeling, in said county: THE subscribers, owning more than a sixteenth part of the said township of Peeling, request you to notify and call a meeting of the pro- prietors of said town, to be held at the dwelling-house of Thomas Pink- ham of said Peeling, on Wednesday the 21st day of October next, at ten o'clock A.M. to act on the following matters namely.
 1. To choose a Moderator, to govern said meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk.  3. To adopt measures for settling with their Treasurer.  4. To take the sense of the proprietors respecting the application to the General Court for a tax upon them.  5. To see if the proprietors will vote a tax upon themselves.  6. To choose a Treasurer.  7. To choose Assessors.  8. To choose a Collector.  9. To pass upon all claims that may ex- ist for or against said proprietors, and to pass any vote or votes of ratification and confirmation of former votes or doings, and to pass any vote or votes that may then be thought necessary for said propriety. 
September 2, 1807. JONATHAN STEELE, THOMAS PINKHAM, DANIEL HATES, ISAAC WALDRON.
State of New-Hampshire—Grafton, ss. To the proprietors of the town- ship of Peeling, in the county of Graft- on—You are hereby notified to meet at the time and place, and for the pur- poses above mentioned. Sept. 3, 1807. JOHN MOONEY, Proprietors Clerk.
State of New-Hampshire—Hillsborough, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non resident owners of Improv- ed land in TEMPLE, in said county, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1806; that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with inci- dental charges, will be sold at public auction, on Monday the 12th day of October next, at 2 o'clock afternoon, at the store of F. Craggin and Co. in said Temple, unless prevented by pre- vented by previous payment.
   Number. Quantity. School Tax. Town Tax. Total Tax. Solley's half.   D. C. M. D. C. M.     19 1 50 0 69 9 0 52 5 15   19 2 50 0 69 9 0 52 5 15   200 2 100 1 86 4 1 52 0 40   2 7 100 0 93 2 0 65 0 20   36 9 50 0 46 6 0 35 0 10   42 9 50 0 46 6 0 35 0 10   99 12 100 0 46 6 0 35 0 10   112 13 100 0 46 6 0 35 0 10   1 7 100 0 93 2 0 65 0 20   29 8 100 0 93 2 0 65 0 20   58 12 100 0 46 6 0 35 0 10   97 12 90 0 46 6 0 35 0 10   78 12 90 0 69 9 0 52 5 15   100 13 100 0 69 9 0 52 5 15   76 14 50 0 46 6 0 35 0 10   168 16 90 0 93 2 0 65 0 20  
Officew-Gore, State of New-Hampshire, County of Strafford. NOTICE is hereby given to the following delinquent non-resident propri- etors or owners of land in said Officew-Gore, who have not paid their high- way, school, town, state and county taxes for the year 1806—that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes and the incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at my dwelling-house at said Gore, on Monday the thirtieth day of November next, at ten o'clock before noon, un- less prevented by previous payment.
Solley's half, part of each of the following Lots drawn to the original right of Solly and Marsh, Viz:—
   Number. Quantity. Highway Tax. School Tax. Town Tax. State Tax. County Tax. Total Tax. Solley's half.     19 1 50 0 69 9 0 52 5   19 2 50 0 69 9 0 52 5   200 2 100 1 86 4 1 52 0   2 7 100 0 93 2 0 65 0   36 9 50 0 46 6 0 35 0   42 9 50 0 46 6 0 35 0   99 12 100 0 46 6 0 35 0   112 13 100 0 46 6 0 35 0  
The following Lots drawn to the original right of Thomas Wallingford, Viz,
   Number. Quantity. Highway Tax. School Tax. Town Tax. State Tax. County Tax. Total Tax. Solley's half.     1 7 100 0 93 2 0 65 0   29 8 100 0 93 2 0 65 0   58 12 100 0 46 6 0 35 0   97 12 90 0 46 6 0 35 0   78 12 90 0 69 9 0 52 5   100 13 100 0 69 9 0 52 5   76 14 50 0 46 6 0 35 0   168 16 90 0 93 2 0 65 0  
Officew Gore, September 7, 1807. PETER CUSHING, Collector.
Officew-Gore, State of New-Hampshire, County of Strafford. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in said Officew-Gore, who have not paid their highway, school and town taxes for the year 1807; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bid- der, at my dwelling-house in said Officew-Gore, on Monday the thirtieth day of November next, at ten o'clock before noon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Solley's half, part of each of the following Lots drawn to the original right of Solly and Marsh, Viz:—
   Number. Quantity. Highway Tax. School Tax. Town Tax. State Tax. County Tax. Total Tax. Solley's half.     19 1 50 0 75 0 48 0 9   19 2 50 0 75 0 48 0 9   200 2 100 2 0 1 28 0 25   2 7 100 1 0 0 64 0 12   36 9 100 0 50 0 32 0 6   42 9 100 0 50 0 32 0 6   74 11 100 0 50 0 32 0 6   99 12 100 0 50 0 32 0 6   112 13 100 0 50 0 32 0 6  
Right of Jotham Osborne, Viz,
Right of Mark Hunking Wentworth, Viz,
Right of Thomas Wallingford, Viz,
   Number. Quantity. Highway Tax. School Tax. Town Tax. State Tax. County Tax. Total Tax. Solley's half.     19 1 50 0 75 0 48 0 9   19 2 50 0 75 0 48 0 9   200 2 100 2 0 1 28 0 25   2 7 100 1 0 0 64 0 12   36 9 100 0 50 0 32 0 6   42 9 100 0 50 0 32 0 6   74 11 100 0 50 0 32 0 6   99 12 100 0 50 0 32 0 6   112 13 100 0 50 0 32 0 6  
Officew Gore, September 7, 1807. PETER CUSHING, Collector.
CHEAP GOODS. PETER COFFIN, Has just received on consignment an ex- tensive assortment of GOODS, suitable to all seasons, which are now opened and will be sold VERY CHEAP. Portsmouth, Sept. 8.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale at the Gazette-Office, and at the different Book-Stores in town "Three Essays, on the mod- ern practice of consecrations; and on au- cient and modern Idolatry; with strictures on an Oration lately pronounced and pub- lished, entitled, "Masonic and Social Ad- dres, &c."—Price 9d. August 25.
RICH DAMASK Table-Cloths and Diapers. TIMOTHY UPHAM, Has just received a large assortment of DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, from six to thirty dollars each, measuring from 1 3/4 to 3 yds. square, they are from Coulson's celebrated manufactory, Ireland, are better fig- ures and better finished Goods than any of the kind he has ever offered for sale. Also,
from the same house a complete assortment of LINEN DIAPERS, from 1 to 2 1/2 yards wide, from 436 to 155 per yd. in various figures.
Those who wish to purchase articles of this kind—are respectfully request- ed to call and examine them.
Has also received since 4-4
IRISH LINENS, Fine Linen Cambrick; glazed and unglazed cotton Cambrick; fine and low priced Book Muslins; Parasols at 9s and 10s 6d; silk Umbrellas; gen- tlemen's very fine white Hats, some very large.
A large assortment of other Goods as usual. August 25.
Stephen Hardy, Market-street. Has received a few GOLD Miniature Settings; morocco Cases for do.; gold Neckla- ces; plain and swing hoop Ear-rings; silver Thimbles; silver plated Spoons; Combs; morocco Pocket-books; thread Cases and Purses; Coral and Bells; powder Flasks; horse Whips, &c.—Where also is kept con- stantly on hand—a general assortment of Gold and gilt Jewelry; Silver and plated Ware and other fancy GOODS, which he is selling at very low prices for cash or short approved credit. August 18, 1807.
More New Goods. Just received at DRAPER'S Cheap New Cash Store, a fresh and very extensive variety of Seasonable GOODS, among which are—an elegant assortment of LADIES Dunstable Hats & Bon- nets of the newest taste; Leu- horn straw Flats; Ladies habit silk Gloves; do. do. Kid do.; Italian plaid LuteStrings; Florence do. do.; black Crapes; India black Satins; do. do. LuteStrings; black Florence do.; Damask silk Shawls; 3/4 & 5/8 blk. cambricks; book, jaconet and cambrick Muslins; Irish Linens; Linen Sheerings; Patch Turnitures; Cal- licoes and Chintzes; Thread & Cot- ton Laces; bik. patent Laces; Cap Patterns; Linen Cambrick, very cheap; embossed Ribbons; Ladies morocco Purses; Cambrick & com- mon Dimities; Oil Cloths; Muslin Shawls, very cheap; English and country Diapers; cotton Umbrellas; India Calicoes; Linen and Cotton Checks; blue India Cottons; Ladies black morocco Shoes, for half price; a very large supply of India Cottons. The above with a great variety of other articles, in addition to his stock on hand, makes his assortment com- plete. Portsmouth, August 4.
FOR SALE, A Right of Land in the town of PIERCY, in the county of Coos, being the original right of Nath'l Hea- ley, Esq. for further particulars enquire of JOHN HILL. Portsmouth, August 11. [U]
Tickets & Quarters, in the Second Class of Hatfield Bridge Lottery,—for sale by Joseph Clark, jun. Back-street. August 11, 1807.
FAMILY PRAYERS! A NEW Edition, with additions to a Prayer Book for the use of families, prepared by the association of Ministers on Piscataqua-River, and recommended by them as an assistant to the social devotions of Families; just published and for Sale at the Bookstore of C. PIERCE, price 1s 6d half bound, and 2s 3d bound in leather.
WANTED. —A girl from 10 to 13 years of age, to attend in a family where she will receive good wages and be instructed in useful knowledge— Enquire of the Printers.—One from the country would be preferred. Sept. 15.
For Sale, or Charter, A GOOD staunch Schooner, well found, about 30 tons, for fur- ther information, enquire of the Prin- ters. September 15.
NOTICE is hereby given, that AMY SEAVEY, the wife of me the subscri- ber, hath left my bed and board, and neglect- ed and refused to do the duties of a wife and mother—I therefore forewarn and forbid all persons trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting. JOHN SEAVEY, Jr. Portsmouth, September 15, 1807.
State of New-Hampshire—Hillsborough, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of NEW- LONDON, in the state and county aforesaid, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1807;