The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1801-02-10 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
— MY COUNTRY'S GOOD SHALL BE MY CONSTANT AIM —
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
No. 7, of Vol. XLVI.]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1801.
[One Dollar 83 half pr. Annum.]
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the Public and his friends in particular, that he has opened a
COMMISSION STORE,
In No. 17, Market-Street, Portsmouth. Where will receive Merchandise for sale, or transact any other business on Commission.
He likewise has a License as an
AUCTIONEER;
And will receive property of any kind, for Public Sale, and promises those gentleman who may be pleased to favor him with their commands, that his best endeavors shall not be wanting to complete the same with fidelity and dispatch, and every favor will be duly attended, by the Public's obedient servant,
Alexander Ewen.
Portsmouth, Feb. 2, 1801.
LOST,
A Post-Note of the United States of Three Thousand Dollars; AND having apprized all the banks in the United States of the marks of the said bill, it can be of no real use to any but the owner: but as he feels an inconvenience from the want of it, he will pay any person ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS that has been so fortunate as to find it, and will deliver the same to
JOHN TAYLOR.
Richmond, Vir. Dec. 21, 1800.
N.B. The printers of the United States are requested to publish the above advertisement in their respective papers three times and forward their accounts to Mr. Augustine Davis, Postmaster, Richmond, Virginia, for payment.
To William Plumer, Esq. Clerk of the proprietors of the township of Millsfield in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire.
THE subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of said township of Millsfield request that you would notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township to meet at the dwelling house of Mrs. Eunice Wells, innholder in Hampton-Falls in the county of Rockingham in said State, on the twenty-ninth day of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon for the following purposes.
 1st. To choose a moderator, to govern said meeting.  2d. To choose a proprietors clerk.  3d. To see if the proprietors will perambulate the lines of said township, and lot said town.  4th. To see if the proprietors will appoint a committee or an agent to perambulate the lines of said township and to lot said town.  5th. To see what encouragement the proprietors will give in lands or otherwise, to procure settlers in said township.  6th. To see what encouragement the proprietors will give in lands or otherwise for making roads and building mills in said town.  7th. To choose a committee or an agent with power to procure settlers, make roads, and build mills in and for said town.  8th. To see if the proprietors will at an adjournment of said meeting draw and sever the lots in said township.  9th. To see if the proprietors will establish a method of settling accounts that now or hereafter may exist against said proprietary. 
JONATHAN PEELES, GEO: CROWNINSHIELD, and SONS. B. PUTNAM, JACOB ASHTON, Salem, November 24, 1800.
FOR SALE, by Clark & Conner, At their Store in Fore-Street, RUSSIA IRON, do. for Mill-Saws; Hart and Club Steel; Rock Salt; Antigua Rum; Brandy; Coffee; Sugar; Tea; Flour; Beef; Pork; Butter; half barrels of Neats Tongs; Tubs of Rounds; Sole Leather; Nova Scotia Grindstones, of almost all sizes.
—ALSO— A few pieces of English Goods —the above articles they will sell as low for cash as can be had in this town. Portsmouth, Feb. 2.
A Bargain,
To be sold at Public Auction, BY license from the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on Thursday the 19th day of February next, at the House of Capt. James Geddes, in Portsmouth, at 12 o'clock of said day, a farm of seventy acres in the town of Lee, now in the occupation of Benjamin Willey, formerly known by the name of the Dennis farm, consisting of planting, mowing and orcharding, and late the estate of John Wendell, jun. of said Portsmouth, merchant, deceased, said farm is capable of great improvements, being situated on the public road and near a well improved Grist Mill and Saw Mill—conditions of sale to be made known at time and place aforesaid, by JOHN WENDELL, Administrator. Portsmouth, January 26, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire. THE proprietors of the township of Plainfield in the county of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, at a legal meeting held in said Plainfield, on the first Monday of September 1799, voted to lay a tax of four dollars on each of the undivided rights of land in said town that remained unpartitioned, and at a legal meeting of said proprietors held as aforesaid on the 30th day of June 1800, voted to lay a tax of six dollars on each proprietor right of undivided land in said Plainfield—to pay the demands against the proprietors and necessary expenses, and have committed said taxes in a bill to me the subscriber to collect, and pay the same to the proprietors treasurer on or before the first day of April next, this is therefore to notify the owners of undivided rights of land in said Plainfield, to pay the taxes aforesaid, being ten dollars on each right, to me at my dwelling house in said Plainfield, on or before the said first day of April next, otherwise so much of each delinquent proprietor share will be sold as the law directs, as will be necessary to satisfy said taxes and incidental charges.
STEPHEN REED, Prop's Collector. Plainfield, January 6, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Rumney, in the State of New-Hampshire, that the said proprietors at a legal meeting held in said Rumney, on the thirtieth day of December 1800, did vote to raise two dollars on each right in said town, to defray proprietors charges, which sum is assessed and committed to me to collect, I therefore notify said proprietors and owners of land that unless payment be made to me at my house in Rumney aforesaid, their lands will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
N.B. And also all other lands the proprietors have disposed of by vote or otherwise. JOSEPH JONES, Collector. Rumney, January 14, 1801.
To William Plumer, Esq. Clerk of the proprietors of the township of Errol, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire.
THE subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of said township of Errol, request that you would notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling house of Mrs. Eunice Wells, innholder in said Hampton-Falls, in the county of Rockingham in said State, on the 29th day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon for the following purposes.
 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.  2d. To choose a proprietors Clerk.  3d. To see if the proprietors will perambulate the lines of said township, and lot said town.  4th. To see if the proprietors will appoint a committee or an agent to perambulate the lines of said township and to lot said town.  5th. To see what encouragement the proprietors will give in lands or otherwise to procure settlers on said township.  6th. To see what encouragement the proprietors will give in lands or otherwise for making roads and building mills in said town.  7th. To choose a committee or an agent with power to procure settlers, make roads, and build mills, in and for said town.  8th. To see if the proprietors will at an adjournment of said meeting draw and sever the lots in said township.  9th. To see if the proprietors will establish a method of settling accounts that now or hereafter may exist against said proprietary. 
JONATHAN PEELES, GEORGE CROWNINSHIELD, and SONS. JOHN JENKS, JACOB ASHTON, Salem, November 24, 1800.
SUGAR and TEA. FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh,
India SUGAR of a good quality. Hyson, Hyson-skin and Bohea TEA. Portsmouth, Jan. 6, 1801.
FOR SALE, CHEAP. A NUMBER of Glazed Sashes, with Window Frames and Shutters. Apply to the printer hereof.
DIRECT TAX.
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of land in Londonderry and Windham, being the 9th Collection District, who have not paid their Direct Tax, which became due on the 8th day of January 1800, and unless the same is paid to me the subscriber within sixty days, so much of their lands will be sold as will pay the same with incidental charges in manner prescribed by law.
   Acres. Dols. Cts.     Hugh Alexander, 80 2 75   Lydia Allis, 20 0 52   James Boys, jr. 50 1 21   Gilbert Bond, 36 1 1   Widows Cliniding, 12 1/2 0 42   Elia Colley, 167 4 3   Job Cressey, 75 1 96   David Ela, 50 1 43   John Ela, 40 1 30   William Gilcreast, 20 0 70   James Gregg, 104 4 0   John Hopkins & Son, 100 3 11   James Hogg, 70 1 99   William Hogg, 60 1 30   Nathaniel Jewett, 70 3 12   Samuel Karr, 70 2 43   Heirs of John Kelsey, 80 3 77   John M. Duffee, 20 0 51   Thomas Mitchell, 60 1 43   David Morrison, 70 3 45   Telford lot, the owners, } unknown, 48 0 35   John Neal, 90 0 78   Seth Rider, 42 1 16   Jonathan Simonds, 40 1 4   Samuel Todd, 8 1 82   Robert Wallace, 59 2 11   Solomon Corlin, 102 3 1   Joseph Corlin, 42 1 4   Simeon Dufin, 110 3 84   Ebenezer Hall, 59 1 61   Hannah Hamilton, 30 0 98   Jonathan Thompson, 35 0 98   Jonathan Boardman, } Newbury-Port, 202 8 51   Thomas Gold, unknown, 40 0 35   Peter Hall, Chester, 19 0 90   John Hopkins, M. S. 180 4 49   Joseph Hobbs, 1 0 48   Elnathan Whitney, Goffstown 50 1 98   Nehemiah Storey, do. 70 2 38   John Ferren, 70 2 38   Heirs of Doct. Kase, } unknown, 40 0 51   DANIEL MILTIMORE, Collector 9th Collection District. [60-d.]  
Croydon.—State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of Croydon, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1800, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the first Wednesday of April next, so much of their land as will pay the same together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Mr. Emerson Hall, innholder in said town, at ten of the clock A. M. on said day.
   No. Acres. Dols. Cts. State C. C. High C. C.     Samuel Chase, 5 2 100 9 4 24   Daniel Chase, 36 0 60 4 2 12   Moses Chase, 52 2 100 6 3 16   Moody Chase, 22 0 60 4 2 12   Moses Whipple, 41 2 100 7 3 20   Sam'l Chase, jr. 24 0 60 4 2 12   Samuel Ayers, 23 2 100 9 4 24   Joseph Whipple, 31 0 60 4 2 12   Eph. Sharman, 37 2 100 6 3 18   James Whipple, 61 0 60 7 3 20   Thos' Dennis, 46 0 60 4 2 12   Eph. Sharman, jr. 9 0 60 6 3 16   March Chase, 35 2 100 7 3 20   Phineas Leland, 44 0 60 4 2 12   Daniel Chase, jr. 68 0 60 4 2 12   Solomon Chase, 46 2 100 6 3 19   Joseph Miriam, 66 0 60 6 3 16   Jona. Chase's heirs, 27 1 100 7 3 20   Governor's farm, 75 0 60 4 2 12   North part, 1000 acres 0 500 44 17 117   John Whipple, 12 rem. 30 4 2 12   James Richardson, 15 16.30 3 2 8   S. Cumming, pasture, 0 0 19 5 29   John Holland west half, 17 0 50 5 2 12   Ebenezer Warters, 65 0 60 4 2 12   Solomon Leland, 16 2 100 9 4 24   Luthe Druary, 70 0 60 6 3 16   John Downing, 79 4 100 7 3 20   Samuel Marsh, jr. Collector. 48 2 100 6 3 16   Croydon, November 17, 1800.  
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. THE subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate for said county, to receive, examine and adjust all the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOHN WENDELL, jr. late of Portsmouth, merchant deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that they will attend that service at the store of JEREMIAH LIBBEY in Market-Street, in said Portsmouth, on the third Thursday of this and the five following months, from two to five o'clock P. M. on said days. ISAAC RINDGE, JEREMIAH LIBBEY, RICHARD C. SHANNON. Portsmouth, January 13, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. THE subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. Judge of Probate, to receive, examine and adjust all the claims of the creditors to the estate of Mr. JOHN BROWN, late of Portsmouth in said county, merchant deceased, represented insolvent, and six months being allowed from the 25th instant,
HEREBY give notice, that they will attend that service at the office of Jeremiah Libbey, in Market-Street, in said Portsmouth, on the last Monday of this, and the five following months, and on the second Monday of July following, from 3 to 6 o'clock P. M. on said days. THOMAS THOMPSON, JEREMIAH LIBBEY, EDWARD SARGENT. Portsmouth, Jan. 17, 1801. (6w.)
State of New-Hampshire, Hillsborough, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land lying in Sharon, that so much of their land as will pay their taxes for the year 1800, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the house of CALEB JACKSON, innholder in said Sharon, on the 15th day of April next at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Acres. Dols. Cts. State C. C. High C. C.     Stephen Brown, 130 17 1 36 8 52 13 1 19   Gen. Fran. Blood, 150 20 3 21 5 30 8 0 0   M. Wentworth, 120 20 4 21 5 30 8 0 69   Wright and Eastman, 60 14 4 15 3 22 6 0 50   Dea. Isaac Appleton, Gore joining to New-Infowich 0 0 0 31 5 10 0   JAMES TAGGART, Collector. Sharon, Jan. 15, 1800.  
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, JAN. 19. DRAWBACKS. A memorial respecting inconveniences which have arisen relative to the drawbacks on goods imported in foreign ships, was read and referred.
MINE & METAL COMPANY.
A bill to incorporate a company by the name of the Mine and Metal Company, was read twice.
TUESDAY, JAN. 20. JUDICIARY.
This bill was read a third time this day and passed. By this bill the supreme court is to consist of the chief and four other Justices. Semi-annual sessions to be held at Washington, the first in August next. The number and arrangements of districts have been already published. Six circuits are formed; three Judges are to be appointed for each circuit, one to be called chief Judge of the circuit. Each circuit is to have an attorney, clerk, marshal, &c. The law will commence operation early.
LIGHT HOUSE.
The bill for erecting a light-house on Cape Hope, Martha's Vineyard, was ordered for a third reading.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21.
SHOT.
A petition for an additional duty on imported shot, the petitioner alleging that he had improved the domestic manufacturer, was committed.
SEDITION LAW.
The house went into a committee of the whole, on the report for the continuance of the sedition law, Messrs. Griswold, Rutledge, Dana and Harper, spoke in favor of the report: Messrs. Davis, Nicholas, Randolph, Huger, Gallatin, Claiborne and Nicholson opposed it. No decision was had.
THURSDAY, JAN. 22. MODE OF VOTING FOR PRESIDENT.
Mr. Nicholas presented a report from the committee appointed to consider the propriety of proposing as an amendment to the constitution, a uniform mode of appointing Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, and choosing Representatives in Congress.
The report was lengthy and concluded by proposing two resolutions, the purport of which was that it is inexpedient to make any alteration in the constitution respecting these subjects. The report was ordered to be printed for the use of the members. It was referred to a committee of the whole house.
COUNTING THE VOTES, &c.
Mr. Rutledge called up a resolution the object of which was, to appoint a committee to join a committee of the Senate to make some arrangements respecting the counting of the votes for President and Vice-President, and to agree upon the time and place of administering to them the oaths of office.
SEDITION LAW.
The house then went into a committee on the report of the committee of revival, &c. which proposes to continue in force the sedition law.
Mr. Bayard advocated the measure in an able and lengthy speech. He was followed by Mr. Gallatin, who opposed it at considerable length.—Mr. Otis then rose in favor of the law and delivered his sentiments in an easy and elegant manner. The committee rose without coming to a decision.
FRIDAY, JAN. 23.
SUPREME COURT.
Mr. Rutledge made a report from the committee to whom was referred the letter from the commissioners respecting the provision of accommodations for the next supreme court of the United States to fit.
Referred to a committee of the whole House.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, &c.
Mr. Harper laid on the table several resolutions for completing the public buildings in the City of Washington, and for completing the furniture of the President's house. The purport of which was that the buildings should be finished by a loan, for which the public lands in the city should be pledged 100,000 dollars, to be paid in yearly installments therefor, to be expended under the direction of four secretaries.
GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL TERRITORY.
Mr. H. Lee reported a bill providing a government and judiciary for the district of Columbia. The bill provides for the establishment of a territorial legislature to be composed of two houses. The representatives to be elected by the people every two years. The senate to be elected by electors chosen for that purpose. The representatives to be composed of 14, the senate of 6 members. The senators to be chosen for 6 years to be divided into three classes, one of which to go out every two years.
The governor is to be chosen by the president with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor to choose two sheriffs, one for the eastern and one for the western part of the district. The representatives and senators to be equally divided.
The bill was referred to a committee of the whole house.
SEDITION LAW.
The house again resolved itself into a committee on the revival of the sedition bill. Mr. Macon, Mr. Nicholas, and Mr. Lyon spoke in opposition, and Mr. Dennis and Mr. H. Lee in favor of it.
On the question being taken on the report, 48 members rose on each side, and it was carried by the vote of the chairman, Mr. Morris.
In the house it was taken by yeas and nays as follows:
Question, Shall the report of the committee be agreed to? Yeas 48—Nays 48.
The speaker carried the question in the affirmative, and a bill was ordered to be brought in by the committee. Adjourned.

Domestic News.
WASHINGTON, JAN. 23.
In Senate, yesterday, the first section of the "Bill for erecting a Mausoleum, to George Washington," was negatived, Thus the bill is lost.
FRENCH TREATY.
This day the question was taken in the Senate on the Convention with France. The form of ratification was brought in by a committee of the Senate, and was in substance as follows:—That the Senate advise and consent to a ratification of the same, provided the second and third articles be expunged, and two articles be added; one declaring this Convention shall not be construed to operate contrary to any former treaty with any state or sovereign, and the other that the Convention should be limited to eight years duration.
Questions were taken in striking out of the form of ratification, that part of the proof which expunges the 2d article, that part which expunges the 3d article, and the part declaring the convention, shall not operate contrary to former treaties, &c. &c. And they were all struck out of the form. The limitation was preserved in it; and on the question of ratification with this limitation, the votes in favor of it were 16, against it 14. Two thirds being necessary to ratify a Treaty, the question was lost.
The present Legislature of Virginia has followed the example of the antecedent Legislature, and refused to extend the charter of the bank of Alexandria, which will expire in 1809. On all hands it is acknowledged that no bank institution has been more properly or carefully conducted; for not only the inhabitants of the town, but all the country people connected with it by trade were extremely solicitous for the extension of the charter. Yet we see that their wishes on a subject most interesting to them have been disregarded.
The leaders in the political affairs of Virginia profess a disposition to obey the will and sentiments of the community. Whence it is then that in this instance we find them deviating from their declarations and professions? The answer is obvious to the most inattentive observer of the conduct of Virginia. It has arisen from that inveterate and implacable hostility to commerce, which is known to have governed that State at all times and in all circumstances.
When the sentiments of the most influential characters of that state whether in Congress or in the General assembly are reviewed, we perceive in them a determination to withhold from commerce every encouragement and even the most ordinary protection. From this spirit if it should ever prevail in the national councils, every thing baneful and ruinous to the commercial interest is to be feared.
STRANGE PORTENTS.
PITTSBURG, JAN. 16.
About 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening the 7th inst. an extraordinary light appeared in the hemisphere, and continued for about 10 seconds—it was equal to the brightness of the sun, and was succeeded by a light rumbling noise. We are informed that on the Allegheny mountains the earth was greatly agitated, and the noise similar to a discharge of cannon.
[This extraordinary occurrence is mentioned in all the papers southwest of Philadelphia, and the accounts of its appearance and effects are similarly stated.]
FIRE AT WASHINGTON.
"New plots and foul conspiracies awake, And muffling up their horrors from the moon, Havoc and devastation they prepare, Now sons of riot in mid-revel rage. What shall I do?—suppress it; or proclaim I"
WASHINGTON, JAN. 21.
Last evening about dusk a fire was discovered in the Treasury Department. When discovered one of the rooms of the Accountant was in a full blaze. The papers in this room are said to be entirely destroyed, and those in an upper and an adjacent room, to which the flames extended, are said to be considerably injured. The fire was extinguished in about an hour and a half.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
GEORGETOWN, JAN. 21.
Early last evening a fire was discovered in the S.E. part of the Treasury office, City of Washington. A considerable number of persons assembled in a short time from the City and Georgetown. Notwithstanding their exertions, however, and the active use of the engine belonging to the office, within the hour, the fire was not extinguished for several hours. It extended itself from the apartment where it commenced to one or two others and penetrated into the second story; but fortunately did not reach the roof.
Had this building been consumed, besides the public loss, a number of private buildings would have been greatly endangered, particularly as the wind was high and blowing.
Some persons continued idle, unconcerned spectators of a scene, which threatened so much calamity. They have proved themselves destitute of the feelings of humanity, devoid of a sense of propriety, and a disgrace to human nature. Who can regard them without mingled indignation and contempt?
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 24.
We understand that the principal apartments of the Treasury, are of a fire-proof construction; and are therefore disposed to hope that the most valuable books and papers being deposited there, would have been preserved from the flames. The fire for some time threatened the most destructive effects; but through the exertions of the citizens, animated by the example of the President of the United States, (who on the occasion fell into the ranks and aided in passing the buckets) was at length subdued.
NORFOLK, January 17.
The vessel mentioned in our last to have been taken by the French privateer Le Junne Creole, was the American ship Hibernia, Capt. Fanning, (of Bolton) from Damiscou to Jamaica with lumber and spars.
ALEXANDRIA, JAN. 26.
We understand a second attempt was made in the legislature of this state for continuing the Charter of the Bank of Alexandria, and carried by a majority of two. The time limited for its duration is to the 4th of March, 1811.
RICHMOND, Jan. 20.
The committee appointed by the legislature to investigate the conduct of John Hamilton, Esq. British consul at Norfolk, relative to the alleged delivery of Hugh Jones, reported, that the consul was not authorized, under the laws of the United States, or any treaty, to demand the surrender of any person whatsoever, as he is represented to have done; that the delivery of Jones, if made as represented, was without lawful authority; that it be resolved, to request the governor to transmit to the President the documents on the subject, with a request that he will cause the transaction to be enquired into, and that such redress may be given as the laws of nations, and of the U. S. will warrant; and that it be further resolved, that provision ought to be made by law in Virginia for punishing any like offences, which may in future be committed by any person subject to the jurisdiction of this State. Which report was accepted and the resolutions passed.
PHILAD. JAN. 30.
ANOTHER FRENCH DECREES.
LIBERTY. EQUALITY. FRENCH REPUBLIC. DECREES. TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE, General in Chief of the Armies of St. Domingo.
In consequence of the just representation made to me by the Consul General for the United States of America, (Mr. Stevens) whose attachment for the colony is well known to us.
Being desirous to maintain the commercial connections, existing between the continent of America and of the several islands trading with St. Domingo.
Willing to give them a proof thereof, by facilitating the several shipments daily made for St. Domingo.
Being also desirous to fix the ports (in this colony) for the admission of neutrals and foreign vessels, conciliating the interest of foreigners, with that of the French coasting traders, for whom I must also show my solicitude.
All maturely considered we decree as follows:—
Art. 1. Our decree of 21st Frimaire last, shall be executed in all its parts with the following modifications.
Art. 2. All goods imported into this colony, whatever be their nature or value, are subjected only to a duty rated at 10 per cent.
Art. 3. The laying of this duty shall be established, agreeably to our declaration of the 21st Frimaire last.
Art. 4. The ports designated for imports and exports are as follows:
For the Northern Department of St. Domingo—Cape Francois, Cape Nicholas la Mole, Fort Liberty. For the Western Department—Port Republican, Gonaives and Jacmel. For the Southern Department—Aux Cayes, St. Louis and Lance-a-Veau.
The present decree shall be printed, (to the number of 1000 copies) read, published and posted up in every place that may be necessary, directed to all civil and military authorities, that it may be carried into complete and strict execution.
Given at our Head-Quarters in Port-Republicain, the 10th of Nivose, 9th year of the French Republic. (Signed) TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE.
Extract of a letter from Florence, dated Sept. 20.
"The French General Launay, previously to quitting the city demanded a further contribution much exceeding all possibility of payment. He then abated somewhat of his demand, and seizing the wives of the nobles and several nuns, he declared that he would abandon them to the passions of his soldiers if the sums were not instantly paid. It is unnecessary to add, that this brutal measure had the effect he required. He has quitted the state of Lucca amidst universal execrations."
NEW-YORK, Feb. 2.
Capt. Cook from Jeremie, which he left the 6th January, informs, that Toussaint was on the eve of a war with the Spaniards of St. Domingo. He had put into requisition 30 vessels, amongst which were a number of Americans, for the embarkation of troops.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, N. S. received at Norwich, dated December 25.
We have remarkably fine, weather here this winter, such as the oldest inhabitants do not remember; not a grain of snow to be seen, not a skin of ice, and scarcely any frost—but still we have our troubles—we are much alarmed about the small pox; it has been very mortal at Halifax, more so than the fever at Philadelphia, and it has already made its appearance here."
Extract of a letter from St. Thomas, dated January 7, 1801.
"An advice-boat arrived at Basse-terre, from Rocheford, in 36 days passage. She brought the Treaty concluded with America, which was immediately proclaimed at Basse-terre. The planters of Guadalupe are all re-called to their homes. Mr. Lefaurier, very well known in the West-Indies, and on whom great encomiums are bestowed, is nominated Prefect for Guadalupe. He was Commissary ordonnateur at Grenada, under the old government."
"Another vessel in 24 days from Bordeaux, arrived on the 23d Dec. with 70 passengers, all Guadalupe-planters. The hope of a general peace was considered as founded on the strongest probabilities."
"The gentleman who writes from St. Thomas, is Mr. De la Saliniere, distinguished by his probity; the same who last year was the first to announce to us the favorable change wrought by Bonaparte."
NEW-LONDON, Feb. 2.
Arrived—Schooner Buck, Jack, St. Thomas, Winthrop, Trott, St. Vincent; Polly, Cleft, Surinam; Fanny, Turks-Island; Capt. Turner had three of his people, (natives of this town and neighbourhood) taken out of his vessel, by a gang from a British man of war, at Martinico and detained. The mate they severely wounded with a cutlass; capt. Turner also received a wound in his face.
Communicated.
Slaughtered at Hebron, last month, an Ox 4 years old, raised and fatted by Capt. Roger M'Call, of Lebanon, which weighed
Quarters 1156 Tallow, 330 Hide, 105 1/2 1591 1/2
NEW-HAVEN, JAN. 29.
Copy of a letter from a young man in St. Kitts, to his father in Guilford, dated St. Kitts, Dec. 4, 1800.
"Honored Father,—I embrace this opportunity to convey you a line, and inform you of my situation. I sailed from New-York about the 18th of Oct. in the ship Favorite, Capt. Barnard, bound to Cape-Francois, on the 4th Nov. was taken by a French privateer and carried into Guadalupe, put into prison, and have just arrived here in a carrel. They took from me every thing I had, both my venture and clothing, and scarcely left me a shirt to my back."
BOSTON, FEB. 2.
A letter received at Baltimore from Kingston, (Jamaica), dated Dec. 22, 1800, after stating the capture and trials of several American vessels, closes with the following picture of the wretched state of our commerce in the West-Indies: "In all cases they make it a point to discharge the vessels immediately, and get an order from the honourable Judges to sell the perishable part of the cargo, which amounts very often to the whole; especially if the goods should be in demand here or on the Spanish Main, where they carry on a great trade, which, I believe is the only reason they have for sending in American vessels bound there. They have three causes here for libelling: one for light duck on board, the other suspicion of being enemies property; and the other for being enemies property. As for light duck they have two or three Gentlemen here who will swear that any linen thinner than Irish flax is light duck!—And for enemies property, they have found a man at Curacoa, that will swear to any person's birth; as was the case in the Sukey, they got a man to swear that the captain of her was born in Teneriffe, and brought up in the Havana, though he never saw either of the places in his life!—As for suspicion of enemies property, that is left to his honor the judge. So in fact they can do just as they please, to condemn or let it alone."
The President of the United States has been pleased to grant to Messrs. Saltar, Carnes, Bruce, Smith and Bullock, a full, free, and entire pardon of the misdemeanors for which they were severally convicted at the Circuit Court, held in this town in October last, remitting and relinquishing them from all pains and penalties, incurred by reason of the sentence of the Court.
Judge Washington is writing the life of his illustrious namesake and relation.
The Hon. Daniel Davis, Esq. Attorney of the district of Maine, has been appointed Solicitor General of this commonwealth.
The Editor of the Aurora says, the burning of the war office took place exactly as he predicted! Who is there who cannot predict when they mean to act.
A bill has passed the House of Representatives of Kentucky, allowing aliens to hold lands in fee simple. [The policy of this measure; like that of the great Philosopher of Monticello, when he spoke of the Blacks, will probably be demonstrated to the inhabitants of the southern and western parts of this country in blood.]
ARMY APPOINTMENTS.
William Thorp, 1st Lieut. of Cavalry, in place of Simmons dismissed.
ARTILLERISTS, &c.
Louis Toufard, Lt. Col. Commandant of the 2d Regt. and Inspector of Artillery.
First Regiment.
Moses Porter, to be Major, vice Toufard promoted. Jonathan Robertson, to be Captain, vice Rovere deceased. Henry Muhlenburg, Capt. vice Porter, promoted. Theophilus Elmer, Capt. vice Littlefield, resigned. Robbins Chamberlain, to be Lieut.
Second Regiment.
William M'Rea, to be Major, vice Hoops, resigned. William Steele, Capt. vice Cochran, resigned. Alex. D. Pope, Capt. vice M'Rea, promoted. John W. Livingston, Capt. vice Bishop, dismissed.
Infantry—First Regiment.
Eli B. Climson, 1st Lieut. vice Davidson, resigned. Samuel Clinton, 1st Lieut. vice Blake resigned. James Rhea, 1st Lieut. vice Peyton, resigned.
Second Regiment.
Archibald Gray, Capt. vice Schaumburg, Division Quarter-master. Rezin Webster, Capt. vice Miller, resigned. Peter Skiras 1st Lieut. vice Allison, deceased. Thomas Porter, 1st Lieut. vice Porter, promoted.
Third Regiment.
Zebulon Pike, Major, vice Kersey, deceased. William P. Smith, Capt. vice Pike, promoted. Hugh M'Call, Capt. vice Marks dismissed. William Scott, Capt. vice Steele deceased. William R. Boote, Captain, vice Rickard, resigned.
Fourth Regiment.
Hartman Leithesen, Capt. vice Brock resigned. John Wallington, Capt. vice Gibson, resigned. Francis Johnston, Capt. vice Taylor, resigned. James Love, 1st Lieut. vice Leithesen, promoted. Thomas Eastland, 1st Lieut. vice Wallington, promoted. James Defha, 1st Lieut. vice Johnston promoted.
FEB. 6.
A letter from St. Domingo, mentions that Toussaint has been recently married; and that the officers of the American frigate Congress, were "bid to the wedding," and attended accordingly.
FRENCH TREATY.
On the Decision respecting the French treaty, which took place in the Senate of the United States Jan. 23; The Yeas and Nays were:
Yeas.—Messrs. Langdon, Livermore, T. Foster, Green, Paine, Chipman, Armstrong, S. T. Mason, Nicholas, Bloodworth, Franklin, Marshall, Brown, Baldwin, Cocke, and Anderson—16.
Nays.—Messrs. J. Mason, D. Foster, Tracy, Hillhouse, Morris, Dayton, Schureman, Bingham, Ross, Latimer, Wells, Hindman, Howard, and Read—14.
A bill is before Congress, establishing additional ports in Massachusetts, ports of entry to vessels coming from or beyond the Cape of Good Hope.
About five o'clock on the morning of the 7th inst. the valuable Grist Mill, belonging to Mr. Foster Horton, Tunkhannock, Penn. was discovered to be on fire: and in two hours was burnt to the ground, together with the valuable effects it contained. He had expended about £ 1000 on this mill.
ANOTHER FIRE
Has consumed eight houses in Augusta, Georgia. The principal sufferers were Messrs. Fox, Carmichael, Ofamus, Allen, Metcalf, and Carter.
THE NAVY.
The Constitution frigate, of 44 guns, Capt. Talbot, arrived safe at Cape-Francois, in 16 days.
The Article stating the arrival of the Congress, and Scammel, in the Chesapeake, was erroneous;—at the date of the last accounts, they were cruising off Cape-Francois.
Feb. 5.
Arrived, U. S. ship Merrimack, Capt. Moses Brown, from a cruise. The town was honored with a grand salute. The Merrimack has been above a year in the West-India latitudes—only one man died during the cruise—she is last from St. Kitts, via St. Barts and St. Thomas, from which she convoyed 42 sail; among them, the Polly, Clift, for New-London; Success, Thomas, Boston, [arrived] the Neptune, Brewster, Plymouth; Success, Cowdrey, Boston; Peggy, Bentley, New-London; 2 Brothers, Kilburn, New-Haven; Governor, Hall, do; Sally, Hubbard, N. London. The U. S. frigate Chesapeake has lately taken an American Guinea-man.
It was reported at St. Barts, that two American vessels had been released at Guadalupe, in consequence of the receipt of a copy of the American and French Treaty.
Capt. Minor, arrived at New-York, on the 9th Jan. off Great Heneaga, took from the wreck of sloop Rachel, Capt. Goodhue and crew, of Newbury-Port, who were wrecked the 6th the 6th.
FEB. 7.
NEWS FROM INDIA.
Capt. Jones, who arrived at Philadelphia, the 29th ult. in 95 days from Calcutta, informs, That off the Sand Heads, he spoke a vessel from Puli-Penage, and was acquainted that Batavia had surrendered to a British force sent from Madras for that purpose, consisting of five frigates, and the 12th regiment of foot.
By this arrival official accounts, communicated to the Governor-General of India, have been received from the British camp at Jelperry, dated Sept. 10th, 1800, informing that the insurgent Dhoondiah Waugh had been entirely defeated, his army dispersed, and he killed.
FROM WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.
"The reasons given why the Senate rejected the Bill for a Mausoleum to GEORGE WASHINGTON, are that a Statue would be more honorable and appropriate. The federal majority in the Senate are united in the thing, but they disagree as to the mode of expressing their respect and admiration."
FEB. 9.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Letters, received in town on Saturday from the seat of government, agree in opinion, that the "New French Treaty" will not be ratified by the Senate of the United States, unless the democratic members of that branch of the national legislature, agree to the Resolution, of the committee for modifying the 2d and 3d article; a further discussion of the business was to have been had on Monday last. By these letters, we are also informed, that the federal Representatives are almost unanimously of opinion, that they are called upon by a sense of duty to their country, to bestow the votes on Mr. Burr in preference to Mr. Jefferson.
We learn, that Roger Griswold, Esq. has been nominated by the President of the U. S. Secretary at War.
FROM INDIA.
By the arrival at Philadelphia, of the Eclipse, Capt. Jones, in 95 days from Calcutta intelligence is received of the capture of Batavia by the English. This important and valuable place, will prove to the English nation, a source of almost inexhaustible riches. "Go to Batavia," was the language of the Dutch, when avarice pointed to the aggrandizement of wealth."
A splendid dinner has been given to Oliver Woolcott, Esq. late secretary of the Treasury of the United States, by the citizens of the Territory of Columbia, as a public testimony of their respect, esteem and approbation of his conduct. After Mr. Woolcott had retired, the following toast was drunk:—"Oliver Woolcott, late Secretary of the Treasury—may his great services to the United States, his inestimable public and private virtues, ever be remembered by his grateful country."
The many fires that have occurred in various parts of the United States within a few months past, are demonstrations strong as proof from holy writ, that the country is invested by a numerous set of bold and daring incendiaries; the town of Wilmington, in N. C. we are credibly informed, has been four times within the space of 20 days, attempted to be destroyed by fire, designedly and artfully in defiance of a vigilant guard, as well by day as night.
A memorial has been presented from the legislature of Georgia, protesting against the establishment by the United States, of the government of the Mississippi Territory within the limits of the said state.
AN INTERESTING FACT.
It appears by a report of the Secretary of the Treasury, that of the Direct Tax, against which so loud a hue-and-cry has been set up by all the southern Jacobins, the New-England States had paid previous to the 30th September, 1800, Two hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred and thirty-three dollars—Whereas all the States south of Pennsylvania (Mr. Jefferson's States) have not paid but twenty-six thousand four hundred and seventy-four dollars; and of this the republican Antient Dominion has paid only 6493 dollars 42 cents.—Is not this "great cry, and but little wool."
Massachusetts Treasury.
It appears by the report of the Treasurer that the cash on hand, and debts due to the Commonwealth, on the 31st day of December 1800, amounted to 2,014,976 dolls. 18 cents;

and that there was then due from the Commonwealth 1,692,264 dolls. 41 cents—leaving a balance in favor of the Commonwealth of 322,711 dolls. and 77 cents.—The cash on hand amounted to 119,726 dolls. 29 cents.—The estimated expenses of the State Government for the year 1801, amount to 119,245 dolls. and 45 cents.
IMPORTANT CANAL.
The State of Pennsylvania has appointed Three Commissioners to attend the General Assembly of the State of Delaware, to obtain the permission of that State upon proper principles, to have a canal cut between the bays of Delaware and Chesapeake; and these commissioners have proceeded on the business.
The united energies of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware appear now to be in operation to effect an object so long contemplated and wished for. The fund for the purpose to be raised in Pennsylvania is fixed at 500,000 dollars.
NEW-YORK TREASURY.
By the official report of the Treasurer of the State of New-York, it appears there were received into the Treasury in the year ending Jan. 8, 1801, 311,759 dolls. 69 cents; that there were on hand at the commencement of that year 5,213 dolls. 79 cents, which added to the former sum, makes 316,973 dolls. 75 cents; that there were expended in said year 315,559 dolls. 52 cents—leaving a balance in favor of the State of 1,414 dolls, 23 cents.
SALEM, FEB. 3.
LATEST FROM INDIA.
Capt. Ropes was at Madras on the 3d of August, previously to which, the expedition under Admiral Ranier, said to have been designed against Manila or Batavia, had been countermanded, and the troops and stores had been re-landed from the transports, in consequence of very alarming disturbances in the Mysore Country, where an enterprising Officer, formerly in the service of Tippoo Sultan, had collected an army, consisting of 30,000 men, and had surprised a fort, which the English held in that country, and had destroyed every soul in the fort, supposed to be 1000 men.
Capt. Ropes arrived at the Cape of Good Hope in company with the British Packet Apollo, and the Captain of the Packet informed him, that he left Madras on the 11th September, and that the Officer in the Mysore Country had had three engagements with the English Army, in all of which the English had been successful. But that the Officer of the late Tippoo still continued to recruit his forces, and was considered as a very formidable enemy.
The disturbances between the English and the Caffres at the Cape of Good Hope will continue. 1500 English Troops were out against the Caffres in the back Country, when Capt. Ropes left the Cape.
CONCORD, Jan. 30.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT!
At Sutton, in this State, on the night of the 31st ult. as four small boys were tending a coal-kiln, unfortunately they were all in a sound sleep in a camp, which was full of dry straw, which took fire, and they in a moment were wrapped in the raging element. Three of them took the alarm, and escaped with but little injury; but Thomas Crossman, a lad about 10 years of age, son of the Rev. Abisha Crossman of that town, being in a very sound sleep, was burnt in a most shocking manner.—His clothes were entirely burnt off, his flesh shockingly roasted, and some of his teeth burnt out.—In this horrid condition he travelled home, more than one hundred rods, and his presence gave the first news to his loving parents, whose horror can easier be imagined than described. Medical aid was immediately called, but to no purpose; he expired in about six hours.
PORTSMOUTH, FEB. 10.
The great Question
Will be determined in Congress to-morrow, who shall preside as president and Vice President of the United States for the next four years; it is a well known fact that Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Burr are the candidates, it only remains to be determined which shall preside as President.
We have not a single sentence of Foreign news to present our readers with this day—there has been no arrivals for a long time from Europe.
Mr. Christopher Hoixe, a citizen of Hudson, has invented what he terms a Wheat Machine, which will, in all probability, be one of the most useful and valuable Machines ever introduced into society, it will thresh and clean from 20 to 100 bushels in a day, according to the size. It is turned by wind, water, horse or crank, and by the assistance of two or three small children who can lift a sheaf, Large quantities of any kind of grain may be extracted from the straw and chaff in a day, the cockle and the smut are also separated, and the pure
wheat gathered into the garner. By the common mode of threshing it is a laborious task for one man to extract more than seven bushels in a day.
[N. Y. Pap.]
Forty-two American vessels remain in France, to be tried after the signing of the Convention, under the 4th article which stipulates, that "property captured, and not yet definitively condemned, &c. shall be returned, on producing certain papers as proofs of ownership."
Capt. Gold, arrived at Baltimore from Kingston, Jamaica, informs, that while he lay there, nineteen American vessels were sent in for adjudication, by British cruisers. Many of them were condemned previous to Capt. Gold's sailing, and it was expected the remainder would all be. His vessel, the schr. Nestor, was liberated, after paying costs.
Some letters written in February 1800, by Mr. Hunter, agent of the Mississippi Territory, and addressed to W. C. Claiborne, then-chairman of the Mississippi committee, have been lately published. They furnish the following information respecting that Territory.
The number of free inhabitants is stated at 6000, of whom about 2000 are supposed capable of bearing arms. The number of black inhabitants is considered as equal to that of the whites.
Cotton is the staple commodity, of which an active planter will make from 5 to 800lb. to a hand. It brings a quarter of a dollar per pound and the territory produces not much less than three millions of pounds of merchantable cotton, worth 570,000 dollars.
Of pork great quantities can be raised at a small expense; but as the price for several years had not been more than 3 3/4 dollars, little had been raised.
The soil and climate are well adapted to the growth of indigo, and the sugar cane thrives well in the lower part of the territory.
No. 1650, in the Lansingburgh and Waterford Lottery, has drawn the Prize of Fifteen Thousand Dollars.
This fortunate Ticket is the joint property of two women in Easton, Washington county, the wives of Mr. James Allen and Mr. Jonathan Dunham—And we are informed, that so indigent were their circumstances when they made the purchase it required their joint exertions to raise the money.
The Royal Library at Copenhagen consists, according to the latest accounts of 250,000 Volumes. The sum granted annually by Government, for the purchase of new works, amounts to 18,000 livres. The City of Copenhagen possesses, besides, three other public Libraries; that of the Classen, and that of Hiplmtern. There are likewise reckoned ten very large Private Libraries.
Citizen Bernard, professor of writing, in Paris, has invented a supplementary arm , the mechanical ingenuity of which enables those who have had the misfortune to be deprived of that member, to write and also to cut their pens. The first consul has ordered an account of this machine to be given him by Sabathier, Surgeon general of Invalids, and has also desired the inventor to fabricate some for such of the military as the fate of war has put in a state to want them.
FROM ST. DOMINGO.
The hurry and confusion occasioned by the first receipt of the late proclamation of Toussaint, laying an additional duty, in the different ports of St. Domingo, was incredible; every one shipping all the coffee they could procure with all possible dispatch, before the said edict might be enforced. It seems the general in chief had at first determined to lay the additional duty on all imports, as well as exports; but after several conferences with the American Consul, Mr. Stevens, on this subject, and some spirited remonstrances on the part of the consul, who declared he would immediately transmit recommendations to all the ports of America, to send no more vessels to that colony, as it was impossible for merchants to support such imposts, the general in chief thought proper to withdraw his intention of laying additional duty on imports. Flour rose immediately from 12 to 18 dollars, and tobacco thirty per cent. The sale for dry goods is mostly very dull. Insurrections had lately been seriously felt in the neighbourhood of Jeremie, and nothing but the most severe measures of government will keep things in any order. The coffee plantations are in a ruinous state; those of sugar near Port Republic, are in a much better train of cultivation.
Charleston Paper.
In Albany, Newyork and Newport, 13 persons have been arrested, concerned in
forging and passing 100 dollar bills of the Union Bank, and 10 dollar bills of Massachusetts Bank. Their plates are also taken.
The ship America, Walsh, from La Vera Cruz, bound to Newburyport, worth 200,000 dollars, has been captured by the British and sent to Jamaica.—The Offices in Salem are 20,000 dollars on her.
Information to Merchants.
"In cases where merchandise is exported, which was imported in foreign vessels, it is clear that the sum to be retained is to be taken from the amount which remains after the difference between Foreign and American duties is deducted;—the whole of such difference being always retained, in addition to the rate per centum established by law."
"The constitution of the Laws, relating to Goods exported, which is supposed at the treasury to be correct and according to the intentions of the Legislature, will deny the benefit of drawback upon all merchandise, excepting where the duties upon each part or parcel thereof, imported by one person or co-partnership, in one vessel and at one time, amount at least to fifty dollars."
The following is said to be a correct list of the British Navy, officially reported in the year 1618, compare it with the increasing Navy of the United States, and who can view the contrast but with a pleasing astonishment.
   Tons. Tons.     Prince Royal 1800 Eagle-Lighter 200   White Bear 900 Elizabeth Jonas 500   More Honor 800 Triumph 1001   Ann Royal 800 Garland 700   Due Repulse 800 Mary Rose 600   Defiance, 700 Bonaventure 560   Warpire, 600 Quittance 200   Assurance 600 Advantage 200   Vanguard 600 Tramontane 160   Red Lion 500 Primrose Panna 30   Nonsuch 500 Disdain 30   Rainbow 500 Charles 100   Dreadnought 400 Ketch 10   Speedwell 400 Superla.gallics 100   Antelope 350 Advantagia 100   Adventure 250 Valaita 100   Crane 200 Galleretta 100   Answer 200   Phoenix 250 Total tonnage 15960   Lions Whelp 150 40 Vessels of which   Moon 100 eight were decayed   Seven Stars 100 and unfit for ser-   Defire 50 vice, and seven   George Hoy 100 wanted a thorough   Primrose 80 repair.  
Queen Elizabeth left 17030 tons. The Navy of the United States consists of 40 vessels—1620 Tons—Three Ships of 1600, and four of 1200 Tons each.
From the account of Receipts of the United States, from the 1st of October 1799, to the 30th Sept. 1800, published by the Secretary of the Treasury, we have extracted the following:
DIRECT TAX. FROM THE STATE OF
   Dolls. Cents     New-Hampshire, 42,892 95   Massachusetts, 72,000   Rhode Island, 5,332 21   Connecticut, 109,772 8   Vermont, 3,436 50   New-Jersey, 59,050 54   Pennsylvania, 62,336 18   Delaware, 18,000   Virginia, 6,493 42   Tennessee, 1,980 52  
From six of the Southern States nothing had been received on this Tax—In some of them the valuation has not been completed.
Claib 4th Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
Adventurers who purchased tickets in said Lottery of J. Melcher, are requested to call at his office and receive their prize money.
With this day's Gazette each of its patrons will receive a Gazette extraordinary, containing lists of the direct tax in the towns of Orford, Piermont, Haverhill, Coventry, Warren, Wentworth, Plainfield, New-Grantham, Springfield, Grafton, Danbury, Lebanon, Enfield, Hanover, Lime, Dorchester, Canaan, Orange, Alexandria, New-Chester, and Bridge-water. While the uncommon crowd of advertisements continue, the Editor of the Gazette will issue weekly a Gazette extraordinary, without adding any thing thereto to the price of his paper, although it will be attended with a very extraordinary expense.
Our advertising friends are reminded of the good old custom, that "the money must accompany their advertisements before they can be admitted a place in the paper."
CLEARED at the CUSTOM-HOUSE.
Brig Union, Blunt, Martinico. Ship Wonolanset, Randall, London.
Court of Hymen.
MARRIED.
At Concord, Rev. Roswell Meffinger, of York, to Miss Mary Brown. At New-Castle, Mr. Hall Jackson Lock, to Mrs. Abigail Amazeen.
For the GAZETTE.
Federalists of New-Hampshire look out! THE Jacobins are machinating mischief towards you—to divide and conquer has ever been their plan; and if they cannot conquer, at least they mean to bring you into disrepute. They intend by their emisarries, setting up in different parts of the State, federal candidates for Governor.—In one part, Judge OLCOTT; in another, Judge FARRAR; and in another, Mr. PEABODY.—And where it will suit the "cat's-paw" is to pull a potatoe from the fire for the monkey. They expect, that if they can divide the votes the present year, so as to prevent a choice by the people, they may probably bring in a Jacobin Governor another year—or at least they can discredit the State by proving the inconsistency of the people.—They intend also to change the Senators—a deep laid plan undoubtedly, but let us tell them not to think of catching "old birds with chaff." The federal gentlemen, they pretend to set up despite them and their plan; and not one would suffer himself to be run against Governor GILMAN.—You will probably see Jewels enough going through the State, preaching the necessity of a change; but it is to be hoped you will treat them with a sandango—at least with scorn and contempt. You will not show yourselves that fickle herd, the jacobins say you are; neither will you encourage them to keep up the contention and strife, in order to pave the way for their favorite to be Governor. Let your votes be fuller for Governor GILMAN this year than ever; choose the same Senators, and thus testify decidedly, that you have not changed from your federalism, in consequence of the change at the head of our government. In a word, show yourselves to be true men, not fickle, or easy to be duped by Jacobins.
A FEDERALIST.
Miscellany.
A few friendly Hints to the Girls of the present age.
AMONG the Pretty Girls of the present age, it is a general complaint, that they have many Admirers but few Lovers.—I am sorry to observe, there is too much justice in this complaint, it is a truth not to be denied. They feel the mortification, and wonder at it. They would not wonder if they thought; but they are in general superior to thinking. "Ah!" said a venerable virgin, lamenting the degeneracy of the age, "courting is nothing to what it was when I was young!—The Flirts now-a-days make the fellows so saucy, that there is hardly to be found a respectful lover."
The observation was just. The women of the last age were more respected, because they were more reserved. For want of a proper reserve, our modern Fair-ones are treated with an indifference very nearly allied to contempt. They make themselves too cheap to keep up their consequence, without which they can never be respectable. To speak philosophically, a woman must repel before she can attract.
This advice may sound odd, perhaps, to a female ear; but she who laughs at it pays no compliment to her understanding.
Ovid, who knew human nature tolerably well, discovered not a little penetration when he made Daphne fly so fast before her laurelled lover; for his passion was increased by the pursuit.
Our modern Daphes are quite the reverse of the ancient: instead of flying from, they run into—the arms of their Apollos, and are, afterwards, surprised that they grow cool to their charms.
If women would study less to please, they would give more pleasure. This is a paradox which those for whom I throw out these reflections cannot comprehend and till they can, they will never make their fortunes by their faces. The roses of youth are not long in bloom, and when time has torn them away, there's an end to love at first sight; on which, by their manner of setting off, they seem chiefly to depend.
To be stared at for a few seasons, then neglected, and in a few more to sink into oblivion, is the lot of a thousand showy girls who have nothing but a little tawdry genteel finery to recommend them. Prudence is superior to pearls, and there is no sort of comparison between diamonds and discretion. Fools may be caught by the shell, but a man worth having will make the gem the object of his attention.
ANECDOTES.
A woman in the neighborhood of Ormskirk, in Lancashire, went a few weeks ago to the shop of a Tallow dealer, to purchase a pound of
candles, for which she rendered the sum she had some time before, paid for the same quantity: "this is not enough," said the shop keeper, "candles are advanced in price, and you must pay me another halfpenny!"—"And pray, Sir, what is the reason of this advance in the price of candles?"—"Oh!" replied the chandler; "this war, this war."—"what, laid the woman," are they then gotten to fight by candle-light?"
A soldier stood upon the stage at the play of Don Carlos Prince of Spain, which affected him so much, that he burst into a violent passion of tears; and the duke of York, (afterwards King James the Second) who happened to be at the theatre, was so pleased with the fellow's sensibility that he sent him five guineas: the next night the Duke was at the play again, which was the comedy of Rule a wife and have a wife; when the sentinel upon the stage, who had heard how liberally his comrade's weeping had been rewarded, in a humorous scene, began to blubber and cry in a most lamentable manner; and he met with his reward also; for the Duke ordered him to be whip'd for misbehaviour on duty.
WHEN Sir Richard Steele was fitting up his great room, in York buildings, for public orations, he happened at that time to be pretty much behind in payment to his workmen; and coming one day among them to see how they went forward, he ordered one of them to get up into the Rostrum, and make a speech, that he might observe how it could be heard. The fellow mounting and scratching his pate, told him he knew not what to say, for in truth he was no orator. Oh! said the Knight, no matter for that—say any thing that comes uppermost. Why here Sir Richard says the fellow, we have been working for you these six months, and cannot get one penny of money: pray sir, when do you design to pay us?—Very well, very well, said Sir Richard; pray come down; I have heard enough; I cannot hut own you speak very distinctly, though I do not much admire your subject.
SHERIDAN CLOAK.
A new cloak has just been introduced into the last been introduced into the circles of fashion, called the Spanish, or Sheridan cloak, invented by Mrs. SHERIDAN. It extends below the middle, and flies off the right shoulder: the materials are-flate coloured Persian, lined with rose colour, and trimmed with bear skin. The effect is elegant, and extremely becoming. [Lon. Pap.]
Ignorant Naivete.
An old officer had lost an eye in the wars, and supplied it with a glass one, which he always took out when he went to bed. Being at an inn, he took out his eye and gave it to the simple wench who attended, desired her to lay it on the table. The maid afterwards still waiting and staring. "What dost wait for?" said the officer. Only for the other eye, Sir."
Scraps from History.
ARTAXERXES being routed in a battle, and put to flight, after his baggage and provisions had been plundered, he found himself so pressed with hunger, that he was reduced to eat a piece of barley-bread and some dry figs, but he found such a relish in them, that he cried out "O, Gods! how many pleasures has plenty deprived me of, to this hour?"
DIOGENES being asked, the biting of which beast was the most dangerous? answered "If you mean wild beasts, 'tis the slanderer's, if tame ones, the flatterer's."
Bill of Mortality.
On Tuesday morning last departed this life in full assurance of a better, after a long and lingering sickness, which she bore with a becoming patience, and resignation Mrs. ELIZABETH DAVENPORT, aged 54, wife of Mr. John Davenport of this town, Innholder.
At Kittery Mrs. Patience Swett, aged 92, widow of the late Joseph Swett of York.
FOR SALE,
A BEAUTIFUL situation near Madbury Meeting-House for a mechanic, trader or tavern-keeper, consisting of a good house, barn and as fine a garden spot as any in the county; the situation being so pleasant, it need only be viewed to be admired. A liberal credit will be given, and the price moderate; for further particulars apply to Mrs. Airmet, living on the premises, or in her absence, to Mr. JACOB JOY of Madbury. February 9.

District of New-Hampshire.—December 9, 1800.
FIFTIETH COLLECTION DISTRICT.
NOTICE is hereby given, in conformity with the Act of Congress, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States." That the following list and parcels of land and buildings, lying and being in the towns of Charlestown, Acworth and Langdon, in the District aforesaid, are taxed in said Direct Tax, agreeably to the following list—and if the Tax and cost are not discharged on or before the thirteenth day of April, 1801, so much of said land and buildings will be sold at Public Vendue, at the house of EPHRAIM CARPENTER, Esq. in Charlestown aforesaid, at ten o'clock, A. M. of said day, as will pay said tax, and all legal cost.
Lands in CHARLESTOWN.
Table with columns: Names of Owners, or Superintendants; Dwelling; Acres; Amount of tax on houses; Amount of tax on lands; Total amount of each person's tax on houses & lands. Lists owners like Daniel Barker, Benjamin Clary, Elihu Dickeron, etc.
Lands in LANGDON.
Table with columns: Names of Owners, or Superintendants; Dwelling; Acres; Amount of tax on houses; Amount of tax on lands; Total amount of each person's tax on houses & lands. Lists owners like Apollo Gilmore, Thaddeus Gleason, etc.
Lands in ACWORTH.
Table with columns: Names of Owners, or Superintendants; Dwelling; Acres; Amount of tax on houses; Amount of tax on lands; Total amount of each person's tax on houses & lands. Lists owners like John Abra, Theo. Adkinson, Ephraim Adams, etc.
Nonresidents owning lands in CHARLESTOWN.
Table with columns: Names of Owners, or Superintendants; Dwelling; Acres; Amount of tax on houses; Amount of tax on lands; Total amount of each person's tax on houses & lands. Lists owners like Peter Gilman, Jonas Park, etc.
Nonresidents owning lands in LANGDON.
Table with columns: Names of Owners, or Superintendants; Dwelling; Acres; Amount of tax on houses; Amount of tax on lands; Total amount of each person's tax on houses & lands. Lists owners like Edward Perry, etc.
Nonresidents owning lands in ACWORTH.
Table with columns: Names of Owners, or Superintendants; Dwelling; Acres; Amount of tax on houses; Amount of tax on lands; Total amount of each person's tax on houses & lands. Lists owners like Dav. Coffin, Frederick French, etc.
JONATHAN GROUT,
Collector of the Fiftieth Collection District.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Piermont, county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their highway, State and county taxes for the year 1800, and their county tax for the year 1799, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the eighth day of April 1801, so much of their lands as will pay the said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold on said day at public vendue at the dwelling house of DAVID CARR, innholder in Piermont aforesaid, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
ORIGINAL GRANTEES, AND OWNERS OF LANDS.
Table with columns: Number; Range; Acres; Tax, 1800; Tax, 1799; County tax, 1800; County tax, 1799. Lists original grantees like Theodore Atkinson, J. W. Waldron, Samuel Wentworth, etc.
THOMAS RUSSELL, jr. Collector.
Piermont, January 19, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given that Monday the twenty-third day of February next, is the time appointed by the Judge of Probate for proving the last will of HUMPHREY HOOK, late of Hawke, deceased.
REUBEN HOOK, Executor
to said Will.
January 19, 1801.
FURS.
CASH and the highest price given for all kinds of FURS, by HENRY BASS, & Co. at Store No. 108, Orange-street, South End. Grind-Stones of all sizes, for sale at said Store, as usual.
Boston, Dec. 15, 1800.
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NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Wakefield, who have not paid their State, county and highway taxes for the year 1800, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue on or before the 14th day of April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said town, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges thereon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with columns: No.; Acres; Tax, 1800; Tax, 1799; County tax, 1800; County tax, 1799. Lists owners like Ebenezer Roberts, William Willard, Thomas Nock, etc.
DAVID COPP, Collector.
Wakefield, Jan. 6, 1801. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Landaff, county of Grafton, who have not paid their tax of THREE CENTS on each acre of land in said township, agreeable to an act of the General Court passed the twenty fourth day of Dec. 1798, that so much of each of the following lots of land as will pay said tax together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Jonathan Noyes, Esq. in said Landaff, on the first Wednesday of April next, at 10 o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber, at at my dwelling house in said Landaff; delinquents are as follows, viz.
Table with columns: No.; Acres; Tax, 1800; Tax, 1799; County tax, 1800; County tax, 1799. Lists owners like Col. Benja. Stone, Jona. Blake, Esq., Joshua Belknap, etc.
OWNERS UNKNOWN.
Table with columns: No.; Acres; Tax, 1800; Tax, 1799; County tax, 1800; County tax, 1799. Lists owners like 100, 10, 1, 1, 3, 0, etc.
Grafton.—State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Grafton, who have not paid their State and road taxes for the year 1800, that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue, at my dwelling house in said Grafton, on the twenty-seventh day of March 1801, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment, viz.
Table with columns: No.; Acres; Tax, 1800; Tax, 1799; County tax, 1800; County tax, 1799. Lists owners like Constant Barney, 1, 3, 19, 50, 2, 5, etc.
JOHN KIMBALL, Collector.
Grafton, January 17, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Tamworth, who have not paid their State, county and highway taxes for the year 1800, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the sixth day of April next, that so much of their lands as will pay the same together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at my dwelling-house in said Tamworth, at ten o'clock on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with columns: No.; Acres; Tax, 1800; Tax, 1799; County tax, 1800; County tax, 1799. Lists owners like James Cochran, A. M'Millan, John Webber, etc.
ISRAEL GILMAN, Collector.
Tamworth, Jan. 17, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in New-London, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that unless they pay the same to me the collector, on or before the first day of April next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay the taxes, together with incidental charges, at the dwelling house of Robert Knowlton, in New-London, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Table with columns: No.; Acres; Tax, 1800; Tax, 1799; County tax, 1800; County tax, 1799. Lists owners like Col. Matthew Thornton, 91, 6, 8, 34, 2, 8, etc.
EBENEZER SARGENT, Collector.
New-London, January 15, 1801.
30 Dollars Reward,
RUNAWAY from the Schooner Betty, on Friday last, two mariners, who had shipped on board said Schooner, one by the name of JOHN WILLIAMS, a stout thickset man, with a florid complexion, said he belonged to Freeport, had on when he went away, a short blue jacket and trousers, no great coat as is known—the other by the name of FREDERICK FERNON, a Dane,—a light complexion man with sandy hair, rather tall and slim, has a peculiar gait, when on when he went away, a long cloth colored pea jacket, a red waistcoat and tow cloth trowsers.—Whoever will return them to the master on board, or to Capt. Jonathan Mason, shall be entitled to the above reward; or twenty dollars for the former, and ten for the latter.
BENJAMIN BABBIDGE, Master of said Schooner. Salem, January 23, 1801.
BENJAMIN KNIGHT, Collector.
Landaff, January 26, 1801.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Shipping Mules, for which Cash and the highest price will be given.—Apply to D. & J. CUTTER, No. 5, Portsmouth Pier.