The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1800-09-09 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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No. 37, of Vol. XLV.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1800.
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MEDICAL.
AT the Theatre in Dartmouth College, the MEDICAL LECTURES commence the first of October, on ANATOMY AND SURGERY; CHEMISTRY AND MATERIA MEDICA; THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PHYSIC.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
By the ship Argo, Capt. Rich, 37 days from London, Dates (London) to July 21.—The latest by 16 days.
The Austrian Account of the great battle of Marengo.
VIENNA, JUNE 28.
THE Austrians were in the morning conquerors along the whole line, and had penetrated that of the French, whom they were driving towards the Scrivia, which was much swoln. Gen. Melas was indebted for this success to the force of his centre, where were the Grenadiers, and the flower of his Infantry. Until four in the evening the advantage remained with the Imperialists, who had by that time taken 3000 prisoners and 12 pieces of cannon. The French army was completely routed, and Bonaparte, in despair, had three times given orders to found a retreat. The battle appeared irrecoverably lost to him, and nothing could have deprived his enemies of the victory but their own faults. Gen. Defaix, who had been recalled during the engagement, from his march to Serravalle, had formed his division in the rear of the French army. The latter flying in confusion, went to rally themselves behind this division. Defaix, seeing his enemies weakened, placed himself at the head of 250 horsemen, covered by 12 pieces of cannon, and charged the Austrians, who being in disorder and fatigued, were routed. The centre being broken, the other parts of the army were obliged to think of a retreat; which was effected in good order as far as beyond the Bormida. The loss of the Imperialists on that day was 9000 men, and that of the French more than 22,000. The Convention which was entered into in consequence of it, was learnt with indignation by the Imperial army. It is supposed that if Gen. Zach, Chief of the General Staff, who fell into the hands of the French had not met with that misfortune, the battle of the 14th would not have been lost, and the convention would not have taken place.
It is impossible to describe the sensations excited here by the unfortunate intelligence from Italy. When Major Lange, on the 25th, arrived from Gen. Melas, he delivered his dispatches to General Count Tage, Vice-President of the Aulic Council of War, and was immediately admitted to an audience of the Emperor. Bonaparte has proposed, as preliminaries for a Peace, the re-establishment of the Cisalpine Republic; and that the French shall occupy the fortresses of the West of Italy.
After the Council of War which was held on the 26th, a courier was sent off to Gen. Melas, and another to the French head-quarters. We have no doubt that the Armistice will be prolonged, and that negotiations will be opened for Peace, the foundation of which Bonaparte proposes shall be the Treaty of Campo Formio.
Affairs in Germany.
PASSAGE OF THE DANUBE.
LONDON, JULY 10.
Gen. Moreau's account of the passage of the Danube, and the battle of Hockstadt, are important and extraordinary. It was on the 22d June, that this attack took place at day-break; there were several false demonstrations, but the real point was at Blenheim, [so celebrated in the war annals of the beginning of the present century] where the bridges had been left standing on account of their decayed and dangerous state; in which it was thought no army would or could attempt to make a passage. Fourcored swimmers first passed the river, naked, with their arms following in two miserable skiffs. The immediate issue of this affair was the loss of 5000 men in prisoners alone, and 20 pieces of cannon, which fell into the hands of the French.—But the remote consequences of their success were of still more importance. Gen. Kray immediately broke up from his strong position before Ulm, leaving only a sufficient garrison to defend it, and was marching, according to Gen. Moreau's letter, to give him battle. "We shall save the enemy"
says the French General, "one half of his trouble by meeting him half way."
ARMY OF THE RHINE.
PARIS, JULY 7. In order to gratify the impatient expectations of the citizens, the following Bulletin was yesterday published in Paris. All the important events of the war will be henceforth published in the same manner.
PARIS, JULY 5.
"General Moreau, Commander in Chief of the army of the Rhine, has defeated the Austrian army in the Actions of Noderheim, Nordlingen and Oberhausen, where Gen. Kray commanded in person. The enemy was pursued as far as Ingolstadt, on the 28th of June. The result of these different engagements has been the taking of Munich, whence the Elector of Bavaria has been obliged to fly with his whole Court the victim of his avidity, which induced him to betray his own interests, and those of his country, for a few millions of livres which the English have given him as a subsidy."
"Latour D'Auvergne, Chief Grenadier of the Republic, fell fighting amid the first ranks of the grenadiers of the 46th."
Copy of a letter from the General in Chief, of the army of the Rhine, to the Minister at War.
"Augsburg, June 29."
"The enemy, Citizen Minister, with the intention of preventing us from penetrating by Rain, assembled their army at Neuburg. As he was one day's march before us in his retreat, and as we had three defiles to pass, those of Vernitz, the Danube, and the Lech, the bridge over which took nearly twelve hours to repair, the general movement was retarded. The corps of Gen. Lecourbe, however, effected a passage in the evening of the 26th, and on the 27th advanced into Bavaria; the division of Gen. Gudin marching upon Poetmest, and that of Gen. Montrichard upon Neuburg."
The latter found at Oberhausen a very considerable corps of the enemy, commanded by Kray in person, with which a very warm action commenced. Gen. Lecourbe came up at the moment when our troops were forced to yield to thrice their own number, and maintained the fight until the arrival of the brigade of Gen. Grandjean, who passed the Lech, and advanced with great rapidity to the support of the division of Montrichard, which still kept its ground with distinguished valour.
"A battalion of the 14th light, two of the 46th of the line, and two of the 57th, attacked the enemy with an intrepidity which has been seldom equalled. The enemy, notwithstanding his considerable force, was defeated, and effected his retreat during the night towards Ingolstadt on both sides of the Danube, after burning the bridge of Neuburg."
"The Austrian Generals observed at Neuburg, as they were retreating, "That army is invincible. Never did the French fight so well as now."
"You will also soon receive, Citizen Minister, interesting details respecting our marches and engagements at Noderheim and Nordlingen, and the attempt made by the enemy to draw us into negotiations for an armistice, founded on the pretence of conventions entered into between the armies of Italy, by which means they might have an opportunity of establishing themselves in Bavaria."
"This I had foreseen, and Gen. Decaen had already set out by forced marches with his division for Munich, which place he entered yesterday morning."
A true Copy. (Signed) "MOREAU."
ENGLISH ACCOUNT.—JULY 11.
The letters of Gen. Moreau are so clear and explicit, that we have only in this place to relate, that after breaking up from his strong entrenched camp before Ulm, the Commander of the Imperial army engaged the Republicans in various severe and doubtful actions until the twenty-eighth ult. when he was defeated in person at Oberhausen, by the successive arrival of three different French columns under the command of Gens. Montrichard, Grandjean and Lecourbe. It is
not pretended but that these battles were desperately disputed, although the enemy has long discontinued giving any account of his own loss.—Gen. Kray retreated in the evening to Ingolstadt, along both banks of the Danube, having first destroyed the bridge of Neuburg.
Gen. Kray appears to have made an effort to avail himself of the cessation of arms in Italy, in order to give time to the Court of Munich to provide for the safety of Bavaria, which was left uncovered and which Moreau would not fail to overrun in case of a protracted issue of the impending battle with the Austrians. The French General, however, refused the armistice, and sent a detachment to Munich, under Gen. De Caen, which took possession of that city on the day of the battle of Oberhausen. The headquarters of the French are still at Augsburg.
FRANKFORT, JULY 7.
The battle which took place yesterday upon the Nidda, was smart and bloody; there were several charges with the bayonet as well as of the cavalry. Last night the Germans quitted the line of the Nidda, and retired to the left bank of the Mein. This morning the French appeared before this city, and have established a post opposite the gate of Bokenheim.
JULY 8.
The French are still before our gates; they talk of contributions, but our magistrates appear inclined to elude them.
AUGSBURG, JUNE 28.
General Moreau arrived here at six o'clock yesterday evening; and when a deputation from this city waited on him, he made use of these words:—"Nous aurons le paix, Messieurs." "We shall have peace, Gentlemen."
JULY 4.
The H. Q. of MOREAU are near Newberg.—Ingolstadt is invested.—Gen. Lecourbe continues to extend his force in Upper Bavaria. The French are fortifying Hindau.
HEILBRON, JULY 1.
We learn that Ulm is bombarded, and that it cannot hold out long.—There are 10,000 men in the garrison. Philipsburg has 1800.
STRASBURG, JULY 4.
The column of our army which has penetrated to Munich, has found a great deal of ammunition, and 5000 muskets. "Every thing goes well; the army advances. In the last affair we took 6000 prisoners."
Moreau is negotiating with the Deputies of Swabia, the price of their peace.
PARIS, JULY 10. Gen. St. Suzanne who commands on the Lower Rhine, has 30,000 men.
Respecting Russia.
LONDON, JULY 2. The Emperor has recalled his Ambassador from Naples.
JULY 21.
A treaty of Commerce between Russia and France, is stated from Berlin, to be now in discussion.
PARIS, JULY 2. It is stated, that the Czar has prohibited the importation of British merchandise into Russia;—that he is making great preparations by sea, and has formed a defensive league with the other Northern Powers to repress the audacity of the English who respect no flag whatever.
ARMED NEUTRALITY.
The reports of an Armed Mediation in the North of Europe are renewed with activity and confidence. Unfortunately, from that quarter no assertion can be disproved from its own anomalies or absurdity. It is rather the precise case to believe things because they are incredible, and to admit whatever is monstrous and absurd.
Convention between England, and the Emperor of Germany.
ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
House of Commons, July 15. Mr. Pitt presented a Message from his Majesty, which was read, and was as follows:—
"G. R."
"His Majesty thinks it proper to lay before this House the Copy of a Treaty which has been signed at Vienna, between his Majesty's Minister at that Court, and the Minister Plenipo-
tentiary of the Emperor of Germany, duly authorized for that purpose."
"His Majesty has directed his ratification of this Treaty to be immediately prepared and transmitted to Vienna to be exchanged with that of the Emperor; but on account of the present advanced period of the year, his Majesty has thought it best not to delay communicating to Parliament the engagements thus entered into; and he recommends it to the House to adopt such measures as may be necessary, in order to enable his Majesty to fulfil them. His Majesty doubts not that he shall see in the conduct of Parliament in this conjuncture an additional example of that good faith, firmness, and determination which have uniformly actuated the Councils of this Country, and he is persuaded that his Parliament will concur with him in thinking, that by furnishing the means of prosecuting the War with vigour, they best promote the attainment of Peace on grounds consistent with the security and honor of this country, and with the safety and independence of Europe. G. R."
The Message was ordered to be referred to a committee of Supply tomorrow.
Mr. Pitt presented a copy of the Convention entered into between his Majesty and the Emperor of Germany, dated June 20, 1800, which was ordered to be laid on the table. The loan has been granted.
[This Convention, concluded at Vienna, the 20th June, provides, that in order to enable the Emperor to carry on the war the present campaign, His Britannic Majesty advance His Imperial Majesty, by way of loan, 2,000,000. sterling—to bear interest six months after the conclusion of Peace between Austria and France. The contracting powers mutually promise each other to carry on the war against France during the present campaign, with all possible vigour, and to employ in it all their respective means by land and sea, concerting together, as occasion shall require, on the most advantageous manner of reciprocally employing their forces by land and sea to the support of their operations.]
Return of Bonaparte to Paris.
To the Consuls of the Republic.
"Lyon, June 29."
"I am arrived at Lyons, Citizens Consuls, and wait here to lay the first stone of the front of the Square Bello-cour, which is to be rebuilt. This circumstance could alone retard my arrival at Paris. I have not been able to resist the ambition of re-establishing a square which I once saw so beautiful, and which is now so hideous in appearance. I have been given to hope, that in two years it will be completely finished."
"I hope that before that period, the commerce of this city, of which all Europe was once proud, shall have resumed its former prosperity. I salute you. (Signed) "BONAPARTE."
Bonaparte, on his return, met some of his old soldiers at Lyons. He accosted them by name, and observed he had seen them pass the Tagliamento, in face of the enemy; that he had done every thing to procure peace; but that if an autumnal campaign should be necessary, he would make them pass the Tagliamento again, and bring them to the gates of Vienna.
PARIS, JULY 3. The night before last Bonaparte arrived. He avoided the honors intended him; but a salute has been fired yesterday; and he has been most affectionately addressed.—There was a general illumination of the city last night. On seeing the Ministers and Council of State, he said, "Here I am again! Have you done much since I left you?" The answer from twenty mouths at once was, "Not so much as you, General." Bonaparte was absent from Paris, only fifty-eight days.
The First Consul yesterday received a State visit from the Senators, the Legislators, the Tribunes, and the Military Bodies, and expressed to them his perfect satisfaction at the brilliant state in which our victories have placed France. It is reported, that his carriage was broken on the way, and that he got a slight contusion on the head. We understand that he has only brought with him the ratification of the armistice concluded at Marengo.

Speech delivered by the President of the Senate, to the First Consul on the day of his arrival.
"Citizen First Consul, We come to express to you our sincere participation in the general joy which is manifested on account of the new triumphs with which you have astonished Europe. It particularly belongs to the Public Functionaries invested with the authority of preserving the Constitution to feel the value of such great events. Each of us, Citizen Consul, feels peculiar pride in being the guardian of that Constitution, since you secure to the French people the high destiny which they have deserved by so much valour, so many efforts, and such multiplied sacrifices."
"You have fulfilled your promise of anticipating victory by peace, or of commanding peace by victory."
"We feel sincere satisfaction in acknowledging that the country owes its safety to you; and that the people will be indebted to you for its happiness and prosperity, which will by your means succeed ten years of the most violent revolution."
The President of the Tribunal addressed the First Consul to the same effect and concluded by saying "You shall be the Pacifier of Europe and the Benefactor of the Human Race, as you are already the Glory of the French Nation."
Various Interesting Articles.
LONDON, JULY 12. The expedition originally destined to the coast of France, under Gen. Maitland, has failed for the Mediterranean. The night of the 19th June was fixed on for a descent on Belle-Île, and 5,400 men, were in readiness for the assault; but in the morning of that day the General received intelligence, that the forces on that island amounted to 7,000; and determined not to make the attempt against such superiority of numbers. On the 23rd the squadron sailed for the Mediterranean.
Capt. Campbell, in the sloop of war Dart, has in a very gallant manner, cut out of Dunkirk, La Desires, a French frigate of 40 guns, 24 pounders, and 330 men, some of whom were on shore.
JULY 21. The only mention that is made of the great question of Peace or War, from Paris, is contained in a private letter, which is said to state, that on the anniversary of the First Revolution, on the 14th inst. Bonaparte either delivered, or published an address expressive of his great anxiety to restore peace and happiness to the French nation—an anxiety which had induced him in the moment of victory, to propose equitable terms to the House of Austria. By these he was determined to abide; and, if they were not promptly acceded to, he pledged himself to command by force that which might be refused to entreaty.
The Austrians have punctually fulfilled all the stipulations of the Convention at Alessandria. The armistice continued; and the French and Austrian officers and soldiers have feasted and drank together.
The army of Italy, now increased to 160,000 men, is commanded by Gen. Massena. Suchet commands at Genoa.
Lord Keith has claimed and received a ransom for neutrals lying in Genoa of 600,000 francs.
The English have captured the island of Goree on the coast of Africa.
We are informed by the most respectable authority, that the state of Bonaparte's health would not permit him any longer to remain with the army, and he has returned to Paris to undergo a surgical operation for the fistula. At the battle of Marengo he could only occasionally appear in it, not being able to sit on horseback more than half an hour without some relief.
Paris, we learn, is thronged with emigrants.—All who have not been in arms against the Republic are permitted to return; and so long as they refrain from meddling with the government, they and such parts of their property as have not been sold are returned to them, are unmolested;—Bonaparte enjoys unlimited confidence; and appears to be as firmly established in his authority as the King of Great Britain is in his.
CONSTANTINOPLE, MAY 28.
Negotiations, we learn between the Grand Vizier and Gen. Kleber, in regard to the evacuation of Egypt, have been already resumed. It is not believed that they will terminate so soon as the last time, and the Turks flatter themselves that notwithstanding the bravery displayed by the troops of Gen. Kleber, the terms will be more favourable. At any rate they will insist that the French on their return to Europe shall not serve against the English or Imperialists. A great number of the French have already been swept off by the plague.
From the TRUE BRITON, of July 21. SUMMARY.
WE received on Saturday Paris papers to the 16th inst. which are of no great interest. Nothing of importance appears to have followed the affair of Neuberg, nor have we the least official intelligence either from the Generals or by the Telegraph, so that the victory announced through the latter channel on the 3d inst. by the way of Strasbourg proves to be imaginary. Moreau left Augsburg on the 30th, and repaired on the same day to the neighbourhood of Munich. According to letters from that City of the 3d, his head-quarters were at that time at Schwabhausen. His left had invested Ingolstadt; his centre was directing itself against Landshut, and his right towards Wasserburg and the Inn. This General had summoned the different Districts of Swabia to send Deputies to Augsburg, there to concert with him the arrangements relative to levying the Contributions imposed: on this head nothing decisive had taken place on the 4th. It was at that time also unknown what measures the French General would adopt with respect to Bavaria. The object which was first attributed to the journey of the Prussian Count Hardenberg, and afterwards of General Heyman, appears to have been without foundation. The Elector of Bavaria quitted the Capital of his States on the 30th and repaired to Straubing. A Paris paper says, that the Bavarian troops who serve with the Austrian army had been recalled, but that Gen. Kray had retained them. This news wears not the smallest appearance of truth. It seems that Gen. Grenier has formed the blockade of Ulm only at a distance, and that he has been vigorously repulsed in an attempt which he made to carry by main force some of the interior works of that place, which has been properly called an entrenched Camp. The number of troops which occupy it, and the great quantity of provisions which it contains, will probably oblige the French to besiege it regularly, an operation which will be tediously difficult.
The campaign opened on the 4th inst. on the Mein and on the Nidda. On that day a long and vigorous engagement took place on the first of these two rivers, which terminated unfavourably to the French, who were driven back nearly as far as Mentz. The engagement was renewed on the following day, lasted still longer, and had the same issue. On the following night the Imperialists concentrated themselves on the left bank of the Mein, and the French, in consequence of it, pushed, on the 7th, as far as the gates of Frankfort. These engagements indeed took place only between the light troops on both sides, and it does not appear that the main body of Gen. St. Suzanne had yet been in motion. The Austrian Gen. Simbschen, who served last year in Switzerland, is commissioned to make head against him and to cover Bohemia. He has under his command, according to the French papers, 4,000 Austrians, 8,000 Mentzers, the Contingents of Wurtzburgh, Fulda and Bamberg, and a very large body of militia regularly armed.—All this must form a corps of more than 25,000 men; and there is reason to believe that he will be in a situation to stop Gen. St. Suzanne.—We remember how long Gen. Wartenleben kept Jourdan in check on the main in 1796, although inferior in number by more than half. The same thing may be expected this year.
The Chief Consul has bestowed a Government on the Republic of Genoa, almost the same as that of Piedmont, composed in like manner of a Consulta, an extraordinary committee of seven members, and French Proconsul, under the title of Minister Extraordinary, in whom, in fact, all the powers reside. The Cisalpine Government has annulled all that the Austrians had established, excepting only the laws respecting the Contribution and against Priests and Religion, which are put on the same footing as they were in 1796. Those relative to Emigrants of that Country and to their property have also been modified. The new Government has been inaugurated at Turin under the auspices of Gen. Dupont, who delivered some fine harangues, in which he assured the Piedmontese that they were about to enjoy Liberty, Peace, Security and Happiness. The same phrases have been used at Milan and at Genoa by General Petiet and Dejean, who there hold the same station as Gen. Dupont does at Turin. The form of the three Governments which the Chief Consul has given to Piedmont, to the Milanese, and to the State of Genoa, throws light on his political views; but it is not the least remarkable circumstance, that the man whom he has placed at the head of every one of them, are all three Generals. It is only men of that profession who are now promoted by the French Government to high offices.
The Fete of the 14th of July, denominated this year the Fete de la Concorde, has been celebrated at Paris with all the pomp which the poverty of the Capital and the low state of the arts would permit. Several thousand Emigrants were, it is mentioned, on the preceding evening struck out of the list. A solemn Mass was to be sung on the 14th, by way of thanksgiving for the victories of the Republic, & for the re-establishment of Peace in Church and State; and on the following day a service was to be performed in honour of General Desaix and Capt. Latour d'Auvergne. Thus does the Chief Consul affect at the same moment the clemency of Augustus, and the devotion of Cromwell.
MALTA.
We have received a letter from an officer engaged in the blockade of La Valette, dated the 7th May, which reports the garrison to be reduced to great extremities. Frequent flags of truce had passed between the British and French Commanders, the precise tendency of which was not generally known.—This intercourse, and the known distresses of the Republicans, had however induced a general belief, that the entire of the Island would be surrendered by them within 2 months at furthest. We trust, therefore, that by this time your gallant countrymen have been relieved from, and recompensed for the anxious and unpleasant service in which they have been so long engaged.
Messrs. Ross and Basilico, the Messengers, who are to set out with all possible dispatch for Vienna, are no doubt to convey to the Emperor the confidential communication of our Court, at this important crisis.
A letter from an Officer in Earl St. Vincent's fleet, states that the motions of the fleet are chiefly confined to a blockade of the enemy in Brest harbour, not the smallest vessel being suffered to pass unnoticed, and though the French fleet are more in number than the English, they have yet shewed no inclination to come out. Earl St. Vincent has 24 sail of the line immediately under his orders; 5 more are close off the harbour's mouth besides several line of battle ships off Quiberon.
The long expected accounts from Germany still "give dreadful note of preparation," whether with political only, or seriously warlike intentions, remains yet to be proved. Two powerful armies of reserve are already forming, and much reliance placed by the Imperialists upon the promised assistance from this quarter. Should the Archduke Charles be at length prevailed upon to resume his military functions, the exulting First Consul may exclaim, indeed, with Cæsar, that "the Ides of March are come," but he may yet discover that "they are not past."
Thursday his majesty reviewed, on Winkfield Plain, the whole line of troops encamped at Swinley and Bagshot Heath, amounting to 32,000 men. The whole of the Royal Family were present, and the Duke of York acted as Commander in Chief.
An epidemic disease lately prevailed at Bussorah and Korin, in consequence of the overflowing of the Euphrates; and which, within the period of two months, proved fatal to upwards of 12,000 persons.
During the late earthquake at Sumatra, the sea on the coast was agitated to such wonderful excess as to be lifted fifty feet higher than it was ever before known to rise.
John Bull has at length consented to repair his house for the reception of his Irish Bride, but as he knew very well that the match was certain, there are some who think he might have begun his repairs a little sooner!
We hear, with painful expectation, of expeditions failing one day, and returning the next. Something more effectual, it is to be hoped, will shortly be accomplished. Forty thousand men is the number with which a King of France is recorded to have marched up a hill and down again; and we at present seem to have about a similar number engaged in three ascending and descending exercises.
The average price of Rice, computed from the returns made for the week, ending the 16th day of July, 1800, is Thirty-three Shillings and one Penny Halfpenny per Hundred Weight.
The average of Sugar, computed from the returns made for the week, ending the 16th day of July 1800, is Sixty-nine Shillings, and One Farthing per hundred weight.
American flour requires nearly double the quantity of water to make it into bread, than is used in kneading English flour, and hence it is most profitable, a stone of the former will make 21 lb. 8 oz. of bread, while the latter yields only 18 lb. 8 oz.
Large quantities of American flour have been brought to Hull in the course of the last ten days. The American flour is uncommonly fine and found, and from its superior quality
goes much farther than any other flour in mixture for family use.
Sunday 16th night arrived at Kircaldy, the Mercury, Miller, from N. York, having with her a large sloop laden with iron and deals, and supposed to be from Gottenburg; which vessel they fell in with off Cape Wrath, with only a dog on board. It is supposed the had been captured and abandoned by some privateer, as a lugger-rigged vessel was seen at some distance about the time.
Falmouth, July 16.—Arrived from Ireland the Princess Charlotte Packet that had lately been captured by a French privateer on her voyage to America with mails; and recaptured by one of our cruisers.
GEORGE-TOWN, AUG. 26. (OFFICIAL.)
Cape-Francois, 21st July, 1800.
SIR, Strongly impressed with the many and important services which you have rendered the American commerce, we beg leave at your departure to tender you our united and sincere thanks for the protection which has so universally been given to its trade to this island.
The knowledge of your being about to leave this station would be painful, were we to be guided by personal feelings; but the long and toilsome duties which have been accomplished by you to the honour of the American government and to the satisfaction of its merchants here, point out the propriety of our taking leave of a person whom we consider with the highest esteem and respect.
We have the honor to be sir, your most obedient servants, John N. D. Arey, H. Hammond, consal, John Lewis, M. Dodge, Hilton & Williams, Henry Lanchester, Owen & Widenbrant, Earle and Atwood, Thomas Albury.
To Silas Talbot, Esq. Commander of the United States ship of war Constitution, on the St. Domingo Station.
Cape-Francois, July 20, 1800.
SIR, Before your departure for the United States, permit me to express to you, the high sense I entertain of the important services you have rendered the American commerce, during your continuance on this station. The prudent and judicious manner in which you have directed the operation of the squadron under your command, and your vigilance and activity, in protecting the trade to this colony, do honor to you as an officer, at the same time that they add dignity to the American flag.
It is difficult for persons at a distance, unacquainted with the arduous nature of the task imposed on you, to appreciate your services as they merit. But those of your fellow-citizens who like myself, have had an opportunity of knowing your indefatigable exertions to promote the interests of your country, and make its flag respected, feel it their duty to express their approbation, and offer you their acknowledgments.
You are about to leave the station, sir, but permit me to assure you that you quit it, to the regret of all that know you, and that you carry with you the ardent, and disinterested wishes of all descriptions of people in the colony for your happiness and prosperity.
The friendly counsel, and liberal co-operation I have at all times experienced from you, in conducting the public interests have in a great measure contributed to place our commerce with this colony on its present safe and favorable footing, and to maintain the good understanding which so happily subsists between the two countries. It is this dignified conduct that has impressed the inhabitants of St. Domingo with a high idea of the American character, has conciliated their affections, and produced an attachment to the government of the United States, which in all probability will become lasting and permanent.
I have the honor to remain with the sincerest attachment and with the greatest respect and esteem, sir, your most obedient servant, (Signed)
EDWARD STEVENS. SILAS TALBOT, Esq. &c. &c. &c.
BALTIMORE, AUG. 26.
Two negro men were this day lodged in gaol, for setting fire to the house of Mr. Dukeshart, baker in Market-street. The flames were easily discovered and extinguished. The villains were apprehended shortly after the perpetration of the diabolical act. Their object, they confess, was to burn and plunder.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Constellation, dated "Off Cape-Francois, August 4, 1800."
"On the 21st June, we arrived in St. Kitts: on the 24th, we got under way, bound on a cruise off Guada-
loupe.—Two days after, we recaptured a ship from Demarara bound to Pepperelborough, which had been taken by a French privateer 3 days before.—Also a schooner from Halifax bound to Martinico, which had been 9 days in possession of the French. On the first of July we ran under the fort at Guadalupe to take a view of the harbour. There are upwards of sixty privateers at and near Guadalupe—the fort fired at us and we immediately shifted our course for Martinico to water. The night following, we took a schooner bound to Guadalupe which had been captured by a French privateer, on suspicion of having two sets of papers. The 3d July arrived at St. Pierre's Martinico, where we watered and were ordered to cruise off St. Domingo, to release the Constitution."
"We are now cruising off Cape Francois for a French ship and two schooners that we expect out of port every day. Rigaud is fled, and Toussaint has command of the whole Island."
FORGERS DETECTED. AUG. 23.
Three persons charged with altering Bank Bills have been arrested, and committed to prison, viz. Roswell Bingham alias Robert Beerman, Levi Stevens and Ephraim Fitch. The plates, apparatus and an immense number of altered bills of the Manhattan, Boston Branch, and other Banks, were found on them. Original bills of 1 doll. were altered to 100—those of 5 to 30 or 50. They extracted with a liquid the original sum and inserted a larger. The liquid is now in possession of the Mayor.—Ephraim Fitch has become state's evidence. He was only a journeyman, and worked for 25 dolls. per month without other emolument.
AUG. 30.
We yesterday mentioned the arrest of Robert Beerman, Levi Stevens, and Ephraim Fitch, for altering sundry Bank Bills from small to large amounts. Among the papers found upon Levi Stevens, was the following curious commission now in the hands of the Mayor. It is thought to be the certificate by which the fraternity, concerned in this nefarious business, recognize each other. We understand, that another of the members was yesterday obliged to loll upon the High Constable as far as the Mayor's Office; and, it is to be hoped the whole will soon be discovered and prevented by our salutary laws from ever again "pursuing the works of idleness."
United States of America. (L. S.)
By His High and Mighty Lazinesf,
EPHRAIM EAGER, Captain general and commander in chief of the Idle Society of the United States of America.
To Levi Stevens, gentleman, Greeting, You being appointed colonel of the Idle Society in the city of New-York, county of York, by virtue of the power vested in me, I do by these presents (confiding in your everlasting idleness and laziness) commission you accordingly. You are constantly to refrain from all necessary labour, never to rise before the sun; nor take off your boots when going to bed; never to stand without leaning, nor walk without some person to loll upon; never to run in the most extreme and urgent cases, such as fire, for a doctor, nor when powerfully agitated by a dose of jalap, that you be constant in doing nothing, unwearied in drowsiness, and ever pursuing the works of idleness; such that you observe such signs and gestures as shall from time to time escape from your superior officers.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the Society, at Philadelphia, the eleventh day of June, third year of the Idle Society.
By His High and Mighty Lazinesf.
EPHRAIM EAGER.
OLIVER VON, Secretary.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Tennessee, dated August 11, 1800.
"A severe battle has lately been fought between the Tawaway and Chipewyan, through mistake. Those two tribes, had agreed to join their forces in a war contemplated against the Chickasaws. In forming a junction in the night, the two armies each mistaking the other for the enemy (the Chickasaws) a bloody battle ensued which lasted a considerable time, until by their different languages they discovered their mistake. The wounded are taken to Fort Massack, near which place the battle was fought."
NEW-YORK, Aug. 29.
We understand that three or four persons of good appearance have been arrested in this city, who are supposed to have belonged to the gang which committed lately such depredations in Baltimore. They had commenced their operations with great system and adroitness. That these gentlemen have been arrested so soon in their projects, reflects great credit on the intelligence and activity of our municipal officers.

ALEXANDRIA, August 23. We learn that dispatches from our Envoys dated 17th May, were received yesterday by the Secretary of State, at which time nothin' had occurred in the negotiation, from which might be inferred the probability of its terminating in a treaty.
NEW-YORK, September 1. Extract of a letter from a respectable inhabitant in Norfolk, dated August 20. "The Fever has raged with us for three weeks past—Many have left the town, and but few will venture from the country. When it will be better God only knows. I reckon it is full as bad here as it was in your city in 1793. Business is totally at a standstill." The writer adds that he himself has had the prevailing fever; but applied remedies in the early stage of it and had recovered.
On the 4th of June, after Massena had surrendered Genoa to the Austrians, and before it was again given up to the French, Lord Keith issued a Proclamation, opening the ports of Genoa and Savona to Neutrals, "taking the earliest opportunity of enabling the wretched inhabitants to procure the necessary means of subsistence." We understand that several American vessels had been for some time waiting at Leghorn, with full cargoes of provisions, for this event. When Genoa and Savona were re-surrendered to the French, it is said, Lord Keith declared, that he would renew the blockade, and render it more close than ever.
HARTFORD, Aug. 28. Capt. Isaac Williams who was convicted in the Circuit Court of the United States, at their session in this town in September last, of accepting a commission under the French Republic (he being a citizen of the United States) and privateering against his Britannic Majesty's subjects, with whom the United States were at peace in violation of our treaty with them, and sentenced to 8 months imprisonment and 2,000 Dollars fine,—having three months since served out the term of imprisonment, contained in his sentence, and being unable to pay the fine, petitioned the President of the United States that it might be remitted him—Who on the representation, has seen fit to grant the full remission of the fine, and has directed that he shall be set at liberty on his paying costs of suit, &c.
BOSTON, Sept. 4. Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, received at Philadelphia. PEACE between Rigaud and Toussaint. "Two or three days before our departure from the Cape, news had arrived there of peace having taken place between Toussaint Louverture and Rigaud."
"Toussaint's forces, under the command of Gen. Dessalines, having captured Arquin, and got possession of Rigaud's portmantau and papers, by which they became acquainted with his real situation (which he had hitherto found means to keep concealed from them) they determined on pushing forward, with all possible dispatch, to Aux Cayes, before he could receive any supplies of ammunition and provisions, of which his army was much in want."
"Rigaud found himself so closely pursued perceiving some unfavorable movements, in his own army, and fearing they might declare openly against him, determined at last, if possible, to accommodate matters with Toussaint. He accordingly sent a deputation to him, to let him know his intentions: They were well received, but Toussaint would agree to no other terms than that Rigaud should depart immediately from the Island; which Rigaud was finally forced to consent to. A certain number of days has been allowed him, by Toussaint, to depart with his family and baggage. He has a brig of 22 guns, in the harbor of Aux Cayes, in which he means to embark."
"This city, or town, has sent a deputation of white inhabitants to general Toussaint, to request him to come in person, and take possession of the place, (dreading the arrival of the army without the commander in chief, as they have always been led to suppose that the territory in possession of Rigaud was to be given to them fair plunder)—On the 2d inst. General Moyle, commanding at the Cape, received official letters from General Toussaint, informing him of these transactions, and that he, Toussaint, was then on his road to Aux Cayes. The Augusta brig, the Trumbull, and the Herald, sloops of war cruising near the Aux Cayes.—It is to be hoped that Rigaud will fall in with some one of them."
A letter from on board the Baltimore sloop of war, says, "We have
re-captured the sch. Sea-flower, of Boston, whose cargo sold at St. Kitts, for 20,000 dolls.—A French Privateer has followed us two or three days, and we fear has taken several vessels out of the fleet under our convoy."
Extract of a letter from Capt. Rutherford, of the ship Brutus lately captured and carried into Halifax, to his owners at Newbury-Port, dated Halifax, August 14, 1800.
"The Brutus is unloaded and waiting trial, which will be on the 21st inst. As the cargo exactly corresponds with the invoice, it appears more in my favor. But the Attorney-General has so much influence with the Judge and Court of Admiralty that there is but little prospect of the ship's being cleared."
"The 9th of this month John Diale of Cape Ann, and Ebenezer Stanwood of Portland, both native Americans, and having protections, deserted the ship and entered on board the privateer Earl of Dublin, which failed last Sunday, to cruise in the mouth of the South channel to intercept American vessels. John Diale was boatswain's mate on board the Merrimack on her first cruise."
"Admiral Parker arrived here yesterday from England to take the command on this station. It is expected that some change will take place in the court of Admiralty. An American war is much talked of."
SEPT. 8. Private letters by the late arrivals from London, state it as highly probable that a Permanent Peace between France and Austria will be concluded the ensuing winter:—But whether Great-Britain and France will cease hostilities, is quite problematical. It is not doubted, however, that negotiations between them will be opened; and much "diplomatic skill" exercised; but it is expected they will terminate as the negotiations will unquestionably demand the cession of the numerous conquests made by Great-Britain during the war; and Great-Britain, on her part, will require, as an offset, the relinquishment of Belgium to the Emperor.—It is not probable the French will relinquish Belgium; and without it, it is equally probable that Great-Britain will continue the war for years, rather than cede to her enemy the Cape-of-Good-Hope. The American commerce, therefore, is not likely to receive its paralytic this year.
Several recent arrivals from the Havannah, in from 20 to 24 days passages, make no mention of the capture of the Warren sloop of war, Capt. Newman. We, therefore, conclude the report may be added to the sum of jacobin fallhoods to destroy the reputation of our navy, and bring on a war with Great-Britain.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the U. States brig Norfolk, dated at Cape Francois, Aug. 1st, 1800.
"We arrived at Carthagena, after a passage of thirty days, our stay there was fifteen days, and we arrived here two days since. On our outward passage, we fell in with two French privateers, one in the night, of about 22 guns, who after exchanging two or three broadsides, heared off. We should have taken her, but the wind was light, and with her sweeps she got off, the other one mounting 14 or 16 guns, full of men, she came down within pistol shot, supposing us to be a merchantman, and engaged us half an hour, when getting tired of the business, and having the heels of us, we had the mortification of seeing him move off though in a very shattered condition—we have since spoke a brig from the windward Islands, who informed us she was a schooner of 16 guns and 130 men three days out from Guadalupe, had got into St. Martins very much injured, having the captain and so men killed, and 17 wounded—We were fortunate in having nobody killed. Captain Culvert was wounded in the leg, which is now very bad."
Extract of a letter from Paris. "Our apostate Parson, Joel Barlow, is actually employed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Talleyrand, at a salary of 7500 livres (about 1400 dollars) to take the lead in the American private correspondence. This ought to be known, that he may be understood in future."
The number of deaths by the Fever in this city and suburbs of Baltimore, as stated by the board of health, were, on the 24 hours ending the morning of the 28th, : : : 24. On the 29th, : : : 15. On the 30th, : : : 18. Whole number sick, : : : 114.
Marine Intelligence. SEPTEMBER 7. Arrived, sch. Dasher, Capt. Collins, 10 days from Halifax; no political news. The brig Barkley, Capt. Snow, of this port from Amsterdam, was sent in by a British frigate, and arrived three days before Capt. Collins, failed from Halifax. Eight sail of American vessels was then lying in port. Same day arrived, (via quarantine) sch. Hazard, Capt. McLellan, from Cape-Francois. Capt. McLellan failed from Cape-Francois, in co. with sch. John, Lovell, for Boston; sch. Betsey, Cole, Marblehead. August 17, lat. 23. 79, was brought too and dismissed by a British ship, who at the same
time took brig. Amazon, Devereaux, for Philadelphia, and ordered her to Jamaica. Aug. 27, lat. 27. 14, long. 74, spoke sch. Betsey, Nichols, 3 days from New-York, for New-Orleans.
The U. States ship of war Chesapeake, was spoke 6 days out on a cruise, in lat. 32, long. 74.
Capt. Rich, arrived here a few days since from London, was boarded August 3d, in lat. 48, long. 20, by the British frigate Nide; the Capt. of which informed that he the day before boarded the American brig Fame, from Bonifacius, bound to London.
Three or four vessels failed from St. Vincent, the 14th ult. for Kennebec.
On Friday last, the Boston Frigate, of 32 guns, Capt. Little, fell down to President Road.
SALEM, SEPTEMBER 5. Extract of a letter from Curaçao, dated 2d August, 1800.
"On Wednesday the 23d ult. an armed force arrived here from Guadalupe, consisting of a brig and 3 schooners, bringing with them about 1500 soldiers, sailors, &c. which, together with the Vengeance's crew, make about 2000 men. To this moment I cannot learn that they have made any other demand than the government to be given over to them, which the governor has refused, and has taken measures to repel force, if that should be attempted. The buyers are under arms day and night. It is said (and it appears probable to me) that their view is to raise money, but to what amount I do not know. They have landed the troops on the opposite side of the harbour to the fort some days ago; but I do not learn that they have done any thing towards fortifying themselves. They are yet very quiet, and excellent discipline is observed by the officers."
"The Vengeance is ready for sea."
PORTSMOUTH, SEPTEMBER 9.
The American Consul for Cadiz, has arrived at Baltimore from that place; he received passports from the French Consul at Cadiz; and believes the negotiation with France goes on favorably. He left Cadiz July 14, when it was blockaded by an English squadron under Lord Keith.
A gentleman who came in the Argo from London, left Paris on the 29th of June, and the day before conversed with Judge Elsworth. His information, we understand, does not corroborate the account of the suspension of the negotiation between the United States and France; though agreeably to those accounts, it must have happened about that time.
STATE OF HEALTH.
Portsmouth, Boston, and the other capitals of the Northern States have enjoyed an uncommon share of health this season.
Providence has been afflicted with "the fever." The physicians have advised the removal of the citizens from the infected part of the town.—Several persons (about sixteen) have died; but the last accounts represented the malignancy of the epidemic as having ameliorated.
New-York and Philadelphia have been wonderfully preferred. At Baltimore, the utmost efforts of the citizens have not been effectual to stop the ravages of the fever at Fell's Point—the paper of that city of the 29th ult. states the deaths in the last 24 hours, at twenty-six. The report of the Board of Health the same day, states the new cases in the last 24 hours to have been 20—total number of sick 98.
NEW MARKET-HOUSE.
The brick work of the new Market in this town, was finished last Wednesday. This building is 80 feet in length and 35 in breadth, supported by 16 arches; the lower story is 12 feet high; this story is designed for the market. The second story is 14 feet high, and intended as a commodious and elegant Town-Hall, which may be applied to a great variety of useful purposes.—The whole work is a specimen of neat design and excellent execution of a good plan. 145 thousand bricks were laid in 39 working days. Perhaps no instance has occurred where the mechanics of any place ever did more honor to themselves, or reflected greater credit on the judgment of their employers. Sobriety, industry, and harmony prevailed among the whole body, and their labors are a proof, of how much may be effected in a short time, when no irregularity, disorder or vice prevails. The Committee consisting of Col. George Gains, Col. Thomas Thompson, Col. Elizabeth Ladd, Dr. John Goddard, and Capt. Martin Parry, are entitled to great praise. They have actually anticipated the wishes of their fellow citizens—and in a month's time we hope to see the market crowded with every species of provisions.
It appears by the new census, there are 3677 inhabitants in Portland. The population has increased 2-5ths in 10 years.
Marine Intelligence. Arrived at Boston ship John, of this port, Capt. Boardman, 45 days from St. Ubes. Left there ship Charles, and brig Union, of Newbury-Port; Orion, Bunker, of New-York;—and ship Hamilton, Gardner of Baltimore.—July 18, spoke going into St. Ubes, ship Numa, Sideman of Portland, from London. July 20, lat. 34, long. 59, 20, spoke sloop Washington, Freeman 13 days from Portland, for Demarara. The ship Fanny, Walker, arrived at Charleston, 13th ult. from this port, 25 days. The ship Cosmopolite, Capt. Martin, of this port, from Lisbon, for the East-Indies, has been sent into Santa Cruz, and condemned.
The French cruizers have orders from Victor Hugues, to capture all American vessels, armed, or not, and he will find means to condemn them.
The Betsey Loring, of Boston, from Malaga, for Charleston, has been captured by the French and carried into Cayenne.
The ship Ohio, lately arrived at New-York from Turks Island, on her homeward passage was boarded by two French privateers from France (one of 8 and the other of 10 guns) treated politely, and informed they had orders not to molest any more American vessels.
A bark and sloop from Charleston for the Havannah, with naval stores, have been captured by the English frigate Andromache, and ordered for Halifax.
Brig Fanny, Eveson, has arrived at New-York, from Port-Republican, after being taken and detained 7 days by an English privateer.
Left at N. Providence, the Schooner Sally, Dennis, of Boston, captured by the English frigate Andromache.
Yesterday arrived the ship Cato, Capt. Parker, 54 days from St. Ubes.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Friendship, Barnes, Barbice. Sch'r Lively, Smith, Barbadoes. Brig Ranger, Shaw, St. Vincent.
CLEARED. Brig Hibernia, Corners, St. Sebastians.
ORDINATION—At Kennebec, on Wednesday last, the Rev. NATHANIEL HILL FLETCHER, a native of Boxboro', was ordained colleague with the aged and venerable Rev. DANIEL LITTLE. Exercises—Introductory prayer by the Rev. Jonas Clark, of Lexington—Sermon by the Rev. Doct. Tappan—Text 2 Sam. 12th chap. 6 first and a part of the 7th verse.—Ordaining prayer by the Rev. Dr. Hemmenway, of Wells.—Charge by Mr. Clarke.—Right hand of fellowship by the Rev. Mr. Moody, of Arundell.—The concluding prayer by the Rev. Mr. Foster, of Littleton.
MARRIED. At Exeter, Mr. James Gilman, to the amiable and very agreeable Miss Susannah Mason, of that town.
DIED. In Great-Britain, Bryan Edwards, Esq. M. P. the late West-Indian Historian;—Doct. Stephen Little, formerly of this town. At Hampton, much lamented, Doct. Obed Stearns, formerly of Billerica, Massachusetts, aged 30.—Widow Jane Perkins, aged 60. At Dartmouth, Mr. Joseph Manley, aged 56;—Artemus Cook, aged 20, member of the College. At Newburyport, Mr. Isaac Fitz, aged 33. In this town, Mr. Thomas Priest, aged 47, after a lingering illness;—Mr. John Beck, aged 76;—a child of Capt. Joseph Broughton.
BEAUTIFUL TRANSPARENT Representations.
JUST RECEIVED FROM EUROPE, And to be seen at the Assembly Room from Wednesday morning until Saturday, from nine o'clock in the morning 'till ten in the evening.
A STRIKING representation of the engagement between the two fleets of Lord NELSON and Admiral BAYLEUX, at the mouth of the Nile, during the night of the 1st and 2d June, '98. The Orient is seen in a blaze, and the fire is so well imitated that one would suppose her to be actually burning. This view was taken by a gentleman of genius on board an English man of war while this dreadful scene occurred. 1. A view of the terrible Eruption of Mount Etna, in the year 1693. 2. The frightful Eruption Vesuvius in the year 1794. 3. The defeat of the Grand Attack made by the Spaniards on Gibraltar.
Also, the following ELEGANT PICTURES: A most delightful representation of about one hundred of the latest dresses of Europe, both for Ladies and Gentlemen. A complete set of the French Generals—large size. Elegant views of Philadelphia, including the building of the Frigate. The Funeral of General WASHINGTON, &c. &c.—Together forming a scene that must afford satisfaction. The whole may be seen through Optical Glasses provided for the purpose. Price of Tickets, 25 cents for grown persons—Half price for children. Portsmouth, Sept. 9, 1800.
A U C T I O N.
TO-MORROW, at Ten o'clock A. M. will be sold at Abraham Isaac's Auction-Room, A variety of handsome Gold, Pinchback, and Silver WATCHES; Viz.—8 Gold WATCHES; 16 Silver do. 12 Pinchback do. N. B. The above Watches are free and unlimited.
TO BE LET,
Part of a very convenient HOUSE, with a Shop and other privileges, pleasantly situated in Market-street. Apply to the Printer. Sept. 8.
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN KEY. MARKET STREET;
Tho's Morton
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has REMOVED to the Store lately occupied by Mr. John Brown, deceased, in Market-Street, Where he has FOR SALE A very general assortment of SHOES and LEATHER AS USUAL, and warranted as good and cheap as can be purchased in this town or elsewhere; any thing in Abner Newhall's advertisement to the contrary notwithstanding. ALSO, W. I. Goods & Groceries.
A small assortment of Crockery, &c. &c. Portsmouth, Sept. 8, 1800.
Fresh Groceries.
B. Leverett
Has just Received, and For Sale, at his Store, Spring-Hill,
FRESH black Zant
CURRANTS; Nutmegs; Cloves; Mace; Cinnamon; Citron; soft shell'd Almonds; Sweet OIL in flasks; table SALT per basket.
Gun Powder, Hyson, young Hyson, Hyson Skin; Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the first qualities.
Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR per hundred or Loaf; East India SUGAR per bag.
Real Hollands GIN (white; ) Old RUM, common ditto; Brandy; Molasses; Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga WINES.
Spermaceti & mould Candles; Spanish Segars.
Elliott's warranted SNUFF per keg. With a general assortment of W. India Goods & Groceries as usual, and as cheap as can be purchased at any Store in Portsmouth. Portsmouth, Sept. 8, 1800.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOEY CRESSEY , late of Londonderry, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment;—and those who have demands against said estate are requested, to exhibit the same for settlement to DAVID GOODEN, Administrator on said Estate. Londonderry, Sept. 3, 1800.
To Richard Cutis Shannon, Esq. one of the Justices assigned to keep the Peace, within and for the county of Rockingham, in the State of New-Hampshire.
THE subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Shelburne, in the county of Grafton, in the State aforesaid, request you to notify and call a meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling house of Thomas Chadbourn, Esq. in Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on Wednesday the sixteenth day of October next, at ten o'clock A. M. for the following purposes, viz.
1st. To choose a moderator and proprietor's clerk. 2d. To see if the proprietors will lot out or make any division of the undivided lands of said township. 3d. To appoint a committee to purchase the mill lots and grist mill for the proprietors, to be given to Thomas Green, on such terms as may be agreed on by said committee. 4th. To see if the proprietors will give any lands or other encouragement to settlers. 5th. To see what sums of money are necessary to be raised for purchasing the said mill lot and mill, making and repairing any road or roads; to pay and discharge any continental, state, or county taxes, and all other debts of the propriety, and to vote any sum necessary for the purposes aforesaid.
6th. To do, transact, and compleat all matters, things and business, that shall be then and there thought necessary for the benefit and welfare of said township—and also to choose assessors to proportion and assess the taxes which shall then and there be voted, and a collector to collect said tax. Isaac Rindge, Mark Rogers, John Peirce, Melchior Rogers, Joshua Heath, Portsmouth, August 11, 1800.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ss. Pursuant to the foregoing request, I hereby notify, and warn the proprietors and owners of land in said township of Shelburne to meet at the time and place aforesaid, for the purpose therein mentioned. R. CUTIS SHANNON, Justice Peace.

Origin of the Order of the Garter. [Rev. Ch. Ed. Stewart, author of a "Collection of Trifles," repels a charge made by the ladies of a want of delicacy, by the following story.]
"WILL the ladies permit me to offer before 'em A story well known and of perfect decorum? "When + Salisbury's fam'd countess was dancing with glee, The stocking's security fell from her knee, Rival beauties and courtiers (they could not do less) Kindly pitied the fair, and enjoy'd her distress. Allusions and hints, sneers and whispers went round, And the trifle was scouted and left on the ground: But Edward the brave, with true soldier-like spirit, Cries, "the garter is mine, 'tis the order of merit, The first Knights of my court shall be happy to wear (Proud distinction) the garter that fell from the fair, Whil'st in letters of gold ['tis your monarch's high will,] Shall these words be inscrib'd, 'Ill to him who thinks ill." "Fair critics, whenever to propagate scandal My innocent Trifles severely you handle, When, by fancy assisted, you stoop to invent, And impute to me meanings that never were meant, Or, by every excited, you wish to impeach Beauty, virtue, and excellence out of your reach, 'Ill to her who thinks ill,' be the motto of each."
+ The origin of the Order of the Garter was owing to this dreadful calamity, that befel the Countess of Salisbury in Edward the Third's time.
TICKETS AND Quarters in the fourth Class Amoskeag Canal Lottery,—where there are the following prizes, viz. one of 2000, one of 600, one of 500, thirty of 100, eight of 50, seventy of 20, one hundred of 10, eight hundred of 6, and nine hundred and thirty nine of 5 dollars each, for sale at J. Melcher's Printing Office and Book-Store, where prizes will be paid on demand.—Lottery to commence drawing on the 21st day of October, 1800.
FRESH FLOUR. FOR SALE BY  Clark & Conner, New FLOUR. Fresh Bohea TEA in chests, half chests and quarter chests. ALSO, A few hhd. Tobago RUM. WANTED, A few good Beef OXEN, to be delivered in all next month, for which English and West-India Goods will be given in payment. August 26.
FOR SALE, 1000 wt. R. Island Chees. 6 Pipes French and Spanish Brandy. 2 Pipes HOLLANDS GIN. Few Hogheads RUM. 6 Barrels MESS PORK. West-India and India SUGAR. Hylon and Souchong TEA. Apply to  W. Garland or S. Holman. At No 7, Portsmouth Pier. September 24, 1800.
Cheap ITALIAN SILKS. JUST RECEIVED BY  Peter Coffin, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Striped and Plaid ITALIAN SILKS; Black India LUTESTRINGS; CHEAP YARD WIDE IRISH LINENS.
FOR SALE on Liberal Credit, That valuable Tract of  LAND, Situated in Newmarket, Known by the name of Gilman's neck farm, LYING within a quarter of a mile of Lamprey-river landing, and within half a mile of the mills,—The FARM consists of mowing, orchard and wood land, including about thirteen acres of salt-marsh and thatched ground; pasturing sufficient to keep twenty cows. Said Farm is well watered, and abounds with white oak timber trees, and walnut and other hard wood growth; well fenced with stone wall on one side, and on the other by the river and bay—in point of situation, it is full equal, if not superior, to any in the town.—The FARM contains about two hundred acres, and will be sold all together or in lots, best to accommodate purchasers. Any person wishing to view the premises may be gratified by applying to  Daniel Smith, Living at the landing, near said Farm. Newmarket, Aug. 12, 1800.
Public Auction.  TO BE SOLD, At the Mansion House of the late Madam JANE BOYD, deceased, on THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER inst. A Great Variety of  Household and other FURNITURE, &c. —VIZ.—
MAHOGANY Bed- Steads, plain and fluted Posts, with complete suits of Copperplate and India Cotton Curtains, Counterpanes, Window Curtains and Chair Coverings to match the same; common Maple Bed-Steads; Feather Beds; Bolsters and Pillows; Mattresses; Blankets, and a variety of Quilts and Coverlids. Mahogany Dining, Tea, Card and Pembroke Tables; Mahogany, Birch and Maple Chairs—hair and stuff'd bottoms. Two Mahogany Book Cases and Drawers, with a variety of Books. Beaureaus; Urn Stands and Waiters. Dining, and Tea Sets of CHINA, some very elegant;—and six large Japan'd Tea Trays; a number of cases plain, white, green, and silver handle Knives and Forks. Glass and Crockery Ware. Turkey, Wilton, Scotch, and Oil'd Canvass Floor and Stair CARPETS. Bras and other Andirons; Shovels, Tongs, and Hooks. Looking Glasses; and a variety of Pictures. Plated Candlesticks, with Branches; Queens metal and Glass ditto. Plated Tea Urn; bread Basket; Salts; Butter Boats; Tea and Coffee POTS, &c. Japan'd Tea Urns; and Coffee and Tea POTS. One Eight Day Chiming CLOCK. An elegant patent organiz'd PIANO FORTE. One SPINET. An imported handsome SIDE BOARD; Toilet Tables and dressing Glasses. A quantity of English, piece and other GOODS. Pewter Basins; Plates and Dishes; Bras Kettles, and Bell metal Skillets. A great variety of Kitchen and Dairy Furniture, and many other articles of Furniture too tedious to enumerate. —ALSO— A Pew in St. John's Church, and a Pew in the Rev. Mr. Buckminster's Meeting-House. AN ELEGANT IMPORTED CHARIOT, with Patent Lamps, and Plated Harness. A PHLETON, CHAISE, SULKEY; large cover'd SLEIGH, and Horse CART. 4 good Cows, 2 Horses, 2 live Hogs; a quantity of Cheese; Bacon; Pork; Sheeps Wool; Flax; Soap; Cyder; a large Soap Copper and Trivet; a variety of garden and household utensils; a number of Trunks. And a quantity of new and second hand Blocks and Dead Eyes. SALE will begin precisely at 9 o'clock, A. M. Portsmouth, Sept. 2, 1800.
WHEREAS the underwritten has received letters of resignation from SAMUEL BORLAND, Esq. acting as Agent for the American Consul at the colonies of Essequibo and Demerara; by which resignation the American Commerce, and the interest of individuals trading to those colonies may more or less suffer in their mercantile transactions, for want of proper information. The underwritten having been appointed a Consul for said colonies, and at present recovered from his indisposition, informs all whom it may concern, that he intends to return to the colony of Demerara, and on his arrival there to exercise the functions of his office—that is to say—To give every assistance in his power to merchants and American citizens there residing or trading, who shall ask his aid, so far as the salutary and beneficial views of the Government in appointing said office, may be answered. Every attention will be paid to consignments, collecting of protested bills, notes, accounts and other mercantile business, &c. N. ROUSSELET. Consul of the United States, for the Colonies of Essequibo and Demerara. Boston, August 18, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given that George Hart, administrator of the estate not administered, of Joseph Hixon, late of Portsmouth in said county, mariner deceased, has exhibited his account of administering said estate, and that the same will be examined in order for allowance, at the probate office in Exeter, on the 12th day of September next, at 11 o'clock forenoon. By order of the Judge of Probate.  WILLIAM PARKER, Reg. August 30th, 1800.
State of New-Hampshire. Public notice is hereby given TO the non-resident proprietors and owners of Lands in the several townships, locations, and places in the county of Grafton, hereafter mentioned—viz.—Britton-woods, Chatham, Coventry, Danard, Dummer, Kilkenny, Lincoln, Maynesborough, Paulsbury, Shelburne, Success, Stewart-town, Trecrothick, Whitefield, and Rogers' and Treadwell's location, for the year 1795 and 1796—Cockburn, Colebrook and Dartmouth, 1795—Cambridge and Dalton, 1798—Sterling's location, 1789, 1790, 1795 and 1798—Vere Royce and William Stark's location, 1789 and 1790—That the lands in said townships and places for said years are taxed for State taxes, and the lists thereof left with the subscriber. Also in the townships of Britton-woods, Chatham, Dalton, Kilkenny, Millsfield, Percy, Shelburne, Trecrothick, Success, Durand, Cambridge, Coventry, Errol, Lincoln, Paulsbury, Stuart (now Stuart-town) and Whitefield, for the years 1797 and 1798—Colebrook, Cockburn, Maynesborough and Dartmouth (now Jefferson) 1797—Peeling and Dummer, 1798—and Andrew M c Millen's location, 1790 and 1791—That the lands in said townships and places are taxed for county taxes for said years, and the lists thereof left with the subscriber; that unless said State and county taxes are paid either to him or the Sheriff of said county, within eight weeks from the first publishing this advertisement, the lands will be advertised for sale for the payment of the same as the law directs. Also that the lists of State taxes on the lands in the towns of New-Chester and Franconia, in said county, for the year 1799, are left with the subscriber—that unless the said taxes are either paid to him or the Collectors thereof, within eight weeks from the first publication of this advertisement, the lands will be advertised for sale for the payment of the same as the law directs.  NATH'L PARKER, Receiver of Non-resident taxes. Exeter, Aug. 22, 1800.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Andover, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1799, that so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of the subscriber in said Andover, on the second day of December next, at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.     No. Acres. Rate. Amount. Owner's Name.    Israel Blake, 4 4 80 1 0 14 2 Daniel Marston,  Daniel Marston, 5 2 40 0 1 4 2  Anthony Emery, 69 1 100 2 3 2 3 Arch's Lakeman,  Arch's Lakeman, 12 4 86 1 0 14 2 John Wentworth,  John Wentworth, 18 2 73 2 3 2 3  18 2 100 4 0 57 2  18 4 100 1 5 21 5  Edmund Brown, 20 2 50 1 1 5 9 Thomas Cilley,  Thomas Cilley, 22 2 80 1 8 25 8 Amos Dunnel,  Amos Dunnel, 31 1 80 1 1 5 1 David Norton,  David Norton, 32 2 80 2 0 28 3 Joseph Rawlins,  Joseph Rawlins, 33 1 80 2 0 28 3 Sam'l Blake, jr.  Sam'l Blake, jr. 35 1 80 1 3 18 1 J. Tombleton,  J. Tombleton, 36 2 80 2 0 28 3 & Tuft. Mason  & Tuft. Mason 36 4 100 2 5 36 6 half paid,  half paid, 36 1 80 1 4 18 1 Joseph Weare,  Joseph Weare, 37 1 80 1 4 18 1 Simon Marston,  Simon Marston, 38 2 40 1 2 16 1 Nathan Bachelder,  Nathan Bachelder, 39 1 80 1 1 5 9 Hezekiah Carr,  Hezekiah Carr, 42 4 40 0 8 10 7 John Chapman,  John Chapman, 43 3 20 0 4 5 4 Thomas Packer,  Thomas Packer, 46 4 100 1 5 21 1 Joshua Pierce,  Joshua Pierce, 48 4 80 1 5 21 1 John Sanborn,  John Sanborn, 49 3 80 3 7 53 7 John Tombleton,  John Tombleton, 54 3 100 1 5 21 1  54 4 80 1 5 21 1 Benj'n Sanborn,  Benj'n Sanborn, 56 4 100 1 5 21 1  56 4 80 1 5 21 5  56 3 100 1 5 21 5 Jesse Prescott,  Jesse Prescott, 65 3 20 0 7 10 8 John Brown,  John Brown, 71 1 50 1 5 21 5  71 4 40 1 2 17 6 David Lowell,  David Lowell, 74 2 100 1 5 21 5  74 4 80 1 3 18 1 John Hoit,  John Hoit, 77 1 20 0 3 9 Nathan Dow,  Nathan Dow, 79 3 50 0 8 10 7  79 3 80 1 5 21 5 David Page,  David Page, 80 2 100 2 0 28 4 Theo. Atkinson,  Theo. Atkinson, 81 3 100 2 0 28 4  81 2 80 2 5 35 7  81 1 100 2 0 28 4    WILLIAM BLAKE, Collector. Andover, Aug. 21, 1800.
Newhall's Shoe-Store, Daniel-street, Portsmouth.  ABNER NEWHALL Informs his Friends, Customers, and the public in general, that he has lately received a large addition to his former Assortment of  SHOES, which he now offers at the following low and reduced prices.—viz.—  LADIES' black Morocco Shoes and Slippers, 112 Cents. English, ditto, ditto, 125 do. Green, blue, red & yellow do. 116 do. Plain & figured Kid, do. (of which he has a great variety,) 150 do. and very nice.  Black and Fancy stuff Shoes and SLIPPERS, 84 Cents. Those with Yorkheals 12 Cents dearer. Calf-skin and other Leather, ditto.  Childrens' Shoes of every size and almost of every description.  Gentlemen's handsome dress SHOES. Common, ditto. Boys', ditto.  Men's fine & common BOOTS. ditto, ditto, Half Boots.  BOOT LEGS.  Red Morocco SKINS. The above SHOES are all of the best materials and workmanship, and as they are manufactured under the direction and careful inspection of the Vender, he flatters himself that he can warrant them with confidence. N. B. The prices of the Mens and Childrens Shoes are equally reduced. He likewise informs them that he receives a Fresh assortment twice a month. The public are respectfully informed, that no Vender of Shoes equally as good as the above, can be afforded at the above reduced prices—but a spirit of monopoly and exclusive privilege having set the example, the subscriber is under the necessity of conforming.  ABNER NEWHALL, Portsmouth, August 19, 1800. [6w.]
List of Letters in the Post-office at Chester, N. H. B. CAPT. William Blodget; Mrs. Sally Blodget, Derryfield; Mr. Abner Bladefel, Chester. C. Capt. Cals, Candia. E. Mr. Thomas Emery, Chester. G. Col. James M c Gregore, 2, Londonderry. K. Mr. Dudley Kimbal, Hampstead; Mr. Samuel P. Kidder, Derryfield. L. Mr. Benjamin Libbey, Candia. M. Mr. Asa Moore, Chester. P. Mr. John Prescott, Chester. S. Mr. Jethro Sandborn, Sandown; Mr. Peter Severance, Chester. T. Mr. Josiah Tewksberry, Hawk; Mr. Thomas Towl, Candia. W. Nathaniel Weare, Esq. Derryfield; Mr. Benjamin Wilson; Mr. Sam'l White, Chester.  EDMUND WEBSTER, P. M. August 18, 1800.
Genteel Boarding FOR two or three Gentlemen, in a small family in the center of the town. For further particulars apply to the Printer hereof. Aug. 25.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in NORTHFIELD, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1799, that so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of WALKER BUSWELL, in said Northfield, on the sixth day of October next, at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.  First division.     Proprietors names. No. Q'ty.    Samuel Emerson, 40 100  Richard Waldron, 182 100  John Pearl, 175 100  Samuel Randal, 22 100  John Plaifard, 196 60  Edward Tibbetts, 28 100  Jeremiah Clough's purchase, 100  Joseph Hicks in the 1000 acres, 8 100    Second division of 1000 acre lots.    John Bulwell, 40 100    Fourth division.    Nathaniel Morrill, 39 38  Thomas Young, 41 38  Benjamin Evans, 29 38  Samuel Doe, 31 38  John Smith, jr. 32 38  John Rowe, 33 38  Stephen Jones, jr. 25 38  John Doe, 26 38  Samuel Tilly, 15 38  William Rines, 16 38  Paul Gerrish, 17 38  Joseph Ellison, 18 38  Joshua Wentworth, 19 38  Edward Evans, 20 38  Samuel Smith, 21 38  William Leathers, 22 38  Israel Hodgdon, 50 38  Francis Mathews, 51 38  Francis Mathews, jr. 49 38    ABRAHAM SIMANS, Collector. Northfield, Aug. 22, 1800.
Hard-Ware Goods.  H. & B. Penhallow, Most respectfully inform their customers, and the public in general, that they have received by the last arrivals from Liverpool and Bristol,—A large addition to their former assortment of Hard-Ware Goods, —AMONG WHICH ARE—  A GREAT VARIETY OF CUTLERY, Iron-Mongery, Ship Chandlery, Sadlery, Cabinet, and Brass Foundry WARES. —ALSO— Bras Kettles; Pewter; Patent and common Shot of all sizes; Flints; Bar and Sheet Lead; Fish-Hooks; Lines and Twine; Anvils and Vices; Iron Shovels and Spades; Frying Pans; Sheathing Nails; Deck Nails; Brads, Nails and Tacks of all sizes; Screw Plates; Copper and Sheet-Iron Tea-Kettles; bras and copper Warming Pans; Shovels and Tongs; Saws of all kinds; Seamen's Quadrants; Church Plate; Clock Faces; Sad Irons. —LIKEWISE— Halbach, German, Blister'd, English and Cast Steel; Sheet Iron; Tin Plates; Carpenter's, Cabinet Maker's and Shoe Maker's Tools; Screw Augers, Cart Boxes; Iron Hollow Ware; Window Glass; Hoes; Rotten Stone; Pumice Stone; Black Lead; Emery; Grain Tin; Crucibles; Black Lead Pots; Looking Glasses; Cow and Sheep Bells. With a variety of other articles, all which will be disposed of on good terms, at their store in Market-street. Portsmouth, July 28, 1800.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the public, and his friends in particular, that he has opened a  BROKER'S OFFICE, in Market-street, Portsmouth, and offers his service in selling or purchasing on commission, all kinds of Merchandise, Bills of Exchange, Vessels, Houses and Lands, &c. &c. &c. He likewise has a licence as an Auctioneer, and will receive Merchandise or any of the above articles for public sale; and promises that those gentlemen who may be pleased to favor him with any articles for sale, that his best endeavours shall not be wanting to complete the same with fidelity and dispatch, and the smallest favor shall be duly attended to, by the public's most obedient humble servant,  Alexander Ewen.
Convenient Stores will be always ready to store any quantity of goods, &c. and every attention paid to all property that may be committed to his care. HE has now on hand, for sale, a quantity of MUSLINS and CALICOES; an Invoice of FALL GOODS, consisting of COATINGS, BLANKETS, and HOSIERY, with sundry other articles. A quantity second-hand RIGGING; and a second-hand CHAISE with harness,—For sale as above. N. B. All Letters directed to him in the line of his business, (post paid) will be duly attended to. Portsmouth, Aug. 19, 1800.
WESTFIELD. 200 Farms, of 160 acres each, LYING at Westfield, about fifty miles South West of Epsom, not one of which but may be cultivated. These FARMS are of a good rich soil, having a proportion of low land to many of them.—The country is extremely healthy, not five sick persons having been known out of 52 families, settled there in several years. They are well watered by three large streams, a number of small ones, and several beautiful Lakes, the waters of which abound with fish and wild fowl. Deer, Elk, and Bear are in such plenty as to sell from two to three cents per pound; and from the number of Beech Nuts and Acorns in the woods, any quantity of Pork may be raised free of expence. At Westfield there are Saw and Grist Mills—Also, other conveniences for new settlers.—The road from eligible settlements in a healthy place, contiguous to the Markets at Philadelphia, (being only 12 miles from the Delaware) and New-York, to which the cost of carrying produce is but a trifle, compared with that of the Genessee Country. These Lands are 137 miles by land from New-York, 150 by Epsom, (100 of which is by water.) Wheat per bushel at the Genesee, 45 do. at Epsom, 12 1/2. Apply to  Thomas Thompson, Portsmouth, New-Hampshire. The road from Epsom is through Hurley, Marbleton and Waating, to Lackawack 30 miles, from Lackawack to Naverling, 10 do. from Naverling to the further end of Westfield 14 do. total 54 to Epsom landing.