The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1808-02-09 00:00:00

Wm. G. Bartlett, Esq.
62nd Bartlett Esq.
[No. 10.—Vol. LIII.]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1808.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
REPUBLICAN TICKET For State Officers, for the year 1808.  GOVERNOR. HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN LANGDON, Esq.  COUNCILLORS. DANIEL GOOKIN, Rockingham , JOSEPH BADGER, Stratford , BENJAMIN PIERCE, Hillsborough , AMASA ALLEN, Cheshire , WM. TARTLON, Grafton & Coos .  SENATORS. ELIJAH HALL, District No. 1. BENJAMIN BARNARD, do. 2. WILLIAM WHITE, do. 3. JOHN BRADLEY, do. 4. RICHARD DAME, do. 5. NATHANIEL SHANNON, do. 6. SAMUEL BELL, do. 7. DANIEL HAWKINS, do. 8. GEORGE ALDRICH, do. 9. JOHN HARRIS, do. 10. MOODY BEDELL, do. 11. For Rockingham County — NATHANIEL GILMAN, County Treasurer . JOSIAH ADAMS, Recorder of Deeds .
The Doctor. THE PORTSMOUTH Physician, Accoucheur AND DENTIST,—  May be consulted with, at Mr. DAVENPORT's at any hour in the day;—Or, he will attend personally, upon the sick, whenever he may be requested.  The Doctor, begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portsmouth, and its vicinity, that, in conjunction with the other departments of his profession, he will perform, with the greatest ease, and in the nearest manner, the several operations of the Dentist.  To admonish the Ladies and Gentlemen, of the propriety, and salutary consequences of preserving their teeth and gums, pure and undefiled, may perhaps, be deemed unnecessary. But clean, white, sound, and even teeth, are as great an ornament to the mouth, as virtuous principles are to the mind.  Portsmouth, January 26, 1808.
NEW GOODS. STEPHEN HARDY, Market-Street. Has received a variety of Jewelry and other Goods, viz. GOLD NECKLACES; pearl G set gold Pins and Rings; jet Rings and Pins for hair; plain gold Pins, Rings and Broaches for hair or without; gold Seals and Keys; gilt Pins; Watch keys, Seals and Chains; ornamented Combs; Pocket-Books; Thread-cases and Purses; Spangles; silver Thimbles; steel Snuffers and Trays; Candlesticks.  JAPAN'D WARE, &c. Gold and imitation bordered, mo- rocco and black ground Tea Trays; knife and snuffer ditto; table and de- sert Knives and Forks; floor, hearth, cloth and hair Brushes; Bellows; Penknives; Scissors; Jackknives; Horse and Chaise Whips; Blocktin and Britannia Tea Pots; table Bells; Japan'd Lamps—Also, a general assort- ment of silver table, tea & salt Spoons; sugar Tongs, etc. with a variety of other articles to numerous to mention.  Portsmouth, November 24.
WANTED in a small fami- ly, a discreet middle aged woman, who perfectly understands cooking and do- ing other house-work with neatness;—For such a person adequate wages may be had by enquiring at this Office.  Portsmouth, January 25th, 1808.
NOTICE is hereby given that at the Probate Court to be held at Exeter, on the third Wednesday of March next, I shall exhibit my account of administering the estate of RUTH JOHN- SON, late of Kennington, in said county, widow, deceased. DAVID CHASE, January 18, 1808. [Administrator.]
State of New-Hampshire,—Cheshire ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-residents proprietors and owners of land in MARLBOROUGH, in said State, that are delinquent in pay- ing their taxes for the year 1807; that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the first Monday of April next, so much of their land as will pay the same with legal cost, will be sold at public ven- due at Phillips Sweetser, Esq's house, in said Marlborough, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
   Number. Acres. Value. School tax. County tax.     Worlding Gragg, 75 28 28 68 50 57 3   Ditto, 87 12 15 4 2 3 2   Ditto, 94 9 9 17 11 14 1   Moses Tucker, 61 50 50 44 33 37 2    DANIEL CUTTING, Collector. Marlborough, January 4th, 1808.
GOODS THAT ARE NEW. JUST RECEIVED AT DRAPER'S CHEAP NEW CASH STORE, A great variety of New and Seasonable; Fancy and Staple GOODS;— among which are— LADIES Fawn colour'd Beaver Bonnets; Rich white Satins; pink and white Crapes; Thread and Cotton Laces and Edgings; Rich patch Furniture Chintzes; Picnic and Lace Gloves and Mitts; Ladies hab- it Kid and Silk Gloves; 6-4 Twilled Cambricks, fashionable colours; La- dies Mantles with Satin borders; 6-4 Damask Silk Shawls; Plaid Ging- hams and Chambra Muffins; Ladies angola Gloves; Men's Beaver ditto; Black and colour'd Bombazettes.  A great variety of Silk Velvets and Plushes; Black and coloured Tabby Velvets; Scarlet and green pelice Flannels; Florence black Lute strings; black Motes; India black Lute strings and Satins; black Crapes; 6-4 Twilled Cotton Shawls, fancy colours; Ladies Rose colored silk Hose, very nice; Gentlemen's black and white silk do.; Black Cambricks, Calicoes & Chintzes; Men's Beaver Hats of the best quality; Irish Linens; English and country Diapers; Bandanna and Madras Handkerchiefs; 4-4 5-4 and 6-4 Oil Cloths; Italian black sewing Silks; India Calicoes; Silk and Cotton Um- brellas; Ladies straw Hats and Bon- nets; Leghorn Straw Flats; Variety of MUFFS and TIPPLETS; a large supply of India Cottons; Blue India Cottons; Broad-Cloths and Cassi- meres; and a general supply of WOOLLEN GOODS. Feb. 2.
WM. JONES, jr. Market-Street— Is now opening the following articles, viz. CHINA Plaid Lustrings; black double Florence ditto; variety color'd and white do.; Italian black Crape; 4 French ditto; pink, white and ecquico do.; 4 plaid Ging- hams; fancy Muffins; black plaid silk Velvets; blk. Tabby do.; Chint- zes; Calicoes; patch Furniture; 1 safe 4 and 7 Irish Linens; black and color'd Spanish sewing Silks; Ladies silk, beaver and kid habt Gloves; Ladies elegant rose silk Hose; Men's blk. and white do. do.; 1 cask con- taining glass Buttons; Vest and fash- ionable Coat do.; best West country Broad Cloths; Tapes; sewing Cot- tons; Pins, &c.  INDIA GOODS. Fine shirting Baftas; Chittabully and Lucipore do.; Mun & Jallapore Sannas; Checks; Gilla Handks; fine Bandannoes; flag & twill'd China do. The above will be sold on the very best terms for cash. Feb. 2.
Wanted to exchange a good CHAISE, for a handsome HORSE, enquire of the Printer.
State of New-Hampshire,—Grafton ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-residents proprietors and owners of lands in the town of PIER- MONT, county of Grafton, state a- foresaid, who are delinquent in paying their town, county, school and high- way taxes, for the year 1807; that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the twenty- eighth day of March 1808, so much of their lands as will pay the said tax- es with incidental charges, will be sold on said day at public vendue, at the house of William Tarlton, Esq. in said Piermont, at ten o'clock in forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Original Gross Taxes and Owners of lands. No. Lts. Town tax. County tax. School tax. Highway tax.     John G. ff. 4 3 100 10 3 27 4   Benjamin Stevens, 2 3 100 10 3 27 4   Charles Paxton, 7 3 150 15 4 1 6   Nathan Whiting, 3 4 100 20 5 4 5   George Frost, 10 4 100 25 6 7 6   Daniel Clark common land 16 5 1 13   Josiah Foard, 6 1 100 10 5 4 5    The following are in the fourth Division.     Hall Jackson, 21 160 20 5 54 82   Col. Joseph Smith, 38 160 25 6 07 103   Samuel Wentworth, 20 160 20 5 54 82   Samuel Emerson, 30 160 20 5 54 82   Isaac Worthen, 21 160 15 4 46 61   M. J. Wentworth, 49 160 40 10 8 104   John Hale, 32 160 25 6 7 6   Joseph Wright, 4 160 25 6 7 6    SIMON RODIMON, Collector. Piermont, January 11, 1808.
LAWS United States, PASSED FIRST OF TENTH AT THE SESSION THE CONGRESS. [PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT Supplementary to the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States." BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That during the continuance of the act to which this act is a supplement, no vessel li- censed for the coasting trade shall be allow- ed to depart from any port of the United States or shall receive a clearance, until the owner, consignee, agent or factor, shall, with the master, give bond with one or more sureties to the United States, in a sum dou- ble the value of the vessel and cargo, that the vessel shall not proceed to any foreign port or place, and that the cargo shall be re- landed in some port of the United States.  Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the owner or owners of all vessels licenced for fisheries, or those bound on a whaling voyage, and having no other cargo than sea stores, salt and the usual fishing tackle and apparel, shall give a general bond, in four times the value of the vessel and cargo, that they will not, during the continuance of the abovementioned act, proceed to any foreign port or place; and will return with their fishing fare to some port or place within the United States: Provided, That it shall be lawful and shall be sufficient in the case of any licenced vessel, whose employment has uniformly been confined to rivers, bays and sounds, within the jurisdiction of the U- States, to give bond, in an amount equal to three hundred dollars for each ton of said vessel, with condition, that such vessel shall not be employed in any foreign trade dur- ing the time limited in the condition of the bond.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That if any ship or vessel shall, during the contin- uance of the act to which this act is a sup- plement, depart from any port of the United States without a clearance or permit, or if any ship or vessel shall contrary to the provisions of this act, or of the act to which this act is a supplement, proceed to a for- eign port or place, or trade with or put on board of any other ship or vessel, any goods, wares or merchandise, of foreign or domes- tic growth or manufacture, such ships or vessels, goods, wares or merchandise shall be wholly forfeited, and if the same shall not be seized, the owner or owners, agent, freighter, or factors of any such ship or ves- sel, shall for every such offence, forfeit and pay a sum equal to double the value of the ship or vessel and cargo, and shall never thereafter be allowed a credit for duties on any goods, wares, or merchandise, imported by him or them into any of the ports of the United States. And the master or command- er of such ship or vessel, as well as all other persons who shall knowingly be concerned in such prohibited foreign voyage, shall each respectively forfeit and pay a sum not ex- ceeding twenty thousand, nor less than one thousand dollars for every such offence, whether the vessel be seized and condemned or not. And the oath or affirmation of any master or commander, knowingly offending against the provisions of this section, shall ever thereafter be inadmissible before any collector of the customs of the United States.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the exception made by the act to which this act is a supplement, in favor of armed vessels possessing public commissions from foreign powers, shall apply only to public armed vessels, and shall not be construed to em- brace either privateers, vessels having letters of marque, or any other private armed ves- sels; but such private armed vessels shall be permitted to depart in the same manner and on the same conditions as is provided for other private foreign ships or vessels.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That if any foreign ship or vessel shall during the continuance of the act to which this act is a supplement, take on board any specie or any goods wares or merchandise, other than the provisions and sea stores necessary for the voyage, such ship or vessel, and the spe- cie and cargo on board shall be wholly for- feited and may be seized and condemned in any court of the United States having com- petent jurisdiction, and every person con- cerned in such unlawful shipment, shall for- feit and pay a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, nor less than one thousand dollars, for every such offence.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures incurred by force of this act, shall be paid for, recovered, dis- tributed, and accounted for in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and may be mitigated or remit- ted in the manner prescribed by the act, en- titled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and dis- abilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-se- ven, and made perpetual by an act passed the eleventh of February, one thousand eight hundred.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the time during which the act to which this act is a supplement, shall continue in force, shall not be computed as making part of the term of twelve calendar months, during which goods, wares or merchandise imported into the United States, must be re-exported in order to be entitled to a drawback of the
duties paid on the importation there- of. J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. January 9, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
GENERAL WILKINSON. On the 15th inst. this distinguished char- acter appeared before the Court organ- ized to investigate the allegations a- gainst him, and delivered the following ADDRESS.
GENTLEMEN. From a sense of respect towards the Court, and of propriety to my own situation, I have been induced to tref- pass a few observations on your pa- tience, preliminary to the introduc- tion of testimony.  On receiving the first intimation of the anathema pronounced against me on the floor of Congress, by a mem- ber of that honorable body, (Mr. John Randolph) as highly distinguished for decorum and moderation, as he is for impartiality and candor; I appealed to the proper authority for an investi- gation into my conduct, by that tri- bunal which is secured to me by the constitution and the law; and you, gentlemen, have been ordered to sit in judgment on me.
The occasion was certainly unex- pected, yet it was not the less desira- ble; and although the occurrence so recently after the ordeal at Richmond, may dispose some invidious persons to derogate from the motives of my hon- orable accuser, the candid and intelli- gent part of the world, when possessed of all the facts, will do him ample jus- tice; for surely no unmanly vindictive personality can be ascribed to a gen- tleman of Mr. Randolph's lofty ear- riage and exalted honor. Indeed, when we survey the course which the accusation has travelled to this court, and examine the manner of its intro- duction into the House of Delegates, it would imply an unparadable de- gree of scepticism to doubt the dis- interested patriotism, which has guided the procedure before that honorable body; much less to complain of a failure in those chaste observances and delicate regards, which are due to the unfortunate, who may become the subjects of public accusation.
Though highly flattered by the manner of my accuser, I must confess that my repugnance to uprighteous and unnecessary innovation, inclined me to prefer the plain, regular, and invariable course to military enquiry, by complaint to the superior—because it secures to the individual a constitu- tional right, prevents the obtrusion of concerns purely executive, upon the attention of the legislative body, and spares gentlemen of glowing sensibili- ties, the deep regret inseparable from the analysis of individual character, on ex parte testimony, or no testimony at all.
The victim of suspicion and oblo- quy for more than thirteen years, I have treated with frigid indifference the paragraphists and pamphleteers, who have pointed their daggers at my reputation, resolved to respond to their calumnies, by a redoubled zeal in the discharge of my duties; but I must now thank the patriot who has given the outline of my offences, for the op- portunity he has furnished me to meet him on the ground of his preference, and there to defy him and his depra- ved informer, with the host of conspir- ators who participate their sympa- thies.
The blights with which men united for the ruin of their country, had re- cently attempted to fully my humble fame, in consequence of my feeble ef- forts in her defence, served but to ex- cite my pity and contempt; I did in- deed believe that the scene of persecu- tion had been closed forever, and be- gan to hope, after a long and not in- active life of military service, it might be permitted to wear out its remnant, somewhat cheered, under those priva- tions of the heart which leave us little to wish for, by the retrospect of days without reproach, and the consciou- ness that whatever might have been my utility I had lived without dis- honor.
But I had forgotten that I had fin- ned beyond forgiveness, and that my destruction had been sealed in New- Orleans by a band of hardened trai- tors, who have advanced so far, that
they place their safety in their success; and now for the first time, I stand voluntarily, before a military tribunal, to vindicate all for which I have liv- ed and for which I will die. The precious gift of my father—the inef- fable inheritance of my children—a soldier's honor—after it has been worn, and torn, and mangled, and degraded, by whom? Let expressive silence mark the avengers of a trai- tor's cause! And may the angel of mercy blow out the remembrance of my wrongs. For my services shall live and be remembered, when the disciples of detraction, those pestifer- ous vermin who feed on calumnies, shall have perished and are forgotten.
There are certain terms in our lan- guage so offensive to an American ear, that to couple them with a man's name is sufficient to tarnish his char- acter, such are corruption, bribery, pension, poison, and poltroon—my en- emies aware of this, and knowing that a stain on military honor, like an as- persion on female chastity, sinks deep and is not to be erased—
"To make assurance doubly sure And take a bond of fate— That they might tell pale hearted fear it lied."
Have not been content to arraign me before my country, but in their rage for personal vengeance, they have con- demned me unheard, and stigmatized me to the world, on the evidence of made up documents, perjuries and forgeries; I am sensible of the irre- parable injury done me, and yet, in this our government of laws, I have found my safe remediless; I have therefore suffered in silence, consoling myself with the hope, that the exam- ple of my persecutions, might be a future protection to the war-worn vet- eran, and a useful example to those who too readily credit the tale of de- traction.
It is an easy matter to charge virtue itself, with corruption; and, alas! in these times, we find it almost as easy to sustain the allegation by the oaths of profligate, abandoned men. But, Gracious God! shall the unqualified imputation of corruption, without some word, deed, act, influence or in- stance, to consummate the offence, or to designate the criminal intent or ef- fort, suffice to rob a public officer of his hard earned repute, the price of more than twenty years of zealous faithful service? Shall bold assertions, without facts or circumstances to sub- stantiate them, even when sanctioned by the single oath of a faithless, lying, interested, unprincipled man, pro- strate the barriers of honor, which rest on the broad base of approved patri- otism, and long tried integrity. Ge- nius of my country, forbid it! Forbid it, Heaven!
I ask only a suspension of the pub- lic judgment, pending the enquiry at issue—I call on my countrymen to pause and reflect before they decide. I do not address myself to Burrites, or imbruted partymen, who would hazard the security of the nation, to gratify their malice; from such wretches I expect hatred, and I solicit abuse. But I speak to the sweet blood- ed true hearted Americans, who are ready to renounce political dogmas, for the safety of the state, and to bleed or die in defence of its rights. I request all such to examine the characters and motives of my accusers—the time and circumstances of the accusation—the one writhing under the anguish of pub- lic detection and merited dishonor— whilst, in this awful crisis of national affairs, he seeks the distraction of the public councils, to promote a sinister ambition and indulge his vengeful pas- sions—the other scarcely a citizen— the enemy of our government, and the disburber of the public repose—who has sought to embroil us in the face of treaties, and in face of the law, with a foreign power, for the prom- otion of those infamous designs, which he now charges upon me, and which with inflated zeal he now affects to reprobate—and who when stripped of imposture will present a spectacle to the world from which the eye and the mind will revolt with detestation and abhorrence.
In your honor and independence, gentlemen, however they may be ques- tioned by those, who do not feel the force of those sacred bonds by which military men hold, I have an infalli- ble guarantee for all I can desire, a patient, impartial, and I trust, rigor- ous scrutiny—in which I hope the na- ture of the accusation—the remoteness
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of the time—the hostility of the witnesses—the complexion of the first attack—and the shiftings, changes and prevarications which have ensued, may be strictly compared and combined.
Permit me to express the further desire—that this court may insist on knowing, from whence the documents submitted by my accuser and his accomplice, have been derived, as this fact may furnish a clue by which to trace the foul combination to its source, and to identify, in this murderous assault on my honor, the ministry of that Mexican association, formed at New-Orleans, (referred to by Blanquerhasset) for the purpose of co-operating with Aaron Burr, and which it has been my crime to detect, expose and put down.
MESSAGE
From the President of the United States, Communicating documents and information, touching the official conduct of Brigadier Gen. JAMES WILKINSON: in pursuance of a resolution of the H. of R. of the 13th ult.
To the House of Representatives of the United States.
Some days previous to your resolutions of the thirteenth instant, a court of inquiry had been instituted, at the request of Gen. Wilkinson, charged to make the inquiry into his conduct which the first resolution desires, and had commenced their proceedings.—To the Judge advocate of that court the papers and information on that subject, transmitted to me by the house of representatives, have been delivered to be used according to the rules and powers of that court.
The request of a communication of any information which have been received, at any time since the establishment of the present government, touching combinations with foreign agents for dismembering the union, or the corrupt receipt of money by any officer of the United States, from the agents of foreign governments, can be complied with but in a partial degree.
It is well understood that in the first or second year of the presidency of General Washington, information was given to him relating to certain combinations with the agents of a foreign government, for the dismemberment of the Union: which combinations had taken place before the establishment of the present federal government. This information however, is believed never to have been deposited in any public office, or left in that of the president's secretary; these having been duly examined; but to have been considered as personally confidential, and therefore retained among his private papers. A communication from the governor of Virginia to president Washington, is found in the office of the President's secretary, which altho' not strictly within the terms of the request of the house of representatives, is communicated, inasmuch as it may throw some light on the subjects of the correspondence at that time, between certain foreign agents and citizens of the United States.
In the first or second year of the administration of President Adams, Andrew Ellicot then employed in designating in conjunction with the Spanish authorities, the boundaries between the territories of the United States and Spain, under the treaty with that nation, communicated to the executive of the United States, papers and information respecting the subjects of the present inquiry which were deposited in the office of state.—Copies of these are now transmitted to the House of Representatives except of a single letter and a reference from the said Andrew Ellicot, which being expressly desired to be kept secret, is therefore not communicated; but its contents can be obtained from himself in a more legal form; and directions have been given to summon him to appear as a witness before the court of inquiry.
A paper "on the commerce of Louisiana" bearing date the eighteenth of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, is found in the office of state, supposed to have been communicated by Mr. Daniel Clark, of New-Orleans, then a subject of Spain and now of the House of Representatives of the United States, stating certain commercial transactions of General Wilkinson in New-Orleans; an extract from this is now communicated, because it contains facts which may have some bearing on the questions relating to him.
The destruction of the war office by fire, in the close of one thousand eight hundred, involved all information it contained at that date.
The papers already described, therefore constitute the whole of the information on these subjects, deposited in the public offices, during the preceding administrations as far as has yet been found: but it cannot be affirmed that there may be no other, because the papers of the offices being filed, for the most part, alphabetically, unless aided by the suggestion of any particular name which may have given such information, nothing short of
a careful examination of the papers in the offices generally, could authorize such an affirmation.
About a twelvemonth after I came to the administration of the government, Mr. Clark gave some verbal information to myself, as well as to the secretary of state, relating to the same combinations for the dismemberment of the union. He was listened to freely; and he that delivered the letter of Gov. Gayoso, addressed to himself, of which a copy is now communicated. After his return to New-Orleans, he forwarded to the secretary of state, other papers, with a request that after perusal they should be burnt.—This however was not done; and he was so informed by the secretary of state, and that they would be held subject to his orders. These papers have not yet been found in the office. A letter therefore has been addressed to the former chief clerk, who may perhaps give information respecting them. As far as our memories enable us to say, they related only to the combinations before spoken of, and not at all to the corrupt receipt of money by any officer of the United States: Consequently they respected what was considered as a dead matter, known to the preceding administrations, and offering nothing new to call for investigations, which those nearest the dates of the transactions had not thought proper to institute.
In the course of the communications made to me on the subject of the conspiracy of Aaron Burr, I sometimes received letters, some of them anonymous, some under names true or false, expressing suspicions and insinuations against Gen. Wilkinson.—But one only of them, and that anonymous, specified any particular fact, and that fact was one of those which had been already communicated to a former administration.
No other information within the purview of the request of the house, is known to have been received, by any department of the government, from the establishment of the present federal government.—That which has been recently communicated to the house of representatives, and by them to me, is the first direct testimony ever made known to me, charging general Wilkinson with a corrupt receipt of money: and the house of representatives may be assured that the duties which this information devolves on me shall be exercised with vigorous impartiality. Should any want of power in the court to compel the rendering of testimony obstruct that full and impartial inquiry which alone can establish guilt or innocence, and satisfy justice, the legislative authority only will be competent to the remedy.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 20, 1808.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, NOV. 27. We have had a vague report that the Cadiz Fleet had joined the Russian in the Tagus; but could not trace it to any certain source.
It is reported that an express arrived at the Admiralty yesterday, stating that all British vessels that enter the Tagus, are made prizes. The French, or more probably the Spanish troops are in possession of Lisbon.
The accounts from Lisbon have not yet assumed a decisive character.—Doubt and uncertainty still prevail, and though we hear of property being sequestered, vessels embargoed, and our Packets fired at, yet lord Strangford and Mr. Gambier remain at Lisbon, a circumstance which has induced some persons to suppose that the connexion between the two governments has not yet been wholly broken off, and that the prince still determines to embark for the Brazils.—Indeed if he had not formed that determination before, the denunciation in the Monitor would surely induce him to adopt it. A Falmouth letter states that the Portuguese ships of war are ready for sea off Belem, and that the royal plate, jewels, and other property, are actually embarked.
War with ALGIERS.
Arrived at New-Bedford, ship Honefuss, Capt. Nathan Clark, 42 days from the Downs. Left London about the 11th December for the Mediterranean;—off Cape Trafalgar, spoke a British ship of war, who informed that Algiers had declared War against America, and had captured a number of vessels; in consequence, went into Tangier for further information; and on application to the American Consul, the account of war was fully confirmed; and a letter handed by the Consul to Capt. Clark, a copy of which is given below.
In consequence of this information, Capt. Clark left Tangier for America 1st inst.—touched at Madeira on the 9th, and found it in the hands of the English; they having taken possession of it on the 25th December.
THE LETTER.
TANGIER, 31st Dec. 1807.
"Sir,—The belief of the Algerines
having commenced hostilities on the flag of the United States, is founded on the declaration, under oath, of Capt. Ichabod Sheffield, of the Schooner Mary-Ann, of New-York, made at Naples; which states, that his vessel, and the brig Violet of Boston, were captured on the 26th October,* by an Algerine frigate of 44 guns.—Capt. Sheffield adds, that he had heard the same frigate had taken an American ship and Schooner a few days before his vessel. He was fortunate enough to overpower the Turks put on board the Mary-Ann, and arrived at Naples on the 4th November.† This intelligence appears fully confirmed by the advice received at Gibraltar, on the 21st inst. from Oran, of nine American vessels having been carried to Algiers, with which Mr. GAVINO has acquainted me. Under these circumstances, it is my decided opinion, your determination not to proceed up the Mediterranean is perfectly right; and I beg you may make it known to every American vessel you may meet at sea.
"With this is a letter for Consul Cathcart, at Madeira; if you can conveniently leave it there, or put it on board of any vessel bound for that island, it may be productive of happy consequences. I also deliver you a Dispatch from the Hon. the Secretary of State, which I have to request you will put into the hands of the Post Master at the first port you may be able to make in the United States.
"I wish you a safe and speedy voyage, and am, Sir, your most obedt Servant, JAMES SIMSON.
Capt. NATHAN CLARK, Ship Honefuss, Tangier Bay."
* Capt. Clark saw Capt. Sheffield's Declaration, and is confident that there is a mistake in this date, and that it was the 26th November.
† December 4th, in the original.
ENGLAND & RUSSIA.
Capt. Clark informs, that about the 1st December authentic information was received in London, that Russia had declared war against England.—Capt. C. read the Declaration himself, and says 48 hours were allowed to the English to get away with their ships, &c. of which they had generally availed themselves; and that the English had taken possession of a Russian frigate, which was lying at Portsmouth, and made all the Russians in England prisoners of war.
That Sweden had concluded an Armistice with France, which was to continue till May.
That it had been rumoured in London, that a general Embargo had taken place in France; but that it proved to be void of foundation.—That the brig Acorn, Capt. Folger, arrived in London about the 5th December from Cherbourg; and that Capt. Folger stated, that an Embargo of a few days continuance had been laid in consequence of 2 or 3 frigates being about to sail, which probably gave rise to the report.
That it was reported in London, and generally supposed to be true, that the Royal Family of Portugal had embarked for Brazil; that off the Rock of Lisbon, he spoke an English frigate, an officer from which confirmed this report; and added, that the French had possession of Lisbon.
Capt. C. informs, that the brig Idea, belonging to Smith and Buchanan, of Baltimore for Trieste, was captured by the Minorca British sloop of war, 29th Nov. and that in a severe gale that evening, the brig and every person on board were lost. A seaman who was taken out of the Idea came passenger in the Honefuss.
The Sufan, Delano, from Russia, for New York, detained on suspicion of having Russian property on board, is in the Downs.
American vessels, turned away from their ports of destination on the Continent, in consequence of the blockading decrees, were daily arriving in England.
Capt. Hathaway, who arrived at New-Bedford on the 1st. inst. in 43 days from Nantz, has brought Paris papers to the 12th December. The following article is copied from the Argus, of the 10th.
"MARSEILLES, Dec. 1st. 1807.—"S. Cathalan, Consul of the United States of America, in this city, has communicated to our Chamber of Commerce, the following letter, which he has received from the Consulship of the U. States of America, dated, TUNIS, 5th. Nov. 1807.
"I take the earliest opportunity of communicating to you the following news, contained in a letter which I received three days ago, from Col. Lear, Consul Gen. of the U. S. at Algiers, dated 21st Oct. last; by which he informs me, that on the 15th that month, the Dey sent for the Drogomans of the American, Swedish, Danish, and Dutch Consuls, and ordered them to acquaint their respective Consuls that he had waited with patience for the arrears of their annuities which had been so long due; but that patience was at last exhausted; and that if they did not soon receive advices by way of Aliant, or otherwise by which they might have reason to imagine, that the said annuities would soon be received, they should feel the consequences. The Consul General considers
that intimation as a formal declaration, the reigning Dey being in the habit of executing his threats; and he imagines that there is very little doubt of his breaking off with one of the above powers, or even with all of them; but we presume, that, supposing his attacks were to be directed against one of these only, the extent of our trade in these seas would offer a bait for his cupidity.
"You will consequently be pleased to give notice to all American vessels, &c. &c. (Signed) "C. D. COXE."
IRELAND. DUBLIN, NOV. 21. DREADFUL STORM.
A considerable portion of our paper having been worked before we collected the accurate accounts of the dreadful disasters of Thursday night, we are induced to give our readers the following recapitulation along with such additional facts as have subsequently come to our knowledge.
[Correspondent.] On Wednesday morning two large transports, and the Prince of Wales, captain Edwards, failed from Dún Laoghaire, having on board the 87th regiment, and a number of volunteers from the south Cork and south Mayo regiments of Militia. On Thursday morning they were perceived working about the bay, and endeavoring to stand into the harbor, when the heaviest fall of sleet and snow perhaps ever remembered, shut in, prematurely, that eventful day to the hapless and unfortunate passengers. As the evening came on the gale increased, and several signals were fired from the vessels in the offing, but the state of the weather was tremendous, and no possible assistance from shore could be afforded. The first misfortune, it appears, happened to the Prince of Wales, who about eleven o'clock at night struck on the rocks under the battery at Dunlay point, and went to the bottom, with one hundred and twenty souls on board, mostly recruits for the 13th regiment, in the care of lieutenant MacLaine of that corps, who shared in the melancholly fate of his brother soldiers. The captain it is said, some of the crew, and two officers, have been preserved, by taking to the boat the instant she struck, which was on the point immediately opposite to Sir John Lee's house at Seapoint.
The second in this melancholy list, appears to have been the Rochdale transports, of Liverpool, on board of which, we believe, was the staff of the 97th regiment. Though she had been observed in the offing as late on Wednesday evening as the thickness of the weather suffered her to be seen, no anticipation of her unfortunate fate appears to have excited more than usual apprehension; but yesterday morning exhibited her along side the Tower a complete wreck, her bottom bilged, and the sea making a free passage over her. On board of this ill fated vessel, we regret to state, there were no less than 265, (some accounts add two more) all of whom were swallowed up by the merciless element. The embarkation return is, as we understand, as follows, viz.
One major, two lieutenants, one ensign, eight sergeants, nine corporals, one hundred and seventy-three rank and file, forty two women, and twenty-nine children! Not one individual of whom have escaped—Among the officers lost, we have to lament major O'Gormogon, lieuts. Long and Power, and ensign Way. Mrs. O'Gormogon, a beautiful and interesting woman, it is said, was also on board, and shared the fate of her beloved husband.
The Shores in the neighborhood of Sea-Point house, present a scene of the most horrid and revolting kind. Human bodies of both sexes, from mature age to infancy!
A collier on the same night went down between Dunlay and South Bull, and every soul perished. A trader, belonging to a reputable broker of this city, is also said to have encountered a similar misfortune, which has been no less fatal; and this day, we are sorry to state, that there is too much reason to fear that a Liverpool Packet has met the same fate, as a vessel answering her description has been seen off Bray, with her bottom uppermost.
FURTHER NEWS, FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES.
Extra of a letter from New-Bedford, dated 1st mo. 31.
This afternoon arrived ship Niagara, Capt. Crofts 43 days from Rotterdam.
Capt. C. confirms the intelligence of a declaration of War, by Russia against England, and says, he heard it mentioned, that the Emperor of Russia had asserted, he would continue hostilities till the English had restored what they had taken from Denmark.
He also confirms the account of the capture of our vessels by the Algerines.
He understood, a short time previous to leaving Rotterdam, that Louis had retired from the Government of Holland, on account of ill health, and that Talleyrand had arrived at the Hague to supply his place. A more rigorous treatment of neutrals it was expected would result from the change.
LONDON, NOV. 13. Merchants' vessels arrive here from North America loaded with East India Goods; but they are immediately embargoed; and their cargoes not released till they are proved not to be of English origin. Many of our houses of commerce have, for the present, suspended their business.—Stockfish are wanted throughout Italy—if none are received from America, they will be very dear the next lent.
COPENHAGEN, NOV. 17. A good understanding subsists between Russia and Sweden—and peace between the latter power and France, may soon be expected under the mediation of the former—and the Swedish ports will then be closed against England.
UTRECHT, DEC. 3. In order to preside in the Council of State in the King's absence, and even when the Ministers are convoked by His Majesty's orders, a first President has been created—This officer will take precedence immediately after the Ministers, and his salary will be double that of the Counsellors of State.
PARIS, NOV. 19. The Commissary General of Marine at Antwerp, has published, that he has received an Imperial Decree, directing the capture of Portuguese vessels, and declaring all at present in French ports lawful prizes.
NOV. 22. The Regency of Algiers, which, up to this time, has refused to respect the Italian and Neapolitan flags, has included in this hostility that of the French, in the orders recently given to the Commanders of their corsairs. This disagreeable news has been communicated to the merchants of Genoa, by the following letter addressed to the Maritime Prefect, by the agent for foreign affairs at Marseilles:—
"I have this moment received a letter from the French Consul at Barcelona, dated Oct. 24, which contains the following unfavorable news for our commerce. A letter from M. Ramboud, French Vice Consul at Almeira, states, that a squadron of Algerine vessels, consisting of ten large Boops, Schooners and cutters have cruised since the 9th in sight of Almeira, with orders to capture French vessels, and that three such vessels, names not mentioned, have been taken.
"The Commander of a vessel at Almeira, from Algiers, who arrived Oct. 12, declares that 8 days before he failed, a frigate and a xebec, had failed with orders to insult the French flag.
"Signed, FAMEN, Agent."
LONDON, NOV. 28. The suspension of the act of navigation has received a new extension—Neutral vessels may import on the same terms as British, hemp, flag, hides, cotton and wool. Thus that famous act, which was considered as a part of our constitution is annihilated article by article.
An order of Council was issued Nov. 25, stating that the blockading Orders shall be considered as having been received—in the Baltic, Dec. 21—Northward of Amsterdam, Dec. 11—Amsterdam to Ushant, Dec. 4—Ushant to Finisterre, Dec. 13—Madeira, do. in the Straits below Sicily and Malta Jan. 13 beyond Sicily and Malta Jan. 20—beyond the Dardanelles, Feb. 1—N. & W. Coast of Africa and Islands, Jan. 11—N. America & W. Indies, Jan. 20—Cape of G. Hope, and E. Coast of S. America, March 1—India, May 1—China and the Coast of S. America, June 1—But vessels sailing from the above mentioned ports, twenty days after the dates aforesaid, shall not be condemned, if it is proved they commenced lading before those dates.
The Russian Government has caused it to be made public that the Russian army has fully made up the losses sustained in the late war; and that it is to be further increased by a new levy of 60,000 men.
National Legislature.
TENTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, JAN. 25.
MILITIA.
Mr. Chandler offered the following resolution.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to inquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the laws providing for the pay, subsistence and cloathing of the militia of the United States, while in actual service; and that the committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
The resolution was agreed to.
SEAMEN.
Mr. Dawson, from the select committee, reported "a bill authorizing the raising of an additional number of Seamen, for the service of the United States." Referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Dawson presented a letter from the secretary of the navy, which states, that for the purpose of manning the frigates, gun-boats and bomb-ketches, it would require 1272 additional seamen, ordinary seamen, and boys.
Mr. Dawson then moved to fill the blank with that number. Agreed to.
The committee of the whole then rose, and reported the bill as amended.
The question was then taken by ayes and noes, on agreeing to the bill and it was agreed to—ayes 108, noes 10.
THE U. S. MINT.
The money coined in the Mint, in 1807, amounted to 1,644,595 dollars, 96 cents—Of this the Gold Coins were 84,093 Half Eagles; and 6812 Quarter Eagles.—The Silver Coins 1,051,576 Half Dollars; 220,643 Quarter Dollars; and 165,000 Dimes.—The Copper Coins, 727,221 Cents, 476,000 Half Cents.

Postscript.
Important NEWS!
By Capt. CHASE, who arrived at Salem on Friday evening last, from Malaga, which he left Jan. 7. We received the very important and pleasing information contained in the following Circular.
Capt. C. also informs us, that it was expected at Malaga, that the French would attack Gibraltar in a few days.
[CIRCULAR. COPY.]
Algiers, Dec. 16, 1807.
Sir, You have undoubtedly, before this, heard that three American Vessels had been detained by a frigate of this place, in consequence of the annuities for two years past, not having been sent from the United States in Naval and Military Stores, as stipulated by Treaty, notwithstanding the amount thereof has been repeatedly offered in cash.
These vessels are the ship Eagle, of New-York, Nathaniel Thaler, master, from Bristol to Palermo, cargo glass bottles; brig Violet, of Boston, James Merret, master, from Oporto to Leghorn, cargo sugar, hides, indigo, &c. and schr. Mary Ann, of New-York, Ichabod Sheffield, master, from the Straits of Belle-Isle to Leghorn, cargo, Fish.—The two former have been in this port upwards of 40 days.
The schr. has not arrived, and is supposed to have made some other port.
The people on board these vessels have been treated very well, and no pillage of any kind has been committed.
I have now the honor to inform you that I have adjusted this business with the Dey, who has received the amount of two years annuities due, in cash, and the vessels are liberated, and that our commerce will receive no further molestation from the cruisers of this Regency.
I pray you will have the goodness to give this as much publicity as possible, for the benefit of all concerned therein.
I have the honor to be very respectfully, Sir, your most Ob't Serv't.
TOBIAS LEAR.
WM. KIRKPATRICK, Esq. Consul of the U.S. of America, at Malaga.
POSTSCRIPT.
Dec. 17, 1807.
We have this moment heard by an arrival from Leghorn, that the Schooner before mentioned has arrived in Naples, having been retaken by the Captain and part of the Crew left on board, who threw over board four of the Captors, and put four others into the boat to shift for themselves.
I have myself received no advice of this, and on application to the Dey, who first sent me the information, he assures me that it shall not alter the arrangements made yesterday, and that our vessels may navigate without fear of molestation.
At present all their cruisers are in port.
I have the honor to be, &c.
TOBIAS LEAR.
A TRUE COPY.
Malaga, 5th Jan'y, 1808.
WM. KIRKPATRICK.
[CIRCULAR.]
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, January 20th, 1808.
Sir—You will herewith receive the printed copy of an act reviving the additional two and a half per cent duties, commonly called "the Mediterranean fund." The duties must be collected on all goods imported subsequent to the nineteenth instant, but not on such as were imported prior to that day, and subsequent to the thirty-first day of December last.
I am respectfully, Your obedient servant, (Signed) ALBERT GALLATIN. The Collector of
AN ACT,
To revive and continue in force, for a further time, the first section of the act, intitled "An act, further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers."
BE IT ENACTED, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That so much of the act passed on the twenty-fifth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and four, intitled "An act, further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States, against the Barbary powers," as is contained in the first section of the said act, be, and the same hereby is revived, and continued in force, until the first day of January next: Provided, however, That the additional duty laid by the said section, shall be collected on all such goods, wares and merchandise liable to pay the same, as shall have been imported previous to that day.
J. B. VARNUM,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate.
January 19, 1808. APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
The Secretary of State has given notice that a public vessel will sail from New York on the 10th day of February, and deliver letters at L'Orient and Falmouth.
Eighteen of the unfortunate Americans, belonging to Miranda's expedition, captured by the Spaniards, lately escaped from Cadiz; but 15 were retaken. The other three have reached the United States.
Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1808.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
Capt. Thompson, of the ship Henry, has arrived at New-York, from England. He left Ramsgate on the 18th December, but brought no papers. He verbally reports, that the Declaration of War by Russia against England, was published in the London papers; that he had read the papers; and that among other things, it was declared, "that Russia would never make peace with England, until reparation was made for the capture of the Danish fleet." Capt. T. further adds, that all the British ships at Cronstadt, escaped; but that the Russian government sent out several cutters into the Gulf of Finland, where they had captured four or five ships, and sent them into port. In consequence of this news, Capt. T. remarks, that cordage had risen in England, ten pounds per ton; and every article of naval stores in proportion.
Mr. Rose.—We have nothing from this official functionary which can be depended on. Whether, or how far, he has proceeded in the object of his mission, will probably be developed in the ensuing week.
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE communicating Documents and information touching the official conduct of Brigadier General James Wilkinson, in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 13th ult.—will be found on the opposite page.
The President states that about twelve months after he came to the Administration of the Government, Mr. Clark gave some verbal information to him as well as to the Secretary of State, relative to a combination for the dismemberment of the Union, and that "HE WAS LISTENED TO FREELY."
In the conclusion of the Message the President declares, that the information recently communicated by the house of representatives is the FIRST direct testimony EVER made known to him, charging General Wilkinson with a corrupt receipt of money—and assures us that the duties which this information devolves on him shall be executed with a RIGOROUS IMPARTIALITY. These extracts are additional testimony as to the necessity of distinguishing every accusation made against Mr. Jefferson by men whose daily avocation is slander and misrepresentation.
Daniel Clark declared on the floor of the house of representatives, that the administration turned a deaf ear to his information; the President declares in his message, that Clark "was listened to freely." We presume there are few men of any party who will weigh the affection of D. Clark against the written official declaration of the President of the United States.
It will be well remembered, for it is too recent to have been forgotten, that federal men and federal prints have declared that Mr. Jefferson was interested in screening Gen. Wilkinson. We always scoffed at this assertion. The administration have no interest in the enquiry. Mr. Jefferson expressly declares that the duties which the information against Wilkinson "devolves on him shall be exercised with a rigorous impartiality." [Phila. Democratic Press.]
From Burlington, (Vt.) Jan. 6.
On Saturday last the Hon. Supreme Court finished their session at St. Albans. The court it seems had learned that numbers of persons on the borders of Canada, and who are very likely to be chiefly from the United States, had been concerned in making, altering and passing bank bills of various descriptions current in the U. States; in consequence of which, the Chief Justice, in an elaborate charge to the Grand Jury at the opening of the session, especially directed them to enquire after such offenders. Fourteen or fifteen bills of indictment were found, and a principal part of the offenders apprehended; some of whom procured bail and had their trials put off for want of testimony.—Four were tried and three of them found guilty. On Saturday morning they received their sentence. The Chief Justice in pronouncing the sentence of the law, delivered himself with that energy and pathos, which characterize a Judge, who while in the awful language of offended justice, he condemns the crime, can feel for the wretch who is to suffer the punishment. Silas Whitney, who had been an old transgressor, was sentenced to receive thirty-nine stripes, stand one hour in the pillory, pay a fine of three hundred dollars, and be confined to hard labor for five years.—The other two being very young persons, were sentenced to receive thirty-nine stripes each, one to stand in the pillory one hour, the other to pay a fine of ten dollars. The sentences were executed on Saturday afternoon. By such laudable exertions of our highest Court of Justice, every honest man will be led to hope that this gang of villains, who are a pest to society, will be driven from our country.
The notorious villain who lately shot judge Robins, near Denton in the state of Maryland, named Wartilow, and for whose apprehension 500 dollars were offered by the sheriff of Caroline county, was apprehended on Monday the 14th Dec. last on Mt. I'sland on the borders of North Carolina, by Messrs. Jones and Moffat, of Norfolk. They brought him to that borough in irons on the Thursday morning following, and put him on board one of the Eastern Shore packets for the purpose of conveying him to the state of Maryland; but on Thursday night he made his escape, notwithstanding he had irons on his legs. He passed on the island by the name of George Waller, where he was on the point of being married to a genteel young woman.
An unfortunate affair happened at Savannah, on the receipt of the news of the Embargo. A vessel attempting to escape, was fired on by the revenue cutter, and one man killed and another wounded. It is said in a Savannah paper, that public opinion was much divided respecting who was in fault, the captain of the ship, or the commander of the cutter.
It is now confessed that some of the most intelligent men in our country have declared in favor of the embargo. The violence which has been opposed to this measure, has made it necessary to produce such names as could not be set aside from any partialities of party interest.—Some of our best merchants, statesmen and citizens, who are to make the greatest sacrifices, are willing to approve of a measure, which has as its object the preservation of our property, and the peace of the nation. [Ibid.]
It is said that the meeting of members of Congress, in caucus at Washington, have agreed to put in nomination, and recommend for public suffrage,
JAMES MADISON, for president—and GEORGE CLINTON, for vice president.
The meeting is said to have consisted of 90 members of both houses—83 of whom were for the above ticket.
It is certainly not a period to bicker about men; and if we can only ensure the pursuit of the same system of policy, that has been pursued under Jefferson, it is a very subordinate consideration at this moment which is the man. The democracy will not divide—they will support the choice made in the usual manner, since no other or better manner has been provided by the constitution. [Aurora.]
The flour inspection in Alexandria, in 1807, was about 27,000 barrels, exclusive of other packages.—Salem Reg.
A short time since, when no clouds hung over our political horizon, and the real patriot would express his pleasing sensations at the unexampled prosperity of his government and his country; Toryism was busy in vociferating that these blessings were entailed upon us, by the good conduct and financial talents of former administrations—No thanks to Mr. Jefferson, nor those in his confidence—but "federalism" was the talisman which had converted the resources of our country to such good account.
But though no need of praise is tendered to the government for the good which we receive through divine providence, and their correct policy—Yet still, when evil comes upon us from the injustice of foreign powers, they are to bear the sole responsibility.
England and France after so long contending for supremacy; seem now determined if possible, to bring every neutral nation within the vortex of their power. The government of the U. States, ever watchful for the interests and welfare of our common country; have wisely suspended commerce with those proud Europeans, until its effect shall dictate to them a course more just and expedient.
And what course could the government have taken better calculated to promote the best interests of the community? Surely no man in his senses but would give it the preference to an unprofitable contest with either France or Great Britain. [Boston Democrat.]
ON PATIENCE.
As anger is a short madness, so patience is a recollection of the virtues that enable us to withstand its assaults and to behave like sober and prudent men fit for converse and business. He who conquers kingdoms records his actions in the book of fame as an illustrious hero; but he is a greater hero who subdues his own passions and sets himself above the reach of envy and vulgar impressions. To be mild and forbearing when nothing crosses us, is an easy duty; but to stifle our resentments when we are manifestly injured, is a noble victory:—we thus conquer our passions, shame our enemies, and obtain a durable reputation.
PERICLES, that famous, noble, wise Athenian General, being engaged in dispatching public affairs in the market place, an ill-mannered, brutish fellow* employed himself all day in giving him ill language, and in reviling him before the people; of which that great man, although it was in his power to have punished him, took no notice, but went forward in his business until night, and then returned to his house, the villain following him with the same reproachful dialect. Having reached the gate and it being a dark night, Pericles bid his servant light the fellow home, for fear he should lose his way.
* Such an one as John Park.
A Correspondent observes, that he has read with impartiality the several pieces lately published on the subject of general accounts. That in his opinion, the arguments advanced against the practice, are conclusive to every unbiased mind. That the candid and benevolent Physician will not in future persist in a habit to exceptionable to his friends, and inconsistent with law and equity.—This correspondent further remarks, that the evasive production of the pretended friend to the Tailors,—alias, the quack doctor, &c.—however pregnant (in his own estimation) with a profundity of wit and argument, has fallen far short of the effect intended. Should this redoubtable champion, in the cause of error, again make his appearance, his performance will be duly attended to, on condition that it may contain at least a small proportion of decency & rationality.
.....DIED.....
In Amherst, (N. H.) Mr. James Varnum. In going from the plain towards his home, (about one mile and a half distant) in a state of intoxication, having previously divested himself of clothes to his shirt sleeves, he perished in the snow, on the night of the 14th inst. A warning to drunkards!
In this town, Mr. Casneau Bailey, aged 41.—Mrs. Sprague Yeaton, aged about 30 years.—Mrs. Safania Stade, aged 69.—Miss Mitchell Mann, aged 35.
NATH'L B. MARCH
Informs the public that he has for sale at his shop in Broad-street, nearly opposite the Post-Office, the following articles, Viz,
BEST plain and full welded Hogskin Saddles trimmed with Leopard skin; Common ditto; plated Curb & Snaffle bitted Bridles; Common ditto; 30 sets of excellent Coach, Chaise and SLEIGH plated and brass mounted HARNESSSES, Seigl Bells by the dozen or collar; one groce of chaise and sleigh Whips; Portmanteaus and Saddle Bags; plated Collars and Martingales; so Bear-skins suitable for trimming sleighs, and some suitable for Muffs and Tippers; Fire Buckets; Trucks and Cart Harnesses; Head and Neck Halters; Holsters; Matroses, and a great variety of hair, leather, ciel, calf and plated House and Travelling TRUNKS.
N.B. Chaise & Sleighs trimmed with neatness and dispatch at the shortest notice.
FOR SALE. A plated Mock Dore CHAISE, and a handsome tub bottom SLEIGH. Portsmouth, Jan. 22, 1807.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers have formed a co-partnership in trade, under the firm of
Henry & Alex'r Ladd.
They occupy a commodious fire proof Brick Store, Merchant's Row, N o 14, and will advance on consignments. HENRY LADD. Jan. 1. ALEX'R LADD.
For Sale as above, 50 puncheons W. I. RUM; 300 Hhds. Cadiz SALT; 60 Boxes 6 by 8, and 7 by 9 Window Glass; 15 barrels mels PORK. Exchange on London & Liverpool. Also to be LET, Store No. 10 Merchant's Row. February 9, 1808.
MASONIC:
SULLIVAN LODGE; Deerfield! CONSECRATION, INSTALLATION, &c. THE Right Worshipful GEORGE SULLIVAN, Esq. Deputy Grand Master of Masons, in and throughout the State of New-Hampshire, having been pleased to appoint the first Wednesday in March, A. L. 5808, for the Consecration of Sullivan Lodge, and the Installation of its Officers; the Master, Wardens and Brethren of said Lodge, therefore present their fraternal respects, to all their Brethren within Compass, and on the Square, and request their attendance at Deerfield, on the 2d day of March, at 9 o'clock A. M. By order of W. Master elect. JOHN BUTLER, Secretary.
Nath'l T. Moulton,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has taken a Chamber in Market-street, where he intends carrying on the TAILORING BUSINESS, in a neat and fashionable style, in so much that with fidelity he flatters himself he shall be able to give satisfaction to all who will favor him with their custom. He gives further notice that his apartment may be found by taking the door which leads to the N. H. Gazette Printing-Office. Portsmouth, February 9, 1808.
TO Let, and may be
entered immediately, a convenient two story HOUSE, situated in High-street,—inquire of the Printers. Portsmouth, February 9.
OAK HILL FARM.
TO be Let, the FARM in this town now occupied by Mr. George Cobbath, containing upwards of three hundred and fifty acres; for one or more years.—Enquire of JOHN PEIRCE. Portsmouth, Feb. 9, 1808.
WANTED, a small
HOUSE, for a genteel family, with a stable adjoining; to be entered on in the Spring,—inquire of the Printers. February 9.
State of Newhampshire, Coos County.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non resident proprietors and owners of land in COLEBROOK, state and county aforesaid, who have not paid the county tax for the year 1807; that so much of their land as will pay said tax with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at my dwelling-house in said Colebrook, on Monday the eighteenth day of April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless payment prevent. James McGregory's claim.
   Range Area County tax Range Area County tax     4 8 100 c. 5 m. 4 5 100 c. 5 m.   3 7 100 c. 5 m. 4 100 45  
Aaron Forbes' claim.
Non-resident improved land, known by the name of the Parsons farm, Alden Keith occupant on lot No. 4
   No. Lot Acres. Tax.     No 4 18 330 cents 27   No 19 330 cents 27  
DANIEL HARVEY, Collector. Colebrook, January 7, 1808.
State of Newhampshire, Coos County.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of COCKBURN, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1807; that unless said tax is paid to me the subscriber, on or before Thursday the seventh day of April next, so much of their land as will pay said tax, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at my dwelling-house in Cockburn, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day. N. B. The following are lots of one hundred acres each, and are taxed five cents on each lot.
   1st Range, Lots 1, 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 16. 2d Range, Lots 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 15, 16. 3d Range, Lots 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 17. 4th Range, Lots 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17. 5th Range, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17. 6th Range, Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17. 7th Range, Lots 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18. 8th Range, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17. 9th Range, Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18. 10th Range, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16. 11th Range, Lots 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. 12th Range, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13th Range, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 14th Range, Lot 2.  
CHARLES THOMSON, Collector. Cockburn, January 7, 1808.
AUCTION, THIS DAY,
At 10 o'clock,—on the parade, 10 Hhds. W. I. Rum; 8 Bbls. Cherry Rum; 1 pipe of Gin; Furniture, &c. &c. The above will be sold without reserve—part for cash, and part with approved notes at 60 and 90 days. Feb. 9. A. EWEN. Auc'tr.
ENGLISH GOODS
At AUCTION—without reserve.
ON THURSDAY NEXT,
At 10 o'clock, A. M. will commence the sale at Public Auction, at the Brick Store in Market Street, next the corner of a valuable assortment of
ENGLISH GOODS;
Consisting of Cambricks, Checks, Muffins, Sattins, Chintzes, elegant Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Velvets, Durants, Calimancos, Moreen, Diaper, Satinet, Umbrellas, Parasols, Muffin Veils, Laces, Gloves, Chambrays, silk, cotton and worsted Hose, Coatings; INDIA COTTONS—together with a variety of other articles—the whole of which will be sold without any reserve—and the terms will be liberal. Feb. 9. S. LARKIN, Auc't.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the estate of SIMEON MARSTIN, late of North Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, gentleman, deceased; that the subscriber has claimed an appeal from the decree of the Judge of Probate of wills, &c. in and for said county, by which decree two third parts of the real estate of said Simeon, are settled upon Jeremiah Marstins, of the name North Hampton, husbandman, and vested in him, his heirs and assigns, to the Superior Court of Judicature, to be held at Exeter, within and for said county, on the third Tuesday of September next. Exeter, February 2nd, 1808. JOHN PIKE.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, administratrix, to the estate of JOSEPH WEATHERSPOON, late of Chester, deceased, represented informant, will exhibit her administration account for allowance, to the Judge of the Probate, for the county of Rockingham, at the Probate Court to be held at Londonderry, on the third Wednesday of April next; at the same time the list of claims against said estate as taken by the committee appointed for the purpose, will be returned to the Judge. ELIZABETH WEATHERSPOON. Chester, February 18th, 1808.
ALL persons indebted to, or having demands against the estate of SAMUEL DAVIS, late of Chichester, deceased, are hereby requested to exhibit them to the subscriber for adjustment. ABRAHAM TRUE, Executor. Chichester, February 5th, 1808.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Deacon WILLIAM GREGG, late of Windham, deceased, are hereby requested to exhibit their demands for settlement to me the subscriber, and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make speedy payment. WILLIAM GREGG, Executor to said Estate. Windham, December 29th, 1807.
FOUND on the main road, the

Miscellaneous Repository.
For the N. H. GAZETTE. Messrs. Printers. Should you think the following worthy perusal, you will please to publish it—condor I hope, will palliate its juvenile imperfections.—
ON LIFE. Oh Life! what numbers at thy shrine, While youthful laurels thy entwining, Bow, and confess thy pow'r divine! "Ah, what allurements dost thou boast, "Thou stern inhospitable host, "That still we ever love thee most?" Ah, why do mortals worn by care, And sinking almost to despair, Cling to thy form with bosom bare? What hidden tie, what sympathy, Enchains the widow's heart to thee, While friends, and relatives will flee? Mute I perform upon thy shrine, Submit to thy vindictive rage, In character of youth and age! One moment, feel my joys expand, Alas! by fancy's magic wand, Then crush'd by disappointments hand! I've heard experience proclaim, Thy disappointments, and thy shame, Bereft of fortune, friends, and fame. I've heard, thy sweets would often cloy, That e'en the blooming cheek of joy, Sad retrocession will destroy. Friendship, thou soon forever dear, Sweet flow'r that in these shades appear, For thee, full often flows the tear! But still—I'll hold thee to this heart— Nor with thy lov'd remembrance part, Till, the great Archer wings his dart. Thou pow'r supreme! to thee I fly, "With bosom bare, and streaming eye," And claim thy guidance ever nigh. Direct through ev'ry changing scene Give me contentment, peace serene, And innocence with heav'nly mein!
ANECDOTES.
Some time ago there lived in England, a nobleman, who was notorious for libertinism. He seldom visited his country estate, which lay at a considerable distance from the capital! but when he did, many of his tenant's daughters received stains, which his lordship always esteemed as honors confirmed on these blushing plebians. On one of his visits to the country, he determined to go on Sunday to the parish church, where he persuaded himself all the blooming beauties of the parish mould assemble; and from thence he doubted not but he would be able to make a choice highly gratifying to his vitiated taste. The preacher was a man eminent for piety; he was always master of his subject, and possessed no small share of eloquence. He had selected for that day's exercise this passage, 'But whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.' He discussed the subject with such animation, painted in such strong colours the seducer and the seduced, so fully exposed the horrid sin of debauchery, and painted so feelingly the punishment which awaited the female ruiners, that Sir John was alarmed. In every sentence he saw some trait of his own character, and finally concluded that the preacher preached only to expose and affront him.
The service being ended, his lordship, enraged, flew to his coach, determined on ample vengeance. He furiously drove to the residence of the bishop, in whose diocese this preacher had his cure. The complaint was made, and the dismissal of the preacher was earnestly requested.
The good bishop replied, that if indeed the preacher had affronted him, he should have immediate redress, and intreated his lordship to inform him in what manner.
Why, I went to church to day, and he preached a sermon, which was every sentence levelled against me.
Is it possible that he could so degrade his sacred profession? (said the bishop) I could not have believed it—he bears a most excellent character—Pray what was the text.
But whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
'Did he know of your lordship's intention of visiting the church?'
No my lord, I came to the country late last evening.
'How handled he the text?'
'Thus and thus, my lord: and he drew my picture in every sentence.'
Ah, my lord, replied the pious dignitary, the preacher has done his duty—I cannot, I dare not censure him. He did not preach against you, but against your vices. Remember, my lord, the word of God is sharp and powerful, and it has found you out.—Go, my dear sir, mend your life, and you will find the preacher will never insult you. [London paper.]
Infidel wit repelled.
A gay young spark of a disconsolate turn, travelling in a stage coach to London, forced his sentiments upon the company by attempting to ridicule the scriptures; and among other topics made himself merry with the story of David and Goliath, strongly urging the impossibility of a youth like David, being able to throw a stone with sufficient force to sink into the giant's forehead. On this he appealed to the company, and in particular to a grave gentleman of the denomination of quakers, who sat silent in one corner of the carriage. "Indeed friend," replied he, "I do not think it at all improbable, if the Philistine's head was as soft as mine."
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber, Executor of the last Will and Testament of WOODBURY MELOCHER, late of Portsmouth, merchant, deceased, notifies the heirs, and all concerned, that he shall exhibit his account of administering the estate of said deceased, to the Judge of Probate at the Probate Court to be held at Portsmouth on Wednesday the seventeenth day of February next, at 11 o'clock before noon—when any person or persons if they see cause may appear, and if they have any objection to the account, they may be heard. NATH'L W. FERNALD. Rockingham ss. Portsmouth, Jan. 29, 1808.
TO LET.
A PLEASANT and convenient apartment, consisting of one sitting room, with two or four chambers, with the privilege of the kitchen, cellar, yard and garret, opposite the N. W. corner of the state-house, —enquire of WM. BOWLES.
State of New Hampshire,—Coos County.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in NORTHUMBERLAND, state and county aforesaid, who have not paid the county tax, for 1807; that so much of their lands as will pay said tax with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at my dwelling house in said Northumberland, on Monday the fourth day of April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless payment prevent.
Table with 4 columns: Original Grantees Names, No. Lot, Quantity, County tax. Lists various names like Edward Morse, Do., Peter Morse, Do., John Webster, Do., Joseph Moulton, Do., James Pierce, Do., Nath'l Treadwell, Do., Daniel Fowle, Do., Caleb Tappen, Do., Edmond Moulton, Do., Joseph Shillibary, jr., Do., Nath'l Treadwell, Do., Benjamin Sawyer, Thomas Martin, Do., Caleb Marshall, Samuel White, Do., Jonathan Dussan, Enoch Moulton, Daniel Spaulding, James Paul, Benjamin Currier, Do., Edward Ayers, John Hurd, Esq., Theodore Atkinson's location, N. Wheeler, Daniel Lunt, Jacob Tilton, Jonathan Shillibary, Nath'l Treadwell, JAMES LUCAS, Collector.
Northumberland, January 7, 1808.
State of New Hampshire, Strafford ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of OSSPEE, who have not paid their highway, town, school and county taxes for the year 1807; that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of Capt. Jacob Brown, inn-holder in said town, on Tuesday the 5th day of April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
February 1, 1808.
Table with 4 columns: NAMES, No., Quantity, County tax. Lists various names like John Ringe, Thomas Wallingford, Thomas Packer, George Jaffrey, John Muffett, Thomas Veasey, William Fogg, Moses Hoit's farm, Jabez Smith, Jeremiah Martin's farm, Jacob Brown, out of 44, Jacob Brown, the south easterly corner, Ditto westerly corner, Hundred acre lots in the upper Division, Lots on Conway Road, BENJAMIN BROWN, Collector. Office, January 26, 1808. To Let,—half a House in Capel-street—enquire of JOSEPH LOWE. Port mouth, Jan. 1808.
Dr. Dwight,
INFORMS his friends that he has REMOVED from Mrs. Hardy's in High-street, to Col. Thomas Thompson's in Pleasant-street, the next door South of Governor Langdon's, and nearly opposite the University's new Meeting-house, where he may be found. Nov. 17th, 1807. [3m.]
New Hampshire Turnpike.
THE Proprietors of the New Hampshire Turnpike Road, are notified that their annual meeting for the choice of Directors, Treasurer and Clerk for the ensuing year, will be held at the east chamber of the Court-House in Portsmouth, on the second Tuesday of February next at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
JOSEPH AKERMAN, jun'r. Proprietor's Clerk. January 16, 1808.
FOR SALE,
The BELL TAVERN Estate.
SITUATE on Congress-street, near the Court-House, Portsmouth; Comprising the Tavern 55 feet front, with extensive back-buildings (which have been repaired and painted within the last year) Stables, &c. standing on a lot of ground 66 feet front, and upwards of 200 in depth. The unequalled advantages this stand possesses from its situation on the principal entrance to the town, its central position, the proximity of the Markets, and having been occupied upwards of 30 years as an Inn, are so well, & so generally known, that it is considered almost superfluous, to mention them in this advertisement.
ALSO FOR SALE—
Three Lots of Ground, situate on Mason-street, adjoining the above premises, containing each forty feet in front, and sixty feet in depth—or, in such portions as may suit the convenience of those who may wish to purchase.
A draft of the premises, taken
from a survey made the 10th ultimo, may be seen, by application to Mr. Brown, at the Bell Tavern. For terms of sale apply to GEO: W. SMITH, at Mr. Pason's Boarding house, Market Street: Or JACOB SHEPARD, Esquire. Portsmouth, January 11, 1808.
FOR SALE,
Several valuable lots
of Land lying in the townships of Piercy, Clifton, Barrington, & Wendell. Also to Let,
A HOUSE in Fleet-street,—
For particulars enquire of NATHANIEL TREADWELL, Sen'r.
To be sold at Public Vendue, on
Monday the 23d day of February instant, at ten o'clock A. M. by virtue of a licence from the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham—
A certain piece of Land
containing about 25 acres, situated in Portsmouth, near the town of Rye—it being the real estate of STILLMAN TARLTON, late of Newmarket, shipwright, deceased. Sale to be on the premises, at which time the conditions will be made known. SAMUEL TARLTON, Administrator. Newmarket, February 1, 1808.
NOTICE.
THE creditors to the estate of the late SAMUEL GRIFFITH, of Portsmouth, goldsmith, deceased, who have not received their proportions of last small dividend, ordered by the Judge of Probate, to be paid by the administrator, are requested to call and receive them from either of the subscribers. JOSEPH BASS, Administrator de bonis non. SUPPLY CLAP, Attorney to the administrator. Portsmouth, January 28, 1808.
TO LET,
A FARM at Rye, containing one hundred and seventy acres,—apply to PETER PEARSE, jun. Portsmouth, Feb. 2.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Proprietors meeting held at the house of Capt. Samuel French, on the second Monday of October last, stands adjourned to the first Monday of March next, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon, at the same place. JOSEPH BADGER, Proprietors Clerk of Gilmanston. February 1, 1808.
NOTICE is hereby given
that the meeting of the Commissioners to make a final dividend of the estate and effects of GIDEON ADAMS, late of Henniker, in the District of New Hampshire, Bankrupt, holden this day agreeably to notice for that purpose, is by said Commissioners at the request of the Assignee and the Creditors present, adjourned till the second Tuesday of May next at eleven o'clock A.M. then to be holden at the office of CHARLES CUTTS, Esq. in Portsmouth, when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. BARUCH CHASE, Assignee. January 8, 1808.
TO BE LET,
A Building at the middle Town wharf, suitable for a store or dwelling-house. Inquire of GEO: F. BLUNT. December 29.
Portsmouth, January 30th, 1808.
THIS day settled with William
Saunders, and received one dollar in full of all demands of whatever name or nature.
ISAACK COVILL. Witness, ELIAS LIBBEY. Mark.
RUSSIA QUILLS.
C. PEIRCE has imported for sale 35,000 Russia Quills. Bill on Philadelphia Wanted, For a few hundred Dollars,—Inquire of the Printers. Feb. 2.
State of New Hampshire, Rockingham ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors & owners of land in the town of LOUDON, in said county, who have not paid their town, county and highway taxes for the year 1807; that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Samuel Piper, innholder in said town, on Monday the fourth day of April next at ten of the Clock in the forenoon unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
Table with 6 columns: Name of non-resident in the first division, No. of lot, Quantity, Town tax, County tax, Highway tax. Lists names like Joseph Hicks, John Hayes, Ichabod Chesley, John Moor, Archibald McPhee, Ebenezer Smith, Ephraim Davis, John Willey, John Woodman, James Hickings, Eli Demeritt, John Odiorne, jr., Stephen Jones, John Demeritt, Peter Mason, Capt. Mark, Eli Clark, John Ambler, Ebenezer Buffum, Col. Thos. Westbrook, Daniel Davis, John Plaford, Micah Emerson, Richard Jennis, John Rand, Samuel Chesley, Robert Thorne, Cyprian Jeffery, ISAAC SARGENT, Collector. London, January 7, 1808.
State of New Hampshire, Rockingham ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the resident and non-resident owners of land in the town of EPSOM, state and county aforesaid, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1807; that unless they previously pay the same, so much of their lands as will pay said taxes and all legal charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Major Daniel Gilley, inn-holder in said town, on Monday the 28th day of March next, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Table with 6 columns: Names, No. Lot, Quantity, School tax, Town tax, County tax. Lists names like Joshua Brackett, Nathan G. Prescott, Tho's Greenleaf, Stephen Emerson, Joshua Bartlett, Daniel Philbrick, Philip Marston & Co., Nehemiah Cochran, Jonathan Warner, Tho's Drake, Frederick Meech, John McDaniel, Nehemiah Cochran, JOHN CHESLEY, Collector. Epsom, January 20, 1808.
State of New Hampshire,—Coos County.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in STEWARTSTOWN, State and county aforesaid, who have not paid the school, school-house and town taxes for the year 1807; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder at the dwelling-house of Jeremiah Eames, in Stewartstown, on Monday the eleventh day of April next, at ten o'clock forenoon, unless previously paid.
N.B. The school tax is fifteen cents, the school-house tax is nineteen cents, and the town tax is four cents, on the hundred acres. Jonas Mingo's Claim,
Table with 6 columns: No. lot, Range, Acres, No. lot, Range, Acres. Lists numbers like 12, 11, 16, 22, 20, 13, 10, 19, 19, 5, 6, 3, 2, 3, 15, 14, 17, 16, 17, 15, 17.
Sir George Colbrook's Claim.
Table with 6 columns: No. lot, Range, Acres, No. lot, Range, Acres. Lists numbers like 13, 20, 3, 10, 19, 19, 5, 6, 3, 2, 3, 15, 14, 17, 16, 17, 15, 17.
Nathan Whiting's Claim.
Table with 6 columns: No. lot, Range, Acres, No. lot, Range, Acres. Lists numbers like 8, 9, 7, 15, 11, 11, 11, 7, 1, 48.
John M. Tillotson's Claim.
Table with 6 columns: No. lot, Range, Acres, No. lot, Range, Acres. Lists numbers like 11, 7, 1, 48.
ELISHA DYER, Collector.
Stewartstown, January 5th, 1808.
H. & B. Penhallow,
Have for sale at their Store in Market-street, the following articles just received viz.—
SHOP & Parlour STOVES, a complete assortment of Cast-Iron Dogs, some of which are very handsome new patterns; Brass Hand-Irons, and wrought iron Hand-Irons with Brass Heads; GUNS; Bayonets; Sword & Hanger Blades; Brass & Steel Barrel PISTOLS; Gun and Pistol Locks; Brass Gun-mountings & Gun Flints; best Holland Scates; Sley-Bells; Warming-Pans; London and Bristol Pewter; block-tin Measures and Teapots; church Plate in complete sets; Brass Kettles; Patent Shot; Anvils and Vices; English blister'd Steel; German Mill Saws; Iron Shovels; German and Halbach Steel; 6 by 8, 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Bristol crown Window-Glass in 50 feet boxes.
Large IRON-KETTLES,
and a complete assortment of other
IRON HOLLOW WARE;
together with a great variety of Shelf
HARD-WARE GOODS.
Portsmouth, January 5th, 1808. (6w.)
LIME.
Nath'l Adams & Son,
No 20, Merchant's Row. House for Sale,
Stone LIME; Winter strained
SPERMACEIT OIL;
Hyson, } TEAS,
Young Hyson, } warranted of the best
Hyson Skin & } QUALITY.
And a general assortment of
GROCERIES, at the most
reasonable prices. January 12.
LOAN OFFICE, New Hampshire,
June 11th, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given,
That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intituled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for New-Hampshire, on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. abovementioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovementioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stock-holders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam at par; in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States, and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. WILLIAM GARDNER, Commissioner of Loans.
NOTE.
Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. Stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six If subscribed between the 1st October and 31st December, 1807, : : 644 37 — between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 619 03 — Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78 — If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, : : 853 62 — between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42 — Being the unredeemed amount of the old Stock on the 1st July and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively. Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. Stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. JUNE, 1807. (ym.)
State of New Hampshire—Rockingham ss.
THE creditors of the Estate of Captain SAMUEL LANGTON, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, are hereby notified that a further time of six months from the 8th instant, is allowed by the Judge of Probate, for the receiving and examining their claims, and that the subscribers will attend that service at the Office of Jeremiah Libbey, Esq. on Bow-street, on the second Tuesday of February, and the five following months, from 3 to 6 o'clock, P.M. on said days. JEREMIAH LIBBEY, SAMUEL JONES, JOHN B. HILL.
Portsmouth, January 20, 1808.