The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1799-11-06 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
— MY COUNTRY'S GOOD SHALL BE MY CONSTANT AIM —
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
Vol. XLIV.—Numb. 2240.]
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
President's Birth-Day.
ON Wednesday last, being the birth-day of the PRESIDENT of the United States, said auspicious event was noticed by the inhabitants of Portsmouth, in a manner which reflected the highest honor upon them, whether considered as members of the union, citizens of an independent State, or fellow soldiers with the united militia of Columbia.
At sun rise the bells rang a joyous peal: the military rouzed at the awakening sound, and all was animation and life in a moment.
THE ARTILLERY.
Capt. LONG's Artillery paraded at an early hour, and gratified an immense body of spectators, with the excellence of their marches, counter-marches, firings, and salutes, performed in a very masterly style, and bearing away the palm of merit from veteran troops.
The Artillery Colours.
The most elegant piece of workmanship from the glowing pencil of the celebrated GRAY, was received by the Company with unusual eclat; and we are confident that neither the honor of New-Hampshire nor the dignity of the union, will ever be yielded for one moment, by citizen soldiers, who bear the United Arms of America, and the State combined, as one and indivisible.
GOVERNOR GILMAN'S BLUES,
Commanded by Capt. SAMUEL LARKIN, made a most interesting appearance; the parental, filial, fraternal eye, roved delighted amid this band of youthful heroes. Every tender, every exquisite motion of refined sensibility was called into living feeling; and the lovelier virtues blest them as they past along.—The firm, decided step; regular, animated march; perfect, complete exercise; well directed, excellent fire, commanded the best applauses of astonished, admiring beholders. The youth of this company forbade us to believe them veterans; their discipline reversed the position, and persuaded that they were old in service.
Proceed, ingenious band! proceed! proceed! Columbia's hopes recline on youth like you; Fame, glory, honor, virtue's noblest meed, Forever wait on Gilman's chancels Blue; Like him, whose hono'd name adorns your breasts,
In civil, martial, moral virtues shine; These glorious inmates are his constant guests; And these, ingenious band, be ever thine. Then let the Gallic foe, with fly, infernal art, The wily maze of specious freedom spread; Your civic worth shall spurn the traitors part; Your martial firmness crush the Gorgon's head,
Nor France, and all the powers of Hell, as one Cloud the full radiance of this rising Sun.
SELECT COMPANIES.
At 3 P.M. a large and respectable company of private Citizens met at the Assembly-Room, and partook of a very elegant entertainment.—Many excellent Songs heightened the joys of the hour, and among them we recognize with pleasure a spirited performance, by the American Apollo, J. M. SEWALL, Esq. [See last page.] Whose lyre to raptures extatic is strung, When Adams, when Washington dwells on his tongue.
Capt. LONG'S ARTILLERY
Dined in high style at the Portsmouth Hotel, where the feast of gratitude, and the flow of reason was enjoyed to perfection.
LIBERTY BRIDGE.
The "Brave sons of Neptune" paid their respects to the day, on this celebrated spot, dedicated to good humor and hilarity, by a most generous class of fellow-citizens.
THE SHIPPING.
The shipping in the harbor was richly ornamented with the drapery of old Ocean; and every stripe proclaimed to the world that our stars shall be respected.
PLEASING REPORT.
It is said that the Young Ladies of Portsmouth, no less distinguished for their Federalism, than celebrated for beauty and esteemed for virtue, have determined to present Governor Gilman's Blues, with an elegant standard, of White Sattin, richly embossed with the most animating devices, selected by the hand of taste, decorated by the pencil of fancy and finished by the nicer
touches of chaste expression.—A present of this pleasing nature from the more than pleasing fair, must be extremely gratifying to this band of brothers; and animate their very souls to every noble deed.
The President's Birth-Day was also celebrated in high style at Boston, Salem, and every town of note that we have heard from.
In order to gratify a great number of subscribers for the Gazette in the Province of Maine, we insert the following Proclamation.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BY HIS HONOR
MOSES GILL, Esquire,
Lieutenant-Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A PROCLAMATION,
For a day of Public Thanksgiving.
AS the Providence of God has a controlling influence over all the events that take place amongst men, and as the blessings which we enjoy, and the salvations which we as a people experience, carry with them visible marks of that Divine Providence, and public and national blessings do call for Public and Thankful acknowledgments.
Impressed with these sentiments, and agreeably to the ancient usage of our pious Ancestors, at this returning season,
I HAVE THOUGHT FIT, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, to appoint, and I do hereby appoint Thursday, the Twenty-eighth day of November next, to be observed throughout this Commonwealth, as a Day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise, that we may kneel before the Lord, our Maker, to acknowledge and praise him for the blessings of his Providence and Grace, and devoutly to implore the continuance of his favor.
To thank him that he has continued to us our Civil Privileges, prospered the Administration of our Government, and that we now enjoy peace and tranquility.
That God, in his good Providence, has continued the life of The President of the United States, of America, and has inspired him with eminent wisdom and firmness in the management of our national concerns.
That he still continues to bless and prosper our University at Cambridge, and that our Colleges, Academies and Schools now flourish under the smiles of Divine Providence.
That he has continued the Gospel to us in its purity, and has enabled the public teachers of Religion, so to disseminate the knowledge of Divine Revelation, as to give a check to the progress of infidelity, which, with other events, opens to us a pleasing prospect that the interest and kingdom of our Divine Redeemer may speedily prevail and be universally established.
That we have the benefit of so many admirable discoveries and inventions; and that our citizens have so much opportunity and encouragement for the further improvement of those entertaining and useful arts and sciences which tend to advance the human mind in the sublimest knowledge.
That he has prospered our Fishery, and given us so largely to partake of the abundance of the seas.
That Divine Providence has placed us in a fruitful Country, crowned our years with his goodness, blessed the labor of the field, and caused the earth to yield her increase, in so great abundance, for the supplies of the necessities, conveniences and delights of life, so that the husbandman has returned with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
That, notwithstanding in his Holy Providence he has visited some of our sister States with a grievous, epidemic and mortal disease, which has awakened our sympathy and attention, yet, some few instances excepted, he has preserved us from that dangerous contagion, and the people of this Commonwealth have enjoyed such a degree of health as has been scarcely known in the memory of man.
That, though great iniquities have been committed on our Commerce, yet the merchants have prosecuted their extensive trade to great advan-
tage; and through the vigilance of our Naval Force, our Navigation has generally been protected under the smiles of him whom the winds and seas obey.
That, notwithstanding new scenes of blood have been opened in Europe, and have flowed with copious effusion, yet the progress of events has been such as to favor the Independence of other nations, and the stability of our own.
And I do hereby enjoin upon all Ministers and Public Teachers of Religion, of every denomination, throughout this Commonwealth, to assemble with their several Congregations at their usual places of Public Worship, on said day, for the purposes aforesaid. At the same time I do most fervently recommend supplication for Divine Mercy through Christ, for the pardon of our past offences, that we may still place our trust in him who has done so great things for us already, whereof we rejoice, and learn from the consideration of former Mercies, to rely upon Providence for future blessings; that Philanthropy may pervade the whole globe; that all mankind be brought to bow to the Sceptre of the Prince of Peace, and that the kingdoms of this world may become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ that he may reign forever and ever.
And I do also recommend to the good people of this Commonwealth, to abstain from all servile labour and recreation unsuitable to the Religious Solemnities of the said day.
Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, this 17th day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Moses Gill.
By his honor's Command with the advice and consent of the Council.
JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
For SALE, a great variety of Staple & Fancy Goods, VERY CHEAP!
Rich'd Evans
INFORMS his Friends & the Public, that he has received a very extensive assortment of European and India
GOODS,
which, (to ensure quick sales) he has mark'd at a very low advance.
Also,
Has opened one box,
containing cake Blacking, furniture balls, scented soap, scented and plain hair powder, various scents, roll and pot pomatum, lavender and honey water, and fourteen dozen bottles Effences, making a great variety.
He will be oblig'd to those customers who have omitted paying bills due some time, to call and settle the same. Portsmouth beginning of Market-Street, November 2, 1799.
ALMANACKS
FOR 1800,
Just Published, and for Sale At J. Melcher's Printing-Office
and Book-Store,
As cheap as can be purchased in Boston or elsewhere; Wholesale & Retail.
—ALSO—
PRESS PAPERS
OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY; Printing and Writing Paper, of different qualities very cheap for cash—together with
SHEATHING-PAPER,
And a good assortment of Books, Blanks and Stationary.
STAMPED PAPER
AS USUAL.
November 6.
Wanted Immediately,
the services of a girl in a very small family, one well recommended may have good wages by applying to the printer hereof.
Oct. 21, 1799.
New CROCKERY Store.
Edward J. Peirce,
Having imported in the last vessel from Liverpool, a large and complete assortment of
CROCKERY and GLASS WARE,
—Among which are some very nice.—
HE begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has taken the store lately occupied by Mr. BAYLEY, in Daniel-street, and that he intends selling on the most reasonable terms. He will be happy to receive their commands.—Punctilious attendance given, and all favours gratefully acknowledged.
NEW GOODS.
Edw'd Parry
HAS JUST RECEIVED An extensive assortment of Fall & Winter
GOODS;
Which will be sold at a low advance by Wholesale & Retail, at his Store in Market-Street, for Cash or short approved Credit;
CONSISTING OF
THE best London fu-
perfine Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colours; Queens Cloths and superfine Bath Coating suitable for Ladies' Habits; best superfine plain and mixt Forrest Cloths; cross bar'd and fashionable Swandowns and Cashmeres Velveteen; best Devonshire Kerseys; water proof Cloths; Orleans Cloths, and strip'd Elastics; Rose Blankets of a superior quality; red, crimson, green and yellow Baizes; yard wide fine black Flannel, green, red and white ditto; Hunting Cords and Thicksets; best Velveteens and Velveteens; Carpeting and Carpets.
A complete assortment of Chintzes of every description and of the latest fashion, from 2/ to 7/6 per yard; an elegant assortment of Cambric Muslins, tambor'd and lapet Muslins; plain, strip'd and cross bar do; Mullinets and Dimities; Mullin Shawls and Handkerchiefs; purple and patch color'd do; a large assortment of silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs; white Camels hair Shawls with fringe and netting.
Also, one trunk of white and color'd Muffs and Tibbets, of the newest fashion; Suwarrow Hatts and Grecian Bonnets; fancy Plumes and Feathers; bugle and other Trimmings; fine white and black Laces and Edgings; Modes and Sattins; black and white patent Veils; Italian Silks; Lustrings; silk Crapes and color'd Tiffany.
Also a large assortment of Irish Linens and Sheetings of the best fabric, from 2/ to 7/6 per yard; Cotton and French Cambricks; Diapers and Table Cloths; a complete assortment of Durants, Callimancoes and Ruffells; Moreans, Camblets and Wildbores.
A large assortment of mens' and womens' fashionable Beaver Hatts, childrens' do. of all colors; a complete assortment of Hosiery, of every description; green and red Worsted Caps, &c. &c.
A few bales of Salmon Twine and Herring Nets; St. Peters Cod-Lines and Sewing Twine.
Cash and the highest price given for Pot and Pearl Ashes. Portsmouth, Oct. 29, 1799.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
Oliver Briard
HAS JUST RECEIVED
A Fresh Supply of Goods,
SUITABLE for the present and approaching season, which are now offer'd for sale at his Store in Market-street, Cheap for cash. Portsmouth, Oct. 30, 1799.
NEW GOODS,
JUST IMPORTED.
Peter Coffin
Has just received per the Galen from London, and Venus, and William, and Jane, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of
FANCY, FASHIONABLE & STAPLE
GOODS,
Which are now opened for sale by Wholesale and Retail,
—VIZ—
BROAD CLOTHS;
Coatings; Devonshire Kerseys; Forest Cloths; Baizes; Flannels; Blankets; Wildbores; Durants; Tamnies; Shalloons; Calamancoes; Florentines.
A great variety of Swan-down and fashionable Lainet Velveteen; plain and twill'd Thicksets; plain twill'd and fancy Velvets; black, green and crimson Shagg; colored worsted, and silk Plush; fine black Flannel for Shawls.
A large assortment of Calicoes and Chintzes of the latest fashion; a great variety of fashionable plain, strip'd, and check'd Ginghams; fashionable printed Mullins; Mullinets; Dimities; Diapers; Counterpanes; fine Cotton Shirting; Cambric Mullins.
Book, jacquet, strip'd, check'd, japan and tambor'd Mullins; new fancy Jamdannoos; fashionable colored, lac'd and plain Lapetings; Mullin Handkerchiefs and Aprons; mens Neckerchiefs; black Mullins; Camels hair and silk Shawls; Purple and Chintz Shawls; Romal, Cotton, Bandanno and linen Handkerchiefs; black and colored silk Handkerchiefs.
A large assortment of Thread Laces and Edgings; black silk Laces; black Modes; black and colored Sattins; colored Tiffany; colored Italian Crapes; black Gauzes; black lace Veiling; men's black Sattin; silk Velvets and corded silk for Caps.
Men's and youth's white and fancy cotton Hose; men's white and colored silk ditto; women's cotton, do. cotton night Caps; Worsted Pantaloon Hose; Worsted Frocks; mens' beaver and wash leather Gloves, some lined with flannel; Cotton and silk Slings; Stock Stiffners; Cotton and silk Purse; gold and silver Cord; gold & silver Thread; Epaulets; superfine white kid and beaver long Gloves.
A great variety of Black Morocco and fashionable kid Shoes; a variety of fashionable straw Bonnets; fashionable fancy Feathers; Fans; Parasols; Umbrellas; fashionable cotton and silk Girdles; Gloveties; fashionable cotton Gown trimming.
A variety of Plain Sattin and fashionable Camperdown placid Ribbons.
A large assortment of White, grey, mock and real Sable Fur Trimmings; Muffs and Tippets; Emigrant Socks and Boots.
Ladies' fashionable black and colored Beavers, with bands and feathers; Men and youths' fashionable black and colored Hatts.
Elegant Pearl and Gilt Necklaces and Eardrops; Steel thoe Clasps; gold and silver Fringes; Silver Lace; Spangles; Lockets; Shirt Buttons; Tooth Brushes; Chain and straw Trimmings; Morocco Pocket Books and Thread Cafes.
White and colored Threads; Sewing Silks; Twist; Galloons; cotton and silk Ferrits; Bindings; Tapes; Bobbins; Fine Linens; Britannias; Table Cloths; Cambricks; Quiltings; Green Table Coverings.
A large assortment of Kidderminster Carpets & Carpeting. Portsmouth, Nov. 1, 1799.
WANTED,
A BOY from 9 to 12 years of age, to serve in a family, till old enough to go to a trade—Apply to the Printer hereof.

THE following Political Observations, from the Philadelphia Gazette, are worthy the perusal of every one who venerates the character of a real American. Yours. Z. Y.
POLITICAL OBSERVATIONS.
IN no country is the public opinion so violently and so variously engrossed on the national subjects, as in the United States. This circumstance is the effect of the democratic quality which is an ingredient of our government. In one point of view, it may be considered as salutary, while in another, and we fear, the more correct point, it presents nothing but the most gloomy considerations. A passion for the discussion of public questions, were it always under the influence of patriotism, and aided by but a moderate degree of intelligence, would generally produce, between the government and the citizens, a coincidence of sentiment, which is not less desirable, than it would prove beneficial. But when this passion is prompted by erroneous ideas of patriotism; when it is precipitated into heat and intolerance by ignorant enthusiasm; or when it is unnecessarily indulged on improper occasions, it may become a vehicle by which artful and insidious demagogues will ride to undeserved eminence, not to say honors on the passions and weaknesses of the mob. The structure of the human mind, which is variously and unequally endowed with particular faculties, will for ever render it impracticable to unite men in the same sentiments of right and wrong. It is the excellence of our natures, however, where we experience a disparity of genius in one point, to enjoy a superior refinement in some other particular: And it is the object of society, by the association of these diversified talents, to produce a perfect whole, which, while it can act with harmony, will always act with effect. In numerous societies, such as nations, it is unfortunately the case, that this wise arrangement of Omnipotence is generally frustrated by some malignant passion of the heart. If the earth were to refuse to move in its defined orbit, regularly round the sun, what would be the effect? Universal anarchy would ensue. And such precisely is the consequence, in the natural system, when one man, or a number of men, born to move in a particular track, rush out of their proper orbit, and attempt to exercise the prerogatives of higher beings.
A popular government, therefore, being composed of various qualities, in order to be successful in its administration, as it regards both its domestic and foreign interests, should study at once to cherish a laudable and temperate spirit of inquiry, and to repress the impertinent scrutiny of vanity, and punish the vulgar animadversions of emboldened ignorance. To do this is to evince its fullest dignity; for no government can be dignified, which has not the power to prevent insult, and no one will be respected, which is at the mercy of every traducing tongue.
In France, at present, and indeed during the whole of the late extraordinary convulsion in that country, we have seen the effects of a licentious spirit of freedom prevailing among the people. Men, whom the temporary applause of the mob has at one moment exalted to command, have as suddenly become the victims of their fury. From being the idol, they have become the execration of the populace. And yet are there among us, men who pretend to admire a system of government which fluctuates with every change of public opinion!
In this country, a spirit similar to that which riots on blood in the former, has more than once exhibited alarming symptoms of fury; and but for the honorable predominance of public virtue in the majority, would, ere this, have obscured the honors of a WASHINGTON, and immolated the honest fame of his revered associates in war and government! For a while, popular clamor had overpowered reason and consideration; and public merit was shrouded with partial disgrace. As yet the prudence of the majority, and the steady and inflexible perseverance of the government, have triumphed over these temporary paroxysms. But we know not how soon the contrary may occur. We have indeed reason to tremble for the Ark of the Constitution, since we behold men, whose fealty to it was undoubted, join in the acclamations of its deriders, and by unguarded suggestions, perplex and impede the administration!
Our transactions with foreign nations, have generally occasioned the most alarming dissensions in the public opinion. In rebellion have we been born, and, as it prone thereto by our nature, we seem to seek pretexts for internal hostility. We have more than once been, as it were, on the borders of a civil war—and for what?
—For ourselves?—No, it has been either for England or France, that we have divided, that our children have been taught to lip curses!—Our own country has been thrust from our hearts, and we have panted to fight the battles of a foreign one! It were painful to revive the recollection of these grievous aberrancies, but for the hope, that by viewing their folly, we may in future be prompted to avoid a repetition of them.
On the subject of our disputes with France, uncommon acrimony has been excited. It was but natural that the honest spirit of our countrymen should be roused into indignation by the contumelious treatment which our envoys received from the government of that country. After such unjustifiable conduct, it was but right to require that the first advances on the road to conciliation should be made by those who had so grossly violated not only the laws of nations, but the laws of hospitality; and it was for the Executive alone to appreciate the nature and weight of the assurances which were requisite previous to the renewal of negotiations. Whatever may be the situation of Europe, it should be a paramount object with us to avoid being involved in a war with any of its nations. It would be preferable even to sacrifice to this purpose, the “etiquette of courts.” It is better to be humble in our endeavors to avoid a ruinous war, than by stubborn pertinacity or unyielding animosity, to provoke one.—It was therefore both candid and honorable in the President to declare, that until he should receive assurances, to him satisfactory, that any future attempt to negotiate, would be received by the French government, with a reciprocal spirit of amity and a due degree of respect, he would forbear all conciliatory measures.—It was also proper, that after this declaration, resort should be had to defensive preparations; that in any possible issue we might be ready either to encounter war or to re-commence negotiation. This was the most prudent and honorable demeanour: It was at the same time inviting the languishing virtue of the French government to a fair opportunity to be restored to the friendship of her ally, and acquitting our government from the charge “of a wanton determination to provoke a war.” These transactions, as was reasonably foreseen, had their proper effect:—They wrought powerfully on the self-interest of the French Nation; and the late agents of the outrage on the dignities of our government, were the first and loudest in offering apologies for their misconduct. Protestations have been made, declarations have been repeated, and promises multiplied. The President has received these declarations through a confidential channel, and relying on their sincerity, has nominated a new embassy. Here we are tempted to pause, in order to lament that misguided zeal by which some men, who have professed an admiration of the wisdom and integrity of the administration, have been prompted to arraign the policy and expediency of this measure. Self-opinionated and rash, before they knew the nature of the assurances received, or even that any had been offered; and forgetting the precepts which they themselves had advocated, respecting executive dignity, thoughtlessly commenced an outcry, which has been more fatal to the cause of federalism, than the united cabals of its opponents; and which is still uttered in sullen murmurs! A daring foreigner, with an effrontery which is only tolerated for its eccentricity, has treated the measure, and its advisers, with audacious ribaldry; and, in language unequivocal, impeached the integrity of the motives with which it is pursued. Yet, notwithstanding this torrent of invective, and this desertion of friends, we have seen the administration undeviating in its pursuit of peace: We see the affection and confidence of the people encircling the persons of its officers; and nothing interposing the approach of a reconciliation with France, but the unhappy and distracted condition of that country. The storm there, perhaps, will soon subside: And with this expectation we have seen the impending mission suspended. It is now resumed.
Of the exercise of the executive functions it becomes every one either to be silent, or to speak with the utmost deference and respect. Indeed, it ought to be raised above the popular voice, except when given in a collective form. The individual who exercises them, is always to consult his own knowledge on the matters which his duty may bring before him, independent of the public sentiment. From his commanding station, he is enabled to survey more extensively, and to discriminate more accurately the variety of shades which the same subject may assume, to different judgments, acting under different circumstances and impressions. Hence, it is not only imprudent but highly pernicious to countenance a spirit of animadversion on the operations of the executive department. Being in their nature confidential, and often necessarily private, those only who are engaged in them are competent to decide on their propriety. Let us therefore believe, that in every transaction of this department, and particularly that to which we last alluded, a sincere desire to promote the general honor and happiness predominates. Let us not, when the policy of any particular act is beyond our discernment, descend to ungrateful repinings, or break out in the utterances of despair. The virtue of our government is its best bulwark. It only requires the energy of its friends to ensure its perpetual duration.
In concluding these observations, which are the result of a few moments reflection, one instructive fact irresistibly obtrudes itself upon the dispassionate mind—a fact, which ought to give a very different turn to the present dependency of certain weak federalists. It is a truth, too much lamented to be doubted, that the recent successes of the opposition party are more owing to the imprudences and follies of ourselves, than to any merit or exertion in them. In one instance we have fostered a REPTILE, whose venom is alike deleterious to the good and the bad, as his national habits or personal prejudices dictate. Flattered into audacity, by the misplaced patronage of a respectable class, from being the scavengers of political filth, he has latterly entered the sanctuary of our cabinet, and with his polluted hands, sullied the character of our Chief Magistrate. To him, principally, and not to the new mission to France, may be attributed the success of Judge M’Kean. What future political miseries may be produced by his efforts are incalculable—we forbear to dilate on a subject so distressing.
The Pander of political corruption, the infamous retailer of abusive falsehood, here alluded to, will term these observations Jacobinical; because they are not purely British; sordid and licentious, because they are dictated by the best wishes for the happiness of this country! This mode of reasoning is unworthy of notice: We consign it, with its Author, to that abyss of DISGRACE and CONTEMPT, from whence it is to be hoped the good sense of the people of this country will never permit them to ascend.
LONDON, Sept. 5. Letters from Constantinople state, that in consequence of the want of intelligence from Egypt, Telegraphs are to be erected, by the advice and under the inspection of Sir Sidney Smith. Gen. Rey, who commanded one of the divisions of the army of Rome, has been poisoned by a woman.
LOWER ELBE, (Hamburg) Sept. 7. Should the civil war so much expected in France, not succeed to the wishes of the turbulent, robbers, and public disturbers, they have still hopes that the entrance of the Russians and English into France, will furnish them with terrible arms against the honest, innocent citizens, and confound royalists, moderates, and Jacobins all together; then, say they, happiness will appear in these Republics.—How much therefore, ought the Batavian and French devotely to with success to the Anglo-Russians!
It is a fact worthy of remark, that the departments of the south of France, where the Administrators have not been changed, still remain in peace and quietness.
KINGSTON, Sept. 14. The Ann, which arrived on Sunday from Cape Francois, brought dispatches for the governor and admiral. We learn that Toussaint having regained possession of the Mole, is to proceed against Jacmel, and after the reduction of it, is to lay siege to Aux Cayes. It is expected in a very short time he will be master of all the French part of the island.
NORFOLK, Oct. 12. Extract from the log book of the sloop Friendship, Capt. Cunningham, arrived here on Thursday from Jamaica.
Sept. 12, the west end of Jamaica bearing E. S. E. distance 14 leagues, was brought too by the Maidstone British frigate, who after examining the crew, pressed my chief mate, Mr. Dightman, a native of New-York, because he was without a protection.
GEORGETOWN, Oct. 18. An attempt was lately made to rob the mail from Alexandria to Baltimore, by three black fellows—the horses starting, and the coachman giving them the whip, these sons of darkness were disappointed in their aim.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23. Capt. Benner, 36 days from Gottenburg, informs, that three days after leaving port, he saw the Russian fleet of seven sail of the line, and some frigates, supposed to be that which was intended to co-operate with the Duke
of York, against Holland. Capt. Benner read London papers at Gottenburg, of the 10th Sept. which fully confirmed the taking of Amsterdam, by the Duke of York.—The combined fleets were said to be quiet in Brest.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 23. It is rumoured that Porcupine is about establishing his press in this city, in consequence of the prospect of judge M’Kean’s being elected Governor of Pennsylvania.
MIDDLETOWN, Oct. 18. We are informed by a gentleman direct from the West-Indies, that—“Letters from his Grace the Duke of Portland have been circulated thro’ out the English West-India Colonies, prohibiting the exportation of Sugar, in any other bottoms than British.” The above took place on the 16th September.
BOSTON, Oct. 31.
From the EAST-INDIES. The Aurora, Capt. Sprigg, bound from Gibraltar to Baltimore, in lat. 39, with the Danish East India Company ship, the Courier, from Calcutta, which place she left the middle of May, when official accounts had arrived that a decisive action had taken place between the armies of Tipoo Sultan and the British, in which the latter had entirely defeated Tipoo, who lost his life in the action—his country was surrendered to the British, and PEACE is again restored to India, with a great extent of territory and revenue added to the British possessions.
From the WEST-INDIES. Capt. Harvey, from Cape Francois, informs, that Toussaint’s troops continue victorious over Rigaud’s; that they had arrived before Jeremie, and commenced the siege: that Rigaud had lost an arm (not his life) in consequence of a wound received in a late action; and that the Americans were treated in the most respectful manner.
From ALBANY, Oct. 18. An attempt was made by two men on Wednesday night last, on the road between Schenectady and Albany, to rob Mr. Peter Meyers—he was taken off his horse, and handled very roughly: though his dexterity in resistance, and the aid of some teamsters who fortunately came up, prevented the desperadoes in iniquity from putting their design in execution.
The wheel of fortune turns fast.—The French, who were lately waving their cap of liberty on the top, are now groveling at the bottom of the wheel. They are like the Ishmaelites of old—hated, despised, and avoided by every body—“their hand is against every man, and every man’s hand is against them.” Scarcely two years have elapsed since their thundering cannon awed the world, and the din of arms struck terror to the hearts of Europe. Now the scene is changed, and the face of every Frenchman is turned; for protection, towards his own country, while his rear is pelted with Russian bullets, or galled by the well directed stroke of a Hessian sabre. Buonaparte, and Moreau, and Massena, with a long list of heroes, are now retracing their steps—and, in the quaint phrase of an elegant writer, “doing penance for past folly.” [Com. Gaz.]
Three of the new raised regiments of the U. S. Infantry (the 14th, 15th and 16th) we learn, are to winter-quarter at Oxford, in the county of Worcester. The 11th, 12th and 13th are to winter at Scotch Plains, New-Jersey.
SALEM, Oct. 29.
ROBERT! On Saturday last, about one o’clock, P. M. a gentleman, riding from Boston to Salem, was assailed on the new road in Chelsea by a negro and two white men. The negro first seized the horse’s bridle, and instantly a man was at each side of the horse; one of whom presented a pistol, and demanded the gentleman’s pocket book, from which he took 28 dollars in bills, and then returned it with the other papers; he then took his watch. The gentleman had some more money in a waistcoat pocket, which they fortunately did not examine.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE. The Peace and Plenty, Thompson, from Jamaica for Newbern, while in the clutches of a New Providence privateer, Sept. 22, took fire, and was consumed with the saving of only a few sails and coils of rigging.
Newburyport, Oct. 29. Sch. Nancy, Boardman, whose capture we mentioned last week, has been recaptured by an American letter of marque of 4 guns, and has arrived at Norfolk.
[From the “Virginia Federalist,” one of the most respectable federal papers in the United States.]
RICHMOND, Oct. 12. From a conviction that a considerable part of the captures of American vessels, said to have been made by the British, are fabricated for the purpose of perpetuating ancient animosities, and from the difficulty of distinguishing the true from the false, we have hitherto refrained from publishing any. There are however some so well authenticated, that longer silence would appear like approbation.
To swell the catalogue of abuses, there are also accounts of recent insults and enormities committed by them, which no circumstance or situation can palliate, and which cannot easily be disapproved. Of this description is the case of Capt. Giles, of the schooner Betsey of Beverly, in the state of Massachusetts.
This insulted and lacerated American seaman, in a plain unlettered style, had entered a protest respecting his treatment on board the British ship of war Daphne, and transmitted it to the government of his country, authenticated by his own, and the concomitant testimony of his mate and two of his crew. By this it appears that he was causelessly and inhumanly flogged for the space of thirty minutes by the boatwain, frequently knocked down by the captain, (who acted as an auxiliary) and finally returned to his own vessel unable to stand. The offence of which he had been guilty, was his daring to address the lieutenant of the Daphne by the familiar title of “friend.”
How is he answered, and what the prospect presented by his appeal? He is informed by the Secretary of state (for the reply amounts to nothing else) that an ex parte examination had taken place on board the Constellation frigate, and that the British Captain had there denied to Captain Truxton, upon his solitary honour, what Giles, his mate, and two mariners, assert upon their oaths—that therefore his representation of facts was untrue, and the treatment which he had received such as he merited.
We will not presume that the impressions of Mr. Pickering, as evidenced on this occasion, are dissimilar to those which would have been made on any other person, placing, as he did, implicit confidence in the narrative of Capt. Truxton, and his eulogies on the Briton; but, highly as we venerate his character, we cannot acquiesce in inferences, contravening evidence, glaringly preponderating in favour of the veracity of Giles.
Peace with all nations is certainly desirable—and there is so great a variety of fictitious and high-coloured accounts of British cruelties published in anti-federal papers, for the purpose of destroying the existing harmony between the two nations, as renders indispensable the strictest scrutiny even into those that most formally substantiated; but peace with national degradation is neither enviable nor honorable, and such atrocities as this call for reparation.
The case of Carter, in the harbour of Kingston, in the Island of Jamaica, is nearly similar in its outlines, and precisely so in its effects. In both instances American seamen are barbarously flogged on board of British ships, by the mandates of British captains, whose vengeance, unappeased by the failure of one man’s strength in the business, ordered it to be recommenced and continued by another, till the blood of the sufferers ran in rivulets. In that which occurred in Jamaica, it was Jacoby denominated a dram—derision was superadded to cruelty, and the character of a savage fully exemplified in the conduct of an Englishman.
The recital of these truths was due to our own feelings, and those of our insulted, abused, and mangled countrymen. If it affords them any consolation to know, that the award of a British Captain is not (by some of their fellow-citizens at least) deemed as sacred and authentic as their oaths, we shall have felt for once the value of a situation, which enables us to transmit the assurance in a way which perhaps may reach them.
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Latest European News.
GLASGOW, (Scotland) Sept. 14. Important and glorious News from India.
Extract of a letter from Calcutta, (Ireland) September 8.
"I HAVE the pleasure to inform you, that an East-India Packet arrived this day in our port, and brings the Glorious Intelligence of the CAPTURE of SERINGAPATAM the capital of the dominions of Tippoo Saib, by the British troops. Tippoo himself was killed in the battle which preceded the capture."
Important Naval Capture.
LONDON, SEPT. 9.
The Sylph sloop of War, arrived at Plymouth, brings advice of the capture of a Spanish convoy, of 16 transports, laden with naval stores, and provisions, and bound from Rochefort to Brest, by a squadron of British frigates, under Capt. Keats. They sailed from Rochefort, under protection of the five sail of Spanish ships which some time since put in there from Ferrol; and the transports to avoid our cruisers attempted to pass through the Raz, where Capt. Keats was fortunate enough to fall in with them. The Spanish ships put into Quilper bay, but as Lord Bridport had dispatched a squadron under the orders of Sir John Borlase Warren, with instructions to attack them in the bay, we have great hopes of their speedy surrender.
Arrival of the Russian Squadron.
LONDON, SEPT. 9.
Seven sail of Russian Men of War, with about 6000 troops have arrived at Yarmouth Roads, and are to proceed immediately for Holland. 20,000 more passed Elsinore two days before them. The combined forces in Holland will exceed 70,000 men.
Progressive Affairs of Holland.
Official advices have been received by government, that a deputation of the friends of the House of Orange, at Amsterdam, had been received by Gen. Abercrombie, promising their active aid in seconding the operation of the British army, in reinstating the Stadholder; and that part of the province of West Friesland, Midenblik, Hoorn, &c. had followed the example of the loyal seamen of the Republic, and had shaken off the yoke which French superiority, and Dutch pusillanimity had fixed upon them.
The Orange flag is flying on the whole coast, as far as Egmont, and in the interior country.
A flotilla has been ordered by Ad. Mitchell, into the Zuyder Zee, to assist the military operations.
Of the Sanguinary Battle of Novi.
LONDON, Sept. 9.
Lord William Bentinck, has officially communicated to the Secretary of State, an account of the battle of Novi, in which we find, that Gen. Kray who attacked the left, and Marshall Suwarow, who attacked the centre of the enemy's line, were at one time, during the action, obliged to retire, with great loss; but that fortunately, Gen. Melas arrived, with a strong reinforcement, of Austrian infantry, and in attacking the enemies right, succeeded in turning their flank; at the same time the whole line being furiously attacked, were compelled from the great slaughter which had ensued, and from the confusion into which the army were thrown, to retreat precipitately. Gen. Grauchi attempted to rally his troops, but failed and was taken prisoner. Three other Generals, Colli, Bordonau, and Perignon, 4000 prisoners, thirty pieces of cannon, and 57 tumbrils are the result of his victory. The loss of the allies about 5000 men.
The Dutch ships taken in the Texel, &c. are on their voyage to England, for repair and safe keeping.
The Emperor PAUL, though slow in adopting, is prompt in the execution of every measure, to effect the object of the coalition. All the energies of his mighty Kingdom, are in activity against France, and its friends. He has lately, in addition to other measures, ordered his Minister at Berlin to quit the Prussian Court, without taking leave. This measure must accelerate the decision of the wavering and contemptible Monarch of that Kingdom.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 2.
Capt. Hamilton, arrived yesterday in the sch'r Ann Pennock, brought intelligence that a fleet of American merchantmen, under convoy of the U. S. George Washington frigate, was fallen in with by a British 64, and 14 sail of the convoy taken possession of and sent in for adjudication.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28.
COMMERCIAL.
Extract of a letter from Porto Rico, 10th September, 1799.
"I have seen the orders of General Desfournaux, of Guadalupe, to the Captains of privateers—they are to take all Americans coming from or bound to any port whatever—In consequence thereof six privateers have already failed, and as many more commissions have been received a few days since. So that the risk will be very great to Americans in general, and particularly as there are no vessels of war belonging to the U. States to be seen in these seas."
NEW-YORK, Oct. 26.
On the 16th Thermidor, Louis Nicholas Moline, aged 29 years; Pierre Michel, brigadier general, aged 59; Barthelemy Leveille, chief of brigade, aged 42; Thomas Mondion, chief of brigade, aged 40; Jean Edouard Viand, aged 29; Joseph Pironneau, butcher, aged 22; Toussaint Dufourt, aged 44; and Pierre Paul, municipal officer of the commune of the Cape, aged 55; were condemned to death, and the commander in chief of the district ordered to see them diligently executed within the space of 24 hours, in conformity to the 612th article of the penal code, of the 3d Brumaire, year 4, which is couched in these terms: "All conspiracies and plots tending to disturb the republic by a civil war, in arming the citizens against one another, or against the exercise of the legitimate authority, shall be punished with death, as long as that punishment shall exist, and by twenty-four years imprisonment in irons, after it shall be abolished."
They were condemned by four out of five voices of a court martial, assembled at the Cape, by order of citizen Henry Christophe, chief de brigade, and commander in chief of the district of the Cape.
NORWICH, Oct. 22.
In pursuance of an act of the Legislature of Connecticut, the Executive of that State has conveyed to the United States, the forts Trumbull and Griswold, which command and defend the harbour of New-London—The former of these forts is in a respectable state of repair, with heavy cannon mounted.
BOSTON, November 2.
THE ENVOYS
Will certainly sail for France, in all next week. The public mind remains divided on the subject of their appointment. Many, whose opinions we venerate and respect, and of whose patriotism and political wisdom we have had long and ample experience, are loud in condemnation of the measure.—We are, notwithstanding, of those who think they have not exclusive claims to preeminent confidence; and imagine we can place, at least, as much reliance on the patriotism, political wisdom, and foresight of the PRESIDENT of the United States, as we can on theirs. He is certainly in a situation to obtain as accurate information as they can pretend to; and he has rather more at stake than they have. In thinking the measure prudent, and at this time magnanimous, we seriously believe we are in sentiment with three fourths of "the People" of the United States. It is true we have as little confidence in the honor or honesty of the ephemeron rulers of the French Republic, as any one has: But we contend it is becoming the liberal policy of the United States, to evince a desire to preserve peace with every European nation, while they can do it with honor; and to shew the world that though we are amply prepared for war, we had rather meet than invite it. Besides, it is prudent to have Ministers on the spot, who are well instructed, and men in whom we can place implicit confidence, to watch events as they occur, and to seize on favourable exigencies.
"What has happened may happen again." It has heretofore been the fate of the wisest and best measures to wear at times the worst aspect; and it may be, that those who now so zealously oppose the mission to France, will, in time be amongst us loudest panegyrists. Something similar has happened with respect to the treaty with Great-Britain.
The Envoys, we expect, will be landed at Hamburg.
An arrival at Newyork brings information, that all the Spanish ports of Cuba were opened to Americans, for four months, from about the 10th of Sept. last.
Judge Ellsworth, and Gov. Davie, ambassadors to the French Republic, with the Hon. Mr. Swift, Secretary to the Embassy, have arrived at Newyork.
The Public Offices will be removed to Philadelphia from Trenton, in the course of a few days.
"While Adam and Eve were the only inhabitants on the Globe, they had very few motives for contention, and lived in peace, till another being, a foreigner by birth, intruded himself into their abode and undertook to direct their affairs. This was the origin of foreign influence. Satan thought he could take better care of our first parents than they could of themselves. This is precisely what happens in modern days. Foreigners are very officious in helping us to a good government; and the foreign intruder into Paradise was the father of all the Genets, the Gallatins and the Porcupines, that have cursed nations from that day to the present."
Six persons were lately killed and seven dangerously wounded, by the fall of a tree, near Pittsburg.
Three persons have lately been executed for horse stealing, in Helleter, (N. York.)
Mr. George Bentz, of Frederick-Town, has raised a Pumpkin in his garden this season, which measures five feet and a half in circumference, and weighs ninety-seven pounds.
Mr. David Jones, of Milford, has this season gathered from three branches of an Apple Tree, twenty-eight thousand apples, a quantity sufficient to make four barrels of cider—said Tree has six branches, three of which bear every year.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Philadelphia, Oct. 26.
Arrived, sch'r. Industry, Monk, 22 days from Kingston, Jamaica. Capt. M. informs, that many American vessels continue to rot in the harbor of Kingston, waiting for adjudication; amongst these the sch'r. Lydia, of this port; her bottom was so much decayed that the vessel funk. The cargo, which was valuable had been previously stored.
Boston, Oct. 31.
A ship arrived at the Fort last evening, supposed to be the American Eagle, from Bourdeaux, in which port she has been 18 months, and at last cleared.
A letter from Madeira, dated Aug. 10, says, "Landed yesterday, part of the crew of the ship Fortitude, of N. York, for Madeira, captured by a French privateer in sight of this Island. This privateer has taken two other Americans, a ship from Boston, bound to India, and a brig from Charleston."
Three American Guineamen have been taken by the French on the coast of Africa.
Sixteen American vessels have been taken by the French privateers Alliance, and Bayonnaize, and ordered for Porto Rico—among which is the Friendship, Crandon, of Plymouth; sch'r. ——, from Salem, for C. Francois, with two handsome boats on deck, captured the 13th ult.—sch'r. Nancy, Boardman, of Newbury-Port, taken same time; brig Betty, Bunce, of Hartford; sch'r. Sally, Down, from Martinico, for Boston; brig Mary, of Somersett, from Jamaica, to R. Island, but had not arrived at Porto Rico.
NAVY ARTICLES.
Capt. Edward Preble, is appointed to command the Essex frigate at Salem.
A letter received at Providence from on board the General Greene, dated off Turk's-Island, October 4, mentions that the officers and crew enjoyed perfect health, and were all in good spirits.
The George Washington, Capt. Fletcher, arrived at Newport on Thursday last. We learn she is to undergo some repairs previous to her going to sea.
A letter from Capt. Little, of the Boston frigate to the Editor, dated at sea, Sept. 16th, says, "I have just spoken the Carnatic, an English 74, which had on board the crew of the sch'r. Violet, of Baltimore, John Conway, master; which was upset in lat. 27, 30, long. 62 1/2 by a water spout, and her crew taken up by the Carnatic in long. 72, fourteen days after they left the schooner. Four men perished with hunger, and the residue are too weak to be removed. The Carnatic is bound to Jamaica."
"The Boston exceeds even the most sanguine expectations of Bostonians in sailing. We see nothing which we do not overtake, and although we have spoken four English frigates, and one 74, we could out sail them all—the latter we had a trial with this afternoon, and outsailed her."
Patric Fletcher, Esq. commander of the United States frigate George Washington, has been publicly noticed by the master and passengers of the ship Becky, conveyed by him, from St. Domingo, for his vigilance as a commander, and his polite and friendly attentions as a gentleman.
Arrived here from England by the way of New-York, John Wentworth, Esq. attorney General to the Government of Prince Edward in Nova Scotia.
NEWBURYPORT, Nov. 1.
Tuesday evening arrived in town, Capt. Chase, late master of the ship Rose, of this port, who was captured in
lat. 16, long. 69 to W. by the French privateer sch'r. Le Conquise L'Egypt, mounting 14 guns and 120 men, after an action of 2 hours and an half, in which Captain Chase lost his mate and 2 men killed and 14 wounded, and the Frenchman had 25 men killed and 21 wounded.
Mr. Sam'l G. Pearson, Abel Hale, John Whaling, David Knowlton, and 2 seamen shipped in Surinam. Died in Guadalupe.
Capt. Chase was taken from prison as a Danish seaman. His crew still remain in prison.
At Tortola Capt. Chase was informed that between the 11th and 17th Sept. 10 sail of Americans had been carried into Guadalupe by their cruisers.
CURE FOR A COUGH, &c.
All Printers of Newspapers are requested to publish the following, for the PUBLIC GOOD.
"AN excellent Remedy for a Cough, and consumptive complaints."
Take as much Vervine as will make a quart of strong tea, an equal quantity of Colts Foot, and of Whorlbound, three ounces of the root of Elecampane, and a small quantity of Rue, put them into five pints of pure water, boil them until the liquor is reduced to one quart, then put into two pounds of clean heavy sugar, then boil it until it becomes so thick that when cold it will be hard as loaf sugar. Take a small piece into the mouth and gradually melt and swallow it, often in the day or night, as the patient shall find it convenient."
This medicine has relieved many, and restored those who were so much reduced as to be beyond any hope, and viewed near dissolution.
HUMANITY.
PORTSMOUTH, November 6.
His Excellency Isaac Tichenor is re-elected Governor, and His Honor Paul Brigham Lt. Governor of the State of Vermont by large majorities.
House and Land TAX.
The Board of Commissioners of the United States, on the House and Land Tax within the District of New-Hampshire, have completed the valuation of assessable property therein.
Total value of houses, 4 143 935 20 1st class, D. 2, 170, 371 70. at 20 cts. per 100 dls. 2d class, 906,512 60. at 30 cents. 3d class, 754 210 90. at 40 ditto. 4th class, 228 340 0. at 50 ditto. 5th class, 55 500 0. at 60 ditto. 6th class, 15 000 0. at 70 ditto.
Total, 4 143 935 20. Total value of lands, D. 18 958, 458 87 the tax on which will be at the rate of 35 cents 99 100 dollars.—Citizens of America, is this a heavy tax.
A New-York paper of the 25th ult. says, "No instance of the yellow fever, as we can learn, remains." The Banks, &c. are returning.
In Connecticut, Elizur Goodrich, Esq. is elected a member of Congress, in the place of the Hon. John Allen, resigned.
The Congress of the United States will open its next session on the first Monday of December, agreeably to the Constitution.
Friday arrived the brig Polly, Capt. Moore,—and the brig Little Cherub, Capt. Shackford, both from Tobago.
Monday arrived ship Murdock, Capt. Stevens, 12 weeks from river La Plata nothing new, on the passage an armed vessel under American colours bore down upon the Murdock, Capt. Stevens not liking her appearance, and being well armed and plenty of men, gave her three guns, when she saw fit to make the best of her way off.—Lost one hand Mr. William Bragdon, of Old York, who died of the lock-jaw. Left at the river La Plata, ship Maria, Capt. Henry, of New-York, and the ship Adgnora, Capt. Chase of Newport, to sail in about 8 days.
At Port Royal, Sept. 21—brig Betty, Merchant, Massachussetts; ship Lyon, M'Clintock, Portsmouth; sch'r. Betty and Lucy, Webster, Newbury-Port.
At Falmouth, Sept. 28, schooner Friendship, Blunt, of Portsmouth.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Polly, Moore, Tobago. Brig Little Cherub, Shackford, Tobago.
CLEARED.
Sch'r Hope, Parsons, Tobago. Sch'r Anity, Shapley, Tobago.
MARRIED—In this town, Mr. Theodore Fuller to Miss Hannah Jennet of Rye.
DIED—In this town, Mrs. Thompson, aged 72, wife of Mr. S. Thompson. A child of Capt. Robert O. Treadwell, aged 4 years.
Mr. Melcher, Please to insert the following in the Gazette:
FELLOW CITIZENS, AMONG the number of Candidates to represent you in Congress, in the room of the Hon. Mr. Sprague who has resigned, the public are desired to notice Col. Oliver Whipple, of Hampton; his knowledge in general of our laws, as well as his political knowledge in general joined to his firm attachment to the science of Agriculture, and to the interest of the Farmer and the Federal cause, will render him worthy your attention. A FEDERALIST.
NEW GOODS.
Nath'l White
HAS JUST RECEIVED A general assortment of European Goods,
WHICH he is determined to put at such prices as to ensure an immediate sale—Also, Best Hyson & Bohea Tea.
RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, BY JOSIAH DWIGHT, At his Apothecary's-shop in Market-street, Portsmouth.
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Patent Medicines.
  Anderson's, } 5 cts. Godfrey's Cordial.   Hooper's, } 10 cts. Court Plaster.   Lee's bilious } 10 cts. Pungent Smelling   & Lockyer's } 25 cts. Bottles.   Bateman's Drops. Turlington Bals. of life.   British Oil. Dr. Walker's true   Bals. Honey. Jesuits Drops,   Cephalic Snuff. &c. &c.   Efs. Peppermint. 
Dye Stuff.
  Camwood. — Allum.   Blue Vitrol. — Wood.   White ditto. Prussian Blue.   Nutgalls. Cochineal, &c. 
Paints.
  Verdigris. Spanish Brown, &c.   Patent Yellow.   Surgeon's Pocket Instruments.   Teeth Instru- ments. Needles by the Caie and others   Crown and com- mon Lancets. not enumerat- ed. 
By whom Physicians' bills will meet with attention, and ships' Medicine Boxes put up and replenished at the shortest notice.
STRAYED OR STOLEN.
FROM Lt. Robert Forster's pasture, in Chester, on the night following the 23d ult. a red sorrel Mare, 6 years of age, with a white stripe in her face, light mane and tail, trots all, whoever will return the said mare to either of the subscribers, shall have five dollars reward, and if stolen fifteen dollars more in addition for the thief.
J. DAVENPORT, NATH'L S. GRIFFITH. Portsmouth, Nov. 4, 1799.
TO BE SOLD,
Five lots of LAND, WITH a water privilege, on Water-street near Liberty-Bridge, each lot containing 23 1/2 feet on said Street, and carrying that breadth 50 feet easterly.—Also, Four other LOTS adjoining, of 23 feet by 40, with a like privilege, agreeably to a plan taken of the premises.—Any person or persons inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to George Wentworth.
Portsmouth, Nov. 4, 1799.
Clement Jackson,
HAS FOR SALE
  At No. 4, Portsmouth Pier, 120 Hhds. Tobago and Antigua Rum.   7 Hhds. Molasses.   5 ditto Sugar.   5 pipes Brandy, 2 of them real Coniac.   3 pipes Gin.   30 barrels superfine and fine FLOUR.   30 bolts first quality Duck.   30 ditto second quality ditto.   60 pieces of Russia Sheeting.   60 ditto Russia Duck.   22 coils Cordage.   8 tons old Sable Iron.   100 quintals Pollock Fish.   Quarter chests BOHEA TEA, &c. &c. &c. 
Portsmouth, Nov. 6, '99.

The following SONG was composed by J. M. Sewall, Esq. and sung at the celebration of President Adams's birth-day, in this town, on Wednesday last, when the President entered his 64th Year.
Tune—"Adams & Liberty."
COLUMBIA exult! thy own ADAMS still lives! The terror of Traitors, and pride of our Nation! 'Mid clouds of derision, still glorious sur- vives, Sedition's dread scourge, and his Country's salvation. Let his fame then resound The wide Universe round, 'Till Heav'n's starry-arch the loud chorus rebound! Such honors, pure virtue from gratitude claim, 'Till the Sun is extinct, and the Globe all on flame!
II. As bright Sol, whom the planets exulting obey, Darts thro' clouds those glad-beams that en- liven creation, So ADAMS, 'midst tempests and storms, with mild sway, Of our system, the centre and soul! holds his station, Tho' dire comets may rise, Let them meet but his eyes, And in tangents, they whirl and retreat thro' the skies. Our Sun, Regent, Centre! then ever extol, 'Till yon Orb cease to shine, and those Plan- ets to roll.
III. As gold try'd by fire, leaves the dross all behind, So, slander'd by Jacobin-fons of sedition, ADAMS bursts forth resurgent, as Saints are refin'd. From the furnace of Satan, that son of perdition! Then let ADAMS be sung By each Patriot-tongue, And Columbia's loud lyre be to ecstasy strung! These honors, such worth must from grate- tude claim, 'Till the Sun is extinct, and the Heav'n's are on flame!
IV. On Neptune's vast kingdom, where oceans can flow, Display'd is our Standard, our Eagle re- spected, This charge to great ADAMS and Wisdom we owe— Now our COMMERCE rides safe, by our CANNON protected. Then—Three Cheers to our Fleet! May they never retreat, But with prize after prize, their lov'd PRESIDENT greet. And ne'er may Columbia's grow cold in his praise, 'Till the Sun is extinct, & the Universe blaze!
V. But while our young Navy such rapture excites Our Heroes by Land, claim our warm admiration, With manhood and youth, ev'n the infant unites, Sons of Heroes! boast, pride, and defence of our Nation! Such a spirit's gone forth Of true valour and worth, 'Twill be arduous to tame it, all pow'rs upon earth! 'Twas ADAMS inspir'd it—to HIM be the praise, Long as Cynthia shall shine, or the Sun dart his rays!
VI. But turn us to Europe—how fares it with France? What!—confounded! amaz'd!—such aston- ishment ne'er-rose! From the North bursts SUWARROW! I see him advance! That victor of victors! that hero of heroes! Hardy Russian! Mon-Dieu! If this course you pursue, You will leave MIGHTY WASHING- TON nothing to do. At that name the Mass kindles, and twining fresh bays, Blends with ADAMS's glory, great WASH- INGTON's praise!
VII. Not a Nation on earth, would we fear with such aid (Heav'n save us alone from internal com- motion!) Not Britain, France, Europe—COLUMBIA would dread, Their Forces by Land—their Fleets on the Ocean. Our Heroes prepar'd, Would their progress retard, Sage ADAMS to guide, and great WASH- INGTON guard. Their Glory, encircling as Nature decays, In Eternity's Temple resurgent, shall blaze!
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that sundry inhabitants of Wales's location, have petitioned the General Court for a grant of a tax on all the land in said place, sufficient for the purpose of making and repairing the main road through said place and that a committee may be appointed for that purpose. Ordered, That the petitioners be heard on said petition before the Gen- eral Court on the second Tuesday of their next session, and that the peti- tioners cause that the substance of said petition and order of Court there- on, be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette and Dartmouth Eagle three weeks successively, commencing six weeks prior to said day of hearing that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted. NATHL PARKER, D'y Sec'y. Concord, June 14, 1799.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident owners and proprietors of land in Northumberland, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1798, that unless said taxes with charges are paid to me the subscriber, at my dwelling house in Northumberland, on or before the ninth day of January 1800, that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes and costs, will be sold at public vendue, at the store of the subscriber, at 10 o'clock A. M. on said day.
   Non-resident Proprietors Names. No. of acres. State tax. County tax. Highway tax. No. Cts. No. Cts. No. Cts.     Edmund Morse, 0 0 0 0 4 17 6 34 32 17   Joseph Moulton, 0 0 0 0 0 0 77 17 0 34   Daniel R. Rogers, 0 0 0 0 96 17 0 34 73 17   William Marshall, 24 17 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0   William Moulton, 25 17 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0   Nathaniel Treadwell, 37 17 0 34 79 17 0 34 132 17   Daniel Fowle, 38 17 0 34 42 17 0 34 84 17   Joseph Shillaber, jr. 44 17 10 34 37 17 6 34 10 17  
Northumberland, Sept. 30, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Middle- ton, who have not paid their town, county, school and highway taxes for the year 1799, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before Thursday the second day of January next, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Daniel Win- gate, Esq. innholder in said town, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Names. No. of acres. State tax. County tax. Highway tax. No. Cts. No. Cts. No. Cts.     Samuel Varney, 49 100 23 24 1 50   Daniel Hanson, 50 50 13 11 0 75   Timothy Roberts, 35 100 9 7 0 50   Andr. Marshall, 39 100 18 13 1 0   Benj. Roberts, 38 100 18 13 1 0   Trustram Coffin, 15 100 13 11 0 75   Samuel Frost, 10 20 6 5 0 34   Thomas Varney, 89 100 9 7 0 50   John Heard, 90 100 9 7 0 50   Edward Ellis, 88 50 4 4 0 25   Theo. Atkinson, 40 40 11 8 0 60   John Bickford, 55 50 27 20 0 34    SILAS WHITEHOUSE, Collector. Middleton, Oct. 26, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the town of New-London, who have not paid their county and highway taxes for the year 1799, 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 Capt. John Woodman, in said New- London, on Tuesday the 31st day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Names. No. of acres. State tax. County tax. Highway tax. No. Cts. No. Cts. No. Cts.     Capt. Jonas Minot, 56 6 4 45   40 acres, 109 7 2 20   Joshua Tolford, Esq. 11 6 4 45   Wm. Tolford, 75 acres, 20 1 3 30   Meserve and others, 7 7 4 45   Tho. Wallingford, Esq. 90 6 4 45   Taken from Kear- farge Gore, 83 ac's. 19 0 3 36   Col. Jona. Bagley, 75 acres. 131 8 3 30   John Stinson, 50 acres. 26 1 4 45   50 acres. 25 1 2 24   David Fellows, 50 ac's. 138 8 4 45    LEVI HARVEY, Jr. Collector. New-London, October 18, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. To John Goddard, Proprietors Clerk for the township of Chatham, in the county of Grafton, and State aforesaid.
WE the subscribers being owners of more than one sixteenth part of said township of Chatham, hereby request you to call or notify a meeting of the proprietors of said township, to be holden at the house of Nathaniel Walker in said township of Chatham, on the second Wednesday of November next, at 10 o'clock A.M. then and there to act on the follow- ing articles, viz.
 1st. To choose a moderator.  2d. To choose a proprietors clerk.  3d. To see what said proprietors will do in regard to paying the county tax on the land in said Chatham.  4th. To see what said proprietors will do concerning a certain first di- vision lot in said town, original right of Josiah Hilton, which lot was given away to a settler in said town, and no compensation made to said proprietor nor owner of said lot.  5th. To see if said proprietors will ratify and confirm the proceedings of all former meetings of said proprietors.  6th. To transact any business that may be thought beneficial for said proprietors at said meeting. 
ISAAC WALDRON. MOSES CANNEY, JOSHUA HEATH, JOSHUA FOGG, jr. Portsmouth, 25th Sept. 1799.
The proprietors are hereby notified to meet at the time and place and for the purposes above mentioned. JOHN GODDARD, Prop'rs Clerk.
Treasury Department, March 11th, 1799.
Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to the Act of Congress, passed on the first day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety- six, entitled, "An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the so- ciety of United Brethren for pro- pagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the Act supple- mentary to the said recited Act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine—to wit :
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "be- ginning at the North West corner of the sixteen ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due west to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarora branch of the Mus- kingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning," has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said town- ships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the in- spection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode prescribed by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order in which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Re- gister of the Treasury, the particular quar- ter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not de- signate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quar- ter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800, and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner afore- said, and forthwith to make locations there- for on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on ac- count of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplemen- tary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
State of New-Hampshire. PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that sundry inhabitants of the town of Cockburn have petitioned the General Court, for a grant of a tax of three cents per acre on each acre of land in said township, for the pur- pose of making and repairing the main road through said town.
Ordered, That the petitioners be heard on said petition before the Gen- eral Court on the second Tuesday of the next session, and that the petition- ers cause that the substance of said petition and order of court thereon, be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette and Dartmouth Eagle three weeks successively, commencing six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
NATHL PARKER, D'y Sec'y. Concord, June 14, 1799.
By Order of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Kennebec.
TO BE SOLD BY Public Auction,
At the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, kept by Mr. Jacob Kendall, in State-Street, Boston,
On Thursday, the seventh day of
November next, at 11 o'clock, A. M.
Sundry valuable
LOTS OF LAND,
belonging to the Estate of JOHN NELSON, Esq. deceased, and situ- ated as follows, viz.
County of Kennebec. In the town of Vassalborough. Lot No. 12, in the 4th range con- taining - 200 acres. No. 39, - - - 200 No. 26, in the 5th range, 200 No. 86, in two divisions, 400 No. 89, northerly half, 200
In the town of Harlem. Lot No. 10, containing 130 3/4 acres. 44, - - - 200 87, - - - 200 Said Lots No. 10 and 44, are situa- ted near 12-mile Pond.
In the town of Augusta.
Lot No. 35, in two divisions, nor- therly half, containing 150 acres.
In the town of Sydney.
Lot No. 53, in two divisions, con- taining - 400 acres.
No. 83, in two divisions 400
In the town of Pittston.
Lot No. 16, containing 3200 acres.
In the town of Winslow.
A tract of Land, in the south-east corner of said town, contain- ing - - - 1200 acres.
In the town of Fairfield.
A tract of Land, being part of Lot marked F. 1, containing 2192 ac's.
In the town of Norridgewock.
A tract of Land, being part of Lot marked F. 1, containing 2956 ac's.
In the town of Canaan.
A tract of Land, being part of Lot marked F. 1, containing 492 acres.
In the town of Starks partly, and partly unincorporated.
A tract of Land, being part of Lot marked F. 1, containing 3140 ac's.
In the town of Clinton.
Lot, marked M. 2, northerly half, containing - - - 4500 acres.
County of Lincoln.
In the town of New-Milford.
Lot No. 21, marked V. V. contain- ing - - - 400 acres.
No. 16, marked Q. 9. the south- erly half, containing 200 acres.
The particular conditions will be made known at the time and place of Sale.
BOSTON, August 29, 1799. [c. t. Nov. 7.]
A FARM for sale.
TO BE SOLD,
At PUBLIC AUCTION,
On the 5th day of December next, on
the premises, at 11 o'clock, A. M.
A FARM
IN LEE;
ABOUT 20 miles from Port-
mouth, lying on the main road
to Northwood and Gilmantown, &c.
and an excellent stand for a Tavern,
and for Trade, and has been improv-
ed for the same; said Farm contains
about 124 acres, and is well propor-
tioned for pasturing, mowing and til-
lage, under good improvement; the
road fence chiefly stone wall, and
division fences (between neighbors)
chiefly stone wall and pine stumps; a
good proportion of low ground, which
is profitable in dry seasons, with good
buildings thereon; an L. house and
shop fronting the road 48 feet, and
50 feet back, one story, with 2 flacks