The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1805-08-27 00:00:00

NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PEARCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
State of New-Hampshire.
PORTSMOUTH, JULY 31, 1805. THE Commander in Chief, considering it of the highest importance to the State and security to the Citizens, that the Militia should be duly and seasonably attended to...
By order of his Excellency the Commander in Chief - MICHAEL M'CLARY, Adj't Gen.
For Freight or Charter - THE brig ANNA, a tight, staunch vessel, burthen 173 tons, can be put to sea at a short notice. - ALSO - For Sale, 40 Puncheons high, third proof Antigua Rum.
FOR SALE, THE brig HOPE, 110 tons burthen, well calculated for the West-India trade; a remarkable fast sailer, and in every respect well found. Apply to JOSEPH CHASE, No. 7, Long wharf. Aug. 20.
LIME. 115 casks of Thomastown Lime, for sale by E. THOMPSON. Bow street, August 20, 1805.
E. CHADWICK, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed to Store No 1, Bow-street, southerly end of Merchants Row, and exactly opposite S. Little's Auction Office, where he offers for sale a general assortment of GROCERIES...
French and Spanish Brandy; Rum; Gin; Molasses; London particular Madeira Wine; quarter casks Malaga ditto; best London brown Stout; Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, of the first quality; casks Raisins; bales W. I. Cotton; Coffee; Rice; No 1, & 2, Chocolate; Cassia; Pepper; Pimento; Nutmegs; Mustard; Ginger; loaf and lump Sugar; brown do fresh Lisbon Lemons; real Havana Segars; Florence Oil; B. B. B. No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 patent Shot; qr. casks Gun Powder; Bristol Crown 7 by 9 Window Glass; casks Fir Tobacco, of a superior quality; Windsor Soap; Writing and Wrapping Paper; Elliot's Snuff; Spermaceti Oil for Lamps; Indigo; Logwood; Copperas; Redwood; Allum, &c. &c. August, 20.
FOR SALE BY William Neil,
25 Hhds. 3d proof RUM. Pipes Brandy and Gin. Madeira Wine per pipe or qr. cask. Sherry, Lisbon & Malaga per qr. cask. Molasses per Hhd. Bohea Tea, per chest. Souchong, ditto, per ditto. Hyson skin, ditto, per ditto. Young Hyson, Hyson, and Gunpowder Teas, per ditto. Coffee, Rice, & Spanish float Indigo. Brown and Loaf Sugar. Fresh Raisins, per cask. W. O. Barrels and half Barrels. Red oak Shooks. Hhd. Hoops - With a general assortment of GROCERIES. LIKewise, an extensive assortment of CROCKERY & GLASS WARE, which he will repack to suit purchasers. August 20, 1805.
H & B. PENHALLOW,
Import and keep constantly for sale, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale and Retail, at their store in Market street. A large and general assortment of HARDWARE GOODS; Among which are the following articles, viz - ANVILS; Vises, & Screw Plates; London and Bristol Pewter; Frying-Pans; Flat Irons; Shovels and Tongs, and Hand-Irons; Iron Shovels; Spades & Devonshire Shovels; Hatter's and Taylor's Irons; Copper, sheet iron and patent Tea-Kettles; Fish Kettles; Patent Lamps; Brass Wash Basins & Warming Pans; A great variety of Oval octagon and round Tea Trays and Waiters; Brass and iron Chafing Dishes; Plated brass, iron and jappan'd Candlesticks; Snuffers and Trays; Clock Faces & Trimmings; Clock & Watch Files; Saws of all kinds; a great variety of Furniture Brasses; Soldier's Musquets; Horsemen's Pistols; Flints; Steel-yards, to weigh from 30, to 500 lbs. - Large & small Scale Beams; Brass Scales; Cast iron Weights; Brushes of all kinds. A great variety of Knives and Forks; Carvers and Steels; Penknives; Jackknives; Razors; Scissors and Shears; Saddler's Tools in complete sets; Goldsmith's Shears; Joiner's Tools of almost every kind; Cooper's, Turner's Carver's & Shoe-maker's Tools; Currier's Knives and Steels; Sickles; Sheep Shears; Cattle Fleams; Cast steel and common Files and Raps; Brass & iron Locks, Hinges, Latches and Screws of all kinds; Brass Cocks; Brass Kettles; Bell metal Skillets; Gun Locks and Mountings; Block tin Candle Moulds of all sizes, in stands; Block tin and hard metal Tea Pots; Surveyor's Instruments; Church Plate; Coffin Furniture; Bed & chair Pans; Block tin Measures in sets; Black lead Pots; Sand Paper; Grain Tin; Emery; Pumice Stone; Rotten Stone; Turkey Oil Stones; Horse Shoe Nails. A great variety of Saddlery Wares; Jappan'd Bread and Fruit Baskets; Cases; Bottle-Stands; Dressing Cases; Knife Trays and Cannisters; Plate Warmers; Cheese Trays; Looking-Glasses; Spy-Glasses; Fish Hooks; White Chapple Needles; Brass & iron pipe Bellows; Brass & white metal Chair Nails; Clothier's Hooks; Butcher Knives; Iron and brass Wire; Gold Leaf; Pound and packet Pins. A great variety of Whips; Wire & steel Rat Traps; Beaver Traps; Toasting and Grid Irons; Box and iron Coffee Mills; Tea and table Spoons; Cart, chaise and wagon Wheel Boxes; Iron Mortars; Sheet Iron; Sheet Brass, and thin Sheet Lead; Hadley's Quadrants. They have also for sale, Water's and Stetson's best Hoes; Bartlett's and Water's best Scythes; Nails, Brads and Tacks, of all sizes, cut & wrought; Nail Plates; Spike Rods; Best heart and club German Steel; Cast iron Ware; best German steel Mill Saws; Screw Augers of all sizes; Cow & Sheep Bells; Black Lead; Clue; Time Glasses. 200 Boxes of 6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by 10 best crown WINDOW GLASS, in 50 feet boxes. 2 Tons patent SHOT, various sizes. 30 Boxes Tin Plates; 2 tons of best English Hoop L. BLISTERED STEEL, &c. &c. Portsmouth, July 2, 1805.
(By Authority.)
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five. An ACT to divide the twenty seventh regiment of Militia, and to constitute a new regiment in the second division and second brigade in this State.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That the companies in the towns of Wolfborough, and Tuftonborough shall form a first Battalion, and the companies, in the towns of Ossipee, Effingham, and the northerly company in Wakefield shall form a second Battalion which shall constitute the said twenty-seventh regiment; and that the companies in the towns of New Durham and Alton shall form a first Battalion, and the companies in the towns of Middleton and Brookfield, and the southerly company in Wakefield shall form a second Battalion which shall constitute the thirty-third Regiment.
And be it further enacted, That there be allowed one company of Light Infantry, and one company of Cavalry, to be raised out of the thirty-third regiment; and that the same be raised in manner and form as the law in that case provides.
And be it further enacted, That the inhabitants of Ossipee Gore, shall be considered as belonging to the company in the town of Effingham.
State of New-Hampshire, In the House of Representatives, June 18th, 1805. The foregoing bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted.
Sent up for concurrence, SAMUEL BELL, Speaker. In Senate, the same day. This bill having been read a third time was enacted. CLEMENT STORER, President. APPROVED, June 18, 1805. JOHN LANGDON, Governor. A TRUE COPY - ATTEST - PHILIP CARRIGAIN, Jun'r, Secretary.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five.
An ACT to incorporate a Congregational society in the town of Weare. WHEREAS, Samuel Page, and others, inhabitants of said Weare, have petitioned the General Court, representing that they have erected a meeting-house in the northerly part of said town, formed a church, and settled a minister upon the plan of the Cambridge platform, and for some time past have acted in matters of a religious concern as a separate parish, and praying that they may be incorporated into a parish, the prayer of which petition upon a full and public hearing, appearing to be just and reasonable.
BE it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That Samuel Page, Ithamar Eaton, Nathaniel Fifield, Jonathan Edmunds, Benjamin Cilley, John Cilley, Seth N. Cilley, David Cross, Enoch Goodwin, Jonathan Cilley, David Barnard, David Barnard, junior, Tristram Barnard, Edmund Barnard, John Favour, Moses Boynton, Amasa Foster, Jacob Cilley, Philip Cilley, Jonathan Wood, Dan'l Gould, Thomas Shaw, Timothy George, Samuel Eaton, Abner Hoyt, jun'r, Paul Cilley, John Evans, John Day, Thomas Emerson, Follansbee Shaw, Moses Emerson, Richard Collins, John Collins, David Page, Moses George, David Lull, Abraham Fifield, Samuel Colby, Theodore Cross, Tristram Barnard, jun'r, John Dow, Benjamin Marshall, Thomas Raymond, Asa Marshall, Thomas Evans, jun'r, Jonathan C. Fifield, Thomas Evans, Abiah Strum, Thomas Stevens, Osgood Evans, James Emerson, Stephen Emerson, 3d, John Dow, jun'r. Jonathan Jones, Ezra Clements, Stephen Emerson, Jesse Clement, Moses Emerson, jun'r and Stephen Gould, petitioners as aforesaid, together with such other persons as may hereafter join said society be and they hereby are incorporated into a parish, body politic and corporate, to have continuance and succession forever by the name of the Congregational society in Weare, and by that name may sue and be sued to final judgment, execution and satisfaction, as other incorporated societies and parishes in this State may by law, and the said parish at any legal meeting duly warned, and holden for the purpose some time in the month of March, annually, may choose all such necessary and customary parish officers, as to them may appear proper for the purpose of all sing and collecting each person's just proportion of all such taxes as may be voted and raised, at any of said meetings, which officers shall have equal powers and authorities for said purposes, as town and parish officers in other incorporated towns and parishes in this State, have by the laws thereof.
And be it further enacted, That Samuel Paige, and Nathaniel Fifield, or either of them are hereby authorized and appointed to warn the first meeting of said society by posting up a notification thereof at the meeting house door of said parish, at least fifteen days before said meeting, and the said Samuel Paige, or Nathaniel Fifield shall preside therein until a moderator shall be chosen.
State of New-Hampshire, In the House of Representatives, June 18th, 1805. The foregoing bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence. SAMUEL BELL, Speaker. In Senate, June 15, 1805. This bill having been read a third time was enacted. CLEMENT STORER, President. APPROVED, June 18th, 1805. JOHN LANGDON, Governor. A TRUE COPY - ATTEST - PHILIP CARRIGAIN, Jun'r, Secretary.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, In the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and five.
An ACT, in addition to an act entitled "An act to incorporate a company by the name of the Westmoreland Turnpike Corporation," passed June 21st, 1804.
BE it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That the proviso in the third section of said act, which provides that the said proprietors shall not use or improve any land for said road, unless they previously agree with and purchase the same of the owners through which said Turnpike road may pass, be and hereby is repealed. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation are hereby empowered to survey, lay out, make and keep in repair a Turnpike road of four rods wide, in such route or track as in the best of their judgment and skill shall combine shortness of distance with the most practicable ground, from the third Turnpike Road in Walpole, through Westmoreland, Chesterfield and Hinsdale to the line of Massachusetts; and that in order to ascertain the compensation which the owners of the land through which said Turnpike road may pass, shall receive for the damages which may be done their land, the court of Common Pleas for the county of Cheshire, upon application made by said proprietors, or by the owners of such land, may appoint a committee to determine the compensation to be paid therefor, and such compensation shall be actually paid or tendered to such owners, or (in case any of them shall be minors) to their respective guardians, before any labor shall be done on said road. APPROVED, June 18th, 1805.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five.
An act, in addition to and amendment of an act entitled an act to incorporate a company by the name of the Orford Turnpike Corporation.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court convened, That the proviso in the third section of the said act, which provides "that said proprietors shall not use nor improve any land for said road but what the owner or owners thereof shall previously and voluntarily sell or give for that purpose," be and hereby is repealed.
And be it further enacted, That said incorporation be and hereby are empowered to survey, lay out, make and keep in repair, a turnpike road, of four rods wide in such route or track as in the best of their judgment shall combine shortness of distance, with the most practicable ground from Orford bridge
on Connecticut River, through Orford and a part of Wentworth to Aikins' Bridge, on Baker's river, and that in order to ascertain the compensation which the owners of the land through which said turnpike road may pass, shall receive for the damages which may be done their land, the Superior court of Judicature to be holden within and for the county of Grafton, upon application made by said proprietors, or by the owner of such land, may appoint a committee to determine the compensation to be paid therefor, and such compensation shall be actually paid or tendered to such owners, or in case any of them shall be minors to their respective guardians, before any labour shall be done on the same road. And be it further enacted, That the said proprietors be and hereby are empowered to make use of the county road as new laid out between Orford, bridge and said Aikins' bridge, for said intended turnpike Road.
State of New-Hampshire, June 18, 1805. The foregoing bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence. SAMUEL BELL, Speaker. In Senate, the same day. This bill having been read a third time, was enacted. CLEMENT STORER, President. Approved, June 18th, 1805. JOHN LANGDON, Governor. A true Copy - ATTEST - PHILIP CARRIGAIN, Jun'r, Secretary. From the Chronicle.
THE EXAMINER, No. 45.
What is Federalism? What is Republicanism?
ON these two points hang all the politics of the United States. In the days of ignorance, it answered the purposes of the respective parties to adopt certain terms, designating the sides each individual was to take in the controversy. High church, or low church; round heads, or long heads could as easily be appropriated to call forth the virulence of party, as whig and tory during our revolution, or federalists and republicans under the present administration.
But it is to be supposed, that at this enlightened day, men are not led by fictions, but reality - are not governed by appellations but principles. That no man rises paramount to the real happiness of the people! That every political measure is brought to the standard of public utility, detached from those deceptive arts which too commonly delude the well disposed citizen in his researches after truth and personal security.
In all controversies, if we examine history, parties were divided into some descriptive appellation, which gave a tone, and visor, to their respective energies. Almost in all instances, the real sense of the people has been vitiated, by the artifice of men who gave a meaning to words, in opposition to their intentions in case they were fairly and unequivocally explained to those whom they meant to deceive. High church was predominant among the lower class, in consequence of the power which supported it, though at the same time it tended to sujugate to the most degraded vassalage, the advocates who enforced it. The people of England are, by a large majority, in favor of liberty of conscience, in all matters relating to religion - The Methodists, Congregationalists, and Dissenters, form seven eights of the physical strength of the nation. Notwithstanding which, the power of the hierarchy, has established such a supremacy, that no sect can rise superior to the flagrant impositions practiced upon them. The moment an attempt is made to give freedom to the mind, the government interferes - and though the culprit arraigned before the tribunal, may cause his judge (like Felix) to tremble, yet bonds and imprisonment are generally the punishment inflicted on the unhappy defendants.
In one word, our forefathers experienced this tyranny and intolerance of temper; and in opposition to such persecution, the United States are now free, sovereign and independent. But not to dilate too far on another country - I would apply the foregoing remarks to the distinction now adopted

among us, in our great political controversy. The terms federal and republican , are the two prominent characteristics which designate the respective parties. The questions then naturally occur, what is federalism ? what is republicanism ? It is to be supposed that we all feel an attachment to the happiness and prosperity of our country. No man can wish to impede the universal happiness which pervades every part of our extensive territory. Taking this for granted, what is the difficulty among the federalists , that they are not satisfied with the present administration? Why do they prefer Adams to Jefferson? Why do they attempt to vilify the latter, and applaud the former? Why are they uneasy under Jefferson, and wish to adopt the system of Adams? These are plain questions, and need no acrimony in considering them. I would ask them, whether the people of this country were more happy, or freer from apprehensions under the former administration than under the present? I would even particularize, and come to specific points. Were the merchants more secure in their commerce under Adams, than Jefferson? Were not more captures made by the contending parties, at the period of the former, than at this time? If we should call for the amount of property in France and England belonging to the Americans, would there be a twentieth part so much under Jefferson as under Adams? Examine the insurance offices and let their premiums and captures ascertain the fact. It is true, we have some cause of complaint even at this time, for unwarrantable depredations on our commerce—but when compared with what we heretofore experienced, the balance is in favor of the present administration. But strange to relate, it is now a mark of federalism , among certain merchants, to applaud the former system of government, and reprobate the present. It is federalism , in some insurance offices, to vilify Jefferson; though they know the policies in their office are evidences of the superiority of his administration. This however may be accounted for, as underwriters wish to keep up a system of commercial terror , because such a deception gives them a plea to increase their premiums. If we then inquire what is federalism ? on the Exchange, I would answer, it is a fashionable cant among a set of sycophants, who depend on the smiles of a faction, to abuse an administration which is pursuing measures for the benefit of commerce in general, in opposition to those who were living on the uncertain and embarrassed state of trade under the former administration.
What is federalism upon this general scale? I will as peremptorily answer, to pursue a system which was adopted previous to the election of Mr. Jefferson, and which a Boston Junto are attempting to bring again into operation. What was that system?—A Standing Army—a war with France—an alliance with England—a war with Spain—a Land Tax—an extensive Excise—a Stamp Act—a public Debt—a body of supernumerary Judges—a Sedition Law, to prevent every man from saying a word against public measures—and, above all, that “the people are their own worst enemies.”
These are the prominent features of federalism ; this is the political creed of those who assume the appellation of federalists . It may be worded in this manner: I believe, that a Standing Army is more beneficial than a militia, and that the expenses attending it, is a just tax on the people. That a war with France, (who helped us during our revolution) is much more for our interest, than a state of neutrality; and an alliance with England, (who burnt our towns and massacred our citizens during the same period,) is for the happiness and security of the United States. A war with Spain for the acquisition of New-Orleans, is more desirable than a purchase of the whole territory of Louisiana, without one drop of blood, or one pound of powder to secure the acquisition. That a Land Tax, is a blessing highly gratifying to the tillers of the earth, as they then would know the value of their soil, by the taxes paid on it to the support of government. That Excises are equally beneficial, as the duties would give an additional value to the articles of consumption. That a Stamp Act is an immense accommodation to every man in business, and particularly to those who live in the interior, and are obliged to send 10 or 12 miles for a stamp to validate a private contract. That a public debt is a public blessing, because certain exclusive monied institutions could not take advantage of all public and private exigencies. That a body of supernumerary Judges was the highest security to property, because more lawyers could be provided for, and more fees could be charged from the immense dignity attached to the profession. That a Sedition Law was the greatest of all blessings,
and though truth might be given in evidence, yet speculative questions might be libelous, and depended on the opinion of the Judges to say, what was truth and what was falsehood. That the people were their own worst enemies, because that Governor Morris said so, and he was an honorable man, a wise man, and as such was infallible as the Pope in his decisions.—This is the creed of federalism , and every man who does not subscribe to it, is a Jacobin, a disorganizer, a wild Irishman, a clod-pole, and an Anarchist. If any man does not place implicit faith in the above dogmas, he is subject to every species of calumny, and every contemptible hireling, who offers his services to abuse the non-conformists , is patronized and cherished by the donations of the Boston Federal Junto. In this list we include all the ignorant , who are willing to be thought their own worst enemies—all the little swarm of insects who back with the sunshine of banking patronage, but who will soon be cast into outward darkness, and the places and mounts which now know them, will speedily know them no more; who will be marked at the day of adversity, and laughed to scorn when their fear cometh.
This is federalism , my fellow-citizens. A deceptive appellation without any substantial basis to support it; an ignis fatuus , to bewilder the old and entrap the young; a system in every respect contrary to the institutions originally contemplated by the federal constitution; an excellence growing out of a vitiated administration, patronized by every enemy to our revolution, and too successfully supported by men who apostatized from those principles, which at first excited the confidence of their fellow-Citizens in their favor. Say then, fellow-citizens, are ye willing to enlist under the banners of federalism ? Are convinced of its utility to promote commerce, extend manufactures, or to cultivate agriculture? It may be said that this description is too highly colored, but it is not. I never talked with a federalist , but he approved of Mr. Adams' administration in the lump, and condemned Mr. Jefferson's in the gross. Even the man who has thousands now laying in the hands of the French, and might have had a chance of compensation by the article which admitted Commissioners on the question will so far applaud the measure of expunging it, as not to say one word in opposition to the ill policy of the Senate in their rejection;—while at the same time, they approve of the British treaty, which has nearly exhausted our banks of its currency in complying with it. This pusillanimity shews the degraded state of the individuals who suffer by the folly of the last administration, and because it is fashionable among their superiors, to calumniate one administration, they have not spirit or resolution enough to speak favourable of another.
Fellow-Citizens. —Thank heaven we know our blessings, and have sense sufficient to appreciate them. The yeomanry of our country, are the bulk of our sovereignty and Independence. In connexion with this valuable class of citizens, the tradesmen of the sea ports, and of the interior, together with such a body of merchants who have not bowed their knee to Baal; we trust in God, that the United States will be continued in opposition to the base deceptive arts of those who stile themselves federalists .
I have endeavored in the most plain manner, to give a just representation of federalism . When therefore any man says he is a federalist , in opposition to the present administration, it is a positive declaration that he approves of the foregoing particulars, in preference to the mild, prudent, and salutary measures now prosecuted. If a minister says he is a federalist , and opposes Mr. Jefferson, it is no more than saying, that he is desirous that his parishioners should pay a Land Tax, support an Army, be burdened with an Excise—and so we may reason with every man who prefers the former state of things to the present:—For it is a fact, we never were more happy at home and respected abroad, than since the inauguration of Mr. Jefferson, and those who are displeased at the general quietude subsisting, must only be uneasy because we have not those troubles to encounter, which heretofore perplexed and embarrassed us in all our foreign and domestic relations.
I shall consider in my next, what is Republicanism?
It is a pleasing circumstance to reflect, that at no period since the adoption of the federal constitution, were the people of the United States so united, prosperous and happy, as they are at present, under the mild, economical, and excellent administration of Mr. Jefferson; the murmurings and forebodings of the oppositionists , or federal faction , to the contrary notwithstanding.
(Aurora.)
BY THE LAST MAILS.
NEW-ORLEANS, JULY 20.
THE Legislative Council of this Territory has passed an act for instituting an UNIVERSITY therein. The superintendents are to be 24 in number, of which the Governor is the first. There are to be colleges and academies under this establishment. The New Orleans college is to have a President and four Professors,—one for the Latin and Greek languages, logic and ancient history; one for the English, French and Spanish languages, rhetoric and modern history; one for Mathematics and Natural Philosophy; and one for Moral Philosophy and the law of nature and nations. A public library, and an academy, are to be established, in each county. Fifty thousand dollars, per ann. is appropriated to the above institution, to be raised by lottery. The following just sentiments are expressed in the preamble of the law:
“Whereas the independence, happiness and grandeur of every republic depend, under the influence of Divine Providence, upon the wisdom, virtue, talents and energy of its citizens and rulers,”
“And whereas science, literature and the liberal arts contribute in an eminent degree, to improve those qualities and acquirements”
“And whereas learning hath ever been found the ablest advocate of genuine liberty, the best supporter of rational religion, and the source of the only solid and imperishable glory which nations can acquire,”
“And forasmuch as literature and philosophy furnish the most useful and pleasing occupations; improving and varying the enjoyments of prosperity; affording relief under the pressure of misfortune, and hope and consolation in the hour of death.”
“And considering that in a commonwealth, whose humblest citizen may be elected to the highest public office, the knowledge which is requisite for a magistrate should be widely diffused.”
Extraordinary Snake in Lake Ontario.
Extract of a letter from a young Gentleman residing near the Black River, in the State of New York, to his correspondent in Castleton (Vt.)—dated Watertown, June 30th, 1805.
Sir, “Four men of respectability who belong to this place were returning from Kingston last week, in a boat across lake Ontario, who, when about half way home, espied a distant object lying off in the Lake; which they supposed to be a boat with her bottom up. They immediately steered towards it, with a design to make a prize of her; when, with the swiftness of an arrow, it darted towards them, and they discovered it to be a monster in the form of a SNAKE. They were dreadfully frightened, and pulled with all their might for the shore which they soon gained, it being at no great distance. The Monster closely pursued them, till gaining shoal water, it played backward and forward two hours.—This afforded them leisure to recover from their surprise to approach and survey it. It contracted itself in a spiral form, which they judged to be nearly eighteen feet in diameter. From the centre of the curl, the head projected across the folds, lying even with the surface of the water and apparently, its circumference, almost, as large as a hoghead; the eyes nearly the bigness of a pint basin; the mouth frightfully large, and aspect terrible. The length, as it appeared above the water, they judged to be about the size of a barrel. After playing around, as stated above, he steered his course for a vessel, which had left Kingston, at the same time with themselves, bound to Niagara, and was out of sight in a moment.”
“I understand that the Indians have frequently seen the same. He once attempted to pick a man out of a Schooner, who saved himself by jumping into the cabin. A number of boats have been lost in the Lake, which many have conjectured were destroyed by this monster. It is supposed to be of the same kind with that which infested the seas of Norway, as it is not difficult for it, when young, to come up the river St. Lawrence.”
However incredible the above account may appear, the frighted imaginations of these spectators, have not represented this monster of a Serpent, to be of such an enormous size, as the Sea Snake which was shot by the master of a ship in the Norwegian seas, in 1756. The length of that it will be recollected, was more than a hundred yards. The boat and ship-masters in those seas, seem to dread being over-set by this Sea-Monster; and, on that account, provide themselves with quantities of Castor, as they are known to have a remarkable aversion to the smell of that drug. It is probable
that many who cross the Ontario would be happy to obtain a substance, equally efficacious, for their own security.
Rutland Herald.
British Depredations.
Extract of a letter from Capt. A. Coffin, to his family in Hudson, N. Y.
Island of Ceylon, Colombo, Feb. 16, 1805.
YOU will doubtless ere this reaches you, have heard of my capture, and the condemnation of the ship, cargo, and my private adventure, at this place. As probably you have not heard the whole particulars, I will state them fully and impartially; and you are at liberty to publish whatever part of this letter you think proper. You may safely pledge your word and honor that what you do publish is true.
I sailed from Batavia the 13th of September last, with a cargo of sugar and spices for Muscat. On the 15th I passed Java head; the 16th I was taken ill with a violent nervous fever, which in a few days, reduced me to a perfect skeleton, and I was, for several days, given over by my officers as past recovery—five of my crew were also very ill: being therefore weakly manned, and the ship leaky, I took the advice of my officers, and with their consent I ordered the ship kept up for the Isle-of-France, it being the nearest port, to endeavor to obtain medical assistance, having no doctor on board and but little medicine fit for the prevailing disorders on board, and to put my sick men into the hospital and procure others in their stead to enable us to prosecute our voyage to Muscat. Having arrived in sight of the island, and within about 4 or 5 leagues of Port Louis, we were brought to and boarded by the British king's ship Tremendous of 74 guns, in company with the Lancaster of 64 guns, the Phaeton and Terpsichore frigates. After overhauling our papers, capt. Osborn, of the Tremendous, ordered the ship for this place for adjudication, and here we arrived the 22d November, and the ship, cargo and private adventure were condemned the 26th December. When we were taken I was so ill that I could not leave my cabin, and my chief officer, Mr. Gardner, went on board of the Tremendous with the papers. After capt. Osborn had determined to seize the ship and load her here for adjudication, Mr. Gardner requested he would let him know for the satisfaction of the commander, on what grounds the ship was detained. The only answer he could obtain was, that it was none of his business. But he understood from the officers that the ship was seized in consequence of some Dutch papers which were on board. These kind of papers are well known to all Americans who have traded to Batavia. I will explain them to you:—They were the ordinances from the Dutch General to the Commissaries of the sugar and spice magazines to deliver a certain quantity of sugar and spice, for which articles the money had been paid into the treasury. Now, instead of these papers being interpreted rightly, these accomplished scholars made it out, that I had received a cargo of sugar and spices, and that I had also received a certain amount of specie (which was the amount I had paid for the cargo) out of the treasury; and that not only the cargo was on account of the Dutch E. I. Company, but that the dollars were on account also of the Company, and sent by the government of Batavia to the government of the Isle-of-France; and on that ground it seems, the ship was seized, this was the report on my arrival here. When I left Batavia I had no more idea of going to the Isle-of-France than I had of going to the moon. And as for specie, there was but about 30 dollars on board of the ship, and they belonged to Mr. Gardner. I had not a dollar myself, as I had laid all my money out at Batavia. When Mr. Gardner found the ship was to be sent to Colombo, he stated my situation to the captain, first lieutenant and doctor of the Tremendous, and urgently solicited a supply of medicine, as, he told them, we had none on board, except bark and salts, that was at all useful in my disorder; and that he thought, that without a supply his commander must inevitably die. But his solicitations were vain. Whoever doubts of what I have here written, I refer them to Mr. Gardner who is ready at any moment to certify under oath to its truth.
Read English authors, and one who does not know the people would be led to believe, that they were a nation of the most perfect philanthropists on earth. But whoever has the misfortune to fall into their power can bear ample testimony that the very reverse is their real character. They are perhaps what may be called social philanthropists. They may possess in a supereminent degree that virtue, for aught I know, within the foggy limits of their own island.
In this place the English have a particular antipathy to the Americans. And why? because America was the first nation that humbled their pride, and convinced them that they were not invincible, as they had vainly boasted. The Americans, say these gentry with a sneer, are a party of low-bred fellows, and not fit company for gentlemen. Now let me inform you who these accomplished gentlemen are that use this language. They are Tiers of the army, and as I live in a town which they frequent to play at billiards, I have an opportunity of seeing their acts, satisfied manners and hearing their edifying discourse, if edification and accomplishment consists in swearing and drinking grog. In fact, many of them would disgrace the lowest American grog shop. This picture is not very flattering, and some people may suppose that my pen has been dipped in the bitterest gall, and that I have given vent to the mere impulse of my passions. But no. I have stated nothing but what I have myself seen, heard and experienced; and my opinions correspond with those of every foreigner of my acquaintance here, and in every other part of the world. There are, however, I readily admit, many honorable exceptions amongst the English, though but very few in the army or navy, and particularly in the latter. I have imperceptibly been led into this digression; I will now resume the broken thread of my narrative. I will now state to you the grounds on which the ship,
cargo, &c. were condemned, and by which you will be enabled to judge of the situation in which neutral commerce is placed with respect to the English; and you will see that our commerce is completely ruled and governed by acts of the British government; and those acts passed in time of actual war, without the consent of any neutral nation, and in direct violation of what is, by all nations, considered as the general law of nations.
The illegality of the voyage is alleged as the cause of condemnation. The arguments made use of to support that allegation, were, that the ship was cleared out from Flushing for Madeira, and did not go there, but went to the Cape of Good Hope; that it was a false destination and therefore illegal; that from the Cape the log book was headed for Canton; that we went to Batavia and not to Canton, it was therefore a false destination & illegal; that at Batavia I was favored more than other Americans, and had liberty to go up the coast of Java to tell a cargo, and that other Americans could not obtain that permission. It was therefore illegal that I should be suffered to trade in a manner refused to others, and it was strongly suspected, from this circumstance, that the property was Dutch; that from Batavia the ship was cleared out for Muscat and was found going into the Isle-of-France, that it was a false destination and therefore illegal; and that even admitting we had been bound direct to Muscat from Batavia, the voyage would have been illegal, agreeably to Lord Pelham's instructions lately sent out.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Jamesville South Carolina, to the Editor of the Charleston Courier.
HORRID MURDER!
On Monday, the 29th ult. about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. THOMAS MAPLES, was shot near his dwelling house on the High Hills of Santee, by his oldest son RICHARD MAPLES, about 23 years of age, who had secreted himself in the gin-house, for that express purpose. This atrocious youth, in whom every principle of humanity seems to be extinct, had loaded his rifle with three large buck shot; saw his father coming from his dwelling house, & waited in his concealment, till he had got fourteen paces past the gin-house, then deliberately took aim, through a crevice between the logs of the house, (horrible to relate!) at his father! The shot penetrated his back, and came out through his breast.
A jury of inquest was summoned early on the day following. The murderer confessed his crime, and made some trivial excuses for his conduct. He was committed to Camden goal, together with his mother and brother, who were charged as accessaries to the murder.
Mr. Maples is one of the oldest settlers in the neighborhood, and had always supported the character of an honest, industrious and good man.
NATCHEZ, M. T. JULY 5.
Near Pinckneyville, the daughter of a man advanced in years, and bearing the title of Colonel, was addressed by a wretch, (whose only recommendation was being in possession of property)—who was every way disagreeable to the lady.—Neither the humanity of the father, nor the delicacy of the lover were awakened by this circumstance—the avarice of the one and selfishness of the other, overlooked every objection of the unhappy girl, though urged with all her power—even at the very altar. She was forced by threats and even blows, into the arms of a man she despised, to suffer lingering torture, in comparison with which, death would have been merciful. To the praise of those in authority in the Spanish dominions, no one could be found to perform the ceremony.
PORTLAND, AUGUST 23.
Arrived at this port on Saturday last, the brig William Capt. Moulton, 14 days from Turks-Island. In sight of the harbour was boarded by the brig Ann, from St. Jago de Cuba—the Capt. of which robbed him of 75 gallons of spirits and 50 wt. of sugar. Capt. M. demanded pay for the articles, and was answered, he had come off damn'd well.
Extract of a letter to the editor, dated Havanna, July 4, 1805.
Sir,—Advices have this moment been received here, that the government at New Providence have passed a decree, granting liberty to their citizens to send in for adjudication all American and other vessels which shall go for their return cargoes to the seaports in this island—unless proof can be exhibited, that such ports were ports of entry for American vessels in time of peace.
You will please to make public this circumstance for the information and government of our commercial friends adventuring this way.
The following interesting article was received from Philadelphia.
“We are enabled to state, on authority which we deem correct, that the matters in dispute between the United States and the Spanish government have been amicably adjusted; and that dispatches on this important subject, from our minister at Madrid are now on their way to the Executive.”

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.
THE French papers received at Salem, to the 27th June, do not unfold any events which we had not previously received through the English Gazettes.
LETTERS by the British Packet, arrived in the West Indies, say, with some confidence, that the Grenvilles are to succeed the Addingtons in the British Cabinet.
AFFAIRS WITH SPAIN.
We were surprised on seeing, in a respectable Philadelphia paper, by a recent mail an article, authoritatively announcing the amicable adjustment of the existing disputes between the United States and Spain.
[Continued.]
Capt. Brock, arrived at New Bedford, from England informs, that on the 11th August, (in about lat. 42, long. 61,) he saw a first rate ship of war, supposed to be English, with a jury main and mizen-mast, in tow of a frigate, standing to the northward, and probably, from their course, bound into Halifax.
In lat. 22, long. 63, July 27, several mails, ipsars and sails were fallen in with, which appeared to have belonged to some ship of war, which had been blown up. The sails were partly burnt—A spar had "Blanche M. G. R." cut on it; and the blocks were stamped with a Broad Arrow.
A French and a Spanish frigate, in company, failed from Martinico about the 16th July;—and a squadron of two frigates a sloop of war and a cutter brig, about the 18th July;—their destination unknown—supposed Europe.
FROM SURRINAM, July 22.
The American Commerce in this port is now more cramped than heretofore; and some very severe restrictions have been laid on it since my arrival, which amount almost to a prohibition."
We are happy to state, and that from unquestionable authority, that the frigate Adams capt. Murray, may be daily expected in Hampton Roads, fully manned and victualled, to proceed immediately to protect our merchantmen on our own coasts from the capture, plunder and insults they meet with from the belligerent powers.
(Norfolk Herald.)
Extract of a letter from Capt. Gilder, who arrived at Philadelphia, in 15 days for Point Petre, (Gaud.)
"Just before sailing I received the following information from Capt. Van Antwerp, of the brig Friends Adventure. "The day of his arrival (July 29th) at Guadaloupe, off the Island of Descada, saw a squadron of ships consisting of fifteen sail, seven ships of the line and eight frigates, distance three and a half leagues standing S. W. by S.—It was thought by the inhabitants of Guadaloupe it was the French squadron from Brest which they had received information of by a cutter brig arrived at Martinique some time before."
"On the 6th of Aug. in lat. 23, 43, N. lon. 66, 15, W. we were boarded by a French privateer brig of 14 guns and 150 men and treated politely. She had in possession a brig name unknown, capt Stewart of Portsmouth, left from Antigua, standing towards Porto Rico."
Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1805.
Extract from the Paris ARGUS, dated 22d Germinal.—14th April, 1805.
"TO form a proper judgement of the political situation of States & of the system of Governments, it is essential to recur frequently to the past, comparing it with the circumstances of the present, and to weigh what had been promised against what has been performed.
The National Intelligencer, of the 16th inst. says, "We learn that a part of the collection of the curiosities collected by captain Lewis on the Missouri, has reached Baltimore. Among these are a living animal, called the wild dog of the Prairie, and one magpie. Four magpies were sent, but one of them destroyed the other three.
The federalists say, that, as the example of the chief magistrate of a free country has great influence on the manners of the citizens, it is essential that his character be perfectly pure and unimpeachable. In this they are certainly correct. But its being unimpeachable avails nothing if it is not considered so by the citizens.
MARINE MEMORANDA.
Sunday the 18th inst. arrived, Ich. Pervener, Tarlton, 30 days from Tobago. Tuesday arrived, brig Joseph, Salter, 33 days from Demerara.
DIED.
At Grafton, Vt. Capt. JOHN WEIR, aged 79—he has left a wife, 13 children, 51 grand children and 8 great grand children, to weep and to remember a steadfast friend to religion in life, and in death, waiting for the consolation of Israel.
Installation.
THE Morning Star Lodge of Ancient Masons will be installed at Moultonborough, on Monday the 30th day of September next, in due form.
Brethren of the Craft, who can make it convenient, are invited to attend. Per Order, CHARLES LITTLE, Secretary. August, A. L. 5805.
THE Members of the Eastern District N. H. Medical Society,
are hereby reminded, that their meeting will be held in the house of Captain Ezra Hutchins in Exeter, on Wednesday the 4th day of September ensuing, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
JOSHUA BRACKET, Notary.
Portsmouth, August 27, 1805. One gallon Cider reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the Twenty-fifth inst. a person by the name of JOSEPH BROWN, a pauper, aged 75.
JAMAICA.
Thirty-four American vessels, captured by the French and Spaniards, have been recaptured, sent into Jamaica, and restored, on paying one-eighth salvage.
The National Intelligencer, of the 16th inst. says, "We learn that a part of the collection of the curiosities collected by captain Lewis on the Missouri, has reached Baltimore. Among these are a living animal, called the wild dog of the Prairie, and one magpie. Four magpies were sent, but one of them destroyed the other three.
The federalists say, that, as the example of the chief magistrate of a free country has great influence on the manners of the citizens, it is essential that his character be perfectly pure and unimpeachable. In this they are certainly correct. But its being unimpeachable avails nothing if it is not considered so by the citizens.
MARINE MEMORANDA.
Sunday the 18th inst. arrived, Ich. Pervener, Tarlton, 30 days from Tobago. Tuesday arrived, brig Joseph, Salter, 33 days from Demerara.
DIED.
At Grafton, Vt. Capt. JOHN WEIR, aged 79—he has left a wife, 13 children, 51 grand children and 8 great grand children, to weep and to remember a steadfast friend to religion in life, and in death, waiting for the consolation of Israel.
Installation.
THE Morning Star Lodge of Ancient Masons will be installed at Moultonborough, on Monday the 30th day of September next, in due form.
THE Members of the Eastern District N. H. Medical Society,
are hereby reminded, that their meeting will be held in the house of Captain Ezra Hutchins in Exeter, on Wednesday the 4th day of September ensuing, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
JOSHUA BRACKET, Notary.
Portsmouth, August 27, 1805. One gallon Cider reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the Twenty-fifth inst. a person by the name of JOSEPH BROWN, a pauper, aged 75.
THE Members of the Eastern District N. H. Medical Society,
are hereby reminded, that their meeting will be held in the house of Captain Ezra Hutchins in Exeter, on Wednesday the 4th day of September ensuing, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
JOSHUA BRACKET, Notary.
Portsmouth, August 27, 1805. One gallon Cider reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the Twenty-fifth inst. a person by the name of JOSEPH BROWN, a pauper, aged 75.
Linens, &c.
Edward Parry,
Has just received two cases of EXCELLENT LINENS, from 2/6 to 7/6 per yard—also, a large assortment of Silk Chambray Mullins; elegant MUSLINS; mullin cambric DIMITIES.
Portsmouth, August 27, 1805.
For Sale by
Elisha Whidden,
200 Quintals scale FISH. 50,000 Merchantable pine BOARDS. Portsmouth, August 27, 1805.
Stone PICKLE POTS.
S. LARKIN, has just received an assortment of very nice STONE PICKLE POTS, from 1 quart to 3 gallons—Also, an assortment of STONE JUGS all sizes, for sale at his store, nearly opposite the Brick Market. August 20.
TAKE NOTICE.—A bargain.
John Underwood,
HAS prepared Yarns for a GANG of looms superior for fineness to any that he has ever spun, and now offers for sale,—any person who wishes to purchase, can call and see the Yarns for themselves; the yarn is seven sizes smaller than the rule is for government.
YARN & CORDAGE,
of different sizes, cheap for cash. Portsmouth, August 5, 1805.
THE MANAGERS OF
Piscataqua Bridge Lottery,
Offer to the Public the following SCHEME, OF THE
Fourth Class.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Dollars. Prizes: 1 of 8,000, 4 of 1,000, 4 of 500, 100 of 100, 100 of 50, 100 of 20, 1 of 100 (First drawn), 1 of 100 (Blank), 1 of 100 (Last drawn), 3600 of 8.
3911 60,000 12,000 TICKETS at 5 Dollars, is 60,000 Dollars, Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
Capital Prizes determinable on the following days.
Table with 2 columns: Day, Dollars. First drawn number against a blank on the 5th day, 10th do., 15th do., 20th do., 24th do.
500 TICKETS shall be considered as one complete day's work, and the fortunate Blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawing, whether a greater or less number come out of the Wheels in one day.
All Prizes to be paid at the expiration of thirty days, (excepting the highest) which will be paid within sixty days, after the drawing is completed—the drawing to be finished within twenty-five working days.
An early day will be appointed for drawing in Boston. The Managers flatter themselves that the punctuality observed in the former classes will insure a ready sale for Tickets in this Class.
Tickets will rise to five dollars and fifty cents, twenty days previous to drawing, and to six dollars on the fourth day of drawing.
Nearly half the Tickets are already engaged. The vendors of Tickets in the remote towns are requested to give as early notice as possible of the number they intend to keep, or have disposed of, that an early day may be fixed for drawing.
Tickets ready for sale at the usual places.
Printers who advertised the former schemes, are desired to insert this in their respective papers. AUGUST 27.
Wanted Immediately,
A WET NURSE.—Inquire of the Printers. August 20.
AUCTIONS.
THURSDAY NEXT.
To be Sold at Public Auction
On THURSDAY the 29th of August inst. at 12 o'clock M. in the premises. THE Store lately occupied by Mr. Stephen Little as an auction room; standing on the lot in Market-street belonging to Wm. Boyd, Esq.; it is thoroughly finished out side, is new, and may at a very little expense be converted into a dwelling house.
ON SATURDAY NEXT.
At S. LITTLE's Office.
A quantity English GOODS: He has at private sale, 20 Hhds. good RUM, Pipes Brandy, and Gin, 15 Hhds. Molasses, 160 Boxes brown and white Soap, 20 bags Cocoa Shells, 300 rolls Room Papers, very low. A few Half Bbls. Flour, 10 Russia BEDS, 1000lb. excellent R. I. CHEESE. Cash advanced on Consignments. Portsmouth, August 27.
NOTICE is hereby given, that so
much of the real estate of Nathaniel Treadwell, junr. consisting of a dwelling House and Lot of Land situate in School street, in this town, will be sold at Public Auction on Thursday, 10th October next, at the house of Capt. Ebenezer Chadwick, innholder in Portsmouth, as will pay the following taxes, and incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment. 1802, 1803, 1804, Dolls. Cts. Dolls. Cts. Dolls. Cts. 3 22 3 68 5 96 JOSEPH AKERMAN, junr. Collector. Portsmouth, August 27, 1805.
New Publications and
EDITIONS.
The History of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire, in 8 large octavo Vols. by Edward Gibbon. price 22 dolls.
The History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic, by Adam Ferguson, L.L.D. in 3 octavo Vols. price 45/.
The Travels of Anacharsis the younger in Greece during the middle of the 4th century, before the christian Era, by the Abbe Barthelemi, in 4 large 8vo Vols. price 9 dolls. handsomely bound and lettered.
The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V with a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the 16th century, in 3 octavo Vols. price 45/.
The History of Modern Europe in 5 large octavo Vols. by William Russell, L.L.D. price 13 dolls and 50 cts.
The History of Ancient Europe, with a view of the Revolutions in Asia and Africa, in 2 Vols. Octavo by William Russell, L.L.D. price 5 dolls.
Plutarch's Lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new life, in 6 vols. by John & William Langborne, handsomely bound and lettered. price 7 dolls.
The above, with a great variety of other valuable Lots of Books, suitable and very excellent for public, private or social Libraries, are just received and for sale at CHARLES PIERCE's Bookstore in Daniel-street. Portsmouth, Aug. 27, 1805.
ALL persons who are in-
debted to the Estate of
JOHN HARVEY,
yeoman, late of Nottingham, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber; and all who have any demands against said estate are requested to exhibit them for adjustment to ROBERT HARVEY, Admin'r. Nottingham, August 23, 1805.
ALL persons indebted to, or that
have any lawful demands against
the estate of BENJAMIN RUND-
LET, late of Exeter, deceased;
are requested to settle the same
immediately with BENJAMIN
RIFF, Administrator. Exeter, August 19, 1805.
WHEREAS Deborah my wife,
has absented herself from my bed and board, without my consent, and against my wish and will,—This is to caution all persons against harboring her, or trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay one cent of any debt which she may contract. PHILIP HARDY. Pelham, August 20, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE person who took a WATCH out of the subscriber's house on Sunday morning last, August 25, between the hours of six and seven o'clock, are informed that if they will return said Watch immediately, there shall be no questions asked,—otherwise the person shall be exposed to the public, as their name is well known, and were seen to go into the house at that time. BENJAMIN MOSES. Portsmouth, August 27.

Miscellaneous Repository.
RUINED MARY.
THE shrill gust whistles o'er the plain, The birds their ev'ning shelter seek: And fast descend, the pattering rain, That beats on Mary's pallid cheek. Poor Girl! she wanders mid the storm, Nor knows her path is wet and dreary; For reason fled her lovely form, When love betray'd poor Ruin'd Mary. Her dim eye scarce the path discerns; Her tatter'd vestments mock the blast; Her wounded heart with madness burns, And to the cliff she wanders fast. Yet I remember well the day, When she was like the rambling fairy; Among the gayest she was gay, Till love betray'd poor Ruin'd Mary. 'Twas in yon vine surrounded grove, A lover won her virgin heart; 'Twas in yon fragrant sweet allee, She first confess'd love's trait'rous snare. 'Twas there the voice of art beguill'd A heart that knew not to be wary— Seduction's fiend, successful snail'd, And triumph'd over Ruin'd Mary. Now sad and mournful pafs her days; For innocence has fled her breast; And wild she sings her artless lays, When darkens o'er the swains to rest. High on a jutting cliff she stands, Like some despairing, wand'ring fairy; In robes of white, with folded hands, And breathes a prayer for Ruin'd Mary.
LADIES' TOASTS—4th JULY.
EXTRACT from the TOASTS drank (under the discharge of full bunnies of I.R.A.) by a party of LADIES assembled at Harmony Grove, in LYME, Connecticut.
The Day we celebrate.
May generations yet unborn, With acclamations hail the morn, That made them free, Long as the sun shall run its round, Thy sons, Columbia, shall be found Champions of Liberty.
Sowers of Discord —May they walk barefoot upon the thistles of anxiety, and reap the thorns of contempt with the fickle of despair.
The Tea Party —31 years since our fathers' patriotism deprived our mothers of the use of Tea—May our mothers' tea never deprive us of our fathers' patriotism.
Wives —May their virtuous conduct induce each husband to exclaim—
"Should I ten thousand years enjoy my life, I could not praise enough so good a wife."
HUSBANDS
May they avoid those plagues of life— "An empty purse and scolding wife."
OLD MAIDS
May each one look back with the deepest regret, And no more exclaim "There's time enough yet."
OLD BACHELORS —May they ever find Dulcineas to lend warmth to their cold hearts, give animation to their enervated frames, and balm to their wounded consciences.
COQUETTES —May each be blessed with a Coxcomb.
The Present Times —The age of bare elbows, transparency, swarthy boots, and mammoth pantaloons.
The Ladies Present —May they be candor, truth and charity divine. The modest, decent, lovely virtues join.
OURSELVES —May we
"Seek not to know the bliss or pain That from tomorrow takes its birth; But count this day a present gain— Enjoy, sweet love and feftal mirth."
*alluding to the circumstance of a general peak at being made, when all the tea found at each house was taken and burnt.
Remarkable inscription on a Grave Stone.
At a burying place called Abade, in the county of Donegall, in Ireland, there was lately dug up a piece of flat stone three feet by two, the device on which was a figure of death, with a bow and arrow, footing at a woman with a boy in her arms, and underneath was an inscription in Irish characters, of which the following is a translation:
"Here are deposited, with the design of mingling with the parent earth from which the mortal part came, a mother who loved her son to the destruction of its death. She clasped him to her bosom with all the joy of a parent, the pulse of whose heart beat with maternal affection—and in the very moment whilst the gladness of joy danced in pupil of the boy's eye, and the mother's bosom swelled with transport—death's arrow, in a flash of lightning, pierced them both in a vital part, and totally dissolving the entrails of the son, without injuring his skin, and burning to a cinder the liver of the mother, sent them out of this world at one and the same moment of time, in the year 1343."
"Why (it is sometimes asked) are the republicans so frequently charged with ingratitude, and withdrawing their support from men whom they have elevated to office?" We answer—Because republicans are attached to measures, not to men, and will support no man, however exalted his station, longer than his actions comport with their wishes and interests.—F. Mon.
FOR SALE, The cargo of the brig Polly now unlading at Mr. Saml Hill's wharf, consisting of excellent
Tobago Rum, and a few Hhds. of Molasses.
Apply to LONG & HAMILTON. Portsmouth, August 13. 1805.
FOR SALE BY William Rice,
At No. 7, on the Pier—for cash, or approved credit—
 40 Hhds. excellent Grenada Rum, per Hhd. or Bbl.  10 pipes French Brandy.  50 casks Clarret Wine.  6 boxes long cork'd ditto.  50 boxes Sallad Oil.  50 boxes mould Candles.  35 ditto, Castile Soap.  20 barrels mels and prime Pork.  12 M. Velvet Corks.  Portsmouth, August 13. 1805.
FRESH OLIVES.
S. LARKIN,
Has just received for sale, a few Jars of fresh OLIVES, in excellent order,—also,
Fresh Turkey Figs; And a few b-kts of choice Anizette Cordial;
Constantly on Sale a general assortment of genuine
Teas, Wines and Groceries. Large and small
Spanish Entry Mats, of a superior quality, for sale as above. August 13.
THREE convenient
BRICK HOUSES , finished off in a genteel manner, each having a good cellar, with or without Stores, or two Stores without Houses; to be let on reasonable terms. For particulars, inquire of NEIL MINTIRE. Portsmouth, August 13. 1805.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber on the first instant, a bay or chestnut coloured HORSE, about 14 hands high, has a small white spot on the nose, trots all—the owner may have the same by applying to THOMAS PIPER, and paying charges. Stratham, August 6th 1805.
MILLSFIELD.
WHEREAS application hath been made to me by the owners and proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Millsfield, in the county of Coos in the State of New Hampshire, to call a meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Mrs. Eunice Wells, at Hampton-Falls, in the county of Rockingham, in said state, on the Third Tuesday of June, A.D. 1806, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose,—
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk.  3. To raise a tax on each right in said township for the purpose of making roads, erecting mills, making settlements in said town, and for paying any demands that now or may hereafter exist against said proprietor.  4. To choose Assessors to assess said tax.  5. To choose a Collector to collect said tax.  6. To appoint a Treasurer. 
I do therefore pursuant to said application, hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township of Millsfield, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid.—Given under my hand and seal, this 22d day of June, A. D. 1805.
WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Clerk, of said Millsfield.
ERROL.
WHEREAS application hath been made to me by the owners and proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the township of ERROL, in the county of Coos, in the State of New Hampshire, to call a meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Mrs. Eunice Wells, at Hampton-Falls, in the county of Rockingham in said state, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1806, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose,—
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk.  3. To raise a tax on each right in said township for the purpose of making roads, erecting mills, making settlements in said town, and for paying any demands that now or may hereafter exist against said proprietor.  4. To choose Assessors to assess said tax.  5. To choose a Collector to collect said tax.  6. To appoint a Treasurer. 
I do therefore pursuant to said application, hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township of Errol, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid.—Given under my hand and seal, this 22d day of June, A. D. 1805.
WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Clerk, of said Errol.
RAVENS DUCK.
James Rundlet,
Has just received a quantity of DUTCH RAVENS DUCK—which will be sold by wholesale on good terms—he has as usual, an excellent assortment of English and India GOODS—which will positively be sold by wholesale or retail, full as low as at any store in the state. Portsmouth, August 13. 1805.
Sale at Auction.
ON Tuesday, Sept. 10, A new dwelling House, with a good well of water, and rain water Cistern, now occupied by Mr. DANIEL WENTWORTH.—A healthy pleasant situation.—Terms of payment made known, at time and place of sale.
C. BAYLEY, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, August 13.
WE the subscribers, Proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of COOSBURNE, in the county of Coos and state of New Hampshire, do hereby request you to notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Major Stephen Wilson, of Lancaster, in the county and state aforesaid, on the first Tuesday in October next, at ten o'clock forenoon, for the following purposes,—viz—
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk, Assessors, Collector, and all other officers which may be thought necessary by said proprietors.  3. To see if they will accept the survey and plan of said township, made by Jeremiah Eames, junior, and ratify and confirm any former proceedings of said proprietors which may be considered illegal.  4. To grant any owners of Land settled in said township the land they improve, for or in part of their share therein, and to see if they will give liberty to the proprietors to pitch or locate any part of their shares on such conditions as may be thought proper.  5. To see if they will make roads, build mills, and make any surveys perambulate, and settle the outlines and boundaries of said township, and choose committees or agents to manage the concerns of the proprietors.  6. To dispose of any of their lands, and levy a tax on the common lands in said township, to raise such sum of money as may be considered necessary for the purposes aforesaid, and to defray any expenses of the proprietors.  7. To vote to sever or divide all or any of the common lands among the proprietors in such manner as may be thought expedient.  ASA PORTER, JOHN M. TILLOTSON, EBENEZER BROWN. March 9. 1805.
State of New Hampshire, Coos, ss. Application being made as aforesaid, I hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said township of Coosburne to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid.
JEREMIAH EAMES, Justice of the Peace. March 9. 1805.
To Jeremiah Eames, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the County of Coos in the State of New Hampshire,—
WE the subscribers, proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of STEWARTSTOWN, in said county of Coos, do hereby request you to notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township to meet at the dwelling house of Major Stephen Wilson, of Lancaster, in said county, on the first Monday of December next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, for the following purposes,—viz—
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk, Assessors, Collector, and all other officers which may be thought necessary for said proprietors.  3. To see if they will accept the survey and plan of said township made by Jeremiah Eames, junior, and ratify and confirm any former proceedings of said proprietors which may be considered illegal.  4. To grant any owners of Land settled in said township the land they improve for or in part of their share therein, to see if they will give liberty to the proprietors to pitch or locate any part of their shares, on such conditions as may be thought proper.  5. To dispose of any of their lands, and levy a tax on the common lands in said township, which may be thought necessary to defray any expense of the proprietors and for other purposes.  6. To vote to sever or divide all or any of the common lands among the proprietors in such manner as may be thought expedient. 
JOHN M. TILLOTSON, WILLIAM WEBSTER, JONAS MINOT, WILLIAM GORDON, by his Guardian C. H. ATHERTON ROBERT FLETCHER, JEREMIAH EAMES, jr. ASA PORTER. June 11th, 1805.
State of New Hampshire, Coos, ss. Application being made as aforesaid, I hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said Stewartstown to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid.
JEREMIAH EAMES, Justice of the Peace. July 25th, 1805.
JOHN WARNER
Has for Sale, opposite the Court-House, INDIA CALICOES; COTTON Checks; India Chinizes; India Handkerchiefs; blue Gurrabs; India Coffas; plaid Calicoes; Chinizes; Linens; Shirting Cottons; glazed white cotton Cambrics; brown Hollands; olive and black Cords; Velvets and Thicket; black and fancy Nankenees and Nankinets; yellow and blue India Nankenees; olive Jean; Fullian; English Buff Nankenees; mixed cotton Caffemere; patent twilled blue do. Marceilles Quiltings; Fancy Jeans; blue and drab Cambrics; black do. slate Gingham; white cotton Cambrics; sprigged Mullins; Book do. 3-4 4-4 6-4 black, Laloc and plumbe colored Sarsenet Cambrics; Dimities; white, pink, buff and slate colored long silk Gloves; long and short kid do. Cotton do. Chambray Mullins; Persians; Bandanna Hankerchiefs; black Morocco Shoes; white and colored Threads; straw Bonnets; Chip Hats; Cotton Hose, various kinds; felt Hats; pocket Handkerchiefs; 9-8 Table Cloths; purple Shawls; Cotton Umbrellas; India Fans; Bed Ticks; Ruffles; Shalloons; blue, black, mixed and Corbeau Drab Cloths; Cassimeres; twilled and plain drab colored Coating, &c.
Also at above,
20 Hhds. good flavored RUM, Pipes of BRANDY and GIN; Chests Souchong TEA; A few casks RAISINS, and Fig TOBACCO. July 16.
HOUSE LOTS for sale.
For sale, on long credit and at reasonable prices,
FORTY House Lots, of 50 by 100 feet, adjoining Ilington road and near the dwelling-house of Joseph Akerman, Esq. in a very elevated and dry situation.—Also—
 THIRTY House Lots of the same dimensions, lying near Middle road, opposite the mansion house of Mr. Austin; all of which are within 100 rods of the State House. For further particulars, apply to the Printers. Portsmouth, August 6. 1805. 
Valuable House Lots.
15 HOUSE Lots left, and now for sale in New or North Portsmouth, bounded 60 feet on the street that leads to Piscataqua Bridge, and 120 feet deep, near the seat of Edward Cutts, Esq. little more than half a mile from the town house, the largest part of the country produce passes by those lots into town, their situations are pleasant and command an extensive prospect of the town, sea and adjacent country, there are several good stands for stores, where business with the country may be carried on to advantage, and are the most eligible lots, taking every circumstance relating to their situation into consideration, and the cheapest of any offered for sale. Terms of payment will be agreeable and such a credit given, as will not fail to meet the purchasers approbation—for further particulars apply to CAZNEAU BAYLEY and SAMUEL SHERBURNE , where plans of the lots may be seen. August 13, 1805.
Grand Lodge of New-Hampshire.
THE right worshipful DISTRICT Deputy Grand Masters, the worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren of all the lodges in this State, and all others of the craft are informed that a right worshipful Deputation from the body of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, has been appointed for the special purpose of visiting the Blazing Star lodge at Concord, on Monday the 16th of September next, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Benevolent lodge at Amherst, on Tuesday the 17th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Rising Sun lodge at Keene, on Wednesday the 18th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Jerusalem lodge at Walpole, on Thursday the 19th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Faithful lodge at Charleston, on Friday the 20th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Mount Vernon lodge at Washington, on Monday the 23rd, at 4 o'clock P. M. Hiram and King Solomon's lodges at Claremont, on Wednesday the 25th, at 10 o'clock, A.M. when a public Oration will be delivered by the Rev'd brother GEORGE RICHARDS, and other public exercises. The Franklin lodge at Hanover, on Thursday the 26th, at 4 o'clock P.M. The Union and North Star lodges at Haverhill, on Friday the 27th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Olive Branch lodge at Plymouth, on Saturday the 28th, at 4 o'clock, P. M.—On Monday the 30th of September, at 10 o'clock, A.M. they will constitute and congregate the Morning Star lodge at Moultonborough, and install its officers in ancient and due form; a public discourse by the Rev'd brother JOSEPH WILLARD.
You will please to take notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly. By Order,
L. SPALDING, Grand Sec'y. Portsmouth, August 13. A. L. 5805.
N.B. Each lodge in the State will see that this advertisement is published in the paper printed nearest to them.
Valuable STORE LOTS.
For Sale at Public Auction,
On WEDNESDAY 28th instant, A LOT OF LAND in Portsmouth, measuring 22 feet on Market-street, 50 feet on the late judge Pickering's land, 22 feet on John Penhallow, Esq.'s. and 50 feet on said Penhallow.—ALSO—
An other Lot, bounded 23 feet northerly on Bow-street, 50 feet westerly on William Boyd, Esq. 23 feet southerly, and 50 feet easterly on Daniel Austin, and others.—The above Lots are between the two Markets and in the centre of trade, well calculated for business of almost any kind, either wholesale or retail; and are the most eligible situations for building Stores, of any lots now to be disposed of in Portsmouth, or in the State of New-Hampshire. The terms of sale, 3 notes on interest; one for 10 per cent. of the amount, payable in 3 months; one for 40 per cent. in 6 months, and one for 50 per cent. in 12 months.—The premises to be mortgaged for the security of payment.—For further particulars inquire of JOHN PENHALLOW, Esq. or DANIEL AUSTIN. August 6.
N.B. A few HOUSE LOTS , for sale, from indifferent to elegant situations—periods for payment to suit purchasers. Inquire as above.
FOR SALE BY
CHARLES B. GRACE,
A LARGE, new two story House, with five rooms finished, the remaining part unfinished. The house is situated in Water-street, opposite to Capt. Abraham Shaw's, near Liberty Bridge.—The House fronts on two streets, with a large convenient Wood House, and Barn sufficient for one cow; a good garden, a large yard, and a cellar under the whole house, an excellent well of fresh water, a pump fixed and very near the house. The premises are situated in such a manner as not to be incumbered or molested by any of the neighbours.—For particulars inquire as above. August 6.
FOR SALE,
A Convenient two story HOUSE, situated in Buckstreet with a good garden, and Aqueduct in the cellar, and is a central situation.—Terms will be made liberal; for further particulars apply to the printers, or Edward Dimsey. Portsmouth, July 2.
FOR SALE,
On MONDAY, the 16th of September.
Will be sold at Public Vendue, on the 16th of September next, one o'clock P.M. on the premises—
A FARM in Nottingham, containing one hundred & fifty acres, lying on the road leading from Northwood to Portsmouth or Exeter, and is under good improvement; it has a good House and Barn, with mowing, pasturing and wood Land, and a large young orchard with good accommodations, well watered—Any person who wishes to purchase, may expect to pay a small part down; for the balance with interest, a generous time will be given. SAMUEL WILLEY. Concord, August 15, 1805.
FOR SALE.
A PIANO-FORTE , elegant and sweet toned with two vibrations, and one Buff Stop, complete set of strings, with other apparatus,—Enquire of the Printers. August 13. 1805.
The old adage says "It is a cross dog that bites before he barks" THE subscriber has been alternately growling and barking, at some of his customers, for two years past and he is confident if he is now obliged to bite, the appropriation of being a "cross dog" cannot with justice be affixed to his character.
As the contract for carrying the mail ends the 1st of October next delinquent customers will please to settle their accounts previous to that time.
WILLIAM THAYER.
N. B. The subscriber not expecting to ride after the above term of time, informs those indebted to him, that all accounts unsettled will be left with a Lawyer.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber not intending to follow his old business any longer than October next, earnestly requests all indebted to him either by note or account, to settle the same before the last of September next, otherwise he shall be under the disagreeable necessity of calling in a more serious way. Those who live off the road will leave their business with some person on the same, to settle in their absence, as it is inconvenient for him to go off the Post-road. Accounts will be made out up to October 18, 1805; he will be ready for a settlement by the first of September next.
The subscriber returns his sincere thanks for all favors received from those gentlemen who in the worst of times have proved themselves to be his sincere friends, and should be happy to serve them—As a settlement is absolutely necessary at this time, he wishes every one to be in readiness. JONATHAN EDGERLY. Epping, August 15, 1805.