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TUESDAY, June 6, 1797.
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From the CENTINEL of FREEDOM, (Printed in New-Jersey.)
An Extract.
Sir, IN your last you complain, that such contradictory sentiments and arguments are published, that you are quite confounded, and request my sentiments on the reports respecting a rupture with France—In answer; although I do not pretend to any extraordinary information, to enable me to guess at future events, I can, however, say with you, that it is to be lamented, that most, if not all, our political disputants, newspaper writers, and pamphleteers, seem to let local attachments, party spirit, or ambitious views take preference of truth—Yet I cannot be so uncharitable as to suppose that every publication is intentionally written to mislead the public mind, but far the greater part that I have seen, appear to be so fraught with partiality for Britain, or for France, that an impartial enquirer after truth (if any such there be) can scarcely collect a sentence of fair unbiased reasoning from a whole pamphlet. If it be virtuous to produce abundance of Grubb-street and invective language, then many have done virtuously; but Peter Porcupine has excelled them all; I acknowledge I have not read any piece equal to his Political Censor for November 1796, for bitterness, partiality, and censoriousness, nor any more replete with misrepresentations and inconsistencies—yet there has one or two truths dropped from his pen, which I presume were unnoticed by him, or he would have suppressed them, the first truth I observed in reading his piece, is in the 36th page, where he declares, that many acts of rudeness, insolence and tyranny have been committed by British officers in impressing our seamen, and adds, that they would impress their own mothers, were they capable of standing before the mast. This, doubtless, with him, is a sufficient reason why we should pocket the insult. The second truth is in the 71st page, where he says, his elder brother when a boy, in order to get a share of the apple pudding, ordered him to eat, which raised his rancour to such a pitch, that his jaws refused to perform their functions, and the morsel stuck in his throat (and it is much to be lamented, it had not have choked him) to be sure, he says, he was an obstinate dog; and no man can doubt the truth of this assertion, nor that his obstinacy and inveteracy has increased in full proportion to his years and growth ever since, so that he is doubtless a champion in the field of scurrility and Grubb-street abuse, and perhaps in the whole French nation, whom he has damned to hell, his equal is not to be found. This elaborate performance, with a little variation of words, and but little (for bitter malice is the prominent feature of the whole) is neither more nor less, than an introduction to his darling topic, which may with propriety be called the application of the whole, viz. War with France. See this British apostle labouring for seventy odd pages, to prepare the American mind for war with France, and a treaty, offensive and defensive, with England. This is the sweet morsel, and this I dare say would not stick in the throat of this obstinate dog—For this cause came he hither, and no doubt he is well fed and paid for his yelping. But this digression on Peter has been longer than I intended, and perhaps longer than the subject merited. Truth is our object, and if we can discover the true interest of our country, that let us pursue; and I take the true interest of America principally to consist in being united at home, and having none, or as little connection as possible, with any European powers or politics. Experience is now teaching us the lesson that many of us expected, that making an European friend is making European enemies,
and the more connection we have with them, the greater will our embarrassments be. A treaty of amity, by a neutral power with a nation who is at war with another, is, and always was, and ever will be, construed as hostile by the contending party. An independent nation may say they are free, and have a right to treat with any nation without asking leave of a third; and, in some cases, it is true, but if that nation professes to be neutral, and considering them as such, it is not true; for, in the nature of things, it is impossible for a neutral to befriend or oblige one of the belligerent powers, without creating jealousies and exciting the resentment of the other. If America, agreeably to her declaration of neutrality, had kept aloof from both parties, and not professed to shake hands with either of the powers at war, she need not have been threatened and insulted by the other; but, unhappy for us, we have wandered from the path of duty, and if we are scourged for it, it is no more than we might have expected. Should you, my friend, tell me the old story, that war or a treaty with England was our only alternative, I would answer, it is not true, and telling a falsehood a thousand times does not make it true. Our revenues were within our own power; a proper restriction on trade, a manly tone, and, if necessary, an attachment of their property, would have been tenfold better security to our flag, to our seamen, and to our commerce, than all the treaties that are or could be made—But, alas! we have begun to beg for our own rights; nay, to give up a part of our natural privileges for the pretended liberty of enjoying the rest; and this, we are told by high authority, has brought us into a state of unparalleled prosperity, and that we are now the most free and enlightened people on earth—but, my friend, I think our dilemma now really what it was falsely said before to be, viz. to plunge into war, to be insulted, or make another ignominious treaty—Of these three evils we have now to choose, and we find, that most, if not all, those who were so much terrified, and spread with amazing concern the alarm of a war with England, are now crying out, War with France; or, which is tantamount, the insults of the French are insufferable, the honor of the American flag must be supported, and the insolent French must be chastised.
But whence this change of sentiment? What has inspired those late advocates for peace with such a sudden gust of courage? Not a regard for the honor nor the interest of this country; and certainly not for the sake of justice, for the French have some pretext for a justification of their conduct, but the British had none for their depredations, except the old grudge, on account of our revolution, and the aversion and inveterate hatred they have to our republican principles;—and indeed those are the reasons why a war with England is so terrible, and that with France so trifling. Those Porcupinians with nothing so much as for a government and administration entirely assimilated to, or swallowed up in, that of Great Britain; but perhaps a war with France may frustrate their designs; it may produce the same effect in this country that it has in Europe: and least too many of the Americans should turn out to be Dutchmen or Italians. I should advise our pretended federalists and real aristocrats to moderate their cries for a war with France, for they may be assured it would be unwise policy in America to promote it, and would prove fatal to their views and expectations. We had better suffer the loss of our foreign trade, better shut up all the ports on the continent until a peace takes place in Europe; nay, better do any thing than go to war with France. I hazard this opinion from
a full conviction that such a measure, under present circumstances, would be unjust, and very impolitic, and because I believe the internal consequences of such a war are more to be dreaded than the arms of all Europe united against us. The evils of war when it is just, and only defensive, and against a foreign enemy, are dreadful, and almost incalculable;—but those attending a civil war are inconceivable; I say, a war at present would be unjust, because reason and the law of nations require, that neutral powers should hold an exact equal balance, and observe a line of conduct strictly similar towards each of the belligerent powers, and Vattel holds it a breach of neutrality, to shew any favor, or make any treaty with either party, whilst the war continues. In the present case, there is no doubt but that both France and England, notwithstanding their professions to the contrary, wished to have America join in the war against their antagonist.—France made early advances to treat with us; she was refused, and it was doubtless right to refuse treating with her whilst the war lasted, for otherwise, England would have had cause to complain, and would certainly have declared war, or treated us as enemies. But unhappily, and I must say unjustly, we have entered into a treaty of amity with England, while the horrors of war were raging with France. What renders this conduct the more irritating, and shews the most decided partiality, is, that we made the first advances in the negotiation for that purpose, at the same time refusing to negotiate with France—Now, can any reasonable disinterested person say, that, as a neutral nation, our conduct is impartial or inoffensive? I believe not. Perhaps much might be said with respect to the stipulations of this treaty, as being favorable to England, and injurious to France;—but this would open too large a field for my present purpose. Let us suppose (tho' not grant) that the treaty has nothing to do with the dispute between France and England, still the act itself was not an act of neutrality, nor can France but view it as hostile to her cause; nor can we suppose but her interest & national pride will induce her to resent it. I dislike the French politics—I dislike the English politics, and, as I have before said, I dislike all foreign connections that are not absolutely necessary (and perhaps none are so.) I wish to judge impartially, and I hope that our government will weigh well the cause of dispute, before they indulge a hostile conclusion. If we have done wrong, we ought to suffer the resentment of that injury to a very great degree before we go to war, or we shall in the eyes of God and all impartial men, be guilty of engaging offensively in a war—And of all the evils committed by fallen man, that of so engaging is, perhaps the greatest. I am, &c.
A JERSEY FARMER.
From a London Paper of April 8.
A STRANGE STORY.
The roads through the Republican territory continue to be infested by robbers, inasmuch that those who have occasion to travel, having been long apprised by the public prints of the number of assassinations committed by those Brigands, no longer expose themselves by night on the public roads. The Brigands, thus finding their plans defeated, have adopted another mode, of which one of them became the victim a few days ago. In the village of Trappe, about a league distant from Versailles, a traveller found himself benighted. The roads in the vicinity being unsafe, he determined to sleep there. He entered into a small tavern, and conversed with the wife, in whose conversation he thought he could distinguish an honest heart. Just as he was on the point of going to bed, at half past ten o'clock, he heard some
one entering the house: he listened gently at the door, to discover whether it was the landlord of the tavern, who was absent on his arrival. The first words he heard were addressed by the wife to the husband: "Have you found any game this evening?" No, replied the husband. We have some above stairs, said the wife. They now went in, and the traveller heard no more. His situation was terrible. To remain where he was, was dangerous, to make a pretext for going out, still more so. He stirred the cinders, as if in the act of covering the fire, let his shoes fall, and, in a word, made pretty nearly the noise of a person going to bed. He now seated himself on the bed, kept his pistols and sword in readiness, and expected, not without agitation, the moment when he foresaw he should be attacked. At midnight, the noise of a ladder placed against the wall, and that of a trap raised at the bed-side, convinced him of the attempt which was about to be made. He crept by the foot of the bed, and at the instant when the tavern-keeper had half entered the room, he made a cut at his head with a sabre. The latter fell into the apartment below. The light being extinguished, the woman who mistook her wounded husband for the traveller, laid hold of him and cut his throat. At this moment the trampelling of horses was heard: the traveller looked out at the window, and perceived a body of Gendarmes who were returning from escorting the mail. He gave an alarm, and the Gendarmes forced the door. The traveller told his story. The Gendarmes seized both him and the woman, and conducted them to prison at Versailles, where they are now trying by the Criminal Tribunal of the Department of Seine and Oise.
BALTIMORE, May 12:
Capt. Wise informs, that on his passage from Aquin to Baltimore, he was taken by a French privateer and carried into Jean Rebel, on account of coming from a British port, which port he had been obliged to make in distress, having carried away the head of his foremast. The French, during the time the captain was absent at Cape Francois, for the purpose of claiming the vessel and cargo as neutral property, carried the Molly up to Port de Paix, in order to condemn and sell the vessel and cargo; in which, however, they failed, as the captain put in his claim and had her cleared. This was a fortunate circumstance for Captain Wise, as the evening after he was carried to Port de Paix, the British attacked the fort at Jean Rebel, whilst the boats were employed in cutting out about sixteen sail of American vessels, which had been carried in by the French, and bro't them to Cape Nicholas Mole, from which place, it is expected, they will be sent to Jamaica for trial.
During the engagement, several of the people on board the American vessels were killed, as numbers of the vessels were taken and re-taken by both parties.
FOR SALE,
A FARM
PLEASANTLY situated in Exeter, within about one mile of the Academy, containing one hundred and fifty acres, thirty of which is excellent interval, suitable for tillage or grass—with one old and two young bearing orchards, a fine growth of oak, white walnut, pine and hemlock timber, and a convenient new House, Barn, &c. The Farm is divided by a river which leaves one hundred and twelve acres, including the interval, two orchards and the buildings on the side nearest the town, which will be sold exclusively, if most agreeable to the purchaser. Apply to NATH'L GILMAN. Exeter, May 29, 1797.
THE LARGEST EDITION
Smith's HYMNS
FOR THE USE OF Religious Assemblies,
AND PRIVATE CHRISTIANS, For sale at J. MELCHER's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.
J. & J. Goddard
Have received by the last vessels from London, Liverpool and Bristol, a great variety of
Hard Ware Goods,
Which with their former assortment they will sell wholesale and retail on the most reasonable terms, among which are,
PEWTER, Compo-
sition and Britannia Wares, various kinds.
Japan'd Tea Trays; Waiters; Canisters; Caddies; Bread & Fruit Baskets.
Brafs & Copper Warming Pans; Brafs Kettles; Copper Tea Kettles; Brafs Chafing Dishes.
A complete assortment of Cabinet Brafs Furniture.
Sheet-Iron; Sheet-Lead; Shot.
Saws, viz. Pit, Cross-Cut, Tenon, Turning, Hand, Sash, &c. Steel and common plate.
A very general assortment of Joiners, Coopers, Saddlers and Shoemakers Tools.
Locks, Latches, Hinges and Bolts, brafs and iron, of almost every description.
Knives and Forks; Jackknives; Penknives; Scissors; Razors; Tailors Shears; Sheep Shears; Curriers and Skinners Knives; Sickles.
Steelyards; Brafs Scales, and Scale Beams.
Plated and common Stirrups; Snaffle and Pelham Bits; Saddlers web; Flat and Inlet sets; plated Bridle Fronts; Buckles and Tips; Tacks; plated and Silver'd Saddle Nails; Chaise and Riding Whips; plated and common Spurs.
Anvils; Vices; Files & Rasps; Cast Iron weights from 14lb to 1 ounce.
Box and Steel Coffee Mills; Shovels and Tongs; Brafs, Princes Metal and Iron Candlesticks; Brafs Cocks with and without keys, common and screwed.
Wood Screws of all lengths: Bed Screws.
Paint, White-Wash, Furniture, Clothes, Buckle, Tooth, Scrubbing, Tail, Shoe and Horse Brushes.
Princes Metal Chair Nails; Inkstands; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Spades; Devonshire and square Shovels.
A very handsome assortment of Plated, Gilt and common Coat and Vest Buttons.
Shoe and Knee Buckles.
Window Glass.
Elegant LOOKING GLASSES, Gilt and Mahogany frames.
They have also for sale Rum; Brandy; Sherry; Lisbon, Redport and Malaga Wines.
Hylon and Bohea Teas; Loaf and Brown Sugar; Raisins; Pepper; Mace; Pimento; Cinnamon and Cloves.
Hollow Iron Ware. Painters Oil and Colors; English and American Glue.
English and German Steel.
4d, 6d, 10d, 20d, and Deck Nails. Nova Scotia Grindstones, &c. &c.
THE subscribers have no objection to Mr. DARBY CRONY being employed as a Town Crier.
SUPPLY CLAP,
GEORGE GAINS,
SAMUEL HUTCHINGS,
Portsmouth, May 18, 1797.
100m Good Laying SHINGLES for sale cheap for cash. Apply to James H. McClary, Esq.

CONGRESS.
SENATE, MAY 24.
THE following Address to the President of the United States, in answer to his Speech, at the opening of the session, was this day presented to him, at his house, viz.
To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES.
THE Senate of the United States request you to accept their acknowledgements for the comprehensive & interesting detail you have given in your speech to both houses of Congress on the existing state of the union.
While we regret the necessity of the present meeting of the Legislature, we wish to express our entire approbation of your conduct in convening it, on this momentous occasion.
The superintendence of our national faith, honor and dignity, being, in a great measure, constitutionally deposited with the Executive, we observe, with singular satisfaction, the vigilance, firmness, and promptitude, exhibited by you, in this critical state of our public affairs, and from thence derive an evidence and pledge of the rectitude and integrity of your administration. And we are sensible, it is an object of primary importance, that each branch of the government should adopt a language and system of conduct, which shall be cool, just, and dispassionate, but firm, explicit, and decided.
We are equally desirous, with you, to preserve peace and friendship with all nations, and are happy to be informed, that neither the honor nor interests of the United States forbid advances for securing these desirable objects, by amicable negotiation with the French Republic. This method of adjusting national differences, is not only the most mild, but the most rational and humane, and, with governments disposed to be just, can seldom fail of success, when fairly, candidly and sincerely used. If we have committed errors, and can be made sensible of them, we agree with you, in opinion, that we ought to correct them, and compensate the injuries which may have been consequent thereon; and we trust the French Republic will be actuated by the same just and benevolent principles of national policy.
We do therefore most sincerely approve of your determination to promote and accelerate an accommodation of our existing differences with that Republic by negotiation, on terms compatible with the rights, duties, interests and honor of our nation. And you may rest assured of our most cordial co-operation, so far as it may become necessary, in this pursuit.
Peace and harmony with all nations is our sincere wish; but such being the lot of humanity that nations will not always reciprocate peaceful dispositions—it is our firm belief that effectual measures of defence will tend to inspire that national self-respect and confidence at home, which is the unfailing source of respectability abroad, to check aggression and prevent war.
While we are endeavoring to adjust our differences with the French Republic by amicable negotiation, the progress of the war in Europe, the depredations on our commerce, the personal injuries to our citizens, and the general complexion of affairs, prove to us your vigilant care, in recommending to our attention effectual measures of defence.
Those which you recommend whether they relate to external defence, by permitting our citizens to arm for the purpose of repelling aggressions on their commercial rights, and by providing sea convoys, or to internal defence, by increasing the establishments of artillery and cavalry, by forming a provisional army, by revising the militia Laws, and fortifying, more completely, our ports and harbours; will meet our consideration under the influence of the same just regard for the security, interest, and honor of our country—which dictated your recommendation.
Practices so unnatural and iniquitous as those you state, of our own citizens, converting their property & personal exertions into the means of annoying our trade, and injuring their fellow-citizens, deserve legal severity commensurate with their turpitude.
Although the Senate believe, that the prosperity and happiness of our country does not depend on general and extensive political connections
with European nations, yet we can never lose sight of the propriety as well as necessity of enabling the Executive, by sufficient and liberal supplies, to maintain, and even extend our foreign intercourse, as exigencies may require, reposing full confidence in the Executive, in whom the constitution has placed the powers of negotiation.
We learn with sincere concern, that attempts are in operation to alienate the affections of our fellow-citizens from their government. Attempts so wicked, wherever they exist, cannot fail to excite our utmost abhorrence. A government chosen by the people for their own safety and happiness, and calculated to secure both, cannot lose their affections, so long as its administration pursues the principles upon which it was erected. And your resolution to observe a conduct just and impartial to all nations, a sacred regard to our national engagements, and not to impair the rights of our government, contains principles which cannot fail to secure to your administration the support of the national Legislature, to render abortive every attempt to excite dangerous jealousies among us, and to convince the world that our government and your administration if it cannot be separated from the affectionate support of every good citizen. And the Senate cannot suffer the present occasion to pass, without thus publicly and solemnly expressing their attachment to the Constitution and Government of their country, and as they hold themselves responsible to their Constituents, their Consciences, and their God, it is their determination by all their exertions to repel every attempt to alienate the affections of the people from the government, so highly injurious to the honor, safety and independence of the United States.
We are happy since our sentiments on the subject are in perfect union with yours, in this public manner to declare, that we believe the conduct of the government has been just & impartial towards foreign nations, and that those internal regulations which have been established for the preservation of peace, are in their nature proper, and have been fairly executed.
And we are equally happy, in possessing an entire confidence in your abilities and exertions in your station, to maintain untarnished the honor, preserve the peace, and support the independence of our country; to acquire and establish which in connection with your fellow citizens, has been the virtuous effort of a principal part of your life.
To aid you, in the honorable and arduous exertions, as it is our duty so it shall be our faithful endeavour. And we flatter ourselves, Sir, that the proceedings of the present session of Congress will manifest to the world, that although the United States love peace, they will be independent.—That they are sincere in their declarations to be just to the French and all other nations, and expect the same in return.
If a sense of justice, a love of moderation and peace, shall influence their councils, which we sincerely hope, we shall have just grounds to expect, peace and amity between the United States and all nations will be preferred.
But if we are so unfortunate, as to experience injuries from any foreign power, and the ordinary methods by which differences are amicably adjusted between nations shall be rejected; the determination "not to surrender in any manner the rights of the government," being so inseparably connected with the dignity, interest and independence of our country, shall, by us, be steadily and inviolably supported.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
To which the President made the following reply:
Mr. Vice-President, and Gentlemen of the Senate,
IT would be an affectation in me, to dissemble the pleasure I feel in receiving this kind address.
My long experience of the wisdom, fortitude and patriotism of the Senate of the United States, enhances in my estimation, the value of those obliging expressions of your approbation of my conduct, which are a generous reward for the past, and an affecting encouragement to constancy and perseverance in future.
Our sentiments appear so entirely in unison, that I cannot but believe them to be, the rational results of the understandings, and the natural feelings of the hearts of Americans
in general, in contemplating the present state of the nation. While such principles and affections prevail, they will form an indissoluble bond of union, and a sure pledge, that our country has no essential injury, to apprehend from any portentous appearances abroad. In a humble reliance on Divine Providence, we may rest assured, that while we reiterate, with sincerity, our endeavors to accommodate all our differences with France, the Independence of our country cannot be diminished, its dignity degraded, or its glory tarnished, by any nation, or combination of nations, whether friends or enemies.
JOHN ADAMS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
May 22, 1797. Answer to the PRESIDENT'S Speech. After a member had proposed substituting the word sensibility for "indignation," Mr. Nicholas proposed the addition of three sections:—
The first went to an alteration of the style of the answer; to express the warmest sensibility for the refusal of France to credit our minister; but at the same time, that the house flattered themselves, that the refusal originated from Gen. P.'s not having extraordinary powers; and to assure the President that the house received with satisfaction the information that a fresh attempt at negotiation would be instituted. The second sect. promised the concurrence of the house in the necessary measures for our own security and peace; and the third declares that any attempt to separate the people from their constitutional agents, will meet the highest indignation; that every unjust demand on the U. S. by foreign countries, will be repelled; and that the house will ever consider the humiliation of the government as the greatest personal disgrace.
Mr. Nicholas took an ample range to prove the policy and propriety of the addition he had moved. He seemed equally averse from prostrating the honor of this country, as rushing into immediate hostilities, which he thought inevitable, if irritating language was made use of in the address, which must necessarily precede any Ambassador, which may be sent from this country.
Mr. Smith from S. C. opposed these alterations. He said it was the intention of France to injure and insult the U. S.—that humble concessions would only produce fresh injuries and contempt—that the British treaty was merely a pretence for her spoliations and vexations: That her real design was to ruin the trade of England through America, as the same language had been held to other Independent Nations, which had formed no Treaty with Great-Britain: That France, by her decree of March 2, had actually put herself in the same situation as England, without consulting the government of the United States:—That the time had arrived when it was necessary to call forth the resources of the country, so as to be prepared for any emergency: this, he said, instead of producing war (which he deprecated and would wish to avoid by all means short of national humiliation & abasement) would ensure peace, and place the American character in a fair and proper point of view, to all the nations of Europe.—Finally he declared, that however desirable unanimity might be, he would rather have the report of the committee carried by a majority of one, than that Mr. Nicholas's addition should be carried unanimously. Mr. N's proposition was ordered to be printed. Adjourned till to-morrow.
TUESDAY, May 23. The answer to the President's Speech, in debate, in committee of the whole. It is impossible for us to go into a sketch of the debate. The address, as reported, was forcibly advocated by Mr. Griswold, Mr. Smith, S. C. Mr. Rutledge, Mr. Otis and Mr. Harper. Messrs. Otis and Rutledge, in maiden speeches, it is said, arrested the attention of the house, and promised great acquisitions of oratorical abilities to the American Senate.
The advocates for the alteration proposed by Mr. N. were himself, Mr. Giles, and Mr. Baldwin. Mr. Dayton, a Philad. paper suggests, spoke on both sides.
Mr. Giles attempted to procure the recommittal both of the report and alteration; and of increasing the number of the Committee.
Messrs. Harper and Brooks opposed this, and moved that the house be divided, and the question taken; but it being near half past two, the
committee rose, reported progress, and the house adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, May 24. The answer to the President's Speech, continuing in debate; the alteration of Mr. Nicholas was advocated by Mr. Swanwick, and Mr. Livingston, as conciliatory. That the irritating language of the answer would commit the house; as it must either be relinquished, or negotiation could not be renewed.
Mr. Coit moved several amendments, with a view for conciliating differences: in which he was seconded by Mr. Giles.
This was opposed by Mr. Harper, who insisted, that Mr. N's motion ought first to be disposed of. The committee rose, reported progress; and after ordering Mr. Coit's amendments to be printed, the house adjourned.
THURSDAY, May 25. This was Mr. Giles's day, and well did he perform his part. Not content with hunting over the same ground, which had been so thoroughly beaten by Messrs. Nicholas, Livingston, &c. he seemed to think they hurried along too fast, and that it was his duty to rummage every thicket and every bush.
BOSTON, June 1. A Land-Tax is a point which will soon arrest the attention of Congress. The scheme is ripe for execution. If a War happens, it will be then necessary to augment this burthen; and if Peace should still continue it will never be repealed. The Aristocratic Party will therefore bend their force to this favorite object. It will build Frigates, or, pay the interest on the Old or New Loans, and either way they appear to be gainers.
Extract of a letter from a person of respectability at St. Croix, dated 6th May, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, stating further particulars respecting the retreat of the English from before St. Johns, Porto Rico.
"So great was the confusion and hurry at the re-embarkation of the British troops, that they left all their heavy artillery behind, and part of their baggage, and 527 men dead on the field. They expected to meet with little or no resistance, however in this they were mistaken, for Don Castro the Governor, an officer who distinguished himself during the conquest of Well-Florida from the British, was well prepared to receive them, although his forces were small. Furnaces for heating shot had been for some time past constructed, and the fortifications put in the most complete state of defence. The Spanish and the French sailors in the port immediately formed into volunteer companies, manned the several batteries, and co-operated with the militia with the greatest ardour and cordiality."
On Tuesday last, the Episcopal Convention of Massachusetts, met the Rt. Rev. Doctor Bass in Trinity Church, Boston, and recognized him as their Bishop. The Rev. Doctor Parker read the necessary papers and certificate of consecration. The Rev. Dr. WALTER addressed the Bishop on the part of the Church, and read prayers. After which, Bishop Bass preached a sermon.
Captain Robinson, of the Schooner Clara, from Curraoa, on the 18th May, in lat. 33. 43. long. 74. 00. was boarded by the British frigate La Raison, of 32 guns; and after a very strict examination and overhaul of papers and letters, was discharged with civility; she had her two prizes a brig called the Liberty, of Philadelphia, which failed from that port about the 12th inst. and a Schooner from Baltimore, in ballast, with upwards of 40 passengers, 23 of which were women, bound to St. Domingo. The frigate, with the prizes, were on their way to Halifax.
Capt. SHEPHERD, 23 days from Guadalupe, informs, that Victor HUGHES, was dangerously sick of a fever.
Persons affected by Spanish Spoliations, are to address their claims and other papers to PETER LOHRA, (Com's Secretary) No. 109, Mulbury-Street, Philadelphia.
The 14 men confined at Charlestown, for piratically attacking a brig off that port, as lately stated, on an examination before the Circuit Court, were discharged.
Saturday last was launched at Charlestown, a ship of 420 tons. She is pierced for 24 guns, and was
designed for the India trade. Her name is The Empress of China.
Capt. DOANE, at Philadelphia, in 18 days from Gonaives, mentions an article of very good news. He says Toussaint, is appointed Civil and Military Chief at St. Domingo.
Abra'm Isaac
Invites town and country Shopkeepers and Traders, to attend
AT HIS
VENDUE OFFICE, At the Head of Buck-Street, On Wednesday 14th inst.
Where will be sold At Public Auction without any reserve,
A large assortment of English Goods & Hardware, Which must be SOLD for more or less,
CONSISTING OF FINE twill'd Diaper Rugs. Thickets. Plated Buckles. 1/2 & 3/4 Irish Linens. Black do. Cotton Check. Gilt Seals and Green Flannel. Chains. Red do. Steel do. Mill'd do. Vest Buttons. Blue do. Figur'd gilt do. Boots & boot Legs. Matthewman do. Ladies' Sandals of Coat Buttons. different colors. Bl. Account Books Mens' and Boys' Pillois and cales. Shoes. H & HL Hinges. White Flannel. Gate Hinges. Yellow Baize. Square butt do. Green do. Paper Inkstands. Carpeting. Iron Candlesticks. Printed Cassimere. Razor Cases. White do. Knives & Forks. Olive Thicket. Butchers' Knives. Bookmullin hand. Penknives. kerchiefs. Green Ivory do. Mens' Long Cra. do. two bladed. vats. Pocket Knives. Print. cotton pock. Razors, Scissors. et Handkerchiefs. Sheep Shears. Linen do. Snuffers. Mens' grey Wor. Padlocks & other ted Hole. Locks. Womens' blue do. Bolts, Knee do. Mens' ribb'd do. Shoe Knippers. Short Kid Gloves. Shoe Hammers. Long white do. Plaisterers trowels Mens' black bands. Bricklayers do. Scarf Twist. Lock Saws. Pins and Thread. Files, Rasps, Bells, Duffel Blankets. Sickles, &c. &c. Yellow and black. Ribbons.
Sales to begin at 10 o'clock, A. M. and to continue 'till the invoice of the above is finished.
Portsmouth, June 2, 1797.
TO BE SOLD AT
Abra'm Isaac's
AUCTION-ROOM,
On Wednesday 21st inst.
at 10 o'clock, A. M.
PART of the late Mrs. Atkinson's valuable Furniture, consisting of Beds, Bedding, Mahogany Bedsteads, Carpets, Looking Glasses, Bureaus, Chairs, Breakfast and Dining Tables, some kitchen Furniture, &c. &c. &c.
N. B. The Furniture may be seen at his Auction-Room the 19th instant.
The noted thorough bred
HORSE Grey Figure
WILL stand the ensuing season at the stable of John P. Gilman, Esq. in Dover, at the moderate price of two dollars the leap, four dollars the season, and six dollars and two thirds to ensure a mare with foal.
Grey Figure is a beautiful dapple grey, above 16 hands high, for elegance and proportion, inferior to no horse on the Continent, is remarkable for getting large elegant well formed colts, for some of which, at six months old, one hundred dollars have been offered, is three eighths English and one eighth Dutch blood, was fired by an excellent horse 18 hands high; the Grey Figure being so noted for getting such excellent colts we conceive nothing farther need be said in his favor.—Come and try him, if he does not answer your expectation, you will have nothing to pay.

By last evening's Mail.
Proceedings of Congress.
House of Representatives, May 26.
THE house, in a committee of the whole, proceeded to a discussion of the report on the President's speech, and Mr. Nicholas's amendment.
In this discussion—or rather, indeed discussions, remotely, if at all, connected with it—the attention of the committee was occupied until half past three o'clock.
At that hour, Mr. Nicholas having just sat down, there was a call for the committee to rise; this did not prevent Mr. Harper rising, and requesting a few minutes indulgence from the committee—this increased the cry of rise, rise! but Mr. Harper still continuing on his legs, the chairman was obliged to put the question, when there appeared 48 ayes and 44 nays.
The committee accordingly rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
The house then adjourned till tomorrow.
The first speaker this day was Mr. Dennis, a new member from Maryland, who gave a very pleasing specimen of his oratorical abilities—and who equally disclaimed French and English influence, although he admitted having, some time since, felt strong propensities for the Republic. He, like the speakers of the preceding days, took a wide range, which we shall not now attempt to follow him in; and concluded by giving his assent to the report of the committee.
He was followed, on the same side, by Mr. Sewall, who was scarcely less excursive.
Mr. Findley next rose, and lamented the extensive and time-wasting discussions which had unnecessarily grown out of the report. And although he confined himself much more to the point before the committee, yet he too, introduced a variety of collateral topics, and concluded by giving his opinion in favor of Mr. Nicholas's amendment.
Mr. Otis and Mr. Nicholas also spoke, principally in explanation of their former sentiments; or to repel unfounded ideas which their respective speeches on this subject had given rise to.
On the whole, unless by counting the number of speakers who have already appeared, and who we may naturally suppose will not again occupy so much of the time of the committee, the decision of this question, "where more is meant than meet the ear," is almost as remote as it was on Monday morning, when it first attracted their attention.
SATURDAY, MAY 27.
The House again went into a Committee of the Whole on the reported answer to the President's Address; when Mr. Nicholas's amendment being under consideration, Mr. Bayard opened the debate against the amendment. General Shepard followed on the same side. Mr. Rutledge also occupied the attention of the Committee against the amendment; afterwards Mr. Dana, who was opposed to the former part of it, which related to the rejection of our Minister, but in favour of that part which had reference to the placing France on the footing of other countries with respect to Treaties, and with some small exceptions to the other parts. Mr. Dana having finished his observations, and it being the usual hour of adjournment, there seemed to be a pretty general wish to take the question, the call for it being very loud; when Mr. Harper rose, and wished to deliver his sentiments on the occasion. After he had been on his legs about half an hour, in opposition to the amendment, Mr. Otis informed the Committee that he was sorry to say that the Speaker was indisposed, and suggested the propriety of the Committee's rising, that the House might adjourn. The motion was immediately put and carried, and the House adjourned. Mr. Davis, from Kentucky, and Mr. Skinner, from Massachusetts, appeared and took their seats in the House.
MONDAY, MAY 29.
The principal speakers this day were Mr. Harper against the amendment, and Mr. Gallatin in favour of them. The former was up nearly three hours.
A little after three o'clock, the cry of the question, the question, being pretty general, the chairman divided the committee, when there appeared for Mr. Nicholas's amendment 48, and against it 52—[this was an error occasioned by some persons crowding within the bar who were counted by mistake: the actual division of the members were 48 in favor of the amendment and 50 against it.]
The committee then rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
It was moved that when the house should rise, the adjournment should be until ten o'clock to-morrow.
On this the house divided; ayes 36, noes 56.
The speaker then adjourned the house until 11 o'clock to-morrow.
Mr. Harper's speech was a most violent philippic against France, which he accused of the most herculean ambition. He asserted that she was the aggressor in the present European war—that her maxim was every where, to divide the people from their government—and by that division to conquer and destroy them. In the course of these remarks, he mentioned Spain, Holland, and Belgium, in terms far from respectful—and called the king of Spain, the humbled and vassal monarch.
In his enumeration of the resources of this country for carrying on a war, the necessity of an early declaration of which he strongly enforced, he stated the inhabitants of the United States to be 6,000,000.
The propriety of making a common cause with England, and entering into an alliance offensive and defensive with her, was also urged. Her fleets would then protect our commerce, and she would be enabled to recruit her armies and man her navies in the United States.
He laid it down as a certain position, that Spain would join France in her war against the United States—and then, after endeavoring to rouse the passions of the committee, he made an appeal to their cupidity, by holding out the temptations of possessing themselves of Louisiana, Florida, and even Mexico.
In his ardent zeal against every thing French—he insinuated, that French pensioners in that house, were paid by the produce of the spoliation of American commerce. This part, however, we did not distinctly hear, but believe he implicated Mr. Munroe in his charge.
Mr. Giles called the attention of the committee to some insinuations of corruption or misconduct which had been made by Mr. Harper and seemed to apply to Mr. Munroe. His friendship for that gentleman, and his absence from this country, made it a duty on him to enquire of Mr. Harper, whether he meant the insinuations to imply our late ambassador to France; and if so why he did not bring forward the proofs or documents on which they were founded.
Mr. Harper, in reply, admitted that he did mean to include Mr. Munroe in the charges alledged; and that he should hereafter bring forward his proofs.
[We remark, in order that improper impressions may not go abroad, which would have a tendency to spread an alarm as to the interruption of our peace with the French Republic, that there is no doubt, that a majority will be ultimately found in favour of the chief feature of the amendment, that which contemplates removing, by a negotiation with France, such inequalities as arise against her from the operation of existing treaties.]
No member on the floor has said that the inequalities ought not to be removed, and some who voted against the amendment have expressed their opinion that the House ought to declare it as their sentiment that they should be removed; there cannot, therefore, be a doubt but that the important feature in the amendment will finally prevail.]
(Aurora.)
BOSTON, June 5.
[From Philadelphia.]
The mate of the Nancy Perry, (which failed a few days ago, from this port for London) is arrived in town with the information of the capture of that ship, on Tuesday morning last, a little to the southward of the Capes, by a French privateer, of 14 guns, a brig, called the Pardour, commanded by Capt. Gerafcon.
She captured, same evening, the brig Two Sisters, Sherer, from hence
to Jamaica, and sent them both to Cape Francois. The privateer was from Curraoaa, and the captain said he had orders to capture all American vessels to or from British ports, and has sent a copy of his order to this city.
They had taken 5 vessels before, but one of this port. They put 12 of the people on board a pilot-boat, from whence they have come up in a Schooner from Alexandria.
The ship Carlisle, arrived at Baltimore, had four of her hands pressed off the Capes of Virginia, by the British; one of them was a Mr. Robert Primrose, who had served his apprenticeship to the printing business in Baltimore.
We have accounts from New Orleans of a late date, which state that the Spanish Governor there, has prohibited the running the line, according to treaty with the United States until the settlers under Spanish titles shall be confirmed in their possessions.
N. Y. Paper.
At a general muster of the citizens of Essex county, Virginia, the 21st ult. they unanimously agreed to address their Representative in Congress, (Anthony New, Esq.) on the present crisis of national concerns;—in this address they testify their most friendly regards for the French Republic; and earnestly deprecate a war with any nation, but more particularly with France, at least until all just and equitable overtures have been tried in vain.
(Several other Counties in Virginia, and elsewhere have addressed their Representatives on the same subject.)
The following is a list handed by Mr. Millen, of Americans who at present reside in France, and are owners and fitters of privateers, who are said to be cruising for the express purpose of capturing American vessels.
Wm. Cowel, John Coffin Whitney, Ellis, James Callender, Samuel Hatch, of Boston; Thomas Lewis, of Marblehead; Elery of Cape Ann; Samuel Tarbel, of Groton; Platt, Gilson, James Tayler, of New-York; Cooper, of Virginia; Peter Whitides of Norfolk.
SPANISH POPULATION.
According to a census taken in 1787, there were in Spain 10,268,150 souls, viz. males 5,109,172, females 5,158,978.—There are in Spain 11,972 parishes—2067 religious houses for men; 2,122 do. for women; 213 Colleges—773 hospitals; 26 prisons; 51 foundling hospitals; 145 cities; 4,572 towns; 13,790 villages; 1,511 deserted places.—The population of 1787, exceeded that of 1768, and 1769, by 960,346 souls.
FROM THE CENTINEL.
TO FARMERS.
GENTLEMEN,
YOU are well aware of the consequence of being deprived of Indian corn. The probability of that valuable grain being scarce the present year, is too obvious to escape the notice of any one who considers that there is very large quantities of land that was prepared to plant, but hitherto has been so wet and cold, that it was not prudent to do it—and the season is almost too far advanced for Indian Corn to come to perfection even if the weather was now suitable for it. That not being the case, I would recommend as a substitute, BUCK WHEAT, to be sowed on all your land that is qualified to produce it. Land that is very rich, may be sowed with oats, with a prospect of a good crop—sandy land will produce you Buck Wheat, to nearly the same profit as it would Indian Corn in a good season: It makes good bread, mixed with one third part Rye or Wheat; it is good to fatten swine and other creatures: In short, whoever has made trial of it, always have experienced its good properties. If you practice upon this advice, it is likely you will rejoice; but if you neglect it, you will lament when it is too late.—This hint is given by one who knows the value of that kind of grain, and would caution you against a scarcity that the cold and wet weather seems to threaten, unless guarded against, by immediately cultivating Buck Wheat and Oats, where the land is suitable.
Your Real Friend & Husbandman.
BLUNT POINTED ORATORY.
At a late training of the Militia in a country town, we are told, a Captain paraded and harangued
his listening brethren in Arms— "Fellow Soldiers, the English have treated us damn'd badly—the French have used us a damn'd deal worse—Now I wish we may take the field and drive them both to hell."
NEWBURY-PORT, June 1.
Guadaloupe Embargoed.
Yesterday arrived here Schooner Lucy, Joseph Gunnison master, in 20 days from Guadaloupe.—Capt. Gunnison informs, that just before he left there, an Embargo took place on all American vessels in the Island. Capt. Gunnison cut out in the night, and by that means fortunately got clear. The following vessels were at Point-Petre when Capt. Gunnison left there. Brig Israel Young, Brig Dove, Wyatt, Schooner Choate, all of this Port. Lat. 40, 48, spoke a Schooner from the Banks bound to Chatham.
The Lavinia, of Newburyport, 32 days from Charleston to Falmouth, was spoken April 4, lat. 48, long. 16. The Enterprise, Langdon, of Portsmouth 45 days from Bourdeaux for Guadaloupe, spoken May 7, lat. 37, long 63.
PORTSMOUTH, June 6.
To-morrow the General Court convene at Concord.
The papers by last evening's mail were very barren, they contained hardly a single article of news. No Foreign arrivals.
The Hon. Increase Sumner, Esq. is elected Governor, and the Hon. Moses Gill, Esq. Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for the year ensuing.
MARRIED]—Mr. Nathaniel Dennett to Mrs. Joanna Lindsey of this town.
DIED]—At North-Hampton, Mr. Trustram Redman. At Kensington, by a fall from his horse, Mr. Jonathan Tilton. In this town, Capt. William Gerrish; the widow Mary Severt, aged 85; widow Margaret Cruff, aged 80; Miss Olive Holman, aged 23; a child of Mr. Aaron Randall; a child of Mr. Nath'l Ham.
New Goods.
Phineas Ellis
Has just received and for sale on very reasonable terms,
CHINTZES; Book and Jaconet Muslins; Muslin Handkerchiefs; Muslinets; Dimities; fancy Waistcoating; Hosiery; Jeans and Fustians; Clouded Nankins; Durants; Tammies; Shalooms; Calimancoes; Ruffles; Florentines; Crapes; black silk Gloves and Mits; coloured silk Gloves; worsted Gloves and Mits.
Modes and Safnets; Threads and Edgings; Pins; Ladies and Gentlemen's Beaver Hats.
ALSO,
May be had at the same place, a quantity of Sheathing Paper; very good and cheap.
Benjamin Leverett
Informs the public that he taken Store No. 1, Bow-Street, where he has for sale a general assortment of
West-India Goods
AND GROCERIES, which he will sell as low as can be purchased in town,
Consisting of
WEST-INDIA Rum; best French Brandy, do Holland Gin. Sherry and Lisbon Wines. London bottled Porter. Molasses; Hyson, Southong and Bohea Teas. Loaf and Brown Sugars. Nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; Pepper; Ginger; Alspice. Shelled and unshelled Almonds. Fresh cask Raisins. Best box Mince-meat Raisins. Currants; new Rice. Welch's No. 2 Chocolate. Sweet Oil in flasks. Basket Salt; Poland Starch. Best English Mustard per lb. do bottled Mustard. Cake & Bar Soap; Hair Powder. Powder and Shot; Elliot's Snuff. Dipt and Mould Candles, &c. &c. Constant attendance given and the smallest favors acknowledged with thanks.
J & J Goddard
Have received (by consignment,) A NUMBER OF PIPES FRENCH BRANDY Of a superior quality, to be sold on the most reasonable terms.
N. A. Haven
Has received by the late arrivals from Europe, and is now opening for sale at his Store in Market-Street,
By Wholesale only,
An assortment of European GOODS,
CONSISTING OF
SHALOOMS. * Kerfeymeres. Durants. * A few cases of Tammies; Cali-*Wontner's Mens' mancoes; Ruffs-* Hats, well assorted; Lastings. * ed from 3/ to 26/. Florentines; Lin-*Black and blue ens. Dimities; Muslin-*Barcelona Handkerchiefs; Fustians. * kerchiefs. Printed and plain-*French and En Jeans; printed-*Glith Lutestrings. Calicoes, a great-*A few pieces black variety. * & purple Satins. Purple and Chintz-*Silk Florentine for Shawls; Cop-* Mens' wear. perplate Hand-*Silk Hose. kerchiefs. *French Ribbons, 2/ and 3/ Book and * a large assortment of Jaconet Muslins. ment. Muslin Handker-*Threads. chiefs. *Sewing Silks and Printed Quiltings. * Twists all colors. and fancy Waist-*Mens' BEAVER coating. *Gloves. Black, green, and * Ladies' long and fashionable co-* short Habit do. lored superfine. The foregoing Goods being purchased direct from the Manufacturers, will be sold very low for cash or approved credit.
ALSO ON HAND,
Nankins, Bandannas, Swedes Iron Pepper, a few punchbeons of well flavored West-India Rum, and Holland Gin in pipes just received. Portsmouth, June, 1797.
Dry Goods,
Received by the late arrivals from Europe, A large and general assortment,
consisting of RICH Chintzes and Calicoes; Ginghams; Furnitures; Shawls and fancy Handkerchiefs; striped and clouded Nankins; Dimities; Quiltings; Muslins & Muslin Handkerchiefs; Table Cloths & Diapers; Irish Linens and Sheetings; Counterpanes; Cheeks and Fustians; Tapes; Bindings; Silk Ferrets; Nuns Thread; Sewing Silk and Twist; Silk and Cotton Hosiery; Mits and Gloves; Upholsterers Trimmings, a few boxes well assorted Hats.
ALSO
A QUANTITY OF Hardware & Cutlery, with a few elegant MEDALLIONS, MASONICS, and gilt Lockets, which will be sold low for cash or approved credit, by
Lang, Brierley & Co.
At their Wholesale Store, Pleasant Street.
CROCKERY.
N. B. A few crates well assorted Portsmouth, June 2, 1797.
Grand Lodge.
THE 24th of June being the festival of St. JOHN the BAPTIST, the same will be celebrated by the GRAND LODGE of New-Hampshire, at Portsmouth.—The Officers, and Members of the GRAND LODGE and all others of the Craft who can conveniently attend, are requested to repair to the Assembly-Room at 10 of the clock on said day;—the procession will commence precisely at 11, business of importance for the good of Masonry will be laid before the Lodge.
By order of the most worshipful Grand Master. EDWARD ST. L. LIVERMORE, Grand Secretary.
BLANKS
Printed on good paper, are constantly kept for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.

SONG, BY A YOUNG LADY.
FIE, Damon, fie! no more pursue me. But, if you love, accost your flame; For, if you love, you'll ne'er undo me, Nor trifle with my heart and fame. In vain, fond youth, you thus implore me; I see through your delusive feint; That, while you feign how you adore me, You'd make a suitor of your saint. You, in soft strains and fond addresses, Of me a deity have made; And yet, with impious bold carelessness, Your goddess you would fain degrade. But, till you bring a priest to bind me, I, goddess like, will bear the sway; In Hymen's bands you'll woman find me, Then Love and Damon I'll obey.
MONITION TO THE LADIES.
MYRTILLA, rising with the dawn, Steals roses from the blushing morn; But, when Myrtilla sleeps till ten, Aurora steals them back again.
AN EXCELLENT WORK.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE By S. Larkin, At the Portsmouth Book-Store, [Price Fifty Cents.] A VIEW
OF THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE Present War with France. By the Hon. Thomas Erskine. The first Boston, from the 24th London Edition. Portsmouth, May 29, 1797.
REMOVED.
John Turnbull
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the store in Market Street, lately occupied by Mr. S. Elliot, where he is selling his present assortment of GOODS at first cost.
Elegant Tambr'd and plain Muslins, very cheap.
N. B. Those persons who have accounts unsettled with John Turnbull are desired to call and settle the same before the 1st day of July next, as he then shall be under the necessity of prosecuting those who are delinquent.
Said Store in Market-Street will be let, and possession given the 1st of July.
FOR SALE
A House Frame,
FORTY-FOUR feet in length, and 33 in width, a good height, calculated for 2 stacks of Chimneys, gotten by workmen.—Any person willing to purchase may have information by inquiring of the Printer. Portsmouth, June 2, 1797.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of STEPHEN PIPER late of Stratham, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement to the subscriber, executor of the last Will and Testament of said deceased.
THOMAS PIPER.
Stratham, May 29, 1797.
Rockingham, ff.
THE heirs to the estate of James Kelsey, late of Nottingham, in said county, yeoman, deceased, are hereby notified, that on the third Wednesday of July next, at 11 of the clock, A. M. at the Probate Office in Exeter, in said county, that the subscriber will exhibit his account of his administration of said estate, to the Judge of Probate for said county, in order for examination and allowance.
JOHN KELSEY, Administrator. Nottingham, June 1, 1797.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of JOSIAH JONES, late of Londonderry, innholder, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same to us the subscribers, Jonathan Jones, Amos Jones, Executors to the last will and Testament.
Londonderry, April 15, 1797.
TO BE LET
Half of a convenient new HOUSE at the fourth end of the town. Apply to Charles Grace, Portsmouth.
State of New-Hampshire. WHEREAS an act passed the General Court of said State, at the session in Dec. 1796, laying a tax of three cents per acre upon all lands in Lyman, in the county of Grafton (except public lands) for the purpose of making and repairing roads and bridges mentioned in said act, and by which the non-resident owners and proprietors are allowed to pay their proportion thereof in work at six cents per hour for an able bodied man, finding his own tools and diet. This is to inform all concerned that the selectmen of said Lyman for the time being, under whose direction the work is to be done will be ready to employ the non-resident owners and proprietors as aforesaid any time between the 1st day of August and the 1st day of October next.
DANIEL MOULTON, SAUNDERS HODGES, } Selectmen. WILLIAM MINER, Lyman, May 30, 1797.
THE owners of land in Danbury, in the county of Grafton, are hereby notified that a tax of two cents per acre is assessed on said land, and that the same will be advertised for sale, unless said tax is paid either in money or labor on the road in said town before the 1st day of October next.
OBEDIAH JUDKINS, SAMUEL PILLSBURY, } Selectmen. ANTHONY TAYLOR, May 30, 1797.
TRECOTHICK.
AT the request of more than one fifteenth part of the proprietors of Trecothick, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, to call a meeting of said proprietors for the following purposes, viz.
1st. To choose a moderator. 2d. To see if said proprietors will accept of an allotment of sixty acres to each proprietor share as a first divisional lot in lieu of the former division, which was deranged and set aside by vote of said proprietors for special reasons, which sixty acres have been laid out by Col. Alexander Craig, agreeable to proposals presented by him, which are cleared of interferences of other towns, and if they shall be accepted, then to draw said lots at said meeting, or at any adjournment thereof, if thought best.
3d. To see what consideration in land or money the proprietors will give to said Craig for making and laying out said allotments.
4th. To confirm to said Alexander Craig and his assigns, such lots as he has pitched upon agreeable to former votes of this propriety.
5th. To appoint a committee to apply to the General Court for and upon such matters as may be thought proper at said meeting.
6th. To receive, hear and determine the memorials of any persons who may apply and present the same to the proprietors at said meeting, respecting their claims to any land by vote or otherwise.
7th. To appoint an agent or agents to prosecute any trespassers or defend any actions which may be brought against this propriety on any account.
In compliance with said request, I do hereby notify and warn said proprietors to attend a meeting on Wednesday the 28th day of June next, at the house of Mr. Jacob Walden, at the New-Hampshire Hotel, at 10 o'clock, A. M. then and there to act upon the requisite matters aforementioned.
JOHN WENDELL, Prop'r's Clerk. May 30, 1797.
Public Auction.
BY virtue of a licence from the Judge of Probate for the county of Stafford, will be sold at Public Auction on the 23d of June next, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Capt. Joseph Richardson in Durham.—All the real estate lately belonging to the honorable John Sullivan, Esq. of said Durham, deceased, by JONA. STEELE, } Administrators. GEO: SULLIVAN, Durham, May 22, 1797.
ALL persons that have any demands on the Innoculating Hospital, Shapley's Island, are desired immediately to exhibit the same; and those who are indebted, are requested to discharge the same. The expences of the Hospital are great and require a settlement at the discharge of every Class. May 22, 1797.
FOR SALE By James Sheafe, OLD white Lisbon WINE in quarter casks—Also, few bldgs. London PORTER in bottles.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of the common & undivided land in Plainfield, in the county of Cheshire, and State of New-Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of said proprietors held at Plainfield on the 1st day of June, 1793, a tax of twenty shillings on the common and undivided land belonging to each original proprietor right or share was voted to be assessed and raised, and that the same has been assessed and committed to me the subscriber to collect; and notice has been given in the New-Hampshire Gazette thereof, and that unless the said tax of twenty shillings as aforesaid was paid to me the subscriber on or before the 1st day of July next ensuing, that so much of their lands would be advertised for sale as would pay said tax and cost, being more than fourteen days after the last week of said notice, and whereas the tax of twenty shillings as aforesaid yet remains unpaid by the proprietors or owners of the common and undivided land belonging to the rights or shares of the following original proprietors, viz. Benjamin Hutchinson, Dan'l Woodward, Eleazer Cady, James Bradford, Robert Dickson, Esq. William Canady, John Hall, Joseph Spalding, John Gallop, James Dean, Joseph Farnham, jr. Jonathan Philips, Stephen Hall, William Cutler, Andrew Spalding, John How, Jonas How, Thomas Hurd, Zachariah Frink, Stephen Kingbury, Josh. Frink, William Edwards, Ebenezer Gallop, Daniel Clark, Samuel Hall, jr. Jeremiah Cady, John Spalding, James Matthews, Moses Tufts, Elias Woodward, Benjamin Hutchinson, jr. Joseph Williams, Nathaniel Main, Cyprian Stevens, Benjamin Spalding, Caleb Shepherd, John Nelson, Martha Smith, Samuel Gorden, Lemuel Spalding, Joshua Dunlap, Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark Wentworth, Esq. Stephen Warren, Jesse Spalding, Abel Stevens, Moses Warren, Francis Smith, Jose. Smith, Benning Wentworth, John Wentworth—therefore so much of the interest or property of said proprietor or owner in the common and undivided land belonging to each of the aforesaid original proprietors right or share as will be sufficient to pay said tax and charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Benjamin Allen, innholder in said Plainfield, on the first Monday in August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
JOSEPH KIMBALL, Proprietors Collector. Plainfield, May 27, 1797.
WHEREAS Joseph
Meder of Lee, did on the 20th day of April last, write or cause to be written and published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, a false, scandalous and malicious libel, setting forth that Israel Bartlett of Nottingham, did, on the 20th day of October, 1796, fraudulently obtain a note of hand signed by Joseph Meder of Lee, for thirty dollars; which note he has cautioned all persons against purchasing, because he says he is determined not to pay the same. I therefore have thought fit to give the public the particulars relative to my obtaining said note of hand, the facts are these, viz. Previous to the note being given to me I had said Meder under due arrest on a criminal process, in which situation as a prisoner he behaved himself in a very surly, cross, ill-natured manner; and in open violation of the Law, and in contempt of the Authority of the State of New-Hampshire, did, in a very violent manner, seize my right hand and force it to his mouth, and bit the forefinger of it in so shocking a manner as to nearly have deprived me of its use forever; for which I prosecuted said Meder, he then entered into an agreement with me, to submit the affair to the judgment of James Brackett, Esq. of Lee, and Mr. Stevens Smith, of Epping. They after considering the affair, agreed that Meder should sign said note, and acknowledge himself to have acted very wrong, all which he readily complied with; but he has since that time industriously sought to injure my character; but I hope the Quaker coat and bat which he wears, nor his thee and thou, although pronounced with the voice of a Stentor, will not add grace enough to his stories to deceive the public. ISRAEL BARTLETT. Nottingham, May 15, 1797.
Fresh Goods.
Peter Coffin
Has just imported in the Guffavus, Capt. Turner, from Liverpool.
A GREAT VARIETY OF Fashionable, fancy & other GOODS,
Which are now opening for sale, by Wholesale and Retail.
Among which are the following, viz.
 BEST superfine Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colors.  Cassimeres, printed, plain and mix'd, some of which are double mill'd.  A great variety of fancy Waistcoating.  Jeans, Fustians, Cordelures.  Strip'd, clouded and silk Nankinets.  Chintzes, a great assortment.  Ginghams, a great variety, some very fine.  Copperplate and fashionable Chintz Furniture.  Book, Jacomet, clouded and Tambo'd Muffins.  Muslin Handkerchiefs and Aprons.  Silk, muslin, purple & chintz Shawls.  Lawns, Cambricks, Long Lawns.  Irish Linens, Brown Holland, Sheetings.  Diapers, Table Cloths all sizes.  Muslinets, Dimities, Marceilles Quilting.  Lustrings, Satins, Modes.  Pekin Silks, Italian Silks.  Sarfnets, Tiffanies, Gauzes.  Patent black Laces, some very wide for veils.  Thread Laces and Edgings, a great assortment.  Gold, silver, thread & bobbin Fringes.  An elegant assortment of fancy Hats and Bonnets, with straw wreaths and feathers.  A few elegant Satin Beavers.  A great variety of spangled and fancy Fans, some very elegant.  Elegant Gilt, Agate & Patent Necklaces and Ear-Rings.  Morocco and Kid Sandals.  Black and colored Morocco Slippers.  Russell and Florentine Shoes and Slippers.  White and colored Kid Gloves.  Hosiery of every description.  Knit Breeches Patterns, Pantaloons.  Worsted and silk Gloves and Mitts.  British and India Cottons.  Durants, Tammies, Shaloon.  Calamancoes, Ruffles, Moreens.  Lastings, Satinets, Florentines.  Gilt, plated, Pearl, Steel and Italian Buttons.  Gold and silver Epaulets.  Patent Elastic Shoe Buckles.  Satin Hair Cloth for chair bottoms.  Pins, Threads, Tapes, Bobbins.  Carpetts and Carpeting, &c. &c. &c. 
Portsmouth, May 10, 1797.
A Bargain.
*****
TO BE SOLD,
If applied for in one Month,
THE Mansion House
of the Subscriber, which is situated on as pleasant a spot of Land as any in the town, and is excellently calculated for a public Stage House, for the entertainment of travellers from the country or elsewhere.—The prospect is commanding and inviting.—The air is salubrious, conveniences agreeable, and is so well known that it needs no other recommendation than what nature has given it; it is an excellent stand for a gentleman's seat and may be highly improved. A price nearly equal to what is asked, has been offered for it, but it has been hitherto determined whether it would be sold or leased. The conditions of purchase will be made easy, one half payable in one year or more upon interest, and some English and West-India Goods will be taken. Any person at Boston, Salem, Newburyport or elsewhere, may now have a good opportunity of accommodating themselves with a fine stand for public business in the stage line. The premises will be leased after one month from this date, and none need apply after that time.—Terms may be known by inquiring of NATHAN S. GRIFFITH, Who will give the purchaser a good warrant deed of the premises above mentioned. Portsmouth, May 12, 1797.
An Apprentice wanted.
A LAD from 12 to 15 years of age is wanted as an apprentice to the Painting and Gilding business; good encouragement will be given to one who is steady and has a taste for drawing. Apply to G. Doig, Portsmouth.
Road to Fortune.
Tickets
in Dartmouth College LOTTERY which commences Drawing 13th June.
WHOLE and quarter Tickets in the 3d Class of Dartmouth College Lottery, for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office and Book-Store, Market-Street, Portsmouth, where the prizes drawn to the tickets sold there will be paid on sight. Apply soon, but few remain unsold.
Dartmouth College
Lottery. Class Third.
THE MANAGERS of Dartmouth College Lottery offer to the Public a SCHEME of the third Class, consisting of six thousand Tickets at four Dollars each—the amount of which they have divided into Prizes of the following value—subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
SCHEME.
   Prizes. Dollars. Dollars.     3 of 1000 are 2000   3 of 500 are 1500   10 of 200 are 2000   30 of 100 are 3000   40 of 50 are 2000   80 of 20 are 1600   122 of 10 are 1220   1335 of 8 are 10,680   1622 24,000   4378  
6000 Tickets at 4 Dollars are 24,000. In compliance with the wishes of a large proportion of Adventurers in the former Classes, the Managers have divided the Prize of 3000 Dollars into 30 Prizes of 100 Dollars each; have increased the number of intermediate Prizes; and have substituted 8 Dollars instead of 6 Dollars for the lowest Prize. With these alterations, joined to the laudable design of the Lottery, they anticipate a complete sale.
This Class will positively commence drawing at Concord, on Tuesday the 13th of June next—and when completed a List of Prizes will be immediately published and the Prizes paid on demand.
JONA. FREEMAN, } Managers. BENJ. CONNER, Wm A. KENT,
Just arrived from Hamburg, in the ship Mary,
AND FOR SALE
By James Shapley,
On Mr. Samuel Hill's Wharf, RUSSIA Iron per ton or hundred. Sweets, do. Crates Glass-Ware, containing Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses. Casks Coffee Mills. Best and second quality Russia Duck. Ravens, do. 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14 whole and half boxes Window-Glass. Large and small Scrubbing Brushes. Gin per Pipe.
Likewise for sale, Sherry Wine per quarter cask, And a quantity of St. Ubes SALT.
Portsmouth, May 20, 1797.
PHENOMENON
THAT beautiful full blooded STALLION, lately imported by Lang, Brierley and Co. from England, will stand for covering this season, at the stable of Maj. Thomas Leavett, of North-Hampton.
He is a fine chestnut, rising 5 years old, sixteen hands and half high, got by the famous Phenomenon (whose grand sire was the noted Eclipse) Dam Recovery by Hyder Ally, Grandam Perdita by Herod, great Grandam by Sampson, and out of the Lass of the Mill.
A horse with such a pedigree can need no other recommendation. The price fifteen dollars the season, eight dollars a leap and one dollar the Groom, which will never be lowered. April 22, 1797.
A good strong fe-
cond hand CHAISE for sale; Apply to the Printer hereof.