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TUESDAY, August 15, 1797.
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Address to the Nation!
BY THE SEAMEN AT ST. HELENS.
[Concluded from our last.]
IN the beginning of our narrative, we mentioned the aspersions thrown on our characters as British seamen. The following concerns the Mars alone, whose crew, evil minded men were pleased to say, corresponded with French agents; but they are as groundless as they are malicious:—Her crew, we do not deny, were more head strong than those of other ships. Treachery or Republican principles, they, like the crews of the whole fleet, disavow. The following aspersions allude to us all, and are taken from an Hon. Member's speech, in the House of Commons, inserted in the Sun of the 19th inst. part of which we have quoted, with necessary remarks on the same, beginning with the following, his express words!—
"There must be a point in which the demands of the Seamen must cease."
Can that Hon. Member entertain a doubt but that we maturely weighed within our bosoms the boon we solicited, or took advantage of our distressed country at the present momentous crisis, when so many millions were voted away for chimerical purposes. He condescends to say, "What has been granted to us appeared to be no more than what justice required; but he could not avoid declaring his disapprobation of the mode we adopted." It was not consistent with that high character which British seamen always maintained. It is beyond our comprehension what measures he would adopt as plighted faith was forfeited. He farther says, and on the bare reflection of which he might blush, if ever blush adorned his cheek: "I fear there have been worked upon by some interference of the foulest, basest, and most treacherous nature." Treachery! as British seamen, we detest the thought. "If there were men who, upon other occasions, considered themselves as being oppressed, there was at least something of dignity and openness in complaining at the moment; but if they wished to obtain revenge," says he, "by endeavoring to sap and destroy the bulwark of the country, they were the basest and foulest traitors that ever disgraced a country." Dignified we are, for the service rendered to our country on every occasion, when we had to dispute with the enemy (superiority of numbers not excepted) the empire of the main, of which this country retains the ascendancy. Openness of heart and frankness of mind are the general characteristic of a British seaman. He never could have believed, that while the fleet of the enemy was preparing for sea, English sailors would remain in port disputing with Government, they were the last body of men from whom he should suspect such conduct." O! Sheridan, if this be your mean opinion of British seamen, thou knowest little of seamen's sentiment. Our requests were moderate and just. Why then should Government (who know our deserts) dispute with us? We are not tainted with Republicanism; on its agents we would not deign a look. Impute any thing to us the mean foul can dictate, but treachery; its principles we disavow. What revenge does he suppose we could wish to take of the country which gave us birth? If any revenge was our aim, it would have been on those who opposed us; private individuals, not our grateful country. That Hon. Gentleman, thinking he had defeated the Chancellor, attacked the poor but loyal Tars. He will not find them easily defeated: opposed to a foreign foe in particular. The Hon. Member's struggles are great—a good salary he wants—then (like an honorable friend of his bosom) he will be silent, with Minister's in particular.
Dear countrymen, we presume you will no longer remain ignorant—therefore beg leave to conclude our narrative, and remain The Loyal and Humane Tars of his Majesty's fleet at St. Helen's Queen-Charlotte, May 13, 1797.
Foreign Intelligence.
By the Young William, from Dunkirk, papers were received to June 6. By arrivals at Gloucester we were favored with Paris Prints of June 23d.
PARIS 12 PRAIRIAL, MAY 31. It appears by the last letters from Germany, that La Fayette and his fellow prisoners are not yet set at liberty.
We understand, that some of our ministers are at last to be dismissed, agreeable to the wishes of the public.
INSURRECTION AT GENOA.
By the Genoa mail, which arrived yesterday the Directory has received intelligence of a dreadful insurrection which broke out in that city on the 22d inst. The colliers, a class of men as formidable as the Lazaroni at Naples, assembled, to the number of 12,000, broke open the gates of the prisons, and with the assistance of the ruffians released, they committed the utmost atrocities all over the town. Four noblemen had been beheaded, when the mail left Genoa, under an escort of 200 men.
JUNE 1.
The Directory this day announced to the Council of Five Hundred, that Citizen Barthelmy had accepted the appointment of Director to which he had been called by the Legislative body. One charge brought against the Minister of Marine (who is facetiously termed John Flour Truget) was, that being a man of voracious appetite, his domestic consumption of Flour had amounted to the enormous quantity of Twenty Thousand quintals yearly!
JUNE 5.
The treaty of peace with the Emperor is signed. There will be no Congress. The Emperor has undertaken to arrange every thing relating to the Princes of the Empire, and to act as a mediator with the King of England. This news is Official.
The Director, Barthelmy, is expected here hourly, the news of his acceptance has raised the public funds.
Barbe Marbois in speaking of the situation of our finances, has charged the minister of Justice (Merlin) with great dilapidations.
A duel has been fought between the Ex. Gen. Jourdan and Merlin, in which the latter was slightly wounded.
Apparent Dismissal of Officers.
Truget, Merlin, Charles De la Croix, and Romal, these worthy supporters of French Liberty, have arrived at the moment of their disgrace; calumniated by public writers, calumniated by the legislative body, what they have done to save their country serves as a pretext to their persecutors. Deposed by public opinion, what resistance could they make to the enemies, which the remembrance of their conduct incessantly raised against them? The Directory is silent before their accusers. To-morrow, perhaps, they will return to the obscure crowd. To-morrow, perhaps, they will be interrogated as vile Criminals. To-morrow, perhaps—"but every thing is ruined." [rhodomontade.]
Sonthonax, Raymond and their accomplices are recalled. They are to be succeeded by a commission, at whose head is placed Villaret Joyeuse, a rear admiral and an ancient officer of the marine.
Decree of the Directory of June 3d. The Directory resolves that the
functions of Citizens Raymond, Romme St. Lawrent and Sonthonax, Agents appointed by the Directory, for the Island of St. Domingo, in execution of the law of 5th Pluviose, 4th year, shall cease on the 4th of Thermidor, 5th year. At the expiration of the term of their functions. They shall proceed without the smallest delay to the Executive Directory, in order to render an account of their mission. To this effect they shall take all necessary measures, the Minister of Marine is charged with the execution of the present decree.
JUNE 10.
After the signing the preliminaries of peace. Buonaparte, on quitting the Austrian provinces collected his victorious army on the frontiers of Italy: There on an immense plain he arranged his brethren in arms; then walking from battalion to battalion, the young hero addressed them as follows:—
"My brave friends, you have restored peace to your country and covered yourselves with immortal glory. It is however necessary to remain still a longer time under arms. We must yet root out the last of our enemies. I shall give you all your leaves of absence, in order that you may visit your parents and connections. When you shall have embraced them, still think of your Country. I shall proceed and wait for you at Calais; and am persuaded that not one of you will be wanting at the rendezvous."
The modesty of Barthelmy induced him to avoid the honors prepared for him: Informed of the preparations made for his reception, he determined to change his carriage; and when the Cavalry, who were sent to meet him, arrived at the door of his first carriage, they found it contained only the Secretaries of the new Directory. On his arrival in Paris, he proceeded in a hackney coach to the Directory. The sentinel having refused to admit him, he requested to speak to Carnot. "From whom," said the sentinel! "From Barthelmy," he replied. On hearing his name, the sentinel apologized for the necessity of following his orders for the counter-sign. Carnot was instantly informed; who came to the door to receive him. He was introduced to the Directory, who received him in the most affectionate manner, when he was solemnly installed, and addressed the Directory in a handsome speech. The Ministers of the Republic were then severally introduced to him.
On the arrival of Mr. Barthelmy the music executed the following air, "Ah! how was I inspired when I received you to my heart." Upon the arrival of Merlin, they executed the "Hymn of Departure" the public thought the music excellent.
A decree of the Executive Directory authorizes Gen. Buonaparte to make new intercessions with the Emperor in favor of La Fayette and the other prisoners at Olmutz.
JUNE 13.
OF PEACE.
An English Cartel has arrived at Calais with dispatches containing two packets, one for the municipality, in which was found inclosed a letter signed Grenville, by which the English Minister, on informing them that Mr. Pitt was no longer in place, requested them to forward instantly to the Directory the packet intended for them. These dispatches contain new overtures made by the King to the Directory to bring about prompt and definitive pacification. The high esteem in which citizen Barthelmy is held in England, and the happy influence of his nomination, will not a little contribute to accelerate this moment. General peace will therefore probably be one of the first benefits for which France will be indebted to its new Director. He could not arrive under more happy auspices.
JUNE 19. Notwithstanding the language of the English papers we are assured that the deposition of Mr. Pitt, has been officially announced to the French Government.
The proposition brought by the packet boat from Calais, says the "Journal of Freeman," were only propositions "A la Malmesbury." They were intended to procure a passport for an English Minister who would not treat except in a Congress. The Directory has supported the character which it developed relative to the policy of Pitt, and will not treat except with England alone.
JUNE 23.
The negotiations with the English ministers will not take place at Paris, but at Lille, as we have already announced. The following is the answer said to have been made by the Directory to the new Envoy of Great Britain, who has arrived in Paris. "That the renewal of negotiations experience no difficulty on the part of the French government, who equally desire to put an end to the misfortunes of the war; but that previously, the Directory exacts, that general principles should be established, to serve as a basis to ulterior negotiations. That England being now acquainted with the price at which she may obtain peace, it is natural that she should offer a view of the treaty upon which all the negotiations are to turn: That finally the Directory would willingly listen to the propositions of the British government; but that agents chosen by the two powers must at first meet at Lille for the purpose of entering upon negotiations, and that they would not be continued at Paris, except in case the two parties should agree upon the principles which are to serve as a basis to the Treaty of Peace. We have already made known the three negotiators whom the Directory had nominated; charged to proceed to Lille to treat upon a peace with the English Plenipotentiaries. This choice does not appear to be pleasing to every body, and the following is the opinion entertained of the members of this Commission:—
Letourneur, entirely a stranger in making negotiations; Pleville Pelle, an old marine Captain, and an excellent officer, but who has never employed his attention in diplomatic affairs; and finally, Maret, who was plunged into the dungeons of Austria, when he was proceeding upon the Embassy to Naples.—This latter choice is a very good one and will be generally applauded. Maret possesses intelligence, talents and address, and has already discharged with honor, two missions near the Cabinet of London, where he made himself esteemed. Colchen, Secretary General of the Commission, was Commissary of Foreign Affairs after the 9th Thermidor. He unites to a great capacity, a prudent, upright and conciliatory disposition: A firm character, an integrity often proved, and a long habit of affairs and political subjects.
The Redacteur, (half official journal) informs us that a passport has been dispatched to the English government, for the negotiator who is to proceed to Lille, agreeable to the request made by Lord Grenville. This negotiator is not yet known, adds the same journal. The English papers however assure us, that there will be three negotiators, and point out Messrs. Eden, Auckland and Landdown; the two first are known in the diplomatic world, the third is one of the celebrated members of the opposition, and signed the last peace with France. Some Journals mention Lord St. Helens instead of Mr. Eden. Lille was chosen on account of its Telegraph, and as being nearly intermediate between London and Paris.
From "La Nouvelle Politique," Paris Paper.
The powerful voice of truth is yet
heard in Paris; there are still a few choice spirits, whom honesty delights to consider as her votaries—and who, in hurling bold truths in the teeth of insolent power, ably assert the rights of a friendly nation, and the cause of mankind.—Amongst these, stands conspicuous the editor of "Nouvelles Politiques," whose sentiments on the recent conduct of the Directory here follows.
ROLE D'EQUIPAGE.
The 2d article of the treaty of 1778 with America, renders common to the citizens of both nations the advantages which either shall allow to the most favored nation. But the 33d article of our treaty of 1786 with England stipulates formally, that a vessel unprovided with a passport and certificate of cargo, shall be examined by a competent judge; and if it be proved by their circumstances that the vessel belongs to a subject of one of the contracting parties, it shall not be confiscated, but dismissed without charge.
By what right, then, do the Directory require a role d'equipage from the Americans, and ordain that every American vessel unprovided with it, shall be good prize; while this expression is not to be found in any part of the treaties of 1778 and 1786! Never do the English, never do the Americans carry on board any role d'equipage , there is not even a word in their language which corresponds to it.
I shall ask in the next place, wherefore the Directory has ordained the execution of a law annulled by the legislative body, by enjoining upon the commissaries of the tribunals not to suffer neutrals to deviate in the execution of the law of the 9th March 1793; a law which is annulled by the 7th article of that of the first Nivose, 3d year, (7th Jan. 1795) which article annuls all dispositions contrary to the treaties concluded with the United States of America.
These infractions of treaties on the part of the French government, are real declarations of war; and they are as unconstitutional as they are unjust and impolitic, since the constitution reserves to the legislative body the right to make war and peace.
Note of the editors. In support of these observations, we shall add, that we have before our eyes an American Gazette, containing an official list of 54 American ships taken by French privateers, carried into different ports in St. Domingo, and condemned as good prize by the commissaries of the directory. The detriments which results to the American commerce, and to a multitude of individuals, cannot fail to excite the greatest discontent throughout the whole nation."
THE MUTINY.
LONDON, June 12.
We understand that all propositions of accommodation from the Seamen are rejected by the Government; and that Captain Knight, with Lieutenant Buller, set off last night with an answer to that effect from the Admiralty. If therefore, the Sailors should remain firm and steadfast to their purpose, our minds cannot but be filled with the most terrible forebodings of what may be the issue of this very unfortunate and melancholy affair.
SHEERNESSE, June 11.
The delegates of the fleet, finding themselves deserted by so many of their companions, despair of being able to effect their purpose, and according to the best information that I can collect they are now willing to return to their duty, provided his Majesty's pardon is extended to them, in common with their deluded brethren. An intimation to this effect was yesterday made to Admiral Buckner; and as a proof of the sincerity of their wishes, they struck for a time the red ensign of defiance,

and hoisted the union flag, in its place—permitting at the same time, several of the merchantmen detained by them to depart up the Thames. This amicable display, however, was of very short duration; for on being informed that it was the intention of government that the ringleaders should legally answer for their crimes, the emblem of defiance was again hoisted, and there are, at this moment thirteen or fifteen red flags flying at the Nore.
The circumstance gives us very little concern and you need entertain no apprehensions on account of it; the situation of the Seamen is such, that a day or two will unquestionably compel them to make an unconditional surrender. In the mean time, Admiral Buckner has sent to the Admiralty for fresh instructions with respect to the future conduct to be observed towards the mutineers. Capt. Knight of the Montague, which has set out for town, is the bearer of the Admiralty's letters, the answer of their Lordships to which will decide the fate of the Delegates.
The ships which escaped yesterday are now under the protection of the batteries. The rampart facing the Nore is fully manned, the red hot balls continue in a state of preparation, and every thing else is in the same situation as when I wrote to you on Friday last. Most of the merchant ships which were detained by the mutineers have proceeded on their voyage up the river.
CHATHAM, June 11.
This morning there were 16 red flags flying. I am informed by several persons that things remain still in doubt.
The greatest dissensions prevail on board the ships which still hold out the signal of mutiny; and particularly on board the Sandwich, which will appear from the circumstance of her having yesterday evening alternately hoisted the union and red flags several times, the latter of which was at length suffered to remain flying, and it continues so still; the mutinous part of the crew having been, it seems more powerful than those who wished to return to their duty. It is said that a dreadful contest took place on this occasion.
Various reports prevailed yesterday evening and this morning concerning Parker, the ringleader of the mutineers. A letter from one of the ships at the Nore has stated positively that he was in irons on board the Montague. Others say he is a prisoner on board the Monmouth.
The Ardent in making her escape fired a broadside into the Monmouth, by which ten men on board that ship were killed.
A Lieutenant on board another ship, in attempting to call over the mutineers to their duty, killed a Marine Soldier who hesitated in declaring what side he would join, and then ordered the remainder of the Marines to fire on such Seamen as persisted in their disobedience.
Rochester Bridge is guarded day and night by the Citizens of the Corporation. A bar is thrown across it, and all persons are examined. A Sailor who stole away from the Warrior was last night discovered attempting to pass the bridge, in women's cloaths. He was taken up and sent on board his ship, where he is now a prisoner.
SUNDAY EVENING.
The Neptune, of 98 guns, Capt. Sir Erasmus Gower, and the Agincourt, of 64 guns, Capt. Williamson, dropped down the River by yesterday afternoon's tide, on their way to the Downs.
A great number of gun boats are now lying out at Woolwich, ten of which are already completely equipped.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2.
Mr. Byers, the Gentleman who intercepted Gov. Blount's letter, is a native of New-York, and a son of Mr. James Byers, now of Springfield, Massachusetts, who in the time of our Revolution rendered the most essential service to his country, by establishing a Brass Cannon Foundry in this city, from which he produced ordnance superior to any ever imported. His son was lately appointed a Superintendent of Stores amongst the Indians, where Carey acted as Interpreter, and from whom he, by some means, obtained Blount's letter, with which he set out from Telford Block House on the second of June; since which he has travelled that road backward and forward three times.
To this Young Man the United States are indebted for the discovery of a plot which would, in all probability have involved this country in a war. We flatter ourselves he will not only receive the hearty thanks of his fellow citizens throughout the United States, but that the Executive will reward his meritorious services by adequate promotion.
August 3.
We have good authority for stating, that London papers to 11th June, were received in this city, by the Josiah Collins, and that they contain the most important intelligence respecting the British Navy—particularly that in an attempt of the mutinous squadron to pass Tilbury fort, a ship of the line had been sunk—this latter, however we give merely as report.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 3.
On the 2d of June, in the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer moved;
"That an humble address be presented to his majesty, to this purport, To express the concern and indignation which the house feel at the heinous conduct of those who attempted to seduce the seamen from their duty and allegiance; to assure his majesty that they were ready to afford the utmost assistance to the paternal endeavours of his majesty to restore discipline and subordination in the navy, and to adopt every measure which can tend at this important conjuncture to provide for the public security; and that they would proceed without delay to consider of making more effectual provisions for the prevention and punishment of all traitorous attempts to excite sedition and mutiny in his majesty's service, or to withdraw any part of his majesty's forces, by sea or land, from their duty and allegiance to him, and from that obedience and discipline which are so important and necessary; and to assure his Majesty, that the House of Commons had the fullest reliance on the loyalty of his majesty's subjects, and that they would be eager to contribute their utmost exertions upon every occasion for the support of legal authority, the maintenance of peace and order, and the general prosperity and safety of the British Empire."
Some few objections were adduced, and debate ensued, but finally the motion was carried unanimously .
A paragraph under the head of Nantz, says, "business is at present dull. All kinds of merchandise are without demand. The owners of privateers are offering their goods for sale in all parts, but they do not find market."
Pastoret, the French Council of 500, has moved, that the Revolution Square, in Paris (Place de la Revolution) shall be converted into Peace Square (Place de la Paix). He proposed to raise on that spot, where for two years, so many crimes had been committed, a monument to their armies, to cover in some sort those crimes, with their military glory.
On this occasion Pastoret made the following remarks in favor of a general peace.
"May Europe cease to be bathed in blood—May we see allies only in the nations whom we have been forced to combat. May the English too, those ancient friends of liberty, too long led astray by their government, acknowledge that notwithstanding our triumphs and the unshaken courage of our warriors, we have as much desire of peace as they have need of it."
A letter from Paris, of June 3, mentions, that the elections have proved favorable—good men are chosen in general—all France rejoices at the elevation of Barthelemy, to the Directory.
Merlin, of Thionville, a leader of the violent party, was killed the day before in a duel.
BOSTON, Aug. 11.
EUROPEAN.
Capt. Aydelot, from Liverpool, furnished London News to June 10. The Ministry had requested of the French Directory passports for a new Negotiator. Lord Auckland, was said to be appointed. The necessary passports had been granted, and when we look at the reduced situation of Great Britain, and her incapability to effect any thing by a continuation of the war, all doubts of the sincerity of the present overtures vanish. The Mutiny was not at an end; but the prospect of a speedy accommodation between the government and
those in revolt has opened. Many vessels were declared in a state of rebellion, and the energy with which government were evidently determined to act against them, had alarmed them, and produced a disposition to return to their duty. Two ships had left the mutinous fleet, run into Sheerness harbour, and the crews had delivered to the officers of government, 16 of the most violent of the seamen. One Parker who was the leader of the whole Mutiny, had incurred the displeasure of the seamen, by suppressing the King's Proclamation and other papers which came on board.—Yesterday's Mail acquaints us of an arrival at New-York, with London Newspapers to June 13, by two days the latest. The Mutiny existed still.—The seamen had exhibited a loyal disposition and had hoisted the union flag; but being dissatisfied with the overtures made, they rehoisted the flag of rebellion.
Capt. Vissal in the sloop Young William , from Dunkirk; and Capt. Stone, Knowles and Brown, at Gloucester from Bourdeaux, bring our European advices down to the 23d of June, 13 days later than our last accounts. A change had operated in the French Government, since the admission of the New Director, and Third, almost paramount to a Revolution.
The conduct of all considerable officers is severely scrutinized: already the most astonishing dilapidatory excesses have been detected. Truguet, the Minister of Marine, Merlin, of Justice, De la Croix, of Foreign Relations, and Romell, of the Interior, it seems are dismissed.
The first is charged with sharing in Sonthonax's plunder, with having suppressed information of the atrocities of that tyrant of St. Domingo; and with having defrauded the Republic in his provision contracts. The charges against the others are not specified. The recall of Sonthonax and his Colleagues in power and iniquity at St. Domingo, is produced by the most perfect conviction of their criminality—and resolution to purge and reform that important Colony. The dark picture of the crimes committed at this ill fated Island, and their effects, would be beyond credence, if not accompanied with plenary evidence. Vice Admiral Joyeuse is appointed Chief of the new Commission to be sent out, and judging from a Speech he delivered on his appointment, we conceive the Islanders, under his humanity, will once more be happy, and the Citizens of the United States, by his justice be freed from those horrid persecutions and robberies, which have destroyed or beggared many, and essentially affected the whole.
The Change in France, we believe, will operate greatly in the American favor. We have been abused extremely under the ex-officers—the new, mean to pursue different measures, it is not probable they will wish to destroy the remnant of our commerce—it is not probable they will improve on a system, which has been called unjust in France —they must—they will seek to harmonize once more with us—and treat us equitably.
These pleasing circumstances and considerations, are heightened by the certainty, that Negotiations for Peace have commenced.
At the time of the sailing of the above-mentioned Capts. from Bourdeaux, it was currently reported that Mr. Pinckney, our Envoy, had been invited to Paris from Rotterdam. This rumour was probably created from the evident change in the disposition of the French Rulers.
MUTINY IN JARVIS'S FLEET.
Capt. Percival, from Lisbon, who failed the beginning of July, and who arrived this morning, informs, that the day before he failed, a Report was in general circulation, that a Mutiny had broken out in Jarvis's fleet, and that coercion had been used by the Admiral, and 26 sailors hung at the yard-arm.
From Halifax, August 3. Our latest Foreign news is by merchant ships—No Packets having lately arrived. It is stated that symptoms of Revolt had appeared on board the Victory , one of Jarvis's fleet, and that they had been destroyed by the execution of some of the sailors.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in France, to his friend in this town, dated, May 30th, 1797.
"The manly and spirited letter of Mr. PICKERING, to Mr. PINCKNEY, is considered by the first advocates in Paris, as a master-piece, and
unanswerable; it has been translated and delivered to both Houses, who are extremely well pleased and satisfied with it; and are about demanding, in consequence of it, all the papers relative to the American affairs, from the Directory; and should a Minister be now sent out, every thing would soon return to its former pleasant situation."
Captain Elkins from Rotterdam brought dispatches from Mr. Pinckney.
Letter from Mr. Bulkley, at Lisbon, 16th June, contains the following important Postscript:—"I have just received a Note from Mr. Yznardi, the American Consul at Cadiz, of the 2d inst. informing me, that he has received an order from the Spanish King, directing all bona fide American vessels, detained in Spanish ports, to be immediately given up; and all those, carried in, on suspicion of having enemy's property on board, to have speedy trial."
A HORRID CONFLAGRATION. AGAIN.
We are sorry to acquaint our readers that by a gentleman who left Albany on Saturday morning, we are informed, that a terrible Fire took place in that City about 11 o'clock on Friday night last, which consumed ONE FOURTH PART of the whole City, in which were included many of the most elegant Buildings. It was supposed to have been occasioned by Incendiaries. We shall have it in our power to give a more particular account of this unhappy event in our next.
Albany contained about 1263 buildings of which 863 were dwelling houses. So that upwards of three hundred buildings, or two hundred houses must have been burnt.
The British Brig Earl Moira , of 14 guns, Capt. Fawson, failed for Halifax yesterday afternoon.
Capt. Toplet from Bourdeaux, states as fact, that the French Government has issued orders for Adet to return again to America, as soon as he should arrive in France.
AUTHENTIC.
The following copy of a letter we received some time since for publication, but owing to an untoward circumstance, it has not yet appeared. The public may depend it is authentic, and from a respectable citizen belonging to this town, as well known for his impartiality in politics while among us, as for the veracity of his information while absent. This letter follows, and is dated
PARIS, MAY 14, 1797.
"From the newspapers and other publications, you will be able to form more perfect ideas of the political affairs of Europe, than it is possible for me to give you. The preeminence of peace, you no doubt have heard, are signed with the Emperor; and a final ratification will soon take place. England it seems, will be permitted to have peace, provided they accede to the terms proposed by France, which is the only declaration the Emperor could obtain from France respecting that power. A Congress of the interested powers is soon to meet in Switzerland, to treat of a general pacification; and England will send an Envoy. It is said, that France will demand restitution of all places taken from them or the Dutch, during the war; Gibraltar to the Spaniards, and as many ships as were taken at Toulon. The French people very lately seem to have changed their policy, and mode of reasoning with regard to peace with England; they are now even desirous it should take place, rather than push her to further extremities, viewing her a less dangerous enemy with her present imperfect system of government, heavy load of taxes and debts, than she would be if urged to a Revolution, which would probably terminate in a Republic.—They find it much easier to manage Kings, Lords, and Nobles, than Republicans."
"It has been apprehended for some time past that France was determined to drive America to such extremities as to produce actual war, but those fears have, in a considerable degree subsided, in consequence of a Letter from the Minister of Justice, to the Consul General, Mr. Skipwith, in answer to one respecting the capture of American vessels; that Letter is an éclaircissement of their motives and conduct, and tho' it is very energetic and shews a fixed determination to carry into rigid effect, such parts of the Treaty, as they construe in their favor, it also shews that they neither intend, nor expect a war."
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WILL BE SOLD At Abraham Isaac's AUCTION-ROOM, At 10 o'clock, A.M.
SIX pieces Mock Chintz; 6 pieces light do; 2 pieces dark do; 3 pieces purple Calico; 1 piece spotted Jaconet Muslin; 1 piece \frac{3}{4} Book Muslin; 2 pieces \frac{3}{4} Chintz Shawls; 1 piece \frac{3}{4} do; 4 pieces \frac{3}{4} chintz, \frac{3}{4} book Muslin Shawls; 1 piece \frac{3}{4} purple do; 1 piece \frac{3}{4} Book Bords; 1 piece Jaconet Handkerchiefs; 1 piece printed Muslin Petticoat Patterns.
—ALSO—
A variety of Hard Ware. Consisting of—Brass pullies; rising joint Hinges; chest do; Padlocks; Escutcheons; Thumblocks; brass Cocks; thoe Hammers; Cramping do; iron Coffee Mills; bed Castors; dove-tail Hinges; Graters; Sugar Tongs; water Hook; Currycombs; Taylors flears; iron Squares; Shoe Buckles; desk Locks; brass Hinges; bell Pulls; brass Castors; chimney Hooks; shoe size Sticks; plated Spurs; saddle Nails; sheep Shears; Screwings; japan'd Coffee Pots; Tea Cannisters; Tar Brushes; Buttons; gilt do; japan'd Bread Baskets; Sash Line; Trowels; 1 cask Poland Starch; several boxes Window Glass 8 by 10; elegant mahogany 4 foot Tables; mahogany Pembroke do; dressing do; and a number of other articles too tedious to mention. Blow high, blow low, all the above must go.
FOR SALE BY
Thomas Manning, No. 7, On Portsmouth Pier, HOLLAND'S Gin per pipe or barrel. Good flavor'd West-India Rum per hogshead or barrel. Window Glass of all sizes. Shot of all sizes. Sheathing Nails. Rice; Rock and St. Ubes' Salt. Lines, Twine and Fishing Hooks. Crates of Ware and Hollow Glass. Frying Pans per hundred.
By virtue of a licence from the honorable Judge of Probate.
WILL BE SOLD
At Public Vendue
On WEDNESDAY the 30th day of Aug. current, at 2 o'clock, P.M. ABOUT five acres of upland & cedar swamp, in Portsmouth, being part of the estate of Mr. Jer- emiah Holmes, late of said Port- mouth, deceased. Sale to be on the premises. BENJ. HOLMES, Administrator, Portsmouth, Aug. 9, 1797.

FURTHER Foreign Intelligence By arrivals at Boston, and Gloucester. Paris papers to June 17.
PARIS, June 2. We learn by letters from Madrid, dated 16th of May, that preparations are making at Carthagena, Alicante and Malaga, for the arrival of 30,000 French troops, which are to be detached from the army of Italy and to be landed at these ports, for the purpose of assisting in the siege of Gibraltar. Large bodies of Spanish troops are filing off from different parts of Spain, and are on their way to St. Roch.
It was yesterday reported, that peace had been finally concluded between the French Republic, and the King of Bohemia and Hungary, & that the approaching Congress is to be held only for the purpose of discussing the affairs of the Empire, and the subject of a general Peace.
An ambassador Plenipotentiary from the King of Denmark, has arrived within these few days at Paris.
JUNE 18. Villare Joyeuse, it is said is to replace Gen. Pichegru in the presidency of the Council of Five Hundred. New agents are to be sent to St. Domingo.
According to a note of the minister of marine, the corsairs of St. Domingo and other ships of the Republic, have taken from the Americans, from the end of the year to the 5th Ventose, 100 prizes declared to be valuable. The number of prizes taken in the European seas from the end of Floreal to the 12th Prairial amounts to 18.
The property found at Venice, belonging to English, Russians and Portuguese, has been confiscated for the benefit of the French Republic.
The actual situation of Europe offers three events, upon which politicians may exercise their speculations.
1. The Cabinet of Vienna, and that of Berlin, are making the most powerful efforts to commence a war soon.
2. The French are reviving their marine at the expense of the Venetians. 32 ships of the line, 26 frigates and a great number of smaller vessels of war, are now at their disposal.
3. The moment is at hand, when one part of the naval force of England is to be employed to reduce the other. The insurrection of the seamen makes the Government tremble.
VIENNA, June 1. Every thing indicates a great distrust, in this government, not only of the French and Prussians, but also against England, whose Ambassador M. Eden, is ready to quit us.
BOURDEAUX, June 23. Paris accounts say, that letters from the Cape of Good Hope, of the month of March, mention, that there exists a very great discontent against the English. The English have exhausted all the paper money of the Dutch Company, are going to issue some which will have a forced currency. This makes the inhabitants murmur. The colony has suffered much since the arrival of the English. A great scarcity began to be felt there; and three vessels had failed for Bengal, to bring grain and rice. The inhabitants repent now of having surrendered to the English, and there are often very violent contentions between those of the inhabitants who detest their new masters and those who co-operated in the surrender of the colony.
LONDON, June 7. The following paper was yesterday posted up at Lloyd's. "The Fury Sloop from the W. Indies, brings advice that an unsuccessful attack had been made upon the Fort of St. Juan, on the island of Porto Rico, from whence his Majesty's forces had retired without obstruction or any material loss."
The Mutiny not yet broke up. JUNE 12. The news of the return of the fleet of the Nore to duty was premature. This error arose from the accounts by the telegraphs, of which the Admiralty had published a bulletin in these terms: "The disorders at the Nore are terminated." It seems that the mistake arose from the red flag being lowered, and that of the fraternity being hoisted, out of respect to Capt. Knight, the bearer of the propositions from the sailors to government, and who was returning with the Admiralty's answer. But
it was no sooner learnt from his mouth that his Majesty had made some exceptions to the pardon he had granted, and that the delegates were to be treated as traitors to the nation, when the red flag was again hoisted. Capt. Knight was again dispatched at ten in the evening with fresh propositions signed by delegate Parker. We learn that all those propositions of accommodation are rejected by government; and that Capt. Knight, accompanied by the Lieut. set out last night to carry that answer to the Admiralty. If the sailors persist in their design, we can but forebode the most afflicting issue to this unhappy affair.
COLOGNE, June 5. Gen. Hoche has just published an arrest, which suppresses the contributions and requisitions imposed before the 21st of March, and fixes at 8 millions the sum to be paid by the conquered countries, viz. 2,750,000 in specie, and 5,250,000 in provisions.
RATISBON, June 3. We now see in print the letter which the supreme head of the empire addressed, under date of Sept. 7, 1796, to the Electors, relative to the unconstitutional encroachments and taking possession in Franconia by the King of Prussia. After the exposition of the measures of the Cabinet of Berlin; and a refutation of the motives alleged, his Imperial Majesty asks of the Electors not only to give him with patriotic frankness their advice what means he ought to take, in his quality of head of the empire, in this affair, but also to interpose their constitutional influence to induce his Prussian Majesty to re-establish the integrity of the imperial possessions in Franconia.
VENICE, May 27. The French have in our capital only some detachments of troops in quality of auxiliaries and friends. Those who occupy our provinces maintain the most exact discipline, and a strict neutrality. They will find in our ports great resources for our marine preparations. Gen. Buonaparte has ordered a requisition of 400 marines from the different ports of Italy to man our ships.
Domestic Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4. AUTHENTIC.
Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, July 17. "I am extremely sorry to inform you that our navigation has become more precarious than ever. It is now Sir, hardly possible, even to reach a French port. The commanders of British ships endorse the registers of our vessels bound to such ports. Until within a few days they only ordered them away—many afterwards shift in and were not molested when they failed out. I have it, from good authority, that the Commission mean to condemn every vessel that has her register thus endorsed; no matter to what port she was bound. Hence they yesterday condemned the Schooner Hetty of Charleston, Wm. Hatham, master. This vessel was actually going to a French port—indeed it was not questioned. There are now in this city, eleven or eight Captains whose vessels are in jeopardy, although their registers are not endorsed."
AUG. 7. Saturday evening last arrived the ship America, Capt. Ewing, in 52 days from Hamburg. Capt. E. failed from that port on the 13th of June; on the 15th he passed through the British fleet under Ad. Duncan, of 18 sail, and from the officer by whom he was boarded, was informed that good order and discipline, had been re-established on board the ships at the Nore, and that several of those ships were then in the fleet. On the 16th he had a view of the Dutch fleet in the Texel, and had a gun fired at him by an English cutter reconnoitering. On the 17th, being off Dover, a boat came from the shore, and Capt. Ewing enquiring for intelligence, was informed that Mr. Pitt was removed from office, and that the disturbance among the sailors of the men of war were settled.
BOSTON, August 14. FOREIGN. We have English information two days later than before given.—The expectations of peace were increasing.—The flocks which are considered the political Thermometer of G. B. rose from 47 to 52 per cent, in three days.—The mutiny at the Nore was not suppressed; the government refusing to listen to any terms short of unconditional submission.
CASUALTIES.
Mr. Parker Hopkinson, of New-Hampshire, but frequently a Resident in this town, was yesterday last night instantly killed by Lightning, as he was travelling in a Sulkey, at Northborough.—His Horse was also killed. his Carriage shattered to pieces, and an Umbrella he held over him, the Wood and Silk were entirely consumed, and the Metal melted.—He was about 25 Years of Age.—Two or three other Persons and Horses were struck down, but recovered, one Man remained Senseless several minutes.
A man on board an Indiaman, on a passage to India, playing with a child in his arms, let it fall overboard. He instantly jumped into the sea, and got hold of the child; but in swimming back to the ship, he was attacked by a shark. He then threw the child from him, which was instantly devoured; but the man got safe on board.—At New-London, in July last, Mrs. Packer, wife of Mr. Hubbard Packer, of Groton, accompanied by some other women, went to view the Sumac Mill, in that place. While a Mr. Allyn who attended in the mill, was gone above to put the mill in motion, with a view to gratify, Mrs. P. approached so near the machinery, that it caught in her shawl, when it began to move, and precipitated her with such violence in its way, that she survived the fatal stroke but a few moments.—The Stockbridge paper, August 7, informs, "That on Tuesday morning last, Mr. Wadsworth, of Becket, about 70 years of age, had driven his cows to pasture, as soon as the fence was opened, a bull turning round placed himself in a threatening posture, Mr. W. approached and struck him with his staff. The bull flew at him with violent rage, and struck him with one of his horns, which entered his leg at the knee, and laid the bone of the thigh bare, quite to his body. From his thigh, the horn entered his body and tore it in such a manner that his bowels fell to the ground. A woman was in sight, and saw the shocking transaction—she called two men who were mowing in a field, at a small distance; they came immediately to the place, and found the bull standing over his mangled prey, from which they could not drive him, until one of the men threw an axe at, and wounded him—he then turned, and went into the pasture. They took Mr. Wadsworth, and carried him to a house, where he lived until about 1 o'clock the next morning and expired. The bull was shot the same day."
NEWBURYPORT, Aug. 12. Tuesday arrived here the Sch'r Hope, Abel Lunt master, 29 days from Guadalupe. Informs, that before he failed, a British packet was brought in there, taken by a French privateer; she had on board ten thousand joes, intended for the payment of the British troops at Barbadoes.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. MELCHER, The notifications being up for choosing a Representative to Congress, in the room of Jeremiah Smith, Esq. who has resigned, and as this State is already represented by one gentleman of the law, and two in the agricultural interest, it is proper that the one now to be chosen, should be in the mercantile line, WOODBURY LANGDON, Esq. is a gentleman well qualified to represent this class of our citizens, and it is hoped he will have a large majority of votes for this important purpose both in town and country. CANDOR. Aug. 14 1797.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 15. A number of cased Dollars are now in circulation. The method of detecting them is, to poise the suspected dollar on the finger, and strike it with a key or piece of hard metal. The genuine dollar will give a clear sharp sound; the other a dull heavy one like lead. (Carey's Gazette.)
Accidents by lightning have been exceedingly frequent. Dr. Franklin recommends: to those who are caught in a thunder-storm in the fields to come near to a tree if they can, but not to stand close to it. He also says, that people should endeavor to be as wet as possible, rather than attempt to keep themselves dry. To lie down on the ground in the neighbourhood of a tree seems to be the safest method. Within doors it is dangerous to run into corners, to stand near chimneys or walls, or before open windows. The middle of the room is the safest place.
The following Toast peculiar for its neatness and point, was given by the Hon. Judge Paine, at the celebration of the 4th July, at Portland:— "The District of Maine—May it ripen for a separation; but may there be no separation till it is ripe."
From the commencement of the war, to the 30th Sept. 1796, there have died, deserted, and been discharged from the British forces in St. Domingo, only 9053! At this price do the British keep possession of their conquests in the West-Indies.
SHIP NEWS. An arrival at Portland, spoke July
30, in lat. 42. 37. long. 64. 43. the Schooner William and Mary, Capt. Samuel Briard, of this town, seven days out, bound to Madeira—all well—the captain desired this to be mentioned on account of a passenger's being sick on board when he failed.
Friday arrived the brig Olive, Capt. Stoodley, 47 days from St. Ubes, left there brig Katy, Captain Matchet, of Boston, to sail in about 20 days; brig Claracy, Capt. Fields of ditto, just arrived from London; ship Franklin, Capt. Chaffee of ditto, to sail in about 8 days; and Schooner—of ditto, just arrived from Malaga, ordered to ride quarantine 40 days. Spoke lat. 42. 50. long. 63. brig Hope of and for Salem, from Bourdeaux.
◆◆◆◆◆ Departed this life, at Deerfield, on the 4th day of August, in the 44th year of her age, Mrs. Hannah Upham, consort of the Rev. Timothy Upham, Pastor of the Church in that place; in the death of whom the bereaved husband has left a provident and an affectionate wife, the children a kind and tender parent, the church an amiable pattern of piety—and society at large, a benevolent and charitable friend.
A firm belief in the Gospel, a confidence in Jesus Christ enabled her to bear with christian patience and fortitude a lingering and corroding disease.—And often to repeat "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him," and as she possessed every virtuous principle, and most ardently wished to leave this world, we doubt not but that she has gone to receive the reward of the faithful in the mansions of bliss and glory.
Friday, Mr. Stephen Paul of Kittery, ship-carpenter, was drowned from a small canoe near Piscataqua Bridge.
DIED. Master Jeremiah Pearce, in the 15th year of his age, his death was occasioned by the wounds he received about a fortnight since, on being thrown from a horse, which terminated in a lock jaw.
Mrs. Trickey; and a child of Mr. Joseph Jewett.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H. ENTERED FROM Schooner Abigail, Seavey, Virginia. Schooner Polly, Hooper, New-York. Brig Olive, Stoodley, St. Ubes. CLEARED FOR Sloop Anna, Huntress, Philadelphia.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. MELCHER, I observed by one of your late papers that the Hon. Jeremiah Smith had resigned his seat as a Representative of this State in the Congress of the United States, and the last Monday in August inst. being the time appointed for making a choice to supply the vacancy, I would therefore beg leave to recommend the Hon. EDWARD ST. LOE LIVERMORE, Esq. as a candidate, a gentleman whose well known abilities & strict integrity intitle him to your suffrages. A FREEMAN.
By virtue of a licence from the Hon. Samuel Tenney, Judge of Probate of Wills, &c.
WILL BE SOLD At Public Auction, On Thursday the 24th day of August inst. at 2 o'clock, P. M. A T the dwelling house of widow MARY REDMAN, in Northampton, so much of the personal estate of TRISTRAM REDMAN, late of Northampton, deceased, as will amount to three hundred and fifty dollars, consisting of live stock, farming utensils, household furniture, and a quantity of excellent Hay. Conditions of sale to be known at time and place. JOHN FOGG, Executor. Northampton, Aug. 10, 1797.
F. Maurice
MOST respectfully informs the Ladies' and Gentlemen of Portsmouth, that he intends opening his
Dancing School, At the Assembly-Room in this town, on Thursday the 24th inst. and will continue it on Thursday and Saturday afternoons of each week, from 3 o'clock 'till sunset. Those who wish to send their children are informed that his terms are six dollars per quarter, two of which will be expected at entrance. The remainder at the end of the quarter. Portsmouth, Aug. 11, 1797.
RUM and BRANDY.
TEN Hogheads of 1st, 2d, 3d, & 4th proof Rum, and a few Pipes of Brandy, both of an excellent quality, for sale by J. & J. Goddard. Portsmouth, Aug. 14, 1797.
WANTED
An honest, active, well disposed LAD, as an apprentice to the Book-Binding business; inquire of S. LARKIN, at the Portsmouth Book-store. Aug. 15, 1797.
TO BE LET
Two Chambers, in the centre of the town; apply to the Printer.
William Seavey
Has removed to Store No. 2, Jaffrey's Ledge, where he sells
BEST Philadelphia Loaf Sugar by hundred, or Loaf; India by bag or lb.
Good flavor'd Rum by barrel or gallon; excellent French Brandy by pipe, bbl. or gallon; Lisbon and Sherry Wine by cask or gallon; Cotton by bale or pound; New Rice by cask or hundred.
Best Florence Oil by cask or flask; best manufactured Tobacco of all kinds; fresh Raisins by cask or pound; Fresh Teas.
A few barrels new superfine Flour; Molasses; Pepper; Spice; Indigo; coarse and fine Salt; Cod and Pollock Fish suitable for the country.
Together with most every article in the Grocery and W. I. line, which he sells as cheap as can be bought in town.
As usual, a supply of American Canvas No. 1 to 8, for which a generous credit will be given.—Also,
A quantity of square Timber, suitable for Store frames, it lies at the North end of the town. Portsmouth, Aug. 12.
WHEREAS I the
subscriber on the 27th day of June, 1797, signed a note of hand to Jacob Currier of Dover, for the sum of twenty-two dollars and one half, payable to the said Currier or his order, I do hereby caution all & every person against purchasing said note, as there was no consideration whatever for signing said note; I am determined never to pay the same. AMOS COFFIN. Hampton, Aug. 12, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ff. To Abraham True, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county.
WE the undersigned, owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Chichester, request that you notify and warn the proprietors, owners and grantees of land in said township, to meet at the dwelling-house of Lt. John Hilliard, in said Chichester, on Thursday the 7th day of September next, at 1 of the clock in the afternoon, to vote and act on the following articles, viz.
 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.  2d. To choose a proprietors clerk for said Chichester.  3d. To choose any other proprietary officers that is thought proper at said meeting.  4th. To vote and transact all such other matters as may be thought best for the interest of the proprietors.  John Hilliard, James Drake, Joseph Dow, Robert Tibbetts, Joshua Lane, Jonathan Perkins, Jacob Sanborn, Joshua Berry, John Bickford, Abraham Green, Thomas Lake, John Cram, Timothy Prescott, William Chase, Asa Lane, Enoch Butler, Daniel Tilton, Joseph Sanborn. July 1, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ff.
In compliance with the above written request to me made, I do hereby notify and warn all the proprietors, owners and grantees of land in said township of Chichester to meet at the time and place, and for the purpose mentioned, and set forth in the aforesaid request.
Given under my hand and seal at Chichester this 25th day of July, 1797. ABRAHAM TRUE, Justice Peace.

A SONG. NIGH to a flowing stream She sat with pensive air, Indulging of a theme That led her to despair: She dropt a pearly tear Into the silver wave, The finny brood drew near, The treasure to receive.  " Farewel to ev'ry joy! " All comfort's from me fled! " No hopes my thoughts employ! " He sleeps among the dead!"  Then from her heaving breast A sigh found out its way; The passing winds it catch'd, And bore the sigh away.  " Lamented youth farewell! " I ne'er shall see the more! " With thee each pleasure fell! " All smiling joys are o'er!"  Into the flood she flung Herself from off the shore; The floods this maiden on Their crystal bosom bore.  AUSONIA.
MORALS.
Letter from Col. Stedman to his Son.  AS the last time I can do for you in this world, I now join to the trifles I leave you, these few lines; and which I beg of you often to read for my sake, who ever loved you so tenderly. Above all things fear God as the supreme author of all good; love him in your soul, and be religious: but detest every tincture of hypocrisy.  Regard your neighbour, that is, all mankind, and of whatever nation, profession, or faith, while they are honest, and be ever so thyself; it is the best policy in the end, depend upon it.  Guard against idleness; it is the root of every misery, to which bad company gives the finishing stroke.  Love economy without avarice, and be ever thyself thy best friend. Fly from the excesses of debauchery, they will rot thy body, while they are a cancer in thy mind. To keep both found, my dear, be never behind hand with thy correspondent, with thy creditor, with thy daily occupations, or with thy conscience, and thy soul shall enjoy peace.  By using air, exercise, diet, and recreation, thy body shall enjoy health and vigor.  Dear John, should fortune frown (which depend upon it sometimes she will) then look round on thousands more wretched than thyself, and who perhaps, did less deserve to be so, and be content. Contentment is better than fine gold.  With not for death, it is a sin; but scorn to fear it, and be prepared to meet it every hour, since come it must while the good mind smiles at its sting and defies its point.  Beware of passion, and cruelty; but rejoice in being good natured, not only to man, but to the meanest insect, that is the whole creation without exception; detest to hurt them, but for thy food, or for thy defence. To be cruel, is the portion of the coward, while bravery and humanity go hand in hand, and please thy God.  Obey with temper, and even pleasure, those set over thee; since without knowing how to be obedient, none ever knew how to command. Now my dear boy, love Mrs. Stedman and her little children from your heart, if ever you had a real love for your dead father, who requests it of you. She has most tenderly proved a help in thy infant state; and while thou art a brother to her helpless little ones, prove thyself also a parent and a guardian, by constant kindness and a proper conduct. Let that good sense with which heaven has been pleased to befriend you ever promote harmony and peace in my dear family; then shall the blessings of Almighty God, spread you and them, and we, together with your beloved mother, my dear Johanna, have a chance once more to meet, where, in the presence of an Heavenly Benefactor, our joy and happiness shall be eternal and complete, which is the ardent wish, the sincere prayer, and only hope, of your once loving father, thy tender parent; who my dear child, when you read this, will be no more, and rests with an affectionate heart to all eternity.  Yours, JOHN G. STEDMAN.  Hensley House, near Tiverton, Devon, Jan. 14, 1787.  P. S. Let not your grief for my decease overcome you; let your tears flow, my dear, with manly moderation, and trust that I am happy.
ANECDOES. A SAILOR was intigated to strike a Quaker, telling him he heard that Quakers would not fight. "True," replies the friend, "they do not choose to fight." Then the man gave him a box on the ear—"Friend," says he, "the scriptures command to turn the other side also."—On this he received a box on the opposite ear, and after having said, "the scriptures are now silent, and leave man to his will," he dusted the sailor's jacket.
A YOUNG fellow, whose dress and appearance did not, by any means, proclaim him a gentleman, knocked at the door of a young widow lady in Berkley-square; and having gained admittance, expressed an anxious desire of seeing the lady: adding, with great energy, "I dye for her ladyship."—The servant, supposing he wanted to address her as a lover, was so enraged at his insolence, that he saluted him with a few kicks, and was on the point of turning him out of doors; when the bustle attending this business induced the lady to open the door of her apartment, to know what was the matter. An éclaircissement immediately took place, when the supposed lover asked the following question:—"Pray, my lady, of what colour am I to dye those curtains which you sent me a few days ago?"
IN a parish (our author does not tell us where) John and Joan were married by the Vicar, and lived contentedly together thirty years; when, caused by a dispute between them, they agreed to be unmarried. With this view they repaired to their venerable pastor, who after dissuading them in vain, appointed a time for their appearance in the Parish church, when placing them back to back in the middle thereof, with the face of each to a door, he pronounced solemnly, "As far as the East is from the West, so far I separate you; go John out that door, and you Joan out at this." They obeyed, but before night met each other—"Well Joan," says John, "where will you lodge to night?" "Why, with you John I think." "Come then," says he, "it will be best for us both."
TO BE LET  PART of a convenient large Dwelling-House, in a pleasant part of the town; inquire of the Printer.
Grocery-Store.  Benjamin Leverett, Informs the public that he has 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, Lisbon and Malaga Wines. London bottled Porter. Molasses; Hysen, Scouchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee. Loaf, India and Brown Sugars. Nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; Pepper; Ginger; Allspice. Shelled and unshelled Almonds. Fresh cask Raisins. Best box Muscatel Raisins. Currants; new Rice; superfine Flour. Welsh's No. 2 Chocolate. Rumsey's ditto. 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 by the keg or retail. Dipt and Mould Candles, &c. &c. Constant attendance given and the smallest favors acknowledged with thanks. N. B. To be let, two Chambers in the Brick-Store directly over the shop occupied by Mr. Joseph Haven, suitable for a wholesale apartment, school, or auction-room.—Inquire as above. t. b. c.
ALL persons having demands on the estate of TRISTRAM REDMAN , late of Northampton, gentleman, deceased, are desired to exhibit them for settlement, & all those indebted to said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to JOHN FOGG, Executor to the will of said deceased. Northampton, July 24, 1797.
FOR SALE AT  J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office & Book-Store,  WRITING-PAPER per ream or less. Account Books of all sizes, made of the best of paper, and sold as cheap as can be purchased in town. Walkden's best British genuine black and red Ink Powder, warranted of the best kind. School-Books of all sorts, and a general assortment of  Books & Stationary, constantly kept for sale, on the lowest terms.
FOR SALE, SEVEN Hundred and fifty-three acres of Land lying in the south end of Stratford, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, within half a mile of it are a Saw and Grist Mill. The land is all of a superior quality, perhaps scarcely an acre thereof but is capable of making tillage, or mowing, between 80 and 100 acres are of the best interval, bordering on Connecticut river, the quantity will make four, five, or six Farms, such number of persons might buy the whole, and divide it to their own minds, the town has from 40 to 60 families in it, the payment will be made convenient; no person need to apply with expectation of buying any part less than the whole; inquire of  THOMAS MARTIN, WHO HAS FOR SALE, Pepper in Bags, and Cassia. Portsmouth, June 20. t.b.c.
NOTICE is given to the owners of Carriages, and Retailers; that the subscriber will attend at Mr. Lamson's inn, at Exeter, on Friday the 8th day of September next, from 9 o'clock, A. M. 'till 3, P. M. and every other day in the month (Sunday's excepted) at the Inspection-Office in Portsmouth from 9 o'clock, A. M. 'till 12. For the purpose of receiving entries of carriages, and issuing Licences agreeable to law.  GEORGE WENTWORTH, Collector of the Revenue.
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 Nankinets; Dimities; Quiltings; Mullins & Mullin Handkerchiefs; Table Cloths & Diapers; Irish Linens and Sheetings; Counterpanes; Checks and Fustians; Tapes; Bindings; Silk Ferrers; Nuns Thread; Sewing Silk and Twift; Silk and Cotton Hosiery; Mitts 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.
N. B. A few crates well assorted  CROCKERY. Next door to the Printing-Office, Market-street, Portsmouth,
Rich'd Evans Has opened a new assortment of seasonable  GOODS, among which are, for Cash only, A very large assortment of  STRIP'D, Check'd, sprig'd, spotted and plain Mullins, remarkably cheap; Mullin Shawls, &c. &c. An assortment of Ladies' most elegant fashionable Satin Beavers; fashionable Hat Bands; most fashionable Fans; Lustrings; color'd Satin and Modes; Linen; Diapers; Dimities; Mullinets; Table Cloths; Napkins, &c. t.b.c.
A general Assortment of  BLANKS Printed on good paper, are constantly kept 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; Cadees; Bread & Fruit Baskets. Brass & Copper Warming Pans; Brass Kettles; Copper Tea Kettles; Brass Chasing Dishes. A compleat assortment of Cabinet Brass 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, brass and iron, of almost every description. Knives and Forks; Jackknives; Penknives; Scissors; Razors; Tailors Shears; Sheep Shears; Curriers and Skinners Knives; Sickles. Steelyards; Brass Scales, and Scale Beams. Plated and common Stirrups; Snaffle and Pelham Bits; Saddlersweb; 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; Brass, Princes Metal and Iron Candlesticks; Brass Cocks with and without keys, common and screwed. Wood Screws of all lengths: Bed Screws. Paint, White-Wash, Furniture, Clothes, Buckle, Tooth, Scrubbing, Tar, 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. Hysen 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, 1od, 2od, and Deck Nails. Nova Scotia Grindstones, &c. &c.
FOR SALE BY  JAMES SHAPLEY,  RUSSIA Iron per ton or hundred. Sweden do. do. Cotton per bale. Crates Glass Ware, containing Tumblers, Decanters and Wine Glasses. Casks of Coffee Mills. Best and second quality Russia Duck. Ravens do. 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, & 12 by 14 Window Glass pr. box & half box. House brushes, large and small. Scrubbing do. Gin per pipe. Portsmouth, July 28, 1797.
For sale on reasonable terms, A VALUABLE location adjoining Conway, in the county of Stafford, consisting of the following lots of land, viz. No. 1, containing 180 acres; No. 2, 3, 4 and 5 of 100 acres each, agreeably to a plan of said tract. Also a House and Land in Durham, pleasantly situated in the crotch of three roads leading to Portsmouth, and will accommodate a trader or tradesman—said house and land is now in the occupation of Mr. Patrick Furniss. For terms apply to Robert Furniss. N. B. Said Location will be sold together or in lots as will best suit the purchaser or purchasers. Portsmouth, July 22, 1797.
FOR SALE BY  Martin Parry, No. 8, Portsmouth PIER,  WEST-INDIA & N. E. Rum. French Brandy. Lisbon Wines; Loaf, Brown and India Sugars; Rice; Flour; Russia and Ravens Duck. Cordage; Lines; Nets & Twines. Russia Iron; Spike and Nail Rods. Iron Shovels; Turpentine. St. Ubes and Goinaives Salt. August 1, 1797.
For Philadelphia,  SLOOP Amity, Moses Woodward, jr. master, lying south side Long Wharf, will sail with all convenient speed; for freight or passage apply to said master, who will transact business for his friends and the public in general, with punctuality and dispatch. State of New-Hampshire. THE proprietors and owners of land in the township of Coventry, in the county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, are notified that at a legal meeting of said proprietors on the eleventh and twelfth of April last, at Haverhill, in said county, a tax of four dollars and fifty cents on each right or proprietors share of land in said Coventry, was voted to be raised for the purpose of making and repairing roads in said Coventry, to be paid in money or labor at four shillings, being equal to sixty-seven cents per day for an able bodied man, and three shillings and six pence, equal to fifty-eight cents and five mills for each yoke of oxen, finding their own tools and diet, to be performed between the 15th day of September and the 28th day of October next; and the said tax, with a taxbill and warrant being committed to me the subscriber to collect: these are, therefore, to notify the said proprietors and land owners, that unless they pay said tax either in labor to be performed under my direction as aforesaid, or in money, at my dwelling house in said Coventry, before the 28th of said October, that so much of the delinquents land will be advertized for sale to pay the same as the law directs.  OBADIAH EASTMAN. Coventry, July 2, 1797.
TEN Hhds. excellent flavor'd Demerara and Tobago RUM, and a few Pipes French BRANDY, to be SOLD by  Neil M'Intire, At his STORE, Fore-Street. Portsmouth, July 25, 1797.
WE the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Charles Johnson, Esquire, Judge of the court for the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Grafton, in the State of New-Hampshire, commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims against the estate of SARAH SIMPSON , late of Orford, in said county, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that we will attend for that purpose, at the dwelling house of DANIEL FREEMAN , innholder in said Orford, on the last Monday of this and the five following months, six months being allowed for the purpose aforesaid.  JOHN MAN,  JOEL PHELPS,  DANIEL TILLOTSON, jr. Orford, August 1, 1797.
FOR SALE BY  William Plummer, In Market-Street,  By Wholesale & Retail, on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit.  WEST-INDIA Rum. French Brandy. Madeira. Holland's Gin. London Porter. Sherry, Loaf and Brown Sugars. Port, Hysen, Scouchong & Bohea Teas. Tent, Lisbon & Malaga } Wines. Coffee; Chocolate; Molasses; Allspice; Pepper; Cloves; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cassia; Almonds; Rice; Flour; Oatmeal; Raisins; Poland Starch; Ginger; Currants; English and American Mustard; Indigo; Basket Salt; Capers; Spanish Segars; 4d, 6d, 1od & 2od Nails; Window Glass.  Russia & Sweden Iron, &c.