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SATURDAY, October 29, 1796.
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Foreign News By the latest Arrivals.
Jourdan's Retreat.
Army of the Sambre and the Meuse.
The General in Chief, to the Executive Directory.
Head-Quarters, 7th Fructidor, (Aug 24th)
I HAVE the honor to inform that Prince Charles arrived with a corps of 25,000 men, formed a junction with Gen. Wertensteben, and on the 5th attacked Gen. Bernadotte, who was at Tening, before Newmark, for the purpose of covering my communications, while agreeably to your orders, I followed the army of Gen. Wertensteben, without being able to force him to engage, Gen. Bernadotte gave, in these circumstances, new proofs of talents and of courage, and the troops under his command fought with the greatest intrepidity. But he was obliged to yield to superior force, and this General found it necessary to retire between Lauf and Nuremberg, to avoid being surrounded.
Prince Charles in consequence of this, advanced on my rear with the greater part of the corps which had forced Gen. Bernadotte to fall back, and in my turn ran the risk of being surrounded in a country where communication is extremely difficult. My position and the enemy's force, did not permit me to engage without evidently risking the safety of the army. I therefore retreated to Amberg. In this position I was soon attacked by Gen. Wertensteben in front, and by the Archduke in flank. I was then obliged to fall back as far as Sulzbach, after having made that resistance which honor and military duty required. I cannot yet give you the details of this affair. I believe I have lost no artillery. I am to leave this place to night, and retire to Vendon, afterwards to Grafenberga, & then to Forcheim, where I propose to concentrate the army.
I hope that Gen. Moreau will profit by that circumstance, and that his successes will soon call back to the Danube, the forces which have fallen upon me.
Signed, JOURDAN.
British continued Account.
Downing Street, Sept. 20. Head-Quarters of his Royal Highness the Archduke Charles of Austria.
Bamberg, Aug. 31, 1796.
MY LORD,
On the 26th, Lieut. Gen. Kray pursued the enemy in the direction towards Graffenberg, and Lieut. Gen. Hotze advanced from Lauf towards Erlangeon on the Rednitz; the former having his right covered by Maj. Gen. Elinitz, in the neighborhood of Velden, Neuhang, Blech, &c. as had the latter his left by Major General the Prince of Lichtenstein, who had passed thro' Nuremberg. The Archduke's columns marched from the camp of Sulzbach to Hersbruck on the Pegnitz.
On the 27th, Lieut. Gen. Hotze having crossed the Rednitz, moved towards Hochstadt on the Aich, Prince Lichtenstein's corps forming his advanced guard, Lieut. Gen. Kray's corps marched to Graffenberg, Betzenstein, and the army from Hersbruck to Lauf.
On the 28th, the Prince of Lichtenstein's light troops approached on the left bank of the Rednitz, very near to Bamberg. Lieut. General Kray marched to Neukirch, and the Archduke to Heroldsherg.
On the 29th, upon the approach of the advanced guard, the enemy abandoned precipitately the strong fort of Forcheim, setting fire to the mills and bridges on the Wisent, to cover their retreat. Their rearguard, consisting of nearly a division took post in the night with its left to the heights of Egglestheim, and its right to the Rednitz, on the road from Forcheim towards Bamberg. The army encamped between Baersdorf and Forcheim.
Early in the morning of the 30th, Lt. Gen. Kray moved forward to attack the Enemy in their positions near Egglestheim, but they abandoned it so quickly that no serious affair could be engaged, nor could the Column, which had been sent thro' the mountains to turn their left, arrive in time to fall upon their retreat, so that their loss was not considerable. Lt. Gen. Kray pursued them towards Bamberg, and the Archduke took his Head-quarters at Hirschaid. On the left of the Rednitz Lt. Gen. Hotze advanced to Burg Eberbach, pushing forward his advanced guard under the Prince of Lichtenstein to Eltmann on the Meyn. Lt. General Staray's corps, which had followed Gen. Hotze's march, advanced to Kloster Abegach. Very early on the morning of the 30th, Jourdan's army, that is the heavy Artillery, &c. began to cross the Mayn at Halbstadt.
During the whole of the Operations which I have had the honor of describing to your Lordship in this, and my last dispatches, his Royal Highness' great aim has been to bring Gen. Jourdan to a decisive action, but the bad roads and defiles the troops had to pass between the Danube and Amberg considerably retarding their march, gave Jourdan time to get off; and he has since succeeded in avoiding a general engagement, wherein he has been greatly favored by the nature of the country, which is so extremely hilly, and woody and intersected, as to make it impracticable to employ the Cavalry.
Notwithstanding it is much to be regretted that it was not possible to bring the enemy to a general battle, yet there are strong reasons to hope that those masterly manoeuvres, by which the Archduke has forced them to so sudden a retreat, and has already driven them considerably out of the direction which Jourdan undoubtedly must have wished to take, may ultimately have as happy an effect upon the general issue of the campaign, as they, at all events, will be honorable to His Royal Highness.
I am not yet enabled to inform your Lordship of the number of prisoners made by the different columns: A considerable number were taken on the 23d in the affair near Neumark, and in the affair of Amberg there were between 900 and 1000. Of what has been taken since, I shall have the honor to acquaint your Lordship in my next.
The corps under Maj. Gen. Nanendorff, was detached on the 27th inst. to reinforce Gen. Latour, who is behind the Iser.
Col. Crauford, my brother, was wounded and taken prisoner, but is since released—Not to serve again the present war.
I am, &c.
R. CRAUFORD.
Moreau's Successes.
Army of the Rhine and Moselle.
The Commissary of Government to the army of the Rhine and Moselle, General Hausman, writes from Augsburg, Aug. 26, the Executive Directory.
Citizens Directors,
I announce to you one of the most brilliant days of Republican valour, one of the most striking victories gained by the army of the Rhine. Yesterday the enemy was attacked on all points. It was in a plain, divided and supported by heights, & having before it the deep and rapid river of the Lech. Our brave troops have passed by swimming, and holding their fusées and their arms above their heads.
The enemy was beaten with effect, and put to the rout. Two standards, 16 to 20 pieces of light artillery, from 12 to 1500 prisoners, have been taken. The army advanced four leagues beyond the Lech, into Bavaria. We have to regret the loss of the brave General Hewel, wounded by a ball, and carried away by the rapidity of the stream.
The Commander in Chief who
cannot sufficiently praise the bravery of the army, will give you the details of this great day.
Signed, HAUSSMAN."
General Hausman writes from Augsburg, on the 10th Fructidor (Aug. 27)
"By my letter of yesterday I announced to you the memorable action on the 7th. The number of prisoners taken on that day has been much more considerable than I informed you of. More than two thousand have passed through this town. Our troops took possession of Munich last night.
"The Elector fled a few days before, after having left persons properly authorized to treat with the Commander in Chief. Their departure has been prevented by the Austrians, and, in consequence, they only arrived yesterday.
"We are now employed in drawing up articles of a Treaty. As soon as it shall be concluded, I will inform you of it with the utmost expedition.
"The troops of the Elector of Bavaria have received orders to unite themselves at Munich. The Austrian army is every day weakened by the defection of its allies, and by the prisoners which are taken.
Signed, "HAUSSMAN."
Letter from General Moreau, to the Executive Directory.
Head quarters at Bilberach, 4th Fructidor—August 21.
"It was impossible for me to send you the bulletin of our actions on the 21st, 23d, and 24th of last month. I shall transmit them from the first place where we make any stay.
"Prince Charles passed the Danube at Donaustadt, and encamped at Rain, behind the Lech.
"I was forced to bring the army from the banks of the Varnitz to Hoechst, Dillingen, and Laningen, there to effect the passage of the Danube. The bridges there alone were practicable. That at Donaustadt was burned, and I doubt whether we shall be able to repair it. I have ordered a bridge of pontoons to be made at Ulm.
"The army took post on the 2d behind the Zusam, the centre being at Wertingen; and yesterday on the Schmutter, the advanced posts being on the borders of the Lech."
Gen. Moreau, to the Executive Directory.
Head-quarters, Augsburg, 8 Fructidor, August 25.
"I transmitted to you an account of the position of Prince Charles at Ingolstadt, and of the reinforcement which he had detached against the army of the Sambre and Meuse, by whose march towards Ratisbon he was greatly embarrassed. This consisted of ten battalions, and two regiments of cavalry. The rest of his army was divided into three bodies, which were posted at Rain, Friedberg, and Lamberg, at which latter place were all the Emigrants.
"The corps of Gen. Brolich had advanced towards Kampfer, to endeavor to disengage that of Gen. Wolf, who was held in check by Gen. Laborde at Waengen. Prince Charles had troops besides at Ingolstadt, Naubourg, and along the Danube.
"To extricate Gen. Jourdan immediately, it was necessary that we would pass the Lech, and beat one of these divisions. I determined to attack that of Gen. Latour at Friedberg.
"On the 5th, the army advanced to the heights of Stepach, except the left wing, which threatened the point of Rain, to attract thither the attention of the enemy. Our advanced guards has already driven behind the Lech all the force which the enemy had on its left bank.
"The 6th was passed in examining the fords, and collecting the materials to repair the bridges.
"On the 7th, at four o'clock in the morning, all the forces were collected on the banks of the river. The right wing first passed at a ford which the enemy did not appear to know of. The volunteers were in water
above their middle, and carried their muskets and cartridge-boxes on their heads. The current was so rapid, that the first detachment was almost entirely carried away. But they were speedily secoured, and very few were drowned.
"If this event could have affected the troops, the good example of the Chiefs must have restored their courage. The Generals threw themselves into the water at the head of their troops, who passed, and formed under cover of the thickets, and out of the view of the enemy.
"The enemy occupied the whole of the bank opposite to the centre of the army. Gen. St. Cyr began his attack by a fire of artillery and musketry, which first attracted, and afterwards sensibly diminished the fire of the enemy. We were thereby enabled to pass at two fords to the right and left of Lech Haufen.
"We instantly attacked this village, where the enemy lost five pieces of cannon. After having forced the defile of the bridge, we proceeded to attack the height of Friedburg.
"The advanced guard of the right wing, commanded by General Abatucci, advanced to the left, on the right road to Munich, to cut off the enemy from this retreat. The troops under General Ferino, marched towards their flank, while Gen. St. Cyr attacked their front. Thus pressed on all sides, they were soon put to the rout.
"The Division of Gen. Ferino pursued them beyond Rinethal. Gen. Vandamme pursued them also to the valley of the Star. We took from 15 to 1600 prisoners, including forty officers, of whom there are of superior rank, with the Aid de Camp of Gen. Latour. We also took fifteen or seventeen pieces of light and heavy artillery, and two standards. The fatigue only of our men and horses put an end to the pursuit.
"I do not doubt but that this success will compel the Archduke to desist from his attacks on the army of the Sambre and Meuse, and to retreat to cover the Iser, where we may perhaps be before him. I learn, however, at this instant, that the enemy have abandoned all their positions, and are concentrating their forces on the banks of that river.
"Plenipotentiaries have arrived from Bavaria, desiring to negotiate a peace.
Signed, MOREAU."
WILHEMSBAD, Sept. 3.
We learn by an extraordinary courier, that the Archduke has again hazarded another battle, from the 28th to the 30th August, with Gen. Moreau. The result is, that the Rhine and Moselle army have taken from the Austrians 40 pieces of cannon and 1100 prisoners; they are arrived at Freyding and Munich.
PARIS, Sept. 3.
A private letter, dated the 10th Fructidor, from the army of the Sambre and Meuse, states, that they had effected their retreat and united at Forcheim, according to the plan projected by Jourdan. That General was making the proper dispositions again to act offensively against Gen. Wertensteben; as the Archduke's detachment, consisting of 25,000 men, had returned to join the division of the army opposed to Gen. Moreau.
The Directory has not notified any official news received from the armies this day. The latest dispatches thence are dated the 7th and 8th Fructidor. The Plenipotentiaries from the Elector of Bavaria have arrived at Augsburg, at Gen. Moreau's headquarters to negotiate a peace.
The Senate of Venice has just decreed the embodying of 20,000 men. The Senate has likewise issued an edict enjoining the Venetians to an observance of the strictest neutrality, and not to give the slightest offence or cause of complaint to the French.
Perlet.
SEPT. 9.
The last news from Cadiz states, that the Spanish Government has
laid an embargo upon all the English ships in the Spanish ports.
Perlet.
A declaration of war, on the part of Spain, is expected in London. The last dispatches from Lord Bute leave no doubt on this head. It is believed that the design of Spain is to retake Gibraltar, and reconquer Portugal, by the assistance of the French. Gibraltar will be taken with difficulty; but Portugal cannot long resist French impetuosity. The Cabinet of St. James' expects to be indemnified by taking the Spanish possessions in the two Indies.
For these two days people have been speaking of confiding the expedition against Portugal to Pichegru, and not to Scherer.
We are informed by letters of a late date that the French have re-entered Nuremberg, which they had evacuated in consequence of the affair of Neumark; and that the Sambre and Meuse army has resumed the positions which it occupied on the 5th and 6th. The head-quarters are again at Bamberg.
Other letters inform us, that the French have established, notwithstanding the efforts of the Austrians to prevent them, a battery upon the heights called Swinbrache.—Postscript to the Tableau de la France.
No official news has been published to-day from the armies. We expect with impatience the result of the retreat of Jourdan, and the resistance which Moreau may oppose to the Archduke. Some attribute the check experienced by Jourdan, to the superior number of the Austrians which the Amides Loix says, trebled ours. An official journal calls it a ruse de Guerre. Perlet.
LONDON, Sept. 10.
Last night we received the Paris Journals up to the 6th inst. inclusive, the contents of which are of considerable importance, as they tend to throw some light on the late victory of the Austrians, of which the Gazette of Tuesday last gave some account, in a letter dated from Dresden, August 7th.
In commenting on that victory we observed, that if the Archduke had been able to spare so many men from the army which had been pursued by Moreau to enable him to attack Jourdan with so much effect, it was a proof that he must have received very large reinforcements; or that, if he had not received such reinforcements, he must, by the conduct he had followed, have given to Moreau an opportunity of striking such a blow as would counterbalance the losses of Jourdan.
The event has fully justified the opinion we then hazarded. The victory over Jourdan, of the date of which we were not informed in the Gazette, must according to the French account, have been obtained on the 22d, and perhaps partly on the 23d of August. General Jourdan admits that he had experienced a defeat, and been forced to retreat: and the very manner in which he states his hope that he had not lost no artillery, amounts to a confession, that he was conscious of having come off without loss in this particular. He at the same time expresses a hope that Gen. Moreau would be able to retrieve the consequences of his temporary defeat, and to call back to the Danube the Austrian armies, who had been concentrated for the purpose of a great effort, and who had so far succeeded in making a first impression.
Accordingly it appears, from the letters of Hausman, that the army of the Rhine and the Moselle did not neglect their opportunity, and gained advantages at least equally important as those which had been obtained over Jourdan by the Austrians—much more decisive, however, in point of effect, as the Austrians will not long be able to enjoy the fruits of their partial victory, and must again be called to the task of defending themselves, or be compelled to retreat before a victorious enemy.
Summary.
SEPTEMBER 12.
The Treaty of Peace between the

Margrave of Baden and the Directory of France, of which we have this day laid a copy before our readers, is very important. Independent of the clauses hostile to the Germanic Constitution, or the conditions imposed upon the Margrave, it displays views entertained by the French Government, that place all hopes of a speedy peace at an unexpected distance. The stipulations of that Treaty manifest too plainly that it is resolved to make the Rhine the boundary of the new Republic, a measure to which the Emperor (who has made the present unfortunate campaign to recover the Netherlands) will, no doubt, refuse his assent.
Judging by the events of the War during the three last campaigns, we must conclude that the earlier His Imperial Majesty signs a Treaty of Peace, the more favorable will be the conditions. The triumphs of the French arms still continue in Germany. The hopes of a reverse in the War, which had been inspired by the victory over Jourdan, recorded in the Gazette, are now wholly dissipated by the success of Moreau. We observed upon the Gazette account, that the Archduke's movement to attack Jourdan would probably produce one of these two consequences; either it would ruin Jourdan, or it would enable Moreau to ruin the Archduke; either His Royal Highness, having received large reinforcements, must be in a condition to route or surround Jourdan, and keep Moreau in check at the same time, or he must have exposed himself to be surrounded, and his army to be routed. The last of these has unfortunately proved to be the case. The Archduke, by the most ill judged, rash and fatal operation of the war, has diminished an army that had checked Moreau's progress for two months, and rendered it an easy conquest to the Enemy. The Archduke's army, which was the chief bulwark of Austria, is put to flight; and the French, marching from Donawerth to Munich, have extended their conquests further in two or three days than they did in the two preceding months. The French Journals even inform us, that the army of the Rhine and Moselle has opened a communication with the troops of Italy; and perhaps at this very moment the grand operation of uniting the three great French armies may be carrying into effect. There cannot be a doubt, that if the centre Imperial army had been commanded by a skilful, prudent General, it might have retarded the progress of the French forces, and by persevering in a cautious, defensive war, might have found means of exhausting the strength and energy of the enemy, and even compelling them to retreat. But while the Austrians are commanded by such Generals as the Archduke, and the French by such as Moreau, Jourdan, and Buonaparte, it is impossible to calculate the events of the War. We see rashness, inexperience, and indecision opposed to consummate skill, and well concerted and sudden enterprize. If the Archduke continues to command the chief army of Austria, and Mr. Pitt to direct the War Councils of Great Britain, we may read the fate of London and Vienna in that of Amsterdam.
EARTHQUAKE. Extract of a letter from citizen Bourville, vice-consul to the Republic at Latique, in Syria, 20th Fl. Reale (May 9.) "A dreadful Earthquake has nearly destroyed this unfortunate City. The first shock was perceived on the 16th at half past nine in the morning, and lasted about eighty-six seconds; the undulations extended in a direction from North to South. Upwards of 9000 persons were buried in the ruins of the houses. My house was shaken by the very first shock, and afterwards fell; and I am now living in a tent, with all the French who were in the Town. "Slight shocks are still felt, at intervals, along the Coast. We have received information of the total destruction of the small town of Gibellet, and of the fall of several houses at Tortosa, and Tripoli, in Syria."
PARIS, Aug. 28. Insurrection appears still to be the order of the day, and the murder of the Directory with the leading members of both Councils; and the complete overthrow of the government. The Jacobins are at the head of it; but the Directory is all vigilance. The National High Court of Justice will notwithstanding his escape, proceed on the trial of Drouet at Vendome, and should he not appear, sentence will be passed against him for contumacy.
SEPT. 1. PROCLAMATION of the Executive Directory. Let every true patriot, and every friend to order and peace rejoice. Anarchy and royalism, have in vain united their efforts, to scatter the
brands of discord, and to dissolve the republican government: Their attempts will always be vain. A few hundred of infamous wretches, engaged at being no longer able to exercise oppression and pillage, and having no hope of exciting the people to insurrection; but in alarming them for their liberty, exhibited last night in the streets, signs of aristocracy, and stuck up royalist proclamations. Armed with sabres, muskets and pistols, they spread themselves over all parts of this large city. They endeavored to excite alarm by discharging guns: They cried out that the royalists had rallied, for the purpose of cutting the throats of all the patriots, and called the people to their assistance—they expected in the midst of the confusion to save their infamous accomplices, who all set off that same night, to the place where the Legislature had convoked the high court of justice, and there they would have proceeded to the execution of all the horrors, which they had planned in Babouf's conspiracy.
But the people are now capable of seeing their true interests, and only displayed their love of the Republic, and of the constitution which assures it to them. They treated with contempt those insignia of despotism which had been displayed with the most artful perfidy, and they felt all the horrors and indignation for those monsters, who wanted again to open a career of wickedness, that such wretches deserve. Trusting to a government, the zeal and sincerity of which they are convinced of, all the Citizens remained in the most profound tranquility. Thanks to the good sense of the people, to the courage and good conduct of the soldiers, to the indefatigable zeal of the magistrates appointed to watch over the safety, and to that of the brave republican Generals, the tranquility of Paris has been maintained, and anarchy prevented. All these are entitled to public gratitude.
May the enemies of France at length perceive the uselessness of their efforts to seduce the mass of citizens: May her friends rally round a constitution which at once ensures her repose and freedom, and second the efforts of a government resolved equally to defend it against the attempts of parties.
REVELLIERE-LEPAUX, President LA GARDE, Secretary General. 20 FRUCTIDOR, Sept. 6. Preparations are a making with the greatest activity in the western departments for a descent on England; 40,000 names are already enrolled for that purpose. Every thing goes on with the utmost zeal, and every citizen is animated with the utmost courage and the most lively impatience. The King of Naples is busily employed in military preparations. Twenty battalions and 4000 cavalry are ordered to hold themselves in readiness for action. Recruits continually arrive, and patriotic donations in money and horses are every day received.
SEPT. 10. Gen. Scherer, has been appointed to the command of the army which is to enter Portugal, and to reunite that English kingdom with the Spanish territory. This army is to consist of 25,300 men, and has already received its orders of departure. Thus Spain is about to resume her ancient limits. The Queen of Portugal will partake of the fate of the Pretender, or, if she is wise, will accept of a handsome pension, and a lodging in the Escorial. ( L'Ami des Lois. )
In the treaty between Spain and France the King of Prussia is to have all the Hanseatic towns in the North of Germany, and Spain is to have Portugal. This accords very ill with the French professions of respect for the independency of nations. If Jourdan has been defeated, as reported, it is owing to his having executed Carnot's orders to follow Wertenleiben, contrary to his own ideas of propriety. A descent on England is certainly contemplated. Gun-boats are providing all along the coast; and old Admiral Kerguelen, has given in a plan of the descent. The Mandats is to share the fate of the Assignats. They are to cease circulation the 26th.
PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 7. "Arrived last evening, the Aurora of New-York, from Dieppe. By this vessel we learn that the French papers, which arrived on the 3d inst. at Dieppe, contained an account of the demands made by the French as the conditions of peace, viz. the cession of Gibraltar and Jamaica to the Spaniards, and several sail of the line to them, and to reduce the Navy and
Army immediately to the peace establishment." A report was in circulation at Plymouth the day before yesterday, that the Spanish and French fleets, to the number of 34 sail of the line, were in the Bay, and that Sir J. B. Warren's squadron was chased a frigate in sight of the old fleet. Two of the Morning papers discredit the intelligence in yesterday's Courier; respecting the application of the Spanish Ambassador for a passport. We again assert that such an application has actually been made, and that an embargo has been ordered to be laid upon Spanish ships in our ports.
SEPT. 17. Two vessels are arrived with mails from Corunna with the important intelligence that the Spaniards have laid an embargo on all the British shipping in their ports, in consequence whereof, government have ordered an embargo upon all Spanish vessels in British ports. According to private letters contained in the above mails, it appears that the embargo was laid on in Spain on the 25th ult. and was revoked when the packet left Corunna. In other respects, the public opinion there seems to be under no very great apprehension of hostilities with this country; several orders for goods from thence have been confirmed, and the Course of Exchange is come over very high, being 34 1-2. The Commissioners for settling American spoliations, have advertised, that they are ready to proceed to business.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 22. RICHERY'S Squadron is put into Carthagena. Copy of a letter from Mr. Cox, his Majesty's naval officer at Harwich, to Evan Nepean, Esq. dated September 14, 1796. Last night was brought in here, by the Argus revenue cutter of this port, a small privateer, about 20 tons burthen, name Sally of Blakeney on the stern, last from Dunkirk; the whole crew, consisting of 18 men and boys, are now lodged in our gaol. They have, it seems, taken several vessels by concealing all her people, except two men and a boy, and, having a trawling net and dredge on board, appear like fishermen.
Summary. From the New-York Daily Advertiser of Oct. 17.
A Peace with the Emperor So frequently spoken of, is again placed at a distance.—The English papers speak of the Gazette account of an action in which Gen. Jourdan, after several previous partial actions with Gen. Wertenleiben, had been defeated by the combined forces, under the Arch-Duke Charles and General Wertenleiben, with the loss of thirty pieces of cannon, and seven thousand men. Of the previous actions spoken of we have the details, in which Gen. Jourdan was in general successful; but not the paper which contains the English Gazette account of his defeat. We give his own letter of the 24th August, however, in which, though he mentions having received this check, he does not state his loss. Opposed to this loss are the letters of Gen. Moreau and Hausman, announcing an important victory obtained over the Austrians on the 23d near the river Lech, in which they took 17 pieces of artillery and 2000 men prisoners. From the lately renewed actions, and the accounts from Vienna it appears that the Emperor is determined to defend himself to the last extremity.
Between Spain and England War appears at length inevitable. The treaty offensive and defensive between the former and the Republic of France, the English papers state as having at last appeared and been agreed to by the Council of Five Hundred. The 18th article imports that it is particularly against the English the united forces of the contracting Parties are to act. This undoubtedly amounts to a declaration of War; and appears to have been so considered by the English.—The Spanish Minister had obtained his Passport for quitting England.
The Invasion of Portugal Being agreed to in the French Councils; the forces and their commanders destined to act against them announced, opens a new field for the destructive ravages of war.—This is we presume only one of the objects contemplated in the new alliances and for which the Spaniards, have pretended justificatory reasons traced to ancient and musty records, no doubt carefully preserved, for some such fit occasion of aggression.
The Invasion of England Appears to be looked to both in France and England. Preparations making in both for the attack and defense.—Throughout the latter, particularly on the sea coast, every exertion is made. The castle and works at Dover, are undergoing great additions and repairs; and in the county of Essex alone, a body of 11,000 men is stationed. Large drafts from the regular forces are made to be embarked for Ireland; and the internal preparations in that kingdom, are no less vigilant. The fortress of Londonderry, in the North, is alone to be mounted with 100 pieces of cannon—other places in proportion.
A Negotiation for Peace, Amidst these hostile preparations, is stated to have determined on the part of England, with the intention of dispatching Mr. Jackson to Paris, as the Minister for that purpose, with instructions for, among other matters, acknowledging the French Republic. This resolution is mentioned to have taken place on the account received of the check experienced by Gen. Jourdan, and other circumstances, which appeared to afford a favorable opportunity for the purpose. Should this have been positively the case, the new objects
contemplated by France, we should suppose, would at that time have created obstacles to pacific overtures.
A Fleet from Brest Harbor it was ascertained had got out, and it was supposed to join a Spanish fleet. Admiral Gardner's squadron then cruising off France, was in consequence to be reinforced by several ships from England.
Richery's Squadron It was imagined had gone to the West-Indies; and it is not improbable that the one which is reported to have appeared off Halifax.
The Russian Fleet Was actually leaving England. The cause of their departure is not stated, and does not appear to excite surprise. The British Parliament was not to meet until the 27th Sept.
Seizure of Spanish Vessels. A gentleman who came passenger in the James, saw at Deal, a London paper of the 17th Sept. (but which he could not procure to bring with him) which stated that an order had been issued by government for seizing the Spanish vessels in England, and also conversed with a Custom-house officer, who mentioned that he had been actually engaged in the business.
BY AUTHORITY. Extract of a letter from Joseph M. Venerdi, Consul of the United States at Cadiz, to the Secretary of State, dated Aug. 25. "In consequence of orders from Court, all the English vessels in this harbor have been embargoed; the rudders taken off and conveyed up to Puntales, the inward port of the bay. Similar orders have of course been sent to all the other seaport towns in Spain. This unexpected event has greatly damped the spirits of the people; all has been confusion. Not a single negotiation has been made in this great commercial city, and government notes, which on the 20th were at 11 per cent loss, have risen up to 18 per cent loss."
By a letter from London dated August 27, 1796, it appears that the commissioners on the subject of spoliations on the commerce of the United States not agreeing in the choice of the fifth commissioner, the same was decided by lot; when the name of John Trumbull, Esq. of Connecticut, was drawn the fifth commissioner. Mr. Trumbull was in London, and accepted the appointment. On the 26th, all the commissioners were sworn before the Lord Mayor.
BOSTON, Oct. 22. By the British papers, it appears, that serious apprehensions were entertained of an invasion from France. A Journal states, that the troops in arms in the island, amount to 150,000 effective men. The squadron at Newfoundland, we think is not Richery's, and that it consists of five large frigates, three of 44, and two of 36 guns.
OCTOBER 24. Mr. KING'S Letter.
LONDON, Sept. 13. American Shipping. —The following letter was on Saturday transmitted by the American Ambassador Mr. King, to the American Consul, Mr. Johnston.
"18, Baker Street, Sept. 10. Dear Sir, "I have just received a letter from Mr. Munroe, dated Paris, Aug. 28, in which he informs me, that in consequence of the publication in the Gazette, of the letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs to M. Barthelemy, the Ambassador at Basle, he had applied for information, whether orders were issued for the seizure of neutral vessels, and had been informed that no such orders were issued; and further, that none such would be issued, in case the British Government did not authorize the seizure of our vessels. "Supposing that this information might be useful to those concerned in our Commerce, I have not delayed communicating it to you, and with you to be so obliging as to let it be known to such of your countrymen concerned in Commerce as you may meet with."
"RUFUS KING." Joshua Johnson, Esq. Consul of the U. S. A.
Mr. King's letter is so equivocal, that no decision can be made on it. It does appear by this Letter, that the Minister of Foreign Affairs did write to Mr. Barthelemy, which official note did contain these words, as appears under the Paris head of July 31st.—"That the Executive Directory orders all the political Agents of the French Republic to inform the different governments, that the squadrons and privateers of the Republic, will act against the ships of every country, in the same manner in which these governments suffer the English to act against them." By this Note to Mr. Barthelemy, the different governments are to be informed what the intentions of the French are; this advice is to be given previous to the absolute decree, in order that the different governments may return an answer to the French in what manner they mean hereafter to support their neutrality, and whether they are willing to submit any longer to the British violation of it. Our government therefore will no doubt soon be brought
to give a categorical answer, as it respects our neutrality. Such is the Crisis to which the Citizens of the United States are to look, and not to the trifling observations of Mr. King. As Mr. Munroe has done his duty, in applying to the French government, it lays with Mr. King to do his duty by making the like application to the British, in order that the merchants may have some secure ground on which to venture their property.—But it seems as if our British minister was afraid to be as explicit to the English, as our French minister is to the Directory of France.
SPANISH TREATY. In the Sitting of the French Secret Committee of the 30th Aug. a Treaty of offensive and defensive alliance was read between France and Spain. This Treaty is merely a renewal of the family compact, appropriated to their new principles and present circumstances. It states, that if either of the powers be attacked, it may demand the intervention of the other. That the latter shall be obliged to furnish fifteen vessels of the line of the highest rates, and eighteen thousand foot and six thousand cavalry. The vessels to act separately, or in union with the squadrons of the power attacked, as shall be most agreeable to that power. The 18th article bears—That it is particularly against England that this union of forces should take place. Thus this treaty may be regarded as a Declaration of War by Spain against England.
Fruitfulness. The wife of a Member of the Batavian Convention has been brought to bed of five boys, all of whom are living.
DEATHS. At Crookhaven, near Cork, Patrick Grady, and Eleanor his wife.—They were born in the same house, on the same day, were married in the same house they were born in, where they fell sick on the same day, and died on the same day, after having lived 96 years. Their bodies were attended to the grave by 96 of their children, grand, and great-grand-children.
Marine Intelligence. Shipping in Port—Oct. 21. Exclusive of the Coasting Craft, there are now in this Port: 43 Ships, 5 Snows, 5 Barques, 58 Schooners & 47 Brigs, 11 Sloops, Making in the whole 169 registered vessels.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 15. It appears that his Excellency Thomas Mifflin, Esq. will be unanimously re-elected Governor of Pennsylvania.
NEWBURY-PORT, Oct. 21. Monday evening last the Powder Mill at Andover was blown up, by which two men were killed and another mortally wounded.
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LAST evening the sloop called the Packet, lying at Portsmouth Pier was broken open, and one Keg containing about 70wt. butter was stolen; whoever will give information of the theft, so that the person or persons concerned in the same shall be detected, shall have five dollars reward, paid by DANIEL FERNALD. Portsmouth, Oct. 28.
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Late, important, and interesting information!
From French, London, and Hamburg papers, by recent arrivals.
TREATY OF ALLIANCE, Between FRANCE and SPAIN, ratified the 12th Sept. 1796.
As this Treaty, except in one particular, is a transcript of those which existed under the Family Compact; which are so well known to every political reader; we shall not give the formal articles, but a correct summary, which will exhibit as much intelligence as the entire instrument.
The Preamble—recognizes the mutual desire to re-establish friendship and good understanding between the two nations; and states, that Gen. Perignon is named by the Executive Directory, and the Prince of Peace, by his Catholic Majesty, to form a Treaty of Alliance offensive and defensive. Art. 1, provides for the perpetuity of the alliance. Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, for the mutual guarantee of the territories of each other—and in case either is attacked, for the other to make a common cause thereof, and to furnish if required, within three months, 16 large ships of the line, six frigates, and four corvettes, completely equipped and victualled—as also 18000 infantry, 6000 cavalry, and proportionate artillery, to be employed in Europe or the Gulf of Mexico. Art. 7, and 8, point out forms of requisition. Art. 9, and 10, stipulates for the continuance of troops and ships required, during the war, at the expense of the nation granting them, and for keeping the number complete. Art. 11, provides, that if the above requisition should be insufficient, all the forces by sea and land, shall be put in action against the enemy of the power attacked. Art. 12, 13, and 14, regulate the conduct to be observed towards each other, in case war is made by or against them jointly or separately; and a condition respecting Peace. Art. 15, stipulates for the immediate conclusion of a Treaty of Commerce, upon equitable and reciprocal terms, to ensure to each a marked preference, or advantages equal to those received by the most favoured nation; and to repress and annihilate all maxims or conduct subversive of their present principles or such as may endanger the safety of, or the respect due to, the neutral flag, and to re-establish the Spanish colonial system, agreeable to former treaties. Art. 16, relates to Consuls. Art. 17, provides for the immediate demarcation between the two nations, pointed out in the Treaty of Basse, agreed to in July '95. Art. 18, says, "England being the only Power against which Spain has direct grievances, the present alliance shall not be executed unless against her during the present war; and Spain shall remain neutral with respect to the other powers armed against the Republic." Art. 19, provides for the exchanges of the Treaty—which was done at Ildelfonso, Aug. 19, the 4th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible, and attested by
PERIGNON, (L. S.) PRINCE OF PEACE, (L. S.) Signed by the French Executive Directory, the 6th September, dated at the National Palace, and signed REVEILLERE-LEPEAUX, President. Ratified in both Councils.
Continuation of French successes in and near Italy.
From TRENT, Sept. 6.
Gen. Buonaparte, writes to the Executive Directory, of the events from the 2d to 6th September; in which he gives an account of his having cut his way through the passes of the Tyrol, and of various attacks on the Austrians who opposed his march. On the 4th he attacked the defiles of Morco, and another protected by the camp of Mori; after a vigorous contest of two hours the enemy fell back. Gen. Dubois, in pursuing the enemy, was mortally wounded, and died saying, "I die for the Republic—would that I had time to know whether the victory is complete." The enemy having retired to Roveredo, were again attacked, defeated, and effected their retreat to Trent. Here they were again invaded in their strong holds, and after a short resistance, harassed by the brisk firing of our artillery, and the spirit of our troops, they were seized with terror, and retreated with confusion. Six or seven thousand prisoners, 25 pieces of artillery, 50 colors, and 7 standards, are the fruits of the battle of Roveredo, one of the most successful of the campaign. Gen. Massena has entered this city. Wurmser has gone to Bassano, and Gen. Vaubois is in pursuit. Several skirmishes have taken place, 100 of the hussars, 3 or 400 of the infantry, and a standard of Wurmser's hussars, are taken. Gen. Buonaparte concludes by saying, that "you may soon expect a more bloody and decisive battle."
The Telegraph communicated the intelligence to Lisle, stating, that the army of Italy, pursuing its conquests, had beaten the enemy in six successive battles, taken 16000 prisoners, 20 standards, 70 pieces of cannon, immense magazines, and 45 leagues of country. The wrecks of the army, with the General are now surrounded.
Translated for the Centinel, from Paris papers to Sept. 10, received from Havre.
PARIS, Sept. 10. Gen. Berthier has written, that the returns of the prisoners
*A large city, in Tyrol, at the foot of the Alps, on the river Adige, 260 miles from Vienna.
taken from the third to the 6th Aug. are 1 General (Prince Beckel), 3 Colonels, 4 Lieutenant Colonels, 5 Majors, 59 Captains, 66 Lieutenants, 26 Sub-Lieutenants, 33 Ensigns, 1 Adjutant, and 14457 non-commissioned officers and privates.—That besides these the enemy lost between 7 and 8000 killed and wounded, 4000 hussars, 82 pieces of artillery, and 210 military chests. Le Veridique.
VIENNA, Aug. 26. The Emperor has declared he will put himself at the head of his armies, when the volunteer reinforcement shall amount to 100,000 men. [Here follow in our French papers, lengthy accounts of the dispositions Wurmser had taken to defend the passes of the Tyrol country, which he had committed to the charge of Generals Graffen, Wolf, and London, with orders not to quit them while a man was left to defend them. Gen. Wurmser at the last dates, was at Inspruck [the capital of Tyrol, and the residence of the Archduchess Elizabeth. Between this city and Trent are very steep mountains.] In the letter of Wurmser, to the Archduchess, he says, he shall make a stand at Botten, where the heights begin. They were however intrenched at Insprunk, and the volunteers of the country were all to assemble at Botten or Bollen.]
English Official Accounts, From Prince Charles's army. Windecke, Sept. 10.
Capt. Anstruther, of the Guards, in the absence of Col. Crauford, gives Lord Grenville the details of the army of his Royal Highness, to the 11th. Having quitted Wurtzburg, the 5th in pursuit of Gen. Jourdan, H. R. H. found 2000 of his army posted at Alschaffembourg, which were attacked with spirit and defeated, with the loss of 1000, 600 of whom are prisoners. On the 8th intelligence was received, that Frankfort was evacuated by the French, and his Royal Highness pushed his advance-guards to the Nidda—on the 9th to Dettlingen, and on the 10th to the important post of Friedburg. Ten thousand men were drawn from the garrison of Mayence, as a reinforcement. It is reported, that Gen. Jourdan is assembling his army at Wetzlar. "From information," says Capt. Anstruther, "of the most authentic nature, I can venture to assure your Lordship that the French troops are in a state of confusion and despondency. A great part of the Infantry have thrown away their arms, and are almost naked. Their retreat has lost all semblance of order, and has become a tumultuous flight. Excessive fatigue has probably destroyed more of them than the sword, and the continual dread they entertain of a general rising of the peasantry in the country they traverse, has spread a panic among them, which renders them deaf to the commands of their officers. The loss which Jourdan has sustained, since he advanced from the Lahn may be estimated, without exaggeration, at twenty thousand men; a number which must be daily increased by desertion, in the present state of his army."
Capt. A. then concludes his letter of the 9th with several severe charges against the French for having exercised every species of violence, pillage and barbarity; in a language very different from that used by Col. Crauford, his predecessor in the office of correspondence.—To an American reader they will appear inflated and ill-earned.
In another letter from the Captain, of the 10th, he mentions that Gen. La Tour had checked Gen. Moreau, at Munich, [or the river Isar in Bavaria, the highest place to Vienna, at which the French have arrived] and driven him six leagues; but that he was obliged to resume his former position behind the Isar. L'Eclair of the 5th September says, that on the 10th Fructidor (28th Aug.) the French troops entered Munich.
PARIS, Sept. 9. Letters from Spain, announce that the Cadiz Squadron, after having seen the French Squadron as far as Cape St. Vincent, returned into port, excepting four sail of the line and two frigates, which continued their voyage. Le Veridique.
The Austrian gazettes assert that we lost 10,000 men, killed and wounded, in the battle near Schwarzenfeld. Ibid.
The English government have published officially, that the number of French prisoners in their possession is 16000, whereas the English prisoners in France, do not amount to 4000. Ibid, Sept. 9.
Invasion of Portugal.
It is said, that a Spanish army of 25,000 men, are marching at this moment through the Estremadure, [a part of Spain on the frontier of Portugal] which, with a French army of the same force, under Gen. Sherer, to advance on the other side, is to cause this kingdom to submit to the crown of Spain. [Accounts from Lisbon state, that every preparation was making in the frontiers to oppose the entrance of any hostile force; and that the nobility had greatly exerted themselves to raise corps of volunteers.]
LONDON, Sept. 23. Mr. Hoffman has arrived in London, from Paris, whither he had been dispatched by the Danish Minister, to procure a passport for a confidential Agent of ours, to repair to Paris, for the purpose of opening a negotiation for Peace. Mr. Hoffman's reception, it is said, was favourable; and the answer which he brings from the Directory, though not yet divulged, is said to be conciliatory. [Other accounts state, that the French Bill insists on the reduction of our fleet to 40 sail of the line, with the cession of Jamaica and Gibraltar.]
INTERESTING ARTICLE! AMERICAN CLAIMS. In the High Court of Admiralty, Sir James Marriott, Judge.
Samuel Bayard, agent of the United States, &c. in behalf of Messrs. John and Thomas Stephens, and Israel Thorndike, citizens of the United States, and owners of the Schooner Relief and cargo, Asa Cole, master.—Claimants—against Gen. Sir Charles Grey, and Ad. Sir John Jarvis.
The Relief was an American vessel seized by the British forces at Martinique shortly after the capture of that island. On the 19th of April 1794, she was libelled in a pretended Court of Admiralty established at Martinique by the captors. On the 5th of May the vessel and cargo were sold, and on the 14th they were condemned.
On the 28th of Feb. 1795, Mr. Bayard filed his claim in the High Court of Admiralty, on behalf of the owners; and a monition thereupon issued against Admiral Jarvis and Gen. Grey directing them to bring into the registry of the court the ship's papers and all the depositions taken in preparatory. The captors, though a year had elapsed from the time of the issuing of the monition, brought in no papers; and the King's advocate and proctor admitted, that they did not expect any. The cause was therefore heard on the exparte evidence produced by the claimants. Doctors Nicholl and Lawrence for the claimants, and Sir William Scott, the King's advocate, for the captors.
On the 2d of Feb. 1796, Sir James Marriott delivered his opinion as follows:— Since the King's advocate and proctor both admit that there is no prospect of shortly, if at all, receiving from their clients any further papers respecting these American vessels seized at Martinique, as they admit this vessel to be one of those seized and sold by persons under the orders of Sir Charles Grey and Sir John Jarvis, and as the claimants have done all in their power to have the ship's papers brought forward, and, not being able to obtain them from the captors, have furnished such as were in their power, I do not see how I can do otherwise than decree the restitution of this vessel and cargo.
Dr. Nicholl then moved, that the restitution might be accompanied with costs and damages, and Sir William Scott submitting to the judgment of the Court, the Judge further declared as follows:
Whenever a wrong has been done it is the duty of a court of Justice, when applied to, not only to repair that wrong, but to decree the party aggrieved compensation for the loss he may have sustained by the illegal detention of his property. In all cases where seamen have come into this court to demand the wages that have been wrongfully detained from them, I have made it a rule to direct payment not only of the wages due them, but also the costs and charges they have been put to in recovering them. It is immaterial whether the defendants in this case have done the wrong themselves or others under their command. They knew of the seizure and sale of these vessels: they constituted this pretended court of Admiralty for the purpose of condemning them; and their agents, have received the proceeds of these vessels and cargoes, which I have no doubt they have taken good care of. But these proceedings against the Americans were wrongful, and they must have justice done them. This money so illegally gotten must be refunded to its proper owners. It is a pity that brave men are not always wise men. But I have nothing to say to them as officers or as men—they appear now before the court as parties to a suit, and it is my duty to inform the rules of justice.
As to Sir Charles Grey, he might have had little to do in business; but Sir John Jarvis ought and must have known better—Let the vessel be restored with costs and damages.
As the King's advocate was not prepared in the other cases, the Judge with the consent of the claimant's counsel directed them to stand over to the next Admiralty day; but at the same time he said, do not let it be told in America, that this court declines sitting to hear and decide these cases. I am willing to hear as many as counsel are prepared to argue. The captors were in a great hurry to sell these vessels and pocket the money. As they have now had the use of it long enough, they should restore it with a good grace to those who have a right to demand it.
BOSTON, Oct. 26.
WAR! Between Spain and Great Britain, may now be considered inevitable: If any doubts remained, they would be dispelled by the following, received since our last from Halifax:
PROCLAMATION By his Excellency Sir John Wentworth, Baronet, Lieut. Governor and Commander in chief in and over his Majesty's Province of Nova-Scotia and its Dependencies, &c. &c. &c.
WHEREAS information has been communicated to me by his Grace the Duke of Portland, one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, that the most undoubtable proofs of the hostile intentions of the Court of Spain against Great-Britain, have determined his Majesty to order his Naval Forces, in every quarter of the world, not to neglect any favorable opportunity that may offer of attacking the Fleets of Spain, either singly or united with those of France and Holland, or of striking any other blow at the possessions of that Crown. And also signifying to me his Majesty's commands, that I should, in the most public manner possible, give such information to his Majesty's subjects in this Province, as may best enable them to prevent on the one hand any mischief which otherwise they might suffer from the Spaniards, and on the other hand to do their utmost to distress and annoy them, by making captures of their ships and by destroying their commerce.
I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice of his Majesty's Council, to publish this Proclamation, hereby calling on, and requiring all his Majesty's liege subjects, within the Province of Nova-Scotia and its Dependencies, to take due notice, and govern themselves accordingly. Given under my hand and Seal at Arms, at Halifax, this 17th day of October, in the 36th year of his Majesty's Reign. J. WENTWORTH.
According to the Treaty with France, Spain, cannot join in the invasion of Portugal—unless she thinks Portugal to be an English colony.
From HAMBURG, Aug. 30. By Capt. Stowell, from Hamburg, we learn that when the French were at Frankfort, they gave out, that they should visit Hamburg. Alarmed at the threat, the Hamburgers requested the Prince of Denmark to negotiate with the French not to put their threat in execution, and to make an offer of a contribution. A few days before Capt. S. failed, the Prince returned from the French camp; which occasioned great rejoicing, demonstrated by illuminations, firing of guns, and a procession on horseback of all the burghers in the streets in martial uniform, preceded by music. The national cockade is much worn at Hamburg, and it is the general opinion the French will compel that city to become subject to Denmark.
Our Halifax papers, to the 13th make frequent mention of the French Squadron, at Newfoundland. They state its force, by report, to be from 6 to 10 sail of the line:—That they had destroyed the Bay of Bulls, and were extending destruction through the fisheries—that a person from Cape Breton, who escaped the 10th Sept. saw seven sail off Placentia, and he supposed their intention was to enter that bay, and destroy the settlements and fisheries there—A letter from Trepassey, dated Sept. 9, says, the squadron landed 2000 men, and burnt the buildings at the Bay of Bulls—that St. John's was their object; but that there were 4500 there.—The general opinion was, that whether they succeeded in their attempt on St. John's, or not, they will destroy the out-harbours.
FROM HALIFAX, Oct. 6. The Quebec fleet, of 14 sail, homeward bound, under convoy of the Pearl frigate, met a severe gale of wind off the coast of Lebradore, on the 18th Sept. and were dispersed, only the frigate, and three of the convoy being to be seen the next morning from the shore. An express from the freighters of Belleisle, the 22d informed, that three French frigates were seen near the Quebec fleet, which was at the time in the narrowest part of the straits.—Twelve sail of square rigged vessels, half loaded, in the adjacent harbours, are exposed to the destructive ravages of the French. The militia of the town have been paraded, for inspection; they amount to about 700 men.
Oct. 18. A letter of marque has failed for Jamaica, with commission to capture Spanish vessels.
The principal part of Ad. Murray's squadron, are at Halifax.
In New-York harbour, Aug. 17—74 ships, 80 brigs, 55 schooners, and 26 sloops.—Total 235.
Findlay's Marine Journal, Philadelphia, states, that from the 14th to the 17th inst. there arrived there, 18 ships, 7 brigs, and 6 schooners, from foreign ports, all well laden!
The Jamaica fleet arrived safely in England, except three. Two of these have arrived at Philadelphia. One of them had 4 British officers, passengers.
Accounts from Jamaica, 9th Sept. say, that anticipating a Spanish war, an English vessel had sent in a Spanish ship bound to Cuba, value 150,000.
PORTSMOUTH, October 29.
Arrived here brig Union, Capt. Treadwell, from Montego Bay (Jamaica) 57 days, left there Schooner Syren, Convoyee Lylee of Kennebec (sold;) Schooner of Wilmington, (N. C.) Capt. Williams had been taken by a French privateer sent to St. D'Anger, fourth side of Cuba, detained 4 days, then released, he was robbed by them of three or four hundred dollars cargo. In lat 39, long. 68. I spoke the ship Mercury of New-York, Capt. Clifton (or Clifford) bound to Hampshire, 3 days out, all well. The Jamaica packets had not arrived from England, supposed to be captured by the French; in great expectation of a Spanish war; a Spanish Register ship taken and sent into Port Royal (Jamaica) by an English frigate, cargo worth 100,000 guineas.
On Tuesday last, a pew on the broad aisle in the Rev. Mr. Buckminster's meeting house was sold at auction for above two hundred dollars.
MARRIED Mr. George Richards to Mrs. Alice Simes; Mr. William Hutchings to Mrs. Rebecca Tucker; Mr. Joseph Sherburne to Miss Sally Lang.
DIED—Mrs. Taylor aged 95; a child of Capt. George F. Blunt; a child of Capt. John Bowles; a child of Mr. Samuel Balch; a child of Mr. Joseph Hutchings, deceased.—At Newington Mrs. Deborah Pickering, relict of John Gee Pickering.—At Kittery Point, Mrs. Frost and Miss Cutts, both daughters of Mr. Richard Cutts.—At Rye, Mrs. Mary Parsons, aged 80, widow of the late Rev. Samuel Parsons of that place, who has been amiable in life, and is lamented in death, as in her, have been conspicuously united, agreeable manners, good sense, and exemplary piety.
THE Editor of the New-Hampshire Gazette presents his compliments to his customers in general but more particularly to those in the country, begs leave to inform them that he has a large number of Newspaper accounts made out, which he would be glad at this season of the year to part with for cash or country produce. He hopes those whose accounts have been more than one year standing, will be so obliging as to have them balanced this season.
Last Evening but one.
Theatre.
ASSEMBLY-ROOM, On Monday evening next Will be performed the Celebrated Comedy of She Stoops to Conquer
OR THE Mistakes of the Night.
Young Marlow, By a gentleman. Hardcastle, By a celebrated performer. Hastings, Sir Charles Marlow, By gentlemen of Portsmouth. Diggory, Tony Lumpkin, By Charles Clapham, Esq. Miss Hardcastle, Mrs. Arnold. Mrs. Hardcastle, By a lady. Miss Nevill, Miss Arnold.
To which will be added the Farce of the Devil to Pay, OR THE Wives Matamorpos'd. Sir John Loverule, By the above celebrated Performer.
Conjurer, Butler, Cook, Coachman, Jobson (the Cobler) By C. Clapham, Esq. Lady Loverule, By a gentleman. Lucy (the Maid) Miss Arnold. Nell (Cobler's wife) Mrs. Arnold. Pit half a dollar, gallery quarter ditto. Doors to be open precisely at six, performance begin precisely at 7. Tickets to be had of Mrs. Arnold at the Assembly-Room.
Mrs. Arnold's engagement calling her away, she begs leave to offer to the gentlemen of the town of Portsmouth, and its vicinity the following proposals, and from their liberality doubts not of carrying into effect, the building of a THEATRE in this town. She conceives 1500 dollars will be sufficient to defray the expense, to be raised by 30 shares of 50 dollars each, by installments as the work may require. A committee of the subscribers to superintend the place & the building. To regulate all disbursements. The Theatre to consist of boxes, pit and gallery. The proprietors to lease the Theatre for 5 or more years, at a rent to be agreed on. Mrs. Arnold giving security to engage good performers, and to play twice or oftener in every week during the summer months. The Theatre to be begun immediately, so as to open the latter end of May. The ground to be purchased or leased, and the situation chosen by the determination of the committee. Mrs. Arnold intreats their liberal support and speedy exertions. Subscription paper with Mrs. Arnold at the Assembly Room. October 29, 1796.
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EVENING AMUSEMENTS for the Ladies; or original anecdotes, intended to promote a Love of Virtue in young minds. A series of letters. To paint the moral and the vicious mind; And teach the young how far to live, but not To live in vain.
CONTENTS. 1st. Thoughts on friendship and education, in two letters. 2d. Love and filial affection, in five letters. 3d. Virtue in distress; or, oppression and avarice, in two letters. 4th. Fatal credulity; or, the deserted Daughter, in two letters. 5th. Rural scenes; with the female contrast, a tale, in three letters. 6th. Conclusion, in two letters.
LOST
A SILVER Seiffar-String with a Paste Hook set in silver, the handle of the Seiffar silver, and a silver case. A reward of 4 dollars at the return of the above, without any further question, to be paid by N. ROUSSELET. Portsmouth, Oct. 26.
ENTRIES AT THE CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H. ENTERED FROM Ship Pacific, Salter, London. Brig Union, Treadwell, Jamaica. CLEARED FOR Schooner Wm & Mary, Shaw, W. Indies.

Fresh Goods Just Received by Phineas Ellis,
At his Store in Market Street A LARGE assortment of Calicoes & Chintzes; Chintz and purple Shawls; Book and Sprig'd Mullins; Muslin Handkerchiefs; Cambrics; Lawns; Gauzes.
A good assortment of Dimities; Bandanno, Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs; Modes and Sarfets. A good assortment of Linens and Checks; Cashmere and fancy Vesting; Shalooms; Durants; Joans; Moreens; Tammies; Wildbores; Cambleteens; Calimancoes; Ruffles; Florentine; Ribbands; Tapes and Bindings.
A large assortment of Forest Cloths and Serges; Baizes; Flannels and Coating; Duffil Blankets; Velvets and Thickets.
A large assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Beaver Hats, &c. &c.
New Goods, For Cash only.
Richard Evans
Has received and is now opening at his shop next door to the Printing-Office, Market-Street.
A general assortment of Fall & Winter
GOODS,
He informs the public should they, after purchasing find goods lower than his, he will return their money with thanks.
Portsmouth, Oct. 20, 1796.
New Goods.
Dean & Blake
Have just received by the latest arrivals from Europe, a fresh assortment of Fall and Winter
GOODS,
At their Store in Market-Street, WHICH will be sold at the lowest cash price, they have also for sale
West-India Goods And GROCERIES of all kinds.
N. B. New FLOUR per barrel.
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ff.
TO be sold at public vendue by virtue of a licence from the hon. Judge of Probate, for the county of Rockingham, on Tuesday the 8th day of November next, at one o'clock, P. M. at the house of Mrs. Temperance Knight, in Newington, all the Real Estate of Susanna Downing, widow, late of Newington, deceased, viz. Thirty-five acres of land, with one half of the dwelling house of said deceased, being the whole of the real estate of said deceased; the above land lies on the north side of the highway, leading from Mrs. Knight's ferry to Portsmouth, and on Piscataqua river, 4 miles from Portsmouth.
Conditions of sale will be made known at time and place.
JOSIAH DOWNING, Administrator. Newington, Oct. 20, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham.
TO be sold at public vendue by virtue of a licence from the hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on MONDAY the 31st day of October, at 11 o'clock, P. M. at the house of Mr. Thomas Chadbourne, in Portsmouth, all the Personal Estate of Peter Frederick Collin, late of Demerara, Esq. deceased.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of MICAJAH MORRILL, late of Gilmantown, deceased, are requested to exhibit them for settlement to Micajah Morrill, Administrator, who will attend on said business the first Monday of the six following months, at the house of the deceased, from 1 to 6 o'clock, P. M.
Gilmantown, Oct. 12, 1796.
New Goods.
Peter Coffin
Has just imported in the ship May-Flower from Liverpool, a very extensive assortment of
Fall and Winter
GOODS,
Which are now opening for sale, by Wholesale and retail.
BEST superfine, mid-dling and low priced Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colors; fashionable plain, printed and mixed Cassimeres; striped and spotted Elastic Cloths; Lambkins; Coatings; Plains; Forest Cloths; Devonshire Kerseys; Duffils; Serges; Fearnoughts; Baizes; Flannels; Blankets.
An elegant assortment of fancy Waistcoating; best twill'd and plain Velvets; Velveteens; Thickfets; Corduroys; Cordelures; Denims; Jeans; Fustians; silk and hair Plush; silk and worsted Shag; Mens' rich black Satin.
A very beautiful assortment of Chintzes and Calicoes of the latest and most fashionable figures; elegant Chintz & Copperplate Furniture; Linen, Cotton, Bandanno and Silk Handkerchiefs.
Elegant long and square Norwich Shawls, some richly embroidered; fashionable silk and muslin Shawls; a great variety of purple and Chintz Shawls, some very fine and large.
A great assortment of Book, Jacquet, strip'd, check'd and Tambor'd Mullins; Muslin Handkerchiefs and Aprons; Gentlemen's Cravats and square Handkerchiefs; Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons; Lawns; Cambrics; Muslinets; Dimities; Marceilles Quilting; Long Lawns.
English, French and India Luteatings; black, white & color'd English and India Satins; black and color'd Modes; Sarfets; Tiffanies; Gauzes; black Taffety.
A beautiful assortment of the most fashionable fancy, Sash and other Ribbons; black Silk Laces; Brussels Thread Laces and Edgings; black shade Lace; gold, silver, camels hair, silk and thread Fringes; China for cap and gown trimmings; Gallons; Ferrets; Sewing Silks.
Ladies' fashionable Beaver Hats, with fashionable bands; a great assortment of Kid and Morocco Sandals; black and color'd Morocco Slippers; Misses' and Children's Morocco Sandals; Shoes and Slippers; improved Elastic Clogs; Lasting, Florentine and Ruffel Shoes and Slippers; best white and color'd French Gloves; silk Gloves and Mitts; Mens' common Leather and Beaver Gloves, some lined with fur and flannel; Mens' & Boys' fashionable Fur Hats.
Elegant Necklaces and Ear Drops of the newest fashion; Spangles; Bracelets; gold and silver Epaulets; gold and silver Cord; silk Stay Laces.
A great variety of fancy Plumes, Feathers and Flowers.
A large assortment of white, silver-grey, fancy ting'd and sable fur Trimmings; a great variety of Muffs.
A great assortment of silk, worsted and cotton Hosiery for men, women and children; Womens' worsted Gloves and Mitts.
Irish Linens; Sheerings; British Cottons for Shirts; India Cottons; Brown Holland; Table Cloths; Counterpanes; Satin Hair Cloth for chair bottoms.
Cloak Camblets; Cambleteens; Wildbores; Crapes; Silk Camblets; Denmark Luffres; Mifinets; Gloffers; Shalooms; Ratinets; Tammies; Durants; Calimancoes; Ruffles; Lastings; Satinets; Florentines.
A great variety of gilt, plated and Pearl Buttons, Carpets and Carpeting.
By virtue of a licence from the hon. Judge of Probate of wills, &c.
TO be sold at public vendue on Monday the 21st day of November next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. at the late dwelling house of Jeremiah Holmes, deceased, on the new road (so called) in Portsmouth, the real and personal estate of said deceased, consisting of half a small dwelling house, 5 or 6 acres of upland with a number of apple trees on the same; also about 12 acres cedar swamp, the personal estate is one cow, and a number of household Goods.
BENJAMIN HOLMES, Administrator of said Estate. Portsmouth, Oct. 20, 1796.
New Goods,
Wholesale and Retail
John Turnbull,
Daniel Street.
Respectfully informs his friends and customers that he has imported in the ship Galen, from London, and is now opening for sale a beautiful assortment of
Fall and Winter
GOODS,
which he is determined to sell at the lowest advance, wholesale and retail.
Also, by the same ship,
A complete assortment of the following articles, viz.
SILK and worsted
Hose; Ladies' silk Gloves and Mitts; Sewing Silks and Twists; white and color'd Threads of every number; black Modes from 2/ to 8/ per yard; Mullins and Mullin Handkerchiefs; Tambor'd Mullins; fashionable Sash and other Ribbons; Irish Linens from 1/6 to 6/ per yard; Brown Holland; Shawls and Handkerchiefs; Table Cloths and Diapers; with a great number of other articles in the day goods line, too numerous to mention.
Constant attendance and the smallest favors acknowledged with thanks. Portsmouth, Oct. 13, 1796.
JUST ARRIVED TO
William Neil
TONS Liverpool Coals; 68 crates Earthen Ware; 27 boxes Linen Cloth; Oatmeal, of the very best sort. He has also for sale
Superfine Flour per barrel or retail, with a general assortment of
GROCERIES
And West-India Goods as usual.
Highest price given for
FLAX-SEED.
FOR SALE AT
No. 7, Portsmouth Pier,
PIPES of best French
Brandy; Pipes Holland's Gin; hds. 1st, 3d and 4th proof Rum; Brown Sugar; Casks and half Casks Bohea Tea; Souchong ditto; fresh Fine and Superfine Flour.
Iron; Steel; Logwood; Redwood; Camwood; Copperas; Brimstone; 10 by 8 & 9 by 7 English & Dutch Glass; Bar Soap; Ginger.
Linens & Checks.
Matthew S. Marsh
HAS FOR SALE
A few trunks Linens
and Checks at a low advance.
THE subscriber find-
ing himself in a very declining state of health, is exceedingly desirous of having his temporal affairs settled while he is living. He therefore most earnestly calls on all persons who have any demands on him, not to withhold them, but exhibit them without delay. Those who are indebted to him must make immediate payment.
EDWARD DIMPSEY. Portsmouth, Oct. 19, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ff.
TO be sold at public vendue by virtue of a licence from hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on Tuesday the 8th day of November next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the house of widow Lois Hart, in Newington, all the Real Estate of Nathaniel Hart, late of Newington, yeoman, deceased, consisting of near 12 acres of land in said Newington, with part of the house and barn, with the reversion of the Widow's dower or thirds, said land lies on the highway leading from Portsmouth to Mr. Samuel Hill's farm, and near 3 miles from Portsmouth.
Conditions of sale will be made known at time and place.
LOIS HART, Administratrix. Newington, Oct. 20, 1796.
By virtue of a licence from the hon. Judge of Probate of wills, &c.
TO be sold at public vendue on Wednesday the third day of November next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling house of Mr. John Greenleaf, innholder in Portsmouth, two Rights of land in Burton, containing 300 acres each, being part of the estate of Oliver Holman, late of Portsmouth, deceased.
EBER HOLMAN, Administrator. Portsmouth, Oct. 22, 1796.
Sign of the Golden Tea-Pot.
Cold Weather is coming.
Abraham Isaacs,
HAS JUST RECEIVED
A LARGE quantity
of FEATHERS of a very good quality—Also, a variety of CROCKERY and GLASS WARE.—Likewise, an assortment of Italian Tea-Canisters, two lb. one lb. half a lb. and quarter of a pound.—Also, an assortment of Floor, Hearth, Hand, Cloth, and Scrubbing
BRUSHES,
all of which he has lately received from Amsterdam.
N. B. A few compleat Tea Table sets India China, which he will sell very low. [3 m.]
Treasury of the United States.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum.
1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, entitled an Act in addition to an Act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit. "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven to the year one thousand eight hundred and seventeen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then adequate, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock."
2d. All distinction between payments on account of interest and principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz:
KNOW all Men by these
present, that I _____ of _____
do make, constitute and appoint
_____ my true and law-
ful attorney, for me, and in my name,
to receive the dividends which are, or
shall be payable according to law, on the
(here describing the stock) standing in
my name in the books of (here descri-
bing the books of the Treasury or
the Commissioner of Loans where
the stock is credited) from (here in-
sert the commencement and expira-
tion of time for which the power of
attorney is to continue) with power
also an attorney or attorneys under him,
for that purpose to make and substitute
and to do all lawful acts requisite for ef-
fecting the premises, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that my said Attorney or
his substitute, shall lawfully do, by vir-
tue hereof.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and seal the _____ day
of _____ in the year
Sealed and delivered
in presence of
BE IT KNOWN, that on the
day of _____ before me personally came
_____ within named and acknow-
ledged the above letter of attorney to be
his act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my seal
this day and year last
afforesaid.
Given under my hand at Phila-
REMOVED.
Joseph Haven
Has removed to the New Brick Store (middle apartment) on Spring-Hill,
Where he has opened a large assortment of
European and India
GOODS,
For sale at the lowest rate.
Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.
Strafford, ff.
To Benjamin Adams, Esq. one of the Justices of the peace in and for the county of Rockingham in said States, and clerk pro tempore, for the proprietors of Barnstead aforesaid.
WE the subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Barnstead aforesaid, request you to notify and warn the proprietors, grantees or owners of the lands in Barnstead aforesaid, to meet at the dwelling house of Charles Hodgdon, Esq. innholder, in Barnstead, in the county of Strafford, and State aforesaid, on the 1st Tuesday of November next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. to act on the following articles, matters and things.
1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.
2d. To choose a proprietors clerk, treasurer, assessors and collector, or any other officer that the proprietors may think proper.
3d. To receive the report of the committee which was appointed at a legal meeting of the proprietors to settle with the assessors, collectors, treasurers or any other person, and if necessary to revoke and disannul all powers given or granted unto that or any other former committee or agent of said proprietors, that any others, committees or agents may be chosen, and to choose if it should be thought necessary a committee or agent or agents that may settle and adjust all accounts with former committees, treasurer or agents, collectors, assessors or any other person who may have money in their hands belonging to said proprietors, or who have any transactions with, or done any business for the said proprietors.
4th. To receive the report of the committee relative to the records of the proprietors, or to choose a committee to carry into effect, if necessary, the opinion of the proprietors, respecting their record at last meeting, and accept of the doings of said committee or committees.
5th. To settle and adjust all demands any person or persons have against said proprietors, either for deficiency of land, services done, monies paid for any purpose whatever, or to choose a committee or agent or agents, with full power to settle and determine all and every demand against said proprietors.
6th. To see how much money the proprietors will raise to defray the demands against said proprietors.
7th. To choose an agent or agents to defend any suit now brought or may be hereafter brought against said proprietors.
8th. To vote and act on all other matters and things the proprietors may think proper when convened.
John Bickford, jr. John Bickford, Paul Hayes, Benjamin Nutter, Richard Sincter, Charles Hodgdon. Barnstead, Aug. 29, 1796.
State of New-Hampshire.
Rockingham, ff.
Newington, Oct. 10, 1796.
PURSUANT to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said Barnstead to meet at the time and place and for the purposes aforesaid.
BENJ. ADAMS, Justice of the Peace and Clerk pro tem.
State of New-Hampshire.
Strafford, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the owners of land in Barnstead, as well resident as non-resident, that the General Court at their sessions in June 1792, voted a tax on all the land in said Barnstead of two pence per acre for the purpose of repairing a bridge over Suncook river, and two roads on the north side of said town, said tax being received in labor at the rate of half a dollar per day for an able bodied man, finding his own diet, provided one half of said labor be done between the 1st and 12th day of November next, the other half between the 1st and 15th day of Sept. 1797, otherwise their lands will be advertised for sale as the law directs for the payment of the same.
CHARLES HODGDON BENJAMIN NUTTER NICHOLAS EUDLEY } Directors
SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States.