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American State Papers.
NEW-YORK, May 30.
A MESSAGE from the President of the United States to Congress, transmitting certain documents relative to hostile threats, against the territories of Spain, in the neighbourhood of the United States.
Published by order of the House of Representatives.
United States, 25th May, 1794.
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives.
IN the communications, which I have made to Congress during the present Session, relative to the foreign nations, I have omitted no opportunity of testifying my anxiety to preserve the United States in peace. It is peculiarly, therefore, my duty at this time to lay before you the present state of certain hostile threats against the territories of Spain in our neighbourhood.
The documents which accompany this message, develop the measures which I have taken to suppress them, and the intelligence which has been lately received.
It will be seen from thence, that the subject has not been neglected; that every power vested in the Executive on such occasions has been exerted; and that there was reason to believe, that the enterprise, projected against the Spanish dominions, was relinquished.
But it appears to have been revived upon principles which set public orders at defiance, and place the peace of the United States in the discretion of unauthorized individuals. The means already deposited in the different departments of government, are shewn by experience, not to be adequate to these high exigencies, although such of them as are lodged in the hands of the Executive, shall continue to be used with promptness, energy and decision proportioned to the case. But I am impelled by the position of our public affairs, to recommend that provisions be made for a stronger and more vigorous opposition, than can be given to such hostile movements, under the laws as they now stand.
G. WASHINGTON.
To His Excellency, the Governor of Kentucky. Philadelphia, August 29, 1793.
SIR,
THE Commissioners of Spain, residing here, have complained to the President of the United States, that certain persons at this place are taking measures to excite the inhabitants of Kentucky to join in an enterprise against the Spanish dominions on the Mississippi; and in evidence of it have produced the printed address now inclosed. I have it therefore in charge from the President to desire you to be particularly attentive to any attempts of this kind among the citizens of Kentucky, and if you shall have reason to believe any such enterprise meditated, that you put them on their guard against the consequence, as all acts of hostility committed by them on nations at peace with the United States are forbidden by the laws, and will expose them to punishment: And that in every event, you take those legal measures which shall be necessary to prevent any such enterprise.
In addition to considerations respecting the peace of the general union, the special interests of the state of Kentucky would be particularly committed, as nothing could be more inauspicious to them than such a movement, at the very moment, when those interests are under negotiation between Spain and the United States.
I have the honor to be, with great respect and esteem, Sir, &c. TH: JEFFERSON.
Kentucky, October 5th, 1793.
SIR,
I have just now been honored with your favour of the 29th of August, wherein you observe, that the Spanish commissioners have complained to the President of the United States, that certain persons are taking measures to excite the inhabitants of Kentucky to join in an enterprise against the Spanish dominions on the Mississippi. I think it my duty to take this early opportunity to assure you that I shall be particularly attentive to prevent any attempts of that nature from this country. I am well persuaded, at present, none such is in contemplation in this state. The citizens of Kentucky possess too just a sense of the obligations they owe the general government, to embark in any enterprise that would be so injurious to the United States.
I have the honor to be, with very great respect and esteem, Sir, &c. ISAAC SHELBY.
The Hon. Thomas Jefferson, Esq. Secretary of State.
To His Excellency the Governor of Kentucky.
Germantown, November 6, 1793.
SIR,
I have received from the Representatives of Spain here, information, of which the following is the substance: That on the second of October, four Frenchmen of the names of La Chaise, Charles Delpau, Mathurin, and Gignoux set out in the sloop from Philadelphia for Kentucky, that they were authorized by the Minister of France here, to excite and engage as many as they could, whether of our citizens or others, on the road or within your government, or any where else, to undertake an expedition against the Spanish settlements within our neighbourhood, and in event to descend the Ohio and Mississippi and attack New-Orleans, where they expected some naval co-operation: That they were furnished with money for these purposes, and with blank commissions to be filled up at their discretion. I inclose you the description of these four persons, in the very words in which it has been communicated to me.
Having laid this information before the President of the United States, I have it in charge from him to desire your particular attention to these persons, that they may not be permitted to excite within our territories, or carry from thence any hostilities into the territories of Spain. For this purpose it is more desirable that those peaceable means of coercion should be used which have been provided by the laws: such as the binding to the good behaviour there, or any other persons exciting or engaging in these unlawful enterprizes, indicting them, or resorting to such other legal process, as those learned in the laws of your state may advise. Where these fail, or are inadequate, a suppression by the militia of the state has been ordered and practised in the other states. I hope that the citizens of Kentucky will not be decoyed into any participation in these illegal enterprizes against the peace of their country, by any effect they may expect from them on the navigation of the Mississippi. Their good sense will tell them, that that is not to be effected by half measures of this kind, and that their surest dependence is on those regular measures which are pursuing, and will be pursued by the general government, and which flow from the united authority of all the states.
I have the honor to be, &c. TH: JEFFERSON.
January 13th, 1794.
SIR,
AFTER the date of my last letter to you, I received information that a commission had been sent to General Clarke with powers to name and commission other officers, and to raise a body of men; no steps having been taken by him (as far as has come to my knowledge) to carry this plan into execution I did not conceive it was either proper or necessary for me to do any thing in the business.
Two Frenchmen, La Chaise and Delpau, have lately come into this state; I am told they declare publicly, they are in daily expectation of receiving a supply of money, and that as soon as they do receive it, they shall raise a body of men and proceed with them down the river. Whether they have any sufficient reason to expect such a supply, or any serious intention of applying it in that matter if they do receive it, I can form no opinion.
I judged it proper, as the President had directed you to write to me on this subject, to give you this information that he may be apprised as fully as I am of the steps which have been, and are now taking here in this matter. If the President should hereafter think it necessary to hold any further communication with the Executive of this state on this subject, I wish him to be full and explicit as to the part which he wishes and expects me to act. That if what is required of me, should in my opinion, be within my constitutional powers, and in the line of my duty, I may hereafter have it in my power to shew, that the steps which I may take were not only within my legal powers, but were also required by him.
I have great doubts, even if they do attempt to carry their plan into execution (provided they manage their business with prudence) whether there is any legal authority to restrain or punish them, at least before they have actually accomplished it. For if it is lawful for any one citizen of this state, to leave it, it is equally so for any number of them to do it. It is also lawful for them to carry with them any quantity of provisions, arms and ammunition; and if the act is lawful in itself, there is nothing but the particular intention with which it is done that can possibly make it unlawful; but I know of no law which inflicts a punishment on intention only, or any criterion by which to decide what would be sufficient evidence of that intention, if it was a proper subject of legal censure.
I shall, upon all occasions, be averse to the exercise of any power which I do not consider
myself as being clearly and explicitly invested with, much less would I assume power to exercise it against men who I consider as friends and brethren, in favor of a man whom I view as an enemy and a tyrant.
I shall also feel but little inclination to take an active part in punishing or restraining any of my fellow citizens for a supposed intention only to gratify or remove the fears of the Minister of a Prince who openly withholds from us an invaluable right, and who secretly instigates against us a most savage and cruel enemy.
But whatever may be my private opinion as a man, as a friend to liberty, an American citizen, and an inhabitant of the Western waters, I shall at all times hold it as my duty to perform whatever may be constitutionally required of me as Governor of Kentucky, by the President of the United States.
I have the honor to be with very great respect, your most obedient servant, ISAAC SHELBY. The Hon. Thomas Jefferson, Esq. Secretary of State.
Philadelphia, March 29, 1794.
SIR,
THE letter which your Excellency addressed to my predecessor on the 13th of January, 1794, has been laid before the President of the United States, and I have it in charge from him, to recall to your view the state of things, with which it is connected.
You were informed, Sir, on the 29th of August 1793, that the commissioners of Spain had complained of attempts to excite the inhabitants of Kentucky to an enterprise against the Spanish dominions on the Mississippi; that the President requested you to be attentive to circumstances of this kind, that if such an enterprise was meditated, your citizens ought to be put on their guard against the consequences; and that you should adopt the necessary legal measures of preventing it; as acts of hostility, committed by our citizens against nations at peace with the United States, were forbidden by the laws, and would subject the offenders to punishment.
That every effectual exhortation might be combined with a sense of duty, it was at the same time represented to you, that "In addition to considerations respecting the peace of the general union, the special interests of the state of Kentucky, would be particularly committed; as nothing could be more inauspicious to them, than such a movement at the very moment when those interests were under negotiation between Spain and the United States."
Your Excellency's answer on the 5th of October, 1793, gave a satisfactory assurance of your readiness to counteract any design from Kentucky against the Spanish dominions on the Mississippi; of your persuasion that none such was then in contemplation in your state; and of your citizens possessing too just a sense of the obligation, which they owe to the general government, to embark in any enterprise so injurious to the United States.
It was, therefore, with full confidence in your zeal, that on the 6th of November, 1793, upon the representation of the commissioners of Spain, you were farther informed, that on the 2d of October 1793, four Frenchmen, of the names of La Chaise, Charles Delpau, Mathurin and Gignoux, had set out in the sloop from Philadelphia to Kentucky, authorized by the then Minister of France here, to engage as many as they could, whether of our citizens, or others, on the road, or within your State, or elsewhere, to undertake an expedition against the Spanish settlements within our neighbourhood, and in event to descend the Ohio and Mississippi, and to attack New-Orleans, where naval co-operation was expected; and that they were furnished with money for these purposes, and with blank commissions, to be filled up at their discretion. Your Excellency was requested to check these hostilities, and in doing so to prefer those peaceable means of coercion which had been provided by the laws (such as the binding to the good behaviour or indicting) or to resort to such other legal process, as those learned in the laws of your state, might advise. The letter conveying the foregoing intelligence, proceeds thus:
"Where these fail, or are inadequate, a suppression by the militia of the state has been ordered and practised in other states. I hope that the citizens of Kentucky will not be decoyed into any participation in these illegal enterprizes against the peace of their country, by any effect which they may expect from them, on the navigation of the Mississippi.—Their good sense will tell them, that that is not to be effected by half measures of this kind; and that their surest dependence is on those regular measures which are pursuing, and will be pursued by the general government, and which flow from the united authority of all the states."
After the impression made by your letter of the 5th of October, 1793, you will naturally conclude, how difficult it was to reconcile it with your last of the 13th of January, 1794.
As the constitution and laws of the United States, are to govern the conduct of all; so can-
not it be well imagined, that the President intended to impose upon your Excellency any departure from them. You were asked to prefer peaceable means of coercion; and for that purpose to consult those who were learned in the laws of your State, to designate legal process. I shall not presume upon the imperfect knowledge, which can be obtained here, of the jurisprudence of Kentucky, to determine, whether any, or what species of process was admissible. I beg leave, however to observe, that if in the opinion of the judges, no preventative or other step could be supported, the President required none. My predecessor, in his letter of Nov. 6, 1793, arguing from what is usual in the United States; and recollecting what prevails in Virginia, many of the laws which are underflood to be incorporated in your code, naturally suggested the propriety of binding to the good behaviour, and indicting. And indeed, what government can be so destitute of the means of self defence as to suffer, with impunity, its peace to be drawn into jeopardy by hostilities levied within its territory, against a foreign nation, in order to be prostrated at the will of tumultuous individuals, and scenes of bloodshed and civil war to be introduced.
You intimate a doubt, Sir, whether the two Frenchmen, La Chaise and Delpau, can be restrained or punished, before they have actually accomplished their plan; and assign as reason for the doubt, that any number of your citizens may lawfully leave your State, and carry with them any quantity of provisions, arms, and ammunition. Hence you conclude that these acts being lawful, a particular intention cannot render them unlawful, and that no criterion exists for deciding such an intention. If there be no peculiarity in the laws of Kentucky, and it is allowable to reason, from general principles, or an analogy to the practice of other States, we might expect from a candid revision of these sentiments, that a contrary result would arise in your mind. That foreigners should meddle in the affairs of a government, where they happen to be, has scarcely ever been tolerated, and is often severely punished. That foreigners should point the force of a nation, against its will, to objects of hostility, is an invasion of its dignity, its tranquility, and even safety. Upon no principle can the individuals, on whom such guilt shall be fixed, bid the government to wait, as your Excellency would seem to suppose, until their numbers shall defy the ordinary animadversions of law; and until they are incapable of being subdued, but by force of arms.
To prevent the extremity of crimes, is wise and humane, and steps of precaution have therefore been found in the laws of most societies.
Nor is this offence of foreigners, expiated or lessened by an appeal to a presumed right of the citizens of Kentucky, to enlist under such banners without the approbation of their country. In a government instituted for the happiness of the whole, with a clear delineation of the channels, in which the authority derived from them must flow, can a part only of the citizens, wrest the sword from the hands of those magistrates whom the whole have invested with the direction of the military power? They may it is true, leave their country; they may take arms and provisions with them; but, if these acts be done, not on the ground of mere personal liberty, but of being retained in a foreign service for purposes of enmity against another people; satisfaction will be demanded; and the State to which they belong cannot connive at their conduct, without hazarding a rupture. The evidence of a culpable intention is perhaps not so difficult as your Excellency imagines; it is at least a familiar enquiry in penal prosecutions, and ought not to be an objection to your interference on this occasion. But here suffer me to repeat, that the President wishes you to do nothing more, than the laws themselves permit. Let them have their free course, by such instructions as you may think adequate and advisable; and I trust that they will prove competent to rescue the United States from a painful altercation with a foreign sovereign.
As these unlawful assemblages of military force, may assume various forms, Congress have not been unmindful, that the civil arm may sometimes be unequal to the task of sustaining civil authority. They have, therefore, by an act of May 2d, 1792, conferred on the marshals and their deputies the same power in executing the laws of the United States, as sheriffs and their deputies in the several states, have by law, in executing the laws of the respective states. They have rendered it lawful for the President, in case of invasion, to call forth the militia, or to issue his orders for that purpose to such officer of the militia as he shall think proper. They have empowered him to call forth the militia of one state, for the suppression of an insurrection in another, under certain circumstances; and to subdue by the militia any combinations; against the laws which may be too powerful for ordinary judicial proceedings.
Thus far have I addressed your Excellency upon the constitutional and legal rights of the government; which perhaps are in strictness the only topics, belonging to the present occa-

lion. But as it may not be known that the navigation of the Mississippi has occupied the earliest labours of the Executive, and has been pursued with an unremitted sincerity, I will lay before you a sketch of the pending negotiation, as may be communicated, consistently with the respect due to the nation in treaty with us, and the rules observed in such cases.
The primary object in the instructions to Mr. Carmichael, who has resided for a considerable time at Madrid as charge des affaires of the United States, has been to throw open to your commerce that river to its very mouth. In December, 1791, it was verbally communicated to the Secretary of State by one of the commissioners of Spain here, that his Catholic Majesty, apprized of our solicitude to have some arrangements made respecting our free navigation of the Mississippi, and the use of a port thereon, was ready to enter into a treaty at Madrid. And great indeed was their solicitude.—For altho' this overture was not as to the place, what might have been desired, yet was it attended to without delay and accepted.
As a proof of the interest taken by the government on this subject, I might mention, that not only was Mr. Carmichael, who had acquired an acquaintance with persons and circumstances in Spain, made a member of the commission, but Mr. Short was added, as being more particularly informed of the navigation to be treated of.
Instructions, comprehensive, accurate and forcible, were prepared by my predecessor: and if at this stage of the business it were proper to develop them to public view; I should expect, with certainty, that those who are the most ardent for the main object, would pronounce that the Executive has been deficient neither in vigilance nor exertions.
For many months have our commissioners been employed in this important affair at Madrid. At this moment they are probably so employed. The delays which forms may have created; the events of Europe: and other considerations which at this season cannot, with propriety be detailed, dictate a peaceable expectation of the result.
Let this communication, then be received, sir, as a warning against the dangers to which these unauthorised schemes of war may expose the United States, and particularly the state of Kentucky. Let not unfounded suspicions of a tardiness in government prompt individuals to rash efforts. In which they cannot be countenanced; which may thwart any favourable advances of their cause; and which, by seizing the direction of the military force, must be repressed by law, or they will terminate in anarchy. Under whatsoever auspices of a foreign-agent, these commotions were at first raised, the present Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic has publicly disavowed, and recalled the commissions which have been granted.
I cannot, therefore, doubt, that when your Excellency shall review this subject, you will come to this conclusion, that the sentiments which you profess as a private man, a friend to liberty, an American citizen, and an inhabitant of the Western waters—ought not to interfere with your duty as Governor of Kentucky; and that on the other hand, the contemplation of those several characters, under which you have considered yourself, ought to produce a compliance with those measures which the President of the United States has consigned to your discretion and execution.
I have the honour to be with respect; sir, your Excellency's most obedient servant, (Copy.) EDM. RANDOLPH.
(To be continued)
Federal Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, May 27.
A REPORT was read from the Secretary of the Treasury, stating that a loan of three millions of florins had been made in Holland, at five per cent. besides a moderate premium. The commissioners employed to make this loan congratulate the executive on the favorable terms of it, whilst the Emperor cannot obtain money at even a much higher interest.
WEDNESDAY, May 28.
Mr. MURRAY reported a bill for the registering and protection of American seamen, which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
Mr. GILES moved that the President be authorized to pay to the French Minister, out of the three millions of florins borrowed in Holland, such sums as may not be wanted for the immediate service of the United States.—After some opposition, the resolution was carried in the committee, agreed to by the house, and a committee appointed to bring in a bill.
THURSDAY, May 29.
The bill authorising the President to lay and suspend an embargo, during the recess, was read a third time, and passed.
A bill came down from the Senate, empowering the President if he deemed necessary for the public safety, to raise 10,000 men for three years.
This bill was warmly opposed, and finally rejected, 32 for the bill, 50 against it.
The bill for licences on selling wine, &c. was taken up in committee, and reported with amendments. These being disposed of in the House, the question on engrossing the bill was put, and carried, ayes 41, noes 38.
The bill for payment of a certain sum of money to the French Republic, went through a committee, and passed the house to a third reading.
The bill laying a duty on sales at auction, also passed to a third reading.
Mr. W. Smith made a motion for the appointment of a committee to enquire and report whether the sums appropriated for the fortifications of the ports and harbors of the United States, be competent to those purposes.
FRIDAY, May 30.
Mr. Murray moved for a committee to report a bill for the collection of a duty of one cent. per ton on all vessels entering the district of Baltimore, for the support of a Health Office. He read an act passed by the Legislature of Maryland, at their last session, and explained the general object of their arrangements on this subject.—A committee was appointed, viz. Mr. Murray, Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Hunter.
SATURDAY, May 31.
The bill for a duty or licence on selling wine, &c. passed the House.
The bill for granting a certain sum of money to the Ambassador of the French Republic, was taken up, and on the question of its passing, the ayes were 55, noes 23.
The bill laying a duty on sales at auction, passed—Ayes 55, Noes 27.
The bill, from the Senate, for the punishment of certain crimes, such as fitting out privateers in the ports of the United States, selling prizes, &c. was called up, and the question of going into committee of the whole on it, the Ayes were 49, Noes 32.
After little time spent in the business, the committee rose, reported progress, and the House adjourned.
Foreign Intelligence.
FRANCE. NATIONAL CONVENTION. Decree of Accusation against DANTON.
MARCH 31.
Legendre.—Four of our Colleagues were arrested last night by order of your Committee. The celebrated Danton is one of them; I know not the names of the other three. If they are guilty, I will be the first to call for their punishment; but you ought to hear them. I am pure, and I believe Danton to be as pure as myself."
He was interrupted by noise—A Member called to the President to keep order—The President said, he would not suffer freedom of speech to be infringed; that this day would be glorious to liberty; and that the people and posterity should judge the Representatives of the People.
Legendre resumed. He feared that private animosities were going to sacrifice men who had rendered great services to the Revolution. He spoke of his own connections with Danton; of what Danton had done in 1792, when Minister of Justice; and concluded with moving that the Deputies arrested last night should be heard at the bar. This motion was received with some applause.
[The Convention then, after some debate, adhering to Legendre's motion, adopted unanimously the following decree, and ordered it to be printed, and sent to the departments, the armies and the popular societies:]
"The Convention decrees accusation against Camille Desmoulins, Herault, Sechelles, Danton, Philippeaux, and Lacroix of Eure and Loire, charged with having been accomplices of Dumourier, d'Orleans, and Fabre d'Eglantine, and with having been concerned in the conspiracy for re-establishing monarchy, and dissolving the national representation. They shall be tried with Fabre d'Eglantine."
April 1.
The form of a decree for abolishing the slave trade, having been referred to the Committee of Public Safety, was presented and passed in the following terms:
"The slavery of negroes is abolished. In consequence, the Convention decrees, that all the inhabitants of the colonies, whatever be their colour, are French citizens. They shall enjoy all the rights belonging to this title."
April 2.
The commencement of this sitting was entirely taken up by addresses and congratulations on the discovery of the grand conspiracy. The bust of Chalier was presented to the Convention by citizen de Seine, a deaf and dumb sculptor.
Several Members of the Revolutionary Committee, of the Section of Marat, and many other persons have been arrested by order of the Committee of Public Safety. Othon Vanuls, a Belgian, threw himself out of a three-pair of stairs window, and was killed.
The number of prisoners is 6,893. The city is perfectly quiet.
April 4.
ST. JUST, in the name of the committee of General Safety. "The Public Accuser of the Revolutionary Tribunal has communicated that the revolt of the criminals has made them suspend their proceedings until they shall know the sense of the Convention. You have escaped the greatest danger that ever menaced the Republic; in the mean time all the accomplices are discovered, and the revolt of the criminals, even at the foot of justice, intimidated by the law, explains the secret of their conscience, their despair, and their fury; every thing announces that the honesty they affected was the most hypocritical snare that was ever laid for the Revolution."
"What innocent man ever shrunk from justice: That requires no other proof of their guilt than their audacity. What! Those whom we have accused of being the accomplices of Dumourier and of Orleans; those who only made the Revolution in favour of a new Dynasty: Those who have conspired for the misery and slavery of the people, at length complete their infamy by shrinking from trial!
"If it be thus with men who are truly the friends of liberty—if the energy proper for those who undertake to enfranchise their country is in their hearts, you shall find there are no more concealed conspirators to punish, but bold, open, avowed conspirators, who counting on the Aristocracy with which they have been for years connected, call down on the heads of the people the vengeance of crimes."
"No; liberty shall never retreat from its enemies. Their coalition is discovered. DILLON, who ordered his army to march against Paris, has declared that the wife of DESMOULINS touched a sum of money to excite a movement in order to assassinate the Patriots, and the Revolutionary Tribunal. We thank you for having placed us at the post of honor. Like you we shall cover our country with our bodies."
"To die is nothing, provided that the Revolution triumphs. Behold the day of glory—the day on which the Roman Senate struck at Catiline—the day that shall consolidate for ever public liberty! Your committees answer to you for an heroic watchfulness. Who can refuse to you its veneration in this terrible moment, when you fight, for the last time, against the faction that was indulgent to your enemies, and which this day renews its fury to fight against liberty?"
"Your committees hold life cheap; they are covetous only of honor. People, you shall triumph; may this experience make you love the Revolution by the perils to which it exposes your friends!"
"It was without example that justice should be insulted; if it ever was so, it was only so by insensate Emigrants prophesying tyranny. But the new conspirators have recriminated on the public conscience. What more is wanting to convince us of their guilt? Miserable men! They confess their crimes by resisting the law. It is only criminals that terrible justice ever frightens. At this very moment there are conspiracies forming in the prisons in their favour—at this very moment Aristocracy is struggling."
Is it by privilege that the accused are insolent? Let us call back, then, the tyrants, CUSTINE and BRISSET, from the tomb, for they did not exercise their privilege by insulting their judges."
"In the peril of the country, in the degree of majesty in which you have placed the people, mark the distance that separates you from the guilty: It is in this view that your committee proposes to you the following decree:
"The National Convention, after having heard the reports of the committees of Public Welfare and of General Safety, decree, that the Revolutionary Tribunal shall continue its proceeding in the conspiracy of LACROIX, DANTON, CHABOT, and others; and that the President shall employ all the means that the law provides to make his authority, and that of the Tribunal, respected; and to repress all attempts on the part of the accused to trouble the public tranquility, and to hinder the progress of justice."
"Decree, that all persons accused of conspiracy, who shall resist or insult national justice, shall be instantaneously held to be guilty."
BRUSSELS, April 1.
The heavy artillery has been drawn out from the arsenal at Mechlin, and every preparation has been made to ensure success in our future operations against the enemy; but the campaign will not be opened on our side, before the return of the Archduke CHARLES from Vienna.
General Pichegru is employed in establishing a camp at Cambray, which is to contain 80,000 men. This circumstance has occasioned some movements on the part of the combined army, but nothing excepting a few slight skirmishes has as yet taken place.
APRIL 10.
Yesterday the Emperor, was received in this city amidst the most triumphant acclamations. He has announced a general amnesty, and assured the states that he will not leave the Netherlands until all the differences between the Sovereign and the subject are accommodated.
APRIL 11.
Since Tuesday 1200 waggons have passed through this city for Valenciennes, loaded with warlike stores only.
The Hanoverians have experienced a second loss near Werwick—a company of the 5th Regiment has been cut to pieces or taken.
OSTEND, April 8.
Our last intelligence from the army states, that the day before yesterday the Carmagnoles in pretty strong force, attacked our posts of Werwick and Commines, but were driven back with great slaughter.
INTERESTING.
FRANKFORT, (Ger.) April 6.
The important event we have so anxiously expected, has been brought by a Courier from Berlin; and Field-Marshal Mollendorff has received orders not to divide for the present, the Prussian army in the environs of Mentz; but to maintain his position until his Majesty shall transmit to him his final determination.
This change in the disposition of the Prussian cabinet has been produced by the concession of the diet of the Empire, and the Imperial Court; and by the negotiations and splendid offers of a particular member of the Coalition.
An interview will speedily take place at Bonn, between the Emperor, and the King of Prussia.
The French armies of the Rhine and Moselle have been considerably weakened lately, on account of the large detachments that have been sent to the army of the North.
Brigadier MADALINESKI with his adherents has been in Sandomiria, to propose a confederation to save his country. The nobles said, if any foreign power would assist them, they would make him a common cause. MADALINESKI then marched farther, and will no doubt be speedily surrounded by the Russians and Prussians.
The Polish Walefski, commanded by Brigadier Mangat, has been attacked by the Russians near Opatoff, who killed 113 men, and took 70 prisoners.
An engagement has already taken place in the Polish Woywodship of Sandomiria, between Madalineski and the Prussians, in which a great number of men were killed on both sides.
LONDON, April 7.
Extract of a letter from Jersey, dated April 31.
"Our apprehensions from the enemy seem just now to have much subsided. Yesterday last night, however, we were seriously alarmed; one of our citizens returned from the coast of France, with intelligence that the enemy's fleet was under sail, and bearing for this island; he reported, that more than 100 sail were off Concale Bay, and that he was chased by some of the fleet. We have since received pretty authentic intelligence, that the enemy have landed a part, if not the whole of their troops; their artillery is also put on shore again, and 400 horse which were embarked. The occasion of this is said to be some advantages gained by the Royalists in La Vendee, and that 4000 of those troops destined for us, are marched to oppose the Royalists. It is even reported, that the peasants about Remes had risen and taken arms."
The force in Concale Bay at this time is quite problematical; one account says six, another eight, and another twelve ships of the line, besides frigates. The fact I give credit to is six ships of the line, and two forty gun ships cut down and made floating batteries, which have been taken for ships of the line."
April 10.
The arrest of Danton, according to accounts received yesterday from Paris, is likely to occasion more division in that capital than has occurred from the execution of the Brissotines or the Hebertists. That partizan has still a powerful aid both in the Convention and in the clubs without doors.—He is believed to be incorruptible, and this circumstance alone will make it highly dangerous for Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, to provoke so bold an appeal to the popular opinion!
The King of Prussia is still gradually withdrawing his troops from the north-east frontier of France; yet those who are paid for deluding the people of this country still allege that this is only for the purpose of sending his troops into Flanders. These writers evidently suppose the people of this country to be as deficient in Geography as they are of Modesty!
The present situation of Danton, and the probable consequences of his arrest, are sufficient to justify the general curiosity respecting that personage. He is a man of blunt manners and boisterous eloquence.—His form (says Dr. Moore) is coarse and uncommonly robust—his manner fierce and rude—he speaks with the voice of a Stentor, declaims on the blessings of freedom with the arrogance of a tyrant, and invites to union and friendship with the frowns of an enemy."
Mr. Pitt has agreed, that the French Emigrant Regiments shall not be embodied in this country, nor introduced into it, without the consent of Parliament. This is an evident concession of the principle which he maintained on the introduction of the Hessian troops. This was all that was asked in the latter instance, and neither the law of the land, nor the reason of the people, can deservy any difference between these descriptions of force, whose use is only justifiable on the same principle of necessity.
M. D'Aranda, one of the ablest statesmen in Spain, has been sent an exile to his estate in Andalusia, for having said that the Combined Powers in the present war were influenced more by passion than by reason!—The intelligence of the defection of Prussia had not then reached the Court of Madrid, or they must have seen and argued that one of the Powers at least was actuated by reason, when seeing that no feasible purpose was to be attained by the war, he properly demanded to be paid ad valorem for his assistance.
There is a rumour that the Emperor of Morocco, gained over by French money, means to attack the Spanish settlement on the coast of Africa. This will be a very troublesome diversion, although at this moment the Marine of Spain is in good condition, to repress the piracies of the Moors.
At an elegant entertainment given at the London Tavern by the American Merchants to Mr. PINCKNEY, the American Minister, the company was numerous and respectable; about 200 gentlemen set down to dinner. The chair was taken by PHILIP SANSON, Esq., and the day passed with a degree of order, harmony, and conviviality, exceeding every thing of the kind we have before witnessed. The King, Prince of Wales, Queen and Royal Family, with many other loyal and constitutional toasts were drank! And among others suited to the occasion, the President of the United States, was given by the Chairman, who introduced it by an elegant and just compliment to the character of General WASHINGTON, which was highly approved and applauded. This was followed by another toast from the Chairman, Prosperity to the Commerce of Great Britain and America, and perpetual friendship between the two Countries, which was received with a burst of applause, expressive of the unanimity and friendship of all the company present.
His Majesty's Ministers were invited and would have been present, had they not been obliged to attend their duty in both Houses of Parliament.
The King of Prussia says of the French, that from his practical experience, he has found them as a mass united and almost invincible, combining tactics with numbers, and having a well appointed artillery.
April 12.
All the Paris papers mention, that in conse-

ance of the secession of the King of Prussia, large detachments have been sent to the army of the north, from the armies of the Rhine and the Moselle.
The latest intelligence from Toulon mentions, that six sail of the line were nearly ready on the 18th of March, when a number of transports were preparing, and twenty battalions put under orders for a secret expedition.
DECLARATION of the KING of PRUSSIA. The King of Prussia, by a Declaration dated March 13, enters into a detail of the causes which induced him to become a Member of the Coalition against France; which was the preservation of the German Empire from the encroachments of the French. His Majesty then mentions the efforts he has made in the cause—the blood and treasure he has expended—the ill-return he had received for his assistance—and the false representations which had been made respecting his motives and views. He next mentions the demands which he had made of a subsidy, and the supply of his armies by the Circles the most exposed to danger; and which reaped the most benefit from the defence—Complaints of the evasive measures taken respecting these demands, and finally says, “After what is past, every hope of the assistance being ceded to, being now vanished, his Majesty does now renounce the same, and also every resolution of the Empire, and on the Circles relative thereto. His Majesty has, therefore, taken the resolution no longer to grant his protection to the German Empire: But to order his Army, (except twenty thousand Auxiliaries, according to different treaties) instantly to return to his own dominions.”
Our Paris papers received yesterday enable us to give at length the proceedings in the Convention, by which it appears that DANTON, LACROIX, and the other prisoners, were at once condemned to death because they refused to answer to interrogatories without being confronted with their accusers. They were executed on the evening of the 5th instant.
A Congress of all the Italian States is opened at Milan, to concert measures for the common defence; all the deputies had arrived, except the Neapolitan Minister—their object is the raising an army of 40,000 men. Venice refuses to join the coalition, and Parma will not grant any contribution towards the war.
PROVIDENCE, (R. I.) June 7. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated May 29.
“Mr. MUNROE, the Senator from Virginia, is appointed Minister for the United States, to France. He is zealously attached to her cause, and will be peculiarly acceptable to our Republican Sister. Mr. Morris's recall takes place at the instance of the French Government. Congress have resolved to rise on Tuesday next. The Bill providing for the Interest of the State Balances, has been concurred in the Senate. The Bill laying a Stamp Duty has been rejected.”
PHILADELPHIA, June 6. In the Brig Fame, Capt. Hunt in 8 days from Charleston, came 20 Indian Chiefs belonging to the Cherokee nation.
They are a respectable deputation from the Cherokee Nation to Congress—their business is to form a treaty of peace and amity with the United States.
BOSTON, June 11. On Saturday last, there was a deposit made at the Union Bank, of 42 casks of Ipecac, each cask supposed to contain 4000 dollars.
A correspondent who has seen the French Library lately advertised, was highly gratified not only with the useful works it contains, but with the elegance of their copper plates and letterpress. It must be thought a valuable acquisition to the amateurs of typographical elegance.
Copy of a letter from General Wilkins, to Colonel C. Biddle, dated Pittsburgh, May 23, 1794.
“The Indians I have conversed with still continue of the opinion that the British will make an opposition to the establishment at Presque Isle.—There arrived at Cassawago, while I was there, an Indian from Sandusky, where he had been left by the Senecas last fall sick; he says the Lieutenant Governor, of upper Canada, M c Gee and Elliot, the Indian agent, (the two last refugees from this country) were visiting all the Indian towns in that quarter, and exciting them there to continue their opposition to the Americans, and assuring them of support from their FATHER, the British monarch. He further adds, that they were prepared for fighting General Wayne the moment he moved; and that the British were erecting garrisons at the Miami river.”
“He confirms the accounts of the other Indians, that they were determined to oppose the establishment at Presque Isle.”
JUNE 16. FROM PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 9. This forenoon at 11 o'clock, the two Houses of Congress adjourned to the first Monday in November next—then to meet in this city.
FROM NEW-YORK, JUNE 10. The ship George, Capt. Hunter, arrived from Liverpool on Saturday, brought London accounts to April 20, from which the following is collected.
By these accounts we do not find, that any momentous affair had taken place on the continent, though no disposition appears, in either party, of abating their preparations for a vigorous campaign, notwithstanding the secession of the King of Prussia—much pains would seem to be taken to induce Frederick to hire a detachment of his troops to the remaining combination, but this may be held out to encourage their friends and dishearten the carmagnoles. They state from
Vienna, that a KIND of a Jacobin Club had been suppressed there, the members having been tried, and some whipped, and others imprisoned for after-banishment. They would induce us to believe, that a serious misunderstanding exists between Genoa and France, in consequence of the French Minister's having put his seal on some dispatches, which, in haste on their arrival at Nice, had been deposited with a commissioner of the customs. The French and Prussian exchange of prisoners has absolutely taken place, when 160 French officers, and 7,400 privates, were regained to their country. It is said, that the British, Prussian and Dutch ministers have signed an agreement; whereby Prussia, (who has withdrawn) is to supply a certain number of men; new revolutionary dispositions have appeared in Poland—The “French corps bill,” in the British parliament has caused much debate—but it passed to a second reading by a majority of 84.
FROM RUTLAND, (Vermont) May 7. By a gentleman from St. John's we are informed, that the British have just completed a Brig, at that place, mounting 12 guns, the Brig is every way completed and well manned, and is now stationed at Point a Fair, on lake Champlain; that a large ROE GALLEY is now building at St. John's; and that the Garrison at Montreal was immediately to be strengthened by the addition of a regiment of his majesty's troops from Quebec!
NORFOLK, May 16. On Tuesday arrived in Chesapeake-Bay, the ship St. Ann, Capt. Juan Mathis de Le ado, in 55 days from Cadiz, by whom we learn, that there were dead and sick, 18,000 of the Spanish army, on the frontiers of France, with the plague.
SALEM, June 10. Last week, Capt. STROUT and SAGE, of this port, arrived home from St. Pierre's, Martinique, where their vessels and cargoes had been Adjudicated. Capt. Strout put into Trinity, in March last, in distress, being the first port he could make after having sprung his mast; and there he fell into the hands of the British, who were then in possession of that port—from thence he was carried to St. Pierre's, where he suffered the common fate.—They learnt at St. Pierre's, that it was one article in the bargain between the Government and the Commanders of the expedition, previous to their coming out, that they should be entitled to the proceeds of all the vessels they could make prizes of, and to all the plunder of the islands they might reduce:—of this there can be no doubt, as the fate of our vessels being fore-ordained, they were all sold at vendue a fortnight before they were declared condemned by the Court: the legal process, when it took place, was so simple, that the whole number (upwards of 40) were condemned in a few minutes. The Judge, we understand, was allowed by Admiral Jervis 12l. for each vessel he condemned, over and above his ordinary fees and perquisites.
Every person who arrives from St. Pierre's, relates with horror the cruelty of the British, in forcing from their houses and connections upwards of 40 women of the first families in the place.—They were torn away, without being permitted to take any clothes or other conveniences with them.—Their friends followed them with bundles of clothing, &c. which they were not allowed to receive.—It was at the close of the day—they were hurried into boats, and have not since been heard of.—A gentleman who had two beautiful daughters thus ravished from him, sent a boat to different parts of the island, and to other islands, in quest of them—but in vain—and he finally sat down with the heart-cutting persuasion, that they were devoted victims to British lust and brutality. Such is the war which the British carry on, in the prostituted names of humanity and religion.
When Jervis and GREY took St. Lucie, after plundering every thing they could immediately lay hold on, they levied a contribution on the islanders to the amount of one tenth of their estates, as a condition of not driving them off entirely.
PRINCE EDWARD, we hear, has arrived at Halifax from his West-India expedition, with 80,000l. sterling as his share of the plunder; and has made a compliment to the Governor's Lady of 10,000l. Great public rejoicings in Nova-Scotia on his arrival.
Mr. HAMMOND, the British Minister at Philadelphia, in all his communications with our Government, insists that the conduct of the British Government uniformly evinces a “sincere disposition to cultivate and maintain with the United States the most cordial harmony and good understanding.”—No one will say, this is adding insult to injury.
It appears that the appropriations for national purposes, the present year, exceed those of any former year, by upwards of two millions of dollars—occasioned by the building of frigates, fortifying the harbors, building arsenals and purchasing military stores, foreign intercourse, and corps of artificers and engineers.
Yesterday Capt. RUST, of this port, arrived from Bordeaux, whence he failed in company with 22 other American vessels, on the 2d of April. We find by him, that the following principles are established there:—That all vessels which carry provisions are allowed to sell for hard money or bills; if the former, they are not permitted to bring away any French produce; if the latter, they have that liberty:—That if a vessel arrives there with any other cargo than provisions, or (having disposed of her cargo in Spain, Britain, &c.) with money, they are allowed to depart in ballast only.—We further learn, that the French cruisers were greatly successful; their prizes arriving in different ports every day; above 100 sail had been sent into Brest, a short time previous to his sailing. The people were in high spirits, and set all their en-
mies at defiance; and innumerable multitudes were ready to march to the armies, whenever called for.
Capt. TITTLE arrived yesterday from Jamaica, after a long passage. He was carried in there by a cruiser, but had the good luck to get away without being libelled; while others are neither tried nor permitted to depart. Two packets are due there; and they say they want orders by them how to act.
PORTSMOUTH, June 17. SPEECH of his Excellency JOHN T. GILMAN, Esq. Governor of the State of New-Hampshire, to both Houses of the Legislature at the opening of their present Session:
Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives. HAVING, in obedience to the suffrage of my Fellow Citizens of the State, accepted the office of first magistrate, I have necessarily spent some time in examining the public papers received by the late Governor.
Amongst those papers is an Act of Congress and requisition consequent thereupon, from the Executive of the United States to the Executive of this State, to organize, arm, equip and have ready to march, at a moments warning, part of the Militia of this State, as specified in the Act, which, with the other public papers, will be laid before you.
On examination of the Constitutions and Militia Laws of the United States, and of this State, I do not find that the Executive is authorized fully to comply with the requisition, without further aid from the Legislature.
Impressed with the idea that you will think it highly important, in the present critical situation, that the United States should be in complete readiness for defence, it is not necessary for me to recommend an attention to those papers as soon as may be.
The present aspect of our national affairs is very far from being agreeable—our Navigation and Commerce have been greatly interrupted by foreign powers—property to large amount has been plundered from our Citizens, and many other enormities have been committed, which I need not particularize; and notwithstanding the sincere endeavors of the United States for just and peaceable accommodation, it is very uncertain whether an event so much to be desired, on terms honorable, will be obtained.
It appears to be our duty to whet the sword and make all necessary preparations for the dreadful alternative—War—at the same time may we all unite in ardent desire to that being who has the hearts of all Men in his hands, that he would incline all to peace on just and honorable terms—that the sword unstained with the blood of Men may be returned long to remain in the sheath.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
The subject of debts due from this State having been under consideration the last Session, and not completed, will require your further attention, and I cannot but add my opinion, that justice, the honor and interest of the State, require provision should be made for discharging those debts as soon as may be.
The papers containing a general statement of the Treasury will be laid before you.—A settlement of the Treasurers' accounts to the present period, and the disposal of Notes, Certificates and some other papers now in the Treasury will require the direction of the Legislature.
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives.
By the Constitution which is our rule of conduct, it is (among other things) declared that all the social virtues are indispensably necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty and good government, to this sentiment we have all subscribed—having constantly in view the welfare of our country—the true interest of the people who have named us to the several stations we now hold; it must be the ardent desire of all, that union and harmony should be preserved; and I ardently hope to derive great satisfaction in uniting with both branches of the Legislature in the pleasing task of promoting the lasting happiness of our Fellow Citizens.
J. T. GILMAN. State of New-Hampshire, June 9, 1794.
A Committee of both Houses of the Legislature waited on his Excellency the Governor with the following answer to his Speech at the opening of the session.
Sir, THE Senate and House of Representatives received, with satisfaction the communication, that in compliance with the suffrages of the Citizens of this State, your Excellency has accepted the office of first Magistrate. They anticipate with great pleasure the benefits that will result to the people from your administration—important benefits, your well known abilities and intimate knowledge of the affairs of the State, they are persuaded will insure to them.
The situation of our common country will require our strongest attention, and the Senate and House of Representatives will readily concur in any measure that may be thought necessary to give efficiency to the requisition of the President of the United States, in pursuance to a law of Congress for part of the militia of New-Hampshire. They view, with anxiety, the danger of hostilities, with indignation the depredation of some of the powers now at war on the Citizens of the United States, and are convinced of the necessity of the co-operation of every friend to his country, in preparing for its complete defence against every attack; but they still hope the ravages of war will not so soon be again felt by our rising and prosperous nation.
The Republican Constitution, the habits and inclination of the people lead to the cultivation of the arts of peace; yet even the calamities of war would be preferred to peace with the sacrifice of their honor.
A provision for a discharge of the State debts will be one of the first objects of Legislative attention; the ample resources in the command of the State—the continual loss, by the accumulation of debts, are, with the obligation to do justice to the creditors, the strongest motives for engaging in this important business. The settlement of the Treasurers' accounts; the disposal of notes, certificates and other papers, in the treasury, will meet their enquiry and decision. And the Legislature will with cheerfulness join your Excellency with their endeavours, in the station the Constitution has assigned them, in promoting the social virtues, the welfare of our country, the true interest of the people, and in prayers to that Being who has the hearts of all men in his hands, for the universal diffusion of peace, liberty and happiness.
A collection has lately been made, in the congregation of Connecticut, of a sum, for paying twelve pounds per month; to certain gentlemen as missionaries for preaching during this summer in Vermont. One of their objects is to oppose the growth of Methodism; and another to convert the heathen.
The ports of St. Lucia, Martinico, Guadalupe, and all others in the islands, conquered by the British arms, in the West-Indies, are open to the citizens of the United States, for the importation of provisions; the same as to Jamaica; and also for shoes and flannels fit for waistcoats and drawers; in which, it is announced from the Consuls, they will meet with great encouragement.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE of this district.
   ENTERED  FROM      Sloop Franklin,  Twombly, Martinico.    Schooner Industry,  Woodward, St. Thomas.    Schooner Sally,  Fernald, Virginia.    Schooner Abigail,  Orn, Philadelphia.    Brig John and Jane,  Shackford, New-York.    CLEARED  FOR    Schooner Friendship,  Cutter, Tabago.   
Williams and Coffin Inform their Customers and the public in general, that they have lately received
AN ASSORTMENT OF English and West-India
GOODS, Which they are determined to sell very low for Cash, Country produce, or approved Credit.
THEY HAVE ALSO FOR SALE, about 20cwt. Brimstone, 1000lb. Coffee, Sugar by the barrel, Hylson, Soucough and Bohea Teas by wholesale and retail; Gin by the case; Malaga Wine; Flour; a few barrels of Beef; Cotton & Wool Cards by the doz. 7 by 9 Glass; Nails; Flax; Indigo; Loaf Sugar, &c.
—ALSO— Wheat, Wheat-flour, Rye, Corn, Peas, Beans, Oats, Cheese, Honey, &c. Portsmouth, June 12, 1794.
William Fitz has JUST RECEIVED, and FOR SALE, Patent STEAM JACKS,
THIS Machine is extremely well calculated for the convenience of families; as the manner of using it is so simple, any person capable of cooking meat on a Spit, may do it, and may be used at any fire-place in a house, and is not easily put out of order.
—ALSO— An elegant new full sweep Standing Top CHAISE; And a Second Hand FALL-BACK ditto. Portsmouth, June 16, 1794.
VENDUE!
TO be sold at Public Vendue, on Thursday the 8th day of July next, at the North Meeting-House in Portsmouth, for delinquent taxes, the half of PEW No. 23, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Pew.  Year.  1.  s.      No. 23,  1790,  1  1     1791,  1  1     1792,  0  7     1793,  0  8   
JOSEPH AKERMAN, jun. Collector. Portsmouth, June 9, 1794.
Piscataqua Bridge.
THE Directors of the Piscataqua Bridge Proprietors have this day voted a fourth assessment of fifteen dollars on each and every Proprietor's share, and directed the Treasurer to collect the same within thirty days from the date.
The Proprietors are therefore requested to pay the same to the Treasurer, at his house in Portsmouth, on or before the 14th day of July next.
As the business is executing with all possible dispatch, the Managers have a great and constant demand for money to execute such an undertaking to advantage, it is therefore hoped that the gentlemen concerned will be induced to anticipate the time of payment whenever it may be tolerably convenient.
THO'S MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, June 14, 1794.

LINES ON AMBITION.
AS CÆSAR* once perus'd the warlike page, Fraught with the acts of Macedonian's Chief, Discordant passions in his bosom rage, And sudden tears declare his inward grief. And when his anxious friends, who round him stood, Ask'd what disturb'd the quiet of his breast— While yet his eyes distill'd a briny flood, The future tyrant thus his cares express'd— "Ere PHILIP's gallant son my years attain'd, His triumphs round the earth's wide orb was spread, Ambition's lofty seat the hero gain'd, And Conquest twin'd her laurel's round his head." While I remain unnotic'd and unknown, A novice yet among the sons of Fame, Where are the trophies I can call my own? What spoils of victory can CÆSAR claim?" Thus JULIUS burning with Ambition's fire, At length, thro' Roman blood to Empire rose, But henceforth may that wretch accurs'd expire, Whose glory on his country's ruin grows. May fortune always their endeavours bless, Who struggle to defend their country's cause, May victory crown their labours with success, Who fight for Freedom, and for patriot Laws. But those who dare a People's rights invade, Who millions, for dominion, would enslave, May all their toils with infamy be paid, Not tears—but curses wait them to the grave. In deep oblivion may their acts be hid, That none their despot victories may read; As Greece, her sons, to found his name forbid, Who, to be known, perform'd a villain's deed.
* See PLUTARCH's Life of CÆSAR. † EROSTRATUS, who, to perpetuate his name, set fire to the temple of Diana at Ephesus.
The Young Man's WISH. FREE from the bustle, care and strife Of this short variegated life, O let me spend my days; In rural sweetness with a friend, To whom my mind I may unbend, Nor censure heed nor praise. Riches bring care, I ask not wealth, Let me enjoy but peace and health, I'll envy not the great; The rich estate of east and west, Would neither give me peace or rest, I'll ask not this nor that. Tho' not extravagant nor neat, But thro' the well spent chequer'd year, I'd have enough to live, To drink a bottle with a friend, Assist him in distress, nor lend, But rather freely give. I too could wish to sweeten life, To have a kind good natured wife, Young, sensible, and fair; One who could love but me alone, Prefer my cottage to a throne, And sooth me every care. Thus happy with my wife and friend, My days I cheerfully would spend, With no vain cares oppress'd, If Heaven for me has bliss in store, O grant me this, I ask no more, And I am truly bless'd.
FRESH GOODS.
Imported in the last vessels from LONDON, And are now offer'd  FOR SALE
On advantageous terms, for ready money,  At Bayley's Variety-Store,
Sign of the Spinning Wheel, in Daniel-Street.
AS the Af- sortment is too extensive to be particularized in an advertisement; his Customers and others are invited to call at his Store, where he flatters himself they will find every Article in the ENGLISH GOODS line, which cannot fail of giving general satisfaction.
N. B. Good Tow-Cloth taken in pay for any Articles, the same as money—All favours gratefully acknowledged.
WHEREAS a woman by the name of Hannah Blase, of the town of Greenland's poor, put by the Selectmen of said town to the subscriber to be by him provided for, has absented herself from his house; this is therefore to caution any person from harbouring said woman, as they will not be paid any expense that may accrue, in consequence of her absenting herself from her place. THOMAS LANG. Greenland, May 26.
Peter Coffin, Respectfully informs his Customers and others, that he has just received a large and GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  Fresh Fancy, Fashionable AND OTHER  GOODS,
Suitable for the seasons, viz.  A LARGE and extensive variety of the most fashionable Chintzes, Copperplate Furniture, Shawls, Linen, Cotton and Silk Handkerchiefs. An extensive assortment of Book, Jacquet, Sprig'd, check'd and strip'd Muslins, Mullin Handkerchiefs and Aprons, fashionable Nabobs and long Shawls, some very elegant, Tartan Sashes, Cravats, Lawn, Cambricks, Lawn and Mullin Aprons, Muslinets, Dimities, Merceilles Quilting. A large assortment of Lute-strings, black and color'd Sattins, Modes, Sarfens, color'd Vellum Modes, Tiffanies, Gauzes. A beautiful assortment of Ribbons of the latest patterns, rich black joining Laces for Shades, black Laces for Cloaks, Brussels thread Edgings, Camel's hair Fringes, thread and silk Fringes, Galloons, Ferrers, Silk Gloves and Mitts, white and color'd Kid Gloves, Ladies fashionable Beaver Hats, fashionable Cane Hats, American and London made Sandals, best Russel and Lasting Shoes, Morocco Slippers, children's Morocco Shoes. A pleasing assortment of fancy Feathers and Flowers, white, color'd and Spangled Fans. Best Superfine Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colors, Cassimeres, Elastic and Orlean Cloths, Forest Cloths, Serges, Kerseys, Flannels. An elegant assortment of fancy Waistcoat Patterns, Nankenees, Nankenees, Jeans, Fustians, Cottonnets, Royal-Rib, Velvets, Corduroys, Thicksets, Men's rich black Sattin. A large assortment of Cotton, Worsted and Silk Hosiery, Men's Beaver Gloves, Men's color'd and black Hats, Women's worsted Gloves and Mitts, Sattin hair Cloth for Chair Bottoms, Chip and Willow Hats, Umbrellas. Irish Linens, Sheetings, Brown Holland, Bed ticking, Diapers, an assortment of Table Cloths, Counterpanes, Carpeting, Check Linens, Hat-Looping. Durants, Tammies, Calamancoes, Russels, Shalloons, Camblets, Wildbores, Crapes, Poplins, Denmark Lustres, Glofserets, Lastings, Sattinets, Florentines. A large assortment of the most fashionable gilt and plated Buttons. Elegant gilt Ear Drops and Necklaces, Bracelets, Watch Seals, Keys, Strings and Chains, Morocco Pocket Books and Thread Cases, Glove-Ties, Elastic Garters, Candle Screens, Tooth Brushes, &c. &c. Portsmouth, May, 1794.
NEW-CHESTER. State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in New-Chester, who have not paid their highway tax, laid on them agreeable to an act of the General-Court of said State, passed January 14, 1791, for the purpose of making and repairing of highways in said town, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber on or before the 10th day of July next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Maj. Peter Sleeper, in said town, at 10 of the clock, A.M. on said day.
   No. D. Q'ty. l. s. d.     Matthew Thornton, 87 3 100 1 5 0   ditto, 88 3 100 1 5 0   ditto, 90 3 61 0 15 3   ditto, 41 3 100 1 5 0   ditto, 87 4 50 0 12 6   ditto, 39 3 100 1 5 0   Samuel Moore, 13 4 100 1 5 0   Mark Carr, 33 4 100 1 5 0   Meservey & others, 10 4 100 1 5 0   Joseph Blanchard, 85 3 50 0 12 6   ditto, 35 4 100 1 5 0   John Man, 15 4 71 0 17 9   Stephen Ferrinton, 28 4 29 0 6 8   James Moore, 9 3 100 1 5 0   Henry Hall, 16 3 50 0 12 6   Jeremiah Colburn, 27 4 100 1 5 0   Joshua Tolford, Esq. 68 3 100 1 5 0   Jotham Odiorne, 69 3 100 1 5 0   ditto, 49 4 100 1 5 0   Widow Ruth Sleeper, 40 3 100 1 5 0   THEOPHILUS SANBORN, Collector.   New-Chester, May 31, 1794.  
Wanted a Journeyman, and two Apprentices, from 13 to 15 years old, of reputable characters, at the Baking business, for which good encouragement will be given, Inquire of the Printer.
FRESH GOODS.  James Rundlet Respectfully informs his Customers and others that he has just received at his  Cheap Variety-Store, Market-Street, A FRESH SUPPLY OF  GOODS,
Among which are the following, viz.  CHINTZES and Calicoes, Copperplate Furniture, Shawls.  Linen, Cotton, Silk and Cotton, and Silk Handkerchiefs.  Book Muslins, Mullin Handkerchiefs, Cravats, Lawn, Cambricks, Lawn Handkerchiefs.  Modes, Sarfens, Ribbons, Galloons, Tastes, black Silk Gloves and Mitts, white Kid Gloves, Worsted Mitts, plain and spotted Gauze, Fans. Men's patent twill'd, fancy and white Cotton Hose, Men's Gloves.  Lasting, Sattinet, Russel and Florentine Shoes and Slippers.  Striped Nankenees, Jeans, Fustians, Velvets, Corduroys, Thicksets.  Irish Linens, India Cottons, Brown Holland, Check Linens.  Tammies, Durants, Shalloons, Calamancoes, Russel, Lasting, Sattinet, Florentine, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Threads, Tapes, Worsted Bindings, Scotch Bibles.  Figured Oil Cloths by the piece or yard, Japan'd Tea-Trays, Waiters, Cannifers, Candleficks, bread and fruit Baskets.  Knives and Forks, Table Steels, Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Sheep Shears, iron and brass Candlesticks, Sad Irons, Frying Pans, Coffee Mills.  Hinges and Locks, brass Knob and Thumb Latches, Time Glasses.  Shoemaker's Hammers, Knives, Awls, Tacks, Pincers and Nippers. Men's fashionable plated Shoe and Knee Buckles. Women's plated, white metal and black Shoe Buckles. A beautiful variety of the most fashionable Gilt, Plated and Silver'd Coat and Vest Buttons, elegant Silver Plated Sugar Tongs.  London and Bristol Pewter, Blocktin Tea Potts, Composition Table and Tea-Spoons. Shaving Boxes, Hones, Razors in cases, Coat, Buckle, and Hearth Brushes, Wool Cards, Dutch Looking-Glasses, &c. &c.
Holland Gin in Cases,
Loaf Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, Indigo, Clover Seed, Lisbon Lemons, Crockery Ware, Liverpool China, Flax, &c. Portsmouth, June 10.
PURSUANT to a Resolve or Act of Congress of the 10th day of May 1780, relative to the destruction of Loan-Office Certificates by accident; notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that on the 7th day of December, 1782, the house occupied by the subscriber at broad Creek Mills, in Beaufort County, in the State of North Carolina, was robbed, in which was lodged a number of Loan-Office Certificates as per list below, all which were taken away, and by evidence appear to have been destroyed by the robbers; therefore if any person hath any objection, why the said Certificates should not be renewed, agreeable to the Resolves of Congress, they must make them before the expiration of three months, from the date hereof.
   Date Number By whom issued To whom issued Amount     April 14, 1777 44 Nicholas Gilman Samuel Barrett & Co. 300 Dolls.   55 Ditto Ditto 400   62 Ditto Ditto 400   64 Ditto Ditto 400   65 Ditto Ditto 400   67 Ditto Ditto 400    In Testimony whereof, I have signed the present for publication. ROULHAC. (6w.)
FITZWILLIAM. State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in Fitzwilliam, who have not settled their taxes for 1793, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the sixth day of August next, so much of their land as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Colonel Sylvanus Reed, innholder in said town, at 10 of the clock, A. M. on said day.
   Lots. Ran. s. d. q.     Jeremiah Stuart, 1 2 6 4 0   Colonel Stoddard, 2 2 6 4 0   Joshua Kendall, 3 2 3 2 0   Samuel Kendall, Esq. 16 2 6 4 0   Colonel Stoddard, 1 3 3 2 0   Colonel Stoddard, 3 3 3 2 0   David Rice, 9 3 6 4 0   Edward Payson, 11 4 4 9 0   Nathan Haven, 19 4 3 2 0   Phillips, Esq. 23 4 6 4 0   Edward Payson, 2 5 3 2 0   Colonel Stoddard, 7 5 6 4 0   Colonel Stoddard, 8 5 6 4 0   Matthew Osborn, 10 5 6 3 1   Silas Angier, 21 5 3 2 0   Levi Wilder, 2 6 6 4 0   James Stone, 8 6 1 9 0   Ebenezer Wright, 16 6 1 11 2   Moses Drury, 18 6 3 2 0   Caleb Winch, 21 6 1 3 0   David Damon's heirs, 10 7 6 4 0   Daniel Mellen, 17 7 6 4 0   Edward Foster, 21 8 4 0 0   Artemas Willard, 6 9 6 4 0   Curwin Wallace, 15 9 6 4 0   Capt. Daniel Farrar, 21 9 6 4 0   Michael Sweetser, 4 10 6 4 0   Colonel Stoddard, 12 10 6 4 0   Isaac Jackson, 19 10 2 11 0   Ezekiel White, 21 10 6 4 0   William Nurse, 22 10 5 7 0   John Wright, 23 10 3 2 0   Eneas Ward, 3 11 3 5 3   Step. Richardson's heirs, 4 11 6 4 0   Joel Wright, 15 11 6 4 0   Ebenezer Sanders, 19 11 3 2 0   Peter Starkey, 20 11 3 2 0   John Giddings, 21 11 6 2 2   John Sweatland, 22 11 2 5 3   Oliver Perry, 4 12 1 3 0   Eleazer Mason, 17 12 6 4 0   Agabus Bishop, 18 12 6 4 0   Rufus Buckland, 19 12 5 9 0   Peter Starkey, 21 12 0 7 2   Colonel Stoddard, 22 12 6 4 0  
JOHN BOWKER, Collector. Fitzwilliam, June 2, 1794.
One Cent Reward.
R ANAWAY from the subscriber, on Saturday last, an apprentice boy, named JOHN COSTELLOE, nineteen years of age, of light complexion, and dark hair, about five feet eight inches high, had on an orange coloured Coat and Breeches, light Jacket; whoever will take up said boy and return him to his master free of expense, shall have one cent. All persons are hereby cautioned from harbouring said boy.
GEORGE FROST. Durham, June 3.
TO BE SOLD  At Public Vendue,
By Virtue of a Licence from the Honorable Judge of Probate, for the county Rockingham, On Thursday, 26th June next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the Premises,  The Mansion House,
WITH the Land thereto belonging, of James Stoodly, late of Portsmouth, in said county, Esquire, deceased.—Conditions of Sale to be made known at time and place of Sale. WILLIAM STOODLY, Surviving Executor of the last Testament of said deceased. Portsmouth, May 26, 1794.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ss.
WHEREAS it has been notoriously practised by a number of persons from Portsmouth, in passing through Newington on horseback and in carriages, to Foxpoint on the Lord's-Day, and others are passing up by water on said day, which practice is in open violation of the Law of the State, and a great disturbance to the inhabitants of said Newington; complaint being made to me the subscriber, against such illegal practices:—These are to caution all persons from following such practice on the Lord's-Day, otherwise they may depend on being stopped and prosecuted as the Law directs in such cases made and provided.
BENJAMIN ADAMS, Justice Peace. Newington, May 24, 1794.
Those persons who are indebted to the subscriber, are hereby notified, that he shall commence actions in law against them, by the first day of July next; unless prevented by previous settlements. JOSEPH HAVEN.