The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-05-16 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XLI.—Numb. 2112.]
TUESDAY, May 16, 1797.
[9s. pr. Annum.
BOSTON, May 6.
THE East, the West, and the South of the GRAND LODGE of Ancient, Free and Accepted MASONs, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to their most worthy Brother,
George Washington.
WISHING ever to be foremost in testimonials of respect and admiration for those virtues and services, with which you have so long adorned and benefited our common country; and not the last nor least to regret the cessation of them in the public councils of the Union; your Brethren of the Grand Lodge embrace the earliest opportunities of greeting you in the calm retirement you have contemplated to yourself.
THOUGH as CITIZENS, they lose you in the active labors of political life, they hope as MASONs, to find you in the pleasing sphere of fraternal engagement. From the cares of state, and the fatigues of public business, our institution opens a recess, affording all the relief of tranquility, the harmony of peace, and the refreshment of pleasure; of these may you partake in all their purity and satisfaction:—And we will assure ourselves that your attachment to this social plan will increase, and that under the auspices of your encouragement, assistance and patronage, the CRAFT will attain the highest ornament, perfection and praise. And it is our ardent prayer, that, when your light shall be no more visible in this earthly Temple, you may be raised to the All Perfect Lodge above; be seated on the right of the SUPREME ARCHITECT of the Universe, and there receive the refreshment your labors have merited!
In behalf of the Grand Lodge, we subscribe ourselves, with the highest esteem, your affectionate Brethren.
PAUL REVERE, Grand Master. ISAIAH THOMAS, Sen. G. Warden. JOSEPH LAUGHTON, Jr. G. Warden. DANIEL OLIVER, Grand Secretary.
TO the GRAND LODGE of Ancient, Free and Accepted MASONs, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BROTHERS, IT was not until within these few days, that I have been favored by the receipt of your affectionate Address, dated in Boston, the 21st of March.
For the favorable sentiments you have been pleased to express on the occasion of my past services, and for the regrets with which they are accompanied for the cessation of my public functions, I pray you to accept my best acknowledgments and gratitude.
No pleasure, except that which results from a consciousness of having, to the utmost of my abilities, discharged the trusts which have been reposed in me by my country, can equal the satisfaction I feel from the unequivocal proofs I continually receive of its approbation of my public conduct; and I beg you to be assured that the evidence thereof which is exhibited by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, is not among the least pleasing, or grateful to my feelings.
In that retirement which declining years induced me to seek, and which repose, to a mind long employed in public concerns rendered necessary, my wishes that bounteous Providence will continue to bless, and preserve our country in peace, and in the prosperity it has enjoyed, will be warm and sincere; and my attachment to the Society of which we are Members, will dispose me always, to contribute my best endeavors to promote the honor and interest of the CRAFT.
For the prayer you offer in my behalf, I entreat you to accept the thanks of a grateful heart;—with the assurances of fraternal regard and best wishes for the honor, happiness and prosperity of all the Members of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Geo. WASHINGTON.
PRINCE EUGENE'S PRAYER.
I BELIEVE in thee, oh my God! I do thou strengthen my faith; I hope in thee, confirm my hope; I love thee, inflame my love more and more; I repent of all my sins, but do thou increase my repentance. As my first beginning I worship thee, as my last end, I long for thee; as my eternal benefactor, I praise thee; and as my supreme protector, I pray unto thee, that it may please thee, O Lord! to guide and lead me by thy providence, to keep me in obedience to thy justice, to comfort me by thy almighty power. I submit unto thee all my thoughts, words, and deeds, as well as my afflictions, and sufferings; and I desire to have thee always in my mind, to do all my works in thy name, and for thy sake to bear all adversity with patience. I will nothing but what thou wilt O God; because it is agreeable unto thee. O give me grace, that I may be attentive in my prayer, temperate in my diet, vigilant in my conduct, and immovable in all good purposes—Grant, most merciful Lord; that I may be true to those who have entrusted me with their secrets; that I may be courteous and kind towards all men; and that both in my words and actions I may show unto them a good example. Dispose my heart to praise and admire thy goodness; to hate all errors and evil works; to love my neighbour; and to despise the world. Assist me good God; in subduing lust by mortification; covetousness by liberality; anger by mildness; and lukewarmness by zeal and fervency. Enable me to conduct myself with prudence in all transactions; and to show courage in danger; patience in adversity; and in prosperity a humble mind. Let thy grace illuminate my understanding; direct my will; sanctify my body; and bless my soul. Make me diligent in curbing all irregular affections; zealous in imploring thy grace; careful in keeping thy commandments; and constant in working out my own salvation. Finally, O God, make me sensible, how little is the world; how great thy heavens; how short time; and how long will be the blessed eternity. O, that I may well prepare myself for death; that I may dread thy judgments; that I may avoid the torments of hell; and obtain of thee, O God, eternal life, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.
A MEN.
The Editor
OF THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has just received by the last vessel from Europe a complete assortment of new Types, on which he will execute every command in his line, in the neatest and best manner, with fidelity and dispatch; and assures the public every kind of Printing shall be done in his Office on as moderate terms as at any place in the United States; being determined for cheapness and goodness of work to be excelled by none.
The GAZETTE is now published on Tuesdays, with an elegant new Type upon large Royal Demy Paper, for only Nine Shillings a year, and is the cheapest paper printed on the continent, considering its large size, will be ready for subscribers by 10 o'clock in the morning. By this arrangement the Gazette will present to the public the latest news, and will contain every article worthy notice brought by all the Mails, beside a great variety of entertaining matter.
Notwithstanding our numerous list of subscribers, we should be happy to enter a few more on the following
CONDITIONS
1st. Two Shillings and three pence to be paid at entrance, being for the first quarter. 2d. The remaining three quarters to be paid at the end of the year.
May 9.
Fresh Goods.
Peter Coffin
Has just imported in the Gustavus, Capt. Turner, from Liverpool.
A GREAT VARIETY OF Fashionable, fancy & other GOODS,
Which are now opening for sale, by Wholesale and Retail.
Among which are the following, viz. BEST superfine Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colors. Cassimeres, printed, plain and mix'd, some of which are double mill'd.
A great variety of fancy Waistcoating. Jeans, Fustians, Cordelures. Strip'd, clouded and silk Nankinets. Chintzes, a great assortment. Ginghams, a great variety, some very fine.
Copperplate a 1 fashionable Chintz Furniture. Book, Jaconet, clouded and Tambourd Muslins.
Muslin Handkerchiefs and Aprons. Silk, muslin, purple & chintz Shawls. Lawns, Cambricks, Long Lawns. Irish Linens, Brown Holland, Sheetings.
Diapers, Table Cloths all sizes. Mullinets, Dimities, Marseilles Quilting.
Lustrings, Satins, Modes. Pekin Silks, Italian Silks. Sarfets, Tiffanies, Gauzes. Patent black Laces, some very wide for veils.
Thread Laces and Edgings, a great assortment. Gold, silver, thread & bobbin Fringes.
An elegant assortment of fancy Hats and Bonnets, with straw wreaths and feathers.
A few elegant Satin Beavers. A great variety of spangled and fancy Fans, some very elegant.
Elegant Gilt, Agate & Patent Necklaces and Ear-Rings. Morocco and Kid Sandals.
Black and colored Morocco Slippers. Russell and Florentine Shoes and Slippers.
White and colored Kid Gloves. Hosiery of every description. Knit Breeches Patterns, Pantaloon.
Worsted and silk Gloves and Mitts. British and India Cottons. Durants, Tammies, Shaloon.
Calacaanoes, Russells, Moreens. Lastings, Satinets, Florentines. Gilt, plated, Pearl, Steel and Italian Buttons.
Gold and silver Epaulets. Patent Elastic Shoe Buckles. Satin Hair Cloth for chair bottoms.
Pins, Threads, Tapes, Bobbins. Carpets and Carpeting, &c. &c. &c.
Portsmouth, May 10, 1797.
Public Auction.
On THURSDAY the 1st of June next WILL BE SOLD
At Public Vendue,
THE Whole Household FURNITURE of Mr. John Turnbull, in Daniel-Street; consisting of every article in the house-keeping way.
The Sales to commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
ABRAHAM ISAAC, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, May 6, 1797.
Dr. FLAGG
LEAVES this town the 18th inst. at furthest; those ladies and gentlemen who may wish to command him in his practice as Surgeon Denist may find him at the shortest notice at Col. BREWSTER's, to command him at home or abroad. Portsmouth, May 8, 1797.
TO BE LET,
A Convenient House, In a pleasant part of the town, with a garden adjoining. Inquire of G. TURNER.
M. Manent, & Co.
In Daniel Street, opposite Mr. John TURNBULL.
INFORM their friends and the public in general that they will keep
A large assortment of Pastry & Cakes Of all kinds.
ALSO An assortment of CONFECTIONARIES,
Prepared in the neatest manner, where private families may be supplied on the shortest notice, or for public Entertainments. The BAKERS BUSINESS, in all its various branches, executed with neatness and dispatch.
Said Company will exchange a pound of Loaf Bread for the same quantity of Flour, either in large or small quantities.
Portsmouth, May 12, 1797.
MOULTONBOROUGH.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of the common and undivided land in Moultonborough, in the county of Strafford, and State of New-Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of said proprietors holden at Hampton on the 31st day of May, 1796, a tax of 8 dollars on the common and undivided land belonging to each original proprietors right or share was voted to be assessed and raised, and that the same hath been assessed and committed to me the subscriber to collect, and notice has been given in the New-Hampshire Gazette thereof, and that unless the said tax of eight dollars as aforesaid was paid to me the subscriber, on or before the 4th day of May then next now past, being more than 14 days after the last week of said notice, the tax would be levied by sale of so much of the interest & property of the proprietor or owner who should be delinquent therein, and whereas the tax of eight dollars as aforesaid yet remains unpaid by the proprietors or owners of the common and undivided land belonging to the rights or shares of the following original proprietors, viz.
Nathaniel Ambrose, Benj. Batchelder, Eben. Blake, Samuel Brown, Thomas Brown, Shubel Dearborn, Josiah Dearborn, Simon Dow, Jona. Elkins, Anthony Emery, Jona. Garland, Joseph Garland, Philip Hooker, Joshua James, Joseph Johnson, John Lamprey, Wm. Lane, Joshua Lane, jr. Ebenezer Lane, Jeremiah Marston, Ephraim Marston, Benjamin Mason, Jona. Moulton, Esq. Josiah Moulton 3d, Jonathan Moulton 3d, Benning Moulton, John Moulton 3d, John Moulton, Worthington Moulton, Richard Nason, Esq. John Neal, Simon Nudd, Stephen Page, Benjamin Page, George Place, James Philbrick, Thomas Rand, Bradbury Richardson, Samuel Robinson, Benjamin Sanborn, Joseph Sanborn, Richard C. Shannon, Edward Shaw, jr. Jonathan Shaw, jr. John Taylor, Christopher Toppan, Esq. Nath. Towle, Elihu Towle, Samuel Towle, Joshua Towle, John Tuck, William Vittum, William Vittum, jr. Thomas White.
So much of the interest or property of said proprietor or owner in the common and undivided land belonging to each of the aforesaid original proprietors right or share as will be sufficient to pay said tax and charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of Elias Smith, innholder in said Moultonborough, on Wednesday the 31st day of May, 1797, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
NATHAN HOIT, Proprietors Collector. Moultonborough, May 5, 1797. [4 w]
WANTED
A good young MILCH COW, lately calved; Apply to the printer hereof. May 15.
NOTICE!
THOSE persons who are desirous of being Inoculated in this HOSPITAL, will send their names together with a description of the apartment they wish to occupy; which apartment will be reserved for those who first apply. Those who do not previously engage an apartment, will be provided for in such rooms as are unengaged, without favor or partiality. Those who engage an apartment must fill it at the time appointed; otherwise it will be filled by such persons as shall be most agreeable to the parties.
HALL JACKSON, } Physicians. Wm. CUTTER, Inoculating Hospital, Shapley's Island May 6, 1797.
IT having been reported that Patients have been Inoculated previously to their coming into this HOSPITAL, and that the Physicians leave the Island without being thoroughly cleansed from infection:
This may certify, That no Patient has been Inoculated excepting in the Hospital; that neither of the Physicians has left the Island until his apparel was entirely shifted, and his person otherwise perfectly free from infection; and that no Patient is permitted to leave the Island without a certificate signed by both the Physicians, that he is perfectly recovered from the disease; and also by the Superintendent, that his apparel and other clothing are perfectly cleansed from infection.
No person will be permitted, on any pretence whatever, to land on this Island without special leave first obtained from the Physicians and Superintendent.
HALL JACKSON, } Physicians. Wm. CUTTER, GEORGE DAME, Superintendent. Inoculating Hospital, Shapley's Island, May 6, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. To Ebenezer Thompson, Esq. clerk of the proprietors of the town of Peeling, in the county of Strafford.
THE subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of the said town, desire you to notify according to law a meeting of the said proprietors, to be holden at the house of David Webster, Esq. innholder in said county, on Wednesday the 14th day of June next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. then and there to act on the following matters.
1st. To a moderator. 2d. To choose a committee to settle with the former collector, and report whether there is any money in his hands belonging to the proprietors. 3d. To settle the accounts and allow such demands as shall appear due to persons, who have done services, or advanced money for the proprietors. 4th. To vote (if they think proper) any quantity of common and undivided land, in pay to any person to whom money is due from the proprietors. 5th. To see if the proprietors will vote to open any new roads in said town. 6th. To vote any sum of money that may be thought necessary for opening roads, or any other matter that may be determined to be beneficial to the proprietors; and if voted to appoint assessors and a collector, to assess and collect the money.
THOMAS PINKHAM, TIMOTHY EMERSON, EBEN: THOMPSON, jr. Durham, April 15, 1797.
In pursuance of the foregoing request, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of Peeling, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes therein mentioned.
EBENEZER THOMPSON, clerk of the proprietors of Peeling. Durham, May 8, 1797.

LATE European Intelligence
Per ships Galen, Mackay; Merchants, Bates, and Eliza, Davis, arrived at Boston from London, bringing papers to April 3.
FRENCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY. 12 VENTOSE, March 2.
New Decree against the U. States.
The Executive Directory having consulted the law of the 9th of March, 1793, considering that the flags of neutral powers being no longer respected by the enemies of the French Republic, and all the rights of men being violated to their prejudice, it is no longer permitted to the French people to fulfil towards those powers, in general, that with which they have so often manifested, and which they will constantly entertain for the full and entire freedom of commerce and navigation, directs, among other dispositions;
1. That ships of war and privateers may stop, and bring into the ports of the Republic neutral ships, which shall be charged, in whole or in part, with merchandise belonging to the enemy.
2. That merchandise belonging to the enemy shall be declared good and lawful prizes, and be confiscated to the profit of the captors.
3. That in all cases, neutral ships shall be released the moment that the merchandise seized is discharged; that the freight of it shall be paid at the rate which shall have been stipulated by the consigners; and that a just indemnity shall be granted, on account of their detention, by the tribunals competent to decide upon the validity of prizes.
4. That these tribunals shall be directed besides to send, three days after the decision, a double inventory of the merchandise to the Minister of Marine, and another to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
5. That the present law, applicable to all the captures that have been made since the declaration of war, shall cease to have effect as soon as the enemy shall have declared non-seizable, altho' destined for the ports of the Republic, the merchandise laden on board neutral ships, which shall belong to the Government or to French citizens.
Having seen the law of the 27th of July, 1793, which directs the foregoing law to be fully executed; having also seen the 7th Article of the law of the 13th Nivose, 3d year, which enjoins all the agents of the Republic to respect and observe, in all their dispositions, the treaties which unite France to the Neutral Powers of the Continent, and to the United States of America; considering that this last law is not derogatory to the law of the 9th of May, 1793, resolves as follows:
Art. I. The Commissaries of the Executive Directory, with the Civil Tribunals of the Department, shall take care that, in the contests upon the validity of maritime prizes, no decision shall be founded upon the 7th Article of the law of the 13th Nivose, without the Minister of Justice having been previously consulted, conformably to the 3d Article of the law of the 8th Floreal, 4th year, relative to the treaties, in virtue of which neutral persons pretend to withdraw themselves by means of the first of these laws, from the execution of that of the 9th of March, 1793.
2. The Minister of Justice shall examine whether the treaties still subsist, or whether they have been modified since the conclusion of them; there shall be furnished to them, by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, all the documents of which they shall stand in need, and reference shall be made to the Executive Directory, as is prescribed by the law of the 8th Floreal, 4th year.
3. The Directory remind all French Citizens, that the treaty concluded on the 6th of Feb. 1778, between France and the United States, has been, on the terms of the second article, modified of full right by that which has been concluded at London, on the 19th Nov. 1794, between the United States of America and England: in consequence,
1. After the article 17th of the treaty of London, of the 19th of Nov. 1794, all merchandise of the enemy's, or merchandise not sufficiently ascertained to be neutral, conveyed under American flags, shall be confiscated; but the ships, on board of which such merchandise shall be found, shall be released, and given
to the proprietor. The Commissaries of the Directory are enjoined to accelerate, by all means in their power, the decision of the contests which shall arise, either upon the validity of the captures of the cargoes, or upon freights and insurances.
2. According to the 18th Article of the Treaty of London, dated the 19th Nov. 1794, relative to articles declared contraband by the 24th Article of the treaty, dated Feb. 6, 1778, are added the following:
Ship timber; oakum, pitch, and rosin; copper for sheathing vessels; sails, hemp, and cordage; and every thing which serves directly or indirectly, to the arming and equipping of vessels, excepting bar-iron, and fir in planks. These articles shall be confiscated as often as they shall be destined or attempted to be carried to the enemy.
3. According to the 21st article of the treaty of London, of the above date, every American, who shall hold a commission from the enemies of France, as well as every seaman of that nation, composing the crew of the ships and vessels, shall by this fact alone, be declared piratical, and treated as such, without suffering the party to establish that the act was the consequence of threats or violence.
4. In pursuance of the law of the 14th of Feb. '93, the regulations of the 21st of Oct. '94, and of the 26th of July, '98, respecting the manner of vessels and neutral merchandise, shall be complied with, according to their form and tenor.
Every American ship shall therefore be deemed a lawful prize, which shall not have on board a bill of lading in due form, according to the plan annexed to the treaty of the 6th of Feb. '78, the execution of which is enjoined by the 25th and 27th articles of that treaty.
5. The Commissioners of the Executive Directory are required to carry into effect the penalties that attach on all clandestine attempts that may be made by American, or vessels belonging to any other nation, to pass as neutral on board the vessel where the fraud is attempted to be practised, in the manner that these penalties have been repeatedly carried into effect during the present war. The penalty shall attach where the blanks in the consignments and invoices are not filled up, though signed and sealed, where the papers are in the form of letters, containing fictitious signatures; where are double passports or policies, specifying different destinations; where consignment is made to two or more factors, and where there are different receipts or papers of any kind which consign the whole, or part of the same goods to different owners or different destinations.
6. By this article, provisions of the treaty of the 9th Frimaire last, relative to freight and insurance, are repealed, as far as they apply to insurance.
7. The present treaty shall be published in the Bulletin of the laws. The Ministers of Marine and of the Colonies of Justice, and for Foreign Affairs, are charged with the execution of it in their respective departments.
(Signed) REWBELL, President. LEGARDE, Sec. Gen.
GERMANY.
VIENNA, MARCH 1. On Wednesday last, the Archduke received a billet from the Emperor, in form of a decree, declaring him Generalissimo of all the Austrian armies. The Prince will proceed directly to the head-quarters of Gen. Alvinzi: He will assume the command of the army; and after having assembled all the troops, and received the reinforcements, he will recommence hostilities.
FRANCE.
PARIS, MARCH 13. This day the Directory announced the ratification of the Treaty with the Pope. His Holiness cedes Avignon—renounces Ferrara and Bologna—permits a French garrison at Ancona—pays 30,000,000 livres, and 1600 horses—Pensions the family of Basseville who was assassinated; re-establishes the French Academy of 1789—gives the pictures, &c. demanded at the armistice—and consents that the French shall occupy his territory until the execution of the treaty.
LONDON, March 13. THE principal reason for the scarcity of gold coin, is the increased value which a guinea now carries on the Continent, bearing no less than 25 per Cent. premium at this moment at Hamburg. Several
Jews have recently been detected in smuggling guineas over in their walking canes, artfully hollowed to contain a considerable quantity.
The Merchants of London continue to meet daily on the subject of the confined limitation of discounts by the Bank, which has caused much temporary inconvenience in the city. In consequence of the following resolutions entered into by the Merchants, there is reason to suppose that the Directors mean to discount more liberally in the course of the present week:—
1. That the discounts of the Bank are far from being adequate to the necessary accommodation of the trade of this country.
2. That unless the necessary accommodation can be immediately extended, the trade and commerce of this country must suffer the most injurious consequences.
3. That considering the confidences lately given to the Bank by the merchants and traders of the City of London, they ought to have the necessary accommodations given.
In consequence of the very important investigation now pursuing for a strict enquiry into the actual state of the finances of the country, the retrenchments which may be made in future, and the arrears due from every public office, an order has been sent from the Treasury to the different departments under Government for a state of their accounts, and for an estimate of their requisites and fees.
MARCH 15.
The Emperor of Russia and the Ottoman Porte, have communicated to each other a determination to live on friendly terms.
It is said the French and Portuguese are settling a Treaty.
The King of Prussia offers an armed mediation to the French Government for the restoration of peace.
The Spanish Admiral's ship had not reached Cadiz, Feb. 24. She lost 250 men in the action.
The Daughter of Louis XVI. is about being married at Vienna.
The Portuguese are equipping 16 sail of the line to join the English.
The Active, French Privateer of 18 guns and 150 men, is taken. She had previously captured the P. Elizabeth Packet from Jamaica.
The W. India fleet has failed.
Reports of an embargo in America advanced insurance in London on American vessels.
Leghorn is again declared neutral.
The French military force in the neighbourhood of Dunkirk, have certainly marched away.
NAVAL BELLIGERENCY.
MARCH 18.
Extract of a letter from Capt. NEALE, to Lord BRIDPORT.
St. Florenzo, at sea, March 9, '97. I HAVE the satisfaction to acquaint you, that after having (agreeable to your direction) with the assistance of Capt. Cooke, of his majesty's ship La Nympha, under my orders, reconnoitered the enemy's force in the outer road of Brest harbor, Captain Cooke informed me he saw two ships to the westward, standing in for Brest; in consequence of which, we tacked, and made sail, close on a wind, for the purpose of gaining the weather gage, which being with ease accomplished, we bore down upon the ships together, having ascertained them to be two French frigates; and as we were not more than 2 or 3 leagues from Point St. Matthew's, with a leading wind out of Brest, and the French fleet in sight from our tops, it was an object of great importance to be as decisive as possible in our mode of attack. As the largest ship was the headmost, we both engaged her very warmly, at the distance of about 40 yards, and compelled her to surrender, after a short resistance. By this time, the smaller frigate had arrived up, and being immediately attacked in the same manner as the former, her resistance, though better made, was not long: she struck her colors about nine o'clock, A. M. The whole of the action was a running fight, and did not last more than half an hour.
"The ships taken, are, La Resistance, commanded by Monf. Montagne, mounting 48 guns, 18-pounders on her main deck, and manned with 345 men: She is only 6 months old, built upon a new construction, and is, in every respect, one of the finest frigates the French had, and certainly the largest, measuring 45 feet beam. The other frigate, La Constance, commanded by Monf. Desatuney, mounting 24 9-pounders upon the main deck, and manned with 189 men: she is 2 years old,
and a very fine ship. These are two of the frigates which landed troops in Wales:—It is a pleasing circumstance to have completed the failure of that expedition. I am particularly happy to inform your lordship that neither the St. Florenzo or La Nympha have had any men killed or wounded, or the ships hurt; the St. Florenzo only has received two shot in her hull. La Resistance had 10 men killed, the first lieut. and 3 men wounded. La Constance had 8 men killed, and 6 wounded."
The Ville de Paris, 110, Alexander, 74, Theseus, 74, Brilliance, 74, Raisonnable, 74, Audacious, 74, under Sir Robert Calder, have failed to join Ad. Jervis.
Capt. Hallowell (late of the Courageaux loft) has succeeded Lord Garlies in the Lively, of 32 18-pounders.
DISMISSION OF BRITISH MINISTRY.
CITY OF LONDON,
at a very full meeting of the Livery, at Guildhall, March 23, it was moved, "That an humble address and petition be presented His Majesty, upon the present alarming state of public affairs, and praying him to dismiss his present Ministers from his councils forever, as the first step towards obtaining a speedy, honorable and permanent Peace." Mr. Waddington supported the measure with spirit—He delineated the bankrupt situation of the kingdom in consequence of the war, and said, though the Livery fought not "indemnity for the past," they demanded "security for the future." On the show of hands, the motion appeared to be unanimously carried; but, on a scrutiny, five or six hands were found against it, out of three thousand citizens. The address was presented, and carried with great acclamations.
Southwark and Southampton have followed the example of the livery of London.
MARCH 21.
Certain taxes laid on last year, which were estimated to produce above 2,000,000, have only produced 600,000. They have not, however, had their full operations, but there is an alarming deficiency, and that there is a general falling off in every branch of the revenue.
The stoppage of the Bank in Ireland has given a fatal stab to the trade of that country; thousands of people have already been thrown out of employment by that circumstance.
The following is a correct extract from the Memorial, sent from the Trustees of the two cloth halls, at Leeds, to the Country Members, with a desire that the same should be laid before the Minister.
"That on our examination of the Supervisor's books, it appears there has lately been a very considerable decrease in the Manufactory of Woollen Cloth in this country."
"That notwithstanding this decrease the markets are extremely overstocked; that upon a moderate calculation there is at present in the Market-halls, and in the hands of the manufacturers, treble the stock of goods usual at this time of the year; that the present is the season when the merchants usually give their orders for goods to be made to particular colours and patterns, and we can safely affirm, that the manufacturers have not received one tenth part of their usual orders of this kind."
"That while we hope we shall never be suspected of a wish to exaggerate the common calamities of our country, to inflame the public mind, or embarrass his Majesty's Ministers, we must take the liberty to add our conviction, that the ultimate source of these evils is the unfortunate war in which we are engaged, which nothing can remove but peace; and that if the remedy be long delayed, the labouring people amongst us, and many of the manufacturers (to say nothing of ourselves) must be without employment, and consequently without bread."
DISMISSAL OF MINISTRY.
MARCH 27.
The Earl of Suffolk introduced his proposed motion for the dismissal of Ministers, by condemning the system which they had pursued, from the beginning of the war to the present time. He concluded by moving,
"That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying him to dismiss from his Councils his Ministers, the First Lord of the Treasury, he having by his conduct lost the public confidence."
A long debate took place, at the
conclusion of which the House divided—
Against the motion, 86 Proxies 18 104 For the motion, 15 Proxies 2 17 Majority 87.
PEACE—WAR
H. of Commons, March 29. —Mr. Pollen rose to apprise the House of his intention to bring forward a motion of great importance to the country, in doing this, he disclaimed the idea of embarrassing Ministers or provoking irritation in the public mind. —The state of affairs required, in his opinion, an immediate revival of the negotiation for Peace; and if the enemy refused to listen to moderate and honorable propositions, he trusted that the House would afford a cordial co-operation with Ministers, in a vigorous prosecution of the war. It was therefore his intention to move on Friday, April 7th, That an Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that he would be graciously pleased to renew the negotiation for Peace, or to declare explicitly his reasons for carrying on the War.
IMPERIAL LOAN.
MARCH 31. Mr. Sheridan expressed a wish to be informed, when it was likely the report of the secret committee on the general state of the finances, would be made, as a motion he had in contemplation, was much connected with that subject.—Though nothing had been expressly declared to that effect, it was to be inferred from documents now before them, that his Majesty's Ministers meant to grant his Imperial Majesty a further loan from this country; and he, therefore meant to bring forward a motion on this subject, which he hoped Ministers would not attempt to evade, but either explicitly avow that intention, or deny it.
He concluded by moving, as preparatory to his Motion—"That there be laid before the House, copies of all the representations from the Directors of the Bank, on the subject of money remitted to the Emperor, since the 1st of January 1795, together with the answers made thereto by the Chancellor of the Exchequer."
Mr. Pitt said, with respect to the question of any further Imperial Loan from this country, he could assure the Hon. Gentleman that it was far from his wish to avoid the discussion of that subject.
He thought, however, that it would be highly improper and irregular to anticipate the question at present, but was prepared to enter upon it fully and circumstantially, any day that might be appointed for that purpose. So far from wishing to blink that question, his desire was, that it should undergo the most complete investigation, and receive the most explicit decision.
This much he had no hesitation of declaring at present, that according to his views of the situation of the country it was essential to its welfare and safety, that further advances should be made to his Imperial Majesty, by this means, we should be able to insure his effectual co-operation against the enemy.
The Motion was put and agreed to.
INVASION OF ENGLAND.
APRIL 1.
Early this morning we received, by express from Dover, some further information respecting the embargo, which we have already mentioned to have been laid on at Calais, and some other ports of France.
The French persist in their design to invade this country. We have good reason to think, that the object of the Texel squadron is to go North about, most probably before the grand embarkation sails from Dunkirk. The discomfiture of the Spaniards has not disconcerted their plan. To accomplish it, the Directory would be content to risk half even of the fleet of France. An army of One Hundred and Forty Thousand Men is collecting upon the coast.—The greater part of the soldiers are from La Vendee, with the keenest inveteracy against this country to stimulate them to enterprise.—Oracle.
An Embargo is laid upon all vessels at Calais; and is generally supposed that this embargo extends to several other ports on the French coast.
There have arrived at Dunkirk, a great quantity of transports, completely equipped, from Boulogne and Calais: There are at present in the harbor 40 ships to set sail on the first signal; ten battalions of infantry are already embarked, & sleep on board; ten more battalions from the neighbouring garrison, are to proceed thither in a short time; and it is be-

lieved, that after they have embarked, the expedition will set sail.
The Hamburg mail which was due, arrived this morning.
Letters from Vienna, of the 15th ult. mention that reinforcements were marching both to the army of Italy and the Rhine.
The Emperor of Russia is determined to support the constitution of the Germanic Empire.
Several skirmishes had taken place between the advanced posts of the armies, which had in general terminated favorably to the Austrians.
IRISH INSURRECTION—quelled.
Dispatches from Lord Camden, L. L. of Ireland, to the Duke of Portland, contain the agreeable information, that the insurrection in the northern part of that Kingdom, had been entirely quelled.
The Bittern, of 16 guns, Captain Lavie, has taken a Lima ship in the West-Indies, worth 60,000. sterling, and sent her into Martinique.
March 17. Old Dollars 5/6 \frac{1}{2} per ounce.
April 1. 3 per consols. 50 \frac{3}{4}  \frac{1}{2} .
The Hamburg mail mentions no new alliance between Prussia and France.
INTERESTING ENGLISH AFFAIRS.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
H. of Lords, March 23.—Lord Oxford, in a maiden speech moved an address to H. M. for Peace with France. The distress of the country was his inducement. The Duke of Norfolk declared Ministers had lost all public confidence. Earl Guilford supported the address. It was opposed by Lords Grenville, Barrington, Moreton, Spencer, Carlisle, and Coventry, principally on the idea, that the French Directory did not wish for Peace. The motion was negatived 53 to 18.
SOUTHAMPTON, April 1. A requisition has been sent to the Mayor, signed by the Dean of Winchester and some principal tradesmen, to call a meeting of the inhabitants to prefer a petition to the King similar to that of the city of London.
BOSTON, May 12.
We are informed, that Capt. Jones from St. Johns (some port or island which the French have egress) bro't intelligence, that a French privateer had reached that place in a very shattered condition, having had a very severe engagement with an American armed vessel; and that many of the privateer's men were killed.
Capt. Stafford, who arrived yesterday, spoke with the British Brig Swallow, the commander of which acquainted him, that an American vessel belonging to Philadelphia with carriage guns, had beaten off a French privateer, and arrived safe in a British port.
The Harmony, French Frigate of 44 guns, one of Barney's squadron formerly, has been driven on shore in the W. Indies and destroyed.
[Philad. Pap.] Don Joseph Ionacio de Viar has been acknowledged by President Adams, as his most Catholic Majesty's consular Gen. to the United States.
The same person is said to be appointed Spanish Commissioner for the claims of American merchants, for the injury to their property during the late war between Spain and France.
The American Commissioner is Matthew Clarkson, of Philadelphia.
Richard Soderstrom, Esq. is recognized as his Swedish Majesty's Consul General within the United States.
Passengers in the Merchant, Bates, from London, Mrs. Ingraham, Messrs. Hayes, and Oliphant.
In the Eliza, Davis, Mr. King, Mr. Swain and Lady, Mrs. Allen and two daughters.
MAY 13.
The new Member of the French Executive Directory, and one third of the Legislature take their seats the 20th inst.
We are told, that an Express boat arrived at New-York, in a short passage from the Havannah, brings information, that an Embargo took place there the 16th April.
FREEBOOTERS AT HAND.
Gentlemen from Salem and Marblehead, inform us, that a coasting schooner put into the former place
yesterday, which had been plundered by a sixteen-gun French privateer brig from Porto-Rico, about eight leagues from Cape-Ann, of a hoghead of rum, and other property; and that the Captain of the privateer threatened very hard to burn the schooner. Fraternity this with a witness.
FROM MARTINIQUE.
We learn, that the inhabitants of that island were under fearful apprehensions of a visit from Victor Hughes—the Don Quixote of the West-Indies—should the British force pass Guadaloupe to attack any of the leeward possessions of the French.
The late order of the French Directory is, that their cruisers should treat American vessels, as the British treat them:—Now as the British convoy American vessels from port to port, ought not Mr. Adet to order his cruisers to do the same? The sweet ought sometimes to go with the bitter.
On the 16th April, an English fleet of between 80 and 90 sail, went through Sail Rock Passage, bound to leeward.
The Rev. Edward Bass, has been consecrated at Philadelphia, as Bishop of the Episcopal Church for this State.
At the Hope Furnace, near Providence, 128 cannon (24 and 32-pounders) have been cast, & proved. They are intended for the frigates and maritime forts.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
At Basse Terre, (Guad.) April 28.—Brig Leonard, condemned; fchr. Belona, Mellan, do; brig Virginia, Butts, condemned; Hull Packet, Brent, waiting trial; Diana, Fairchild, do; sloop Shepherdess, condemned; brig Joseph, Taylor, condemned; fchr. Molly, Willis, cleared, but obliged to sell for the benefit of the Underwriters; fchr. Ropes, cleared, but obliged to sell as above; Capt. Gustavus Griffin, vessel at Baymabo, himself at Basse Terre.
From London, March 24.
The EMPEROR has at last confessed the necessity for the conclusion of an IMMEDIATE PEACE with the FRENCH REPUBLIC. This important information, which arrived on Tuesday, was the cause of the King's sudden return from Windsor to London, and not the consideration of the State of Ireland, as erroneously reported.
A COUNCIL was held at BUCKINGHAM HOUSE, when this intelligence was communicated. The Emperor states, in the most unequivocal manner, that the New Treaty, Offensive and Defensive, concluded between the Republic and the King of Prussia, by which the latter promises the co-operation of his Forces, had reduced him to the fatal necessity of suing for an IMMEDIATE PEACE, to save the remaining part of his DOMINIONS.
HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY professes the strongest attachment to the interests of Great-Britain, and laments the cause which now forces him to act upon different principles. He advances some pertinent observations on the daring ambition and insatiable avarice of the KING OF PRUSSIA, who menaces the overthrow of the HOUSE OF AUSTRIA. His Majesty then takes a review of the present War—describes all its vicissitudes—proves the cheerfulness, promptitude, and energy of his late operations—but expresses his regret, that notwithstanding the valour of his arms, those efforts had not been attended with all the desired success. His Majesty, towards the conclusion, DECLINES ALL FUTURE PECUNIARY AID, as useless and ineffectual; and evinces the most ardent desire for the Peace, Happiness, and Prosperity of Great-Britain.
Such are the prominent features of this very important news.
A very interesting scene now opens to our view. Deprived of the only Ally which we had to combat the Armies of the FRENCH REPUBLIC, we are left alone for a manly struggle in the cause of Freedom and Humanity. The difficulties and dangers with which we are surrounded, serve to arouse and animate us to the contest; and all our operations are invigorated by an active and efficient Government, zealous for the maintenance of order in society. A fatal necessity, has deprived us of the future co-operation of a good and faithful Ally, who has acted with honour, and re-
tired with respect. His integrity will be memorable in the annals of Europe; and his martial achievements will command the genius and admiration of posterity.
From PHILADELPHIA, May 6.
Hoche's Proclamation out done! [People may exert their ingenuity in attempts to depict the character of the Revolutionists of France; their labors will be wholly in vain; for after exhausting the sombre without success, we resort to their own conduct and actions. "By their deeds ye shall know them."]
From the Madras Courier.
MADRAS, NOV. 9.
The views of the Executive Directory, in sending the commissioners to the Isle-of-France, were of an extensive nature, nor were their exertions to have been confined to the islands alone—they were to have reached to this country—the tranquility of the English possessions was to have been disturbed by the revival of hope and confidence in the bosom of Native Despotism; (30,000 Caffres, were to have been landed in India as the basis of that hope, and of that confidence) but on this head we write with caution, for although the plans of the directory have proved abortive, the views to which they had given birth are yet existing.
Explanatory of the above, we lay before our readers the following outline of the 10th article of the Instructions given by the directory to Brunelle and his associate.
"Art. 10. Our intentions have long since been known to the *****; the blacks to obtain liberty must first prove that they are worthy to enjoy it; you will select 25,000 of the most athletic, the youngest, and the bravest of the slaves, to whom you will promise plunder as the incentive, and liberty as the reward of their valor. The rich possessions of the English in India will be no more.
"To the blacks you will add a body of people of color, and so many Frenchmen as the island can spare; transports will not be wanting; the voyage is short, and a few days will land you on the shore of India."
We have only to add that the Commissioners declared their determination of arming and embarking the Slaves for India, and that the violence offered to their persons by the Colonial Assembly, was the consequence of that declaration.
How the Commissioners were to have acted, should the islands have been found in the possession of the English, the following article will shew:
TRANSLATION.
From the French of the 13th article of the Instructions given by the Executive Directory, to their Agents, Brunelle and Baus.
"If by chance (which we however do not think, and which we regard even as impossible) the Islands of France & Bourbon should be, on your arrival, in possession of the English, you will, nevertheless, make your descent, at any place which you may find proper, on one of those islands."
"You then are to proclaim the Liberty of the Blacks, and after this being done, you will raise an Insurrection by their means, and having formed yourselves a Rampart of their Bodies, you are to cut their throats, without distinction, of the conquerors and conquered."
[Who, after reading this bloody scheme of fraternization, can hesitate to credit the authenticity of Hoche's proclamation?]
Extract of a letter from Richmond, dated April 28.
"Last night a second attempt was made to rob the treasury of this State. The villains have removed the iron grating from one of the windows, but were stopped from further progress by an iron shutter within."
Capt. Gardner, in eighteen days from St. Croix, informs, that on the 10th April, a large fleet, consisting of all the naval force that could be collected, with about 10,000 troops, failed from Martinique, destined, it was supposed, for an attack on Guadaloupe. He heard no news of Porto-Rico being taken, as was lately reported here.
Capt. Lowe informs, that while he was on board the Ceres, she, together with five sail of the line, belonging to Admiral Parker's squadron, attacked a fort at the foot of Monte Critie (belonging to the
French and Spaniards) from which they were warmly repulsed; but after taking two Spanish armed schooners, and recapturing an English Guineaman, the fleet departed.
MAY 9.
The Capt. of a schooner arrived in this port from Norfolk which he left on Tuesday last informs, that Capt. Barney's frigates were ready for sea when he failed, and would probably depart soon in the face of the British squadron, relying upon their fast sailing.
The same Captain confirms the intelligence under Norfolk head, respecting the shelter given by one of the British vessels of war to three deserters, from the fort. The English commander is said to have refused giving up the men, on the ground, that as they were Irishmen by birth he had the best right to them.
From NORFOLK, April 5.
There are 10 British ships of war now lying at anchor in Hampton Roads where most of them have been upwards of two months. They have lately impressed seamen out of several American ships outward bound; they have received on board three soldiers belonging to the fort who had run away with the boat of the fort; the commanding officer went on board and demanded his men, but was refused them, they gave for reason that the men had demanded protection from his majesty's ships and they would protect them, and added, that it was of little consequence whether they were there or on shore, AS THEY WOULD HAVE THE SAME ENEMY TO FIGHT—and thus kept the SOLDIERS of the UNITED STATES.
MAY 1.
Saturday arrived, schooner Friendship, Capt. Harris, 27 days from St. Bartholomews. By this vessel, we learn that the French still continue capturing our vessels.
Capt. Harris also informs, that an American schooner, fitted out at Baltimore with 12 guns and 50 men, on or about the 25th of March, fell in with a French privateer to windward of Antigua, called La Mere Patrie, of 10 guns and 65 men. The privateer ordered the Captain of the American schooner to heave too and send his boat on board, and the vessel's papers; this was refused; in consequence of which, the privateer fired two broadsides into her: The American sailors, enraged at the conduct of the privateer, fired two broadsides in return, which killed the Capt. lieutenant, doctor, and 15 men. The privateer then dropped her sails and struck her colors, but the Americans refused to take possession of her; observing, however, an American prize brig to windward, she stood for her, retook her, and brought her into Antigua—she was from Norfolk bound to Antigua, with a cargo of corn and flour. The French privateer went into St. Bartholomews, where she got a new Captain, and proceeded again to sea. She has since captured a New Haven brig, from Martinique, bound home, with one hundred hogheads of molasses, and sent her to Guadaloupe.
From New-York, May 5.
The ship Edward, Wickham, is arrived in the Delaware, in 42 days from London, and the Farmen from Bourdeaux in 40 days.—Letters from Philadelphia, mention that an armistice had taken place, between the Emperor and the French Government.
By a statement made in the Morning Chronicle of Dec. 12, 1796, there had been remitted to the Emperor of Germany, from Dec. 1795, to Dec. 1796, £1,361,490.
MAY 9.
"A vessel from Gonaives in 11 days confirms the account of General Toussaint's having taken Mirbalais; further, the quarter of Grand Bois had also fallen into his hands, and he had marched against the town of St. Marc, which it was expected would fall an easy prey, as the legion of Desfource had been annihilated in the attack and defence of Mirbalais.
"On the other hand, Gen. Rigaud had marched against Port-au-Prince, and taken, again, Fort Bizoton. The 3000 men, which a letter from Port-au-Prince announced had arrived from England, is reduced, they say, to 300, nearly all French sailors, engaged in England, like those who behaved so well at Quiberon.
"A letter from Petit Guave of the 27th March, mentions, that after the advices received from Mr. Adet, Gen. Rigaud gave orders to suspend the payment of all that was then due to the Americans." (Gaz. Francaise.)
MAY 10.
Further accounts are received of the success of the French at St. Domingo—The fortified camp of Robi was taken on the first of March.
AUTHENTIC TRANSLATION.
SIR, I HAVE read in your paper the following paragraph: "Orders are issued by Gen. Rigaud, said to be in consequence of advice from Mr. Adet, suspending all ancient debts due to Americans, and there is no probability of reversion."
The Citizen Adet has never given such orders to Gen. Rigaud, or to any other. The act which they impute to that ancient Minister Plenipotentiary, is false, and you owe it to truth and to yourself, Sir, to deny it in your Gazette.
(Signed) LETOMBE, Consul General of the French Republic to the U. States of America. Mr. John Fenno.
PORTSMOUTH, May 16.
Yesterday was the time assigned for the meeting of Congress.
Capt. Rice arrived here in the ship Mary, 39 days from Hamburg, which place he left the 29th March, says, a report prevailed there that the misunderstanding between the United States and the French Republic would be amicably settled, that it was probable Mr. PINCKNEY would yet be received, that the decree of the French Directory of the 2d of March, was in circulation at Hamburg, after the arrival of which insurance on American vessels, (which before they did not care to do at any rate) was done for 4 \frac{1}{2} to 5 per cent. We have authority from Capt. Rice to assert, that notwithstanding the many vague reports, said to be brought by him, that he knows of nothing further, neither has he reported any thing more since his arrival here.
Arrived here the snow Brothers, Capt. Hooper, in 25 days from Demarara, was boarded by an English privateer under the lee of Isle of Saba, had its papers examined, and wished a pleasant voyage, without any further inquiry. May 2, lat. 37, 58, long. 67, spoke an English brig, the Abigail, Capt. Wilson 4 days from New-York for Barbadoes. Left at Demarara April 6, brig Union, Callahan, Norwich; bark Mercury, Farnham, Kennebec; brig —, Farnham, do; ship Mariah, Farris, New-York; brig Hannah, Harden, Boston; fchr. Washington, Carver, ditto; schooner —, Patch, ditto; brig Caroline, Gilbert, Norwich; brig Happy-Return, Durfy (Capt. dead) Newport; ship —, Church, New-York; brig Philanthropist, Hodgdon, Baltimore; and ship Mercury, Underwood of this port.
TO BE SOLD
At Public Auction, On Thursday the fifteenth day of June next, at the house of Col. BOARDMAN, innholder in Exeter.
THAT Dwelling-
House where Ward Clark Dean formerly lived; together with an Hat-maker's Shop.—Also—A small Garden and Barn. The above is an excellent stand for a trader or tradesman; the sale to begin at 3 o'clock, P. M. if not previously sold at private sale; Conditions to be seen at time and place of sale. JOHN DEAN. Exeter, May 15, 1797.
To-Morrow.
TO BE SOLD
At Public Vendue
AT
Abraham Isaac's
Auction-Room, Buck-Street, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
A N elegant enamel'd lady's Gold Watch, set with pearls, and ten iron bound water Pipes with a great variety of other articles. May 16.
A good strong second hand CHAISE for sale; Apply to the Printer hereof.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber for news papers, are requested to settle up their accounts to the 1st of April last, without further notice, more particularly those who are indebted to him for the paper lately printed at Exeter. N. B. Dartmouth College Lottery Tickets for sale.
JONATHAN EDGERLY. May 15, 1797.

ON SUICIDE.
The following beautiful Lines, were written by a young LADY, on reading "Suicide rejected."
As glowing Phœbus with his morning beam, Dispels the fiction of the midnight dream So heav'nly truth, with clear refulgent light, Bursts thro' the gloom of intellectual light; And pure with radiance from her native sky, Bids the faint forms of cheerless error fly, Blest be that day, forever blest the hour, When candid worth confels'd her sacred power;
The gen'rous muse her triumphs shall impart, Her noble offspring is thy conquer'd heart, Oh! may it ever own her righteous claim, And blend the christian's with the poet's flame.
Whilft servile bards their abject course pursue, And fashion gains the prize to genius due; Whilft furd id int'reft shall her object chufe, And makes a pupil of the pliant mufe: To praife, to blame, to trifle by defign, And finooth diffimulation's artful line; Whilft fubtle mifchief, with deftructi ve pow'rs, Adorns the precipice with tempting flow'rs;
Thine be the task to guide unthinking youth, To fcatter rofes in the paths of truth: Thine be the tafk her maxims to imprint, And paint her graces with the tell of tint; With foothering care the tortur'd foul to calm,
And heal her wounds with hope's delicious balm, Since here adverfity the ftorm fhall bring, To rend the plumage from her gaudy wing, Can'ft thou not teach her undifmay'd to rife, On eagle pinions to her native fies? Approving virtue fhall herfelf prepare Th' immortal wreath to recompence thy care;
Tho' nature frowns ferene fhall be her light, And beam refplendent thro' a world of night. With pride, with joy fhall friendfhip now diffufe The cordial wifhes of th' unalter'd mufe, Condemn'd to feel the pang of filent care, Which rends the heart, but leaves its leffon there,
To Myra's view, the rich, the proud, the gay, And life's delufive trifles fade away; Its golden prize to reafon feems enfhirn'd, Within the casket of the cultur'd mind; Belt can it feel affection's fervent pow'r, The foothering welcome, and the focial hour, May fuch be thine—the world can give no more, Tho' knaves may promife, and tho' fools adore: May fuch be thine, 'till calm reflection's ray Shine on the evening of thy golden day; And oh! when death its fable curtain draws, May virtue find thee fervent in the caufe.
Ladies' fancy Hats and Bonnets of the newest fashion.
JUST RECEIVED And now opening for sale by Edw'd Parry At his Store in Market-Street, SIGN OF THE
LAMB AND FLAG. A beautiful assortment of LADIES' fancy Hats and Bonnets, with straw trimmings, bands and tassels.—Also, 50 dozen of Chip Hats for coverings, which will be sold by the dozen or less quantity.
Elegant assortment of Book and Jacquet Muslins, sprig'd Muslins of all kinds, fringed and sprig'd do; Book muslin Handkerchiefs of all kinds.
A large assortment of figured Muslins and Dimities; Ladies' and Gentlemen's best Beaver Hats; Superfine Broad and Forest Cloths, and other Goods as usual, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased at any store in town.
RANAWAY from the subscriber an indented apprentice Boy, aged 17, by the name of JEREMIAH BUTLAND; had on when he went away a blue outside jacket and trousers, and a round hat. He was a dark complexion, and dark hair; this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting said boy, on penalty of the law. Any person who will take up said runaway and return him to his master shall have two cents reward and no charges paid.
CHRISTOPHER B. NOYES. Portsmouth, March 28, 1797.
Just Published, Agreeable to an Order of the General Court, By J. Melcher And for sale at his Printing-Office & Book-Store, Corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth, [Price two Dollars.] THE LAWS OF THE State of New-Hampshire, up to the present time, The Constitution of the State, AND THE Constitution of the United States, with its proposed amendments. The whole is comprized in one large octavo volume, with a copious index, is handsomely printed on good paper, and neatly bound and lettered. Subscribers are requested to call for their books without delay; those who do not call previous to the first day of August next, will be considered as having relinquished their right as subscribers. Portsmouth, April 22, 1797.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE, Philadelphia, 3d April, 1797.
BY directions of the GOVERNOR, notice is hereby given, That proposals will be received at my office, for supplying the state, as soon as possible, with 20,000 stand of arms, one half of which may be imported, but the other half must be made or manufactured within the United States. The act of the General assembly, authorizing the purchase, requires that "the whole quantity of arms shall be of the fashion or pattern of the French Charleville musket, and of the dimensions following, to wit: the length of each barrel to be three feet eight inches, and to receive a ball of the size of 18 to the pound, each barrel to undergo the same degree of proof, as is now in use for the proof on those made for the service of the U. S. and to be stamped or marked near the breech, with the letters C. P. the locks to be upon the best construction—double bridled, on a flat plate, and marked with the letters aforesaid. The mounting iron, with bands, and twivels, and spring to each band.—The Ram-rods to be of well tempered steel.—The Bayonets to be fifteen inches in the blade, made of steel, well tempered and polished.—The stock to be made of well seasoned walnut.—The length of the butt of the Musket to be fifteen and an half inches, from the breech end of the barrel to the heel-plate.—The side pins, breech pins, and trigger, to be hardened.—The weight of the Musket and Bayonet thus completed, not to exceed eleven pounds." The proposals must specify the price, times, and manner of delivering the Arms; and the names of two sufficient sureties for the performance of the contract. For the Moiety which may be imported, Proposals will be received till the 15th of May next; and for the Moiety, which must be made or manufactured within the United States—Proposals will be received till the first of June next. A. J. DALLAS, Sec'y of the Common.
The Printers in the principal Towns of the several States, are requested to re-publish this Advertisement. April 15.
FOR SALE BY John Man, Opposite the State-House: On good terms for CASH.
FRESH Raisins by cask or retail; 2d and 3d proof Rum by the hhd. bbl. or gallon; French Brandy; Hollands Gin; N. E. Rum; Sherry and Lisbon Wines; Brown Sugars of different qualities per bbl. or pound; Philadelphia Loaf do; Boxes of Chocolate; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee; Cotton; Molasses; a quantity of Redwood; Logwood; Copperas; Alum; Ginger; Cinamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Allspice; Pepper; Cake and Bar Soap; Candles; Sweet Oil; Gun-Powder; Hair-Powder; Starch; Fig, Pigtail, fine Twist and Smoking Tobacco; Segars; Cotton and Wool Cards; Iron Hollow Ware; Dogs; Cart Boxes; Iron Shovels; Flat Irons; Bar Iron; German Steel; 4d, 6d, 10d and 20d Nails per cask or thousand. Portsmouth, March 24, 1797.
Wholesale Store. Lang, Brierley & Co. Have just received by the Gustavus, from Liverpool, Part of their assortment of Spring Goods Which they are opening for sale at a low advance for cash or approved credit. They have likewise a few Crates of well assorted CROCKERY. Portsmouth, April 26, 1797.
Very Cheap Goods! JOHN TURNBULL, Daniel-Street, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he has just opened for sale an elegant assortment of Tambor'd and plain Muslins, which will be sold along with his large assortment of other Goods at first cost, having formed a Co partnership in New-York, which will compel him to leave this place in July next—Therefore those who wish to make cheap purchases will call at his store, where bargains will be sold that shall give general satisfaction. N. B. All those indebted to JOHN TURNBULL are requested to call without delay and settle their accounts—and those that have demands against him, to call and receive their money. A beautiful large bay HORSE, with a Sleigh and Harness for sale, inquire as above. Portsmouth, April 27, 1797.
Wrapping Paper. Just received and for sale at the Portsmouth Book store, A QUANTITY of Excellent Wrapping Paper.—Likewise Press and Bonnet Paper by the gross, dozen or single, of a very good quality. Sheathing Paper, very good and cheap. Portsmouth, April 29, 1797. FOR SALE, Half of a Pew ON the lower floor in the Rev. Mr. Buckminster's Meeting House, term of payment will be made convenient; apply to the printer hereof. April 21, 1797.
PHNOMENON THAT beautiful full blooded STALLION, lately imported by Lang, Brierley and Co. from England, will stand for covering this season, at the stable of Maj. Thomas Leavett, of North-Hampton. He is a fine chefnut, rising 5 years old, sixteen hands and half high, got by the famous Phenomenon (whose grandsire was the noted Eclipse) Dam Recovery by Hyder Ally, Grandam Perdita by Herod, great Grandam by Sampson, and out of the Lass of the Mill. A horse with such a pedigree can need no other recommendation. The price fifteen dollars the season, eight dollars a leap and one dollar the Groom, which will never be lowered. April 22, 1797.
PHNOMENON. THE subscribers acquaint their friends that they have disposed of their Horse Phenomenon to Maj. Thomas Leavett of North-Hampton, where in future he will stand for covering. They will be obliged to those gentlemen who proposed sending their Mares to Portsmouth, to have them sent to the Stable of the aforesaid Mr. Leavett. LANG, BRIERLEY & Co. Portsmouth, April 21, 1797. TO BE LET Half of a large Pew On the lower floor in the Rev. Mr. Buckminster's Meeting-House. Apply to the Printer hereof.
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. TO BE SOLD BY Wm. Neil, PORTSMOUTH, THREE chests Bohea Tea, 1st quality. 6 bags Demerara Cotton. 6 cwt. Loaf Sugar. 50lb. Spanish Indigo. 5cwt. Redwood. 6 boxes Candles, dipt and mould. 8 hhd. Rum. 9 barrels flour. 36 Liquor Casks, elegantly gilt. 5 boxes fresh Lemons and Oranges. 20 frails fresh Figs. 100lbs. Almonds. Cakes Oil in flasks. 5 casks Raisins. 10 boxes do very nice. 100lb. Currants. 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d and 20d inspected Nails per cask or M. Brandy per barrel or gallon. 20 boxes Window Glass 7 by 9. 10 crates Earthen Ware, assorted. 4 pieces Velveteens. 2 pieces Corduroys. Boxes Linens per box. 50 pounds Pins. The above Goods being a fresh supply and mostly chosen by himself, will with his usual assortment of Groceries be sold cheap for cash. Wanted by said NEIL, 100 bushels White Beans, for which he will pay cash, or exchange Goods at cash prices. March 2, 1797.
Nath'l White Has received an assortment of Summer Goods, Which are now ready for sale at the lowest prices for cash, at the sign of the Golden Eagle, on Spring-Hill. He has also just received a great variety of Paper Hangings for sale; as low as can be had in the United States.
FAIRFIELD. State of New-Hampshire. To the hon. Bezaleel Woodward, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace, and of the quorum throughout said State. Humbly thew, WILLIAM Hart of Norwich, in the county of New-London, and State of Connecticut, Esq., and Jedediah Strong of Hartford, in the county of Windsor and State of Vermont, that they are owners of more than one sixteenth part of the rights, shares and interests in the township of Fairfield, in the county of Grafton, in said State of New-Hampshire, and pray that you would notify and call a meeting of the proprietors of said township to be holden at the dwelling house of Wm. Stickney, innholder at Concord, in the county of Rockingham, on the second Tuesday in June next, at 1 o'clock, afternoon. 1st. To choose a moderator and any other proprietary officers they may judge necessary. 2d. To adopt such measures as they shall judge proper for a settlement with the proprietors of Peeling. 3d. To see if they will make application to the General Court for a grant of other lands in lieu of said township of Fairfield, and appoint an agent for that purpose with such powers as to them shall seem advisable. 4th. To transact any other matter proper to be done at said meeting. WILLIAM HART, JEDEDIAH STRONG by Wm. WOODWARD, their Attorney. Hanover, April 12, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton county. Pursuant to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of lands in said Fairfield, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes before mentioned. Given under my hand at Hanover in said county of Grafton, this 12th day of April 1797. B. WOODWARD, Justice Peace.
Fresh Goods. Peter Coffin Has just imported in the Gustavus, Capt. Turner from Liverpool, A great variety of fashionable, fancy and other GOODS, Which are now opening for sale by Wholesale and Retail. Portsmouth, April 26, 1797.
J. & J. Goddard Have imported in the last vessels from England, a large and very General assortment of Hard-Ware GOODS, Which they are selling on the most reasonable terms By Wholesale and Retail, At their Store in Market-Street, Where may be had A FEW Hogheads of Rum and Pipes of Brandy both of a superior quality. Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wine; Brown Sugar; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas.—ALSO—20d, 10d, 6d, & 4d, Nails; Bar and Sheet Lead; Shot of all sizes; Painters Oil and Colours; Window-Glass, &c. &c.
TO BE LET A convenient Store, suitable for West-India Goods, next door north Harris and Pierce's; for particulars apply to Anna Alcock, Portsmouth.
Public Vendue, By virtue of a Licence from the Judge of Probate of Wills for the county of Rockingham. Will be held on the 11th day of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the premises,
THE Real Estate of Capt. Daniel Pickering, late of Portsmouth, deceased. TITUS SALTER, Administrator. Portsmouth, April 27, 1797. Pot-Asb Kettles, first sort. Manufacturers of Pot and Pearl Ash are respectfully invited to call at the store of the subscribers, south-end Boston, and purchase the best Easton Pot-Asb Kettles, cast in an improved mould, very thick at bottom, and are every way calculated to do great service. Robert & Josb. Davis, jr. Boston, April 4, 1797.
Dartmouth College Lottery. Class Third. THE MANAGERS of Dartmouth College Lottery offer to the Public a SCHEME of the third Class, consisting of six thousand Tickets at four Dollars each—the amount of which they have divided into Prizes of the following value—subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent. SCHEME. Prizes. Dollars. Dollars. 2 of 1000 are 2000 3 500 1500 10 200 2000 30 100 3000 40 50 2000 80 20 1600 122 10 1220 1335 8 10,680 1622 24,000 4378 6000 Tickets at 4 Dollars are 24,000 In compliance with the wishes of a large proportion of Adventurers in the former Classes, the Managers have divided the Prize of 3000 Dollars into 30 Prizes of 100 Dollars each; have increased the number of intermediate Prizes; and have substituted 8 Dollars instead of 6 Dollars for the lowest Prize. With these alterations, joined to the laudable design of the Lottery, they anticipate a complete sale.
This Class will positively commence drawing at Concord, on Tuesday the 13th of June next—and when completed a List of Prizes will be immediately published and the Prizes paid on demand. JONA. FREEMAN, } Managers. BENJ. CONNER, } W'm A. KENT, Road to Fortune.
Tickets in Dartmouth College LOTTERY which commences Drawing 13th June. WHOLE and quarter Tickets in the 3d Class of Dartmouth College Lottery, for sale at J. MELCHER's Printing-Office and Book-Store, Market-Street, Portsmouth, where the prizes drawn to the tickets sold there will be paid on sight.