The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1797-04-08 00:00:00

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Vol. XLI.—Numb. 2106.]
SATURDAY, April 8, 1797.
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State of New-Hampshire. BY THE GOVERNOR. A Proclamation.
A DUE consideration of this Sentiment, that societies as well as Individuals are dependent upon divine providence for the blessings they enjoy, will fully evince the propriety of that practice which has been long continued in this State, of setting apart certain days for the purpose of uniting in a public and solemn manner in addressing the Throne of Grace for all favors we stand in need of. And when we reflect upon the loving kindness of our Divine Benefactor towards us as a people—examine how deficient we have been in gratitude therefor—and see the disobedience of our lives to his just commands; it must appear highly proper for us to join together in making a humble acknowledgement of our transgressions. I have therefore thought fit, by and with advice of Council to appoint, and do hereby appoint THURSDAY the 13th day of April next to be observed as a day of Public Fasting and prayer throughout this State.
AND I do earnestly recommend that ministers and people of every denomination religiously dedicate said day, and assemble themselves together at their respective places of public worship, that we may with contrite hearts, deeply penetrated with a sense of our unworthiness, confess our sins, and implore pardoning mercy thro' the merits of the Redeemer. That fervent prayers be made to the Supreme Governor of the Universe for his blessing on the people and government of this State, and of the United States. That the right of electing persons for the purpose of directing our public affairs may not be neglected or abused. That our rulers may be just men, fearing God and hating covetousness, and with all the people realize the importance of a steady adherence to the constitutions and laws which they have adopted. That the rights of men may be duly considered as connected with the obligations they are under to one another by compact and as brethren, and that the union of these States may be perpetuated. That we may have peace in our borders, and health in our habitations. That the God of seasons would over-rule the seasons of the year in Mercy. That a speedy end may be put to the unjust depredations on our navigation, and that our husbandry and lawful commerce may be prospered. That the wars and effusions of human blood now prevailing in Europe may be closed, and that liberty combined with law and order, as they are the rights, may be possessed by all mankind. That the means of education so generally enjoyed throughout our land, may be rightly used, and abundantly blessed. That the promoters of licentiousness, vice and immorality may be shamed—every thing contrary to virtue be done away, and love and goodwill to mankind more and more abound. And above all, that a spirit of pure and undefiled religion, proceeding from love to God may prevail throughout the world.
AND I do recommend that all persons religiously abstain from servile labor and recreations on said day.
Given at the Council-Chamber in Exeter, this tenth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty-fifth.
JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN. By his Excellency's command, with advice of Council, JOSEPH PEARSON, Secretary.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. MELCHER, I WAS much pleased to see in one of your late papers, a history of that ridiculous garment—the Spencer. There are some fashions espoused by the fair sex in America, whose origin perhaps is not quite so ridiculous; yet a few observations on some of them may not be displeasing.
The short waisted dress, so much in vogue at present, without doubt took its rise from either, a very considerable casual defect in the person with whom it originated; such as a dislocated hip, a broken back or some natural, though very ugly deformity: or what is more probable, from some young lady of rank and fortune, who, without having ever had the least intercourse with man should by some accident or other become pregnant: were this the case, what dress under Heaven would serve more completely to hide the natural defects of the body, or cover the ignominious reproach of sustaining the epithet of a****?
I will only add a few remarks on a fashion equally as foolish as it is absurd. In this case, the ladies who will suffer themselves to be duped by the follies of others, deprive themselves of what in Apostolic times was considered a glory, and what by connoisseurs of the present day must be allowed to add greatly to the majestic appearance of female beauty. What a silly figure must a woman cut with her hair cropped off close behind: what a striking contrast there is between the beauties of flowing ringlets, and such a niggardly, cropt or rather
er negro-like figure! From what cause does this take its origin, is it from some Negro Princess who has lately made a visit to Great-Britain with her black woolly locks hidden by a turban or some other head-dress of the kind? No, the British ladies themselves would scorn such a glaring degradation as to follow the fashions of the foory race. In short there are only two causes that occur to my mind from which the origin of this fashion can be derived. The first of which is, that some grey-headed old widow, who was looking out for a husband and wished to make herself appear young; perhaps after having exhausted all the means that art afforded her, and failed in her attempts, she was driven to this desperate alternative, of depriving her old head of the covering, nature had provided for it, or bearing the reproach (as she might call it) of grey hairs. The second equally probable, is that either from a severe fever or some other disease which occasions a loss of the hair, some lady, famed for her elegance in the choice of fashions, might have suffered this loss; and what was to be done? Why, one of her attendants steps forward—O ma'am! the loss is easily repaired by a false scalp—Madam shudders at the thought and lays—O! I never can permit my head to be defiled by the hair of a French criminal, executed for nobody knows what crime. I'll e'n get a new head dress, and I know all the ladies in town will follow the fashion, and cut their hair short.—So at once the matter is settled, and to be sure they are fools enough to follow it.
Doubtless the advocates for the former as well as the latter fashion will (as in the case of the Spencers) find out many advantages in them, that were never so much as thought of by the persons from whom they are descended—One advantage of the former is, that those who are of the most elegant figure appear very little more so, than the deformed and ill shaped.
O! that Americans would assume the dignity that belongs to them, and not because they see (an English for jumping about with a Spencer on,) or a fluttering belle with no hair and no waist, run into the fame follies merely because it is the fashion: but that they would consult fashion no farther than it may be subservient to convenience and decency; and observe a just medium in their dress.
REASON.
FROM THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Warning—No. II.
INDEPENDENT of the commands of honor, the coolest calculations of interest forbid our becoming the instruments of the ambition of France, by associating with her in the war. The question is no longer the establishment of liberty, on the basis of republican government. This point the enemies of France have ceased to dispute. The question now is, whether she shall be aggrandized by new acquisitions, and her enemies reduced by dismemberments, to a degree which may render her the mistress of Europe, and consequently, in a great measure, of America. This is truly the remaining subject of contention.
They who understood the real strength and resources of France before the present war, knew that she was intrinsically the most powerful nation of Europe. The incidents of the war have displayed this fact in a manner which is the astonishment of the world. If France can finally realize her present plan of aggrandizement, she will attain to a degree of greatness and power, which if not counteracted by internal disorder, will tend to make her the terror and the scourge of nations. The spirit of moderation in a state of overbearing power, is a phenomenon which has not yet appeared, and which no wise man will expect ever to see. It is certain that a very different spirit has hitherto marked the career of the new Republic; and it is due to truth to add, that the ardent, impetuous, and military genius of the French, affords, perhaps, less prospect of such a spirit in them, than in any other people.
It were therefore contrary to our true interests, to assist in building up this colossus, to the enormous size at which she aims. It were a policy as short sighted as mean to seek safety in a subserviency to her views as the price of her clemency. This at best would be but a temporary respite from the rod; if indeed that can be called a respite, which is of itself the sacrifice of a real to a nominal independence.
These reflections are not designed to rouse a spirit of hostility against France, or to inculcate the idea that we ought of choice to participate in the war against her. They are intended merely to fortify the motives of honor, which forbid our stooping to be compelled either to submit without resistance to a virtual war on her part, or to avert her blows by engaging in the war on her side.
When it was the opinion, that France was defending the cause of liberty, it was a decisive argument against embarking with
her in the contest, that it would expose us to hazards and evils infinitely disproportionate to the assistance we could render. Now that the question plainly is, whether France shall give the law to mankind, the addition of our opposition to her plan could have but too little influence upon the event to justify our willingly encountering the certain dangers and mischiefs of the enterprise. It is our true policy to remain at peace, if we can, to negotiate our complaints as long as they shall be at all negotiable, to defer a resort to arms until a last effort of negotiation shall have demonstrated that there is no alternative, but the surrender of our sovereignty, or the defence of it; that the only option is between infamy or war. But if unhappily this period shall ever arrive, it will impose a sacred and indispensable duty—to meet the contest with firmness, and relying on a just providence, confidently to commit the issue to the God of battles.
While it is a consolation to know, that our government on this, as on other trying occasions, will act with perfect prudence, and will do every thing that honor permits, to preserve peace; yet it is not to be forgotten, that there is a point at which forbearance must stop—beyond which moderation were baseness—where we must halt and make a stand for our rights, or cease to pretend to any.
When the indiscriminate seizure of our vessels by British cruisers, under the order of the 6th November, 1793, had brought our affairs with Great Britain to a crisis, which led to the measure of sending a special envoy to that country to obtain relief and reparation, it was well understood that the issue of that mission, was to determine the question of peace or war between the two nations. In like manner, it is to be expected that our executive will make a solemn and final appeal to the justice and interest of France will insist, in mild, but explicit terms, on the renunciation of the pretension to intercept the lawful commerce of neutrals with the enemies of France, and the institution of some equitable mode of ascertaining and retributing the losses which the exercise of it has inflicted upon our merchants. If the experiment should fail, there will be nothing left but to repel aggression, and to defend our commerce and independence. The resolution to do this will then be imposed on the government by a painful but irresistible necessity, and it were an outrage to the American name and character, to doubt, that the people of the United States will approve the resolution, and will support it with a constancy worthy of the justice of their cause, and of the glory they have hitherto deserved and acquired.
No: let this never be doubted! The servile minions of France—those who have no sensibility to injury, but when it comes from Great Britain, who are unconscious of any rights to be protected against France, who, at a moment when the public safety more than ever demands a strict union between the people and their government, traitorously labor to detach them from it, and to turn against the government for pretended faults, the resentment which the real oppressions of France ought to inspire—these wretched men will discover in the end, that they are as insignificant as they are unprincipled—they will find that they have vainly flattered themselves with the co-operation of the great body of those men, with whom the spirit of party has hitherto associated them. In such an extremity, the adventitious discriminations of party, will be lost in the patriotism and pride of the American character. Good citizens of every political denomination, will remember that they are Americans—that when their country is in danger, the merit or demerit of particular measures is no longer a question—that it is the duty of all to unite their efforts to guard the national rights, to avert national humiliation, and to withstand the imposition of a foreign yoke. The true and genuine spirit of 1776, not the vile counterfeits of it which so often disgust our eyes and our ears, will warm every true American heart, and light up in it a noble emulation to maintain inviolate the rights, and unfulfilled the honor of the American nation. It will be proved, to the confusion of all false patriots, that we did not break the fetters of one foreign tyranny to put on those of another. It will be again proved to the world, that we understand our rights, and have the courage to defend them.
But there is still ground to hope, that we shall not be driven to this disagreeable extremity. The more deliberate calculations of France, will probably rescue us from the present embarrassment. If the perseveres in her plan, she must inevitably add all the neutral powers to the number of her enemies. How will this fulfil the purpose of destroying the commerce of Great Britain! The commerce of those powers with France will then entirely cease, and be turned more extensively into the channels of Great Britain, protected by her navy, with the co-operation of the maritime force of those powers. The result will be the reverse of what is projected by the measure. The commerce and
revenue of Britain will, in all likelihood, be augmented rather than diminished; and her arms will receive no important reinforcement.
Violent and unjust measures commonly defeat their own purpose. The plan of starving France was of this description, & operated against the views of its projectors. The plan now adopted by France of cutting off the trade of neutrals with her enemies, alike violent and unjust, will no doubt end in similar disappointments. Let us hope that it will be abandoned, and that ultimate rupture will be avoided—but let us also contemplate the possibility of the contrary, and prepare our minds seriously for the unwelcome event.
AMERICUS.
From the New-York Daily Advertiser.
To the people of the United States.
Most important Communication—with respect to Mr. Adet.
THE primary objects of the war which has so many years afflicted the greatest part of Europe, are entirely changed, and reversed—On the part of the combined powers, that which was a war of partition and royalty—has become a war of self-defence—On the part of the French—that which commenced in a just resistance to foreign invasion, and a contest for the Rights of Man, is now pursued, upon principles of wild ambition—Conquest of territories, and the subversion of governments.—Their own government and liberties being established—are entirely out of sight in the present war—It is therefore the interest, and ought to be the wish of all the world, that after being driven home, these people should remain at peace, enjoying if they can, all the felicity which republican government may afford.
The spirit of conquest has carried the desolating sword of war to the remotest regions of the heart—and this most blessed country, has hitherto escaped the horrid scene, only by the prudence, wisdom, and perseverance of those who have directed her councils.
But alas, my Fellow Citizens. It is yet uncertain how long the God of battles, will restrain the arm of the destroyer.—The British abused our neutrality.—Our government applied in the first instance for redress—Had they not obtained it, War was inevitable.—It was resolved on.—The British knew this, and therefore, put things in a reasonable train of settlement.—At this the French have taken mighty umbrage, and have abused our neutrality ten times more than our enemies did.—Our government will undoubtedly use conciliatory measures for redress. But if the Directory pursue their present system, and do not rescind the obnoxious acts by virtue of which they now carry on open hostilities against us, and make compensation for the past—war with them is unavoidable. It is proper we should have our minds prepared for this undesirable event.—The many millions they have injured us, first by the detention of monies due on purchase, and secondly by their hostile depredations at sea, render it highly probable they will us to declare war. In such unavoidable, and forced alternative, I am persuaded Americans will act with that spirit and unanimity which becomes the citizens of a free republic. The obstacles, which a few soul-degraded, false, pretending patriots, and their little honest corps of deluded train bearers; may throw in the way, will be but as one sand upon the ocean shore. For it is immaterial to me whether I am plundered by an Englishman, Frenchman, or a Dutchman, I must have reasonable compensation, or I must, and will fight him, I should judge the fame of every American of honor and sensibility.
It is a most alarming and most shameful truth that a nation which pretends to the character of magnanimity and philanthropy, should not only make it the basis of her policy, to set up the people of a nation against their own government and magistracy, but that she should also endeavor to dismember nations. Yet such has been the undeviating policy and practice of the rulers of the French. That they should do this to those with whom they are in a state of actual warfare, is to be sure not so criminal. But, that they should do it, to their "Sister Republics" in a state of peace, neutrality and friendship, is most extraordinary! That they should attempt this with their "good and dear friends and allies, the Americans" is indeed most wonderful. Language wants expression for such base perfidy, such barefaced falsehood, such damnable impudence and deceit!
To prove that the French have endeavored to detach the people of the United States from their government, it would be unnecessary again to traverse the crooked wiles of Mr. Genet's administration. But as I the other day, brought them all to your view, they must be fresh in your memories. Mr. Fauchet by his own account which has been officially manifested, was
confederated with Mr. Randolph and the Pennsylvania Patriots, to excite Rebellion, and Mr. Adet, the minister suspended, after the example of his prototype, citizen Genet, made an invidious appeal to the people. These are not surmises vague, but facts, of which you all have had the evidence from the actors themselves.
But Fellow-Citizens. You have yet perhaps to learn that our disinterested, magnanimous, friendly Allies of France, whilst they have been courting us on the one hand, with humble servility, and dragoning us on the other, with the omnipotence of their power, have been engaged in a traitorous attempt to effect the dismemberment of The United States of America.
The ambition of the Bourbon family was unbounded—They drenched the earth with blood—They regenerated Republicans, with only the change of names, appear to have retained all the rage for power and dominion that marked their character when subjects of a monarchy.
Louis the Sixteenth was fearful and jealous of our growing importance—The French Republic is much more so—And as we have experienced already, so we must expect for the future, they will leave nothing untried which artifice, money, or power, can do, to keep us down, or render us subservient to their interests.
The British being the great maritime rival of the French, are also of course jealous, and fearful of our rising consequence—A partiality therefore manifested by the United States for either of them, must necessarily draw upon us the vengeance of the other—Both our defenceless and offenceless state court them to injure and insult us—It follows then that to be safe, and respected, we should be firmly impartial—and prepared by force, to repel aggressions, and command retribution.
It is rumored that the Spaniards either have, or are to cede to France, Louisiana, and the Floridas.—The policy of the French in this, is too manifest to require discussion—It is also reported, that the French have it in contemplation to establish a Republic at Louisiana—And that it is a part of their plan, to affiliate and incorporate with it—the people of the Western Territory by dismembering the United States—That this would be a desirable object with them is probable from the nature of things—But that it is a FACT, I have received evidence sufficient, to satisfy my mind—and altho' it is true, that I cannot at present disclose the source of information, I think it a justifiable policy, and a social duty, that I should sound AN ALARM by a detail of circumstances, the truth of which being myself persuaded of, I leave the world and Mr. Adet, to think and act as they please.
SIR, You have sent a certain French Gen. to explore the Western Part of the United States—The Counties of Pennsylvania beyond the Alleghany—Kentucky—The country along the Ohio, to the Mississippi. You instructed him in writing, to tell the People that Louisiana would probably be surrendered to the French—You instructed this General—(I could tell his name) to found the disposition of the people about a separation, from the United States—and a Union with Louisiana. You instructed him to persuade them, that the Atlantic States were in their interests, prejudices, and inclinations English—That the interest of the Western people made them French—Sir, You instructed this General, to sound the disposition of the people with regard to a President for the United States—and to promote the Election of Mr. Jefferson!!—You also desired him to observe the country, as to military purposes—State of Fortification, &c.—And lastly, Sir, this same General was furnished with money, to be employed in accomplishing the objects of his mission.
SIR, You may not have known that this General was detected in promoting the very business you sent him on, but I have satisfactory reason to know, and believe, he was detected.
You may wonder how I came by my knowledge—and I am sorry, that I may not, at this time disclose it—But I fancy, if you recur to your files, you will be convinced you do not hear without authority, from WM. WILCOCKS. March 9.
The following appeared in a late Charleston paper.
UGLY CLUB.
This day the 14th inst. being their 13th Anniversary, the members are requested to attend at Williams' Coffee-house, at 8 o'clock, to transact the business of the day. Dinner on table at half past three.
HENRY GRANT, President, WM. PRESTMAN, Vice-President, JOHN M. DAVIS, Secretary.
UGLY mortals, hither haste, Enjoy our mirth, enjoy our feast; Bring rich red noses, noses crooked, The shanahan nose, and noses hooked; But each must bring an honest heart; Or hear this sentence—hence I depart!

FOREIGN News.
LONDON, DEC. 22.
EVERY thing that can give us a clue to the politics of the new Emperor of Russia is important. A letter from Peterburgh says, that a Courier was dispatched to the Court of Berlin several hours before any other Messenger set off, and that the first act of the Emperor was to put seals upon the papers of Count Marloff, by whose influence over the Empress it was well known the connection with the Court of Vienna was chiefly maintained.
If this be true, it is not improbable but that the Emperor of Germany must consult his safety by an immediate peace with France, since he may have after a desolating war, and exhausted finances, to encounter a confederacy infinitely more powerful against himself than that in which he was engaged against France; because the powers are at the door of his dominions.
The fate of La Fayette, Bureau de Puffey, and Latour Maubourg, has just received some alleviation; these unhappy captives have at length obtained permission to be dressed.
JAN. 18.
The treasury papers have been endeavouring to bring the character of the Emperor Paul into contempt. It must be confessed, that he has already pronounced a severe satire upon the allies, by pursuing a mode of conduct which is the direct reverse of their own.
A letter from Bremen, dated the 6th inst. states that the Emperor of Russia has asserted his claims on the Dutchy of Holstein, which has occasioned no small uneasiness at the court of Denmark.
Lord Malmesbury's Mission.
Ministers, in the plan of compensations which they proposed to the French Directory, seemed to have set a very high value on the acquisitions this country has obtained in the West-Indies, and Mr. Pitt, in the loquacious language, extolled their advantages. If the sacrifices by which they have been gained, if the cruel waste of lives, if the injuries which humanity sustains in the odious contemplation of the desolating ravages they have occasioned, if the cool-blooded barter of so many brave men, for a few additional hogheads of sugar, be fairly considered, such conquests leave little room for triumph, and their value little ground for compensation.
JANUARY 22.
The report of an embargo expected to be laid on all American ships in France; is contradicted by the American Captain who was said to have reported it.
SPANISH ARMAMENT.
22 ships of the line, with frigates, transports, and 12,000 troops, have sailed from Cadiz for S. America.
JAN. 31.
A letter from Stockholm, dated the 1st inst. states that orders have been transmitted to Revel, from Peterburgh, to prevent the sailing of the Russian fleet, originally intended for England.
The new emperor of Russia has given a most decided proof of his pacific propensities by abolishing pettifogging attorneys and solicitors. No measure could more immediately and effectually conduce to promote the peace and good harmony of his subjects.
GASSEL, JAN. 3.
The hopes of peace which we have hitherto cherished, will certainly be accomplished in the course of this new year. The modification of the conditions between the Belligerent powers, appears only to depend at present upon the fate of Mantua. A more distant but not less important influence upon peace is, the change of government in Russia. "Paul I. has not only refused to accede to the treaty concluded by his mother with Austria and England, but has entirely rejected it!" (Staats Ristretto, January 6)
STRASBURGH, JAN. 13.
Letter from citizen Radler, commissioner of the government with the army of the Rhine and Moselle, to the Executive Directory.
Citizen Directors, By a capitulation agreed upon yesterday, the fort of Kehl, after the trenches had been open against it for two months, will be surrendered to the Austrians at four o'clock this evening. All our artillery is transported to the Left Bank of the Rhine. The soldiers may take with them the most minute articles of their property, even if they please, the palisades that covered them. The enemy will find nothing in the places but ashes and ruins. Thus the army of the Rhine, after rapid conquest, and a most skilful retreat, has crowned its campaign by a defence as astonishing as glorious. The generals, the officers, and the soldiers have displayed a courage and a constancy, which compelled even the enemy to grant them "the tribute of applause which they deserved."
Health and respect, RUDLER.
PARIS, JAN. 6.
There appears a decided misunderstanding between the King of Prussia and the Emperor; the former has issued an ordinance, signed by the Baron de Hardenberg, by which he enjoins his subjects of Anspach to pay him taxes, which they had before refused under appearance of assistance from the Emperor; the Emperor will assist them, and the King of Prussia will want to punish them. Thus another war is likely to ensue.
Several of the ships of war which composed our Irish fleet, and Gen. Hoche, who commanded it are gloriously returned to Brest—what vessels they are we do not know, but it is certain that the Pacificer of La Vendee is actually in that port—and that he has lately addressed a proclamation to his soldiers to animate their courage and their hopes. If we believe the Reducture, whose veracity is universally acknowledged, the English accounts must be egregiously false when they inform us that they have taken the Sufferer, when the only vessel captured by them is a small transport of 200 tons, which during a fog threw herself among the enemy's ships. However here follows an extract of general orders issued by Hoche to the expeditionary army of Ireland, dated the 3d of January.
"Brave Comrades,
"The Gen. Hoche, under whose orders you were accustomed to conquer, was conducting you to new triumphs; you were about to transport Liberty to Ireland to revenge the many injuries which the French Republic has suffered from the English government, and force that proud and haughty nation to accept of an honorable peace which all Europe expects.
The winds have betrayed our hopes—the army has been dispersed by the storm, and it has been separated from its chief.
Soldiers, this momentary re-entrance into France shall not make you languish in the uncertain expectation—the success promised you is only delayed—the government without doubt adheres too much to the execution of the glorious project it had framed for the prosperity of the republic, and values your services too highly not to present you in a short time with the means of exercising your energy and constancy. No, because an adverse element has for once restrained your arms, you certainly will not be discouraged; the path to glory is now known to you; we have proved to the censors of this maritime expedition, that notwithstanding the rigors of winter, nothing was impossible to Frenchmen.—And if your appearance has alone been sufficient to make England tremble, judge what you may expect when with more numerous forces we shall return to the attack.
Your chiefs applaud the firmness with which you have encountered the many dangers that surrounded you. The Executive Directory is informed of it. With the testimony of its satisfaction you will soon receive the orders which we all ardently desire—those of returning to combat the most bitter enemy to peace and to our liberty.
The Gen. in Chief of the Staff. CHERIN.
JANUARY 15.
The Dey of Algiers has declared War against Prussia.
Seven men from each battalion of the army of the North, are ordered by the Directory to Paris—to assist the Primary Assemblies in choosing Legislators.
LIVERPOOL, JAN. 26.
By a fresh arrival of the French papers, we learn that the far greater part of the Brest armament has returned, and among other vessels, the long unaccounted for Frigate, having on board the Commander of the expedition! This fast leads us to fear that not a single ship of the line will fall into the hands of the British cruisers.—By some strange fatality, for by what other name we know not how to call it, Lord Bridport found himself on the coast of France when he should have been on that of Ireland, and now that his presence off the French ports might enable him to pick up a few of the scattered enemy, we hear of him on a station where no such enemy remains.
FALMOUTH, JAN. 23.
This afternoon arrived the American Schooner Boston, Capt. Lefevre, from Brest, which place he left yesterday, reports that he was informed that all the fleet that failed on the expedition returned into port, except one lost getting out of Brest. One 74, driven on shore by Sir Edward Pellew, and two frigates were missing. That an English frigate was on shore near the ship which was understood had been driven a shore by her.* The men of both were saved, and the French in hopes of getting both vessels off.
*This is probably the Amazon frigate.
We are sorry to announce the loss of his majesty's frigate Hussar, of 32 guns, off the French coast. The officers and men were providentially saved by the enemy. This was, no doubt, the ship alluded to in the French papers as having been lost, and which was mistaken by the Republicans for the Hazard sloop of war.
The Marquis del Campo, Ambassador of his Catholic Majesty, to the Citizen Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Paris, 3d Jan. 1797.
Citizen Minister, THE friendly and distinguished reception which the Spanish fleet experienced at Toulon, as well as the public marks of affection and esteem which spontaneously flowed from its inhabitants on the occasion, have excited the most lively sentiments in his majesty; who on the first reception of the intelligence has charged me to communicate to the French Government, his sincere expressions of gratitude; and I hasten, Citizen Minister, to obey this order with so much the more pleasure as the generous sentiments of his Majesty, which I pray you to communicate to the Executive Directory, will be a new and sure pledge of the stability of the union which now happily subsists between the two nations.
Permit me, Citizen Minister to take hold of this opportunity to renew to you my assurances of the highest consideration.
The Marquis del Campo.
PHILADELPHIA, March 23. POSTSCRIPT.
By the recent arrivals from St. Domingo, we have been favored with the Bulletin official, to the end of January, a paper published there under the authority of the Republican administration, from which we have translated the following interesting article:
From the Bulletin Official of St. Domingo. Extract from the Register of the deliberations of the commission sent by the French Government to the leeward islands.
The Commission, considering that at the period when they are solicited to restore the agriculture of St. Domingo, and to aid public resources of this precious part of St. Domingo, as well as to afford the surest protection against interior or exterior enemies, and that it is equally necessary for the accomplishment of this object, to encourage the importation of goods and merchandise in the vessels of neutral nations, or those in alliance with the French Republic, and also that every encouragement, compatible with the national interest, be given to the merchants who send succours to the Colony;
Considering, that since the war, the French commerce has been unable to supply the colonies with provision, and that notwithstanding this momentary cessation, it is highly important that the Republic should preserve this fertile source of prosperity to her when peace shall again renew the intercourse with it;
Considering, in fine, the surest means of encouraging commerce is to clear it of all duties, which fall particularly on the consumer.
The Commission has decreed, and doth hereby decree the following;
ART. 1. The execution of the decree of 23d Brumaire, laying a duty upon all merchandise imported in the leeward islands, is suspended until a peace takes place, unless otherwise ordained by the Executive Directory of France.
2. The vessels of neutral nations, or nations in alliance with France, loaded with their produce, or other merchandise, shall not pay any duty for the importation of said produce or other merchandise, to any of the French ports of St. Domingo.
3d. The Captains and Supercargoes of neutral vessels shall nevertheless, upon their entry in any of the said ports, give in to the custom-house, a declaration of the weights, quantities and qualities of merchandise, produce, or other goods imported, in order to ascertain the balance of commerce.
4th. The duties upon colonial produce of every kind, on their exportation out of the French ports of St. Domingo, shall be according to the following rates:
  Clayed sugar 12 per cent. ad. val.   Brown do. 10   Coffee 10   Cotton 12   Indigo 12   Taffis 12 livres per bbl.   Hides 12 — — cwt.   Molasses 18 — — hhd. 
5th. The above duties shall be paid according to the rates of the valuation, which are fixed in all the ports of the colony as follows:
  White sugar at 126 livres per cwt.   Brown do. 70 — — —   Coffee 125 — — —   Indigo 8 — — — lb.   Cotton 150 — — cwt.   Hides 10 — — hhd. 
6th. No part of any of the said goods shall be put on board any vessel unless a declaration has previously been made at the Custom-House, and the weight thereof publicly ascertained.
7th. In case of fraudulent embarkations and false declarations, the goods not declared and those embarked without a permit from the Custom-House officers, shall be liable to confiscation.
The present arrest shall be printed, published, and transcribed on the register of the administrative and judiciary body.
Done at the Cape, the 28th Nivose (17th January) fifth year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
Admiral Jarvis's Squadron. Extract of a letter, dated at Lisbon, Dec. 24, 1796.
"Since my last, which was of the 16th inst. Sir J. Jarvis arrived at this port with his fleet from the Mediterranean. The fleet under his orders in the Mediterranean consisted of 14 line of battle ships, with some other armed vessels. One ship of the line, (the Audacious, I think) was call away and most of the crew perished, in Gibraltar Bay another (the Bombay Castle) is on the Bar, off this harbour, and likely to be lost: and a third remains out, so that there are 12 ships of this fleet now in this port."
MARCH 25.
Extract of a Letter from Norfolk. "I have the pleasure to announce to you, the arrival of a vessel in 14 days from Martinico, by which we have the following advice, viz. That Trinidad was taken by his Majesty's forces, under Admiral Harvey, and Sir Ralph Abercrombie, to whom, in all, 10,000 souls surrendered; that one ship of 120 guns and two of 90 guns were burned by the French, who were there; that one of 90 guns and two stout frigates, besides several ships of war and privateers, fell into our hands, and that all this was effected without the loss of a man on our part."
"We further learn, that an English frigate (name not mentioned) on her passage from England to the West-Indies with dispatches, fell in with and captured a Spanish Galleon, bound from the Havana to Spain, loaded with spices; that she carried her into Barbadoes, and from thence to Martinico, and that the prize money of the seamen would amount to £500 sterling per man."
NEW-YORK, March 22.
A letter is said to be in town from the
American embassy at Paris, dated on or about Jan. 10, to a respectable merchant in this city, stating, that Mr. PINCKNEY had required a categorical explanation from the French Directory, relative to their conduct; to which a reply was made in general terms, "that M. De la Croix, the minister for foreign affairs, knew his duty on this subject." It is added, that the Parisian populace appeared to be highly exasperated against the Americans, and that in consequence thereof, Mr. PINCKNEY was compelled to change his residence three times.
MARCH 22.
Extract of a letter, dated Paris, January 7, 1797.
"Without assigning any reason, but that they have certain grievances to complain of, the Directory have refused to receive Gen. PINCKNEY, and have done every thing but give him an official order to quit the territories of the Republic. This, however, he waits to receive in some more unequivocal manner, than they have as yet been pleased to signify it. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, De la Croix, refuses to have any communication, in writing with him, under pretence that it would be an act of acknowledgment of Gen. P. as Minister, and has not answered, but verbally, a letter which the latter wrote to him some time since, desiring to know what was the will of the Directory as to his staying, as he had not received the card of residence which he had been promised him, without which he was liable to be arrested by every "corps de garde."—The Minister however sent a verbal message to him, by his Secretary, that he must consider himself in the light of any common foreigner to whom a card had been refused, and must agreeably to the laws of the country quit it without delay. This Gen. PINCKNEY refused to do, as they had already possessed themselves of the knowledge that he was no common stranger, nor arrived in their territories in a private capacity, but as a public character, and as such not subject to the local regulations of France; but protected and guarded by the laws of nations, which he claimed in his favour as long as he remained; if however, it was their will that he should depart, that he would obey them without reluctance, but requested something more official than verbal communication.—Several interviews have been had with Mr. De la Croix; in the last one some few days ago, a long conversation took place—he expressed great surprise at Gen. PINCKNEY's being still here, and it became necessary to tell him that here he must remain, unless he would give him some order, under his hand to justify himself to his own government for quitting a spot to which it had sent him. This he refused with some warmth. It was giving more than a hint, that the Minister of the Police should do his duty. However, he is still unmolested, though not without apprehensions. I hope that every American will feel how necessary it is to convince not only this government but every foreign power how great is their mistake if they calculate upon any influence which they may possess in our country, to the prejudice of either our interest or our honor."
BOSTON, April 1.
The letter from Paris, under the New-York head in this day's paper, is said to have been written by one of Gen. PINCKNEY's family.
From FRANCE.
We have seen letters from very respectable American citizens, residing at Paris, to the middle of January.—They inform, that Gen. PINCKNEY had not been received, nor rejected, by the Executive Directory; that it was spoke of in whispers that he would finally be accredited; but well informed Americans were suspicious that he would not be.
From ENGLAND.
And from a very respectable and well-informed manufacturing house, to a merchant here, dated,
"Wakefield, Jan. 21, 1797.
We would, with great pleasure, forward according to your direction, if the present unpleasant resolution of the French Directory had not put a damp upon our proceedings, by ordering all American ships and property not to be further respected as before; but to be seized on, and taken; and as such our insurers now refuse to underwrite any such vessels, and goods, though from 5 to 10 guineas per cent. have been offered; and as such we dare not risk your property. Not knowing what to do, under these circumstances, we think it best to wait, to see whether the storm will blow over, or your government and the directory come to a better understanding; or until we receive your further instructions on this head."
ACCOUNTS OF
French Spoliation on Spoliation, in Europe and the West-Indies, are received by every mail, and accompany every solitary arrival, while the prospect of Peace receding, the hope of better times scarce find a read 'o rest upon.
By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation.
WHEREAS the Constitution of the United States of America provides, that the President may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses of Congress; And whereas an extraordinary occasion exists for convening Congress, and divers great and weighty matters claim their consideration; I have therefore thought it necessary to convene, and I do by these presents convene the Congress of the United States of America, at the city of Philadelphia, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on Monday the fifteenth day of May next, hereby requiring the Senators and the Representatives in the Congress of the United States of America, and eve-
ry of them, that, laying aside all other matters and cares, they then and there meet and assemble in Congress, in order to consult and determine on such measures as in their wisdom shall be deemed meet for the safety and welfare of the United States.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States of America, (L.S.) to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
Done at the city of Philadelphia, the twenty-fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the twenty-fifth.
JOHN ADAMS.
By the President, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Sec'y of State.
FOREIGN.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY,
PUBLIC SITTINGS.
Citizen Monroe, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, communicated his letter of recall which he had recently received. He expressed his attachment to France, to the revolution and his wishes for our glory. He added that the President of the United States had charged him expressly to repeat his assurance of the interest which the United States take in our Republic, and of the wishes which they form for our welfare.
The answer of the President (Barras) is remarkable:
"On this day presenting your letters of recall," said Barras to Mr. Monroe, "you give to Europe a very strange spectacle.
France, rich in her liberty, encompassed by her train of victories, strong in the esteem of her allies, will not abase herself by calculating the consequences of the condescension of the American government to the suggestions of its ancient masters.
"The French Republic hopes, that at least the successors of Columbus and of Penn, always jealous of their liberty, will never forget what they owe to France. They will weigh in their wisdom, the magnanimous good will of the French people, with the cares of certain perfidious persons, who meditate to bring them back to their former slavery. Assure, Sir, the good American people, that, like them, we adore liberty; that they shall always have our esteem; and that they will find in the French people, that republican generosity which knows how to grant peace as it knows how to make its sovereignty respected.
"As for you, Mr. Minister Plenipotentiary you have contended for principles, you have known the true interests of your country; depart with our regret. We give up in you a representative to America, and we keep the remembrance of a citizen, whose personal qualities do honor to that title."
New-Hampshire Bank.
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Stockholders in the New-Hampshire Bank; for the choice of Directors, will be held at the Bank on Wednesday 26th inst. at 3 o'clock P. M. JOHN PEIRCE.
April 7, 1797.
LIST of letters remaining in the Post-Office, Portsmouth, N. H.
April 4, 1797.
 A POLLY Akerman.  B George Bradbury; Thomas Backman; Josiah Beel.  C Mrs. Curtis; Paul Chapman, Newmarket; Weare Coffin; Charles Clapham.  D Samuel Deoffer; William Drew, Madbury; William Donaldson; John Davis.  E Mary Elliot.  F Ezekiel French, London; Joseph Fellows, Gilmanstown; William Fogg, Hampton; George Freeze, Miltonborough; James Foster; Daniel French.  G John Grant; Cato Gage (black man); Jonas Goud; Joseph Gouden.  H Timothy Hilliard; William Hutchins, Kittery; Ammi R. Hall; William Henry; Nabby Hanes; Daniel Hill, Newmarket; Nath'l Haines.  I James D. Ingerfall.  J Thomas Jackson; Samuel Jennens, Rye.  K Thomas King; Cornelas Karby, Gilmanstown; Miles King (2) James Kimball.  L John Legro, Lebanon (2).  M Willi Morrison; John Mason; John Moulton, Hampton; Samuel Marble, Stratham; John Mead, Newmarket.  P Josiah Perkins; Jubier Pupperell; Joseph Phelps, Andover; Benjamin Perkins, Hampton; Isaac Packer, Rochester; Thomas Pinkham, Durham; Miss Peabody.  R Wm. Russell; John Rogers.  S Geo. S. Sheriff; Sarah Simpson, Greenland; Walter Smith, Newmarket; Josiah Sanborn, Hampton; Dolly Simmons.  T Wm. Tredick (2); Ebenezer Tibbetts, Wolfborough; Stephen Thayer; Joseph Tuttle, Lee.  W Emelia Wentworth, Newmarket; Oliver Whipple, Hampton; Theodor Whittum; Polly Wentworth; Madam Wentworth.  Y John Yeaton, John Young.  Those names that have no town annexed are for Portsmouth.
The quarterly bills were made out to the 1st inst. and generally have been attended to, but there are some few who have neglected, they are desired to attend to them, as punctuality alone will induce the Post-Master to give any credit for postage.
Post-Office, April 4, 1797.

Latest European News.
By the Barque Hope , arrived at Boston the 4th inst. from Glasgow, in 35 days, and from other sources.
Mr. Monroe's Speech,
Translated for the Gazette of the United States, from a Paris paper.
THE Citizen MONROE , Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, was also presented by the Minister of Foreign relations: He handed to the President the letter of recall which he had recently received, and said:—
CITIZEN DIRECTORS, I HAND you the letters of recall, which have been addressed to me by my government and which terminate the public function which until now I have fulfilled to you. I have the honor to add that the President of the United States, on sending them to me, charged me to profit of the occasion, to renew to you the assurance of the interest, which the United States, take in your Republic, and of the vows they make for its welfare.
In fulfilling this last task, Citizen Directors, a thousand interesting recollections present themselves to my mind. I have been the eye-witness of a great revolution in my own country. The principles of this revolution, which are those of yours, have penetrated my heart and will only perish with it. I have seen dangers menacing us on all sides. The memory of those dangers and the generous succours which France then gave us, has been one cause of the sympathy which has caused me continually to partake of the difficulties, which you have had to contend with.
Fate ordained that I should arrive among you, when accumulated storms menaced the Republic from within and without. What satisfaction ought I not to feel, in taking leave of you, Citizen Directors, to see victory crown the efforts of your brave armed citizens, and the dawn of interior prosperity announce those bright days which a wise constitution promises, and realize the great expectations for which as well in the cabinet as in the field of battle you have contended so long and with so much glory! Be assured, Citizen Directors, that my fellow-citizens in learning through me this happy state of things, will partake the joy, with which it inspires me, and the solicitude I feel for its continuance.
I have never had any thing more at heart than to see a perfect harmony, a durable friendship, maintained between the two nations. The desire to contribute to it by my efforts, determined me to accept the mission which I this moment close. I have the satisfaction, in reflecting upon my past conduct, to believe that I have never deviated from this end. I cannot refrain, in taking leave of you, Citizen Directors, from assuring you, that the dearest of my wishes, shall always be to see this harmony perpetuated.
Permit me, Citizen Directors, to offer on my own part the testimony of my gratitude for the regard and confidence with which you have honored me during my residence with you. Permit me to add, that this gratitude, the sole tribute worthy of great souls, will follow me in my retreat, and shall never be separated in my heart from the vows, which I shall not cease to make for the prosperity of the French Republic.
[For the Answer see proceeding page.]
Important victories in Italy—continued.
OFFICIAL. Extract of a letter from Buonaparte, to Gen. Clarke, dated
Verona, 30th Nivose, (Jan. 19) 5th year. "Scarcely had I quitted Roverbella, when I was informed that the enemy had appeared at Verona.—Maffena had made his dispositions, which were exceeding successful. We took 600 prisoners, and 3 pieces of cannon. Gen. Brume had seven shots through his clothes without receiving the slightest wound. Such is the advantage of being a fortunate man."
"We have had only ten men killed, and a hundred wounded." (Signed) BUONAPARTE.
Extract of a letter from Gen. in Chief, Buonaparte, to the Executive Directory. Head-quarters at Roverbella, 28th Nivose, (Jan. 17.)
"There have occurred since the 23rd, operations of such great importance, and which have been accompanied with so many actions, that it is impossible for me before to-morrow to present you with a detail of particulars; I shall now barely enumerate them."
"Upon the 13th Nivose, (9th Jan.) the enemy attacked the division of Gen. Maffena before Verona, which produced the battle of St. Michael, where they were completely beaten. We took 600 prisoners, and three pieces of cannon. The same day they attacked the head of our line at Montebaldo, and produced the battle of Corona, when they were repulsed with the loss of an hundred and ten prisoners."
"Upon the 23rd at midnight, the division of the enemy's army, which had taken post at Bevilacqua ever since the 19th, when they compelled the advanced guard of the division of Gen. Angereau to fall back, hastily threw a bridge over the Adige, a league from Porto Legnago, opposite Anguieri."
"Upon the 24th in the morning, the enemy caused a very strong column to defile by Montagna and Caprino, and thus compelled the division of Gen. Joubert to evacuate Corona, and concentrate themselves at Rivoli. I had foreseen this movement. I repaired, thither at night, and the battle of Rivoli ensued, which we gained upon the 25th and 26th, after an
obstinate resistance; at which place we made 13,000 prisoners, took several stands of colours and pieces of cannon. General Alvinzi, almost alone, with great difficulty escaped."
"Upon the 25th Gen. Guyeux attacked the enemy at Anguieri, to attempt to throw them into confusion before they had entirely effected their passage. He did not succeed in his object—but he made 300 prisoners."
"Upon the 26th Gen. Angereau attacked the enemy at Anguieri, which produced the second battle of Anguieri. He made 2000 prisoners, took 16 pieces of cannon, and burnt all their bridges over the Adige; but the enemy taking advantage of the night, fled straight towards Mantua. They had already advanced within cannon shot of this place. They attacked St. George's, a Suburb, which we had carefully intrenched, and they were unable to carry it. I arrived in the night with reinforcements, which conducted the battle of La Favouite, and I now write to you on the field of battle. The fruits of this battle are 7000 prisoners, a number of standards, cannon, all the baggage of the army, a regiment of hussars, and a considerable convoy of provisions and oxen, which the enemy attempted to introduce into Mantua."
"Wurmser tried to make a sortie to attack the left wing of our army, but he met with the usual reception, and he was obliged to return."
"Behold then in three or four days the fifth army of the Emperor entirely destroyed."
"We have taken 23,000 prisoners among which are a Lieutenant-General, two Generals, 6000 men killed and wounded, 60 pieces of cannon, and about 24 stands of colours. All the battalions of Vienna, Volunteers have been taken prisoners. Their colours are embroidered by the hands of the Empress."
"The army of Gen. Alvinzi was near 50,000 men, a part of which had come off from the interior of Austria."
"The moment I return to head-quarters I will transmit you a detailed account, to inform you of the military movements which have taken place, as well as to acquaint you with the different corps and individuals who have distinguished themselves."
(Signed) BUONAPARTE.
[Gen. Berthier's account of these actions, spreads over four columns; and concludes with a list of Austrian officers taken; among them three Generals, Povera, Spork, and Hoken-gollen; 5 Colonels; 10 Majors; 61 Captains; 78 Lieutenants; 42 sub-Lieuts. and 29 Ensigns.]
Persecuted Neutrality.
LUBECK, Jan. 11.
We have just received disagreeable news for the commercial world; the court of Spain has declared to the cities of Hamburg, Bremen and Lubeck, that if they do not prohibit all commerce with England, the said court will not only take possession of all ships and vessels belonging to the Hanse towns, but they will also confiscate all the property of their merchants which is in Spain, and which is very considerable. We do not yet know what resolution those cities have taken, or will take. However, it will be utterly impossible to break our commercial connections with England.
VIENNA, Dec. 17.
Our Court has received the most satisfactory official news from Petersburg. The Emperor has in form charged Prince Galizin, and our Ambassador, as well as the English Ambassador, to assure their respective Courts, that it is his intention faithfully, and in their full extent, to observe the treaties and obligations of the late Empress his mother.
ALEXANDRIA, (Italy) Dec. 10.
On the 7th, detachments of French troops, chiefly cavalry, passed from the interior of France, to reinforce the army of Italy.
ON THE SELTZ, Dec. 17.
The French General Bonami was condemned yesterday, by a Court Martial, held at Krenznach, to be degraded, and to be put in irons for two years.—After his sentence was given, his sword was broken and he was put in irons, and sent to the Gallies.
MADRID, Nov. 26.
Though there are 18,000 Spaniards upon the frontiers of Portugal, it is expected that they will not advance. The Court of Lisbon seems disposed to second the views of our government and of France.—Gen. Alencaster commands the Camp of St. Roch, and Alvarez has the command of the army upon the frontiers of Portugal.
PARIS, Jan. 24.
Gen. Hoche is to command the Sambre and Meuse army, which Moreau has only commanded provisionally.
The Toulon squadron under Vice-Admiral Villeneuve reached L'Orient. It left Toulon on the 5th of Dec. passed Gibraltar on the 8th day, and on the 30th of Dec. finding a superior English fleet off Brest, put into L'Orient.
FEB. 3.
In the session of the council of Five Hundred yesterday, the President announced an important message from the Directory to the following purport:
"Citizen Representatives, "The Executive Directory, who for a long time have kept in view and followed the secret machinations and ringleaders of a horrid conspiracy set on foot by the enemies of the pretended King of France, Louis XVIII. have arrested four chiefs of that conspiracy against the liberty of the Republic. You will find annexed, Citizen Representatives, the copy of a report which the minister of the police has made to us respecting the new crimes which the conspirators meditated."
"The Directory will transmit to you the papers they have already collected together, with what others they may procure
as soon as the measures taken by the police for the further investigation of this affair shall render secrecy unnecessary." (Signed) REWBELL , President, LE GARDE , Sec. Gen.
SALEM, April 4.
The brig Hind , Capt. Jonathan Mason, jun. arrived on Saturday last, in 56 days from Bourdeaux. He left the city Jan. 25—but by some mistake brings papers only to the 19th (not so late as received from Liverpool via Philadelphia.) By conversing with Capt. Mason, we are enabled to make the following remarks:—Mr. Pinckney was not acknowledged the 31st Jan. the time Capt. M. left the river. The merchants in Bourdeaux believed that he would be received; that the coolness towards him proceeded as much from their partiality to the former Minister, as from any aversion to the measures of our government—and that his situation did not excite much alarm in the minds of the Americans at Bourdeaux, &c. where the most distant idea was not entertained of a rupture between the two countries. The inhabitants regretted the departure of Lord MALMESBURY , and ardently wished for peace. The expedition to Ireland was considered as extremely ridiculous, and had terminated as had been anticipated. At the failing of the fleet, confusion was the order of the day—many ships were damaged by running foul of each other, and one large ship was sunk and the crew entirely lost, as has been before reported. The sober and thinking part of the people sighed for the return of peace, and appeared willing to make every sacrifice for obtaining so desirable a blessing.
BOSTON, April 5.
INTERESTING LETTER.
From a Gentleman of the first political and commercial information.
MARBLEHEAD, Monday evening, April 3, 1797.
"Since writing you this morning a vessel has arrived here, which left Lisbon the 1st March. The Captain gives a confirmation of the surrender of Mantua, on the 2d February."
"He also says, that the day before he left Lisbon, Admiral JARVIS came in with his fleet of thirteen sail of the line, that had been out on a cruise; during which, he fell in with a fleet of twenty-three sail of Spanish ships of the line; and by manoeuvring, succeeded to bring to action the vanguard of the Spanish fleet, which consisted of nine ships, three 3-deckers, and six 2-deckers; these he opposed with his whole fleet of six 3-deckers, and seven 2-deckers; the remainder of the Spaniards could not get up to join in the action:—Consequently, JARVIS CAPTURED, and carried into Lisbon, one of the Spanish 3-deckers, and three 2-deckers, with one of their Admirals, who lost his legs in the action, and died at Lisbon. The Spanish ships, and one of the English 3-deckers came in under jury-masts. The remaining part of the Spanish fleet made every effort to bring JARVIS to action again. This action was 10 leagues W. of Cape St. Vincent. The day after the action, the Spaniards captured eight or ten sail of the English Mediterranean merchant ships."
MANTUA
Surrendered to the French, by capitulation, the 2d February. Its garrison consisted of about 20,000 men, above 5000 of whom were in the hospitals. The troops were driven to much extremity for want of provisions; and obtained honorable conditions of surrender. This will put a period to warlike operations in Italy; and, perhaps, be the means of a separate Peace between France and the Emperor. The last accounts mention, that a Commissioner from Paris had passed to Vienna, on that subject.
We have Spanish papers into February; but they contain no particular intelligence.
THE AUSTRIAN ARMY
The Austrian army on the Rhine was to take the field, Feb. 15. Gen. ALVINZI was recalled from the command of the army of Italy; and Gen. DAVIDOVITCH arrested and dismissed. Prince CHARLES is to be sent to Italy. The Austrian official accounts do not make their loss so great as the French letters do. The Emperor has ordered large reinforcements to Italy. Nine battalions which had been cantoned in Werterenberg, were sent off in waggons.
Gen. BUONAPARTE has assessed the Duke of Tuscany two millions in specie; one million for protecting Leghorn; and another as a loan. This Gen. it is said, meditates a serious attack on the states of the Church.
The unfortunate King of Poland, is invited by the new Emperor of Russia to Petersburg.
Besides the Bombay-Castle, of 74, the English have lost the St. George, of 98 guns, on the bar of Lisbon; both belonging to Jarvis's squadron.
Two valuable Spanish prizes have been sent into England.
Extract from a letter dated Algiers, Jan. 16, 1797.
Peace is concluded with the United States and Algiers and Tripoli, but not with Tunis, the Dey demanding double the subsidy he did four months ago, in consequence of which the Dey of Algiers has declared war against him. His army marched 18 days ago, with orders to put to death every one taken in arms against him. Between two and three hundred prisoners are taken and put to death; their ears and beards are sent in to the Dey as trophies."
From the Havannah, March 11.
"The admission of dry goods has not yet taken place; and I am lately told, that our produce also is in doubt—should an embargo take place, they will be glad to have it."
Highly Interesting.
From PHILADELPHIA, March 29.
It is certain that Gen. Pinkney has been very ill-treated by Citizen Delacroix , but the Gen. has comported with a dignity, and stability, worthy an American Ambassador. Notwithstanding Gen. P. wrote to the French Minister, the latter sent his card of rejection to Mr. MONROE —and sent one of his clerks to answer verbally the written applications of a public Minister. I believe, that it is also pretty well ascertained, that the Directory have declared in writing to Mr. MONROE , that they will not receive any Minister from the United States, until they shall have abolished the British treaty, rescinded an Act of Congress, and reversed the sentences of several Courts of Justice.—On this subject a writer in the Gaz. of the U. S. observes—
"A mind, not lost to every sense of patriotism, can scarcely conceive conditions more impertinent and insulting."
"What, Americans! are we then so weak, so humbled, and (to borrow the expression of a certain philosopher) so truly belittled in our own eyes, that we should repeal an Act of Congress, reverse sentences of our courts of justice, and violate our treaty with G. Britain, merely that we may have an opportunity to enter upon our justification, and respectfully suggest to a haughty Minister of the French Directory, a redress of the wrongs which have been done to us by their spoliations and robberies. No! the people of the United States stand on too high a ground, and are too strong in resources, and in real, not French patriotism, ever to bend their necks to such grovelling, degrading, and we may add, annihilating conditions."
American Imports.
"The Sun," (a ministerial paper) of Feb. 16, has the following important paragraph:
"The imports of the United States of America last year, from the British Dominions, amounted to eight millions sterling. Those from France, Holland, &c. were under half a million."
Query—Is it probable this nation would find it for her interest, to go to war with America.
The same paper contains the following respecting an
Invasion of England.
"Upon the subject of the intended invasion they state, that vast preparations are making all along the Coast of France; that there are a great many Gun-boats fitting out, and it was said that the Directory had given orders for all the vessels of every description at the different Ports to be got ready, which order they were putting into execution with all possible dispatch; and it is publicly spoken of, that the destination of this Armament is to invade England, and such report is very generally believed."
FURTHER.
All the accounts say, that great preparations were making in all the extent of the French coast, for this object. All the vessels were getting ready; and the object openly avowed. The loss on the Irish expedition is as we have already stated it. Volunteer regiments are raising in every district of Scotland; and a very loyal spirit appears to pervade that kingdom.
The troops have returned to their various cantonments.
FROM PORTUGAL.
A letter from Lisbon, dated Feb. 27, to a gentleman in this town, says:
"Our Merchants have lost sixty millions of dollars by the present war. We have very dull times in consequence. Eighty thousand men are sent to the frontiers, to meet the Spaniards. Our Court has sent a Minister to France to negotiate a Peace with that Republic."
The Southern papers received last evening, are filled with Official Letters of French successes. They were brought by the Factor, Capt. Kemp, from London, 38 days. They are however not so late as have arrived here, but are more particular in their accounts.
The following important article is copied from a New-York paper, received last night:
Intelligence is received by the Factor, Capt. Kemp, that the American Minister had left Paris, and gone to reside at Amsterdam, 'till further Orders from this country.
Communication.
A correspondent in the Centinel, says, "That the people of this country are not YET ripe for an alliance offensive and defensive with Great Britain," but suggests that the event is probable.—This is an observation of a very interesting nature, and calls for the deliberate attention of the citizens of the United States—"an alliance offensive and defensive with GREAT BRITAIN!!" Gracious Heaven! Is it possible, within so few years after experiencing the vengeance, the resentment, and the distresses of that nation—when the wounds are scarcely closed which they inflicted—when the ashes of our conflagrated towns are still upon the surface of our soil—when the war worn soldier is labouring under the cruelties and barbarities which they exercised—when the widow and orphan are mourning over the tombs of their slaughtered husbands and fathers; at
this early period, it is possible that a suggestion should be made, that ever long it must commence an Alliance offensive and defensive with GREAT BRITAIN?
Such language may suit those, who during the Revolution, quitted this country; who resided in England, or followed the armies of Britain; who have a strong inclination to bring America under the control and influence of the English nation: whose attachment to British manners, British politics, and a British system of administration may plead in favor of our connection. But the YEOMANRY, who are feelingly alive to maintain the Liberties and happiness of their country; who encountered (in league with France) the veteran armies of Britain; who have experienced the barbarities of this nation—will spurn with indignation at the degrading, destructive idea.
What prospect can America have by joining in an offensive and defensive Alliance with Britain? Can it be for our interest to be constantly involved in their wonted hostilities? Can we expect to reap an advantage in their warfare? Can we suppose that a young country, possessed of all its energies, can be benefited by an alliance with a nation whose internal debts threaten an annihilation of all the landed & manufacturing property of its subjects? Can the Americans fancy to themselves any advantages from the connection, should they join Britain in the subjugation of her enemies? After we have fought in her cause—after we have expended millions for her aggrandizement—after we have deluged the fields of France, Holland and Italy with the blood of our citizens, what blessings could we obtain, or what privileges should we acquire? Americans in this dreadful conflict would be only breath works of British soldiers. In all our expeditions the Americans would be placed in such positions as to guard the British camp from ravages. And provided conquest should crown the event, the wounded, fatigued, war-beaten American soldiers, would only serve to grace the triumph of the British conquerors. No honor would redound to them. They would be treated with that haughty indifference which has ever characterized Britons; our country would stand ALONE the sole object of British vengeance, and after we had sustained the weight of the contest, the rapacity of Britain would lead them to seize on America as the most prolific source to indemnify them for their expenditures.
Instead of attending to such treasonable suggestions as an alliance with Great Britain. Let us Fellow-Citizens, consider the measures which have been pursued to involve us in our present difficulties. Let us reflect on the conduct of our administration, which has pursued such a system with respect to Britain, as to raise the jealousy and indignation of France. A Treaty has been formed with England, which has turned those into enemies, who were before our friends. Let us consider whether by our imprudence in this transaction we have not brought ourselves into those troubles we now deprecate; and instead of listening to the voice of those who are urging us to commence hostilities against France, let us rather disown an infamous Treaty, and endeavour to restore the amity and cordiality of the Republic of France.
PORTSMOUTH, April 8.
The inhabitants of this town at a meeting (in addition to the town watch) voted (in addition to the town watch) to keep up by turns a nightly watch to patrol the streets, to guard and secure the lives & property of the inhabitants against incendiaries, they are divided into four wards, and three from each ward patrol the streets from 10 o'clock in the evening until sunrise, such has been the vigilance of this Watch they have already taken up sundry strolling suspicious persons, who after being examined before a Justice of the Peace and nothing appearing against them, were dismissed, although some of them were strongly suspected of having some evil design in view.
DIED —In this town Mrs. Rebecca Foster aged 41; Two children of Mr. Richard Low; a child of Capt. John Searcy; Two children of Mr. Joseph Akerman, Jr.—At New-Castle Mrs. Mary Bell, widow.
Mr. Maurice has
postponed his Dancing School to the 27th day of April inst. Particulars in our next.
To the honorable Jonathan Warner, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace throughout the State of New-Hampshire.
THE subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of a Molkseig bridge, request you to notify a meeting of the proprietors of said bridge to be held at the house of Robert M'Gregor, Esquire, in Goffstown, in the county of Hillsborough, on Monday the first day of May next, at ten o'clock before noon, to transact the following business:
1st. To choose a moderator. 2d. To choose three directors, a treasurer and clerk. 3d. To agree upon a method of calling proprietary meetings in future. 4th. To make any alterations in the by-laws which may be thought necessary. EDW'D ST. LOE LIVERMORE, JOHN PIERCE, JOHN LANGDON, NATHANIEL ADAMS.
State of New-Hampshire.
Pursuant to the above request, I hereby notify the proprietors of a Molkseig bridge, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes above mentioned.
Given under my hand and seal at Portsmouth, the seventh day of April, 1797. JONATHAN WARNER. Justice Peace throughout the State.

Ivory Hovey
Most respectfully informs the public and his friends in particular, that he has lately opened a store on Portsmouth Pier No. 1, where he intends to supply in the Grocery line, by the wholesale and retail at a small advance for cash, he has also for sale
A small assortment of German GOODS , Amongst which are a very handsome assortment of Elegant Looking Glasses , from 7 to 290 dollars the pair, Together with a quantity of flaxen and hempen Bremen LINENS. Portsmouth, March 24, 1797.
FOR SALE on reasonable terms, THAT valuable and convenient Mansion HOUSE , belonging to the estate of the late Mrs. ATKINSON, deceased, together with an excellent garden, well wood house, store-house, stable, and other out houses. ALSO
A handsome Chariot , with plated Harness complete, with or without a pair of horses; inquire of JOHN SPARHAWK . Portsmouth, March 28, 1797.
Lately imported and to be sold By Jacob Sheafe , OLD Sable Russia Bar Iron; Hemp; Cordage; Canvas; 15 and 18 thread Cod Lines; Mackerel do; Salmon and Herring Nets; Salmon, Herring and Sail Twine; good West-India Rum by the hhd. Philadelphia superfine and common Flour. March 25, 1797.
MOULTONBOROUGH.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors or owners of the common and undivided land in said Moultonborough, that at a legal meeting of the proprietors of said Moultonborough, held at the dwelling house of the widow Leavitt, innholder in Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, on the 31st day of May 1796, the sum of eight dollars was voted to be assessed on the common and undivided land belonging to each original proprietors right or share, and that the same hath been assessed and committed to the subscriber to collect, and that unless the same be paid to me the subscriber at my dwelling house in Moultonborough, on or before the 4th day of May next, the money will be levied by sale of so much of the interest and property of the proprietor or owner who shall be delinquent therein after the said 4th day of May next, and the same will be advertised for sale accordingly.
NATHAN HOIT. Moultonborough, March 23, 1796. [4w.]
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. Rockingham, ff. THE heirs to the estate of JOE EATON , late of Plaflaw, in said county, yeoman, deceased, are hereby notified that on the 15th day of May next, at 11 of the clock, before noon, at the probate office in Exeter, in said county, the subscriber (Executor of the Will of said deceased) will exhibit his account of his administration of said estate, to the Judge of Probate for said county, in order for examination and allowance. JESSE EATON. Plaflaw, March 21, 1797.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of New-Hampton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1788, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on the 1st day of May next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. at my dwelling house in said town, as will pay the taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. R. A. C. Accts. Indem. Certif. Spec.     Thomas Wallingford, 23 1 13 1 1 1 1   Nathan Moulton, 23 1 13 1 1 1 1   Bradford Richardson, 29 2 100 1 1 1 1   Jeremiah Martin, 29 2 100 1 1 1 1   Christopher Tappan, 29 2 100 1 1 1 1   Ebenezer Dole, 29 2 100 1 1 1 1   John James, 29 2 100 1 1 1 1   Samuel Towle, 29 2 100 1 1 1 1  
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and other owners of land in the town of Gilmanstown, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1795, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on Thursday the 4th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the dwelling house of Col. Antipas Gilman, in said town, as will pay said taxes with the incidental charges thereon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Range. Qy. Cents.     Jona. Clark, jr. part 2d 40, 24 5 31   Rich. Clark, jr. 2d 40, 32 3 40   Jona. Colecord, 2d 40, 10 8 40   James Davis, part 2d 40, 1 1 32   Andrew Frost, 2d 40, 4 1 40   do 1st 100, 4 4 100   do 2d 100, 11 15 100   And. Gilman, 1st 100, 18 16 100   do part 2d 100, 42 up 50   Zeb. Giddings, 2d 100, 14 3 100   Nicholas Gilman 3d, 2d 40, 26 5 40   do 1st 100, 9 12 100   do 2d 100, 2 4 100   do 4th 100, 111 15 1   Nath'l Gilman, 2d 40, 27 4 40   Nath'l Gilman, jr. 2d 40, 5 6 40   Rich'd Hilton, 2d 40, 41 4 10   Jona. Hilton, jr. 2d 40, 1 5 40   Benja. Hilton, 2d 40, 3 7 40   Clement Hughes, part 2d 40, 2 8 26 2/3   Jotham Odiorne, part 1st 40, 32 3 18   do part 1st 100, 12 1 51   do part 2d 100, 13 1 51   John Odlin, 1st 100, 5 2 100   John Redman, 2d 40, 42 3 40   do 2d 100, 12 13 100   Joseph Scribner, 2d 100, 14 5 100   Theo. Smith, 2d 100, 57 up 100   Stephen Sewel, 2d 40, 41 2 40   Oliver Smith, 2d 100, 8 2 100   Tho's Willson, part 1st 100, 4 12 50   Rich'd Waldron, jr. 2d 40, 8 4 40   Jona. Young, 1st 40, 34 3 40   do 2d 40, 2 7 40  
   Two ranges of lots laid out to the Masonian proprietors,   First range,     2 1 150 25   3 150 25   4 150 25   5 150 25   6 150 25   7 150 25   8 150 25   9 150 25   10 150 25   11 150 25   12 150 25   13 150 25   14 150 25   Second range   1 2 150 25   2 150 25   3 150 25   4 150 25   5 150 25   6 150 25   7 75 12 1/2   8 150 25   9 150 25   10 150 25   11 150 25   12 150 25   13 150 25   14 150 25   15 150 25   16 150 25  
EDWARD GILMAN, Collector for 1795. Gilmanstown, Feb. 16, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. WHEREAS an act of the General Court of said State, passed at their session June 1796, laying a tax upon all lands in Northumberland, in the county of Grafton, except public lands of two cents on each acre, for the purpose of making and repairing roads and bridges therein mentioned in said act, and by which the non-resident owners and proprietors are allowed to pay their proportion thereof in work at six cents per hour, finding their own tools and diet.
These are to inform all concerned that the subscribers being appointed a committee for the above purpose, will attend upon said business from the first day of May next, to the 10th day of June next. JEREMIAH EAMES, ANTIPAS MARSHALL, JOSEPH PEVERLY, Committee. Northumberland, Jan. 16, 1797.
Wanted immediately, BY TAYLOR and TINNEY, a smart young lad about 16 years of age, who can write a fair hand, understand accounts, &c. one of the above description will meet with every encouragement, for an engagement of three years, none need apply but those whose character will bear the strictest inquiry for honesty and readiness. April 1, 1797.
Wanted a Boy, OF 12 or 13 years old, to serve in a small family; inquire of the Printer. April 1, 1797.
TO BE LET, A convenient Dwelling House at the south end, pleasantly situated; for further particulars inquire of the printer. Portsmouth, March 25, 1797.
TICKETS. 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.
FOR SALE AT Robert Taylor's Store, In Buck-Street. BRIDPORT Canvas No. 2, 3, 4 & 7, of superior quality, on reasonable terms, for cash or approved credit. March 17, 1797.
TO BE SOLD, A lot of land In Cross-Street, THIRTY by 48 feet, opposite the widow Dennie's; and a lot near the North-School, adjoining Mr. Perkins Ayers, 31 by 94 feet, with a small neat house on it, and a privilege of an excellent well. For conditions apply to JACOB WALDEN. Portsmouth, Feb. 15, 1797. 6w.
Piscataqua-Bridge. THE proprietors thereof are hereby notified that the directors have this day ordered a fourth dividend of the toll, which will be paid by the Treasurer at his house in Portsmouth. TH: MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, April 3, 1797.
FOR SALE A small Farm In Berwick, CONTAINING about forty acres of excellent land, well wooded and watered, with good buildings, about two miles from the landing, is a fine stand for a tavern or trader, will be sold on very reasonable terms, and the terms of payment will be made favorable to the purchaser. For particulars apply to Daniel Abbot, jr. living on the premises. Berwick, April 4, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the owner or owners of the following lots of land in New-Durham, who have not paid their taxes from the year 1781 to the year 1787, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the 3d 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 10 o'clock, A.M. on said day, at the dwelling-house of John Bennett, jr. innholder in said town. E. S. D. F. S. D. G. Silver.
   For 1781, new emission, 3 12 6 1 4 4 3/4   2d tax new emission, 6 3 10 0 8 7   For 1782, certificates, 3 17 10 0 8 9   For 1783, certificates, 1 7 9 0 8 3   For 1785, certificates, 1 1 0   For 1786, certificates, 14 8   ditto certificates, 0 7 4 9 14 8   For 1787, certificates, 1 5 8 1 5 8  
FOR SALE BY George Turner, A FEW hogheads of fine flavored 3d and 4th proof RUM. Portsmouth, March 28.
The Boat EAGLE HAVING good accommodations for passengers, and being well suited for rainy weather. She will depart from Durham to Portsmouth every day in the week (Sundays excepted) she will depart from Durham at high water, and from Portsmouth two thirds flood. Notice will be given from each landing by the blowing of a SHELL. Each passenger from Durham to Portsmouth twelve and half cents, and the same back again. For every bushel of country produce 4 cents.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Eaton, in the county of Strafford and State aforesaid, that a tax was voted to be assessed by the proprietors of said Eaton, of three dollars on each original right or share on the 4th day of January last, and the same has been duly assessed and committed to me to collect, and the same has been advertised for payment as the law directs, and unless the same is paid to me the subscriber on or before the 15th day of April next, so much of their land will be sold at public vendue as will pay the same together with incidental charges, at my dwelling house in said Eaton, at 10 o'clock on said day the delinquents names are as follows, viz. The rights of Clement March, Esq. Jonathan Moulton, Esq. Walter Bryant, Esq. Capt. Jeremi. Folsom, Jeremiah Gilman, John Gilman, Capt. Israel Gilman, jr. Thomas Tabb, Esq. John Tabb, Benjamin Chapman, Samuel Chapman, Jonathan Robertson, John Watson, Jeremiah Folsom, jr. John Folsom, jr. Jeremiah Bryant, John Bryant, Ede Hall Burgen, Edward Smith, John Johnson, Bartholomew Smart, Josiah Johnston, Nathaniel Stevens, Jonathan Stevens, James Burley, Nathaniel Folsom, Edward Hilton, jr. Nicholas Dudgeon, Thomas York, Samuel Gilman, David Gilman, Joseph Senter, John McDuffee, John Smith, John Folsom, Samuel Livermore, Esq. John Harford, Nicholas Harford, Daniel Mead, Josiah York, David Hicks, John Mead, Benjamin Mead, John Mead, jr. George Dutch, Winthrop Smart, Thomas Bennett, Nathaniel Ewer, Joshua Frost, Walter Bryant, jr. Esq. Joseph Smith, William Parker, Esq. Giles Seward, Jonathan Warner, Esq. Paul March, Esq. Col. Atkinson, Col. Warner, Stephen Mason, John Sullivan, Esq. David Folsom, Caleb Bennett, the two rights of Benning Wentworth, Esq. Joseph Young, John Burley, and Benjamin Smith, Esq. JOHN BANFILL, Proprietors Collector. Eaton, March 25, 1797.
THE proprietors and owners of the lands contained in the charter of Chebwick and Apthorp, and now known by the names of Littleton and Dalton, in the county of Grafton, are hereby notified, that by special acts of the legislature of New-Hampshire, all said lands are taxed for the purpose of making and repairing public roads and bridges in said towns except public lands, three cents the acre, and which sum is by us assessed—these are therefore to notify the proprietors and owners of said lands, that unless the money is paid to the subscribers on or before the 15th day of May next, and the charges or the taxes be paid in labor on said roads, at six cents an hour for an able bodied man, and the same for each yoke of oxen, finding their own tools and diet, by the 15th day of July next, the lands of the delinquents will be advertised for sale, and sold for the payment thereof, and labor as aforesaid will be accepted in payment at any time between the 15th day of May, and the 15th day of July next, and not afterwards. The names of the grantees as follows, viz.
Grantees of Chebwick. James Avery, Jeremiah Clement, Benadam Gallop alias Galloso, Nathan Gallop, William Gallop, Humphrey Avery, jr. William Avery, Solomon Avery, Samuel Avery, Latham Avery, James Avery, Palms Avery, Christopher Avery, Weightfill Avery, Isaac Avery, William Billings, Barnard Farrend, Ruben Lockwood, Joseph Lockwood, Ebenezer Lockwood, Benjamin Giles, Elijah Morgan, Thomas Powers, Amos Mead, Abraham Weed, Nathaniel Weed, Francis Smith, Lemuel Smith, Joseph Smith, Isaac Smith, Solomon Morgan, John Baldwin, John Francher, John Francher, jr. William Francher, John Ambler, Theophilus Rogers, Uriah Rogers, Joseph Williams, Thomas Prince Gallop, Ebenezer Gallop, Asa Jones, Henry Gallop, Humphrey Avery, Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. James Nevens, His Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq. a tract equal to two of the above shares. Grantees of Apthorp. Moses Little, jr. Moses Little, Israel Morey, Alexander Phelps, proprietors as mentioned in the charter, Benning Wentworth, Esq. Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. five hundred acres each, George Apthorp, Nathaniel Carter, Benjamin Harris, Tristram Dalton, Samuel Adams, four hundred acres each. Littleton, Feb. 15, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ff. N.B. The labor is to be performed under the direction of Ebenezer Pingree, James Williams, Moses Blake, Walter Bloys, and Nathaniel White. EBENEZER PINGREE, SAMUEL LEARNED, jr. JOSEPH W. MORSE.
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.
THE co-partnership of DEAN and BLAKE, being this day mutually dissolved. All persons indebted to the company, are desired to make payment to NATHANIEL DEAN; and those who have any demands will receive their dues of him. Portsmouth, March 25, 1797.
Fresh Oranges & Limes, By the hundred, dozen or single, At William Leverett's Grocery Store, At the sign of the Golden Bottle, On Spring-Hill. With a general assortment of Groceries and West-India GOODS AS USUAL. The greatest attention paid to customers; and the most trivial favours received with thanks.
LOST on the 20th day of March, 1797, on the road leading from Nottingham-Square, by the way of Winnecutt road, to Leavitt's Tavern in North-Hampton. A plain Gold Watch of a middling size, with a round pinchback wire chain, and a flat key—Any person having found said Watch and will return the same to the subscriber, shall be generously rewarded, and all charges paid by JOSEPH CILLEY. Nottingham, March 29, 1797. t.b.c.
FOR SALE BY Matthew S. Marsh, SUGARS of first & second quality. Swedes Iron. German Steel. Window Glass. Fishing Lines, Nets, Twine, Canvas, &c. Portsmouth, March 21, 1797.
To be let, a convenient Dwelling HOUSE, for further particulars inquire of Jeremiah Hill.
Rockingham, ff. NOTICE is hereby given that Anna Hook and Josiah Hook, executors of the last will and testament of William Hook late of Salisbury, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, gentleman, deceased, have presented a copy of the said will with a copy of the Probate thereof, duly authenticated, to the Judge of Probate for said county of Rockingham, and in writing desired that the same may be filed and recorded in the Probate Office in said county; and that the first Monday in May next, at two of the clock afternoon, at the Probate Office in Exeter in said county, is assigned for taking the same into consideration.
By order of the Judge, Wm. PARKER, Register, March 22, 1797.
Just published and for sale By S. Larkin, At the Portsmouth Bookstore, A REVEALED knowledge of the prophecies and times; wrote under the direction of the Lord God, and published by his sacred command, it being the first sign of warning for the benefit of all nations—Containing with other great and remarkable things not revealed to any other person on earth, the restoration of the Hebrews to Jerusalem by the year 1798, under their revealed Prince and Prophet RICHARD BROTHERS. Portsmouth, March 22, 1797.