The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1803-05-24 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endear to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY NATHANIEL S. & W. PEIRCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
REMOVED.
Peter Coffin, HAS removed to the New Fire Proof Store in Market-street, where a large assortment of Fashionable, Fancy & Staple
GOODS, received by the late arrivals from England, are now opened for Sale by Wholesale and Retail,—viz— LONDON and Yorkshire superfine Broad-Cloths, of the most fashionable colours; Habit Cloths; Cashmeres; strip'd and plain black silk Florentines..
A great variety of Fashionable Waistcoats; Fustians; Jeans; Denims; plain, twill'd and silk Nankinets; Thicksets; Velvets; worsted and silk Plush.
A large assortment of Calicoes & Chintzes; Chintz and Dimity Furnitures; Mullinets; Dimities; Copperplates; Table Cloths; Diapers.
A great variety of Book, jaconet, cambrick and sprig'd Mullins; Black and color'd Sarsenet Mullins and Ginghams; Muslin Handkerchiefs; Men's Neckchiefs.
Cambrick mullin Shawls, with Nettings; silk, Camel's Hair, purple and chintz Shawls; Linen, Cotton, Bandanno and black silk Handkerchiefs.
Fashionable Florence Silks, for Gowns; Lustrings; Modes; Satins; Sarefnets; Tiffanies; Italian Crapes; Gauzes; Millinets.
A large assortment of Thread Laces and Edgings; black Laces; black Lace Cloaks; black Turkey Gauze, for Cloaks; black and white Lace Veils.
A great variety of Chip, willow and straw Bonnets; Fashionable silk Bonnets, full trim'd; fashionable black Beavers; Men's and boy's Hats.
A large assortment of Kid and morocco Shoes; Rosettes; Morocco Shoes, with cork soles; Morocco Slips.
A great variety of Ribbons; Cotton and silk Gown Trimmings; Gown Buttons; gold and silver Laces and Fringes; gold and silver Cords; color'd silk Cords; Glove-ties; cotton and silk Girdles; Straw Trimmings.
A variety of Black and fancy Feathers, Flowers and Wreaths; Fashionable Fans, some very elegant; craped, glaz'd and common black Fans; Parasols, some with walking sticks; Umbrellas; Garden Fans.
Fashionable pearl Necklaces; gold Ear-drops; gold and silver Epaukets; Spangles.
Mens and Youths cotton, hemp and silk Hose; Womens cotton & silk Hose, some with lac'd clocks; Womens extra long cotton and silk Gloves and Muffs, all colors; Kid Gloves; Mens beaver, wash leather, silk, thread and cotton Gloves; Stock Stiffeners; Cotton and silk Braces.
Cheap yard wide Linens, of a superior fabric; Irish Sheetings; Checks; Threads; embroidering and other sewing Silks; Bindings.
An assortment of White and chintz Bed Lace, Cords and Tassels; Carpets and Carpeting.
Fashionable gilt, steel, plated & common Buttons; Button Moulds; Sleeve Buttons; steel Knee Buckles; silver Thimbles; steel and gilt Watch Chains, Seals and Keys; Tooth Brushes; Pins; Smelling Bottles.
Tammies; Durants; plain & rib'd Calimancoes; Shalloons; Rufsels; Moreens; Taboreens; Florentines; Laskings; Satinets, &c. &c. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
WANTED
BY the subscriber, SHEEP SKINS dressed, suitable for Book-Binding—in which line of business he craves leave to remind his country friends and customers he is ready to serve them.
HENRY SHERBURNE.
May 17, 1803.
NEW GOODS.
James Rundlet, HAS imported in the Galen and Minerva, from London, a large assortment of
Staple and Fancy GOODS,
which are now opening and will be sold at small advance by wholesale and retail.
About 300 rolls Paper Hangings to be sold at prime cost. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
NEW GOODS.
Oliver Briard
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just received a fresh supply of NEW GOODS,
adapted to the present and approaching season, which he is selling at the lowest CASH PRICES, at his Store in Congress-street, adjoining the Bell Tavern, and a few rods from the State House. May 17, 1803.
Z. Robinson & Co.
At the head of the PIER, Have now ready for Sale, a very large and complete assortment of Crockery, Glass & China Ware, In crates, assorted principally for Country Traders.
CRATES of Blue and White fancy Ware, assorted, do. Blue & Green edg'd, assorted. do. Enamel'd, under glaz'd, do. do. Printed and Penciled, do. do. Crates Cream coloured, do. do. Enamel'd & Fluted Ware, do. Boxes Glass Ware, assorted. do. Tumblers. do. Decanters. do. Wine Glasses. do. Mugs.
Dutch Liquor Cafes. China in boxes, assorted. do. Tea Sets, in single boxes. *** All the above Goods will be sold for cash or approved credit, as low as can be purchased in Boston, and any assortment of the above Goods, if desired, will be repacked to suit the purchasers. Also, Few hds. Molasses. 12 hds. Rum. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
Warranted Good HAVANNA SEGARS, 40,000, for sale by the box or retail, by Nathaniel White, Cheap-side, Congress-street.
HE has just received a supply of fresh Lisbon LEMONS and ORANGES ; which added to good BRANDY ; good RUM ; loaf and brown SUGARS ; TEAS of the best quality, and the best MOLASSES ever seen—he presumes will secure him the custom of those who want good things. Also, just received, 2400 weight of COTTON, by the bale. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
The Proprietors of New-Castle Bridge
ARE hereby notified, that a further sum of five dollars is assessed on each Share, and ordered to be paid into the Treasury on or before the sixth day of June next.
By order of the Directors, HENRY PRESCOTT, Treasurer. New-Castle, May 17, 1803.
The Proprietors of New-Castle Bridge
ARE reminded that the annual meeting of said proprietors is on the first Monday in June next, at which time they are hereby notified to meet at the House of Lieut. Amos Garland, innholder in Rye, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to choose Directors and all other Officers for the year ensuing, also to transact any other business they may then judge necessary. By order of the Directors, HENRY PRESCOTT, Prop's Clerk. New-Castle, May 17, 1803.
(PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.)
SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
AT THE SECOND SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the Sixth of December, one thousand eight hundred and two.
AN ACT
To revive and continue in force, an act in addition to an act, intituled, "An act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the first section of an act in addition to an act, intituled "An act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," approved the twenty sixth of April, eighteen hundred and two, be, and the same is hereby revived and continued in force until the first day of April next.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of War be, and he hereby is authorized, from and after the first day of April next, to issue warrants for Military bounty lands to the two hundred and fifty four persons who have exhibited their claims, and produced satisfactory evidence to substantiate the same, to the Secretary of War, in pursuance of the act of the twenty sixth of April eighteen hundred and two, intituled "An act in addition to an act, intituled, an act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen."
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the holders or proprietors of the land warrants issued by virtue of the preceding section, shall and may locate their respective warrants only, on any unlocated parts of the fifty quarter townships and the fractional quarter townships which had been reserved for original holders, by virtue of the fifth section of an act intituled, "An act in addition to an act intituled, "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen."
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of War be, and he hereby is authorized to issue land warrants to Maj. Gen. LaFayette, for eleven thousand five hundred twenty acres, which shall at his option, be located, surveyed and patented, in conformity with the provisions of an act intituled an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen, or which may be received a acre for acre, in payment of any of the lands of the United States North of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all the unappropriated lands within the Military tract, shall be surveyed into half sections, in the manner directed by the act intituled "An act to amend the act intituled an act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the Territory North-West of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river;" and that so much of the said lands as lie West of the Eleventh Range within the said tract, shall be attached to, and made a part of the district of Chillicothe, and be offered for sale at that place, under the same regulations that other lands are within the said district.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the lands within the said eleventh Range, and East of it, within the said Military tract, and all the lands North of the Ohio Company's purchase west of the seven first Ranges, and East of the district of Chillicothe, shall be offered
for sale at Zaneville, under the direction of a Register of the Land Office and receiver of public monies to be appointed for that purpose, who shall reside at that place, and shall perform the same duties and be allowed the same emoluments as are prescribed for and allowed to Registers and receivers of the Land Offices by law.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That all persons who have obtained certificates for the right of pre-emption to lands by virtue of the act intituled an act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons who have contracted with John Cleves Symmes, or his associates for lands lying between the Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio," and the other "An act to extend and continue the provisions of the said act, passed on the first day of May, eighteen hundred and two, and who have not made the first payment therefor, before the first day of January last, shall be allowed until the tenth day of April next to complete the same; and that all persons who have become purchasers of land by virtue of the aforesaid acts, be, and they are hereby allowed until the first day of January, eighteen hundred and five to make the second instalment, until the first day of January, eighteen hundred and six, to make their third instalment, and until the first day of January eighteen hundred and seven to make their fourth and last instalment; any thing in the acts aforesaid, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That where any warrants granted by the state of Virginia, for Military services, have been surveyed on the north-west side of the river Ohio, between the Sciota and the little Miami rivers, and the said warrants, or the plats and certificates of survey made thereon, have been lost or destroyed, the persons entitled to the said land may obtain a patent therefor, by producing a certified duplicate of the warrant from the Land Office of Virginia, or of the plat and certificate of survey from the office of the surveyor in which the same was recorded, and giving satisfactory proof to the Secretary of War, by his affidavit, or otherwise, of the loss or destruction of said warrant, or plat and certificate of survey.
NATH'L MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
STEPHEN R. BRADLEY,
President of the Senate pro-tempore.
APPROVED, March 3d, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
For the Gazette.
The last Struggles of Dying FEDERALISM!
An Extract from a manuscript intituled "an EPISTOLARY CORRESPONDENCE on the REPUBLICAN SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT."
THE expiring Monster would feign give a death blow to American Liberty; and vainly imagines its weapon to be propitiously directed. Often terrible have been the last efforts of despair. The Federal harangues in Congress on the affairs of the Mississippi, exactly correspond with the present European intelligence of war—war with France and Spain,—Yea, with all the friends of Freedom and Republicanism. We can be at no loss in ascertaining the reality of the infamous designs of the pretended Federalists against our country—those zealous pretenders to Patriotism, Liberty and Religion. War with France and Spain, in alliance with invincible Old England is the cry, or the glory of America will be forever prostrated in the dust.—Ay, cry aloud—spare not—your all is at stake, ye dear lovers of Tyranny and England. If ye fail now, what will become of you? In what hole will ye hide your glory! To unite with England, is the summit of political perfection;—England, whose iniquitous policies have been the source of every mischief to mankind. To overthrow the system of our Government, and rout its present Administrators will be exploits worthy to be recorded in your infernal annals; indefatigable though vain have been the exertions of the enemies of American Freedom, of mankind; of all the sacred principles of philanthropy! They would make a use of the freedom of our country to destroy it—Hence their cry of Liberty, prowess, magnanimity, virtue and religion, as possessed only by themselves; Those in power being held forth as utterly deficient and destitute of every good quality, to alienate the affections of the people from the men they have chosen from a full conviction of their great abilities, integrity, patriotism and universal philanthropy, and whose righteousness exalts our nation, and is the joy of all the wise and good. Who
could have imagined, some years since, that such numbers would have been found among us, so decidedly engaged in the vile and despicable cause of inhumanity! What a favour, in Divine Providence, that the eyes of our Countrymen, have been opened to see through their designs, and to be alarmed at the fatal consequences which must have inevitably resulted from their success! They are now making their last desperate effort, and feign would escape the horrid pangs of dissolution—yea, some among them are ready to cry out with Agag, the bitternest of death is safe. But alas! for them! the day of their doom is gone out against their iniquitous system—Hew it in pieces. Rufs and Morris cannot prevail, and Hamilton hopes and boasts in vain. It will become the rising generation to be sedulously attentive in learning the affairs of our Country, from its first settlement to the grand Revolution which has thus happily secured to us those civil and religious Liberties, for the enjoyment of which our forefathers left their native soil, enduring every hardship, and exerting every degree of energy and fortitude, as divinely inspired;—to consider the real source from whence arose the inestimable blessings we enjoy; that they may ascertain how little we are beholden to the Government of a Nation we have fondly called our mother country, and discern the grounds of their former and present friendship; to learn their true character not from what they have pretended, but from what they have done, and what is evidenced, by their conduct, they would do, if they had the power. The people of England indeed deprecate the evils of war, and are averse to the views of a government destitute of the feelings of humanity; who seek their own interests, though to the ruin of their Country.
Could then, the youth of America call to mind their arbitrary demands, their hostile assaults, the desolating ravages of their armies, the sufferings of their friends and Fellow-Citizens in a thousand dreadful forms, without horror and a just resentment and a due estimation of the blessings of our present happy state, and forming a determined resolution to exert every power in the support of their rights, and for the preservation of their privileges? and would they endure the thought of exclusive alliance with a government, which, for cruelty, oppression and foul deeds unparallelled in the annals of the world, is justly "damned to everlasting fame!"
Had the unprincipled English government succeeded in their vile plots against us, what a degrading scene would now have presented itself to our view! Every true American will hold in abhorrence the design of the pretended Federalists to set the trumpet of war to the mouth, to deluge our land with blood. He knows the value of the present Administration for its pacific and philanthropic measures, and the wisdom of its whole conduct, so agreeable to the temper and dispositions of the great body of the country, by whose labours and industry it is, that society is supported, and the felicities of life enjoyed. From those enemies to our Republican Government have arisen the chief of our troubles; by their baleful influence the blessings we now enjoy, were a while retarded. Tormented at the successful experiment of Republican principles, they are now exerting all their powers to subvert them, and to establish systems that call for every extravagance for their support. What can be thought of such men, in the midst of us, when we contemplate the effects of such principles as theirs in the world? The Deity's design was man's freedom and consequent happiness. Their designs are like those of the Monarch of the infernal regions, to render the world as like those abodes of misery as possible. Can they be friends to Christianity, who cry for war, and thirst for human blood? who are using all means in their power to contaminate the minds of the youth of our country, by instilling into them an aversion to the sacred principles on which our government is founded—Principles invariably harmonizing with christianity considered in its purity, as inculcating love to GOD and man, and agreeable to the Divine law, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself; a law, through which the order of the Universe is supported, and by which Republicanism rises in this depraved world, as a new creation. Is it not astonishing that any among us, calling themselves GOD's ministers, should appear as formenters of war and discord? If an Apostle timely cautioned Christians to beware of wolves in sheep's clothing, we may for as good a reason repeat the caution against those Federal teachers, who make Religion a cloak for the concealment of the most inhuman designs.
American Youth! Beware of their insidious snares—separate the precious from the vile—Cherish the Divine Spirit of Religion and Liberty, which caused the American wilderness to blossom as the rose, and will, in due time, render the world a celestial Paradise.
But can any thing be conceived more absurd and ridiculous, as well as inhuman, than this war fever?—That those political Federal heads should entertain the idea, that the People of the United States could be influenced to involve themselves in a war with France and Spain, and ineffectual with all the world, on account of the unlicensed conduct of the President of New-Orleans? How inconsistent would this have been with the well known humane, pacific Spirit of Americans! It would have been acting, not as rationals, and lovers of Freedom—It would have been an invasion of those na-

ious but the inhumanity and madness which characterize despotism; and it would have been showing the world [which expects from us a better lesson] that, as we were grasping at all, we were in the ready way to lose all; and indeed all those bloody-minded politicians had much rather we should lose, than that themselves should be disappointed in their efforts to regain the consequence they have lost. But I mean not here to enter farther into a subject which has been already so eloquently handled; as you will find by the inclosed—The Federalists are not only for reducing us under an Arbitrary Government, and keeping us in awe, but for striking terror into the Universe. They thirst for omnipotent, uncontrollable power; Such is the power they would have the first Magistrate possess, and the People taxed to the utmost, and the Government in debt, no matter how far; since with them, a public Debt is a public Blessing. They must have likewise a formidable host of Officers, Agents and Tax-gatherers, with a merciless tyrant at the head of all; and if this system can be no otherwise accomplished, they are for trying what they can effect by war and desolation. This is federal policy; this is federal glory—and, as such are their ideas of Government, how dishonourable must be their ideas of the American People! The friends, the real friends of Liberty and Republican Government, [the only rational government that human wisdom could devise] form very different conceptions of the virtue and ability of the People of the United States, from theirs. They see in them the due exercise and the strength of reason: They view them as the friends of peace, virtuous industry, economy and rational Freedom;—of a government aiming invariably at the greatest good of the community, and not the emolument of a few;—as having been ever of the opinion, that government was designed for the People, and not the People for the government; as though they were created merely for the pleasure and convenience of a proud self-opinionated few; or, to be the sport of haughty despots, fools and madmen. There has been nothing so vile for those pretended lovers of order, religion and good government, to say of the political system which the American People have adopted, and successfully pursued. And are there yet to be found, among us, men professing themselves attached to our Government, who are, at the same time, countenancing a disappointed faction, which is using every means to destroy it; representing it as the contrivance of mischievous folly, and which would fain embroil our country in either foreign or civil war! I shall a viper be cherished in the midst of us, 'till its mischiefs become irremediable? No: the People of the United States are too well informed to suffer it; and discerning the threatening evil, will effectually prevent it. The exalted, the energetic spirit which accomplished our glorious Revolution, and which dismissed a corrupt administration; will complete the work of reform, and frustrate the machinations of an unprincipled and restless faction.
The People of the United States aim at true grandeur; and the course they are in leads to it, commanding the highest degree of respectability from the world. The wisdom of the men they have had the discernment and the spirit to advance to the most important places of trust, is conspicuous in every action. They have defeated the attempts of the evil minded, to involve us in war without just provocation; while experience daily confutes the absurd calculations that were made of the consequences of their measures. The vile intentions of the false prophets have been rendered abortive. The superior excellency of our Constitution shines forth with increasing splendor, and the felicity of our Government is found to arise from a just balance maintained in the operation of its principles.
When we consider the vast extent and complexity of the operations of Government, we are led the more to admire the wisdom and the success with which they have been conducted by the present administration. Social harmony prevails, commerce flourishes, economy in our public affairs ascertains to us the difference between a wise and considerate, and a foolish and hair-brained conduct, as was that of the late administration, whose vanity and ambition had raged to a degree of madness no longer to be endured by a free and enlightened nation—Happy and highly favoured nation! Divinely inspired to assert and maintain the cause of Freedom, and teach the world lessons of humanity!
From the DECADE PHILOSOPHIQUE.
MEMOIR of a METHOD of PAINTING with MILK. By A. A. Cadet-de-Vaux, Member of the Academical Society of Sciences.
I PUBLISHED in the "Fenille de Cultivateur," but at a time when the thoughts of every one were absorbed by the public misfortunes, a singular economical process for painting, which the want of materials induced me to substitute instead of painting in distemper.
Take skimmed milk; one quart (or one Paris pint)—fresh slacked lime, six ounces—oil of carraway, or linseed or nut, four ounces—Spanish white, say whiting, five pounds.
Put the lime into a vessel of stone ware, and pour upon it a sufficient quantity of milk to make a smooth mixture; then add the oil by degrees, stirring the mixture with a small wooden spatula, then add the remainder of the milk, and finally, the Spanish white. Skimmed milk in summer is often curdled, but this is of no consequence, as its fluidity is soon restored by its contact with the lime. It is, however, absolutely necessary that it should not be four, for in that case it would form with lime a kind of calcarious accretion, susceptible of attracting moisture.
The lime is slackened by plunging it into water, drawing it out, and laying it to fall in pieces in the air.
It is indifferent which of the three oils above mentioned we use; however, for painting white, the oil of carraways is to be preferred, as it is colorless. For painting with the ochres, the commonest lamp-oil may be used.
The oil, when mixed with the milk and lime, disappears, being entirely dissolved by the lime with which it forms a calcarious soap.
The Spanish white must be crumbled, and gently spread upon the surface of the liquid, which it gradually imbibes, and at last sinks; it must then be stirred with a stick. This paint is colored like distemper with charcoal levigated in water, yellow ochre, &c.
It is used in the same manner as distemper.
The quantity above mentioned is sufficient for painting the first layer of six toiles. One of the properties of my paint which we may term Milk Distemper Paint (Peinture au lait de trempe,) is that it will keep for whole months, and requires neither time nor fire, nor even manipulation; in ten minutes we may prepare enough of it to paint a whole house.
One may sleep in a chamber the night after it has been painted.
A single coating is sufficient for places that have already been painted. It is not necessary to lay on two, unless where great spots repel the first coating; these should be removed by washing them with strong lye water, or a ley of soap, or scraped off.
New wood requires two coatings.—One coating is sufficient for a staircase passage, or ceiling.
I have since given a far greater degree of solidity to this method of painting in distemper, but also of oil paint.
Refined Milk Painting. For work out of doors I add to the Milk Distemper Paint, slacked lime, a pound and a half, or a pound and a half of Burgundy pitch, a oz. The pitch is to be melted in the oil by a gentle heat and added to the smooth mixture of milk and oil. In cold weather the mixture should be warmed, to prevent its cooling the pitch too suddenly, and to facilitate its union with the milk and lime. This painting has some analogy with that known by the name of encaustic.
There appears to be a mistake respecting the quantity of Milk, occasioned, no doubt, by the translator. Two quarts of Milk are requisite for the materials mentioned, or they may be so far diluted as to spread conveniently with a brush.
The chapels of the articles for this Paint, makes it an important object for those people that have large wooden houses and fences.
An experiment has been made with this Paint in this country, and it, at present, appears to answer perfectly the description of the inventor.
LATEST Foreign Intelligence.
By the arrivals at Boston from Europe London dates were received to the 5th of April—from which the following articles have been selected.
LONDON, APRIL 2. LETTERS from Berlin, state the arrival there of the French General Duroc, from Paris, on the 20th ult. whose sudden appearance excited much surprise in that capital: These letters observe, that the Gen. was said to have brought a proposal for the king of Prussia to act as mediator, to prevent a new breach between France and England; but that the king would not in any way interfere. The General was expected to stay there only five days, and then to return with all speed to Paris. He was accompanied by Col. Colbeag, who was to proceed from thence, to Peterburgh, as it was supposed, on a similar mission.
An hostile mind, evidently displayed on the part of the French government, on our part demanded preparation.—From this, being purely defensive, no possible inference could be justly inferred of any hostile intention on the part of Great Britain; and this observation of course applies to the increased armaments in this country, the necessity of which, our rulers have avowed to be principally owing to causes, which, unless provided against, might have endangered our vital interests. We shall abstain from, hazarding any conjectures, either as the final result of the present negotiation, or as to the time when that final result may be known. Many days cannot elapse before its notification. In the mean time we have the satisfaction of knowing, that all our means for defensive or offensive war are rapidly increasing. Offers of the most efficient volunteer service are daily pouring in from all parts of the kingdom. A higher spirit never pervaded the country, and was, perhaps, never so unanimous. This military ardor, which arises no less from the recollection of past successes, than from a generous and manly determination to join, hand and heart, in revenging insult, or in repelling aggression, cannot fail to prove irresistible, should duplicity, treachery, or extravagant views of aggrandizement on the part of our late enemies necessarily call it into action.
APRIL 4. We yesterday received the Paris papers of the 31st ult. and this morning the Moniteur of the 1st inst. The French Journalists seem extremely anxious to explain away the famous conversation which took place between the First Consul and Lord Whitworth; but not thinking it quite prudent to commit themselves by any positive assertion upon the subject, they have had recourse to the old expedient of manufacturing letters from Stuttgart.
Letters from Berlin, in contradiction to former accounts, state that the differences between this country and
France were expected to be adjusted by the mediation of the King of Prussia. The Dutch papers rest their hopes of peace on the mediation of Russia, added to that of the Court of Berlin. It is again stated that French troops have arrived at Breda; and the whole number of those troops which are to be stationed in the Batavian Republic, is estimated at 7000. The accounts from Holland, likewise speak of active preparations making in the French ports, and repeat the old story of an intended invasion of England, in the event of hostilities being renewed.
APRIL 5.
By a mail which arrived this morning from Hamburg, we received the following highly interesting letter from our Correspondent in that City:—
Hamburg, March 29th. half past 9 o'clock at night.
"Last night, and during the whole of this day, the inhabitants of this city were in the greatest agitation and alarm, occasioned by a variety of reports, which had a powerful influence in depressing the Course of Exchange on London."
"In consequence of the arrival of a courier from Paris late last night, the Senate was convened, and held an extraordinary meeting, which lasted four hours. The subject of consideration was a threatening note from the French Minister Reinhard, relative to the following affair: A few weeks ago Reinhard applied to the Magistrates to procure the insertion, in the Correspondent, of the manifesto from the pen of Bonaparte himself full of the most indecent invectives against England. This production was referred to the Cynic and Censor of the Press, Mr. Doorman, who permitted it to be inserted, after striking out the most objectionable passages. The manifesto, thus modified, appeared in the Correspondent of the 25th inst. under the head of Paris, March 15, as an extract from the "Bulletin de Paris."
This, however, instead of satisfying the French Minister, has provoked his utmost indignation, which is not to be appeased but by publishing it in its entire state. The republication in an official shape is accordingly to take place to-morrow, in all the Hamburg papers, which, in consequence of an order from the Government, are not to be put to press until after ten o'clock, and you therefore cannot have a copy of the manifesto before the mail of the 1st of April.
This morning we received Paris papers to the 2d inclusive. The Moniteur of that date contains the following article relative to the proceedings of the Diet at Ratisbon:
"The Diet of the Empire, in the sitting of the 24th of last month, adopted the act of the Deputation of the 24th of February, which contains the reparation and definitive regulation of the indemnities. The conclusion of the three colleges, with the preliminary resolution of the Diet, was carried in grand procession to the Prince of Tour and Taxis who immediately transmitted it to his Imperial Majesty."
"A conclusion more interesting for the Continent, has not been adopted since the Treaty of Westphalia. The arrangements of that peace put an end to a war of thirty years. The conclusion of the 24th inst. terminates one of ten years, which from the importance of the events it has produced, and the numbers of the armies engaged in it, will be the most memorable of modern wars."
The funds yesterday experienced a great fluctuation. At the opening of the market, they were 63 3/4, and they fell in five minutes to 61 3/4, and left off at 62 3/4. We have been always of opinion, that the weight of the account has been a principle cause of the depreciation of the funds. A more formidable one was never encountered upon the Stock Exchange.
A letter from Brussels, dated the 24th ult. says, "They write from Dunkirk, that there, at Havre, and Bologna, several Marine Officers are arrived, to superintend the preparations in the dock-yards, where the men work by candle-light. All the gun-boats and light vessels will be again fitted out. The troops which were to be embarked at Dunkirk for the Colonies, remain till further orders.—Along the coast of Flanders, and what was formerly Picardy, several camps will be formed in the beginning of April."
Extract of a letter from Malta, dated February 27.
"The troops from Egypt are daily expected, as the last accounts speak of the embarkation of stores. The French and Neapolitan Plenipotentiaries, with about 2000 Neapolitans, encamped and camped without the British work, still continue: those troops with themselves back again, being very badly paid. The proportions of prize money attending the reductions of this island are reported to be made out. Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton's squadron, consisting of five sail of the line, &c. arrived here last month from Sardinia."
Three thousand tons of transport shipping were yesterday taken up by the Transport Board.
Yesterday the Western Battalion of Essex Militia were embodied at Chelmsford, under the command of Sir W. Smith, Bart. and the Eastern Regiment assembled at the same time at Colchester, under that of Col. Bullock.
Five thousand French troops, according to our letters of yesterday from Holland, have within a few days marched into Breda but for what purpose was unknown:—there is nearly an equal force at Bois-le-Duc, and other corps are advancing to the Dutch frontiers.
The letters received from Paris yesterday, were of a warlike complexion, but we have not heard that they contained any fresh matter to warrant the impression.
The Transport Board is about to contract for some vessels not to exceed six-hundred tons, for the purpose, as was yesterday stated of carrying provisions to the Mediterranean.
The Moniteur still remains in total silence with respect to the negotiation, but the French funds have experienced considerable depression: on the 29th they were at 51 3/4.
Government intend immediately to avail itself of the gallant and patriotic service of the volunteer Association and is now en-
gaged in measures for their general enlistment.
While Prince William of Gloucester, was at Stockholm, he was invited by the King to a private dinner, and chanced to take the British Minister with him—the circumstance reached the knowledge of the French Resident, and was by him represented to his Court as a measure of political intrigue, hostile to the interest of the Republic. Bonaparte, whose imprudence in the Cabinet forms a strong contrast with his discretion in the field, took occasion, the first time the Swedish Ambassador went to Court to address him to the following effect: "So your Master has entertained at dinner, the British Minister, without inviting the Representative of France: he should remember that he possesses only rank in the third class of the Powers of Europe and should beware how he excites the resentment of the Great Nation."
Eighty families of distinction and property are said to be emigrating from one Canton only of Switzerland to North America. A glorious proof this of the beneficial mediation of the Grand Pacifier. It will at least, however have the effect of sending so many more enemies to French Politics, where, by this Nation, they are most wanted:—good ever thus comes out of evil.
HAGUE, MARCH 26.
The French troops which were to sail from Helvoet sluis to Louisiana have hitherto remained embarked. To-morrow they will be all on board, to the amount of 2,500 men, and their earlier or later sailing will depend on the termination of the differences between France and England, concerning which negotiations are now pending. About 2000 troops to be employed in the Louisiana expedition, arrived yesterday at Helvoet sluis in forty vessels, from Hirzenbutch.
No warlike preparations whatever are making in our Republic.
BRUSSELS, MARCH 21.
Letters from the Hague state, that French couriers are continually arriving there, charged with dispatches relative to the present situation of affairs, as also to the dispositions which are to be made on the coast of Holland, from the Maese to the Texel. In case of a rupture with England, there will be assembled on the coasts of the Batavian Republic a respectable force which may be employed for a disembarkation on the northern coasts of England; or in Scotland. The General of Division Victor, Capt. Gen. of Louisiana, has sent an officer of his staff to Paris for instructions. It is much feared in Holland, especially at Amsterdam and Rotterdam, that war will be renewed. Military preparations are making with the greatest activity from Dunkirk to the mouth of the Seine.
PLYMOUTH, APRIL 3.
So forward are the men of war fitting for sea in Hamoaze, that it is confidently asserted that four out of six of the line now completely rigged and stored, will be manned and in Cawland Bay with the fleet of observation in less than ten days from this date.
CONSTANTINOPLE, JAN. 25.
After bringing the late negotiations to a conclusion, lord Elgin, the English ambassador,—departed from hence on the 26th January, leaving behind him a mark of his well known antipathy for the French, or at least for their newly-arrived ambassador, general Brune. Although he had arrived so long since then the 6th, lord Elgin not only avoided paying him a visit but even antedated the note by which he informed the diplomatic corps that he entrusted the care of the British interests in the hands of Mr. Stratton; not addressing this note to the ambassador Brune, but to the charge-d'affaires Ruffin. Another act of Elgin, which has excited attention, and seemed to indicate little respect for the Turkish government, is that he, on sailing out of the harbor in the night, caused 17 guns to be fired, notwithstanding the Reis-Effendi had shortly before requested him to dispense with the customary departing salute, as it is never customary at Constantinople to discharge the cannon, except in cases of the greatest danger: consequently this unexpected roaring of the guns occasioned a general consternation in the metropolis; and the Reis-Effendi has delivered a note to Mr. Stratton, complaining of the injury.
The retinue of the French Ambassador consists of 60 persons, among whom are several interpreters. Besides these twelve persons arrived with the French squadron who have appointments as commissaries of trade in the several provinces; these have already been recognized by the porte and will shortly set off for the places of their destination. Gen. Brune has already had various conferences with the Reis-Effendi, and will shortly be introduced in a formal manner to the Grand Signior.
Although lord Elgin has officially announced the evacuation of Egypt by the English troops, the Turks, however, do not believe that it will take place these three or four months at least not till the convention shall be fulfilled between the Porte and the Bays.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
WASHINGTON, MAY 9.
From the Constitutional Conservator.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at New-Orleans, dated March 11.
"Mr Clark is arrived—he states, that on his departure from France, the troops (4500, under Gen. Victor) were on the wing, and will doubtless be here in a few weeks; he saw and conversed with the Prefect on the subject of the government of this province, indeed he has brought all the necessary and possible information summed up in a number of articles, which I could send them to you—as I cannot, take what follows;—The province will be governed by a military chief, a prefect and a commissary of justice; the departments are distinct, say that the governor can at any time do away the acts of the prefect, and commissary of justice, on taking the responsibility on himself; all monied business of the nation will be attached to the office of prefect, something like the present intendant, and civil justice will be administered by the commissary, who has under him a number of magistrates or in other words demigogues, something like the present Alcaldes of the Spanish government. A confidential friend to the prefect has been here some days, it is supposed he has come forward to hear something of the people who are and are not qualified to fill offices under the approaching government.—Not a doubt remains but a large contribution will be exacted of the citizens of this place very soon after their arrival.
"No flour can now be exported, when once landed it cannot be taken away—a decree of the intendant to this effect will be published to-morrow; provisions, you know, must be comestible for the French troops."
RICHMOND, (VIR.) APRIL 23.
SHOOTING STARS.
This electrical phenomenon was observed on Wednesday morning last, at Richmond and its vicinity, in a manner that alarmed many, and astonished every person who beheld it. From one until three in the morning, those starry meteors seemed to fall from every point in the heavens, in such numbers as to resemble a shower of sky rockets. The inhabitants happened at the same hour to be called from their houses by the fire bell, which was rung on account of a fire that broke out in one of the rooms of the armoury, but which was speedily extinguished. Every one, therefore, had an opportunity of witnessing a scene of nature, which never before was displayed in this part of the globe, and which, probably, will never appear again. Several of those shooting meteors were accompanied with a train of fire that illuminated the sky for a considerable distance. One, in particular, appeared to fall from the Zenith, of the apparent size of a ball of eighteen inches diameter, that lighted for several seconds the whole hemisphere. During the continuance of this remarkable phenomenon, a hissing noise in the air was plainly heard and several reports, resembling the discharge of a pistol. Had the city bell not been ringing, these reports would probably have seemed much louder. The sky was remarkably clear, and serene, and the visible fixed stars numerous the whole night. We are anxious to know at what distance from Richmond this phenomenon has extended. It is hoped that persons who have remarked it in other places, will not neglect to inform the public of the particulars; as such information may add, in a great degree, to the knowledge of meteorology.
Since writing the above, we have been informed, that several of the largest of these shooting meteors, were observed to descend almost to the ground before they exploded. Indeed, many of those which we saw, appeared to approach within a few yards of the house tops, and then suddenly to vanish. Some persons, we are told, were so alarmed, that they imagined the fire in the Armoury was occasioned by one of these meteors, and in place of repairing to extinguish the earthly flames, they busied themselves in contriving to protect the roofs of their houses from the fire of heaven.
This circumstance of the shooting stars descending within a short distance of the ground, is however, a fact highly important to be known; as it has been generally supposed, that meteors only proceed in a horizontal direction, and never fly perpendicularly upwards or downwards. Those which we particularly remarked, appeared to descend in an angle of sixty degrees with the horizon; but as the smaller ones were so numerous, and crossed each other in different directions, it was only possible to ascertain with any precision, the paths of the largest and most brilliant.
The above extraordinary phenomenon was observed in Portsmouth N.H. about the same hours of the night.

PHILADELPHIA MAY 16.
At the late Circuit Court for the county of Monmouth, state of New Jersey, Peter Stout of the township of Dover, was brought to the bar to answer to a charge of murder exhibited against him by the grand jury at the preceding term; although there was no positive evidence in the case he pled guilty to the charge, and persisted in the plea after being reminded by the court of the awful consequences which must inevitably follow. Sentence of death was of course passed on him, which is to be executed on Friday next.
The horrid deed for which this wretched man is to suffer, was committed on the body of a Lad, about 6 months since. An axe which was found by the mangled corpse of the unfortunate youth, and which appeared to have been the fatal instrument of his death, led to a suspicion of the perpetrator of the deed. Soon after his commitment he confessed the crime—since which his uniform conduct has manifested a deep conviction of guilt, sincere repentance, and a settled religion to the fate that awaits him.
COPERTOWN, (N. Y.) MARCH 31. Truely Afflictive.
On Tuesday afternoon, the 22nd March, during the absence of Benjamin Norton and his wife, of the town of Butternuts, to attend the funeral of their only child, a boy about 5 years old, who had lately fallen with a knife, the point of which had passed through his hat and penetrated his skull, so as to occasion the aid of Dr. White, who trepanned the injured parts, but too late—the child died; and in the moment of their last painful attention to their deceased infant, his house took fire, and all the moveable property, other than the clothes on the back of himself and wife, was entirely destroyed.
LANCASTER, (Penn.) May 19.
On the 20th ult. the following melancholy circumstance took place in Mahoning township, Northumberland: A Lad about 12 years of age, a relation of the Rev. Mr. Dunham, was sent up stairs to get some corn to feed creatures; unfortunately, the candle which he held in his hand, caught some tow in the room. The boy alarmed the Family; and the fire was entirely extinguished as they supposed; but dreadful to relate! about midnight the fire broke out a second time, and the house with every thing in it, was reduced to ashes. The Mother in law of Mr. Dunham, and the Lad who was the unfortunate instrument of the mischief, perished in the devouring flames. The Wife of Mr. Dunham, and a young Man about 20 years of age, were so much injured, that their lives are despaired of. This fatal accident should serve as a warning to every Family, and every individual; and convince them that too much care cannot be taken to prevent the ravages of this destructive element. Since writing the above, we are informed, the young Man is dead.
The failure of a capital English house in New-York, connected with the great houses in England which have failed, ought to alarm the real American Merchants. It is fortunate the government purchased none of their bills to pay the Dutch debt; and had it been done the federalist would have clamoured, although for six months past the federal papers have been filled with idle stories about the sale of the "Bank Stock," and asserting that private bills ought to have been bought in the open market. We now see that Mr. Gallatin adopted the safest and best plan. Such bills were not purchased, and of course none will return with the disgraceful mark of "protested for non payment."
Mr. Gallatin continues to deserve the confidence of his friends, and his enemies assail him in vain. He has proved himself an able financier, and no man has more faithfully performed the arduous duties of the office he now holds. Hamilton, who is worshipped by the federalists, because he loves monarchy and hates republicanism, never exhibited to the world greater talents than Gallatin, and many even doubt whether the latter is not superior to the former in every point of view. Mr. Gallatin's reports to congress evince his great knowledge of the business of his department—his calculations are always found to be correct, and it is proved that he has managed the money affairs of the nation with great economy and with that prudence and good judgment which command our approbation, and guarantee to him the thanks and praises of a vast majority of the American people. [Salem Reg.]
Letters from Dunkirk state that the epidemic malady which prevails there, is supposed to be the yellow fever, imported from St. Domingo. Three fourths of the town are ill of the disease. Fourteen or fifteen die of it daily.
Portsmouth.
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1803.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The balance, in which is to be weighed the destinies of Europe, is still held in tremulous uncertainty. We hear "the busy note of preparation," but the blow is not yet struck. The two great nations are erecting themselves into an attitude of defiance, but, whether the gauntlet will be thrown, is a subject of conjecture, rather than of calculation. The latest accounts, (which will be found under the Boston head) speak of continued preparations on both sides, but of no actual hostilities on either. The opinions of our politicians as to the issue, are as various as their complexions or their wishes.—Some believe there will be a war; others consider the "rustling of armour" as intended to frighten, rather than to annoy. Many are anxious for the continuance of peace, and not a few, we believe, are looking forward, with eagerness, to a rupture between the parties. Whatever may be the event, there is one point, in which, we trust, we all agree—that it is our duty to keep aloof from the contest, and to shelter ourselves, by every possible precaution, from the tempest which lowers over the nations of Europe.
The Chief Consul is said to have declared that rather than suffer the English to retain possession of Malta, he would see them in possession of the Thuilleries.
It is reported the British government have discovered some printed addresses circulated in Ireland, by the gallant Arthur O'Connor, in which he speaks confidently of emancipating his country.
When the press warrants arrived at Portsmouth (England) the garrison were immediately beat to arms, and a general alarm being thus occasioned, all descriptions of men hastened to the place to enquire the cause of it, when the troops forming a circle round the multitude, picked out such of the free subjects of his Britannic majesty, as they thought worthy the honor of fighting his battles. At New Castle the sailors hid themselves in the coal pits to avoid impressments.
Mr. Cockran, an English gentleman, has been killed at Malta, in a duel with Mr. Bainbridge, a midshipman of the U. S. frigate New York.
A Cadiz article of January 22, says,—This morning has hitherto been extremely stormy here. Besides the frigate June, of 36 guns, and the Cambria, on board of which were 600,000 pistoles; no less than 6 ships went down in our harbour, from the 9th to the 12th, partly laden with indigo, cochineal, sugar, &c. After they had lost their anchors and cables, they were dashed on the coast by the raging billows.
A letter was yesterday received by a gentleman in this town, from the captain of one of the American vessels chartered by the French government to carry troops to Louisiana, dated at Rotterdam April 5. The writer observes, "We have had all our troops on board these three weeks but dare not go to sea, because an English squadron is laying in wait for us. I cannot conjecture when we shall sail. The French say they will pay us demurrage; but I have my fears on the subject. The wages and provisions will require all the freight money. We are truly in a very disagreeable situation."
The frigate Chesapeake is expected home from the Mediterranean. The Adams, John Adams and New York, were taking in provision, at Gibraltar, April 1, and were bound up the Straights.
Amongst the new inventions of the French, may be noticed, a machine made of copper, which, belted round the waist of a person, will support the body on the surface of the water, without any exertion of the person, and even whether he will or no; and a musical instrument, which they call anemocorde, imitating the human voice to the greatest exactness.
Rhode Island Election. Wednesday last was the day appointed by law for electing Representatives and General Officers for the ensuing year. His excellency Arthur Fenner, Esq. and the Honorable Paul Mumford, Lt. Gov. are re-elected by large majorities. Indeed (says the Newport Republican) the federalists were last year so completely defeated that Republicanism this year had scarcely an opponent.
The Literary Advertiser observes that the N. York election progressed favorably to the Republican interest, "although all the personal friends of Mr. Burr gave their votes for the federal candidates."
In Washington county, N. Y. the republican ticket for Senator had a majority of 892 votes, and for the members of the Assembly above 1000.
A letter from Hartford, dated May 16, says, an unfortunate circumstance happened here yesterday. A number of gentlemen were sailing to Wharfe-house Point, eight miles below the city; they were within a short distance of the middle of the river, when a sudden squall overset the boat and Mr. John Foot, a respectable merchant of this city, and a capt John Watson, were drowned.
The Legislature of this State will convene at Concord next week.
Last Thursday the Hon. Judge Cushing, of Rhode-Island, attended the federal Circuit Court, for this State, in this town. The Court was opened at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, when His Honor gave a charge to the Jury, and ordered an adjournment until the next morning—when two causes, brought on revenue bonds, were determined by the Judge in favor of the United States; one cause withdrawn by the parties—the Jury dismissed, and the Court adjourned fine die. We are happy to congratulate our fellow-citizens that these important and expensive institutions find little or no business in this State.
MARRIED
In this town, Mr. Mark Loud, jr. to Mrs. Martha Jones; Mr. Richard Wilson, to Mrs. Mary Patten; Mr. Robert Clark, to Miss Sally Davis; Mr. David Marston, to Miss Bersey Fernald.
DIED
At Cohasset, March 14, Benjamin H. Phillips, Esq. Consul for the United States to that island. At Wilmington, N. C. Mr. Matthew Johnson, grocer. The verdict of the jury was, that his death was occasioned by a wound in the side, with a penknife, which was inflicted the evening before, by his wife Unity.
At Drham, Rev. Jason Haven, aged 71. A. Sanbornton, Mr. Ebenezer Morrison, aged 76; widow Adams, aged 88; widow Elizabeth Smith, aged 97; widow Philbrick, aged 65; widow Elizabeth Harper, aged 78; widow Meagon.
At Pembroke, Mrs. Abigail White-mere, aged 85, wife of the Rev. Aaron W. At Amherst, Mr. Jonas Wilkes, aged 89. At his farm in Greenland, Capt. NATHANIEL GOOKIN, aged 55. In the loss of this truly excellent man, his wife is bereaved of an amiable and affectionate husband, his numerous children of a tender and indulgent parent, and the Mechanic Association of this town, of which he was President, of one of its brightest ornaments.
In this town, Mrs. Abigail Broughton, aged 62; a child of Mr. Sherburne. DROWNED—At Exeter, Mr. Joseph Flood; At Kennebec, Mr. Stephen Hancom.
REMOVED.
N. S. & W. PEIRCE, Printers, Booksellers & Stationers, INFORM the Public that they have taken the Store lately occupied by Messrs. DAME and PENHALLOW, opposite the North West corner of the State-House, Congress-street—where they have received an additional assortment of Books and Stationary, which are now ready for Sale, at the lowest cash prices.—ALSO—
An Assortment of Gentlemen's and Ladies POCKET-BOOKS.
A handsome Assortment of DRESSING GLASSES. ALSO—Just received from New York, "A View of the Political Conduct of AARON BURR, Esq. Vice-President of the United States." Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
REMOVED.
Benjamin C. Sweetser, Saddle, Harness, Cap and Trunk maker,
INFORMS his customers & the public, that he has removed one door West of Messrs. N. S. & W. Peirce's Bookstore, one door East of Mr. Edward Parry's store, Congress-street. *** Cash given for Sile, Deer and Goat SKINS, with the hair on. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
ELISHA HILL, jr. HAS FOR SALE, 33 Hhds. RUM. 60 bbls. cargo No. 1 & 2 BEEF and PORK. FLOUR per bbl. CORN and BACON. Bar & Cake SOAP per Box. Mould and Dipt CANDLES per ditto. May 24.
John Mason,
INFORMS the Public that he is making a quantity of BRICKS, near the North Mills, which will be ready for delivery in the month of June next—any Gentleman may be accommodated with a particular size or quantity on liberal terms, by applying in person at the Brick Yard, or to JOSEPH ELA. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons concerned, that the subscriber, administrator of the Estate of MICHAEL D. JOSE, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, intends to present his administration account to the Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on the third Wednesday in June next, for allowance—when any person interested may appear and shew cause why the same should not be approved and allowed.— WILLIAM STAYERS. May 24, 1803.
Peter Coffin, Has just received per the ship Friendship, from London—an additional supply of GOODS,
Among which are Black Sarfnet Mullins; Fashionable Sattin check and figur'd Mullins; Purple and chintz Shawls; White and color'd Cambrick Shawls; Rich Silk Shawls; Black Lace Cloaks, full trim'd; Black Lace Net, for Cloaks and Veils; Fashionable Buff, Check and Bengal stripe Chintzes; Fashionable Waistcoating; Table Cloths; Fancy, Cane and Straw Bonnets; Fashionable Gilt and plated Buttons, &c. &c. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
NEW GOODS.
Swett and Weeks,
HAVE just received a general Assortment of Fashionable, Fancy and Staple GOODS,
Which they offer for sale, at a small advance, for cash—at their Store in Buck-street. Portsmouth, May 24.
New English Goods Store.
The subscribers have formed a connexion in business, under the Firm of
GARLAND & BLAKE, and are now opening at their Store in Broad-street, it being a part of Colonel Woodward's house, and lately occupied by Mr. Peter Coffin.
a general assortment of Spring and Summer GOODS,
all of which being of the latest importations, will be sold at such prices as to make them worthy the attention of purchasers, who are invited to call and see. WILLIAM GARLAND, JOSHUA BLAKE. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
Notice to Debtors.
THOSE Persons who still remain indebted to the Estate of MARTIN PARRY, late of Portsmouth, merchant, deceased, are hereby informed, that the subscribers, administrators on said estate, being obliged to settle their account of administration with the Judge of Probate within a short time, have determined to place the accounts of all delinquent debtors in the hands of an Attorney for collection, unless prevented by an immediate settlement.
MARK SIMES, SAMUEL SPARHAWK. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
Notice to Creditors.
THE commissioners appointed to receive and adjust the claims against the estate of MARTIN PARRY, late of Portsmouth, merchant, deceased; give notice that four months longer from the 20th of April last, the expiration of their commission to receive and adjust said claims, being allowed by the Judge of Probate for that purpose, they will attend that business at the office of JEREMIAH LIBBEY, near Spring-Hill, on the 1st Monday of June, July and August next ensuing, at TEN o'clock A. M.
JEREMIAH LIBBEY, EDWARD SARGENT, DANIEL HUMPHREYS. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of Captain ALEXANDER LAING, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased; and has taken upon herself that trust, by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons having any demands on the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted thereto, are called upon to make immediate payment to DANIEL HUMPHREYS, her Attorney.
ANN LAING, Administratrix. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
ALL persons who have any demands against the Estate of MARK JENKINS, late of Greenland, deceased; are requested to exhibit the same for settlement—and all indebted, to make immediate payment to ANNA JENKINS, administratrix to said Estate. Greenland, May 23, 1803.
RAGS.
CASH and the highest price given for Cotton, Cotton and Linen and Canvas RAGS, by N. S. & W. Peirce, at their Bookstore in Congress street. May 24, 1803.
THIS DAY
At 11 o'clock, A. M. WILL BE SOLD, At PUBLIC AUCTION, All the Real Estate of DANIEL HART, deceased.— VIZ.
A LARGE two story Dwelling HOUSE, on the north side of Deer-street, four rooms on a floor; with the Land belonging to the same, and a good well of water in the garden, and the water from the Acqueduct, into the scullery and cellar—situated, between the houses, of Mr. Samuel Beck and Capt. Kennard.
—LIKEWISE—
A large House LOT, nearly opposite the above mentioned dwelling house, (on the south side of the street) with the BUILDING thereon, in good condition, shingled & clapboarded, capable of making a dwelling-house. —ALSO—
A LOT with a STORE thereon, two story, situated at the North end, and is between the stores of Capt. Samuel Rice and Mr. Richard Hart—and has the privilege of a lane or passage of ten feet wide, from the street into the river.— —LIKEWISE—
A House LOT, at the south end of the town, adjoining to the south end of Capt. Elisha Low's house, 37 feet in front, on the street leading to Mill-bridge—running back, but not a square Lot.— —ALSO—
Another House LOT, on Pleasant-street, 17 feet in front on said street, carrying that breadth back about 100 feet, towards the Meeting-house—this lot is at the south side of Mr. Balche's house, and land adjoining thereto.
N. B. One third of the above estate is sold for the benefit of Mr. Jeremiah Hart's Creditors, and the other two thirds, for the heirs to the two thirds of said estate.
The same day WILL BE SOLD
A Water Privilege
at the North side of Mr. William Sheafe's Wharf, of thirty feet wide, and running into the river as far as said Sheafe's does, together with a Wharf of thirty feet wide, and seventy foot long, with a STORE thereon of forty foot long and twenty feet wide, with a privilege of a Lane of ten feet wide, from the street extending into the River. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
On FRIDAY next,
At 10 o'clock A. M. To the Highest Bidder without reserve,
At S. LITTLE'S Office,
English and India GOODS,
Among which are, Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Swan-down, Forest Cloths, Jeans, Chintzes, Cambrick Muslin, & Cotton Handkerchiefs, and Shawls, India Cottons, ditto, Chintzes, Cotton and Worsted Hose, Umbrellas, Parasols, Boxes Glass, do. Soap, Men's Hats, Bandanna and Silk Handkerchiefs, Decanters. —ALSO—A variety of Household Furniture,
Among which are 1 Mahogany Beaucairough; 1 ditto Desk; 1 Burch ditto; 2 Light Stands; 1 Tea Table; 6 Windsor Chairs; Beds and Beadsteads;—a variety of
Kitchen Furniture,
Such as Pots; Kettles; Hand-irons; Flatirons; —ALSO— 200 pair of Women's Morocco Shoes.—Cash advanced on goods deposited for public or private sale. May 24, 1803.
PUBLIC AUCTION!
REAL ESTATE! A fine Chance; on the 9th of June.
To be Sold, at Public Auction, on the premises, that valuable Real Estate of the late Mr. JONATHAN ARRA, Senior.
IT CONSISTS of a MANSION HOUSE, STABLE, excellent Well, good Garden, Fruit trees, and a Lot of Land that runs from street to street. The situation is well known, being opposite to Capt. GEORGE TURNER'S, and next door to Mrs. SPENCE'S.
Sale to be 9th of June 1803. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
A steady GIRL is wanted in a very small family, one who can come with a good recommendation, will be encouraged with good wages—For further particulars inquire of the Printers. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.

Miscellaneous Repository.
FOR THE GAZETTE. MODESTY—A FRAGMENT. WITHOUT thy soft, thy touching rays The eye o'er female beauties strays, Nor dwells with pleasure there; The glaring look, the brazen face Gains but aversion and disgrace, From all who on it stare. But where the downcast look we see We own the fair Divinity; 'Tis Modesty divine. The Coquette's wiles may lure the heart, But they no lasting joys impart; And all her charms decline.
For the New-Hampshire Gazette. Remarks on Dr. Hemenway's discourse upon the divine institution of Water Baptism, &c. No. II.
THE second "defect" to be supplied in Dr. H's discourse is, concerning the subject of this gospel ordinance.
What he has said concerning the subject, supposes, that he held that no person had any right to it, but a believer in CHRIST. He says, page 6, "when Peter saw the influence which accompanied his preaching at the house of Cornelius, he said, 'Can any man forbid water that these should not be baptized which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?' And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord." According to the Dr's declaration, these persons were such as were influenced by Peter's preaching, and had received the Holy Ghost, these cannot be unbelievers, nor infants, because infants cannot be influenced by preaching; in the same page he mentions the Baptism of the Eunuch, and considers him a believer in Christ, in these words, "Then upon his professing faith in Christ, Philip went with him to the water and baptized him." Though Dr. H. has acknowledged that the subject baptized was a believer, yet there is a "defect" in his account of Philip's baptizing the Eunuch; he says, "And when the Eunuch with Philip came to a certain water, he said, see here is water, what doth hinder me to be baptized; then upon his professing faith in Christ, Philip went with him to the water and baptized him." To discover his "defect" here let us compare it with the text recorded in Acts viii, 36, 37, 38, 39. "And as they went on their way they came unto a certain water, and the Eunuch said, see here is water, what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, if thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest; and he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God; and he commanded the chariot to stand still, and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the Eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip that the Eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing." By comparing the king's coin with this piece of counterfeit, we may at once see the "defect." The scripture says, "they came unto a certain water"—After the Eunuch declared that with all his heart he believed Jesus Christ was the Son of God. "They went down both into the water, both Philip and the Eunuch, and he baptized him." After he had baptized him, it is said, "and when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, &c."—Dr. H. says that "the Eunuch with Philip came to a certain water" and after the Eunuch professed faith in Christ "Philip went with him to the water and baptized him." What sense is there in this, "they came to a certain water," and afterwards Philip went with him to the water. According to this, they came to the water first, then they went away again—after this they went to the water again. Any person may see the weakness of the Dr's. cause, by the way he has taken to evade the meaning of the scriptures. This looks like what he says in page 7, "But how ridiculous would it be for any one to say if you are baptized [with the holy Ghost] you shall then be baptized with the holy Ghost." How ridiculous it is for a man to say "The Eunuch with Philip came to a certain water"—then upon his professing faith in Christ Philip went with him to the water and baptized him.
In page 8 there is another defect as to the subject of baptism—the Dr. says, "The Apostles in Baptizing with water, acted agreeable to the instructions and pursuant to the commission, and by virtue of the authority they received from Christ."—This proposition is true; but the "defect" lies in not showing that they baptized believers and no others. It is said of those who heard Peter preach, "then they that gladly received his word were baptized." When Philip preached at Samaria, it is said, "And when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ they were baptized both men and women," this exactly agrees with their "commission," which was, "he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." Had the Apostles baptized the children of these believers, every one would have thought that they were acting contrary to their commission, and they would have been brought to such straits as many are at this day, who are obliged to resort to that part of the scripture which is silent about baptism; to prove a baptism true, which the scriptures do not mention in any one place, namely, infant baptism. This "defect" in Dr. H's discourse, I presume will be considered very great, when the reader finds that the baptism which he practices, is not mentioned in the book which he has written, from first to last. There is no such thing as infant baptism spoken of by him—the reason of this "defect" appears to be this, the Dr. undertook to prove from the scriptures that water baptism was a standing ordinance; to do this, he was obliged to mention what the scriptures declare about it, and unhappily for him, the bible said nothing about baptizing infants, consequently, he said nothing, every place he has quoted, mentions the baptism of believers only.—His book is the best piece I ever saw upon baptism, among the writings of the Clergy; he has proved that the ordinance belongs to believers, and no others; and he is as silent about infant baptism as the bible is. It may now be laid there are
two books which say nothing about infant baptism—namely, the Bible, and Dr. H's "discourse on the divine institution of water baptism."—To my next number, I shall endeavour to "correct the mistakes I have observed, in what he has written." PLAIN TRUTH.
Just Received, and to be Sold by Joseph Bals, At his Shop in Broad-street, Portsmouth. EARLY GARDEN PEAS and BEANS, with a general assortment of English and American New GARDEN SEEDS. Portsmouth, May 19, 1803.
Charles Peirce, HAS just received by the recent arrivals from Europe, as complete an assortment of BIBLES, As ever was imported at one time into this town. They are from a very small Pocket size, to large Pulpit Folios; from 1 to 15 dollars each. Those are now open and ready for sale. He has also received a good assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY, Which he will sell at a small advance.
T. Morton, At his Store,  Sign of the Golden KEY, Congress-street, opposite the BELL TAVERN; Has in store FOR SALE,
WEST-INDIA and New-England RUM, per Hhd. bbl. or less quantity; Cogniac BRANDY; Hollands GIN; Anns, Sherry, Lisbon and Sweet WINE; Porter, and strong Beer; Molasses; Coffee; Chocolate; Box and cask Raisins; Figgs; 20 bbls. fine and superfine Flour, fresh and good; 800 wt. of Cheese of superior quality; 1600 wt. of brown and India SUGAR; 300 do. of Loaf, do. Hyson, Young-Hyson, Hyson-skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, warranted to be of the first quality, per doz. or less quantity; 100 bushels coarse White Salt; Pollock Fish; a few boxes Herring, in good order; Hams Bacon; Cotton Wool; Cotton and wool Cards; Boston and Newbury Snuff, per keg; Excellent Spanish and Boston Segars; Hard Soap; Pearlash; Straw Tumblers; Wine Glasses; Boxes 8 by 10 Glass; Writing Paper; Crockerware; Shoethread; Indian and Rye Meal; Rye; Peas; Beans; Mould and dipt Candles; Cinnamon; Cloves; Pepper; Ginger; Allspice; Nutmegs; Ground Mustard; best Spanish float Indigo; Poland Starch; Oatmeal; Corn Brooms; Bed Cords; Gun-Powder; Sulpher and Roal Brimstone; a few bbls. Blubber, &c. * * * Constant attendance from sunrise until 9 o'clock in the evening, where all of the above articles may be bought at reduced prices, for cash only, as he anticipates leaving town in about seven or eight weeks— All who have unsettled accounts with him, are requested to call at said store, and settle the same, before the middle of June next. Portsmouth, May 10, 1803.
FOR SALE, That pleasant, agreeable, and well known SEAT, at Little Harbor.
THE large and spacious MANSION HOUSE, formerly belonging to Gov. BENNING WENTWORTH, deceased—consisting of a variety of elegant and convenient Apartments; a large and extensive Garden,—likewise, a beautiful Flower Garden, adjoining the House, both containing all kinds of the best growth of Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, &c. A WHARF, with convenient STORES thereon, two large and commodious Barns, Cyder House, Wash House, Wood House, and other out and convenient Buildings, with two Wells of excellent Water.—The above, containing about one hundred acres of Tillage, Mowing and Pasture Land, together with two excellent Orchards, the whole enclosed with a strong and well built stone wall.
The situation is delightful and romantic, commanding a grand prospect of the sea and adjacent country.—Any person wishing to purchase the above, may know the terms by applying to Mr. EBEN WENTWORTH, or to the subscriber, living on the premises.
MARTHA WENTWORTH. Little Harbor, Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
THE FELLOWS of the NEW-HAMPSHIRE MEDICAL SOCIETY, are desired to take Notice, that the annual meeting of said Society, will be held at the house of Ezra Hutchins, innholder in Exeter, on the last Wednesday of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. L. BARTLETT, Secretary. Kingston, April 19, 1803.
Hard-Ware GOODS.
H. & B. PENHALLOW, Have just received by the ship John Adams, from LIVERPOOL, a large addition to their former Assortment of Hard-Ware GOODS, which are now ready for sale, at their Store in Fore-street, leading to the Ferry.—They have also for SALE, Beit Scythes, & Sutton Hoes, per dozen or single; Scicles; Sheep-Shears; Cart, Chaise and Waggon Boxes, of all sizes; best Dutch Brushes; Brass Candlesticks; elegant Tea-Trays & Waiters; Looking Glasses; Plated and common Table Castors; Window-Glass; Coffin Furniture; Nails, Spikes, Brads and Tacks, of all kinds; best German Mill Saws; Devonshire and square Iron Shovels and Spades; Brass Kettles; Cast iron Weights; English iron Pots & Kettles; Pewter, &c. Portsmouth, May 10, 1803.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN SALTER, At his Store in Washington-street, SUGAR pr. hhd. COFFEE pr. do. or less quantity, entitled to debenture. Also COTTON per bale. RICE pr. cask or less quantity. SALT pr. hhd. or less quantity. Portsmouth, April 26, 1803.
Wm. & Cha's Neil, HAVE FOR SALE RUM. Flour pr. bbl. Gin. Pilot & Ship Bread Brandy per pipe Elliot's Snuff, and retail. per keg. Bohea Tea, in Wrapping Paper. quarter chests. Mould Candles. Souchong do. Cloves. Hyson. Nutmegs. Cotton per bag. Cassia. Raisins per cask. Cinnamon. Boxes Lemons. Mace. Lisbon. Pepper. Sherry. Pimento. Malaga. Rice. Port Spanish Float Indigo. Havanna Sugar. Digo. Loaf & Lump do. With a general assortment of GROCERIES, as usual. May 3, 1803.
[COPY.] Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States of America. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
THE Citizen GERARD CAZEAUX, having produced to me his Commission as Vice-Commissary of Commercial Relations of the French Republic for Portsmouth, in the State of New-Hampshire, I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise such functions, powers and privileges as are allowed to the similar agents of the most favoured nations.
In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington, the fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three; and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty-seventh.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. By the President. (Signed) JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
True Copy. Gd. CAZEAUX, Vice-Commissary of Commercial Relations of the French Republic for Portsmouth, (N. H.) The French Consul's Office is kept at Mr. GEDDES' house, Pitt-street.
Ten Dollars Reward. ON Saturday night 23d of April, ELSA GRANT absconded herself, and stole from me one black silk Gown, one Table Cloth, one lambkin Jofey, five Handkerchiefs, and a number of other articles. She is about twenty-five years old, her hair is shingled off very short on her head, she has stone nubs in her ears, and has a black bonnet, and a dark striped chiniz gown—If any person will take up said thief, and give information to me so that she may be brought to justice, shall receive the above reward by me—BENJAMIN KIMBALL. Kingston, April 29, 1803.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the Estate of SIMEON STEVENS, yeoman, late of Stratham, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts for settlement, to NICHOLAS ROLLINS, Administrator. Stratham, May 9, 1803.
KINE POCK. Dr. SPALDING inoculates with the KINE POCK.
Proposals
FOR CARRYING THE Mails of the United States
On the following Post Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST OFFICE in WASHINGTON CITY, until the 1st day of July next, (1803) inclusive.
IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
1. From Portsmouth by Dover, Rochester, Middleton, Offipee, Moultonboro, Centre-harbour, Plymouth, New-Hampton, Meredith, Gilmanton, Nottingham and Durham to Portsmouth once a week, and by the contrary route the next week, so as to carry the mail alternately.—Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 2 p m, and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday 7 p m.—Leave Plymouth every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth the next Tuesday by 9 a m.
2. From Portsmouth N. H. by Exeter, Kingston, Haverhill, Andover, Wilmington, Woburn and Medford to Boston three times a week.—Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 a m, and arrive at Boston by 7 p m. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a m and arrive at Portsmouth by 7 p m.
3. From Exeter by Chester, Londonderry, Amherst, Peterboro, Marlboro and Keen to Walpole once a week.—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 a m, arrive at Amherst on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Amherst on Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Keene by 7 p m. Leave Keene Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Walpole on Friday by 10 a m.—Returning. Leave Walpole every Friday at 2 p m, arrive at Keene by 7 p m. Leave Keene on Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Amherst by 6 p m. Leave Amherst at 7 p m, and arrive at Exeter on Monday by 3 p m.
4. From Exeter by Nottingham, Concord, Salisbury, Grafton, Canaan and Lebanon to Hanover once a week.—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 a m, arrive at Concord on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Concord at 11 a m, and arrive at Hanover on Friday by 9 a m.—Returning. Leave Hanover every Friday at 1 p m, and arrive at Exeter on Monday by 3 p m.
5. From Haverhill Ms. by Chester, Pembroke, Boscawen, Salisbury, Plymouth, Rumney and Haverhill to Newbury, Vt. once a week.—Leave Haverhill every Tuesday at 2 p m, arrive at Chester by 5 p m, at Concord on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Concord at 4 p m, arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 p m, and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 p m. Leave Haverhill at 5 1-2 p m, and arrive at Newbury by 7 p m.—Returning. Leave Newbury every Saturday at 6 a m on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Concord at 11 a m, and arrive at Haverhill, Ms. on Tuesday by 10 a m.
6. From Hanover by Orford to Haverhill once a week.—Leave Hanover every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Haverhill by 5 p m. Leave Haverhill every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Hanover by 6 p m.
7. From Haverhill by Bath, Littleton and Dalton to Lancaster once a week.—Leave Lancaster every Thursday at 3 p m, and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 p m. Leave Haverhill every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Lancaster on Monday by 8 a m.
8. From Groton, Ms. by Townsend, Ashby, New Ipswich, Jaffray, Marlboro, Keene and Chesterfield to Brattleboro once a week.—Leave Groton every Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Brattleboro on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Brattleboro every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Groton on Saturday by 8 p m.
9. From Exeter by New Market and Durham to Dover once a week.—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 5 a m, and arrive at Dover by 10 a m. Leave Dover at noon, and arrive at Exeter by 3 p m.
10. From Billerica by Patucket Bridge, Dracut, Pelham and Windham to Londonderry once a week.—Leave Billerica every Monday at 5 a m, and arrive at Londonderry at 11 a m. Leave Londonderry at 1 p m, and arrive at Billerica by 8 p m.
NOTES. 1. The Postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the time of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices, where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mails, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals,
for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August, and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. Those who wish to contract for two years, will make distinct proposals, specifying for what price they will perform the service for one year, and at what price for two years.
11. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for one year, or two years, at the election of the Postmaster General.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster General. General Post Office Washington City, April 4th, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Grafton, II.
NEW-CHESTER, April 26, 1803.
AT the request of the owners of more than an sixteenth part of the township of NEW-CHESTER, in said county, these are to notify and warn the proprietors of said New-Chester, to meet at the house of Majr. Theophilus Sanborn, innholder in said New-Chester, on Tuesday the 31st day of May next, at 10 o'clock A. M. for the following purposes, viz.—
1st. To choose a Moderator, to govern said meeting. 2d. To see if the Proprietors will vote to allow the proceedings of their Committee, chosen at their last meeting, in regard of lotting and bounding undivided Lands in said town. 3d. To see if they will allow the Committee account for surveying and lotting the above said Land. 4th. To choose all necessary Officers for the managing of their business. 5th. To choose a Committee to find out what common Land there is in said town, and empower them to dispose of the same, and that a vote of the Proprietors at any future legal meeting, of the Land so sold shall be allowed, a sufficient title to the purchaser or purchasers. 6th. To choose a Committee to prosecute any person or persons that has or may hereafter trespass on any of the common Lands in said town. 7th. To choose a Committee to join a Committee that may be chosen by the Proprietors of Alexandria, to make and establish the line between said towns, beginning at the Hemlock Corner to the Beach Tree, agreeable to the charters of both towns. 8th. To choose a Committee to rectify any mistakes, and to establish bounds where wanting to any Lots of Land agreeable to the plan of said town.
JOSHUA TOLFORD, Prop'r's Clerk.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Cheshire, II.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of Land in the town of MARLBOROUGH, in said State, who have not paid their taxes, for the year 1802, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, so much of their Land as will pay the same with all lawful charges, will be sold at public vendue, on Monday the 18th day of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Benjamin Spalding, innholder in said town.
NAMES. Number. No. Acres. Value. Highway. Town. School. Thomas Packard, 45 0 90 100 29 0 Jonas Temple, 6 3 42 50 15 0 Caleb Swan, 7 5 50 10 33 1 Joshua Allen, 68 0 85 95 7 0 ABRAHAM COOLIDGE, Collector. Marlborough, April 6, 1803.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of Lands resident and non-residents, in the town of LITTLETON, that whereas the General Court of this State, on the fourteenth day of June, 1802, granted a tax of Two CENTS per acre on all the Lands in said Littleton, (public rights excepted,) for the purpose of building a Bridge over Ammonoosuck River, and making and repairing Roads in said Littleton, granting to the resident and non-residents owners of Lands in said Littleton, the privilege of working out said tax at the rate of six cents per hour for every able bodied man, finding his own tools and diet, for a yoke of oxen the same price, provided the same be done between the first day of June and the fifteenth day of September next.
THIS is therefore to notify all persons concerned, that we the subscribers are appointed to superintend the same, and hold ourselves in readiness for that purpose.
ANDREW RANKIN, } COM- SAMUEL LEARNED, jr. } MIT- PETER BONNEY, } TER. Littleton, May, 1803.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Two smart active LADS, as apprentices to a good business. Enquire of the Printers. March 29, 1803.