The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1798-02-14 00:00:00

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DOCUMENTS.
AUTHENTIC and IMPORTANT!
EXTRACT from "A View of the conduct of the Executive in the Foreign Affairs, &c. by JAMES MUNROE, late Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic."
INSTRUCTIONS
Given to James Munroe, by the American Government.
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 10, 1794.
SIR,
YOU have been nominated as the successor of Mr. Gouverneur Morris, in the office of Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, to the republic of France; from a confidence, that, while you keep steadily in view the necessity of rendering yourself acceptable to that government, you will maintain the self-respect due to our own—in doing the one and the other of these things, your own prudence and understanding must be the guide, after first possessing yourself of the real sentiments of the Executive, relative to the French nation.
The President has been an early and decided friend to the French Revolution; and whatever reason there may have been, under our ignorance of facts and policy, to suspend an opinion upon some of its important transactions; yet, is it immutable in his wishes for its accomplishment; incapable of assenting to the right of any foreign prince to meddle with its interior arrangements; and persuaded that success will attend their efforts; and particularly, that union among themselves is an impregnable barrier against external assaults.
How the French government when it shall be no longer attacked by foreign arms, will ultimately settle, is a point not yet reduced to any absolutely certain expectation, the gradation of public opinion from the beginning of the new order of things to this day—and the fluctuation and mutual destruction of parties, forbid a Minister of a foreign country to attach himself to any as such, and dictate to him not to incline to any set of men, further than they appear to go with the sense of the nation.
When the executive proviso council re-called Mr. Genet, they expressed a determination to render it a matter of eclair, as you have seen, and at the same time disavowed all his offensive acts. Nothing having been forwarded to us, relative to Mr. Morris which requires a disavowal, you will if you should be interrogated as to any particular feeling prevailing with the President upon the occasion, refer to the letter from the Secretary of State to Mr. Fauchet, as explanatory of the President's promptness to comply with their demand.
From Mr. Genet and Fauchet we have uniformly learned, that France did not desire us to depart from neutrality; and it would have been unwise to have asked us to do otherwise; for our ports are open to her prizes, while they are shut to those of Great-Britain—and supplies of grain could not be forwarded to France with so much certainty, were we at war, as they can even now, notwithstanding the British instructions; and as they may be, if the demands to be made upon Great Britain should succeed. —We have, therefore, pursued neutrality with faithfulness; we have paid more of our debt to France than was absolutely due, as the Secretary of the treasury asserts; and we should have paid more, if the state of our affairs did not require us to be prepared with funds for the possible event of war.—We mean to continue the same line of conduct in future, and to remove all jealousy with respect to Mr. Jay's mission to London, you may say, that he is positively forbidden to weaken the engagements between this country and France. It is not improbable, that you will be obliged to encounter, on this head, suspicions of various kinds. But you may declare the motive of that mission to be, to obtain immediate compensation for our plundered property, and restitution of the posts. You may intimate by way of argument, but without ascribing it to the government, that, if war should be necessary, the affections of the people of the United States towards it, would be better secured by a manifestation, that every step had been ta-
ken to avoid it, and that the British nation would be divided, when they found that we had been forced into it; this may be briefly touched upon as the path of prudence with respect to ourselves, and also with respect to France, since we are unable to give her aids of men or money—to this matter you cannot be too attentive, and you will be amply justified in repelling with firmness any imputation of the most distant intention to sacrifice our connection with France to any connection with England. You may back your assertions by a late determination of the President to have it signified abroad that he is averse to admit into his public room, which is free to all the world beside, any Frenchmen who are obnoxious to the French republic; although, perhaps, it may again happen some times, as many go thither, whose names and characters are utterly unknown.
It is very probable that our country will become the asylum for most of the French who expatriate themselves from their native land. Our laws have never yet made a distinction of persons, nor is such a distinction very easy—Hence some of those who are perhaps attained in France have thrown themselves upon the protection of the United States. This will not, as it surely ought not to be mis-interpreted into any estrangement from the French cause. You will explain this, whensoever it shall be necessary.
If we may judge from what has been at different times uttered by Mr. Fauchet, he will represent the existence of two parties here ir-reconcilable to each other. One Republican, and friendly to the French revolution; the other Monarchical, Aristocratic, Britannic, and anti-Gallican; that a majority of the House of Representatives, the people and the President are in the first class; and a majority of the Senate in the second. If this intelligence should be used in order to inspire a distrust of our good will to France, you will industriously obviate such an effect; and if a fair occasion should present itself, you may hint, that the most effectual means of obtaining from the United States, what is desired by France, will be by a plain and candid application to the government, and not by those insidious operations on the people, which Genet endeavored to carry on.
The information which we possess of France, before and in the early stage of the revolution, must be considerably changed at this day. You will therefore, transmit to us as soon as possible, an account of the navy, the agriculture and the commerce of France. It is desirable too to know, upon what footing religion really stands. These, however, are general objects, but we are particularly concerned to understand the true state of the different sects of politics. Are there any of the old friends to the ancient regime remaining? Are any new friends created by the course of things? Are the Brissotins extinguished? Are the Dantonists overwhelmed? Is Robespierre's party firmly fixed? Is he capable from talents and personal fortitude to direct the storm? Is his character free from imputation as to money? Is he friendly to the United States? How is the executive power administered now? What new accession of authority may have lately accrued to the committee of public safety? What relation do the twelve commissions of administration, which have lately been established, bear to that committee? What is the true cause of the various changes which have lately taken place, by one party rising upon the fruits of another? What assurance can be had, that any party can so long maintain itself, as to promise stability to the government? Are the people sincerely affectionate to their present government; or, are they restrained by the terror of the revolutionary tribunal, or by the danger of having their country dismembered by the coalesced princes? What species of executive will probably be at last adopted? What characters bid fair to take the helm of affairs, after the great destruction and banishment of able men? These and many other questions of the same nature, ought to be solved, to enable us to see things in a true light, for without doubting the folly of the French cause, we ought
not to be unprepared for any event. If, therefore, any very momentous turn should arise in French affairs, upon which the conduct of our government may depend, you need not hesitate at the expence of an advice boat, if no other satisfactory opportunity should occur. But it is the wish of the President, that at the end of every week, you commit to a letter the transactions of it, and embrace every proper conveyance, by duplicates, and in great cases, even by triplicates.
Should you be interrogated about the treaty of commerce, you may reply that it has never been proposed to us by Mr. Fauchet. As to any thing else concerning it, you will express yourself not to be instructed; it being a subject to be negotiated with the government here.
In like manner, if a treaty of alliance, or if the execution of the guarantee of the French Islands, by force of arms, should be propounded, you will refer the Republic of France to this side of the water. In short, it is expected, with a sure reliance on your discretion, that you will not commit the United States, by any specific declaration, except where you are particularly instructed, and except too in giving testimony of our attachment to their cause.
There is reason to believe, that the embargo, when it was first laid, excited some uneasy sensations in the breast of the French minister, for it so happened, that at the moment before its operation, pretty considerable shipments of flour were made to the British West-Indies, and a snow called La Camille, laden with flour, for France, was arrested near New-Castle, on the Delaware, after she had quitted the port of Philadelphia. But you know enough of the history of this business to declare, that the embargo was levelled against Great-Britain, and was made general, merely because, if it had been partial against her, it would have amounted to a cause of war: and also, that it was not continued, merely because it was reputed to be injurious to France. My letter to Mr. Fauchet will explain the case of La Camille, and all his complaints about the embargo.
Should our embargo be brought up, the way will be easy for our complaint against the embargo of Bourdeaux.—At any rate, you will remonstrate against it, and urge satisfaction for the sufferers. You will receive all the papers which have come into the department of state, relative to those matters, and you will besides open a correspondence with the captains and persons interested at Bourdeaux, in order to obtain more accurate information.
But you will go further and insist upon compensation for the captures and spoliations of our property, and injuries to the persons of our citizens, by French cruisers. Mr. Fauchet has been applied to; and promises to cooperate for the obtaining of satisfaction.
The dilatoriness with which business is transacted in France will, if not curtailed in the adjustment of these cases, produce infinite mischief to our merchants, this must be firmly represented to the French Republic; and you may find a season for intimating, how unfortunate it would be, if so respectable a body as that of our merchants should relax in their zeal for the French cause, from irritation at their losses.—The papers on this head are a statement of French cases, Mr. Fauchet's letter to me, and the documents themselves.
You know the extreme distress in which the inhabitants of St. Domingo came hither, after the disasters of the Cape; private charity, and especially at Baltimore, most liberally contributed to their support. The congress at length advanced 15,000 dollars with a view of reimbursement from France. This subject has been broken to Mr. Fauchet here, and he appears to have been roused at the idea of supporting by French money, French aristocrats and democrats indiscriminately. Both he and his nation ought to be satisfied, that in the cause of humanity, oppressed by poverty, political opinion have nothing to do; add to this, that none but the really indigent received a farthing; it was the duty of the French Republic to relieve their colonists, labouring under a penury so produced, and as
it would have been too late to wait for their approbation before the payments were decreed, it would not be deemed an offensive disposal of French money, that we now make a claim for repayments. If Mr. Fauchet has power upon the subject, an attempt will be made for a settlement with him here; but that being very doubtful, it will forward the retribution by discussing it in Europe.
You will be also charged with the demands of several American citizens for bills of exchange drawn in the French West-Indies on France, the report of a committee of them, Mr. Fauchet's letter, and the vouchers, which you will carry, leave no doubt of your success. But if there should be any difficulty, do not fail to communicate it to the Secretary of State instantaneously. The sooner, therefore, the affair is entered upon the better.
It is important that no public character of the United States should be in France, which is not acceptable; you will inquire into the consuls, and inform how they are approved and whether they are deserving. Altho' the President will avoid, as much as possible, to appoint any obnoxious person consul, it may happen otherwise, and must be considered as accidental. Mr. Alexander Duvarnal goes for Paris in the quality of vice-consul, & Mr. Fauchet said that he had nothing to object him.
Consulates are established in every port of France, where they are conceived useful; but perhaps you may find it advisable to mark out some other place for such office.
It is recommended, that no business of consequence be carried on verbally, or in writing, but in your own language.
The minister of each nation has a right to use his national tongue, and few men can confide in their exactness when they do business in a foreign one; but great care is necessary in the choice of an interpreter, when they are to be resorted to.
It is a practice of great utility to note down every conversation of consequence, which you hold, immediately after retirement; and the executive will expect to receive copies of what shall be thus written.
A communication with our other ministers in Europe under proper caution, may be advantageous.
Let nothing depend upon verbal communication, which can be carried on in writing.
To conclude—you go, sir, to France to strengthen our friendship with that country; and you are well acquainted with the line of freedom and ease, to which you may advance without betraying the dignity of the United States. You will shew our confidence in the French republic, without betraying the most remote mark of undue complaisance. You will let it be seen that in case of war with any nation on earth, we shall consider France as our first and natural ally. You may dwell upon the sense which we entertain of past services, and for the more recent interposition in our behalf with the dey of Algiers. Among the great events with which the world is now teeming, there may be an opening for France to become instrumental in securing to us the free navigation of the Mississippi. Spain may, perhaps, negotiate a peace separate from Great-Britain, with France. If she does, the Mississippi may be acquired through this channel, especially if you contrive to have our mediation in any manner solicited.
With every wish for your welfare, and honorable issue of your Ministry.
I am, Sir, &c.
(Signed) EDMUND RANDOLPH, Secretary of State.
MONITOR.
A contented temper is the greatest blessings and most material Requisite to the proper discharge of our duty.
A CONTENTED temper is one of the greatest blessings that can be enjoyed by man, and one of the most material requisites to the proper discharge of the duties of every station. A discontented temper, renders one incapable of performing aright any part in life. It is unthankful and impious towards God; and to man, provoking and unjust.
It is a gangrene which preys on the vitals, and infects the whole constitution with displeasure and putrefaction. Subdue pride and vanity, and you will take the most effectual method of eradicating this distemper. You will no longer behold the objects around you with jaundiced eyes. You will take in good part, the blessings which providence is pleased to bestow, and the degree of favour which your fellow creatures are disposed to grant you. Viewing yourselves, with all your imperfections and failings, in a just light, you will rather be surprised at your enjoying so many good things than discontented because there are any you want.—From an humble and contented temper, will spring a cheerful one. This, if not in itself a virtue, is at least the garb in which virtue should be always arrayed. Piety and goodness ought never to be marked with that dejection which sometimes takes rise from superstition, but which is the proper portion of guilt. At the same time, the cheerfulness belonging to virtue, is to be carefully distinguished from that light and giddy temper which characterises folly, and is so often found among the dissipated and vicious part of mankind. Their gaiety is owing to a total want of reflection, and brings with it the usual consequences of an unthinking habit, flame, remorse, and heaviness of heart in the end. The cheerfulness of a well regulated mind, springs from a good conscience and the favour of heaven, and is bounded by temperance and reason. It makes a man happy in himself, and promotes the happiness of all around him. It is the clear and calm sun-shine of a mind illuminated with piety and virtue. It crowns all other good dispositions, and comprehends the general effect which they ought to produce on the heart.
Dartmouth College
LOTTERY.—CLASS FOURTH.
THE Managers of Dartmouth College Lottery request the attention of the public to the following scheme of the Fourth Class—which they presume, from the large proportion of valuable prizes, will meet their approbation.
SCHEME.
   Prizes. Dollars. Dollars.     1 of 1000 is 1000   2 of 500 are 1000   3 of 300 900   6 of 200 1200   30 of 100 3000   60 of 50 3000   100 of 20 2000   150 of 10 1500   1300 of 8 10,400   1652 24,000   4348  
6000 tickets at 4 dollars, are 24,000. Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
This Class will commence drawing at Concord, on Wednesday the 21st day of February next; and when completed, a list of prizes will be immediately published, and the prizes paid on demand.
JONA. FREEMAN, MICH' M C LARY, } Managers. Wm. A. KENT, October 1, 1797.
TO BE SOLD,
A covered double Sleigh, has been very little used, and is calculated for one or two horses, having both shafts and pole. Enquire of Thomas Simes.
ALL persons having demands on the estate of Henry Trefethern, late of Dover, deceased, are hereby desired to exhibit their claims, and all that are indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to Nathaniel Marshall, sole Executor of his last will. Also all sums of money that appear to be due within the town of Dover, or accounts to be settled within the limits of said town of Dover may be settled by Mrs. Phebe Trefethern, at her house at Dover Point.
Portsmouth, Jan. 2, 1798. [4w.]

ALEXANDRIA, (Vir.) Jan. 23.
The Schooner Whim , Boyd, of this port, has been condemned at Guadalupe.
The Schooner Lucy from this port bound to Boston, having been blown off the coast, bore away for the West-Indies and arrived at St. Christopher's, where she disposed of part of her cargo. The beginning of December while Capt. Oaks was on shore a number of French prisoners broke gaol, boarded the Lucy , and took her into St. Eustatia where she was condemned.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29.
A Gentleman of this city, just arrived from Charleston, informs, that he there saw a letter addressed to citizen Godard , late chancellor of the French Consulate in that city, by citizen Mangourit , dated Paris, Nov. 9. In this letter citizen Mangourit informs citizen Godard , that he is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the United States, and only waits the termination of the conferences with the American Commissioners, to set out for the place of his destination. He also requests citizen Godard , to proceed to Philadelphia, and there wait his arrival.
We are informed by Capt. Meany, of the Rose , from the Isle of France, that the French frigate la Pruneuse was the only ship of war at the Isle of France; the other ships of Admiral Sercey's squadron being out on a cruise. There had been no arrivals for three months previous to that of the Rose ; and as the inhabitants depend upon American vessels for supplies, provisions became very scarce and dear.
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, dated the 25th of Jan. 1798.
"Terror and alarm are completely the order of the day here. An arrival from the Mole, informs of the condemnation of the Schooner Ruby , and cargo, belonging to —, for having on board superfine tickenburghs—the Minerva and cargo, belonging to —, for having oznaburgs, and several others, on pretences equally frivolous. The ship Apollo , belonging to Mr. —, and laded by —, was taken on her passage from Jacquemel to the Mole of Leogane sent into the Mole, there libelled and it is said will be condemned, vessel and cargo, for having landed oznaburgs at Jacquemel. These are heavy losses to the insurance companies, and if the declarations of merchants might be believed will put a stop to all commerce—there being no safety either with French or English; both plundering indiscriminately—the latter the worst at present."
NEW-YORK, Jan. 31.
A daring Robbery.
Monday morning about 2 o'clock, a daring robbery and burglary was committed at the house at Bellevue. Mr. Fisher the keeper of the house arose at the alarm, and while descending the stairs was fired on, and then knocked down. He saw five men, four of whom were blacked, and the fifth with a white frock over his head. The villains took Mr. Fisher up stairs, beat his wife and then tied them together by the neck. They placed a guard over an old man who was lying in another room, and then proceeded to ransack the house of whatever cash they could find, with several articles of value, such as silver spoons, cloathing, &c.—They were armed with swords and pistols.
The attempts of the desperate gang of villains should excite the vigilance of our citizens to guard against their future depredations; and if possible to bring them to an early apprehension.
Another Robbery.
A daring Robbery and Burglary was committed yesterday morning, between 12 and 1 o'clock, at the house of Grenville Temple, Esq. on the Greenwick Road, of which the following are the particulars, as nearly as we have been able to collect:
About the time abovementioned, one of the servant women imagining she heard a noise at the shutters of the window, expressed her fear to Mrs. Temple, that some persons were breaking into the house. Mrs. Temple ridiculed her alarm, as groundless; and would not have taken further notice of the matter had not a few minutes convinced her that the servant's suspicions were but too well founded. She accordingly dressed herself, and prepared for the consequences.
After the villains had remained in the rooms below for the space of an hour and an half, during which time they had plundered them of every thing valuable, they ascended the stairs and proceeded to the chamber adjoining Mrs. Temple's, where another
of the women servants lay asleep. They awoke her, and holding a pistol to her head, threatened her with immediate death if she occasioned the least alarm. Her trunk was in the room, which they opened, and took out 30 dollars. They then enquired of the servant if she was the lady of the house; and were answered in the negative. At this instant Mrs. Temple (with an amiable courage peculiar to herself, and almost amounting to romantic heroism) opened the door and presenting herself to the man who appeared to be the captain of the gang, enquired his business with her, informed him she was the lady of the house, and requested to be treated with delicacy. This the man promised, and most religiously adhered to. He put coals into her foot-stove, insisted on her taking a cordial which he prepared for her, to prevent her spirits from being too much depressed; assured her she was safe under his protection, and behaved with all the jang froid imaginable.
The robbers then proceeded to the object of their visit; and after taking from Mrs. Temple a purse containing 5 dollars, another containing a quantity gold coins, some Spanish money with holes drilled through, bank notes to the value of 800 dollars, all the silver plate, some jewels, a watch of Mrs. Temple's, a blunderbuss, 2 pistols, and a variety of other articles, in value amounting to about 2000 dollars, they left the house about five in the morning.
Mrs. Temple throughout the whole of these transactions conducted herself with a manly fortitude, and a composure which astonished the villains themselves.
Mr. Temple had embarked for Europe some weeks ago to join his regiment, and no man-servant was in the house at the time when the robbery was committed.
The men had their faces blacked, wore black wigs & waggoner's frocks, and were ten in number.—From their conduct they appeared to have a perfect knowledge of the house, and of the domestic concerns of the family. Their chief professed to have known Mrs. Temple in Boston, at a time when adverse circumstances had not reduced him to the necessity of following an occupation at once so disagreeable and so dangerous.
The Population of China, as estimated by St. George Staunton at 333 millions, is considerably more than twice that of the whole of Europe, and more than three-eights of that of the whole Earth; according to the following statement which has been deemed tolerably correct:
  Asia 450,000,000   Africa 150,000,000   America 160,000,000   Europe 124,600,000   Total, 884,600,000 
SALEM, Feb. 6.
ANOTHER FIRE.
About 4 o'clock yesterday morning the inhabitants of this town were alarmed by the cry of fire. It was from Mr. Grey's ship the Aurora , lying in the harbour, partly loaded for a foreign voyage. When first discovered, she was so completely involved in flames, that neither the owner or scarce any other person, conceived there was any chance for saving her. However, some boat loads of men, of extraordinary powers of exertion, went off directly with the suction engine, which is under the direction of Mr. Sweetser, got under the stern of the vessel, and poured a deluge into the cabin (where the fire began) and soon slackened its fury. They were immediately seconded by others of their fellow-citizens; and their united efforts finally restored to Mr. Grey a ship and cargo worth ten thousand pounds, which he had considered as inevitably lost, with a comparatively trifling damage. A large quantity of rum was in the hold, but so well secured that happily the fire did not touch it; but two puncheons which were left between decks caught, and assisted in spreading the flames over the ship.
An unhappy man, by the name of Duncan, had the care of the vessel that night, and his candle no doubt occasioned the fire. He himself was burnt to death in the cabin.
A number of the same gentlemen, whose exertions were so conspicuous, and so effectual, in the late fire at the school-house, were foremost in saving this vessel; and they and their companions deserve the warmest thanks of their fellow citizens.
BOSTON, Feb. 7.
Monday last, the Judicial Bill was read in the House of Representatives of this State the first time, 105 members only being present, and on the question of assigning a time for the fe-
cond reading thereof, 46 only were for it and 59 against it. It is said its friends intend, on a fuller house, to move a re-consideration of the vote.
The Rev. Nathaniel Emmons of Franklin, is chosen by the Legislature to preach the election sermon, in May next.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in France, under date of 20th October, received by an arrival at New-York:
"Our commissioners have been received by the minister of foreign affairs and things wear a better aspect than they did since our negotiators have arrived:—American affairs begin to be the topic of conversation, and if we may judge from the opinion of many of the first circles in Paris, war with America would not be a popular measure."
The robberies at the southward are become more frequent than ever. At New-York the citizens begin to rub their eyes; the following is extracted from the Argus of Friday last:
"Citizens—Gangs of ROBBERS infest your boulevards! will you sleep quiet while such hordes of villains remain undetected? This would indicate a listlessness to public good and private security, bordering on a crime. The means of detection are increased, since the robbery of Mrs. Temple."
ACCIDENT.
On the 15th ult. Mr. Joel Furbush, of Westborough, mounted a high metled horse, which ran away with him, leaping over one or two fences. He kept his seat, until at length the horse leaped into a hogsty, and fell down; by which his rider was so much injured that he lived but two days.
We mentioned a short time since the death of Mr. John S. Lowell, merchant, Æt. 29—who died in India. To pay the tribute of affection and drop the tear of sympathetic condolence to the memory of deceased merit, is not only pleasing but what justice demands—In the bloom of youth, and future prospects of usefulness, his friends solaced themselves with the hope of many years of his ripening abilities, and his acquaintance of pleasing intimacy:—these are destroyed at once. [ Chronicle ] I knew him well when in his youthful days The sun of genius shed its mildest rays.
Marine Intelligence.
Sunday, Feb. 4. Arrived sch'r John, Luskins, Surinam, 45 days. Left there the Effex , Nancy, Augusta; Nancy, and Ruby, of Gloucester; Resolution, of Portsmouth; Aurora, of Marblehead; Mary and Eliza, of Boston; Capt. Shillaber, and Indicot, of Salem.
Monday, Feb. 5. Arrived brig Katy , Adams, Kingston, (J.) 35 days. Left there the Rising States , Eames, and Columbia, Bridges, of Boston; Betsy , Kimball, of Salem; Polly , Pickard, of Ipswich; Ann , Newport; Abigail , Wiggin, Portsmouth; Nancy, King, New-York.
Samuel Cutts, jr. of Portsmouth, master; Alexander Etheridge, of Boston, mate; and Humphrey Vickery, of New-York, seaman, on board the Katy , died at Jamaica, from the 2d to the 4th of Dec.
Tuesday, Feb. 6. Arrived ship Madison , Capt. Samuel Hartley, St. Ubes, 62 days. No Americans were at that port. Sailed in co. ship Stratford , Balch, of Portsmouth; brig Mary , Jones, of Portland; ship Lexington , M'Kenzie, of Alexandria; brig North-Carolina , Andrews, of Charleston.
Letters have been received at Charleston, from Captain Hayward, of the ship Gadsden , dated at Halifax. He informs, that he arrived there the 10th Dec. and expected his vessel and cargo would be condemned; as the English capture all American vessels coming from the Havannah.
Capt. Williams, at Philad. from Guadalupe, informs, that about 130 sail of French privateers are fitted out at Guadalupe, none of which rate higher than 18 guns. They take Americans bound to Curacoa, St. Thomas, and St. Barts. The day before Capt. W. left Basseterre, a boat arrived there with some Frenchmen, who informed that they belonged to a privateer, which a few days before, had captured a brig belonging to Portland. Four of the men belonging to the brig, were taken on board the privateer. A few days after the American Capt. with the assistance of some of his crew, retook his vessel after a severe contest, in which several of the privateersmen were compelled to jump overboard. He then hoisted out his boat, ordered the remaining Frenchmen on board, supplied them with bread and water, and sent them adrift. Shortly after their arrival at Basseterre, the privateer to which they belonged, arrived there with the four men above mentioned. The Capt.
finding that his prize had escaped, beat them in a cruel and unmerciful manner, and had them imprisoned immediately.
The Chace , Johnson, of Boston, from Lisbon, for Baltimore, blown off the coast, and in great distress, putting into Guadalupe for shelter, was taken and condemned in toto.
NASSAU, (Bahama) Jan. 5.
This morning arrived here his Majesty's ship Squirrel , Capt. Hardy, from a cruise, with the Spanish ship El Rey , captured on the 23d ult. off the Colleradoes.
JAN. 9.
Information is received of the loss of his majesty's brig Charlotte , Lieut. Thicknesse, on the coast of Cuba. Crew saved.
The American ship American Hero of Salem, Joseph Lindfay, master; from Salem for Havana, was sent in here last Sunday, by the privateer Scorpion , Petty, of this port.
JAN. 12.
Yesterday arrived here his majesty's ship Andromeda , Capt. Taylor; his majesty's ship Lynx , Capt. Hall; & a Spanish brig from Campeachy, to Havana, prize to the Ranger and Primrose privateers of this port.
Commodore Ricketts, with the Magicienne and Diligence , had returned from Laguire, without effecting the object of his mission, the Spanish commandant saying, he could not deliver up the Hermione , or her piratical crew, without orders for that purpose from his court.
The Magicienne and Diligence , on their return to the Mole, went into a Bay, on the north west coast of Porto Rico, and cut out from thence eight sail of vessels, viz. 7 merchantmen, chiefly English and American prizes, and one French privateer.
An enterprize was lately formed against the French post at the platform which succeeded completely: all the works, stores, and artillery being destroyed.
NEWBURY-PORT, Feb. 1.
Insurrection at Guadalupe.
An arrival at Cape-Ann from Guadalupe, brings accounts of a late insurrection of the Negroes in that island. Tired of their Republican masters, who would neither feed nor pay them, a part of two regiments grew mutinous, and several whites were killed.—But Hughes making his appearance, quelled them, and sentenced several of them to sweep the streets, in chains, for 39 years.
From PHILAD.—Jan 21.
Extract of a letter from a Supercargo at Havre-de-Grace, to his owner in this city, dated Nov. 7.—Giving the conversation of the Directory to our Commissioners.
"We refuse you an audience in consequence of your making a Treaty with Great Britain contrary to our wishes—We have ordered you to break it—You have not complied—We now mean to make you pay dearly for it, though we do not mean to DECLARE War against you."
Extract of a letter from Norfolk, to a mercantile house in this city, dated Jan 15.
Yesterday a ship from Nantz arrived here, which brings French papers as late as 7th Nov. at which time the American Commissioners had not been received by the French government, nor any prospect of its taking place.
"This vessel belonged to Boston, and loaded here last year for Nantz, but was taken and there condemned. The Capt. purchased her, and has bro't home several American captains, who had been lately taken by the French."
"The captain of this vessel informs, that he saw a letter from Mr. Skipwith, our consul at Paris, to the consul at Nantz (received the day before he sailed) desiring the latter to inform the American captains to push off as quick as possible, as an embargo was expected shortly to take place; that uncommon exertions were making in fitting out a great additional number of privateers, and that every thing bore the appearance of hostility on the part of France against this country."
PORTLAND, Jan. 29.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Thomas Wait of the ship Fame of this port, dated St. Pierre, Martinique, Dec. 22d, '97.
"We arrived here in great distress. The 16th Nov. in 37, 30 North, we were struck with a water spout, which upset and filled the ship with water so that we were obliged to get on her bottom to save ourselves. The sea carried our bowsprit and all the masts by the board, and then the righted. The sea made a fair breach fore and aft, and washed every thing out of the cabin.—Our only place of safety then was on the bows, expecting every moment to be washed from the wreck. The 21st Nov. we got her pumped
out, and for five days we were without water or provisions, when we got some beef and bread that was soaked with salt water. The 27th we were generously relieved by Capt. Jonathan Stone in the ship Phoebe of Kennebec.
There are a number of vessels arrived here dismasted; among which are, the brig Kitty of Portsmouth, Capt. Keene, and the brig Hope of Kennebec, Capt. Hill; the Captain and one hand washed overboard."
A SHORT SERMON.
My Brethren,
I WILL give you a discourse, with divine assistance, from this text of scripture, viz.
"Man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upwards." The text naturally divides itself into three parts, of which I shall treat in their order, & then make such improvements as naturally arises on the subject.
To begin, 1st. Man's ingress into the world. 2d. His progress through the world. 3d. His egress out of the world.
Firstly, Man's ingress into the world is naked and bare. 2. His progress thro' the world is trouble & care. 3. His egress out of the world is nobody knows where.
Now my dear hearers, by way of improvement. If you live well here, you shall fare well there.
And I could tell you no more, were I to preach a whole year. Amen.
A Child saved from Drowning by a Dog.
From a Bourdeaux paper, Nov. 5.
A young girl was walking with a child along the Pont-aux-Changes . Some soldiers came along, with whom she made acquaintance. One laughed, another played tricks with her; and, whether it was to answer or resist their provocations, she had the imprudence to lay the infant upon the parapet. Soon, in the contention with them, she accidentally pushed the child, and precipitated it into the river; it floated upon the waves, and was presently carried by the rapidity of the current to a considerable distance—it was just sinking—no one appeared to save it. By one of those chances which must be attributed to Providence, a fishing dog happened to be upon the bank. Exercised in seizing his prey at the very bottom of the waves; he leaped immediately in after it, seized it by its clothes, and brought it, without any wound, to the feet of its mistress. The poor little creature breathed again, and was restored to life.
ANECDOOTE.
AN apprentice to a printer being left to make up the form of a newspaper, placed the account of Deaths at the very bottom of the last page.—When being asked by his master his reason for such a singular alteration, he replied, that he had been directed to arrange every thing in order, and he thought, "Death must be the end of all."
A WARNING
To those who put too much water in their grog.—An Indian Verdict.
JOHN TATSON, an Indian native of Lyme, in Connecticut, being found dead, on a winter's morning, not far from a tavern where he had been drinking freely of spirituous liquors the evening before, the Indians immediately assembled a jury of their own tribe, who, after examining the corps of the defunct, unanimously agreed, that the said Tatson's death was occasioned by the freezing of the large quantity of water in his body that had been mixed with the rum he drank.
The Puns in the English Papers on the capture of Admiral De Winter are numerous—many of them are in a poetic garb. The following is among the latter number.
VAI are the boasts of Belgia's sons When fac'd by British Ships and Guns;
Tho' Winter does in Autumn come, Brave Duncan brings his harvest home." Z. C.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Mr. Jonathan Brown, late of Rye, in the county of Rockingham, and State of New-Hampshire, husbandman, deceased, are requested to bring them in for payment, and all those indebted are called on to make immediate payment to the subscribers, Executors to the last will and testament of said deceased.
JOSEPH BROWN, } Executors. JOHN BROWN, }
Rye, Feb. 7, 1798.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, JAN. 26.
MR. DWIGHT FOLGER, from the committee of claims, made a report on the amendment of the Senate to the bill for placing certain persons on the pension list, an agreement to which was recommended to the house, and concurred in. The bill was reported as duly enrolled.
Mr. Pinckney reported a bill making an appropriation of a sum of money to defray the expense of holding a treaty with the Indians, claiming land in the state of Tennessee, which was committed for to day.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole upon it; but on motion of Mr. Galtin who wished to introduce a section, which he had not ready prepared, for fixing the salary of the Commissioners, the committee rose and had leave to sit again.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill providing the means of Foreign Intercourse; when Messrs. Goodrich and Sewall spoke against Mr. Nicholas's motion. The committee had leave to sit again.
MONDAY, JAN. 29.
After some conversation on the probable issue of a vote to be taken in the Senate, on the impeachment of a Member of that body; the articles reported against Mr. Blount, were agreed to, and eleven Managers ordered to be appointed to-morrow by ballot to prosecute the impeachment.
Mr. S. Smith presented the following resolution:
"Resolved, That the President be requested to direct the proper officer to lay before this House, a statement of the losses recovered by citizens of the United States under the treaty made with Great Britain, specifying those cases which have been actually decided upon by the court of appeal."
Mr. Josiah Parker also presented the following:
"Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to direct the proper officer to lay before this House, a copy of the act of the British government countervailing the duties on tonnage laid on foreign ships and vessels by the United States, and goods, wares and merchandise imported therein."
Both resolutions were ordered to lie upon the table.
TUESDAY, JAN. 30.
On motion the galleries were closed.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31.
BREACH OF DECORUM.
From the Journal of yesterday's proceedings in Congress, it appears that the business which took place after the doors were closed, was as follows:—
The House being cleared, Mr. Sewall stated that he had been informed, in a manner which left no doubt of the truth of the fact, that, in the presence of the House whilst sitting, Matthew Lyon, a member from the State of Vermont, did this day commit a violent attack and gross indecency upon the person of Roger Griswold, another member of the House; and, in order to bring the business before the House, that he had prepared a resolution, which he read in his place, and delivered in at the Clerk's table. A question was then taken in the following words:
"Does the matter so communicated require secrecy?"
This motion passed unanimously in the negative, and the galleries were opened.
The House then proceeded to consider the motion made by the member from Massachusetts; which was read as follows:
"Resolved, That Matthew Lyon, a member of this House, for a violent attack and gross indecency committed upon the person of Roger Griswold, another member, in the presence of this House, whilst sitting, be, for this disorderly behaviour, expelled therefrom."
It was moved that this Resolution be referred to a committee, to be denominated "a committee of Privileges, with instructions to enquire into the whole matter of the said Resolution, and to report the same with their opinion thereon to the House."
This question was taken by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS.
Messrs. Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Brooks, Bullock, Champlin, Chapman, Cochran, Coit, Craik, Dana, Davis, Dennis, Dent, Evans, A. Foller, D. Foller, J. Freeman, N. Freeman, Glenn, Goodrich, Gordon, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Hofser, Imlay, Kittera, Lyman, Machir, Matthews, Morris, I. Parker, Pinckney, Reed, Rutledge, Sewall, Shephard, Sinnickson, Sirgreaves, N. Smith, Sprague, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, Tillinghast, Van Alen, Wadsworth, J. Williams.—49.
NAYS.
Messrs. Baldwin, Bard, Benton, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Burgees, Cabell, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Dawson, Elmore, Findley, Fowler, Galtin, Gillespie, Gregg, Grove, Hanna, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Holmes, Jones, Locke, Macon, M'Clenachan, M'Dowell, Milledge, New, Nicholas, J. Parker, Skinner, S. Smith, Spriggs, Stanfield, Sumpter, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Varnum, Venable, R. Williams.—44.
Ordered, that Messrs. Pinckney, Venable, Kittera, Isaac Parker, R. Williams, Cochran and Dent, be a committee for the purpose.
A motion was then made that the House come to the following Resolution:
"Resolved, that this House will consider it a high breach of privilege if either of the members shall enter into any personal contest until a decision of the House shall be had thereon."
A motion was made to add the following words to the end thereof:
"And that the said Matthew Lyon be considered in the custody of the Sergeant at Arms, until the further order of the House." Negatived.
This motion being negatived, the sense of the House was then taken upon the main question, as originally offered, and it was carried. The House adjourned about 8 o'clock in the evening.
After the journal was read this morning, Mr. D. Foller reported a bill for the relief of Lucy Clark, which was twice read, and committed for to-morrow.
The Speaker desired members to prepare their ballots for the election of the three managers of the impeachment against William Blount, which remained to be elected.
The House then proceeded to the election of the three managers, and the votes being collected, (the whole number of which was 90—46 making a choice) Mr. Dennis had 61, Mr. Evans 61, and Mr. Imlay 60, and were elected.
THURSDAY, Feb. 1.
Mr. Rutledge was appointed a member of the committee of privileges, in place of Mr. Pinckney, who is indisposed and incapable of attending to that business.
Leave was granted to this committee to sit during the sitting of the house.
The foreign intercourse bill was postponed till Monday.
The president has signed the act relative to foreign coins.
The following letter was laid by the Speaker before the house:
SIR, February 1, 1798.
As the attention of the House of Representatives has been called to my conduct, in a dispute with Mr. Griswold, on a suggestion of its being a violation of the order of the house, and the respect due to it from all its members; I feel it incumbent on me to obviate the imputation of intentional disrespect; permit me, Sir, through you, to assure the House of Representatives, that I feel as much as any of its members, the necessity of preserving the utmost decorum in its proceedings that I am incapable of an intentional violation of its rules, and that if in the present instance, I am chargeable with a disregard of them, it is owing only to my ignorance of their extent, and that the House of Representatives claimed any superintendence over its members, when not formally constituted, and when they are not engaged in actual business; if I have been mistaken in my understanding on this subject, I beg the House to believe that my fault has been without intention, and that I am very sorry to have deserved its censure.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient servant, MATTHEW LYON.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Macon conceived that this letter ought to be entered on the Journal, as it appeared to be an apology for his conduct.
Mr. Nicholas said the mode pursued on a similar occasion, when a fracas has happened and the member apologized on his part of it; was to send it to the committee of privileges, the result in the case alluded to, was that the apology was accepted as a sufficient atonement for an unintentional breach of the privilege of the house; he did not say what would be the result on the present occasion, but hoped the letter would be referred to the committee of privileges; he being seconded in this motion the question was put, and the letter referred without a division.
Mr. Harper moved that the committee on Blount's Impeachment be authorized to take the necessary measures for procuring the testimony of General Elijah Clarke in respect to what it is mentioned in Mr. Murphy's letter, relative to the offer of a salary of 10,000 dollars, made him by British agents; a doubt arose whether the committee were still in existence, but the speaker having declared that the committee was dissolved by having reported, Mr. Harper wished his motion to lie until to-morrow that he might prepare a motion for its revival—agreed.
Mr. Livingston presented a petition from Peter Van Zandt, proprietor of the land on which Fort Washington was formerly erected, praying compensation for timber used in the construction of that fort, also for boats, scows, &c. appropriated to the use of the army—referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Venable made the following report. The Committee of Privileges to whom was referred a resolution on the 30th January, charging Matthew Lyon with disorderly behaviour, with instructions to enquire into the whole matter thereof, and to report the same, with their opinion thereon to the house, having examined several witnesses on oath touching the subject.
REPORT.
That during the sitting of the house of Representatives on the 30th day of January, 1798, the tellers of the house being engaged in counting the ballots for managers of the impeachment against William Blount, the speaker had left the chair and many members their seats, as is usual on such occasions—The speaker was sitting in one of the member's seats next to the bar of the house, and several members near him, of whom Mr. Griswold was one.
Mr. Lyon was standing without the bar of the house, leaning on the fame, and holding a conversation with the speaker, he spoke loud enough to be heard by all those who were near him, as if he intended to be heard by them. The subject of his conversation was, the conduct of the Representatives of the state of Connecticut (of whom Mr. Griswold was one) Mr. Lyon declared that they acted in opposition to the interest and opinions of nine tenths of their constituents, that they were pursuing their own private views, without regarding the interest of the people of that state, that they were seeking offices which they were willing to accept whether yielding 9000, or 1000 dollars. He further observed that the people of that state were blinded and deceived by those Representatives, that they were permitted to see but one side of the question in politics, being lulled asleep by the opiates which the members from that state administered to them, with other expressions equally tending to derogate from the political integrity of the Representatives of Connecticut.
Mr. Lyon's observing that if he should go into Connecticut, and manage a press there six months, although the people of that state, were not fond of revolutionary principles, he could effect a revolution, and turn out the present representatives, Mr. Griswold replied to these remarks, and among other things said, if you go into Connecticut, you had better wear your wooden sword, or words to that effect, alluding to Mr. Lyon's having been calhired in the Army.
Mr. Lyon did not notice the allusion at this time, but continued the conversation on the same subject. Mr. Griswold then left his seat, and stood next to Mr. Lyon, leaning on the bar being outside of the fame.
On Mr. Lyon's saying, he knew the people of Connecticut well, having lived among them many years, that he had frequently occasion to fight them in his own district, and that he never failed to convince them—Mr. Griswold asked, if he fought them with his wooden sword, on which Mr. Lyon spit in his face.
The committee having attentively considered the foregoing state of facts, and having heard Mr. Lyon in his defence are of opinion, that his conduct in this transaction was highly indecorous, and unworthy of a member of this house.
They therefore recommended the adoption of the resolution submitted to their consideration by the house, in the words, following, to wit.
Resolved That Matthew Lyon a member of this house, for a violent attack and gross indecency, committed upon the person of Roger Griswold another member, in the presence of this house, whilst sitting, be, for this disorderly behaviour expelled therefrom.
Mr. Lyon did not think the evidence detailed in the report was stated to the same extent as it was given in to the committee. He wished therefore, that the House would hear the evidence themselves before they decided, he conceived this to be both reasonable and just.
Mr. Harper moved to take up the report for a second reading.
Mr. Macon conceived the decision on this subject as a very serious and important thing, both as it related to the gentleman who was the object of it, and the dignity of the house itself. He hoped gentlemen would not pass a decision, without allowing time for full investigation, even on the most trivial question, the house took time to deliberate, they order the papers to be printed in order that information may be more fully obtained. He hoped also, the house would not decide to punish before they heard the testimony, especially to punish in the severe manner contemplated in the report, a punishment as dreadful to a feeling heart as death itself. He however did not wish any unnecessary delay, he thought that the business might be proceeded on, by Monday next, by which time the report might be printed.
Mr. R. Williams was remarking on the propriety of having the testimony at the bar of the house, before they proceeded to act on the report; When he was interrupted by the Speaker, who said the present question was, shall the report be now read a second time.
Mr. Harper was perfectly prepared for a decision, but if the gentleman wished for longer time he should not object to the indulgence.
Mr. Nicholas took it for granted that the house would not proceed without hearing the testimony for themselves, instead of depending upon the detail of others who had heard it. They must undoubtedly possess themselves of the facts by an examination, and he hoped that whilst the report was printing the house would go into an examination of the witnesses.
The report being read a second time, the further consideration thereof was postponed till Monday, and the report was ordered to be printed.
Mr. N. Freeman moved, that certain buoys should be laid down as guides, in and out of the harbours of Nantucket; the old buoys laid down by the state, having been suffered to go to decay.—Referred.
Adjourned.
the political integrity of the Representatives of Connecticut.
On Mr. Lyon's observing that if he should go into Connecticut, and manage a press there six months, although the people of that state, were not fond of revolutionary principles, he could effect a revolution, and turn out the present representatives, Mr. Griswold replied to these remarks, and among other things said, if you go into Connecticut, you had better wear your wooden sword, or words to that effect, alluding to Mr. Lyon's having been calhired in the Army.
Mr. Lyon did not notice the allusion at this time, but continued the conversation on the same subject. Mr. Griswold then left his seat, and stood next to Mr. Lyon, leaning on the bar being outside of the fame.
On Mr. Lyon's saying, he knew the people of Connecticut well, having lived among them many years, that he had frequently occasion to fight them in his own district, and that he never failed to convince them—Mr. Griswold asked, if he fought them with his wooden sword, on which Mr. Lyon spit in his face.
The committee having attentively considered the foregoing state of facts, and having heard Mr. Lyon in his defence are of opinion, that his conduct in this transaction was highly indecorous, and unworthy of a member of this house.
They therefore recommended the adoption of the resolution submitted to their consideration by the house, in the words, following, to wit.
Resolved That Matthew Lyon a member of this house, for a violent attack and gross indecency, committed upon the person of Roger Griswold another member, in the presence of this house, whilst sitting, be, for this disorderly behaviour expelled therefrom.
Mr. Lyon did not think the evidence detailed in the report was stated to the same extent as it was given in to the committee. He wished therefore, that the House would hear the evidence themselves before they decided, he conceived this to be both reasonable and just.
Mr. Harper moved to take up the report for a second reading.
Mr. Macon conceived the decision on this subject as a very serious and important thing, both as it related to the gentleman who was the object of it, and the dignity of the house itself. He hoped gentlemen would not pass a decision, without allowing time for full investigation, even on the most trivial question, the house took time to deliberate, they order the papers to be printed in order that information may be more fully obtained. He hoped also, the house would not decide to punish before they heard the testimony, especially to punish in the severe manner contemplated in the report, a punishment as dreadful to a feeling heart as death itself. He however did not wish any unnecessary delay, he thought that the business might be proceeded on, by Monday next, by which time the report might be printed.
Mr. R. Williams was remarking on the propriety of having the testimony at the bar of the house, before they proceeded to act on the report; When he was interrupted by the Speaker, who said the present question was, shall the report be now read a second time.
Mr. Harper was perfectly prepared for a decision, but if the gentleman wished for longer time he should not object to the indulgence.
Mr. Nicholas took it for granted that the house would not proceed without hearing the testimony for themselves, instead of depending upon the detail of others who had heard it. They must undoubtedly possess themselves of the facts by an examination, and he hoped that whilst the report was printing the house would go into an examination of the witnesses.
The report being read a second time, the further consideration thereof was postponed till Monday, and the report was ordered to be printed.
Mr. N. Freeman moved, that certain buoys should be laid down as guides, in and out of the harbours of Nantucket; the old buoys laid down by the state, having been suffered to go to decay.—Referred.
Adjourned.
SAVANNAH, Jan. 12.
Yesterday arrived brig Berkeley, Capt. Tallman, 20 days from Tobago. He informs, that it was reported there, by a gentleman who left Guadalupe 8th December, that three brigs and two Schooners, privateers, were to sail from thence on or about the 20th of December, to cruise on the coast of South Carolina and Georgia.
Capt. T. further informs, that the original inhabitants of Trinidad, had risen and taken possession of all the island, except the capital. The governor in an engagement with them took 13, and hung them without trial. Three regiments had failed from Martinico to the relief of Trinidad.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 11.
"Citizen Coffin, the American Consul at Dunkirk, was set at liberty eight days after his arrestation."
TROY, Jan. 23.
Some nights since, about twelve o'clock, a person came to the house of Mr. Howard Moulton, of this town, and after repeated complaints of cold, &c. Mr. Moulton was induced through pity to get up and let him in; but had but just got in bed, when he perceived our gentleman making to the door, and suspecting his purpose, he pursued and caught him before he got out, when behold, Mr. Thief had got his watch.—The villain was taken into custody by the town Watch, who kept him till morning, when he made his escape, and has not been heard of since.
BOSTON, Feb. 10.
The dearth of news from Europe, at the present moment, is unparalleled in the barrensness of winter solstices.—For almost an hundred days have the public flood on the tip-toe of expectation of news from the Extra-Envoys of the United States, sent to France. We have vigilantly watched every avenue of information, and had the mortification to see issuing therefrom only vague conjectures, and flimsy opinions. Whatever may be the issue of the attempt at negotiation, we are impatient to hand it to the public, determined, that the truth shall be known.
From PHILAD. Feb. 3.
"I have my fears, that, the Lion will not be expelled the feat of Legislation. The Constitution you know requires the concurrence of two thirds of the members, to do this at, at times, necessary act. The animal, however, is much chagrined; and I am satisfied, that unless Congress do justice to Mr. Griswold's feelings, that he will take the most exemplary satisfaction out of Lion's body, let the consequences be what they may. Mr. G. is a gentleman of the most exemplary modesty and suavity of manners, at the same time he is "iron'd nerved, and six feet high."—Even the Jacobins here with he may resent the insult offered in the severest manner. Every body considers it as an insult offered the American nation; as the tale, loosing nothing by the passage, will be told in Europe, to the degradation of our country."
The 2d paragraph of the 5th sect. of the 1st article of the Constitution of the United States, provides, "that each House may determine the rules of its proceedings; punish its members for disorderly behaviour, and with the concurrence of two thirds, expel a member."
Dispatches from William Smith, Esq. American Minister, at the Court of Portugal, came by the ship Madison, which arrived on Tuesday.
On Thursday last there being present in the House of Representatives of this State 110 Members, Mr. Williams resumed his motion for re-considering the vote passed on Monday, against a second reading of the Judiciary Bill, which being seconded by Mr. Chamberlain was carried, and 4 o'clock assigned, to take the matter up.—The Bill being read, a debate ensued which continued till the house adjourned.
On Friday the House went again into the consideration of the Bill, and after a lengthy debate which continued the whole day, the question was finally taken by Yeas and Nays, whether this Bill shall have a second reading—which passed in the negative, 86 to 45. So the Bill is completely lost.
An embargo that had existed at the Savannah for three weeks was taken off the 11th January, on which day the Maria, Flinn, of Philadelphia, failed for St. Thomas.
At New-York, the 5th inst. brig Nancy, Taylor, 30 days from Madeira.
A short time before the Nancy arrived in Madeira, a French privateer of 10 guns while cruising off the Road, took an American ship from Baltimore bound to Teneriffe, laden with 2000 barrels flour. In consequence of the above capture, the Portuguese government manned a vessel of 10 guns and sent her out to drive the privateer off, but met with a "Scotch prize" as the Frenchman captured and sent her into Teneriffe, two American armed vessels went out to assist the Portuguese, but returned.
PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 14.
FIRES!
On the night of the 7th inst. the dwelling house of Doctor Ivory Hovey, in Berwick, was discovered to be on fire, and tho' every possible exertion was made by the family, and such of the neighbours as could be collected to arrest the progress of the fire, and save the building, all their endeavours were ineffectual; and the house together with a considerable part of the furniture, most of the wearing apparel of the family, many valuable papers, and a sum of money not exceeding 7 or 800 dollars were consumed.
The Doctor was about 7 miles from home when tidings was brought him, that his house was in ashes, which affecting intelligence he received with becoming fortitude, and when informed that his family were all in safety, and that no person had been greatly injured by the fire, he expressed himself in terms of gratitude—rather than regret. This distressing event was occasioned by some hot embers, which one of the domestics had incautiously left in a small apartment adjoining the kitchen—the alarm was first given by the Doctor's youngest daughter, who being in bed with her mother, awoke almost suffocated with the smoke. Mrs. Hovey much bewildered, and almost stifled, with difficulty escaped the flames.
I tell it is a warning to heads of families to see that their domestics are careful in placing away their embers, for, however unessential we are apt to view this kind of attention, those frequent melancholy accidents prove to us the great necessity of it.
On Wednesday the 24th ult. the Theatre in Richmond, Virginia, was destroyed by fire.
Suspicions are entertained at N. York of some of Lady TEMPLE's servants being concerned in the robbery at her house. Her Ladyship has offered a reward of five hundred dollars for detecting the villains.
Gen. James Jackson, is elected governor of the state of Georgia.
Federal appointment.—Jacob Wagner, of Philadelphia, chief clerk in the department of state, in the place of Geo. Taylor, jun. resigned.
An expedition has been made from St. Vincent, by the British, against some part of the Spanish possessions on the main.
Gen. Simcoe, succeeds Prescot, as Gov. Gen. of the British settlements in America.
The Legislature of North-Carolina has appointed a committee to search for papers, as evidence against Mr. Blount.
The Legislature of Maryland, at their late session, passed 122 acts!
SHIP NEWS.
Arrived in this port, the brig Olive-Branch, Capt. Ebenezer Rowe, in 28 days from St. Bartholomew. Capt. Rowe, was taken by a small pilot boat privateer, commanded by one Taylor, and carried into St. Martins, where he was plundered of 50 dollars in cash, and detained three days, after which he was permitted to depart,
Jan. 26, 1798, in lat. 29, long. 72, Capt. Rowe spoke the brig Nancy, in distress, out 203 days from Hamburg, bound to Baltimore, where she was owned. Fourteen weeks of laid time, they were wholly out of provisions and entirely destitute of wine. The Capt. of the aforementioned brig, Frederick Christian Franden Traldemore, had been taken delirious, consequent on his long sufferings by abstinence, and was then dead in his cabin. Four men besides were very ill, and two lost overboard some time before; had reduced the efficient crew to the Mate, Cook and boy, the only people capable of duty. Capt. Rowe supplied them with beef, bread, coffee, water, &c. and did all in his power to alleviate their sufferings. Five days before they were spoken by Capt. Rowe they had been in 5 fathoms founding on Cape Hatteras.
Capt. R. left at St. Bartholomew, on the 5th day of Jan. Capt. Macy, in a brig, 89 days from Holland, having been blown off this coast. He expected to sail in a fortnight for Boston. Also, Schooner Industry, Capt. Hawkes, who talked of sailing in 3 days for Boston; He had lost his Mate and three hands with a fever.—The Schooner Columbia of Warren, was bound to leeward.
MARRIED.—At Exeter, Col. JOHN DENNET, of this town, to the agreeable Miss ELIZABETH LAMSON, of Exeter.
Happy days and happy nights, These are Hymen's best delights; May the bride and bridegroom prove, All the joys of tender love; May the soldier and the fair, Never know a want, nor care.
In this town, Mr. John Dennet, jun. to Miss Nancy Crony.
DIED.—At Jamaica, Dec. 3d, 1797, Capt. SAMUEL CUTTS, jr. aged 30 years, son of Samuel Cutts, Esq. of this town. We sympathize with the afflicted family, in the loss of an active, worthy fellow citizen, who promised fair to reflect honor, upon his native place, as an industrious, enterprising and valuable Navigator. What though in foreign climes he sunk to rest, Yet shall his virtues, to his friends most dear, The many image treasure in the breast, And fond affection give it many a tear.
At Dover, Mrs. HORNE. Mrs. ANN DAME, aged 73, consort of Colonel Theophilus Dame.
Attend to
Fortunes' last call.
Next Wednesday Dartmouth College Lottery will begin drawing.
A FEW whole and Quarter Tickets may still be had, if applied for seasonably, at J. Melcher's Printing-Office & Book-Store, Portsmouth, where prizes drawn to the tickets purchased there, will be paid immediately after the Lottery is drawn. Adventurers will please to be speedy in their applications, many applied for tickets in the last class, after they were all sold, and consequently lost the chance of adding a little to their fortunes.
Fresh Goods.
Edw'd Parry
Has received by the latest arrivals from England, a large and extensive assortment superfine & middling
Broad & Forest Cloths
of the newest fashion, & of the best fabric. PLAIN and figured Kerfeymeres; strip'd and spotted Elastics; Devonshire Kerfeyes; superfine Bath Coatings; Flannels; Baizes; Velvets and Corduroys.
A large assortment of Chintzes and Mullins of all kinds; Dimoties; Mullimets; Book and Jaconet Muslin Handkerchiefs; Muslin and Chintz Shawls; Fine and common pocket Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' and Gentlemens' Beaver Hats, childrens' do of all colors.
A large assortment of Hosiery and English Carpeting.
Few bales of Bridport St. Peter's Cod Lines, and Herring Nets.

FOR SALE BY Martin Parry, At No. 8, Portsmouth Pier, RUSSIA and Swedes Iron; Ra- vens Duck; Cordage of all sizes. Tobago Rum; French Brandy; Lisbon Wine. Loaf, Brown and India Sugars; St. Ubes and St. Martins Salt. Superfine Flour; Flax of all sorts, &c. &c. Portsmouth, Jan. 29, 1798.
FOR SALE BY John Man, Opposite the State-House, On good terms for cash or short credit. 6 pipes of genuine French Brandy and Holland Gin. 5 bhd. 3d & 4th proof Rum. 6 bhd. of Sugar and Molasses.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to Amos Coffin, proprietor or owner of the twelfth lot or right of land in the town of New-Hampton, it being the 12th lot in the first range, that so much of said lot will be sold at public vendue agreeable to the laws of the State, as will pay the taxes affect on said Coffin, in the town of New-Hampton, for the year 1797, at the dwelling house of Jeremiah Marston, in said town, on Mon- day the 2d day of April next, as will pay the same with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment. School tax. Town tax. County tax. Dols. Cents. Cents. Cents. Mills. 1 62 54 15 5 EBENEZER INGALLS, Collector. New-Hampton, Jan. 31, 1798.
TO BE SOLD The HOUSE On Portsmouth Plains, COMMONLY called the globe tavern, together with about 40 acres of land adjoining, and a barn, and excellent well of water on the premises. This is a very eligi- ble situation for a gentleman's seat, or a Tavern, for the latter of which purposes it has been occupied a great number of years. Any person wishing to purchase the pre- mises will make application for terms, &c. to DANIEL WALDRON. Portsmouth, Feb. 3, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non- resident proprietors, owners of land in the town of New-Hampton, who are delin- quent in paying their highway and county taxes for the year 1797, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Jeremiah Marston, in New-Hampton, on Monday the 16th day of April next, as will pay the same with incidental charges, unless prevented by pre- vious payment.    James Wallingford, 13 1  70 140 0 39 2 1    William Simpson, 6 2  250 500 1 38 7 5    John Wentworth, E. 3 5  150 225 0 58 3 6    Daniel Meloon, 1 3  200 400 1 10 0 0    Common land, 1 5  50 75 0 21 0 8    Do. 1 3  100 150 0 42 2 3    EBENEZER INGALLS, Collector. New-Hampton, Jan. 31, 1798.
Rockingham, ff. TO BE SOLD At Public Vendue, By order of the Hon. Samuel Tenney, Esq., judge of the probate of wills, &c. for said county, at the house of Mr. James Peavy, innholder in Newington, on the 28th day of February, at 11 o'clock, A. M.
A PART of the real estate of Richard Downing, late of said Newington, Esquire, deceased:—1st. That valuable tract of land in said New- ington, called Downing's plain, now in good order for producing a crop of Indian corn the ensuing year, called 100 acres be the same more or less, whole or in quarter lots, as shall best suit the purchasers; also that valuable piece of pasture and tillage land well watered, in said Newington, lying be- tween the Rev. Joseph Langdon's and Mr. Joseph Colbath's, called 50 acres, be the same more or less, on the easterly side of the road leading from Piscataqua bridge to Greenland; also some articles of household furniture. BARTHOL'W DOWNING, } Adminis- RICHARD D. HART, } trators. Newington, Feb. 6, 1798.
Light Infantry Company. PURSUANT to a vote of the Light In- fantry Company, the members thereof are directed to furnish themselves with Knapsacks and Canteens, in conformity to a pattern which may be seen at the shop of Mr. John March—also to provide them- selves with Blankets, Cartridges with ball, and Flints, according to law; before the first day of March next, in order that the Company may be in readiness to march at a moments warning after that time. Thomas Sparhawk, Capt. Portsmouth, Feb. 7.
Role d'Equipage. For sale at J. Melcher's Printing- Office and Book-Store. A "PASSPORT and Roll of Equip- age, agreeably to the 25th and 27th articles of Treaty between France and the United States, made the 6th of Feb. 1778, —highly necessary for all vessels bound to foreign ports.
Muffs & Fur Trimmings Constantly kept FOR SALE By Nathaniel White, At the Sign of the Golden Eagle, Market-Street; who has just received an af- sortment of Men's worsted Hose, some of which are fine.
FOR SALE BY John Man, Opposite the State-House, RUSSIA and Swedes Iron; German Steel; Iron Shovels; Frying Pans; Flat Irons. 4d, 6d, 1od and 2od Nails, per cask or thousand. A large assortment of Iron HOLLOW WARE, by the ton and retail, Consisting of Large and small Kettles; large and small Pots; High Pans; Bafons; Dutch Ovens; Spiders; Skil- lets; Tea-Kettles; Cart-Boxes; hand- some square-top Dogs, &c.
French Brandy of the first quality, by the pipe, bbl. or gallon; West-India Rum per hhd. bbl. or gallon; Genuine Hollands Gin by the bbl. and Gallon. Molasses by the hhd. and re- tail; Brown Sugars by the hhd. bbl. & pound; Loaf, India and white Havannah Sugars; Raisins; Flour; New-England Rum. Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines; Hysop, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Cotton; Alfice; Pepper; Cinnamon; Cloves; Nutmegs; Gin- ger; mould and dipt Candles. Cotton and Wool Cards; Gun Powder and Shot; Sleigh-Bells; Redwood; Logwood; Copperas; Alum; Fig and Smoothing Tobacco; Hair-Powder; Starch; Butter; Country Cheese; Salt.
Eighty Quintals POLLOCK FISH, &c. All of which will be sold on the most moderate terms. t.b.c.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton ff. TO BE SOLD , at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Maj. Stephen Wells, innholder in Rumney, in the county and State aforesaid, on Monday the 2d day of April next, at 12 o'clock on said day; so much of the non-residents lands in said town as will pay the county and highway taxes, assessed thereon in the year 1797, together with all legal cost, unless the sale of said lands are prevented by previous payment. The names of the non-residents and descrip- tion of lands are as follows.    Afa Porter, Esq.  1 8 13  2 0 25    Sam'l Gates, pitched  1 5 2  4 0 50    by Debo'h Champion      Henry Champion, E. 1 4 2      Amasa Brainerd, 1 1 1   8 1    Jolhua Brainerd, 1 1 4   8 1    Henry Champion, 1 1 1   8 1    John Homan, 1 6 4   6 0 75    Dan'l Brainerd, E. 1 1 0   6 0 75    Voted land.      CHARLES CLARK, jr. Collector.      Rumney, Jan. 15, 1798.    
FOR SALE BY William Plummer, In Market-Street, By Wholesale & Retail, on reasonable terms for cash or ap- proved credit, WEST In- French Brandy. dia Rum. Holland's Gin. Madeira, London Porter. Sherry, Loaf and Brown Port, Sugars. Tent, Hysop, } TEAS. Lisbon & Souchong & } Malaga Bohea Coffee; Chocolate; Molasses; Alfice; Pepper; Cloves; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cassia; Almonds; Rice; Flour; Oatmeal; Raisins; Poland Starch; Ginger; Currants; English and American Mustard; Indigo; Basket Salt; Capers; Spanish Se- gars; 4d, 6d, 1od & 2od Nails; Window Glass.
Russia & Swedes Iron, &c. Windsor Chairs of every description, warranted of the best kind, made & constantly kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased at BOSTON or elsewhere By Josiah Folsom at his shop in Portsmouth. 
FOR SALE BY James Shapley, On Mr. Samuel Hill's wharf, MOLASSES per hoghead, of an excellent quality. Rum per do. Cotton per bale. Russia and Ravens Duck. Four boxes assorted Glass Ware. 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14 Window Glass. St. Ubes Salt. New superfine Flour. CASH or country produce received in pay for the above. Portsmouth, Jan. 19, 1798.
WINTER GOODS. Lang, Brierley & Co. HAVE received by the late ar- rivals into Boston, a quantity of GOODS suitable to the present and approaching seasons, which they are now selling at a low advance for cash or approved credit, by Wholesale only.
Rockingham, ff. THE heirs to the estate of Thomas French, late of Stratham, deceased, are hereby notified that I have exhibited to the Judge of Probate for said county, an additional account of my administering the estate of said deceased, and that the 19th day of February next, at eleven o'clock be- forenoon is assigned for the examination & allowance of said account. NATHANIEL AVERY. Jan. 15, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the delin- quent proprietors and owners of the common and undivided land in the town of Acworth, in the county of Cheshire, and State aforesaid; that at a legal meeting of the proprietors of said common and undi- vided land held in said Acworth, on the 21st day of September, 1797, a tax of fifty cents was voted to be raised upon each origi- nal right or share of said common and undi- vided land, for the purpose of defraying the expense of taking a survey and making out a plan of the same. Notice is hereby given that unless said tax, with incidental charges, is paid to me the subscriber, on or before the third day of May next, so much of their land as will pay the same with inci- dental charges, will be sold on said day, at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Mr. Galen Allen, innholder in said Acworth, at 10 o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment. The names of the delin- quent proprietors are as follows:
   Proprietor Cents.    Col. Sampson Stodard, 50  William Stacy, 50  John Byam, 50  Reuben Gould, 50  Oliver Pierce, 50  Samuel King, 50  Jacob Farmer, 50  Ebenezer Gould, 50  David Brown, 50  Moses Easterbrooks, 50  Sampson Stodard, jun. 50  Vryling Stodard, 50  Jonathan Blanchard, 50  William Thomson, 50  Timothy Dustin, 50  Oliver Farwell, 50  Oliver Farwell, jun. 50  Nathaniel Gearfield, 50  John Hardy, 50  James Blanchard, 50  Ephraim Adams, 50  Reuben Kelcecutt, 50  Augustus Blanchard 50  James Rogers, 50  David M'Gregor, 50  James M'Gregor, 50  James M'Gregor, jun. 50  James Milmore, 50  Alexander Clark, 50  Thomas Craige 50  Jonathan Gilmore, 50  Daniel M'Fee, 50  Edward Gold Lutwyche, 50  Samuel French, 50  Stephen Powers, 50  William Roby, 50  Jonathan Hardy, 50  Thomas Blanchard, jun. 50  David Burge, 50  Samuel Barron, 50  Benjamin Byam, 50  William Pierce, 50  Joseph Pierce, 50  Benjamin Butterfield, 50  Benjamin French, 50  Matthew Thornton, 50  Robert Fletcher, 50  Samuel Cummings, 50  Moses Parker, 50  Nathaniel Butterfield, 50  Wilman Clagger, Esq. 50  Maj. John Wentworth, 50  Hon. James Nevins, 50  Theodore Atkinson, Esq. 50  Peter Levius 50  Rev. Ebenezer Bridge, 50  Col. Jonathan Greely, 50  Lieut. John Parker, 50  George Jeffrey, Esq. 50  FREDERIC LOCKE, Prop'r's Collector.  Acworth, Jan. 29, 1798.  
State of New-Hampshire. Strafford ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non- residents, proprietors or owners of land in the township of Ossipee, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1796— that unless said tax is paid to the subscriber at his dwelling house in Ossipee aforesaid, on or before the 16th day of April next; so much of their lands will be sold at pub- lic vendue, at the house of Capt. Jacob Brown in said Ossipee, at ten of the clock in the forenoon on said day, as will pay said tax and incidental charges. No. Q'ty. Cents.   Theodore Atkinson, 9 200 3  ditto 45 400 6  Thomas Willingford, 36 400 6  John Moffatt, 43 400 6  Richard Wibird, 28 400 6  ditto 33 400 6   PORTER GILMAN, Collector. Ossipee, Dec. 1, 1797.
New Goods. Joseph Haven HAS FOR SALE A complete assortment of Seasonable Goods, At his Store (the Golden Ball) Market-Street, Consisting of SUPERFINE, second, and low pric'd Broad Cloths; Kerfeymeres; Forell Cloths; Plains; Devonshire Ker- seys; twill'd Shag; Coatings; Lam- bkins; Elastic Cloths; Serges; common and twill'd Flannels; Baizes; Blankets; Sword and other Vesting. Velveteens; Velvets; Thicksets; Jeans; Fustians; Nankinees. Laitings; Satinets; fine hair Cam- blets, Cloak do; Wildbores; Camble- teens; Tammies; Durants; Shallons; Calamancoes; Russells; Moreens; Joans; Crapes; Denmark Lustre; Glofserets. Silk, cotton and worsted Hose. Black, brown and changeable Sat- ins for cloaks; English and French Lute- strings; frisp'd Silks; Pekins; Modes; Sarfinets; Tiffany; Cyprus; Crapes; Gauzes. Mufinets; Dimities; Tambor'd, Jacquet and Book Mufins; do Handker- chiefs; silk Shawls; patch and purple do. Lawns; Cambricks; Linens; Checks; brown Silesias; India Cottons; Calicoes; Copperplate Furniture; Kid and Morocco Slippers and Sandals; Lynn made Shoes. Kid Gloves; Mens' Beaver, Fawn, Woodstock and Parent Gloves; silk and worsted ditto; Ribbons; Laces & Edg- ings; Silk and Twill. Mens' Beaver and other Hats; Ladies' ditto. Best white Chappel Needles; com- mon do; Buttons; Penknives; Scissors; Razors and razor straps; Leather Pocket Books; Spectacles, &c. Elliot's best Snuff, and Spanish Float Indigo. —ALSO— A small assortment of American manufactured Baizes; Flannels and Forell Cloths.
TO BE SOLD , or exchanged for land in the country, a conveni- ent dwelling house, with a barn, garden, and an excellent well at the door; pleasantly situated at the east end of the Great Bridge in Exeter, for particulars inquire of JOSEPH ELDREDGE. Exeter, Jan. 3, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. WHEREAS by an act of the General Court of said State, passed at their session in December, 1796, at tax of three cents per acre was granted upon each and every acre of land in Lyman, in the county of Grafton, for the term of one year (ex- cept public lands) for the purpose of making roads and bridges, and repairing the same as set forth in said act, and by which the proprietors and owners of said land are allowed to pay each one his proportion thereof in work at six cents per hour for an able bodied man, finding his own tools and diet; this is to inform all concerned that the selectmen of said Lyman, for the time being under whose direction the work is to be done, will be ready to employ the pro- prietors and owners of said lands as afore- said, any time between the 1st day of May next and the 1st day of October next en- suing the date hereof; the names of the said proprietors and owners with the number of their lots, quantity of land, and taxes there- on are as follows, viz.
   No. acres dols. cts.    Edward Cutts, 1 228 6 84  Isaac Bishop, 2 328 9 84  Elisha Lyman, 3 228 9 84  Joseph Beacher, 5 128 3 84  Joseph Newmarch, 6 328 9 84  John Beacher, 8 328 9 84  James Blackfly, 10 178 5 84  Stephen Johnson, 11 328 9 84  John Millar, 12 328 9 84  James Bradley, 13 228 6 84  Israel Bishop, 14 128 3 84  Timothy Ruggles, 15 328 9 84  Joseph Root, 16 328 9 84  Andrew Bradley, 17 328 9 84  Thomas Wilmot, 18 328 9 84  Ezra Dodge, 20 328 9 84  Daniel Bafer, 21 328 9 84  Joseph Thomson, 22 328 9 84  Zadock Allen, 24 328 9 84  Timothy Talmadge, 27 114 3 42  Phineas Bradley, 28 178 5 84  Ezekiel Hotkis, 29 178 5 84  David Austin, 31 50 1 50  Samuel Willmot, 32 62 1 86  Benjamin Bradley, 33 328 9 84  Hezekiah Tuttle, 34 328 9 84  Gideon Lyman, Esq. 35 328 9 84  Timothy Bradley, 36 328 9 84  Daniel Lyman, Esq. 37 328 9 84  Samuel Bishop, jr. 38 328 9 84  Moses Ford, 39 328 9 84  Elisha Southwell, 40 228 6 84  Amos Purkins, 41 278 8 10  Gadd Smith, 42 52 1 56  Phineas Lyman, Esq. 43 75 2 25  Gideon Lyman, Esq. 45 328 9 84  Elisha Lyman, 49 228 6 84  John Mix, 50 228 6 84  Ebenezer Phelps, 51 328 9 84  Jacob Heaton, 53 328 9 84  John Beaker, 55 328 9 84  Sylvanus Bishop, 56 278 8 34  Samuel Austin, 57 228 6 84  Eliakim Hall, 59 278 8 34  Miles Lyman, 60 328 9 84  Timothy Peck, 61 328 9 84  Amos Mores, 62 328 9 84  John Austin, 64 328 9 84  Samuel Hanum, 65 328 9 84  Ezra Clark, 47 40 1 20  John Hurd, Esq. location, 1165 34 95    And each and every proprietor and owner of lands in said town of Lyman, who shall not pay his tax agreeably to said act, before the first day of October next, is hereby no- tified that his lands will be advertised for sale for that time as the law directs.
DANIEL MOULTON, } Select- WILLIAM MINER, } men. Lyman, January 29, 1798.
Hard Ware Goods. J. & J. Goddard Have imported in the last vessels from Liverpool and Bristol, A great variety of Hard Ware Goods, which added to their former assortment contains almost every article usually imported in that line, —Among which are— PEWTER and composition Wares of various kinds. Brass and copper Warming Pans; brass Kettles; copper Tea Ket- tles and brass Chafing Dishes. A complete assortment of Ca- binet brass Furniture; japan'd Tea Trays; Waiters; Canisters; Cadees; Candlesticks; bread and fruit Baskets; Snuffer Trays. A great variety of Saws, viz. pit, cross-cut, tenon, turning, hand, pannel, fash, compass and keyhole, steel and common plate. Joiner's, cooper's, faddler's, and shoemaker's Tools. Locks; Latches; Hinges & Bolts (brass and iron) of almost every description. A large assortment of Cut- lery, viz. ivory, buck, bone and ebony handle Knives and Forks; Jackknives; Penknives; Razors; Scissors; Tail- or's Shears; Sheep Shears; Currier's, Skinner's, Butcher's, and drawing Knives.
A great variety of Saddlery, consisting of plated and common Stir- rups; plated and common Pelham and snaffle Bits; plated, silver'd and tin'd Buckles and Tips; surcingles, girth, and straining Web; flat and inlet Sets; plated Bridle Fronts; plated and sil- ver'd Saddle Nails; Chair and riding Whips; silk Lashes; plated and com- mon Spurs. Brads and Tacks of all sizes; Iron Wire. Anvils; Vices; Sheet Iron; Sheet Lead; Shot; Flat Irons; Fry- ing Pans; sleigh and house Bells. Files and Rasps of various kinds.
Steelyards; Scale Beams; brass and copper Scales; Cast Iron Weights from 1 ounce to 28 lbs. Fire Shovels and Tongs; box and Steel Coffee Mills. Brass, Princes metal and iron Candlesticks; Brass Cocks; Wood Screws; Bedstead Screws; fox and rat Traps. Painter's, Mason's, Furniture and Clothes Brushes; Buckle, Tooth, Scrubbing, Tar, Shoe and Horse do. Dutch floor & hearth Brush- es; common and brass pipe Bellows; Princes metal Chair Nails; Inkstands; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Money Scales & Weights in Mahogany cases. Spades; Devonshire and square Shovels.
Shoe and Knee Buckles; Spectacles from 1/6 to 18/ per pair. Elegant LOOKING GLASSES, gilt and Mahogany frames. A beautiful assortment of gilt, plated and common Coat and Vest Buttons. They have also for sale, Rum per hoghead. Brandy per pipe or less quan- tity.
Sherry, Lisbon, Claret and Malaga Wines. Hysop, Souchong and Bohea Tea. Philadelphia Loaf Sugar per hhd. hundred or loaf; Brown Sugar; Raisins per cask; Pepper; Alfice; Mace; Cinnamon and Nutmegs.
Cast iron Ware per ton or retail, viz. Pots; Kettles; Tea Ket- tles; Iron Dogs; Cart Boxes; Dutch Ovens; Baking Pans; Skillets; Spi-<